Canfield's Saratoga gambling palace draws crowds and controversy
Otto Carmichael reports from Saratoga New York on Canfield's gambling club described as a gilded palace of sin. The piece contrasts luxury hotel life with open gambling, notes the absence of drinking by Canfield, and explains the persistent casino business model amid a town famed for races and conventions.
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Rich American Disappears From Paris Hotel
A rich American registered as H. S. Norman of Mansfield Ohio at the Hotel Ritz in Paris on August 15. He left after arrival with W. F. DeKay of Chicago and has not returned. an unidentified woman claimed his baggage and said Norman was not his real name. Police are investigating as of August 28.
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Torpedo flotilla sets WEW record in naval test
Lieutenant Chandler's torpedo flotilla fired 14 shots with 13 running and 12 striking between turrets of the battleship target during a Secretary of the Navy inspection. The report says results never before exceeded and notes most shots would have hit engine rooms. All boats fired at high speed except Decatur which slowed to avoid overrunning.
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Department Today
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Mgr Guidi Named as the Apostolic Delegate
Rome August 28 Mgr Guidi appointed Apostolic Delegate in the Philippines to hasten departure for Manila after Vatican information on a schismatic Catholic church there The Vatican says the movement cannot develop under leaders excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
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Kaiser Receives King Victor as Berlin Cheerfully Welcomes Return
King Victor Emmanuel entered Berlin today and rode through Unter den Linden after delaying his start to avoid disorder. Chief Burgomaster Kirchner read a welcome on parchment while a delegation of young women presented roses, drawing spontaneous cheers from the crowd.
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Untey den Linden
Herr Kirchner
Corbin and Young
Emmanuel
Hanna's Stand Seen Less Radical In Political Fight
The article portrays Senator Nash feeling cautious but opposed to perpetual franchises, framing Hanna's stance as more measured than initially claimed and suggesting tacit support shaping compromise.
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Hanna
Hosea
Hanna Plan Triggers Capitol Debate On Street Rail Franchises
Columbus reports Senate and House members react to Senator Hanna’s push for perpetual street railway franchises with public regulation. Attitudes vary from cautious support to outright opposition as lawmakers plan hearings and consider home rule, with Attorney General Sheets supporting longer terms and potential fare reductions.
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Herrick
Reverend Bigelow Wins Hamilton County Democratic Boss Role
After a three hour chaotic convention in the Auditorium Rev Herbert S. Bigelow defeated Lewis G. Bernard to become the new Democratic boss in Hamilton County. Bernard’s long reign ends as Bigelow mobilizes Tom Noctor Henry Heilker and others to seize control and eject the veteran leader from power.
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Bigelow Highlights Democratic Hope and Civic Duty
Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow praises a large, conscientious cohort of young men who canvassed neighborhoods to energize voters. He argues democracy requires intelligent, principled citizens, contrasts Republican and Democratic programs in Ohio, and forecasts strong local party organization led by Henry He liker in Hamilton County.
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Bernard Claims No Fight in Hamilton County Democratic Convention
Lewis G. Bernard discusses Hamilton County politics at the DuckWorth Club, arguing anti McLean and Johnson factions lack strength. He cites delegate estimates, notes a primary plan, and says the upcoming convention will reveal the true support for challengers. The county committee meeting at Richelieu Hall is slated for Saturday at two.
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Mother Still In Charge Of Babe In Iowa Baby Case
In Keokuk Iowa a police officer found the 11 month old infant of Mrs Vina Kellar in the citys southern area He chased a suspect and uncovered the baby which the mother had concealed After arrest for vagrancy Mrs Kellar acted as a special Constable and kept the child Her attorney advised against using the new sociological law to seize the infant and the trial court had found her competent to retain custody
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A Sorely Afflicted People Revolt in Cincinnati Boss Rule
Cleveland August 28 Tonight Mayor Johnson hails Democratic primaries as an uprising by the better class of Democrats in Cincinnati. He predicts an organized nonpartizan movement to end boss rule and says Hamilton County will send delegates opposed to McLean and the existing order. He foresees a Sandusky convention virtually unanimous.
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Lovers of Youth Wed in Winter of Life
In Indianapolis on August 2 Daniel Shearer 80 sought a marriage license to wed Izzie Darren 76, his childhood sweetheart reunited after decades apart. both divorced earlier, they rekindled a youthful bond despite years and families.
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Indianapolis
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Shearer
Earlham College President Mills Reported Seriously Ill
Dr Yoseph J. Mills president of Earlham College and member of the State Board of Education, Richmond Indiana, is reported seriously ill this afternoon after a period of poor health. The notice notes his prominence as an educator in Indiana and mentions Mrs. Inv. (illegible) as part of the home situation.
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Earlham College
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Wes
War scarred boy seeks parents after Pacific voyage
Fred J. Howe, 16, maimed and deaf mute, claims to be a veteran of the China and Philippine campaigns. He is in Omaha searching for his parents, who left Maysville, Kentucky, while he served abroad. Neighbors say the family disappeared. Howe says he ran away to the Philippines, was wounded, and fought in China during the fall of Peking. He bears nine bullet scars and three bolo scars.
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Neb
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Orient
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Respite Granted in Indiana Murder Case
Lewis Ruse, sentenced to hang for the murder of Parc Stout near Princeton Indiana, was granted a respite by Governor Dur. The stay extends until September, with attorneys arguing he had no chance. The case involves a second black suspect in the winter crime.
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Parc Stout
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Governo Rta
Saloon Keeper Builds Own Town With Liquor License
Ashland Kentucky August report says C D Gillespie after six years seeking a liquor license for Hendricks West Virginia moved to create Brooklyn Heights town. He bought five acres across from Hendricks built twelve houses moved six families elected a mayor and council and received a liquor license.
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Gilespi
Hina
Brooklyn Heights
Smiths of New Jersey Hold Annual Reunion Dine Together
In Peapack New Jersey more than 2000 people named Smith gathered for the annual reunion. Attendees wore holiday attire and shared a communal meal during the event reported from New York.
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