Congress Ends Special Session amid Democratic Triumphs
Washington August 2 Congress adjourned after a brief special session marked by Democratic claims of progress. President Taft and most cabinet members left for Rochester with Taft to address the G A R convention. Senator Owen notes reciprocity gains and calls for recall and initiative rights in states.
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Oklahoma
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Leaders Express Opinions On Congress Hearings
Washington observers reported mixed reactions from party leaders. James Mann faulted Democrats for bungling measures and overhauling a constitutional amendment to curb federal powers. Frances Warren praised Taft for stabilizing tariff policy and leadership. Champ Clark commended Democrats for a constructive session and tax relief efforts.
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Washington
James Mann
Tilindé
California AOs Schools Taxation Hits University
President Wheeler warned that the University of California is practically bankrupt due to a new mortgage tax. He said the legislature’s act taxes mortgages previously exempt, costing about $40,000 annually, causing vacancies and endangering private bequests.
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University of California
Wheeler
Stamp Exhibition Opens in Chicago This Week
The 25th annual exhibition of the American Philatelic Society opened in Chicago today and will run through the remainder of the week.
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Chicago
Til
American Philatelic Society
Bristow critiques special session actions and reforms
Senator Bristow notes limited accomplishments of a special session praising some laws. He cites the corrupt practices act, doubts on reciprocity, and issues with tariff relief. flags failure to reduce duties. He praises the direct election resolution but cites southern Democrat resistance and Taft veto on Arizona recall. Murdock lauds open caucuses and Underwood leadership.
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Bronson and Taahlar Prepare for Ten Round Bout in Indianapolis
Ray Bronson of Indianapolis and Dave Taahlar of Boston have finished training for their ten round match in Indianapolis tomorrow night. This will be their third ring meeting after two draws in 1909 in Boston. Both fighters are in excellent condition and evenly matched, promising an interesting bout.
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Sir David Harroll Named Chairman in Strike Claims Commission
London readers report Sir David Harroll formerly secretary for Ireland was named chairman of the commission investigating strike claims. The unions and railroads will name two members each to adjust differences. Troops stay in Liverpool as workers begin return to duties and the final status remains unchanged.
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Liverpool
Winds Halt Atwood Cross Country Flight From Lyons
Atwood could not continue his country flight due to strong winds at Belle Isle New York this morning. The plan was to reach Albany tonight after getting lost twice yesterday following Lyons.
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Battle for G A R commander in chief narrows to two
Rochester August 22. With G A R business sessions opening tonight a tight contest for the next commander in chief is in progress. Leading candidates are Judge Harvey Trimble of Illinois and John McElroy of Washington.
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Harvey Trimble
Illinois
John McElroy
Washington
Minnesota Temperance Rally Opens Four Day WCTU Convention
Faribault Minnesota hosts the Minnesota state convention of the Women s Christian Temperance Union opening for a four day session. Nearly 200 delegates from across the state attend with many noted temperance speakers and lecturers appearing at the event.
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Faribault
Minn
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Pine Bluff marks 79th anniversary with river erosion
Pine Bluff Arkansas observes the 79th birth anniversary of the town celebrated today. The city traces its founding to August 22 1832 when surveyor Pullen laid out 45 blocks. Since then the river encroachment has washed away 14 blocks.
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Abougtor to Face Accusers in Times Case Probe
Los Angeles August 22 officers report that the district attorney will not block Detective Hogick from facing trial on kidnapping charges tied to the Indiana McNamara case. Assistant DA Ford states Hogick is guilty and should be punished. Disappearance of socialist writer George Shart stirs mystery as police search for leads.
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Indiana
Hogick
John MacNamara
Ford
George Shart
Times
McNamaras
Wnion
Insurance Commissioners Meet in Milwaukee for Annual Session
Milwaukee August 23 Present prospects indicate the national convention of insurance commissioners will be a profitable meeting. Commissioners deputies and actuaries from almost every state attend. Reforms in industrial insurance will dominate discussions amid reports of investigations showing some companies cheated claimants to boost dividends and surpluses harming victims and dependents.
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Wis
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Lutheran Wisconsin state conference opens in Wausau
The triennial meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Wisconsin state conference of the Missouri Synod began at Zion Lutheran church with about 170 ministers. The three day session features theological discussions and addresses on church work. A Concordia College Milwaukee alumni reunion accompanies the conference with many attendees as alumni.
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Open House Day Delights Theorger Convention in San Francisco
San Francisco hosts a national convention with generous hospitality. Ten thousand gallons of wine and carloads of California figs and fruits were distributed freely to visitors. The lavish gesture enhances the city and state reputation among attendees.
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Cal
Theorger
California
Roosevelt refuses boost for 1912 nomination
Colonel Roosevelt states he does not want to be boosted for the Republican presidential nomination. In a letter to A. P. Moore of the Pittsburg Leader he asks friends not to promote a movement, calling it a calamity if such a bid were undertaken.
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Roce
Fruit Show Highlights Statewide Competition at Coles Fruit
South Bend hosts the Indian Horticultural Society two day session with fruit-raising sections from northern areas represented and strong prizes. H B Van Deman, a leading horticultural authority, is slated to deliver two addresses before the cultural society.
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Iversity
Indian Hortiqultral Society
H. B. van Deman
United States
Cultural Society
La Grande Commercial Club Plans East Visit Letters
La Grande Oregon invites travelers from the east and middle west to stop in La Grande during a colonist rate period. Publicity manager 8 M Slough will send prepared invites to those who have received previous publicity material. The club plans walking advertisements and distribution of literature to promote land purchases and emphasize factual data.
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Commercial Club
National Commissary Managers Hold Annual Convention
Nearly 1 000 members of the National Commissary Managers association met at the Southern hotel in St Louis to begin a three day annual convention. The group formed last year in Baltimore and Jacksonville is viewed as a likely bid for next year. B M Lebby of Dutton, Pis., serves as president.
Veterinarians Converge at Toronto Convocation Hall
The Veterinary Medical Association opened its four day convocation at the University of Toronto Convocation Hall. The event includes a surgical appliances exhibition and will end Friday with a banquet.
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Ont
University of Toronto
Veterinary Medical Association
Court Defied by Hundreds Halts as Drivers Refuse Orders
Crowds gathered as hundreds defied court orders and stalled traffic. Police arrested several drivers who refused to leave their cars while Mayor Dilling urged calm. Suburban residents joined the demonstration, keeping hundreds away from the courthouse area.
Seattle transit clash nears crisis as riders ignore court order
In Rainier Valley and Seattle Renton Southern Electric tensions rose as residents defied a temporary Hanford injunction by refusing to pay fares and by demanding the continuation of service. About 19 cars were moved today, with some 1,000 people involved, prompting Mayor Dilling to order arrests of operators not moving trains. an ordinance to compel car movement was to be considered.
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Rainier Valley
Uniformity Sought In Food Laws At Duluth Meeting
The Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments met in Duluth Minnesota to press for uniform food laws across states. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson attended and urged unity, outlining current gaps and pledging to promote harmonized regulations nationwide.
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Duluth
Minn
Wilson
Little Mothers' School Program Aims to Aid Young Caregivers
Aug 22 Chicago. The act of health establishes three little mother schools to train children eight to 14 to care for babies six to 18 months old. Classes run two weeks per district, then instructors move on to cover all districts. The program aims to ease overburdened mothers by teaching infant care skills.
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Chicago
Act of Health
War Clouds in Morocco Halt Berlin Negotiations
Paris reports Premier Calllaux and Jules Cambon held a hurried conference with the minister of war and other officials to fix a policy in connection with German Moroccan talks. Germany is expected to proceed though France has not given a final answer. The army maneuvers continue as the situation remains cloudy.
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