Frederick Toddes Wins in Gettysburg Case
Frederick Toddes tested a park rule at Gettysburg and was declared not guilty by United Commissioner Wible. The case questions the published status of the drive order and its legality, suggesting many arrests may have been void or improperly charged. Local drivers report two hours spent on field acknowledgments under the order.
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National Park
Gettysburg
Ira Toddes
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Toddes
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Gettysburg Star and Sentinel
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Rumanians Arm Mobilization Report From Bucharest
A Budapest dispatch, via Bucharest, says war agitation cooled as mobilization grows. It notes Bra tianu may have an Entente understanding, easing further war negotiations. Romanian press attacks conservative outlets over mobilization, while France and Russia push more ammunition amid waning Entente optimism. Field Marshal von Hindenburg nears the Romanian border.
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Budapest
Bucharest
Balkan
Bratianu
Entente
France
Russia
Marshal von Hindenburg
Wilson Names Mexico Commissionsra Washington Aug 23
Secretary Lansing announces the American members of the joint U S Mexico settlement commission Franklin K Lane Judge George Gray and Dr John R Mott The report notes they will handle differences between the two nations Bar Harbor Andrew Carnegie says hes not sick just tired as his doctor declines to discuss his health The scene includes a Boston theater stock exchange film gag with a joke about costly seats.
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México
Washington
Lansing
Joint Commission
United States
Mexico
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
George Gray
Wilmington
Del
John R. Mott
New York City
Carnegie
Bar Harbor
Andrew Carnegie
Two Kinds of Joy and The Man Behind the Message
A mixed page of quotes and light verse on life and gender roles. The item includes a whimsical exchange about a beams and a girl at a wedding, a joke about a man behind the message, and a short dialogue about a fiancés living. It also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with claims of cure and a $100 reward offer.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
All Drugeism
Stylish Design in Rough Cast for Two Story Home
Describes a sun room and sleeping porch heavy design with rooms on first and second floors. Features include a stairway with bookcases, sliding French doors, and a sun parlor connected to living room. Size 28 by 30 feet, full basement, 7 feet sun parlor height, coat to build $4,500. Offer to mail Baxton's American Dwellings plans for $1.
BLOCKS IMMIGRATION BILL AS SENATE DROPS FIGHT
The bill faced a veto threat from President Wilton if it returned with the literacy test. Democrats split, Senate defeated a motion to take up the measure and shifted to the revenue bill. Five dissenters, Beckham, Chamberlain, Cubberson, Lane, and Overman, switched to oppose the motion, making the tally 32 to 23.
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Brie
Stone
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
Thhey
Beckham
Kentucky
Chamberlain
Oregon
Cubberson
Texas
Lane
Overman
North Carols
Tis
Dupont Wins Nomination at Delaware Republican Convention
Dover August 23 Colonel Henry A Dupont won renomination for the United States Senate at the Republican state convention amid an uneventful ticket approval. Lieutenants of Alfred J Dupont failed to nominate any rival. The organization ticket moved through with no hitch. Congressman Thomas W Miller Colonel John G Townsend and George M Fisher were nominated for governor and lieutenant governor respectively. In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania gambling apparatus worth 1000 was destroyed by detectives on orders of the district attorney. Two women were reportedly executed as spies in Marseilles according to a Havre des Despatch.
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Dover
Del
Henry A. Dupont
United States Senate
Nhe
Alfred J. Dupont
Organization
Thomas W. Miller
John G. Townsend
Selbyville
George M. Fisher
Wyoming
Wilkes-Barre
Frank P. Slattery
Luzerne
West Hazleton
Railroad chiefs work on reply and receivership push
The piece reports on railroads negotiating terms with the Interstate Commerce Commission, potential unified arrangements, and a Boston and Maine petition for a receiver after refusing renewal of notes. It also notes Bryan's scheduled campaign speeches and Asquith's reply about Parliament during the peace recess.
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Asquith
London
House of Commons
Troops Round Thiepval Encircling German Stronghold
British forces progressively close on Thiepval on the Somme front, advancing northeast and southeast of the town. The war office says positions near Moquet farm and along the Pozieres Miraumont road are within about 1000 yards of Thiepval, with over 100 prisoners taken as fighting extends from Guillemont toward Thiepval and beyond.
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Thiepval
Somme
War Office
Pozieres
Moquet Farm
Pozieres-Miraumont
Fang
Guillemont
Pastores-Miraumont
Thlepval
ITALIAN KING UNDER FIRE AT GORIZIA BRIDGE CROSSING
King Victor Emmanuel entered Gorizia under Austrian artillery fire and crossed Lucinio bridge to visit the city hall. Demonstrations erupted as residents cheered and proclaimed loyalty to Italy while the king observed measures to restore civil life amid shelling.
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Gorizia
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Gorgisia
Lucinio
King
Jong
British Explosion Kills Twenty at Yorkshire Ammunition Plant
In the House of Commons Dr Addison announced twenty bodies recovered from the Yorkshire ammunition plant explosion. Casualties were not as high as feared and property damage was extensive.
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London
Yorkshire
House of Commons
Addison
Tanker Explodes Nine of the Crew Crown Thirteen Saved
Philadelphia August 23 First news of the mid Atlantic destruction of the Norwegian steamship Cossack from New Orleans to Dublin with oil for the allies. Nine crewmen perished and twelve survivors including the captain were rescued aboard the Tamaqua which picked up the lifeboats and survivors after an oil leak caused a catastrophic explosion. The Cossack sank swiftly after the blast and two lifeboats fled the sinking vessel.
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Philadelphia
mid-Atlantic
New Orleans
Dublin
Delaware River
Gundry
New York Inventor Patents Aluminum Cookware Set
A New York inventor patents a set of aluminum cooking utensils with an interchangeable handle designed for universal compatibility. The design emphasizes easy cooling and practical use for diverse kitchen needs.
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New York
Dysentery in Alabama Ad Highlights Child Remedy
A brief Alabama advertisement claims a four year old child suffered severe dysentery but was saved after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The testimonial cites Wm H Stribling of Carventul Ala and notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
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Alabama
Varnish Stain Advertising Offers Variety of Colors
An old ad promotes Varnish Stain with phrases None better and lists colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak. It mentions 12 pint cans priced at 12 cents, pint cans at 20 cents, and quart cans at 35 vents.
Floor Varnish and Stain Sale at Right Prices
Floor stain available in cherry, mahogany, walnut, dark oak and light oak finishes. Gallon cans priced at 1.25 dollars, 12 gallon cans at 65 dollars. Kalkomo and Muresgo cold water paint in 5 package bundles at 35 cents per package. Wanine Floor Oil and floor varnish offered at competitive prices.
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