Enormous Increase Is to Dwarf Dividends
Chicago reports the Daily News says Standard Oil affiliates plan a capital stock rise by 500 million dollars, boosting total stock to 600 million and cutting annual surplus earnings by about 40 million to keep dividends from appearing too large. New York circles reflect heavy interest amid prior denials.
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United States Court of Appeals
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Roosevelt Tells Naval College on a First Class Navy
President Roosevelt arrived at Newport after a foggy night voyage in the Mayflower which sank a lumber schooner and saved six crewmen. He urged a strong fighting navy as essential to peace, defended immigration control, and linked the Monroe Doctrine to naval buildup.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Naval College
Lions in City Park Suffer Mass Poisoning in Denver
In Denver on Friday and Sunday five mountain lions were poisoned in City Park. Four died, one is expected to die. The animals belonged to I B Horne a west wild animal dealer from Denver. Loss about 3000 dollars. Two beavers owned by the city died at the park in the past ten days. A reward of 1000 dollars was offered for the arrest and conviction of the culprits.
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Colo
City Park
Horne
Freiberg Mayor's Daughter Severely Harmed in Punished Court
In Freiberg Saxony on July 22 Grete Belor an 18 year old daughter of the mayor was severely harmed between night and dawn in relation to a betrothal conflict. The king of Saxony refused pardon and the case drew international attention to the fiancé and the girl.
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Saxony
Grete Belor
Battleship Fleet Sails From Hawaii to Auckland
Honolulu July 22 The Atlantic battleship fleet left Hawaii at 2 30 pm with flagship Connecticut leading the group out of the harbor. The fleet assembled for departure at 6 pm sailing toward Auckland New Zealand arriving August 8. The Minnesota stays in port awaiting the mail steamer from San Francisco before joining the voyage.
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Hawaii
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Auckland
New Zealand
Minnesota
San Francisco
Wool Auctions Planned at Omaha Market Similar to European Houses
Omaha, July 22. Wool auctions at the new Omaha market will mimic Liverpool and London operations. I A Delfelder, Wyoming Wool Growers association president and local wool market company vice president, in town finalizes sale arrangements. Over 1,000,000 pounds have been received for storage with more arriving.
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Neb
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London
I. A. Delfelder
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Wool Market Company
Wales Arrives in Canada with Indomitable Welcome
The battleship Indomitable bearing the Prince of Wales reached Quebec at 2:40 PM amid a 21 gun salute and cheering crowds. Vice-President Fairbanks met him aboard and conveyed U S goodwill, while Sir Wilfrid Laurier greeted the prince ashore for a ceremonial reception and parade to the citadel.
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Anchorage
Fairbanks
United States
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Lewis
Admiral Cowles
Henry
Spencerwood
Four Republics Involved In War In Central America
A prominent consul based here says he received word that war has been declared or will be declared soon between Nicaragua and Honduras against Guatemala and El Salvador. The report cites a cablegram received in the afternoon and reflects tensions across Central America.
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Central America
Associated Press
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Honduras
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Salvador
Dahlman Enters Democratic Bid for Nebraska Governor
Omaha July 22 Mayor Dahlman will file as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor and send notice to the secretary of state this week. He consulted with Mr Bryan in Lincoln who declined to endorse but urged no bitterness and broad voter support for the eventual ticket.
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Dahlman
Lincoln
Bryan
Wyoming Weather Forecast and Local Observations
Forecast for Wyoming calls for showers Thursday and Friday then fair and cooler. Local 24 hour data through 6 pm July 22 shows a maximum 80, minimum 60 and precipitation of .88 inches. Palmer signs the report as Section Director.
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D. C
Wyoming
Palmer
Western Federation of Miners Backs Co operative Stores Study
The Western Federation of Miners repudiated the Industrial Workers of the World by amending its constitution to remove I W W references and direct locals to examine the Rochdale co operative system. The convention also debated a committee to investigate four Mexicans detained in California at Mexico’s request, delaying action. A long session focused on requiring executive board permission before local unions can strike.
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Colo
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Mexico
Dust Sucking Residium Oil Trials Planned for Denver Streets
Denver officials under Boulevard Expert George B. Keasler plan experiments using residium oil to control street dust. The oil binds dust and reduces watering needs, with expected applications about every six weeks on heavily used streets and two applications yearly on moderate residential streets. Kansas City reports two years of success, and California cities have long used the method.
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Colo
George B. Keasler
Speer
Kansas City
California
Pennsylvania Democrats Endorse Bryan and Kern
Harrisburg July 22 The Democratic State Committee re elected State Chairman George M. Dimeling of Clearfield without opposition and adopted resolutions endorsing Bryan and Kern while denouncing the Denver convention for unseating eight Pennsylvania delegates.
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Kern
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Pepnsylvania
Gompers Urges Labor Support Amid Democratic Campaign
Washington July 22. Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor writes a lengthy editorial to mobilize organized labor for the democratic presidential ticket. He cites labor planks from the Denver convention and criticizes the Republican platform for pro injunction biases. He urges workers to back any party that upholds labor demands and defends workers rights, warning of worse conditions otherwise.
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Americans Still Winning Meet Amid South African Upset
London reports a dark horse shock as R E Walker from South Africa wins the 100 meters, beating J A Rector of Virginia. Yet Americans excel elsewhere with C J Bacon setting a world record in the 400 meters hurdles and F C Irons hitting an Olympic record in the broad jump, while G S Dole of Yale wins featherweight wrestling in seven finals.
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E. Walker
Walker
J. A. Rector
University of Virginia
C. J. Bacon
Yale
Western Republicans urge Roosevelt to back Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, heads to Chicago after a Colorado Springs meeting. Western leaders want Roosevelt to publicly endorse Taft and promise continuation of current administration policies to strengthen the ticket.
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Colo
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Taft
Roosevelt
Hitchcock
Urgo
Wisconsin Democrats Conclude Session With Hoyt Speech
In Milwaukee the Wisconsin democrats met in a state convention this afternoon and after listening to Melvin Hoyt’s address, the meeting took a recess until tomorrow.
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Wis
Wisconsin Democrats
Melvin Hoyt
Taft to confer with Roosevelt over Cincinnati speech
Hot Springs Virginia July 22 Judge Taft departed at 8 45 pm for Oyster Bay to confer with President Roosevelt about his Cincinnati speech accepting the presidential nomination. He will reach Sagamore Hill tomorrow afternoon and is expected to be the guest Thursday night. He plans to leave New York Friday for Cincinnati arriving Saturday.
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Taft
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
New York
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Boston Bad Men Shoot Eleven More
Eleven more people are shot in Jamaica Plain by two desperadoes. Five police officers are among the wounded. Mrs. Della Fallon is believed fatally struck. Police cordon Franklin Park as the fugitives hide in the grounds.
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