Riots and widescale strike erupt after shipping federation offices burned
In Liverpool and Birkenhead armed troops faced rioters as six soldiers and two policemen were hurt. A general strike call by labor leaders includes transport workers and 76 000 men, threatening transit and steamship traffic. 30 000 dockers are idle amid a ship owners lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Great Homer Street
Fle
Mackinnon Wood
Mersey
Birkenhead
Shipping Federation
Tom Mann
Buckley seeks to compel Taft to reveal actions on war with Mexico
Dr. J. B. Buckley of Chicago has filed in the District supreme court a dramatic case against President Taft. He asks the court to compel Taft to explain why congress has not been informed of certain happenings in Washington and contends the action could force a declaration of war on Mexico by conquest rather than intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. B. Buckley
Chicago
District Supreme Court
Taft
Congress
United States
Mexico
London Dock Strike Ends
London officials announced the end of a multi group dock workers strike after a settlement of the lighterers dispute. The men won a ten hour day and about twenty five percent wage increase, with a Monday return to work expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stephenson Senate Bribery Probe Ordered
The United States Senate voted unanimously to investigate Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin to determine if his election involved bribery and corruption. The action follows a recommendation from the committee on privileges and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Three Sisters Drowned Near Riehle Station
Three sisters Flora Ella and Mary Brogley of Alton Illinois aged eleven fourteen and seventeen were drowned in the Mississippi River mile south of Riehle Station. Their skiff with five aboard capsized on a sunken dyke end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Flora
Ella
Mary Brogley
Mississippia Mile
Riehle Station
Taft Denies Clemency to Pay and Snider
President Taft refused further executive clemency to Raymond P. Pay former Kansas City newspaper manager involved in fraud and denied clemency to H. Snider. The action marks final disposition in separate clemency considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington
Raymond P. Pay
Kansas City
Smallpox Epidemic Rages Quietly in Mexican Towns
A severe outbreak of black smallpox is raging at Guadalupe San Ygnacio Montezuma and other points south and east of Juarez Mexico. Authorities urge caution as the disease spreads through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Juarez
Guadalupe
San Ygnacio
Montezuma
Lords Pass Veto Bill by Narrow Margin in Upper House
The House of Lords approved the veto bill 131 to 114 and rejected the creation of new peers. The Commons pay raise for members at 2000 dollars a year also passed 266 to 159. Lord Morley warned the king’s willingness to appoint new peers if needed. Lord Rosebery denounced government policy amid tense debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lord Morley
Lords
Morley
Lord Rosebery
Oil Trust Must Stand Trial
Judge Hazel ruled Standard Oil must face trial at the next term on 143 counts of alleged Elkins law violations for accepting rebates from the Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads on petroleum shipments from Olean New York to Burlington Vermont. The defense argued double jeopardy due to prior trials, but the government maintained each offense is separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
John R. Hazel
United States District Court
Standard Oil Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Olean
N. Y
Burlington
Elkins
John Lord O’brien
United States
Hazel
Beattie Indicted for Murder in Chesterfield Va
A true bill of first degree murder is returned against Henry Clay Beattie Jr of Richmond. He faces a life trial for the alleged killing of his young wife in the Midlothian turnpike tragedy of July 18. Sixteen witnesses were approved for grand jury testimony including Thom as HB Owen and Paul Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Richmond
Midlothian
The
Commonwealth
Thomas HB
Owen
Beattie
T. P. Pettigrew
Wilbur Mercer
Owen Lawn
Paul Beattie
Beulah Dinford
Farmers see cost of living easing for farm goods
Washington reports lower prices for farm products this year amid official figures from the department of agriculture. Potatoes are the notable exception with prices more than doubling from a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Night riding probes to be reviewed by grand jury
Van Buren county grand jury will consider reports of nighttime riding in the East Tennessee mountains at its next session. A farmer who sheltered revenue officers during a raid was whipped until unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
van Buren County Grand Jury
East
Tennessee
Roger Q Mills Dies in Corsicana Texas
Former United States senator Roger Q Mills of Texas and author of the Mills tariff bill is dying at his Corsicana home. The veteran statesman passed long illness and is at his residence in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Q. Mills
Corsicana
Tex
Roger Q. Milla
United States
Texas
Mills
Cleveland
Atwood Flies 300-Mile Dash to Chicago Aviation Field
Boston aviator Atwood completed a five hour thirty four minute flight from St. Louis to Chicago en route to New York and Boston. Thousands cheered as he joined other winged vehicles on the lake front and spoke of a safe trip with no mishaps. The day featured dramatic aviation displays despite several crashes and mishaps during the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Park Aviation Field
Chicago
Atwood
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Lake Front
Ilinois
Pontiac
Springfield
Gotham Flyer Is Wrecked Near Swiny Park
The Chicago to New York 18 hour Pennsylvania flyer wrecked one mile west of the Pennsylvania depot in Fort Wayne Indiana. It jumped the track and hit a freight engine on the opposite track. Two killed about thirty injured ten seriously including several from Chicago. Three hospitals received victims quickly. The train was late and a new switch at the site is blamed for the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad Limited
Swinney Park
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Fall at Federal Prison prompts resignation request
Acting on Attorney General Wickersham instructions, R. W. McLaughry, warden of the federal prison at Lenavenaworth Kansas, has asked for the resignation of F. E. K. Rinds, superintendent of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Prison
Lenavenaworth
Kan
Wickersham
R. W. McLaughry
F. E K. Rinds
Fire Victim Jameson Finney Cremated in London
The body of American actor Jameson Lee Finney, who died in the Carlton hotel fire last Wednesday, was cremated at Golders Green crematorium after a brief service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jameson Lee Finney
Carlton Hotel
Golders Green
Perkins Is Blamed For Trust Company Run In 1907 Panic
Oakley Thorne testifies before a street committee that George W. Perkins and associates caused the run on the Trust Company of America during the 1907 panic. The steel trust then absorbed Tennessee Coal and Iron to stabilize the bank, and Thorne says Perkins disclosed the bank was a sore spot to a newspaper, triggering the rush despite prior assurances of its sound condition. The company reportedly borrowed 27.5 million dollars to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trust Company of America
George W. Perking
Oakley Thorne
Steel Trust
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Thorne
Stanley
Perkins
Wool Tariff Revision Passes House By Narrow Margin
The House voted 206 to 90 to approve the wool tariff revision conference report. The bill imposes a 29 percent flat and ad valorem duty on all raw wools with reduced rates on woolen manufactures. The measure advances to the White House for possible veto as Democrats weigh next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Newsite
White House
Senate
Prisoner Open Fire in Small Town Court
In Christopher near Renton UL a prisoner named Martin Shadowens opened fire as he was remanded for examination striking Justice of the Peace James Mannon City Marshal John Stakinrider and four bystanders. Deputy Thomas Mackey returned fire killing Shad Owens and causing Charles Shadowens to fall from a second story window likely fatally wounded. The Shadowens brothers were jailed for earlier street shooting after Benges was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Mannon
Martin
Mannona
Marshal Staciorider
Minnesota Plans Ideal Road to Duluth
St. Paul writes of a forthcoming stone highway linking the city to Duluth under the new Elwell law. The route is described as among the finest in the nation, promising a smooth cross state drive for travelers and motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Duluth
Stimson Returns From Cuban Trip and Panama Visit
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson and his party arrived in New York aboard the USS North Carolina after inspecting the Panama Canal and visiting the West Indies during a Cuban trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
New York
North Carolina
Panama Canal
West Indies
Appeal to the Commission on Depot Facilities and Rates
Union stockyards manager Buckingham asks the State Railway Commission to allow higher rates to cover costs at the North Western line and depot facilities at Nenzel. Henry Schaefer petitions to maintain depot facilities at Nenzel as justified by business. Beaver City telephone company note approval prompts real estate plans. Farmers Telephone of Taylor authorized to issue stock. Burlington Line gains rate reductions on Sargent and Burwell branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minger Buckingham
Union Stock Yarda
South Omaha
State Railway Commission
Buckingham
Omaha
Henry Schaefer
Railway Commission
Northwestern Road
Nenzel
Beaver City
Farmers’ Telephone Company of
Taylor
Burlington Road
Central City
St Tons
Sargent and
Burwell
Stealing Automobiles Case Involving Arthur BE Wing
An Imaha youth, Arthur BE Wing, received an intermediate sentence to the penitentiary for stealing automobiles. The ruling places him under state custody for a term of years as determined by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur BE
Wing
Imaha
Kereh
Crowd gathers at Agrimeton station for train connection
A large crowd at Agrimeton station watches a 17 year old African American boy described as weighing 747 pounds and a few inches over one foot tall wait for a train connection.
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Agrimeton Station
Statewide Fire Textbook Drafted by Mamie Muldoon
Mamie Muldoon a stenographer for Fire Commissioner Randall writes and oversees a comprehensive fire safety textbook for schools across the state. She handles every phase of the project from conception to placement in classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Muldoon
Randall
Sta
Doctor Thomas Improves At Beatrice Institute
Dr. Thomas, superintendent of the Institute for feebleminded at Beatrice, is reported improving after a critical typhoid illness. Twenty seven typhoid cases have been reported from the Institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Beatrice
Senator Owen Asks Nebraska Legislation Info
United States Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma, writing from Washington, asked Attorney General Grant Martin for information on all progressive legislation passed by the Nebraska state legislature in recent years. The required information has been sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Robert Owen
Oklahoma
Washington
Grant Martin
Nebraska
Corn Probably Benefitted By Recent Rains
Lincoln grain men report that corn has been greatly helped by the rains of the past week. Some areas suffered damage from high water, but the losses are small compared to the extensive benefits observed across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Potato famine not feared by Linealy farmers
Local farmers near Linealy state the potato famine scare is unwarranted as vines recover with rains. Recent potato shipments show larger, higher quality tubers proving growth continued after earlier reports that vines were killed.
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Linealy
Crabtree Decides to Leave in November
State Superintendent Crabtree faces a difficult decision as he accepts the River Falls normal school presidency in Wisconsin. He notes the initial offer required leaving his current post to start in September, but the committee agreed to allow time to implement the new city certification law, making November a feasible departure.
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Crabtree
River Falla
Wis
Coal weight shortages hit Nebraska rail shipments
Nebraska railroad officials and coal dealers report widespread shortages in coal shipments with 1000 to 9000 pound shortfalls per car. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged to cut rates by 25 to 50 cents per ton to reflect field costs and standardize practices across lines serving Hastings Grand Island and South Platte territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Purse
Nebraska
Commission
Olaime
Hastings
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado
South Platte
Aurora
Superior
Burlington Railroad
Grand Island
Union Pacific
Mrs Julia Downs Appointed Matron at Milford Home
Governor Aldrich appoints Mrs Julia Downs to succeed Mrs Walsh as matron of the state home for soldiers at Milford. Appointment takes effect September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Downs
South Seventeenth Street
Aldrich
Walsh
State Home For Soldiers
Milford
Labor officials invited to Lincoln convention in September
Labor Commissioner Gaye mails letters to all labor bureau officials and factory inspectors in the United States and Canada requesting attendance at the annual convention to be held in Lincoln on September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaye
Labor Bureau
United States
Canada
Lincoln
Conventions Set to Meet in Lincoln on September 18
Two major gatherings are planned in Lincoln beginning September 18. The thirty seventh annual convention of the labor officials of the United States and Canada will run for three days, alongside the International Association of Factory Inspectors meeting continuing in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Labor Bureau
United States
Canada
International Association of Factory Inspectors
State fair to install gasoline lighting for track events
Secretary Mellor says the state fair board has contracted a gasoline lighting plant to provide 20 arc lights for the track and grandstand for night races and entertainments. A notable feature will be day fireworks appealing to both young and older attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor
State Fair Board
Railroads Expected to Offer State Fair Fare Reduction
Secretary Mellor expects a fare and a half rate for the state fair from Septembers 4 to 8, though no special rates announced yet. Posters for other states show railroads offering the usual reductions.
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Mellor
Farmer rejects $15000 offer for 100 acres of potatoes
State engineer's office reports a Scottsbluff area farmer declined a $15000 cash bid for his 100 acres of potatoes still on the ground. He believed the land could yield $18000. It notes land of similar quality sells for about $80 an acre in the irrigated district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Engineer's Office
Scottsbluff
Governor Aldrich to speak at national governors conference
Governor Aldrich is expected to deliver an address at the national conference of governors in Spring Lake New Jersey from September 12 to 16. He will discuss state control of railway rates in relation to the federal government and analyze Judge Sanborn’s Minnesota two cent fare decision amid concerns of possible contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
National Conference of Governors
Spring Lake
N. J
Sanborn
Minnesota
Civic planning ideals echo in world congress and garden cities
A report on an international town planning congress notes leaders like John B and J Horace McFarland praising the civic beauty of garden city concepts. Exhibitors include the Civic League of St Louis Philadelphia Parks Boston and Chicago Fine Arts, with praise for Port Sunlight and English planning as models.
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Venice
John B
Dee
Civic League of St. Louis
Philadelphia City Parks Association
Kelsey, & Olistead
Boston
Charles Mulford Robinson
Rochester
Boston Society of Architects
Fine Arts Society of
Chicago
Germany
England
Kingsway
Letchworth
Port Sunlight
United States
Port
Dr. Burnham
J. Horace McFarland
American Civic Association
Carlisle Manufacturing Company
Carlisle
John Hays
Frankin Clarks
Success Magazine
Town Planning a New Art
Town planning emerges as a serious field with growing public interest in the United States. A Liverpool School of Civic Design emphasizes social ethics and city organization in twenty lectures, covering housing, parks, health, engineering, and aesthetics to guide civic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philadelphia
Europe
School of Civic Design
University of Liverpool
American Society of Landscape Architects
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Campel Northwestern Railway
Nercel
Lawa
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