Archbold Admits 1904 Oil Trust Donation Details
Washington Aug 24 John D Archbold testifies before the senate committee on campaign funds that Standard Oil gave 125000 to the 1904 Republican war chest with assurances from Cornelius Bliss that it would be gratefully received and that further gifts would be acceptable He says 100000 went to the national committee and 25000 to Senator Penrose for the Pennsylvania Republican committee.
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Washington
John D. Archbold
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Cornelius N. Bliss
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Bliss
Republican Party
Archbold
Republican National Committee
Senator Penrose
Republican State Committee
Penrose
Archbld
William Rockefeller
George B. Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Clapp Pomerene
Jones
Oliver
Archbeld
National Campaign
Pomerene
Standard Oil
Rboosevelt
National Committee
Pomereng
Rosevelt
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
Secretary Knox Off For Japan In Floral Tribute
Secretary Knox sails for Japan at midnight aboard the Maryland to attend the emperor’s funeral with no political aims, bearing a wreath from Seattle. He declines comment on politics as Rear Admiral Reynolds represents the navy and Richard Ballinger joins the arrival.
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Seattle
Wash
Japan
Knox
Maryland
Ranford Miller
Far Eastern
State Department
Alfred Reynolds
United States Navy
Vancouver
B. C
Pier
Interior
Richard Ballinger
Takahashi
America
Unearthed Gravestone Recalled Early Fairfield Days
Workmen uncover a headstone at 201 East Burlington Street suggesting an old grave tale. The 1851 inscription honors Robert B. Pope, early Fairfield publisher and Sentinel contributor, remembered as a brilliant writer who helped build the local press.
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Iowa State Gazette
Robert B. Pope
Iowa Sentinel
Sentinel
Pope
Pike
Gospel Herald
Leesburg
Ohio
Springfield
Cincinnati
2Nd
Fairfield
O. D. Stubbs
East
Burlington Street
I. D. Jones
Evening Tribune
Mr. Pope
Jones
Fairfield Sentinel
A. I. Scott
The
Ezra Crown
R. B. Pope
W. W. Junkin
Ledger
Scott
Mary Ellen Seeks China Anniversary For Gifts
In a chatty domestic scene Mary Ellen proposes a china anniversary to collect gifts for their home. Her husband jokes about anniversaries and politics while they debate which anniversary date to honor and how friends might respond. A final line hints at an advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills and a local business mention.
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Mary Ellen
China
Mr. Mary Ellen
Marines Rush to Nicaragua as U S Forces Land at Corinto
U S marines and sailors are being sent to Nicaragua to confront rebel Generals Mena and Zeledon. The force grows to 2,500 with Marines from the California disembarking at Corinto and the cruiser Prairie sailing with 750 more Marines as tensions rise over potential attacks on Managua Corinto and Bluefields.
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Mena
United States
Washington
Nicaragua
Zeledon
Corinto
Annapolis
Terhune
Managua
War Department
California
San Diego
Panama
Republic
Leon
Bluefields
Prairie
Philadelphia
Home Coming Day Interest Grows Among City Leaders
Momentum builds for a home coming meeting to benefit local advertising and business. After Chautauqua ends, a formal plan may form, with dates likely set for late September or early October. Prominent figures including Charles H. Gage endorse organizing efforts and will participate in preparations.
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Chautauqua
Chas. H. Gage
City merchants pledge to host outstanding entertainment
Businessmen of the city unite to provide a superior program for visitors, pledging wholehearted support and consensus with no dissent. The plan aims to offer an entertainment effort that will reflect credit on the city and bring maximum pleasure to guests.
Congress Near End of Lengthy Budget Session
Washington August 24 Congress closes at four. The session is described as the talkiest in history. No figure on total appropriations yet though the billion dollar mark seems reached despite Democrat efforts to economize. Tariff annual appropriation measure dominates agenda.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
National rifle tourney opens at Sea Girt
Picked rifle and revolver shots of wide reputation arrive for the opening of the interstate rifle tournament under the National Rifle Association and New Jersey Rifle Association. Contests include the Wimbledon cup and the President's match with Sea Girt championship culminating September 7. Governor Woodrow Wilson to attend.
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Union Press
Sea Girt
N. J
National Rifle Association of America
New Jersey Rifle Association
Iowa
Texas
Illinois
Montana
Arizona
National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association of Great Britain
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Olympian Athletes Honored in New York Parade
Thousands cheered as the victorious American Olympic team paraded along Broadway to City Hall listening to welcomes from Mayor Gaynor and city and state dignitaries. The event featured the Olympians and divisions of regular troops from Governors.
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Union Press
New York
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Park Place
Stockholm
Gaynor
Notice of real estate suit in Jefferson County court
District Court of Iowa Jefferson County September Term 1912. Julius Bliefuick sues to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter section 15 and two quarters of the northeast quarter section 15 in township 72 north range 8 west. Defendants include William Bennitt Jr and wife and unknown heirs. If no answer by September 16 1912 a decree will grant plaintiff absolute ownership and bar all claims. Arthur G. Jordan attorney for plaintiff.
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William Bennitt, Jr
Bennitt
Township
Range 8
Jefferson County
Iowa
Julius Bliefuick
Section 15
Township 72
Fairfield
Arthur G. Jordan
Island and Forts Hamilton Parade Draws Vast Crowd
Island and Forts Hamilton with marines and bluejackets from the navy yard detachments of boy scouts amateur and professional base ball teams and thousands of boys from the public schools bearing flags in a large civic procession.
Reunion of Clan Maclean at historic Duart Castle
Glasgow hosts the first national Maclean reunion since 1745 at Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull. Colonel Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean is hereditary head. the clan numbers about 25,000 in the United States and Canada. Sir Allan Maclean and Colonel Allen Maclean, both connected to notable military actions, are mentioned as members.
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Glasgow
Duart Castle
Isle of Null
Clan Maclean
Fitzroy Donald Maclean
Maclean
United States
Canada
Allan Maclean
Quebec
Montgomery
Arnold
Allen Maclean
Delaware
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Mr. Bliss
Bureau of Corporations
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Smith
Mr. Cortelyon
Outlook
George W. Perkins
Sr. Penrose
Mr. Cortelyou
Hood
Mr. Penrose
Progressive Party
Penroses
Tokio
Flowery Kingdom
Yoshihito
Matsuhito
Secretary of State
Robert W. Herter
Lawrenceville
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Zelaya
U. S
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Diaz
State Fair
Des Moines
Rock Island
Fair Ground
T. F. McNew
Fest” In History
National News Assn
District Court of
East Side Square
Higley & Gaumer
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