Conferees Agree On One New Ship After Navy Plan
Washington dispatch reports conferees agreed to authorize one battleship at a net cost above 15 million dollars with an initial 2.54 million for start of work. Agreement on dimensions and armament was not reached though a broad naval program was approved, including submarines and torpedo boats, with a plan for a round the world wireless system.
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Washington
Elougeanit Senate
Vrigl- W
Wittibergit
Carliers
Naval Coastruciors
Secretary of the Navy
Arizona
Senate
Flume Conferes
Navy Department
Old Soldiers' Home To Be Investigated
The Senate Justice took up the matter for an inquiry into conditions at the Soldiers Home in Seattle. Officials faced scrutiny over hospital care and public health concerns, with calls for independent inspection of the home’s operations and management.
Novel plea ruled out by the court in Chicago trial
The court ruled out a defense plea claiming the defendant’s insanity or medical excuse for the killing of her husband. State’s Attorney Wayman labeled the defense as a fake medical plea. No further actions or paths for appeal were noted as the judge announced the decision.
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Chicago
Atrelorence Stornatem
Viethby
Dudge Honore
Wayman
Mra. Tremnatein
Dirsnné
Flonere
War Games Begin as Kansas Forces Move on Fort Leavenworth
Kansas City dispatch reports active operations in a Kansas war scenario. The blue army of 240 men from Merriam marched toward Fort Leavenworth while the red army gathered at Lawton to intercept and foil the blue force’s plan to relieve the threatened fort. Soldiers are ordered to avoid cornfields plowed ground and orchards during the march.
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Kansas City
Merriam
Fort Leavenworth
Law- Tenne
Meriiam
Fort Leaversworth
Lawrence
Craze drives woman to shoot attorney in Staten Island
New York August 20 District Attorney Albert Fach of Richmond Borough was shot and seriously wounded in front of Stapleton National Bank on his way to the office. The gunman, Mrs Elizabeth Evans, is believed to be mentally deranged over family troubles. She fired three shots, all hitting Fach, and was taken into custody.
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New York
Albert ©. Fach
Richmond Borough
Stapleton National Bank
Stapleton
Staten Island
Fach
Elizabeth Evans
Albert C. Fach
Earthquake Shocks Arizona Towns Causes Fear
A quake centered near Williams Arizona shook the region this morning from 2 05 to 2 10 pm with buildings rocking and crockery breaking. The tremor felt as far east as Winslow about 100 miles away and Holbrook nearby also suffered severe shaking.
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Winslow
Holbrook
Custody Dispute Ends in Triple Tragedy at Station
In Ashton Illinois on August 20 Warren Sanders killed his wife Westanna Sanders and mother in law Mrs. George Griffith during a custody quarrel over their daughter at the Chicago and Northwestern station.
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Ashton
Sunday
Warren Sanders
Westanna Sanders
George Griffith
Chicago & Northwestern
Burns Submits Bill On Lorimer Case
Senate committee tied up a bill for 2509 dollars by William J. Burns for detective work in the Lorimer election case. The bill was reserved for attorneys to examine its items and report.
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Burns
Washington
Senate
William Lorimer
William J. Burns
Wiliam J. Burns
President Deliberates Panama Bill With Cabinet
The president discussed the Panama Bill with the cabinet in the White House today. Further conferences will be held before the regular cabinet session tomorrow morning.
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Panama
Washington
White House
GRAZED MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF AND FAMILY IN MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY
In Easthourne Mingland on August 20 Captain Murray of the Coriton Highlanders killed his two young daughters and wounded his wife before shooting himself. The house collapsed afterward and five bodies were found in ruins. a note indicated a desperate act driven by ruin and punishment. The wife survived, wandering in her night dress and crying for the children.
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Easthourne
Mingland
Direks Murray
Coriton Eighlanders
Aurray
Elis
Scau
Murray
Goel
Explorers Return After Four Years Away
Jaanaon and Yo OT report that Villhjimar Slefandson and Dr rm AR Anderson of Iowa, long in the Arvite region for Ethilusical study at the American Museum of Natural History, have sailed a whaling vessel toward Heatile. They left New York in 1908 and were last heard of near Victoria Land.
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Jaanaon
MacKenaie
Traf
Villhjimar Slefandson
Rm AR Anderson
Iowa
Arvite
Ui American Museu
Haye
Wil Dart
New York
Ageal
Wien
Bangali
Elortega
Saevrad
Victoria Land
Grefanasun
Laos
Senate blocks plan to free 257 Apaches
Senate defeated the report on a bedding appropriation which would have funded $200,000 to transport 257 Apache prisoners to the Fort Apache area and agency staff. Senators from New Mexico Arizona opposed the plan citing concerns over caretaker duties and tribal repercussions.
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Senate
Fort Sud Oita
Ching Gerontava
Aferon- Jero
Mnal
Indian Agency
Ball
Catron
New Maxico
Binith
Arivana
Seitor
Geronima
Alexican A6natara
Ducbréska
Washington Memoir Recounts Strong Words by Senators
In Washington Australia a report claims Senator Lodge sold the Senate and produced documents to prove it. Senator Newlands alleged a presidential appointment to influence tariff policy with precedents. Lodge cited John Quincy Adams diary as proof of a past sharp remark about the Senate.
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Washington
Aus
Senate Chamber
Epfeln
Lodge
Adams
Lone Honeymoon for an Unexpected Bride
Boston news reports Carn greasman Murray’s bride of two days began a two month solo honeymoon in Europe. She learned of the welding on Saturday and pressed ahead with the trip, noting she wished Billy could join but he could not. Billy accompanied her to sea until the Cymric was six miles from Boston before leaving in a pilot boat.
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Boston
Mass
Carngreasman Murray
Europe
Billy
Boston Light
Queenstown
Will Drag River to Find Body of Woman
Dr. John Boggess, husband of missing Mrs. Ethel Keating Hoggess, plans Mississippi River dredge near Herculaneum and Crystal City after three days of fruitless searches. A woman seen in Red Bud last Saturday with two well dressed men was not Mrs. Boggess, investigators found.
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St. Louis
John &. Bogeess
Ethel Keating Hoggess
Mississippi
Herculaneum
Crystal City
Insurance man dies without any policies in New York
Archibald C. Haynes, long-time insurance figure and former Equitable general agent and Mutual Reserva Life president, died without life insurance. His will leaves his two hundred fifty dollar estate to his widow. Haynes had earned millions for others but left nothing for himself.
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New York
Archibald C. Haynes
Sidaw
Haynes
Equitable
Mutual Reserva Life Run
Conferees Agree on One New Battleship and Budget
Washington reports a naval appropriation pact allowing 2.535 million to begin construction on a new battleship. Agreement fixes size and armament for eight submarines, six luTpedU beta units, and one deck gun. The ship will not exceed standard battleship size. christening by the secretary of the navy. possible name options Arizona or New Mexico. The bill passed the conference and awaits final congressional action.
Senate to Probe Sawtelle Ration Scandal
The Senate duchy opened an investigation into the ration scandal at Sawtelle a Santa Monica suburb. The article accuses the national board of managers of tolerating conditions harming public health while soldiers slept on public bets and beds. Senator Works urged a thorough inquiry.
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Warllington
Senate Duchy
Amd
Sawtelle
Santa Monica
Ertele
Pts
National Board of Managers
Eel
Works
Novel Plea Ruled Out By Tre Court
In Chisago County a trial judge rejected a defense bid to present a testimony claiming the victim harmed herself. State Attorney Warman argued the defense failed to show a viable course of action, and the judge ruled the case would proceed to the jury with the state’s evidence.
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Chisago
Aue
Alieista
Mies
Turore
Tranultarla
Hanore
Warman
Kansas City War Game Opens in Kansas Theater
Active operations report a blue army marching from Meriiam toward Fort Leavers army gathered at Lawrence as theKansas war game commences with plans to execute the folding strategy outlining movement and engagement.
New York District Attorney Reports Shooting by Woman
District Attorney Albert C. Fach of Richmond Borough was en route to his office when a woman carried out a shooting. The brief item notes the act and the official’s involvement.
Earthquake Felt Across Arizona as Buildings Shake
A dispatch reports Williams Arizona at p m. Buildings rocked on their foundations and were felt as far east as Winslow. No injuries reported.
Custody dispute leads to shooting in Achton Alabama
In Achton Alabama on August 20 a quarrel over a 7 year old daughter escalates as Sanders shoots his wife and mother in law Mrs. at a local residence. Police report unclear about the current condition of the victims and no arrests are mentioned.
Lorimer Election Bid Detailed by Burns
William J. Burns presented a bid of 3500 dollars in relation to Lorimer's election. The submission is itemized and listed for consideration today.
Suffragists Press Parliament in England Political Scene
In Mibleton, a group of suffragists confronted Sir Edward Grey over women’s suffrage. They demanded access to the debate and asked why men were excluded, prompting Grey to note he had proposed an amendment to grant women the vote, while a dismissive remark about parliamentary procedure followed.
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Northimterkes
Interprmisiie
Wigfild
Sir Pilwuard
Eggasesd
Babward
Edward
Sir Edward
Stredward
Brutal Attacks at Elgin State Hospital Lead to Arrests
Four disobedient patients were beaten at the Elgin State Hospital over two weeks. Hatch Lushbouugh and William Harrison were jailed for their roles. Investigators found improvised soap-bitten tools used to subdue patients, including one man being thrown and foot stomped.
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Chicago
Elgin State
Tne
Rane County
Feli
Hatch Lushbpaugh
William Harrison
Lushbouugh
Suicide on ship linked to secret society decline
The body of Garland Preeru is found after a suicide aboard a ship en route from Panama. Authorities describe the deceased as the last member of a mysterious suicide circle whose leaders and members are noted as powerful and secretive.
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Club
Pope did not leave Vatican after false report
Officials denied a Vatican visit by the pope stating he did not go out to visit his father who was said to be paralyzed. The paralysis claim was traced to June and deemed not serious, with the pope near full recovery.
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Vatican
Roda
Vetlcan-Taiay
Itosa
Great Britain to Exhibit at Frisco
London reports the British foreign office is inclined to accept Taft's invitation in principle to participate in the Panama Pacific exposition. Final decision will hinge on reaching a satisfactory agreement with expo authorities over space for British exhibits.
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London
Unite States
Foreign Office
Taft
Anniversary of Indian Massacre Observed in New Ulm
New Ulm Minnesota marks the 50th anniversary of the 1862 Indian massacre with a week long celebration. Visitors fill the town as 28 surviving defenders are made honorary members of the reception committee.
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New Ulm
Minn
Lady RoseMary Levison Gower Seeks Baseball Game
New York August 20 Lady Rose Mary Levison Gower with the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland arrived on the Mauretania and expressed she hopes to see a ball game this afternoon saying she has never seen one. The party will stay several days before heading to Canada.
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New York
Rosemary Levison Gower
Duke and Duchess of Sutherland
Mauretania
Canada
Railroad firemen push wage claims in crossborder talks
Philadelphia August 20. W S Carter president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers presses for retroactive wage advances to July 1 for firemen across 60 eastern railroads north of the Ohio and Potomac. Await arbitration board decision on engineers wages.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Ohio and
Potomac Rivera
W. S. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Arbitration Board
Government forces crush rebel uprising near Guayaquil
Government troops defeated a force of rebels near Fort Piedras outside Guayaquil. Leaders were captured. The revolt, led by Colonel Bejarano, had support from supporters of former President Bley Alfaro.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Fort Piedras
Bejarano
Bley Alfaro
Diamond Jim Brady Gives 220000 To Hopkins Hospital
New York reporter notes Diamond Jim Brady longtime head of the Standard Steel Car Company donated 220000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The gift funds a ward for stomach disease treatment. Brady had suffered six months of poor appetite leading to surgery by Dr Plaggemeyer and slow recovery before returning to Broad Street.
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New York
Diamond Jim Hirady
Jeuies Stuchanman Brady
Standard Steel Car Company
JuBes Ilopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Brady
Doctor Plaggemeyer
Mr Hrady
Beck
Broadwig
State Department Carelessness With Public Funds Exposed
An informal report by Representative Liamlin of Mississippi faults the State Department for careless use of secret emergency funds. It claims Krexe used funds to meet a valet on a Central American trip and alleges mispropriation and improper payments tied to former officials and a Supreme Court figure, totaling under 576000 dollars with additional funds misused to pad the deficit.
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Washington
State Department
Liamlin
Misswurt
Cusamaletes
Piemlin
Krexe
Day
Nas
Ted
Man Uses Hunting License To Hide Wedding Plan
In a strange case from August 11, Drake, 40, and Nelle Johnson, 15, sought a marriage license after thrwa nimming by a clerk. Drake claimed lack of funds for marriage and joked a hunting license would occupy him until November. The pair left together, arm in arm, after agreeing to marry later.
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Hanmmond
Fleary Drute
Nelle Johnson
Agene
Es Wien
Anthee
Drake
Migs Johnson
Can't Hug and Spoon at Nation's Capitol
Washington authorities ban kissing and hugging on the St Johns and the MacAlester boats and near the Capitol. Police issue a stop to promiscuous hugging or flirtation with a sharp breakaway command. Violators may face a searchlight in public spaces to identify couples.
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Nation’s Capitol
Washington
St. Sohns
Charles MacAlester
Potomac River
Marshall
Capitol
St. Johns
MacAltester
Tama Jim Wilson Announces Retirement Plans
Washington August 17 Tama Jim Wilson secretary of agriculture and the oldest man in President Taft s cabinet says he plans to quit public life on March 5 next to return home to his grandchildren. He has served four years longer than any prior cabinet member and during his tenure the department s scope has greatly expanded.
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Washington
Tama Jim" Wilson
Taft
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Infants Paralysis Linked to Cats by Springfield Health Board
SpringfieldMass August 1 The Springfield board of health believes the primary source of infantile paralysis or poliomyelitis may be traced to house cats The opinion rests on welldeveloped cases found in cats Two or three affected cats will be sent to Boston for expert observation and dissection The health department has informed a state board of health representative
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Springfield
Mass
Springfield Board of Health
Boston
Health Department
State Board of Health
Daring youth makes long airship trip
A young law student from Philadelphia completed an aeroplane flight with a passenger from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, landing safely near the resort early today. The traveler, identified as Charles Tirouse, accompanied Grovter Bargnell, a year-old student, on the journey. The trip covered about seven miles with no mishap.
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Atlantic City
N. Z
Grovter Os. Bargnell
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Charles Tirouse
Trains Collide Injuring Fifteen South of Springfield
Two trolley cars on the Linools Traction system collided head on south of Springfield at noon injuring fifteen. Motorman Ed Kreeley arm broken. several seriously hurt including face and head injuries to multiple passengers. Conductor failed to switch, northbound car struck the other. Unofficial reports say two may die.
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Springfeld
Springfield
Ed Kreeley
Virden
AR Aco Lelino
Ide
Turnbo
Carlinville
Cora
Louise Mattingly
Paris
Roy van Doen
Chatham
Willams
Cantrall
Limited
Wedding Result From Corset Box Trick Revealed
St Landa Missouri August 19 The marriage of Charge Blitzman of Hast St Eastus and Stivey Agatha Khtoh of UPallui followed a joke played five years earlier in Efridgegork Carr Mrs Bile who lived there had many corset factory friends told her the men had written to them A Missiteh’s patie Ina core box triggered letters and a meeting in New York eighty after a long correspondence ending in a church ceremony.
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St. Landa
Charge Blitzman
Futgs Wien
Bizin
New
Paris Doctor Claims Anti-Cancer Serum Discovery
Dr Graton Golin announces in Paris that he and colleagues have proven an anti cancer serum. He says verification by Professors Matruchot and Lannoia supports the theory of the parasitical nature of cancer and the serum’s potential, though final cure or prevention remains undetermined.
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Paris
Graton
Golin
Perla
Nebraska Man Promoted in Consular Service
P. E. Taylor of Tekamah Nebraska has been promoted in the consular service. Beginning as a consul at Stevenger Norway in January 1919 he is now posted to Trinidad and raised from 3000 to 3000 dollars per year. The promotion is said to rest on his efficiency record.
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Washington
P. E. Taylor
Tekamah
Neb
Taylor
Stevenger
Norway
Trinidad
State Department
Haughty millionaire quits St. Joseph amid ice trust indictments
Huston Wyeth, president and principal stockholder of Artesian Ice, suspends work on a $100000 country villa after ice trust indictments. Wyeth, also head of Wyeth Manufacturing Hardware and noted globe trotter, plans to move to Chicago. He is valued around $5 million.
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St Joseph
Artesian Ice Company
St. Joseph
Huston Wreth
Chicago
Wyeth Manufacturing Hardware Company
Avalanche Kills Explorer W. Hunter Workman in Himalaya
Bombay report says American climber W. Hunter Workman was killed by a Himalayan avalanche during a north India ascent. Native porters described a large avalanche that swept the party, but details on the victim remain unclear.
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Bombay
India
W. Hunter Workman
Himalaya Range
Workman
Four Boats Sink. 119 Fishermen Drown Off Bilboa
Bilboa Spain August 19. One hundred nineteen fishermen from this port perished as four fishing boats sank during a three day storm along the Spanish sunset coast. The tragedy leaves families and crews in mourning.
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Bilboa
Spain
Flyer Leaves Track Derailed Train Accident In Fort Wayne
One man was seriously injured and several others hurt when three sleeping cars derailed on the 18 hour Chicago New York flyer on the Pennsylvania line in Fort Wayne Indiana. Albert Bernard of Chicago was taken to a local hospital. A special train was arranged to bring passengers to Chicago. Cause of the wreck is unknown.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Albert Bernard
Chicago
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