Cortelyou Plans Weekly Government Deposits to Ease Market
New York reports Secretary Cortelyou announced a plan to deposit government funds in national banks in New York Boston and other cities for weekly periods not less than five weeks. The aim is to provide relief to the money market during the crop movement and stabilize prices by accelerating treasury operations while avoiding market disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cortelyon
Aus
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyan
Borton
Treasury Department
Mare Khown
Associated Press
Carlolyou Amnohead
Yaytal Legimine
Boston
Cealjel
Treasury
Strikers Publish Fundraising Magazine as Strike Continues
President Smail of the telegraphers union travels from Chicago to New York to assess the strike. Strikers issue their first magazine to raise funds for the union treasury while Western Union and Postal Telegraph report smooth business and claim the strike is over with no arbitration needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smail
The
Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Black Hand Murders in Coaldale Pa Two Men Slain
In Coaldale Pennsylvania on Ridge street Frank Pekuolas and Samuel Ambrose were attacked by several men as they walked together. Pekuolas was killed after a throat wound nearly severed, Ambrose died from a knife wound piercing his heart. Authorities attribute the killings to the Black Hand and note prior fear of enemies. Also reported is news that American minister Collier is negotiating an extradition treaty with Spain in Madrid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coaldale
Black Hand
Frank Pekuolas
Samuel Ambrose
Ridge Street
Peknolas
Ambrose
Ambroge
Madrid
Mr. Collier
United States
Spain
Europeans Flee Fez as Situation Worsens
From Fez dated Tuesday letters report a grave situation prompting immediate European evacuation. The message from Fez indicates a climate of danger causing foreign nationals to depart urgently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Fez
Clover Leaf Buys Show To Gain Oklahoma Control
New York reports control of the Chicago and Alton line and the Clover Leaf gains influence via a Toledo St Louis and Western deal. Harriman and associates were not consulted. The transfer strengthens the Clover Leaf and reshapes midwest rail connections with Kansas City and Chicago routes. In Oklahoma City Taft campaigns with a large crowd and parade to support Republican gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Menage and
Financial
Harriman
Union Pacific
Harrion the
Tren
Toledo, St Louis and Western
The
Clover Leaf
Rock Island
Edwin Hawley
Mr. Harriman
Alton
Hawley
Union Pacific Board
Thomas H. Hubbard
Southern Pacific
Harriman Lite
Bomt
H. K. Huntington
James N. Wallace
Central Trust Company
Charles Tweet
Speser & Co
William A. Read
W. A. Read & Co
Theodore P. Shoats
Te Interborough Metropolitan
Shoats
Clover Lent
Interbrough
Theodore P. Shonts
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Chicago Att Allen
Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad
Miidte
Detroit
Toledo
Louis
Chicago
Peoria
Kansas City
Uninn Pacific
Santa Fe
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Kansas City Southern
Chicago and Alton
Oo and Alton
St. Louis, and
Western
Zimmer Denied New Trial in Contempt Case Appeal
San Francisco police judge overruled motions for arrest of judgment and a new trial for Emil J. Zimmer vice president of the Pacific States Telephone company convicted of contempt in Judge Lawler s court. He received three months in county jail and was released on a $1000 appeal bond after filing notice of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Telephone
San Francisco
Cal
Weller
Emil J. Zimmer
Pacific States Telephone Company
Lawler
Zimmer
Plot To Kill Diaz Foiled In Los Angeles Mexico
A plot to assassinate President Diaz was thwarted in Los Angeles. The movement was led by Senor Villa real, once of St Louis, who headed a large Mexican revolutionary junta and escaped from St Louis after a prior exposure. Federal authorities investigation continues.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Diaz
Senor Villareal
S. L.luis
St. Louis
Wisconsin Town Brunswick Hit by Tornado Winds Hammer Homes
A tornado tore through Brunswick Wisconsin last night damaging several houses and windmills. Fall Creek reported a tornado at about seven o clock injuring six people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruswick
E Claire
Wis
Brunswick
Fall Creek
Dowager Empress Not Dying Says Pekin Cable
The Chinese legation in Pekin reports no truth to claims the dowager empress is dying from an incurable disease. Health said to be perfect, per cable received in Paris. In Kansas City Missouri the Firemen's convention dates were postponed to September 5, 6 and 7 to use harvest excursion rates.
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Paris
Pekin
Kansas City
Peter B. McCarthy
National Firemen’s Association
Oklahoma City
Immigration law push and telegraph lines inquiry
Norfolk August 24 The executive board of the American Federation of Labor urged civic organizations to back stringent immigration legislation excluding Asiatic laborers. The federation asked President Roosevelt and Congress to study the cost of buying the telegraph lines for government ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation Executive Board
Telegraph
Norfolk
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Congress
Roosevelt
Posses Shoot Each Other Over Moonshiners
In Durham Virginia two government revenue posses exchanged fire on a foggy night. Both groups mistook each other for moonshiners and numerous officers were hit. Deputy Collector Hendryx escaped, Deputy Collector Henry was wounded, Deputy Marshal Gordon mortally wounded, and two possemen seriously injured. A renewed drive against moonshiners is planned.
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Durham
Hendryx
Raleigh
N. C
Henry
Gordon
Legislators to Fish at G. A. Cooke's Camp
In Peoria Illinois on August 24 60 legislators and friends of former State Representative George A Cooke of Aledo Mercer county will visit the Aledo clubhouse on English Bend a noted Mississippi river fishing spot. The invite stems from Cookes past friendships and boasts of the river facilities. 8 000 prisoners released Bucharest amnesty excludes about 200 priests and murderers from the agrarian revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
George A. Cooke
Aledo
Mercer County
English Bend
Mismasippi River
Cooke
Mississippi River
Bucharest
Roumania
Charles
Bryan says Roosevelt and Taft rob democratic nest
Atlantic Iowa August 24 in an address county chautauqua William J Bryan charged that President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft in outlining their attitude on national issues were robbing the democratic nest of its feathers. He criticized Tafts Columbus speech as denunciatory with weak remedies and faulted both leaders for centralizing power over state and corporate regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Iowa
Chautauqua
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft
Columbus
Mr. Bryan
Zelaya Forgives Son After American Wife Marriage
President Zelaya of Nicaragua forgives his 19 year old son Alfonso who married an American girl without consent. Alfonso, now returning with his wife Miss Margaret Baker, previously worked as a piano player to support them while awaiting his father’s pardon. He said he sought to be brave and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zelaya
Nicaragua
New York
Alfonso
Margaret Baker
Manila Flag Law Bans Insurrection Emblems
A new law in Manila prohibits displaying insurrection flags and Katipunan emblems in public or private places with fines or imprisonment. Police suppressed insurrectionary flags at a political parade and removed objectionable labels from textiles. Public reactions included a large Patriotism rally and admonitions by religious and political leaders condemning inflammatory parades and calling for unity.
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Manila
College Head Resigns After Ill Health at Bourbonnais
Rev. Father M. J. Marsile, 25 years president of St. Viateur's College in Bourbonnais, IL, resigns due to ill health. Father P. J. O'Mahoney named successor after retreat. Marsile rests at Misericordia.
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Father Marsile
St. Viateur’s
Kankakee
M. J. Marsile
St. Viateur’s College
Bourbonnais
P. J. O’mahoney
Misercordia Poupiesy
Oak Park
Cannon to Quit Smoking in Rustic Lake Retreat
Plattsburg, N Y August 24 Speaker Cannon seeks to quit his daily cigar habit after four decades of smoking 12 to 15 cigars a day. He now reports smoking three or four cigars daily as he stays at his rural retreat. Also in Wisconsin a launch gasoline tank explosion sent N J Hartington wife and two others into the water but they escaped unharmed. In Kansas Abilene paper owner Burton L C Houseland and J H Vetter buy the Salina Union turning it into a daily with Burton taking editorial control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Joe
Plattsburg
N. Y
Speaker Cannon
Janesville
Wis
N. J. Hartington
George Powers
Burton
Kansas
Abilene
Kan
United States
J. R. Burton
L. C. Houseland
J. H. Vetter
Salina
Baldwin Seeks Grand Inner Guard at Moline Grand Lodge
Charles W. Baldwin of Chicago travels to Moline for the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session September 15 to 17. He seeks the grand inner guard post while the body ratifies Decatur as the site for a 125000 orphan’s home and finalizes plans. Baldwin is a former Illinois Senate and House engrossing clerk with wide connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Baldwin
Peerless Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Chicago
Grand Inner Guard
Grand Lodge
Moline
Baldwin
Grand Outer Guard
L. D. Gass
Danville
Record
Seal
H. P. Caldwell
Decatur
Senate
Springfield
Illinois
No Sensations on Last Day of Davenport Races
Davenport Western circuit races conclude with Robert Whiteley winning the 2 pace easily while two trot divisions produce notable times. Silas wins the 2 trot. other contenders include Directum Jr Lizzie O Connell and Kept to the track with modest fields and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Robert Whiteley
Directum Jr
Lizzie O'Connell
Silas
Bermuda Boy
Dean
Directum Jr. Br
Hersey
Chindler
Wardmore
B. H
Wainbell
B. S
Wainscot
King
John B. Donovan
B. G
Nilessian
Silear
McMahon
Janita
S. m
Jones
Hazel Grattan
Jonesy
Ews
Diamond Jim
Curtis
Fishoda
Rope Route for an Aged Butcher
Frank Kippe, 77, an elderly butcher of Davenport, was found hanging at 6 am in a shed near his shop on Thirteenth and Harrison. Officials say he took his own life during the night while despondent. Three brothers survive as near relatives.
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Frank Kippe
Davenport
Thirteenth
Harrison Streets
Kansas Rail Commissioners Back Flat 2 Cent Fare Plan
Topeka Kansas August 24 Frank Grattan, new attorney for the state board of railway commissioners, favors Governor Hoch calling a special legislative session to pass a flat two cent a mile passenger fare in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Frank Grattan
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Hoch
Atlantic battleship fleet to head Pacific next December
Oyster Bay N Y Aug 24 The Atlantic battleship fleet will sail for the Pacific next December in a sixteen ship fleet via the Magellan straits to San Francisco with possible Puget Sound visit. The destroyer flotilla will depart about the same time without accompanying the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pacific
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Loeb
Roosevelt
Navy Department
the Navy
Newberry
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Evans
Straits of Magellan
San Francisco
Puget
Saga
Admiral Evans
Taft Grip Mixup Delays Oklahoma City Speech
War Secretary Taft misplaced his Oklahoma City speech grip and received Senator Warner's grip by mistake at a station. Taft arranged for the correct grip to be sent to Springfield, Missouri, after the mix up was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Taft
Oklahoma City
United States
Springfield
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Atement
Strikers
Chicago & Alton
Okla
Taft Today
Oklahoma
Cify
Republican Party
Wisconsin
G. A. Cooke
Aledo Man
House
Crawfordsville
Ind
Otto Walker
Laura Walker
Walker
Rockford, Hil
Lavina Crosby
Ridott
Bryan
Philippines
Congressman McKinney
McKinney
Icannon
Smokng
Pythian
Robert Whitely
Hague
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Latin America
Pittsburg
P. Hyacinth Epp
America
St. Alphonsa’s Monastery
West Virginia
Galesburg
Ill
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
T. R. Hancock
Randolph Little
John Sharp
Kirksville
Wisconsin State University
Whitehall
Merchants’ Exchange
London
Tillie E. Starbuck
Honolulu
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