Roosevelts Name Rejected at New York Republican Meeting
The Republican State Committee in New York rejects former President Roosevelt as temporary chairman with Vice President Sherman chosen instead. The Old Guard faction led by Woodward Barnes fights the Roosevelt name amid debates and a postponed vote. In Tennessee, Newell Sanders presides over a large Republican convention aiming to field a governor candidate against Malcolm Patterson.
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Assenated Press
New York
Foovelt
Repub
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Sherman
Old Guard
Woodmand
William Barnes J
Albany
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Roosevelt
Sae Wiliam Barnes Jr
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Lierra C. Griscom
Rose
Stansas Unanimousty
Lloyd C. Gris
Henry Mack
Saratoga
Griscom Rai “I
United States
Republican Party
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Man
Newell Sanders
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West Tennessee
A. A. Taylor
Robert L. Taylor
Patterson
Sherman Opposed Large Fees in McMurray Contracts
Aug 16. Testimony shows Sherman opposed a ten per cent fee connected with McMurray contracts. Representative Carter and Burke challenge the government’s handling, while Douglas Johnson testifies he signed the contracts and denied being induced by McMurray.
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Inkema
McMurray
F. McMurray
C. D. Carter Poma
Nieja
Feiand Fie
Carter
Sherman
C. Burke
Doudlas Johnson
Law Nation
MecMarrar
Circus Train Collision Claims Life in Milwaukee Region
A crash near Babcock between a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger and Campbell Brothers crew train killed one man and seriously injured several others. The circus animals aboard were also killed and the wreck damaged both trains in the incident reported from Grand Rapids.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Rapids
Campbell Brothers
Babcock
Husband Kills Wife Then Ends His Life
In Philadelphia today Barko Bernardeky shot and killed his wife in front of their two children aged four and six before shooting himself. The tragedy occurred while the family was together at home.
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Assatiated Press
Philadelphia
Barko Bernardeky
High Milk Transport Rates Spark MA Rail Dispute
An Associated Press report from Boston on August 4 describes a dispute over Malik milk transportation costs. Three local contractors sue Boston and nearby railways accusing excessive charges under Massachusetts Saunders law. Railways argue they must raise rates per car rather than per load. The case echoes testimony before the state railway commission last month.
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Associated Press
Boston
Malik
L Oc. C
Boston and Maze
Central
One Dead and Thirty Four Injured in Missouri Pacific Wreck
A Missouri Pacific wreck near Nevada Missouri injures 34 passengers. The tender jumped the track and the smoker baggage and mail cars were wrecked while the Pullmans stayed on the track. Fireman Grover Murdock of Nevada is badly burned. The incident occurred August 16 according to Associated Press reporting.
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Nevada
Mort
Associated Press
Missouri
Pa O
Eman Grover Murdock
Airships Race Pigeons In Historical Aerial Contest
In Douai and Amiens France, a historic race pitted mans craft against nature birds. Le Blanc in a Farman bi plane led the flock released at Douai, with the last pigeon arriving twelve minutes after the first. Gagheux, starting with Le Blanc, finished twelve minutes later.
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Associated Press
France
Birds of Nature
Douai
le Bt .Farman
Smark
Les Blanc
Amiens
Spiteen
Owenty
le Blanc
Gagheux
Partning
Erces-Coutity
Suits Against Paine-Weber Rise From Milwaukee Failure
Lawsuits filed in Marinette Green Bay and Milwaukee allege stock brokers Paine-Weber and associates caused losses tied to the William E ho failure. Plaintiffs HF Schroeder B Brill Schulte Brothers and A F Findeising seek garnishment of Paine-Weber funds as the firm defends that brokers acted as agents and that shares were bought and paid for in the ho case.
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Schulte Brothers
A. F. Findeising
Green
Toser
Brill
Mill Waukee
Paine-Weber Company
Paine-Weber
Murder Clue Tied to Abnen Case Found
Clue points to murder in Abnen area with significant detail noted Sunday. Police recovered potential evidence from a corner where Bertha Denignus was last seen, linking German noise and a hidden ledger to the investigation.
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Abnen Ag
Bertha Denignus
Iris Reas
Conan Searc
Private funeral chosen over public burial for Nightingale
The will of Miss Florence Nightingale, who died Saturday, declined a public burial in Westminster Abbey. She stipulated a simple private funeral, and her heirs adhere to those terms, rejecting Westminster options.
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Associated Press
Lenton
Ane
Lands for Settlers and Standard Dividend Declared
Directors of The Standard Oil Company held a mid year meeting in Washington D C and signed proclamations to divide 34000000 to stockholders as a six percent dividend for the quarter. The announcement notes 452340 additional acres of lands from national forests in Colorado to be allocated.
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Associatea Press
Associated Press
New York
Washington, D. C
Thestandard Old Company
National Forests
Colorado
Standard
Silent Princess tops study at Studebaker theater
Fragmentary text mentions The Silent Princess and Georges Ade's Studiert at Studebaker theater. References to Fannie Dora, Mrs Jearsais, and two Misses Bahs Ber Viole Ber Xorah G suggest a cast and social notes. Arrival in Chicago and production details are hinted but unclear.
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Fannie Dora
Shore
Land
France
Ted Modiste
Jearsais
Georges Ade
Stuert
Chicazo
Studebaker Theater
Sente
Tontan
La Follette Leader Emerges In Progressive Cause
A Northwestern dispatch from Madison cites Hon. George L. Record praising La Follette as the unquestioned leader of the Progressive movement. The piece asserts his sacrifices and speeches have driven opposition to corporate interests and inspired Wisconsin and national progressives to rally behind his leadership.
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George L. Record li
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Imars
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Hayne
la Follee
Couuntry
Tac Hole
Wisconsin
Signal Service
Spanish Steamer Martos Sinks After Collision Near Gibraltar
The Spanish steamer Martos founders off Tarifa after a collision with the German steamer Elsa in dense fog. Thirty nine drown, including thirty two passengers, with nine survivors landed at Gibraltar. The Elsa, a 494 ton German tramp, registered at Abo, bound for Valencia.
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Tahefa
Gibraltar
Associated Press
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Martos
Tarifa
Eise
Marines
Dunder
Storland
Valencia
Abo
Oneidas Selling Lands on Reservation Create Tension
A Green Bay dispatch reports the government will not continue land sales on the Oneida reservation where it holds an interest. It calls selling to Indians a misdemeanor and notes penalties when real estate men press Indigenous people to sell. Local Indians are said to have become wary, with Quitiquamie County residents drawn into the dispute.
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Oneida Reservation
Cannoi
Quitagamie County
Falls on walks injure pits and ist home
A fragmented report notes a fall injuring a person near a residence, with unclear item details and garbled terms such as pits and ist home. Further readable context is limited.
Lexington school election fight turns deadly
In Lexington Kentucky an election fight at a school event left Lewis Napier dead and several others wounded or arrested as authorities moved to detain those involved.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Emmy
Lewis Napier
Veral
Major Garner Stays Strong in Adirondacks Camp
In New York and Australia reports say Major Garner remains impressively strong after a transfer of infection. He slept through the night and was doing nicely with respiration and gas levels normal, as officials noted in the Adirondacks camp.
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Associated Press
New York
Aus
Garner
Gaganner
Lunfert
Gayner
Delaware a Growing State
The report notes Delaware’s rising status as a growing state with increased manufacturing value. It cites census data indicating expanding output and employment, highlighting more workers and a shift in economic activity during the period.
Florists at Rochester Open Society Sessions
Poverty six art show by the Florists and Grramenial Horalsis opened today in Rochester. The convents continue until Friday. The La Giez Society of American Florists is also in session.
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Rochester
Troops Occupy Columbus Under Martial Law
Cincinnati telegram reports Ohio National Guard arriving on governor's orders and seizing control of Columbus. Militia proclaims martial law with troops on state house grounds. questions arise over discharged officers and funding requests for expenses.
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Tel Press
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Innupeus Pel
Marshall
Genel Webrecht
Myer
Cholera Horror Grows Across Russia in Epidemic
Reports from Petersburge dated August 16 describe the cholera scourge spreading in Russia. Officials say measures are being sent to southern regions to contain the disease as cases rise and deaths increase. Children starve in some areas and medical aid is scarce. Officials warn the outbreak may intensify despite new efforts.
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Petersburge
Fussia
Tiussia
Arrest Boy Swimmer During Baptismal Service
The 15 year old Walters, a white boy, was charged with an unusual offense after wading into the baptismal pool during a ceremony to swim circles for a better view, despite the ongoing baptism.
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Walters
London Bank Fails In Quiet Closure
London reports the British Bank of Commerce, a small private lender, closed its doors today with little public alarm. The institution began operations in the early 1910s and cited no major implications from the failure.
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Associated Press
London
Commer Am
Robbers Board Train Near Bucklin In Carriage Lot Hold Up
Two men boarded a Santa Fe passenger train near Russell Fork bridge east of Bucklin late last night and robbed two passengers before fleeing into the woods. Gecar Kirby of Bucklin lost his watch and money. Luther Ryals of Ethel, a merchant, resisted the robbers and was shot in the left side.
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Associated Press
Bucklin
Santa Fe
Russell Fork Bridge
Here
Gecar Kirby
Luther Ryals
Ethel, Mo
Cornell bound over in bank robbery case
Special from Wisconsin. Harry Cornell, accused in a bank robbery attempt at Cates Savines bank, appeared in Judge Blewett's court. The judge ordered him bound over to the September term of circuit court with bail set at 2000. Cornell can appeal or post the bond.
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Harry
EL Cornell
Cates Savines Bank
Justive Blewett
Carnell
Morning Yacht Regatta Ends In Wind Drought
Racing for the Lake Yacht Club annual regatta was halted as light southeast winds failed to permit completion. Class B saw Cabanola 02 far ahead before crossing after the time limit. Scout of Oshkosh and Trent drifted behind. Class A started at 2:59 pm with a four hour limit, but the fleet faced delays and a potential restart if not finished by 6:30.
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Lake Yachting Association
Unis
Skow
Cabanola
Scout
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Trent
Fahrney Cup Race May Not Be Held This Year
Oshkosh Power Boat club says the Fahrney cup race likely cancelled for this year after being excluded by the Oshkosh Yacht club. The event, historically run during recall week on Lake Winnebago, may be replaced by junior fairs and other programs. Commodore George Everhart notes the decision stems from invitation issues and long-standing customs.
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Oshkosh Power East Club
E. C. Fahrney
Lake Winnebase
Oshkosh Power Rest Club
C. W. George Everhart
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Power Boat Club
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Appeal Expected Over Kathryn Yacht Disqualification
Captain Saft of Kathryn may appeal to the Inland Lake Yachting Association executive committee after judges disqualified Kathryn for fouls at the start. If appealed, the committee will study the matter before the annual meeting to be held tomorrow evening.
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Staft
Kathryn
Inland Lake Yachting Association
Gettie
Marion Jean
Juages
Theft empties Atlas mill clothing during night shift
In Appleton Wisconsin August 16 a dozen Atlas paper mill workers found their street clothing stolen after night shift. The men had only overalls on duty and several hundred dollars worth of clothing vanished. Police have a clue and expect an arrest soon.
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Appleton
Wis
Aus
Atlas Paper
Bonilla Adherents Torture Prisoners Reported in Honduras
Advices from Ceiba and Armenia describe Bonilla supporters detained by forces under Gen. Lee Christmas. Prisoners, including Adolfo Merida, were tortured on long marches with arms bound and thumbs tied, then taken to the Omoa fortress prison, famed for surviving from Spanish rule and yielding few survivors.
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Ceiba
Armenia
Here
Bonilla
Lee Christmas
Adolfo Meraida
Fudge
Trujillo
Bonita
Cuartel
Omoa
Murderer sought after killing in New Jersey swamps
Armed posses and police sweep swamps near North Bergen in pursuit of Sertrand Pond wanted for the slaying of Mrs. Mary Umschier last night in the presence of her six year old son. The police say Pond kissed the woman after she rejected his advances.
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Associated Press
New York
North Bergen
Sertrand Pond
Mary Umschier
Pond
Salem shoe workers strike stalls production
Satem Mass August 16 a general strike of union employees in the Salem shoe factories began today. More than 1,000 workers are expected to quit their benches after a long-running dispute between the unions and the L. G. Straw and Dunham Co. A conference failed to reach an agreement.
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Associated Press
Satem
Mass
Salem
Wiil
L. G. Straw and Dunham Company
Workhouse Planned by City Council
Special to The Northwest Macankee Wis detailing a council recommendation to establish a workyard and stone pile to employ vagrants and deserters. The plan targets wives who desert, husbands failing to support families, and other unemployed individuals. Action to implement is expected immediately.
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Macankee
Wis
Anserial
Maj Rirs
Senas
Council
Wisconsin adopts new speed limits for motorcycles in Manitowoc
A Wisconsin special from Manitowoc reports a speed limit of eleven miles on highways and six miles on streets and crossing bridges. The measure, part of a new speed ordinance for motorcycles, was presented to the council for consideration.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowec
Scent Jury Irregularity Noted In Disturbing Trial Report
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a jury irregularity and a court inquiry led by a judge named Sudee and Emil Wennerherz. The garbled text references a gentleman and a ph named in lenurt, with spoken statements about him.
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Sudee
Lee
Emil Wennerherz
Lenurt
Heat Delays Dividend At Standard Oil Stockholders Postpone Payout
Hot weather causes delays at Standard Oil as stockholders await the quarterly dividend. No action on the dividend as a September payout is planned pending further notice.
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Sr Associates Press
New York
Company 19
Ender Sone
Des Moines Newsboy Charged as Murder Suspect
Des Moines reports say Mingo Carr, a newsboy, was arrested on a murder charge after a brick assault. A postmortem examination showed the death stemmed from typhoid fever, prompting questions about the case and motive.
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Asewissel Press
Des Moines
Des Moines News
Mingo Carr
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