Farmers Free List Adopted in Senate Amid Debates
The farmers free list bill passed the Senate 48 votes to 30 after tie vote and a recessed reconsideration. Democrats sought agro trade advantages, with amendments offering free meats from all countries and similar concessions. Opposition included Senator Bourne. Gronna's cement and coal related amendments were rejected.
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Washington
Senate
House
Sherman
la Follette
Kern
United States
Bourne
Glonna
Gronna
Bailey
Authorities to Confer on White Slavers Case in San Francisco
State and federal officials plan talks in San Francisco within days on the disposition of the white slavers case. Evidence secured by De Pue head of the state bureau of criminal identification implicates three men. They face federal prosecution if a federal statute is found violated.
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San Francisco
de Pué
State Bureau of Criminal Identification
DePue
Woman Receives First Aero Club License to a Woman
The Aero Club of America grants the first licensed woman pilot to Her riet Quimby. Her recent flights have been sensational and mark a historic milestone in aviation.
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Herriet Quimby
The
Aero Club of America
VANDALS SET CITY Aflame in Port au Prince
Port au Prince reports several arson attempts during the night as unrest grips the capital. Conflicting rumors that President Simon will fight or flee create a volatile situation where any development of the revolution could occur within hours.
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Port Au Prince
Simon
Lawn Bowling Tourney Opens At Buffalo This Week
The first annual International Lawn Bowling Association tournament opened this afternoon in Buffalo New York. Competitions scheduled include the International Trophy the Frontier Consolation Cup and Scotch doubles and singles.
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Buffalo
Affalo
N.Y
International Lawn Bowling Association
Wig
Thera
Colorado Day Observed Across Colorado Statewide Holiday
Colorado Day marked the state’s fifth anniversary of admission to the union with banks and public offices closed. In Denver the day featured flag raising and park ceremonies.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
State of
Union
Hamlin Village Demolished by Severe Storm
Hamlin in Jones County was reported demolished by a terrific storm last night. Couriers arriving here say there are downed wives and no further details available yet.
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Abilene
Texas
Hamlin
Jones County
Blage Fire Control Reported by Scene Observers
Reports from the scene indicate men controlled the blaze. Firefighters worked to suppress flames as witnesses described the incident and its uncertain cause.
Fires in Douglas County Under Control After Thunderstorm
Roseburg Oregon August 1 authorities report all forest fires in Douglas County under control this afternoon. Fires began during the recent electrical storm but none are dangerous and are expected to be extinguished soon.
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Roseburg
Oregon
Douglas County
Aave Ge
Forest Fire Near Hilgard Controlled After Fast Fight
In Hilgard August 1 special reports say four miles west of Hilgard near the Rugg Bros sheep ranch a forest fire began yesterday afternoon, likely from a cigarette stub. By 2 this morning fighters, aided by a sawmill crew and residents, checked its progress after it spread over about 75 acres and is now under control.
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Hilgard
Rugg
Pendleton
Asnatilia
Population to double on Pacific coast after canal says executive
H F Alexander president of the Alaska Pacific Steamship company predicts population on the Pacific coast will double within five years of the Panama canal opening. He notes eastern discussion of the canal exceeds western talk and sees strong prosperity prospects after completion.
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Tacoma
Pacific Coast
H. F. Alexander
Alaska Pacific Steamship Company
Insane Asylum Fire in Hamilton Claims Dozens
Fire at Hamilton Ontario asylum traps inmates behind screens. About 10 to 16 inmates perished early today as 600 residents were inside. Nurses doctors and attendants fought to save others but fire department could not reach upper floors.
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Fire Department
Hamilton
Ont
Hamiton Ifsane Asylum
Advertising Clubs Meet at Boston Convention Opens
Nearly 2000 delegates from major U S and Canada attend the seventh annual convention of the Associated Advertising clubs of America in Boston Faneuil Hall. Noted advertising manufacturers publishers and bill posters join sessions at Boston opera house and Symphony Hall during four day program including public meeting trips and a closing banquet.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Canada
London
England
Faneuil Hall
Associated Advertising Clubs of
Amelia
Agin's
Bill Posters
Boston Opera House
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Wich
Opera House
T Symphony Hall
Death of Edwin Austin Abbey, Noted American Painter
Edwin Austin Abbey American painter died in London on August 1 after a short illness. He was commissioned by King Edward to paint the royal portrait and was regarded as the foremost American painter abroad. Born in Philadelphia in 1852, Abbey achieved high recognition in European art circles.
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London
Edwin Austin Abbey
Edward
Abbey
Philadelphia
American millionaire John Gates in critical condition
Paris reports John Gates, the American financier, is in extremely critical condition today per physicians.
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Paris
John Gates
Defense Focuses on Alibi in Hodg Case Evidence
In a circuit court trial, the defense presents alibi witnesses aiming to show Hoggie Hodges not near the Moffat residence at noon on July 16, while witnesses for the state, including Maxwell and Mrs. Barney, offer corroboration. The proceedings continue with additional defense testimony and anticipated jury deliberation tomorrow.
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Eng Moffat
Wil Hoge
Hish Valley
Ward
Hoggie
Forsnoon
W. A. Maxwell
Mrs
Barney
William Bennett
Dr.Meyers
Union
Mrs. Hess
Herban
Frank Hogg
Frank Huffman
Bagsdeek
M. Horn
James Hater
Harry
Yam Houten
Arthur Marks
Aigs Valley
Miller
Hogg
Jacob Mill
Moffat
Lloyd Mill
Hoge
Moffat Place
Turner Oliver
Taft League Takes Firm Root In Oregon
Salem dispatch reports broad support for the Lincoln Taft Republican league with letters from leading citizens and state officials. National Committeeman Ralph Williams of Dallas endorses reorganizing the party in Oregon, while Ben W Olcott Secretary of State and George C Brownell Oregon City mayor boost the effort. A Lincoln County supporter and veteran Ted Vauberon also back the movement as it gains wide endorsement across counties.
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A! Salem Dispatch
Lincoln-Taft Republican League
Ralph &. Williams
Dallas
League
Republican Party
Oregon
Ben W. Olcott
George C. Brownell
Oregon City
Clackamas County
Lincoln County
Icket
Fremont Down
Ted Vaueron
Jackhin County
S. B
Eakin backs party platform push in Oregon
Eakin, vice president of the First National Bank of Eugene, endorses a party platform. Lane county chairman Darwin Bristow states the party must define clear principles to gain public support and secure candidates’ allegiance. Co operation is pledged as the campaign circular urges early steps.
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Eakin
First National Bank of
Eugene
Cool County
Darwin. Bristow
Lane County
Presbyterian General Assembly Plans $10 Million Pension Endowment
At Spring Lake New Jersey August 1 executives of the Presbyterian General Assembly discussed boosting the board of ministerial relief endowment to 10 million dollars to fund pensions for aged pastors 70 and over with 30 years service. Current grants of 350 dollars yearly fall short for veterans and widows to meet basic needs.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Presbyterian General Assembly
Board of Ministerial Relief
McManigal Children Placed With Caregivers in Chicago
Defense lawyers for the McNamara case sent Mrs. Ortie McManigal's two children to Chicago to spare them knowledge of their father’s crime. Accompanied by Mrs. Maguire and Joseph Scott the children departed Friday and will be cared for in Chicago while Mrs. McManigal remains in Los Angeles to support them when placement is secured.
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Los Angeles
Ortie McManigal
McNamara Brothers
McManigal
Chicago
Maguire
Joseph Scott
Express Firms Merge Widening Wells-Fargo Takes Pacific
New York August 1 Wells-Fargo Express Company today took over the business of the Pacific Express Company. The transfer covers routes on the Wabash Wheeling and Lake Erie Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Cotton Belt Texas and Pacific and International and Great Northern railroads.
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New York
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Pacific Express Company
Wabash
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Cotton Belt
Texas & Pacific
International
Great Northern
Banker's Wife Murder Charge Threatens Self Harm
Richmond August 1 authorities moved Henry Beattle the wealthy banker charged with wife murder to remove his guitar strings from the cell amid fears he may attempt death by his own hand. He is expected to be indicted in about two weeks.
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Richmond
Henry Beattle
Rotten politics shown at Sorimer hearing in Washington
Evidence of rotten Illinois politics surfaced at the Sorimer hearing as State Representative White demanded his testimony and produced letters with Lee O Neill Browne, Illinois minority leader, asserting Browne bribed him to back Lorimer.
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Washington
Illinois
Sorimer
White
Lee O'Neill Browne
Browne
Lorimer
Contempt Case Delayed in Times Grand Jury Probe
Los Angeles August 1 George Bohn uncle of Orde McMangal in the Times case faces possible jail for contempt after appearing before Judge Bordwell to show cause for refusing to answer grand jury questions. A continuance was granted with Darrow, McNamara defense attorney, representing Bohm.
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Los Angeles
Wether George Bohn
Orde McMangal
Times
Bohm
Bordwell
Grand
Darrow
McNamara
Cuban Revolution Briefly Sparks in Havana
General Acevedo, a veteran of many wars, leads about forty followers in Havana to start a revolt. Troops pursue him as authorities fear trouble may erupt from the uprising.
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Havana
Acevedo
Pope Pius XII near death as Vatican notes weakness
Rome August 1 official Vatican statement says Pope Pius XII remains extremely weak but there is no immediate danger of death. The note adds that given his age and frailty the end could come at any time, though no immediate danger is claimed.
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Rome
Ping
Vatican
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