Brazil Resents United States Pressure Over Arbitration
In Rio de Janeiro and The Hague reports, Brazilian press and officials push back on Yankee influence amid the proposed permanent arbitration court at The Hague. Brazil endorses equality of sovereign states and seeks reform applying state participation without ranking by class. The American delegation avoids voting on mandatory arbitration lists, aiming to preserve broader discretionary arbitration.
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America
Brazil
Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
United States
the Hague
Latin-America
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Hague
Europe
Japan
Court of Arbitration
de Hague
Horace Porter
Comcmaittee
Root
Four Miners Entombed After Pennsylvania Cave-In
Wilkesbarre Pa Aug 23 Four miners were still entombed after yesterday's cave in in No 14 tunnel of the Pennsylvania Coal Co near here. Rescuers worked through the night as the voice of entombed James Boyle was heard at 2 AM but no further sound followed. Boyle and three others Peter Flynn John Koening and J O Koening are the missing men amid heavy rock falls. Two of six trapped men crawled out earlier. Michael Naghton was injured.
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Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania Coal Company
James Boyle
Boyle
Peter Flynn
John Koening
J. O. Koening
Michael Naghton
Free-for-all Gun Fight Near Barbourville Knocks Several Down
News from Barbourville Kentucky reports a chaotic free-for-all gun fight near Knox county fair grounds. Two men fatally shot and three others wounded, including a woman. Constable Campbell survived, Edward Smith died, John Warren severely wounded, Ralph Wakle in serious condition. Warren’s mother shot, arm amputated. John Galley arrested for allegedly firing the fatal shot at the constable. Most fighters fled the area.
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Associated Press
London
Knox County Fair
Barbourville
L. BR. Campbell
Edward Smith
John Warren
Ralph Wakle
Warren
John Galley
Compras
Contested will case over church bequest in Wisconsin
In a decision by Judge Judas Brinney the estate of Mrs. Eliab Schaeffer was contested over a parish legacy to St. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral congregation. Relatives argued the will favored the cathedral explicitly with a church endorsement noted in the filing.
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Awe
Charista
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Taft arrives in St Louis for Oklahoma City trip
Secretary Taft reached St Louis from Lexington and was greeted at Union Station by Senator Warner and former Judge Ferris. He shook hands with spectators and then went to the Planters' hotel for an informal breakfast. He will travel to Oklahoma City this afternoon to speak tomorrow.
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St. Louis
Taft
Lextngton
Union Station
United States
Warner
Missouri
Franklin Ferris
Planters’ Hotel
Oklahoma City
Explosion kills six on coal barge Paterson at Hoboken docks
A boiler on the coal barge Paterson exploded at Lang's docks in Hoboken, killing engineer M. Hopkins of Boston and five other men. The boat had rested at the dock for days before preparations to start steaming when the blast occurred.
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New York
Paterson
New ‘York
Boston
Lang
Hoboken
M. Hopkins
Hopkins
No Warrants Issued In Portland Bank Scare
In Portland on August 2 the Oregon Trust and Saving Bank doors closed provoked anger and rumors that warrants were issued for officers. The truth: no warrants issued. complaints prepared by the district attorney due to depositor demands. A mass meeting of depositors was called to protect their interests while some directors debated cashier Morris. Morris is en route from the east to review securities. Receiver Sevlin believes depositors will be paid in full.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Trust and Saving Bank
W. C. Morris
Morris
Portland From the East, Where He Went To Witness of Securities
Sevlin
Pala
Cooperation Not Successful In Manitowoc Grocer
A Daily News special from Manitowoc reports trouble threatens disruption of the Manitowoc Cooperation association that runs a large cooperative grocery store in Cis-city. A special meeting is called next week to decide its future after three branches at Nordheim Elmgrave and another location were closed due to financial losses. Stockholders in an eleven hour session reportedly clashed, with a personal encounter among officers cited. The cooperative was started two years ago and paid dividends in its first year, but last year mismanagement is blamed for poor performance.
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Milwaukee
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Manitowoc
Manitowoc ‘Cooperation _ association
Cis-city
Nordheim
Elmgrave
Old Rate Restored After Omaha Protest
Lincoln Neb Aug 22 Secretary Whitten of the Commercial club protested a Burlington rate increase from 25 to 40 cents on small shipments. The state railway commission informed him within thirty minutes that the old minimum charge was restored effective Aug 19. Local road agents in Omaha were told to revert the rate.
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Lincoln
Neb
Whitten
Commercial Club
State Railway Commission
Burlington Railway
Perkins
Omaha
Prediction Sees Olga Lundell Return in October
A Wisconsin dispatch notes The Burning Bush publication of the Holy Jumpers foresees Olga Lundell, the 17 year old Sioux City girl freed from habeas corpus, returning to Fountain house in October when she reaches legal age. A cartoon of her mother, Anna Lundell, accompanies the piece.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Waukesha
Olga Iaundell
Sioux City
Fountain House
Anna Lundell
Burning Bush
Aid for Telegraph Operators Faces Relief Rules
Striking telegraph operators, after over a week idle and short of funds, may not seek relief from the union’s finance committee. Deputy National President Thomas announced grace delay. General Manager Nally and Superintendent Precks said the situation in pending improves. Brooks noted former operators displaced by fills may return.
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Is Union
Finance Committee
J Thomas
Nally
Th Postad
Precks
Western Union
Uday
Brooks
Stephenson Will Bequest Plan Reveals Estate Value
Wisconsin special report from Marinette outlines the late S M Stephenson will. Estate valued around a million dollars with one third to the widow and the remainder divided among five heirs. Executors are United States Senator Tenace and the widow. event held in Milwaukee court.
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Milwauket
Wis
Wisconsin
Marinette Kays
S&s
M. Stephenson
Ted Menrmines
ATA
United Staton Senstor
Tenacre Penn
Ike
President Roosevelt Advocates Criminal Action Against Wealthy Offenders
Provincetown Mass August 23 President Roosevelt declares the fight against trusts must continue and supports imprisoning wealthy offenders as well as fining them. His remarks sparked a prolonged reaction from 15 600 people gathered on Town Hill for the cornerstone ceremony of the memorial amid cheers and thunderous acclaim. The president spoke for forty minutes delivering a vigorous direct address on national issues.
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Provincetown
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt
Town Hill
Fpilerim Memorial
Cuban Expense Bill Incurred For Army Pacification
Washington Aug 23 Aleshire reports the U S government spent 2 354 879 beyond normal costs to maintain the Cuban pacification army in 1907 The quartermaster general notes higher prices for lumber and materials and urges more commissioned officers post quartermaster sergeants and a general service corps He calls for raising the building limit to 60 000 and for a ready transport fleet to move troops and supplies in distant stations
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Washington, D. C
J. B. Aleshire
Aleshire
Quartermaster Department
United
Nne
Department
Hne
Orlihary
Wisiom
Milk Inspectors Seize 33 Samples as Filthy Milk Found
Northwestern Journal reports Racine inspectors collected thirty three milk samples from local peddlers and found some in filthy condition. Three men were sent home to purge their prefude while five others face arrest. Defective milk will be condemned and wholesale cleaning ordered across the county. One inspector noted sickened babies and deaths linked to such milk.
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Wis
Racine
Auto journey across Africa via German officer
Fragmented OCR text describes a machine abroad journey with a German lieutenant Graets who traveled from Zar Bae m and faced a broken cylinder. The readable bits imply travel by air and Africa, but details are garbled and unclear.
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Stoie
Perocrest
Grae
Zar Baem
Spaniard Catergm Sentenced. Attempted Suicide in Jail
Special report from Milwaukee outlines the case of Catergm, a Spaniard, sentenced to prison at Waupun. He allegedly preferred death to state prison, attempted suicide by hanging, was rescued, released, and later tried again. The incident occurred near Brookfield as the prisoner was moved to jail.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Japesville
Brookfield
Waupunzi
Tyme
Fire destroys block in Cincinnati after debris fire
A major fire in Cincinnati Aug 22 damaged an irregular block bounded by Treadway East Court Hurst streets and Norfolk tracks. Wind shift helped flames spread, wiping out property valued at about 754,000 and leaving hundreds of tenement residents homeless. One man was injured. several businesses including Eagle Waite Lead Company Bale Morrison Backgrass Valve Company and E. Roberts & Co faced large losses. Firemen battled lines cut by damaged telephones and power services.
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Fromen
Treadway
East Court Street
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Norfolk & Western
Terementa
Eagle Waite Read Company
Bale
Morrison & Backgrass
Tanafacturus Valve Company
Bob. Keeger
E. Roberts & On
Izaac Joseph & Co
Mistosses
Krohtint Printing Company
Ill Several Convict In Savannah Jail Fears
From Macon Georgia reports say Ahab F.iar nor, a Syracuse convict linked to the Savannah frail, is dying in jail. He is racked by coughing and has nearly lost the vigor of his age, threatening lethal outcomes if not removed.
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Adlvices
Macon
Ahi F. Tiarnor
Syracuse
Savannah
Rachel
Esefe
Hia Iege
General Caffare Dead Amid War Era Debates
Fragmentary notice reports General Caffare dead amid 3 days of presidential activity. The garbled text references General Goflark and a contract grandale during President Gre 2 A era, with mentions of Ube mandates and possible involvement in a dispute over commands. The fragmentary OCR hides key names and dates.
Meat Drivers Strike Halts City Meat Deliveries
New York August 23. Deliveries from local packing houses halted as 400 wagon drivers struck, only meat from Chicago refrigerator trains moving. Police kept order while plants prepared to break strike. Agreement expired August 1 and talks continue. arbitration clause rejected.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Dinastic
Teamsters
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Dri
Guests of President Discuss Naval Cruise Plan
President Roosevelt and Navy officials plan to reveal a project for a Pacific cruise of the battleship fleet next winter. Attending are Rear Admiral Brettisen, Hear A Evans, Francia E. Leupp, Lawrence Graham, and J. Lane. Mer Leugn resumes an extended tour of Indian agencies in the West, reporting findings to the president.
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Atlanti Ooan
Roomvedt
Navy Department
Loneheon
Navy Newerty
Brettisen
Tarauoof Pavigalien
Porta Riza
J. Lane
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Weet
Will Rui
Provident
Fines Criticized as Oppressive in Provines Debate
A fragmentary report notes strong opposition to fines seen as oppressive amid political tension in the province. It mentions measures affecting subscribers and a protest by figures within the local press.
Pension Board Meets Organizing Police Pension Fund
The city hall hosts a meeting to organize a new police pension fund board under a recent act. Members include the mayor, comptroller, chief of police, three officers, and the city treasurer ex officio. Officers Kant Mulva and Dougherty, with City Attorney Cowling present, receive guidance on procedures.
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Board of Progress
Policemen's Pension Fund
Michael Kant
Jdanica Mulva
James Dougherty
W. Co, Cowling
Qirogedure
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Gain Chicago and Alton Control
The Toledo St. Louis and Western Railway has acquired control of the Chicago Alton, with final conditions to be determined in ten days or two weeks. Southern Railway directors cut the preferred stock dividend from 4% to 1 1/2 percent today.
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Associated Press
New York
Aus
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railway
Chicago & Alton
Southern Railway Company
Boy Carried Past Station On Northwestern Train
Charles Wilson, thirteen, son of Peter Wilton, vanished for three days from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was found asleep on a Northwestern train and dropped off at Quinnesec, Michigan, with only twenty five cents. The family contemplates action against the railroad for failing to bring him home.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Charles Wilson
Peter Whleon
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Quinnesec
Mich
The
Green Bay
Wilton
Charles
Valuable papers stolen in Milwaukee burglary case
Justice Jeremiah O Leary returned to his office after a long illness to find the safe rifled of deeds mortgages wills and other papers left for safekeeping. The loss could reach thousands and investigators believe the motive was to destroy a will. No money was taken.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Mia
Newn
Marinelte
Jeramiah
O'Leary
Justice O'Leary
Double Murder in Coaldale Blamed on Black Hand
In Coaldale Pennsylvania on August 23 Associated Press reports Frank Peknolas and Samuel Ambrose were stabbed to death by five men on Ridge Street. Peknolas throat was nearly severed and Ambrose fatally stabbed through the heart after the pair expressed fear of a mugging. No clues to the killers have been found.
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Associated Press
Coaldale
Black Hand
Frank Peknolas
Samuel Ambrose
Ridge ‘Street
Feve ‘Nen
Peknolas
Ambrose
Fine Imposed on Rail Way Company and Ex-Agent
Minneapolis August 23 Associated Press A $29,000 penalty was levied against the St Pantapolia and Omaha Railway Company and its former general freight agent Hiram M Pearce. Judge Page Morrix ordered a $2000 fine in U S district court in Minneapolis for conspiring to grant dates and other charges.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hic St. Pantapolia & Omaha Railway Company
Hiram M. Pearce
Page Morrix
Minneapi Omahart
co-Soin
Gener
Cranting
Enjoined by Rose Apendate Milwankes Wisconsin
A fragmented notice notes injunctions and legal actions in Milwaukee as former Mayor Travki SS Reese faces examination before Commissioner Joseph G. Inversely. The state challenges read of the complaint and directs caution in court proceedings.
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Reese
Joseph G
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Gromeediagr
Robbed and Murdered at Street Corner
Police report a man named Melver found dead at the corner of Twenty fifth and State streets. The body showed evidence of violence with marks on the head and signs of a struggle. Authorities believe a murder occurred and a perpetrator fled the scene.
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Mexican War Veterans mass meeting in Norfolk
An August gathering in Norfolk marks the National Mexican War Veterans association event. Members, including veterans from earlier campaigns, converge to discuss reunions and commemorative activities.
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Norfolk
Ion Tolay
Funds to Move Crops and Trade Outlook
The article notes transfers of 500000 dollars to Chicago and 250000 to San Francisco for moving interior crops. It cites Dun and Bradstreet's weekly trade review, bank clearings up 7.3 percent from last year and 221 percent over 1905, with overall strong business and an encouraging outlook despite summer dullness and past stock market fluctuations.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Chicago
San Francisco
Dun & O'S
United States
Wall Street
Boston
Philadelphia
Valuation Work Begins on Marinette Transit and Phone Plant
Milwaukee dispatch reports William P. Pence, engineer of the railway and tax commission, arrived in Marinette to value the local street railway and Wisconsin Telephone company’s plant. The street railway valuation will set ad valorem assessments, while the telephone plant valuation aids rate cases under the public utility law. Pence leads a field force statewide for these two purposes.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
A_ News
Marinette
William P. Pence
Railway and Tax Commission
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Wisconsin
Shan
Penes
Railroad Rate Commission
Raisuli Victorious Over Moroccan Forces Reach State Dept
Information reaching the state department by cable reports thatbandit Raisuli has completely defeated the large force sent by the sultan of Morocco to secure the release of Cald MacLean. Alcazar, a Moorish city two caravan days from Tangier, is in great danger.
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AsSociaion Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Haisuli
Morocco
Cald MacLean
Alcazar
Tangier
Charles Grants Amnesty Amid Romanian Agrarian Uprising
In Bucharest on August 23 King Charlie announced amnesty for those tied to the recent agrarian revolt. About 8,000 prisoners will be freed immediately, with 209 militant priests and those already convicted of murders excluded from the clemency.
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Associated Press
Bucharest
Reumania
Charlie
Boarders in Fierce Fight Startled Wisconsin Settlement
In Renbow and Winnis settlement north of St Louis twenty men clashed over wage demands for a beard bill. The brawl left Steven Frmit with a crushed skull and Charles Gonick with an arm nearly severed by a cleaver in the altercation reported by Associated Press from St Louis on August 28.
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Ity Associated Press
St. Louis
Frank Mugen
Renbow An Wiinnis
Here
Steven Frmit
Charles Gonick
Noted Capuchin Dying In America’s Capuchin Order Leader
Hyacinth Bop, longtime head of the Capuchin order in America and among the oldest Capuchin priests, is reported dying in Pitshore Pennsylvania. The Associated Press dispatch notes Verrier, PRP, as part of the brief obit.
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Pitshore
Verrier
PRP
Hyacinth Bop
America
The
Forest Fires in France Threaten Ports and Farmlands
Reported August 2 from France describes forest fires near coastlines menacing settlements. Colonial infantry units battle the flames as crews evacuate and fight hot, windy conditions amid scattered rains.
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Tonlin
Franer
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