Former labor leader Sargent dies after paralysis at 64
Frank Sargent, longtime head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and head of the government Immigration service since 1902, died at 64 in Washington after weeks of paralysis from a July fall. He led labor, immigration and related fields, earning broad respect. Assistant Commissioner Larned to act until a permanent appointee. Born in Mast Orange Vermont, he rose from New England mills to railroad work before leading the union for 16 years. His death ends a forceful career in federal labor and immigration matters.
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Chester trolley strike heard on confession of conspiracy
A detective testified that from the start he posed as a peddler and wormed into union leaders confessions of a plan to dynamite street railway property. Fifteen defendants including Patrick Shea and William Lockhart were held on $2,000 bail at Medina.
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Review of Trade signals cautious recovery and spend
The Review of Trade notes a steady drop in idle freight cars and a rise in wage payments as merchandise stocks dwindle, boosting retail trade. Businesses extend delivery contracts to year end while conservation remains central. Cotton mills curtail output. other industries slowly raise output. August commercial failures would have matched last year except for three large suspensions, one speculative and not affecting legitimate business.
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New York
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R. G. Dun & Co
Bonanza wheat farmer Oliver Dalrymple dies in Casselton
The North Dakota figure known as the Bonanza wheat farmer, Oliver Dalrymple, dies at his Casselton home. Dispatches from Niigata report a devastating fire destroying 4000 houses and causing widespread destitution. The National Farmers Union secret selling price for cotton is guarded by the selling committee, with outsiders barred from knowing it.
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North Dakota
Casselton
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Niigata
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National Fariners’ Union
Holy Synod Urges Believers To Boycott Tolntot Birthday
In St Petersburg on an unspecified September date the Holy Synod urged all believers to skip next Wednesday’s celebrations for Count Tolntot’s 80th birthday. It accuses Tolntot of denying the Savior and severing ties with the church and warns honor would offend God and mislead youth.
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Troup Democratic Leader Dies of Heart Failure at Grand Central
New Haven Union editor and former Democratic national committeeman for Connecticut struck by heart failure at Grand Central on Friday evening after returning from a Vermont campaign swing for the gubernatorial candidate. He had attended a Democratic leaders conference at the national headquarters.
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Bookkeeper Accused of Forgery in Chicago Case
Chicago Sept 6 a fugitive warrant was issued for Gustaf PF Dave in connection with check forgeries amounting to $12,000. The forgeries were traced to the firm BD Childe & Co stationers of the city. A cash clerk of Bankers' National Bank reported the loss and the case drew wide interest as authorities pursued the suspect.
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Fire devastates town. Rawhide wrecked and relief rushes in
A Friday blaze at Dr. Gardner's office in the Rawhide Drug Co. building leveled the business district, injuring 30 to 50 and causing over 750000 in damage. A dynamite haul exploded in early fires, 600 miners aided rescues, and a Reno relief fund surpassed 5000 as towns statewide contributed.
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Brother of Bridegroom Disappears in Cleveland
Nine days after his wedding Edwin Clem, of East Twenty fourth Street, vanished Monday and has not been seen since. His bride, formerly Mine Hickenbolle of Bat Cleveland, was in a downtown furniture shop when he left the area with $100 in his pocket. Authorities ask for any information to locate him.
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Toledo-Salt Lake City chosen for 1909 G A R encampment
The article surveys Grand Army of the Republic pension fights and pending bills in Congress, noting debates over widows and service pensions. It reports Toledo as the 1909 encampment site and East Lake City set for 1910, with leaders expecting large attendance and improved facilities.
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Hearst Party Plans Ohio Entry For Electors
Hearst's party announces entry into Ohio Columbus with a request for 1,000 nominations for presidential electors from A F P Otte headquartered in Cincinnati The communication to the secretary of state marks a notable move and the fate of the felon question remains uncertain.
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Ink conspirator pleads guilty in government contract case
Waanington, a Vietor G. Bloede Company president of Haltimore, and Edwin Van Dyck of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government over ink contracts. Bloede paid 5000 dollars, Van Dyck to be tried later. Also noted: William T. Lewin to succeed Michael Ratehipel as labor commissioner next Tuesday. Gov. Harris to appoint Leah at Youngstown opening Friday.
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Fatally Burned by Encasing Gas Incident
An elderly man aged 90, identified as Nagy, was fatally burned when a tank containing oil and a derrick exploded after a torch was carried by a passerby. The blast destroyed the tank and caused severe fire. The incident occurred as milk wagon drivers struck in New York over unrecognized employment, leading to supply shortages and confrontations.
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Dr L F Voke’s 149th Marion visit ad
Dr L F Voke announces his 149th visit to Marion on Monday Sept 7. The notice promotes his chronic lung and other ailments treatment with home methods, eye glasses, women and men treatment, and reasons to consult. It lists contact and location: 379 West Sixth Ave Columbus Ohio.
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Taft to Speak Twice in Sandusky Ohio
Taft set to address Sandusky twice on Tuesday before Cincinnati trip. He will speak at the Soldiers' Home at 2:30 and then at a general meeting at the theater two hours later. Taft party to stay Monday night with Edward Marsh. Gardell conference discussed Maine speeches and Furnace Rowmes operations in Cleveland.
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Man Falls From Window. Man's Back Broken in Cleveland
A dairyman named Harvey Hanker fell from a fourth story window while leaning from it to dry clothes, breaking his back. In Cleveland police report, burglars are arrested after a gang burglary and larceny connection. a box party scene shows a spectator remarking on a character.
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County Prohibition Petition Signers Cited for Verification
Rose County Local Option petition laws require a public list of all signers with addresses when circulated. Signers may be summoned to court to verify signatures under the law as newspapers publish the complete signer list.
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