Rumors of Anti-Trust Suits Dampen Justice Department Outlook
Washington Aug 8 Acting Attorney General Russell says rumors of investigations into trusts and railroads are unfounded and the department cannot do as much work as alleged. He credits Landis fines and state rate battles for rumors and notes courts will decide railway rate rights, with enforcement of anti rebating and monopolies laws tending to sounder prosperity.
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Goveror Comer Firm in Talks With Southern Railway
Montgomery Aug 8 after a long morning conference and a two o clock adjournment no agreement was announced between the state and the Southern Railway on revoking its charter. Governor Comer said railroads must observe the law and code. Railways seek more time and a follow up meeting is set for tomorrow with speculation of concessions on freight schedules and the two and a half cent passenger rate.
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Southern Railway
Comer
Finley
Milwaukee Boy Captured in New York City
A Racine special reports former Mayor Michael Higgins thefts two years ago included watches silverware and jewelry. Milwaukee youth Leo Wrocklawski was suspected and later captured in New York. Sheriff Roberts secured extradition papers and headed to Albany to interview the governor. The Tombs officials threatened delays but Roberts retrieved Wrocklawski and began the return trip to Milwaukee. Attorneys failed to clear him.
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Pinioned beneath engine in Bronx yard incident
Charles Shadier a brakeman on the New York New Haven Hartford railway was pinned under a locomotive in the Bronx railway yards. An ambulance surgeon amputated his leg without anesthesia during the extraction. He was then taken to a hospital and officials say he may recover.
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New York New Haven
One Body Recovered Reports Local News Brief
A terse update notes the recovery of a body identified as Kecocth Asdre. The report mentions investigators at the scene and local authorities continuing inquiries. Details are sparse due to damaged text but confirm a fatal incident and active investigation.
Rights of Subject Nations Adopt Proposals at The Hague
A large gathering including Armenians Georgians Albanians Poles and Boers adopted resolutions to extend the rights of subject races to civil disturbances. They urged equal rights with belligerents under The Hague, ending slavery, prohibiting forced land labor takeovers and deportations, and guaranteeing self management for distinctive nationalities.
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Steamers Collide in Fog Near Willamette Entrance
In dense fog near the Willamette River mouth, the Portland and San Francisco liner City of Panaba collided with and sank the steamer Alliance from Coos Bay. The City of Panaba carried a full passenger list and freight. Alliance passengers and crew were rescued to Fort.
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Monte Carlo Mystery Murder Case Draws Attention
The dismembered body of Emma Leavin was found in a Marseille baggage trunk with jewels on the female suspect, Violet Gould. Police link the suspects to titles Sir Vere and Lady Gould, with background tying Vere St Leger Goold to an Irish baronetcy and Montreal dressmaker wife Violet Girodin. A commission probes their antecedents.
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Grifter Collected in Racine Fraud Case
A Daily News dispatch from Racine reports FP. Mickle, alias W. E. Williams of Chicago, was placed in custody for alleged fraud in securing subscriptions from manufacturers for the Switchman's Union of North America. Credentials bore forged signatures of A. C. Dickens, Joan Falvey, and Henry Miner. Names of Milwaukee firms and amounts listed include Allis-Chalmers at 100 dollars and Milwaukee Western Fuel and Northwestern Fuel at zero or small sums.
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Turkey urged to withdraw troops from Persian territory
London Aug. At Persia's request Pareian Secretary Grey told the British ambassador in Constantinople to press Turkey to pull back its forces from the shah's territory in the interests of peace.
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Mine workers avert strike after conference in Pittsburg
At an afternoon gathering of officers from District No. 8 United Mine Workers of America and executives of the Pittsburgh Coal Company, tensions threatening a 140% manpower walkout were settled amicably and the strike danger was averted.
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United Mine Workers of America
Pitteturg Coal Company
Two Italians Hanged in Braddock Robbery Case
From Associated Press report two Italian men Georgie Qua Feeti and Gianni Graziani were executed for the last year shooting of storekeeper Anarin Capginanca in Braddock Pennsylvania. The note discusses politeness in telephone usage and moral lessons on speech.
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Mittebure
Georgie Qua- Feeti
Gianni Graziani
Hares
Anarin Capginanca
Braddock
Dividends Not Earned in New York Central Report
New York Central and Hudson River Railway reports six months to June 30 showing earnings of 2,047,361 after charges, $2,411,592 short of the 3 percent dividend requirement. Lake Shore Michigan Southern limited deficit, while Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis shows larger shortfall. Union Pacific declares regular 2 percent common and 2 percent preferred dividends.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southier
Standard Oil Appeals in Chicago Case
Attorneys for the Standard Oil Company of Indiana presented a motion for an appeal in the U S district court before Judge Landis. The hearing was scheduled for tomorrow as part of the ongoing case. Associated Press report.
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In Mexican Prison Tragedy Details Emerge
The Associated Press reports Patrick Haffey of the locomotive crews was killed in a train incident in Jimenez Mexico. His parents have learned of the death and the American ambassador has intervened as Haffey narrowly escaped lynching.
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Mexico
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Sooner Japs Deportations Reported From Coast
A dispatch from San Francisco says six Japanese nationals were deported today aboard the steamship Manchuria, marking the largest single group removed from the Pacific coast. The move is connected to broader U S immigration enforcement and precedes further removals planned along the Mexican border as authorities tighten border control.
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Bank Robbers Foiled At Strongsville Suburb
Three masked men attempted to rob Merchants' bank in Strongsville but alarms rang. Citizens with shotguns fired, two robbers wounded, trio escaped into woods. One robber later found claiming the name Fogerty. partners stripped his belongings to hide identity.
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Governor Davidson Fights Trout Fishing Protest in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin special from Wautoma reports Governor Davidson and members of the state fish commission angling with local fishermen along Ferdinand Rohde’s farm. Rohde ordered them off the team driven by a creek path, insisting they retrace steps for miles. The group left for Madison in the afternoon.
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Williams Nominee for US Senate Confirmed by Mississippi Democrats
The Democratic state executive committee met at noon and declared Congressman John Sharp Williams the party nominee for the United States Senate. Returns showed Williams with a majority over Vardaman, 59,496 to 6,646, with no contest anticipated. After a caucus, factions agreed to abide by the official returns and Williams was formally nominated as the Senate candidate.
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Wil- Hama
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Prominent Man Arthur Fitch Death Mystery
Lorain Ohio August reports a prominent superintendent Arthur Fitch of the Sheffield Lande company of construction died from a head wound in his home. Authorities suspect suicide though Fitch's wife insists murder. A later witness found a revolver near his side, with no sign of a struggle.
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Police Pot a Burglar in Philadelphia Fatal Incident
A burglar carrying contraband was struck and killed in an incident in Philadelphia. A police officer or bystander involvement is noted as part of the investigation. Names and exact roles are unclear due to damaged text, but a workingman associated with local firms appears among those involved. Further details remain unreadable.
Fires In Baltimore Destroy Elevator and Chair Factory
Fire in Baltimore August 8 destroyed the elevator of the Baltimore and Ohio railway with 64,000 bushels of grain. Losses total about 200000, with 150000 on the building and 50000 on grain. Insurance on the elevator was 100000. A second blaze spread from the Baltimore Transfer company stable to Hechinger Brothers chair factory, causing about 90000 in losses, 70000 on the factory and 20000 on the transfer stable. Five horses died.
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Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Baltimore Transfer Company
Hechinger Brothers & Co
Low Street
San Francisco codfish vessel owners seek Russian indemnity
San Francisco boatmen prepare a large indemnity claim through the state department in Washington to the Russian government for ejectment from Okhotsk by a Russian cruiser. The bill could include damages for the Fremont of San Francisco and the city of Seattle tied to the J D Spreckles and N Castle incidents.
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San Francisco
Cal
State Department of Washington
Okhotsk Sea
N. Castle
J. D. Spreckles
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Fremont
Insurance Payouts For Heirs Of S. M. Stephenson
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and New York Life among five companies paying heirs of S. M. Stephenson of Menominee Michigan. Total cash advances exceed 25000 with face values and accumulations over 26.00. Policies include 30000 from Northwestern Mutual and 373169 from New York Life.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
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New York Life
Reading Atlantic League Signings Include Noted Catcher Tedder
In Reading Pa this season Malachi Kitt Tedder, famed catcher with major league experience and former Montreal manager, has been signed to the Reading Atlantic league team. The club has made offers to Johan Anderson of Washington Frank Twemhanty and George Stovall of Cleveland and other big league players.
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Boilermakers Strike Shuts Southern Pacific Yard at Sacramento
Southern Pacific boiler makers in Sacramento walked out today. workers halted pat at the yard in a strike likely to disrupt rail service. Union officials and management were unavailable for comment as the action began on a hot August day in California's capital.
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Bomb lab uncovered at Imperial technical schools
Police in Moscow on August 8 searched the Imperial technical schools and found a central revolutionary laboratory for new bombs and explosives. They seized bombs and 600 time fuse devices, confiscated forbidden literature, and arrested twenty male and female students.
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Duplicate Pay Accounts Convict in Cuba Case
Washington August 8 reports to the War Department say First Lieutenant Charles E. McCullough of the Fifteenth Cavalry was tried and convicted of duplicating his pay accounts and misappropriating funds in Cuba. McCullough began as a private and rose through grades to his present rank.
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Young Girl Heroism in Lake Rescue Effort
Milwaukee August 8. A 16 year old Miss Vizay daughter of Rudolph Vizar saved three men from drowning at Okaochee lake. William J. Zimmers former city attorney aided the rescue after the men exhausted a beachside team worked to revive Lederer. The second rescuer Welthoul is named. the third man remains unidentified.
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Deaths of Antonio Demato and Bertha Luckow
Antonio Demato, a Milanese grinder, died at 7:28 this morning at Alexian Brothers hospital from stomach cancer and liver hardening. He was born in Italy on June 12, aged 56, unmarried with no known relatives in the country. funeral plans pending. Bertha Luckow of Fort Wayne died Wednesday afternoon at St Mary’s Hospital from a cerebral condition. she was 30 years old, wife of George Luckow, and her remains were taken to her home on Wednesday for burial.
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Runaway Incident Sparks Alarm at Unknown Event
A chaotic scene described with scattered names and vague roles, mentioning runaways and possible injuries. The fragment mentions individuals and groups, a dispute, and references to a person named Mr Bowers, with unclear actions and outcomes.
Ruin in Casablanca Desolation After Bombardment
Aug 3 1910 reports from Algiers Tangier and Paris describe Casablanca’s bombardment by French cruisers. The Jewish quarter is sacked, Moors killed, and European consuls coordinate relief while blue jackets guard foreigners. Mazagan largely destroyed. Moorish troops disarmed and consulate protections established.
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Showers Tonight and Friday Forecast Puts City on Alert
A garbled weather notice mentions showers tonight and Friday with a possibility of cold air. The fragment references figures and names like Governest and attorney, but the sense is a general forecast update rather than a formal advisory.
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