Germans Will Fight at FSG? Exposition Debate
The Commercial Treaty Association in Berlin completed an independent probe into German participation in the 1915 San Francisco Pacific exposition. It found eight lead toy firms willing to exhibit and eight opposed. Seventy manufacturers overall opposed or did not respond, citing cost distance and tariff concerns.
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Associated Press
Berlin
The
Commercial Treaty Association
Germany
San Francisco
Permanent Exposition Commission
United States
All Steel Train Goes Into Ditch in Ohio Wreck
An all steel Pennsylvania flyer traveling from New York to St Louis derailed near Wyilis station four miles west of New Madison Ohio after a raised rail. Thirty five injured with three believed fatally. Engine and six coaches were damaged while two rear cars stayed upright. Relief trains dispatched from Richmond and Columbus. The track section had washed out in March floods.
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Associated Press
New Madison
Ohio
New York
St. Louis
Wyliis Station
George B. Wright
Richmond
Columbus
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Safe Laxative Claim
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a safe prompt laxative for women. Endorsed by Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadville Tenn who reports relief. Box priced at 25 cents and recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Co.
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Dr. King
M. C. Dunlap
Leadill, Tenn
Dallas County In Need of New Jail
Special to The Item. Dr William H Oates state prison inspector condemns the Selma Dallas county jail and orders construction of a new prison at earliest. Prisoners complained of food quarters bedding and other conditions prompting the condemnation report filed with the governor. A separate report on Fairfield County jail found it in good condition except for negro male quarters.
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Montgomery
William H. Oates
Dallas County
Selma
Oates
Faiicox County
Constipation and Digestive Relief Promises Noted
Fragmentary OCR mentions remedies for constipation claiming quick relief and improved comfort by morning. References discomfort for women with sleeplessness headaches and fatigue linked to bowel issues.
Gas Explosion in Bryan's Office Shocks State Dept
An electrician in Secretary Bryan's office in the State Department lit a taper into a ceiling hole while replacing gas fixtures. A loud explosion caused plaster to fall on the worker though he and companions escaped injury. The incident stirred department officials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
State Department
Express tax ruled unconstitutional in Washington
Olympia Sept 10. Superior Judge John R Mitchell of Thurston county held the five percent tax on gross incomes of express companies unconstitutional as a burden on interstate commerce. The decision favors Great Northern Express Company in a suit for 29478 dollars from 1912. Attorney General Tanner announced an appeal to the state supreme court.
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Associated Press
Olympia
Wash
John R. Mitchell
Thurston County
Mitchell
Great Northern Express Company
Tanner
State Supreme Court
Tast
Decomposed Body Found in Trunk in Ottawa
The body of Charles Robinson of Brooklyn a bookmaker's clerk missing since the Connaught Park race meet was found in a trunk in a vacant Ottawa house last night. Decomposition prevents determination of death cause. Robinson was last seen Aug 28. employer notified authorities next day. An unknown man obtained keys to the vacant house on Aug 30 claiming to open a case. Fresh garden seed stock advertised nearby.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Charles Robinson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Connaught Park
Robinson
Oates to Inspect Prisons on Weeklong Tour
State prison inspector Dr. Wm. K. Oates will be absent all week on an inspection tour visiting Pickens county Washington county Mobile and other locations. He will conduct strict jail inspections and plans to return to Montgomery Friday or Saturday.
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Oates
Montgomery
Wm. K. Oates
Diggs Charged With Attempted Perjury in Diggs Caminetti Case
Maury I. Diggs and F. Drew Caminetti, both convicted, face trial on a charge of attempted perjury tied to the Diggs Warrington case. Nellie Barton testified that Diggs and attorney Charlies B. Harris coached her for testimony. Sentencing for Diggs and Caminetti was expected to be postponed until the Harris Diggs trial ends.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Maury I. Diggs
F. Drew Caminetti
Diggs
Charlies Bb. Harris
Sacramento
Nellie Barton
Marsha Warrington
Reno
Harris
Amalgamation of Vets Proposed at Union Veteran Legion
General A B Hay of Pittsburg told delegates at the National Convention in Zanesville that he would push for the Thursday session to appoint a committee to discuss uniting Confederate and Union veterans. He, elected region commander in 1884, said Northern and Southern veterans might welcome such an amalgamation.
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Associated Press
Zanesville
Ohio
A. B. Hay
Pittsburg
Union Veteran Legion
United States
Hay
Odd Lot of Vintage Accessories and Flowers
A miscellaneous seller lists one corset cover, one baby shoe, one sprays set, one glove case, one shirt waist, one baby bath towel, one Dutch chintz set, one tie end, one Sweet Peas set, one Carnations set and a bunch of violets. Items appear as a compact lot likely for auction or sale.
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Inspector Oates
Sophie Meldrum
Ted Coy
Yale
Coy
Savannah
English Carriage Co
Dept
Baltimore
Ose Wrettas
Broadway
85Th
86Th
Central Park
Riverside
Séth Street
Gregorian
New York City
Fifth Ave
Thirty-Fifth Street
P. Ritchey, Prop
Rth
Oime
Dolly
Boy Scout
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