Carnegie Will Leaves Wife Art Treasures and $23 to $30 Million Estate
Andrew Carnegie's will filed for probate in New York assigns his art, real estate and household goods to his wife with a $2000000 bequest to the University of Pittsburgh. It notes he gave about $375,000,000 in gifts during his lifetime and outlines annuities to notable figures and other charitable bequests to Cooper Union and several institutions across the United States.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
University of Pittsburgh
Elghir, Bear Jr
Rosvgelt Miller
Margaret
Thy Etome Trust Company of
New Tere
Levine
William Howard Lukind
David Lloyd George
Pheodore Knoxevelt
Mira
Grover Cleveland
Surrey Street
Cooper Union of New York
Makaes Armene
Ule
Traimpton Institute
Virginia
Stevena Institute
Reboken
N. Xa
Andress Society
Hedunaty
T. A. Franks
Lieswellyn Park
LM. Morris
Labor Federation Deliberates Industrial Future for NATION
A labor federation weighs its path forward amid evolving industry prospects. Leaders contend with worker needs, economic shifts, and strategic alliances shaping the federation's role in the nation’s industrial future.
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Labor Federation
Bolshevik Current Sweeps Labor Across Coast
A controversial examination warns of a Bolshevik influence from Los Angeles to Seattle, linking labor activism and wage increases to wartime inflation. It claims business leaders drift into indifference as property and industry feel the cost of rising wages and production.
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Etait
Wade Chee
Chamber of the Potted States
Trephyl
Byidenrr
Cian
Coast 15
Radeay Activitie
Los Angeles
Seattle
United States
Teant & Books
Inbners
Harley to Give Up State Job amid Capital Rumors
Capital hears Adjutant General Harley will resign within days to enter private law practice. Col W D Cone may be promoted to fill the vacancy, with Warley or Cope discussed as possible successors. Warley, a UT law graduate, has served in the National Guard and Texas Legislature.
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Lustin
Texas
Genergd
Satees
AL Hurley
Hartey
Hobby
W. D. Cone
le- Baer
Cope
Warley
University of Texas
Pix
Seewa
Pure
Senate
Guadalupe County
National Guard
Cal
Caivalrs
Childress County
Adjutant General
Revolution Sweeping Montenegro Report Unfolds
London Aug 2 dispatches report a broad Montenegro revolution with the country in crisis. Serbian forces struggle to suppress the uprising as Montenegrins cut a toll road from Virbazat to Antivarl, signaling widespread unrest and severe disruption.
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Galted Presa
London
Montenegro
Virbazat
Antivarl
Cutting Fences Charge Revives Farly Day Law
A state charging a Mexican with cutting fences triggers the revival of 25 year old legal tradition in the Thirty seventh District Court. Judge Walling notes no prior fence cutting trials since the 1884 law made the offense a felony with a five year minimum. Evidence slated for this afternoon, while Gass is to serve ten years for passing forged instruments.
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Erantity
Mate Ita
W. W. Walling
Uno
Ily Gass
Elven
Rumors of Trouble Brew Beneath Calm Fiume Surface
John Clayton reports from Fiume as peace talks delay a decision, amid tense race hostility and growing troop presence. Italians, French, British, and American forces guard quiet streets while underlying passions threaten disorder should ownership remain unsettled. Grazioli and Rome faces potential action as findings against Italian actions loom.
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John Clayton Brouble
Seq
Antopio Evenlog
Xews
Chicaxe Tribune
Cilespe Tribune
Fiume
Vis
Istria
Paris
Grazioli
Pirates Lead In First Game Alveston Triumphs
Alverson led off the first with a double and scored on Brailsley’s single as Galveston took an early lead. San Antonio’s Dowle and Wol samor each collected hits but failed to advance. Galveston went scoreless in the third while San Antonio’s Faller started a rally but was tagged out at second. Umpires Tin and Sentell.
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Alveston
McDonald
Om Brailley
Nerthen
Jackson
Dowle
San Antonio
Wolsamor
Galveston
Faller
Breal
Ban Antonia
Thoughtless prank with loaded gun claims life of boy
A 10 year old boy, Willie Fontroy, died after a white boy handed him a gun to frighten him. The rifle fired when looked into the barrel, piercing the forehead. The incident occurred on Labor Street near the 700 block and involved local youths in a neighborhood feud.
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Wile Pontrav
Pieck
Labor Street
Willie
Nee
Theater
Nesto Boys
Wiliie
Jack and
Lela Fontroy
Tuske Stables
Wall Paper Makes the Bame Indivinisls Framing Ad
Fragmentary ad copy notes selection, pricing, and shop name Thicomert's Framing. Readable phrases reference wallpaper glare and marketing pitch, with likely misspellings or garbled branding. The piece suggests a local store promotion and consumer decor items.
Wilson Begins Nation Tour On Wednesday
President Wilson will launch a nationwide tour beginning September 3 to promote the power treaty and the League of Nations. First stop Columbus followed by Indianapolis and other cities. secret service preparations and White House officials report varying itinerary details with speeches planned for day and night, including potential stops on the West Coast and multiple California cities.
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United Prien
Ashington
D.C
Wilson
Power Treaty
League of Nationg
White House
Columbus
Onin
Tudianapolis
Frinne
Gilbert Close
Secret Service
Puroulty
Connabus
San Frantivco
Navy
Dantela
Indianapolis
St. Lanig
Kansag
California
San Diego
San Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
Redding
Portland
Beatte
Ali
American Poles and Germans in Battle in Silesia
American Poles clashed with German troops in two fights near Sossnitz in Silesia last Saturday. German forces crossed the frontier to engage Gen. Ballers division of Polish recruits in the United States, with Germans reported killed and eight wounded. One American in Ballers’ forces was wounded amid continual sniping and filming attacks along the border.
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Dayted Press
London
Sossnitz
Silesia
Germany
Trontier
Bauler
United
Typist notes at 310 12 W Commerce end late invoice
A fragmented item lists a person named Beyer at 310 West Commerce with notes about typewriters and an Edison phonograph paragraph, indicating a small newsroom or shop trade artifact. The readable text mentions end of a typwriter project and archival marks.
Executive Council Weighs Labor Policy in Washington
Marshall Texas August 28 shopmen at Texas and Pacific shops telegraphed President Jewell of the AFL railway department refusing a new vote on strike. They threaten to strike September 2 if a 17 cent wage rise on four is not granted. The union also discussed broader AFL policy at a Washington council meeting with Plumb Plan advocates and railroad unions.
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Tex
Texas & Pacific
Bert M. Jewell
Railway Department
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Wilson
Fred 8
Ferguson
United Press
Tashington
RD. C
Executive Council
Glenn E. Plumb
Four Brotherhoods
Stone
Shea
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California
Plumb
Fabher, Boolk and Teachher
Patheyag
Central
Gampers
New York
Executive Connect
Sesalon
Etook
Dhar
Rank Morrison
Daniel J. Tobin
James Duncan
Joseph F. Valentine
T. 4. Kickert
William Green
Jacol Fischer
W. J. Mahon
Frank Duffy
Matthew Woll
Ateel
Foster
Sixth Husband Dies So Mother Residing With Fifty Children
A London letter praises Mrs. Van Wyk in the Transvaal who has just buried her sixth husband. At 68 she lives with fifty children and 270 grandchildren, half of whom are from previous marriages. All are cared for with equal devotion by a devoted mother.
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Calvetail Service
London
van Wyk
Transvaal
Wilson and House Split
Report from Washington says President Wilson and his adviser Col. House have fallen out over Shantung settlement and the Japanese gift, with House said to be out of favor at the Peace Conference. A London dispatch quotes House denying any change in relations and notes his mandate commission role.
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Tagan Occa
Forttx
Philippines
Japan
Col. House
Prona
London
Wilson
House Gavay
Unitel Press
House
Aed
Col. Donge
Tari
House Passes Bill Honoring Pershing
The House approved a bill to permanently promote General John J. Pershing to a higher rank, with a joint session expected to honor him. No action was taken on conferring similar rank on Chief of Staff Mareb.
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United Press
Washington
The Fox Co. Posts Largest Bod2k Finishers to World Ad
The Fox Company highlights its top Bod2k finishers in a world ad campaign. Key figures from the firm showcase strong results, with standout performances across categories. The release emphasizes innovation, market reach, and competitive stature in the global arena.
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Labor and Capital Urged to Meet U S Crisis Demands Action
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane warned of grave events facing the country and urged an immediate conference of capital and labor. He urged President Wilson to act now, calling for a joint meeting of employers, employees, and all stakeholders to address industrial problems without waiting for Congress.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Wilson
Congress
Lane
Demand Action by Government Ending Strike
United Press dispatches report ongoing strikes with calls for government take over Pacific Electric and related rail yard action in San Francisco in sympathy with a major electric workers movement in Southern California. Ohio railroad workers were ordered back to work by Saturday morning under Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers pressure, with four brotherhoods vowing to assist the Federal Railroad Administration if crews fail to return.
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Cal
Sai Franelaes
California
Oaks Fond
Clevelass
United Brows
Ohio
Pacific
Saturda Hood
Warren 3
Stone
Brothlerhood of Locomotive Engineers
Four Brotherhoods
Federal Railroad Administration
Carrancistas SLAIN BY TRAIN WRECKERS AND LAFOLLETTE OIL BILL FIGHT
Aug 28 report from Nueva Laredo says Carrancista troops carrying 150 men, artillery, and provisions were derailed near Fapinal de Mezelos. Seven Federals captured, including a colonel. a quantity of artillery seized. Attack surprised in rugged terrain. details from United Press. In Washington, Lafollette pushes amendment to bar coal land leases to railroads and seeks removal of naval oil reserve claimants from the bill.
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Chiding
Fapinal de Mezelos
Federal
Washington, D. C
Senate
Lafallette
Naval Oil Reserver
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