Hitchcock and Vorys Meet Quietly in Hot Springs
Frank H Hitchcock national campaign manager and Arthur J Vorys ex Taft forces chief met in Hot Springs Va their first face to face since Taft nomination Their long conference covered campaign prospects and an advisory committee of nine members with public personnel details to follow after western leaders are consulted.
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United Press
Hot Springs
Taft
Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
Arthur J. Vorys
Ohio
Hitchccock
Hitchcock
Vorys
West
Officers On Hire Roosevelt 90 Mile Riding Test Detachment
A distinguished detachment of army officers left the Presidio to lead the Roosevelt 90 mile riding test. Commanded by Col. M. A. Simpson, officers include Col. G. R. Smith Col. D. R. Fraine rd Col. D. M. Appell Col. J. Bellinger and Col. John Biddle.
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United Press
San Francisco
Presidio
M. A. Simpson
G. R. Smith
D. R. Frainard
D. M. Appell
J. Bellinger
John Biddle
Roosevelt Cable Praises Fleet Welcome in Auckland
President Roosevelt expressed U S appreciation for the exemplary conduct of the American fleet received in Auckland New Zealand. Governor Plunket received the message. The sailors will enjoy sports and minor entertainments Thursday through Saturday. Officers are in Rotorua in the meantime.
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Auckland
N. Z
Plunket
Roosevelt
United States
Rotorua
Ruef Lawyer Completes Argument Against Byrne
Henry Act, for Abe Ruef, rested his case before Judge Lawlor in the graft prosecution. Ruef accuses Detective William J. Byrne of contempt of court and juror tampering in a grand jury case. Court to decide tomorrow.
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Prancigo
Henry Act
Abe Ruef
W. P. Lawlor
Ruef
William J. Byrne
Fatally Injured in Auto Accident Near Boston
A serious collision five miles from the city left Montgomery Sears fatally injured and his chauffeur George Saunders badly hurt when one front wheel broke during a high speed descent around a sharp curve. Sears was the son of a prominent Boston family.
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Montgomery Sears
Boston
George Saunders
Socialist Candidate Arrested In Ellensburg Street Speech
Emil Herman socialist candidate for Congress was arrested Monday night for street corner speaking and convicted of obstructing the streets by a jury in Judge Purdin's court. He says he will appeal.
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Ellensburg
Emil Herman
Congress
Train Strikes Trolley Near Detroit Cause Fatalities
A Grand Trunk flyer bound for Detroit from Port Huron struck a street car outside Detroit killing one person and probably fatally injuring five. Ambulances from across the city rushed to the scene and a large number were reported injured.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Grand Trunk Flyer
Port Huron
Mahoney Relieves Kaiser as Senior Engineer Officer
Lieut. D. Mahoney, U S N, detached from Mare Island yard San Francisco and ordered to serve as senior engineer officer on the armored cruiser Washington relieving Lieut. Commander Louis A Kaiser who was recently severely injured in a horseback accident in Seattle.
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Mahoney
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Washington
Louis A. Kaiser
Seattle
Eagles Eagles Eagles Fastest steamer to Navy Yard
The listing advertises a fast steamer service from Pier 2 at Yesler Way to the U S Navy Yard. It promises hourly departures and round trips for a fare around 500. The message emphasizes speed and frequent returns for travelers seeking naval access.
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U. S. Navy Yard
Yesler Way
Blindfolded bride pickers shock Russian peasants
In St. Petersburg Aug 12 a Star Special Service report describes a practice where men select a wife from women wearing flowing napkins obscuring their faces. The account questions how true such coupling can be amid crowded rooms and hidden identities.
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Star Special Service
Petersburg
Clementson Seeks Nomination for Superior Court Judge
George Hr. Clementson enters active campaign for the superior court seat. Former Allegheny County judge for five years and former Clallam County prosecuting attorney. Law partner of Judge Burton B. Bennett, 613 Pacific Block. Michigan law graduate.
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George Hr. Clementson
Superior Court
Clementson
Allegheny ( Pa
Clallam County
Burton BE. Bennett
Pacific Block
Law Department
University of Michigan
Turkish ambassador prostrated after recall to US
Washington Aug 12 Hehmed Ali Bey the Turkish ambassador to the United States lies critically ill at the Turkish legation after recall. He has been ambassador since November 9, 1907 and has made many friends in Washington. Mundfi Bey the Turkish consul general in New York arrived to assume charge until a new minister is appointed. He expressed sympathy for the deposed envoy and said he would not take full charge of the legation.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Hehmed Ali Bey
Ali
Mundfi Bey
New York
Constantinople
Mundifi
Regation
Parry A Seattle Native Rising as Friseco Leader
Jobe J. Parry a longtime assistant grand worthy president and noted Friseco figure speaks of 41 summers in Seattle. Notre Dame star John W. Bean attends as delegate while Egan, 6 ft 4 in 280 lb, is nominated for vice president by his former coach Frank Hering. Boston delegates John E K Sheehan Gartland and Baxter receive virgin Alaska gold match boxes from Albert A Riley. The schooner Alice Cook reaches San Francisco after 40 days from Honolulu with a damaged rudder.
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Jobe J. Parry
Seattle
Parry
Friseco
John W. Bean
Notre Dame
Kagan
Frank EB. Hering
Egan
Moore Theatre
John EK. Sheehan
Boston
Gartland
Baxter
Alaska
Albert A Riley
Republicans of Oklahoma Meet at Taft Sherman Endorsement
Oklahoma City on Aug 12 hosts the first Republican ratification celebration in the new state. The Republican state convention met at 11 o clock and began endorsing Taft and Sherman and adopting the Chicago platform. The document promises a strong new state platform.
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United Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Taft
Sherman
Chicago
Young M Kay Reported Safe in California
Nell McKay, 24 year old son of George McKay, reported missing from 2422 10th Ave North, is now visiting friends in California per a letter to his mother. He left after dinner Sunday evening and was feared to have met foul play before the letter arrived.
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Nell McKay
George McKay
10Th Av. N
California
Ruef Chauffeur Arrested After Ocean Beach Crash
In San Francisco on August 12 Abe Ruefs chauffeur Harry Arnold and Mine Birdie Mearns survived a high speed night accident when their auto struck a wagon, hit a restaurant doorway, injuring the occupants and killing a horse. Arnold is jailed on drunken driving charges.
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United Press
San Francisco
Birdie Mearns
Harry Arnold
Abe Ruef
Arnold
Ocean Beach
Golden Gate Av
Miss Hearne
Charles
Foss
Election returns name two Manila alderman winners
Returns from the municipal election show Simon Villa won the southern district alderman seat by a wide plurality while Tamon Liokno captured the northern district alderman post defeating Dominador Gomes. Justo Lukenban won a northern district assembly seat.
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Manila
Simon Villa
Tamon Liokno
Dominador Gomes
Justo Lukenban
Bricklayer’s Fatal Fall At City Construction Site
Guy Simonds, a bricklayer, fell 60 feet from the Washington Security building under construction at Fifth Avenue and Union Street. He suffered serious injuries including a fracture and bruises, was rushed to hospital in critical condition, and his prospects for recovery were poor. Weather and slippery footholds contributed to the accident during a downpour. A large section of the scaffold broke, likely saving his life from a higher fall.
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Guy Simonds
Washington Security Company
Fifthay and
Union Et
Magnates Win Big Decision In Durkee Estate Case
United States Court of Appeals denies Durkee estate claims against Union Pacific railroad. J A Kuykendal administrator alleged Durkee owned 27 million in first mortgage bonds, claiming fraud by stockholders. The five year litigation originated in Salt Lake City and the ruling upholds an earlier judgment.
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United Press
Louis
J. Pierpont Morgan
BE. HW. Harriman
George Gould
Wall Et
Yieters
United States Court of Appeals
Durkee
Union Pacific Railroad
Sait
John A. Kuykendal
Charles Durkee
Shipping Lines Schedule Filleted for Northwest Routes
On the front page it notes at 9 oclock the steamer City of Seattle will sail for Skagway with full cargo and passengers. The Victoria sails for Nome and St Michael, while the Olympia departed for Nome via San Francisco. Also listed are the Portland bound for Valdez the Northland for Ketchikan and the Farallon for Skagway with British steamers noted this morning.
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City of
Seattle
Skagway
Victoria
Nome
St. Michael
Bryn Mawr plat assessment cut discussed at county meeting
Salisbury, Bryn Mawr Land president, urged a one half reduction of the Bryn Mawr plat value before the board. Mrs. H A Richay asked for a $376 property assessment cut claiming she supports the measure. The assessor will reconsider the issue at a later session.
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GW. Salisbury
Bryn Mawr Land
Bryn Mawr
H. A. Richay
Postal Clerks Banquet Honors Salary Increases
A post office reception and banquet was held last night to honor H. H. Piles and Coug Humphries for securing additional salaries for postal employees. Clerks and carriers attended the event at the cafe to recognize their achievements.
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Antron
H. Piles
Coug Humphries
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