Cudahy family reunites after secret remarriage and assault case
In Kansas City on August 5, Mr and Mrs Jack Cudahy and their four children were reunited after Mrs Michael Cudahy restored the children from a convent in San Gabriel California The reconciliation also involved the daughter in law The couple had secretly remarried about a month earlier and had divorced two years prior following an incident in which Cudahy allegedly assaulted Banker Lillis with a butcher knife amid alleged attentions toward Mrs Cudahy
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Kansas City
Jack” Cudahy
Michael Cudahy
San Gabriel
Cal
Jack Cudahy
Cudahy
Lillis
Mrs. Cudahy
Oregon National Guard Battalion Disbanded After Muted Rebellion
The second battalion of the Oregon national guard, 175 strong, voted unanimously that officers and men should not disobey Brig Gen Mays orders to march from Gate City to Oakville during maneuvers near Centralia. The general staff ordered the battalion disbanded but not dishonorably discharged, deeming that outcome too drastic.
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Portland
Oregon National Guard
Mays
Gate City
Oakville
Centralia
State Militia
Tax on cats proposed in Switzerland
A Swiss movement pushes for a nationwide cat tax with mandatory registration at local post offices. Each cat would bear a number and owners would be forbidden to let felines out at night to avoid disturbing sleep.
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Basse
Switzerland
Chinese envoy Lan Tien Wei seeks Taft recognition
Armed with credentials from President Yuan Shi Kai, Gen Lan Tien Wei travels to Washington as an emissary of the Chinese government. He aims to persuade President Taft to recognize the Chinese Republic, citing his notable record in the recent revolution and high favor with the ruling faction.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Lan Tien Wei
Taft
Washington
Lan
Wilson Won't Resign as New Jersey Governor
Gov. Wilson stated he will not resign the New Jersey governorship before election after meetings with state leaders. He noted pledges of support from members of the Champ Clark league of California.
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Seagirt
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Champ Clark League of
California
Turkish Commission to Discuss Peace Terms with Italy
Constantinople dispatches report that the Turkish government has appointed a commission to negotiate peace with Italy. Emissaries from both nations will meet in Lausanne, Switzerland to discuss terms.
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London
Constantinople
Italy
Turkey
Lausanne
Switzerland
Artificial Arm Factory Aims to Heal with Steel and Guts
In Kansas City a three story plant run by J B Prescott and William T Carnes, manager, shows workers with one or both arms missing. The nine crippled employees operate typewriters and perform tasks using self made prosthetic arms. Prescott and Carnes built the facility after personal amputations and efforts to craft functional limbs.
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WM. A. Feather
Kansas City
J. B. Prescott
William T. Carnes
Carnes
Prescott
Man Shot From Ambush in Mississippi Case
Walter Permenter is killed by a gunman in an ambush at a relative's yard in Europa Mississippi. He was to accompany Swinton Permenter to Winona where Swinton faced trial for the murder of Miss Jane Sharp. This marks a second death linked to the case, following Detective Walker.
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Europa
Swinton Permenter
Winona
Jane Sharp
Walter Permenter
Walker
Texan Marrying by Proxy in Holland Across Oceans
Harry von Tenbrink of Wichita Falls Texas and Miss Helena Swartz of Amsterdam Holland begin a proxy marriage. Tenbrink signs a declaration of intent before a notary in Texas, to be sent to the Danish consul in Galveston and on to Queen Wilhelmina for approval. If approved, Miss Swartz will declare before Amsterdam's lord mayor and the marriage will proceed.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Harry von Tenbrink
Helena Swartz
Amsterdam
Holland
Tenbrink
Swartz
Galveston
Wilhelmina
Miss Swartz
Wealthy farmer dies by his own action at home
Greenfield Indiana early August reports 70 year old Wm Crider a wealthy retired farmer walked into an abandoned well on his property. The body showed he died by self inflicted action after his clothing was found by his son. He leaves a widow and ten children.
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Greenfield
Ind
Wm. Crider
Man Shot by Laborer at Mile 37 on Grand Trunk Pacific
A laborer fired at what he thought were wild animals near his cabin at Mile 37 on the Grand Trunk Pacific line. The bullet hit Carl Stuckenberg as he returned from a fishing trip, severely wounding him. He was brought to Edmonton for treatment.
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Edmonton
Alta
Mile 37
Carl Stuckenberg
United States Steel reports second quarter earnings
The United States Steel Corporation released its second quarter current year financials ending June 30. Total earnings reached 25,102,265 with net income of 18,429,294 after expenses. The surplus for the quarter stood at 56,483 and gains exceeded the prior quarter by 7,275,292 in total earnings and 6,320,879 in net earnings.
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New York
Financelal
United States
Steel Corporation
LICENSED TO WED AT 83
Noah Sanford Arnold aged 83 years obtains a license to wed Grace Copeland 36 in San Francisco Arnold president of Arnold Hardware Co resides 836 Webster St San Rafael home of Copeland noted for marriage certificate pending
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San Francisco
Noah Sanford Arnold
Grace Copeland
Arnold
Arnold Hardware Co
Webster St
Missa Copeland
San Rafael
House Adopts Wool Tariff Report in 160 to 62 Vote
The house approved the conference committee report on the wool tariff bill by 160 to 62. Twenty four progressive Republicans joined Democrats in support. Rep Payne warned a Taft veto. Rep Underwood defended the measure as giving woolen manufacturers needed protection.
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Washington, D. C
House
Conference Committee
Payne
New York
Taft
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Harriman Estate Appraisal Push Signals Large State Tax
Albany officials press the Harriman estate appraisal with a September completion target. The tentative $675,000 payment qualifies for a 5 percent transfer tax rebate, and the final state revenue is expected near $3,000,000. The four estates combined exceed $200,000,000 in value, with Harriman near $70,000,000 and Astor around $100,000,000. others include Isidor Strauss and Benjamin Guggenheim, Titantic disaster victims.
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Albany
WN. Y
EB. H. Harriman J
Tax Department
Harriman
John Jacob Astor
Isidor Strauss
Benjamin Guggenheim
Alcoholism Among Women Discussed At Eugenics Congress
Dr Magnan, head of the Paris insane bureau, told the International Eugenics Congress in London that alcoholism among women is rising each year. The congress began July 24 and ended today with talks on alcoholism and degeneracy. In Lisbon, Miss Orram of the Daily Mail was arrested on suspicion of royalist plotting.
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London
Magnan
Paris
Lisbon
Miss Orram
London Daily Mail
Snowstorm Sparks Snowball Fight at Lapeer Home
In Lapeer Michigan on August five a storm produced half an inch of snow and residents at the home for the feeble minded joined in a snowball fight causing minor excitement around the facility.
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Lapeer
Mich
Don't Talk Too Much Motto Linked to Rockefeller Wealth
The article recalls Laura Spelman Rockefeller whose quiet guidance shaped John D. Rockefeller. It notes her simple life from Cleveland schooling to marriage, her Christian charity, and the motto Dont talk too much that critics say helped fuel his vast wealth.
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John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Laura Spelman
John Dd. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
New York
Metropolis
Tailor Drafts Proper Suit for Boy After Fit Complaints
Customer asks for anew suit for son, noting repeated use of cast off clothes. The tailor discusses taking son’s measurements to ensure proper fit and comfort, addressing ongoing complaints about sizing.
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Milwaukee Journal
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