Latin Race Politics and Chess Careers Highlighted
A returning American observer says Latin American parties in Cuba split into multiple factions, not issues. Chess champion Pillsbury plans two more years of play before studying law, possibly challenging Lasker for the world title. A corny hotel room scene and various brief vignettes cover aging in New Jersey, a cow in England using stairs, mint production, and other assorted curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt American oMeer
Cuba
Havana
South America
United States
Harry N. Pillsbury
Ming
Emanuel Lasker
Pillsbury
Paul Morphy
Morphy
Mob Burns Black Suspect in Texas Lynching
A mob of about 300 men captured Alf Wilder near Dexter and burned him alive at Nelson's ranch east of Red Ranch after accusing him of assaulting Mrs. Caldwell, wife of a Grayson County farmer. Authorities moved quickly. telegraph and telephone alerts prevented further lynching. Mrs Caldwell had been married only six months.
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Dexter
Wilder
Hed River
Whitshorn
Negroes Driven from Pierce City as Lynchings Rock Missouri
Springfield Mo Aug 22 Pierce City was rocked by lynchings of Wil Godley and French Godley following the murder of Mise Cuselio Wild. Armed whites burned negro houses and at least one man, Pete Hampton, was said cremated. The mob seized the local militia arsenal and threatened further violence as negroes fled toward Springfield.
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Pierce City
Springfield
Wil Godley
French Godley
Mise Cuselio Wild
Pete Hampton
Merce City
Godleys
George Lark
A& Porter
Louis
San Fancisco
Lark
Eugene Barrett
Miivers
Cylnrit
Blavers Ia
Tulsa
Garrett
Mount Vernen
Fklavora
Young Godley
Ike Carter
Peto
Robert Hampton
Peto Hampton
Wie
Mowatt
Au- Tora
Merce Chy Milktin Company
Kingtay
Heth
Godley
Carley
Knox Reverses Tax Ruling on Porto Rico Exemption
The secretary of state receives opinion that a Porto Rican railway franchise cannot be approved due to an attempted twenty five year tax exemption. The attorney general says the executive council lacked authority to grant tax relief, a power reserved to Porto Rico's legislative assembly, rendering the exemptions void.
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Porto Ideu
Washinguns
Aig
Treat Adomey
Gieheral Kneraa
Presidene
Vomini
Lest Petrovasses Ae
Porto Rico
Snes
Mie Astorney General
Executive Council of
Balds
Executive Council
Legislative Assembly of
Council
Hell
Legislative Assembly
Swift & Co Secretary Vanishes Amid Embezzlement Inquiry
New York Aug 22 John T Hayden secretary treasurer of Swift and Co New York branch vanished after turning bank accounts over to auditor John Chaplin who found short funds and possible embezzlement. Warrant issued. Chapman says theft likely 15 000 to 20 000 dollars dating from August 1. Hayden’s whereabouts unknown amid investigation of bets on races and misuse of deposited checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swithh & Co
New York
John T. Hayden
Swift & Co
John Chaplin
Chaplin
Hayden
Five Burned to Death as Fire Rages at Atlantic Refining Plant
A blast and raging fire at the Atlantic Refining works in Point Breeze Philadelphia killed five firemen and injured many others. Fire officials doubt salvageable property remains as tanks burn and oil is pumped to safety storage amid exploding pumps and collapsing infrastructure.
Hummer wrecks train near Prentice sidings injures several
Chicago and Alton train struck a freight train near Prentice sidings twelve miles north of Jacksonville at 12 30 p m Aug 28. Several passengers were killed or injured though many escaped with minor injuries according to initial reports.
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Jacksonville
Chitago & Alton
Hert
Postmaster Appointments List From Washington
Notes from Washington Aug 14 report new postmasters in Iowa and South Dakota. Brooks Adams county Dix Newton named to replace J E B Glinore. Hornick Woundbury county F M Will igoms becomes acting while W Sparks resigns. Des Moines county Gperry named postmaster. Herman H Rip s named acting Albergslen after resignation. Chancellor Turner county South Dakota Guuko Fuppinger appointed vice Henry Burgeister, resigned.
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Nastiovsat
Northwestern
Steamer City of Golconda Wreck Near Paducah
A squall capsized the City of Golconda on the Ohio River near Crowell's landing six miles above Paducah. Sixteen to twenty perished, with seventy-five aboard as panic and rapid flooding trapped passengers in the cabin. Survivors and rescuers aided by Captain Bauer and Engineer Hayden, while Mary II brought back bodies and survivors.
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Padteah
Golconda
Eilzabethtown
Crowell’s Landing
Inalde
Jesse Bauer
Phot E. J. Peck
En House
Paducah
Bauer
H. E. Worten
Quartermouse
Stumpton
Otto Bauer
Hayden
Lizzie Graham
Grahamsville
Trixie Grimes
Graham
Col
Tivrner
Smithland
Chaylon Gordon
William
Watts Davis
Livingston County
Kentucky
Dave Adams
Lucy Barniitt
Adams
Smithhland
Clarence Slayden
Lala
R. A. Hogan
Will Woods
Dark Hand
Tiorach Rondpeau
Ble Jackson
Ghorga Salisbury
James McAllester
St. Louis
Almikan Skreamer
Victoria
B.C
Aus
United States
Smith
Juneau
Douglas Island
Skagway
Moyrning
Douglas
Seeburg
Fire kills several Philadelphia firemen at oil plant
In Point Breeze, Philadelphia, a benzine tank exploded during a major blaze at the Atlantic Oil Refining plant. Firemen near the tank were killed or injured as flames spread to many tanks and thousands of barrels of oil. The fire, started by a lightning strike yesterday, may burn for days with losses running into the millions.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic Oil Refining Company
Point Breeze
Shikhus A Benaine Tance
Severai
Thott- Banda
MacArthur on Philippines war progress and reforms
General MacArthur discusses the Philippine situation in a San Francisco interview. He cites wrecked districts, armed insurgents, and a push toward civil government in northern Luzon. He notes improving conditions, safety for travelers, and ongoing actions in Samar Cebu Bohol and Southern Luzon.
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Shuntton
Chicago
Herald
General MacArthur
Amr Intervyiewer
San Brancigeoy
Philippines
Luzon
Samar
Hughes
Cebu
Bohol
Manta
Manila
Sheridan
MacArthur
Washington
War Department
Maude Adams’ Mother Faces Desertion Divorce Suit
New York aug 21 Mrs Asenath Glidden mother of actress Maude Adams is named in a divorce suit for desertion. Papers served at Ronkonkoma Long Island set return date August 15 in Wyoming. Glidden formerly Mrs Kiscadden known in theater circles as Annie Adams.
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New York
Asenath Glidden
Maude Adams
Weiress
Strikers Tie Up Two More Mills Amid Labor Action
Striking workers at National Tube properties in Piltaburg quit en masse after calls from the American Federation of Labor. About 1,800 more employees joined picket lines as Continental and Pennsylvania plants shut down. Officials refuse comment while organizers pledge victory and broader action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor Workers
Continental
Pennsylvania
Piltaburg
National Tube Company
Pennsylvania Works
Americar Federation of Labor
Continental Works
Frankatown
Dr Gladden On The Strike In Great Steel Conflict
Rev Dr Washington Gladden voices concern over the steel strike in Columbus urging unity and sacrifice to avert industrial wars. He warns the steel giants control vast capital and resources, threaten mills and employment, and demand public patience as communities face paralysis and economic distress.
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Columbus
Washington Gladden
Wiest
Monkarch
Militia Officers Threatened by Anonymous Letters
In Somerset Pa on August 22 officers of the Second Brigade Pennsylvania National Guard report anonymous letters threatening possible strike duty. A sample warns against ordering actions against steel strikers and laboring men. The matter is with United States postal authorities amid investigations. In Pittsburgh, August 22, tin plate workers vote to refuse any plate not made by Amalgamated association members.
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Fosaible
Somerset
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Vamphiere
United States
Pittsburg
Tin House
Star Works
American Tiny Plate Company
Tys
Amalgamated Association
Tin Plate Workers' Internative Frotactive Association
Schwab Not to Resign as Frost Presidency Rumor Denied
From an authoritative source the Associated Press denies reports that Charles M. Schwab plans to resign as president of the United States Steel Corp. The story, dated New York August 22, cites Schwab remaining in his post and contradicts circulating speculation about a leadership change.
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John D. Rockefeller
England
Manchester Caoannfan
The
Guardian
John DT
T Rockefeler
Lingland
Biddeford
Gloyolly
Tirracombe
Lynton
Abalgas
Frost
New York
Associated Presa
Charles M. Schwab
United State Bieck Corporation
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Marie
Tavish
Noah Raby
Amerson
Piscatusway Township
New Jersey
Sydney
Blakeney
Ping
Spalding
St. Joe
Lake Michigan
George
Sknsler & Dias
Blemos Hall
Herod Square
New York City
Wheney
Macy
Tis Haid
A. Mayner
Todi
Wilhelming
Tarbeelan Wilversil Sr
le Wits
Amsterdim Sone
Trench
Pirdiament
Wouren
Jugoes
Ria
Colorado
Ist
Gebring Werk
Qle
Mme
Robin
Wen Lisa
New York Sun
Texas
Knox
RAGES
Atlantic Refining Company
Baxter
John M'Cullon
James Balls
Foundaugherty
Trank Davis
Alex 'Umbiers
Tnen
Lloyd
Schninkill
Jasa
United Gas Improvement Company
W. H W. Garney
Cromsted
Currie
Minn
Po Aymnat
Alton
Ohio River
Gollconda
Bishop
Preston
Seattie
Behbe
Fawehé
Mia
Ross
Dawson
John M. Duncan
Brownlee
Neurotsas
Lont Thele Trananta
M. M. Grumbauer
Portland
B. H. Hart
M. M. Man- Min
Winnipeg
LaBtands
Islander
Canadian Public Navigation Company
Glasgow
Omaha
Neb
Walter G. Preston
Seattle
Quaker City
Elateg
Ted
Keifer
Clark Mill
Duquesne
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Monessen
DR. Gladden
Schwab
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