Evans Talks of Japan in Navy War Debate
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, newly retired after forty eight years of service, asserts the U S Navy would defeat Japan in a war, cites superior gunnery and larger spending on target practice, and calls Japanese fighters unexcelled in courage. He cautions against war and discusses China policy open door and naval strength. He also notes shipbuilding trends toward dreadnoughts and steady falls in navy desertions.
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Sherman Notified at Utica as Burrows Reads Speech
Senator Burrows reads his remarks to James S. Sherman in Utica yesterday. The scene, photographed by Brown Brothers, captures the political moment with Sherman listening intently.
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Mr. Sherman
MISS PECK MISSING IN PERU MOUNTAIN CLIMB
Lima reports Miss Annie S. Peck of Providence has not been heard from since reaching 5 600 feet on Mount Huascaran Friday. She and two Alpine guides disappeared with no word since then. The ascent set a world record for height by any climber and sparked frantic search efforts.
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Providence
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Vanderbilt Race Ban Sparks International Auto Club Split
The Automobile Club of America banned European clubs from the Vanderbilt cup race to be held by the AAA in Long Island on October 24. A resolution bars any participant from future races under International Association of Recognized Automobil Clubs sanction. The move signals a final break between the two major auto bodies and risks broader conflict. H. C. Pierson of the Massachusetts Automobile Club attended the meeting, indicating tension with MAAC.
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H. C. Pierson
Massachusetts Automobile Club
Five Years for Canal Completion on Isthmus
Colonel George W. Goethals, engineer in charge of the Panama Canal, expects to tell Secretary Wright that the canal can be finished in five years and at lower cost than feared. He plans to visit Oyster Bay to confer with the President, then return to Panama before Congress committees arrive in November to inspect progress.
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Arrest Insurance Head In Charter Raid At Gibraltar Society
Pittsburg August 18 police raided the Gibraltar Beneficial Society offices alleging lack of state charter. President John S Fouse was arrested, warrants out for William Fouse and Charles Sumner. Fouse has not yet posted the $5000 bond. The company claims over ten thousand policyholders, mainly ignorant African Americans and poorer whites.
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Pittsburg
Gibraltar Beneficial Society
John S. Fouse
William Fouse
Charles Sumner
Death Penalty for Bigamy in Maryland Unearthed Law
Baltimore August 18 Deputy State's Attorney Raymond Williams says an old English 1604 law carried into Maryland state code imposes death with no alternative for bigamy. He notes the archaic provision remains in force, guiding the pending bigamy case awaiting trial.
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Raymond Williams
Hughes headlines Greene County Fair crowd backs renomination
Governor Hughes toured Greene County Fair amid a record crowd and strong show of support for his renomination. He argued anti gambling laws aid agriculture financially and stressed state control of election machinery. County leaders and fair officials endorsed his bid, while anti Hughes sentiment appeared limited and scattered.
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Wiley
Greene
Petition seeks removal of Sheriff Besch over gambling neglect
Albany August 18 a Civic League of Albany executive committee filed a petition with Governor Hughes seeking the removal of Albany County Sheriff Joseph Besch on charges of neglect of duty for allowing gambling in rear rooms of saloons cigar stores and other venues in Albany Watervliet and Colonie affidavits name alleged locations visit dates and a letter to Besch urging action Governor Hughes will serve the charges and Besch must appear Saturday at 10 am to answer.
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Albany County
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Civic League
William Barnes, Jr
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Schurman to Hear Bradley Case in Albany
Governor Hughes appoints George W. Schurman of New York to take testimony on charges against Saratoga County Sheriff John Bradley Jr for alleged failure to suppress public betting at Saratoga during the recent race meeting. Schurman is brother of Cornell President and former associate in Hughes law practice.
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New York
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Saratoga County
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Cornell University
Seventy Men Entombed In English Mine Disaster
An explosion wrecked the Maypole coal mine at Wigan, destroying headgear and ventilation. About seventy miners remain entombed with only meager chances of rescue. Three dead, one severely injured found. four escaped. Rescue teams faced gas and debris as crowds gathered at the pit mouth.
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Pearson & Knowles
Severe on E R Thomas in New Jersey Auto Club case
Joseph H. Wood announced a week or two of meetings to decide action on E R Thomas a club member charged with speeding after a Long Branch crash The board would issue formal notice to show cause within thirty days for expulsion and seek revocation of both Thomas vehicle and driver licenses The club vows to enforce its speeding ban citing past incidents and police recoveries at Memorial Hospital where Thomas remains injured and under guard
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New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
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Long Branch
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Thomas
East
J. B. R. Smith
New Jersey
Mr. Thomas
Memorial Hospital
Sherman Accepts Republican Vice Presidential Nomination in Utica
In Utica on August 18, James Sherman accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President, praising Theodore Roosevelt and urging tariff revision. The event drew a large crowd, with Elihu Root and other leaders present, and featured a parade, reception, and a formal notification by Senator Burrows. Sherman affirmed protectionism, labor interests, and national strength, promising adherence to the party platform and opposition to immediate tariff reductions.
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Utica
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Genesee Street
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Elihu Root
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
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New York
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Oyster Bay
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New York Republican County Committee
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United States
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Chicago
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