Pretty Women Laid Traps in Blackmail Scheme
Federal authorities prepared for the arraignment of seven members of a blackmail gang tied to the Mann Act. Two confessions aided the case as officials vowed to shield wealthy victims' names unless necessary to convict, describing the traps set by flirtations with pretty women.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Crook Syndicate
Woodward
Hinton G. Clabaugh
United States Department of Justice
Militia Troops Straggle in San Antonio to New Braunfels Drill
Militia troops under General Green Comal lost formation on the march from San Antonio to New Braunfels. They delivered an imaginary attack against General Richardson's force but straggling marred the hike. General Funsten withheld exact counts of men who fell out of line while calling the maneuvers otherwise successful.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Green Comal
New Braunfels
Richardson
Funsten
Dairy cattle on display at Southwestern Dairy show
In Kansas City a half million dollars worth of blue ribbon cattle were exhibited at the Convention Hall for the Southwestern Dairy Association show. Top herds from the United States and Canada compete for liberal prizes as the association holds its annual convention with dairymen and cattle raisers from many states in attendance.
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Kansas City
Southwestern Dairy Association
United States
Canada
Scottish Rite in Session Convenes in Pittsburgh
Masons from across the northern Masonic jurisdiction gather in Pittsburgh for the annual session of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite. Sovereign Grand Commander Burton Sith of Toledo opens the meeting as delegates attend the three‑part ceremony recognizing the thirty third degree.
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Scottish Rite
Pittsburgh
Supreme Council of the
Burton Sith
Toledo
Meeting of Public Accountants in New York
Delegates from twenty six state societies gather in New York for the annual meeting of the American Association of Public Accountants. Charles S. Hamlin and Dr. John H. Finley are to address sessions. Officers include President J Porter Joplin Secretary A P Richardson and Treasurer Carl H Nau.
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Meeting of Public Accountants
New York
Public
Lrom
Atendance
American Association of Public Accountants
Charles S. Hamlin
Federal Reserve Board
John H. Finley
J. Porter Joplin
Chicago
A. P. Richardson
Carl H. Nau
Cleveland
Man Charged With Second Degree Murder In Plant Riot
David Graham, a strike guard employed by a local manufacturer, was arraigned in Tiffin Ohio on a murder charge for the fatal shooting of Albert Latona during a night disturbance at the plant amid Spring labor riots.
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Tiffin
David Graham
Graham
Fred
Albert Latona
Mayor Mitchell Faces Potential Seven Hundred Thousand Strike
New York negotiators race to avert a citywide transit walkout as about 700000 unionists threaten sympathy strikes. The Interborough Rapid Transit Company refuses further talks while Mayor Mitchell calls a Citizens Committee meeting.
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New York
Mitchell
Carmen
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Citizens Committee
Chamber of Commercce
Representative Merchants Association
United Hebrew Trades
Federated Union
New York and Queen's County Railway
New York Railway Company
Bandits Robiner Train in Mexico City to Potosi Raid
Mexican bandits led by the Cedillo brothers held up a passenger train between Tem poco and San Luis Potosi on September 12. The express car carried 42 000 dollars in gold and passengers were robbed before the train was pushed into a canyon. Carranga forces and Villistas clashed with heavy losses reported in the Neuvo Leon area.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Texas
Cedillo Brothers
Tempico
San Luis Potosi
Neuvo Leon
San Lis Potosi
Poms Carranga
Villistas
Confederate Veteran Captain Visits Amarillo
Captain Jo W H. Roderick of Fannin county Texas leaves Amarillo after ten days as guest of his son J E Roderick at 407 Lincoln street. This is his third Amarillo visit and at his advanced age he remains keenly interested in politics and Texas’s future. He plans another visit if fate allows and notes many improvements since prior stays.
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Jo W H. Roderick
Fannin County
Texas
J. E. Roderick
Lincoln Street
Roderick
Amarillo
Paroled for Pro English Remarks in Vienna Case
In Vienna on September 18, Ida Mackmore, labeled an neliahworman, received a full pardon via 1% S. Ambassador Frederic Courtland Penfield after being found guilty of uttering pro English remarks.
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Vienna
Frederic Courtland Penfield
Poor Little Rich Girl Finds a Home at Last
Ramona Borden daughter of Gail Borden married George S Parkes of Anderson Indiana from Los Angeles and thus finally gained a home. At seventeen she had run away from a New Jersey sanitarium and lived in Boston with two Washington women amid family estrangement. She said she longed for happiness a mother s love and a real home instead of boarding schools and paid affection.
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Ramona Borden
Gail Borden
George S. Parkes
Anderson
Ind
Los Angeles
New Jersey
Washington
Boston
Chilean independence anniversary celebrated with enthusiasm
Independence Day in Chile was marked with greater-than-usual enthusiasm across the republic. In Santiago and other cities elaborate festivities were held as prosperity levels rise.
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Chile
Santiago
Republic
Weather Outlook for Texas: Mild Temperatures Across Regions
The United States Weather Bureau reports yesterday’s temperatures with highs near 86 and lows around 78. East Texas expected partial cloudiness on Tuesday and Wednesday, while West Texas faces generally fair conditions.
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United States Weather Bureau
Texas
Local Election Contest Filed Over Miscount in Precinct Nine
A local election contest alleges a twenty three vote miscount in precinct nine. The filing challenges results and seeks review of ballots and tally procedures by election officials.
McBride Fraud Case Set for September 25 in District Court
T W McBride files suit alleging fraud in the Potter county primary results causing J C Skillman clerk to set the contest for September 25 before Judge Humphreys. He claims voting box No 1 miscounted and that McBride led Gee by about forty votes overall. The case centers on ballot discrepancies and the legality of the nomination outcome.
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T. W. McBride
W. Ee. Gee
J. C. Skillman
Fifty-seventh District Court
Potter County
McBride
Reese
Harrington
Gee
Polla
Heavine
Humphes
Porty-seventh District
Wilson Makes First Campaign Speech at Shadow Lawn
The Democratic National Committee said President Wilson will give his first campaign speech at Shadow Lawn on the same day in New Jersey. He plans to address business leaders and discuss the Eight Hour Railroad Law provisions.
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New York
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Shadow Lawn
Tie
New Jersey
Price Increases Strain Newspapers and Publishing
The article notes rising costs for paper and other materials, causing publishers to raise prices to cover higher expenses. It argues newspapers and printing firms must increase rates to stay in business, reflecting broader price climbs across merchants and the public’s acceptance of higher costs.
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United States
New Chinese Republic Orders Beheading of Former Minister
Chow Taue Chi, ex minister of agriculture commerce and finance under Yuan Shi Kai, is ordered put on trial by the new Chinese president. He targets monarchists on a punishable list and is believed to live in the British concession of Tien-Tsing, avoiding Chinese government reach and risking severe harm if tried.
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Yuan Shi-Kai
China
Tien-Tsing
Reciprocal automobile laws to be discussed at Topeka convention
TOPEKA Sept 18 The National Association of Secretaries of State opens its annual meeting with a focus on reciprocal automobile laws and uniform laws for state charters. The two day session attracts broad state representation and promises further attendance. NORTH YAKIMA Sept 18 The Washington State Fair opens for a week with a strong entertainment lineup and high value premiums highlighting premium orchard products stock farms dairies and poultry.
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Topeka
Kans
National Association of Secretaries of State
Cincinnati
Yakima
Wash
Northwest
President Wilson Attends Funeral Leaves at Six Tonight
The president departed after the funeral of Mrs Anna Howe in New London. He is expected to reach Shartow Lawn tomorrow afternoon.
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Columbia, & Bept
Wilson
Anna Howe
New London
Shartow Lawn
Abe Martin recalls resident grievances and lack of strike
An elderly columnist notes residents in Washington are full of grievances yet there is no strike. The piece reflects on public sentiment and labor tension without escalating action.
TANKS MADE IN AMERICA BATTLE WINGS OUT ON FRONTS
British and French forces push along a one mile front near the Somme capturing fortifications thought invincible. Combles nearly surrounded as trenches fall to continued assaults. Russo-Romanian lines hold in Dobrudja with a clear battle position from the Black Sea to the Danube. Bulgars defeated in Macedonia. Italians defend gains on Carso despite Austrian counterattacks.
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London
Somme
Dobrudja
Rachova- I Xopad
Tulza
Black Sea
Danube
Trajan's Wall
Macedonia
British Tanks American Manufactured Backbone of Farms
Washington reports that British Tanks built largely in Peoria Illinois as caterpillar tractors were repurposed with armor and guns for trench warfare in Northern France. The Agriculture Department confirms thousands of such armored tractors are in use across the United States for farming.
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Washington
France
Peoria
Illinois
United States
Department of Aggaeculture
Villa Attack 5 Discussed in Commissioners Ban Plan
Commissioners debate a ban following a villa attack with officials noting heavy losses and discussing steps to prevent further incidents. The discussion centers on security measures and potential penalties affecting residents and authorities.
Villa Attacks Chihuahua City Prompting US Mexico Talks
Mexican representatives on a joint commission say Villa’s assault last Saturday near Chihuahua City prompted discussions on whether General Pershing should withdraw US forces. They favor replacing him with Carranza troops to halt raids into the North as chaos and damage from the engagement are being repaired.
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New London
Cony
Villa
Chihuahua City
Trevino
United States
Mexico
Joint Commission
Pershing
Carranza
Three Car Crash Victims In Local Spinout At Embankment
Louise Balew nine years old of Hillsboro lies at death in a local hospital after a car ran off an embankment and overturned. Her father C Halew mother and younger sister were injured in the incident. This marks the third such accident in twenty four hours.
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Waco
Louise Balew
Hillsboro
C. Halew
Saviano to Fight Stewart in Indiana bout
Stay Bronson announced Milburn Saylor will meet Hal Stewart of Fort Wayne in a ten round boxing match in Indianapolis on September 22.
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Saviano
Stewart
Indianavolis
Ind
Stay Bronson
Milburn Saylor
Hal Stewart
Fort Wayne
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Abe Martin
Combles
Western
America
U. S
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Greece
Monaster
Carso Front
M. Chads
Chads
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Neoware
Chihuahea City
Isurrancista
Villista
M Chaos
Maane
Engageme
Villa Bo
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