Willard Involved After Bull Young Death in Ring
Los Angeles August 2 1915 prizefighter John W Bull Young Jr died after an eleventh round knockout by Jess Willard. Surgeons blamed cerebral hemorrhage and an initial hope for recovery faded. Willard and others connected to the bout surrendered on manslaughter charges.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
John WW
Bull) Young Jr
Jess Willard
Young
Frerilfa
Vernon Arena
Earl Rogers
Pacific Athletic Club
Rogers
Willard
Charlies F. Keyton
Thomas J. McCarey
al Greenewald
Charles Eyton
Fight on Free Raw Wool at Senate Session
In Washington the senate debated raw wool tariffs again as Democratic leaders sought a vote before adjournment on a substitute schedule. Senator Catron Republican of New Mexico proposed another substitute with top rates. Senator Jones offered an inheritance tax plan taxing property transfers nationwide excluding the Philippines, with graduated rates from one percent to fifty percent for large estates, and an incal tax deduction proposed under the amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate
Catron
New Mexico
Jones
United States
Philippines
Tragedy at Dubuque: body of Mrs Sternwels found in barn
In Dubuque Iowa Aug 28 authorities confirm the body found in the Sternwels barn is Mrs Sternwels. Leather teeth found among ashes supposedly prove a murder of husband and three children followed by self-inflicted death. Funerals for the five victims were held today. Estate valued near $100000.
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Oman
Hone Bar
Chilteen
Asaeciated Press
Dubuque
Sernwels
Jewel thieves ring spans seven nations
Detectives from seven European countries search for a $750,000 pearl necklace stolen en route from Paris to London. They claim evidence points to a gigantic jewel trust with six known ranks and American links. The trust’s operations reportedly exceed $2,000,000 yearly.
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Helong
Associated Prean
London
Aux
Paris
Jewel Seven
Thes Organizstion
Thaw’s Deportation Hinge Delayed by Canadian Tangle
Sherbrooke Quebec August 23 A Canadian ultimatum offers Thaw deportation to Newport Vermont if he chooses to accept. He remains jailed as a fugitive with hearing deferred to October if habeas corpus proceedings continue. Lawyers confer, while Thompson gains counsel and awaits further orders.
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Newport
Associated Preas
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Rey OK
Thaw
Matteuwan
Roger O'Mara
Pittsburg
Fhaw
Addy
Matteawan
Heyer
Thompson
Vermont
Roger Thompson
Matteawan Pier
Conger
New York
New York State
Sparrows Serve Purpose in Eradicating Alfalfa Weevil
Madison Aug 2 A study by T N Parks of Idaho agr college and James G Sanders of Wisconsin shows the English sparrow eats the alfalfa weevil leaves and stems, not seeds, making the pest a natural food of the birds. The weevil, foreign born, has caused damage in Utah Idaho and southern Wyoming and alarm in the Midwest.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
T. N. Parks
Idaho Agricultural College
James G. Sanders
University of Wisconsin
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Middle West
Dice Box McGuire Cited In New York Theft Case
Dispatch from Chicago reports McGuire, also known as Dice Box, wanted in New York for alleged railway bank theft. He told Municipal Judge Graham that no governor could hold him, as the court ordered restraint until proper extradition papers arrive.
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Dice Box
Vmetatrettinows
New York
Associated PF
Chicago
McGuire
Gene Grant
New York City
Graham
First Boxing Exhibition in Superior on Labor Day
Superior Wis Aug 23 Boxing under state supervision will get its first try out in Superior Labor Day. The fads er Athletic club an organization of business men will stage a show with Spike Betty of Chicago and Tommy Sheehan of Chicago Heights. Jimmie McGovern of Chicago and Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis lightweights are on the same card. Enacted Law.
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Seperioe
Gbreelal
Superior
Wis
Labor Day
Fadser Athletic Club
Spike Betty
Chicago
Tommy Sheehan
Chicago Heights
Jimmie McGovern
Johnny Tillman
Minneapons
Parker to Oppose Sulzer in Impeachment Proceeedings
New York Aug 24 Alton B Parker Democratic nominee for president in 1904 will conduct the impeachment proceedings against Governor Sulzer next month before the court of impeachment, according to announcement by Aaron J Levy, majority leader of the assembly.
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Associated Preaz
New York
Alton B. Parker
Sulzer
Aaron J. Levy
Assembly
Bankers Seek Better Advantage From Act
Bankers gathered in Chicago debate amendments to the Owen Glass currency bill and the federal reserve plan. They favor a gold standard, a single or limited central banks, and a bankers advisory veto while keeping treasury notes as a potential war measure. Disagreement exists over clearing-house powers and compulsory membership for national banks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Chicare
Ayr
Glass-Owen
Secretary of Agriculture
Feeral Reserve Board
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Bankers’ Advisory Board
Federal Reserve
George M. Reynolds
Treasury
Bryan
Mexico
Mr. Reynolds
Federal Reserve Banks
George W. Rodgers
Little Rock
Ark
Barton Hepburn
New York
W. T. Fenton
Ihs
Festus J Wade
St. Louis
Congress
James B. Forgan
Erftictem
Insurgent Democrats Drive Action On Banking Bill
Washington Aug 25 Insurgent Democrats on the house banking committee push an eleventh hour coup. Secretary Bryan endorses Wilsons currency plan as the caucus continues to consider the bill with rediscount features aimed at presenting the completed measure to the house early next week. Administration leaders grow confident of rapid action and expect floor debate exposing bankers conference features.
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Revonlds
George M. Reynolda
Chienzo
Treasury
McAdan
Forgan
Reynolds
Alent
Wilson
Joseph Chapman
Minneapolis
O. J. Sands
Richmond
Washington, D. C
House Banking Committee
Bryan
House
Chicago Conference of Bankers
Senate Banking Committee
Three Noted Englishmen Visit America on Public Missions
Viscount Haldane sails from Liverpool for New York en route to Montreal to address the American Bar Association. Herbert Louis Samuel, British postmaster general, departs for a two month tour. Lord Northcliffe sails to attend Brookline golf championships with Ray Vardon and other British players competing at his expense.
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Associated Tree
New York
United States
Viscount Haldane
Liverpool
American Bar Association
Montrea
Henry VIII
Ford
Atlanta
Herbert Louis Samuel
England
Lord Northcliffe
Brookline
Ray Vardon
Iowa Team Wins the Cup at Camp Perry
At Camp Perry Ohio on August 23 the 1000 yard Herrick match concluded with Iowa scoring 1727 to claim the cup, Massachusetts second with 1702, and a service men only team failing to count. Five events were staged including the President's match and Inter-club events on the 1208 yard ranges and the revolver team championship.
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Associated Press
Camp Perry
National Rifle Association
Towa
Avera
Terwoasers
Prin Rous
Masgiehhusetts
Evan Service
Lake steamer Georgia aground at Fish Creek shoals
The Goodrich liner Georgia bound for Heat Georgia ran onto a gravel shoal near Fish Creek, Marinette Wis. last night around 11 o clock with about 150 passengers aboard. She remained aground this morning about 1,200 feet from the docks and not in danger but likely stranded for some time as many passengers went ashore.
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Goodrich Line
Georgia
Fish Creek
Marinette
Wis
Goodrich
Fish Creek Point
Senator Clapp bill seeks curb on national campaign money flow
Washington Aug 3 Senator Clapp's bill to curb funding for national elections was reported to the Senate today with a recommendation for passage by the Senate committee. It would let a national committee pay campaign expenses including speaking engagements and paid advertisements, while prohibiting free flowing campaign funds.
Jack London Home Burns In Overnight Fire
Associate Press dispatch reports Jack London suffers the loss of his new country residence near Glen Ellen California as fire destroys the wooden structure leaving only stone walls standing. In Hanover Massachusetts a separate blaze hits the New Haven railroad station area, burning depots a mill and warehouse along with freight cars, totaling about 100 400 dollars in damage.
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Stone Walla
Kemal
Iby
Glen Ellen
Cal
Jack London
Hanover
Mass
New Maven
Husband finds wife dead at home in Marinette
Hamburg, a decal laborer, returned home to discover his wife Catherine Hamburg forty six years old dead. The door was locked and he crawled through a window to find her body in the room. Neighbors had seen her earlier that evening and thought she was ill. The death was believed to be due to heart failure.
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Northwestern
Marinette
Wis
Ofr
Hamburg
Catherine
Jax
Oil king to talk to deaf at convention here
John D Rockefeller, speaking through an interpreter, is scheduled to address the delegates at the partial convention of the deaf in Cleveland Ohio. The event will feature his views on current issues and aims to serve as guidance for attendees.
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Associated Presa
Cleveland
John DD. Rockefeller
Partional Convention of the Deaf
Index of Todays Paper Auton Are Stolen
A scrambled page listing various local items and notices including thefts, regatta notes, county exhibits, school trophies, religious services, theater listings, and sporting events. The chaotic OCR yields ambiguous fragments such as Auton theft, regatta war, and tire market quotients with scattered names and places.
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Yahuemen
County Agricultural School
Tammany
T.ly
Yacht Club
Pinan
Three Cornered Fight for Mayor of New York
Announcement signals a three way contest for mayor of New York City. Fusionist choices and rival candidates stir competition as names fromMitchel era resurface, including potential rival figures in a crowded 1901 style political battle.
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New York
Troops Quell Big Strike in Calumet Street Riot
Pennsylvania constabulary sent to Calumet Street in Indianapolis after a night of violence tied to a strike. One man serious injured amid shootings and arrests. authorities appeal to Governor Tener as detectives guard homes and a boarding house. Union plant strikers continued amid unrest and potential broader conflict.
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Associated Press
Erle
Pennsylvania Constabulary
Molders
Moldera
Kedward
Tener
Harrisburg
Butler
Aof Imenshire
Strick
Phrents
Tts
Cali
ME ‘Alamet
Mich
John Miteh
Hougston
American Federation
Mitehedtsabi CW
American Federation of
Pathy
Mitchell
Iseger
OH. Walker
Dante Mine Workers
Winota
Anu
Hanapolis
Tnterurtain
Indianapolis
Union
Mien Asgert
Two Killed by Mexicans in Rebel Action
Associated Press dispatch from Mexico City reports Lt. Chaz and his wife, traveling aboard a repair train, were killed after they and a group of volunteers repelled a force of rebels as their ammunition ran out.
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Associated Proasy
Mexico City
Appiance Topex Chaz
Leutenant
Earl Diamond Sentenced to Two Years at Waupun
Earl Diamond, 26, native of California, appeared in court and was sentenced to two years at Waupun for forging two checks totaling $2,083 to secure funds for creditors. His attorneys claimed he was wealthy and misled by a deceitful marriage proposal. Prior to sentencing he restitutioned $575.
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Marl i Diamond
Haya’ Cal
Diamond
Wanpun
Tleix
California
Trhanend
Clem Nm
Dal
Chicago Painter Leaps to Death From Masonic Temple
A Chicago painter believed to be Henry Korttigan died after leaping from the 19 story Masonic Temple. A crowd gathered at State Street as officers investigated. The incident follows a previous year’s similar jump. no other injuries were reported.
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Masonic Temple
Korthngan
City Associated Press
Chicago
Monry Korttgnan
Maxonic Temple
Wwerthagan Adhaitte
French aviator's bold Europe flight attempt begins
Maurice Guillaux, a French aviator, takes off from southwestern France toward northern Europe aiming to beat the Paris to St. Petersburg cross record. He plans a 424 mile leg at about seventy five miles per hour, after preliminary hops near Villa Coultay.
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Associated Press
Pasta
Maurice Guillaux
Lerrits
France
Marcel Laeutejole Les Moulinniy
Parik
St. Petersburg
Guillaux
Villa Coultay
Mide
Tol
Moraln Karape
Niagara Weathered Gale Sparks Boat Tow Mishap
A rough gale struck Niagara injuring a vessel as a towline linking two craft stretched 660 feet. Officials reported the old craft suffered a stern breach while attempting to break free.
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Miki
Michigan
Conunsdere Din Nagara Wan
Everly
Teamdap Welvernn
Missouri Governor Frees Eight More Convicts
Oregon City Mo Aug 23 Governor Major commuted the sentences of eight convicts who worked on the road crew this week. Each received time off their terms, with one man named Hackman granted thirty days and to leave the prison next week.
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Lv Assoricited
Oregon Cld
Govenor Major
Hachman
Lalrig New
Streets Well Policed as Transit Move Noted
Axx Dated Presa r st Minn, Aug. 2%-Along the street police and guards were stationed for several blocks. A transfer of residents or workers occurred as a local transit team relocated from one building to another within the same area during the move to new quarters.
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Axx
St Minn
Palloanen
Capyree Land
Ino
Sansong
Manitowoc Mad Dog Spooks City as Officer Clips It
In Manitowoc Wisconsin residents on Washington and Tenth streets faced a frightened morning when a mad dog entered several stores causing panic among shoppers. A police officer shot the animal ending the threat. The item notes a stray dog incident alongside an odd aside about people who fail to pay rent and consider moving.
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Manitowoc
Wis
Washington and
Tenth Streets
Pressures Grow as Huerta Faced With US Demands
Washington reports foreign governments pace Huerta toward concessions as plans for a US congressional address advance. Speculation swirls over an envoy to Washington, possible rivals to Huerta, and the U.S. demand that Huerta be sidelined while Wilson braces for a public message to Congress.
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Associated Preay
Washington
DD. C
Huevuz
Mexico
United States
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Emilio Hiabasa
Mrederwo Gatboa
Witron
Fluerta
Ueensey
Presidit Wilson
Weever
Bryan
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
Huerta
Man
Emilio Rabusa
Lind
Frederico Gansbua
Fur hunt cool day rises for forecast wintry night
A garbled weather note indicates Tuesday or Sunday forecasts with cool conditions and a potential change in temperature. No specific city or organization is clear, and exact times are unreadable.
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Bern
Tals
Winconaln
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