Afro-American Delegates Arrive for Ecumenical Council
London hosts arrival of Afro American delegates for the international Ecumenical Council. Hotels in the West End face protests as about 200 colored guests seek accommodation. Proprieties refuse separate quarters, sparking exits by some American travelers while the proprietor defends equal treatment.
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London
International Ecumenical Council
Wesley
Chanel
City Road
Fhantic
West End
United States
Associated Press
Derrick
New York
Janner
Philadelphia
Gaines
Atlanta
Arnett
Steamship line gobbled as Weyland buys City Line assets
Glasgow reports J R Hillerman of the Weyland Line has bought the City Line of fourteen steamers in the East Indian trade for nearly 1,000,000 pounds. The fleet, owned by George Smith & Sons of Glasgow, totals about 18,000 tons and will raise Weyland’s fleet to seventy four vessels and about 301,146 tons with two Johnson steamers also acquired.
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Wiorgan
Glasgow
London
Ttis
J. R. Hillerman
Weyland Line
Eller
J. Flerpont Morgan
Messrs. George Smith & Sons
Boer Laager Surprised. British Force Retreats
Lord Kitchener reports a South African constabulary party of 150 surprised a Bosr laager near Middelburg Cape Colony. They killed twenty three adversaries but could not pursue due to a larger enemy force. They suffered one man killed and six wounded. fourteen men are missing.
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Hwuitish
London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Middelburg
Cape Colony
Southern files exceptions to Carolina freight order
The Southern railway today filed exceptions to the North Carolina Corporation Commission order that makes freight rates uniform and reduces and equalizes cotton rates. Judge Pagnell asks for a western Virginia term beginning September 10 while Judge Paul is sick. A Wilmington special term of the district and circuit courts is set for October to address the Wilmington street railway sale, likely to be affirmed or set aside. A search for a suspect is planned in Chatham, Moore and perhaps one more county.
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North Carolina Corporation Commission
Raleigh
N. C
Southern Railway
The
Corporation Commission
Southern
Pagnell
United States District Court
Western
District of
Virginia
Paul
Wilmington
Simonton
Circuit Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
Wilmington Street Railway
Chatfham
Moore
Castro Aids the Rebels Documented in Caracas Arrests
Willemstad Curaçao August 19 Vellegas Pulidé, once president of Guarico and Castro's commerce minister, was arrested in Caracas along with thirty five other politicians. President Castro continues to back the Colombian insurrection.
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Castro
Willemstad
Curacaa
Segior Vellegas Pulidé
Guarico
Caracas
Bethlehem Steel Control Shifts in Shadowy Syndicate
August reports indicate Charles M Schwab no longer holds direct control of Bethlehem Steel. A syndicate tied to United States Steel Corp now manages the stake through J Pierpont Morgan & Co. The plant remains with neither company nor trust, with a formal ruling expected as Schwab’s contract with Bethlehem’s President Linderman nears expiration.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Company
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Linderman
Bethlehem Company
Southern lines open after storm damage overestimated
The Southern railway reports all lines open and moving on time after floods in western North Carolina and Asheville territory were found to inflict less damage than initially feared. Repairs have been completed and no further trouble is anticipated.
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Washington
The
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Asheville
Arkansas Man Shot Dead After Release on Bond
In Marion Arkansas on August 19 Jaff Blythe was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Frank Williamson. Blythe had been arrested on Saturday at Gilmore for the killing of Frank Teague, a Black man. Blythe resisted during transport to Marion and was freed on bond after a court appearance when Williamson fatally shot him.
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Arkansas
Marion
Ark
Jaff Blythe
Frank Williamson
Blythe
Wil Nameon
Gilmore
Frank Teague
Williamson
Anti-Trust League Asks Knox for Steel Trust Agreement Info
The American Anti-Trust League sent a letter to U S Attorney General Knox requesting full access to information about any agreement between steel trust companies and organizers of the United States Steel Corporation. The move follows questions raised during the U S Industrial Commission hearing. Knox reportedly considers sharing such a copy a breach of client confidence due to his role as counsel to the Carnegie company.
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Columbus
Oho
American Anti-Trust League
United States
Knox
United States Steel Corporation
The
Steel Trust
C. M. Schwab
United Sttes Steel Corporation
United States Industrial Commission
Washington
Carnegie Company
Negro confesses to arson in Chipley blaze
Moses Brown, a Black man, admits hiring to burn a Chipley store owned by former Sheriff Co. G Allen after moving goods to Allen's barn. Police recovered the merchandise. Allen is also jailed. Brown alleges a $7,000 insured loss and a clothing gift for fire setting. The case goes to trial tomorrow.
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Chipley
Fla
Chipsey
Thomas Watts
Moses Brown
G Alen
Allen
Brown
Navy to hold Schley inquiry in gunner shop yard
Washington August 19 The navy department will hold the Schley court of inquiry in the gunners' workshop at the navy yard. Counsel for Schley sought a witness list from Captain Lernly the judge advocate. Ler ly is in Canada and will return next Monday. The department will furnish the list to Schley's lawyers.
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Navy Department
Howison
Schley
Washington
Navy Yard
Jere Wilson
Isadore Raynor
Department
Lernly
Canada
Admiral Schley
Leraly
Ist
Judge Advocate
Hackett
Lemly
Raynor
Wilson
Court of Inquiry
Schrey-Sampson
Santiago
Sampson
Thiuight
Hacketts
Wells
Kearsarge
Vaughan faction winners appoint Morton collector in Alabama
A Washington dispatch announces Judge Thomas Morton as collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama to succeed Julian Bingham. The move signals the Vaughan led Republican faction under State Chairman William Vaughan has ear of the Washington administration.
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Morton
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Thomas Morton
Internal Revenue
District of Alabama
Julian Bingham
Wiliam Vaughan
Alabama
Batteries Damaged by Storm at Fort Morgan
The War Department reports extensive damage to batteries at Fort Morgan below Mobile from last week’s storm.
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Washington
War Department
Fort Morgan
Mobile
Morton Named for Alabama Dis trict Internal Revenue
Washington August 1 The president today appointed Thomas B Morton collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama.
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Morton
Alabama
Washington
Thomas B. Morton
Internal Revenue
District of
J A Starr Newton County Noted Citizen Dies
Covington Ga August 19 J A Starr prominent Newton county citizen died tonight at 9 o'clock after a yearlong illness Funeral services set for 3 pm this afternoon with burial in the family cemetery
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J. A. Starr
Covington
Newton County
Colombian Minister Says Isthmus Traffic Unobstructed
Washington reports that Dr. Silva, Colombia’s minister, told Secretary Hay traffic on the isthmus remains open and Colombia can keep it open. The two governments agree initial traffic responsibility lies with Colombia and the US would act only if Colombia cannot fulfill it. Dr. Silva said the US would not intervene without a Colombian request or clear need.
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Washington
Dr. Silva
Hay
Colombia
Silva
United States
State Department
Bilva
Trapped Erie Water Works Men Rescued From Tunnel
Adam Kest and Joseph Engine among a dozen workers trapped two hundred feet beneath Lake Erie by a fire at No 2 shaft. Rescued late this afternoon and admitted to Huron Street Hospital semi conscious. They described tapping a pipe for help and nearly eating raw mule meat while awaiting rescue.
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Cleveland, O
Adam Kest Anad
Joseph
Lake Erie
Erib
No. 2
Huron Street Hospital
Kest
Eugine
Ca8
Passengers Saved List From Mysterious Whirlpool Rescue
A lengthy roster lists numerous saved passengers and crew from a perilous whirlpool incident. Names span North America from Vancouver and Seattle to Dawson, Skagway, Victoria, Whitehorse, and Ottawa, with many wives and children named among the survivors.
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N. A. Belcourt
BM. P
Ottawa
CC. R. Bowman
A. Morrison
Fort Cudahy
Arthur Longmane
H. Real
Dawson
W. H. Smith
Vancouver
H. W. Henderson
H. H. Uart
San Francisco
J. E. Miunnin
San Bernardino
Cal
A. LaBlanc
Pilot
Victoria
Allen J. Walker
Skagway
R. N. Highon
Vitoria
Charles Denny
Frazer
Pantryman
Victori
H. L. Sherman
Northwest Mounte Iiee
White Horse
H. Walker
Muun wHee
RP. Marsh
Whitss and Yukon Railway
G. Steward
G. L. Cotter
Mounted Police
Louis A. Bertha
Dawson John &K
J. D. Daniels
Seattle
L. &Oberts
Dawso Dennis
J. G. Morgan
Winnipe H. Dawlish
JT. Knowles
Atlin
A. Applebaum
Captain MacFarland
George S. Spance
Steward’s Department
TG. D. Hudson
Dave Stewart
J. Nash
Brown
F. G. Hindebecker
F. F. McNaughton
J. H. Garston
J. T. Snyder
Nobie Johnson
St. Marys
Ontari
George Powell
Powers
Eagle
G. L. Spinks
Dr. Phillips
H. A. Bingham
Stevens VE. Empers
W. Pigson
Death and Treasure Lost as Klondike Steamer Sinks
Reports from the Lynn Canal disaster recount survivors and drowned aboard the steamer Islander and the Queen. Passengers describe a chaotic wreck with lifeboats crowded, valuables lost, and crew heroic efforts. Fortunes in gold dust vanished with the sinking.
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Klondike
Klondiker
Port-Amanteau
Fiict LaBlanc
Foote
Andrew Keating
Arthur
Julius
Los Angeles
Sam Starten
Winnipes
Gonl
United States
A. J. Smith
Dr. Phillips
Seattle
Juneau
Lynn Canal
Lfe
Queen
Farallon
Bishop
Brownlee
Alten
Brownleent
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