Harriman's Successor Chosen as UP Director and Chairman
William Rockefeller and Jacob H. Schiff were elected directors of the Union Pacific to replace H H Rogers and Harriman. They join the executive committee, which expands to six as Judge Robert S. Lovett becomes chairman. The next railroad president is expected to be an operating man.
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U. P
William Rockefeller
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Union Pacific
H. H. Rogers
Harriman
Roberts Lovett
Robert S. Lovett
Henry C. Frick
Marvin Hughitt
Frank A. Vanderlip
Jacob Schiff
Seattle
Idaho
Brady
J. E. Chilberg
I. A. Nadeau
French
Borah
Hamer
Washington State
State of Washington
Hay
Washington
Benson
Oregon
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Americans Aim to Challenge Australia in Davis Cup Doubles
Philadelphia Sept 13 The doubles match features Raymond D Little and Harold P Packett for the United States pairing with Parke and J C Crawley of England as part of the Davis Cup program to decide the challenger to Australia.
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Philadelphia
Australia
Raymond D. Little
Harold P. Packett
United States
Parke
J. C. Crawley
England
Sutton Case Again Interment Planned for Lieut Sutton
Washington reports arrangements completed for the disinterment of Lieut James N Sutton. An autopsy will be conducted to determine if a broken right arm prevented him from firing the fatal shot.
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Sutton
Washington
James N. Sutton
Weavers Strike At Fall River Mills For Higher Wages
Fall River Massachusetts September 13. About one thousand weavers at the Fall River iron works cotton mills did not report for work as part of a strike for higher wages. Six mills closed temporarily and about five thousand workers are idle.
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Fall River
Mass
Former Western Union official acquitted in wire tapping case
Pittsburg news notes E B Taylor former local superintendent and W H Smith furnisher of quotations were found not guilty of conspiracy in the wire tapping scandal pursued by the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Pittsburg
E. B. Taylor
Western Union
W. H. Smith
Chicago Board of Trade
Bath house destroyed by boiler blast injuring many
A boiler explosion at the Lurline baths in San Francisco injured about ten people, some fatally, as patrons were blown from compartments and the building suffered extensive damage.
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San Francisco
Lurline Baths
Leper Claimant Cleared by Pension Officials
Washington reports John R. Early once called leper is struck from pension rolls after doctors declare skin eruption cured and no disease present. Early was found free from leprosy following medical examination.
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Washington
John R. Early
Pension Office
Eagles Gathering Open National Convention in Omaha
In Omaha on September 13 approximately fifteen hundred delegates are expected at the Eagles national convention with crowds filling the city and about thirty thousand visitors anticipated for the event starting tomorrow.
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Eagles
Omaha
Penn Wins Intercollegiate Tennis Championship
Wallace Tobnson of the University of Pennsylvania defeats Melvin H. Long, Pacific Coast and Western champion, to claim the intercollegiate title in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Wallace Tobnson
University of Pennsylvania
Melvin H. Long
Flying omnibus claimed by Paris engineer
Paris reports engineer Francis Laur unveils a flying omnibus able to carry merchandise and passengers. He will not disclose details until foreign patents are secured.
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Paris
Francis Laur
Vice President Sherman to Attend Missouri Republican Club Reception
Kansas City September 13. Vice President Sherman visiting on business will be the guest of the Missouri Republican club at a reception tonight.
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Jim Sherman
Kansas City
Sherman
Missouri Republican Club
Reyes Denies VP Candidacy and Diaz Opposition
General Reyes declares in an open letter he never sought the vice presidential nomination and says he is not in sympathy with Diaz policies. he warns his nomination would provoke trouble and he wishes to avoid it.
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Monterey
Mex
Reyes
Diaz
Colored Man Faces Jury in Certificate of Deposit Case
William Golden, described as a light colored Negro, stands trial in district court before Judge Budge for allegedly stealing or misusing a $250 Citizens' bank certificate of deposit. Hong Suey, a Chinese restaurant owner, testified as the complainant. Golden sought to cash the certificate at the Board of Trade saloon with police arrest following.
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William Golden
Budge
George Toolson
Dell R. Lich
Peter Lundgreen
John Allsop
Chaney Sessions
C. O. Bristol
John Williams
O. C. Gray
J. A. Tolman
C. 8. West
Citizens’ Bank
Golden
Board of Trade
First Avenue
John Pattis
Pattis
W. H. Lockhart
Robert M. Terrell
H. V. A. Ferguson
Exhibition of candy and confections opens at Madison Square Garden
New York opens the first large candy and ice cream exhibition at Madison Square Garden. Leading bakers from across America and Russia demonstrate modern methods for bread cake ice cream and candy with a bakery in full operation on display.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
America
Russia
Re opening of Academy promises heavy enrollment rise
The eighth year of the Academy of Idaho opens September 20 with expected attendance near 250, up from 215. New faculty include G H Maughan, John Gentner, A A Erblang, Miss Alba Bales, Miss Gretchen Smith, and H R Holmes.
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Academy of Idaho
G. H. Maughan
University of Idaho
John Gentner
Indiana College of Law
A. A. Erblang
Jasper College
Indiana
Alba Bales
Pratt Institute
Gretchen Smith
Los Angeles Library School
H. R. Holmes
University of Wisconsin
Augusta Taintor
Mechanic Arts
Holmes
Northwest
Academy
Colorado capital visits to wrap southwest inspection tour
The Colorado capital plans to travel sometime next week to finish its inspection tour of the southwest region.
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Colorado
Southwest
Only Two at the Pole as Peary Reaches Objective
Details from the Peary expedition show only Peary and Eskimo guide Eging Wap reached the pole on April 6. Matthew Henson and three Eskimos remained south of the pole while other white members were sent back as the party neared its goal. A 32 degree below zero temperature marked the silent frozen sea and Peary left his records and flag before a 34 hour stay.
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Battle Harbor
Peary
Pole
Eging Wap
Cape Columbia
Matthew Henson
Captain Bartlett Announces Roosevelt To Be Painted At Assizes Harbor
Will paint ship at Assizes harbor near Battle harbor and then proceed to Sidney by about September 25, per telegram from Captain Bartlett to a relative. The Roosevelt will stay at the harbor for painting before heading to Sidney.
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St. Johns
N. F
Bartlett
Roosevelt
Assizes Harbor
Battle Harbor
Sidney
Peary Near Battle Harbor Plans Aboard Tyrien
To Meet Peary Sydney C B Sept 13 Peary remains at Battle Harbor Mrs Peary says he will keep her posted no fixed departure time. Journalists plan to meet Roosevelt near St Pauls island and transfer Peary to the Tyrien steamer operated by the government for newspaper men.
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Peary
Sydney
C. B
Battle Harbor
Roosevelt
St. Paul’s Island
Tug Douglas Thomas Heads to Battle Harbor for Peary
Port Riche September 13 The tug Douglas Thomas chartered by the Associated Press reached port last night. Wireless news says Peary and the Roosevelt are still at Battle Harbor and the Thomas left this morning to meet them, expected to arrive this afternoon.
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Port Riche
Douglas Thomas
Associated Press
Peary
Roosevelt
Battle Harbor
Th Thomas
Arctic Club of America to Honor Dr Cook in Reception
Final plans are made in New York for a September 21 reception honoring Dr. Cook. The Arctic Club of America executive committee promises the event will match the acclaim Cook received in Copenhagen.
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New York
Cook
The
Arctic Club of America
Copenhagen
Montreal Opens Old Home Week With Festive Pageantry
Montreal on September 13 begins its old home week as the city floods with visitors from Canada and the United States. A full week of events is planned including historical pageants parades and numerous athletic contests.
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Montreal
Canada
United States
Machinists Convene Biennial Convention in Denver
The International Association of Machinists opened its biennial convention in Denver with 175 delegates in attendance. Committees were formed and adjournment scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Denver
International Association of Machinists
Academy Expands Technical Courses and Prep Programs
The Academy adds commerce shorthand mechanic arts domestic economy agriculture and music to its technical offerings. It also provides three college preparatory courses for students from districts lacking full prep programs to qualify for the University of Idaho and other colleges.
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The
Academy
University of Idaho
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