Striking Labor Leaders Face Immediate East Strike Threat
In San Francisco Julius Krutt schnitz refuses to meet five unions marching westward, signaling a near term strike against Harriman lines. East officials in Chicago prepare for possible immediate action as federation recognition remains the core issue. A broader social figure in New York City draws attention amid labor turmoil.
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Krattschnitt
San Francisco
Federation
Julius Kruttschitz
System Federation
Chicago
Aystem Federation
Tuinola Central
Oregon Governor West backs tighter trust laws nationwide
Astoria Ore Aug 29 Governor West endorses Farrar's Boston remark that lax state laws fuel trust activity. He criticizes Oregon statutes as lame and urges governors to unite for enactment of stronger restrictive trust laws.
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Astoria
Ore
West
Farrar
Boston
Oregon
Storm Hits Charleston Damaging Seawall and Vessels
Severe winds of 90 miles an hour on Sunday wrecked ships and torpedo boats ashore in Charleston South Carolina. The storm flooded the lower town and damaged the seawall in several spots. Authorities fear about a dozen deaths as the city lost outside communication.
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Charleston
8. C
Beattie Insanity Plea Shocks Chesterfield Court
In Chesterfield Virginia on August 29 rumors spread that Henry Clay Beattie may plead insanity in the murder case of his wife. Beattie’s cousin Paul Beattie testified after alienist examination but supported Beattie’s claim he bought the shotgun on Beattie’s orders. The defense indicated Beattie would testify in his own defense.
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Beattie
Paul E Battie
Chesterfield
Henry Clay Beattie
Paule Battle
Pauld
Paul Beattie
Henry
Beattice
Qlitigal Revolt Follows Proposed Trust
Deposed Shah of Persia seeks to regain his throne as chaotic political maneuvering circles New York August 29 Mrs Upton Stwelatr wife of a socialist novelist filing for divorce disputes whether divorce should be narrowed by statute She argues marriage is artificial and private, divorce should be accessible to all.
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Shah of Persia
New York
Upton Stwelatr
Socialist Novellat
Illogical’ Institute
Chris Louis
Grace Dillman
Pendleton
Portland
Miss Brown
Mrs. Dillman
Cummins Opposes Taft as 1912 Compromise Candidate
Senator Cummins of Iowa denounces William H. Taft and backs Robert La Follette of Wisconsin for the 1912 presidency. He reportedly forsakes any compromise bid, signaling support for La Follette. In Massachusetts Quincy and Champ Clark critique Taft's reciprocity stance and his perceived political shifts.
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Washington
Cummins
Town
Wm. H. Taft
la Follette
Wisconsin
Quincy, Ills
Taft
Hamilton, Maes
Champ Clark
House
Clark
Bee Keepers to Meet in Mitmespolis Convention
Mitmespolis Minnesota hosts the National Beekeepers Association annual conven tion beginning tomorrow. Experts will discuss honey and bee culture topics over a two day session with attendees from many states.
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Mitmespolis
Minn
National
Bee Keepers’ Association
Sesalona
Missionary Societies Open Georgia Baptist Convention
In Greensboro Georgia on August 20 the Ladies Missionary Societies of the Georgia Baptist Association opened their annual convention with over 100 delegates and visitors from across the state. Proceedings continue tomorrow and Thursday.
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Greensboro
Ladies’ Missionary Societies of the Baptist Association of Georgia
Rail Commissioners Confer in Lincoln Conference
Rail road commissioners from a dozen states gathered in Lincoln Nebraska for a conference to discuss common problems with physical valuation of property as the principal topic.
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Lincoln
Neb
Baldwin and Ritchie Ready for 20 Round Fight
San Francisco on August 29 details show Matty Baldwin and Willie Ritchie finishing training for their tomorrow night bout at Coffroth's club. The fight is scheduled for 20 rounds.
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San Francisco
Cal
Matty Baldwin
Willie Ritchie
Coffroth
Fisher Promises Alaska Coal Reservoir Policy
Secretary Fisher spoke in Cordova Alaska on August 29 promising government control of Alaska coal. He outlined plans to avoid private exploitation and indicated either a leasing system or government mining and sale of coal to serve the community and interests of the region.
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Cordova
Alaska
Fisher
Fortunate Heir Found After Detroit Lawyer Mention
Long Beach August 29. Thomas Sheldon a local restaurant owner learned he is heir to a half million dollar estate from an aunt who died in Detroit two years ago. The Detroit lawyer was administrator and after a misconnection Sheldon was traced through a casual remark.
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Long Beach
Detroit
Thomas Sheldon
Sheldon
Maryland Primary Ends with Bitter DemocraticFight
Maryland ends a heated campaign as voters go to the polls in a direct primary system for the first time. The Democratic race focuses on Governor contenders Arthur P. Gorman and Blair Lee amid factional strife and a power struggle within the party organization led by Senator John Walter Smith and Baltimore leader John J. Mahon.
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Maryland
Arthur P. Gorman
Howard County
United States
Gorman
Blair Lee
Montgomery County
United States Senate
Teldor Rayner
John Walter Smith
John J. Mahon
Baltimore City
President Parta Denounces Trusts at American Bar Meet
Boston August 29 President Edward Parta of Louisiana assailed trusts and lax corporate laws in a fiery speech to the American Bar Association. He warned that greed for revenue and unchecked capital concentrate power, urging states to enact uniform laws to curb money trusts and restrain fraudulent stock practices.
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Boston
American Bar Association
Edward Parta
Louisiana
Ocmn
The
Trust
Clapp Urges Direct Legislation In Keynote Speech
In Los Angeles on August 29 Senator Clapp urged direct legislation to immediate action. He praised initiative and referendum and argued legislatures act as agents for the people who should get what they want in every respect.
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Los Angeles
United States
Clapp
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Ritchie
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