Secretary Knox to visit Japan for emperor's funeral
Secretary Knox designated by President Taft as a special representative to attend Emperor Matsuhito’s funeral in Japan. He will sail from Seattle on the armored cruiser Pennsylvania next Thursday, with talks planned with Viscount Uchida. Knox expected back in October amid China and Korea questions in Far East policy.
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Washington
Knox
Taft
United States
Matsuhito
Japan
Seattle
Orient
Pennsylvania
Army
Nox
Viscount Uchida
Far East
Korea
Russia
China
New York Man Recalls Eight Months as Slave in Mexico Rebellion
William Bender of New York testified at Ban Brandtseco about being captured as an American spy by Mexican rebels. He endured eight months of forced labor and imprisonment, faced death threats, and survived two rattlesnake trials before escaping with the help of a sympathetic guard. He crossed a river on a log for miles to reach Mazatlan and Nogales before returning to the United States.
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Ban Brandtseco
Mexico
William Bender
New York
Nogeles
Ariz
United States
Bender
Chihuahua
Ingurrectos
Mazatlan
Nogales
Farmers of Toombs Hear Lawson Brown Addresses Union Plan
Lyons Ga August 10 Special a large gathering of representative citizens of Toombs county heard President Lawson F E Brown of the Georgia farmers union and L B Cheatham of the National Warehouse company of Mississippi Brown spoke on the union movement and the South cotton marketing plan the plan received endorsements from state unions Cheatham explained the organization details Robertson was unable to attend due to illness and will speak at Glenwood on Monday and subsequent dates
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Lyons
Toombs County
Lawson FE. Brown
Georgia Farmers’ Union
Ll. B. Cheatham
National Warehouse Company
Mississippi
Brown
Farmers’ Union
W National Warehouse Company
Indiana
Farmers of
Cheatham
W. Otlst Robertson
Glenwood
Muntay
Maxwell Withdraws From Elbert Race
Elberton Ga August 19 Special M E Maxwell a legislative candidate from this county withdrew today saying his private business demands constant attention would keep him from being elected The move leaves the field to Dr A J Stovall Rev J N Wall Dr W J Matthews S H Jones and E J Palliam as current representatives continue to seek the seat
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Elberton
M. E. Maxwell
J. Stovall
J. N. Wall
W. J. Matthews
H. Jones
E. J. Palliam
Odd Fellows Meet in Elberton This Thursday and Friday
Delegates from thirty five lodges of the fourteenth division of the Odd Fellows of Georgia will meet in Elberton next Thursday and Friday. Grand Master Walter S. Coleman and state officials will attend. Local lodge expects about 200 visitors and is planning elaborate entertainment.
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Elberton
Fourteenth Division
The
Odd Fellows of Georgia
Walter S. Coleman
Wilson's Daughters Dine Urchins at Princeton Camp
Jessie and Eleanor Wilson daughters of the Democratic candidate hosted a lunch for about 100 Philadelphia urchins at a Princeton summer camp. The camp supports boys from eastern centers and is aided by Princeton men. Jessie Wilson has assisted with the camp for several years and is a frequent visitor during the summer season.
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Bay Head
N. J
Jessie
Eleanor Wilson
Philadelphia
Princeton
É&Stern
Jessie Wilson
Citizens Banking unveils new Main Street building in Baxley
Baxley Georgia August 10 Special The Citizens Banking company now occupies its reinforced concrete and steel Main street building cost 26000 fireproof with waterworks and electricity It reports 1906 founding 60000 capital 16000 surplus and 90000 deposits It is a state depository Dr J E Overstreet pres Dr J L Weaver vice pres D D Gilmore cashier The corner tower houses directors room two stores on lower floor and fourteen offices upstairs occupied by lawyers and others Built by Empire Construction of Douglas GA
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Baxley
Citizens’ Banking Company
Main Street
J. E. Overstreet
J. L. Weaver
D. D. Gilmore
Bank
South Georgia
Empire Construction Company
Douglas
Rings Stolen From Thomasville Sleepers in Mysterious Theft
Thomasville Georgia August 10 special V W J Yates of this city reports a diamond ring valued at 1000 stolen from his finger while he slept Harry Wyche also lost a ring costing 75 and 12 from his trouser pocket both say they felt sick after waking suspecting a drugged sleep and a rug near the bed may have been used detectives alerted with a 500 reward offered for the Yates ring, door left open and thief unseen.
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Thomasvile
V. W. J. Yates
Harry Wyche
Wyche
Yates
Must Heys
Virginia Georgia in clash over Light Horse Harry’s remains
Virginia seeks removal of Light Horse Harry Lee from Cumberland Island to the Lee vault in Lexington aided by the state legislature. Georgia D A R faction opposes the move, arguing desecration after near a century, awaiting Lee family consent and Carnegie ownership input.
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Brunswick
Virginia
Georgia
Daughters of American Revolution
Light Horse
Harry Lee
Robert E. Lee
Cumberland Island
Cumberland
Nathaniel Greene
Big Plantation
Lee
Lexington
Andrew Carnegie
Dungerness
Hia
Négie
D. A
Daughters of the American Revolution
Explorer Millward's Guatemala Trek Ends in Narrow Escape
New York august 10 Fascinated by jungle mysteries Russell Millward explorer and hunter returns to Guatemala after a close brush with danger. His two year trek covered over 6000 miles in uncharted Central America with 75 Indian guides. An attempt on his life by a follower nearly succeeded but an overdose of poison saved him. He notes Guatemala's jungles yield mahogany rosewood rubber and vehicles and describes Carib child discipline involving hot iron ear slits and bound hands with cocoanut oil.
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New York
Russell Millward
Guatemala
Central American Republic
Millward
Cincinnati
Central America
Jail escape prompts indignant letter from Lambert
In Baton Rouge Louisiana on August 10 J W Lambert complains about his jail escape the second he has pulled off saying he merely walked out after finding the jail door open He asks if it is against the law to walk off when the door is open Lambert a former blacksmith here served 100 days for assault on a child and wrote from somewhere on the Jackson and New Orleans railroad noting his indignation.
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Baton Rouge
J. W. Lambert
Jackson
New Orleans
Lambert
Many Hookworm Cases Treated in Louisiana
From January 1 to June 20, 12,606 patients were treated in Louisiana for hookworm. Of these, 10,937 were cared for by Rockefeller sanitary commission staff physicians. Across all districts fighting hookworm, 3,990 cases had been treated.
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New Cheanga
Sidney Dale Porter
Rockefeller Sanitary Commission For
Louisiana
Porter
Attractive Band Concert Program at Grant Park
Leader Fred Wedemeyer has arranged an extensive program for a Grant park concert this afternoon from 3 15 to 6 16 o clock. The lineup includes Coronation Overture Pique Dame The Lost Chord Beautiful Home of Paradise Tannhauser selections My Ragtime Queen Cujus Animam from Stabat Mater The Balkan Princess Waltzes Mein Thuringen It Every Star Was a Little Pickaninny and The Star Spangled Banner Intermission precedes the final selections.
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Fred Wedemeyer
Grant Park
Meyerbeer
Suppe
Sulll- Yan
Home of
Paradise
King
Tannhauser
Stabat
Rubens
Keisaler
Rose
Girl is Murdered in Denver Suburb
The body of Signal Carlson, 25, was found in a woods clump in a Denver suburb on August 10. Authorities say she was killed by a skull fracture from a blow after an assault earlier. police have no clues at present.
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Denver
Coro
Signal Carlson
Senator Marks Plan for Early CongressionalAdjournment
Senator Mark Smith from Arizona proposes an early adjournment of Congress to force action. He urges abolishing time-wasting records to shorten sessions and push the end of Davin and related measures. The interview reflects a push for faster legislative pace and decisive outcomes.
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Washington
Mark Smith
Arizona
Congress
Davin
Remarkable 69 Cent Fall Suiting Sale From Wool Mills
A major New York department store canceled orders enabling a leading American wool mill to offer 50 pieces of Fall Suitings and Skirtings at 69 cents a yard. Fabrics valued at 1.02 to 1.15 now, with future remainders priced 1.50 to 1.75. Includes 58-inch Blazer Cloth, Skirtings, Cheviot Serge, Storm Serge, and Fancy Suitings in navy, gray, and brown tones.
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New York
America
Sane
August Sale Savings In Fine Table Linens
August sale details for damask linens with prices per yard and per dozen. Includes grass bleached Irish Damask, Keely Special designs, and Scottish linen cloths in various sizes. Copied from a historical catalog ad offering markdowns on table cloths, napkins, and napkin sizes with per yard and per dozen pricing.
August Sale On Blankets And Spreads
August sale specials highlight extra quality wool blankets in 72 by 84 inch sizes with pairs priced at 36.50. A range of Eiderdown Goméores from 4.75 to 22.50 each, full size hemmed crocheted bed spreads and large Marseilles spreads offered at sale prices. Scalloped Marseilles spreads available in handsome designs and the sale price noted as 2.95 for full size.
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Xtra
Marseilles
Wool Suits Sale Detailing 96 Tailored Suits
Last season’s 96 tailored wool suits go on sale tomorrow at 9 am. Original $25 to $50, now $15 each. Displayed on second floor racks with ample staff. Styles are late winter to early spring, not latest but alterable to 1912 13 models. Sizes vary. early buyers find theirs. Suitable for women planning late summer fall outfits and students.
Sale of Women's Suits at 15 Dollars Each
Suits of black broadcloth serge unfinished worsted and all wool fabrics in plain and trimmed styles. Prices ranged 25 to 50 dollars with many 30 to 40 dollar pieces, now cut to choice at 15 dollars. Includes smart mannish styled suits with satin collars and well tailored finishes.
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Wistaria
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Toombs
Lawson Brown
Maxwell
Elbert
Wilson’s Daughters
Urchins
Citizens’ Bank
Citizens’ Banking Co
Baxley, Ga
Thomasville
Fabri Milt
Scotland
Wilton
Berlin
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