Casement Executed at Pentonville Amid Cheers
Roger Casement, former British knight and consul, was hanged for high treason at Pentonville Jail after plans to trigger an armed revolt in Ireland and seek German aid. Crowds cheered as bells tolled. two priests administered the last rites before he faced the trap. Casement, who had recently converted to Catholicism, died calmly. officials posted notices and mourners prayed.
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London
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Pentonville
Ireland
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Auicklime
James McCarrell
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Casement’s Execution Stirs Controversy and Faith Shifts
The article reports on Roger Casement’s execution amid religious shifts among his supporters, noting his conversion to Roman Catholicism and last words “I die for my country.” It covers government stance, Lord Robert Cecil, and lordship debates, plus coroner verdicts and reactions to the hanging.
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House of Lords
Daily News
Treland
Gavin Perfy
Mar Heramem
Progressives' Fateful Conference Delayed Start
United Press dispatch from Indianapolis reports the Progressive party national conference starting an hour late amid harsh attacks on Hughes. George M. Parker outlined a strategy to win in pivotal states and possibly swing the election to the House if no concession occurs. Action expected tonight as delegates debated ticket plans and leadership choices.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Parker
Matthew Hare
George M. Parker
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House of Representatives
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Clayame
Tve Gelexates
Meiner National
Dea
John
Wiron
Tr Cobh
Louisiana
Sid Nean
Some Unique Incidents Across Cities and Courts
A jumble of brief items notes odd acts and court mentions from Nyack to Chicago. Supreme Court Justice Tompkins is cited regarding a case while Eugenia Keller Davis inherits six hundred thousand from her father’s will. A fireman interrupts stealing from a dressing room and a fox terrier causes a family dispute. Edward Morrison adopts two granddaughters to honor a will. A piano record attempt ends after fifty four hours due to paralysis. Local sun shades protect traffic cops as social notes close the column.
Drowned Worker Falls From Dredge in Heat
Raymond Whitney of Desoto Wis an employee of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy construction crew went to sleep in bunk cars and rolled off the dredge into the Mississippi river. He was drowned and his body was recovered today.
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Associated Press
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Raymond Whitney
Desoto
Chicago
Burlington
Mississippi River
Cloudburst in Kentucky Leaves Many Missing in Tennessee
United Press reports a Tennessee flood after a cloudburst near Middelsboro and Blair’s Creek. Nineteen bodies recovered with thirty missing. homes washed away, several fatalities including Crockett Edwards family. Bridges destroyed. rail service delayed. property damage in the thousands. local rescue parties search for victims.
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United Press
Midglesborow
Barrentaller
Tennessee
Blair's Creek
Bob Johnson
Childer
Sam Wiler
Bush Hageson
Crockett Edwards
Edwards
Middleshoro Bruesville
Tazewell
Tenn
New Farm Board Plans to Organize Twelve Districts
Associated Washington report that the new farm board will appoint four members, confirmed by the service, with a meeting on August 7 to inaugurate its work. Hearings on dividing the twelve districts will be held in Washington and across the country.
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Uby
Washington, D. C
New Farm Isan Board
Inga
Washington
Street Car Strike Ends In Prolonged Negotiations
Dispatch reports no prospect of ending the New York street car strike as unions and management fail to reach arbitral agreement. Pores at AP cites stalled talks across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens with a noon deadline for cadets to grant demands and no immediate resolution in sight.
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New York
Associated Press
Manhattan
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Bronx
Queens
Mevor Mitchel
Manitoba Wheat Doom Mixed with Black Rust Warning
Manitoba faces 15 percent of its spring wheat area affected by black rust according to a provincial agriculture department report. The bulletin notes no material indications of rust in the Saskatchewan and Alberta border areas.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Provinial Department of Agriculture
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Sarkatchewwen
Alberia
Deutschland Escapes Patrol in Submerged Exit to Bremen
A German submarine merchantman Deutschland slipped past Allied sea patrols near the Cape and disappeared beneath the water as it neared the Atlantic. Eyewitnesses at Norfolk reported no pursuit and the ship submerged in light of daylight, with Captain Koeniz signaling farewell before heading toward Bremen.
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United Press
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Germany
Bremen
Hampton Roads
Capes
Thomas F. Timmins
Hindh
United States
Cape Henry
Timmins
Hinsch
Hiner Neckar
Khoeniz
America
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Zach Callison
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Wisconsin candidates file papers for reelection bids
Madison August 12 papers were filed with the secretary of state today by Congressman W. H. Stafford Milwaukee and M. K. Reilly Fond du Lac seeking reelection and Charles E. Smith Fond du Lac for the state senate in the Elge teenie dieict.
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Madison
Wis
W. H . Stafford
Alwaukee
M. K. Reilly
Fond du Las
Charles E. Smit
Fond du Lae
State Senate
Elgeteenie Dieuict
President May Seek To Avert Railway Strike
Washington Aug. 2 The president seeks to avert a railroad strike affecting 400000 workers. Chambers and the federal mediation board are gathering facts for possible federal intervention after the strike vote. Officials warn of severe economic disruption if talks fail and arbitration may be pursued to avoid a paralyzed transport system.
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Wilson
Department of Labor
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United States
Washington, D. C
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Hanging of Casement Called Barbarism by U S Senator Martine
Washington August 2 Senator Martine denounced the execution of Roger Casement as barbarism and excoriated Great Britain. Senator Phelan of California said Casement had done nothing to condemn him and decried lack of reprieve. American lawyer Michael Francis said the Irish uprising and Casement’s execution were unjustified and that key witnesses would have to come from Germany.
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Washington, D
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Great Britain
Roger Casement
Phelan
California
Casement
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London
Kmisht
Ireland
Michasl Francisle
Robert Cecil
Meni
Germany
Emery Blackwell
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Hill Funeral Today for Well-known Resident
Simple services were held this afternoon for Willing R. Hill at the residence 2 Central Avenue in charge of Rev. Edward Ho South. The funeral party proceeded from the Kenes ty Kivenide cemetery where the Catholic Smize of Elks carried out veiz ionader thre dher LOR. Exalted Rujec Edward Hedward T. Cole, ER Williams, nd Herma. Rockford. mes Howes and Huintinges, tenth of Berlin Wis.
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Berlin
Wis
Small British Liner Sank by Submarine Mystery
Fragmented text reports a British liner sunk by a submarine with unclear details. Names and dates are unreadable, but the incident is presented as a wartime loss amid conflicting statements. The report hints at a claimed cause and a formal statement about the ship's status.
SEEK WISCONSIN ZOOLOGIST OFFERED PA POSITION
Announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says Prof. G. J. Saanders entomologist of Wisconsin has been asked to accept the post of economic zoologist in Pennsylvania. He is expected to succeed Dr. AL Surface.
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Saanders
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
G. J. Saanders
British blacklist could strain US Britain trade ties
A Northwestern Washington dispatch reports the British blacklist threatens American firms and neutral trade. British officials claim it targets enemy firms, but US views it as a neutral rights violation. Diplomats warn reprisals could follow if the blacklist is not revoked.
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United States
Great Britain
Britain
Europe
Valparenso
Chile
Polk
State Department
Weather notices for Wisconsin tonight and Friday
Local observations show a cold front bringing sharp temperature drops. Timed readings indicate lower evening temperatures and a brisk wind, with continued chilly weather through Friday.
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