Assembly Demands Explanations on Executed Generals
Peking anxious as the National Assembly rejects the government explanation of the execution of Gen. Chang Chen Wu and Gen. Feng Wei. Sun Yat Sen loyalists were killed amid claims of a plot to overthrow the republic. Premier and war minister are summoned for further proof and accountability.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
National Assembly
Chang Chen Wu
Feng Wei
Sun Yat Sen
Secret society plots threaten government in Hankow unrest
Reports say a secret society plans to overthrow the government with anarchist ties and assassination risk. Gen Chang Chen Wu is eyed by authorities as a political threat while China braces for strong measures. Telegrams urge Sun Yat Sen to halt a Peking journey as counter revolutionaries plot in the capital.
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Hankow
Chang Chen Wu
China
Sun Yat Ben
Peking
Sun Yat Sen
Sun-Yot-Sen
Marshall Nominated as Wilson Running Mate in Democratic Ticket
Governor Thomas R. Marshall was officially notified this afternoon he will be the running mate of Governor Woodrow Wilson on the Democratic national ticket. Judge Alton B. Parker, 1964 party candidate, informed Indiana’s executive of the nomination and Marshall criticized the Republicans for favoring privilege and socialistic trends through special legislation and a mounting wealth gap.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Alton B. Parker
New York
Indiana
Ios
Ernor Marshall
Republican Party
Wen
America
Wilson
Marshall
Trenton
Woodrow Witeon
Chinese Pirates Attack Hongkong Outpost
Associated Press reports a large party of pirates attacked Cheung Chow island in the British colony of Hongkong. They landed with a Chinese tank, killed an Indian police sergeant and two officers, looted houses, and carried off money and valuables before demolishing a nearby structure.
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Associated Press
Hongkong
Cheungchow
Roosevelt and Wilson Both Set for Northern Primaries
The piece outlines Roosevelt and Wilson as central figures in a nationwide primary battle. It notes Roosevelt’s nomination at Chicago and his campaign tour, with expectations of strong showings in northern states and Midwest battlegrounds. It mentions Taft and Platt era divisions within the Republican Party and the anticipated Democratic tilt toward Wilson as the preferred nominee, while debating La Follette’s role and the Progressive movement’s influence.
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Wisconsin
Sta
Taft
Wises
Mel Boseevelt
Chicago
Wes
Ser Wilson
Nurthern
New York State
Celesci
Roosevelt
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kaunas
Minnesota
Ohie
Pfayivada
Hoonevelt
White House
Cooper
Bho
Winduim
Ug &Lene
Hitocy
Mleepublican Party
Srould Mateuce
Wilson Seema
Professor Wilson
Geng Nure
Ag Em
Cleveland
Nation
Thong Am
la Follette
Beem
Wan Pot
Wan Wade
California
Pacific
Kansan
Nebraskan
Cyca
Floosevelt
Wilson
Colomel
la Follette Cen
Erie Bby
la Kollette
John
Tareas
Rosevelt
England
William EF
Gladetene
Gladateme
Connery
Provident
Etene
Ceurve
Inland Lake Yachting Association Officers Lead Regatta Efforts
The Inland Lake Yachting Association, a leading U S group, conducts a major race meeting at Take WIn Nebago with three officers pictured. President Valentine J resides in New York but spends summers in Oshkosh and Oconomowoc, Secretary-Treasurer Salmon lives in Oshkosh, and Vandiver from Minneapolis serves on the executive committee.
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Inland Lake Yachting Association
Take Winnebago
United States
Valentine J
New York
Oconomowear
Salmon
Oshkosh
Vandiver
Minneapolis
Hilles Confers With Party Leaders at Capitol
Washington August 20 Republican National Committee Chairman Charles D Hilles held a day of conferences with members of Congress including several Progressive Republicans. Taft breakfasted with Hilles at the White House and discussions covered district conditions and party strategy.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George R. Sheldon
Republican National Committee
Charles D. Hilles
Taft
Charles D. Hille
Capitol
Congress
Hilles
House
White House
George Curry
New Mexico
Republican Congressional Committee
Representative Moore
Pennsylvania
Curry
Roosevelt
Wood
Haughen
Iowa
Barthold
Kahn
Rodenberg
Hilt
Qhnstead
Butler
Washington
Joe’ Cannon
Joe
Illinois
Chicago
Progressive
Medill McCormick
A. SC. Atkinson
Hawaii
A. L. Stevens
Boone
McCormick
Iowa Mate Central Committee
Towa
Eugene W. Chatin
Prohibition
Detroit Graft Case Opens Before Justice Stein
Thomas E H Glinnan and seventeen other Detroit aldermen faced bribery charges for alleged city street closures in favor of the Wabash. Glinnan denied confessing as witnesses began testimony in police court. Proceedings ran slowly with ongoing objections and more indictments scheduled for August 6.
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Tetroit
Mich
Thomas EH
Glinnan
Inder
Ao City Street
Tistopher Stein
Council
Joseph Wedda
Glinoun
Man Shot While Rescuing Woman in Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine Aug 20 A farmer Sam Woods tried to kidnap Ethel Manahan daughter of Matt Manahan. Jama Thompson 16 was killed. Manahan fatally wounded and Gaylord Manahan 16 hurt. A posse pursued Woods who fled to his farm and was shot fatally near Belle Plaine.
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Associated Press
Belle Plaine
Run
Bum Wood
Ethel Manahan
Matt Manahan
Latte
Jama Thompson
Manahan
Gaylord Manahan
Eixteen
Matt
Wood
Young Manahan
Thompeon
Joud
Rural Schools Condemned and Intruder Defied
A chaotic report describes a violent scene with Thompson shot dead and Wood fleeing after assaulting the Manahan family. It notes Wood’s indictment for an obscene letter and a separate legal action, while also detailing that 161 rural school buildings were condemned as unfit, risking state aid if not upgraded.
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Thompson
Wood
Manahan
Gaylord
Miss Manahan
Young Manahan
Peter
Wand
Eouth
Minnie Owen
Wichita
Madison
Wic
J. B. Borden
H. ©. Terry
Taft Considers Panama Bill After Talks With Irish Envoy
President Taft held a brief conference with A Mitchell Innes charge d affaires of the Irish embassy who protested aspects of the Panama canal bill. Innes said no further protest was lodged and no foreign office views on Taft’s joint resolution were heard. The bill’s fate remained unsettled as the senate canal committee debated the resolution with little action and mixed opinions.
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Weitish
Prospecta
Associate Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
A. Mitchell Innes
Inden
Foreign Office
United States
Paft
Panama
Congress
Senate
Lightning Pranks House Hit by Thunder Strike at Chia Falls
A lightning bolt struck the home of Mrs. Elisabeth McCurdy in Chia Falls Wisconsin during a 4 8 am storm. The ramification tore through seven of eight rooms and knocked off the bed where Allan McCurdy slept leaving him stunned for an hour before recovery. The house did not catch fire.
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Chia Falls
Wis
Elisabeth McCurdy
Allan McCurdy
Fortifying Chilean Ports Sparks U.S. Firm Inquiry
A report notes an American firm raises questions about plans to reinforce Chilean port defenses. Details indicate defense contractors seek clarity on contracts and timelines, amid regional security concerns and maritime trade routes.
Woodmen Rally in La Crosse Protest Plans
Delegates from the Modern Woodmen of America meet in La Crosse Wisconsin to protest rising rates and consider joining a nationwide contest aimed at overthrowing certain measures. Reports from Washington note parallel discussions on Chilean government reforms and related policy responses.
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la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Peeves Presa
Washington, D. C
Aus
Chile
Schmitz to Visit City for Governor Campaign
Adolph J. Schmits, Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, will visit Oshkosh Friday evening arriving from Beaver Dam. He is expected to tour Oshkosh, Neenah, and Menasha and speak in a hall to be arranged for the event.
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Adolph J. Schmits
Wisconsin
Oshkoal
Deuocrata
Beaver Dam
Oxhkosh
Neenai
Menasha
Mr. Schmits
Apeak
Shillalah Claims First in Lake Geneva Yacht Race
Shillalah of the Lake Geneva Country Club won the morning class in a windy Lake Geneva Yacht Club event. Outagamie, from Lake Geneva YC, placed third. Cygnet and Hilith also posted top finishes amid light, shifting breeze and a windward return course.
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Shillalah
Lake Geneva
Tulund Jake Yachting Association
Cygnet
Mingetunkay
Cubanela
White Heart Dad
Tainate
Scout
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Ctu
PART
Winish
Wilith «Oe
Outagamie
Lake Geneva Yacht Club
Bull Moone
Hilith
Lake Butte Des Morte Yacht Club
Sayonora
Tieckhurst
Oshkosh
Huter
Neenah-Nodaway
Edward Rosing
Midgeton
Chicago
Commodore A
Beek
Tintakee
J. M, van Duzec Jr
Minneapolis
Jay O'Brien
Hdith
Bull Moose
Lovkhurat
Montenegrin Protest Against Turkish Atrocities Grows
A large mura meeting in Cettinje Montenegro protests Turkish atrocities in the Albanian Berana district on the frontier where Christians were massacred. A resolution urges the Montenegrin government to declare war on Turkey as war fever rises nationwide. A telegram from Uskup reports a Turkish-Albanian truce talks near Saloniki with Albanians returning home. No cabinet changes are believed imminent.
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Associated Press
Cettinde
Montenegro
Mura
Berana
Agiinat
Turkey
Constantinople
Uskup
Saloniki
Postmasters Press for Higher Pay at Wisconsin Meeting
Delegates at the Wisconsin State League of Postmasters annual convention urged better salaries for third and fourth class offices. Thomas Hill of Spring Green joined other postmasters in backing this recommendation amid a discussion of proposed civil service legislation.
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Madison
Wis
Dele
Gates
Wisconsin State League of Postmasters
Thomas Hill
Spring Green
Beat
Indictment Returned Against Becker in Rosenthal Murder
New York August 20 A grand jury returned a first degree murder indictment against Police Lieutenant Charles Becker and four gangsters in connection with the slaying of Herman Rosenthal. The accused include Testy Wie Whitey Lewis Dago Frank and Gyp the Blood.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Testy Wie
Whitey” Lewis
Dago Frank
Gyp
Racine “doctor” held on unlawful practice charge
Prof. W. J. Cluin of Chicago and New York claimed cures for various diseases and charged poor residents of Racine, Wisconsin, more than a nominal sum for medicines. He was arraigned in court this morning and the case is set for trial Friday.
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Racine
Vic
Ava
W. J. Cluin
Chicago
New York
Ae Hie
Wisconsin
Clui
Rainey and Austin Clash Over Water Power Bills
Representative Rainey of Illinois and Representative Austin of Tennessee exchanged sharp personal accusations in Washington over water power legislation. Rainey, accusing Austin of personal interest in a Tennessee hydroelectric project, threatened resignation remarks while arguing for conservation. Austin denied the charges and attacked Rainey as a demagogue.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rainey
Illinois
Austin
Tennessee
Janek
Aum
Knoxville
Aust
Wea. Power Trust
Mr. Austin
Mr. Rainey
J Rainey
Risine
House
Seventet Dama
Clinch River
Toristown
Tenn
A. Barmony
Picton
Raftney
Knoxvilla Power Company
Moose elect officers at annual Loyal Order convention
Moose officers were elected by acclamation at the Loyal Order convention in Kansas City. Elected roles include Past dictator J. G. Armstrong and dictator Ralph W. Dengos, with other officers named and two candidates for treasurer in contention. The convention location dispute pits Winnipeg and Toronto against New Orleans and Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Loyal
Dar
Joe Baltimore
Steve Sedwick
David Swat
Fort Wayne
Ind
Dani W. Crawford
Pittsburg
Herbe
Parker
Los Angeles
James Jones
Wilkesbarre
Winnipeg
Toronto
New Orleans
Cineiti
Strike Averted as Chicago Rail Unions Meet Mayor
Chicago August 20 union leaders and surface railway officials met with Mayor Harrison to avert a street car strike. Elevated line workers voted overwhelmingly to strike if demands are not met while surface line employees previously favored action. Prospects of settlement appeared bright after the talks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Harrison
Ayatem
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