Taft Diaz El Paso Juarez visit planned with banquet
Secretary Ballinger to meet Taft in Beverly to discuss forest reports and other matters. Diaz will dine in Juarez and El Paso as part of the border program with a four cabinet escort and troops at attention. Plans include a new eastern bureau and transfers within the commerce and labor department.
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Beverly
Mass
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Taft
Ton
Washington
Seattle
Ormsby McHarg
Knox
Diaz
el Paso
State Department
Dickinson
Hitchcock
Nagel
United States
Ding
International Bridge
Juarez
Henry Hoyt
Knox Wise
Far Eastern Bureau
Charles M. Pepper
M. H. Tavis
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Trade Relations
Inne
Tariff Commission
Yatt
Fieverly
McHarg Says He Can Step Down If Caused By Policies
Washington reports that McHarg assistant secretary of commerce and labor says his conservation policy interview does not embarrass President Taft and he is willing to leave office immediately if his views are deemed harmful. Nagel and McHarg discuss the matter by telephone and no successor is named.
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Washington
Crimehs McHarg
Commercce
Jaber
Taft
McHarg
McMarg
Ho Nagel
Metlarg
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
New York
Mebiare
Dietiliet 1
Mary
National Railway of Mexico
Civerta
Almolutely
Laredo
Monterey
Mexico
National Railway
Thin City
United States
Republic
Thaw Recommitment Sought For Regular Occupation
Matteawan residents and state hospital authorities continue efforts to assign Harry K. Thaw to a regular occupation after his recent recommitment. Officials seek suitable work to aid his treatment and integration.
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Matteawan
Harry K. Thaw
Institution appoints inmate as librarian under authorities
Authorities at the facility have named a criminally insane inmate to the position of librarian, marking a controversial appointment within the institution.
Death of renowned prima donna Inez Fabri Mulier
San Francisco August 30 Mme Inez Fabri Mulier famed as au prima donna for a generation died at the German hospital after a paralytic stroke that ended her June tour.
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San Francisco
Mme
Inez Fabri-Mulier
German Hospital
Soldiers Battle Fire in Yosemite Forest
A U S cavalry troop under Captain Rush S Wells has halted the wildfire in Sequoia groves inside Yosemite National Park by back firing. Ten square miles of forest adjoining the park burned, with flames near the Merced river and Mariposa grove distant but threatened.
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Yosemite
Cal
United States Cavalry
Rush SS. Wells
National Park
Merced
Merced River
Congressmen's Narrow Escape From Ohio Sinking
Congressman from Missouri and former G A R leader was aboard the steamer Ohio when it sank. He was not rescued by lifeboats but picked up by a bat while struggling in the water. Captain Burdette arrived uninjured and aided others as rescue began, remaining aboard until saved.
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Leurent
Seattle
Wash
Buredette
G. A. RR
Missouri
General Land Office
Ohio
Burdette
Vega
Hawaii Welcomes Congressional Delegation Amid Island Touring Program
Delegation of lawmakers landed in Honolulu aboard the Pacific Mall and were greeted by Governor Frear. They will tour the hawaiian group, visit Waikiki, and inspect Pearl Harbor facilities while enjoying a packed entertainment program arranged by territory business leaders.
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Morning Journal
Honolulu
Congressione
San Freteises
Hawadlat Group 4
Tehand
Pacific Mall
Siberia
Governor Frear
Young
Waikiki Beach
Maine
Noun
Mary Yard
Pearl Harbor
Revere
Farewell Dinner For Ambassador Riddle
The Amerindian colony held a farewell dinner tonight for John W. Riddle, retiring American ambassador to Huusel. Attending were Montgomer Sehuvier and John Van A. McMurray, first and second secretaries at the U.S. legation, Henry G. May of Stockholm, and Consul General Juomen W. Staetdale, Franklin A.
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T Toraburd
John W. Riddle
Huusel
Montgomers Sehuvier
Join van A. McMurray
Henry G. May
Stockholm
Juomen W. Staetdale
Pranklin A
Russian YMCA manager and mission leader meet American businessmen
Gaylord, manager of the Russian Young Men's Christian Association, and br. Symonds, superintendent of the Methodist mission in Russia, join a delegation of American businessmen to discuss expansion and cooperation in the region.
Kentucky tobacco buyers renew war in Sherman suit
Clark and Scott of Scranton Pa sue the Burley Tobacco Society in Covington Ky under the Sherman act claiming monopoly restraint of trade and conspiracy with growers to control White Burley tobacco. They seek 135520 damages and an injunction to seize assets valued at 1500000.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Clark and Scott
Scranton
Covington
Burley Tobacco Society
Charles Lebus
Burley Society
United States
Chicago Carmen Deadlock Stalemate With Tramway Employers
Chicago surface traction companies and about 10 000 workers remain in a wage deadlock after rejecting all settlement proposals and offering arbitration. International Union head Mahon will seek the men’s vote before replying. further talks are planned with a strike likely if arbitration fails.
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Chicago
Ww. B
Mahon
International Union of Street Car
Arto Net Fayer
Mexican Rebel in Sad Predicament
Washington reports the arrest of Guillermo Adam linked to an 1904 Eagle Pass uprising and immigration violations. Mexican authorities seek his return to Mexico for charges, while Texans warn he would be killed if deported. Adam crossed the Rio Grande and was jailed until 1909 for alleged border crossing without inspection.
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Washington
Guillermo Adam
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Texan
Rio Grande
Wihouwt Iving
Probe of Alleged Labor Abuses Begins in Pittsburgh
The Allegheny County district attorney’s office announced a thorough investigation into alleged abuses of imported workers at the Pressed Steel Car Company plant in Pittsburgh. A government inquiry into charges of peonage was conducted during the day as part of the probe.
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Pittsburg
County of Allegheny
Pressed Steel Car Company
Government Agit
Peonge Ageinet
Premed Bteel Car Company
Mexican Prisoner Faces Extradition in San Antonio
Tomas Barétia, accused of violating U S neutrality laws, appeared before United States Commissioner Mario Rea for a preliminary examination in San Antonio. Evidence suggested Barétia was connected with Mexican revolutionary groups and acted as a delegate to the central rebellion in St Louis.
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San Antonio
Texas
Tomas Barétia
Biutes
United States
Mario Reo
Prrisoner
Sorabia
St. Louis
Sarable
Junta
Death Toll Rises From Monterey Flood
Flood swept Monterey as hundreds of bodies were recovered from ruins. Officials estimate about two thousand lives lost as rescuers continue searches hourly.
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Monterey
Destruction Across Monterrey Valleys Amid Floods
Morning Journal report from Monterey Mexico notes 800 bodies recovered with estimates up to 2,000 dead citywide and 15,000 to 26,000 homeless. Relief funds come in as food and shelter remain critically scarce and gendarmes assist burial efforts.
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Morning Journal Special
Monterey
Mexico
Monteres
Santa Catalina
Siam Latelle
Oautherttlee
San Antonio
New York
Destruction From Floods Hits Mexican Towns and Railways
Rainstorms drenched Monterrey and surrounding areas with 17 percent in a day. The San Francisco Church built in 1642 was destroyed, barracks washed away, and military equipment lost. Rail lines suffer heavy damage with 15 kilometers of track washed out and bridges at Rinconada and other sites destroyed.
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San Francisco
Mexican Centrals
Rinconada
Garga Garcia
Appalling Speculation Confronts Monterey Flood Toll
Reports from Laredo Texas dated August 20 estimate two thousand dead in the Monterey flood with official counts far lower yet growing, as ruined villages south of Monterey wipe out hundreds. Relief efforts mobilize, shelters established, and communications crippled, while Americans lose property but not lives.
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Laredo
Texas
Monterey
Pedro Trevine
Trevino
Santa Catalina
Harriman Says He Is Well Amid Rumors
Edward A. Harriman made a public statement denying illness and urging reporters to withdraw from his residence. The message, carried by the Morning Journal Special Leased Wire, aimed to quell persistent rumors and protect his family from daily surveillance and sensational speculation.
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Arion
Edward A. Harriman
Uriel
Mexico City and National Losses From Major Disaster
The report details extensive damage across the city and state with losses projected around 30 million dollars. It cites aid pledges from officials and foreign diplomats and notes fatalities likely exceeding 1,200 with hundreds more injured. General Reyes is reportedly en route to aid civilians.
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Mexico City
Ding
Monterey
Punr
Reyes
Forces Close In On Mountain Town Amidst Political Turmoil
Reports from Corpus Christi describe government troops surrounding a mountain town near Gallerian for a fortnight. The Texas-Mexican railroad corridor between Corpus Christi and Laredo is underwater from the recent tropical storm with washouts on key lines. Dartington streets see two feet of water as rains persist.
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Galerian
Hig
Reds
Corpus Christi
Texas
Here
Laredo
St. Louis
Brownsville
Dartington
Tragedy Fails to Halt Auto Speed Mania
New York reports another 24 hour speed carnival planned at Brighton Beach this fall with nine manufacturers and dealers promising entries. The Motor Racing Association says recent Brighton accidents were not due to track flaws despite public criticism and recent Indy and Brighton events.
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New York
Indianapolis
Brighton Beach
The
Motor Racing Association
Birighton Beach
Brighton
Bloody Battle in Northern Africa Reports Heavy Losses
Dispatch from Melilla says six hundred Moors and three hundred Spaniards killed in action. Reinforcements sent to Res tinge and Blarba as Moors bombard Alpucemas. Moors suffer about six hundred fifty dead, Spaniards about eight hundred sixty. a Spanish convoy to Hestinga loses ten killed and 38 wounded.
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Melilla
Hestinga
Cunard Route Shrinks Atlantic Crossing to Five Days
London papers hail the new Cunard line route as a major achievement enabling New York to be reached in five days. The feature notes the collaboration of Cunard and railway companies and calls the development a significant step for transatlantic travel, with plans for a special train to Dover for continental traffic.
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New York
London
Cunard Line
England
Cunard
Viehneuard
Liverpool
Southampton
Otter
Great Ocean
Antic Sponteal
War veteran shot by angry son-in-law in West Cliffe
West Cliffe Calo Aug 36 Walter Lombard a prominent rancher living four miles west of here shot and killed his father in law Samuel Rimerel a Civil War veteran and Cripple Creek pioneer. Lombard drove to West Cliffe and surrendered to authorities saying the shooting was in defense of his wife and children. Rimerel aged 65 had lived with him ten months.
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West Cliffe
Calo
Walter Lombard
Ramuel Rimerel
Lombard
Simerel
Cripple Creek
Colorado Tax Upheld on Foreign Corporations
Judge Lews in Denver ruled Colorado’s flat tax of $2 per $1,000 of capital stock for foreign corporations valid, sustaining the Santa Fe railroad's suit that the tax interfered with interstate commerce. The decision impacts all foreign firms doing business in the state.
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Denver
Lews
Colorado
Conner
Santa Fe
Aviation Week at Rhein A Success in France
Gala breakfast closes the week long aviation celebration in Rheims with 500000 spectators and 200000 paid entrants. Notables including Bleriot Curtiss Farnam Latham and Bishop receive ovations. The American Aero Club leader pledges continued American support and invites global participation while a Paris gift honors Latham’s flights.
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Tte
Bleriot
Glenn Hy. Curtiss
Henry Farnam
Hubert Latham
Louis Paulham
Cortland Bishop
American Aero Club
People of
America
Bishop
Wallace
British Aero Club
Gordon Bennett
Europe
Biehep
Cleriot
Marquis de Polignac
Latham
Paris
Levasseur
Aviators Curtiss and Blériot to Exhibit in Indianapolis
Cablegram from Indianapolis Motor Speedway reports Glenn Curtiss and Louis Blériot will stage aero nautical exhibitions in the city. Curtiss asked to arrange with Blériot for additional demonstrations in Indianapolis and the terms were accepted by the speedway management.
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Indianapolis
Ang
Glenn WH. Curtie
Louis Bleriot
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Curtise Wie
M. Bleriot
Speedway
Eclipse of Mars by Moon Tomorrow Night
An eclipse of Mars by the Moon will occur Wednesday evening September 1, visible across the United States. The occultation starts at 8 42 p m in Washington longitude and ends at 9 39 p m, lasting about an hour, according to Professor William Brooks of Smith Observatory.
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Jeneva
Mara
Vieibie
United States
Profesor Willam BR. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Washington
Dutch Slaughter in East Indian Natives
In Hatavin Java on August 30 a Dutch detachments attacked rebels on Plores. The action killed and wounded several natives and resulted in 17 rebels slain after a clash. The Dutch reported sending four internal documents and sustaining fifteen casualties in the ambush and subsequent battle.
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Hatavin
Java
Island of
Plores
Supreme Court Writ Postpones Hanging in Murder Case
Lincoln Neb Aug 2 Bert M M Taylor the Kearney county murderer cannot be hanged on the September date set by the court. Taylor’s attorneys filed a petition in error in the supreme court creating a stay. He was convicted of murder after an escape and capture in California months later.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bert MM. Taylor
Kearney County
Taylor
Supreme Court
California
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Terday
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Rhein
Rheims
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