Cement stadium to cost $50,000 at State Fair grounds
Fire last night at the State Fair grounds caused $30,000 damage and destroyed the grandstand and carousel building. A temporary wooden structure may be erected for the fair with immediate cement rebuilding planned later. Officials blamed the blaze on limited water supply and noted insurance coverage partly mitigates losses.
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Willy Thetsanst
Onge
Feylane
Vair Gramds
le Syare Vair
Kean
Ghiainidss
Mie Grandet
It Wing Part
Ffater
Commissioner of Public Safety
Highley
Mart
Ladilies
Fair Gromils
Keenanions Company of
Philadelphia
Local switchman killed by freight cars near roundhouse
JA Morrison, 27, a switchman, was run over near the Rock Island roundhouse at 10:30 this morning. He fell from a moving car and was crushed between the rails. Unmarried with no local relatives, he lived at 6 East Third Street.
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JA. Morrison
Rock Island Roundhouse
Morrison
East Third Treet
Guardsmen Launch Texas Camp Newspaper In First Issue
A weekly publication titled Oktasoda issued by Texas and South Dakota guardsmen at a camp in Texas marks the first appearance of a unit newspaper. The mimeographed sheet, edited by guardsmen, outlines camp activities and frontier notes as the first edition of a periodical produced by the troops.
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Texas
South Dakota
Primaional Kengatte
Sat Bente
Smembers
Rewspayier
Anil
Nate al Wuards
FREELING ASKED TO ENJOIN TULSA INSURANCE BODY
State Insurance Commissioner Welch asked Attorney General Breeling to seek an injunction against the Producers' Mutual Health and Accident Association of Tulsa. He said the company, formed under a 1913 act allowing mutuals, has only 54 on hand while claims exceed 1 000. Welch urged repeal of the law and called it bad for protecting policyholders.
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Welch
Attipney General Breeling
Groce
Prodicers
Mutual Health Fand Accident Association of Tulsa
Welet
Bryan's Tour to Open September Fifteenth
New York Aug 22 William J Bryan in aWilson style message said President Wilson will start about September 18 likely in Ohio and continue to election day. The announcement came as Speaker Champ Clark repaid funds advanced for opening the Democratic campaign in Maine last week.
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New York
Witliam J Bryan
Wilson
Ohio
Champ Clark
Pancreas
Maine
House Repasses Army Fund Bill
Washington August 22 The house passed the war appropriation bill today without the revised articles of war. The war department and President Wilson observed the changes. The senate is expected to act if Wilson vetoes parts of the bill.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
House
Senate
Playwright Alvar Holbrooke Dies in Auto Crash
MINEOLA N Y Aug 22 Alvar F Holbrooke a well known playwright died after being thrown from the running board of a car en route from Plandome to his Port Washington home. The accident occurred early today and the writer did not survive.
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Mineola
N. Y
Alvar F Holbrooke
Plandome
Port Washington
Wave of Coolness Brings Partly Cloudy Just Tonight
A local forecast notes cooler conditions with a wave of cool air tonight and into Wednesday. Partly cloudy skies are expected, with temperatures easing after tonight. The message includes garbled forecast words but indicates a cooler, unsettled pattern through midweek.
Pork Prices Skyrocket Pressuring Packers At Oklahoma City Market
Hog prices surge as packers balk at higher bids, 2000 hogs held back at Oklahoma City market amid calls for increases of 15 cents per pound. Traders cite wartime demand and fresh supply constraints, with prices about 2.5 dollars above last year and Chicago showing similar gains.
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Klalima
Murnink
Heal Mather
We Jocal Market Aenevatt
Oklahoma
Weavier Rork Wun
Staristice
Oklahoma City
Chicago
Liability rate on cotton gins cut by state board
State insurance board unanimously lowered the liability rate for cotton gin operators from 577 to 482 dollars per 100 until further notice. The previous rate had been 577 for gin and mill operators. The mill rate remains at 577. An investigation found farmer rates comparatively high prior to the revision.
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Tsiance Board
Goodbye to Tango Dances Return to Waltz Standard
Chicago August 22. Thomas McDougall of Pittsburgh, president of the American Association of Masters of Dancing, says dancers are tiring of the tango and similar dances at the convention. The waltz and other standards will regain popularity with the waste, one step and fox trot likely to rule in the near future.
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Chicago
Walt
Thomas McDougall
Pittsburgh
American Association of Masters of Dancing
McDougall
Toledo Thieves Busy Amid Police Shortage
Toledo Ohio reports a wave of robberies and break-ins after a one third police staff cut due to funding issues. More than 100 robberies, holds ups, house breaking, and petty crimes were noted with few arrests as the reduced force patrolled the streets.
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Oledo
Ohio
Tedo Crooks
Week Long Window to Dodge Delinquent Tax Penalties
A chaotic note explains a single week to avoid delinquent penalties on taxation. City clerks warn that once the period ends, a 1 percent daily penalty accrues, with prior years’ debts possibly increasing the total. The document urges taxpayers to act within the limited window to prevent further charges by the city.
Germans Deny Attack On Ship With Americans
Washington Aug 22 The German denial centers on the steamer Owego said to have been fired upon by a submarine in the Mediterranean. Berlin says German authorities have no information and that the Americans on board are the first to be cited by the government. Secretary Lansing said he was investigating such attacks as submarine warfare expands and noted Germany appears to lack confirmation of the incident, with questions about whether Austrian forces were involved.
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Berlin
Lenton
Weg
Washington
State Department
Mediterranean
Horn
Lansing
Herman
M'LEMORE PROPOSES MUNITIONS EMBARGO
Representative My Lemore of Texas introduced a concurrent resolution to empower the president to place an embargo on war munitions and related items destined for any country that knowingly disregards international law and violates neutral rights with the United States. The measure was referred to the foreign affairs committee.
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Washington
United States
My Lemore
Texas
British Sink German Nassau Class Battleship
London reports the probable sinking of a Nassau class battleship of 18,002 tons by a British submarine, concluding this afternoon. The Nassau group comprises four ships and the engagement marks a notable naval loss for Germany.
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London
Ots
Har Heshin
Hiritigh
Madden Asks of Withdrawal Plans From Mewien Troop Posture
Washington Aug 22 Explanations are sought on whether Major General Funton advised pulling forces from Mewien and on details of National Guard mobilization. The inquiry was introduced by Representative Madden of Illinois and referred to the military committee.
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Washington
Funton
Mewien
National Guard
Madden
Thlinois
Seventy Seven Warships in Navy's Greatest Game
Navy plans a grand exercise with seventy seven warships forming a far flung line. Rear Admiral Mayo commands the frontline destroyers and cruisers while Rear Admiral Knight leads the Pennsylvania based party aboard the Pennsylvania. The exercise envisions a landing with a composite fleet including transport vessels and scouting units. Admiral Mayo has until September first to evaluate the fleet and arrange a landing at a chosen point.
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Washington
Ney Department
Ademal Mayo
Hanlestipe
Swift
Ant
Transport
Clive
Knight
Navy War College
Pennsylvania
Mayo
Russians Reach Greece to Join Balkan Campaign
Aug 22 dispatches report Russian troops arriving at Salonika to aid allied forces in the Balkans. Greek and Bulgarian actions are noted while rumors of further Russian and Romanian involvement surface. The developments influence Allied strategy as the war expands in the region. Washington reports on President Wilson vowing to veto immigration reform if it returns with literacy provisions as the Senate debates the revenue bill.
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London
Balkans
Rumania
Fandine of
Tallan
Seres Atheny
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Conscience Stricken Texan Repays Four Dollars
A garbled historical note describes a Texas preacher sending four one dollar bills to the Treasury with a note about aiding Heavenward efforts. The fragment mentions a poor transcription of the letter and unclear dates but centers on a small monetary offering to support a religious or moral cause.
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Ashington
Ange
Treasury
Texas
Dong Hi
Oklahoma Camp Rebounds After San Benito Storm
Oklahoma National Guard camp at San Benito reports near complete recovery from tropical storm damage. The unit faced significant damage and disruptions but has reconstructed most facilities and reestablished quarters for troops stationed there during the hurricane.
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San Benito
Texas
Oklahoma National Guard
French Woman Executed as Spy in Marseille
Paris dispatch reports Felice Penet executed this morning at the lighthouse shooting range after being convicted of espionage by the war council of the Fifteenth legion. The report cites Havas from Marseilles.
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Paris
Havas
Marseilles
Felice Penet
Light House
Fifteenth Legion
German Submarine Returns to Port After Sinking British Cruisers
An Amsterdam dateline report says a German submarine rammed after sinking two British cruisers Nottingham and Falcon and returned to port. British statements say two German subs were destroyed and one rammed and possibly sunk in the North Sea. confirmation awaits all submarine reports.
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Amsterdam
Ave
North Sea
Cooling Breezes Sweep From North
A chilly northwest breeze reduced a midwestern heat wave as a Chicago weather report noted the temperature dropping to around 74 degrees with modest winds. The reading marked a notable break from the summer stretch, easing discomfort for residents statewide.
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Middle
Concession Expected From System Chiefs
Washington August 22 President Wilson awaits a concession from railroad chiefs as a eight hour day proposal gains support. Officials expect a settlement as railroads consult with directors while cabinet circles voice confidence. A subcommittee of presidents includes Holden Harrison Lovett Ripley and Willard and plans an afternoon meeting to advance the proposal.
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Washington
Ang
Wilton
Presilents
Coresider
Interstate Comerce Commission
Commission of Investigation
Wilson
Hale Holden
Harrington Wow
Atterbury
Ganel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
Artion
First Local Cotton Bale Brings 4.35 Hundred in Seed
Oklahoma City's fire bale of cotton was purchased this morning by Harpies and Vose local brokers. The grower, a farmer near Fork seven miles east of Oklahoma City, received a premium of 31 dollars offered by local merchants in addition to the base price of 4.48 per hundred pounds.
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Oklahoma City
Harpies, By & Vose
Oklahoma
San Francisco Cuts Food Cost Regulates Fish
Aug 22 report notes San Francisco moves to regulate fish prices. A committee of fishermen wholesalers and retailers set prices for fishermen pay wholesalers charges and retailer margins. Officials estimate the measure could affect San Francisco markets by about 1000 dollars daily.
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San Francisco
San Francisuo
California
Barnee
Fieh
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Saloniki
TIMES
Freeling
Tulsa Insurance Body
Bryan
Thouor Wey
Ace Desioney
Zimmie
Iiaq
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Arsine
Owego
M'Lemore
Adhiral Maya
Rear Admiral Mayo
Greece
Balkan
Salonsky Mevilier
Tris
Russia
Bulgaria
White Sea
Othe Alfantiy
Athens
Mie Rytselani
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