Beattie Drops Insanity Plea in Gun Purchase Case
The defense abandons the insanity plea as attorney Smith notes no reason for the strategy. David Weinstein, pawn broker’s son, testified he sold Paul Beattie a shotgun after Paul claimed he needed it as a watchman’s tool on a bridge.
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Cheaterfield
Smith
David Weinstein
Paul Beattle
Paul
Weinstein
Job Weinstein
Ernest Neblitt
Mayor Bridge
Paul Beattie
Bryan Underwood Fight On in Commoner Roasts Taft
Lincoln August 31 Following up his row with Leader Underwood W J Bryan roasts President Taft in summing up Congress work. He says Tafts reasons for vetoing tariff revisions were very weak and that he surrendered to protected interests who funded the campaign. He notes the Democratic House erred in not submitting direct election of senators and in making Underwood chairman of Ways and Means.
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Neb
Underwood W. J. Bryan
Taft
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Democratic House
Underwood
House
Ways and Means
Frontier Fort site marked in Estherville celebration
Estherville Iowa August 31 four day patriotic celebration begun by the Daughters of the Revolution dedicates a shaft to mark the site of old Fort Defiance, a famous reminder of pioneer days in Iowa.
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Frontier Fort
Estherville
Daughters of the Revolution
Old Fort Defiance
Towa
Remains Shipped East From Oregon for Utah Burial
The remains of Johanna Anderson who died at Imbler reached La Grande this afternoon and will be shipped to Hiram Utah tonight for burial.
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Johanna Anderson
Imbler
la Grande
Hiram
Utah
Willard Dr. Straight Engaged to Miss Dorothy Whitway
Chicago man Willard Dr. Straight becomes engaged to Dorothy Whitway, highlighting a social announcement from the city.
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Willard DR. Straight
Chicegs Man
Dorothy Whitway
Otis Attacks Tribune Over Obscene Publication Charge
General Otis denounces charges that his rival Times is obscene. He says the Tribune is responsible and demands the press print all news in proper language. A preliminary hearing for Otis, his editor, and telegraph editor is set for this afternoon.
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Los Angles
Earl
The
Tribune
Times
General Otis
Otla
Mona Lisa theft probe narrows in on renowned American connoisseur
New York reports that Collector of the Port William Loeb disclosed close scrutiny of a famous American connoisseur tied to the Louvre Mona Lisa disappearance. Loeb offered no identity but noted the suspect had long admired the painting.
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New York
William Loeb
Louvre
Paris
Loeb
Queen Wilhelmina Celebrates 31st Birthday in Holland
The 31st birthday of Queen Wilhelmina was celebrated across the Netherlands with nationwide rejoicing. Flags flew over cities as messages of congratulation and good wishes arrived from around the world.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Child Kidnapped From Under Portland Judges Nose
Harvey, five, kidnapped during court action in Judge Gamen beln's court as Mar vin Walker and his ex wife claim others know the boy's whereabouts. Detectives search for the child while the mother suffers hysterics. custody fight cited unfitness claims. The judge placed the boy in the boys and girls' aid society school, with both parents seeking custody. Contempt of court will be sworn to when the kidnapper is caught.
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Portland
Aug
Marvin Walker
Harvey
Boys and Girls’ Aid Society
Strike crisis hurries federation leaders
San Francisco workers threaten a ten day strike amid union talks with Harriman era rail firms. Blacksmiths demand swift agreement or strike. Illinois unions confer with railroad officials expecting a refusal and a soon general walkout. Los Angeles leaders doubt SF talks avert widespread strike action.
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Harriman Times
Boilermakerg
Federation
Kline
The
Blacksmiths
Illinois
Dfficiass
Chicago
Ring Railroad Ahop
Itnois Central Railroad
Los Angeles
Millfosd
Hanford Holds Final Hearing Over Five Cent Ride Injunction
Federal Judge Hanford conducted the final hearing on a temporary injunction that bars Rainier valley residents from demanding a five cent ride on the Seattle and Rainier Southern line. Attorneys argued lack of federal jurisdiction and noted the injunction spurred calls to impeach Judge Hanford.
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Hanford
Seattle
Rainier Valley
Seattle- Reuniton
Supreme Court
Federal
Mpeach
Carriers to Meet In Rochester Convention Soon
Rochester gears up for the annual convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers to be held in Rochester next week. Delegates from across the country will participate in five or more days of legislative and related discussions of carrier issues.
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Rochester
National Association of Letter Carriers
Sistors
Carriera
Poindexter Heads to Alaska and Seattle with Pinchot
Senator Poindexter and Gifford Pinchot arrived tonight in Seattle. Poindexter plans to visit Alaska and the coal fields and Pinchot is likely to accompany him on the trip.
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Poindexter
Alaska
Seattle
Senator Poindexter
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Michigan Golf Tour Opens at Kent Country Club
The sixth annual Michigan State Golf League tournament opens at Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids on Aug 31. Well known golfers from Detroit Grand Rapids Saginaw Bay City Kalamazoo and other cities are entered with strong indications of a successful tournament through the week.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Kent Country Club
Detroit
Saginaw
Bay City
Kalamazoo
Betting odds slim for Wells in Sept. 30 Clash
Lorton August 1 report says betting against Bombardier Wells beating champion Jackson has narrowed from 20 to 1 to 5 to 1 as Wells’s early form impresses backers. Wells boosts confidence while Jackson carries substantial excess weight in advance of the bout.
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Lorton
Bombardier Wells
Jackson
Becawe Jack
Wells
Belgium prepares neutral siege measures amid European war threat
Belgium moves to preserve neutrality with precautionary steps. The government orders war munitions to border fortifications and strengthens all garrisons as tensions rise between France and Germany.
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Belgium
Maér Mohawk Rescues Crew After Shipwreck Off Cape Romain
The Maér Mohawk sailed into port today with captain and seven crew members of the four masted schooner Malcolm Seevy after a brutal hurricane tore along the coast. Stranded two days and three nights lashed to upper masts, they were rescued with only portions of the hull above water.
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New York
Malcolm Seevy
Cape Romain
Claus A. Spreckels California Manufacturer In Sugar Inquiry
Claus A. Spreckels, noted California manufacturer, figures in a sugar inquiry. The article outlines his role and responses amid ongoing investigations into sugar industry practices and pricing.
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California
Taft Program Revised For West Coast Tour
President Taft will arrive in San Francisco October 13 for the exposition groundbreaking. The visit now runs Friday to Sunday October 13 to 15, with Seattle and Portland on the itinerary before San Francisco.
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Tare Wil
Taft
Seattle
Portland
Sea Girt Readies 21st Annual Rifle Tournament
Military and civilian marksmen from across the country gather at Sea Girt for the 21st annual rifle tournament opening tomorrow. Events run through next week with the Dryden trophy contest worth 4 000 dollars, open to eight man teams from the army navy marine corps academies and state militias.
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Dryden
United States
New Jersey
Army
Mavy
Marine Corps
Military and
Naval Academies
Meanest man in the world dupes blind street eater
In New Westminster British Columbia a blind man begging on the street was given an old English penny by a man who asked for forty cents in change. The blind man offered four dimes in payment and learned he had been swindled at a coffee house when he presented the penny for his meal.
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New Westminster
B. C
Bumpers Lacks Defense as Portland Receives Labor Leader
Portland welcomes visiting labor figure with reception and serenade. Burns is criticized in commentary while arrivals from Tacoma are noted. Gompers to speak tonight.
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Born
Burns
Tacoma
Gompers
Portland statement sparks political tension in labor row
In Tacoma Aug 81 report Samuel Gompers denounces Burns claim as a scoundrelly statement and says he has no way to defend himself. Burns left for Portland on an early train after paying Gompers for evidence to the McNasa case and threatened to kill if no other evidence was obtained.
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Tacoma
Burns
Samuel’ Gomhpers
Portland
Gompers
McNasa
Samuel Gompers Arrives in Portland for Pacific Coast Tour
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, arrived in Portland from Seattle greeted by a large Portland labor delegation. He toured the Parking hotel, rode in an automobile, and planned to address a large union gathering at the auditorium before leaving for San Francisco the next afternoon.
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Ore
Samuel Gompers
American Feistation of Labor
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Fie
Porking Hotel
Teadher
Gompere Wil Addreay
Rogers shifts route for transcontinental flight race
Chicago reports C P Rogers winner of the endurance filets at the Chicago aviation meet will start from New York instead of San Francisco and fly to Los Angeles via San Francisco. He aims to cover about 150 miles daily joining Harry Atwood and Robert Fowler in the $60 000 prize race.
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Chicago
C. P. Rogers
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisgo
Harry Atwood
Robert Fowler
Two Artists. Hardly. A San Francisco Society Note
Mrs. Mar lon dé Lappe, a society artist, says two artists would never do even in one family. She expects to wed a business man named Robert Pike after final decree from Wesley de Lappe is signed.
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San Francisco
Marlon Dé Lappe
Wealey de Lappe
Robert Pike
Taft Opposes Judicial Recall While Urging Reform
Boston August 31 President Taft bitterly denounces applying recall to the judiciary yet urges reform in the judicial process. He tells the American Bar Association that elastic constitutions permit progress. He praises John Marshall and supports higher salaries for Supreme Court justices. Stephen Gregory of Chicago is elected ABA president.
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Taft
American Bar Association
John Marshal
Supreme Court
Stephen Gregory
Chicago
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