Washington H.C.L. fashion baffles lawmakers in Washington
Senators and representatives seek private cost cutting amid high prices. McCormick sends last year coats to a New York remodeler for new outfits while Sheppard plans more thrift, and others turn to side gigs. Cagoline, not leather, funds shoes. Knox eats fish and vegetables. Gerry chauffeurs himself as officials mock the H.C.L. trend touching all in the capital society.
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Adam Smith
J. Lawrence Laughlin
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McCormick Tna
Washington Square
New York
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Texas
J. Ham Lewis
Xenonteriaa
Senatoria
Colonel Lewis
Knox
Pennsylvania
Owen
Oklahoma
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Colorado
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Delaware
Gerry
Newport
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Madden
Chicago
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McKinny
Milners
IM Pois
Sinc
Aod
Alleged Bootlegger Killed by Detroit Detectives
Detroit detectives shot and killed Frank Rheinas after an arrest on a rum running charge in a gun battle. The incident followed his alleged bootlegging activities in Detroit Michigan on August 25.
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Dutch Steamer Sunk by a Mine Near Calais
Calais France Aug 25 The Dutch steamer Lua struck eight mines and sank five miles east of Calais harbor. The crew was saved, none injured and all evacuated safely by nearby vessels. The incident is under naval inquiry and no further details were released.
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Calais
France
Lua
Japan Demands U S Uphold Shantung Promise
Chicago August 25 Trapan plans to return Shantung to China ultimately but Japan protests U S action over its possession of the peninsula. Bishop John MacKim reports on Japanese views and fears of China’s division among European powers while noting American loan influence.
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Trapan
Shantung
Ching
United States
Kia
John MacKim
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Japan
Detroit
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Lydia B. Albbard
Stairte Avenue
St. James Wplecopal
Cass
Huron Streets
Fort Sheridan
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China
England
Wei-Hal-Wei Bay
Liao Tung Peninsula
Soldier Kills Wife and Man Then Himself in Chicago Cafe
Private William E. Stewart, home from overseas, entered the Royal Canton cafe wearing a soldier's uniform and his right arm in a sling. He shot his wife Emma Stewart then Charles Schools at close range, fired at Schools, and killed himself with a final gunshot. The victims were dining and Stewart turned the revolver on himself after two fatal shots.
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Chicago
AUA
Royal Canton Cafe
Wiliam E. Stewart
Emma Stewart
Charles Schools
Win
Stewart
Boston Bank Clerks Move to Form Union
About 4,500 Boston bank clerks organize a union following a New York workers’ wage push. Representatives plan a conference with labor organizer Frank H. McCarthy to press a minimum wage of 1000 dollars for all departments and overtime pay.
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Boston
New York City
Frank H. McCarthy
Strike delays U. S. ships in San Francisco
San Francisco August 25. The army transport Diz carrying 1,900 troops for Siberian replacement was delayed by a strike of her crew at the army docks. The crew demands a wage increase matching that of shipboard sailors. The transport Sierldul, which brought in 1,000 troops from Alberia, will be laid up for repairs.
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Siberian
Shinpt
Sierldul
Alberia
Midway Opening and Night Fair Events Schedule
On Wednesday September 3 the Day and Night Fair features a grand midway opening at 10 a.m. with Miss Irene Steele and L B High as MCs, plus a first tent show. Stock judging at 10:20 a.m. and races at 1:80 p.m. The Baldwin Troupe performs between heats at 2:00 p.m. Fireworks display at 2:30 p.m. The 2:17 pace purse is $400 at 8:00 p.m., with Miss Lillian Baldwin aerial acts at 2:80 p.m. The Imperial Pekinese Troupe appears at 3:15 p.m. and Prince Okada’s Slide For Life at 4:00 p.m. A Marshfield vs Greenwood baseball game runs later, followed by a night fair opening at 5:50 p.m. The Folly Girls, Laugh Land, the Alexander Duo, and Wrestler Tred Beell appear, with Slide for Life again at 8:20 p.m. Goddess of Liberty shows at :00 p.m. Grand Display of Fireworks ends the night at 9:30 p.m.
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Laughland
Alexander
Tred Beell
Lillian Baldwin
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Prince Okada
Lullian Baldwin
Grand Rapids Day at the Fair Schedule
Readable events include a midway opening at 10 a.m. with wrestling by Fred Beell, aerial feats by Miss Lillian Baldwin, two horse races for purse totals, fireworks display, The Slide for Life by Prince Okada, aero plane arrival, Flying Circus, and a baseball match Marshfield vs Grand Rapids for the Central Wisconsin amateur title, with night illumination and more acts through 9:30 p.m.
Farmers Day At Wood County Fair Adds Aerial Feats And Races
On Friday September 5 the Wood County fair schedules a full day of events from 11:00 a.m. band concert and midway to 5:00 p.m. aerial perch act by Lillian Baldwin. Highlights include Brownie the cross country auto driver, the Flying Squirrel air exhibitions, the Baldwin Troupe wire jumping, numerous races with purses up to 900 dollars, a stock parade, and the final act of imperial Pekinese.
State Board Orders Wisconsin School Facilities Survey
The Wisconsin state board of education ordered a survey of educational facilities to be conducted by Secretary E A Fitzpatrick. Data will go to Gov. Philipp to decide on calling a special session to consider Nye bill offering free tuition and 330 a month for service members. Board also discussed engineering status and re elected officers. Expenditures approved for Stevens Point normal library, and land purchases for Marshfield station and Platteville and Superior normal schools.
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State Board of Education
Philipp
Nye
Fitzpatrick
H. A. Grotophorst
Baraboo
E. J. Dempsey
Oshkosh
Stevens Point Normal
Marshfield
Marshfield fair stock show to exceed prior records
This year's stock and produce show at the Marshfield fair will exceed any thing ever shown here before. Two hundred fifty of the finest specimens of dairy stock in Wisconsin will be exhibited in the big round barn. Make entries to R BR Williams, Secy Marshfield Wis.
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Wisconsin
Big Round Barn
R. BR. Williams, Secy
Marshfield
Wisiconsin
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