Admiral Higginson Delayed by Fog in Naval Exercise
Military maneuvers near Pequot Point involve Admiral Higginson and Admiral Tugginson as forts of Narragansett and New London districts prepare for a war game. Gen. MacArthur directs the army with secrecy, while Gen. Greeley supervises signal assets from New London to Fisher's Island and Block Island.
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United States Army
Pequot Point
Conn
Narragansett
New London
Tugginson
Navy
MacArthur
Gayhead
Gardiner’s Point
Block Island
Greeley
Russell
Signal Corps
Admiral Higginson
Fort H. G. Wright
Fisher's Island
Fort Michie
Great Gull Island
Bridegroom Drunk Tries Escape Before Wedding
In Parkersburg West Virginia Thomas Stealey and Ella Sams planned a noon wedding. Guests were present and the feast was laid out when the groom, intoxicated, fled toward a railway bridge. He was pursued and captured by the bride and her sister and brought back to the house where the ceremony took place later that day.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Thomas Stealey
Ella Sams
Bride
Glass companies seal price cut agreement and start times
In Muncie Indiana on August 27 the American Independent and Federation Window Glass Companies announced a formal pact to curb price cutting and coordinate factory hours. Federation secretary Leopold Mambourg said 700 pots were secured before entry. A Columbus meeting will finalize starting times, with October 15 likely as the start date. Also noted is a smoke-prevention chemical test at the Arthur Jordan plant using cheap coal, developed by the Eureka Smoke Consumer Co.
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Muncie, Ind
Three
Great Combines
Columbus
American Combine
American Window Glass Jobbers Association
Pittsburg
Arthur Jordan
Delaware
Maryland
Srs
Bartel
Eureka Smoke Consumer Co
Daily Readership Rises With The Sun
Readers flock to HE SUN daily as small liners offer affordable, reliable options. The brief notices remain popular for quick reads and practical information.
Man Rescued After River Chase Ends in Jail
Cleveland police pursued a man believed to have stolen pig iron into the Cuyahoga River. He surfaced after a dive and later, after a second encounter at River Street saloon, admitted to spending 24 hours in the water to escape police. He was identified and jailed, refusing to reveal his name.
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Cleveland, O
Cuyahoga River
River St
Moral Avoid Fortune Tellers Ends in Tragic Suicide
Jennie Olson, 25, of Minneapolis, committed self harm by taking carbolic acid. She had a fortune told predicting faithlessness from her lover and a future life as a spirit to watch him. She obtained more poison after the first bottle was taken from her and died before her upcoming marriage.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Jennie Olson
Minneapolis
Miss Olson
Boer Leaders Satisfied With Settlement Progress
BRUSSELS Aug. 27 The Boer leaders express satisfaction with progress in settling affairs and will not return to the continent after visiting England. They have reached an agreement on how to dispose of funds held from former President Kruger and Dr. Leyds, though details are not yet released.
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Brussels
England
Kruger
Leyds
Typhoid Epidemic Triggers Home Water Bottles for Students
Chicago reports 250000 children will return to classes September 2 with typhoid fears tied to contaminated water. The pure water committee expects a month to install sterilizing equipment, so students must bring drinking supplies from home during that period.
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Chicago
Strike Looms Against Union Traction Employees
Chicago August 27 The north and west side lines workers of Union Traction Co threaten a strike on Saturday unless International President Mahon can avert it. A company proposal on wages and hours was decisively rejected by referendum. Few executives or rank and file oppose the strike.
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Chicago
North
International
Mahon
Strikers Halt Work at North American Coal Yard
Scranton reports no restart at the National Washery of the North American Coal Company. President Anthony advised National President Mitchell work would resume Wednesday, but a large crowd gathered and officials gave no explanation or date for resumption.
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Scranton
National
North American Coal Company
Anthony
Mitchell
Accused by Wife Leon Jenkins Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Leon Jenkins formerly of Indianapolis was arrested at his mother's home on College Ave. Tuesday night charged with embezzling 1200 dollars from his wife. Mrs Jenkins said he refused to hand over money from a farm sale in her name. Jenkins claims the accusation is a spiteful act by his wife.
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Leon Jenkins
Indianapolis
College Ave
Steamship men deny London reports on liner speed reduction
In New York on August 27 steamship men rejected reports from London that the new trans Atlantic line combine agreed to cut liner speeds to a cheaper, more uniform average. They insisted there is no truth to the cabling.
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New York
London
Law Ahead in Pike Township Surety of the Peace Case
Litigation grows from the eviction of Thomas Walton Jr by his uncle Thomas Walton Sr in Pike township. After the eviction a crowd with a special constable arrested the elder Walton on a malicious trespass warrant. Two trials have occurred with two more on the calendar and more suits expected. Court costs in the latest action neared $1, exclusive of fees.
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Justice Lockman
Thomas Walton, Jr
Thomas Walton
Pike Township
Walton
A. L. Russell
Russell
Neglect Kills Burglary Suspect in New York
George Clark of Rochester died in Lockport after an attempted burglary incident at Jeddo nine miles away. Postmaster Payne fired the shot that hurt him Monday night. Clark, held in the county jail, was neglected by Medina hospital staff and federal officers walked him around Lockport Tuesday. Doctors failed to save him due to weakness.
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Lockport
N. Y
George Clark
Rochester
Jeddo
Payne
Clark
Medina
Longest-married couple marks 67th anniversary in New York
Mr and Mrs Wm Holman celebrated their sixty seventh wedding anniversary on Tuesday in New York. They have never had more than a slight difference of opinion in 67 years. Mr Holman is 90 and his wife is 91.
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New York
Wm. Holman
United States
Fire destroys washery at Treackow, loss seven thousand
Hazleton Pa Aug 27 The washery owned by J P Sage at Treackow was destroyed by fire early Wednesday. Loss estimated at 7000 with partial insurance. The colliery had been closed a week by striking miners mounting picket duty. Cause of the fire unknown.
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Hazleton
J. P. Sage
Treackow
Bishop Potter Improves After Lake Otsego Drive Incident
Cooperstown reports Bishop Potter is much improved. He went out Wednesday for a shore drive with his fiancée Mrs. Clark when an automobile startled the horses. The carriage was nearly overturned but control was restored and the drive continued.
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Cooperstown
N. Y
Bishop Potter
Lake
Otsego
All-Night Prayer Meeting Held at Winona Assembly
Winona Lake Indiana hosted the first all night prayer meeting in its history with more than 300 preachers in the chapel at the Inn. Attendees sang and prayed through the night with prayers for the president and national leadership, the gathering closing at 6 a m. Several ministers criticized the event and chose not to attend.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Winona
Elks Chief Reports Clean Audit After Meadville Inquiry
Omaha news reports Geo. Cronk supreme exalted ruler of the Elks says a tour of Meadville Pennsylvania revealed a thorough audit. He states that careful examination found no missing funds or shortages and that all books are in good order.
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Omaha
Neb
Geo. Cronk
The
Elks
Meadville
Alimony dispute at Jefferson Market Court
Mrs. Jack Wilmerding accused her former husband of falling behind on alimony in New York's Jefferson Market police court. He denied the claim by phone and promised to present receipts in court on Thursday. Mrs. Wilmerding is the daughter of the late Vanderbilt Allen.
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New York
Inmate John Smith Dies in County Poor Asylum
John Smith aged 62, a county poor asylum inmate, died Tuesday. He was admitted in 180 from Center township.
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John Smith
Center Township
Americans in London Hold Parity Gap Amid Market Rumors
The New York dispatch notes Americans in London at 14 to 33 above parity as a weak weekly weather report stirs concerns. Coal operators reject arbitration, banks see funds moving interior, and insiders push for steel and copper sector shifts, with forecasts of a general boom momentarily deferred by monetary movements.
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New York
London
Hawley and
Gould
Gates
Rock Island
Atchison
Illinois Central
Frisco
Amalgamated
Heinze
Atchison Common
Europe
Cattle Lamb Hogs Prices From East Liberty Market
East Liberty market report shows cattle receipts 150 cars with slow trade and lower prices. Hogs strong demand and active market with prime heavies near $9.75 to $8.00. sheep and lambs light, wethers 38 to 40, veal calves 7.50 to 8.25.
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East Liberty
City Grain Market Wheat and Corn Prices and Freight Notes
Wheat prices show No. 2 red 68 cents track and milling freight, No. 3 red 63 66 cents, and No. 2 red 68 cents in wagon. Corn is steady with No. 1 white 62 cents, No. 2 white 62 cents, and No. 4 white 58 60 cents. Oats steady with No. 2 white 31 31 1/4 cents, hay weaker for Timothy at $10.50–$11.00 for New No. 1 and $9.00–$9.50 for No. 2. Inspections list cars by grade and type for wheat corn and hay, detailing totals for each category.
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Timothy
Hay
Rye
Wheat and corn futures drift lower in Chicago trade
Wheat prices advance and fall with September at 71 70 as corn slips about four and a half cents. Oats ease with September around 32 82 cents and December near 30 cents. Provisions rise with October pork at 16.92 to 17.22, lard 9.75 to 9.80, ribs 9.92 to 10.00.
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Chicago
Bluffing Prisoner Mistook Key for Revolver
Police Matron Gregoire confronted a frightened female prisoner who cried not to shoot as a reporter misread the prison key for a revolver. The matron had long used a bluff to cow inmates, unaware the key could be mistaken for danger from a distance.
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Gregoire
Market Opens Strong With Coal and Rail Stock Buoyancy
New York stock market opens with activity in anthracite coal shares and rails. Illinois Central and Colorado Fuel rise on broker optimism. U S Steel firms. Reading buoyant amid dividend expectations. Noon levels show steady gains and broad participation. cattle hogs and sheep prices listed for Indiana stockyards.
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New York
Atchison
Illinois Central
Colorado
Gould
Hawley
Ioa. M
Colorado Fuel and Iron
United States
Reading
Southern Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Erie
American Locomotive
Southern Railway
Sugar
Amalgamated Copper
Colorado Fuel
U. S. Steel
Dairy and egg price roundup in Chicago markets
Chicago market notes list butter at 19 cents, dairy items 15%4c, eggs 5%ic, cheese varieties Twins 10c and 10%4 10%c, Swiss 15 15 cc. Live poultry prices show chickens and springs at 10%4c, turkeys 12, geese 4.00 to 6.00, ducks 7 9iKe.
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Chicago
Americas
Cattle Hogs And Sheep Prices At Union Stock Yards
Cattle receipts 17 500 higher with prime beeves 8.50 to 9.00 poor to medium 4 50 to 6 00 stockers and feeders 3 50 to 4 50 cows 3 50 to 5 00 canners 1 50 to 2 60 Texans 2 50 to 4 50. Hogs receipts 21 000 weaker light 7 00 to 7 50 rough 7 15 to 7 55 mixed 7 55 to 7 75 heavy 7 50 to 7 95 pigs 5 60 to 7 15. Sheep receipts 25 000 weaker native sheep 3 80 to 4 25 westerns 3 50 to 4 25 native lambs 4 10 to 6 00 western lambs 4 50 to 15 75.
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Titan
Indiananous Union
Ste Ogio
Union Stockyards
Market Rates for Pork Butter Cheese and Poultry
New York market update lists mess pork at 918.25 19.23, lard 11.12, butter creamery 191 wartime style, Elgin 21 4c, imitation creamery 16 3 4c, dairy 18 18 4c, factory 16 16 4c. Cheese large 5c small 9 1 936c part skimmed 74 1 4c full 24 2 uc. Eggs 194 21c. Tallow 64 6hc. Dressed poultry turkeys 8 25c, chickens 11 20c, fowls 11 13 4c, ducks 1c, geese 1c, springs 20 22c.
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New York
Elgin
Toledo Grain Market Report August Prices
Toledo market notes show wheat for cash and September at 7.15, December 7.14, May 7.25. corn cash 61, September 59, December 51.54. oats September 55, December 0. rye No. 3 49. cloverseed October 5.55, January 5.35. alsyke No. 2 7.40.
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Toledo
East Buffalo Livestock Market Report August Receipts
East Buffalo New York market report lists cattle receipts of 50 head with steady prices for good grades and dull for common. Kansas steer tops range from 7.25 to 8.00, calves 3.25 to 5.00, hogs receipts 10 cars with strong activity and prices from 6.00 to 7.90, sheep and lambs receipts 16 cars with top lambs at 5.75 to 5.85 and yearlings around 4.00 to 4.25.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Kansas
The Jobbing Trade Prices for Commodities
Market notes list prices paid by shippers for Springs 10c Fowls 10c old turkey hens 5c toms 9c turkeys 9c ducks 7c geese 5c per lb Eyes fresh 14c to 14c Butter 2c Cheese prices vary Swiss 16c amestic 18c brick 1 2a Mimburger 13%4c Hides tallow wool prices by grade wagon lots Good merchantable wool 16c braid wool 1c etc Flour and bran prices for patent winter old wheat 4.00 new 3.80 straight winter 3.50 3.30 patent spring 3.90 4.50 low grades 2.65 Bran 1.00
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New York
Amestic
Market Prices Laid Out For Produce And Groceries
A long list of prices appears for fruits vegetables and groceries. Items include Oranges Valencia 5.00 per box Lemons Fancy imported 3.00 to 3.50 per box Watermelons 12 per 100 pounds Apples Fancy per barrel 3.00 choice 2.00 Grapes baskets 20c Peaches 2.00 per basket many items across seafood dairy and canned goods with diverse prices.
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California
Valencia
Canteloupes
Indiana
Osage
New York
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