Dove of Peace Eludes Mexican Conflicts
Mexico City reports pessimism over peace talks with General Orozco in the north. Officials say Orozco may resist government overtures, with rumors of him moving toward Mexico City within a month. Senator Fall denies blocking peace efforts and rebuts claims of U.S. banker influence while Washington presses for an early restoration of peace.
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Mexico
City
Republic
Orozen
el Clare
Huerta
Juarez
Senator Fall
Hernandez
TOS
Fall
Washington
New Mexico
Middapp
Mexican Revolutionary Party
Oon
Madero
Oroazen
Oresco
Ball
Oregeo
Sonny
Fl Vaso
Orozce
Senor Tiddapp
Madera Eralernment
Wrozzoe Auube
Diddapp
Zepata
Rescue Worker Died. Widow Receives Salary
Mrs Kate Ferrell widow of John Ferrell a United States Bureau of Mines rescue worker who died saving others at the Spring Valley Ha mine disaster has received a $1080 government check equal to one year of his salary. The payment came via special act of Congress urged by Joseph A Holmes director of the Bureau of Mines. Congress later passed general compensation legislation including mine employees.
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Kington
Kate Ferrell
John Ferrell
United States
Bureau of Mines
Spring Valley
Congress
Dydoseph A. Holmes
Masked Highwayman Robs Ticket Agent in Subway
A masked highwayman hidden in the Dyckman Street subway knocked the agent senseless and robbed four canvas bags of that night’s receipts with a sandbag and revolver shots. The victim, Frederick Kissan, was revived after the attack as the robber fled.
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New Yor
Dyckman Street
Frederick Kissan
Kissan
Motion Pictures Cause Tragedy in Auburn Playroom
In Auburn New Jersey on August 11 a 4 year old boy Leo Avery imitating scenes from moving pictures found a revolver on a mantel and shot his 2 year old brother Floyd. The weapon was left within reach by their night shift father who believed it was secured. Leo climbed a chair to reach it and fired as Floyd approached. Floyd died almost instantly in his mother's arms.
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Auburn
N. J
Leo Avery
Merton Avery
Floyd
Leo
Miss Belle Kennedy Dies After Illness at Park Avenue Home
Miss Belle Kennedy longtime Atlanta public schools teacher and recent assistant principal of the Girls High School died Sunday morning at 9 30 at 166 Park Avenue. She graduated from the same school she served and studied at Cranrock College in New York earning top honors. Survived by her mother Mrs Jane Kennedy, the funeral will be Tuesday at 10 from the residence with Rev Dunbar Ogden officiating. Interment Oakland. Pallbearers include school board members and local doctors.
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Belle Kennedy
Atlanta
Girls’ High School
Park Avenue
New York
Cranrock College
Miss Kennedy
Georgia
Hartwell
Kennedy
Dunbar Ogden
Oakland
Jane Kennedy
Messrs. Robinson
J. J. Hagan
Frank Hill
B. Gartrelle
W. 8. Kendrick
Toepel
Upward Tendency in the Stock Market Gains Ground
New York reports a week of rising stock prices amid cautious speculation. Banks show liquidity shifts as short term corporate notes are sold while London and Paris markets pursue new issues. Crop prospects improve with favorable weather and rains in Texas boosting cotton. Steel and iron trades see renewed demand for pig iron and prompt delivery steel. US Steel orders rise modestly.
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New York
National Bank
London
Paris
Texas
Stras
United States Steel
Railway orders surge for steel plants as railroads buy equipment
New York August 11. Railroads placed about 200000 tons of rails last week including 150 two ton orders for 1912 delivery mainly for western trunk lines. The United States Steel Corp reported unfilled orders at July 21 of over 5.95 million tons with new orders exceeding shipments by 149,732 tons.
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New York
Western Trunk
New York Central
Great Northern
Virginia Railway
Baldwin
Sime Builders
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Remarkable railway accident near Dorchester in Boston
A crash on the New York New Haven and Hartford line at Dorchester kills two trainmen and two passengers and a spectator dies of heart failure. Several others injured as locomotive derails on a sharp curve near Crescent Avenue. investigation pending with theories of track settlement or an obstruction on the rail.
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New York
New Havn
Hartford
Dorechester
Dorchester
Crescent Avenue
Value of Heart Hunger Subject of Bishop Leete
Bishop FL o D Leete of the Atlanta diocese preached on the Value of Heart Hunger at Battleon Memorial church on Washington Street. He urged Christians to feel called to sacrifice for the cause and to seek spiritual benefits from divine inspiration, noting heart hunger as essential to fulfilled duties and deepest Christian satisfaction. It was his first Atlanta visit since being assigned to the district last May after a Detroit meeting.
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FL O D. Leete
Atlanta
Methodist Episcopal Church
Batlestons Memori
Washington Street
Close
Leete
Lerte Ia
Detroit
G O P Candidates Use Law To Dodge Taft And Roosevelt
Washington August 11 interpretation of the campaign contribution and publicity law raises questions about restricting candidates for the house and senate from advocating the election of any presidential candidate. Republicans reelecting consider that advocating a presidential candidate by a congressional nominee may clash with the law's spirit. A statement of residential preference reportedly embarrasses some Republicans as two candidates seek party support.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Wiele
Partielarl
United
Government to match Pied Piper as rat trap innovator
Washington August 11 The government aims to become a modern competitor of the Pied Piper of Hamlin by adopting an improved steel jaw rat trap. Surgeon General Blue requests demonstrations of traps to curb bubonic plague carried by rats between seaports. A circular on rat poisoning methods is being circulated nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hamlin
Surgeon General Blue
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Venment
Bull Moose's Mate to Hold Governorship
San Francisco August 11 Governor Hiram W Johnson Progressive party vice presidential candidate arrived from Chicago. He stopped ten minutes at Sacramento where he told a crowd he is drafted for the third party's cause and will not resign as California governor. He remains at his home until Tuesday then returns to Sacramento and later begins a speaking tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hiram W. Johnson
Progressive Party
Chicago
Sacramento
California
Forgotten Joy That Fades In A June Time
Poetic fragment recalls a first-born joy and a woman’s faded smile. A man’s hardened, greedy gaze recalls years since their parting. The verse contrasts remembered innocence with present regret and lost girlish grace.
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Tay
Orphans of State Set October 5 as Work Day
October 5 is set apart by orphanages of eight southern states for a work day to raise funds for the maintenance of homes in need of aid. The undenominational appeal benefits Jewish and Christian homes, with contributions sent directly or through the contributor’s Sunday school.
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E Ight
Tampa Temperature Takes a Big Tumble
Farina Florida August 11 A weather bureau note reports an unprecedented drop as the thermometer fell 25 degrees in 30 minutes during a squall. The sun shone before the squall and the reading rose to 94. Twenty minutes later the temperature plunged into fall weather.
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Farina
Fla
Weather Bureau
Doc Johnston Sold to Cleveland from New Orleans
Doc Johnston, first baseman for the local Southern league club, has been sold to the Cleveland Americans. In exchange, Angemeier the catcher Cullop the pitcher and infielders Miller and Butler will join Cleveland. Cullop and Angemeier have already reported. Johnston will depart to join the Cleveland team upon their arrival in a few days with Miller and Butler.
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New Orleans
Doc'’ Johnston
Tonteht
Cleveland Americans
Angemeier
Cullop
Miller
Butler
Johnston
Cleveland
Mortuary Notices: D. Singleton and Infant Deaths
Dorothy Singleton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Singleton died at 12 Logan Street Sunday at 5 AM. Body to Clarkston Georgia for funeral and interment. Wayne Jacobs eleven month old son of Mr and Mrs J A Jacobs died at 19 Welborn Street Sunday at 12:30 PM. Body removed to Harry Poole chapel. funeral arrangements to be announced. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs F A Smith died Saturday night. funeral from 75 Waddell Street Sunday at 3:30 PM. interment Greenwood Cemetery.
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Dorothy Singleton
Dorothy
J. Hi. Singleton
Logan Street
Clarkston, Ga
Wayne Jacobs
Wryone
J. A. Jacobs
Welborn Street
Harry Poole
F. A. Smith
Waddell Street
Greenwood
Blue Army Finds Wing of Red Army Near New York
Maneuver Headquarters Stratford Conn August 11 The blue army defending New York found the left wing of the invading red army during a night utpost contest at Woodmont. Militiamen had advanced too far in front of support. Heavy rain delayed units but by tonight the red army was in position for the New York advance, blue forces nearly ready along the front with limited activity ahead of picket lines.
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Stratford
Conn
New York City
Woodmont
New York
Denver Ripper Kills Young Music Teacher
August 11 Denver reports Thel Denver The Jack the Ripper murders Miss Signal Carlsen a young music teacher. Her body found dragged into weeds beside the road and mutilated with a pocket knife. Police Chief Felix O Neil and detectives search for clues. They link the killer to other similar crimes and note a hatpin found clenched in the victim s hand.
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Denver
Colorado
Jack the Ripper
Miss Signal
Carlsen
Felix O’neil
Miss Carlson
O'Neil
Acif
Thorpe expected to pitch for Pirates next season
Jim Thorpe renowned all around athlete may turn professional as a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates next season. Reports from New York say Phillies and Giants bid for him but Pittsburg shows strongest interest. Thorpe, star at Carlisle, would form a powerful battery with Meyers and boost the Pirates' twirling staff.
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Jim Thorpe
Stockholm
New York
Phillies
Giants
Hurdies
Muggsy
Carlisle
Fred Clarke
McGraw
Thorpe
Meyers
Pittsburg
Smoketown
Pirates
Desides Clarke
Ath
Stahl Runs Club to Suit Himse lf
New York August 11 The Boston Red Sox under Jake Stahl are praised as a remarkable managerial rebound. The piece lauds Stahl for rebuilding harmony with owners Taylor and McAleer, notes Boston’s strong pitching staff, and suggests a tough race ahead with the Athletics and Cubs as contenders for the pennant.
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New York
Boston Red Sox
Speed Boys
Jake Stahl
J. Garland Stahl
Jimmy Collins
Jake
Boston
Stahl
Hughie Jennings
Tigers
Hugh
Frank Seiee
Frank Chance
E Taylor
John J. Taylor
Taylor
McAleer
Bogton
Stahls Red Box
Connie Mack
Heston
Pittsburg
Hed Sox
Red Sox
Joe Wood
Hall
O'Brien
Bedient
Collins
Cy Young
Bill Dineen
Seribe
Washington
Senators
Diamond
Birmingham Center of Building Activity Said by Stallings
Montgomery August 11 Colonel Jesse F Stallings a prominent attorney in Birmingham declares the city is the center of more building activity than ever before. He says the activity touches all parts of Birmingham and affects both wealthy corporations and humble laborers alike.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Jesse F. Stallings
Stallings
Tennis Players in Elimination Meet at Southampton
New York on August 31 reports a field of top American players will compete on turf at Southampton Long Island this week as a trial for the Newport national tourney next week. Veteran W A Larned may play part of the event though in waning form, with Maurice J McLoughlin, Thomas J Bundy and Norris Williams drawing attention as rising threats. Beals Wright and William J Clothier, former champions, are also expected to compete.
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New York
Ous
Uwe Meadow
Southampton
Lungs Island
Newsport
Astern
W. A. Larned
Maurice J. McLoughlin
Thomas J. Bundy
Norris Williams
Beals
Wright
William J. Clothier
Wolgast to Meet Packey McFarland in 10-Round Bout
Chicago august 11 ad wolgast and packey mcfarland to fight ten rounds under garden athletic era in new york city october 3 weigh 135 pounds at weigh in both boxers will be in top condition per club rep in cad tae migt reports dubious phrasing but indicates matchup and timing
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Chicago
Ad Wolgast
Packey McFarland
Garden Athletic Era
New York City
North Atlanta Sluggers Defeat West End In Double Header
The North Atlanta Sluggers beat West End 7-3 and 6-4 on their ground. Pitcher K Parker struck out ten with two hits allowed. Brown, Harvey, and Turrene produced multiple hits. Harvey added two two-baggers and a single. Turrene stole four bases. The second game had many errors, but all players collected hits.
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North Atlanta Sluggers
West End
K§ Parker
Har
Brown
Harvey
Turrene
I T
Keep Your Bowels Open Liver Salt Claim
Doctors estimate that 75 percent of sickness stems from a torpid liver. A heavy diet or water change can disrupt cleansing, leaving waste to ferment and form uric acid. Jacobs Liver Salt dissolves uric acid, flushes the stomach and intestines, relieves liver pressure, and acts gently without causing cramps or vomiting.
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Jacous
Jacobs
I Macy
Atlanta, Ga
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Menor Calera
Juan Pedro Oiddapp
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Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
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Tampa
Mortuary
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RED” Army
Ripper
Orpe
Letics
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Oklahoma
Jimmy Callahan
Mike Dontin
Wis
Jimmy McAleer
St. Louis Browns
Washington Nationals
Wolgast
Packey Macfarland
Zeoa
Gil Wie
Me Gs Seoee
WM. 3. Baird
Atingta, Ga
South
DR. WM. Brows
Rendolph
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