Taft Golf and Speeches Mark Washington Luncheon
President Taft returned to Beverly from Maine where he played golf and visited the Myopia horse show while drafting speeches. A German envoy hosted a luncheon for retiring US Ambassador Hill in Benin, and updates from the War Department note 100 army vacancies to be filled from civilian life with exams starting September 5.
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Washington
Hill
Benin
Herr von Eiderten- Waechter
Taft
Beverly
Maine
The
National Association
Red Cross
Hitchcock
War Department
Army
Auburn Man Dies Sudden While Driving Auto
Eugene L. Dunham of Auburn New York fell dead of apoplexy as he drove his car. He told his wife to pull the spark plug and stop the machine. The scene prompted officials to note rising living costs tied to railroad rebates and increased gold production.
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Eugene L. Dunham
Auburn
N. Y
Sylvania
Pennsylvania sports seek boxing commission law pattern
Sporting Pennsylvania hopes a new boxing commission bill modeled after New York’s law will pass next session. Hans Holmer of New York won the fifteen mile Marathon at Douglas Isle of Man by 500 yards over Pat White of Dublin in 1.27.32. George Hackenschidt lost to Frank Gotch in Chicago in the world heavyweight title bout. At Newport Illinois William A. Larned defended his lawn tennis championship by beating Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco.
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Pennsylvania
Boxing Commission
New York
Hans Holmer
Pat White
Dublin
Douglas
Isle of Man
Holmer
George Hackenschidt
Frank—Goteh
Chicago
Newport
R. IL
William A. Larned
Maurice E.mcloughlin
San Francisco
Multiple 1900s News Bits From East Coast and Midwest
General Captain W W Gilmer and five others injured by gasoline boat explosion near Kittery Maine. State Conservation Commission circulates fair guide on game protection and stocked streams. Illinois Central rebuffs Federation as shopmen threaten strike. Beattie testifies his wife killed by highwayman at Midlothian Pike. Governor Dix supports direct primary law in Albany. An elderly farmer near Little Falls dies of fright after fearing wife struck by train. Monuments and purses planned for Wilson D Mickey’s Ohio battleship death. Chicago labor group avoids parade due to cost. Atlantic fleet conducts war games at southern drill grounds. Mohawk brings wrecked Malcom B Seavey crew to New York. Federal suit filed against Michigan Lumber Trust. Alabama Republicans meet in Birmingham to back Taft and direct delegates.
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W. W. Gilmer
Kittery
Paducah
State Conservation Commission
Syracuse
N. Y
Illinois Central
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Chesterfield Court House
Midlothian Pike
Oscar Fox
Little Falls
Wilson D. Mickey
Pittsburg
Ohio
Organized Labor of
Chicago
Federation
New York
Malcom B. Seavey
Jina
Detroit
Michigan
Alabama
Birmingham
Taft
Taft Urges Arbitration Treaties and Court Pay Reforms
President Taft addresses the American Bar Association urging higher Supreme Court salaries and opposing recall of judges. He backs arbitration treaties and notes highway safety measures urged for New York. Also reports Sweeny’s death, record rainfall in New York, and other political and corporate notes.
Multinational War News and Drowning Toll Reported
Foreign native reports place Yangtse kiang drownings at 100000 as Anhwei province sinks. A union congress of over 1.5 million workers opens in Newcastle. Aviator Leforestier dies in midair near Huelva. Laurier contender for Soulanges. Garros tops altitude record at Parame. French fleet reviews at Toulon. German lieutenant Schultz faces trial in London. US ships eyed for sale to Turkey. Ambassador O Brien leaves Japan for Italy. Japan names Marquis Saionji premier with vow to maintain policy. Clarkson Potter duel scare in Dinard. Belgium arms forts amid Moroccan tensions. Mona Lisa disappearance leads to Paris museum director suspension. Mabuse painting bought by British gallery trustees. Food unrest grows in Paris and elsewhere with rioting.
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China
Anhwei
Trades Union Congress
Newcastle
England
Leforrestier
Huelva
Spain
Wilfrid Laurier
Soulanges
Quebec
Schultz
London
Berlin
Saratoga
Olympia
Brooklyn
Raleigh
O’brien
Japan
Italy
Marquis Saionji
Theophile Homelle
Paris National Museum
British National Gallery
Mabuse
Carlisle
Paris
France
Cynthia and Remington Ardsley Reconcile Love and Pride
Cynthia and Remington Ardsley clash over college values and family pride. He admits fault after a blunt earlier confrontation and asks for forgiveness and marriage, while Cynthia questions cynicism yet signals acceptance of his proposal.
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Cynthia
Cynthia Danvers
Remington Ardsley
Danger Eating Vegetables Raises Digestive Health Debate
A vegetarian editor argues with a meat eater about diet and stomach size. The meat‑eater cites daily potato and vegetable intake and claims large vegetables enlarge the abdomen. he compares humans to cows and horses to illustrate digestive organ share. London Answers.
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London
Impetuousness Linked to Black Eyes, Study Finds
Investigators report a link between eye color and temperament noting that those with black eyes often act impulsively. Some individuals with black eyes remain impulsive, yet generally avoid seeking conflict.
Farming Do's and Tips for Livestock and Crops
A practical guide outlining pasture management, feeding, and housing for hogs cows and horses. It covers corn silage calf feed rationing, weed control, water quality, shelter needs, and the value of breed improvement. Readers are urged to rotate pastures, store crops properly, and avoid tainted seeds.
Pure Bred Stock and Smart Feeding Advice for Farmers
Practical guidance on livestock care and farming efficiency from dairy cows to hogs. Emphasizes clean water, proper feeding, silos, insulation, and roping sheep during pasture shortages. Encourages bird and pig coexistence, heat management, and participation in fall fairs to learn from breeders.
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Dix
Albany
Charles F. Murphy
American Bar Association
Supreme Court
Catlin
Peter B. Sweeny
Ting
Lake Mahopac
Markham
Ilinois Central Railroad
Henry Clay Beatte, Sr
Remon
Chesterfield Court“ House
Edward Bennett
Oxford
South Thomaston
Paterson
N. J
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Quincy, Ill
President Taft
Hamilton
Mass
National Conservation Congress
Atansas City
Conservation
the Electrical Trust
John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
Texas
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Clarkson Potter
Count Divonne
Dinard
Germany
Belgium
Dorothy Blackmore
Glenmore
Ardsley
Remington Ardsley, Jr
Robert Danvers
East
Danvers
Rem
Pater
Mat
Erary Press
Mrs. Danvers
Cood
Bob
Bensington
Meadowbrook
William Git
Canada
Erent
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