Bankers Endorse W Adouos Plan For Farmers Aid
Representatives from six southern cities met at the treasury to discuss Secretary McAdoo and Williams plan to distribute fifty million dollars for the fall crop movement. Agreement set phased deposits to banks in August and September with repayment through December to March. Bankers voiced strong approval and adopted a resolution of support for the Wilson administration.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Dscuss
Scretary McAdoo
Pavistani
Williams
McAdoo
Wilson
Bowman Sale to Cleveland Leagues Stir Grand Rapids Buzz
Grand Rapids Central League club announced the sale of pitcher Abe Bowman to the Cleveland American League club for a price listed at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Abe” Bowman
Celerland
Johnson Barred from Fighting in France by American Boxing
Paris dispatches report that the American Boxing Federation has compelled the French federation to prohibit Jack Johnson the American boxer from competing in France. The move follows sanctions against Johnson amid racial and boxing governance concerns.
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Paris
American Boxing Federation
Jack Johnson
France
Ball Park Wrecked by Midnight Wind Storm
A portion of the Chicago National League park fence was blown down by a midnight windstorm that swept the city. Sparks and wreckage damaged nearby structures and a flood overwhelmed basements. Prisoners at Clark Street police station were moved as a clogged sewer flooded their cells.
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Chicago
Aug
Clarktreet
Early naming Stimson urged for county board vacancy
A committee presented petitions signed by 12 percent of voters asking the county board to appoint Joseph F. Stimson to fill a vacancy. Dr. Strader spoke for endorsements from local groups and noted road repair needs. The board was urged to act promptly as mandatory by law, with readings and consideration planned for today.
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Geo. L. Btrader
Thomas Heaney
F. R. Dildine
George
Walker
Board of County Commissioners
Measrn
Sloan and Farrington
Je Soracy
Joseph F. Stimeon
Strader
Industrial Club
Good Roads Assession
Greater Shevegp Club
Tiwan
Thia
Cheyenne
Tourious de Ty
Mowre, Sloan and Parrington
Railroad Strike Hits Ore Traffic at Duluth Head
Aug 7 report shows ore moves from mines and docks halted as the I W W leader F H Little is reported missing. City officials vow hostility to the I W W while vessel managers warn boat crews may be disbanded if the strike persists.
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Duluth
Missabe
F. H. Little
Industrial Workers of the World
Industrial Workers Blamed For Murder in Hop Field Riots
Marysville California August 7 coroner's jury verdict blames Industrial Workers of the World leaders and agitators for the gunshot death of Edward T Manewell district attorney of Yuba county during hop field riots at Wheatland The verdict calls for the capture of Blackie Ford and all other guilty parties name Blackie Ford among the agitators at the hop fields
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Marysville
Calif
Edward T. Manewell
Yuba County
Wheatland
Blackie Ford
Blackie” Ford
Hop Fields
Hospital Aid Coupon Drive At Local Pharmacy
The State Leader promotes five cent Hospital Aid coupons clipped from the paper and presented at Fred Roedel's pharmacy in the Citizens National Bank building. Coupons act as cash to aid the Hospital Aid society with soda fountain treats for readers and their children tomorrow.
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Fred Roedel
Citizens National Bank
Rochel
Del’s
Foreign students arrive for international congress in Boston
Forty English and German delegates to the International Students congress reached Boston from Liverpool. They will be entertained by city officials in Gornell University before events open August 29.
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Boston
Gornell University
Liverpool
Gators Break Into Jail and Seize Stolen Liquor
In Prague Oxfa Aug 7 a gang broke into the sheriff's depot and stole 87 gallons of whiskey and a barrel of beer. Sheriff Frank Niles surrendered the liquor to state officials and awaits instructions on disposal.
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Prague
Oxfa
Gators
Isheret
Niles
Explosions Threaten Union Petroleum Plants in Philadelphia
Fire swept through the Union Petroleum plant outskirts раrt near Philadelphia as multiple tanks exploded. Dozens fled as flames spread across facilities. several firefighters were injured while battling the blaze. The cause remains unknown and damages run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Philadelphia
Aus
Union Petroleum Company
Fahey
Women Did Not Oppose Merrill for Postmaster at Wheatland
Wheatland Wyoming August 7 1912 statement from S G Hopkins chairman Wyoming Democratic State Committee explains no charges were filed by Wheatland W C T U against M R Merrill for postmaster and asserts opposition was not official. Hopkins cites endorsements from county and local Democrats and says Merrill is competent and temperate.
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Merrill
Wheatland
Cheyenne
Washington
Denver
United States Senate
M. R. Merrill
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Senate
Thomas Hunton
Wheatland W. C. Tuu
Cairman
West Cratic
M. R. Johnston
A. L. Ferguson
M. H. Mullin
Denver News
Wyonging
Mr. Merrill
Enemiea
Ae Hanta
Washington real estate fears over single tax scheme
Washington real estate speculators and banks fear a Henry George single tax influence in Congress and DC. Five new House members and several officials are linked to single tax beliefs, risking revaluation and major shifts in taxation on land vs improvements, with potential price drops and market turmoil.
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Washington
Congress
New House
District of Columbia
Henry George
Woodrow Wilson
Senate District Committee
City of
Defiance of Huerta Boosts Home Support in Mexico City
The capitol population radiates confidence in Huerta after defying the United States, while opinions split on his prudence and Washington's next move regarding John Lind, Wilson’s personal representative, and the tone from conservatives suggests Lind may stay under watch rather than be expelled.
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Mexico City
Ave
Huerta
Capitol
United States
Washington
Muwetta
John Lind
Wilson
Lind
Mr. Lind
Cheyenne Boosters Honored in Northern Colorado Tour
County Attorney Merton H. Aylesworth praised the warm cross state friendship as Cheyenne boosters toured from Wellington to Brighton. Toast master Charles O'Conner urged regional unity and better roads to support western interests. The Frontier Days visit drew praise for hosting cities Fort Collins Loveland Boulder and Greeley while road conditions emerged as a key takeaway for continued growth.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Fort Collins
Merton H. Aylesworth
Larimer County
Colo
Frontier
Colorado
Wellington
Boukler
Brighton
Carr
Charles O'Conner
Boulder
Wyoming
West
Triersmountain
Longmont
Greely
Frontier Committee
Loveland
Representative Casey's Children Meet President Wilson
President Wilson pauses official duties as Representative John J. Casey of Pennsylvania brings eight children to the White House. The group includes four boys, two girls up to age 12, and a 4‑month‑old baby girl, with Casey presenting them for a moment of tribute and handshakes. Secretary Tutulty observes with interest as the children line up in Boy Scout uniforms.
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Washington
Wilson
Timully
A Fulbabeod Tually
John J. Casey
Pennsylvania
M Caapy
Mr. Casey
Wach
Buck
Secetary Tutulty
Heatwave Batter Illinois Kansas and Missouri Regions
Extreme heat drove temperatures above 100 across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with several towns setting records including 109 at Concordia 108 at Junction City and 108 at Leavenworth A day earlier farmers reported two thirds of the local corn crop burned by the sun Aayon B Dilly died from heat and Frank Shannon of St Louis was driven insane by the heat
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Wilson
Kinoporta
Topeka
Misnowurt
Storm sinks steamer City of Mallne on Mississippi River
A severe storm on the Mississippi River sank the steamer City of Mallne near Piasa Chautagua about 30 miles north of St Louis. The vessel carried a crew of 20 men, all of whom escaped unharmed.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi River
Philadelphia Wins 1914 Osteopathic Convention
Philadelphia secured the 1914 convention of the American Osteopathic association now in session here. Among the officers was Dr. Effie E. York of San Francisco, elected second vice president.
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Kirksville
Aug. T
Philadelphia
American Osteopathic Association
Effie E. York
San Francisco
Plant heir Mrs Morton F. Plant Dies of Typhoid
Mrs Morton F. Plant wife of the prominent financier and yachtsman died at Branford House the Plant summer residence at Eastern Point New London from typhoid fever after a brief illness reported tonight.
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New London
Conn
Morton F. Plant
Branford House
Plant
Governor refuses pardon for UNC students
In Raleigh three University of North Carolina students began four month sentences for involvement in the death of William Rand of Smithfield. W L Merriman of Wellington Geo Oldham of Raleigh and A H Hatch of Mount Olive had appealed to Governor Craig for clemency but the governor declined.
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Raleigh, N. C
University of North Carol
Willam Rand
Smithfield
W. L. Merriman
Wellington
Geo. Oldham
Raleigh
A. ©. Hatch
Mount Olive
Craig
Wyoming Roads Emissary to Begin National Highway Work
Evra L. Emery former Wyoming Good Roads head wires Cheyenne Industrial Club he will serve as field superintendent for the National Highways Association. His first Wyoming assignment includes routes Cheyenne to Sap? Figg element to Seattle route 1 and Cheyenne to Yellowstone Park route 16 while he may also cover Grainger to Portland route 2 and Cheyenne to Cody route 16 if car arrangements allow. A meeting is planned on arrival at the Judaetria club to arrange start of statewide duties.
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Evra L. Emery
Wyoming Good Roads Tun
Cheyenne
Grainger
Portland
Utah Line
Elsv
Cody
Otart Mythis
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