International News Notes from the World
Highlights include sugar imports totaling six and a half billion pounds for the year ending June 20 1913, Senator Kenyon’s tariff critique, federal funds of 60 million to western banks and crop loans totaling 150 million if needed, the death of Senator Joseph F Johnston at seventy in Washington, a sensational Washington crop report lowering corn yield, Winds leaving Funchal Madeira for Annapolis August 29, introduction of laundered money credibility, Pepper resigning and touring South America, a landmark peace treaty with El Salvador, U S trade reaching a record 4 276 billion with a 653 million balance, and debates on federal judges probes and the influence of the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Department of Commerce
United States
West
McAdoo
Washington
Multiple Disasters Stir News From Towns and Banks
A fire at Farmersville Til destroyed five buildings, causing 20000 dollars in damage with partial insurance. Banks owned by George A. Klaf failed. William Bloomfield named receiver for Peoples Bank Sycamore and Bloomville Exchange Bank Bloomville. A motor handcar collision near Pleasant Valley New York killed four laborers and mortally injured five. Labor day parade changes in St. Louis due to union leaders. Heavy rains ease heat across several midwest regions aiding corn. California anti alien land law activates prompting Japan protest. Milwaukee hosts 30000 at Catholic societies convention. Middletown Ohio charter vote passes by 98 percent. city adopts commission form. Whitman to remain district attorney amid fusion politics. Episcopal pensions plan recommends half pay for clergy over 65 and aid for widows and orphans. National Democratic campaign committee executive roster announced. Gunboat victory at Madison Square Garden. Pastures near Pleasant Till Missouri dry farmers feed cattle with oak limbs. Currency bill meeting invite extended to state bankers and clearing houses in Chicago.
Mexican revolt delays US policy study in Mexico City
John Lind, Wilson’s representative, arrives in Mexico City to study the situation as Washington halts new policy steps until his review. An attack on a train near Rancheria, 65 miles from Juarez, reportedly killed two American women and an unknown man aboard. Mrs. Thomas Dale and Miss Mattiew Morrow, a British subject, were aboard the Juarez train. President Wilson’s envoy’s mission drew fire in the Senate from Senator Clark who urged stronger protective action for Americans. Also noted: Balkan peace treaty signed in Bucharest. London suffragette violence at Holloway Jail. Sutton near London schoolhouse arson. Mme Crespy acquitted in France. Sun Yat Sen arrives incognito in Moji, Japan with undecided plans.
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John Lind
Wilson
Washington
United States
Mexico
Mr. Lind
Rancheria
Mex
Juarez
Thomas Dale
Chihuahua
Mattiew Morrow
Dale
Mexica
Senate
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State Department
Huerta
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
William Bayard Hale
Lind
Hale
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O'Shaughnessy
Bryan
Forsign
Vera Cruz
Foreign Office
Frederico Gamboa
Senor Gamboa
Senor Gambo
Ignacio Penquetra
Sonora
Vanustiano Caranza
Coahuila
Pasqueira
Carranza
Aelief
Capital
White House
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Lafe
Rebela
Daniels
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Fletcher
Tacoma
Mate Department
Sherman
Homer C. Cohen
James T. Cohen
Olney
Department
el Paso
Tex
James Gillespie
Villa
Gillespie
Personal Dr Oliver Livingston Jones dies in New York hospital
Wealthy retired physician Dr Oliver Livingston Jones, father of suffrage leader Rosalie Jones, dies in a New York hospital from wounds. In Arkansas, Judge George W. Hays takes the oath as governor, succeeding Senator J M Futrell who had acted as governor for months.
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Oliver Livingston Jones
Rosalie Jones
New York
George W. Hays
Camden, Ark
Arkansas
J. M. Futrell
May Oust Sulzer and Warships Near Mexico Reported
Albany dispatch details the Frawley committee findings accusing Gov William Sulzer of falsifying campaign accounts and diverting funds into stock trades. It notes impeachment action being prepared as the assembly adjourns and an associated U.S. naval movement near Guaymas and Vera Cruz amid Mexico tensions.
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Frawley Committee
William Bulwer
Representative Levy
Frawley’ Committee
Ita
Sulzer
William Sulzer
Laula A. Saxecky
Frederick L. Colwell
Harria and Fuller
Mulhall Quiz In House Investigates Pressure on Bartholott
Washington witnesses as Martin M. Mulhall continues his testimony before the house investigators on Capitol Hill. The hearing will systematically probe Mulhall’s letters blueprinted to influence lawmakers, including Representative Richard Bartholtt of Missouri, on labor and pilotage bills.
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Washington
Martin M. Mulhall
House
Capitol
Senate
Mulhall
Congress
Richard Bartholgt
Missouri
Mulhall On Mr. Bartho Dt
Labor Committee
Littlefield
Association of Manufacturers
John F Stevens Construction Files Bankruptcy Petition
Former Canal Chief Fairs New York August 13 The John F Stevens Construction company led by president John F Stevens who was appointed by Theodore Roosevelt as Panama Canal chief engineer filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition.
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New York
John F. Stevens Construction Company
John F. Stevens
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Fined for Short Skirt in Savannah Thoroughfare
Miss Hensia Carter fined fifty dollars for appearing in a short skirt on Savannah's main shopping thoroughfare. Escort Henry Smoak paid twenty five dollars. The incident occurred in August and involved local authorities fining the participant and her escort.
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Savannah
Augie
John
Schwarz
Hensia Carter
Henry Smoak
Riotous Shooting at Tancrede Auguste's Funeral
In New York on August 13 the military escort for the Hayti president Tancrede Auguste fired on his casket after failing to present arms, shooting the coffin with rifles and killing the body.
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New York
Tancrede Auguste
Hayti
Congressional Doings in Senate and House Panels
Washington August 12 The Senate resumed general debate on tariff legislation while a lobby committee questioned James A. Hmery. The House was out of session as Democrats caucused on the administration currency bill. Martin M. Mulhall began hearings before the House lobby investigating committee. The Ways and Means Committee elected Decker to the Interstate Commerce Committee and Ten Hyok to the Accounts Committees.
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Washington
Senate
James A. Hmery
House
Martin M. Mulhall
House Lobby
Ways and Means
Decker
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ten Hyok
Mrs Earle Seeks Divorce After Marital Rift
London reports Dora Earle, once praised for her laughter and beauty by Ferdinand Pinnegarle at their 1911 wedding, has begun suit for absolute divorce in New York. She cites evidence of her estranged husband Earle's behavior on the continent since their separation in March, seeking freedom after years of marriage.
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London
Dora
Ferdinand Pinnegarle
New York
Nooer
Earle
12 KILLED IN CANAL ZONE QUARRY SLIDE
News of a quarry slide at Porto Hallo east of Colon in the Canal Zone reports 12 dead including American engineer Charles Nyland. Four bodies recovered, rescue teams search for the rest as Porto Dello supplies rock for canal work. Portland couple Alta Rush and Herbert Kaufman wed quietly in New York last week. Kaufman divorced from first wife in April.
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Porto Hallo
Colon
Charles Nyland
Porto Dello
Herbert Kaufman
Portland
Ore
Mies Alta Rush
R. Ly Ruah
New York
Kaufman
Nurse's Mistake Kills Baby in City Hospital
Chicago reports a tragedy at Maimonides Kosher Hospital as nurse errors bathed a newborn in carbolic acid instead of alcohol, resulting in the infant's death. Mrs. Sarah Le vinski of 1243 South Kedzle Avenue mourns her loss.
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Chicago
Sarah Levinski
South Kedzle Avenue
Maimonides Kosher Hospital
Ye Olde Dick Whittington Tavern in Cloth Fair
Oldest London tavern Ye Olde Dick Whittington in Cloth Fair Smithfield is near abolition under compensation. The 560 year old wood and plaster building is noted for its age though current license dates back only six decades. Preservation debates follow surveyors plans for a new thoroughfare past St Bartholomew the Great.
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Groth Fair
Smithfield
Dick Whittington
London
Shepherd
Grace
Long Lane
Alderagate Street
Daily Graphic
Earl of Warwick
Warwick
le Sgeur
Charles
Hyed
Milton
Nellie the strike prone delivery horse causes stir
Nellie, a Clayton delivery horse, feigned or suffered mysterious lameness after a three week vacation. A veterinarian found no ailment as she refused to rise, then jumped up and kicked the barn lot. Owner William Schoepker vows the break ends. Nellie is a former polo pony with a history of pretending illness for holidays.
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Nellie
William Schoepker
World Growing Better Says Chicago Preacher at Camp Meeting
Rev. John Thompson of Chicago argued that despite modern crime, the world is improving. He cited patriarchs as exemplary yet not fit for today’s church, blaming sensational press coverage for fear, and noted golf and baseball as signs of rising moral standards at the Desplaines camp meeting.
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Chicago
David
Solomon
Church of Today
John Thompson
Desplaines
Nawsp
Gardner will funds York home for aged unmarried women
The will of Miss Anna Ly Gardner probated in York provides for a home here in Pennsylvania. Four hundred thousand dollars is dedicated to erecting and maintaining a residence for aged and unmarried women across the state.
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York
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