Taft Signs Pension Bill and Appointments Shifts
President Taft signed a 160.6 million pension appropriation. Major Barry of the U S Army takes command of the Eastern division to succeed the late General Grant. General Townsley of Portland will succeed Superintendent Thomas at the Annapolis Military Academy. Taft also attacked repulsivan electors, calling them dishonest if they back a third party and urged a fair fight within the Republican ranks.
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Tien, Barry
Annapolis Military Academy
Fastern
Erant
C P. Townsley
Portland
Supt. Thomas
The
Military Academy
Washton
Taft
Maryland
Republican’ Editorial Association
Weather Outlook for New Orleans Tonight and Sunday
New Orleans weather forecast indicates unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday with potential showers. Temperatures remain mild and humid as a weak front passes through the region.
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New Orleans
Denton County Delegation Dominates San Antonio State Convention
Denton county's seven delegates played a central role at the Texas Democratic state convention in San Antonio. They backed Colquitt on liquor regulation, secured representation after a separate caucus, and helped place J. W. Chancellor on the State Executive Committee. The event featured a Bailey demonstration and strong support for Cullen F. Thomas as a gubernatorial contender with Bailey frequently named by antis.
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Denton County
San Antonio
Colquite Caucus
F.rs’. Hill
Colquitt
Denton
Bolt
Montagues
Granvill Tees
J. W. Chancellor
Hill
F. F Hil
Miller
Dallas
Bailey
Joe Eagie
Houston
Coke
Reagan
Texas
Senator Bailey
Tarrant
Ellis
Johnson County
R. M. Johnston
Wm. Poindexter
Wm. Masterson
Johnson
Ramsey
Thomas
Hudspeth
Gov. Colquitt
South Texas
North Texas
F. Fill
Cullen F. Thomas
Sera‘oy
Lady Degies Gives Birth to Baron’s Daughter
London reports Lady Degies wife of Baron Degies and daughter of George J. Gould gave birth to a daughter today. The announcement notes the infant's birth in the aristocratic circles of society.
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Lady Degies
Associated Press Dispatch
London
Baron Degies
Daverhter
George George J. Gould
Clarence Darrow Found Not Guilty In Bribery Case
Clarence Darrow was acquitted on charges of bribery arising from the MaNamara case. He defended himself before the jury and delivered a final, highly eloquent argument to the jury amid national interest in the trial in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
MaNamara
Darrow
Darrow Jury Verdict Focuses on Corroboration Rule
Judge Hutton dropped the first count accusing Darrow of bribing juror Geo N L Lockwood. He warned that verdicts require independent evidence and not uncorroborated accomplice testimony. The jury deliberated 34 minutes with a single ballot, and Darrow received support from two jurors upon verdict.
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Hutton
Darrow
Geo. N. L. Lockwood
Lockwood
Goldine
Dunbar
Taft vows to fight for Commerce Court in summer
President Taft told callers he will oppose any repeal of the Commerce Court and will veto the appropriations bill if it abolishes the court. He also noted continued plans to press for Alaska home rule with a two house legislature and railroad commissioners.
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House
Senate
Railroad Commission
Associated Prgsa Dispatch
Washington
Taft
Congress
Commerce Court
Associated Press Dispatch
Alaska
LaFollette Attacks New Progressive Party in Debate
During yesterday's wool tariff veto debate Senator LaFollette attacked the new progressive party and swore renewed allegiance to progressive republicanism He said that when the progressive Republicans had reached a post where they could serve their purpose an attempt was made at Chicago to divert it.
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NEW Party
Washington
LaFollette
New
Progressive Party
Chicago
Supreme Court to Conduct Grand Jury Inquiry on Police Graft
New York Aug 17 The city was stunned as it learned the Supreme Court planned a grand jury investigation into police graft. Many gamblers and underworld figures fled the city.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Supreme Court
Oil Strata Reached Five Miles South of Aubrey
The Farmerg Oil Coal and Gas company reached the third strata five miles south of Aubrey with oil and gas reportedly struck at about 300 feet. J E Griffith of Aubrey reported the depth and noted the plug removal produced audible gas. The firm contracted for 600 feet and plans 390 feet pipe depth.
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Coal and Gas Company OF
Aubrey
Farmerg Oil, Coal and Gas Company
J. E. Griffith
Fourth Cutting of Alfalfa Brings Heavy Yield Near Here
Aug 17 reports the fourth alfalfa cutting under way on several ranches with a heavy yield. Local dealers are paying $11.50 per ton.
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Clint
Apparent Death Toll Rises From Mata Moras Sea Quake
Constantinople dispatch reports a massive quake on the Mata moras sea causing about 3000 deaths and 6000 wounded. Relief workers faced stench from decaying bodies and charred villages. many survivors sat sadly awaiting aid.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Matamoras
Texas Tops Nation in Cotton Gins This Year
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports Texas leads with 4 260 gins in operation during the 1912 ginning season. The average bales ginned per gin was 713, up from 533 in 1910, while the U S average rose from 443 in 1910 to 592 in 1911.
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U. S
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Texas
Plant Your Money Crop In this Bank
An advertisement urges readers to save at a Strong bank promising steady growth. It emphasizes faithful saving, the security of funds, and the ease of starting with a small seed, inviting customers to plant and expand deposits over time.
Progressive party campaign opens with Roosevelt welcome
Providence R I August 17 with cheering songs and prayer the Progressive party campaign opened last night Col Roosevelt received a cordial welcome in his speech he said the progressive movement would go on and that he only brought it into existence two and three years earlier than it would have come
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Providence
R. 1
Progressive Party
Col
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Ile
First Wheat Cargo Since 3 Years From Texas Port
Calveston August 17 The steamer Medicleno sailed this afternoon for Antwerp carrying 129,165 bushels of wheat. This is the first cargo of grain shipped from this or any Texas port in three years.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Calveston
Medicleno
Antwerp
Texas
Local Bank Officers Named in Annual Roster
The announcement lists officers and staff including President W. T. Johnson, Vice Presidents A. D. Turner and L. H. Schweer, Cashier H. F. Schweer, Assistant Cashier W. FP. Woodward, and Assistant Cashier Jack Christal.
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W. T. Johnson
A. D. Turner
L. H. Schweer
H. F. Schweer
Cashier
W. FP. Woodward
Jack Christal
Rayzor Warns Texas Cotton Yields May Suffer
J Fred Rayzor returns from a Texas trip and says central and eastern counties face poor cotton conditions due to drought. He warns that a short crop is inevitable in the region, noting Benton county contrasts with other areas.
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J Fred Rayzor
Texas
Benton County
Mr. Rayzor
Wilson Visits Seagirt Asks Crowd Barriers Be Removed
Associated Press dispatch from Seagirt New Jersey reports Gov. Wilson touring arrangements for New Jersey day. He questioned why a rope line kept the crowd back and ordered it removed saying he did not want the crowd restrained. He claimed laws aim to restore the old political order as thousands gather for his speech.
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Associated Press
Seagirt
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
A 10c Cigar for a Nickel Ad at Curtis La Marca
Curtis La Marca advertises a 10c cigar for a nickel in a domestic Cigar Club promotion. The offer emphasizes quality materials and limited purchase to a maximum of a box of 50 per person, urging early supply.
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la Marca
Se Straight
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