JG Milling Concern Seeks Receivership
United Press reports jG Milling, a Pillsbury affiliated concern, sought receivership in Polis Minnesota after failing to meet contract pricing. Unsecured liabilities approximate 1 500 000 with assets around 15 000 400. banks including Northwestern National and City Nations act as representatives. Wheat markets declined as news circulated and receivership proceedings began.
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United Court
Northwestern National
City Nations
John N. Pillsbury
England
Chicago
West
Northwest
Intended Bride Kidnapped Before San Francisco Wedding
Dr. Flto Fitzgerald, chemistry professor at Cooper Medical College San Francisco, seeks his intended bride Ethel Ludwig former Stanford student after her mother and uncle abducted her from their Chicago home last night and rushed her to Coal City. Authorities pursue clues amid fears she is confined in a convent or sanitarium.
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United Press
Chicago
Flof
Fitegerald
Cooper Médical College
San Francisco
Mien Ethel Iandwig
Btanford University
Ludwig
Coal City
Eee
Garbled tale of fraud suspect linked to G Cooke in New York
Fragmentary report alleges a man named G Cooke involved in a conspiracy to defraud states, with mentions of Oregon, Elmira, and a supposed tally of victims. Details are unclear and partially illegible, leaving questions about charges and current whereabouts.
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Aug & Home
Hammed
G. Cooke
New York
Maker +o
States
Metropether
Conti
Oregon
Bissehen
Elmira
Uscle Sam
Bean
Wan Facing Revolt in Japan over Tax Burden
A United Press dispatch from Tokyo reports growing unrest as Japan contemplates government action to curb what is described as excessive taxation. The piece notes widespread public discontent and hints at potential reforms in response to the criticis.
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United Press
Ncisco
Japan
Coun Hine
Fairbanks accused of breaches at Quebec centenary
English woman’s letter from St Louis claims Vice President Fairbanks did not observe English etiquette at the Quebec ter centenary celebration. It alleges he stood apart from his carriage, spoke to crowds in a pageant, stepped ahead of the host in the receiving line, and quarreled with the mayor. Canadian officials reportedly kept the breaches from newspapers due to his high official status.
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ST. Louis
Fairbanks
Quebec
Negro Trouble on The Meadows Street Car
A crowded Meadows street car returning from a race track scene ends with Charlies Staples a colored man fined 20 dollars after pulling a large revolver amid a craps game dispute. Passengers scattered but no shots fired. Staples claimed he was cheated in a dice game and was overpowered by riders. The incident ends with Staples in police court. The affair is presented as a court demonstration with judge Jane and City Attorney De Bruler.
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the Meadows
Charlies Staples
George Sullivan
Staples
Jane
de Bruler
Storm Sweeps Town East Ys Vucas Nevada
A rainstorm swept from East Las Vegas to Chapelle inundating streets and railroad yards. Lightning caused considerable damage and telephone service is out of commission making it hard to assess total damage.
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United Press
Ys Vucas
N. Il
Las Vegas
Chappelle
Frisco Chief of Police May Lose His Head
Frisco officials harshly grilled Police Chief Biggy after alleged overzealous handling and fire lapses. Chinese Six Companies and Chinese Chamber of Commerce plan formal complaint to the police commission next week. Detective J Byrne named as possible successor.
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Frisco
Biggy
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Police Commission
Chinatown Equad
Litem J. Byrne
Higay
Missing Army Officer Hartnett Sought in San Francisco
San Francisco police search for Thornes Alexander Money Hartnett alias Lieu tenant after he vanished leaving unpaid bills and alleged marriage to a local woman in Santa Barbara while posing as U S army officer. Stewart hotel manager issues warrant for arrest over several weeks lodging debts. Hartnett reportedly met Ethel Newell Love in Pasadena and wed her two weeks after meeting. Captain Hartnett is currently in the Philippine Islands, prompting the warrant.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
Aug
Thornes Alexander Money Hartnett
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
United States Army
Stewart
Stewart Hotel
Hartnett
Ethel Newell
Pasadena
Philippine Islands
Governor Mead Initiated With Fraternal Order Eagles
Governor Albert E Mead arrived to join the New Whatcom chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was met by a delegation at the station and escorted to the hall for initiation.
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United Prec
Bellangham, Aug
Albert BE. Mead
Whatcom Nerie No. 91
Richard Harding Davis Becomes Deputy Sheriff of North Castle
The article notes Richard Harding Davis, famed author and playwright, has built a North Castle bungalow and applied for deputy sheriff, promising to pursue lawless Black Hand bandits in his automobile. The piece also mentions a state board of education meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13.
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United Press
New York
Richard Harding Davis
sevale # sheruf
Westchester County
Davis
North Castle
Olympia
Seen State Board
County Inks Offer for Lamping Lease Across Thirday Block
Charles B. Niblock announced to The Star that he would pay the county 760 dollars monthly for the Thirday between James and Jefferson streets block lease. He plans to present the bid to the board of county commissioners soon amid questions about prior leases and alleged dummy arrangements. The piece also notes a related case of a man killing a rival who rode with his wife, with William Hill confessing after surrender.
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Charles B. Niblock
The
Star
James and
Jefferson Sts
Board of County Commissioners
Geo. B
Te Ng
Niblock
Orig
Oners
Lamping
Ay United Press
Coff Ille
Ken
William Hill
David Alexander
Alexander
Hill
Mother Stewart Dies at 92 Founder of WCTU in Ohio
Springfield Colorado reports the death of Elizabeth M. Stewart known nationwide as Mother Stewart. The temperance advocate died at Hicksville home aged 92. She organized the first Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Ohio in 1873 and formed the WCTU in Bogland in 1876.
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Sy United Fyens
Springfield, CO
Aug
Elizabeth M. Stewart
Santa Fe Fined 7000 for Rebating by Railroad
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad pleaded guilty to rebating and was fined 7000 by Judge Bethea in the U S district court. District Attorney Edwin W Sima led the government proof that a bonus paid to the Garden City Sugar and Land company in Garden City Kansas was, in effect, a rebate.
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United Press
Chicago
Aug
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Bethea
United States District Court
Edwin W. Sima
Garden Ity Sugar & Land Company
Garden City
Kan
Treasury Statement Highlights Aug 8 Deficit
Today's treasury statement shows receipts 2 069 008 dollars and expenditures 2 310 000 dollars, indicating a deficit for the period.
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Treasury Statement
Washington
Treasury
Fire destroys Campo mine plant and roundhouse
A fire at the Campo Sector copper mine burned the rock crushing plant and railroad roundhouse, causing about 25000 dollars in losses. The smelter and other works were saved after a brave effort. The blaze, believed caused by spontaneous combustion, will close the mine for several weeks. The steamer Victoria from Nome passed Cape tonight with many passengers and gold treasure.
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Y United Press
Cal
Campo Secte
Victoria
Nome
Cape
Aged Woman Myers Celebrates One Hundredth Birthday
Grandmother Angeline Myers of Seattle enjoys a hundredth birthday with family, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Degree of Honor members honoring her through multiple gatherings and reunions. Her long life spans Civil War memories, four generations, and a local tradition of community care.
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Grandmother Myers
Seattle
Grandma
Angeline Myers
Aura M. Putman
East Ward
Myers
Vermont
York State
South Carolina
John Grow
Stirling
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Daughters of
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lady Stirling
A. J. Trumbull
J. M. Ballentine
A. G. Keen
A. G. Appleton
J. F. Holmes
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isbury-Washduro Company ‘of
Minneapolis
POLIS
Minnevs
Rine Wy
Wedi
Pillsbury
C. Codd
Mieubie
Prisbury Washburn Com
Dhast
CHEMI
Gehbura Company
Gnce
Grandma” Myers
Chase
Bilked
Negro
Judge
Itation
Italy
Princessa Rievoli
Catalina
Alfonso Recigne Angelo
Princessa
Alevoll
Angelo
Caterina
Sancisco
Angela
Reval
Alevoli
Detective Burns
Taylor
GOV. Mead
C. B. Niblock
W. Co. T. U. Founder
Santa FE
Perrington
N. Y
Thomas J. Myers
Watkins Glen Cemetery
Reading
Schuyischaft County
Putman
Christian Endeavor Societies
Presbyterian
Westminster Church
Madison Methodist Episcopal Church
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