John W Gates dies in Paris after kidney illness
American financier John W Gates died at 6 10 am in Paris the cause heart failure following weeks of kidney disease and pneumonia. Mrs Gates and son Charles G Gates were at his bedside as doctors Gros and Reeves described the final relapse and smothering of the heart. The body will be placed in a vault at the Interdenominational American church and funeral services set for Saturday with removal to the United States aboard Wilhelm der Grosse.
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Associated Press
Paris
John W. Gates
Charles G. Gates
Drs. Gros and
Reeves
Mr. Gates
Rue de Berri
Remova
United States
Wilhelm der Grosse
Yankee hater burns flag in Woodstock street riot
Thomas Midledgely, titled Yankee hater, publicly burned the Stars and Stripes in Woodstock Ontario after a flag was nailed to his shop door. A crowd applauded as ashes were scattered to trample them under horses. Local residents plan to seek apology from consular authorities.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
London
Ontario
Thomas Midledgely
Woodstock
Midledgely
Emperor thanks Taft for Togo visit cordial welcome
President Taft received a cable from Emperor Mutsuhito thanking him for the cordial welcome to Admiral Togo. The note praises the splendid reception and expresses deep gratitude. Admiral Togo departed Washington for Baltimore at 10 o clock.
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Washington
Taft
Japan
Togo
Mutsuhito
Baltimore
United States
Templin N. Potts
Navy Department
Chendler Hale
State Department
Smoker Dies Near Century Mark in Minnesota
Thomas Gallagher of St. Paul dies at age 99 long known for daily three whiskeys and constant pipe smoking. Officials say his routine spanned most of his adult life and he remained in good health until the end.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
Thomas Gallagher
Gallagher
The San Antonio Light on Associated Press Leased Wire
The statement asserts no basis for any claim that the day leased wire of the Associated Press into San Antonio is carried by newspapers other than the San Antonio Light. This wording implies a strict exclusivity for the Light and challenges other outlets to justify distribution.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
General Ralph W Hoyt Returns to St Paul Command
The former commander of troops departs a maneuever camp with 200 soldiers and friends at Sunset depot. A mounted band plays stirring music as Hoyt boards the train for St Paul to resume his old post. Tears and farewell scenes mark the departure.
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Ralph W. Hoyt
St. Paul
Hoyt
San Antonio Area Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday
For San Antonio and vicinity. To night and Thursday fair, not much change in temperature.
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San Antonio
Temperature contrasts across Midwest and Northeast regions
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from St Louis to Washington. St Louis 76 clear with southwest wind and increasing clouds. Chicago 78 clear with northeast wind, fair tonight and Thursday. Milwaukee 68 clear, south wind 14 mph, cooling trend. St Paul 66 cloudy with north wind, cool. Kansas City 86 with southwest wind, increasing clouds, cooler. New York 72 cloudy with southwest wind, fair tonight and Thursday. Boston 70 with southwest wind, fair tonight and Thursday. Washington 78 southwest, fair tonight and Thursday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
General Hoyt Returns to Command at St Paul Parade
Soldiers at the station waved for General Hoyt as his train departed. He wiped tears from his eyes and acknowledged the homage of his men. Upon arrival in St Paul he will resume command of the department of the lakes, formerly the department of the Dakotas.
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Hoyt
St. Paul
Department of the Lakes
Kknoaya
Department of the Dakotas
Headquarters to be Closed as Division Dismantles
The division headquarters at the maneuver camp will be removed within days. Col Eugene F. Ladd will handle all closing duties and papers. Col Daniel E. McCarthy plans Omaha travel, Col Stephen C. Mills heads to Chicago via New York, Maj Dwight B. Holly moves to Fort Clark after transfer.
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Eugene F. Ladd
Provisional Division
Daniel E. McCarthy
Omaha
Stephen C. Mills
Chicago
New York
Dwight B. Holly
Twenty-third Infantry
Fort Clark
City Fish Supply Shrinks as 65 Pounds Condemned
City Inspector Max Uhl reports 65 pounds of fish condemned this morning and a current city supply that is short. Weekly arrivals total 25 barrels now, down from over 200 barrels weeks ago, with hot weather blamed for spoilage and reduced profits for coastal shippers.
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Max Uhl
Uhl
Steel Trust Panel Orders Subsidiaries Books Request
The steel trust investigation committee, after an executive session, will require United States Steel to produce books from its subsidiary companies. The panel dropped the campaign contributions inquiry due to lack of house authorization. Chairman Stanley announced the adjournment with “Nothing to say until 2 p m.”
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Washington, D. C
Steel Trust Investigation Committee
George W. Perkins
New York
United States Steel Corporation
House of Representatives
Steel Corporation
House
Littleton
Stanley
Representative Young
Young
R. V. Lindabury
The
Emir Sinks Near Tarifa With 93 Perished
The French steamer Emir founderred five miles east of Tarifa in the straits of Gibraltar after colliding with the British steamer Silverton in dense fog. Ninety-three aboard, all French, drowned including sixty nine passengers and twenty four crew. Twenty seven rescued. Silverton returned to port with bow damage. The Emir, 1291 tons, owned by Compagnie de Navigation Mixte of Marseilles.
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Gibraltar
Tarifa
Spain
Straits of Gibraltar
Silverton
Newport
England
Taranto
Italy
Emir
Marseilles
Compagnie de Navigation Mixte
Pope Pius Recovers A Little Strength In Rome
In Rome Aug 9 Pope Pius, unsettled by intense heat, slept well after a cooler night. His temperature rests near 100 as a 95 degree day drains his strength. The gout pains advance from knee to thigh, worrying doctors despite some improving signs.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pius
Move to Secure a New State Constitution in Texas
Seventeen prohibitionsigned senators back a measure to hold a constitutional convention in Austin on March 1 1913 to insert statewide prohibition. Delegates elected by voters in November 1912 would assemble if the majority vote for a convention. Governor to issue proclamation and 33rd legislature to fund delegates.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Q. A. Watson
Lee
Senate Election Investigating Committee
Committee
Watson
W. H. Gray
Houston
Lattimore of
Tarrant
Gray
Buchanan
Terrell
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