Bankers Endorse W Adoos Plan For Farm Funds
Officials report six southern cities met at the treasury to discuss distributing fifty million dollars in government funds to banks for the fall crop movement. Arrangements call for half the funds to August and September, with repayments to the treasury by December 16, January 15, and March 15. Bankers endorsed Secretary McAdoo and pledged confidence in the Wilson administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Dscuss
Scretary McAdoo
Pavistani
Williams
McAdoo
Wilson
Grand Rapids Club Sells Pitcher Bowman to Cleveland
The Grand Rapids Central league club announced the sale of pitcher Abe Bowman to a Cleveland American League club for 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids
Abe” Bowman
Celerland
Johnson barred from boxing in France by federation ruling
Paris dispatch reports the American Boxing Federation has ordered the French boxing body to ban Jack Johnson, the American heavyweight, from fighting in France. The move follows pressure from authorities and sports officials seeking to curb Johnson's bouts overseas.
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Paris
American Boxing Federation
Jack Johnson
France
Three Dead in Alley Slayings Near Japanese Restaurant
In Salem Oregon on August 7 a group of three people, including a woman identified as Mrs Tami and her child, were found murdered in an alley beside a restaurant owned by Y Koda. Police found two bloody knives and a revolver at the scene and have arrested a companion. The case appears to have a satisfactory lead for investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
Koye Kowa
Tami
Y. Koda
Ball Park Wrecked by Wind and Flood
Part of the Chicago National League park fence blew down during a midnight wind and electric storm. Sparks flew from wreckage as trolley lines and debris caused damage. Flooding damaged vents and sewer system. prisoners in Clark Street police station were moved when cells flooded.
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Chicago
Aug
Clarktreet
Early Naming Stimson Urged by Local Citizens
A citizens’ petition drive seeks appointment of Joseph F. Stimson to the county board vacancy. Dr George L Brady and others presented signed petitions and endorsements from the Industrial Club Good Roads Association and Greater Cheyenne Club. The board was urged to act immediately to repair and widen roads, with readings set for the adjourned meeting.
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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
Rail workers strike cripples ore movement at Duluth
Aug 7 The ore handlers strike at the head of the lakes halts mine and dock shipments. Some crews still operate at Missabe docks but no ore moves. 500 workers are affected as train crews are laid off. I W W organizer F H Little is missing. City officials adopt anti I W W resolutions and warn of disorder. Vessel managers say boats may be disbanded if strikes persist.
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Missabe
F. H. Little
Industrial Workers of the World
Manewell Murder Blamed on I W W Rioters
Coroner's jury in Marysville finds district attorney Edward T. Manewell was killed by a gun in the hands of rioters incited by leaders and agitators of the Industrial Workers of the World. The verdict calls for the capture of Blackie Ford and all other guilty parties amid hop field unrest in Wheatland California.
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Marysville
Calif
Edward T. Manewell
Yuba County
Wheatland
Blackie Ford
Blackie” Ford
Hop Fields
Clip the Hospital Aid Coupons at Local Pharmacy
Coupons clipped from the State Leader and presented at Fred Roedel's pharmacy in the Citizens National Bank building are worth five cents at the soda fountain. The cash value helps the Hospital Aid society. Clip them tomorrow at Del's for a big day and share the treat with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Roedel
Citizens National Bank
Rochel
Del’s
Foreign students arrive in Boston for international congress
Forty English and German students, delegates to the International Student Congress, arrived from Liverpool to attend events at Gornell University starting August 29. City officials will host them for several days of entertainment.
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Boston
Gornell University
Liverpool
Gators Raiders Steal Liquor Share at Prague Depot
A group of men broke into a storage area in Prague Oxford Aug 7 and stole 87 gallons of whiskey and a barrel of beer later seized by Sheriff Frank Niles at the depot. State officials ordered the liquor held in jail pending further instructions.
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Prague
Oxfa
Gators
Isheret
Niles
Huge Oil Tank Explosion Endangers Philadelphia Plants
Four large Union Petroleum plants faced destruction as a spectacular explosion ripped a 10,000 gallon tank, flames spreading to nearby tanks. Firemen suffered burns and injuries while residents fled, with damage assessed in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Philadelphia
Aus
Union Petroleum Company
Fahey
Women did not oppose Merrill for Wheatland postmaster
Wheatland Wyoming August 7 1912 state Democratic chairman Dr H L Hopkins explains no charges from Wheatland W C T U were filed against M R Merrill for postmaster and confirms the senate refused to confirm him while asserting Merrill was endorsed only after local county approval and support from multiple Democrats.
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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
Single Tax Fears Hit Washington Real Estate Ring
Washington predicts a scare as five new House members favor Henry George single tax and a commissioner named by Wilson leans that way. The plan would tax land values only, boosting taxes on unimproved lots and lowering those on improved property, risking major market disruption.
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Washington
Congress
New House
District of Columbia
Henry George
Woodrow Wilson
Senate District Committee
City of
Defiance of Huerta Boosts Mexican Support in Capital
In Mexico City the defiant stance of President Huerta strengthens his prestige among locals who back his resistance to Washington. The article notes mixed views on the wisdom of his actions and ponders John Lind’s fate as Wilson’s envoy tours Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Ave
Huerta
Capitol
United States
Washington
Muwetta
John Lind
Wilson
Lind
Mr. Lind
Frontier boosters toast western unity at Cheyenne tour
County Attorney Merton H. Aylesworth voices Northern Colorado sentiment favoring Cheyenne and the West. Banquet crowds from Wellington to Carr express friendship and interest as Frontier Days promotion hinges on good roads and regional cooperation. The visit leaves Fort Collins Loveland and Boulder impressed, with praise for the Frontier committee's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Brings Eight Children to Meet President
Pennsylvania Congressman John J. Casey presented his eight children to President Wilson in the White House. The children, six boys in uniforms and two girls, ranged up to 12 years old. Casey held a four month old daughter as the group greeted the president during a brief ceremonial moment. Secretary Tutulty observed the scene with interest.
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Washington
Wilson
Timully
A Fulbabeod Tually
John J. Casey
Pennsylvania
M Caapy
Mr. Casey
Wach
Buck
Secetary Tutulty
Heat Waves Bake Midwest Highs Record Tumbling Corn Crops
Extreme heat battered Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma with new records across multiple towns. Temperatures topped 100 degrees for a sixth straight day in several places, with Topeka 104.6 and Leavenworth 108, while Salina 106 and Concordia 105. Reports note dry rivers, outdoor workers quitting, and two heat related deaths as two thirds of local Illinois corn crop burned.
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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 swept down the Mississippi River sinking the steamer City of Mallne near Piasa Chautagua about 30 miles north of St. Louis. The vessel carried 20 crew members, all of whom escaped.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi River
Philadelphia Wins 1914 Osteopathic Convention Host
Philadelphia secured today the 1914 convention of the American Osteopathic Association now in session here. Among the officers present was Dr Effie E York of San Francisco serving as second vice president.
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Kirksville
Aug. T
Philadelphia
American Osteopathic Association
Effie E. York
San Francisco
Plant matron Mrs Morton Plant dies of typhoid in Branford House
Mrs Morton F Plant wife of the financier and yachtsman died at Branford House her summer residence at Eastern Point New London from typhoid fever The Plant family is prominent in the city social and business circles
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New London
Conn
Morton F. Plant
Branford House
Plant
Governor Refuses Pardon for NC Students
Three University of North Carolina students began serving four month sentences for the death of Willam Rand of Smithfield after a death linked incident. They appealed to Governor Craig for clemency, but he refused to grant a pardon, saying they must continue serving their terms.
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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 Overview Ties to New Field Superintendent
Evra L. Emery, former Wyoming Good Roads leader, reports assignment as field superintendent for the National Highways Association. He will work on routes including Cheyenne to Sap, Cheyenne to Yellowstone, and Grainger to Portland, with arrival in Cheyenne planned and a meeting at the Jewish club on arrival to coordinate 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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