Taft Seeks Tariff Revision to Individual Schedules
President Taft signals further tariff changes though backing Payne Aldrich as best yet. He favors revising schedules separately on a scientific basis using tariff commission cost findings. He warns against extortionate profits and aims for refined, board guided, phased revisions with GOP factions to align with the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Congress
Tariff Commission
McKinley
Illinois
Makment
Tariff Board
House
Senate
H. C. Emery
Make Way for Tsat Tsan Prince of China
Shanghai Aug 24 His Imperial Highness Prince Tsai Heun and Admiral Sah Imperial Naval Commissioner were among passengers calling for the United States today on the steamer Manchuria. Ten attendants accompany the Imperial party. Prince Tsai Heun is a brother of the Prince Regent and uncle of the young emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Prince Tsai Heun
Admiral Sah
United States
Manchuria
Imperial Party
Prince Tent Heun
China
Prince Tao
Army Reorganization Board
United States to assist foreign military study visit
A visiting party, aiming to study military affairs, will be afforded every facility by the United States government for their investigations, with assurances from the state department that access will be provided for their work during their stay last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Department of the
Gallagher Statement Refutes Mayor Gaynor Shooting Claim
James J. Gallagher, Mayor Gaynor's assailant, issued a counsel‑delivered statement in his own spelling denying that he admitted shooting Gaynor. He claims the Fri day's morning paper report is a fabrication and says he has prayed since the incident, invoking a religious reference to the thief on the cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Gallagher
Gaynor
Gallagher
Divorcee to sue Heinze for breach of promise
New York Aug 24 A divorcee Mrs Lillian Hobart French of Butte said she will sue F Augustus Heinze for breach of promise once he marries the chorus girl from the A Fool There Was company. She says she has been a friend since her divorce twelve years ago and that Heinze offered a pension of 160 dollars a month which she spurned.
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New York
F. Augustus Heinze
Lillian Hobart French
Butte
Graft Accusations Hit Eagles Lodge Leader
Theodore Bell Democratic candidate for California governor alleges graft by several Eagles leaders. He claims the order profited from a $500 scheme tied to receipts from punching machines sold to local works. Named defendants include Krause of Wilmington Gray of New Haven and Hayes of Newark.
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Theodore Bell
California
Eagles Lodge
St. Louis
National Convention of Eagles
Bell
Order
Krause
Wilmington
Del
Martin Gray
New Haven
Thomas Hayes
Newark
The
Eagles
Encounters with Arctic Exploration Parties Reported
The King Harold returning from 80 degrees ten minutes north reports meeting the Amundsen party aboard Nansen's old ship frame at Spitzbergen. It also notes a German group studying Arctic conditions for a Zeppelin airship voyage, located on an island in Wood's Bay.
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Tranthiem
King Harold
Nordenfeld Steamship Company
Amundsen
Nansen
Spitzenbergen
Arctic
Zeppelin
Wood's Bay
Mexico to honor ex president Madriz during centennial
Mexico City brightens centennial plans as ex president Madriz, deposed Nicaragua leader, noted for a possible September visit. The Mexican government signals honoring him while American residents warn such acts could insult the United States.
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Mexico City
Madriz
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Mexico
Difiz
Madrix
United States
Mrs Cudahy denies plans to go on stage after divorce
Chicago August 24 Mrs Cudahy who secured a divorce from Jack Cudahy yesterday arrived with her children at the home of millionaire packer Michael Cudahy today. He obtains custody of the children. Mrs Cudahy said the rumor that she would go on the stage was false declaring I am not a freak and hate to be stared at.
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Chicago
Former Florida Senator Wilkinson Call Dies at 88
Washington Aug. 24 Former United States Senator Wilkinson Call of Florida died today of apoplexy after illness since Saturday. An adjutant general in the Confederate army he was a prominent Democrat. Call first won a seat in 1868 and later served 1879 to 1897. His home was Jacksonville.
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Washington
United States
Wilkinson Call
Florida
Call
Senate
Jacksonville
Hibernians Hold Parade in Lowell Mass
Thousands of men from every division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Massachusetts paraded through Lowell on August 24 as part of the great state event.
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Hibernians
Lowell
Mass
Order
Massachusetts
Order of Hibernians
Vice President Sherman Signals Stay-Put in NY Convention Fight
In Utica on August 24 Vice President Sherman declined to discuss Taft's repudiation letter, signaling he will stand firm as the New York Republican convention selects a temporary chairman. Roosevelt, addressing local farmers, endorsed State Senator Davenport whom Sherman opposes due to Davenport's support of the direct primary, indicating the battle will continue. The colonel departs at midnight for the West.
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Roosevelt
New York
Teddy
Davenport
Sherman
Utican
Taft
Lloyd Griscom
West
Fire Situation Dims as Montana Weather Improves
Montana sees a sharp temperature drop bringing near freezing conditions with light rain and snowfall in the mountains aiding plume suppression. Southern Oregon relief grows as high winds subside and overall danger lessens though a death toll remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Oregon
Battle for New York Republican convention begins
In New York on August 24 the fight for control of the Republican state convention moves to the city primaries on Monday. Regulars led by Chairman Woodruff confront progressives led by Lloyd Griscom, Roosevelt’s lieutenant, as politicians wage an active, sharp campaign with numerous planned conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt Declares War On Old Guard Republicans
Roosevelt denounces the old guard in New York after reading Barnes’s statement at Saratoga remarks. He vows to attend the Saratoga convention to promote clean-cut policies and says he will speak as planned. He stresses allowing honest delegates to uphold party principles and warns against overthrow of those ideals.
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Roosevelt
Herkimer
Old Guard
New York
Wm. Harnes
Barnes
Saratoga
Mayor Gaynor to Quit Hospital on Monday
Hoboken Aug 24 Mayor Gaynor will probably leave St Marys hospital Monday The exact destination is undecided with options including home or the mountains based on his recovery and doctors guidance
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Gaynor
Hoboken
St. Mary's Hospital
Motor Boat Races Open at Alexandria Bay
A large fleet assembles at Alexandria Bay for the International motor boat races to begin tomorrow and run three days. The regatta is under the Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club and the Thousand Islands Yacht Club. Races are open to boats over forty feet and unlimited power over a 32 mile course half in Canadian and half in American waters, starting and finishing at Alexandria Bay.
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Montreal
Que
Alexandria Bay
Royal
Ashland in Danger From Fast Moving Fire
A high wind drives a fast moving fire toward Ashland, Medford area. Volunteers from Ashland are en route to defend the city as it lies four miles away in its path. Dry grass and possible showers of sparks threaten widespread fires throughout town.
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Ashland
Medford
Fire scene eased but still grim in Washington
In Spokane on August 24 the fire area shows improved weather with clouds and light showers. Rangers recovered most missing by night. Wallace reports fatalities. Temperature drop of 35 degrees aids fire containment. Ten million dollars in timber destroyed.
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Spokane
Wash
Wallace
Fire situation improves as Gallatin blaze grows toward Yellowstone
Missoula reports a large Gallatin forest fire sweeping toward Yellowstone Park, now over fifty square miles burned. Five militia companies operate from Kalispell to the state's northern region while Libby and nearby towns are affected by the crisis.
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Missoula
Gallatin Forest
Yellowstone Park
Kalispell
Libby
Fires Ebb in Southern Oregon After Wind Dims
Medford reports weakening winds ease fire danger as Forester Buck says the large fires near the Rogue River should Subside within days. Ashland blaze moved south and may be controlled today or tomorrow, marking improved conditions in the region.
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Medford
Oregon
Asajettit Forester
Buck
Rogue River
Ashland
Rains and Snow Improve Montana Fire Situation
Helens Aug 24 Rain and snow in central Montana ease fire danger. Temperatures fell from ninety Sunday to near freezing today and the mountains are snow covered. Favorable reports have been received from the fires as conditions improve.
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Helens
Montana
Mayors Welcome Arrive for Municipal League Meet
Minneapolis officials hosted delegates of the League of American Municipalities as they visited Mill City before the convention in St. Paul. The welcoming reception underscored local cooperation with the visiting group and their hosts.
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Minneapolis
Minn
League of American Municipalities
St. Paul
Mill City
Cheerful Retail Monument Dealers Convene in Rochester
A large, upbeat group gathers in Rochester for the National Association of Retail Monument Dealers convention opening today. Sessions run for three days with tours of the city readings of epitaphs and obituary poetry among entertained events. Joseph R. Merchel of Kangas serves as association president.
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Rochester
N. Y
National Association of Retail Monument Dealers
Joseph R. Merchel
Kangas
New Mexico Land Sale Under Reclamation Act
Land in Carlsbad New Mexico in the Pecos valley to be sold today under the Surplus Land provision of the 1902 Reclamation Act. About 15000 acres to be auctioned, with buyers required to dispose of holdings over 160 acres. Fertile soil supports fruit, alfalfa, cotton, grain. project already cultivated.
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Interior
Ballinger
Carlsbad
N. Mos
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Bureau of Salls
Death sentence sought for accused Baron von Ungen Sternberge
St. Petersburg officials announced that Baron von Ungen Sternberge, jailed for selling Russian military secrets to Austria, will be tried by a military court martial. Civil authorities will not impose death, and it is believed the baron’s fate may have been shifted to avoid civil proceedings. The baron represented the Austrian news agency at St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Baron von Ungen-Sternberge
Austria
Divorce Suit Alleges Wife Flees with Boarder to Walla Walla
J Harley Vetter sues Bessie May Vetter for divorce alleging she fell in love with boarder Clinton Davis in June and has since lived with him in Walla Walla. The couple ran a rooming house in the city and Vetter seeks absolute divorce and property title.
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Walla Walla
J. Harley Vetter
Bessie May Vetter
Josephine County
Umatilla County
Vetter
Premier of Spain blocks clerical plans at San Sebastian
Madrid reports Premier Canellas blocked clerical plans to concentrate at San Sebastian on August 7 and Victoria on September 4 by halting transportation. Clericals threaten nationwide demonstration on September 11, raising fears of civil upheaval. The premier’s life is repeatedly threatened, restricting his public appearances.
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Madrid
San Sebastian
Victoria
Spain
Canellas
Illinois Trotting Opens Three Day Central Ni cols Meet
Aug 24. A three day meeting starts the Central Ni cols Trotting and Pacing association season in Illinois. Races will be held this month and in September at Wyoming Princeton Kenowee Ajleby and Bradford.
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Cambridge
Til
Central Nicols Trotting and Pacing Association
Wyoming
Princeton
Kenowee
Ajleby
Bradford
Iowa state firemen tournament opens with $4000 purses
Aug 24 report from Red Oak Iowa states the Iowa state firemen’s tournament begins with $4000 in purses. Fire fighters from numerous cities are entered for the events, promising exciting competitions across the contests.
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Red Oak
Murdock Denies Speakership Ambitions in Seattle Visit
Victor Murdock congressman from Kansas, stumping for Miles Poindexter in Washington, arrived in Seattle sick but plans to speak at the Alhambra Theatre. He denied rumors of pursuing the House speakership and attacked Cannonism at Bellingham, urging Poindexter endorsement.
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Seattle
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Alhambra
Bellingham
Canadians at Aldershot Prepare for September Maneuver
Canadians at Aldershot begin encampment with the Queen's Own Rifles, attached to the first division. They will take part in the September maneuver under Sir William Pellatt, aide de camp to the king, running August 24 through September 28.
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Aldershot
London
Canada
Queen's Own Rifles
Flest
Sir William Pellatt
British Clergy on Tour Arrive in Quebec
The Ven Arch deacon Madden of Liverpool and Rev Dr Hanson of Belfast, deputed by the Evangelical Alliance of Britain, arrived in Quebec today during their tour of Canada.
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Quebec
Madden
Liverpool
Hanson
Belfast
Canada
Evangelical Alliance of the Mother Country
Smith Wins Nomination For Georgia Governor
Atlanta Aug 24 Hoke Smith won the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nomination by about 2500 votes in today's returns defeating Governor Brown
Vermont Rural Letter Carriers Meet in St Johnsbury
The Vermont Rural Letter Carriers association held its annual convention in St Johnsbury Vermont and will remain over tomorrow for continued sessions with members from the state.
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Vermont Rural Carriers
St. Johnsbury
Vermont Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Decree Names Peace Commission and Set Election in Nicaragua
Jose Dolores Estrada issues a decree recognizing the Bluefields provisional government and forming a peace commission to suspend hostilities until a new president arrives. It calls for a free election within six months, and directs a permanent peace treaty under the commission’s guidance.
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Nicaragua
Dolores i Estrada
Republic—Commission
Managua
Jose Dolores Estrada
Madriz
Bluefields
Juan Berrada
Republic
USA
Bly
Juan Estrada
Rafael Cabrer
Salvatore Castrilo
Hildebras Castellan
Leon Castello
Thomas Martinez
General Estrada
General Berrada
Estrada
Crown Prince Frederick William to Skip U S Visit
Berlin Aug 24 plans for Crown Prince Frederick William’s oriental tour were altered. He will not return to Germany from India via the United States and another route will be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frederick William
Germany
India
United States
Kappa Alpha Phi Meet Opens in Indianapolis
Members of the Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity gathered in Indianapolis for the annual national convention. The event runs through three days with a reception, a banquet, and a half Friday night entertainment planned by the local chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Alpha Phi
Indianapolis
Ind
Kappa Alpha Phi Fraternity
Virginia Firemen Meet Opens Convention in Alexandria
Alexandria August 24 Preparations completed to host over a thousand firemen for the Virginia State Firemen's Association annual convention and tournament. The meeting opened today and will run for three days.
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Virginia Firemen Meet
Alexandria
Virginia State Firemen's Association
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