Telegraphers' Strike Talks Move Toward Arbitration
In New York on August 22 President Small of the Telegraphers union heads for talks with the strikers to seek arbitral settlement. Western Union’s General Brooks refuses to meet the leaders, while companies seek military guards in Ash Park Arizona under Governor Roosevelt if needed. General Bell says he cannot answer directly and must refer the matter to the territorial governor.
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General Bell
Arizona
New York
Small
Chicago
Union
Brooks
The
Western Union
Telegraphers’ Union
Tele
Washington
War Department
Ash Park
Roosevelt
Bell
French Fighting Force Readies to Guard Morocco Town
An official note says General Drude will command 5000 troops in Casa Blanca area with reinforcements ready if needed. Cabinet meetings with Clemenceau stress the mission is not conquest as Tangier reports tribes rally after Mulai Hafid’s proclamation.
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Paris
Drude
Morocco
Casa Blanca
Clemenceau
Marienbad
Edward
Governor Sets Oct 1 Deadline on Rail Rate Law
Montgomery August 22 Governor Comer states railroads have until October 1 to comply with the new rate law. If unmet, he will call a special session to push stricter measures. The statement follows Judge Thomas Jones urging grand jury action against officials obstructing the injunction nullifying the legislature’s cheap rate law.
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Comer
Thomas Jones
Four Italians to Be Hanged on One Scaffold
Lancaster Pa Aug 22 death warrant for four Italians to be hanged Oct 3 on a single scaffold marks an unprecedented, historic action in Pennsylvania as officials note no prior instance of such a multi prisoner execution in memory.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Japanese sightseers spotted at Fort McPherson
Two Japanese were found behind Fort McPherson taking views and sketches of the grounds. A former enlisted man who observed them reported the matter to the department of the gulf. Officials say no action will be taken unless further discoveries occur.
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Atlanta
Fort McPherson
Department of the Gulf
Department
Mystery surrounds New York sailor drawn to sea
Edward H. Colell vanished from Rockaway Park after a surf swim and a strong current tale. Captain A D Ingram of the liner Huron says Colell boarded in New York with money but no ticket. The wife in Brooklyn awaits confirmation while Colell lies in Charleston uncertain of his fate.
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New York
Edward H. Colell
Charleston
S. C
Brooklyn
Colell
Rockaway Park
N. Y
Huron
A. D. Ingram
Pier No
North River
Tenth and
Atlantic Avenues
Census figures for McAlester Haileyville Hartshorne released
Guthrie August 22 Census Supervisor Hunt announces Oklahoma and Indian Territory figures. McAlester city totals 8 142 across six wards with significant growth since 1900. Haileyville 1 452 Hartshorne 2 435 Bowser township 650 Buckley 2 065 Dow 872 Hartshorne township 2 839 Savannah 2 054.
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Guthrie
Hunt
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
McAlester
Haileyville
Hartshorne
Pittsbury County
Bower Township
Buckley Township
Dow Township
Hartshorne Township
Savannah Township
Venezuelan court fines New York and Bermuda Asphalt firm
Following Judge Landis of Chicago a Venezuelan court hits the New York and Bermuda Asphalt Co with a 5,000,000 dollar fine for involvement in the late rebellion. Commissioners are appointed to fix damages in five other suits. The firm has given notice it will appeal.
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Washington
Landis
Chicago
New York
Bermuda
Governor Campbell Defends Texas Legislature At Sherman Address
Governor Campbell spoke to about 700 at the Sherman opera house praising the Thirtieth legislature as defenders of Texas law. He urged support for anti trust measures, touted upcoming tax reforms and noted plans to bring Henry Clay Pierce to trial. He criticized trusts and federal court shields, receiving quiet to attentive responses.
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Sherman
Opera House
Campbell
Texas
Henry Clay Pierce
Trusts
Fire destroys Eagle Transfer stables at El Reno
A blaze at El Reno Oklahoma on Aug 22 consumed the Eagle Transfer company stables. Seventeen head of horses sixty tons of hay and several drays and lighter vehicles were lost totaling over $12 000. The fire also destroyed the home of D C Mott and that of George Clark with combined losses.
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el Reno
Okla
Eagle Transfer Company
D. C. Mott
George Clark
Negro Picnic Fatal Shooting in Prague Oklahoma
In Prague Oklahoma on August 22 Jim Baker a Black man was shot and killed during a large annual Negro picnic. Tom Jack another Black man was arrested in a corn field and taken to Lincoln county jail in Chandler.
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Prague
Okla
Jim Baker
Tom Jack
Lincoln County
Chandler
Rural mail carrier dies in wagon on trip near Weatherford
Justus, a rural mail carrier, died in his wagon while en route to a rural route stop south of Weatherford Oklahoma. The team continued the trip and halted at a farm, where the farmer discovered Justus' body.
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Weatherford
Okla
Herman Justus
Justus
Telegraph office closed by inspector Jones at Ardmore
Traveling Inspector 8 P Jones closed the Western Union Telegraph office in Ardmore. The local manager refused to handle business.
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Western Union
Ardmore
P. Jones
Western Union Telegraph Office
Mad dog bites four children in St. Louis incident
In St. Louis on August 21 a rabid dog ran loose and bit four children, prompting medical and animal control responses. The event drew local concern and calls for safety measures in the neighborhood.
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St. Louis
Fire and Water Explain Fire Suppression
Water extinguishes a fire by coating fuel and drawing heat as it turns to steam. A small amount can intensify flames while larger amounts cool and smother the fire. Water decomposed into oxygen and hydrogen can fuel the blaze.
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National Biscuit Co
Uneeda Biscuit
Saratoga
Graham
Nabisco
Fig Newton Social Tea
Coco Dainties
Lemon Squares
Zu Zu Barnum's Animals
Howell & Newton Incorporated
Southwestern Life Insurance .Co
Dallas
Tex
Joe B. Reed
Friend-In-Need Society
M. H. James
MR. Small
Tangier
Morrocco
Mulai Hafiq
Alabama
ea-Phone
E. Rohde
Pat Cotto
Pesitni -Restry
James & Nunn
Verily
Like Landis
Venezuela
Dr. Pepper
Coca-Cola
Parsons
Bottling Works
W. A.watkins
Gordon-Sewall Grocery Company
R.H. Brogdon
R. H. Harrison
Emmet & Maloney's
Bryan
Mad Dog
Fire and
T-Law
Spencer Ford
J. D. Ganter
Jewe
N.jametta
Vv. B. Hudson
Bryani Texas
W. Wilson
Franklin
Hudson & Wilson Attorneys At Law
Bryan and
Franklin, Texas
Brazos
Robertson Counties
Dr. J. F. Eaves
Smith Building
Paul M. Raysor
James’ Drugstore
Bryan, Texas
RIZ Otto
Parsons’ Building
North Main Street
Willis
W. F. Miller
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