Demand for More Ships Shows in American Seaports
New York cables report continued demand for passenger ships despite higher fares and tighter rules. Ports claim all accommodations booked up to three months ahead, with third class often the easiest path for travelers. Shipping boards and new companies race to reestablish routes, with prices from two to five thousand dollars and complex passport and tax requirements for travelers.
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New York
America
Bates Richerti
Bo Pastor
Mediterranean
Asx Kent
Steamship Men‘ Association
Wali
Mumbher
trans-Atlantic
Lusitania
Olympic
Har Passen
United States
Leviathen
Iving
Hoboken
Leviathan
American Ship and Commerce Corporation
United States Mall Steamship Company
George Washington
Mount Vernon
President Grant
South America
The
Shipping Board
Danzis
Unites
France
Thalys
Vhe
Suite Department
Internal Revenue Collector
Dirt track records set by Fair auto racers
Three state fair dirt track records fell at the Minnesota State Fair in Ramine. Louis Trishraw clocked nine minutes for ten miles in light cars on the one mile dirt oval. Raven Florey won the one and a half mile race in 78 minutes 21 seconds, a new state mark. Ray Clas poo claimed the five mile event in fond minutes 27 seconds.
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Ramine
Minn
Minnesota
Louis Trishraw
Raven
Sof
Florey
Mick
Anal Ray Claspoo
Mack A
State Congressmen Set to Return to National Capitol
A fragmented report notes state congressmen plan return to Washington soon. It mentions influenced by Senator Learcot and a wireman’s lobbying, with talk of means of direct passage for steamer routes from Lake ports and Atlantic sites. The piece hints at a broader plan tied to campaign spending and northern development during the month.
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Learcot
Millard
Buffalo
Congress
Congress. They Juve Dauyn
Dais Toon
Abie
Superior
Milwaywee Po
Atkintic
New York
Allamakee County Fair Opens Week of September 14
The Alamakee county fair runs September 14 to 27 with daily fast horse racing and ball games. Noted speakers Nate Kentinl and Claude R. Porter address crowds on Thursday, with attractions including Parrous Midget and the Destruction of Rheims stage show. Livestock exhibits and bumper crops promise strong displays amid good weather.
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Avaukon
Nate Kentinl
Claude R. Porter
Tmliote
Rheims
Ars Fair Kids
East wins tennis title in Philadelphia tourney
In Philadelphia on turf courts the East clinched the East-West tennis title with two wins from three matches. Notable players included William T. Tilden of Philadelphia, the world champion, who defeated Tetnelan Calhernis in singles, and Washien of New York who beat Helaned in another match. Doubles saw Hayes and Burdick of Chicago win their match against Dein Mathey and Garland.
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Philadelphia
Avas
Chapionship
Easreners
Aix Tontehes
Ping
William T. Tilden
Aenin
Dein Mathey Ann
Garland
Pittsburgh
Acquit Pair of Rioting Charges in Duluth Case
In Duluth Minnesota Leon ath Holman and Ryer Olson were acquitted on rioting charges connected with the June event that involved eight or more Black residents. The Tirolman jury had deliberated for 28 hours 30 minutes. one defendant remains in custody on a murder charge as two convictions and two acquittals plus one disengagement have occurred in the lynching case. Three new engos will start Monday.
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Duluth
Minn
Beni
Tleonath Holman
Ryer Olson
Fares Negroes
Iing Pare
Minnesota State Fair Sets Attendance Record at Opening
The Minnesota State Fair closed with a record turnout as 56.15 percent of state residents attended. Officials reported total attendance near 816,000, marking a new high for the event. A separate note mentions the Pittsburgh still aground near Washington as a lighterage department works to refloat.
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Minnesota
Hamtann
Minn
Pittsburgh
Wasttington
Liban
Smart Sports Clothes For Every Pastime Featured
New York fashion notes describe sports apparel luring more women outdoors. The piece details varied outfits for tennis, yachting, and mountain wear, highlighting silk jersey, bea ucraft styles, and a Resolute themed racing dress with distinctive trims and hats, emphasizing practicality and style for outdoor activities.
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Cora Moora
New York
Womex
Praton Cally
Anti-Saloonists Have No Party Says W. K. Day
Washington dispatch reports Wayne B. Wheeler office stating the Anti-Saloon League is not a Republican group. The league’s membership is about evenly split between Democrats and Republicans and is described as top partisan. The prospectus of the Association Opposed to National Prohibition claims J E Moore was their Ohio representative.
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Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Elgane
Anti-saloon League
J. E. Moore
Chicago, S
Moore
Ohio
Christensen Snubs Minnesota State Fair Appearance
Ming Bambling Sept 17 reports Jes H Christensen a farmer labor candidate for president refused to appear at the Minnesota State fair saying he would not be allowed to discuss politics. Officials note Harding Ox Watkins and others have spoken here previously and political events are barred at the fair.
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Bamling
Ming
Jes H. Christensen
Farmer- Labor
Fair Borth
Christensen
Harding
Aaron
Watkins
Gasoline Reform Debate Reflects Civic Tensions
A Wisconsin legislative floor discussion reveals distrust in political ideals and calls for gasoline price reform. The piece notes Standard Oil profits, rising fuel costs, and the risk of reform measures becoming campaign fodder rather than effective policy.
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Stonte Srith
Oll
Lenreot
la Follette
Standard Oil
Tanesboro Band Fund Seeks Public Entertainment Support
RAISE BAND FUND LANESBRORO Minn This town started a fund to provide public entertainments. The Tanesboro band is secured to furnish music for 100 dollars per month starting July 25 each year. A levy has been passed for the fund and hopes to raise cash locally. A county contribution from Fillmore is drawn from Ted Corie farm leased by Roy Dillman. Three stalks measured 12 feet? 11 inches, 4 inches and 71 feet 6 inches.
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Lanesbroro
Minn
Tanesboro
Fillmore County
Ted Corie
Roy Dillman
Cleveland Clings to Narrow AL Lead in Tight Race
Cleveland holds a fractional edge atop the American League, with New York close behind and Chicago also within reach as Brooklyn remains three games ahead of Cincinnati in the National League. The three AL contenders are tightly bunched after today’s results, with the standings showing Cleveland at 82 wins and 51 losses, and New York and Chicago close behind.
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New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Note of Sympathy Dispatch to Italy by Wilson
President Wilson sent a message of heartfelt sorrow to King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy after the northern Italian earthquake. He expresses deep sympathy from the U S government and himself in this time of suffering and sorrow.
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Italy
Wilson
Washington
Victor Wroanuel Lit
Itaty
Prohibition Debate Shrugs Off Governor Cox Campaign
In San Francisco and Seattle campaigns Governor Cox faced persistent questions on prohibition and the Volstead Act. Prohibition leaders urged public statements, but Cox remained noncommittal after talks with advisers. His campaign stopped in Portland as he aimed to recover his hoarse voice for further stops and speeches.
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Francisco
Tocaina
Cotten
Dovi
San Franci
Payton
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Cox
Minneapolis
Washington
Seattle
Portland
Shelter market's chief need says city market share would enhance interest
Professor J H Sherman of Minnesota State University spent Saturday in La Crosse examining the La Crosse public market. He concluded the chief need of the market is shelter for market patrons and vendors, noting a shelter or temporary structure boosts interest and municipal market activity. more farmers and wives would buy if there is weather protection and variety. Sherman has held roles with the District of Columbia Markets, New York State market commission, and later joined Minnesota.
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J. H. Sherman
Hoy
Minnesota State University
Lk Crosse
la Crow
Sherman
Troy
Columbia
New York Stats Market Commission
Iems
Empire State
Minnesota
Tornado in Ohio Leaves One Dead Two Missing
A cloudburst near Charlton southwest of Lancaster causes a train wreck or collapse with one confirmed dead two missing and several injured as rescuers search the damaged site in Ohio today.
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Ohio
Columbus
Ohie
Moolle
Lancaster
Obituary of Laura Leach at 617 Maine Street
Laura Leach aged five years died at home on Maine Street at 4 15 Saturday afternoon She is survived by two daughters Mrs J L Linker of Minneapolis Mimi and Mrs Minnie Desire and a son Fred B Leach all of Pine Bend Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2 30 p m The piece also includes notes on arrests in St Paul and a quirky section on moons naming months in Indians and rural customs
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Laura Leach
Sas
Maine Street
J.L. Linker
Minneapolis
Mimi
Minnie Desire
Fred B. Leach
Pine Binh
Neral
Pale man questions judge over cold drink on hot day
A pale man stops beside a judge and questions his drink choice on a very hot day. The judge replies he has tried several fellows, with a cryptic remark hinting at intelligence.
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Lindser
VSN
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