Impeachment Clash Shifts in Albany Over Sulzer Case
Albany August 12 The fight over Governor Sulzers impeachment resolution shows both friends and foes jockeying for time and absentees. The Frawley committee report charging falsifications and diversion of campaign funds was adopted, with calls to impeach for corrupt conduct. Contests in both houses hinge on securing votes and quorum as leaders warn of pivotal proceedings.
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Italy Strike Wanes as Pessimism Grows Across Cities
Milan reports signs of a dying strike as leaders grow pessimistic. Provinces show few workers striking and major socialist papers admit the action is fading. Turin Pisa and Venice are quiet while Pisa notes some clashes between strikers and police.
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Weather summary for Rock Island area and astral notes
Cloudy with tonight showers and warmer Wednesday in Rock Island Davenport Moline vicinity. 7 am temp 66, high 76 yesterday, humidity 88 percent, no precipitation, wind light. Evening star Jupiter visible, morning stars Saturn Venus Mars Mercury. Antares set near Milky Way around 9 pm southwest.
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Scared Robbers Shoot Up a Town in Iowa
West Liberty August 12 three bank robbers battered the post office door wrecked the safe, fired on Mayor Swem wounding him in the eye arm and abdomen as he stood near the post office. Swem's son was also fired upon during the 4 am attempt before the robbers fled into darkness.
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Vaccine claim as leprosy cure shocks at London congress
London August 12 The International Medical Congress closed with bacteriology noting leprosy. Major Rost of the Indian Medical Service urged cases stem from infected clothing and vowed to erase inevitablely incurable. Since 1909 he used the vaccine method, reporting four cures and 30 ongoing treatments amid praise for Lepoulin. John Burns concluded the congress as interruptions occurred and a banner denounced the cat and mouse act regarding women.
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Indian Medical Service
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Albert Hall
Famous critic in fatal plunge in New York
New York August 12 David C Prey or renowned art critic aged 60 died after falling from a fifth floor apartment window. He reportedly sought fresh air as his asthma troubled him. The incident is treated as a fatal fall.
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David C. Preyor
Typo Fight Over Seattle Proposition At Typographical Union
Nashville reports at the 59th International Typographical union convention show committees submitting results and a Thursday special order to consider the Seattle proposition for a 20 member board of directors rather than a three member executive council. In St Paul a man died after falling or being pushed from a hotel window prompting police inquiry into Henry Conrad 35.
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International Typographical Union
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Henry Conrad
Knights Templar Grand Conclave Opens in Denver Parade
About 30,000 Knights Templar and crowds in Denver as the 32d triennial conclave begins. The five mile parade features 15 divisions and multiple bands. Governor Ammons and Mayor Perkins welcome the order at El Jebel temple. evening drills by Damascus commandery planned at the stadium.
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Brady Chosen Chairman of State Tax Board
Springfield Aug 12 The state board of equalization elected State Auditor Brady chairman and John Coffey of Chicago secretary at their first meeting with a Democratic majority. Governor Dunne rejected expanding the board favoring a tax commission instead, denouncing the board as unfair and a fa cratic waste while pledging abolition. The session marked a rare party shift in this body.
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Keokuk Pitcher Pitches 21 Scoreless Innings
Keokuk Iowa August 12 William Whittaker pitcher for the Keokuk team of the Central association yesterday pitched twenty one consecutive scoreless innings in a double header with Waterco It is believed a worlds record Keokuk won both games
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Wilson Hopeful of Lind Mission in Mexico
Washington officials react positively to Mexico calm and Lind arrival. Gamboa’s remark about U S reasonableness boosts hope for quick adjustment. Wilson stresses peace and seeks to clear misunderstandings before any peace policy steps. Lind’s mission aims to end Mexican faction fighting. Congressional debate grows over deportation of aliens aiding coups in the Americas.
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John Lind
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N. A. Jennings
Marvin Ferre
Ater
Kidnapper Seizes Priest Delivers Prayer At Senate
Episcopal clergyman Rev C Albert Thomas Young from Cannonsburg Pa was bundled into a taxi and taken to Washington where he opened the Senate session with prayer before Vice President Marshall. The incident disrupted the 11 am start as the chaplain and guards scrambled to locate a preacher. A separate fire outbreak at the Ebbitt House briefly alarmed guests.
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Jaumsen Deported as Highly Undesirable Russian Writer
Boston Aug 12 Ernest Jaumsen a Russian newspaper man recently arrived from Hamburg has been ordered deported by immigration officials who deem him highly undesirable Jaumsen admitted escaping from Siberia where he was serving five years for writing in favor of a democratic form of government for Russia
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Hamburg
Circus Attachés Hurt In Wreck Near Richfield Nebraska
Thirteen Barnum & Bailey circus employes were seriously injured when their train collided with a Rock Island passenger engine near Richfield Nebraska. Thirty-nine more injured were brought to Omaha area hospitals. several expected to die. Victims include Thomas Campbell Rhode Island George Burke Boston James Craghan New York City Allen Rosch Spokane and James Moucher address unknown. The circus was en route to Atlantic Iowa.
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Detectives Enter Wrong Flat in New York Incident
Five men claiming to seek evidence disrupted E. de Sapresi's apartments as he and his wife defended themselves with an old bayonet. Two assailants were hospitalized. The men surrendered, revealing they were detectives who entered the wrong flat.
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Lobbyist Mulhall Linked to Emery Cash Trail in Capitol
Senate hearing testimony outlines Mulhall supplying Emery with bills and documents, bits of information on legislation, and requests for appearances. Emery acknowledges monthly payments to Mulhall and McMichael, with nominal shares to Parker and Neal, while denying large sums and a secret room at the Capitol.
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McAdoo Keeps Close To Banks In Currency Call
Washington Aug 12 the controller of the currency issued a call for a statement of condition of all National banks as of Aug 9. Treasury seeks data on currency relief across regions and how banks meet demand. House debate centers on McAdoo proof against New York bankers accused of bond manipulation. Savannah Aug 16 Miss Bessie Carter fined 50 dollars for attire on main shopping street. escort pays 25. Peoria races postponed due to rain. opening of Great Western circuit delayed.
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War dispatches report ambush near Burao in Aden region
A British native troop corps was ambushed by about 2000 Dervishes near Burao. Casualties include two officers and 60 men killed or wounded. Mad Mullah forces reportedly mobilize thousands of followers. One white English officer was killed and another wounded. many Indian troops also killed.
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