Twenty New Iceh ools Ready for Use Sept 14
Twenty new school buildings will open on September 14 with seating for 26 000 children, despite furniture delays, plus four more schools in October seating 6550. Dr Maxwell approves temporary reuse of old furniture as Superintendent Snyder notes delivery issues from the State Prison Commission.
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Bryan on trusts again in Sioux City speech
W J Bryan denounced Du Pont and Penrose as not reformers due to trust ties, accusing the Republican leadership of protecting corporations. He contrasted Taft with Roosevelt, urged stronger action against trusts, and criticized the party for failing to regulate monopolies while predicting little relief under Taft.
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Detectives Nab Pocket Thieves in Battery Park Sleep Test
Detective Horton and Detective Wurtheimer staged a sleep trap in Battery Park to catch a pickpocket. Two suspects approached and one lifted $67 from Horton’s pocket before police, with Magistrate Walsh, committed Thomas Flannery and John Hack to the Tombs on attempted larceny charges.
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Woman Swaps Coffee for Postum Gains Health
A Boston woman details how daily coffee caused heart palpitations face flushing and eye and kidney issues. After switching to Postum she reports no flushing or heart discomfort. her nervousness decreases and overall health improves with continued use. She credits Postum and urges readers to try it, noting the ad includes a testimonial and a prompt to read The Road to Weliville.
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May Continue Wisconsin Fight in Senate Campaign Probe
Milwaukee report says a legislative investigation into senatorial campaign expenditures is proposed, backed by La Follette. S. A. Cook was defeated by Isaac Stephenson, with spending estimates on four Republicans ranging from 400000 to 850000, much on advertising. Lenroot defeats Jenkins for renomination. Jenkins decries the loss as a blow to Republican principles.
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Taft to Sweep Minnesota Says Kellogg
Frank B. Kellogg, Republican National Committeeman from Minnesota, returns to New York to lead the government case against Standard Oil. He forecast a Republican sweep in Minnesota, predicting all state tickets and a solid ten-member delegation to Congress. He dismissed Governor Johnson as a past executive and claimed Democrats would lose the lone 2d District seat.
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Close Fight for Michigan Governor Narrows Lead
Detroit Sept 2 With returns incomplete after yesterday's primary the Republican nomination for governor tightens. Auditor General Bradley gains on Warner as the plurality slips from an estimated 2,000 4,000 to under 1,000 with 83 districts still unreported. Bearle trails with 25 61 percent.
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Record for Congress At Jersey City Meeting
George J. Record, leader of the New Idea faction, was put forward as a candidate for Congress in Hudson County's 9th District at Henkel's Pavilion. Henry Singer was endorsed for the 11th District nomination. Record pledged a determined fight to elect delegates at the primaries, with praise from former Mayor Mark M. Fagan, James W. McCarthy, and others.
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Revolving saw cuts man in two at Queens mill
Michael Simichin, 25, a Pole employed by Hercules Contracting, was fatally injured when a revolving circular saw cut him in two while he cleared woodland at Willets Point and Whitestone roads in Queens. An ambulance crashed en route to Flushing Hospital. surgeon Dr Volkenhein and another passing car helped reach the scene.
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No Fear Of Oysters In City Water Rules
Health Department enforces Section 185 of the Sanitary Code prohibiting sale of oysters fattened in sewage polluted waters. Permits require growers’ and beds’ locations. revocation follows complaints and water analysis. Inspectors cover waters up to New Haven and down to Manasquan. officials urge customers to seek oysters from foreign beds to avoid fattened varieties.
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Ashokan Dam workers to get English schools and clubs
The Board of Water Supply funds English language classes for thousands of foreign born laborers and families building the Ashokan Dam in Ulster County. A men’s school and a children’s kindergarten will operate in the growing community, costing over 12 million dollars for the project. Commissioners Chadwick and the Italian Immigrant Society led the plan with private subscriptions from Rear Admiral Evans and J Edward Simmons.
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Protecting Wild Water Fowl From Plume Seekers
The Audubon Society plans two government tracts in Oregon and California near Klamath, Malheur and Harney lakes to create a protected home for wild fowl. Officers say restoring these races will aid public health by reducing plague and pestilence, based on a three year study by researchers who faced poachers and rugged terrain.
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Oregon
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Bingham Back September 15 Amid Police Power Struggle
Acting Commissioner Baker said he does not expect Commissioner Bingham to return until September 15. Reports of a three man deputy contest remain a mystery as Baker denies a clash with Bugher over transferring the messenger call box. The dispute centers on whether the telegraph company should file a regular application for the move.
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Two Testify Against Rodman In Grand Larceny Case
Henry T. Rodman of Rodman & Co. waived examination in Tombs Court after witnesses described consulting a fortuneteller who urged investment. Bail set at 8000 dollars. Police seek two associates nicknamed Bill Hennig and William F. Garnett, linked to the scheme. Complainants Lena Brabenec Andrew Eberlien Martha Taylor and Margaret Taylor testified before Rodman waived further examination.
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Hobson Says Japan Plans War On United States
Congressman Hobson asserts Japan has a world alliance and is preparing to invade the United States from Canada and Mexico with Lake Superior as a target. He warns war is certain and says copper towns would be first affected, noting Britain would aid in incursions.
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Arthur Robinson Slightly Hurt in Gas Explosion
A dispatch from St John New Brunswick claimed Arthur Robinson was badly burned and blinded by a gasoline explosion at his camp. At the office of Arthur Robinson and Co NYSE members at 1 Broad Street it is said his hands were only slightly burned with no further injuries.
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Precarious Enlistment Case Shocks West Point
A seventeen year old cadet at West Point’s field artillery detachment was found to be underage, listed as twenty two, and tried by court martial for fraudulent enlistment. He was discharged without honor but without prejudice to his record after parents sought his return. The report also lists army and navy promotions and ship movements and notes a Fort Wayne inquiry into officer misuse of government forage and usury. General Grant commented on the lack of official court martial notice and recalled a previous high ranking case.
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Washington
West Point
Military Academy
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Fort Wayne
Sleach
United States
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Cornman
High Officers Accused Court Martial Set for Fort Wayne
Washington Sept 2 special orders from the War Department announce a general court martial to meet at Fort Wayne Michigan at 10 am on Sept 29 for the trial of such persons as may be brought before it. The court is to include officers of high rank led by Major General Frederick D. Grant as president and Colonel Daniel Cornman as the principal accused. The roster features multiple generals and colonels from artillery cavalry and staff. A prior War Department report outlined the course of the proceedings and the composition of the panel.
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War Department
Fort Wayne
Michigan
Daniel Cornman
7Th Infantry
Frederick D. Grant
Albert L. Myer
Earl D. Thomas
Charles Morton
Ramsay D. Potts
John B. Kerr
Henry C. S. Helstand
George G. Greenough
Coast Artillery
Charles A. P. Hatfield
13Th Cavalry
Joseph H. Dorst
3D Cavalry
George S. Anderson
George Andrews
Charles R. Howland
21St Infantry
Wyman Case Ends With Court Martial at Governor's Island
The court martial of Second Lieutenant Guy H. Wyman of the United States Cavalry ended yesterday at Governor's Island. Testimony largely favored Wyman who claimed he believed his wife had divorced him when he filed as single in 1907. Depositions from former wives and commanders, plus townspeople, supported his good character and lawful intentions.
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United States Cavalry
Governor’s Island
Wyman
George S. Anderson
Geneval Grant
William T. Johnson
16Th Cavalry
Judge Advocate
War Department
Leo Dewey
12Th Infantry
Tennessee
Governor's Island
Militia to File Charges Against Police Officers Today
Militia members of Company 12th Regiment N G N Y plan to file charges against Inspector Russell and Lieutenant O Connor of the Traffic Squad. Major Nelson B Burr says affidavits were delayed but will be submitted at Headquarters with a summons sought against O Connor for allegedly assaulting Sergeant Foley. Acting Commissioner Baker had not heard of criminal action and notes the car company had right of way.
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Parade Ends Far From Packed Street Scene
Report notes that attendees dispersed after the event, with observers remarking that the crowd thinning suggested a lack of enthusiasm and that some may have been tempted to enjoy drinks indoors. The atmosphere contrasted with earlier expectations of a robust turnout.
All In A Suitcase Travel Experiment By Mrs McAllister
Mrs E C McAllister, wife of a Ward McAllister cousin, traveled Europe with a single suitcase aboard the Prinzess Irene. Returning from three months abroad, she wore a tan shoe pair, three tan hose, a brown Bitton suit, a matching waist, a small hat, and minimal luggage. Her plan allowed rapid shopping and easy clearance at frontier checks, with her being the life of the party and a noted singer.
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E. C. McAllister
Ward McAllister
Fla
McAllister
Minority committee declines to file brief in Hand report
The Metropolitan Street Railway minority stockholders committee will not file a brief with Governor Hughes on Richard L. Hand's report. Governor Hughes gave until September 2 to file, but chairman Wi F. King says a brief is unnecessary as Pierce is in Europe and won't return until September 1. He will not comment until the Governor rules, praising Hughes's past reputation.
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Jerome
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