Schepps corroborates Rose confession in Rosenthal case
Sam Schepps arrives on a New York Central train with DA Whitman confirming major points of Bald Jack Roses's confession alleging Lieut Necker's role in Rosenthal murder. Schepps is booked as a material witness on vagrancy charges as police graft inquiries unfold, with detectives blocked from detaining him.
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Sam Schepps
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Bald Jack Rose
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Shepps
Whitman
Pullman State Room
New York Central
Albany
Jack Roses
Schepps
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Why Do Americans Flock to Canada Dispatch
Calgary Aug. 18 C L Farmier special agent of the U S Department of the Interior arrived to investigate why Americans flock to Canada He will count border crossers and interview farmers to learn conditions views and Canadian land laws and enforcement The visit follows a Seattle conference by the Northwest Development League aiming to curb American immigration.
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Calgary
C. L. Farmier
Department of the Interior
United States
Northwest
Farrier
Seattle
Northwest Development League
Canada
Appalling Scenes of Death in Turkish Earthquakes
The report from Constantinople dated August 17 describes widespread devastation in the Marmora region. A U S gunboat mission estimates 3,000 killed and 61,000 injured. many villages are inaccessible due to odor and debris. Earthquakes persist along the coast with daily shocks and collapsing houses.
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Sea of Marmora
United States
Scorpion
J. Cornell Taylor
HafuetEviGhSsia
St John Welcomes Governor General on Arrival
St John New Brunswick August 1 crowds greet the visit of the Duke of Cornwall and his party. The VIPs land from the Hart Grey and are escorted to the court house where a civic address is presented. The royal visit continues to Fredericton tomorrow.
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Fredericton
City Adopts Combined Water and Power Plant Plan
The new water system will supply 6,000,000 gallons daily and add 500 horsepower of electricity with 100 horsepower in reserve. Including existing and proposed installations, total capacity nears 1,000 horsepower for sale to consumers. Total plant cost rises to 411,000 with water works at 263,000 and electric light and water plant overall at 411,000. Detailed report on page six.
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Orig
Inal
Old Ironsides Celebrates One Hundredth Anniversary
Boston marked the 100th anniversary of the Constitution’s victory over the Guerriere with a public observance at the Charlestown navy yard. Thousands, including summer tourists, viewed the decorated frigate while Captain Hull’s ship defeated the British, whose vessel surrendered after a fierce battle.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Constitution
United States
Hull
Dacres
Minnesota lawyers meet for annual bar association
Minneapolis witnesses a gathering where President C A Severance opens the Minnesota State Bar Association meeting. Walter G Smith of Philadelphia discusses Uniform Legislation as sessions continue through tomorrow and Wednesday. Seth Low will deliver the annual address tomorrow afternoon.
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C. A. Severance
Minnesota State Bar Association
Severance
Walter George Smith
Philadelphia
National Conference of Commissioners On
Seth Low
National Civic Federation
New York City
Association
Brandon strikers threaten halt to hospital and arena work
Laborers from the Brandon hospital for the insane strike for a 27 1 2 cent hourly wage scale and refuse settlements with contractors unless this rate is met. They await Ottawa response to a petition to the Minister of Labor, hold daily meetings, and have been joined by workers on the new winter arena and St Matthews church projects.
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Ottawa
St. Matthews Church
Colorado bankers convene in Pueblo for annual session
Several hundred prominent bankers gathered in Pueblo for the Colorado Bankers association annual convention. F N Briggs of Denver presides as the two day program includes papers, addresses and discussions.
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Pueblo
Colo
Colorado Bankers’ Association
FL N. Briggs
Denver
Heavy rains threaten Minnesota harvest progress
A late afternoon gale and heavy showers bathed Minneapolis and surrounding grain belt causing fears of sprouting wheat and cereals in storage. Agronomist Professor Boss warns of possible losses if rains persist, while forecasters predict showers to ease soon.
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Minn
Boss
Minnesota State Agricultural College
Ross
Purssell
Darrow Cleared in McNamara Bribery Case
Clarence Darrow was found not guilty of bribing the prospective foreman in the McNamara case but must face trial on a second indictment, per District Attorney Fredericks. Darrow appeared unconcerned and received a flood of telegrams after the verdict.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Fourman
McNamara
Fredericks
Darrow
Officials quit at Grand Trunk amid resignations expected
Rumor says many Grand Trunk officials will resign soon. News of Mr. Reownlee’s resignation leads, with Superintendent Whittenberger of the Eastern Division and Vice President Pits hugh named as likely to depart, possibly at the start of September. Several minor officers are also expected to leave.
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Toronto
Grand Trunk
Reownlee
Whittenberger
Pitshugh
Marshall to Be Formally Notified as Democratic VP Nominee
Indianapolis August 19 Governor Thomas R Marshall will be formally notified tomorrow that he is the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Alton B Parker will deliver the notification address at the State Fair Grounds with a keynote speech signaling the Westward campaign. Delegations from Indiana Ohio Kentucky Illinois and nearby states arrive by special trains for the event at the Grandstands.
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Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Alton B. Parker
New York
Baltimore
Marshall
State Fair Grands
Laundrymen Seek Pure Fabrics Law Indorsement
Detroit awaits the Laundrymen's National association convention where members will back a proposal from the St. Louis dyers and cleaners group. They argue poor fabrics wear out faster due to inferior materials and urge Congress to require clear labeling of pure or adulterated goods.
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Detroit
Mich
National Convention of Dyers and Cleansers
St. Louis
Laundrymen’s National Association
Congress
Delaware Republicans prepare for state convention in Dover
Delaware Republicans gather in Dover for their state convention to nominate presidential electors governor and other state officers and a U S representative. Dr Luther S Conwell of Camden is a leading governor candidate with opposition to renomination of Congressman William H Heald citing party unwritten term limits.
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Delaware
Congress
DuPont and
Richardson
Progressive Party
Luther S. Conwell
Camden
William H. Heald
California centenarian marks 100th birthday in Stockton
Thomas White of Stockton reached his 100th birthday today. He lives with his daughter Mrs. George Lissenden and hosted a party at Oak Park for relatives and friends. White was born in Edinburgh Scotland on the day the Constitution defeated the Guerriere in the War of 1812. He has resided in California since the Civil War.
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Stockton
Cal
Thomas White
George Lissenden
Oak Park
Mr. White
Edinburgh
Scotland
United States
Great Britain
California
New Copley Plaza Hotel Opens in Boston
The new Copley Plaza Hotel, located in Copley Square opposite the Boston Public Library, was formally opened today. It is managed by the Plaza Hotel in New York and ranks among America's largest and finest hotels. Flollinger Agency. Galt.
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Mass
Copley-Plaza
Copley Square
Boston Public Library
New York City
America
Supreme Court to Test Panama Canal Bill
The Panama Canal Bill, approved by the conference, was passed by the House by viva voce vote. It provides government control of the canal, free tolls for American coastwise vessels, and duty free shipbuilding materials. it has already passed the Senate and goes to the President for signature.
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London
Senate
House
Taft and Cabinet Debate Panama Canal Bill
President Taft and his cabinet met at the White House to discuss the Panama Canal Bill and a possible Presidential veto. All in town officials attended the hour long post lunch session but no decision was made. Taft favored approval but sought a legal test for free tolls for American shipping.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Taft and Colleagues Claim Free Tolls Violates Treaty
President Taft and colleagues contend that free tolls policy breaches a treaty. The dispute centers on transportation charges and international obligations, with officials preparing formal remarks and potential negotiations.
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Taft
House Passes Bill Test Likely By Supreme Court
The cabinet agrees there is basis to doubt conformity with the Hays Paunchefort treaty. The President believes the bill should be tested by a Supreme Court ruling and will confer with Senate and House leaders while dedicating time to studying the measure.
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U. S. Supreme Court
Senate
House
No One Killed in North Bay Wreck
The Winnipege Toronto Express No 4 derailed near Nicholson station twenty four miles west of Chapleau after a broken rail. Conductor Robert Lidke and Baggageman KR Blickman were injured lightly. Three passengers had scalp wounds but resumed travel. A Strathcona Horse military train passed earlier, heading to Petawawa Camp.
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Chapleau
Robert Lidke
W. A. P. Dispatch
Blickman
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Strathcona Horse
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Petawawa Camp
Roosevelt rails at Lorimer and party bosses in mass rally
Theodore Roosevelt denounces corruption in nominations and elections in Massachusetts. He stresses progressives view platform as a program and contract, contrasts it with Wilson, and urges cross party support for reform. He cites past fight against Lorimer and condemns nominating debasement by party bosses.
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Senate
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