Eight-year-old swimmer dies after Niagara rapids battle
Niagara Falls N J August 16 Eight year old August Sporer died in the whirlpool rapids after a brave swim from the Maid of the Mist landing He swam against a swift current and giant waves, fighting until exhaustion to be swept away 300 yards from the whirlpool where onlookers waited for recovery.
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William Winter Leaves The New York Tribune
William Winter, the dean of American dramatic critics, resigns from The New York Tribune after joining in 148% at Horace Greeley's invitation. Hart Lyman, the editor, states Winter left entirely of his own accord and does not intend to reconsider. The editor cites disagreement with Winter over portions of a Sunday Tribune piece published August 8.
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William Winter
New York Tribune
Horace Greely
Hart Lyman
Winter
Sunday Tribune
Cashiers Asked for Information by Comptroller Marr
Washington August 16 Cashiers of every state and private bank were urged in a circular letter by Comptroller Marr to provide details on depositor character deposit counts average interest rates minimum deposit on which interest is allowed from June 30 bank records The data aids the national monetary commission for its April report on bank resources and liabilities. Fifth Week of Calhoun Trial Opens in San Francisco. Patrick Calhoun head of United Railroads faces bribery charges as prosecutors seek jurors in the seventeenth panel amid slow progress.
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Talesmen
Moors and Spaniards Clash as War Expands Into Interior
A wounded man is carried to the rear by soldiers while women risk fire to aid the wounded, many hit by stray bullets. Moors seek peace, but Spaniards vow to punish them for starting the war and plan to push fighting deeper into the interior.
Former lessees sue for 3141 in pro rata convict case
Suits filed in superior court allege a conspiracy between Dr. W B Hamby former lessee and Goodloe Yancey secretary of the Prison Commission to deprive certain lessees of their pro rata share of state convicts from 1904 to 1909. W S and S McRee seek 5741 07 in four actions.
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Ant Goodloe Yancey
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Convieta
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White Hamby
Tart and Diaz to swap visits in El Paso and Juarez
Diaz will spend an hour with Taft in El Paso Texas, then Taft will visit Diaz in Cuidad Juarez Mexico. The foreign minister said Diaz seeks permission to leave Mexican jail for the trip when congress convenes September 14. Taft to arrive October 16 and meet Diaz at El Paso before Diaz visits Juarez.
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Convict Allocation Alleged Conspiracy Involving Goodloe Yancey
Pleadings claim Goodloe Yancey and W B Hamby conspired to deprive a petitioner of pro rata convicts and to distribute them to Hamby and others. The petitions detail illegal combined acts, with specific damages cited for B G Lastinger & Company 1266.28 EF E Foy Manufacturing 1393.63 and G V Gresa Lumber 1286.90.
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G. V. Gresa Lumber Company
New York Man Turns Thief to Feed Dying Wife
William Jb. Bancher, 45, was arrested in New York after breaking into a meat shop to steal beef, claiming his consumptive wife’s illness left him unable to get work and unable to nourish her. Magistrate Breen detained a probation officer to investigate.
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Indiana Plan Debate At American Prison Association
Women delegates led the heated discussion on Dr. H C Sharp’s Indiana plan for surgical operations on hopeless idiots and criminals. Supporters cited banishing armed guards and placing prisoners on honor as promising. opponents urged suppression on biblical grounds. Connecticut and California reportedly followed Indiana as debate continued with calls for reform of criminal punishment toward humane treatment.
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Crete Defies Powers as Autonomy Fears Rise
In Canes Crete August 16 the provisional administration swore allegiance to Greece, signaling no intent to yield to demands to lower the Greek flag. Powers may land troops again to secure Crete’s autonomy. Washington notes pressure on Constantinople over Crete and Macedonia, with fears of clashes but hope for a peaceful settlement.
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Roanoke Dry petition seeks September liquor election
Roanoke, Va August 16 drys present petitions with over 600 freeholders to Judge W R Staples of the corporation court asking a focal option election for the city in late September. The court will decide within days. Roanoke voted out the saloon last December but the judge did not act then. W Whitney Habner violinist will recital at Cable concert hall tonight at 8:16 with Alfred Paul cello and Kurt Mueller pianist.
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A Learned Professor Sharpens Scissors in Atlanta
An elderly man in Atlanta sharpens scissors for five cents a job, once a college professor and noted scholar. J. H. Swindell, born Beaufort County North Carolina 73 years ago, retired due to partial deafness, now travels on foot to earn $1.60 to $2 daily from a trade. He served in the Confederate Army Twelfth North Carolina and recently published a book with proofs of the earth sun distance, sending it to astronomers and Congress with little attention. Continued on Page Nine.
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Railroads face record traffic and possible car shortages
Washington officials predict the coming fiscal year will bring heavier business for American railroads than ever before. Chair man Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission foresees a car shortage as crop prospects loom bright and freight surges test capacities. Railroads have rebuilt since 1907, improving equipment and roadbeds, signaling a prelude to a banner period for transport firms.
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Interstate Ecommerce Commission
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Boy Killed by Pitched Ball in Chicago Game
August 15 report from Chicago states 14 year old Ser ron Smith died after a pitched baseball struck him on the right ear as he turned to leave his catching post. The pitcher, Martin Bailey, balked just before the fatal throw, and Smith died moments later.
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Martin Bailey
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Atlanta Man Sails Through Ash in Novel Flight
Witnesses in Louisville report FW Bailey, an Atlanta aviator, flying over a field near Louisville in a plain craft with a pivoting sail able to adjust to any angle. Bailey claims his device differs from known aerial vehicles and has conducted several flights with a wooden prototype while awaiting a steel model.
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Bailey
Rupture Averted at Augusta Y M C A
Open rupture in Augusta Y M C A nearly ended when board asked Professor E H Ockert to withdraw his resignation. Tensions between Ockert and Secretary Hill had escalated after the athletic committee, said to act on Hill's push, demanded Ockert's resignation. Friends petitioned for a joint meeting to hear Ockert's side.
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North Carolina
Gren A Brown Moves Disposal of Legislation
Appropriations bill signed as Gren A Brown approves and disposes of pending legislation. The act completes legislative action with the budget measure moving to implementation at the state level.
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Gren A Brown
Brown Signs Key Measures After Five Day Rule
Governor Brown signed the general tax and general appropriations bills and two other measures including the non resid ent insurance charter forfeiture act and the employ ee protection bill. He also approved a constitutional amendment allowing flood bonds and vetoed the bid to abolish Ashburn city court. Local Bartow county auto restrictions drew strong opposition.
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General Assembly
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Ashburn
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Cartersville
Weather Prophecy Forecasts Generally Fair Skies
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with light winds. Georgia eyes expect possible showers Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate cobelek near winds affecting coastal regions.
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