Elgin Auto Race Opens With Four Bomb Signal
De Palma in a Mercer wins Elgin meet’s first big event for a $5,000 trophy. Joe Dawson in a Deltas places second as the long race unfolds before thousands along the eight mile course. Hairpin curve improvements reduced danger and set stage for new records.
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Elgin, I
de Palma
Mercer
Joe Dawson
Deltas
Elgin
Ill
Dawson de Palma
Rickenbacher
Wishart
Changler
Long Island
Widow awarded damages in lamp explosion case
In Los Angeles on August 29 widow Mrs May Catlin received 17000 damages after her husband died when a lamp he had filled with gasoline purchased for kerosene exploded. Defendants were Union 611 company wholesalers and William and Mary Riley grocers who retailed the product.
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Los Angeles
May Catlin
Union 611 Company
William and Mary Riley
Hague Peace Palace Dedicated
Representative F C Stevens of St Paul Minnesota and Representative Richard Bartholkit of Missouri attended the dedication of the Carnegie peace palace in The Hague. Other prominent Americans active in international peace movements were present as ceremonies preceded the peace conference opening September 2 and running through September 4.
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Hague Peace Palace
The
Hague
F. C. Stevens
St. Paul
Minn
Richard Bartholkit
Missouri
Interparliamentary Union
Carnegie Peace Palace
Three Killed In Santa Rita Mine Blast
Silver City reports three men killed and several injured in a blasting accident at the Santa Rita mining camp. The Aug 29 incident caused extensive damage and prompted rescue efforts by local workers and authorities.
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Silver City
N. M
Santa Rita
Attempt to prove defendant insane in Oregon sodomy case
A jury tries whether John Hodson Smith should be committed to a penitentiary or asylum. The 60 year old defendant is charged with sodomy involving a 10 year old boy Perle Waters. Defense calls Dr Tamiese to argue insanity and irreponsible pervert. testimony notes cocaine use. State probes moral responsibility and requests further rebuttal by Dr Garfield. defense lawyer R R Johnson seeks insanity defense.
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John Hodson Smith
Ciicuit
Perle Waters
Tamiese
Eastern Oregon State Hospital
Tamlese
H. 8. Garfield
R. R Johnson
Minister in delirious leap from window in Walla Walla
Delirious from typhoid fever Rev. John H. Caley pastor of the Church of God Juniper street leaped from his bed through a screened window near the church fleeing shouting murder and help pursued by several men. He was captured after a panicked chase and taken to St. Mary’s hospital in serious condition. Mrs Caley was in an adjoining room when he jumped.
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Walla Walla
Mike Toner
Duggar
St. Mary's Hospital
Governors clash as calls rise to shrink legislatures
Colorado Springs Aug 29 Governors conference ends with McGovern attacking the federal constitution. Debate centers on reducing legislature size and abolishing double chambers. McGovern and allies push for fewer, well paid lawmakers directly answerable to voters. others defend current system only lightly critiquing efficiency.
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Colorado Springs
McGovern
Sprre Sayving
di Vine
Wisconsin
Hodges
Hunt
Dunne
Alze
Hillsboro Youth Arrested on Telegraphic Warrant
Hillsboro Oregon August 29 Herman Stalder aged 23 was arrested by Sheriff Reeves and held on a telegraphic warrant from Los Angeles charging a statutory offense Extradition papers are being prepared and an officer will arrive in a few days Stalder's family lives near Woulton He has been employed by the Pacific Railway Navigation Company at Mohler
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Hillsboro
Ore
Herman Stalder
Reeves
Los Angeles
Young Stalder
Woulton
Pacific Railway & Navigation Company
Mohler
Pendleton Mill Manager Denies Water Famine Threat
Mrs. E. W. McComas, manager of Pendleton Roller Mills, denies plans to cause a water famine. She explains a wall built in the river above the intake is to keep gravel from shifting and will not cut off seepage or affect city water flow.
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E. W. McComas
Pendleton Roller Mills
Slavel
Money Order Scheme to Extend Fails in Post Offices
Washington August 29 The effort by Postmaster General Burleson to extend the postal money order system failed when Comptroller Downey ruled that money orders may be paid only by the offices on which they are drawn. Burleson had contemplated allowing orders to be paid by any money order post office to which presented.
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Washington
Burleson
Downey
Oregon Funeral Directors convenes in Portland for annual session
The ninth annual convention opens at the Hotel Oregon in Portland for a three day session of Oregon funer al directors with a portion held jointly with the Washington association meeting in Vancouver Washington.
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Portland
Oregon Funeral Directors’ Association
Hotel
Oregon
Washington Association
Vancouver
Wasi
Americans Begin to Leave Mexico
Washington notes from August 24 report Americans in Mexico heed President Wilson's warning to depart. Officials expect fewer than 1000 remaining in two weeks as about 10,000 have already left. An immediate $100,000 aid appropriation is requested to assist refugees, with 4000 needing government help. Most depart via east coast ports or the northern border, others through the west coast. Since February, the state department has aided 4000 to 3000 refugees, funding transportation or special accommodations. The American Red Cross has spent $23,000, and the army transport Buford cost about $36,000 for trips to Mazatlan and related ports.
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Washington
Amerilans
Mexico
Wilson
State Department
Bryan
Department
Rad Cross
Buford
Mazatlan
Manzanillo
Topolobampo
War Department
Round-up band concert on the street tonight
The Weekly open-air performance features George Hackathorn and Jack Urquhart as soloists. Program includes Dawn of Peace, Prince of Pilsen, Herr Von Heine Klots, Moonlight Intermezzo, Remick Valse Susette, and vocal solos Dont Wake Me Up Let er Buck. Audience will hear The Star Spangled Banner in a lively street event.
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George Hackathorn
Jack Urquhart
Prince of Pilsen
Herr von Heine Klotz
Urquhart
Ace Marais
Buck
Humorists Reject Thaw as Honorary Member
In Peoria Illinois August 29 members of the American Press Humorists convention rejected Harry K Thaw as an honorary member by a small margin. They argued his fame as the countrys most famous nut but deemed him a chest nut and unacceptable to their progressive organization.
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Peoria
Til
American Press Humorists
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Carnegie Peace Proposal Seeks GB Germany Alliance
August reports Andrew Carnegie during a ceremony in The Hague proposed an alliance between Great Britain and Germany to preserve world peace. He argued the two nations are interdependent and that an attack on one would threaten the other, urging closer ties to deter conflict.
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the Hague
Andrew Carnegie
Alain Johnstone
Edward
Randall Cremer
Great Britain
Germany
Carne- Elie
Father of girl is called as witness in Caminetti trial
In San Francisco on August 29 the Caminetti trial resumed with Warrington the father of Marsha Warrington testifying briefly. Diggs had testified that Warrington feared the girl's father would kill him if they met. Caminetti introduced to Warrington as a jobbing solicitor. Chambers denied Sacremento newspaper planned to publish the Diggs Caminetti scandal. probation officer Sullivan said no complaints had been filed against the four principals.
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San Francisco
John Chambers
Sacro
W. J. Sullivan
Sacramento
U S Will Protect Foreigners In Distress
In a statement from Washington on August 29 1913 President Wilson indicated that while the Monroe doctrine does not obligate the United States to police foreigners in the western hemisphere the nation as neighbor to the south would render assistance to distressed foreigners there to the extent possible
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U.S
Washington
United States
Wilson
Southern Republic
Governor appoints John 8 Chambers as State Controller
Sacramento August 29 Governor Johnson named John 8 Chambers of Sacramento to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A B Nye Chambers who is managing editor of the Sacramento Bee and president of the Napa State Hospital board of managers has been with the Bee for 11 years and assumes duties at once.
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Sacramento
Johnson
John 8
Chambers of
A. B. Nye
Chambers
Sacramento Bee
Napa State Hospital
The
Bee
Phrase about a woman taking the con out of a Woman
A compact statement notes that whenever a woman takes the con out of a Woman she adds to her own resources or capacity. The line emphasizes agency through action, linking possession to empowerment without detailing specific events or outcomes.
Jerome's Efforts to Get Thaw From Canadians Fail
SHERBROOKE Aug 29 Former District Attorney Jerome of New York returned here admitting his trip to Quebec to persuade Sir Homer Gouin to extradite Harry Thaw failed Thaw's lawyers say he will remain jailed until they deem his right to move freely. In New York lawyers scored a point when Roger Thompson Thaw's chauffeur faced charges of bringing a lunatic into Canada. Thompson bail set at 500 dollars aided by the Thaw party.
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Sherbrooke
Jerome
New York
Quebec
Homer Gouin
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Mattewan
Canada
Thompson
Thawe
Charlton 10 to be tried at Como in Italy
Porter Charlton, extradited from America, arrived in Naples and was moved to Genoa then Como to face trial for the murder of his wife at Lake Como. He spoke of a changed outlook, recalling his honeymoon in Naples and saying he misunderstood life before his trouble.
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Charlton
Como
Naples
Italy
Porter Charlton
America
Lake Como
Genoa
Fife
Plague Hits Ontario Rabbits Killing Thousands
In Ontario Oregon a peculiar disease is killing jack rabbits by the thousands. The dying rabbits crawl into the first hole they find and perish there. Badger holes house several corpses, and farmers hail the pest’s decline after the crop damage it caused.
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Ontario
Ore
Women deemed unfit for jury duty by Hugo Munsterberg
Boston August 29 Hugo Munsterberg cites three reasons why women are not fit for jury duty He argues they will not listen to an argument or change their opinions and that they are mentally stubborn The remarks summarize his psychological experiments and stance on women's civic roles
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Boston
Hugo Munsterberg
French Officials Arrest Sergeant Over Austria Gun Plot
Paris authorities arrested Sergeant Dieu on charges of selling the newest French gun to Austria. Police seek Brigadier Multolin in connection with the alleged plot as a widespread army scandal is anticipated.
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Paris
Austria
Sargeant Dieu
Multol
Stage honor and the fuss of men on display
A reflection on how men argue over honor while performing on stage. The piece contrasts public display with inner motives, noting theater amplifies pride and the need to uphold reputation.
Crisis fades as Lind shifts base in Vera Cruz
John Lind, US envoy to Mexico, sets up headquarters in Vera Cruz to improve Washington contact as Huerta signals willingness to resume talks and accept Wilson proposals for peace. Hale delivers Lind-Huerta correspondence to the President’s investigator. Troopers move toward Calexico to guard the border if fighting resumes. Bryan travels for lectures and will return, then head to Oxford and Belain.
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Vera Cruz
John Lind
Mexico
United States
Washington
Huerta
Lind
Wilson
William Bayard Hale
Bryan
Doylestown
Kentsquare
Oxford
Belain
Maryland
63 Year-Old Cut-Up Promises To Reform
Chicago August 29 Willie Palmer Jr aged 68 vows to quit the wild life and keeps a pledge made to Municipal Judges Sabath and father William Palmer Sr 86. Affectionate son William pats the gray hairs of Willie as he announces plans to reform after decades of reform.
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Chicago
Willie" Palmer, Jr
Sabath
Wiliam Palmer
Piper William
Willie
Willie Willow
Battleship Contracts Awarded for New York Shipyard
Secretary Daniels awarded contracts totaling about 1 087 447 dollars to the Carnegie Steel company J B Kendall company and the Carbon Steel company for materials for battleship 39 building at New York.
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Washington
Daniels
Carnegie Steel Company
J. B. Kendall Company
Carbon Steel Company
New York
Copper Company in Bankruptcy in Boston
The Butte Central Copper company a Delaware corporation with property at Butte Montana was petitioned into bankruptcy by creditors in Boston on Aug 49 feeding a insolvency filing.
Fatal accident at Camp Perry injures Peruvian shooter
At Camp Perry Ohio on August 246 Francisco Zerarra Balon of Peru was killed when fellow Peruvian Jean Zezarra accidentally pulled the trigger his rifle Zezarra believed his weapon was empty. The incident marks the first fatal accident on the Ohio ranges.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
Ohio Ranges
Francisco Zerarra Balon
Jean Zezarra
Zegarra
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Leo Norris
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Nye
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First Cavalry
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Bertha Johnson
Garden Street
Tom Kay
Fale
United States Marshal’s Office
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S A. Newberry
Federal Grand Jury
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Katie Jones
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