Cornelius counters Morrow on finances and county funds
County official Cornelius disputes Morrow's assertion about nearly half a million dollars for taxes and holds that only about 260 dollars and a small cash balance remain usable. He notes a sinking fund shortfall, argues most cash is in city state and school district accounts, and warns that tax collection will begin February 1, 1917.
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Morrow
Cuhktahoma County
Cornelius
Marnin
Herwen
Lefelis
Rooney
Texas Financier Shoots Official Who Closed Bank
Aug 2 in Waco Texas reports state banking commissioner John S Patterson gravely wounded by a gunman at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Teague. Bank examiner Eldred McKinnon was with him as shots were fired at the front door, three aimed at McKinnon. Patterson is in critical condition and may not survive the day.
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Waco
Texas
John S Patterson
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Teague
Eldred McKinnon
Jaye Patterson
TR. Watson
McKinnon
Patterson
Atrium
Pat. Comiton
Bulgaria Will and Won’t War Clarifications
The Bucharest II correspondent for Petit Journal reports Bulgaria has decided not to declare war on Romania despite rumors. The note cites Count Ermat von Pecatives, a naval expert for Tages Zeitung, suggesting Bulgaria may align with Germany’s stance.
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Aris
Bucharest II
Petit Journal
Bulgaria
Rumania
Rum
Alin
Germany
Ermat von Pecatives
Tages Zeitung
Art collection looted of gems in New York
A city art collection was robbed of items valued around 50 000 dollars. The July 29 theft remains under police notice with a circular warning to pawn shops and antique dealers to beware of the stolen pieces. Many items are described as falcon crystal and ancient Chinese manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Concrete Pouring To Begin Today On Fair Grandstand
Concrete pouring for footings of the new grandstand at the State Fair is to start today in the afternoon. W H K Culbertson, superintendent, announced at noon. Reinforcing steel ordered after the grandstand fire is due this noon, and the Liste-Dunting Construction party’s big mixer is being set up. About forty men are at work, with carpenters building frames for the wet concrete and others excavating for the foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair
W H K. Culbertson
Illinois Bandits Loot Two Banks Near Homer
Six robbers blew safes at two Homer area banks simultaneously today and escaped with about $15,000. They fled in a four wheel automobile after delaying alarms by cutting all wires. Authorities investigated the heist and reviewed nearby surveillance and getaway paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Homer
Til
King of Greece Still Suffering From Operation
Paris dispatch reports King Constantine unable to receive yesterday a delegation of the Greek liberal party seeking an audience as he remains under treatment for a brief operation performed Sunday. Cholera report denied by the health director in Manila Philippines city.
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Paris
Havas
Athens
Constantine
Manta
Philippines
Temperature Stays Flat in Local Forecast
Local forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Forecasters note a steady pattern and expect similar conditions across the period.
Inspection regime for all food at Massachusetts National Guard camp
General LeRoy Sweetser orders daily inspection of every kitchen at the Massachusetts camp in El Paso to review food before during and after cooking and to record militiamen complaints. A company officer will be on duty in each kitchen, aiming for a well fed army. Divers lew Carranza troops reach Juarez as Pershing expedition readies withdrawal.
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Massachusetts National Guard
EL Paso
Texas
Massachusetts
LeRoy Sweetser
Carranza
Juarez
Vail
Casas Grandes
Romanian and Russian Armies Enter Hungary
Combined forces cross the border into Transylvania as Romanian and Russian troops advance into Hungary. This development signals a coordinated push in the region with implications for battle lines and regional control. Authorities have yet to confirm details of the operation or any resulting engagements.
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Hungary
Border battles flare as Rumanian forces enter Transylvania
Reports from Aerlin Aug 29 describe heavy clashes on the Romania Hungary border as Rumanians push toward mountain passes. King Ferdinand orders mobilization while Rumanian troops near Jassy link with Russian units from Bukowina. Germany contemplates Greece entry as Greek officials shuffle in Berlin. French gains near Phiaumont and repulsed German attacks at Fleury and Vaux fort are noted by Paris.
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Aerlin
Hungary
London
Ruan
Ferdinand
Ater
Bucharest
Transylvania
Jassy
Platra
Zurich
Bukowina
Germany
Fareece
Berlin
van Hethmann-Hollweg
Verdun
Phiaumount Works
Paris
Half the Tickets To Fair Are Sold In First Drive
Oklahoma City Rotary members will assist tomorrow in the state fair ticket drive after appeals by Chamber of Commerce president Vaught and fair board member Sidney Rock. About 14 000 tickets were sold this morning and 10 000 pledged last Friday, about half the total needed for the Grate grandstand project. The campaign continues tomorrow.
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Oklahoma City Rotary Lab
Toker
State Fair Association
Vaught
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney 1 Rock
Rotary
Lee-Hackins Hotel
Ten Year Old Girl Swallows Poison After Reprimand
Grace Taylor a 10 year old girl drank poison after being reprimanded by her foster mother. Doctors say she will die. A separate item notes Mos Toba Williams was stabbed by a fan while waiting for a tray at a local railway station, suffering slight injuries.
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Okla
Grace Taylor
Mos Toba Willams
Manslaughter Charge in Auto Collision Kills Man
Shawnee Oklahoma report states Jesse Raborn aged 80 was killed in an auto collision. Driver Auge Roy Ferguson and Karnage employee Toway were charged with manslaughter as a result.
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Shawnee, Okla
Auge Roy Ferguson
Karnage Employe
Toway
Jesse Raborn
San Francisco Bakers Cut Loaf Size for Nickel
A San Francisco bakery reduced loaf size while keeping a nickel price, prompting readers to note the smaller portions. The change affects everyday bread buyers, with discussions about value and inflation in the local bakehouse scene.
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San Francisco
Border forces provisioned for sixty days
A report from Aug A Warder states border forces have provisions for sixty days. General Puninan warns exhausting forage could threaten operations as troops must move southward. shortage of forage risks disrupting training and readiness.
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van Antonio
Odom
Puninan
War Department
Eighty-Niner Dies At Home in Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma special correspondent reports H B Todd aged 67 was found dead at his home this morning cause listed as vert irene He came from town earlier and was a heavy property owner and active Mason He leaves a brother and two sisters in Iowa
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Guthrie
Report of Raid Turns Out Untrue in Marathon Texas
An investigation into a claimed raid by a troop of the Sixth Cavalry against Mexican bands is reported to have no foundation. Military headquarters announced that Dient Bo Taylor with sixteen men was sent to Argentina to investigate threats but the raid story proved false.
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Marathon
Texas
United States
Teylmagen
Dient Bo Taylor
Sixth Cavalry
Argent Counntry
Att
Mother seeks habeas corpus for alleged vagrants
Agnes Simon, mother of Toni and Jack Morrison, filed for a writ of habeas corpus in district court after their August 24 municipal court appearance on charges of vagrancy. She claims no testimony showed they were vagrants, says her sons are laborers who worked long hours, and notes opiate use allegedly involved in the case.
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Agnes Simon
Toni
Jack Morrison
Vismefet
Preparedness Plan Bill Completed by President Wilson
President Wilson completed the administration preparedness legislative program by signing the army and navy appropriation bills and, at the same time, the Philippine bill in Washington on August 20. The action marks final approval of key defense funding and colonial legislation.
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Washington
Wilson
President Wilson Urges Eight Hour Law Amid Rail Strike Threat
President Wilson urged Congress to enact an eight hour workday for interstate rail workers and to empower mediation and economic measures. He warned a nationwide freight shutdown could paralyze commerce, calling for a formal commission review and possible government operation of railways in military necessity.
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Washington
Dremulent Wilytt
Hurhes
Ani
Congress
Han
United States
Wilson
Tee
Mertte
Interstate Comerce Commission
Sev
Tterstate Commerce Commission
Brotherhood
Ban on Freight To Be Effected Within One Day
Unilen favorable developments in Washington favor a threatened railroad strike. Telegrams report that operation will be curtailed within twelve hours. Embargo on all freight possible if no progress today delays relief. Katy freight equip to handle coal and ore transfers. City telegrams and local deputies indicate strong union support for a nationwide stoppage at dawn Monday.
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Washington
Demona Hovis
Southern Railway
Whot Kearing
Alee
Tran Meas
Ieder
United States
Lotorent
Katy
Tiiten
Strike in Brief Negotiations Break with Brotherhood Over Labor Day
Negotiations between the iN q vanroads and the brotherhood broke off. Brotherhood leaders ordered a 7 am Labor Day strike, countermanded, and insisted only a settlement favorable to workers could change it. President Wilson appeared before Congress pushing new laws to curb strikes and regulate rail labor.
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Brotherhood
Wilson
Congress
Mediation Offer in Labor Controversy Amid Arbitration Impasse
The speaker offered mediation between railroads and unions after arbitration proved impossible, acting as a spokesman for the public and a broad workforce. He proposed the eight hour day as a starting point for railroad management, urging study of operating changes within existing contracts and seeking orderly settlement with Congress involved.
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Wilman
Congress
Mie
Clhdren
Pris
Anid
Cone
Eltherene
United States
Alice
Jaber
Unite States
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John S. Patterson
Illinois
Greece
Zimmie
Transsylvania
Kaneites
Binke Urner
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Flayrs
Wilken
Lewistanon
Ooonler
Arks
United , States
Railway
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