National reciprocity conference opens in Chicago
Six hundred delegates from across the country gather for the opening session of the national reciprocity conference. Topics include reciprocal trade with other nations, amendments to the Dingley tarifi laws, and changes to interstate commerce laws. A D Sanders of Chicago calls meeting to order with John K E Wilder of the Timingis Manufacturers' Association as temporary chairman.
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Chicago
A. D. Sanders
John KE. Wilder
Timingis Manufacturers’ Association
Peace Commission Reviews Article Seven on Rail Link
Portsmouth reporters say the peace commission today considered article seven concerning the cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad to China. Japanese plenipotentiaries were said to have arrived in Washington with parchment paper used for treaty engrossment, a sign of significance.
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Portsmouth
China
Washington
Norway Likely to Declare Republic After Throne Plan Fails
Berlin reports Britain backed plan for Prince Charles of Denmark to ascend the Norwegian throne has collapsed. Copenhagen dispatches indicate Norway will establish a republic instead of monarchical rule.
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Berlin
Great Britain
Charles of
Denmark
Boorse
Copenhagen
Norway
Democrats Nominate Republican for Supreme Court
Harrisburg Pa August 16 Judge John Stewart of Chambersburg was nominated for associate justice of the supreme court today by the recalled Democrats convention He was the Republican nominee for the office.
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Harrisburg
John Stewart
Chambersburg
Supreme Court
Shanghai Orders Steps to End Boycott Extension
The Chinese foreign board instructs Viceroy Nanking to actively suppress the boycott now spread to English process imports, reportedly driven by American firms.
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Shanghai
Chinese Foreign Board
Nanking
Fairbanks at Dedication of Ethan Allen Memorial Tower
Vice President Fairbanks spoke as the principal speaker at the dedication ceremony for a Patriot Ethan Allen memorial tower in Bublington Vermont. The event occurred on August 16 with local attendees and officials present.
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Bublington
Fairbanks
Ethan Allen
Yellow Fever Situation in New Orleans Aug Report
New Orleans records show fresh yellow fever cases with 19 new infections, bringing total cases to 1,099. Deaths rose by 6 to 175 overall. The Imperial authorities note continued vigilance as the outbreak persists.
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New Orleans
Weather Outlook for Chicago Sparkles Tonight and Thursday
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with showers in the extreme south. Damp streets and mild temperatures expected, with light winds. Local forecasters urge precautions for possible brief showers in southern areas.
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Chicago
Market Report and Union Stock Yards Quotations
Closing board quotes show September wheat at 82 1 2 cents, corn 83 1 2, oats 25 3 4, pork 14 20, lard 7 67, ribs 38 60. Union Stock Yards: cattle 23,000 steady to 10 lower. good to prime 35 40 to 41 00. stockers 2 25 to 4 25. hogs 10 lower. mixed butchers 5 75 to 6 25. heavy 6 60 to 6 00. sheep 15,000 strong 4 25 to 5 40. Also notices of Shrine meeting and local ads follow.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Missionary Day at Camp Meeting Highlights
Lena camp grounds August 16 feature Woman's Foreign Missionary Society session in the league tent chaired by Mrs Hillyard. Abble Fields spoke on Catholicism in Mexico praising loyalty while noting superstition and need for gospel light. reports showed shortfall in district contributions. Evening programs included Rev Locke and Rev Gage sermons on Christian experience and the new covenant. Missionary day events continued with Epworth League activities and plans to raise funds for the missionary cottage.
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Lena Camp
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
League
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ. Mrs. Fields
Fred Alderson
Warren
Rome
Crandon Hall
Miss Vickery
Freeport
Lutz
Hillyard
Cass Davis
Loufhourran
Burling
Q. A. Gage
McKittrick
Hugh E. Smith
Breen
Kent
St. John
Jesus
David
Old
Locke
W. H. Locke
Stockton
Tople
House of Israel
Epword League
Salter
Chicago
J. C. Jones
Jones
Syworth League
Holloway
Rev. Smith
Adam
Eyre
Evangelist Smith
Powers Oversteps Bounds In Oshkosh Protest
A disputed Oshkosh versus Freeport game prompted President Powers to rule the game must be replayed, a decision seen by many as overstepping his authority. The protest centers on an umpire’s fair-or-foul call in the sixth inning, with Oshkosh and Freeport managers at odds over the outcome and potential league actions.
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Oha
F. Powers
Atch
Warner
Jordas
Freeport
DuChien
Dooley
Oshkosh
Moore
Waterers
Concensus
Sehneibere
Boland
Moriarity
Meade
Brewster House
Powers
League
Board of Inquiry
Dosas
Marinnity
Mr. Powers
Wade
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Shirland
M. L. Wyedman
Edith Thompson
Young People’s Work
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Li. P. Warrington
King’s Heralds
EB. E. Mclay
Embury Church
Young Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
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