Littlefield Addresses Insular Cases At Bar Association
Congressman Littlefield Maine warns insular cases may threaten constitutional law and urges the Supreme Court to decide the land’s fate by correct principles. Denver observers note the session’s focus on insular issues as committees report and evening speakers are announced.
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Denver
American Bar Association
Littlefield
Maine
Supreme Court
Christendom
Henry D. Estabrook
Chicago
Platt Rogers
Underground river hinted by roaring wells across Ohio
In Marion Ohio on August 22 reports describe roaring wells in distant parts of the state suggesting a large underground river flowing just feet below ground. The latest site at Chardon near Cleveland shows similar phenomena with workers refusing to drill and plans to dynamite the well.
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Marion
Ohio
Chardon
Cleveland
Amanda Ensminger
Roosevelt to be guest on Dorothea cruise
Vice-President Roosevelt will be the guest of the Illinois naval militia aboard the Dorothea a week from Saturday. Governor Yates and staff will join the ship’s crew for a lake cruise a six o clock dinner drill and reception as part of the entertainment program.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Illinois Naval Militia
Governor Yates
Yates
Teachers Arrive at Manilla Aboard Transport Thomas
The transport Thomas arrived from the United States with 600 teachers on board. Due to a typhoon, they will be given a reception and temporary quarters have been arranged for them in Manilla.
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Manilla
Thomas
United States
Three More Victims Found in Golconda Disaster
Paducah Aug 22 bodies of three more victims of the Golconda disaster were recovered this morning. The toll rises as search efforts continue for missing residents of the city.
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Golconda
Paducah
Nomination Hits Virginia Governor Race Republican Pick
Roanoke Virginia reports J Hampton Flexige was nominated for governor by the Republican convention this morning. The filing adds a Republican candidate to the statewide race.
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Roanoke
J. Hampton Flexige
General Arthur MacArthur to Return to Milwaukee September 11
Milwaukee announces General Arthur MacArthur will arrive by special car on September 11 around 2 PM. The Merchants and Manufacturers' association will host him and a Chicago escort will meet him in transit. The event shifts from the earlier August 29 date.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Arthur MacArthur
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Earling
St. Paul Road
Republicans in Harrisburg Nominate by Acclamation
Harrisburg August 22 The Republican state convention met to nominate Judge William Peter of Pittsburgh for supreme court judge and State Representative Frank G Harris of Clearfield for state treasurer by acclamation. United States Senators Quay and Penrose and other party leaders were absent.
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Harrisburg
Wm. Peter
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Frank G Harris
Clearfield
United States
Quay and
Penrose
Millionaire mine owner shot in Cripple Creek saloon
Rich Miner Was Shot four CYCLONE SWEEPS OKLAHOMA three persons killed and buildings scattered Panic-stricken people sought caves and cellars Cripple Creek Colorado Sam Strong a millionaire mine owner shot and killed by Grant Crumley in his saloon Crumley surrendered Nardarko Oklahoma three killed by last night's cyclone John Antone N P Levis Edward Hunter tornado destroyed buildings and residents hid in cellars
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Cripple Creek
Col
Sam Strong
Grant Crumley
Strong
Crumley
Nardarko
Okla
John Antone
N. P. Levis
Edward Hunter
Celare
Union Strike Fights to Stop Mill Discharges
Aug. 22 reports from Pittsburg and McKeesport describe union organizers pursuing legal action against steel trust companies for discharging workers over union membership. Simultaneously strikers guard US Tin Plate works at Dammler as fires flare to deter nonunion arrivals, with reinforcements anticipated from Monessen and Winchester VA.
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Pittsburg
Amalamated Association
Steel Trust
M’keesport
United States
Keystone Lodge
McKeesport
U. S
Dammler
Death of Mrs Day ton in Muscatine Ward
Mrs Almira L Dayton died peacefully at 9 am at her daughter Mrs F H Little’s home on West Fifth street. A pioneer settler who arrived in 1839 from Ohio she was born in 1832 and was the first communicant of the Episcopal church here. Survived by husband F L Dayton four children Mrs F H Little Commander W H Reeder US Navy George Reeder and Lieut John Dayton Portsmouth Va Funeral services will be held at the house at 10 30 am Saturday.
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Episcopal Church
Dayton
F. L. Dayton
F. H. Little
W. H. Reeder
United States Navy
Geo. Reeder
Mrs Beckham Improves After Daughter Birth
Frankfort Kentucky reports the condition of the governor's wife shows marked improvement this morning. She recently gave birth to a daughter.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Salisbury Fate Rumor Tops London Headlines
London reports a revived rumor that Prime Minister Salisbury will retire with the Duke of Devonshire named as his successor.
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London
Salisbury
Duke of Devonshire
Greeks Strike Over Wages Near Davenport
Sixty Greek workers on the D R L N W line east of Davenport idle over pay. The men demand higher wages or cease work. Company offices deny a strike, noting pay day was near and some men quit. Reports link the Greek labor to a syndicate dissatisfied with wages.
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Davenport
France Turkey clash not expected as fleet standby stated
Paris August 22. No further developments in the Turkey France dispute beyond a note that the French fleet will not sail unless the ambassador advises. Government signals expectation of no major clash and no suspension of diplomatic relations unless the sultan insists on refusing French demands.
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Paris
Turkey
France
Fair and Cooler Tonight and Friday
Forecasters predict fair weather continuing tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Winds diminish and temperatures fall modestly, especially in eastern and central portions tonight.
Transcontinental telephone line to link New York and San Francisco
Rocky Mountain and Northwestern Telephone companies agree to construct a line from North Dakota to Miles City Montana to complete a direct New York to San Francisco or Los Angeles connection.
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Helena
Mont
Rocky Mountain and
Northwestern Telephone Companies
North Dakota
Miles City
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Colonel Barker Sets Sights On Distinguished Duty
Cape Town August 22 Colonel Barker has captured Haasbroemes entire command at Doorneberg. The Boers report seven killed two wounded and 27 missing in the engagement.
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Cape Town
Col. Barker
Haasbroemes
Doorneberg
Cherry Sisters Face Legal Trouble in Joliet
The Cherry sisters encountered trouble in Joliet as Constable Rainville attached their stage trunks and effects on a writ tied to a board bill of 87 dollars owed to the St. Nicholas hotel.
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Joliet, Tl
Cherry Sisters
Joliet
Constable Rainville
St. Nicholas Hotel
For paper hanging and painting see Kempner address
Classified note directs reading to E. L. Kempner at 714 East Fifth Street for paper hanging and painting jobs.
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E. L. Kempner
East Fifth Street
National Negro Business League session opens in Chicago
Chicago hosts the second annual session at Handel Hall with Booker T. Washington delivering a brief, pointed address urging practical work over oratory. He stresses starting small, building usefulness, and the need for patience, energy, and faith to uplift the race.
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Chicago
National Negro Business League
Handel Hall
Randolph Street
United States
Booker T. Washington
South
Giles B. Jackson
Business League of Virginia
Milwaukee cut off brings railroad boom to Muscatine County
Workmen arrive to begin ground work for four Milwaukee cut off depots in Muscatine County. Land prices rise five to fifteen dollars an acre as Sen. Titus and Attorney McKee prepare deeds. Conesville rejoices at expected population growth and widespread farmer cooperation ahead of grading.
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Milwaukee
Muscatine
Seventy
Dan McCabe
Conesville
Goose Creek
G. M. Titus
John W. McKee
All to Unite movement eyed in railroad merger talks
Chicago August reports a plan to consolidate the Western Southwestern and Transcontinental traffic associations. Rail officials see potential harmony and cost cuts, though Western Passenger lines wary of losing focus on transcontinental matters.
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Chicago
Lil
Western Southwestern
Western Passenger Association
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