Corn crop far below 1912 projections in August report
Washington August crop report from the crop reporting board shows preliminary estimates for corn and other staples. It lists area planted, indicated yields, and total production forecasts for corn, winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, potatoes, tobacco, flax, rice and hay with condition percentages and regional totals.
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Washington
Aus
Department of Agriculture
Austria
Punt
Veterinary Inspectors Appointed for Sioux City Area
Carl H. Waulk of Frasio Minnesota and B H V Wedemeyer of Red Cloud Minnesota named veterinary inspectors in the Bureau of Animal Industry. They have already worked in local packing houses and will be stationed in Sioux City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carl H. Waulk
Frasio, Minn
BH. V. Wedemeyer
Red Cloud
Minn
Bureau of Animal Industry
Sioux City
Faulk
Wedemeyer
Andelerion Inspectora
Kangaroo Walk Upheld by Doctors in Kirksville
Dr. B Bond of Milwaukee urged the American Ctxtopathic association that the straight front and the kangaroo walk should not be discarded. He argued both were natural and capable of aiding spinal alignment, criticizing current shoe construction for causing curvature.
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Kirkeville
B. Bond
Milwaukee
Bont
Johnston Death Creates Possible Tariff Vote Shift
Senator Joseph F Johnston of Alabama died in Birmingham at 9 a.m. after illness. A Confederate veteran and two term Alabama governor, he served in the Senate since 1907 and chaired military affairs. His death could affect the tariff vote if a vacancy delays filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph F. Johnaton
Birmingham
Ala
Johnaton
Senate
Johnston
Alabama
Pettus
Basia
Foreenala
Bil
Priest Accused in Suit Over Wife’s Affection
Jacob Bryant sues former independent Polish Catholic priest Toman Pawlikowski in circuit court for alienation of his wife’s affections seeking $10,000 damages. Writ served on local trust company to attach funds the priest has there. Pawlikowski wired denial from Scranton, Mass.
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Loula
Aus
Jacob Brya
Eireuit
Tov
Tmnan Pawlikowski
Pollah Catholic
Heo Oake
Hey
Father Pawlkowaki
Serranton
Vlan
Interstate Commerce Board Orders Telephone Carriers to File Details
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered all common carrier telephone companies to supply by August 1 a detailed statement of their organization equipment and physical and financial operations including assets and liabilities.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eight Men Indicted in Election Bribery Probe
Chicago Aug 11 eight men were indicted in two true bills returned by a special grand jury investigating alleged November election irregularities. The charges allege involvement in bribery and fraud connected with the vote.
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Chicago
Surprise for Perkins in California delegation visit
Washington Aug 8 Senator Perkins of California was surprised by the full California congressional delegation and their wives who presented a large basket of flowers and congratulated him on 20 years in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Washington
Henator
California
Senate
Girl 18 Kidnapped Near Alion Kan by Two Men
Cora French an 11 year old daughter of farmer W W French was abducted from her home near Alion Kansas by two men in a motorcar. Her father reported the incident to authorities and posses are scouring the countryside to locate the girl.
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Alion
Kan
Aug
Cora French
W. W. French
Here
Offwera
Federal deposits debated as McAdoo plans large loan program
Treasury officials and central bankers met to discuss distributing government deposits to ease crop movement. Assistant Secretary Williams signaled readiness to deposit 100 million if needed, with 50 million likely, to be secured by bonds and commercial paper. Banks in Chicago, Indiana, and Denver voiced support. McAdoo emphasized passing funds to smaller banks at reasonable rates.
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Washington
Treasury
John Bkelton Williams
Chicago
Indiana
Denver
Colo
Williame
Treasury Department
United States
McAdoo
Persian Clansmen Clash In Teheran Amid Street Fighting
In Teheran clashes between Persian troops and Bakhtiari tribesmen left between six and ten dead or wounded. The fighting lasted from midnight into the evening with tribesmen eventually submitting. Other districts report similar confrontations with military police and clansmen. The Bakhtsaria, nomadic and allied to the Kurds, have been a powerful force since the last revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Persia
Arsa
Lind Visit May Hasten Climax in Mexican Affairs
Washington reports that President Wilson seeks to send John Lind as a peace envoy to Mexico City. Lind arrives as advisor to the American embassy and carries no credentials to any Mexican authority, signaling a nonpolitical mission to encourage a constitutional government.
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Lind
Canton Siege Brings Heavy Losses as Rebels Hold Castle
Canton faces a grave crisis as fighting between northern government troops and rebels leaves around five hundred dead or wounded. The city is under threat, with reinforcements from an Indian regiment arriving from Hong Kong to protect foreigners in Bhameen district. Sun Yat Sen has fled to Formosa aboard a Japanese steamer, signaling a southern revolution leader's escape from Peking.
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Canton
China
Castle of
Hong Kong
Bhameen
Sun Yat Sen
Peking
Eee
Republ
Revoluton
Formosa
Powers Tell Turkey to Quit Adrianople
London reports that the powers at Constantinople urged Turkey to evacuate the fortress of Adrianople after Turkish troops reoccupied it. The demand cited the London treaty and aimed to prevent further Bulgari-Turkish hostilities, signaling plans to avoid prolonged war.
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Powers
Turkey
Adrianople
London
Constantinople
Turekey
Ttte
Bungaria
Balkan
Band Defeated and Members Captured In Nearby Fight
In sight of their father the band was located and defeated. Several members were captured, ending their help less path.
Federal Reinforcements Reach Front Near Juarez
El Paso reports reinforcements moved south of Juarez under Major Roque Gomez toward Rancheria where rebels clashed Tuesday. Juarez has no new word. rebels claim Ortega's command is reinforced by Pancho Villa and federal nine supply trains are bottled up while trains and troops head to Chihuahua.
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el Paso
Tex
Pfederal re‘Inforcementa
Juares
Roque Gomegz
Fedala
Rancheria
Juarez
Toribio Ortega
Pancho Villa
Chihuahua
Oxygen Therapy Claims Cure for Insanity at Villejuif
The Matin reports Dr. Toulouse of Villejuif asylum announcing subcutaneous oxygen injections cured incipient insanity in two inmates with mental confusion. After treatment the patients gained lucidity, left the asylum, and improvements appeared within days suggesting oxygen reenergizes an exhausted system.
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Paria
Toulouse
Villejuif
First Ocean Plunge Ends in Drowning at Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on August 9 Miss Judith Rockey of Quarryville Pennsylvania took her first ocean plunge with about 600 spectators watching as a group of men hesitated at the breakers. Rufus Bradley died trying to rescue her and was pulled out unconscious to a hospital while William Lewin a hotel employee drowned.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Judith Rockey
Quarryville
Miss Rockey
Rufus Bradley
William Lewin
Calls Upon Adam To Prove He Was First Inhabitant
Philadelphia readers learn of Rev. Dr. Reuben A. Torrey proposing a pre Adamite race created Earth after catastrophe. Ministers denounce the theory as an attempt to align scripture with scientific ideas.
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Adam
Philadelphia
Aug
Eve
Reuben A. Torrey
Torrey
George Webb
Lind’s Mexico Mission Aims at Peace Settlements
Secretary of State Bryan telegram to the American legation says Governor Lind travels to Mexico on a peace mission and that the Mexican government should await the president’s formal communication and disregard misrepresentations in national newspapers. The message was delivered to the foreign minister.
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Mexico City
Bryan
Lind
Mexico
American Consulate in Mexico Attacked Renewed Protests
Washington reports anti American demonstrations and attacks on Americans have renewed, centered on Acapulco. The latest incident involved bandits at Stephens brothers ranch, where money was demanded and horses and cattle stolen. Consul Edwards notes minimal protection outside major towns.
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Washington
Acapulco
State Department
Stephiens Brothers
Consul Edwards
Smiles Endorsed As Cure For Appendicitis At Hopkins
A Baltimore bulletin from Hopkins hospital specialists claims appendicitis and related intestinal ailments stem from gloomy spirits. They urge constant smiling to prevent surgery, noting mental worry rivals heavy lifting as a common cause and that diet and mood significantly influence risk.
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Baltimore
Hopkins Hospital
Mexico’s Porfirio Ding denies plan to visit Japan
Parla August 7 Gen Porfirio Ding ex president of Mexico authorizes a statement that he has no intent to go to Japan. Reports say he planned to travel to Tokyo to meet his nephew Gen Felix Ding and return to Mexico, but the trip is denied.
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Parla
Porfirio Ding
Mexico
Japan
Tokyo
Felix Ding
Former Minnesota Governor Lind Heads Toward Mexico City
Houston August 7. Delayed hours by a train derailment near Nome Texas last night former Governor John Lind of Minnesota arrived early today and immediately proceeded to Galveston en route to Mexico City.
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Houston
Tex
Nome
John Lind
Minnesota
Galveston
Mexico City
Japanese Envoys Satisfy Visit on California Alien Land Law
Gen Felix Diaz special ambassador Dr Juichi Soyeda and Tadao Kamiya led Japanese chamber of commerce delegation to investigate the California anti alien land act. They reported cordial relations and patience among Japanese on the Pacific coast and said the law would affect all foreigners if applied, urging restraint and mutual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Vancouver
B. C
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Japan
Juichi Soyoda
Tadao Kamiya
Tokio Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce of Japan
Soyeda
Pacific
Sacramento
California
Kamiya
Cat and Canary an Unusual Tale in Reading
In Reading, Mrs. Franklin Woods reports her canary vanished after she cleaned the cage. The family cat disappeared that night and returned with the canary by a wing, delivering it to Mr. Woods who restored the bird to its cage. The cat, likely in search of the missing canary, did not scratch the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Franklin Woods
Denver
Stand of Huerta May Hasten Mexican Crisis
Mexico City August. John Lind, U S special representative, faces persona non grata status unless credentials are presented and the Mexican government is recognized. Minister Manuel Aldape, speaking for foreign affairs, issued the note and sent it to Washington and Europe. The statement warns Lind that without proper credentials and recognition his presence will not be welcome.
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Mexico City
John Ling
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Manuel Garan Aldape
United State
Europe
Lind
Watermelon Theft Ends With Gunfire in Oklahoma
Tale Oklahoma Aug William Anderson 16 a former boy from 10 miles northeast of Tulsa was shot while plucking a watermelon on George Hortons farm. He was with a girl who asked him to fetch a fruit when both barrels of a shotgun were fired.
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Tale
Okla
William Anderson
Tulsa
George Horton
Anderson
Sues to Recover His Faithful Friend's Ear
An eccentric claim unfolds as Charles rumor sues to regain a missing right ear after a saloon brawl. witnesses testify about the ear's value and associations, while reporters note the ongoing search and offers of reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cole
Aug
Charles 'Lumor
W. M. Hart
Turner
Mexican assailants of American girls killed
Seventeen Mexican men were killed after maltreating the daughters of American farmer Matthew Board near Tampico. American farmers and local landowners joined in a pursuit of the bandits, who had robbed Gould and subjected the victims to indignities in the Atuncador district.
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Mexico City
Aus
Matthew Board
Tampico
Atuncador
Van Winkle Awakens After Month Long Slumber
Frank Crawford recalls waking from a month long sleep in Los Angeles as August arrives. He notes the time seemed brief, like a night passing since his duty began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Rip van Winikle
Frank Crawford
Minority Will Not Buck Currency Bill In House
Representative Leander Mann says Republicans in the House will not oppose the currency bill. He notes that amendments from Democrats on the currency committee may be supported and that other amendments in the chamber could improve the measure. Mann foresees the bill passing at the extra session.
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Washington
Aug
Leander Mann
Currency Committee
House
Representative Mann
Judge Mitchell vows appeal against capitol extension fight
In Des Moines on August 7 Judge J A Mitchell, a lawyer in the capitol extension case, said if state court defeats the action the taxpayer will seek relief in federal court. He pledged the plaintiffs will not lay down in their challenge to the law as extensive court scrutiny continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
J. A. Mitchell
Mitchell
AC. Parker
Lack of Rainfall Halts Alaska Mine Operations
Reports from every district on Beward peninsula complain of water shortage for placer mining. Total rainfall this summer was only one inch, the lowest in 14 years, with light snowfall last winter. As a result, all gold mining operations except some dredging are suspended and many workers are leaving for Seattle.
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Name
Alaska
Beward Peninsula
Bouttle
Girl shoots at hawk. brother is accidentally killed
In Steele North Dakota a 12 year old boy, son of Thomas Edwards, was shot and killed by his 10 year old sister while attempting to shoot a hawk in the yard. The parents were away from home.
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Steele
N. D
Aug
Thomas Edwards
Niles
Here
Hall and Feutuos Plan Marriage Before Exposing Whereabouts
Los Angeles reports immigration officials plan action against Charles Victor Hall over alleged illegal residence of Mario Rita Seutans a Parisian flower pit. Hall’s attorney says Hall and Feutuos intend to marry before revealing their location or whereabouts.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Augus i
United States
Charles Victor Hall
Mllionaire
Mario Rita Seutans
Hall
Mise Feutuos
Wireless signals from Washington cause widespread disruption
Government wireless signals released from Washington flood the airwaves, causing disruption and complaints from thousands of listeners and readers as the public seeks clarification on the source and purpose of the transmissions.
Booze Bottle Saved But Man Is Killed
An unknown man near the sidewalk was struck by a Milwaukee train late last night in Aberdeen. He lay beside a whisky bottle which was broken. the man’s head and foot were severed in the accident. The incident remains under investigation and no identity is known at this time.
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Man
Aberdeen
Wailrand Trank
Cody, Noted Aviator Dies In Plane Crash
Anglo American aviator Cody is killed in an aeroplane accident near Aldershot while testing a new monoplane. Passenger Evans also dies. Cody, famed as a fearless adventurer with a long mustache and sombrero, had recently come from the United States where he was a cowboy.
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Tannion
Cody
Wan
Aldershottown
Alo
Aldershot Dim
Evans
Pirkieh Isles
Engand
England
United States
Hare
Typewriter keys clue to plot to blackmail woman
In Los Angeles August, F E Young of Long Beach a car dealer and church worker was jailed while the county grand jury investigates a plot to extort hush money from a church member. A defective typewriter produced letters from a purported Sunset detective agency demanding payment of 3000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
F.ee
Young
Long Beach
Kittle Bahrenburg
Toung
Mra Brandenburg
Mra. Brandenburg
Heyouns
Speer Support By Two Senate Members
In Washington on August 8 Senator Borah alleged that Department of Justice agents investigated federal judges to influence their actions in government cases. Senator Norris partly endorsed the claim, while Attorney General McReynolds denied any espionage system over judges. Borah said he was reliably informed that in recent years agents pursued such investigations to sway judges.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Senate
Borah
Norris
Rehharge
McReynolds
Epeer
Georgia
Sioux City
Federal Department of Justice
TOUTED CHAMPION IS BEATEN BY DARK HORSE
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 8 the state tennis tournament saw Joe Adama of Omaha toppled by H. H. Ellis of Beaver City in straight sets 9-6 2-6 8-6. Larmon, a 15 year old Omaha boy, won both his matches and showed potential as a challenger in singles. Doubles action featured McProud of University Place with Culvert of Crete defeating McCugue and Adama of Omaha without trouble.
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Lincoln
Neb. Aus
Joe” Adama
Omaha
Runerup
H. H. Ellis
Beaver City
Seeres
Ino Eineles
Larmon
McProud
Unisersity Place
Culvert
Crete
McCugue
Adama
Onmha
Fire risk companies to resume business in Missouri
Jefferson City August 15 The seventy five percent withdrawal from Missouri by fire insurance companies ends as the firms announce immediate resumption of business. The planned penalties for alleged conspiracies are dropped and the contested clause of the state insurance law is effectively set aside following assurances from Attorney General Barker that no prosecutions will proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Therce
Missouri
Avite Ooninet
Oro
Barker
Pretty coeds tango to Costa Rica and back
Sixty American girls on the United States Fruit steamer Partorus returned from a Central American tour. They wore blue ribbons for turkey trotting and tango dancing and vowed they would never trot again after a lively voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olwne Bidutles
United States
Turkey
Vesta Rica
Eastern railroads plan rate increase statement issued
Tales Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and eastern rate committee chair issued a statement about proposed tariff filings with the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said the commission considers an increase of about a certain percent in freight rates but the action would not be used to push early action by the commission.
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New York
Aug
T.tales Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ratea
Eastern Railroads
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