London and Liverpool Brace for General Strike Turmoil
Aug 17 reports Liverpool endures siege with 5000 troops on streets and warship Antrim guarding harbor. Milk shortage and starvation amid dockworker strike. Electrical workers strike. soldiers run power plants. London railway strike expands with 175000 involved. government masss 25000 troops. Sheffield to receive infantry as riots persist and transport unions mobilize nationwide.
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Liverpool
Antrim
London
Asquith
Aldershot
Guy Granet
Midland Railroad
Bellboy Paul Geldel Faces Murder Trial In New York
Insanity likely defense for Paul Geldel charged with killing financier Jackson Iraquoly Hotel in New York. Prosecution alleges robbery attempt yielded only a few dollars. the victim is associated with the Astor family with significant fortune and a two million inheritance alleged for a wife.
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American Press Association
New York
Paul Geldel
Millionaire Jackson
Iraquoly Hotel
Lutent
Astor Plans Ante-Nuptial Settlement for Miss Force
In Newport on August 17 astor seeks to settle the two million dowry for Miss Force. John J. Astor moves to arrange the ante-nuptial agreement. A bride’s lawyer and family counsel Astor’s representatives to finalize terms.
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Newport
John J. Astor
Miss Force
Astor
Government ownership urged for Alaska coal and steamers
A U S unpublicized interview quotes Congressman Kent from California urging government ownership of Alaska coal mines and operation of steamers through the canal to the Atlantic coast. Governor West and Tacoma labor council back Kent’s plan, arguing it would break coal trust control and provide wartime and training benefits.
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Washington
United Press
Kent
Republican
California
Alaska
Atlantic
Naval Reserve Corps
West
Salem
Tacoma
Tacoma Labor Council
Recall petition filed against Seattle mayor and council
A trunk full of petitions for the recall of Mayor Dilling and three Seattle councilmen was filed this morning with names attached. If enough signatures are certified, the election will be held within seven weeks, likely by October first, according to city officials.
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Seattle
Dilling
Taft vetoes wool bill as tariffs clash in Congress
President Taft vetoed the wool revision bill saying it lacks sufficient data to guide tariff changes. Senate votes on steel duties reforms to cotton policy and reciprocal coal with Canada. House passes a free list bill and awaits Senate consent, while Taft approves a territorial compromise on New Mexico and Arizona with recall removed. Taft expects October ground breaking at Panama exposition if Congress adjourns promptly.
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Washington
Senate
Simon
Watson
United States
Canada
Overman
House
Taft
Smith
Michigan
Senate Committee On Territories
House Territories
New Mexico
Arizona
California
San Francisco
President Lynch Leads Opposition to Pension Fund Change
In San Francisco on August 17, President Lynch, backed by most reg ulars, opposed a proposed amendment barring use of the old age pension fund for unintended purposes. He defeated the measure, arguing union funds should be flexible for any authorized use. The fund totals about a half million.
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San Francisco
Lynch
Astor and Force to Marry Aboard Yacht
Friends of both families intimated that Mr Astor and Miss Force may be married soon aboard Astor s yacht in New York on August 17.
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New York
Astor
Mies
War on Union Pacific Forgets Statement From Judge Lovett
New York August 17. The intense pressure on Union Pacific in the stock market led Judge Lovett to issue a statement denying discord among the board and harmony in management of the Harriman system. He also denied any change in dividend rates under consideration. The statement had a quieting effect in the afternoon.
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Union Pacific
Judge Lovett
New York
Directory
Harriman
Atwood Still Flying From Toledo to New York
Aviator Atwood departed Toledo for a flight toward New York securely refueling in Sandusky after an eastward takeoff. He criticized aviation promoters for causing deaths through sensational aerial displays. The trip continues from St Louis toward the Big Apple.
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Toledo
Ohio
Atwood
Sandusky
St. Louis
New York
Attorney General Relieves Colonel in Portland O W Cases
Attorney General A M Crawford appears for District Attorney Ivan Hoe in district court at Portland on the 16 and 1¢ hour laws as they apply to the O W. Each district attorney where the O W operates is appearing or being represented.
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A. M. Crawford
Ivanhoe
District Court
Portland
O.W
Taft Reviews Money Trust Formation Probe
President Taft discussed and received approval to study the National City Company described as a money trust. He will evaluate the legality of the enterprise with legal figures Jon Wickersham and MacVeagh and decide on next steps.
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Washington
Taft
National City Company
Jon
Wickersham and MacVeagh
Land option filed on coal land near Glasdler
Attorney L. Black filed an option on a valuable coal land parcel near Glasdler in the hands of Alexander Polsor. The pact, if finalized, requires a $1,000,000 payment within three years to close the deal.
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Bellinghan
Aug
L. Black
Big Eastern Capital
Glasdler
Leseed
Alexander Polsor
Evelyn Thaw seeks lunacy petition to claim Thaw income
In Pittsburg on August 17 a petition on behalf of Evelyn Thaw filed in the common pleas court seeks a lunacy petition so she can pursue part of Harry Thaw's $60 000 yearly income. Thaw is confined at Matteawan hospital New York.
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Pittsburg
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Common Pleas Court
Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
New York
Roosevelt Says No Apology For Steel Trust Action
In an Outlook editorial Col. Roosevelt insists he bears full responsibility for permitting the Tennessee Coal and Iron acquisition by the steel trust in 1907 and offers no apologies.
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New York
Steel Trust
Tennesse Coal & Iron Company
Col. Roosevelt
City Has Funds to Repair Sewage Emergency
City has ample funds to complete urgent sewer repairs. Contractor must begin within two days and complete work in the stated emergency. Fifteen percent of the contract price and last estimate are withheld pending initial progress.
City to Repair Defective Sewer Work After Delays
City council orders immediate repair of defective sewer pipe and manholes on Spruce Street and near the disposal tank after uncovering leaks and water intrusion. About 9000 dollars remain unpaid as 15 percent of the contract. Mayor Richardson and councilmen pushed for stoppage and inspection to avoid paying for a flawed project. The measure authorizes the city to relay defective sections if the contractor does not act.
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B. S. Davis
Logadan
Spruce Street
Richardson
Adams
Wastington
Jonan
Davin
Togo Suffered Indigestion Cancels Engagements
Boston Aug. 17 Admiral Togo, the nation’s guest, suffered an acute indigestion attack and cancelled today’s entertainment program. He remained at the hotel and may cancel tomorrow’s schedule if his condition does not improve.
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Togo
Boston
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