Police Chief Denies Gaynor Ordered Vice Policy
New York reports detail a cross examination in which Police Commissioner Waldo testifies he received no directives from Mayor Gaynor on enforcing disorderly houses. Hayes, an inspector, faces charges of false statements. Waldo says he sought evidence and followed general peace enforcement, not Gaynor’s secret orders.
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Weather Forecast With Thunderstorm Prospects This Afternoon
The report notes probable thunder storms this afternoon with cooler and fair conditions into Saturday. Yesterday’s high around 71 and a low near 73 at 1 am. Wind at 7 am is 2 mph, humidity 42 percent at 7 pm and 73 percent at 1 am. Stage of water 4.2 feet, up 0.1 in 24 hours. Forecaster J. M. Shereyex provides the outlook with astronomical notes and evening stars Venus Mars Jupiter Mercury, morning star Saturn.
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Submarine Sets Depth Record Near San Francisco
United States submarine F1 set a world depth record by diving to 283 feet off Point Diablo San Francisco. The sub remained at 282 feet for 10 minutes then surfaced within 19 feet of the surface at six knots in a smooth ascent.
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Americans in Mexico Appeal for Protection
Washington reports the state department instructed Ambassador Wilson to urge Mexico to send federal troops to northern regions. Over one hundred business concerns file frantic appeals detailing dangers facing Americans.
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Over 100 Flaunted Heat Strains Joliet City
Joliet reports above 100 degrees with scarce ice and water as city water service remains off for three hours after a system breakdown. Chicago also endures 93 degree heat with a government forecast promising cooler conditions tonight.
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Burglar Loot Reaches 90000 In New York Loft
A burglar struck an eight story clothing loft building in New York, rifling stock rooms and offices. Police say the loot may total fifty thousand dollars, with authorities estimating the loss around 90000.
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New York
Maine Campaign Nearing Close With Prohibition At Issue
Portland Sept. 6 The Maine state campaign winds down as platform speakers and party newspapers push the final hours before Monday balloting. More national prominence speakers have appeared than in any Maine campaign, with statewide prohibition and economy of management of state affairs as the main issues.
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Wilson Tour Sows Westbound Campaign Trail
Seagit on September 6 reports Wilson detailing his first midwest swing with stops at Sioux City Iowa Minneapolis and St Paul on September 17 and 18 Milwaukee September 19 Columbus Ohio September 2 and Pittsburgh New London Connecticut September 21. Taft arrives at Fort Griswold for an address after a condition check. Roosevelt passes through Crookston en route to Fargo where he will address the progressive convention. Fargo covers the see-saw mood of Wall Street as McGovern may back Taft or face a new candidate. Democratic chairman McCombs plans a return to lead the campaign next week.
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Grafton Bishop’s Will Shows $1000 Estate and Large Charitable Giving
Fond Du Lac Wis Sept 6 The will of Bishop Charles Chapman Grafton of the Protestant Episcopal Church lists $1000 personal property with no real estate. His theological library goes to the Sisterhood of the Holy Nativity and vestments to Bishop Weller. He spent about $70,000 on church buildings vicinages and improvements during his episcopate, leaving little for heirs.
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Nicaragua Revolution Struggles Continue Amid Reports
Reports from Corinze and other points say the Nicaraguan revolution is losing ground as American Marines from Philadelphia aboard the California depart for Managua. In York, Annie Henry, 16, dies in a dentist chair as gas prepared for tooth extraction, blamed on fear of pain.
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Dual Murder Plot Told In Confession
Sheriff says A L Watson and Mrs C C Bailey confessed to a two phase murder plot. Mrs Bailey allegedly killed in Texas. Watson then joined Bailey's family in Metcalf La and killed Bailey with an ax. Watson, 45, has three daughters. Bailey, 27, has two children.
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Prendergast Favored in Race at Progressive Convention
Syracuse dispatch reports a chaotic Progressive state convention as Governor Johnson of California addressed delegates amid bandannas, horns, and megaphones. An early morning conference backed Comptroller Prendergast for governor with Hotchkiss and Davenport also in the mix, though Hotchkiss denied candidacy on the platform.
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Three Flyers Die in Separate Plane Crashes
Stevenage reports Captain Patrick Hamilton and Lieutenant Stuart killed when their biplane fell 200 feet after a wing collapsed in a strong breeze. In Munich, Lieutenant Steger of the Bavarian army died when his craft bucked at 300 feet and crashed amid stormy weather during a report of opposing force maneuvers.
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England presses Canada for two modern battleships
Prime Minister Borden travels to reassure Britain that Canada will fund two up-to-date battleships. The trip seeks to use Borden's influence to secure the desired naval contribution from Canada for the British navy.
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Policemen Save 62 From Fatal Degraw Street Fire
New York reporters say sixty two persons, including 42 children, were saved from burning tenements on Degraw street Brooklyn early today by four policemen who carried them to safety amid thick smoke. A four story packing house nearby also burned with $150000 damage.
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One Arbitration Board Chosen for Chicago Street Car Dispute
Chicago on September 6 reports the street car dispute moving toward amicable settlement as a single arbitration board will decide between Chicago City Railway South Side road and union No 260. Union No 241 accepts the contract for the other company. wage scales, hours, and contract length align. Mayor Harrison heads the city involvement as key figures agree to streamlined arbitration following pressure from the international union. The plan keeps South Side conditions in focus while harmonizing terms across the board. Hamburg note: Dr. Johann Burchard, Hamburgs burgomaster, dies at 60 after eight elections.
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Arbitration Board
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One Is Shot In Pen Trouble At Jackson Prison
Jackson Mich Sept 6 Two false riot alarms and the shooting of an employee of a file company guarding a dynamite magazine kept the militia busy at the state prison. Convicts were not blamed for the trouble and the victim, John Miller, was shot near the dead line by a guardsman. The shooting occurred during tense patrols around the dynamite magazine three miles from the prison.
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Hero of Two Wars Falls Dead in Banquet Shock
Milwaukee dispatch reports Mrs. MacArthur widow of General Arthur MacArthur collapsed upon learning of her husband’s death from an apoplectic stroke at a banquet of the 24th Wisconsin volunteers. Captain Parsons also suffered a paralytic stroke. both are under medical care as funeral plans are anticipated.
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Georgia
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Springfield
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Oconto Faces Severe Flood After Jam Causes Property Loss
Oconto Wisconsin endures the worst flood in its history due to a four log jam. Property damage runs into thousands of dollars as factories close and many homes are submerged. About 200 families in one district live under water. Local efforts underway as water rises.
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Boy Plays Wild West Tragedy In Iowa Tree
In Venterville Iowa an 11 year old son of J J Hanrahan died after accidentally hanging himself with a cord in a tree during wild west acts shown on billboards near his home. The body was found after an all night search and comes as a grim note from the fairground display.
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