Prosperity Congress to Welcome 5000 Travel Salesmen in New York
An Army of more than 5000 commercial travelers will descend on New York for a nationwide Prosperity Congress to promote business and industry from the Mason-Dixon line to the Gulf of Mexico. Merchants and buyers from across the country join leaders of major enterprises at headquarters in the city to rally optimism and push for brighter economic conditions.
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Party Chiefs Meet Headlined By Hitchcock Visit
Western members of the Republican national committee waited in Chicago at the Auditorium Annex for a briefing from national chair Frank Hitchcock after a conference with President Taft. The meeting aimed to map plans for the Republican campaign and determine committee attendance, with further details to be announced by Hitchcock.
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Taft
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Western campaign heads form in Harvester building
Borah of Idaho Frank O Lowden of Illinois Wrater of Nebraska and Charles Nagel of Missouri join Mr Hitchcock as western officials pledge to open western headquarters in the Harvester building tomorrow. Attending tonight are T Coleman Du Font George S Sheldon R V Culahan Fred W Upham and others to organize the advisory committee and fundraising efforts for the campaign.
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Idaho
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Wrater
Nebraska
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Hitchcock
National Committee
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Harvester
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Speakesa’ Bureau
George S. Sheldon
Manal
National committee heads to meet at new western headquarters
Eastern members of the committee are selected while Mr. Hitchcock weighs western nominees. A meeting of division heads of the national committee will be held tomorrow at the new western headquarters, anticipated as a pivotal campaign gathering.
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Hitchcock
National Committee
New Party Emerges in Japan Aims for Seventy Votes
Tokyo August 14 The Associated Press reports the formation of a new political party in Japan by independents and business men. Early organization suggests about sixty lower house seats. The group may drop the Mmeré club name and register as a regular party with no cabinet support or opposition stated. The platform focuses on finance adjustment and empire rehabilitation while pledging unity on major issues and personal freedom on minor matters.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Mmeré
Selyu Kal
Not Guilty Plea in Subornation Case
New York August 4. Plea of not guilty entered today to the grand jury in a sensational indictment against Mirek Benjamin Teal Slerry Moussey and Miss Julia Fleming for subornation of perjury. They were arraigned in general sessions charged with trying to influence Miss Made MacCausian to testify against Frank Gould in a divorce case brought by Mrs Helen Gould. Teal Fleming and Moussey were granted leave to withdraw their plea.
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Moussey
Julia Flemfog
General Sessions
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Made MacCausian
Fate
Frank G. Gould
Ars
Democratic State Committee Names Rochester for Convention
The Democratic state committee voted to call a state convention in Rochester on September 15 and endorsed William J. Bryan and John W. Kern. Chairman Conners predicted Bryan would carry New York and discussed possible gubernatorial candidates like Parker Littleton Glynn Chanler and leaders in the party. The next meeting in Rochester on September 14-15 will set the temporary chair and further plans.
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Rochester
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Denver
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Chanler
Must Serve Seven Years for Hancock Company Embezzlement
Samuel A. Phillips, convicted in Ramsey County District Court of embezzling funds belonging to the Hancock Company of Chicago, must serve seven years in the Sailwater penitentiary after the Minnesota Supreme Court sustained his conviction. The indictment charged that he appropriated the proceeds of Hancock Company transactions as its representative, while Phillips argued they were his private deals.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Samuel A. Phillips
Rameey County
Funda
Hancock Company
Philips
Taft Discusses Fitness and Horse Gift Toward Campaign
The Taft campaign reports the candidate is fit from daily golf workouts, noting weight unchanged and muscles hardened. He declines a free horse gift, saying he cannot spend on another horse, while mail continues to flood in with varied requests and expressions of support.
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Mr. Taft
Boston
Boston Post
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Vorys
John Hays Hammond
Massachusetts
Taft
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Officials Visit Roosevelt in Oyster Bay Meeting
Dr. Andrew Barchfeld of Pittsburgh and John W. Donovan were the only official visitors to be received by President Roosevelt. Barchfeld said he arrived in New York after a tour of Central America to discuss the Central American court of arbitration, linked to last year’s Washington peace conference. The court was meeting in Cartage, Costa Rica.
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Oyster Bay
Aug
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Pittsburg
Thirty-second
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Congress
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Roosevelt
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New York
Central America
Arbitration Court
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Costa Rica
Kenney Heads Officers at Winconen Abstr actors Meet
At the annual Winconen Abstractors convention in Marinette J T Kenney of Madison was reelected president W H Hardy Jr of Waukesha first vice president Aiman Smith Randon second vice president A Ta Anderson Racine third vice president W J Tubbs Elkhorn secretary Miss Fisher Ashland treasurer The Wisconsin and Michigan abstracters held joint meetings in Menominee and Milwaukee today.
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Randon
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Menomines
Bite from Gog Proves Fatal For New Jersey Man
In Jersey City physicians warned Conrad Steingruber would die within twenty four hours from a dog bite, but the prophecy did not come true as he survived past the expected death. The report from New York notes the bite occurred at Christ Hospital and followed by frantic medical attention.
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Associated Press
New York
Conrad Steingruber
Christ Hospital
Jersey City
Weather forecast promises heavy rain across regions
Washington Aug 14 The weather bureau issued a forecast predicting a broad rain period from Saturday to Tuesday. A barometric disturbance moving from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast is expected to raise temperatures then bring rainfall over the central and Atlantic states, with cooler air following.
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Atlantic Coast
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Atlantic States
Universal language claim sparks debate in Chicago talk
In Chicago on August 14 a Moyer, a member of the lower ranks, predicts that English will become the universal language of the world despite opposing views. The brief discussion touches on global communication and linguistic trends.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Moyer
Danish Parliament Editor Speaks at Chicago Scandinavians Meeting
The Danish parliamentarian and editor told Chicago Scandinavians that English is the universal language of the world. He warned against resistance to English as European workers increasingly adopt it. The speech urged acceptance of English as essential in modern communication.
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Denmark
Chicago
New Will of Lading Delayed By ICC Action
Apsockited Prory Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission extended the effective date of the new bill of lading from September 1 to November 3. Shippers and railroads pressed for the delay due to many changes in the new form and geographic stipulations. The extension aims to improve adoption and avoid disruption for shipping public.
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Shipring
Moon and Barber Conspiracy Trial Moves in Court
In federal court here the government seeks to move Eau Claire magnates Suaner G. Moon and J P Barber toward trial in Idaho for alleged fraud conspiracy. Judge J W Quarles previously ruled indictments valid, as Bundy seeks to introduce testimony and Idaho precedent is cited by federal attorneys. Moon attended court. Barber was at home.
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Peyton Gordon
Washington, D. C
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Packing Company Escapes
State court reverses Minneapolis ruling and convicts Hammond Parking Co. of bogus hitter manufacture. Court finds evidence lacking criminal intent, while affirming the law as constitutional.
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Agocinte! Press
St. Paul
Minn
Etate
Reytreedt
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Hammond Parking Company
Tragic Atlanta Dining Car Shootout and Race Attacks
A mass of chaotic, graphic report details a dining car murder in New Orleans as a white officer is killed and a Black suspect wounded. Separately in Springfield an assault on Mrs. Earl Hallam by a Black man is described with arrests of several suspects. The piece also notes a fatal self-inflicted shooting by Stephen Petrik in Cleveland after jealousy drives violence.
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John Z. Chryell
Negra Cook
Lauisville Nashville Railway
Digemmbo
Frank Barroldier
Rtrd
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Bevan
Tony Pastor Resting Easier After Illness
New York August 14 Tony Pastor was resting easier today after a period of illness his condition reported as improved by associates at his theater company.
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Associated Prost
New York
Tony Pastor
Cooperative brewery proposal sparks dealer split
Local liquor dealers remain divided over J W Keller’s plan to form an Independent Brewing Company in the city. The project envisions a $15,000 capital stock, a multi story brick building of about 60 by 120 feet, powered by electricity and serving the local trade, with emphasis on fire proof construction. Some hail the venture as a profit booster and job creator, while others fear financial strain amid strong competition and market limits.
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Goschen Promotion Reported After World War I Talks
A British note describes Sir Edward Goschen's promotion discussions with the German imperial envoy. King Edward asked whether the arrangement would please the German leader, and the German foreign office indicated approval after a recent inquiry.
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Fred Hes
Uke
Edward
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Crenenberg
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Gbrltisd
Thaw Taken to Fishkill Landing for Testimony Hearings
Larry Thaw was brought to Fishkill Landing for testimony in a civil case by attorney John BL Wilson. Proceeding before the referee adjourned until after noon, Thaw and his custodians traveled by rail to the Holland House for dinner, after arrival with Sheriff Chanlera's deputies.
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Fishkill Landing
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Wishkill Landing
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Holland House
Milwaukee woman dies by own action at public library
Special report: Misa Meta Ka, a 45 year old Milwaukee woman, committed suicide by jumping into a Mobns and drowning at sixteen stant stadion of the Milwaukee public library. She was daughter of the Milwaukee board of health secretary, the oldest city employee, and reportedly feared she was nearing insanity.
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Milwaukee Public Library
Casn
Misa Diercks
Milwaukee Board of Health
Mrs. Allen Webb Seeks New Trial in Cashing Check Case
Chicago judge sets special term for new trial hearing in the case of Mrs. Allen Webb, former wife of Bradie I. Duke, convicted of cashing a worthless hotel check at the Great Northern hotel. exact date to be determined.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tit
Keraten
Mra
Allen Webb
Bradie I. Duke
Davila Seeks Peace in Honduran Exequaturs Controversy
Reports from Puerto Cortes indicate a quick settlement is possible after President Davila canceled the exequatures of American consular agents at La Ceiba. Negotiations continue to restore privileges for Consul Drew Linard and colleagues, as U S officials seek amicable adjustment and end the international incident.
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Associated Press
Puerto Cortex
Honduras
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Ahen Funel
Salvador
Coiba
Red Men Elect Officers at Wisconsin Session
La Crosse August 14 at the losing session of the event council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Wisconsin officers were installed. Great Sachem W A S Popeka officiated. Next state convention location to be decided later. Elected for the coming year were Great Prophet B C Traymund La Crosse Great Sachem Con Miege Superior Great Senor Wamare Charles Grirthiae Ashland Junior Sagamore Phil Smith All Great Keeper Langdon Li United States Pre nt Council G Holmes Daubner Wauneka Trustees J J Buresh Racine three years Clarence Carl Superior
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la Crosse
Improved Order of Red Men of
Wisconsin
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Con Miege
Superior
Senor Waamere
Charles
Grirtithe
Ashhind
Jantur Sageamore
Phil Smith
Ali Ewa
Langdon
United States Prent Council
G. Holmes Daubner Whukesha
J. J. Buresh
Racine
Clarence Carl
Bicycle thieves plaguing Milwaukee area police report
Police report a surge in bicycle thefts in Milwaukee as two downtown bikes were stolen within hours. One recovered by officers, another man taken into custody after a brief struggle. Suspect, described as a young man, to be arraigned on larceny and resisting an officer charges.
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Minituwoc
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Dantes
Rifle tournament opens at Camp Ripley under steady conditions
The National Rifle Association hosts its twenty sixth annual tournament at Camp Ripley O Aug. opening ceremonies began at eight o clock with the championship five man team using the United States services rifle. Twenty four teams took part for the first stage. The Navy and Marine Corps tied for third place with 21 points, matched by Company Z of the Second District of Columbia for practice only. Teams moved to the 600 yard lounge for the final phase.
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Associated Press
Thia Ecore
Company Z
District of Columbia
Alfonso Nose Examined by Surgeon Meure
King Alfonso of Spain underwent a nose examination today by Professor Meure, the surgeon who operated last year. The report was favorable and the monarch then took a car ride through the city, receiving a standing ovation. Queen Victoria of Spain, arriving incognito by the Southern Express, headed to the Isle of Wight to visit her mother.
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Southern Express
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Isle of Wight
Printers Session Continues At International Typographical Union
Boston August 14 The convention of the International Typographical Union continued with unsettled matters and remaining routine work to be finished today The stereotypers and electrotypers also met The agenda includes thirty five amendments to the constitution and further consideration of transferred wire business Chief Porgster Gifford Pinchot spoke on national conservation.
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