Crisis in dealings with Mexico stirs Washington
Washington moves ahead with peace plan toward Mexico despite Huerta opposition. John Lind arrival prompts simultaneous public proposal in Washington and Mexico City. Bryan defends U S rights while Huerta calls Lind persona non grata, signaling a diplomatic crisis with Mexico’s note accusing misrepresentations. Foreign press praises Huerta's stance as experts predict further clashes.
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Washington
Huerta
John Lind
Wilson
Mexico
Lind
State Department
United States
Bryan
Mexico City
Independiente
el Pais
U. S
Foreign Office
State Bryan
Emery Disputes Check Evidence In Taft Tariff Row
Washington witnesses described links between James Van Cleave and the Tariff Commission group while James L. Ewell outlined the National Association of Manufacturers inner workings after Taft’s nomination. Debates touched on money for campaigns and disputes with J P Bird over treatment and funds. Ferris of Oklahoma named to replace Roddenberry on the lobby committee.
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Emery
Washington, D. C
James A. Emery
Senate
James van Cleave
National Manufacturers
National Tariff Commission Association
National Association of Manufacturers
Industrial Council
Tariff Commission Association
Watson
Indiana
The
Senator Walsh
Washington
House
James L. Ewell
Taft
Ewell
Association
J. P. Bird
Mr. Bird
Martin M. Mullhall
Representative Hughes
New Jersey
Bird
Flyer Lost in Race With Train Goes Missing in Clouds
American aviator Marvin Wood started a non-stop race from New York to Washington under New York Aero Club auspices. He landed near Gaithersburg Maryland due to heavy clouds and engine trouble, telephoned for a mechanic, and planned a return flight to continue pursuit of the endurance and non-stop records. The train he raced did not stop in Gaithersburg, finishing later in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Marvin Wood
New York
Washington
Galthersburg
Maryland
J. B. Diamond
Gaithersburg Pike
Gaithersburg
Fort Meyer
Baltimore
Wood
Hempstead Plains
Long Island
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Woods
Arvy Officer
Thomas Milling
Texas City
San Antonio
Texas
Aero Club
New York Harbor
Havre de Grace
Weather forecast for Rock Island area tonight and tomorrow
Unsettled weather with possible local thunderstorms tonight or Saturday, warm and breezy southerly winds. 7 am temperature 79, yesterday 90, last night 77. wind 4 mph. precipitation 0.1 inch. humidity 57 at 7 pm, Tam 61. water stage up 0.1 in 24 hours. Astronomical notes list Jupiter as evening star and Saturn Venus Mars Mercury as morning stars. Virgo setting around 9 pm with Spica near the horizon.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Tam
J. M. Sherier
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Mercury
Constellation
Virgo
Spica
Diggs slave case Prosecution confident ahead of testimony
In San Francisco on August 8 the prosecution in the Diggs white slave case declared confidence of conviction after Judge Van Fleet ruled that the character of the women does not affect the issue. The jury was sworn and testimony began with Marsha Warrington expected to testify for the government this afternoon.
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Diggs
San Francisco
Cal
van Fleet
Marsha Warrington
Lola Norris
Maury J. Diggs
F. Drew Caminetti
Sacramento
Federal Building
Martha Warrington
Exoneration of Woman Slayer in Missouri Jury Verdict
In Caruthersville Missouri a coroner's jury exonerated Mrs Anderson Waldrop who shot and killed her husband Witnesses testified Waldrop had threatened his wife The Aug hearing concluded the case with no charges or findings of fault against Waldrop.
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Caruthersville
Anderson Waldrop
Waldrop
Wisconsin May Use Its Troops To Restore Order
In Superior Wisconsin Mayor Konkel urged Governor McGovernor to deploy troops to quell unrest and protect life and property as I W W leaders inflame strikers. A citizen committee met with the strikebreakers toward a settlement amid mounting local tension in the lake region.
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Superior
Wis
Konkel
Missabe
Duluth
Davenport Man on Trustees of Eagles
Baltimore, Aug. 8 The Fraternal Order of Eagles chose Thomas J. Cogan of Cincinnati as president Conrad Mann of Kansas City as vice president and John S. Perry of Kansas City as secretary Fred C Neave of Davenport Iowa was elected a grand trustee The trustees will select the next meeting place tomorrow Government Crop Report Washington Aug. 8 Corn condition 758 spring wheat 741 corn crop 2660000 spring wheat crop 237149000 oats condition 737 crop 1026000 winter wheat crop 511800000 Total wheat crop 748000000 Oats reserves 99999099-7 per cent of crop
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Baltimore
Order of Eagles
Thomas J. Cogan
Cincinnati
Conrad Mann
Kansas City
John S. Perry
Fred C. Neave
Davenport
Iowa
Trstees
Washington, D. C
Starts Probe Of Phone Companies
Washington DC August The interstate commerce commission ordered all common carriers and telephone companies to supply by October 1 a detailed statement of their organization equipment and financial operations This marks the formal beginning of the telephone investigation.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Governor Sulzer's stock speculation probe opens
New York Aug 8 governor Sulzer faced the Frawley committee as testimony showed heavy losses from stock speculation. He reportedly used campaign funds with another firm and carried a $28 000 debt to one brokerage. Sulzer's secretary promised a full statement and said facts will be explained. The committee plans to submit findings within ten days and seek impeachment consideration.
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New York
Sulzer
Frawley
Albany
N. Y
Chester C. Platt
Frawley Committee
Frawley Legislative Committee
Illinois highway commission names Bradt secretary
S. E. Bradt of De Kalb elected secretary of the Illinois state highway commission, as members complete organization. The body faces computing county shares for the state aid roads program and formally requests figures from Secretary of State Harry Woods on Cook County’s annual automobile fund contribution, the sole fund to be distributed this year.
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S. E. Bradt
Springfield
Illinois State Highway Commission
E. Bradt
DeKalb
Harry Woods
Cook County
Heat wave scorches Missouri and neighboring states
Temperatures above 100 degrees sweep Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma with Leavenworth at 108 and Emporia Ottawa 107. Topeka 104.6 Junction City Salina and Concordia hit 106 105 and 103 in Missouri central region. Pana Illinois reports 102. Two heat related deaths noted in the area.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Leavenworth
Emporia
Ottawa
Mexico
Chickasha
Okla
Topeka
Junction City
Salina
Concordia
First Bryan Peace Treaty Signed Demonstrates Plan
Washington August 8 an international peace treaty the first to embody Secretary Bryan s plan to avert wars was signed yesterday between the United States and Salvador and soon sent to the senate for ratification. Twenty six countries including most of the great powers have approved the plan in principle. It is probable other treaties will follow.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Salvador
Senate
Fifty bankers discuss division of crop money
Fifty bankers from central west cities met with Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Williams in Washington to decide how to distribute fifty million dollars of treasury funds to aid the crop movement. A tentative plan would place twenty five million in the south with remaining funds split between the middle and far west. The group welcomed government help, while the copper news noted July stocks rising by 690,329 pounds.
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Washington, D. C
Central West
McAdoo
Williams
Treasury
South
Middle
Far West
Death of Senator Johnston Shakes Tariff Bill Support
Senator J F Johnston of Alabama dies in Washington at age 70, weakening the senate majority for the tariff bill. His death leaves 48 to 47 against the measure unless a minority vote shifts, with potential quick Alabama legislative action to fill the vacancy. The Senate adjourned in respect and a funeral delegation was appointed.
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Washington
J. F. Johnston
Birmingham
Ala
Johnston
Alabama
Senate
Ransdall and
Thornton
Louisiana
Montgomery
O'Neil
Kenyon
St Louis Leper Flees From City
George Hartman, the leper taken to isolation near St. Louis, escaped at night and returned to his wife in the city. He took money and left, with his wife hopeful he will get treatment and sue the city after recovery. Police suspect he fled toward Mexico. Peoria authorities try to block his entry from nearby relatives.
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St. Louis
George Hartman
Mexico
Peoria, Ill
Peoria
Shin Bone Used In Spine Operation In England
London August 5. An operatiing cure tuberculosis of the spine was performed for the first time in England yesterday at the Orthopedic hospital by Dr. F H Albee of New York. In the presence of five surgeons of many nationalities at the international medical congress, the patient was a 4 year old boy. Part of his spine was removed. The operation consumed 22 minutes.
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London
England
F. H. Albee
New York
International Medical Congress
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Dyp
Adalpe
Hrysa
Torreon
Coahuila
van Cleave
Flyer
New York Aero Club
Helen Gardner
Alice Paul
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Capital
Wisconsin
Calumet, Mich
Calumet and
Hecka
Hecla
Trustees OF
Eagles
Illinois
Pana
Ill
Aaron B. Dilly
Frank Shannon
Copper Producers’ Association
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