Bishop McQuaid Collapses at Rochester Banquet
At a St. Bernard's seminary banquet in Rochester New York Bishop Bernard J McQuaid suddenly collapsed after a seventeen minute address during ceremonies marking his fortieth year as bishop and sixtieth as a priest He recovered briefly then weakened again later doctors stated he was not in immediate danger and was being treated with care by Dr L B Simpson
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Rochester
St. Pernard’s Seminary
Bernard J. McQuaid
McQuaid
L. B. Simpson
Despondent Rich Woman Chooses Strychnine Death
Mrs N Snellenburg wife of N Snellenburg Philadelphia's famed department store owner died at the Oake home in Denver from strychnine prescribed as medicine. She suffered consumption and melancholia officials said. The Snel lenburgs lived in Wilmington Delaware. The husband, en route to Philadelphia, is returning to Denver to handle the remains and meet the children who were visiting.
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Denver
N. Snellen- Bure
N. Snellenburg
Philadelphia
Oake
Delaware
Snellenburg
City
Snetlenburg
Kansas Banker Drops Dead Near Trinidad
A 66-year-old banker from Coffeyville, P Ayres, collapsed and died at Stone Wall resort near Trinidad while on a vacation with eight friends. Authorities cited exertion and high altitude as likely causes of a heart failure. The body will be sent to Coffeyville tomorrow.
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Trinidad
Cole
P . Ayres
First National Bank
Coffeyville
Kansas
Stonewall
Gutlawe
Hunter Hurt In Shotgun Accident At Home
Murray Geoyon, a well known young man, was struck in the eye by a stray shot from a shotgun. The accident, described as serious, may cause him to lose sight in the eye. Local reports say he remains under medical care and observers note the incident was accidental.
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Murray Geoyon
Ava
Murray Guyne
Gunfire in North City Leaves Man Gravely Wounded
Louis Graham fired from a shotgun while a group including Ike Graham and Arthur Henry rounded up turtles north of the city. A shot struck Guynn at about 150 yards, three pellets of No 7 bird shot hit him, two above the eyebrow and one through the pupil breaking the iris. He was taken into the city for medical care with likely permanent eye damage.
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Guynn
Louis Graham
Louis
Ike Graham
Arthur Henry
Kix
Governor Johnson Accepts Nomination for Governor
St Paul date August 20 Governor Johnson told reporters he would accept the governor nomination tendered by the state convention after considering the matter. He said he would lay aside personal concerns and heed the party call, but would have declined if asked before the nominating speech.
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St Paul
Johnson
Congo Annexation Treaty Adopted by Chamber of Deputies
Brussels August 20 after months of bitter struggle the chamber of deputies approved the Congo annexation treaty by a vote of 69 to 45 the action likely to settle the Congo problem though the question of Belgium's financial responsibility remains open
French Clergy Finance Mexican Rediscount Bank
Mexico City reports that French clergy will subscribe 50 million francs to the bank’s capital before October 1. Combined with 5 million from Mexican chartered banks, the capital rises to 25 million dollars, expanding the bank’s start from 10 million. Concerns over French government hostility spur a quick shift of funds to Mexico.
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Mexico City
France
Mexico
Mexwe
Life Underwriters elect officers in national group
In Los Angeles on August 24 the National Association of Life Underwriters chose officers. Charles Jerome Edwards of New York was re elected president. John W Whitington of Los Angeles became first vice president. William A Waite of Detroit was re elected secretary. William M Wood of Pittsburgh was named third vice president. A Canadian officer representative will be named later and the next convention location to be decided by the committee.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Association of Life Underwriters
Charles Jerome Edwards
New York
John W. Whitington
Tice
V.ioers
William A Waite
Detroit
William M. Wood
Pittsburg
Canad
No Developments From Oyster Bay on Hughes Nomination
At Oyster Bay the Republican leaders met with Governor Hughes and Taft allies but no announcement was made by Frank Hitchcock. Hitchcock and Sherman returned to New York aboard George J. Smith’s yacht and offered no statement. Sentiment was said to favor Hughes’ renomination, with national leaders avoiding public comment unless the national ticket is at stake.
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Uy Morning Journal
New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Oyster Bay
Hughes
Hitchcouk
James S. Sherman
George J. Smith
New York State Committee
Hitchcock
Manhattan
J.T. Williams, Jr
Hichcac
Sherman
Nod
Smith
Rye Beach
Williams
National Headquarters
Roosevelt
Taft
Texas Roads Earnings Report Shows Decline
The Texas Railroad Commission released figures for the 12 months ending June 30 showing total earnings of 50,826,451, down 14.8 percent from the prior year. Operating expenses rose by 2,928,955, or 3.35 percent, with 4,691,127 attributed to changes in bookkeeping methods.
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Texas
Railroad Commission
Sear
Treasure room looted of gems valued at sixty thousand
New York reports jewels valued at more than 60000 stolen from a secret treasure room in Commodore Frederick G Bourne’s Oatdale mansion. The room, built with the house, held gems worn by his daughters Misses Marion, Marjorie and Florence at society events. Workmen repairing the house after a vacation are seen as the likely discovery point.
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New York
Commodore Frederick G Bourne
Oatdale
L. A
Commodore Courte
Marton
Marjorie
Florencs
Brillant Society
Mexico Plans Massive Pacific Harbor Improvements
Mexico City announces the government will spend millions on Pacific coast port projects led by Mazatlan to upgrade shipping facilities. Salina Cruz, the Tehuantepec National railroad Pacific terminal, will see comparable investments.
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Mexico City
Pacific
Republic
Mazatlan
Salina Cruz
Tehuantepec National Railroad
Alleged Thief Escaper Nabbed in Portland
Ernest Deibler, a chauffeur and former cavalryman wanted in Chicago for stealing an auto, was captured in Portland. He had earlier been arrested at Chehalis Washington and had escaped Chicago detectives by disembarking a Northern Pacific train near Bozeman Montana.
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Portland
Ore
Ernest Deibler
Chicago
Deibler
Chehalis
Washington
Northern Pacific
Bozeman
Montyona
FORAKER JOINS THE DOWN AND OUT CLUB COLUMN
The article reports on former Ohio politician Foraker joining the down and out club and contemplating campaign speeches. He notes no definite action by the state committee and says he may speak under other auspices to aid the Republican cause while expressing his own views. He mentions invitations from Ohio and other locales and a preference to read speeches in newspapers.
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Theerven
Williams
Youngstown
State Committee
Ohio
Indictments Detail Lynching and Riot Charges in Spring Field
The document lists Rayner facing six indictments for murder in the Donnigan lynching, malicious mischiefes against Loper and Harts properties, riot act violations for La per restaurant destruction and Harts property defacing, and riot act for failure to disperse. A Howard woman faces looting and aiding wrecking charges, held on $4,000 bail before a bench warrant raised bonds to $10,000.
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Rayner
William Donnigan
Harry Loper
P. W. Harts
Laper
Harts
Howard
Creighton
Bond hearing fails in Klein case after guard escort
Kankakee Illinois August 20 negotiations for a ten thousand dollar bond for the release of Private Joseph P Klein of the Alabama National Guard charged with killing Earl Nelson failed. Klein remains under military protection and will be surrendered to civil authorities for release on bond at the next circuit court term if a satisfactory surety can be found. A further effort is planned for tomorrow.
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Kankakee
Joseph P. Klein
Alinons National Guard
Earl Nelson
Klein
Chicago Stevedores Clash in Racial Labor Fight
In Chicago on August 24 a clash on Western Transit docks left five injured when white dock laborer Hugh Brady and black worker Lourks Hawkins fought after tensions rose over a kneel of a black worker remaining on the job. A knife wounded Brady and a wider brawl ensued with bricks and clubs. Police arrested Hawking as patrols arrived.
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Chicago
Western Transit Company
Hugh Brady
Lourks
Brady
Lehigh Valley Transportation Company
Hawking
Zeigler to be held for murder in room killing
Denver reports George Zeigler of Colorado City will face murder charges after a coroner's jury verdict found no felonious killing. Zeigler claimed the deceased was a burglar and a district attorney information will be filed tomorrow to formalize the case.
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Denver
George Zeigler
Colorado City
Sealed Mine After Fatal Wigan Explosion
In Manpoale mine a devastating explosion and subsequent fire killed seventy six miners. With no chance to recover bodies as the fire raged, the mine directors ordered it sealed.
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Wigan
Manpoale
Street Run Reflections From a Kansas City Graduate
A Kansas City Journal snippet captures a boy graduate remarking on street running being tolerable. He dismisses their class prophet with quiet humor and practical outlook about post graduation plans.
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Kansas City Journal
Wealthy American John P. Reid Found Dead in Bournemouth
American tourist John P. Reid, reportedly wealthy, was found dead in his Bournemouth apartment. He shot himself with a revolver. An inquest returned a verdict of self destruction during temporary insanity. Reid arrived in England in May. identity remains unestablished. A bank deposit receipt for 5600 pounds was among his effects.
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Bournemouth
Eng
John P. Reid
Reid
England
Trade talk in Philadelphia Mulletia column
Quoted banter shows a man claiming to be on track walker for Coreplans Hines and planning to work soon. The exchange labels his current begging and drinking as prelude to employment with a witty note from Philadelphia Mulletia.
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Bess
Coreplans Hines
Philadelphia Mulletia
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