Banquets And Boquets Gala For Arrival Of WarShips
Early Aug 19 the American fleet was sighted off Sydney N S W crowds estimated in the hundreds of thousands gathered on shore to greet the ships. The harbor visible with flags and bunting as forts saluted the fleet and officials greeted the visitors. A later note reports a non incendiary fire at an establishment and a riot incitement through an effigy hung on Telegraph pole near Hallam and Ballard homes as police search for perpetrators.
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Sydney Harbor
Port Jackson
South Heads
Fairway
Eighth Street
North Grand Avenue
Ballard
Richardson
James
Troops withdraw sparks fear as riot pressure eases
About 1,600 soldiers remain to guard Springfield while 1,500 could hold the advantage, with cavalry increasing mobility. The grand jury hears nearly forty witnesses with possible indictments pending. A coal mine closed after white and black workers refused to share shifts. union officials seek calm, no strict action planned. Rain and cold hinder patrols as anonymous threats creep in.
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Springfield
Grand Jury
Wines
State House
Witnesses Fall the Jury in Burton Death Case
Springfield New Jersey August nineteenth. The jurors empanelled by Coroner William Woodruff fail to identify a single person as responsible for Scott Burton's death after a late hearing. Only one major witness appeared, answering unsatisfactorily and prompting the coroner to direct verdicts. Officials fear mobs may deter testimony and threaten witnesses.
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Springfield
William Woodruff
Scott Burton
Woodruff
Private Joseph B. Klein Charged in Nelson Killing
Kankakee Illinois August 19 Private Joseph B Klein of the first regiment Illinois National Guard will be delivered to court officers tomorrow. The charge is killing Earl Nelson at Kankakee Saturday confirmed by the States Attorney Miller from the Attorney General Steads office at Springfield.
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Kankakee
Joseph B. Klein
Earl Nelson
Miller
Stead
Springfield
Riot at Atlanta Terminal Involves U S Troops On Way West
Aug 19 Atlanta police reserves quell riot by two companies of U S regulars at the terminal station after they broke from cars and harassed passengers. Captain Bankhead and Fort McPherson troops responded. Frank Smith stabbed, Joseph A. Bleak arrested. Local officers regain control by 6:30.
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Terminal Station
Hill
Thompson
Gulf Department
Fort McPherson
Frank Smith
Joseph A. Bleak
Son's trap gun kills mother near Richmond
Mrs. Oliver Christman of near Richmond Indiana was instantly killed by a trap gun set by her son Frank to shoot chickens. The boy was prostrated by the accident. C J Klinck travelled to Toledo for a family reunion.
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Richmond
Ind
Oliver Christman
Frank
C. J. Klinck
Toledo
Kern Visits Milwaukee for Democratic Vice Presidential Picnic
John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential nominee, arrives in Milwaukee with an Indianapolis delegation and Mayor Rose. He speaks at Wonderland Park where A J Ayleward and A J Schmidt campaigners for the primaries also address thousands of Democrats. Kern notes party unity and his pride in the ticket before departing for Chicago.
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Kern
Wonderland Park
Associated Rose Clubs of
Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
Plankton Hotel
A. J. Ayleward
A. J. Schmidt
John F. Donovan
Mr. Kern
Denver
Bryan
Democratic Party
Chicago
Mystery of a Child's Death Spurs Local Investigation
Here investigators examine the death of Welch and gather details about a woman who cared for a sick child in a restaurant setting. The inquiry centers on the woman’s record and a telegram to Dr. J. F. Noland in Lakota seeking past life information. The case hinges on the child’s statements about the doctor and the family.
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Ing
Lakota
Welch
J. F. Noland
Broadway
Nelson County
Wright
Vision problems prompt medical consultation for child
A year ago Mrs. Wright brought her child to a doctor who found severe eye defects and advised keeping the child from school. Mrs. Wright wants expert help to correct the vision, and Dr. Noland has notified the Lakota sheriff with available information.
Requisitions for the Exiles
Taylor and Finley are ordered to return to Kentucky for their trial.
Governor Wilson Pledges Fair Trial for Ex Officials
In Frankfort Kentucky on August 19 Governor Wilson stated he would issue requisitions to bring Former Governor Taylor and Former Secretary of State Finley from Indiana to stand trial for complicity in the Goebel murder. He added he would insist on bail, while Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Franklin vows to oppose bail if indicted for capital punishment.
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Wilson
Indiana
William Goebel
Commonwealth
Robert Franklin
Taylor and
Finley
Nilmah Dominates Davenport Great Western Circuit Stake
Davenport Iowa Aug 19 Nilmah an unknown entry from Bedford Illinois captured the $1500 Kimball Hotel stake at the second day of the Great Western Circuit meet In the fourth heat she moved from third to win ahead of Gordon Prince and Black Douglas In the 2:20 trot race Fleming Boy won in straight heats with best time 2:10 The 2:12 pace saw Nilmah win the first third and fourth heats and the race Gordon Prince won the second heat Best time 2:09 Several other horses including Gipsy Margrave and Heir at Law started in various heats with Helen Gould taking the 2:15 pace heats and races King Pin winning the first heat End of results list
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Davenport
Iowa
Kimball Hotel
Nilmah
Bedford, III
Gordon Prince
Black Douglas
Gipsy Margrave
Paltz
Tnot
Purge
Fleming Boy
Bruce Girdle
Miss Prophet
Ravenwing
Horace G
Dr. Igo
Maple Line
Donz
Birt
Billy Seal
Bob Manager
Heir At Law
Guy Moor
Sweedish Boy
Merry M
Andrew Cone
Jim S. Patchen
Indian Chimes
Helen Gould
King Pin
Count Bancor
Lulu Dumas
Warren A
Crook Family Reunion Planned Near Mier Indiana
Marion Indiana reports a Crook family reunion set for Sunday August 30 at Alfred Crook's home two miles north of Mier in Grant county. The event honors returning prodigal members with a calf to be killed and roasted for all to eat.
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Marion
Ind
Crook
Grant County
Alfred Crook
Mier
Fraternal Congress Pushes Bill in Ohio Session
From Put-in-Bay Ohio delegates to the national fraternal congress debated a bill amid speeches in annual session. The discussion promises to stir fraternal circles across the United States with insurance politics.
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Associated Press
Put-in-Bay
Ohio
Congress
United States
Uniform bill to standardize fraternal society assessments
Congress considers a uniform bill setting a minimum rate of fraternal insurance assessments nationwide. The measure will be reviewed tomorrow by Congress and sent to states for enactment or revision. The Modern Woodmen of America withdrew its membership over this proposed feature.
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Congress
Modern
Woodmen of America
Jap Spy Captured In Pittsburg Trespass Case
Sam Flu a Japanese man stylishly dressed and apparently educated was jailed for trespassing on railroad property in Pittsburg. Held without bail. police suspect he sought secrets of local steel companies amid mystery surrounding the case.
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Anese
Controversy Over Barbara Frietchie in Texas Schools
Confederate camps in Austin protest a state adopted grammar featuring lines from the Northern war song Barbara Frietchie by John Greenleaf Whitier. The state text book board plans to request the Northern publisher to remove the verses.
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Austin
Tex
State Text Book Board
Barbara Frietchie
John Greenleaf Whittier
Objectionable Lines Edited From Textbook Content
The board revised arithmetic content by removing problems that named Union generals in a way viewed as reflecting on the South. This action follows earlier edits to curb perceived bias in school materials.
Tailors Strike Nationwide Demands 20 Percent Pay Increase
New York reports the United States Brotherhood of Tailors ordered a general strike. Michael Price said 390 000 tailors nationwide could be idle within a week unless demands are met. In New York City 1100 workers were called out.
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Brotherhood OF Tailors
New York
United States Brotherhood of Tailors
French general reports Morocco City surrender claim
Paris dispatch says General D Amade reports received word that Abd El Aziz has sultanate forces near Morocco City and a vanguard demanded surrender, but the report is unconfirmed. No final capitulation is verified.
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Paris
D’amade
Morocco
War Office
Abd-El-Aziz
Sultain
Gould Railroads machinists vote to authorize general strike
Official confirmation from Denver indicates machinists on all Gould railroads have voted to empower union executives to call a general strike in sympathy with the Denver and Rio Grande machinists. Additional efforts will seek peaceful settlement before any strike is declared.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Gould
Denver and
Rio Grande
Miners Reject Offer in Indiana Bleak Labor Talks
Indianapolis August 19 The miners executive board of district 11 in Terre Haute session today rejected the proposition submitted by President Thomas L Lewis. The plan would have enabled immediate resumption of all Indiana mines and was initially agreed to by operators representatives.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
the. Sminers
District 11
Terre Haute
Thomas L. Lewis
Indiana
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