Sulzer Impeached by New York Assembly in Overnight Vote
Governor William Sulzer faced impeachment after an all night assembly session voting 79 to 82 to impeach him on charges of diverting campaign funds and making false statements. A committee was named to present the articles to the Senate as an 11 o'clock session was set. Sulzer's wife testified she diverted funds to stock purchases for household needs but the move did not avert impeachment.
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Albany
N.Y
William Sulzer
New York
Sulzer
Assembly Chamber
Frawley Investigation Committee
Devy
Levy
Senate
Assembly
Colleges to Unite Winnipeg Aug 138 Union Proposed
Manitoba and Wesley colleges move toward union after board meeting. Dr Sinclair presents joint board report urging the union and it is unanimously approved. Details are to be finalized in a few days and Wesley board to reconvene this afternoon.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba College
College Board
Manitoba and
Wesley, Colleges
Sinclair
Wesley College Board
Wesley
Britain Reaffirms Panama Pacific Exposition Stand
In London Aug 13 Britain in the House of Commons again declined to alter its stance on the Panama Pacific exposition. Col George Gibson and John O Connor urged a single joint British display but parliamentary under secretary Francis Dyke Acland said participation remains inexpedient. O Connor questioned if the tariff issue justified the decision, but Acland replied no tariff reduction has occurred.
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London
House of Commons
Col. Geo. Gibson
Jno. O'Connor
San Francisco
United Kingdom
Francis Dyke Acland
O'Connor
United States
Acland
German Socialist Leader Ferdinand Bebel Dies in Zurich
Zurich report states Ferdinand Bebel age seventy three died in Zurich on Aug 13, marking the loss of the German socialist leader.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Ferdinand Bebel
Warrington Testimony in Diggs White Slave Case Opens
In San Francisco on August 13 the court heard Marsha Warrington describe Diggs buying train tickets and a sleeping car room for a Reno trip with her. The government accuses Maury Diggs of transporting Warrington for immoral purposes under the Mann Act. Lola Norris and Caminetti were arrested with him at a Reno bungalow.
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San Francisco
Marsha Warrington
Maury Diggs
Sacramento
Nevada
Diggs
F. Drew Camin
Atti
Lola Norris
Reno
Caminetti
Chief
Train wreck near St. Boniface injures fireman Luke Shore
The CGN R train engine and tender from Pt. Arthur derailed at 3 am while entering the Union Terminal approach. Fireman Luke Shore suffered a mangled left foot, the engine overturned, the engineer survived, blamed on brake slip, other car remained on track.
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Winnipeg
CG. N. R
Pt. Arthur
St. Boniface
Union Terminal
Luke Shore
Germans Reconsider Support for Pantina Exposition
August 13 Berlin reports show signs German industries are rethinking their indifference to the Pantina exposition. Barlin and the Kaiser’s circle influence grows as the Central Union of German Merchants issues an urgent appeal to German Americans. The Frankfurter Zeitung argues representation is politically and economically necessary.
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Berlin
Barlin
Kaiser
Central Union of
Frankfurter’ Zeitung
Germany
Revision of Bucharest Treaty Abandoned by Russia and Austria
Vienna reports that Russia and Austria have abandoned plans to demand a revision of the Bucharest treaty. The shift is credited to the German emperor’s influence and France’s lack of support for Russia, with speculation that Austrian Foreign Minister Count von Berchlthal’s fall may follow.
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Vienna
Russi
Austria
Bucharest
France
Russia
Count von Berchthol
Mrs W McGinn Dies Mysteriously in London Ont
An obituary notes the death of Mrs W McGinn in London Ontario under mysterious circumstances. Details are sparse but the notice confirms the passing and location.
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W. Mc.McGinn
London, Ont
Wu Sung forts surrender ends rebel control
Shanghai reports the Wu Sung forts, held by rebels, surrendered today to northern government troops. Observers believe money funded the surrender as rebel leaders escaped from the Ox sung forts during the night.
Rebels Fall at Torreon Amid Siege and Executions
Official despatches report 3900 rebels killed at Torreon with many executions during the siege lift. The third day saw an uprising in the town as officials clashed with mobs. Government troops used machine guns and rifles. dynamite bombs were used by rebels and a dynamite train was derailed. Rebels retreat toward Zacatecas and Durango.
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Mexico City
Torreon
Zacatas
Durango
Winnipegger Buys Boyd Farm For 100000 At Warren
Winnipeg, Aug 18. Charles Gates of Minneapolis sold the four thousand acre Boyd farm at Warren Man to A J Lobb of Winnipeg for 100000. The ranching property will be partitioned into quarter sections and offered as individual farmsteads.
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Winnipeg
Boyd
Warren
Man
Charles Gates
Minneapolis
A. J. Lobb
Medical congress names Toronto professor to orthopedic committee
At the closing session of the International Medical Congress in London on August 13, Professor Starr of Toronto was named to the new orthopedic committee. Col Guy Carlton Jones, head of the Canadian Military Medical Service, warned that future generations may lose the use of their legs due to increased conveyance accessibility.
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London
International Medical Congress
Professor Starr
Toronto
Guy
Carleton Jones
Canadian Military Medical Service
Spanish Textile Strike Persists in Barcelona
Barcelona reports the textile strike continuing with about 22,000 workers out and 238 factories closed. Two thousand resumed work but did not return to mills after lunch, while authorities tighten precautions as transport workers vote on a potential walkout to join the strike.
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Barcelona
Calgary Exhibition Plans $300,000 Upgrade and Grand Stand
Calgary officials announced a comprehensive upgrade plan for the Calgary exhibition. The scheme calls for spending $300,000 on the race course and buildings, including a principal grand stand of concrete and steel with seating for about 12,000.
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Calgary
Poison Mistake Pr State Leader Khomyakoff Dies
St Petersburg August 13 Nekele A Khomyakoff former president of the third duma is dangerously ill after taking poison by mistake for medicine.
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St. Petersburg
Nekele A. Khomyakoff
Duma
Three-Year Sentence for Padding CIP Named
Fred Stamour sentenced to three years for padding CIP pay sheets at Calgary company. In New Westminster a street car crash killed a cat near Hillspot.
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Fred Stamour
Calgary
Hillspot
Cat
New Westminster
Assassins Reported Sent to Japan for Sun Yat Sen Refugees
Tokio Aug 13 reports state that one hundred ay sansings have been sent to Japan to Sun Yat Sen Huang Sing and other Chinese revolutionary fugitives by provisional president Yuuwn Sia Kai of China. The Japanese government plans police protection for the leaders in Japan while forbidding Japan to be used as headquarters for Chinese plotters.
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Tokio
Japan
Sun Yat Sen
Huang Sing
Yuuwn Sia Kai
China
Four Die In Auto Crash Near Columbus Bridge
A car plunged 30 feet from a bridge rail to a creek bank killing three adults, a six year old child later died from injuries. The victims are J. B. Borders 32 Mrs J B Borders 28 Abe Paul 26 all from Columbus. Sahel Borders died after being pulled from under the wreck.
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Columbus
J. B. Borders
Abe Paul
Sahel Borders
Transplant Organs and a New Era for Surgery
London reports Dr. Voronoff of Nice told the Daily Express a new era begins in surgery. He foresees diseased organs being replaced by parts from a killed person, with battlefield grafts and cures described for barrenness and kidney tuberculosis through organ transfer.
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Voronoff
World Medicine Congress
London
Nice
Congress
Daily Express
Ivane
City power station tests new boilers and pumps
This morning fires were lit under the new boilers at the power station and a low lift pump is being tested. The test may cause a temporary dip in water supply for a couple of days while machinery is adjusted. City Engineer Grimmer says by next week operations should be in steady working order.
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Grimmer
By Standers Shot as I W W Orator Sparks Riot in Salt Lake
In Salt Lake City on Second Street last night four bystanders were seriously hurt and three more injured when an I W W orator sparked a riot as a special policeman waved an American flag. Thousands watched as firemen cleared the crowd and more than twenty arrests were made before order was restored. Four I W W members were arrested on riot incitement charges. None of the injured are expected to die.
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Salt Lake City
Second Street
Cost of Living Rise Reported for England and Wales
A Board of Trade study on rising living costs shows nine million workers in England and Wales with weekly incomes of 6.25 dollars or less. Over seven years, the cost of living increased by 435 million dollars, about one dollar per person per week.
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London
The
Board of Trade
England
Wales
Man Slaughter Charge In MacKinnon Collision Case
George Wilson died from injuries after a noon collision with a car driven by Morris Kleiner. In Magistrate Kealy's court Kleiner faces a man slaughter charge sworn by Wm. J. Wilson. Prosecution by G. T. Davidson and defense by S. G. Bannon. Witness Robert Barry testified about the events and speed estimates. case adjourned to 2 p.m.
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George Wilson
Morris Kleiner
Kleiner
Kealy
Wm. J. Wilson
G. T. Davidson
G. Bannon
Robert Barry
Medicine Hat Grocery Co
Columbia Avenue
Wilson
Barry
Lind Intervenes as Wilson Envoy Talks with Mexican Minister
Washington dispatches report John Lind personal representative of President Wilson met Frederico Camba Mexico foreign relations minister. Officials withheld details but say talks went beyond formal calls and rumors suggested Lind aimed to interview Mexican politics directly. U.S. stance reportedly tied to constitutional election before recognition.
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Washington
State Department
John Lind
Wilson
Frederico Camba
Camba
Mexico
Queenstown No More Port of Call for Lusitania
Irish representatives failed to persuade officials to keep Queenstown as a trans Atlantic liner port. A parliamentary paper confirms Cunard Line’s decision that Lusitania and Mauretania will no longer call at Queenstown due to dangerous harbor entry conditions.
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London
Queenstown
Cunard Line
Lusitania
Mauretania
Why Diaz Visit Was Called Off
Tokyo reports that Japan postponed Gen. Diaz’s planned visit to Mexico due to the emperor’s absence at Nikko. The press says an anti American demonstration might embarrass Diaz and that the trip was postponed on that basis.
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Diaz
Ese
Mexico
Gen. Diaz
Poles Shot in East End Dispute
A quarrel over sidewalk use in Montreal's East End ended with Banosta Yoklovsky and Eddie Yoklovsky, Polish laborers, being shot. The shooter fled. Eddie was reported in serious condition.
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Montreal
East End
Banosta Yoklovsky
Eddie Yoklovsky
Eddie
Hackett Named Vicar of St Peters London Parish
London reports Dr Hackett dean of Waterford has been appointed vicar of St Peters Beelwise Park London. Hackett has served five years as principal of Montreal Theological College.
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London
Hackett
Waterford
St. Peters
Beelwise Park
Montreal Theological College
Malden War Veteran Edward Powers Vanishes After Tombstone
Crimean War veteran Edward Powers of Malden Massachusetts had his name cut on his tombstone beside his deceased wife and then disappeared. Local authorities investigate his disappearance while neighbors recall his service and recent life.
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Edward Powers
Malden
Mass
Porter in Financial Trouble Amid Firm Receivership
Reports claim Francis G. Porter of Smart Porter & Company faces personal financial difficulties after deals made without partner knowledge. A receiver was appointed for Porter's property. firm affairs denied to be at issue, with liabilities cited at about $35,000 and securities receipts attributed to Porter.
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Chicago
Amer
Francis G. Porter
Smart, Porter & Company
Porter
Moses
Seven Die In River Launch Party Drowning Incident
Seven members of a Superior launch party were drowned when their 30 foot gasoline boat capsized in Superior Bay while a tug created heavy swells. Twenty three total. seven missing, including Mrs Louis Lasky and Nettie Lasky. Two hospitalized—Mia Lasky and Mrs B Franklin. others aided by nearby boats.
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Superior
Superior Bay
Tovay
Louis Lasky
Nettie Lasky
Clara Goldstein
Minneapolis
Aaron Seigel
Denny Seigel
Sylvia Seigel
Phil Seigel
Miss Goldstein
Matt Seigel
Fargo
David Aaronson
St. Paul
Mia
Lasky
B Franklin
St. Louis
Omar
Cost of Production Higher in States Than Canada and Argentina
A discussion argues production costs rise in the United States compared with Canada and Argentina and urges protecting domestic industry through policy measures. The piece cites labor and material expenses as main factors and warns of adverse effects on prices.
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Canada
Argentina
Senate Debates Adjournment and Tariff Bill Actions
Washington Aug. Senate Democrats plan a recess until October after tariff and currency bills pass the House. Debate centers on the agriculture schedule with Gronna urging higher corn duty and opposition to free wheat, La Follette noting cost differentials between U.S. and Canada and arguing oats duty aligns with production costs.
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Washington
Aug
Cemmane Ote
Senate
Congress
House
Democrats
Gronna
Lafolette
North Central West
Canada
Manitoba
Argentina
Prices Rise as Living Costs Hit 25 Year High
A British Board of Trade report shows current prices at their highest in 25 years. Food retail prices up 14 percent since 1900 while wages gained only 3 percent. Most foodstuffs rose, with bacon up 3 percent and potatoes up 46 percent. Consumers meet the burden by cutting consumption.
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London
British Board of Trade
Cat and Moose Jaw Militancy Allegations Rise
Reports from Moose Jaw say authorities believe agitators linked to suffragist actions are intensifying. A drowning at Willow Bunch Lake near Shrewsbury England is noted with a widow and family left behind while investigations center on militant acts and government reactions.
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Cat
Moose
Act
Moose Jaw
Parry
Willow Bunch Lake
Shrewsbury
England
Moose Jaw junk man Sam Tadman freed on second charge
Sam Tadman of Moose Jaw was released on a second charge of receiving stolen goods belonging to the CPR. Magistrate Simpson dismissed the case, noting there was no proof who stole the goods or that Tadman knew they were stolen.
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Moose Jaw
Sam Tadman
Simpson
Port Arthur arsonist jailed for warehouse fire
Ernest Du Tan was sentenced to three years at Stoney Mountain penitentiary for setting fire to the Fleishmans Fruit Company warehouse in Port Arthur. The August 13 ruling in Fort William follows the arson act that caused extensive damage to the facility.
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Fort William
Ernest du- Tan
Stoney Mountain Penitentiary
Fleishmans Fruit Company
Port Arthur
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria Not Retiring Denied
London reports deny claims of King Ferdinand I abdication. The Bulgarian ruler is said to be reluctant to abdicate, with the nation’s public sentiment seen as preferring stability and the continuance of his rule despite any personal likings or losses.
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Inondon
Ferdinand I of
Bulgaria
London
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