Floods in South Carolina Halt City Life in Augusta District
Augusta flood reports list a dozen deaths over two days and widespread damage as water submerged streets, homes, and businesses from three to nine feet. Officials warn the river rose beyond forecasts and thousands were marooned while relief efforts and urgent rescues began as water receded.
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Columbia
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South Carolina
Harrisonville
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Green Street
Fleet on Its Way Antipodean Sendoff for American Warships
The American fleet sailed from Sydney, New South Wales, toward Melbourne after a six day stay marked by lavish hospitality. Flagship Connecticut led the line with the Glacier Panther and Ajax following as the battleships departed at 8:40 a.m. amid warm public goodwill and cheers. Local papers praised the visit as strengthening ties between Australia and the United States, noting improved relations and shared interests.
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Melbourne
Connecticut
The
Sydney Herald
America
Australia
Telegraph
Governor Hughes to empanel special grand jury
Governor Hughes of New York notified District Attorney Darrin that he would empanel a special grand jury to hear evidence in the murder case of the Hains brothers who are charged with killing William E. Annis. The governor will also appoint a judge to preside. Two Crown When Barge Sinks. Manitowoc, Wis. Aug. 27. The Baldwin sank off Two Rivers today. Jacob Wichtern of Manitowoc and a man said to be from Buckeye Bay were drowned.
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William E. Annis
Hughes
New York
Aug. Hughes
Darrin
Queens ‘County
Manitowooe
Wis
Baldwin
Jacob Wiitchen
Manitowoc
Bupecon Bay
Atlantic City to Experience Lid Says Fort
Seagirt N J Aug 27 Governor Hart issues proclamation from the summer capital declaring Atlantic City a Saturnalia of Vice unless the excise law is enforced. Saloons and cafes to close next Sunday. He warns of an extraordinary session of the legislature and possible state troops if order is not restored, effectively threatening martial law in the famous resort.
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Seagirt
N. J
Hart
Atlantic City
Bryan Arrives in Kansas for Speeches and Campaign
Aug 27 Topeka dispatches report W J Bryan arriving in Kansas City and proceeding to Topeka for a nighttime address with a large crowd. He notes Taft's stance on bank deposits and attends political meetings in St Louis and Salem while supporters raise funds for his campaign.
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Bryan
Kansas City
St. Louis
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Taft
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W. J. Bryan
West
Salem
Clinton County
Theodore A. Bell
California
Kern Notification Committee
Sherman
House of Representatives
People must rule or be ruled by others in government
A speaker argues that the American people do not currently rule their government and that Taft and Sherman are wrong to claim the people rule. He says if he can prove the people do not rule, the country will verdict at the election, and he is ready to meet that issue.
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Taft
Sherman
Assistant Attorney Hints at Quick Developments in Subtreasury Robbery Case
Chica Aug 27 Assistant Attorney Barbour pursuing George W Fitzgerald charged with robbing the United States subtreasury of 175000 today interviewed every employee in Subtreasurer Boldenweck s office Neither Barbour nor Boldenweck would elaborate but said important developments might be expected.
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Chica
Barbour
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Boldenweck
Castro Fines French Firm for $5 Million Damages
Caracas reports the civil court of the first instance found the French company complicit in the Maos revolution against President Castro and ordered damages of five million dollars to be paid.
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Caracas
Civil Court of the First Instance
Castro
Harry Thaw comment on Hand ruling in Jerome case
Loyourge Poughkeepsie Aug 27 Harry K Thaw says he agrees with Hand's decision supporting Jerome and believes public sentiment will back it He makes the statement after reading Hand's opinion in the Jerome district attorney removal proceedings Hotel Guests Remember Taft Hot Springs Aug 27 Judge Taft to be honored tonight with a silver loving cup from Homestead hotel guests
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Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Hand
Jerome
Thaw
Taft
Hot Springs
Homestead Hotel
Insurance commissioners close session elects Crouse president
The national convention in Detroit on August 27 concluded with B. F. Crouse of Baltimore chosen as president and F. W. Potter of Springfield IL named vice president.
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Detroit
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
B. F. Crouse
Baltimore
F. W. Potter
Springfield
Hughes Delayed Fair Race After Speech in Nailston
Governor Hughes spoke at the Saratoga county fair in Nailston New York then left as horsemen refused to start races while he was on the grounds. The stallion protest halted betting and delayed the program though officials warned penalties. Racing resumed later but darkness cut the schedule.
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Nailston
N. Y
Hughes
Bradley
Former Senator Vilas Dies in Bath Tub After Stroke
Former Wisconsin senator William F. Vilas dies in a bath tub after a second stroke of paralysis. The report notes his death followed a bout of illness. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America revoked the local charter late yesterday.
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William F. Vilas
Wisconsin
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Woman Mob Leader Kate Howard Dies After Poisoning
Springfield Aug 27 Kate Howard who led a riotous mob during the August 14 15 rioting died in county jail after swallowing poison while in custody on a murder charge. She denied guilt in a last statement to officers. Madison Aug 27 Former Senator William F Vilas died at 10 45 this morning from a second stroke of paralysis following prior cerebral hemorrhages. Vilas had long public life including a place in Cleveland's first cabinet.
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Springfield
Kate Howard
Madison
Wis
United States
William F. Vilas
Senator Vilas
Wisconsin
Cleveland
FROWNS ON RATE BOOST BY ROADS
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission orders a major cut in cattle shipments rates from one half a cent to five tenths of a cent per hundred pounds starting October 15. The order follows the commission's earlier condemnation of railroad rate increases in the Cattle Raisers association of Texas case against Missouri Kansas Texas and 58 other common carriers. Railroads must replace the current dollar terminal charge for livestock delivery at Union Stockyards Chicago with a one dollar per car limit.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cubs Giants game draws a big crowd
Chicago crowds pack West Side ball park to watch the crucial National league clash between the New York and Chicago clubs. The three game series could decide the pennant race as New York leads with Chicago and Pittsburg close behind. Wiltse was marked to pitch for New York and Pfiester for Chicago, while official attendance figures were unavailable.
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Chicago
West Side Ball Park
New York
Pittsburg
Wiltse
Pfiester
Too Anxious to Overtake Mr Roosevelt
The article reports an Italian worker attempting to reach President Roosevelt in Hoboken as he and his party boarded the yacht Sylph bound for Oyster Bay. A railroad policeman intervened and the man vanished after being ordered to stay.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
New York
Hoboken
Sylph
Shippers Win Grip on Rock Island Grains Lines
A two year boycott by Omaha business interests against Rock Island and Frisco railroads over grain rates is lifted. Omaha grain exchange and Commercial Club say Rock Island agreed to their demands, routing business back to Rock Island lines. Officials deny final surrender, citing ongoing conferences. The dispute began over Omaha versus Kansas City grain rates, costing both sides dearly. A separate note from Tokio says the government plans postponing the 1912 international exposition to 1917.
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Rock Island
Frisco
Omaha
Commercial Club of Omaha
Omaha Grain Exchange
W. E. Biddle
Kansas City
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