Plans for Bryan reception in New York City
Thousands gathered in New York to greet William J. Bryan with a hearty welcome. The Commod l Travelers Anti Trust League hosts planned events on a yacht and tug to meet him, then a parade at Battery. Princess Irene reported sighted near Nantucket and Fire Island en route to dock by 3 p.m.
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New York
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Norman Mack
Lewis Nixon
Mayor Brown
Lincoln
Neb
Harry W. Walker
Edward Moran
Nebraska
William Hoge
Commercial Travelers Anti-Trust League
Rye
Battery
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Prinzess Irene
Nantucket
Fire Island
Insurgents Seek Aid Amidst Unclear U S Assistance
Readable fragments indicate insurgent groups pressing for assistance from unnamed parties as conflict intensifies. The source provides limited specifics on actors or locations, with emphasis on the plea for support rather than detailed events or negotiations.
Chicago hotel raid nets 100 inmates in crackdown
In a dramatic operation Captain Gibbons led 70 police and detectives through Chicago's downtown hotel district arresting over 100 inmates and seizing books and registers. Authorities pledge hotels cannot reopen under prior managements, and passports will be issued to recover trunks and belongings. Mayor Dunne supports the action as a stand for decency.
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Chicago
Ill
Gibbons
Harrison Street
Harrison Street Annex
Comerford
Capt
Capt. Gibbons
Police Department
Dunne
New York
Railroad Rate Law Takes Effect Across Nation
Washington August 29 railroad rate law went into effect with a conference among railroad representatives shippers and interstate commerce commission. Railroads promised full compliance but sought extra time to file tariffs while agrees to avoid changes in export and import rates. The commission heard both sides and reserved decision.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Russian Consul Shot at Tien Tsin Consulate
Russian Consul Laptev was shot in the stomach at the Russian consulate in Tien Tsin by Levinsky a Russian concession contractor. He was listed as dangerously wounded and the incident occurred today.
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Tien Tsin
Laptev
Levinsky
Clothier Captures National Tennis Championship at Newport
William J. Clothier of Philadelphia defeated Beals C. Wright of Boston to win the national tennis championship in straight sets at Newport on August 29.
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Newport
R. I
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Beals C. Wright
Boston
Strike Statement from Car Men Union and Farley Trains
The car men’s union rejects Calhoun’s invitation to return to work and demands negotiations with the company as a whole. Calhoun says the cars will operate but gives no timing. Separate report notes Farley trains loaded with strike breakers crossing the continent toward San Francisco to break the strike.
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San Francisco
Cal
Car Men’s Union
Calhoun
New York
N. Y
James Farley
Farley
Jersey City
Real Estate Trust Company Eyes Reopening in 48 Hours
Funds pledged by bankers to reopen the Real Estate Trust Company within 48 hours after its doors closed. Receiver Earle filed a one million dollar bond and foresees a temporary receivership. Church funds and trusts are reported intact as crowds gather outside the Philadelphia bank building amid police supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Bank
Clearing House Association
Earle
Hipple
John K. Converse
Presbyterian Church
Cross Continent Auto Trip Reaches Marshalltown
Dr. Edward T. Devine and Mrs. Devine of New York and Dr. W. S. Devine of Marshalltown completed a San Francisco to Omaha auto trip, reporting excellent health and enjoyment. Dr. E. T. Devine led relief efforts after the San Francisco earthquake and fire, earning pride in his Red Cross and relief committee work. The auto party suffered only a punctured tire and no major breakdowns.
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Marshalltown
Edward T. Devine
Devine
New York
W. S. Devine
San Francisco
E. T. Devine
Red Cross
General Relief Committee
Rogers
Omaha
Monument Dedication Honors Black Hawk War Massacre
Bloomington Illinois August 29 Thousands attended the dedication of a $5000 monument authorized by the Illinois legislature to commemorate the Indian massacre during the Black Hawk war in 1852 The monument stands at Shabbona park Addresses were given by James H Eckels Chicago Congressman T J Henderson Princeton Hill and J W Henderson Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Bloomington
Ill
Illinois
Shabbona Pack
James H. Eckels
Chicago
T. J. Henderson
Princeton, Hill
J. W. Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Four Greek laborers killed by train near Loveland
Four Greek laborers were killed and another fatally injured when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern train near Loveland Ohio this morning. The incident occurred on August 29 and involved workers in the area.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Loveland
Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Parson Quits Naughty Flock In Australia
Rev. George Soltau resigns as pastor of the First Baptist church in Sioux City Ila Australia after members refuse to follow his strict rules. He had warned he would depart if beliefs and practices did not align with his edicts. Soltau, an evangelist with experience in England and America, will base his headquarters in Chicago.
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Sioux City
Ila. Aus
George Soltau
First Baptist Church
Soltau
England
America
Chicago
Convention Opens for Luther League of Iowa in Iowa City
The Luther League of Iowa held its annual convention in Iowa City with Mayor George W. Ball delivering the city welcome and Rev. A. B. Leamer offering the church welcome. Rev. L. W. Roe of Forest City gave the response and Rev. Dr. W. H. Blanche of Davenport preached the main sermon. Participants included Rev. H. F. Martin Muscatine Rev. T. C. Thompson Estherville Rev. O. R. Slettin Eagle Grove and Henry G. Vollmer Burlington.
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Iowa City
Luther League of Iowa
George W. Ball
A. B. Leamer
L. W. Roe
Forest City
Iowa
W. H. Blanche
Davenport
H. F. Martin
Muscatine
T. C. Thompson
Estherville
O. R. Slettin
Eagle Grove
Henry G. Vollmer
Burlington
Celia Wrecked on Pacific Coast. Most Crew Saved
The steam schooner Celia carrying lumber wrecked on the Pacific coast near Pacific Grove California last night. All on board were saved except eight persons who were in the lifeboat or boat at the time.
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Celia
Pacific Coast
Pacific Grove
Cal
Here
Nichols Is The Nominee In A Noontime Tone
A brief political item notes Nichols as the nominee, pressed into a noon decision. The report emphasizes the designation and the timing of the announcement.
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Nichols
Judge blanks closed shop in Schultz boycott case in Wisconsin
In Racine on August 29 Judge Fowler ruled the union boycott against Otto B. Schultz illegal. He enjoined the Trades and Labor Council and members from using the unfair list and awarded Schultz 560 dollars for lost profits and 3 500 dollars for damage to business. The decision holds the contract to enforce union labor only as illegal.
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Racine
Wis
Fowler
Otto B. Schultz
Trades and Labor Council
Benjamin Dressen
Trades Council
Baker Schultz
Wellman Back Plan Delayed Airship Polar Trek
Walter Wellman reports from Spitzbergen that his Spitzbergen airship voyage is postponed due to mechanical defects. Motors and balloon are fine but car and equipment need complete rebuild. He aims to return to Europe by mid September and hopes a pole voyage next year.
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Hammerfest
Norway
Walter Wellman
Spitzbergen
Europe
Pole
Sioux City Turns Into Grain Market with Terminal Elevator
Sioux City, Iowa, aims to become a grain hub as Chicago railroads back rates and a $100,000 terminal elevator project. Local banks will provide $50,000 in bonds while Sioux City businessmen hold the other $50,000 in stock. The surrounding grain country is vast and this elevator is seen as key to future prosperity.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Chicago
A GOOD CONVENTION NOMINATES MR NICHOLS FOR IOWA LEGISLATURE
The Iowa Republican senatorial convention at Muscatine county court house nominated Hon. J. I. Nichols of West Liberty by acclimation to represent Muscatine and Louisa counties. The meeting, called at 1:30 pm, reflected harmony with Mr. Nichols receiving enthusiastic support and a brief acceptance speech.
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J. I. Nichols
West Liberty
Iowa
Muscatine
Louisa Counties
Muscatine County Court House
Nichols
J. C. Coster
H. B. Watters
Wapsinonoc Township
Watters
Ed. Hickey
Louisa County
Roosevelt congratulates king on Iceland cable opening
President Roosevelt cabled King Frederick through the American minister to extend congratulations on the opening of a cable to Iceland.
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Frederick
Cable
Copenhagen
Roosevelt
Iceland
City Sealer Orders Action Over Short Weights in Lard
Chicago August 29. City Sealer Grein directed suits against Armour & Co Nelson Morris and Co Swift and Co and the Anglo American Provision Co for selling short weight lard. The move marks a crackdown on underweight meat products as authorities pursue the case.
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City Sealer
Chicago
Ill
Grein
Armour & Company
Nelson, Morris and Company
Swift and Company
Anglo-American Provision Company
Methodists in Session Begin Southern Conference
The annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened in Carrollton Missouri with Bishop Sherman of Texas presiding. The gathering began August 29 and continues this week.
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M. E. Church South
Carrollton
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Bishop Sherman
Texas
Omaha Packers Must Reform After Inspector Tour
Washington reports the Agricultural Department will order sweeping changes at Omaha packing plants after Secretary Wilson completes inspections. Many plants lack modern equipment and sit in poor buildings, with extensive rebuilding expected before they receive a clean bill of health for western product quality.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Omaha
West
Writers Urge World Peace at Denver Convention
The International League of Press Clubs adopted resolutions backing world peace through armament reduction and an arbitration treaty. Mrs Belva Lockwood introduced the resolutions and was elected envoy to the peace conference in Milan. President Roosevelt, an honorary Denver Press Club member, sent a regret letter.
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International League of Press Clubs
Denver
Belva Lockwood
League
Milan
Italy
Roosevelt
Denver Press Club
Sioux City Mayor Bans Street Auto Racing
Mayor Sears acts on complaints from thirty residents on Jackson and Nebraska streets to enforce state speed limits, stopping racing on main boulevards to protect public safety in Sioux City Iowa.
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Sears
Sioux City
Jackson
Nebraska
Civic Officials to Meet at League of Municipalities
Chicago August 29 Mayors and representatives of nearly every city in the United States plan to attend the League of American Municipalities meeting in Chicago on September 26. Mayor Dunne has received assurances from about 2 000 invited officials.
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New York
N. Y
Cuba
Pino Guerra
Pinar del Rio
United States
Chicago
League of American Municipalities
Dunne
Ch inaman Injured in Trolley Collision Sends Feet to Relatives
Springfield dispatch reports Long Law a Decatur Chinese man injured in an Interurban crash at Riverton last Sunday had his severed feet sent to a local undertaking firm for preservation. When he recovers he will have the feet shipped to China for relatives.
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Springfield
Ill
Long Law
Decatur
Chief Armagines Sanchez Captured by Troops
Manila reports native volunteers captured Armagines Sanchez, chief of the Pulajanes, in Leyte near Baybay last Saturday. Troops have cut off the bandits escape, greatly improving the situation.
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Manila
P. IL
Armagines Sanchez
Leyte
Baybay
Oil Storage Tanks Burn in Beaumont Fire
A boiler exploded in the Keithe Ward tract at Spindle Top Beaumont Texas last night igniting oil storage tanks and derricks Fifteen tanks have burned and the fire is spreading through the large oil field
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Beaumont Field
Beaumont
Tex
Keithe Ward
Spindle Top
Acting Governor Berry Proclaims Labor Day Holiday
Acting Governor Berry of Illinois issues a proclamation designating Monday September 3 as Labor Day and a legal holiday in Springfield.
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Berry
Illinois
Springfield
Church Burned at Lincoln in Suspected Arson Fire
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 29 a church once bought by Catholics and under remodeling as a cathedral burned. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars. The bishop's secretary labels the blaze incendiary and started by a fanatic.
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Lincoln
Neb
Church of Christ
Lawyers Debate Scope of Law and Government at A B A Meet
The twenty ninth annual American Bar association conference opened in St Paul with George R Peck of Chicago president presiding. Key topics include federal supervision of insurance, railway rates and pure food, along with general questions of government power and personal liberty.
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St. Paul
Peck
National Congress
Maeterlinck
Dillitante
Austin and Bentham
Weather forecast for Iowa and Chicago area
Special weather report notes fair and cooler tonight with fair conditions tomorrow. Sun rises at 5 12 and sets at 6 52 with the moon set at 12 27 a m.
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Chicago
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