Prosecution for Capitol Frauds Urged by Commission
Harrisburg August 17 criminal and civil actions against eighteen persons named by the Capitol investigation commission are urged in its final report to Gov. Stuart. The list includes Sanderson Huston Lewis Shumaker Snyder Hardenphers Mattes Harris Burd Cassel Payne Werter Kinsman Hotlein Nenderer Sturm Town Town and the International Manufacturing and Supply Company among others. The report promises vigorous action and notes the attorney general will pursue criminal prosecutions and civil suits as warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Porsona
Pennsylvania
Capital Investigation Commission
Stuart Friday
John H. Sanderson
Philadelphia
Jos. M. Huston
Eelitec
Lewis
J. H. Shumaker
Johnstown
Jorner
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
W. H. Snyder
G. §. Hardephers
W. L. Mattes
Frank (. Harris
Congress
Burd Cassel
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Geo. F. Payne
Capitol
Charles G. Werter
Chas. P. Kinsman
Wallly Hotlein
John G. Nenderer
Geo. K. Sturm
Pennsylvania Bronze Company
Sanderson
Frank Keing
Auditer General's Office
Geo. C. Town
Shumaker
International Manufacturing and Supply Company
Pennypacker
Gov. Pennywacker
Gow Stone and
Hig Associates
A. G. Dewalt
Tt. Scott Ammeran
Weir
Fisher
Conmission
Gov
Stuart
Pennsylvani Construction Company
Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Depu Fies
Max
David T. Watson
Pittsburg
Yellow Fever Reported in Cuba Outbreak Spread
Yellow fever appeared in a new area near Coba 40 miles west of Havana and close to Matanzas, with two cages at Cella Mocha as the source. Chief Surgeon Taylor, writing from Marianao, notes Cuba now has 18 total cases, while eight cases remain under treatment at Cloatugues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oba
Washington
Coba
Taylor
Marianao
Cella Mocha
Livanaml
Matanzas
Cuba
Omelateatio
Cloituegos
Pope's Bond Fixed At Toledo Receiver Pope Motor Co
Federal Judge Naylor fixed the bond of Albert L. Pope receiver of the Pope Motor Company in Toledo at 150000 dollars. The bond must be filed by next Wednesday. He is authorized to borrow 50000 dollars for the Toledo plant at interest not above six percent and has two months to make his report to the court.
Auto Crash Kills Three in Berkshire Area
A Bristol Connecticut party of five in an auto collided with a New York Pittsfield express at Ashley Falls Crossing near Huré Sunday. Three died, two injured. Victims include Charles J. Root, 40s, an auto manufacturer, his mother Mrs Root, and Miss Mary Root. Mary remained in Pittsfield Hospital in critical condition. Katherine Root was unconscious with internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Mass
Bristol
Charles Young
Lancaster
Townesenit
Inlet
Pleasantville
Young
Cape May
N. J
Howard TV. Hurst
Albany
J. W. McKeown
Washington, Pa
Enina R. Quinn
Wradford
Suynvelde
Kioderhook
Gill
Meteor ignites over Anagansett coast and wrecks shores
A bright meteor plunged into the Atlantic near Anagansett Low Island on Sunday evening, creating a sea upheaval washing away bathing pavilions and battering boats. Reports say two youths were shot while others were attacked after a stone shattered a window, leading to arrests in Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anagansett
Low Island
Final Trial of the Vermont Battleship Set for September
Washington Aus 181 The final trial of the battleship Vermont has been set for September 8. The engine and boiler tests will be completed and the battery fired to check guns carriages and firing mechanisms. The test will verify structural strength to withstand firing shocks and ensure readiness for trials. October 8 has been fixed as the date for the commencement of the final run of the Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vérmont
Washington
Aus
Vermont
Kia Speer
Kansas
Motor Boat Explodes Killing Two In Newport Trip
A 36 foot pastime tank boat on a trip from Fall River to Newport exploded Sunday night near Smaconnet ver, killing George Antuya and Lydia Mercier and seriously injuring 12 others. Robert Allan Pinkerton, chief executive of the Pinkerton agency, died aboard the Bremen on August 12 while en route to Germany for his health, accompanied by F E Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiedrton
R. 1
Smaconnet Ver
Tve
Newport
Fall River
George Antuya
Lydia Mercier
Robert. A. Pinkerton
New York
Robert Allan Pinkerton
Bro
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Bremen
Germany
F. E. Sullivan
Sister of Younger gang members dies after street accident
Emma Leach sister of Cale Jim and Bob Younger, longtime figures tied to the Younger gang, died in Kansas City Sunday from injuries suffered in a street car crash last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Emma Leach
Cale
Jim
Bob Younger
Taraway
Suny Day
Man and Fiancee Drown During River Capsize
Des Moines Iowa August 19 A man named Rey Radcliffe and his fiancee drowned when a boat capsized Sunday afternoon on the Des Moines River Radcliffe reportedly died while attempting to save his companion with both missing presumed dead after the incident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rey Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Check to Mormons Urged by Dubois Speech at Aurora
Senator DuBois of Idaho urged Illinois lawmakers to back a constitutional amendment to let federal power curb unlawful cohabitation and polygamy. He warned Mormon political power in Utah and surrounding states would fade if polygamy ended, stressing Mormons’ influence in Idaho Wyoming Oregon Nevada and national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Chautauqua
DuBois
Idaho
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Utah
United States
Wyoming
Oregon
Nevada
Senate
Sunday Baseball Results Across Leagues Reported
Sunday results from major and minor leagues show scores across American Association Central and Three-I leagues. Notable games include Chicago beating Washington and St Louis edging Detroit, with multiple second games completed or halted by darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
St Frayg
Boston
St. Louis
Dourott
New York
St. Paul
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Milwanukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Second Fame
Decatur
Dubuque
Becatur
Clinton
Peoria
Rock Island
Bloomington
War Veteran Fatally Stabbed by Comrade in Hall
Victoria Missouri August 19 1910 or 1911 report says George Patton 61 died from a stab wound inflicted by Captain J Waters 65 during a dispute at the G A R hall Waters seized a rusty bayonet used as a war trophy and stabbed Patton Waters is under arrest awaiting charges and details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
George Patton
J. Waters
G. A. BR. Hall
Waters
Yea
Patton
Dissensions Among the Moors Reported Aug. 19
Trustworthy reports indicate dissensions between chiefs of tribes guarding Casa blanca and Mogador. They clash over future course of action as tribesmen reportedly lack ammunition supplies. May Sutton returns from England to compete in Niagara on the Lake championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angler
Casablanca
Mogador
May Sutton
England
Montreal
Sutton
United States
Creamer Dominion
Liverpool
Niagara-on-the-Lake
CONDENSED SPECIALS FROM A NORTHERN JOURNAL
Lipman dry goods store at Balclt Wir. robbed of 2000 dollars in pills and furs. J Ogden Armour buys two English gray shires to exhibit in Chicago. Will Clifford colored confesses to assaulting and killing those women and is lynched at Maple cy. Five killed and many injured when a tenement building collapses during a windstorm in Chicago. Fires destroy about 1500 acres of Cape Cod woodland. Diamonds valued at 35000 stolen from Count Seckendorf’s Ramseys estate in New Jersey. Absecon tax on wealthy bachelors raised 100 dollars. Republic Iron and Steel and Western Railway association in Pittsburgh reach board-approved wage scale. Three large New York thread factories shut doors for ten days awaiting vacation or risk of strike. Robert Fitzsimmons asked to be physical director for Plainfield police training college. Receivers appointed for Alexander Crow Jr. estate, Philadelphia, with liabilities around 597539. assets expected to near that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipman’s Dry Gooda
Balclt
Wir
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Will Clifford
Maplecy
Cape Cod
Count Seckendorf
Ramseys
N. J
Henry Alexander
Absecon
Hes
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Western Bae Iron
Pittsburg
Board of
New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
Coc of
Charles J. Meir
Plainfield
Alexander Crow, Jr
Mil
Philadelphia
Accused of Grabbing Road in Interstate Complaint
A unique complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleges the Chicago and Alton Railroad practically confiscated another line, now part of its system. Complainant John B. Manning of New York, a minority stockholder in the Louisiana and Missouri River railroad, names the Chicago and Alton and the Louisiana and Missouri River road as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Chicago & Alton System
John B. Manning
New York City
Louisiana & Missouri River Railroad
Chicago & Alton
Louisiana & Missouri River Road
Merry del Val Hooted Amid Rome Suburb Crowd
Gerdinal Merry del Val, the papal secretary of state, was jeered by a crowd Friday as he rode in Marino a suburb of Rome. The incident occurred during a formal event drawing local attention from residents and officials.
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Merry del Val
Ytome
Gerdinal
Jlapal
Érigipa
Marino
Rome
Chicago Markets Mixed with Broad Grain and Dairy Notes
Market listings show steady prices in Chicago with mixed signals across grains and dairy. Wheat and oats show September and December futures, while butter and eggs reflect high-grade demand. potatoes and poultry range in fair to good quality, with corn and rye displaying steady to dull trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
New York
Sagaag
Elas
Aaturiel
Live Stock Prices and Classifications Listed
Auction buyer guide shows cattle prices and grades from good to prime, including calves and sows. Figures cover interior steers, stockers, canning cows, buyers values, and barrow quotes, with ranges from narrow to wide. The listing includes various price points and stock quality descriptors for the market day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.ahugh
Strikers and employers clash on telegraph strike day ten
In Chicago Aug 15 to Aug 19 both sides claimed victory as the nationwide tie up of commercial telegraph lines entered its tenth day. Union leaders warned of a prolonged fight while Western Union reported gains in the west, south, and midwest and discussed fund-raising appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Havana
Sylvester J. Small
International Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City
Canada
Gulf
United States
Smell
Stons
Marville F. Slane
Associated Press
A. P
New York
Diecuss
Mr. Stone
San Francisco
Gansford
A. C
Galveston
Key West
New York City
Halifax
Congo
Nova Scotia
Hearts Content
Tampa
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Unico
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Springfield
Kansas City
New Orleans
South
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Camparder
A Gauntry Marvel on Summer Outing Starch Discovery
A small town boy enjoys a rural summer at a farmstead near salt water. He marvels at marsh life and jokes about sausages growing on sticks. The piece highlights praise for Defiante Starch, claiming modern formula omits harmful chemicals and adds strength and smoothness beyond earlier patent starches.
Punishment by Indies in Bergen Justice Court
In a Genesee county case Bergen justice of the peace Henry Meyer sentenced seven year old Henry Meyer to 20 days in jail. The sentence was based on one day for each inch of height and one day for each bag of oats stolen. Nunda News reports the unusual punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Genesee County
Justice of the Peace
Henry Meyer
Nunda
N.Y
Never Touched Him and a Customer Satire Snapshot
A fragmented 19th century style exchange shows a man with side whiskers claiming the lawn mower return promise was kept only if satisfactory. The dealer counters that the money was perfectly satisfactory, referencing a bold claim of value in an extraordinary sale and various faded quotes about starch and service.
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Gav
Massachusetts
Meteor
West Bend
John Nelly
Mav Becker
John Young
John Landy
Benton
Will Bhe
Aurora, Ill
Pelltice
Chicago & Alton Company
Maccabees
Norfolk
Uniform Bank Knights of Maccabees of the World
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
New Jersey
Tennessee Knights
Janesville
Wis
Standard OU Company
Brodhead
Chicega
Ike
Thiesike
Pacember
Fia
Amal
Chicago Federation
Manchester
France
Holland
Belgium
John
George Eliot
Gydgar
Lewis’ Factory
Dodds
Aearya San Ue
ABETF
Sig H
Carters
Eadache
Wigontiay
Foo Learty
Pert
Pouety
Nabe West
Toogné
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