Stocks Soar As Bear Raid Fails To Hold Market
New York August 22 Stocks surged in heavy trading with total two hour volume at 1 091 300 dollars the strongest Saturday activity since 1906. Leaders in gains included Amdonmonted Cooner Rock Island New York Central St Louis and San Francisco and Smelting as buying ran up prices before a later wave of selling trimmed gains and left the market feverish.
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Associated Press
New York
Harriman
Cooner
Rock Island Common
New York Central
St. Louis
San Brancheco
Uniform Bill Passed by National Fraternal Congress
Put-in-Bay Ohio August 22 After a stormy closing session of the National Fraternal congress the uniform bill modeled after Ohio’s fraternal insurance law was passed and will be recommended to the state legislatures this fall. Critics say some companies use lower rates to gain business and will push for higher rates until solvency is proven.
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Associated Fress
Put-in-Bay
National Fraternal Congress
Ohio
Congress
Lightning causes tunnel explosion kill two workers
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on August 22 a lightning strike triggered a dynamite blast in a mountain tunnel 1300 feet underground. Two expert tunnel drivers Phillip Elinger and George Hollenstein were killed and Morris Wolfgang was severely injured with a shattered leg and possible fatal shock. Six men worked in the tunnel when the strike occurred.
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Associated Press
Pottsville
Valley View
Phillip Elinger
George Hollenstein
Morris ‘Wolfgang
Advisory Committee Named to Aid Pillsbury Flour Mills Reorg
Receivers for the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills company in Minneapolis announced an advisory committee to represent creditors in the reorganizing effort. Members include FE W. Decker of Northwestern National Bank, Gilbert G. Thorne of National Park Bank, Charles W. Folds of Charles Hathaway & Company, F A Chamberlain of Security Bank, and C T Jaffray of First National Bank Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Malls Company Limited
FE. W. Decker
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis
Gilbert G. Thorne
National Park Bank of New York
Charles W. Folds
Charles Hathaway & Company
F. A. Chamberln
Security Bank of
Pension vouchers mailed free to retirees
Washington August 22 Pensioners will hereafter use the mails free to return pension vouchers under a postmaster general order amending postal laws. The directive, effective October 1, lowers the rate to 2 cents per ounce for letters sent from the United States to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Eral Meyer
Posaiaster
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Frost Injures Grain In Manitoba Frost Hit Wheat Crop
A heavy frost in Winnipeg and surrounding Manitoba areas damaged newly grown grain. The frost struck overnight causing injuries to the wheat crop in the northern districts, threatening reduced yields for farmers. The report notes the frost's severity and potential impact on harvest timelines.
Fond du Lac Man Sentenced for Forgery
Eugene Haessly of Campbellsport was sentenced to one year in the state reformatory at Green Bay after pleading guilty to forgery. He forged a $77.14 check at Hub Clothing in Fond du Lac on July 18, obtaining the check by claiming he would deliver it to the owner, R. J. Waumle of North Fond du Lac.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Eugene Hacesly
Campbellsport
State Reformatory
Green Bay
Fowler
Hacasty
Haessly
Hub Clothing Company
R. J. Waumle
North Fond du Lac
Duel Ends Feud Between Local Notables in Tennessee
In Cumberland Gap on August 22, George Britton and Frank Davis, prominent locals, dueled at the Louisville and Nashville depot near Shafe. Britton was killed by a fifth bullet to the heart after five shots. Davis was wounded in the abdomen, chest, and shoulders and unlikely to die today. The feud reportedly spans three years.
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Associated Press
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
George Britton
Frank Davis
Louisville & Nashville
Shafe
Here
Britton
Davis
Conspiracy Charged Over Three-Week Strike
Bell Hardy of the Federated Trades of the Canadian Pacific railway system alleges a conspiracy by company officials to disrupt union labor. He cites early year conferences by railway superintendents and shop mechanics and reveals notices issued April first threatening to terminate all schedule agreements and negotiate individually with workers.
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Uy Associated Dress
Montreal
Bell Hardy
Federated Trades
Canadian Pacific Railways System
Hardy
Ster
Night rider attack burns 8000 pounds of tobacco
Twenty masked night riders attacked the Walter Gatloney farm near Falmouth Kentucky burning a tobacco barn and 8000 pounds of tobacco. Galloway fired from a window hitting a rider who rode for medical aid as the raiders scattered. Authorities seek the wounded man and possible arrest.
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Associated Press
Brookville
Walter Gatloney
Falmouth
Galloway
Sameam
Palmouth
Woods His Temple Divorce Shocks Wisconsin
In Appleton Wisconsin Judge John Goodland of Outagamie County signed a decree granting Ida Ebeling a divorce from William Ebeling after a renewed street quarrel in which Mrs Ebeling alleged she was struck. The couple had a long pending case and the decree followed a trip to the judge's home in the woods.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Mihm
Appleton
Wise
John Cgoodland
Circuit Court
Outagamie County
Ida Ebeling
William Ebeling
Ebeling
Een Hay
Wisconsin Motel Keepers to Meet in Milwaukee
Green Bay special reports the Wisconsin Motel Keepers association gathering in Milwaukee August 6 to 8. Frederick G. Hall of the Beaumont house and D G Smith of the Cook hotel plan entertainment including a Wednesday business session and a banquet at 9:20. Activities feature a river outing to Ridge Point, games and dancing, plus an city automobile tour.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Motel Keepers’ Association
Frederick G. Hall
Beaumont House
D. G. Smith
Cook Hotel
Ox River
Ridge Point
Beaumont
Fifty Teams Entered For National Rifle Match Practice
Fifty rifle teams from the United States cavalry infantry navy marine corps naval academy Hawaii and the District of Columbia plus forty three states gathered at Camp Perry for the final day of practice for the national match.
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Associated Press
Camp Perry
United States Cavalry
Infantey
Navy
Marine Corps
Naval Academy
Hawaii
District of Columbia
West Point cadets punished for hazing by year suspension
Secretary of War Wright announced President Roosevelt approved his recommendation to suspend eight West Point cadets for one year without pay or allowances. Two first class officers Russell and Weaver will face stricter discipline. orders to carry out the action are to be issued soon.
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Associated Presa
Washington, DC
Wright
West Point
Military Academy
Roosevelt
Sidiamiss
Flrst
William ‘T. Russell
Wiliam T. Russell
Engineer Corps
Army
Thousevelt
Sagamore Ati
Scott
Russell
Weaver
Academy
Roosevelt letter authorizes Druid Society to open Welsh convention
President Roosevelt authorizes Col R A Phillip to act for him and press the button to open the national Welsh convention at Scranton. He expresses regret at his inability to attend and wishes success to the organizers and attendees.
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Associated Presa
Roosevelt
R. A. Phillip
Lackawanna Druid Society
Ton
Pac
Scranton
Theodore ‘Roosevell
Hains Mind Unbalanced Says Counsel in McIntyre Claim
John J. McIntyre for Petr tlaims Jr stated Hains may plead insanity to a confession implicating Mrs Itaina in the murder of William Dennis. McIntyre said the mental state affected Hains so he could not be responsible for his actions and anticipated bringing the statement before the court. A conference of the brothers’ counsel discussed case conduct.
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New York
John J. McIntyre
Petr Tlaims Jr
Willia
McIntyre
Rounacl
Art Smuggling Case Ties Up Boston Conference
In Boston on August 22 a lengthy conference linked WEhrard J. Crane Jr of Chicago to Mrs Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne and Mrs John J Gardner of the city over a stamp duty dispute tied to a collection of art said to be under customs scrutiny. Henry W Swift, Gardner’s counsel, joined the talks as Crane planned to stay in town briefly.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Kissell May Recover From Hartford Shooting
Louis Kissell aged Hartford Wisconsin manufacturer shot by John Gerbir a dissatisfied employee last Tuesday. In Milwaukee hospital no definite prognosis yet but hopes rise as patient shows slight daily improvement though blood poisoning has not developed.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wir
Louis Kissell
Hartford
Wis
John Gerbir
Milwaukee Hospital
Oshkosh Defeats Rockford In Matinee Drive
Oshkosh drivers win decisive matinee over Rockford as the Driving Club meets at Oshkosh. The paper highlights the Y M C A physical director appointment and features portraits and illustrated fashions.
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Oshkosh
Rockford
Oshkewk Y. M.C
Milwaukes
Cook-Connor Coulitt
Friendalss
Reoniene Amalie
Frimery
Riot clash at factory ends with gunfire and injuries
A fierce strike riot at Edward Levy & Co factory left several workers and strikebreakers injured. Police fired warning shots as the mob dispersed. a special policeman attempted to separate combatants, while fear and chaos marked the confrontation.
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Agsochitedl Prensa
Covell
Cine Nan
Edward Levy & Co
Stlkers
Elolia
Pempleton
Pelediy
Lem
Otihers
Walvely
Alaska Baseball Tour Heads for Spokane Start
Fairbanks Alaska baseball team has arrived in Seattle and will begin a state tour starting in Spokane. Players plan a southern swing for the winter then travel along the Atlantic coast before returning to Seattle next spring.
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Seattle
Waeh
Fairbanks
Alaska
Spokane
Atlantic Coast
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska University
Ames
Iowa
Canada
Nebraska
Ratn
Newport
R. I
Frost Hits Wisconsin Regions Damaging Flax Crop
The Dispatch reports a heavy frost across Minnesota, North Dakota and northern Wisconsin with extensive flax crop injuries. Wheat in shock and ripening corn are seen as out of danger, while Glenwood and Augusta report significant frost impact.
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Associated Press
Bt. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Walt
Glenwood
Augusta
Wis
New York Man Shoots Self in Firm Office
Francia HIM, forty two, of Hincmfield Nevada junior member of Henry C Kelly & Co twine and paper dealers, killed himself in the firm's New York office today by a gunshot to the head. The incident was reported by Associated Press from the New York bureau.
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Associated Press
New York
Menominee Man in Trouble Over Check Endorsements
Franklin I. Pishler of Richmond, Yu formerly of Menominey Mich, was arrested in Windsor on a false pretense charge for securing endorsements on two checks totaling 24 dollars drawn on the First National Bank of Richmond. The complaint was filed by Norman Roos, a Ber- Nn Ontario manufacturer. Pishler offered no objection to crossing the river and was jailed in Windsor.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Franklin I. Pishler
Richmond
Menominey
Yeaterday
First National Bank of
Norman Roos
Ontario
Pishler
Windsor
Mexican Target Threat Reports From Black Hand Letter
Mexico City reports a threatening note to Judge Juan Perez De Leon from a supposed Black Hand member. The letter, sent from Mittaburg, warned of the judge’s life and references a Pittsburg hotel inscription. Authorities seek tracing help from Pittsburg and Philadelphia police.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mittaburg
Black Hand
Juan Perez de Leon
Pittsburg
Judge de Leon
Pitsburg
Philadelphia
Indictments Grow as Grand Jury Targets City Crimes
The Sangdinon county grand jury indicts Thomas Mirela and twelve others in a fatal assault on Wilken Bow chief clerk, plus acquits whites for burglary and destruction of Lopez’s restaurant. Dozens of assault cases involve local residents while Judge Creighton orders warrants as more suspects are pursued.
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Springfeld
Atty
Speciaorand
Sangdinon
Thoina Mirela
Wilken
Claike
Offre
Howe
John Walling
Wag
Dt Fourteenth
Milton
Lopez
Whch
Abrahaim Lvytier
Deegan
Ub Led Today Digee
Pat Bern
de Raumes
Creighton
Cfrcuit Court
Groom Vanishes on Way to Wedding in Milwaukee
Ralph Woodldy, 28, a traveling salesman for the Albherst Stone Company, disappears four days before his planned wedding to Miss Larey Warren, 25, in Milwaukee. Detective Joe Marrett searches the city. Robert Harday and his father from Warren, Ohio, are en route. The wedding was set for tonight. Woodldy was last heard from August 14 near Wooster, Ohio.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wile
Ang
Ralph Woodldy
Hh Ae
Alherne Stone Conyacny
New York City
Boag Bron
Jha Tances
Larey Warren
Weoxter
Salt
Joe Marrett
Cnusxin
Sheboygan
Miss Warren
Wooster
Plankington Hotel
Ith
Cattle Embargo Costs Highlight Scottish Commission Visit
Montreal Aug 23 The Scottish agricultural commission of 25 leading landowners touring Canada arrived and discussed the foreign cattle embargo. W H Henderson secretary said the embargo in the British market costs Canada over thirty million dollars and its removal hinges on the commission's report.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Scotland
Canada
W. H. Henderson
Commission
Nerve tension surges in Pratt City Alabama strike zone
August 22 Birmingham reports extreme nerve tension in the Alabama strike area. An alleged attempt to assassinate Anthony Davis a non union miner at Pratt City last night sparks discussions. Deputies tried to arrest at Tennessee mine No 6 near Pratt City but faced resistance from white women Warrants issued against two women for interfering with an officer.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Anthony Davis
Pratt City
Tennessee Company
Bryan Plans Tour Close At New York
The National Democratic committee moves to Chicago for a September meeting to finalize presidential campaign strategy. William J. Bryan and Mack lead talks on a middle western tour, with stops planned in Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky before concluding in New York. Bryan plans limited speeches, focusing on key midwest centers, and will rest Sunday in Chicago before continuing with chairs and reporters.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Committee
The
Demos
Bryan
Mack
Demdocratic
Middle Western
Wiliam J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Des Moines
Mr. Bryan
Middle West
Indiana
Ilingls
Ohio
Kentucky
New York
Minnesota
Johnson
Gabung Bipetus Daiiy
Kisyun
Water Culberson
St Wat
Dhon Ohin
Pmsley
Todly
Brean
Garber
Roukle
Omiake
Jaabneon
Cleveland
Hayan
Tirvin
Chatreman Mack
Kern
Cans Didate
Salem
Topeka
St. Paul
Peoria
Wil R Ent Qhietty
Tincoln
Charles W. Bryan
Tose
Nathmat
W. Je Wade
Iowa
Mayor Brown
Linecoln
Daanderath
Two Dollar Bill Ruse Reported in Chicago Arrests
William Wright claimed adopted son of A P Wright lawyer of Streator Illinois and Daniel Mhodera of the same city were arrested in Chicago on August 22charged with passing ten dollar notes as two dollar bills in a counterfeit scheme involved raising denominations and altering currency.
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Assoeh
Chicago
Wiliam Wright
A. PB. Wright
Streator
Daniel Mhodera
Vilas Improves as Former Senator Gains Ground
Madison August 22 Dr Philip Fox reports Colonel Vilas shows continued improvement. The weather forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions across Wisconsin with light frost likely in central and western areas tonight into Sunday.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Philip Fox
Vilas
San San
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Murint
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Kolin Court
Memphis
Hardware Company
Memphs, Tenn
Rowena
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Jarking & Co
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Deerfield Lumber Company
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Green Bey
West Pont
Comman
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Bighedde
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Tom
Met Phillips
Hains
Sapna Thathe
Phy Cone
Kissell
Conpbatanta
State
California
Self
Jeremy Banincas
Indorse
Black Hand Society
Kisburo
Southern Republic
Springfeld Grand Jury
Mewamie
Dominion of Canada
National Democracy
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