Heavy Rain Spreads Across States Brings Bumper Yields
A massive rainstorm drenched Chicago and many states, boosting prospects for a prosperous year. From Montana to Florida, rainfall ranged from light showers to heavy downpours, with Minnesota Iowa Illinois and Missouri among the hardest hit, hinting at record corn yields amid favorable agricultural forecasts.
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Beenates
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Wisconsin
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Ghana
Michigan
Ohio
Florida
North Carolina
Alaboa
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Mont
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Devil's Lake
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Freatrice
Neb
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Sioux City
Charles City
Des Soinen
St. Joseph
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Tampa
Mla
Hatteras
N. C
Anniston
Montgomery
Ala
Vicksburg
Miss
Statue of Liberty Small Holes Do Not Weaken Her Longevity
The article notes that tiny holes in the Statue of Liberty’s plates do not diminish her endurance or symbolic longevity. It emphasizes resilience and enduring symbolism of the statue as a national beacon.
Presidential Candidates Named In Randomized Survey
The Magazine World’s Work reports a random drawing of subscribers across states to gauge 1912 presidential preferences. Top figures include Woodrow Wilson 519 and Theodore Roosevelt 274 with others: Harmon 06 LaFollette 91 Clark 45 Bryan 64 Cummins 17. A second item notes South Carolina to probe the Southern Express Company’s operations.
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New York
World's
Woodrow Wilson
William Ft. Tait
Theodore Roosevelt
Judson A. Harmon
Robert
M1. LaFollette
Champ Clark
William J. Bryan
Albert Cummins
Southern Express
Columbia
South Carolina State Railway Commission
Southern Xpress Company
Fire Sweeps Stamboul Near Ministry of War
A large fire ravages the Stamboul section near the ministry of war as a north wind drives sparks southward. Flames run unchecked and residents flee toward Marmara, with hours of evacuation underway.
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Constantinople
Ministry of War
Marmara
Maurice Fournier Killed in Le Mans Grand Prix Accident
Maurice Fournier, brother of Henry Fourier, was killed at Le Mans during the Grand Prix run by the Sarthe Automobile Club. The death occurred when an axle broke, ending his participation in the race on July 24.
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Maurice Fournier
Lemans
France
Maurice, Fournier
Henry Fourier
Sarthe Automobilé Club
Fournier
Texas Prohibition Vote Surprise in Dallas County
Dallas counts show prohibition amendment about 1,000 ahead with about 30 660 votes unreported. Anticipated statewide ratification by roughly 25 000 majority. anti camp and pro camp claim possible comeback as official counts continue.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Taft Thanks as Canadian Reciprocity Bill Clears Senate
President Taft extends thanks for Democratic and State Department aid in securing passage of the Canadian reciprocity bill. Senate vote 53 to 27. Republicans opposing included Borah and Lorimer, Democrats for included Bankhead and Johnston. measure hopes for Dominion Parliament approval and closer U S Canada ties. Michigan.
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Wass
Taft
Democrate
Secretary of State Tax
Gig Seale
White House
Knox
Mis
State Department
Fonstess
United States
Canada
Senate
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Bristow
Burnham
Clapp
Clark
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Clarke
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Heyburn
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Page
Simmon
Smith
Smoot
Warren
Bacon
Bankhead
Johnston
Aryan
Fletcher
Chamberlain
Chilton
Watson
Culberton
Davis
Foster
Gore
Owen
Blitehcock
Johnson
Kern
Shively
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Martine
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Newnds
O'Gorman
Overman
Paynter
Vomerene
Reed
Stone
Maryland
South Carolina
Taylor
Williams
Michigan
Quail Feat Prompts Debate On Monodiet Feasibility
George Razakies of Chicago ate thirty two quail in thirty two days winning a $1000 bet and offering to eat thirty two more in the next thirty two days. Dr T Allen argues a single food diet is impractical though some foods may closely match blood nutrition. The piece suggests milk and whole wheat bread could sustain life and cut sickness and costs, with broader claims about cancer and nutrition.
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George Razakies
Chicago
Tragic wedding couple found dead in pact of suicide
In Middletown on July 24 1¢ and Mrs Edward D Crans prominent residents were found dead in their bed in wedding clothes. They had been dead since Wednesday and their bodies were in a terrible condition. The pair died by a suicide pact prompted by poverty.
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Middletown
Edward D.C. Crans
Million Sifted to Mission Board Endowment Drive
A New York family affiliated with a church of another denomination donates a million dollars to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions endowment fund. The contribution aims to reach a $2,000,000 goal the board has pursued for years, the largest gift since a 1,000,000 Rockefeller gift eight years ago for colleges in eastern lands.
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New York
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Beston
Boand
Missionary Board
John D. Rockefeller
Astern Lands
Cincinnati Paper Sold at Auction
Cincinnati July 24 The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune was sold under the hammer by Sherige Cooper for 420000 to satisfy claims totaling 446500. The purchaser named is Francis T Holler an attorney of Baltimore Md.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Sherige Cooper
Francis T, Llomer
Baltimore
Army to Retire Officers for Temperament Defects
The War Department proposes new army regulations to retirement for officers whose immaturity or other causes show temperament unfit for leadership. The change broadens grounds beyond physical abilities, replacing older rules that only used retiring boards for physical fitness issues.
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Washington
War Department
Miss Lilian Graham Missing After Vaudeville Dispute
New York July 24 Miss Lilian Graham who with Miss Eibel Conrad was accused of shooting W. K. Stokes in the legs has vanished. She was to appear with Miss Conrad in vaudeville this week.
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New York
Lilian Graham
Eibel Conrad
W. EK. P. Stokes
Conrad
Detective Byrne Appears in Indianapolis for Grand Jury Indictments
Detective William J. Byrne late July arrived from Europe to answer four Indianapolis grand jury indictments for kidnapping of John J. McNamara. He waived arraignment on guilty pleas and posted bonds of 2500 each. Judge Markey set trial for September or October.
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Indianapolis
William J. Byrne
Europe
Ciminal Fon T
John J. McNamara
Los Angeles
Markey
Tariff Bills Next in Order in Senate Action
Senator LaFollette's substitute for the Underwood bill cannot gain full Democratic support. A vote on the wool bill is slated for Thursday and the farmers' free list bill for Saturday. Democratic doubts over LaFollette's proposal suggest no tariff legislation this session beyond Canadian reciprocity, with adjournment likely by August 18.
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LaFollette
Wuashington
Senate
House
Ja Pollette
Congress
Puerto Rico seeks independence amid Stimson visit
Reported islanders expect a push toward independence as Secr etary Stimson plans a visit this week. Dissatisfaction with American appointees and Latin American meddling fears fuel talk of justice and foreign interests on Porto Rico. The arrival is set for July 25, marking fourteen years since the U S occupation began.
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Catal
Porto Rico
Seoclry Stimson
Amercan
Theonrest
Chuus
Venezuelan consul denies Castro in Venezuela
The Venezuelan consul in Willemstad reports his government has sent an official communication denying reports that Castro is in Venezuela. The notice states there is no truth to Castro’s presence in the country as of July 24.
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Deny Castro
Venezuela
Willemstad
Cardene
Hereis
Castro
Colonel Jaws C. Dahlman Attacks War on Bryan
The report notes Col Jaws C. Dahlman taking a stance on the Bryan war debate in a political context. An accompanying piece references a Democrat alignment and ongoing public discourse on national policy.
10 Fight Dismissal Floyd M Robison May Demand Congressional Investigation
Professor Floyd M Robison the food expert dismissed from the bureau of chemistry after the benzoate of soda controversy says he will demand a congressional investigation. In a letter to Alfred W McCann he asks to appear and defend himself and to challenge all charges. He claims the dismissal is meant to harm Dr Harvey W Wiley, the chief chemist.
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New York
Floyd M. Robison
Bureau of Chemistry
Farren W. Wiley
Kemsen
Robinson
Alfred W. McCann
Aericul Libe
Robison
Harvey W. Wiley
Prohibition Offensive and Global Politics Dominate Headlines
A sweeping Texas election poll signals prohibitionist strength while fears of revolt rise. Prime Minister Asquith consults Wing George on Kitchener's nomination. Britain Canada clash over reciprocity with future general elections. Baron Rosen resigns as Russian ambassador prompting Washington regrets. Local tragedies include a fatal trolley shooting incident in North Adams and a drowning in Michigan.
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Y Prohibitioniste
Texas
Asquith
Wing George
Kitcherer
Great Britain
Canada
Boston
Athens
America
Baron Rosen
Offella
Washington
Osborn
Mie Witton Wide
Necht
W. EE
Coréyina Abeech
Roosevelt Belames
Congress
Senate
Patt
Vian
North Adumig
Charles
Hixon
Kansas City
Wand
Tolland
Mie¢hs
J. Dham Lewis
Chicago
Weather Forecast Sees Cooler Southern West Today
The forecast calls for cooler conditions in southern and western portions with fair skies today. Winds shift to brisk northwesterly from the northwest with fair weather continuing tomorrow. Wisconsin trends show cooler southern areas and brisk northwesterly winds.
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Dia Bair
Mortons Drisk
Hiiidge
Wisconsin
Government Duty to Keep Outlet Free in Alaska
Theodore Roosevelt argues the government must retain control of the Controller Bay outlet to the Berig river coal fields, opposing private sale. He criticizes Ballinger era actions and Interior Department land eliminations, calling for perpetual government reserve use to serve public interest and prevent misappropriation.
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Theodore Rerwinnevelt
Iaska
Hirention Co
Interior Department
Ballinger
Controller Bay
Roosevelt
Adula
Berfig River
Agricultural Department
Ryan
Statue of Liberty aging under yearly inspection
New York reports the Statue of Liberty is aging with fifty small bronze holes found in folds where plates run thinner. The caretaker Lieutenant Jones says there is no immediate danger and the goddess is good for a century more.
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New York
Carmy
Macau
Jones
Ten new postal saving banks named in July list
Washington July 94 Ten first class post offices were named by Postmaster Hitchcock as postal saving banks. The new banks include Phoenix South Bend Pueblo Vicksburg Springfield Butte Montana Albuquerque Oklahoma City Dallas and Norfolk Prior to June 0 more than 15000 persons had opened postal savings accounts in 400 offices.
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Hitchcock
Phoenix
Riz
South Bend
Ind
Pueblo
Col
Vicksburg
Miss
Springfeld
Butte
Mant
Albuquerque
Oklahoma City
Akla
Dallas
Tex
Norfolk
Stylish thieves rob Stockton House in Lafayette boarding home
In Lafayette Indiana on June 24 two stylish men robbed the Stockton House. They took about $500 in cash from proprietors the Misses Niemandsverdreit after forcing entry to a room where money was hidden. The pair fled by traction car toward Delphi.
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Ind
Stockton
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