Japan defies China as army readies for service
Disjointed wartime dispatch outlines Tokyo War Department readiness for contingencies and rapid reconstruction of the Antung Mukden corridor. It highlights the route from Jasan Kota, emphasizing strategic value to the Mikado government. mentions broader aims toward St Petersburg and potential mobilization.
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Antung-Mukden
Mikado
Jasan
Kota
Hus
Japan
St Petersburg
Leper Case Exposed as Pension Fraud Mystery in New York
Government medical examiner, aided by a sharp detective, traced Larry Early a man formerly declared a leper in Washington. After ten months quarantine he lived quietly near Brooklyn under an assumed name and collected a government pension. The examiner confirmed Early is alive and well, exposing the pension fraud and resulting in a $75 monthly benefit cessation. The investigation tied to a hospital case, family subterfuge, and a beach bar lead. A third-page continuation promising further details accompanies the story.
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New York
Brooklyn
Ree
John Mai
Washington
Prave
Thaeas
Phy Truss
Larry
Mito
Tousen
Simone
Discupmt
Weis Staule
Delug
Bayer
Marly
Bern
Davenport
Howes
de Despetal
Amy
Puyetter
Alvece Wolce
Ioomy
Barly
Aminer
Huctter
Tarly
Ourant
Taft Heads on Long Swing to Beverly for Summer Home
President Taft leaves Washington for Beverly Massachusetts for a lengthy vacation then to embark on a major cross country swing starting September 16 with stops at Seattle Yosemite Grand Canyon and El Paso He will meet Mexican President Diaz press aides say the trip aims to gauge public sentiment on tariff revision and party unity while evaluating insurgent opposition in Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Colorado Wyoming through the trip he will observe national mood and key political states with a focus on the tariff policy and renomination prospects.
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Presiden
Taft
Washington
Beverly
Mauss
Iis
Cabnet
Pred W Carpenter
Arch Pall Aytt
Ing Wehite House
Mon
White House
Federal Express
Ruston
United States
Carpenter
Capt Lut
Willy
Royal Gorge
Ravky Mountains
Seattle
Yosemite Valley
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Ding
Mexico
Il Paso
Tex
Ater
Mississippi
St Loui
New Orleans
Lumerars
Boston
Chicago
Rooneveltn
Tat Reglow
Wisconsin
la Follette
House
Badger
Minnesota
Nelson
Clapp
Towney
House Committee On Appropriations
Miinesota
Winona
Utah
Monana
Wyoming
Japanese Manchuria talks end July twenty second
Chinese report states Japan annulled China's anti opium law in south Manchurian railway zone. Harbin in August notes Japan living in the railway zone while Russia mentions tax reimposition and payment acknowledgment of Russian sovereignty.
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Manchuria
Japan
China
South Manchurian
Harbin
Manchurian
Russia
Ultimatum to Greece demands noninterference pledge
The Porte sent Greece a note demanding a formal declaration of noninterference in Crete and Constantinople. If Greece refuses, Turkey will sever diplomatic relations. Telegrams to the State Department from Athens warn of grave risk amid the Macedonian and Cretan agitation.
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Turkey
Crete
Constantinople
Porte
Greece
State Department
Athens
KITCHENER SUCCEEDS DUKE AS MEDITERRANEAN INSPECTOR GENERAL
Lord Kitchener named to succeed the Duke of Connaught as inspector general of Mediterranean forces. He will become field marshal and join the imperial defense committee. The post controls Malta, Gibraltar, and British troops in Egypt, the Sudan, and Cyprus. The Duke resigned, deeming the post wasteful and superfluous.
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Mediterranean
Onnaught
London
Lord Kitchener
Indie
Duke of Tonnaught
Committee of
Imperial Defense
Garrigong
Malta
Gibraltar
Egypt
The
Soudan
Cyprus
Duke of Connaught
Longworth Sought as Ohio Governor Candidate
Special to The Washington Post reports Rep. Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati is groomed by Lincoln party backers as a strong GOP governor contender. Ohio leaders seek a formidable rival to Gov Harman with Longworth cited by home friends as a potential standard bearer. State operatives discuss support while some legislators edge toward the Longworth bid. Rep. Schweigman tours Cedar Point to promote the Longworth name.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Aug
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinat
Nominaton
Ohio
Lincenau
Ly Pit
Gov Harman
Phe Incl
Reid to Stay Year Longer as Ambassadorship Prolonged
Washington Post reports Ambassador Reid will remain in London beyond the two year term. Reasons given include a request by Reid and a desire to remain until Roosevelt reaches London. The decision comes amid royal and political considerations and the Lusitania voyage from Liverpool is noted.
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Roosevelt
London
Washington Post
Jay Reid
Daphne
Vic Tutt
Heid
Tutt
Reid
Mr Reid
Edward
Theodore Roosevel
Attick
Mrs Rew
D O Mills
Lusiranta
Liverpool
Missing Judge in Wisconsi n Found Safe in Sabula
Former Judge Joseph St Clarkson who vanished from his Kenosha home in July was found safe in Sabula Town by a friend John Burns. Clarkson had been working in a pearl button factory near Sabula and recalled little of the years since his disappearance. He had memory lapses and had left home on multiple occasions for extended periods.
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Kenosha
Wisaug
Joseph St
Clarkson
Sabula Town
John Burns
Me Clarkson
Sabla I
Dinge Chickson
Omaha
Sim Hly
Clarksun
Moors Influent Heavy Loss In North African War
Aug reports from Melilla and Paris detail Moor attacks increasing on Spanish posts. Moors have seized water supplies at Bouaria and cut telegraph links. Spain reports 90 soldiers killed and 10 wounded since July 29 while a patrol of 60 Spaniards was captured. Governor Crespo Azurin appointed at Baterlong. Aged military exemptions and indemnity decrees issued by Alfonso.
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Crespo Azurin
Baterlong
Wehmen
Alfonso
Paris
Melilla
Morocco
Spanien
Captain King in Frisco CelI Charged With Passing Bogus Checks
Los Angeles reports Capt Harry King nine years old SA 9 West Palmer veteran of two wars polo clubman son of Gen Horatio King nephew of Gen Charles King brother of Baroness von Giskrap spent a night in San Francisco jail under the alias Maj George Anderson charged with passing fictitious checks. Secret Service found evidence identifying him as a scion of the King family. He claimed to avoid notoriety due to his prominent army background.
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Anderson
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Harry King
West Palner
Horatio
King
Charles King
von Giskrap
San Francisco
Maj George
California Military Academy
Santa Monica
Maj Anderson
Secret Service
Moffitt
Waula Xa
Public safety cited over escapes at hospital for the insane
Acting Interior Secretary Jesse Wilson orders a formal inquiry into repeated escapes from the Government Hospital for the Insane. Superintendent White must report on safety measures, with Wilson noting previous warnings and urging prompt action to prevent dangerous patients from roaming the grounds. Political observers will await Dr White’s forthcoming report and any proposed investigation.
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Government Hospital
Cme
Whison
Interior Department
Wilson
Ain
White Pesterdas
Inm
Watson
Wintes
Shackleton Expedition Struggles Over Costs and Lectures
An Antarctic expedition leader faces a $70,000 debt after funding gaps. Lieut Shackleton plans lectures in the United States and Canada to cover expenses. Canada’s Governor General Karl Gres heads the reception committee. Proceeds reportedly stay with the expedition, not back to creditors, as loans and public funds from Australia and New Zealand partially offset costs while Britain refuses treasury help.
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Shackleton
Waalhington
London
United States
Canada
Karl Gres
Londen Fen
Shackle
New Zealand
Alabama Senate Passes Prohibition Bill Awaiting Signature
Reports from across Alabama indicate the drastic prohibition measure has passed the Senate 2 percent to none and now awaits the governor's signature to become law. The fate of drinks above one and a half percent alcohol is in question and saloons using locker systems are being dismantled as the state moves toward a drying period. Governor Comer is expected to sign the bill Monday.
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Montgomery
Senate
Alabama
Weekend Rail Trip Excursion to Atlantic City Area
Tourists travel from Seanhore via Pennsylvania Railroad across the Delaware River Bridge to Atlantic City Cape May Wildwood Ocean City and Sea Isle City. Tickets valid for return through the following Tuesday inclusively with Friday and Saturday departures.
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Auantig City
Cape May
Wildwood
Ocean City
Sea’ Isle City
Retin
Pennslvania Rafirodd
Delaware River Bridge
Thaw Case Hearings Near End as Mother Denounces Attacker
In a tense Supreme Court session Mrs Mary Coples Thaw, mother of Harry K Thaw, denounces a named figure for dragging Harcy into the Tenderloin and delivers family history notes. Attorneys clash over memoranda attributed to Evelyn Thaw while judges weigh insanity risks and possible remand to Matteawan asylum.
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Evelyn
Washington Post
Hury K Thaws
Trabeas
Matleawan
Supreme Court
Mary Coples Thaw
Harcy ‘Thaw
New Yorka
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Thaw
Ervelyn
Jerome Stueh
Morschanger
Snow
Walt Cou
Pharsdas
Muis Walls
Court House
Matteawan
Belory
Cmint
Jws Effert
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Rusle Merril
Mark Cople Thaw
Allrnoon
Hartridge
Harry Thaws
Dis Colt
Whlen Oreasion
Treasury to borrow under new tariff law for year
The Treasury Department plans to issue short term notes to meet obligations and protect 2 percent Panama bonds. The new tariff law allows borrowing as needed through certificates, with authority limited to replenishing cash before Congress acts.
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Panama
Taui Gton Post
New York
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Jonher
Treasury
Congress
Sutton Letters Spark Fiery Court Tug of War
Marine officer objects to lawyer words as Leonard’s examination resumes with letters to the Navy Department to probe his son’s death. Judge admits epistles but bars public memory remarks. counsel argues violation of law and fairness, transcripts debated, adjournment after reading.
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Leonard
Navy Department
Mim
Alley
Bazy
Alexandrians rally for better roads and new hospital bid
A clipped town page notes Alexandria residents backing road improvements, a $200000 hotel project, and civic plans. Leaders pledge to fund transport upgrades while altrelated items hint at local politics and community concerns.
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