American Association Leases Cincinnati Park Amid Baseball War Talk
Reported leasing of New Hippodrome baseball park on Spring Grove Avenue fuels talk of a possible baseball war next year. Park backers include William Spris, A. E. Dennison, and connections to Gilbert and Herrmann raise questions about feasibility and rivalries in the American Association.
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American Association
Cincinnati
William Gilbert
Hippodrome
Spring Grove Avenue
National League
William Apr
A. E. Dennison
Gilbert
Father Beattie Breaks Down as Son Faces Murder Charge
In Chesterfield C H on August 31 Henry Clay Beattie Jr. sobbed as his gray haired father testified about the domestic happiness of the accused and his slain wife. The testimony came during the murder case against Beattie Jr. amid tense courtroom scenes.
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Chesterfield C. H
Van
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Louise Qwen Beattie
Paul Beattie
Henry
Paul
David D. Beattie
Ernest H. Neblitt
Henry Clay Beattie, Sr
Changing Name May Benefit Labor Unions
Five unions of shop workers in San Francisco push for recognition of the Federation of Shop Employees during a joint conference with Julius Kruttschnitt. They plan to meet him tomorrow to seek recognition of a joint committee representing multiple unions.
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San Francisco
Cal
Julius Kruttechnitt
Harriman
Federation of
Shop Employees
Federation
J. W. Kline
Blacksmiths International Union
Vnions
Kruttschnitt
Local News Brief From Chicago Page
Fragments indicate a Chicago item mentioning a North Side association and a revived search or plan tied to a national action. Readable text references a pro se matter and a possible dorm formation or information release.
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Chicago
Seven Injured As Car Crashes Into Work Engine
In Indianapolis on August 31 seven people were injured when a Logansport branch interurban car of the Indiana Union Traction struck a construction company’s traction engine at Thirty-eighth Street crossing. Three passengers suffered serious injuries including Mrs. C. E. Benjamin and Ote Bartholomew. the motorman Ww. Wilson also injured. The car was late and traveling about fifty five miles per hour. the engine was crushed and the vestibule of the car damaged. No deaths occurred. The wreck’s cause remains undetermined.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Logansport
Indiana Union Traction Company
Thirty-eighth Street
C. E. Benjamin
Cornette, CO
Ote Bartholomew
Nora
Ww. Wilson
Tipton
Woman Jumps Overboard Aboard Rhein. dies
The widow Justina Fight, awaiting her husband on an Arkansas farm, jumped into the Atlantic from the steamer Rhein on August 20. The captain said she died before rescue. the crew recovered the body and she was buried at sea. Authorities suspect mental illness.
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New York
Justina Fight
Arkansas
Rhein
Aymen
National Gallery Buys Gossaert Painting for 200000
The National Gallery has purchased Jan Gossaert's Saint King painting from Rosalind, Countess of Carlisle, for 200000 dollars. The acquisition adds a landmark Renaissance work to London's collection.
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London
National Gallery
Jan Gossaert of
Mabuse
Rosalind
Carlisle
Youths Life Is In Jury s Hands
New York August 31 The life of Paul Geidel an 11 year old boy hangs in the balance as a jury of twelve men deliberates on murder charges. The panel closeted since 3 pm and locked up for instructions to report in at 2 this morning sought guidance on the differences of murder after six hours of deliberation.
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New York
Paul Geidel
Be'lboy
W “Hh. Jackson
Ae N. Ia
Illinois Central President Joins Union Contract Talks
C H Markham led discussions with union reps in Chicago as the Illinois Central stood by its contract terms and refused to discuss a new agreement while existing accords remain in force. Secret meetings followed in the Monadnock building with nine international unions as telegrams went to San Francisco for Kruttschnitt's reply.
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Chicago
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central Railroad
International Brotherhoods
Illinois .Central Road
Illinois Central
Frisco
Mr. Markham
Blacksmiths and Helperg
International Union
Monadnock
San Francisco
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Railroad
Kruttschnitt
Federated Shop
McCreery
Oil Trust Ceases To Exist Today
New York reports Standard Oil of New Jersey ends its corporate form under a dissolution decree. The parent will relinquish control of more than thirty subsidiaries, with stockholdings to be apportioned over at least three months and not expected to complete before December 1.
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New York
Te Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Mexico’s First Progressive Party Convention Turmoil
The first convention of the new progressive party in Mexico City ends amid wild disorder. Threats to clear galleries and adjourn close doors, with student outbursts and forged telegram allegations. Madero defends the platform and urges orderly proceedings.
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Mexico City
New Progressive Party
Francisco I. Madéro
Jose Pino Suarez
Yucatan
Gustavo Madero
Central Committee
Adero
Pino Suarez
Sanchez Azcona
Cientificos of
Registas
St of
Madero
Pted
Hana Ah Ga
Aisreae ‘Robles
Three Men Killed in Coal Camp Poolroom Fight
Clarksville Arkansas August 31 Three men were killed and twenty five injured in a poolroom fight at Montana a coal camp near here early today The dead include Sam Forsythe a miner and Mike Krapman owner of the poolroom The third victim is an unspecified miner and the wounds range from minor to fatal as authorities investigate the clash at the Montana camp
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Clarksville
Ark
Montana
Here
Sam Forsythe
Mike Krapman
Government War on Lumber Trust Charged in Detroit Case
United States District Attorney Frank Watson filed a bill in circuit court charging conspiracy to restrain trade in lumber. The suit targets the Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers Association The Scout Publishing Company and the Lumber Secretaries Bureau of Information for allegedly enforcing rules to suppress competition and blacklist shippers ending in penalties and expulsions. Named defendants include Edward E. Hartwick Arthur L. Holmes George P. Sweet and several Detroit Grand Rapids and other city officials with connections to the retailers association and its information bureau.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Frank Watson
Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Scout Publishing Company
Lumber’ Secretaries’ Bureau
Chicago
Retailers’ Association
Trade Journal
Retail Dealers’association
Lumber Secretaries’ Bureau of Information
Bureau of Information
Edward E. Hartwick
Arthur L. Holmes
Retailers' Association
Lumber Secretaries’ Bureau
Scout
George P. Sweet
Grand Rapids
The
J. J. Comerford
A J. K Battle
Government Sues Michigan Lumbermen in Anti-Trust Drive
The U S government filed a suit in Detroit against Michigan lumbermen as part of a broader campaign against the lumber trust. Similar actions target the Eastern State Retail Dealers Association in New York and indictments go against fourteen midwestern association secretaries. Attorney General Wickersham leads the effort with Clark McKerchern assisting. Frank Watson, Detroit U S district attorney, has left office. Rodasy remains as special counsel.
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Washington
Michigan
Detroit
Depariment of Justice
Lumber Trust
New York
Middle West
Wickersham
Oreh
Clark McKerchern
Frank Watson
United ‘States District Attorn
Rodasy
Em Special
Clark Praises Garfield, Ford, Jefferson as Nation’s Greatest Scholars
In Pittsburg on August 31 Champ Clark, speaker of the house, told the Allegheny County Teachers' Institute that Presidents Garfield, Lincoln and Jefferson were the nation’s greatest scholars. He added that former President Taft can be classed with these three, noting his broad knowledge.
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Pittsburg
Champ Clark
House
Allegheny County
Garfield
Fis
Jefferson
Elt
Fire destroys tobacco warehouse in Dayton loss of 200000
Fire at a Dayton tobacco warehouse caused an estimated 200000 in damages. An explosion preceded the blaze and was linked to the warehouse owned by Julius Mee. Fire crews battled the flames today in the city.
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Dayton
Julius Mee Dayton
Postal Savings Bonds to be Issued Next January
Washington reports the next issue of postal savings bonds will likely be made in January. Existing securities total 41 900 and carry 2 1 2 percent interest. About 2 100 national and state banks are approved as depositaries, with bonds valued at over 14 million pledged to secure deposits.
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Washington
Postal Savings
Ftory Eh Department
Alrea
Postal Officials Refuse to Talk on Taxation Opinion
Washington Aug 31 Postal officials refused to discuss Attorney General Carmody of New York's opinion that postal savings bank deposits are subject to taxation. This is the first time the department has faced the issue and no one would dispute his contention.
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Washington
Post Office
Carmody
New York
Butter at thirty sous parade in Nord France protest
A crowd of about 2,000 people mostly women marched in Nord France on August 31 demanding lower butter prices under the slogan butter at thirty sous or revolution. They sang revolutionary hymns during the procession led by Bantiers bearing the message.
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Douri
Department of
Nord
France
Methodist bishops open Cincinnati conference in Dayton
Bishop Moore chairs the Dayton session as the Cincinnati conference of the Methodist church convenes at 8:30 AM. Dr. Jonathan Verity leads in prayer and Rev. W. J. Dunham delivers an evangelistic address on Pastoral Evangelism.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Moore
Cincinnati
Methodist Church
Jonathan Verity
W. J. Dunham
A. B. Leonard
W. F. Brown
H. Cc. Jameson
War rumors keep France in suspense over Morocco talks
Paris reports France remains hopeful that negotiations with Germany on Morocco will resume and yield a settlement. Yet officials note anxiety about a potential rupture and its consequences. The bourse shows apprehension and business circles delay new ventures until clearer indications emerge.
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Paris
France
Germany
Morocco
Belgian Government Advances Armament on Border Garrisons
Brussels reports the Belgian government is completing armament of garrisons on the German and French borders. Trains have dispatched ammunition from Liege to Namur and Verviers. Forts are being inspected and Belgian forces move to strengthen defenses amid rising tension.
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Brussels
Liege Ersena
Namur
Liege
Pee Verviers
Seedhear
French cabinet approves Morocco negotiation terms via Cambon
Premier Caillaux and his cabinet at the chateau de l Elysée meet to hear Justin De Selves report on Moroccan talks with Germany. They approve final instructions to Jules Cambon outlining France’s maximum terms and offer of French Congo portions in exchange for Germany recognizing France’s Moroccan rights.
Morocco Crisis Moves to Decisive Stage in Berlin
Berlin reports Cambon returns with fresh French instructions as German and French diplomats confer on Morocco. Hermann Von Kiderlin-Weichher and Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg discuss French proposals while compensation terms threaten to prolong talks, with a meeting anticipated this Saturday.
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Berlin
M. Cambon
Herr von Kiderlin-Weechter
von Bethmann-Hollweg
France
Germany
Morocco
Pellagra Blamed on Buffalo Gnat
Lexington Kentucky August 31 The buffalo gnat is named as the cause of pellagra by government bacteriologist Henry Garman and government entomologist Dr Grim. They investigate in Whitley County where cases are most numerous and study how the gnat transmits the disease hoping to uncover a cure which physicians have struggled to find. The gnat exists in large numbers in the area.
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Lexington Ky
Henry Garman
Kentucky
Garman
Whitley County
Grim
Taft Outlines Peace Plans Before American Bar Association
Boston Mass Aug 31 President Taft told the American Bar Association that arbitration of disputes progresses slowly yet advances and urged Senate approval of treaties. He pressed for higher federal judges salaries and reform in equity procedure while praising early framers of the Constitution and warning against withholding arbitration gains.
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Boston
Mass
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Court of Commerce
Court of Patent Appeal
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Iras
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Fetlow
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