Town Topics Chief Denies Blackmail in Scandal Tale
Special dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Colonel W. D. Mann of Town Topics denying involvement in a scandal tied to Facts and Fancies. He says blackmail claims are new and insists he has not seen recent newspapers. Magistrate Deuel connection questioned as Mann discusses abroad trip and his paper’s Hall of Fame payments.
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Town Topics
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W. D. Mann
Jerome
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Zealand
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Pottery Trust Formed to Control U.S. Tableware Trade
East Liverpool Ohio July 26 A pottery trust with forty million dollars in capital is nearly formed with Newton Jackson of Philadelphia coordinating the consolidation. Over 75 percent of national kiln capacity is ready to join, with three Philadelphia banks backing the effort. East Liverpool will host the trust headquarters though Homer Laughlin and Sebring plants stay out.
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Ohio
Kentucky tax agent accused of more fraud
State Inspector Henry B. Hines returned to Frankfort and prepared another report for the Governor on irregular methods used by A. M. Harrison of Lexington, the deposed state revenue agent. Floyd Day of Swan-Day Lumber backs charges tied to a reduced judgment against Ford Lumber. informers are promised immunity, and more reports may follow.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Henry B. Hines
A. M. Harrison
Lexington
Earthquake Shocks Marquette and Iron Range
Marquette and surrounding areas on the Iron Range felt a distinct earthquake this evening. A dull rumbling voice accompanied the tremor as tall buildings swayed dishes rattled and windows shook with no damage reported.
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Commercial Tribune
Marquette, Mich
Marquette
Marquette Iron Range
Police Detectives Nab Hilltop Burglar
Police believe they have arrested a suspect in the Hilltop burglary case identified as the marauder. The capture follows a string of incidents centered in the Hilltop area, with investigators tracing the pattern to a single individual.
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Hilltop
Stolen Jewelry Recovered as Mt Auburn Burglar Charged
Police say 18 year old William Harrington is the suspect in six Mt Auburn home break ins in one week. Jewelry, a watch and clothing were recovered from a second hand store where Harrington allegedly sold the looted items. Detectives Bernhardt and Dwyer arrested him near East Auburn avenue after a week of burglaries and break in attempts.
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Euclid Avenue
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Eden Avenue
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Josephine Avenue
Joseph J. Schmidt
University Avenue
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Auburn Avenue
Pernhardt
Bellevue Avenue
East Auburn Avenue
West Eighth Street
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Nan
Bernhardt
Dwyer
Maud Gonne Divorce Case In Paris Opens
The divorce suit of Maud Gonne against Major McBride opened before the Civil Tribune of the Seine in Paris. Maitre Crippe defended the wife denouncing alleged unfaithfulness and denied the charge of non genuine Irish birth. The case draws attention due to the Irish agitation and prominence of the parties.
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Maitre Laborit
Three Boys Die as Cottage Collapses in Chicago
In Chicago on July 26 three boys were killed when a two story cottage at Third and Fox streets collapsed during demolition. Several others were severely injured while gathering wood for home use. Policeman James White was badly bruised rescuing boys trapped under debris.
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Chicago
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Japan Seeks Swift Washington Peace Terms Indemnity and conquest on agenda
Washington July 26 Japan plans to push rapid negotiations at the Washington conference with Russia. Baron Komura will present Japan's peace terms including a large indemnity likely near one billion dollars and cessions of Sakhalin Liao Tung Peninsula and Manchuria. Japan also seeks recognition of influence in Korea and a return of Manchuria to China with Japan retaining control during transition. The goal is a durable peace in the far East through an accord that avoids humbling Russia.
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Manchuria
China
Cuba
Tafts Tokyo Luncheon With Emperor Aboard Special Train
Secretary Taft and party arrived in Tokyo and met the Emperor at the imperial palace. A state luncheon followed with Princess Kanin and Prince Fushimi present. Miss Roosevelt and Lloyd Griscom attended the formalities alongside Japanese officials.
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Imperial Hotel
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America
Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Feud Battle Ends in Deaths and Wounds in Kentucky
In Mayking near Long Fork Creek, Mullins and Fleming factions dueled for over half an hour. Sol Mullins died at dawn after being mortally wounded. Jeff Fleming was shot in the body and may not survive. Deputies arrested Mullins relatives as pursuit continues and further trouble is feared.
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Commercial Tribune
Long Fork Creek
Sol Mullins
Jeff Fleming
Tackitt
Robert
Henry
William Mullins
Sol Fleming
Sol Theming
Boone’s Fork
Jemima Hall
State Penitentiary
Beckham
Mutiny on Panama Police Quelled by War Secretary
A police mutiny in Panama was swiftly ended by War Secretary Santiago de la Guardia who faced the mutineers with a revolver and, backed by officers, compelled submission. Leaders were chastised and others placed in irons. politics were not involved. Chief Leonidas Pretell is in Aguadulce.
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Santiago de la Guardia
Leonidas Pretell
Aguadulce
Victorian Assembly Grants Women the Vote
Melbourne July 26. The Victorian Assembly passed a bill granting women the elective franchise. This landmark action grants women the right to vote in elections and participates in parliamentary representation.
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Victoria
Australia
Melbourne
Victorian Assembly
New Orleans Aroused as Yellow Fever Climb Surges
Six more deaths bring total yellow fever toll to forty-two in New Orleans with 165 total cases and nineteen infection foci. City mobilizes 450 sanitation workers plus 100 cleanup crew, ward clubs organize house to house canvass, and new fruit ship regulations take effect to prevent disease spread.
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State Board of Health
Anselm
United Fruit Company
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Guion
Heard
Charles Janvier
Souchon
Quarantine Measures Shift as Border Camp Established
Doctors and guards deploy to Sabine River camp led by Dr. W. L. Cook from San Marcos. Shreveport quarantine may lift tomorrow as it closes against New Orleans. Wascom hosts the camp. Southern Pacific trims service with two local trains ending at the Texas line and through trains stopping at Avyemdale for transfer. all freight to be fumigated at the border with formaldehyde machines sent there.
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Tex
Louisiana
W. L. Cook
San Marcos
Sabine River
Shreveport
New Orleans
Wascom
Southern Pacific
Texas State Line
Avyemdale
Texas
Fever Investigation Near Texas Pacific Line
Officials of the Marine Hospital Service probe a suspicious case reportedly along the Texas Pacific Railroad line about seventy five miles from New Orleans. Surgeon General Wyman, returning from Honolulu, will take charge of the bureau's fever containment measures in Washington.
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New Orleans
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Honolulu
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