End of the 62nd Congress Quietly and Drowsily
Washington, Aug 27. The 62nd Congress ended its second session at 4 50 pm after a peaceful adjournment fight over appropriations and a campaign contributions inquiry. Many members left for railway stations before formal adjournment, and only about thirty five senators remained in the chamber.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Congress
Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
la Follette
Joe
Wisconsin
Statesman
Danville
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Taft Vetoes Pension Bill for Captain Peres
President Taft, in a late move, disapproved a private bill granting a pension to Captain Joseph Peres. This marked his thirteenth veto of the current session.
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Washington
Taft
Joseph Peres
Enormous Loss From Torrential Rains Across Britain
In England heavy floods devastate crops and livestock. Estimated losses reach 25 million dollars for August. Rail services disrupted as sodden ground halts machinery use. Western Europe faces similar weather patterns. In Indiana Ada Steed and Clara Tartar settle quarrel in city court by a handshake, under a judge’s admonition.
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London
Hrritain
Western
Europe
Great Britain
Muncie Ind
Ada Steed
Clara Tartar
L. E. Starr
Cit
Eugene Victor Dess Sociologist Candidate for President
Eugene Victor Dess runs as a Socialist candidate for the presidency in the 1904 1908 and 1912 campaigns. the obscure note lists his name and aspirational role without further context.
Senate approves wide inquiry into Roosevelt campaign funds
Washington Aug 27 The Senate without dissent adopts the Penrose Reed resolution authorizing an official inquiry into Roosevelt campaign contributions and the 1904 Standard Oil payment. It will cover Taft and Democratic campaigns, disclose funding sources, and may probe Wilson associates.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Taft
Clark
Underwood
Mars
Henry Watterson
Woodrow Wilson
National League Contests Noted In Early Baseball Summary
National League highlights show Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Boston Pittsburgh and New York results with pitchers Marquard Wilson Alexander Williser and others cited. American Association outcomes include St Paul Louisville Milwaukee Columbia Minneapolis Indianapolis and Kansas City Toledo with multiple game scores recorded.
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National League
Cincinnati
R.ale
New York
Marquard and Wilson
Benton and McLean
American Association
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbia
Minneapolia
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Indianapolia
Kansas City
Toledo
United States Looks for Drastic Action in Nicaragua
Washington declares that to maintain influence in Latin America the United States will launch forceful steps in Nicaragua. Marines aboard California Colorado Denver and Cleveland, plus ships send reinforcements, aim to restore rail and telegraph links and deter General Mena from seizing power. The move centers on reopening the Corinto-Managua line to ensure safety for foreigners and reestablish American presence.
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Nicaragua
United States
Central America
Latin America
Mena
Diaz
California
Colorado
Denver
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Weltzel
Managua
Corinto
Pacific
Weitzel
State Department
Corinto-Managua
Granada
Senseless vandalism shocks Lapel area after death
In Anderson Indiana on August 27 unknown vandals entered the home of Mrs Juanita Roudebush of Lapel while she was away for about two weeks following her husband’s death. They splashed carbolic acid and red and black ink on carpets clothing and bedding. Flour and groceries were strewn about furniture damaged books torn a telephone pulled from the wall and several small jewelry items and a child's savings bank were stolen. Some missing items were recovered in a lumber yard.
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Anderson
Ind
Juanita Roudebush
Lapel
Wireless Wilson Dies in Atlanta Federal Prison
Christopher Columbus Wilson of New York known as Wireless Wilson and linked to a major wireless syndicate downfall has died at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta on August 27.
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Christopher Columbus Wilson
New York
Wireless
Wilson
Big Wireless Syndicate
William Loeb Jr Public figure as Roosevelt aide witness
William Loeb Jr, once Roosevelt's secretary, emerges as an important prospective witness in ongoing inquiries. His role and potential testimony are closely watched by investigators and observers seeking clarity on executive matters.
Roosevelt frees Loeb as witness in probe
Oyster Bay N Y Aug 27 Colonel Roosevelt expresses satisfaction with the Penrose resolution and says Collector William Loeb Jr is authorized to testify on all points from his time as secretary to the president. Roosevelt expects new letters and notes may be used to illuminate relations with the Standard Oil company during his administration.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Penrose
Senate
Clapp
Progressive Party
Archbold
William Loeb, Jr
Loeb
South Bend Lad Drowned in River Impromptu
South Bend Ind Aug 27 Orville Webster 17 was drowned in the St Joseph river while bathing in a brief fatal accident report.
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South Bend
Ind
Orville Webster
St. Joseph River
Debs Accepts Nomination Without Ceremony
The Socialist nominee Eugene V Debs accepted the party’s presidential nomination with minimal ceremony in Indianapolis. He told newspapers that workers gain votes, while urging the destruction of capitalist despotism and the establishment of industrial and social democracy. He spoke of emancipation, child labor abolition, and social self rule as goals for a new civilization.
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Teter Haute
Fred Vit Oanta
Eugene Vo Debs
Almpst
Lberty
Debs
Socialist Party
Tragedy of Lovers In Hotel Double Suicide
In Lafayette Indiana thirty two year old Ross Morgan and Pearl Miley aged twenty two died by their own actions in a Kankakee Illinois hotel after a secret love pact. Morgan had a wife and infant daughter in Lafayette. Miley formerly married to Pack, requested burial beside Morgan and claimed they ended their lives because they could not live apart. Morgan’s wife recently gave birth to a girl and remains in critical condition.
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Lafayette
Ind
Ross Morgan
Pearl Miley
Kankakee
Morgan
Pack
Henry Miley
Governor Wilson to Speak at Willis Grove Grange
A TERSE telegram reports Governor Wilson will address the state grange at Willis Grove, Pennsylvania, on Thursday. The note mentions Taft’s family summering in Beverl and an American titanium catalyst group negotiating with Che porte for sugar factory plans in Turkey.
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Willis Grove
Congress
Taft
Beverl
Timiun Celal
Che Porte
Suear Factores
Turkey
Weather transcript from 8 p.m. observations
Observations from U.S. weather bureaus at 8 p.m. show temperatures across major cities with conditions. New York 79 cloudy. Boston 66 62 cloudy. Denver 0 pt cloudy. San Francisco 56 partly cloudy. St. Paul 62 clear. Chicago 68 partly cloudy. Indianapolis 82 clear. St. Louis 84 partly cloudy. New Orleans 82 cloudy. Washington 77 cloudy with cooler of the day.
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Hoston
Denver
San Francisco
St. Paul
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Washington
Tragic Accidents Reported Across Indiana on Aug 27
In Valparaiso Mrs W Lutz died after a car overturned on a curve injuring her daughter Ethel and trapping occupants including John Spoenger. In Frankfort Emanuel Higer, a tree hunter, fell fifty five feet while cutting a limb and bees attacked him. In Winchester Robert Clevenger, aged forty two, killed himself at Fairlind after domestic troubles. he had lived in Farmland all his life.
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Valparaiso
Ind
W. Lutz
Chicago
Ethel
Lutz
John Spoenger
Frankfort
Emanuel Higer
Lyfger
Winchester
Robert Clevenger
Fairlind
Here
Clevenger
Rural Letter Carriers to Meet in Shelbyville
The annual session of the Rural Letter Carriers association of Indiana will convene in Shelbyville next Saturday evening and continue through Sunday and Monday.
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Shelbyville
Ind
The
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association of Indiana
Charles E. Spaulding Progressive Nominee for State Superintendent
Charles E. Spaulding is listed as the Progressive Party candidate for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction. The excerpt presents him as the party’s nominee without additional platform details.
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Progressive
Sunday closing in the big post offices nationwide
Washington reports that major post offices will suspend Sunday mail delivery starting Sept. 1 to comply with a new law. The change aims to cut mail volume for first and second class letters and may affect hotel and apartment rents. Officials stress the law is mandatory and will be enforced.
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Mewsna
Idese
Gome Idg
Yo Posister
Wermail Wate
Polk
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Vltfe
Kerry
Market Quotations From Indianapolis to Toledo Grains and Livestock
Grain and livestock prices across markets show mixed declines and gains. Wheat No 2 red trades around 2.02 at Indianapolis and similar levels elsewhere, with corn and oats varying. Hogs reach about 5.00 to 5.09 per cwt in Cincinnati and Chicago, while cattle and lambs move toward 4.00 and 2.50 respectively in different markets.
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Indianapolis
Jin Reese
Cincinnati
Chicago
Senate's Two Provents and Oklahoma’s Fruitful Path to Civil Service
A fragmented report on Senate proceedings discusses budget fights over civil service pensions, including who supports or opposes veterans and reform measures. It notes Oklahoma's political leverage and mentions various senators and party dynamics shaping the debate.
York court frees Mrs Cartledge after vitriol incident
In York Pennsylvania on August 27 a judge released Mildred Cartledge and suspended sentencing after evidence showed she threw vitriol at Cora Krout. The case described a dispute over intimacy with Cartledge’s husband. Dispatches from New York also report a royal visit planned by King George and Queen Mary to Floors Castle in Scotland this autumn. the duchess is identified as May Goelet of York.
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China
Jeanne Wark Robin
London
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Cora Krout
New York
George
Mary
Floors Castle
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Roxburthe
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Behing FGLICE Inquiry Reveals Officials Ties
The fragmentary text references William Jay Schieffelin and Whitniia in a probe touching the board of aldermen. It mentions detected connections and a person named Burns amid claims of expenses and investigations involving several individuals.
Unclear OCR Fragment Hints at Immune Stomach Cure Ads
The readable text advertises a stomach remedy claiming to help all, with references to Bitters and a drug store. It imitates a 19th or early 20th century tone promoting “this event remedy” and urging readers to buy at a local drug company for strength and appetite.
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Ettehound
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Henry
Clock of Death at Planypten Court Palace
The famous clock at Planypten court palace stops when a resident dies. It was the first astronomical timepiece made in England about 1540 for Henry VI and later restored. Built by Nicholas Crateer for Cardinal Walsingham, it tells the four quarters, date, sun position, year days, moon phases, and tides at London Bridge.
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Denmark
Damirs II
England
Henry VI
Office of Works
Nicholas Crateer
Glerman
Cardinal Walses
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Harper's
Indian crushed by express near Hochelle
A local report states an Indian man sleeping on a railroad track near Hochelle was killed by a fast express train. The notice emphasizes the danger of neglecting coughs and colds and promotes De King’s New Discovery as a cure, citing a testimonial from J. B. Watts of Kloydada, Texas, and offering a trial at Knoefel Drug Co.
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Fast Express
J. BR. Watts
Kloydada
Tex
Knoefel Drug Co
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