Snyder charged with wife murder in Sierra shooting
A California homicide case widens as District Attorney Dehy probes conspiracy into the death of Mrs Fannie Snyder. Snyder, her husband, and a possible deeper plot are under scrutiny after a late night shooting on a trail from Andrews Camp to South Lake. An unidentified Greek man was arrested at Mina.
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Bishop
Cal
Fannie Snyder
Andrews Camp
High Sierras
South Lake
Dehy
Snyder
Independence
Mina
Hot political fight in Idaho
Democrats printed a platform plan urging prohibition. The anti-Dubois faction claims 182 votes, the Dubois side 115. Anti-Dubois delegates completed work and adjourned while Dubois supporters lingered. Nominated: senator C. O. Brockslager, congress J. L. McCleary, governor Alexander Ada, with George Lamb excluded from Congress.
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Associated Press
Wallace
Idaho
Brockslager
Congress
J. L. McCleary
Alexander Ada
George Lamb
Southern Pacific workers resume nine hour day in Sacramento
Sacramento August 6 employees at the Southern Pacific shops were informed they would return to the nine hour day starting today. Most old workers have been rehired and the shops are operating near capacity with hourly pay.
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Sacramento
Southern Pacific
Knights of Pythias Elect Grand Officers in Boston
The supreme lodge closed its session with Henry P. Brown of Clebourne Texas chosen supreme chancellor and George W. Hanson of Calais Maine named vice chancellor. The Pythian sisters welcomed Mrs Nelle E B Merriam of Muskogee Indian Territory as supreme chief.
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Associated Press
Boston
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Henry P. Brown
Clebourne
Texas
George W. Hanson
Caltis
Maine
Pythian Sisters
Nelle Eb, Merriam
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Electrigan strike closes Canadian Pacific shops in Winnipeg
Tonight Canadian Pacific railway shops in Winnipeg sit in darkness as electricians refuse to work with non union laborers. Three coachloads of strikebreakers arrived from St Paul and Chicago. Pickets report about 300 men in yards. A storehouse burned and an engine fell into a pit amid depredations along the line.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Chicago
United States
Delmas Leaves Court During Divorce Hearing
In Santa Cruz, attorney D M Delmas walked out of Judge L F Smith's courtroom after objecting to a letter submitted by Mrs Theophilus Noel wife of millionaire Vitae Ore Medicine head Theophilus Noel The letter was described as abusive and was offered in the ongoing divorce case begun three years ago The hearing focuses on alimony of 1000 per month and 10000 in lawyers fees with Delmas and Noel denying Noel's claimed wealth.
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Santa Cruz
Theophilus Noel
D. M. Delmas
Dehnas
Noel
Delman
Henry ©. McPike
W. M. Aydelotti
L. F. Smith
Sailors Win Navy Heavyweight Championship
Battling Robinson of the California cruiser knocked out Arthur Holmen of the Maryland in the sixth round to claim the navy heavyweight title aboard the Maryland.
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Battling Robinson
California
Navy
Arthur Holmen
Maryland
Arrest Fleeing Broker Surrenders in Los Angeles
Fred Dorr a mock broker with offices in several cities fled authorities after a San Francisco warrant for embezzlement. He eluded detectives in San Jose and Santa Barbara, conferred with attorneys, then surrendered in Los Angeles and headed for San Francisco with an officer and his counsel.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Fred Dorr
San Francisco
San Jose
Santa Barbara
Man Indicted on Arson Charge in San Jose Case
The grand jury indicted Patrick Coughlin for arson in the burning of F. W. Kemling’s house at Whitney and St. John streets on July 16. Investigators tied Coughlin to the scene after noting his prior residence and a nearby furniture move, with insurance on the furniture. He was seen near the Kemling home shortly before the fire and later located after fleeing the area.
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Associated Press
San Jose
Grand
Patrick Coughlin
F. W. Kemling
Whitney and
St. John Streets
Coughlin
Kening
Kemlitg House
National Democratic club to poll voters nationwide
In Fairview Nebraska a visit by Senator Bob Taylor of Tennessee led to plans for a national Democratic club with state and county chapters. The intent is to conduct a complete poll of United States voters before the upcoming election.
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Associated Press
Fairview
Neb
Bob” Taylor
Tennessee
Bryan
United States
Harriman Sees Rising Production and Prices Ahead
H. Harriman arrived in Sacramento and told an Associated Press interviewer that national financial conditions feel more rational. He predicted higher production and prices this year, blamed increased material and labor costs for railroad declines, and warned the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling could hurt Pacific coast American steamship business while aiding foreign lines. Harriman will stay two days to discuss projected improvements.
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San Francisco
H. Harriman
Sacramento
Associated Press
Gould
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nes
Suez
Pacific
Harrimatt
Sierras
Harriman Welcomed by Longworths in Omaha Stop
Edward H Harriman met with Mr and Mrs Longworth in Chicago and again in Omaha as railroad interests press for expansion. Harriman said cooperation and rationalism guide policy and that building depends on revenue. He emphasized interdependence and was joined by General Counsel Lovett during the westward leg.
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Omaha
Neb
Longworth
Chicago
Edward H. Harriman
Mary
Japan
Longsworths
Magead
New Jones
Harriman
Lovett
Tad Harrimanines
Bryan Replies to Van Cleve in Labor Plank Debate
Bryan issues a reply to James W. Van Cleve regarding the Democratic labor plank. He argues the labor department with a cabinet head cannot offend business and supports distinguishing labor organizations from anti trade restraints. He also emphasizes the vital concern of a trial by jury in the platform.
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Jay
James W. van Cleve
Labor Department
Athletes decry treatment at London Olympic games
New York reporters report athletes returning from London criticize conditions they faced as competitors. They say social reception was fine but as athletes they were treated rotten with the marathon singled out as the worst offense.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Hey
Taft Delivers Address at Hot Springs Event
Taft received southern hospitality in Hot Springs Virginia as he delivered remarks on law delays amid taunts labeling him The President.
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Taft
Associated Press
Hot Springs
Virgin Te Bar Ae Aviation
Leprosy Case Sparks Guards for General Wardell’s Wife
Mrs Wardell wife of General Wardell, ill with leprosy and once attempted to flee to Mexico, is kept under extra guards at her quarters as the marine health service considers deportation. In Washington the First National Bank of Selle Plaia Minnesota is closed by the treasury comptroller.
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Ausociated Press
Tombstone
Aris
Wardall
General Wardell
Mexico
Marine Health
Washington
First National Bank of
Selle Plaia
Minnesota
Comptrofier of the Treasury
Nome Rain Ends Alaska Drought Boosts Gold Digging
A Nome cable reports rain breaking the long Alaska drought, seen as worth millions to gold diggers. The flood enables miners to sluice the dump piles and resume work.
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Associated Prems
Tacoma
Nome
Alaska
Minera
Baseball scores from two leagues and rain delays
In the American League Philadelphia beat Chicago 7 to 5 in the first game and 6 to 0 in the second. Boston game postponed due to rain. New York defeated Cincinnati 6 to 5. Brooklyn blanked St Louis 0 to 2. Washington lost 1 to 2 at St Louis while New York and Chicago both lost to Boston. Pacific Coast League results show San Francisco at Portland 4 to ? Oakland 6 at Los Angeles ?
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St Louia
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
San Fancisco
Portland
Low Angeles
Oaklawn
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