Tillman Warns Suffrage Will Ruin Republic
Senator Tillman voices grave fears about universal woman suffrage in a Senate speech. He frames suffrage as a threat to women and civilization, arguing politics may corrupt both sexes and predicting the republic’s doom if voting rights expand. He also rails against divorce and cites the Diggs Caminetti case to condemn perceived vice.
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Washington
Aus
Tillman
Senate
Rome
America
Republic
Diggs
Women Start Campaign in New York Suffrage Push
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the International Woman's Suffrage Association, arrives from Europe to lead New York fall campaign. She heads seven society committees and will train suffrage orators alongside Mary Garrett Hay to address party conventions in 63 assembly districts. The aim is to influence primaries by securing candidates who back suffrage.
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New York
Carrie Chapman Catt
International Woman's Suffrage Association
Europe
Catt
Mary Garrett Hay
Minutemen Guard Flag for German Patriotic Society Voyage
Washington notes that ten Minutemen from the semi military group depart for New York to join German Patriotic Society of America delegates. They carry the flag gifted by the Daughters of the American Revolution aboard a chartered liner bound for Bremen. The voyage coincides with plans to unveil a 3 million dollar monument at Leipzi g commemorating victory over Napoleon.
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Washington, D. C
German Patriotic Society of America
Fatherland
Minutemen” of
Washington
New York
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bremen
Leipsie
Guard of Honor
Convention Opens as American Pharmaceutical Association Meets
Nashville officials report the sixty first annual session of the American Pharmaceutical Association began today with an executive council meeting in the morning and a general session in the afternoon led by President W B Day. Not fewer than 500 delegates and visitors are expected.
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Nashville
Tenn
American Pharmaceutical Association
Executive Council
W. B. Day
Woman Builds Coffin for Dead Husband in Grizzly Gulch
In Grizzly Gulch California a tired woman named Mary Stribling built a coffin around her husband P T Stribling after a cave in on their claim. She escorted the body 24 hours on a burro, aiding the injured partner and crying by his side as neighbors helped unload the coffin.
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Grizzly Gulch
Cal
Mary Stribling
P. T. Stribling
Plot Against Kitchener Sparks Egypt Murder Conspiracy Claim
The Daily Express reports the government has ordered precautions after a new conspiracy to kill Lord Kitchener, the British agent and consul general in Egypt, was uncovered.
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Lord Kitchener
Egypt
London
The
Daily Express
Gulf ports warned as small craft storm alert issued
The weather bureau in New Orleans issued a small craft storm warning at 9 am for gulf ports from New Orleans to Galveston. A disturbance centered off Louisiana is moving westward with unknown intensity, prompting the advisory for mariners and coastal interests.
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New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Gulf Ports
Here
Galveston
Louisiana
Weather for Tourists From Eight North American Cities
Observations at 8 a m report temperatures from 68 to 80 degrees across St Louis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City New York Washington and Poston. Winds range 4 to 12 mph, with many locales expecting rain or cooler conditions Tuesday.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Poston
Rebels Lose Fortuna Clash In Falcon State Battle
Coro in Falcon state recaptured by government troops after a fierce fight. Generals Lazaro Gonzales and Ur bina were killed. A small rebel force defeated near Cinamarca. In Caracas, Gomez era moves on as uprisings spread with no new army expeditions sent. Colombia.names Emilio Lizaza appointed minister at Caracas amid cordial ties.
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Willemstadt
Caracas
Gomez
Maracay
Torres Castro
Cipriano Castro
Macura
Puerto Cabello
Colombia
Venezuela
Emilio Lizzaza
J. C. Borda
Weather outlook hints at showers and cooler warmth
Major Allen Buell forecasts probable showers and lower temperatures as scattered rainfall occurs across Cuero and nearby towns. He notes yesterday’s showers ranged from two hundredths to half an inch, with Cuero receiving the heaviest at half an inch. He also says the worst heat may be over as average temperatures drop slightly across the region.
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Allen Buell
Cuero
Taylor
Austin
Kerrville
Luling
Temple
Waco
Weatherford
Koppers
Columbus
Dallas
Buell
Funeral of German Socialist Leader August Bebel Draws 20000
In Zurich crowds of about 20,000 Socialist followers attended the funeral of August Bebel. The body lay in state at the city hall before a procession to the cemetery for cremation. Reichstag Socialists and party delegates from many nations were present. Bebel's ashes rest beside his wife.
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Zurich
Switzerland
August Bebel
Reichstag
Socialist Party
Herr Bebel
Cattle Queen Anna Bernard Acquitted in Steamboat Springs
Anna Bernard known as cattle queen in Colorado was acquitted by a jury of cattle stealing charges. Following the verdict she and friends led a citywide celebration, closing theaters, businesses, saloons, and lighting bonfires as residents flooded the downtown with marching crowds and song.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
Anna Bernard
Colorado
Judge Ward Endorsed for Fifth District Judge Post
Texarkana Texas August 18 The Bowie County Bar Association voted unanimously to petition Gov. Colquitt to appoint J. A. Ward of Mt. Pleasant as associate judge of the Fifth district if the House approves a bill permitting such appointment.
San Antonio Light describes AP Leased Wire daily service
The San Antonio Light highlights its exclusive access to the Associated Press Leased Wire Day report, noting it provides about 20,000 words of daily general news. The paper also mentions its own substantial in house news service to supplement coverage.
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San Antonio
Associated Press
Light
Pawned Clothes to Wed Tulsa Soldier Marries Rosa Thomas
Frank Young a 22 year old Oklahoma National Guard member pawned all his clothing except a khaki uniform to raise three dollars for a marriage license to wed Rosa Thomas aged 18. He met her in Tulsa and gained her mother’s consent after a one day courtship. His wealthy mother owns a cattle ranch near Bald Hill Oklahoma.
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Tulsa
Okla
Frank Young
Co. A
Oklahoma National Guard
Rosa Thomas
Thomas
Safurd
Young
Bald Hill
Pickles In A Pickle Near Yarmouth
Sydney Pickles, substituting for Harry Hawker, failed to get his hydroplane airborne as the 1600 mile tour around the England and Scotland coasts was halted after two fast legs. The craft was buffeted by waves and water filled the engine, putting pilot and mechanic in peril before rescue. A new start is planned for Wednesday from Southampton.
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Yarmouth
Eng
Sydney Pickles
Harry G. Hawker
England
Scotland
Southampton
Wilson Will Not Compromise On Currency Bill
President Wilson refuses to yield to insurgent democrats over the administration currency bill. He affirms support for the democratic majority report from the House banking committee and expects the House to pass the Glass bill with no material changes.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
House Banking Committee
House
Widespread Interest in Advertising
Widespread interest in newspaper advertising is seen nationwide as local merchants and manufacturers rely on papers to reach the public. The piece notes ads as news and calls for retailers and manufacturers to contact the Bureau of Advertising, ANPA, World Building, New York for guidance on national campaigns.
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Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
World Building
New York
Thaw Escapes and Plans Rest at Cresson Pa
Harry K Thaw the fugitive slayer of Stanford White has 31 hours of liberty. He sent a letter to his mother from New York describing that all is well and that he plans to take a rest before going to Elmhurst. He did not disclose his whereabouts beyond the hint of a visit to the Thaw country place. The note mentions Mr and Mrs Geo Lauder Carnegie.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Matteawan
Thaw
Cresson
South Norwalk
Conn
New London
George Lauder, Jr
Vineyardhaven
Mass
Lauder County Place
Thaw Escape Mystery Seeks Clues From Yacht Sightings
The Thaw escape leaves police and family searching for Harry Thaw with theories of a yacht arrival near South Norwalk and possible voyage to New London. Mrs Thaw says she may leave New York for Elmhurst while a letter in her son's handwriting suggests plans yet unclear.
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Thaw
New York
Elmhurst
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Thaw
Glynn May Be Given Temporary Offices
Albany August 18 The Sulzer Glynn governorship dispute moves to the board of trustees of public buildings as they meet to designate quarters for state officers including the executive. Glynn acting governor Wagner acting lieutenant governor and Speaker Smith plan to attend.
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Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Board of Trustees of Public Buildings
Sulzer
Glynn
Robert F. Wagner
A. E. Smith
Assembly
Chester C. Platt
Board of Trustees
Executive Chamber
Federal stance on Sulzer-Glynn contest in New York
President Wilson said there will be no federal interference in the Sulzer-Glynn contest in New York state. He recalled a century ago Rhode Island had two competing governments, noting the question had not arisen for federal action.
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Washington, D. C
New York State
Wilson
Rhode Island
Car Runs Amok In Huntington Denouement
In Huntington Indiana Mrs W J Caswell and daughter Miss Mary were driving an electric runabout when it refused to stop. They chased the car for hours trying brakes hills and telephoning the husband. The vehicle finally stalled after about four hours as Mr Caswell walked home with the exhausted battery spent.
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Huntington
Ind
W. J. Caswell
Mary
Mr. Caswell
Day in Congress Gathers Debate on Tariff and Suffrage
Senate Tillman opposed woman suffrage while Bristow opened tariff sugar bill debate and proposed a substitute schedule. Dillingham introduced an amendment to divert income tax revenue to road construction. Lobby committee adjourned until Friday without witnesses. House not in session meets Tuesday. lobby committee resumed with I H McMichael under examination.
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Senate
Tillman
Bristow
Dillingham
Lobby Committee
House
I. H. McMichael
Rebels Lose Battle Near Abacola In Coahuila Flee North
In a three day clash near Abacola about 100 miles south of Eagle Pass Texas Constitutionalists are reported defeated with retreat beginning Saturday. About 7 000 combatants faced off as supplies dwindle and refugees surge toward Sabinas and Piedras Negras. Jesus Carranza travels to the front with reinforcements as Federal fire aids the retreat and bridges and rails are destroyed to hamper pursuit.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Abacola
Coahuila
Piedras Negras
Jesus Carranza
Carranza
Torreon
Mexico
Hermanas
Lam Citos
Compania Agujita Y Anexas
Lampacitos
Musquiz
Gos
Sabinas
Ermanas
Sabines
Optimism Fades Over Mexican Situation in Washington
Washington officials grow less hopeful about Mexico as discussions continue for possible publication of Wilson’s views. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bacon meets the president and warns peaceable options must fail before embargo lifting. White House studies protection for William Bayard Hale, Wilson ally reporting from Mexico amid unrest.
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Washington
John Lind
Wilson
Bacon
White House
United States
Wm. Bayard Hale
Mexico
Hale
Hale’s Expulsion Urged In Mexico City
In Mexico City on August 18, United States envoy John Lind reports rising press pressure to apply Article 28 of the constitution to William Bayard Hale. The clause allows expulsion for pernicious activity. The Independente presses strong editorial lines amid fierce debates on Hale’s investigations for the U.S. government.
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Mexico City
John Lind
Mexico
Wilson
Joe Press
William Bayard Hale
United States
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