Heat Wave Sets Records Across South with Four Deaths
Four fatalities reported in the intense heat wave sweeping the South with new high temperatures in Mississippi Louisiana Texas and nearby areas. Jackson Miss recorded 105 degrees as Palistine and Sherman hit 107 and 113 respectively while New Orleans reached 100. Prostrations mounted across multiple cities as officials warned of continued extreme heat.
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Taft Not Disturbed By Reports On Corporation Tax
Washington reports say Taft expects challenges to the constitutionality of the new corporation tax. He, Attorney General Wickersham, and Senator Root believe the tax will survive any test. The president plans to address reforms for the interstate commerce commission and Sherman antitrust law, with a message to Congress next December. Assistant Secretary Norton’s visit hints at tax collection issues, while MacVeagh may decide tariff commission size.
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Passing Ship Scented the Castaway Rescue Tale
Pierson Telle relates horrors of 27 hours without food drink or sleep after the wrecked schooner Arlington. He was plucked from a raft by the Irene and Mary with the help of a dog mascot Sport. The crew of nine were saved. the schooner later found abandoned off Atlantic Highlands.
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Fifteen Counties Day Sees Prohibition Win In South Carolina
Complete unofficial returns from South Carolina liquor elections show prohibitionists carrying fifteen counties. The county dispensary system won in Aiken Beaufort Charterton Florence Georgetown and Richland counties. A Richland county contest is considered heavily contested.
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Heat Records Searing Dallas as Temperatures Hit 114 Degrees
In Dallas and across the state, thermometers soared to 114 degrees at 3 PM, breaking all records at the government observatory. Affected animals died from heat while several people, including William Larkin and George Strang, suffered heat distress. Cooler weather was forecast for tomorrow.
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Court to rehear American Sugar case in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on August 1 Judge Wilson said a rehearing is needed on the complex questions tied to accepting the 750000 offer from the American Sugar Refining Company to settle Adolph Segal's Pennsylvania sugar refining case. Until witness John G Johnson returns, key points will not be heard, and the court will address separate questions before advising Receiver George H. Earle.
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Unrequited love ends in a man’s suicide in Virginia
Fredericksburg Virginia August 8 Unrequited love is said to have caused the death by own action here today of J Frank Covey son of Frank T Covey of Newport News who shot himself in the forehead with a revolver The shooting occurred in the dining room of M J Gateley s home where the young woman in the cage resided Covey was 22 years old
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Crete Warship Buildup Highlights Greco Turkish Dispute
Europe's powers deploy warships to Crete amid rising tension between Greece and Turkey over the island. Turkey insists on its sovereignty, while Greece asserts its claim. Britain, France, Russia, and Italy back Turkish rule and have moved ships to deter further trouble.
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Powers Lower Crecian Banner Over Canea Harbor
Four protecting powers Britain Russia Italy and France landed troops at Canea Crete before sunrise to remove the Greek flag from the fort and lower it without islander interference. Cretan gendarmes patrolled while consuls warned of consequences for any attack as the powers restore the pre July 27 status in the island.
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Wife Asks Divorce From Major Hanson
Mrs Cora TL Hanson of Macon files a divorce suit in Fulton county against Major J F Hanson a railroad man and politician president of the Central of Georgia railway claiming neglect and cruelty and that he is infatuated with another woman identified as Mrs Horner. The petition seeks no alimony but asks for attorney fees and notes an old agreement granting her the Macon home and income.
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Fleet at Target Practice Near Norfolk Navy Yard
The battleship New Jersey under Rear Admiral Schroeder’s fleet spent the day at anchor in Hampton Roads adjusting gun sights while fourteen other ships continued deep sea maneuvers and target range drills. Target work will be conducted with torpedo boats Nicholson and O'Brien, which are ready to depart the yard and be towed out as orders come.
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Judge Howell Cobb Dying at Athens
Athens Aug 16 Judge Howell Cobb stricken with paralysis three months ago remains in a dying condition with death expected within hours.
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Non-Partisan Act Declared Invalid by Nebraska Supreme Court
Lincoln Neb August 1 Judge W 173 Rose of the Nebraska Supreme Court declared the non partisan judicial act passed by the last legislature invalid. The decision cites that inhibiting praise or censure of candidates by political parties abridges speech. An oral opinion was delivered a month ago.
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Sir Theodore Martin Dead in London at Ninety Four
London reports the death of Sir Theodore Martin born in 1810 a noted author and parliamentary agent. The long time public figure passed away in early August and leaves a legacy in political and literary circles.
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Ministry of Names Misuse Sparks Divorce Rumor
Mrs James McVicar denounces a Telegram alleging she caused a divorce suit between Mrs J F Hanson and her husband. She and Hanson are friends, and she says the claim is a grave falsehood. She pleads a terrible mistake and refuses to discuss the matter further.
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Health board targets air quality in small moving picture theaters
Dr Bernard Waitt, president, and Dr A H Vantshe of the health board say poorly vented small theaters breed disease. They plan an ordinance requiring better ventilation and cleanliness, with enforcement by the recorder’s court. Wulff urges urgent action as critics note dirty floors and confined air.
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Weather Prophecy Generally Fair Thursday through Friday
Forecasts indicate generally fair weather with moderating east and west winds. Temperatures range from a low around 68 to a high near 44, with rainfall shows small amounts in the past 24 hours and excess figures since month start and since January 1.
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