Ferdinand Proclaims Bulgarian Independence at Tirnovo
Prince Ferdinand, backed by the Bulgarian cabinet, proclaims Bulgaria's independence from Turkey at Tirnovo the ancient Bulgarian capital. The powers aim to prevent war, with mediation offered by Frahee and Great Britain as London contemplates a conference. Turkey shows no war intent, while mediators seek a diplomatic resolution.
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Ferdinand
Tirnovo
Bulgaria
Turkey
London
Frahee
Great Britain
Bul
Pension roll shows record increase and veteran deaths rise
The annual report of the commissioner of pensions shows 4,333 civil war veterans died in the year ending June 30, 951,687 pensioners remain, and 188,445 widows hold $12 monthly increases. Expenditure reached $159.41 million with a net roll rise of 18.64 million. Pending claims drop to 123,583 from 356,181.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Bureau
Rival Oil Trust Branches Revealed in New York Probe
In a government case, Vice President I. F. B. Squire of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio testified as a stand in the oil trust investigation at New York. Lawyer Kellogg, for the government, detailed the Toledo oil interests and their connections.
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Oil Trust
IF. B. Squire
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
New York
Kellogg
Toledo Oil
Bulgaria and Austria Hungry move toward territorial changes
The Berlin proclamation notes Bulgaria declines to urge Turkey to war and seeks peaceful steps among powers. Bulgaria seized the Oriental railroad in eastern Rumelia, then operated it with military force and refused to restore control after a strike settlement. Vienna reports Austria-Hungary will annex Bosnia and Herzegovina. Francis Joseph outlines the change to other heads of state.
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Garia
Germany
Berlin
Turkey
Bulgaria
Oriental
Rumelia
Austria-Hungary
London
Ferdinand
Vienna
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Francis Joseph
Public health push for sanitary science school
Press applauds Pr. Norman F. B. Ditman proposal in the Columbia University Quarterly to establish a school of sanitary science aimed at educating the public about preventable death. Ditman cites that over 400,000 lives are lost annually in the United States to such causes.
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School of Sanitary Science
Norman FB. Ditman
Columbia University Quarterly
5000 Men Apply for Work in Philadelphia Demolition
Announcement by Joan Wanamaker to employ 1000 men for demolishing the old Chestnut street store drew a crowd of about 5900 applicants. The throng blocked streets and required police reserves to clear a path for vehicles. After selections, remaining applicants dispersed without trouble.
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Joan Wanamaker
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Standard linked firms admitted improper rebate scheme
The American Oil Company and a related concern operated independently to conceal Standard ownership. Squire admitted the arrangement was for goodwill value, and described firing J. Castie who oversaw Cleveland Standard operations for giving rebates to customers.
Eighty Acre Farm Purchase by Beel and Notable Sports Moves
Fred Beel buys an eighty acre farm near Colby Wisconsin and will wrangle with the stumps. M. H. Griffin of Joliet joins Beloit College after finishing second in the London Olympics discus. Freddie Welsh defeats Frank Carsey in Los Angeles. Macalester boards forty and Carlisle thirty five football candidates. Van Zant commits suicide in Nashua Illinois after years with Albany in the New York State League. Mighty Roseben likely to retire after a heavy defeat at Sheepshead Bay. Empire State stakes at New York State fair feature eleven horses in five heats. Magoffin arrives as North Dakota Agricultural College football coach, stepping into Dobie’s shoes.
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Fred Beel
Colby
Wis
M. H. Griffin
Joliet
London
Beloit College
Freddie Welsh
Frank Carsey
Chicago
Pacific Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Macalester College
Nashua
N. IL
Charles I. van Zant
Albany Club
Mighty Roseben
Dave Johnson
Weir
Sheepshead Bay
Roseben
Geers’ Teasel
Acquin
Dewitt
Magoffin
North Dakota Agricultural College
Michigan University
Yast
Efort
Gilmore Dobie
Europe Faces War Cloud as Ferdinand Dares EU Powers
A study of European tensions in 1914 notes Prince Ferdinand’s independence push in Bulgaria and Turkish reform under a new constitution. It cites Austria Italy France Russia and Britain weighing moves, potential congress on the Berlin treaty, and fears of border clashes from Serbia Bulgaria and Austria while predicting possible peaceful diplomacy.
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Europe
Turkey
Abe Hamid
Army
Navy
Paris
Prince Ferdinand
Independence Party
Austria
Tosamia
Herzegovina
Wilhelm
Italy
Russia
Ferdinand
Berlin
Macedonia
Greece
Sofia
London
Germany
Francis Joseph
Edward
Progress in the South and Carnegie Hero Fund
The Manufactur ers' Record of Baltimore reports continuous stone roadmaking progress and constant contract activity across the South. It notes large investments in coal, oil, and cotton industries. In Edinburgh Andrew Carnegie announced a $1,250,000 hero fund foundation for his native land.
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South
Manufacturers’ Record of
Baltimore
Edinburgh
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Praise for Railroads Spurs Trans-Mississippi Meeting
J C Stubbs of Tarriman railroads lauds rail lines for developing the West at the Trans Missis sippi Congress in San Francisco. Other speakers include Dr Benjamin Ide Wheeler and Gov Cutler of Utah on conservation and minerals. discussion covers irrigation lands and natural resources.
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West
Trans-Mississippi Congress
San Francisco
J. C. Stubbs
Tarriman
E. Hy
Harrimein
trans-Mississippi
Congress
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Mississippi River
Trans- Mississippi
California
Fred W. Fleming
Kansas City
Western Insurance
Cutler
Utah
Pardee
Gov. Cutler
Roosevelt
Dickson
Colorado
James J. Callbreath
American Mining Congress
Frank Short
Fresno
Cal
Labor and political events across states and ports
The Mersey and Tyne shipyards employ 20,000 fewer workers than last year. In Davenport Iowa on Labor Day Editor Hearst and Candidate Hisgen addressed labor unions. Minnesota Governor Johnson sent 1500 farmers as delegates to a Farmers' Congress in Madison. In Illinois campaign kickoff Speaker Cannon answered attacks from Bryan and Gompers.
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Mersey
Tyne
Davenport
Iowa
Hearst
Hisgen
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Farmers’ Congress
Madison
Wis
Ilinois
Cannon
Bryan
Gompers
The Disastrous Drought Across North America
The Chicago Journal notes an unprecedented drought across North America and parts of Canada causing massive forest fires, major timber losses, and potential lumber price increases. Lake Champlain and the Ohio River levels drop dramatically, threatening water supply for fire protection and industry. Government experts study causes and prevention while reservoir catchment efforts expand.
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North American
Canada
New York
Maine
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Lake Champlain
Ohio
Chicago Journal
Corn Crop Outlook From August Conditions
The Toledo Blade notes the 1907 corn crop yield was 2.59 billion bushels on 98.1 million acres. This year area is estimated at 101.0 million acres with August conditions down in Illinois Indiana Kansas and others though Nebraska shows gains. September conditions are 79.8 versus 80.6 last year, indicating a possible yield above three billion bushels after frost effects are considered.
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Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Ohio
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Nebraska
Toledo Blade
Phonograph records aid campaigning but voices still matter
Youth's Companion argues that records of speeches reach voters while fewer paid speakers exist. Campaigns grow quieter and more businesslike as voters think issues through at home. Personal contact and conviction remain powerful, though spellbinders fade.
Federal meat regulation eyed at Chicago meeting
Government regulation of the meat industry will be debated at the American Meat Packers Association gathering at the Grand Pacific in Chicago. Pack ers and the government are urged to cooperate to uphold meat grades, with the federal inspection act hailed as beneficial to both sides. Secretary Wilson may back Texas fever quarantine relaxations pending recommendations from livestock boards. John Burke of Henderson Minnesota owns a champion cow that bore three promising heifer calves. Arson damaged grain holdings of Buckley and Kieff in Morris, and Barry’s granary burned though some grain was saved. no insurance covered the losses.
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American Meat Packers’ Association
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Packer
Interstate Association of Livestock Boards
Washington
Wilson
John Burke
Henderson
Minn
J. M. Buckley
P. Kieff
Morris
Edmond Barry
Washington Monument wireless station proposed by Navy
The Navy Department weighs converting the Washington monument into a wireless telegraph station. The bureau of equipment says the plan is practicable and could reach western Europe and fleet vessels without relays. If successful, a permanent 500-foot tower could follow, enabling 3,000 mile messages and transforming government communications.
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Navy Department
Washington Monument
Bureau of Equipment
Metcalf
Europe
Ile
Cowles
War Department
Admiral Cowles
Labor unrest and union activity across cities and seas
Idle ports in Liverpool and dockside foremen mark a labor tense scene as unions press gains from New York to Glasgow. Lord Dunraven funds industrial training in Limerick. Scottish miners accept wage reductions and unions seek stronger bargaining.
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Lord Dunraven
Limerick
Ireland
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