Hitchcock Chooses Advisory Committee for GOP Campaign
The Republican national committee announced an advisory panel including Richard Daltinger Cornelius Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Nelson Cromwell John Hays Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles Taft and Arthur Vorys with Hitchcock as chairman and Elmer Dover secretary The panel aims to guide campaign financing and strategy from New York headquarters. Democratic leaders meet Bryan in Chicago to discuss the campaign as Bryan plans a September speaking tour through Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky New York and possibly West Virginia. Nottinghamshire beats Philadelphia 130 in a cricket match as Philadelphia struggles after a strong start.
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Ne York
Theock
Republican National Committee
Richard A. Daltinger
State of Washington
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Nelsman Cromwell
John Hays 'Hammond
Franklin Murphy
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Arthur J. Vorys
Mr. Hitchcock
Elmer Dover
Hitchcock
William Nelson Cromwell
Bryan
Chicago
United States
William Jennings Bryan
Rock Island
Charles W. Tirvan
Charles W. Bryan
Frank W. Brown
Lincoln
Neb
M. J. Wade
Iowa
Des Moines
West
Uinuis
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ryan
Ex Turkish Minister Sails From Montreal for Liverpool
Under the banner of M. E. Perah Mehmed Ali former Turkish minister at Washington sailed Saturday for Liverpool on the steamship Ottawa. He was accompanied by his family and several general servants.
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Montreal
Can
M. E. Perah
Mehmed Ali
Washington
Liverpool
Ottawa
Springfield Rising Toward Justice After Disturbances
Springfield residents awaken to calm as sheriff notes rapid civil enforcement. Eight suspects face charges of riot and property destruction amid 80 indictments. authorities, backed by business and professional groups, push for strong prosecutions and swift trials to curb unrest.
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Springfield
Springfeld
Fierce strike riot erupts at Cleveland cap factory
A violent clash between striking cap makers and strike breakers at Edward Levy & Co. in Cleveland ended after police fired on the mob. One man was badly beaten and several injured as missiles flew and blows were exchanged. Special Policeman A H Templeton fired toward the crowd, dispersing the mob.
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Cleveland, O
Ian
Edward Levy & Co
A. H. Templeton
Bolt in tunnel kills three in Pottsville shaft
An Aug 24 explosion caused by a lightning bolt triggering dynamite killed two expert tunnel drivers and fatally injured a third as six men worked 1300 feet into Valley View mountain in Schuylkill county. The charge was set off by electrical current carried via steel rails or a surface wire into the underground chamber.
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Pottsville
Valley View
Sehuykill County
Prominent Men Die in Duel at Shawnee Depot
George Britton and Frank Davis, leading locals, faced off at the Louisville and Nashville depot near Shawnee, two miles east of Cumberland Gap. Britton died instantly after being shot five times, including a fatal heart shot. Davis died from wounds to the abdomen, breast, and shoulders. The fatal duel, tied to a three year feud, ends two prominent figures in the area. Sultan Reported Routed in Tangier Conflict. Independence Delegates Meet in Oakland.
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Cumberland Gap
Tenn
George Britton
Frank Davis
Louisville & Nashville
Shawnee
Here
Britton
Hallet
Davis
Civil suit only in Gardner case amid art smuggling probe
Federal and local officials announce no prosecution beyond a civil suit over Mrs. Jack Gardner and Mrs. Emily Chadbourne’s $80,000 art collection imported as household goods. A forfeiture action is likely, with government to retain or auction items if purchases are not made. Friends insist Chadbourne was not familiar with customs rules, suggesting no intent to defraud.
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Chicago
Department of Justice
Jack” Gardner
Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne
Washington
Chadbourne
Edmund A. Russell
Lake Forest
Gardner
Sims
Michigan
America
Robbery on Train Narrows to $1400 Loss for Stock Buyer
Rushville Indiana August 24 Henry Neff a local stock buyer was robbed of 1400 in checks while sleeping on a Cincinnati to Rushville train. An apparent accomplice sat across the aisle and Neff suspects he secured the checks after a friendly exchange. Neff has stopped collection on the checks. Wife Assaulted Dies in Insane Ward
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Rushville
Ind
Henry Neff
Cincinnati
Neff
Decatur
William West
County Jar
Bush
West
Bank Cashier Vanishes Funds In Chattanooga Scandal
Chattanooga Tennessee August 24 Cashier H A Alston of the Bank of Stevenson Alabama is alleged to be short from twenty thousand to twenty four thousand dollars in his accounts. He disappeared from his Stevenson home last Wednesday.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
H. A. Alston
Bank of
Stevenson
Alabama
Alston
Holland and France weigh Venezuela crisis options
In The Hague Aug 24 Holland braces for de Reus reports on Venezuela policy as Castro seeks to patch the rift. Paris notes France will stay neutral while a naval blockade is favored over landing troops to deter Castro and unite Castro supporters.
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Hague
Holland
Venezuela
Castro
M. de Reus
M. van Swinderne
Netherlands
Paris
France
United States
Count Zeppelin Aims to Found Air Navigation Institute
Friedrichshafen August 24 Count Zeppelin announces plans to establish an institute to study air navigation for German industry defense and science. Public contributions exceed the needed amount to replace the destroyed airship and will bolster his private fortune. Stuttgart bank holds 500000 credit, likely 250000 more will be available later. Berlin names a public square Zeppelin. Ten men charged with whitecapping in Scranton Mississippi. Danelle Hayes indicted tried and sentenced to death in Tugelo Mississippi after a swift grand jury and rapid trial.
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Friedrichshafen
Count Zeppelin
Stuttgart
Zeppelin
Berlin
Tugelo
Miss
Danelle Hayes
Hayes
Wil McKissack
U S Cadet Ruling Keeps Eight West Pointers Suspended
Secretary of War Wright announced that President Roosevelt approved his recommendation to dismiss two first class cadets from West Point and suspend six third class cadets for one year without pay or allowances for hazing. The action follows a Sagamore Hill conference to uphold academy discipline.
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Washington
Wright
West Point
Roosevelt
William T. Rossell, Jr
Cal
William T. Rossell
Engineer Corps
Army
Harry G. Weaver
Chicago
George Washington Chase
New York
James A. Gillespie
Pennsylvania
Byron Quimby Jones
William Nalle
Virginia
William Wellington Prude
Alabama
Isaac Spalding
Oklahoma
Col. Scott
Military Academy
Sagamore Hill
Col
Scott
Academy
Hemmed In Sixty Saved In West Van Buren Fire
Chicago saw a dramatic three-story blaze at 1024 to 1034 West Van Buren street and 256 Campbell avenue. Sixty occupants were rescued from thick smoke with eight injured as residents were pulled from floors. Firefighters battled the flames through Saturday, saving many lives.
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Chicago
van Buren Street
Campbell Avenue
Tragic Train Death Claims Mrs Mackey
Mrs. Joseph Mackey was killed by an incoming Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train on August 24, as authorities investigated the coma and injuries she suffered earlier.
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Joseph Mackey
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Short Specials and Brief Notables From Across the Nation
A son was born to Senator and Mrs. Albert J. Baveridge of Indiana while they are in Manchester Massachusetts for the summer. Omaha Mayor Dahlman announces his race for Nebraska governor with opposition to county and union being key planks. Tszet Pasha, ex-secretary to the sultan, is in London. Mrs. Bessie Seaman recovers jewelry in San Francisco pawn shops after a Nevadan theft. L. T. Lewis orders Indiana striking miners back to work by Monday. Judge Juan Perez del Leon of Mexico City receives a black hand threat after sentencing two Americans in a bank robbery case. Professor Armeni of Madrid will head a Cabrillo grave search near Avalon in Catalina Islands using Madrid maps. Three bets favor Taft’s election, Aryan’s votes, and Republicans carrying New York state.
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Albert J. Baveridge
Indiana
Manchester
Mass
Dahlman
Omaha
Nebraska
County
Uon
Tszet Pasha
Turkey
Constantinople
London
England
Bessie Seaman
Rona
Nev
Yaar
Pittsburg
Prof
Armeni
Madrid
Spain
Grand Canyon
Avalon
Catalina Islands
Cabrillo
Santa Catalina Island
Taft
New York State
New York
Culinary error slays infants in Ohio pie disaster
In Groveport Ohio Mrs Walter Starkey mistook arsenic for baking powder in a potpie, killing two children Alice Starkey age two and Mary Starkey age four. The parents, Walter and Mary Starkey, fell ill but were expected to recover. Lima Peru proclaims Augusto Leguia president after congress vote with two dissents.
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Columbus
Walter Starkey
Groveport
Alice Starkey
Mary Starkey
Mrs. Starkey
Peru
Lima
Augusto B. Leguia
Republic of Peru
Congress
Markets Summary Grain Prices and Butter Rates
Chicago and New York market notes show flour prices steady with various grade breaks for spring and Minnesota patents. Wheat futures eased after frost reports but outlooks for large northwest receipts supported the session. Oats and rye steady to dull with slight shifts. butter creameries and firsts mixed. live poultry and potatoes listed with regional price ranges.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Cheesh—Western
New York
Northwest
Western
Live Stock Market Pricing and Local Cattle Rates
In Omaha Nebraska on August 2, cattle prices show native steers at 4.00 to 7.50, western and Texas steers 3.00 to 5.00, range cows 2.50 to 4.90, canners 2.00 to 2.50, calves 4.50 to 7.50, and hogs mixed at 4.60 to 6.45. Additional data cover bulls, stockers, and sheep with varied ranges, including heifers 3.25 to 6.50 and yearlings 7.50 to 7.60.
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Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Texas
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King
Frank Hitchcock
Cleveland
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Trio
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Tangion
Abd-el-Aziz
Morocco
Mutlai Hafid
Independence
Oakland
Independence Party
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