Present Encampment of ALR May Be the Last
The G A R encampment in Minneapolis opened with crowds of veterans seeking former comrades. Many express that this should be the last encampment as age and infirmities limit attendance. George H. Smith a veteran of the New York dragoons died from injuries in a runaway. Fire at Nicholet notes caused injuries but few serious. Seattle competes with Indianapolis for the next encampment. H H Burke of Kansas died, a second death among visiting veterans. Scores remain in hospitals and more deaths are feared.
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Pretty widow in fraud case arraigned in New York
Mrs Verrault a pretty widow was arraigned in New York on charges of operating a said agential bureau fraud. She was later placed in the custody of her counsel as the trial proceeded. A Russian groceries importer was identified as victim number three in the case.
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New York
Verrault
Authorities Crack Down on Strikers in Odessa
Officials issued a drastic edict against strikers and anarchists after fresh outbreaks in Odessa Russia. A panic is feared as violence rises and unrest spreads through the city.
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Scripps News Association
Odessa
Rus
King Edward Heads to Bronburg to Meet Kaiser
King Edward began travel from London to Bronburg Prussia to meet the Kaiser, without cabinet accompaniment. In Chicago trading, wheat opened 72 and closed 1443, corn 49% to 49%, and oats 314 to 51%.
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Prussia
Scripps News Association
London
Bronburg
Chicago
Vermont Labor in Politics at Fifth AFL Convention
The fifth annual Vermont State Branch AFL convention opens in Montpelier with broad attendance and delegates from all state unions. It plans to discuss upcoming labor legislation and candidates positions on labor issues in the next legislative session.
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Scripps News Association
Montpelier
Vermont
American Federation of Labor
Goldfield Club Delays Referee Meeting. Gans Waxes With Sims
Goldfield club failed to select a referee due to low response to wires. Gans started sparring today with Kid Sims and is within four pounds of weight. Trainer Frank McDonald is optimistic. Nelson remains unsettled on training quarters but is doing some road work.
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Gans
Kid Sims
Frank McDonald
Nelson
Major City Fire Spreads as Death Toll Rises
A large suburban fire near Scripps Mews Association blazes in multiple directions on Aug 4. Many lives are reported lost with only one body recovered so far. The great fair building remains unharmed as flames threaten nearby structures.
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Scripps Mews Association
Goncievko
Jewelry Theft at BarL Court Exhibition
London reports a daylight theft of jewelry valued at thirty five thousand dollars from a case owned by a Viennese merchant at the Barl Gourt exhibition. Police investigate the bold daytime burglary.
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Scripps News Association
London
Barl Gourt
Riot at Judge James court over Mrs. Schreck confession
In Los Angeles on August 14 a mob stormed Judge James court to confront Mrs. Aurelia Schreck recalled to testify about the murder of her husband by Stackpole, her alleged lover. Glass partitions were shattered and the trial halted until the crowd subsided. Schreck resumed and described the assassination and Stackpole’s alleged motive to marry her. She said she believed testifying would spare her from murder charges.
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Los Angeles
James
Aurelia Schreck
Stackpole
Colored Troopers Rioting in Brownsville Texas
Report from Austin dated Aug 14 states that colored troops sent from Nebraska to Brownsville have broken out, killed one white man, wounded many, and continued shelling the town. Clashes with whites occur each time the troops enter the town as requests for rangers go unanswered.
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Austin
Texas
Brownsville
Hulen
Nebraska
Ohio ice investigation opens with rebates alleged in railroads
Toledo on August 14 reports the government ice trust inquiry led by Commissioner Clements. The case aims to show railroad rebates granted to favored companies and discrimination against independent shippers.
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Scripps News Association
Toledo
Ohio
Government Ice Trust
Clements
Englishman Fined for Hissing at Flag at Bayonne Theatre
James Pierce, an Englishman, was fined twenty five dollars for hissing at the American flag during a Bayonne theatre performance. The judge who set the fine was among the audience.
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Bayonne
N. J
James Pierce
Ownership Question Still unsettled in horse case
Indian claim to a horse once owned by F. E. Stillwell remains unresolved. Indian Agent Edwards demanded release. a replevin suit was filed. Indians posted a $300 bond and the horse is held by Sheriff Childers pending final settlement.
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McDavis
Barney Sparrows
Mai McDavis
Stillwell
Philadelphia Company stock increase proposed vote
Stockholders of the Philadelphia Company will meet to vote on raising capital from 56 million to 42 million dollars. The increase adds 120000 shares of common stock offered to controlling company stockholders. Proceeds fund Beaver Valley Traction and Washington and Cannonsburg Railway purchases and expand power for Allegheny County Light and Pittsburgh Railway.
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Philadelphia
United Railways Investment Company
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Washington and Cannonsburg Railway Company
Allegheny County Light Company
Pittsburg Railway Company
Emperor to move with guards after grand review
Six additional regiments will guard the Emperor and the Imperial family in St. Petersburg. Civilians cannot leave the railway station or approach the camp without proper identification. A grand review is planned for the nineteenth, after which the Imperial family will leave for Tsarke instead of returning to Peternoff.
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Aseociati
St. Pattersburg
Krasnoyet
Tsarke
Peternoff
Italians Strike at Kennedy Mine in Jackson California
One hundred fifty Italian miners walked out at Kennedy mine union action in Jackson California. Detectives warned they must return or be evicted from boarding houses as replacements arrived from nearby towns. Immigration officials deport three Italian girls seized at Ellis Island after a stabbing incident. two escaped with attackers unknown.
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Scripps News Association
Jackson
Cal
Kennedy
New York
Ellis Island
Stubbs Denies Exit From Harriman Group
J S Stubbs rejects reports he will leave the Harriman crowd and join another line. He states he will stay with Harriman until he is discharged, declaring his intention to continue work for Harriman.
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Scripps News Association
New York
J. S. Stubbs
Harriman
Public May Win In Car Trouble
At noon Sheriff Flaherty took charge of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit blockaded cars to Coney Island and said he would protect the public. He follows Caynor's decision now guiding law. The sheriff warns that anyone interfering with passengers who refuse to pay a second fare will be arrested. Authorities plan to swear in a thousand deputies.
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New York
Flaherty
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Goney Island
Caynor
Roosevelt renomination seen by Republicans as certain
Washington reports Representative Campbell of Kansas says Republicans will nominate and reelect Roosevelt after a westward speaking tour. In New York Longworth visits the Republican headquarters and asserts no doubt about the nomination despite labor groups opposition yet believes the President will be forced to accept due to overwhelming sentiment.
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Campbell
Kansas
West
Roosevelt
New York
Longworth
Doctor Louis Moll Found Dead in Los Angeles
Dr Louis Moll, a long time surgeon living in Los Angeles, was found dead at his home today after shooting himself in the head. He was said to be despondent over his wife seeking a divorce.
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Serijus News Association
Los Angeles
Louis Moll
Eagles Open Convention with Bell as Likely VP
Milwaukee August 14 The Eagles opened their convention with Congressman Theodore Bell of California likely to be the next vice president. The main battle centers on selecting a city for the next gathering with Seattle holding a slim lead.
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Eagles
Theodore Bell
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