Second Coming of Christ Set for 1912 Declared
The Associated Press reports a filed declaration in Chicago fixing November 1912 as the second advent. Harry L. Burnette and John Taylor, followers of Dowie, claim Jesus will return to Zion City to teach, heal, and unite Israel before a 434 year reign ending with Jerusalem’s rebuilding. Dr. John W. Kenney has returned to practice.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Israel
County Recorder
Harry L. Burnette
John Taylor
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Jesus
Christ
God
Zion City
Elijah
Burnette
Witte Denies Writing Roosevelt Pamphlet
Count Serjius Witte former Russian premier writes Herman Bernstein denying rumors that he authored a pamphlet criticizing Theodore Roosevelt. He states he never wrote such a pamphlet and holds Roosevelt in high regard as a public figure and former U S president.
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Col. Roosevelt
Associated Press
New York
Sergius Witte
Russia
Herman Bernstein
Bernstein
St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
Prisoner McWilliams Confined Freely for Casaway Killing
William McWilliams, held on the Casaway family murder charge and $5000 bond, is not in a cell but allowed to roam a corridor. Asthma and weak health lead officials to grant him special comfort. his wife brings medicine, and he sees no visitors aside from his spouse. He denies guilt, speaks with guards and fellow prisoners, and hints at acting as a private detective to uncover the crime.
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William McWilliams
Casaway
Diaz
McWilliams
Bob Richards
Nelson
Dwyer
Thirty-Seventh District Court
Kohl buys five Chicago theatres in major acquisition
Chicago August 18 Mrs. Caroline Kohl widow of Charles Kohl became the citys largest holder of theatre property by purchasing five venues the Majestic Olympic Chicago Opera House Academy of Music and Bijou The deal ends Kohl and Castle decades as Chicago amusement leaders and elevates Mrs Kohl to a leading theatrical manager in the nation
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Associated Press
Chicago
Caroline Kohl
Charles Kohl
Majestic
Olympic
Chicago Opera House
Academy of Music
Bijou
Kohl
Kohl and Castle
Woman Arrested in New Orleans on Embezzlement Charge
Mrs. Robert F. Armant, a Memphis bookkeeper, was arrested in New Orleans on telegraphic orders from Memphis police charged as a fugitive from justice for embezzling funds. Armant says she came to New Orleans seeking her husband and denies the charge.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Memphis
Robert F. Armant
Headache Relief Ad From A Collman Plumber
An early ad promotes Morsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for headaches from summer heat fatigue or tired nerves. Signed by A Collman plumber and located at 418 Main Ave.
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Morsford
Walla
Illinois Liquor Question Becomes Live Issue in Primary
In Chicago Illinois on August 18 the liquor question moved to the forefront of state politics as wet and dry factions ready campaigns. E A Scrogin of the Illinois anti saloon league cautions supporters to vet candidates while Cermak of United Societies vows a broad statewide effort beginning next month to unseat legislators who backed local option.
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Chicago
Ill
Illinois
E. A. Scrogin
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Scrogin
A. C. Cermak
The
United Societies
Cermak
Georgia Legislature Finishes Its Session
The 1911 Georgia legislature adjourned after enacting key measures. Governor Hoke Smith retained the governorship to push legislation including anti lobby and liquor related acts, with reforms such as a game and fish law and a new department of labor. Senate unconfirmed appointments were returned to Governor Smith.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Hoke Smith
United States
State Auditor
Department of Labor
Senate
Smith
Nadine Face Powder Promises Beautiful Complexion
An advertisement for Nadine face powder touts a soft velvety finish and a new purification process. Claims include sunburn prevention and discoloration protection with color options White Flesh Pink Brunette and an 80 cent price at the toilet counter. Prepared by National Toilet Company Paris Tema.
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Tional Toilet Company
Paris
Tema
Beattie murder trial to hear alienists in Richmond
Prosecution in the Henry C. Beattie Jr. case announces that several alienists will testify at the trial next Monday. Names include Dr. W. F. Drewry of Petersburg and Dr. J. S. Burnett of Staunton, signaling preparation against a defense claim of mental unsoundness.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Henry C. Beatties, Jr
W. F. Drewry
Central State Hospital For the
Petersburg
J. S. Burnett
Staunton
Western State Hospital
Beattie
Rifle Team Leaves for Camp Perry After Encampment
Texas rifle team members detained at the state guard encampment departed for Camp Perry Ohio to join the national match. Adjutant General Hutchings Lieutenant Wallis J Moore Major Louis H Younger all of Austin traveled with the squad. Lieutenant J E Edmundson of Houston could not leave due to illness and will be replaced by a top-scoring alternate.
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Camp Perry
Austin
Tex
Texas Rifle
Texas National Guard
Ohio
Texas
Hutchings
Wallis J. Moore
Louis H. Younger
J. E. Edmundson
Houston
Craci
Steamer Saturnia Reports Collision With Iceberg
Wireless messages report the Saturnia on voyage Montreal to Glasgow struck an iceberg about 175 miles east of Belle Isle near Tuesday 10 o clock. The Cassandra was asked to relay to Saturnia as wireless interference hindered details from Wellsfleet Massachusetts to Glasgow.
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Associated
Boston
Mass
Saturnia
Montreal
Glasgow
Belle Isle
Marconi
Wellsfleet
Cassandra
Five Generations at Family Reunion Celebrate 102nd Birthday
Mrs Ellen Jenkins celebrated her 102nd birthday in Waukegan Illinois with seven children fifty three grandchildren forty seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren present. Her sister Mrs Amelia Tyrell oversaw the festivities. Jenkins was born in Quinsown Ireland.
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THE
ASSOC
TED Press
Chicago
Ellen Jenkins
Waukegan
Ill
Amelia Tyrell
Jenkins
Queenstown
Ireland
Woman Dies at 113, Missouri's Oldest Inhabitant
Mrs. Rachael Blount, widow of William Blount a long time pony express rider and government messenger between Willow Springs and West Plaino, died at her Mountain View home aged 113. Her death leaves sw Missouri without its oldest resident.
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I’mnimss
Mountain View
Rachael Blount
Missouri
William Blount
Willow Springs
West Plaino
Explosion at Troll ing Park Church Picnic Kills One
In Fort Fairfield Maine one person died and thirteen were injured when a boiler powering a merry go round exploded at a church picnic in Troll ing Park. The boiler and wagon were thrown over the large tent covering the ride. Cotton Seed Crushers Meet in Galveston Texas when about thirty crushers gathered to discuss 1911 cotton seed output handling.
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Associated Press
Fort Fairfield
Maine
Trolling Park
Galveston
Tex
J. W. Allison
Ennis
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Recorder’s Office
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Pabst Blue Ribbon
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P. J. Owens Lumber CO
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Mitchell Street
Cer
Roosevelt Ave
Ward Seminary Ee
Winkler
Nashville, Tennessee
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Practical Business College
Alamo Plaza
Crockett St
San Antonio
Bonnavon
Bonnavon School
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Tue Mulholland School
Augusta St
San Antonio, Tex
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University of Texas
Mes
J. Tom Williams
Castoria
Kay
West End
Harrison
Eee
Im Greer Bones
Pura, Harmiss, Onaanteed
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Stephenson
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S.S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Central Trust CO
Central Trust Building
Corner Commerce
Navarro Streets
Paul
Jesse D. Oppenheimer
Albert Steves Sr
Adolph Herff
Sam C. Bell
J. O. Tesrell
Alexander Joske
Koehler
B. G. Bernes
John Fest
Ed Rand
R. W. Hearne
Alfred Duerler
M. Baumblatt
Charles Schreiner
Ottawv
Rote
John J. Stevens
Atlee B. Ayres
John Warren
M. W. Terrell
Adolph Wagner
OU Cale
State Bank and Trust Company
State Bank & Trust Company
Hicks Bldg
West Texas Bank & Trust CO
111 Avenue
Uabaentus Fund Bank
W. F. McCaleb
Ne. Con
J. Savage
Onekies
Wr B. Hamilton Jr
Inda
Fourteenth
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Bankers
Maverick-Clarke Litho CO
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Hicks
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ST. Denis
Broadway
New York City
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