McReynolds Named for Supreme Court Seat
Washington reports the nomination of James C. McReynolds to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy from Justice Lurton’s death. President Wilson sent the nomination to the Senate amid opposition signals, with administration confident of confirmation. Also nominated are Frederick C. Howe as immigrant commissioner at New York and Lt. Col. Eugene F. Ladd as adjutant general.
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James C. McReynolds
United States
Supreme Court
Lurton
Senate
Wilson
Thomas Watt Gregory
Texas
New Haven
McReynolds
Frederick C. Howe
New York
Port of
Eugene F. Ladd
German Forces Unchecked in Cologne Gazette Report
Rotterdam dispatch notes the Cologne Gazette says German advance is slow but unimpeded, with Austrian units including mountain artillery moving toward the front along the Rhine. U S Methodists appeal for $1000 to aid sick and wounded Belgian soldiers.
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Rotterdam
Cologne “Gazette
Rhine
U. S
General markets Philadelphia price report
Market gist with flour rye wheat corn oats potatoes poultry butter eggs from Philadelphia. Flour prices range from 4 to 8.25 per barrel, rye at 3.90 to 4.10, No. 2 red wheat 96 cents, No. 2 yellow corn 94 cents, oats 46 to 46.5 cents, potatoes 1 to 3 dollars per barrel. Poultry live values 12 to 18 cents, dressed fowls 20 some, butter 33 cents, eggs 24 to 32 cents.
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Philadelphia
Western
Live Stock Prices Report From Chicago Market
Hogs show mixed bids with light trade. Prices listed: $8.70 to 9.10 for ole hogs, $9.05 for heavy, $8.20 to 8.40 for rough, and bulk around $8.75 to 9.05. Cattle quotes include Reece at 7.10 to 10.60, steers 6.30 to 9.20, stockers and feeders 2.03 to 9.20, calves 8.25. Sheep ease with yearlings around 4.05, lambs 6.50 to 8.35.
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Chicago
Reece
Etockers Belfets
Contres
Alice
Weather Across the United States at 8 P.M.
Observations from weather bureaus show mixed skies and mild temperatures from Atlantic City to Washington. Several cities report clear conditions while others are cloudy, with highs around the 70s and 80s. South winds are expected as cloudiness persists tomorrow.
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United States Weather
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Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
It Followed Him and the Dog Manage Dispute
Little Harry longed for a dog and argued with his mother. He was sent to a nearby grocery and disappeared for so long that his mother grew anxious as time passed. Stepping away, the tale hints at a worrying search.
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Harry
Disappointment Becomes Moral Boost for Future Resolve
The remark frames disappointment as a catalyst for ethical growth. It suggests such feelings refine character, bend toward nobility, and ready the person to face future misfortune with steadier resolve.
Pope Pius X Dead in Rome Report
News desk reports the death of Pope Pius X in Rome after illness. Officials confirm the Holy Father’s passing and prepare for traditional papal rites and mourning period as the city observes the Vatican’s loss.
Germans Defeat Invaders Near East Prussia
A Berlin despatch says a German first army division defeated a Russian force near Stallopehnen on August 17, taking 1000 prisoners and six machine guns. German troops occupied Mlawa near the Polish frontier, while St. Petersburg sources report Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch leaving to join the fight. A Russian official note claims Austrian attacks repulsed at Vladimir and a renewed German assault on Eydtkaimen with no infantry division of thirty six gung.
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Stallopehnen
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Mlawa
Russian
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St. Petersburg
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Reuter Telegram Company
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Baseball scores and standings from today’s open games
Results show Philadelphia Athletics 7 Detroit 6 with Danis Strange Bressler and Schang as batters. Washington 8 St. Louis 5 with Wellman Agnew and Ainsmith. New York 7 Cleveland 5 with Stlen Egan Brown Sweeney. Boston 4 Chicago 1 in the second game with Benz Schalk Leonard Carrigan and Wood. Standings list Athletics 72 36 667 and St Louis 53 55 491, Chicago 55 58 486, New York 50 9 450, Detroit 56 55 505, Cleveland 37 79 219.
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Egan
Brown
Sweeney
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Chicago
Benz
Schalk
Eonard
Carrigan
Scott
Wood
Cady
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Athletics
St.Louis
Washin
York
Detroit
Clevelnd
Cincinnati Boston 3 to 2 in listed games
In a series of terse box score lines Cincinnati edged Boston 3 to 2 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 6 to 0 and Pittsburgh defeated New York 5 to 1. Other entries show St Louis rain Philadelphia matchups and scattered score tables with city abbreviations and player initials.
Baseball Scores From Chicago Indianapolis Games
At Chicago Chicago 5 Baltimore 4 Batterles Wilhelm Russell Hendrix Wilson At Indianapolis Pittsburgh 3 Indianapolis Batterles Caminitz Berry Falkenberg Raridan Other games postponed due to rain W L PGI W L PC Indianapolis 59 49 546 Buffalo 53 52 505 Chicago 61 49 545 Kan City 51 60 459 Final St Louis 57 49 538 Brooklyn 49 61 450 Pittsburgh 54 48 529
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Falkenberg
Raridan
Raln
W.L. Pgi
W. L. PC
Indianos
Buffalo
Kan.Cty
Fialmre
St.Louis
Brookin
Pittsbrg
Baseball doubleheader results from early league play
At Allentown Reading teams split a pair with Allentown holding Reading to one run in the first game and Reading winning the second. In Lancaster, Isbure led Lancaster past Reading 4 to 1. Trenton and Wilmington split a two game set with scores 8-6 and 5-2. Team tallies show Harrisburg 63 28 692, Trenton 38 53 417, Allentown 58 32 644, Wilmington 37 55 402, Reading 49 42 58, Lancaster 23 68 253.]
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Steinback
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W.L. PC
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Wilming
Lancast
Assignees Sale of 754 Acre Schwaninger Farm in Caroline Md
Assignee will sell at public auction the 754 acre William S Schwaninger Farm with buildings in Caroline County Md on the State Road from American Corner to Federalsburg. The sale follows a mortgage dated December 28 1912 from William F Schwaninger and wife to Hlat tvey L Cooper later assigned to W Brewster Deen and recorded in Liber J KK S No 14 folio 92. Default on covenants triggers sale in front of the Denton Court House door.
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Liber J. Kk. S
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Orphans’ Court
Howard Pritchett
Charles Sparks
William Jones
Mary Scribner
Julia A. McGonigal
Daniel Sparks
Robert Jarrell
Maryland land sale in Caroline county 1914 auction
Assignee advertises a September 4 1914 sale for a mortgaged property in the 8th Election District Caroline Maryland with a two story dwelling and out-buildings. Description covers a long land line from Federalsburg to American Corner to Redman and Frank Collins lands with multiple course distances. Terms: half cash day of sale, balance in 17 months or all cash. purchaser bears title costs. Auctioneer F P Covry with broker W Brewster Deen listed.
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Mortgepec
F. P. Covry
The Baltimore Star History and Pricing Description
The Baltimore Star established in 1908 is billed as the leading evening paper of the South with broad news, rich departments, and regular American contributors. It highlights illustrations, first photographs of major events, strong wire services, wireless equipment, and modern news gathering for a one cent copy price.
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Maryland
America
The
Star
Mose
Euanre Nen
Senators say Congress may stay in session over Mexican crisis
Washington Aug 20 Senator Lewes of Woodls said Congress plans to remain in session indefinitely due to Mexico tensions. The article notes U.S. diplomacy timelines with England, mentioning John Adams, Pinckney, Bayard, Hammond, and Pauncefote as early ministers and ambassadors in reciprocal posts from 1791 to 1893.
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He Fell Right In
A fragment from a New York Post item describes a scene where a wife and a woman discuss behavior of a maid named Anna on the street. The conversation mentions misdeeds and a friend who did not want others to know she worked for a woman with a conspicuous hat.
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New York Post
Peace With a Punch Story Puts Spotlight on Peace Society
A Buffalo Express report recalls a street confrontation where a man claims a woman, described as a “wooma,” knocked him down after he refused to contribute to a peace society collection. The sparse account emphasizes the quarrel and the accused collector’s role in the disturbance.
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Wooma
Peace Society
Buffalo Express
Great Scheme Plays Draw Creditors to See Profits
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer excerpt notes a theatrical scheme praised as a great success. The owner boasts creditors will attend to verify profitability, leveraging patronage to prove the venture's financial viability.
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Bseattle Post-Intelligencer
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