Lincoln penny craze sparks nation wide coin frenzy
The Treasury faced a three hour stampede as a new Lincoln cent debut sparked moblike crowds and false reports of shortages. Philadelphia mint and subtreasuries rushed to supply coins while officials reassured abundant minting. designers credit drew public interest and appeals for clean money.
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Fragmented OCR Summary Card
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OFF FOR ENCAMPMENT Delegates depart for Salt Lake City encampment
Delegates from the department of ha fotomac AR head to Salt Lake City for the national encampment on August 1. Leaders include Edwin H Holbrooke, John Middleton, and several department and post officers. The group, with spouses and auxiliary members, will be away about a month, returning after the encampment.
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Ifimuon
Denament
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Melderry
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Chief Shippy Resigns as Chicago Police Chief
George M Shippy resigns from the Chicago police chief post after tendering his reign. Vernarl J Mullaney, mayoral private secretary, is seen as likely successor. A city council meeting is set for tomorrow to approve this and other appointments. Mullaney, 72, formerly political reporter on Chicago papers, later entered advertising and campaigned for Busse.
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Petoskes
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National Independent Political Club Appeals to Taft on Race Policy
An open letter from the National Independent Political Club, based in New York, urges President Taft to change his race policy. It condemns the administration as a “baneful stab” that bleeds the colored population with disappointment and demands enforcement of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments and federal law. The group lists executive-committee members including Bishop Alexander Walters and W. E. B. Du Bois era figures, highlighting how southern whites are emboldened by current policy.
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Royal Guests Attend Luncheon as Britain and Russia Seek Accord
French observers note a cordial exchange between King Kil ward and Emperor Nicholas at Cowes signaling a goal of closer Britain France and Russia ties. The Times suggests reconciliation between Great Britain and Russia could counter Prussian influence after decades of tension. A yacht race at Cowes featured the German schooner Susana winning a time allowance with White Heather and Shamrock following.
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Government airplane to be used for aviator training at Fort Omaha
The government aeroplane, to be placed at the disposal of Wilbur Wright for training Lieuts Latim and Poulois in its operation, will be opened to any aviator who wishes to conduct experiments. A leased field of 160 acres near Washington will be prepared with a shed and cleared of obstructions.
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Bully for an insult ends in criminal complaint
Craig, a lawyer, swore out papers charging Mrs Castle with assault and presenting a revolver at his chest. The magistrate set the hearing for next Friday, with Mrs Castle held on $3000 bail. The lawyer sent a telegram to Capt. Henry Harrison Scott at Fort Morgan to come to New York.
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Sweden Faces Broad Strike With Towns Guarded
Stockholm reports a sweeping labor conflict with printers, railway, postal and telephone workers walking out. Streetcar and cab services halted, gas works and electric plants guarded by troops, and supplies dwindling as crowds gather in the capital. Strikes spread to cemeteries and other towns, though some rail and local workers remain on duty.
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Minor Earthquakes Reported Across California and Maryland
A faint quake was recorded in San Francisco at 19% by seismographs near the California lab. San Jose reports a light tremor at about 10:39 AM. In Hagerstown Maryland Frederick split a doubleheader with Athletic Park, 1–0 and 3–1, Russell star on the mound.
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Demand for Crown Jewels and Pension Offer
Teheran reports the government offered Efehmin med Ali the deposed Shah a seven thousand dollar annual pension in exchange for surrendering jewels listed in the nationalist inventory or detailing their disposal. It is believed that Mohammed Ali and Maltors may accept and depart for Atlende City.
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Tariff Debate Highlights Republican Tensions in Senate
The speech clash over tariff policy pits Cummins against Aldrich with Bevendge and Bailey weighing in. Senators discuss consumer benefits, tariff revisions, and protectionist ideals while warning of political shifts and the presidency's power to influence the bill.
Southern Railway Introduces Improved Local Passenger Service
Southern Railway unveils a set of new trains with revised stopping patterns from Charlottesville to Washington. The 600 AM Charlottesville departure becomes a daily local service to Washington via Manassas, with special Sunday adjustments including all local stops Charlottesville to Alexandria. Additional trains run Warrenton to Washington, Washington to Warrenton, Manassas to Strasburg Junction, and Strasburg to Manassas, each changing intermediate stop rules and connections. No 214 retains Harrisonburg to Washington service with modified stops. No 49 to Washington and Strasburg Junction shifts. Strasburg dinner stop discontinued. No 44 arrives Washington earlier. Adjustments also affect Nos 15 and 213.
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Tariff bill sparks denunciation and pledge of party lead
The report notes a heated denunciation of the tariff bill by a speaker aligned with the Democratic faction. He warned Republicans that if the right man leads the Democracy, the party will be ensured victory, while recounting that colleagues were promised a vote day but denied it by the finance committee chair Daniel.
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Knights of Columbus Elect National Leaders at Meeting
Motileacaugi James A Plener of Philadelphia was elected supreme knight and Carmod Lot Grand Rapids Mich was named deputy supreme knight. Historians and several officers were chosen, with McGivnes named national secretary and Pelletier national advocate among others. Quebec was selected unanimously as the next meeting place.
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Find Kidnappers TrunK Louis Police Believe Ransom Seek
Louis police believe brigands seeking ransom kidnapped a boy and girl and plan to contact a father figure. Officials say the children are unharmed so far and a search is ongoing across the city.
Nicaragua cuts cabinet amid kidnapping probe and muttered plots
Nicaragua dismissed its cabinet with President Zelaya citing a shaken government as investigators probe the disappearance of Grace and Ton Mase Virlane. Reports say a ransom demand of 590 pesos and a suspicion of kidnapping tied to a Managua case led to reshuffling. two ministers and assistants were replaced by Dr Tulang Inas Jose Marte and Triebe Matamoros amid political tension.
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Libel Hearings Ended With Witnesses’ Testimony
Hearings concluded Aug 4 in a libel case as witnesses answered subpoenas. Appearing were McPeany, president of the new firm. Lampre, secretary of the army. Barbout. and Maurie Hutin, former president of the party. The French government had not interfered with the proceedings.
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Paris Aug 4-M Tianotaux Announces Franco American League Plan
President Tianotaux of the new Franco American league 26 unveiled a magazine devoted to closer Franco American ties. The dialogue aims to make the United States an arbiter of two oceans and perhaps of the world, shaping future relations.
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