Augusta Flood and Fires Strain Deep South Cities
In Georgia and nearby areas a severe flood swamped Augusta with eight feet of water, drowning feared and lives disrupted. Fires followed in the inundated district as warehouses burned while authorities struggled to restore telegraph and telephone service and aid stood by.
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Atlanta
Augusta
Associated Press
Nood District
Fharrisonville
Savannah
Fifteenth Street
Nixon Wholesale Grocery Company
Nixon & Danforth
Oly
Weather Bureau
Fice
Tmany
Chamber of Commerce
Postal Telegraph Office
Green Street
Virginia
Norfolk
Carolina
Virginia Capes
Loving cups for Tafts at Hot Springs
Taft to be honored with walking loving cups at the Homestead in Hot Springs Virginia tonight. Presentation by juvenile members of the guest body after Col Ian McAnerney speech. Mrs Taft and Charlie eleven-year-old son to receive cups. Burr McIntosh illustrated feature to follow with Taft photos.
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Associated
Hot Springs
Taft
Homestead Hole
Col
Iain McAnerney
York
Mrs. Tatt
Charlie
Bank Officials Indicted in Kentucky Bank Investigations
Grand jury probes Gwenasboro Savings Bank and Davies County Bank and Trust. Four bank officers faced indictments including James H. Parrish president of Owensboro Savings Bank and four charges of embezzlement and receiving deposits after insolvency. J Otis Parrish cashier charged with perjury. Isaac N. Parrish first officer charged with false entry and misstatement. T. S. Anderson president of Davies County Bank indicted on perjury embezzlement and accepting deposits after insolvency.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Aus
Triar
GiWensporo
Gwenasboro Savings Bank and Trust Copany
Davies County Bank and Trust Company
James H. Parrish
Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company
J. Otis Parrish
Isaac N. Parrish
T. S Anderson
Savings Bank
T. S. Anderson
Two Rivers Gains City Free Delivery Service
An order from the post office department sets up city free delivery at Two Rivers Wisconsin for November 16 with three carriers and one substitute. H C Blevens reports from Washington DC.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Two Rivers
Wis
H. C. Blevens
Baron Makino Named Likely Komura Successor in London
A Tokyo dispatch reports belief that Baron Makino Nobuaki former minister of Education will succeed Count Komura as Japanese ambassador in London. The source notes Makino’s renown and the possible posting as part of ongoing diplomatic reshuffles.
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London
Associated Press
Tokio
Count Komura
Baron Makino Nobuaki
Convention to Milwaukee
Winnipeg message from this session reports the American Health delegation deciding to aid the next meeting in Milwaukee and to plan for the trip. The details are sparse but indicate organizational support and a forward agenda for the upcoming gathering.
Barge Baldwin Sinks Near Two Rivers. Two Believed Dead
Milwaukee Aug 27 Two men are believed to be dead after the barge Baldwin sank off Two Rivers while en route from Sturgeon Bay to Milwaukee with a cargo of stone. The vessel sprang a leak and two of the three men aboard disappeared. Jacob Witchen of Milwaukee and an unnamed man from Sturgeon Bay are the missing. Two Rivers lifesaving crew is attempting to recover the bodies.
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Wik
Wisconsin
Atlaini Towoe
Baldwin
Sturecon Bay
Jacob Wiitchen
Sturgeon Bay
Wyers
OBey Orders or Resign Telegram to Buffalo Official
A report from August 27 cites a telegram to Internal Revenue collector Archio D. Sand from Oyster Bay instructing him to cease involvement in local politics and to resign if he does not comply. Sand reportedly replied that he had complied with the conditions.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
Fouteyin
A4rehio D. Sand
Internal Revenue Collector
Oyster Bay
Sanders
Trinidad Open to Entry After Bubonic Plague Quarantine
Caracao lifted the quarantine on Trinidad yesterday despite private letters from Port of Spain reporting bacteriological tests found plague among animals. Government officials announced the move as authorities in Willemstad, Curacao, cited no new cases and sought to resume normal entry once more.
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Trinidad
Associated Press
Willemstad
Caracao
Port of Spain
Tata
Gold Shipment To Canada From Bank of Montreal
The Associated Press reports a Bank of Montreal shipment of 500000 in gold coin to Canada on Aug 27. This brings total gold sent to Canada on this move to 37760000.
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Associated Press
New York
Bank’ of Montreal
Canada
Two Die In Collision Near Galena on Rail Line
An industrial rail collision on the Chicago & Northwestern near Galena resulted in the deaths of an engineer and another crewman. The accident occurred today and halted rail traffic while investigators evaluated the scene.
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Annodated Press
Gatena
Chicago & Northwestern
Galena
Engineer
Areman
Bende
Veterans in Parade Highlight Grand Army of the Republic Display
Veterans from the Grand Army of the Republic joined an industrial parade onOgkkuck day with notable floats and wagon displays. The G.A.R. members marched along Tenth and South Main street while a float by TS B Whitely featured dry goods carpets and a tailor’s wagon.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Fey Ecetadolaaeo
Wuine
Marta
Tel
Amorg
TS. B
Horse Attack Leaves Child Severely Injured
Milwaukee Aug 2 A Northwestern Special from Ray Charosuyk reports a seven year old girl named Waughine at Jerry Cook was attacked by a horse in a yard. The animal bit chunks of flesh from her arm and leg as the mother raced to help. The child was possibly fatally injured.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Ray Charosuyk
Waughine
Jerry Cook
Waupaca Wins Fraternal Reserve Convention Contest
Madison Wisconsin August 27 After a spirited contest the Fraternal Reserve association convention's next year went to Waupaca. The following officers were elected President Otto O Wiles Read Bhawana Vice president Frank A Alien Oshkosh secretary W J Hubbard Beloit treasurer Mrs Stary Balen Merrill
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Fraternal Reserve Association
Waupaca
Otto O. Wiles i Read
Bhawana
Frank A. Alien
Oshkosh
W. J. Hubbard
Beloit
Stary Balen
Merrill
Eddy Case at Standstill In Milwaukee Mystery
Associated Press report from Milwaukee on August 27 states Ralph Wy Eddy, the missing traveler, shows no progress. Investigators planned to pursue Eddy from a Chicago boarding house to Milwaukee today, with renewed hopes that clues will surface. the case underscores the slow pace of discovery in this urban disappearance.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wic
Ralph Wy Eddy
Chicago
Eddy
Milwaukes
Deed Targeted in Oshkosh Rail Merger Action
Clement U Bult of Milwaukee and Clement C Smith of Milwaukee attend to property transfers linked to Winnebago Traction Company reorganization. New firm to absorb assets, with Oliver Fuller as president and Fred Gust secretary, planning permanent officers and stock issuance totaling 1 140 000. Oshkosh rail operations to be taken over by Wisconsin Central lines amid dissolution of Winnebago Traction and related receivership matters.
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Clement C. Smith
Milwaukes
Rite Hiesele
Aloe Gareda
Oliver U. Pullers
Dee Dane
Mry Smith
Winnebago Traction Company
Uimnia
BAAD
Witte Bundmji
Sta
Ag Lene Porary
Oliver CO
Fuller
Fred C
Fsust
Elelon
Aidetidla
Beith
Tew
J. J. Pall
Oshkosh
How to Raise Money for Republican Campaigns
Frank Hitchcock leads a nationwide drive to fund the Republican campaign. A state finance committee plans early collection for three New England allies and aims to organize the entire country within ten days. An eastern executive committee meeting with Chairman Fredcock is set for tomorrow, followed by weekly gatherings. West Virginia discussions proceed by a special national committee panel.
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New York
Flane Fur
Frank Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
New England
Fredcock
West Virginia
National Committee
Hitchcock
No Change of Venue in Hargis Murder Case
Jackson Ky Aug 27 Judge Adams overruled the prosecution motion for a change of venue in the murder case of Boach Hargis against his father Judge James Hargis. Trial set to Brethitt county.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Ky
Adams
Boach Hargis
James Hargis
Breathitt County
Pioneers of Winnebago County Seek Reunion at Baptist Church
The Winnebago County Pioneers hold their annual reunion on September 3 at the Baptist church. All early settlers and families are invited to attend with brief addresses planned and a pleasant afternoon expected for renewing acquaintances.
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Pioneers
Winnebago
Omre
Baptist Church
ROUGH FOR BOATS OUTING AT WINNEBAGO PARADE
Wind from the east distorts the river parade plan for the Kkosh Power Boat Club on Lake Winnebago. A gusty breeze may limit entrants as the water carnival proceeds with gifts from Dr Fielding and prizes of 18 and 1 dollars. Commodore Overhart will appoint judges after the carnival review, and boats will assemble at Tivertonock and march toward the lake at eight oclock.
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Kkosh Power Boat Club
Crralwil
Mkht
Lake Winnebago
Jushte
Smiller
Lvke
FL Fielding
Plelding
Commodore Overhart
Tivertock
Wisconsin Avenue
Abra
eAshyard
Lake Winnie Libo
Races This Afternoon on Lake Winnebago
Yachting event features a Tire winners race between class A and class B yachts on Lake Winnebago as part of today's celebration at the Trememery venue.
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Bonn
Colonel Vilas Dies After Prolonged Illness
Colonel William Breaman Vilas of Madison Wisconsin dies after a cerebral hemorrhage and a second stroke. Born Chelsea Orange County Vermont July 4 1840 he moved to Wisconsin in 1851 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Albany Law School. News notes his cheerful disposition and late signs of recovery before decline.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Willan
Fullawine
Philly Fox
Sim
Colonel Vilas
Charles H. Vilas
New York
Fox
William FL Vilas
E. P. Vids
Milwaukee
Vilas
Justin= Buisher
Gecaslina
William Breaman VII
Chelsea
Orange County
Fermont
Wisconsin
University of Wikrconsin
Albany, N
Yachting Events at Oshkosh Draw Crowds
The Oshkosh Yacht Club hosts a program on the offley course with steamers carrying hundreds to witness races and a free-for-all competition attracting racing fans. Thistle, Leander Choate and other vessels bring large crowds from Berlin, Menasha, Appleton and beyond.
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Chiaim- Wonakly
Oshkosh
Speetr Leaphles
Oshkosh Sneht Club
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Wlinchayo
Steiner ‘Phistle
Wisconaln
Oan Automobile
Thistle
Leander Choate
Berlin
Menasha
East Shore
Appleton
Calumet Harbor
Green Bay
Choate
North Park
Cooperative
Engineers to Convene Tonight in New York Hall
Trof FF R Low and J Armour of New York will attend a meeting this evening of the organization of a rational engineer. In Engineers hall at 47 Main Street they will make addresses.
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Trof
FF. R. Low
J. Armour
New York
Elfty
Engineer'’s Hall
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