Root Attacks Boss Rule at New York Constitutional Convention
Albany reports President Elihu Root denounces bossism and invisible government in New York as he urges a short ballot and departmental reorganization. He cites historic leaders from Conkling to Platt, laments party bosses, and calls for a government authorized by the people. May push for constitutional change gains backing from reforms advocates.
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Albany
Elihu _Root
New
York
Ayith
Mr. Root
Hgts
Root
Old Guard
George W. Wickersham
Henry L. Stimson
Frederick C. Lanner
Lemypel Ely Quigg
Ray. B. Smith
Edgar. T. Brackett
Tam
Fenton
Conkling
Arthur
Cornell
Platt
David B. Hill
Broadway
Elihu Réot Elected President of American Bar Association
Elihu Réot was elected president at the American Bar Association annual meeting. The choice was unanimous. Réot has served as secretary of War and secretary of State, and has been a leading figure in New York politics and law for nearly forty years.
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Elihu ‘Réot
American Bar. Association
Reot
Cas
New “York State
New York
Public Opinion Drives Short Ballot Debate in 1910-12 Era
Analysis notes strong public support for government participation and the push against autocracy. Debates cite Governor Hughes and Senator elect Wadsworth, with Root advocating a short ballot reform that would consolidate 168 departments under 15 heads and shift certain powers to constitutionally defined offices.
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United States
Brackett
Root
Senate
Otis
Mediation claim in Grey's WWII era note
The piece summarizes a confidential foreign secretary message to Prince Lichnowsky about possible mediation to end war, denying intent to crush Germany and seeking peace on acceptable terms, while contrasting Britain’s role with German and Russian mobilization and the aim of freeing Europe from perceived British domination.
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Prince Lichnowsky
Great Britain
Germany
Germyvan Gasette
Edward Grey
H Grey
Risin
Grey
Prussia
St. Petersburg
St. Petersbury
Sir Edward
Europe
England
Veterans In Session Opens National Convention in Scranton
The Spanish American War Veterans convention opened in Scranton with Commander-in-chief Charles Crame presiding. Officers reported a membership totaling 37,544.
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Scranton
National Convention of the
Charles
Crame
Plot to incite Mexican uprising in San Antonio
Federal authorities plan treason charges after the arrest of 26 Mexicans led by leaders tied to the Sandiego plan to establish a republic governed by Mexicans. Police clashed with demonstrators on the market plaza as U S agents and local officers tightened a dragnet to prevent violence.
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San’ Antonio
Rog
Lancaster
San Antonio
Sandiego
Republic of “Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Yeaders
Market Plaza
Brownsville
Massey
Welch
United States
Playwright Paul Armstrong Dies at 46 in New York
New York August 30 Paul Armstrong a leading American stage figure died suddenly at his home of heart disease aged 46 He was born in Kidder Missouri Armstrong emerged as a prominent playwright over the past decade and had a significant impact on the modern theater scene.
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New York
Paul Armstrong
Mr. Amstrong
Kidder, Mo
Brakeman Cured by Foley Kidney Pills
A railroad brakeman named A Woolsey from Jacksonville Texas reports kidney trouble and rheumatism, says Foley Kidney Pills cured him quickly, and he feels fine now. The letter claims the tablets remove waste from the body and matches other testimonials from Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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A. Woolsey
Jacksonville
Texas
Foley
Miller & Arthur
Drug Co
Jad Salts Kidney Health Advice From a Broadside
A 19th or early 20th century style health blurb claims backache and kidney discomfort stem from overindulgence in meat. It prescribes four ounces of Jad Salts daily before breakfast to flush sluggish kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent bladder weakness, touting ease, safety, and pleasant effervescence.
Berlin replies noted with satisfaction over Arabic sinking policy
Washington reports from Berlin say Germany decided on a policy connected with the sinking of the Arabic in line with the chancellor's recent statement. Germany would give full satisfaction to the United States if a submarine commander exceeded orders. The State Department received assurances from Count von Bernstorff, ambassador, that submarines had been ordered to torpedo no peaceful merchant ships without warning. Officials await details of the Arabic attack report before expecting a formal communication. Bernstorff may return to Washington from Long Island Thursday to seek action.
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Washington
Berlin
Germany
United’ States
State Department
Count von. Bernstorff
Lansing
Gerard
Lansky
Count von Bernstorff
Long ‘Island
Border press sparks U S import of restraint orders
In Laredo on August 30 officials report Mexican papers inflaming public opinion against the United States. Customs have seized papers likely to incite race hatred and postal authorities plan to bar such material. A Monterrey paper urged Mexico to reclaim former U S territories.
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Laredo
Tex
United States
Monterey
U. S
Ahich
Pablo
Mexico
Hugh Scott
United States Army
Villa
Nuevo Laredo
Mexican cattle thieves killed near Eagle Mountain
Five Mexicans said to be cattle thieves were killed at Eagle Mountain about thirty miles east of Sierra Blanca by a posse of customs river guards civilians and soldiers authorities reported tonight none of the posse was injured Sierra Blanca near the Texas and Pacific and Southern Pacific junction about 90 miles east of El Paso
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El.paso
Tex
Eagle Mountain
Sierra
Blanca
Sierra Blanca
Texas and Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
Efforts to Avert South Wales Coal Strike Continue
London Aue 80 The government sought to avert a spread of the South Wales strike with a prolonged meeting at the Board of Trade chambers. Attendees included Walter Bunciman president of the Board of Trade, David Lloyd George minister of munitions and representatives of miners and coal owners. No official result was announced. About twelve thousand miners are currently on strike in the coal fields.
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London
South Wales
Board ‘of ‘Trade
Walter Bunciman
Board of Trades
David Lloyd George
Taft to Speak at California on Presidency Powers
In Berkeley on August 30 an audience filled the Greek theater at the University of California to hear William Howard Taft begin a trio of lectures on The Presidency Its Powers Duties Limitations and Responsibilities. The talks are sponsored jointly by the university and the Pacific Theological Seminary.
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Berkeley
Cah
University of California
William S. Taft
Pacific‘Theological Seminary
Western contenders face first round at national golf meet
Detroit August 30 strong western challenger list for the national golf championship unfolds at the Country Club tomorrow with Jerome Travers to duel Charles Evans Jr. and Francis Ouimet drawing W L H Gardner. Ouimet could reach the final, weather mild yet brisk. Gardner led early, Mudge and Sawyer close, and Byers sunk a 250 foot putt amid a large gallery.
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Detroit
Henatene
Country Club
Charles Evans, Jr
Chicago
D. E. Sawyer
Wheaton
Jerome Travers
George A. Crump
Philadelphia
Francis Ouimet
W. L.H. Gardner
Buffalo
Ouimet
Robert A. Gardner
Chicao
Dudley Mudge
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mudge
Parish league action crowns two Sunday games
Two parish league games were played at League Park on Sunday afternoon. St. Tai defeated W. C. U. 3 to 2 while St. Francis beat St. John's 9 to 0. Krogman pitched six innings for St. Boniface before Niemann relieved him. Pies pitched for W. C. U.
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League Park
St. Tai
W. C.U
St. Francis Have
St. John's
Krogman
St. Boniface
Niemann
Pies
W. C
Aerial Tango Turns Up in Circus Show
Bill Millman and the aerial tango queen speaks of learning from age five, calling the act a living, treacherous wire. She laughs at patents, loves the circus, and vows to stay with the big show rather than vaudeville, fearing aging and aiming to master the wire forever.
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Bill Millman
Tohrduut
Tanbark
Queen of the Wire
St Boniface tops St Johns 9-1 in shutout victory
St Boniface built a 9 to 1 lead over St Johns as Bernbrock pitched, allowing only two hits through four innings. Winking started for St Johns with mixed results and Damhorst relieved, while Kemner and Terwelp added key steals and sacrifices. Domination by St Francis pitchers Pfeifer and Krogmann limited St Johns with strong defense and timely hits.
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Bernbrock
St. Francis
St. Johns
St. Boniface
Kemner
Ier Terwelp
F. Druffel
Nieman
Pfeifer
Krogman
Niemann
Krogmann
R. Terwelp
Silvers
Freese
Winking
Bernhart
Damhorst
Dambhorst
Heinz
Try for Russian Trade. Chicago Briefing
Chicago August 30 reports a batch of leading American manufacturers pursuing expansion into Russian markets. The item notes growing interest across sectors and the potential shifts in trade relations as firms position for future orders and partnerships amid evolving sanctions and tariffs.
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Chicago
Conference eyed plan to boost trade with Russia after war
Today a meeting discussed methods to seize postwar opportunities with Russia. The proposal envisions forming a powerful cooperative trade organization with agencies in each division of the Russian empire.
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Russia
Russian Empire
Strike Conference Held in Bridgeport Labor Talks
Bridgeport Conn Aug 30 labor conferences were held tonight in an effort to adjust factory labor difficulties but produced no concrete results. Labor leaders offered optimistic statements that affairs were shaping toward a satisfactory conclusion.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Summer Sickness and Relief Remedies
Hay fever in summer is blamed on pollen while asthma stems from dust and atmospheric conditions. Those affected are advised to seek mountains or sea, and to use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from Miller and Arthur Drug Co to ease inflammation, soothe throat, and aid breathing for better sleep.
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Foley
Miller’ & Arthur Drug Co
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