Elks Choose Henry A Melvin Grand Exalted Ruler
In Denver . Nearly 1,000 musicians helped spotlight a massed band parade as visitors swelled to about 40,000 for the Elks convention. Judge Henry A Melvin of Oakland Calif was elected grand exalted ruler amid other officers and debates on constitution changes and a new ritual.
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Elks
Denit
Grand Lodge
Henry A. Melvin
Land
Calif
Oakland
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
W. Y H. Haviland
Henry A
Melvin Oakland
R. L. Queisser
Zaneaville
Edward McLaughlin
Boston
W. W. McClelland
Pittsburg
W. H. Haviland
Butte
Mont
Frea C Robinson
Dubuque
John K. Tenet
Negro Order of Benevolent and Protective Elks of Amerion
Charges Against Standard Oil in Chicago Inquiry
Assistant Attorney General Pagin arrived in Chicago with the Cleveland transcript for the Standard Oil inquiry. Four potential charges and issues are to be studied, including rebates under the Elkins law, railroad rebates, restraint of trade, and potential monopoly. The investigation, originally slated for September, may begin soon.
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Chicago
Pagin
Tolay
Cleveland
Standard Off Company
Morrison
Standard Okl Company
Elkins
Mysterious Tokyo Spy Tale From London Report
A Daily Telegraph correspondent from London presents a striking account of Japanese espionage methods. A young officer, loyal yet compelled to a life of dissipation, is used as a covert operative in a rebellion, later returning with intelligence. The piece doubts reinstate status but asserts the tale’s truthfulness.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Maf
Wde Price
Hit
Coursi
Young oMcer
Japan
Aie
Anniversary marks Canton Collinsville centennial in Conn
Collinsville Connecticut July 18 citizens celebrate the centennial of Canton and Collinsville with a town hall evening program. Emerson B R Lewis will deliver the principal address and Rev Sprague will review the village history as a large chorus sings several numbers.
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Collinsville
Conn
Canton
Emerson BR
Lewis
Rew
Sprague
Great Western Methodist Camp Opens in Illinois
The annual Great Western Methodist camp meeting began today in Illinois with a large attendance. Veterans Eaton and Confederate veteran guests of honor will be present as the opening day festivities continue. A varied program has been prepared for the summer gathering.
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Illinois
Fespiaines
Great Western Methodist
Muetus
Eaton
Peace talks advance as Central America and others meet
Washington reports a formal avtilatior between Central American republics takes effect at 6 am. Guatemala announces three commissioners and a secretary for the peace conference to sail aboard Marblehead. Salvador notes two commissioners will join soon to navigate to Guatemala and sign a treaty. Juarez memorial observed in Mexico City with a large funeral procession. Lady Curzon dies after illness. Des Moines notes a banker and Santa Fe tunnel builder Pratt Flynn dies by suicide. Boise reports Cavalry Captain Yates dies from a fall. Panama reports eleven new smallpox cases at Colon, total twenty seven. no American cases or deaths.
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Washington
Munoz
Guatemal
Senate Department
Guatemala
Marblehead
San Salvador
Salvador
J. de Pacas
Senor Gallegos
Acata Junia
Honduras
San Jose
Santa FE
Des Moines
Martin Plynn
People’s Saving? Bank
Flynn
New Mexico
Colorado
Panama
Washington, D. C
Colon
Washington Canal
Fiee
Magoon
Sensational scene in Hartje divorce shocks Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on July 18 the Hartje divorce trial featured a dramatic cross examination revealing a letter supposedly showing miso Scott Hartje’s handwriting imitation. Freeman claimed the letter was stolen from his office as papers were found in the street. Judge Fraser ordered delivery of the papers to Freeman, warning that stolen attorney papers hold little influence in the case. Chicago Livestock news follows with mixed market data including beef, cattle, calves, and sheep receipts and prices.
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Pittsburg
Harte
Mise
Ida B. Seott
Mary Scott Hartje
Augustus Hartje
Mise Scott
Join M. Freeman
Hartje
Hartle
Pnd
Fraser
Freeman
Baptist Young People Meet in Omaha Nebraska
In Omaha Neb July 18 about four thousand delegates arrive for the biennial convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America held at the Auditorium. Notables from across the United States attend as a social program unfolds. Alabama Baptist convention opens in Talladega with prayer, business sessions, and sermons. Endowment fund reaches 100000 dollars, announced by President Montague, as metal markets report quiet activity.
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Baptist
Omaha
Neb
United States
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Chicago
Talladega
Ala
Alabar Baptist State Convention
Ag, Spinks
W. Vicking
W. M. Blackwelder
Miles
Stanton
J. d. Nape ‘Rood
Montague
Howard Coffee
Bheteld
Meat Inspectors Needed Under Beveridge Law Aimed at 400 Posts
Washington July 18 announces 400 meat inspector positions at $1 000 yearly under the Beveridge law. Merit only. exams by the civil service commission on July 21 across cities. No veterinary degree required. practical meat experience prioritized. Hundreds more may follow as the government seeks skilled inspectors to monitor meat from processing to final product.
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Washington
Don
Beveridge
United States Civil, Service Commission
United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Tooth Doctors Meet in Convention in Asbury Park
The thirty sixth annual New Jeremy Dental Society convention opened in Asbury Park New Jersey with hundreds of dentists from across the state attending. The opening included remarks by Dr J Dufeld and a lantern lecture by Dr Eugene S Talbot on anatomy and pathology of interstitial gingiv idle. The four day event features exhibitions of dental instruments and materials and a hotel base near the auditorium.
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Asbury Park
N. J
New Jeremy Dental Society
Ocean
Columbia Hotel
J. Dutfeld
Camden
Ise Cor
State Association
Eugene 8. Talbot
Chicago
Political Barometer Falls Amid Confusion In Europe
Paris reports The Journal claims Germany Austria Hungary plan armed intervention in Poland if Russia falters as three emperors act in concert to preserve status quo. Nicholas seeks Goremykin ministry posts amid a potential coup, while peasant uprisings widen in Voronezh Poltava Smolensk and Donetsk regions causing violence and destruction across St Petersburg.
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Paris
Journal Today
Schoenbramn Palace
Vienna
Germany
Austria Hungary
Russia
Nicholae
Austria
Poland
Peterhof
Nicholas Hawe
Goremykin
St. Petersburg
Voronezh
M. Kokoshkinem
Foreign ship drifts down on battleship Rhode Island
A telegram from Captain C G Bowman reports the battleship Rhode Island was not badly damaged by the collision with the Norwegian steamer Guernsey at Newport News. The drifted vessel bent bow plates and damaged two three inch guns but would not hinder the ship’s North Atlantic coast cruise. Also in New York police report jewels stolen from a society woman, and a wealthy Californian mine owner jailed briefly in New York for intoxication amid family protest.
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Washington
Navy Department
C.G. Bowman
Rhode Island
Guernsey
Newport News
Bowman
North Atlantic
Africa's richest man wills fortune to public
London reports rival estimates of Alfred Bell's fortune after his death with figures ranging from 126 million to 626 million dollars. A likely bequest under one third is expected for national purposes in Britain and South Africa, chiefly educational, mirroring Cecil Rhodes. Relatives in Germany and Austria and Bell's mother and brother may receive notable sums.
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Africa
London
Alfred Bell
Bell
Great Britain
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Bert
Germany
Austria
National Electrical Contractors Meet Opens in Cleveland
The annual convention of the National Electrical Contractors Association of the United States commences in Cleveland with a large turnout from all states and districts. The group, totaling over 690 members, wields significant purchasing power above sixteen million dollars. A three day program includes an exhibition of electrical appliances and contractor materials drawing notable interest.
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National Electrical Contractors
Cleveland
National Electrical Contractors’ Association of the
United States
National Association
Fesuton
Work to be rushed on Connecticut and Vestal
Instructions were sent to Naval Constructor W J Baxter to proceed immediately with the battleship Connecticut and the collier Vestal at the Brooklyn navy yard. The Connecticut should be ready for service within three months after a prior funding delay. Vestal's steel materials will be bought under contract, with bids invited by the end of the week. A contract for the sister collier Prometheus will be awarded at Mare Island, and machinery for the two colliers is already under way at the New York yard.
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Brooklyn
Naval
W. J. Baxter
Department of Construction and Repair
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
Con‘tract
Burea
Tme
Callier
Prometheus
Mare Island Eavy
New York
Rayy Yard
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McLean
Harry K. Thaw
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Leslie Carter
William L. Payne
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Raton Tunnel
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