New York Car Moguls Take Charge of Striking Men
Interborough Rapid Transit Company halted all Green line surface cars last night and restored a small 20 percent service. James T. Waddell arriving from Chicago with 3,500 strike breakers, 2,700 at work, pledged to crush the strike in 48 hours as subway and elevated trains operated normally. Jitneys had carried passengers while the surface system was paralyzed.
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Interborough Rapid Transit Company
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Bronx
James T. Waddell
Waddell
Chicago
Subway 7
Elevated trains attacked during early morning strike
Several trains were struck by bottles bricks and pistol shots from rooftop sympathizers on tenement houses. Bullets caused injuries from broken glass but none hit passengers. Police searched roofs and made few arrests as subway service continued with no major disruption. Traction company losses reached about $200 000 per Mr Waddel.
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National Baptist Convention Subscribes 50000 for College Plan
In Kansas City the 36th annual National Baptist convention began steps to establish a college to educate young Black men for Baptist ministry in the South. A total of fifty thousand dollars was subscribed for the project.
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Kansas City
South
National Baptist Convention
Come-back Man Relies on Haarlem Oil Capsules
Weakness from overwork and poor habits prompts use of Haarlem Oil Capsules. The ad claims three capsules daily restore strength for uric acid issues kidney and stomach ailments. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 boxes with refund if no help. Look for GOLD MEDAL name on every box.
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Haarlem
Trolland
Rotary Club to Discuss System Merits and Territorial Governance
The Dayton Rotarians announced a meeting to discuss a proposed system of government and to consider a resolution honoring H Amspaugh. Attendees included H Reynolds R A C and President L with delegates to Montg for an industrial positions review.
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Dayton
Ohio
de Amspaugh
Brother Rotarion
H. Reynolds
Ennor Charles Club
Montgoview
Senate ends long session with revenue bill and pledges
The final session ends after long debate on a revenue bill amid cross party criticism. Senators debate foreign aid and the slush fund issue as conferees read the bill and prepare amendments. The timing stretches past midnight as chambers close with calls for future appropriations and national defense focus.
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Incomplete OCR Note on Delegates and Conference Attendees
Fragmentary text indicates a discussion of delegates and a conference in the southeast region. Names such as Eldon and Switzer appear, with references to a president and capital city, but details and outcomes are unclear due to damaged readable content.
One Liquor Hearing Held as Prohibition Cases Rise
A single prohibition case proceeded in the recorder's court with Frank Moore pleading guilty and fined $50. Other defendants Edward Ryder Henry Jenkins Richard Gatewood Sen Francis and Murray Richardson were docketed and released on bond. Deputies reported two liquor seizures Thursday at a Lipscombe and Joachim streets location and at 65 Government Street, tied to operators Sam Smolkin and W. J. Ardoyno.
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Edward Ryder
Henry Jenkins
Richard Gatewood
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Murray Richardson
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W. J. Ardoyno
Congress Adjourns Sine Die After Revenue Bill Signing
President Wilson signs the emergency revenue bill at 9 25 PM with Simmons and Rainey present. The senate adjourns sine die at 9 59 PM after sessions, with Kern and Smoot notifying the president and Vice President Marshall addressing the chamber. Clark criticizes Congress as tedious and laborious amid calls for reform.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Ashbrook
Ohio
Hoke Smith
Bryan
Florida
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Smoot
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Fitzgerald
Mann
House Committee
Joint Committee
Senate approves Danish West Indies sale to United States
The U S Senate ratified the Dan ish West Indies treaty for 25 million dollars. Danish parliament sets up committee to study sale negotiations. Senator Norris proposed a 10 million dollar price cut but failed. The action aligns with Denmark’s lower house already approving the pact.
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Sept
Senate
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Norris
Silent End To Session Echoes Alarm And Pride
In the closing moments Representative Fitzgerald warned the world is ablaze and the U S can no longer claim total isolation. He urged extraordinary spending for the approaching conflict while Representative Gillette attacked the session for extravagance beyond any predecessor.
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Representative Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Appropriations
Fitzgerald
United States
Gillet
Massachusetts
Wilson cites helpful legislation and rail labor talks
President Wilson issued a statement after Congress adjourned praising the session’s humane laws and noting that further action on railway labor disputes was postponed only until Congress reassembles. He expects leaders to pursue the additional legislation promptly to ease national anxiety over future rail labor accommodations.
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Wilson
Vacation Skin Care Advice With Mercorized Wax Treatment
Women returning from the seaside can use mercorized wax to remove discolored skin and freckles. Apply wax before bed and rinse in the morning to gradually reveal lighter, smoother skin. An ounce of mercorized wax is enough for a clear complexion. Astringent toner with seaxolite and witch hazel helps prevent wrinkles.
Japs Say U S Not Entitled to China Talks
Washington reports Japan will not share new China demands unless asked. Japanese officials claim U S rights not violated and no obligation to discuss talks, while offering information if Tokyo is requested. State Department cites incomplete information and notes varying interpretation of published demands. Separate dispatches mention unrest in Inner Mongolia tied to banditry and imperialist currents.
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Washington
Japan
United States
China
Tokio
State Department
Inner Mongolia
Roosevelt Asked to Boost Hughes Campaign With Film Appearances
The Republican national headquarters says Theodore Roosevelt has agreed to take a more active role and give more speeches for the Hughes campaign. A conference at Oyster Bay discussed his part, and leaders visited Roosevelt to film his activities with prominent Republicans and Progressives. The moving pictures will be distributed to state organizations for campaign meetings.
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Associated Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Oyster Bay
Panama Canal Traffic and Guarded Japanese Residents
Panama reports twelve ships passing through the canal on Thursday with a maximum draught of 28 feet. Officials say dredging of the Cucaracha slide is virtually complete. A connection to disturbances involving Japanese residents is noted but not yet clarified.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Cucaracha
Cotton Ginned in 1916 Up to Sept 1 Reaches 850032 Bales
Census Bureau reports 1916 ginning before Sept 1 totalled 850 032 bales counting half bales, with Sea Island bales at 4631. Compared figures show 463 883 last year and 799 099 in 1918, with Georgia leading states at 219 784 and Texas at 271 328.
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Census Bureau
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Alabama
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Mississippi
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Oklahoma
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