Taft Era Army Paymaster Case Meets Senate Scrutiny
Washington August report from the House committee on war department expenditures outlines Major Beecher B Ray USSA a deputy paymaster general nominee as having engaged in political activity for the Republican Party and the president. Findings cite preferential treatment in stationing and withholding case papers, warning that politicized favors undermine army neutrality.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
War Department
Maj
Beecher B. Ray
Taft
Major Ray
Stimson
Senate
Republican Party
Adjutant General
Ray
Chicago
White House
Miss Ida Radford Receives Mining Legacy
In Denver on August 24 the Rocky Mountain News reports that Miss Ida Radford of Oshkosh Wisconsin, fiancée of Frank O'Brien, will receive the full $15,000 bequest from the mining man. The dispute with O'Brien's mother over the will was settled, with Radford also to gain about $7,800 in Denver Union Water bonds and other San Diego beach valuables. Executor Edward Poland O'Brien aided the compromise, overriding objections from Daniel Hynds.
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Denver
Colo
The
Rocky Mountain News Nuvd
Ida Radford
Oshkeal
Wik
Frank &. O'Brien
San Diego
Cal
Fance
Daniel M. Hynds
Louise B. O'Brien
O'Brien
Wilber Fenions
Dunn
Miss Radford
Muan
O’brien
Mion Radford
Denver Union Water Company
Facitic Beach
Hynds
Dward Poland O'Brien
New York
Mise Radford
Venison Out of Season Arrests Reported in Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls Wis Aug 24 Game Wardens Jacob Le Long of Chippewa Falls and Frank Russell of Park Falls arrested six automobilists from Augusta for having venison out of season. Two pleaded guilty to killing deer out of season with fines totaling 10.56. Names of the wardens were withheld. Deputy Game Warden Kirke arrested Bill Detter of Seymour for evening trout incident.
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Chippewa
Paris
Wis
Gamoe
Jacob Ie Long
Frank Russell
Park Malls
Augusta
Ladysmith
Weman
Petty
Gailty
Warren & BB
Kirthe
Bill Detter
Seymour
Les Miles
Governor to contest referendum bill ruling in Colorado
Denver dispatch reports Governor Shafroth will appeal District Judge Riddle’s ruling that a two year old referendum act, passed by a large majority, is invalid. Attorney General Griffith will file the brief and Gov Shafroth plans to appear personally to defend the measure before the Colorado Supreme Court.
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Associated Preas
Denver
Colo
Herry C. Riddle
Athletes Honored In Grand Olympic Parade Through NYC
A huge crowd welcomed American Olympic winners back from Stockholm as a ten‑mile parade along Fifth Avenue and Broadway moved from Forty‑fifth Street to City Hall. Brig Gen George F. Dyer led the coast artillery division amid veterans Boy Scouts and athletic clubs.
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Associated Press
New York
Stockholm
Sweden
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
City Hall
Mayer Gaynor
Forty-fifth Street
Coast Artillery
George F. Dyer
Citizens' Committee
Amity Restored Between Dominican Republic and Haiti
A Dominican government commission visited Haiti and reported a cordial reception by Haitian officials. The exchange, seen as easing tensions, ended with expectations of improved relations between the two republics.
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Hayti
Dominican Republic
Associated Press
San Diego
San Domingo
Aug
Ldn
Hay
Buaeless
Epidemic in Underworld Hits Subpoena Service
A surge of gamblers and keepers of disorderly establishments flee New York as subpoenas for the John Dee proceedings on police corruption surface. District Attorney Whitman reports many targets have left the city, with police and state officials signaling possible public disclosure of property owners involved. Authorities note several prominent social and financial figures may be among those implicated.
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Associated Press
New York
Whitman
Broadway
Whitman Las
Waldo
Thousands of Workmen March Past Booth Bier
In London on August 24 the funeral crowds swear by 24 000 workers filing past General Booth’s bier. They carried tools of their trade as they passed through Congress Hall. Salvation Army leaders and family stood by as a consecration hymn was sung.
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Associated Press
London
William Booth
Congress Hall
Salvation Army
Mea, Booth-Hellberg
Math
Lost in the Woods Mystery Near Atlanta Contractor Missing
Atlanta contractor Molea de Keot and relatives disappear after a brief trip near Chicago and Michigan. Police request searches for nine men amid unclear clues as authorities pursue leads about a possible fate in the woods.
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Associated Prees
Raiinate
Molea de Keot
Atlanta
Bruiddle Pi
Chicago
Creagy
Eter
Ming Man Capmiky Company
Die Ballet Antived
Dems Salute Adjournment as Congress Edges Toward End
Washington Aug 24 Congress prepared to adjourn sine die as the House and Senate worked toward a single general appropriation bill. Speaker Clark praised Democratic leadership while Murdock pressed a postal fund point of order, and Penrose and Poindexter debated extending the inquiry into campaign finance.
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Washington, D. C
Houses of Congress
House
Senate
Taft
Capitol
Billy
Beverly
Champ Clark
Io i
Underwood
Mittin
SHGH
Loures
Vayttal
Victor Murdock
Murdock
St. Louis
Fada Bridge
Mirdock
Congress
Chouse
Cannon
Pitapatrick
Sisson
Poindexter
John D. Archwold
House of Representatives
Penrose
George W. Perkins
Archbold
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Heyburn
Republican Party
Hodeevelt
Roosevelt
Heyburt
Sutherland
Herburn
Printing thousands of copies of agricultural leaflets and reports
In a session the body authorized printing several thousand copies of an agricultural department bulletin on the hook worm, with Mr. Mann commenting on its prevalence. The house also approved printing reports on the syopy moth and the cotton worm. President Taft signed the sundry civil appropriation bill, withholding tariff board provisions, carrying about 112000 dollars in appropriations.
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Agricultural Department
Mrr. Mann
Inley
Mr. Mann
Taft
Tariff Board
OROLZCO IS TRAPPED AS REVOLT HANGS IN BALANCE
Reports from Juarez say Pascual Orozco and about 600 followers are cornered by federal forces south of Juarez. He aims to join rebel bands moving toward the west coast to seize a port for importing ammunition and continuing the revolution. Time misread and logistics hinder his escape and movement toward Sonora. A US gunboat order was issued for coastal defense against ammunition shipments.
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Ry Associated Press
Juarce
Mexico
Juarez
Pascual Orozco
Orozco
Rithi
AJL
Oroxes
Sonora
Orotoa
Juares
Hns
Nia
Oronco
Washington
United States
Vekshure
San Diego
Guayamas Ts & & Great Marasure
Albanians Take Town Amid Clash in Hertaint
In a disrupted report from Associated Press dispatches, Albanian forces reportedly occupy the town of Hertaint and push toward Fou Avot while clashing with local units. The situation remains unclear as lines and spellings are garbled, but the core claim centers on Albanian action near Hertaint and potential advances along the Ndomtio axis.
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Athos
Hertaint
Pyarching
Fiemla
Famous trap shooters in La Crosse competition opens
La Crosse Wis August 24 La Crosse hosts top trap shooters for registered events starting at 10 am and continuing through the day. Notables include J Graham Lester Germain Fred Boils Fostle Mathews Billy Stannard Sure Shot Siefkins and Clyde Mitchell, a fast-shooting record holder in Alabama.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
J. Graham
Stockholm
Sweden
Lester Germain
Sformer
New York Clants
Fred Boils
Fodstle Mathews
California
Billy Stannard
Hiiala
Siefkins
Clyde Mitchell
Alabama
French aviation team delayed departure from Havre
The French aviators Jules Vedrines Maurice Prevost and Andre Frey were due to sail from Le Havre on La Lorraine to attend the international aviation meet in Chicago on September 3 but a late liner arrival from New York postponed the voyage. The ship will coal and depart tomorrow.
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Havre
France
Avia
Fora
Chica Eo
Jules Vedrines
Maurice Prevost
Andre Frey
New York
Johnson and McLoughlin Reach Lawn Tennis Final
Maurice E. McLoughlin and W F Johnson won the semi finals of the all contra tournament for the national lawn tennis championship in Newport Rhode Island and will meet Monday in the final. McLoughlin defeated William J Clothier of Philadelphia and Johnson defeated Karl H Behr of New York.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Maurice E
McLoughlin
W. F. Johnson
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Johnson
Karl H. Behr
New York
WAIT CONFERENCE RESULT
More than 14 000 Chicago street car employees awaited a wage agreement after a conference between union leaders and company officials, with officials reportedly prepared to subsidy a new wage deal and Mayor Harrison involved in the talks.
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Associated Prese
Chicago
I. Aus
Harrizon
Todats Regatta Champion Crowned at Speech Event
Kathrye wins regatta title amid a sequence of Saturday events as the paper notes a speech and social page. Wisconsin politics show muddled activity while Kroving reports unfold, shaping coverage of the week.
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Kathrye Ia
Sehmita
Repatta
Wicconsin
Oshkosh Yacht Cup Recital Highlights Club Regatta
Comodore YL Schmidt and other leaders praised Oshkosh Yacht Club at the Lake Geneva event. Crowds cheered cups and honors after speeches and races, with many crews receiving medals and trophies for multiple categories across Wednesday to Friday races.
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Sincera
YL Schmidt
Lake Geneva
Wiward Ios
Chicago
CG. A. Vandicer
Minneapolis
Loy Allidters
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Db. Uarmen
Miente
Wednigud Lake
Yacht Club
Oshkesh
Inidad
Diemon Wis
Charles 2. Bray
Oshkash Yacht Club
Ftlonda
Nike
Frost Evenhig
John Stacksteff
Lee
Charles Hay
Elib
Clbert Af Neenah
Thas GU Bert
Commodore
Sawyer
Bitte den
Niet Club
Pletfort
Marner
Wathryn
Troubadour
White Jean
Crew
Branare
Menasha
Valentine Cip
White Beare
New Tee
Cetved Galtimedals
Brout
Onhkosh
Clark-Hollict
Caitawamie
Geneva
Grew
California Man Called to All Saints Church
Rev. Lewis G. Morris rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Los Angeles has been called to All Saints Church in Worcester. All Saints has been without a rector since Rev. Thomas F P Davies was elected bishop of Western Massachusetts about six months ago.
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mang
Lewis G. Morris
St. John's Episcopal Church
Los Angeles
All Saints Church
All Saints
Thomas FP. Davies
Western Masachusetts
Bishop Is Better After Overnight Rest in Fond du Lac
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin August 24 the attending physician reported that Bishop Imp Grafton slept well last night and appeared brighter in the morning with no immediate danger.
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Peetal
Fond du Lac
Wis
Bi Imp. Grafton
Wheeling mayor dies during breakfast in third term
Wheeling West Virginia mayor Charles Lehmilt died at the breakfast table from heart trouble. He was serving his fourth term as city executive and also held the post of grand trustee of a benevolent order. The sudden death comes as a shock to local government and civic circles.
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Associated
Wheels
W.va
Charles Co, Lehmilt
Wheeling
Order of Elka
Must Stand Trial for Interstate Commerce Violations
Federal Judge Hagel at Yuthato rules the Adam e and Almertoun Express companion face indictments for violations of the interstate commerce act. The decision states the companies involved are legal entities under the act, while a prior censored charter court at Cuclanath had ordered indictments against other firms. The ruling hinges on whether associated shippers and carriers are protected as corporations under federal law.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Almertoun Express
Pluet
Hagel
Yuthato
Couitarce
Ia Companies
Dudge Havila Licision
Bortes Charter Court
Cuclanath
Ao Yginitar Indietine
Ai Conte Pty Toins
Bersaschee
Iti Mery
Ontuck van Chadionn
Cote Notin Dndieted
Durhye Mazel
Trickster Tricked in Chicago Grooming Plot
In Chicago Aug 24 a woman known as Mrs. Moore, who used an assumed name, lured James Moore with a plan to marry under the pretense of wealth and influence. Moore, arriving at Khowood with detectives present, confronted her on a tram ride when she revealed herself. Moore fled, Leaped, and was chased to Gale Street where he surrendered to police. Mrs. Moore accuses him of taking 4000 dollars after abandoning her.
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Chicago
Henrietta Utler
Khowood
Moore
Dietrom
Ales Moore
Mra Kuther
Phuta
Aati
Hetere Mugre
Strikers Give Up Fight Report For Work Monday
Fort William Ont August 4 The striking Canadian Pacific railway and Grand Trunk pace froth handlers have decided to give up the fight and will report for work Monday. There had been many desertions from the ranks and leaders felt it would be unfair to the faithful few who remained to hold out any longer.
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Associated Press
Fort Willam
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
Grand Trunk
Cavalry Squadrons Tented After 27 Mile March
Mason City Iowa August 24 after a twenty seven mile march the second and third squadrons of the Sixth cavalry camped near Fort Des Moines finishing part of a twenty eight mile hike from Camp McKay Wh. men boast about their truthfulness as they settle in for the night
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Associated Press
Mason City
Camp McCay
Fort Des. Moines
Sixth Cavalry
Plot at Washington Conspiracy Aimed at Kentucky Rep
Washington Aug 24 A sworn statement filed by a Washington witness describes a plot to kill Representative Johnson of Kentucky, chairman of the House District of Columbia committees, to derail proposed legislation. Johnson confirms the threat exists but declines to discuss who backs it, citing safety and ongoing inquiries. The affidavit recounts a street car conversation about following Johnson for three nights to carry out the plan.
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Johnson
Bentweky
District of Columbia
Associated Prows
Washington, D. C
Acheme
Representative Johnson
Kentucky
House
Washington
Tragic Strychnine Pills Cause Infant's Death
Fond du Lac Wisconsin August 24 Special to line Northwestern A two year old girl Dorothy Schultz daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Achulty of 467 Third street died after eating pills containing strychnine kept on a kitchen table The mother Mrs Schultz had stepped out briefly believing the box of pills prescribed for her own ailment was out of reach The child accustomed to an afternoon feeding found the box opened it ate the pills and collapsed upon the return of her mother
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Northwestern
Fond du Lac
Wig
Dorothy Schultz
W. G. Achulty
Third Street
Wien
Mra. Schultz
Fire damages Racine steel casting plant and layoffs loom
Special to The Northwestern reports a fire at Rack Steel Casting in Racine Wisconsin destroying the north end of the moulding shop and many pattern and foundry tools. About a dozen workers are temporarily laid off as the building is rebuilt with insurance covering the loss. Announcement notes Herbert J H Miles to retire from Naamine-Sattley Co and sell his interests to the firm, planning California residence. Plant capitalization cited at around 1,000,000 dollars.
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Tineine
Wis
Aux
Rack Steel Casting Company
Ferbert J H. Miles
Broly
California
Amm Uncertain Man Demands 24 Million at Oil Office
A Pueblo man named Joseph Cohn created a scene at the Standard Oil office, demanding 24 million dollars claiming John D. Rockefeller owed him. Police detained Cohn for further inquiry after he failed to produce documentary proof.
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Associated Brena
la Crosse
Wis
Joseph Cohn
Pueblo
Colo
Standard Oil
Hockifeller
Jim
Cohn
Ahn
WIND TESTS PLUCK IN FRANCE MEET
The wind at St Mato France Aug 4 tested competitors in the inaugural diet duruplane race meet. Long flight planned Aug 24 Los Angeles to Kansas City to Angelus back pigeon race aims.
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Associated Prosé
St. Mato
France
Los Angeles
Cal
Kansas City
Angelus
Qa Mckelfield
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