Urgent Albany Govs Clash Halts Court Move
In Albany on August 16 two rival New York governors Sulzer and Glynn bartered no transfer of power as talks to send the dispute to the courts failed. Glynn refused arbitration while Sulzer prepared for impeachment trial. Mrs Sulzer faced a worsening condition as officials planned further discussions on the case.
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Albany
New York
William Sul
Mar Hi Glynn
le Capitol
Lef
Ignature
N. Y
Sois
Wm. Sulzer
Algal
Glynn
Sulzer
Notifica
Indiana
Mr. Glynn
Mr. Sul
Cadyerrick
Wyers
Herrick
Ralad
Woman Fatally Struck by Train in Galesburg
Mrs Izabeth Betts of Galesburg Illinois was killed yesterday afternoon after 5 at Academy Street crossing when a Santa Switch engine struck her as she attempted to cross. Betts, about sixty, was deaf and apparently did not hear the approaching engine.
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Galesburg
Izabeth Betts
Betts
Academy Ect
Ambition Recalled as Secretary Praises Idaho Crew
Newport reports Secretary Daniels presents the target practice pennant to the Battleship Idaho and commends the crew of black gunners for their skill. He reflects that Woodrow Wilson once aspired to naval service and could have captained a ship like the New Jersey under different circumstances.
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Newport
R. I
Daniels
Idaho
Woodrow Wilson
Naval Academy
New Jersey
Washington
Germany Declines to Exhibit at Panama Pacific Expo
Berlin announces Germany will not participate in the 1915 Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco. A semi official note says industrial circles saw no clear benefit, yet Germany will be represented at the Panama Canal opening and hopes to strengthen ties with the United States.
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Berlin
Germany
San Francisco
Nordduetsche Allgemeine Zeitung
United States
Chicago
St. Louis
Des Moines Couple Charged With Infant Manslaughter
Des Moines, Aug 16. Charges of manslaughter were filed against Harry Mennes and his wife Edna by humane officer C. M. Young after the couple’s infant was found dead in a baby carriage in their home. The ten year old sister of the mother was wheeling the carriage when the death occurred, with neglect alleged as the cause.
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Des Moines
Harry Mennes
Edna Mennes
C. M. Young
Telegram for You Sir Ad Advice in Today's Journal
The piece emphasizes the value of newspaper advertising urging readers to invest in ads that pay. It argues merchants spend to reach customers and must be concise and compelling to succeed, framing ads as a direct path to earning money for the reader and seller.
Capitol extension ruling blocks tax levy in Iowa
Ottumwa reports Judge Munter issued a temporary injunction preventing Van Buren county auditor from recording the millage tax for the capitol grounds extension. The court found the $2,000,000 planned extension would create a debt beyond the constitutional $250,000 limit, with an appeal planned and Judge Applegate’s ruling awaited on the broader suit. Des Moines officials express surprise at the injunction and expect an early supreme court decision.
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Ottumwa
Munter
John W.rowley
van Buren County
Capitol Grounds
Hunter
Keosauqua
Capitol
Des Moines
State House
Carke
Drakeville
Cosson Ig
the Lakes
C. A. Robbins
Supreme Court
Applegate
United rail unions present united front in talks with Southern Pacific
In San Francisco on August 16 the four major rail unions the Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen meet the Southern Pacific to discuss electricized operations in California and Oregon. Negotiations progress slowly with daily conferences led by mediator W H Hanger under the Newlands Act. The key advance is the unions standing together and the company agreeing to hear their contentions on equal terms.
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San Francisco
Cal
Order of
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen
Southern Pacific Company
Ths
California
Oregon
W. H. Hanger
Newlands
Lead Miners Strike Shuts Missouri Mines
Flat River Missouri August 16 All mines in the St Francois lead belt were closed today due to a strike by 5000 members of the Western Federation of Miners. Pumps remained in operation while tunnings continued?
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Flat River
Aus
St. Francois Country
Western Federation’ of Miners
Mystery death of lumberman in Duluth basement
Police probe the death of John McAlphine, a wealthy Duluth lumberman, found shot in his basement. Investigators doubt self inflicted wound, noting no powder burns and a 48 caliber automatic. Insurance payouts of 140000 depend on ruling of death cause. An inquest is slated for later today.
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Duluth
Minn
John McAlphine
East End
MecAlphine
Alphino
McAlphine
Drought Partly Broken by Showers Across Kansas and Oklahoma
Heavy showers eased heat and drought in parts of Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma though rainfall remained uneven and insufficient. Arkansas City reported widespread rain while northern Oklahoma saw relief. Springfield faced possible water shortage as churches planned prayers for rain. They warn many areas still suffer with high temperatures and water scarcity as miners’ towns struggle for supplies.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
United States Weather Bureau
Arkansas City
Kan
Springfield
Pittsburgh
Joplin
Pa St. Joseph
Wichita
Topeka
Exodus Begins as IWW Exodus Stirs Minot
Minot North Dakota reports a general exodus of Industrial Workers of the World as officials foresee no further trouble. Street meetings by the group led to rioting and 145 arrests. one attempt last night to hold a meeting caused six arrests.
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Minot
N. D
Belive
Next Move From Huerta Government In Mexican Crisis
Washington reports indicate the next action in the Mexican situation will come from the Huerta government after the United States note was delivered to Mexico City and its contents may be published later with Huerta's acquiescence. Carranza falls back to Durango after a defeat near Torreon, with about two thousand rebels killed. Dr William Hale faces threats amid Mexican press campaigns accusing him of interventionism.
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Washington,d. C
Huerta
United States
Mexico City
Wileson
Bryant
Wilson
Lind
State Department
Gamboa
Bryan
Washington
Senate
Smith
Michigan
Fall
Foreign Relations Committee
Carranza
Washington, D. C
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Durango
Torreon
Gilbert Duthie
el Paso
Maximo Castillo
Hale
Wm. Bayard Hale
Intrasigeante
Hala
U. S
Empire Voting Machine Foils Deneen Coup in Chicago
Chicago August 16 The Empire Voting Machine company blocked a bid to derail an inquiry into a 1 million dollar Chicago purchase. Charles S Deneen hoped to sue Empire in Iowa and New York, claiming a contract would yield payments to Ottumwa men. The company instead placed 1000 in escrow to deter the expected payout.
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Chicago
Ill
Empire Voting Machine Company
Charles S. Deneen
Butec
Empire Voting
Iowa
New York
Deneen
Thomas Pickler
Newton, Arrison
John Gray
Ottumwa
H.W. Barr
Autoist 18 Killed In Iowa Crash
A Missouri Valley Iowa report says Cal Hardy was fatally injured when Townsend’s automobile ran off a bank near town this morning. Three others were seriously injured in the crash. Authorities describe the incident as a fatal automobile accident with multiple injuries.
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Missouri Valley
Cal
Hardy
Cliff
Townsend
Perry's Lake Erie Victory Reenactment Planned in Chicago
In Chicago on August 16 President Wilson will trigger a Perry Victory on Lake Erie celebration by electric button. The Niagara will sail into Grant Park with a fleet of nine ships reenacting the historic battle, while 400 actors and crews rehearse daily. A river marathon and paratrooper act accompany the pageantry. Governer Dunne and Mayor Harrison will participate aboard the Niagara.
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Chicago
Ill
Wilson
White House
Perry Victory
Lake Erie
Val
Niagara
Commodore Ferry
Grant Park
Great Lakes
Glenn ‘Martin
Latay
Illinois Athletic Club
Dunne
Harrigan
Senator Scofes At Audubon Protests In Senate Debate
In Washington Aug 16 Senator Reed attacked protection for the great horned bird, arguing tax relief for the poor is kinder than preserving the ugly and useless heron. The tariff bill also omits box size references and imposes a straight half-cent per pound duty on lemons limes oranges grapefruit and similar citrus fruits after finance committee changes.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
McLean
Audubon Society
Reed
Finance Committee
Williame
Wealthy Conrad farmer killed in auto crash
James Lister, 55, a wealthy Conrad farmer, was killed when his car veered off a road five miles north of Marshalltown, overturning and crushing him. A passing tourist found the body as the vehicle lay in the ditch.
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Conrad
Marshalltown
James Lister
Jtere
Lister
Tourista
Weathers Brief Iowa Showers Likely This Weekend
Unsettled weather expected with possible showers tonight or Sunday and cooler temperatures. Winds moderate and variable, shifting to northeast. Muscatine river stage today at 4 feet 5 inches. Temperature at 7 a.m. 80 degrees. sunrise 4:59, moonrise 7:02 p.m.
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Iowa
Muscatine
P. al
McMichael Denies Pay for Testimony in McDermott Case
I H McMichael former House page testifies before the House lobby committee charging Representative James E McDermott Illinois with years of corruption. He confirms a $75 weekly World salary to corroborate Mulhall's claims and details a past $325 payoff offer while describing a Washington pawnbrokers fund against a DC bill. McDermott allegedly urged silence, while McMichael recalls funeral funds from his mother's estate used to aid Mulhall's 1912 campaign.
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Washington, D. C
I. H.mcmichael
The
House
Martin M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturer
House Lobby Committee
New York World
Mulhall
McMichael
J. Eastby Smith
J. T.mcdermott
Allan A Irvine
Irvine
McMichaela
Marshall
Rep. McDermott
Smith
McDermott
I. H. McMichael
Illinois
McMichaels
Chicago
Washington
District of Columbia
New York
John M McDermott
George H. Horning
Mullail
Ark
Garrett
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