Taft May Veto the Panama Canal Bill
The Senate has accepted the conference report on the Panama canal measure and the bill heads to the House and then to President Taft who is unfriendly to the free tolls provision. Taft has urged an amendment on courts to handle aliens damage suits, but this came too late. Opposition grows with labor objecting to foreign built vessels being admitted to registry if owned by Americans.
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Washington
Taft
Adamson
House
Brandegee
Senate
United States
Panama
Taft Urges Republicans to Oust Bolters
President Taft in Washington on August 17 urged Republicans nationwide to throw bolters out of the party and not allow them to pose as regulars. He warned that electors who stay on the Republican ticket yet vote for Roosevelt are dishonest and cannot straddle the fence without facing removal.
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Washington
Taft
Maryland
Republican Editorial Association
Republican Party
Alan
Roosevelt
No Necessity For Operation
Los Angeles reports Nat Goodwin injured when his boat was cast ashore and his condition worsened with pain at the base of the spine. Doctors said partial paralysis had set in but that after consultation the danger of a fatal result had passed and with rest he would improve, so no operation was necessary.
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Los Angeles
Nat Goodwin
Goodwin
Guilet
Women’s Typographical Union Auxiliary Turmoil Over Stenographer
The Cleveland women’s auxiliary of the Typographical Union remains unsettled as secretary and treasurer Mrs Frank W Leng has walked out with a small group after her stenographer choice differed from that of the main body. The group awaits Leng’s return with the convention books.
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Cleveland
The
Typographical Union
Frank W. Leng
Weather observations at 8 p m yesterday across the United States
The United States Weather Bureau reports 8 p m readings: New York 70 clear, Boston 64 clear, Denver 54 partly cloudy, San Francisco 56 clear, St Paul 56 rain, Chicago 68 cloudy, Indianapolis 76 clear, St Louis 80, Washington 78 partly cloudy.
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New York
Boston
Denver
San Francisco
St. Paul
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Washington
Emory Buckner Leads Special Council on New York Police Graft
Emory Buckner heads a special council formed to lift the veil on graft within the New York Police Department. The committee aims to investigate corruption ties, audit precincts, and propose reforms to restore public trust.
Orozco withdraws from Juarez as government nears retake
Washington dispatch says General Orozco has pulled back from Juarez leaving a small guard and one lieutenant, Colonel Robelo, arrested crossing the border. Robelo planned to contact American forces to stop suspected looters during the rebel absence. he faced neutrality law violations and arms smuggling charges.
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Washington
State Department
Edwards
Orozco
Juarez
Robelo
Department of Justice
International Bridge
el Paso
Steever
Rebels Withdraw From Managua After Marines Arrive
Washington reports 350 marines landed at Managua aiding 100 bluejackets guarding the American legation. General Zeladan of the rebels began retreating as the force joined, moving to Masaya eighteen miles from the capital by nightfall.
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Washington
Managua
State Department
Weitzel
Legation
Zeladan
Masava
Violent Stromboli Eruption Trembles Island
News briefs report Stromboli in a violent eruption causing panic among island residents.
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Stromboli
Island
National Progressive Party
New York
Senate action blocks tariff reform amid Taft vetoes
Washington August 17 The Senate declines to pass over President Taft's vetoes on the wool and steel bills ensuring no tariff legislation this session The steel vote 32 to 24 shows party unity among regulars and insurgents while the wool bill fails 39 to 36 needing two thirds Plan to rush the naval appropriation bill with a battleship provision through both houses develops and a Bourne parcels post substitute is adopted to send to conference with Lewis bill likely to be compromised
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Washington
Taft
Senate
House
Simmons
North Carolina
Bourne
Lewis
Marsland
Police investigate laxity in Rosenthal case links
New York police ordered an immediate probe into Police Lieutenant John Becker and other detectives tied to the Rosenthal murder inquiry. Trials for the murder defendants are scheduled to begin September 2, with the district attorney considering which defendants to try first.
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New York
Po- Nce
John Becker
Charles Becker
Rosenthal
Waldo
Tirer
Becker
Tenderloin Inspector Suspended After Raid Disorder
New York August 17 Inspector Cornelius G Hayes commander of the Tenderloin district was stripped of his badge reduced to captain and suspended from duty following a district attorney raid on a disorderly house.
SPECIAL INQUIRY CALLED FOR ALBANY ELECTIONS
Governor Dix orders an extraordinary term of the supreme court in Albany to probe city and county affairs. The Sept 16 session will focus on Albany elections and alleged monetary contributions by city and county employers. The inquiry stems from 1914 senate committee testimony.
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Albany
N. Y
J. A. Dix
Supreme Court
Ais City
State Senate
Pardon petitions filed for deputy killer Dietz father
Madison on August 17 reports Clarence F. Dietz led protests urging clemency for John F. Dietz the defender of Cameron dam convicted of killing a deputy sheriff in 1909 and sentenced to life at Waupun with more than 22 800 signatures from across Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
Clarence F. Dietz
McGovern
John F. Dietz
Cameron Dam
Lfe
Wanpun
Wisconsin
Robber Steals $3000 From Southern Rail Train at Biltmore
A lone masked bandit boarded a Southern railroad train near Biltmore three miles from Asheville on August 17 and threatened Express Messenger E F Carr with a revolver to seize a package containing 3000 dollars in cash before escaping.
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Asheville
Southern Railroad
Biltmore
EF. F. Carr
Wilson Campaign Managers Stand Against Personal Attacks
The campaign team led by Wilson rejects attacks on individuals in the handbooks planned for release this year, signaling a push for a respectful campaign and focus on policy.
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Wilson
Henry H Curran A NYC Alderman Who Drove Police Probe
Henry H Curran, a New York City alderman, pressured authorities leading to a police investigation. His actions spurred inquiries into municipal affairs and raised questions about governance and accountability.
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New York
Regard Knox's Visit as an Impertinence
In Paris a Japanese financier notes that Al Knox's attendance at the mikado's funeral is viewed as bad taste by many, signaling business intent behind the visit. He warns the Japanese foreign office cannot openly object, yet locals will see the trip as dollar-driven involvement despite assurances of friendship.
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Paris
Aus
al. Knox
America
Knox Leads American Embassy to Japan for Emperor Mitsuhito Funeral
Secretary of State Knox set out from Washington for Japan at the helm of a special American embassy to attend the funeral ceremonies for the late Emperor Mitsuhito. In Seattle he will board the armored cruiser Maryland and sail to Tokio arriving around September 1. Funeral rites begin September 22 and last three days before the party returns to Seattle in October.
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Washington
Knox
Japan
Mattsuhito
Seattle
Maryland
Tokio
Mulai Youssef Proclaimed Sultan of Morocco
Mulai Youssef is proclaimed sultan of Morocco succeeding his brother Mulai Hafid who abdicated. The people show complete indifference in Rabat on the announcement date.
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Morocco
Rabat
Mulai Youssef
Mulai Hafid
National Game Scores and Baseball Results Across Cities
Baseball scores from St Louis Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati Boston Washington New York and other cities show results for the National Game and American League matchups. Notable pitchers and lineups include names like Poston Rariden Meyers Reulbach Archer Benz Schalk Johnson Ain Smith and Thomas.
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St. Louis
Poston
St. Shemis
Prewho
Rariden
Pharmon
Sal- Tee
Winey
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pittshbure
Alexander
Doolin
Fendrix
Cheon
Warner
Robitson
Kells
Chicaso
R.hle
Boston
Rule
Hamilton and Kritchell
O'Brien
Wood and Carrigan
Washington— Rule
Chicago
Washington
Benz and Schalk
Johnson and Ainsmith
New York
Detroit
Lake and Kocher
Davis
Warhop
Sweeney
R.H.E. Cleveland
Greges
O'Neill
Houck and
Lapp
Bender
Thomas
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louiisville
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Toledo
Big Democratic meeting draws national figures for notification
A large gathering of Democrats hears from party leaders across the country as governors and national figures commit to attend the Marshall notification next Tuesday. Letters confirm participation from names including McCombs Nixon and McAdoo, with dozens more from state and local committees and invited Republicans and progressive leaders.
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Trdmmgne
Ett
Nieroff + Bredof
Joln H
Othe Wenedal Conccnittee
Tne
COC
Crazy and Wife
Galesburg
John J. Mahon
Baltimore
Medi
Tell City
Claude BR. Jerrell
Bedford
Keo
Dansard
Monroe
Mich
Joseph B. Nuwers
Cauden
N. J
Pow. Shea
Orleans
Nebo Dlaghn
Mills
Ruatherfordton
N. C
Marshall Hicks
San Antonis
Pex
G. Wofford
Hyvena Springs
Ark
Charles B. Cooke
Richmond
James F. Meara
Torrington
Town
Asher R. Johnson
Bradford
R.W. Young, Jr
Salt Lake City
Utah
Alton B. Parker
New York
McCombs
View
Prince
McAdoo
Lewis Nixon
Dazed by Blow Arrests and Local Mischief in Indiana
In Martinsville a Baptist minister reports being struck by City Marshal Skinner after a confrontation in the street, prompting Skinner to resign and be arrested. In Hammond and Fort Wayne areas, firemen cultivate a garden from vacant ground and profit from produce sales. In North Vernon a brakeman on a Baltimore Ohio freight train was killed by an oncoming train while flagging.
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Martinsville
Ind
Diles
The
Baptist
Skinner
Lastines
Pins
Dilts
Marley
North Vernon
Willam Cannon
Haltimore & Ohio
Hay
Cochran
Crane fall at Gary steel plant claims fourth death this week
John Cassidy twenty five an employee of United States Steel Corporation died when overcome by heat fell from a crane into an open furnace thirty feet below. The incident marks the fourth death at the plant in a week.
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Gary
Ind
John Cassidy
United States Steel Corporation
Grace Bullock Released on Own Recognizance
Mrs Grace Bullock, held for killing her husband George Bullock, was released at her preliminary hearing on her own recognizance to await the action of the grand jury. The date mentioned is August 17.
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Vernon
Grace Bullock
George Bullock
Grant
Winfield T. Durbin Nominee of Republicans For Governor
Winfield T. Durbin is designated as the Republican nominee for governor of Indiana. The party announces his candidacy and outlines support from key Indiana Republicans. Durbin emphasizes party principles and campaign goals for the statewide race.
Moving Picture Trust Suit Targets Motion Picture Patents
The federal court in Philadelphia pursues action against the Motion Picture Patents Company and allied defendants for a unlawful combining to monopolize moving picture shows. The petition alleges a holding structure since organization, royalties, and patent suits used to harass independent exhibitors and enforce mandates of the patents company.
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Washington
Aue
Philadelphi
Sheenmill and Trust Act
Motion Picture Patents Company
Crowd Packs Hall For Roosevelt Open Meeting
The room held about 2 500 attendees three hours before the scheduled talk as doors were closed to control admission. The crowd cheered Colonel Roosevelt, whose speech was interrupted by cheers, while the Darrow case did not go to trial. Attorney Breckenridge began yesterday afternoon and the jury instructions were not ready until morning.
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Providence
Ned Roosevelt
Satoun
Vainiv
Dees Aneetes
Darrow
Gashevenine
Leer
Bredecicks
Arenine
Vthursday
Ochoek
FE Bluttern
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Market quotes across wheat corn oats and livestock with prices in white red and mixed grades. Cattle hogs and sheep show varied highs and lows from Indianapolis and Chicago to Toledo and East Buffalo with specific bid levels and futures nearby.
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Indianapolis
Pam Sheen
Fate of the Ollingham Bill and Congressional Fights
Fragments recount battles over the Ollingham Bill and committee chairmanships. Debate touches immigration limits and labor protections as lawmakers clash over Senate passage and political tactics. Oblique references to venues and figures hint at stalled votes and shifting procedural power.
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Rucker
Colorado
Serute
Local youths and talks mark New Albany social scene
In New Albany a party of Misses J Izzie Hrotfer Amelia Grohimanon Anna Moser Bessie Mary Helen Crohmann Louise Krannapell and others returned from Buffalo Nideara Falls Toronto and Detroit. Berean Bible students plan Love Feast talks Sunday at 5 PM at Oak and Vincennes streets hall. The Household of Mary and the colored Odd Fellows adjourned. Alexander of this city presided as treasurer. Police report: Dures Woodfall, 20, and a girl under 14, were seen with a beer near the West Second Street bridge. Woodfall was jailed and fined.
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New Albany
J.izzie Hrotfer
Tell
Amelia Grohimanon
Anna Moser
Bessie
Mary
Helen Crohmann
Louise Krannapell
Diuby May Kraft
Buffalo
Nideara Falls
Toronto
Detroit
Luler
Berean Bible Students
Louisville Gentenet
Wingdom
H.of P.hall
Oak
Vincennes Streets
Dures Woodfall
Joseph Kraft
Colt HE Pennington
West Second Street Bridge
Woalfall
Sauls Cavern
Woodhall
Indian man killed by express near Morchelle
A railroad tragedy near Morchelle HL reports an Indian passenger killed as a fast express struck him while he slept on the track. The incident warns of dangers from negligence and coughs and colds prompting treatment. Dr King’s New Discovery is hailed as quick and safe relief with testimonials on weight regain.
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Morchelle
Fast Express
Paul
Dr. King
Tex
Owain
Travel Magazine Promises Illustrated Coast Line Tales
An annual travel magazine from the D. & C. Navigation Co advertises a 250 page volume with halftone illustrations of scenes along the D. C. Coast Line to Mackinac. Orders received by mail for ten cents postpaid from Detroit. Also features local health testimonial for Electric Bitters and a drugstore notice.
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P&c. Line
D. & C.navicarion Co
Dept. W. Detroit
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Chang
Wu Chang
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Henry H. Curran
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National League
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Miller
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Fort Wayne
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Wow
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Winfield T. Durbin
Indiana
Moving Pictures Trust
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Velt
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Arthur W. Dunn
Woastiusten
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Mann
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Polithe
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Trouse
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York
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Esa Fey
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Carduer
Massteehisetts
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Washington Club
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Irs
Sodas
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