Government and World News Roundup in Brief
Washington reports say W S Kenyon leaves for Chicago to resume the trust case. Madriz faction envoys Barrios and Salinas visit the State Department with credentials and Spanish letters for Knox. General Hodges urges more troops and a four year return period for troops from the tropics. Fire claims the El Paso mayor, and ex Speaker Cannon aims for another run.
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W.S. Kenyon
Chicago
Modesto ‘Barrios
Sebastian Salinas
Madriz
Nicaragua
State Department
Knox
Modesto Barrios
Huntington Wilson
Central American Republic
General Service Corps
War Department
C. L. Hodge
Department of Dakota
Tropics
Hodges
International issues and a mixed London bout headline
Reports describe Austria and Germany coordinating health measures against alleged Russian cholera while medical agents are in Russia. A London wrestling match sees Dr. B F Roller lose to Gama of India in two straight falls. A US Canada treaty proposal includes a joint traffic commission to manage railroad throughways. The government plans no foreign diplomatic adviser, surprising far east communities.
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Russia
London
Dr. B F. Roller
Gama
India
United States
Canada
International Traffic Commission
Far East
E Wai Wu Pu
Ballinger Seeks Opening of Alaska Coal Lands
Ballinger pushes for opening or selling coal lands in Alaska. Pelletween of Columbus, C. supported in sympathy with street car reform. The International Typographical Association plans to meet next year in San Aldrich.
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Ballinger
Portland
Rejed Calle
Repubilary
Alaska
Pelletween
Columbus
Stethe
San Aldrich
Slain California Woman Slayer Captured and Charged
A suspect in the California case was captured and charged as authorities pursue charges over the murder of a local woman. The incident prompted state prosecutors to consider full legal action and potential estate implications under current statutes.
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California
President Montt
Chile
London
Fall of Madriz regime in Nicaragua after Estrada victory
Washington reports Nicaragua tottering toward collapse as Estrada forces win a decisive engagement. Madriz and Toledo flee to avoid capture while Managua braces for a siege and American lives and property face risk. Grenada may fall as Estrada troops close on the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
Madriz
Managua
Toledo
State Department
United States
Olivares
Vicksburg
Yorktown
Corinto
Estrada
Tipitapa
Mr Olivares
Grenada
Wine on Warships Sparks Temperance Protests
The Navy will not ban wine on warships after the Women’s Christian Temperance Union protested the gift of 100 cases of California wine to the cruiser California by California wine men. Acting Secretary Winthrop said no regulation from former Secretary Long forbidding wine on ships could be found.
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Washington, D. C
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Navy
California
Winthrop
San Francisco
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Secretary of the Navy
John D. Long
Blame Firebugs for Oregon Forest Fires Rise
Washington reports incendiary acts blamed for the vast Oregon and northwest forest fires that destroyed millions of board feet of timber. Acting Forester Albert F. Potter cites advice from Buck of Medford confirming the arson link as rangers seek definite evidence.
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Washington, D. C
Oregon
Northwest
Albert F. Potter
Buck
Medford
Ore
Potter
Mayor Gaynor News Bulletin Reports Steady Recovery
The mayor of New York is described as cheerful and strengthening after the attack. Doctors expect full recovery with no setback and anticipate discharge from the hospital within a week or ten days. The latest bulletin states the mayor is rapidly gaining strength.
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Gaynor
Geining
New York
James J
Crippen Murder Suspect Pages to London Jail
Passengers from the White Star liner Mega arrive in Liverpool at noon next Saturday. By Saturday night Crippen is expected to be lodged in a London jail to await trial for the murder of Ethel Wake Crippen, reported as his wife.
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White Star Line
Liverpool
London
Crippen
Bette Wake
Chicago preparings for August 29 commerce meeting
Chicago officials prepare for a commerce meeting on August 29 centering on ski and high official lines. The event involves lines of traps and logistics as part of the city’s effort to reorganize local facilities and gym spaces.
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Chicago
Nebraska in Brief Highlights Fires Farmland and Crimes
A scattered Nebraska roundup notes Imperial’s town improvements and fair attendance. George Osborn in Fremont confesses to killing peddlar John Hector. Lincoln seed warehouse burned for about 30000. A lightning strike destroys Thomas Brennan’s rural home near Hecla. Burt county to straighten Logan river for better land. A farmer near Lincoln shot by his own 6 year old son. accidental. George Green of Sutton loses a foot after being crushed under Burlington locomotive. Elmer Fox arrested in Ashland for passing a raised check. he confesses. A squaw found dead near Valentine. Mrs Four Feathers identified. J D Peterson killed by union pacific engine. Will Stabler reports Wyoming hay shortage. Fremont Gun Club to reopen at Blue Rock. August Newhaus injured in Neligh train wreck. Brookfield Mo pacer wins three year old pace record. A man in Nebraska City flees after attempting check pass. later identified as wanted for similar offenses. A small yellow dog befriended by conductor Omstead in Hastings line yards.
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Steneh
Fairbury
Imperial
Thomas Brennan
Hecla
Burt County
Logan River
Martin Buchanan
Lincoln
Raymond
George Green
Burlington
Sutton
Saunders County
Blanchard
Elmer Fox
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Ashland
Fox
Valentine
Four Feathers
Tenth Street
Omaha
Union Station
J. D. Peterson
South Eighth Street
Union Pacific
Will Stabler
Fremont
Wyoming
South
Fremont Gun Club
Blue Rock
Brookfield
Bohanan
Neb
Harry Hawmlei
Moore
Frontier
Nebraska City
Kehsas
J. W. Omstead
Northwestern
Hastings
The Philosopher of Folly Quote
A quip attributed to the Philosopher of Folly suggests kind words rarely lead to action, noting that good intentions are seldom carried out.
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Philosopher of
Those Cocked Hat Topics Spark Personal Shifts
A brief Town Topics item notes domestic matters as a salary cache and a wife who may take winnings, reflecting social chatter on finances and household roles.
Rockefeller’s Hard Shot Off the Augusta Links
John D. Rockefeller attempted a tough golf shot near Augusta. Dust rose as he struck with his iron and asked his caddy what he had hit. The caddy replied with a humorous mispronunciation.
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Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Augusta
Beach Camera Fiend Detected by Bathing Girls
Two bathing girls scorn a man with a beach camera calling him disgusting. One reports he posed all morning for his benefit then ate his lunch from a box, highlighting a petty incident of voyeuristic behavior.
Faults in American Character Highlighted by Ganong Address
Prof. W.F. Ganong warns that disregard of particulars and generalities are fundamental faults in American character. He urges laboratory and experimental work in all science, saying books ease the wits but independent observation yields sound knowledge.
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America
Witty Albany remark on shifting politics and a sleeping husband
An Albany legislator recalls a caustic jab about party switches. He cites a remark about a man afflicted with insomnia, yet sleeping soundly each morning as his wife starts the fire, illustrating the era's sharp political wit.
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Platt
Albany
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