Taft Returns to Beverly for Short Vacation
President Taft arrived in Beverly from Boston for a brief vacation at Parmatta the summer White House. He had breakfast with Mrs. Taft then played a morning round at Myopia golf links and will stay until Tuesday evening before returning to Washington for the opening of the international conference of applied sciences.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Boston
Parmatta
White House
Myopa
Washington
International Conference of Applied Sciences
Opium joint raided in Birmingham leads to Chinaman arrest
Birmingham patrolmen Strong and Moreland raid Joe Sing's laundry on Thirtieth avenue and Twenty-seventh street. Sing is jailed after a Friday morning trial before Recorder Black, fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 30 days. Officers report opium, a two foot pipe and bowls found at Chief Bodeker's office. Witnesses describe dazed behavior of patrons and a language barrier with the jail warden.
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Joe Sing
Bodeker
Sing
Puckett
Holes in Her Stockings Prompt Nervous Patient Note
A nervous patient visits a throat specialist who remarks how far down the laryngoscope can see. She then explains she hadn’t time to mend her stockings before the examination, prompting a humorous exchange in the Ideal Power feature.
Lucile in Three Reels at Crown Theatre Today
Thanhouser presents Lucile in three reels at the Crown Theatre today with showings at 8:30 PM. The program emphasizes a brief one night engagement.
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Lucile
Thanhouser
Crown Theatre
Elegant two story residence for rent on Bayou Street
For rent from November 18. Elegant two story residence at 558 S Bayou St next to Government St. Lower floor features reception hall dining room two bedrooms with bath kitchen store rooms butler's pantry all hardwood floors. Second floor has three large bedrooms and bath. Hot water and gas and electric lighting. Terms apply.
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S. Bayou St
Government St
Builders' Page Advertisers Speak To Builders
Advertisers on the builders page take aim at readers with practical notes about materials services and financing. The ads emphasize project timing discounts and support for both current construction plans and future renovations.
Collapse of Orozco rebellion ends major threat in northern Mexico
Senor De La Cueva reports that federal troops have mostly dispersed Orozco forces into small bands along the border. Foreigners face greater risk as scattered elements roam border states seeking US intervention. Officials say rugged terrain and limited transport slowed rebel operations. Interventions calls are urged to await patience and further developments.
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Washington
Mexico
Senor de la Cueva
Senor Cueva
United States
Orozco
Mexican Barstates
Miss Carline Lainter wins Western Women’s Golf title
Chicago August 30 Miss Caroline Lainter of Midlothian defended her Western Women’s Golf Association championship by defeating Miss Ruth Chisholm of Cleveland Ohio. Elmira New York August 20 Mrs Anna Palmer of Owego fainted from shock at an artillery salute during a monument dedication for General Sullivan, her grandfather, and suffered an epileptic fit.
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Chicago
Caroline Lainter
Midlothian
Ruth Chisholm
Cleveland
Ohio
Elmira
N. Y
Anna Palmer
Owegw
Dix
Sullivan
New York Sculptor Louis Porter Dies After Treatment
The coroner said Louis Porter died from a skin disease treatment by a Chinese physician in Seattle. Porter had consumed six bottles of a mysterious black fluid whose nature remains undetermined.
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Seatile
Wash
Louis Porter
New York
J. C. Snyder
Nine ships bring midshipmen to Annapolis arrival
Nine ships of the Atlantic fleet arrived at Annapolis today disembarking all members of the first and second classes of midshipmen who have just completed training.
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Annapolis
Miller to lead dynamiting cases from Oct 1
United States district attorney Charles W. Miller said there would be prosecutions to hear dynamiting cases opening October 1. He denied there was any delay or change in the planned schedule.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles W. Miller
United States
Oscar Lawler
Los Angeles
Lawler
Miller
British army aviation prizes awarded to F Cody
London August 30 two leading prizes in British army aviation were awarded by the British War Office to F M Cody now a naturalized British subject. Bar Harbor Maine August 30 Speaker Champ Clark addressed a rally guests Perry Belmont Democrats united in support of the Roosevelt electors. Sault Ste. Marie Michigan August 30 Lakeland steamer arrives unharmed despite rumors of sinking at White Fish Point. captain reports smooth voyage from Duluth.
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Brilish War Office
F. Cody
Bar Harbor
Champ Clark
Rockland
Perry Belmont
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lakeland
Port Huron and
Duluth Steamship Company
White Fish Point
Lake Superior
Duluth
George Washington Relative Dies in Richmond Hospital
George Washington a Westmoreland County planter and collateral kinsman of General George Washington died in a Richmond hospital at age 58 from heart disease. He was born near the site of the first president.
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Richmond
George Washington
Westmoreland County
Gibbons to Fight Young McCartney in Philadelphia Bout
Ward Reddy, manager for middleweight champion Mike Gibbons, announced a bout agreement with young McCartney after days of wire and mail exchanges with Philadelphia matchmakers. The match pairs the champion against the rising contender in a pivotal title clash.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Philadelphia
Ward Reddy
Mike Gibbons
Young McCartney
Fleet of aeroplanes bought for Emperor William
Berlin reports the national subscription for purchasing a fleet of airplanes as a gift to Emperor William has reached 1 506 000 dollars since opening April 21 of this year. The drive began in late April and continues to attract public pledges.
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Berlin
William
Indictments Lower Civil Rights Case Lynching T. Z McKhenny
In Columbus Georgia on August 20 a grand jury indicted R E L Lend A B Lend and Lee Lynn for murder connected to the lynching of T Z McKhenny a Black youth. Relatives of the victim McKhenny had been convicted earlier in the case. No arrests have been made.
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Columbus
T. Z McKhenny
R. E. L. Lend
A. B. Lend
Lee Lynn
McKhenny
Progressive party representatives convene across Atlanta districts
In Atlanta on August 30 representatives from all congressional districts of Georgia gather to discuss Progressive party strategy and statewide guidance for upcoming campaigns. Organizers emphasize unity and broad outreach as the national movement seeks local traction.
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Atlanta
Progressive Party
Hughes Named in New Jersey US Senate Democratic Primary
A petition filed with the secretary of state names William Hughes of Paterson as a Democratic primary candidate for United States senator. He is the fourth Democrat to enter the race.
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Trenton
N. J
Secretary of State
William Hughes
Paterson
United States
Times reports Churchill seeks names for twenty destroyers
The Times announces Winston Spencer Churchill has chosen names from Shakespeare and Scott for twenty new torpedo boat destroyers, as he tours works in London.
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London
The
Times Today
Winston Spencer
Hurehill
Admiralty
Shakespeare
Scott
Three minor quakes shake Reno with no damage
Three slight earthquake shocks were felt in Reno tonight lasting about fifteen seconds each. No damage was reported and no injuries were mentioned.
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Reno
Mrs. Anita Bourgeois to Campaign for Wilson in Chicago
St Louis announces that Mrs Anita Calvert Bourgeois attorney author and suffrage orator will depart for Chicago tonight to enlist as a campaign speaker for Woodrow Wilson.
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ST. Louis
Anita Calvert Bourgeois
Chicago
Woodrow Wilson
Miners and Guards in Kanawha Battle Fire 200 Shots
In Charleston today two men were shot but not fatally during a clash in the Kanawha fields between striking miners and guards. The outbreak began when a guard tried to arrest a striker. over 200 shots were fired until state militia arrived to quell the trouble.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawaha Fields
War rant for Corbin of Continental Building and Loan
A federal warrant was issued in San Francisco for William Corbin, secretary and general manager of the Continental Building and Loan Association, now facing liabilities estimated at 218000 dollars or more for allegedly rendering a false report of the corporation’s financial condition.
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San Francisco
William Corbin
Continental Building and Loan Association
Miners fined for alarm. officials travel after gunfight
Douglas Arizona August 30 Frank Curtis and Arthur Cunningham El Oro Mine officials say safety alarm yesterday led to a dangerous ride through Western Sonora. They report they killed two rebels and wounded a third en route. Honolulu August 30 Alfred Stedman Hartwell former Hawaii supreme court chief justice dies at 76.
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Douglas
Ariz
Frank Curtis
Arthur Cunningham
el Oro
Sonora
Honolulu
Alfred Stedman Hartwell
Supreme Court of Hawaii
Porras Belisario Porras Named Panama President
Panama’s grand electoral council declares Belisario Porras winner of the July 14 presidential election, confirming his victory in the national vote.
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Panama
Belisario Porras
Grand Electoral Council
Mexican Troops Move to Protect Americans at El Tigre
Official advices to General Teller report Mexican federal troops dispatched from Hermosillo to El Tigre camp to shield Americans there.
Canadian Pacific reports no landslide at Frank Alberta
Telegrams from Fernie and Cranbrook British Columbia say no landslide has been reported at Frank Alberta. Messages from Spokane note the advisory for railway offices.
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Spokane
Wash
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Fernie and Cranbrook
British Columbia
Frank
Alberta
Kidnapping Suspect Sighting Ties to Lobdelil Clue
In Opelousas Louisiana four year old Robert Dunbar Jr who vanished a week ago is reported seen today with an Italian woman near Lobdelil. Sheriff Swords and the boy’s father proceed tonight to follow the clue and investigate the sighting.
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Opelousas
Robert Dunbar, Jr
Lobdelil
Sheriff Swords
Husband Kills Wife Then Ends His Own Life in Oklahoma
In Ardmore on August 30 N B Fields 54 fatally shot his separated wife 52 at their son’s home in Ravia Johnson county where the son lies critically ill. Fields then shot himself in the head.
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Ardmore
Okla
N. B. Fields
Ravia
Johnson County
Fields
Important Ruling on Recall of Players
Cincinnati Aug 30 The National Baseball Commission ruled after receiving inquiries on the right of a major league club to release players and recall them. The decision clarifies player recall authority and affects team rosters and disciplinary actions across the league.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
New Regulations Govern Major and Minor League Player Moves
The new rules restrict releasing a drafted player within a year of selection and set conditions for August to season end releases. It details drafting privileges, recall options, and conditions under which a player recalled by a major league club may not be released again under an optional agreement.
Red Cross to Rescue of Flood Sufferers
Red Cross official C L Guerny says nurses will aid typhoid struck Black River region in Louisiana flood area after talks with C R Byrnes of the local relief committee.
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RED Cross
Natchez, Miss
C.L. Guerny
St. Louis
C. R. Byrnes
Black River
Louisiana
Guerny to Inspect Flood Zone Medical Plans Debated
Mr Guerny will investigate conditions in the lower Mississippi valley flood section tomorrow. The text notes crops donated by army worm damage and mentions sending physicians if warranted.
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Alent
Guerny
Tan
Mississippi Valley
Election Returns on Moving Picture Board at Joe Park
Labor Day night shows full election returns on the Moving Picture board at Joe Park. The notice mentions 31-31 figures and promises full results later through the gs channel.
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Moving Picture Board
Joe Park
Pens of the Dead Sold to Sorrowing Families
Chicago report says Louis D. Grossman, 26, claimed from Columbus Ohio, used mail fraud by sending a 19 cent pen to relatives of recently deceased individuals and charging $2.65 on delivery. The scheme aimed to defray thousands in the west central states, with a note about obituary columns in a public library.
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Chicago
Louis D. Grossman
Columbus
Post Office
Grossman
Express
West Central States
Chicago Public Library
Grand Rally Tonight August Nineteen Twelve
A grand rally is announced for tonight at Saint Joseph Street opposite Bienville Square. Citizens are urged to attend and hear speakers on current civic matters.
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ST. Joseph ST
Bienville Square
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