Railways in Britain Struck as Troops Guard Key Lines
London reports show thousands heeded strike orders while others kept limited services under modified schedules. Military units guard stations depots and bridges as government weighs royal commission to settle the dispute between unions and managers amid food and freight shortages and rioting in several cities.
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Associated Press
London
Board of Trade
Royal Commission
England
Clerka
Toto
Birmingham
Derby
Sheffield
Llanelly
Wales
Sydney Buxton
Richard D. Faldane
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Asquith
Royal Engineers
Treo
Little
Yee Sighal Corps
St. Paul's Cathedral
War Office
Lnes
Lenden
Easthim
Ames Henry Thomas
Amalgamated Society of 10Tailway
United Kingdom
Great Western Railway
Great Central Railway
Great Western
Liverpool
Manchester
Big Meeting For Duluth Episcopal District
Duluth will host one of the largest gatherings of religious workers in the northwest. The council of the sixth missionary district of the Episcopal church will meet September 1 to 3 with fifteen bishops and about 100 delegates from Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Nebraska Montana Wyoming and Colorado. Attending will be prominent leaders including the primate of the Canadian church Archbishop of Rupert's Land Winnipeg the Bishop of Kansas and Bishop Lloyd of New York.
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Ty Associated Press
Duluth
Rupertsland
Winnipeg
Kansas
Lloyd
New York
Cholera Fatalities Reported Aboard Italian Steamer D Italia
Three people die from cholera aboard the D Italia from Naples and Palermo. Two more passengers are ill in hospital. The steamer arrived at New York and was held in quarantine for bacteriological tests on 96 cabin and 250 steerage passengers.
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Associated Praga
New York
Naples
Palermo
Chicagoan Ends His Life in Despondent Act
Despondent over ill health and paralysis for ten years, H. L. Van Housen, 54, a wealthy retired businessman, shot himself at his nephew Dr. H. S. Warren's home in Chicago on August 18.
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Chicago
H.L. van Housen
H. 8. Warren
Conservative Leader Barnard Renominated at Victoria Convention
Victoria BC August 18 G H Barnard who represented Victoria for the Conservative party in the last parliament was renominated at the Conservative convention held last night.
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Br Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
G. H. Barnard
Congress Hastens Adjournment Talks Amid Veto Clash
Washington August 18 reports say Congress aims to adjourn the extra session by Monday or Tuesday as the House likely cannot complete work before then. The vetoed wool bill faced a 227 to 129 defeat and insurgent Republicans pressure adjournment while Democratic leaders seek final action on the cotton bill and other measures.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Lenroot
Wisconsin
la Follette
Congress
House of Representatives
Underwood
Waya and Means Committee
Senate
Penrose
Martin
Martin-Underwood
la Futlette
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Moet
Johnston
Alabama
Diecugston
Pharmacy Journal Urged Sectional Meetings End Convention
Boston August 18 Sectional meetings closed the fifth day of the fifty ninth American Pharmaceutical Association convention with high technical interest Delegates voted to found an American Journal of Pharmacy to replace the monthly bulletin and print proceedings James Beal of Pittsburg College was named editor A national syllabus for boards and schools was drafted including licensure question papers and drug purity testing methods.
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Associated Press
Boston
Maes
American Pharmaceutical Association
American Journal of Pharmacy
James Beal
Pittsburg College
United States
Masa
Aux
Ely
American Presa Humoriste’ Association
Thomas W. Lawson
Dreamwold
Egypt
Detroit
Newton Newkirk
George’s Fitch
Peoria
Edgar A. Guest
Myrtle Reed McCullough dies in Chicago amid insomnia crisis
Chicago in Aug reports say Myrtle Reed McCullough fifty seven author of Lavender and Old Lace was found dead by her maid with a note and $1000 check. Coroner's jury returns verdict that she killed herself with sleeping powders while insane from insomnia and low mood. Earl Reed brother testifies she battled despondency and marital strife.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Myrtle Reed McCullough
MccCullough
Anna Larsen
Eahe
Municipal Court Docket: Drunkard, Disorderly Pleas and Fines
Edward Turner pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly and was jailed eight days for nonpayment of fine and costs after arrest on Oregon street. Mary Widzinski pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct on Graham street with case adjourned to August 23. Gustav Kunde admitted riding a bicycle on a sidewalk on Town street and was fined one dollar plus costs after arrest by Officer Rothe.
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Edward Turner
Reiter
Oregon Street
Mary Widzinski
Graham Street
West Algoma
Hoeppner
Gustav Kunde
Yivening
Rothe
Manitowoc Forgery Suspect Is Sentenced to One Year
Joseph Reind aged twenty one was sentenced to one year in the Green Bay reformatory in municipal court after pleading guilty to forgery. The special Milwaukee report from Manitowoc notes the guilty plea and the sentence.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Joseph Reind
Green Bay Reformatory
Train Derailment Wreck Injures Thirty Near Columbus
A Big Four No 46 express derailed near the Ohio State Hospital west of Columbus injuring about thirty people. Several are seriously hurt including Mrs. C E Rough and Mrs Callie Wuest. The wreck involved one mail car three coaches a diner and two Pullmans. A relief train later transported twelve injured to city hospitals.
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Columbus. C
Ohio States Hospital
Columbus
C. E. Rough
Dayton
Minnis Sharg
Callie Wuest
Ora
Albert Drodail
Cincinnati
Noe
Stanley Dickerson
New York
New England
Grand View Avenue
Toledo
Ohio Central
Union Station
Taft Vetoes Tariff Bill Sticking to Platform
President Taft vetoed the tariff bill describing it as a blend of revenue and protection aims with a professed protection measure. He said the measure diverges from his platform and urged revising the first schedule step by step after obtaining accurate information. He noted wool rates may exceed needed protection and urged awaiting the tariff board report.
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Associated Presa
Washington, DC
Taft
Louse of Representatives
Aviators Accused Of Flying Too Low At Meet
Coroner Hoffman urged officials to forbid aviators from flying under a hundred feet over spectators at the international aviation meet in Chicago. He warned of deadly risk if a mishap occurred as pilots chase height amid promises of drastic enforcement. The day featured near perfect flying conditions and the cross water light race planned along the shore to a country club and back.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Hoffman
International Aviation Meet
James Ward
Menasha Man Bound Over in Intoxication Case
The preliminary examination of Vincent Levandowski of Menasha was held this morning in municipal court. He was bound over to appear August 28. Justice Stein Chief of Police Shubert Officer Schmeltzer and Dennis Levandowski testified to establish sufficient evidence to justify a trial.
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Vincent Levandowski
Menasha
Justice of the Peace
Stein
Shhubert
Schmeltzer
Dennis Levandowski
Manasha
Congress Sets Hearings in Milwaukee October Second
Today in Congress the Stephenson election committee began hearings in Milwaukee on October second. Democratic Republican efforts via conference with house leaders seek adjournment by 11 p.m. Saturday. Wiley hearing resumes as Taft declines action on adjournment. Underwood moves to oppose the president’s veto over Wool MM.
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Senate
Tariff Board
Taft
House
Underwood
James
Kentucky
Ted
Congress
Tarff Commission
Cannon
Payne
Dalzell
Clayton
Clark
Stephenson Election Committee
Milwaukee
Wiley
Trailed Eighteen Months Ends in Jail
James Sullivan, linked to the murder of Thames Weeks in Kansas City in May 1910, is jailed in Portland Oregon after an eighteen month pursuit across the continent. Police say Sullivan confesses to the death though the claim centers on Weeks’ killer.
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Associated Prean
Portland
Qre
Acros
James Sullivan
Thames Weeks
Kansas City
Oshkosh Party Stranded In Liverpool Due To Great War Strike
Mr and Mrs Erwin Spoo and Mrs Spoo's mother Mrs Georgia Muad faced delays at Liverpool as wartime strikes blocked travel. After five days they learned the Kaiser Wilhelm could sail coal and provisions from Cherbourg and depart for the home shore. The Spoo party expected to reach Oshkosh late next week.
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Liverpool, Inc
Erwin Spoo
Spoo
Georgia Muad
Furene
England
Cotonmia
Liverpool
Cherbourg
Blacksmiths to be Merry Outing Day
Oshkayl and vimaily blacksmiths plan a one day closure for an outing to Owens Puk on Lake Butte des Monts. Pho eaeters, journeymen and families will attend, with a baseball game between masters and journeymen. Members are to bring baskets for the trip and enjoy a rare social gathering.
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Oshkayl
Vimaily
Pho Eaeters
Owens Puk
Lake Butte Des Monts
New Concern Incorporated Forms Wisconsin Workmen’s Comp Insurer
Articles of incorporation filed with the department of insurance by the Employers' Accident Liability Company of Wisconsin Valley formed by large manufacturers. Promoted by ex Insurance Commissioner W. A. Fricke of Wausau. Company aims to insure employers against liabilities under the workmen’s compensation law. Articles under review by the attorney general for compliance.
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Northwestern
Madison
Th Department of Insurance
Bmers’ Accident Liablity Company
Conmin
Wisconsin River Valley
Masq sixth birthday of Col. & W. Trolllater in city
Thursday August 17 marked the Masq sixth birthday anniversary of Col. and W. Trolllater, noted lumberman of this city. Friends at Oakwood held a surprise dinner at the Hollister summer home at the resort. Hollister has nearly recovered from illness and can manage his business again.
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Col. & W. Trolllater
Oakwood
Hollister
Man Marries Under Will To Inherit Estate
Tacoma, August 18. Frank McCoy married Milealleen Pfenning two days before his thirty day deadline to wed, as required by his father's will. The estate valued at 200000 triggered the condition that marriage within thirty days of death would secure him a one quarter share. The father died in Erie, Pennsylvania about a month ago and McCoy received telegraphic notice. He advertised for a wife and received applications from across the United States.
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Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Frank McCoy
Milealleen Pfenning
McCoy
Erie
United States
Meteor Emerges From Sea Seen By Ocean Liner
The America Maru reported sighting a meteor that rose from the sea like a skyrocket, traced a wide arc, and vanished after being seen August 11 near San Francisco. Captain A G Stevens stated it had a fiery head and long tail. A ship’s log description was sent to Washington.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
America Maru
Orient
A. G. Stevens
America Mara
Washington
Admiral Count Togo Takes Day of Rest in Boston
Admiral Count Togo, after an attack of acute indigestion, planned another full day of rest in his Boston suite. Officials postponed his activities and delayed his departure to Niagara Falls until tomorrow as he recovers.
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Associated Press
Boston
Maas
Count Togo
Hotel Learning
Togo
Niagara Falls
Milwaukee man found dead in Seattle hotel room
A Milwaukee man identified as D. FF. Wilson registered at a Seattle hotel Tuesday night and was found dead in his room the next day with a bullet wound to the forehead. A revolver lay nearby. identification marks were removed, and only a police badge was found on him.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
D. FF. Wilson
Milwaukee
Guerrillas Hold Reunion in Missouri Grove
Unsteady dwindling remnants of Quantrell's guerrilla band gathered for their annual reunion near Blue Springs Missouri. About fifty of the seventy five surviving members attended as the two day event opened in a rural grove.
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Associated Press
Blue Springs
Quantrell
Jor
Hail Storm Wrecks Alberta Farms
A hail storm struck southern Alberta near Lethbridge in August damaging crops. Wilson and Sterling areas reported the worst destruction with several farms completely threshed out. Grain losses ran into the millions as the storm swept across the region.
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Associated Press
Lethbridge
Alberta
Canada
Wilson and
Sterling
Lathbridge
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