President Kline rallies workers amid looming strike talks
At a mass meeting in Sacramento on September 7 President Kline urged workers to stand firm for their rights. He warned of a crisis that could threaten the railroad and said he favored peace only if it required fighting for union strength. Sacramento shopmen appeared united to organize individually.
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Atlantic City election fraud trials begin before Court Justice Kalisch
Dozens of defendants including prominent political workers face charges of conspiracy to bribe vote buying assaults on election officers and other violations tied to November elections in Atlantic City. The case set before Justice Samuel Kalisch could keep the court busy for weeks.
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Navy Guards Find Bombs in Floating Crane
Navy officers in Boston report four dynamite charges concealed in the frame of a floating crane at the Charleston navy yard. The devices lay within five feet of hammering mechanics, endangering hundreds of workers. Authorities say no motive or attempt is known.
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Severe Squall Deluges Chicago Harbor Sinking Yachts
A severe September squall strikes Chicago causing harbor wreckage with fifteen yachts from Chicago and Columbia Yacht Clubs sunk. Smaller craft destroyed and several steamers report distress. Waterfront damage estimated at $500000. Night storm began at midnight with some narrow escapes and lifesavers aiding others.
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National Movement Leader Fred 8 Smith Reemerges in Thought
Fred 8 Smith, a figure tied to the National Movement, is noted returning to religious thought and public discourse after a period of quiet. The report highlights his ongoing influence within the movement and comments on his evolving stance.
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Astor wedding rumors and family clash in New York
John Jacob Astor today refused to confirm a wedding date with Miss Force amid rumors of a minister and plans to go to Connecticut. William Force blocked photographers at a Fifth Avenue store as Astor and Miss Force, with her sister Katherine, left their home and headed toward the Astor yacht. In Steubenville, Ohio, Edwin M. Stanton was honored with a bronze memorial unveiling attended by Governor Harmon and descendants of Grant and Lincoln.
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American Association Quits War Over Baseball Split
Members and directors of the American Baseball Association met to withdraw demands on the national commission and avert a full league baseball war. They agreed to sign a new agreement with the national commission as required by its ultimatum, signaling a resolve to end the dispute.
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Hell Has Name Changed for Confectionery Owner
Otto Hell obtained court permission from Judge Grant to change his surname to Jones so he could avoid telling customers to go to Hell as he opened a New York confectionery store on September 7.
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Arizona recall fight renewed in Phoenix conference
The Republican state central committee called all Republicans to a September 20 meeting to name candidates for the effort to restore the judiciary recall to the Arizona constitution. Backers aim to persuade voters before the primaries and hope strong support will bring candidates for office and the legislature.
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Enraged mob hunts suspected killer after California murder
In Los Angeles a mob of 600 citizens and 40 armed men pursues a suspected black assailant after Mrs. Melyina Hinsking, 60, was shot and killed while home alone. A Santa Ana lead says a black man tied to assaults on white women fled on a motorcycle. husband William Hastiga vows to kill the suspect on sight.
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Slaughter in Scappoose prompts deputy arrests
Scappoose Ore Sept 7 Sheriff Thompson ordered deputies to arrest all suspicious characters after Mrs Daisy Wehrmann 35 and her four year old son were found beaten and shot to death in a cabin four miles from Scappoose. The husband a Portland baker, spent Sunday at home and was notified.
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Robbers kill two in Pottsville coal camp loot
Joseph Zebner, contractor, and Samuel Watkins, driver, were shot near Pottsville while in charge of a Lehigh Valley Coal Navigation operation. About $3000 paid to workers was stolen. The attackers fled. Bodies found in a buggy with grazing horses nearby after a noon departure for Nesquohoning strippings.
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Stanley Dam Dedication Marks World’s Largest Private Irrigation
Secretary James Wilson dedicated the Stanley dam near Denver, claiming it is the largest private irrigation scheme in the world. He spoke before departing Denver and voiced support for Taft’s likely renomination, while Champ Clark appears the strongest Democratic candidate.
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Train Will Follow AEROPLANE For $60,000 Flight
San Francisco reports a special train and prize fighter trainer will accompany Robert Faghier as Fowler begins a New York flight next Sunday September 10 for a $60,000 prize. Fred Grundy backs Fowler from Los Angeles and Tim McGrath will assist at each descent. Fowler chose a northern route to cover 8200 miles over the south’s 6000 with longer town-to-town distances. Charlie Taft laments being the president’s son and his aviation ambitions.
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Passengers Faced Death As Santa Clara Struck Dock
In foggy San Francisco the liner Santa Clara struck heavily at the entrance to the Golden Gate. One hundred passengers faced danger as the ship backed into deep water and docked after wireless alerts. Officers and a crew of 40 calmed panic within minutes and restored confidence.
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Wedding of Miss Doro thy Whitney to Willard D Straight
News from New York cites the marriage today in Geneva Switzerland between Miss Dorothy Whitney and Willard D Straight. Dorothy Whitney, youngest daughter of the late William Whitney secretary of the navy, is linked to the Whitney family with prominent siblings. Straight, from Oswego New York, a Cornell graduate 1901, has held posts in the Chinese customs service served as a far eastern war correspondent and later as American consul general in Seoul and Monkd eo and worked with major financial houses in New York.
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Fatal Accident Reported for Minister H P Peters on Payette Depot
News on the death of H P Peters, a well known minister, at Payette yesterday morning lacks details. Supposition suggests he was struck by a moving train at the depot, slipping and being cut to pieces, though information remains unauthoritative.
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Judge Overrules Demurrer in Indecent News Case
Los Angeles on September 7 Judge Thea bro overruled the demurrer of General Otis and Times editors and ordered their appearance Monday on charges of printing indecent news.
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Times
Vaudeville Signs Beular Paul Beattie Release
Vaudeville signs Beular Paul Beattie released from prison at noon. Judge instructing jurors today. Beattie returns home to his family as a new agent comes to Slen Hertor for a good salary in Vaudeville.
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Beulah Binford Released. Beattie Trial Moves On
Beulah Binford and Paul Beattie, detained as witnesses in Henry Beattie’s trial in Richmond, were freed by Judge Watson. Binford left for Washington after accepting a moving picture engagement while Beattie remained in jail until his attorney challenged his account of the events.
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Washington
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Taft Speaks at Connecticut State Fair in Hartford
President Taft addressed a large gathering at Charter Oak Park in Hartford this afternoon. He met Connecticut General Assembly members at Memorial Hall before touring the fair with Governor Baldwin’s officials and a naval militia guard. He then left for Beverly after delivering the remarks.
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Detroit Tax Board Seeks Jewels for Assessment
The society columns and police notes will be clipped for the Detroit board of assessors to locate jewels and diamonds for taxation. Many people invest in gems and fail to declare them to the tax gatherers.
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Youthful Girl Home After Elopement Attempt
Mildret Brooks, 15, absented since August 29, returns to San Francisco saying she fled with a bellboy who promised marriage. She went to Oakland with him, was deserted with one dollar, and was found half starved by Oakland police on the streets.
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