Swell Club Raid Ends as Chief Blocks Reformers
Narragansett Pier August raid on the Swell Club led by Constable Cross was blocked by Chief James Caswell who then ordered Cross and George Cutting of Worcester arrested. The raid uncovered gambling devices and left prominent women in evening dress fainting as officers seized the scene.
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Washington Post
Narragansett Pier
John 1
Cross
James D Caswell
Constable Cross
George Lt. Cutting
Worcester
Harry FP. Tyass
Fyass
Caswell
Dante Hall
George Lo Wuting
Jolsy Cutdex
Trowbridge Road
James Boykins
New York
The
Mer
George LI
Cutting
Mouchester
Mass
Ivina
Samuel Brown
Conant
Flese
Wren
Wakefeld
Constable Seizes Gambling Gear After Rescue At Club
Waiters seized two roulette wheels and a third as they fled during a disturbance. Constable Cross summoned help, aided by Assistant Attorney General Harry P. Cross, who urged action to seize equipment. Officers guarded the scene until a warrant was issued. club proprietors hid remaining apparatus and fled in three cars. Cross was later arraigned with $200 bail.
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Cress
Cross
Croasa
Harry P. Cross
Wakefield
Chief Caswell
Constable Cross
Justice of the Peace
Edgar B
Cummins to Back La Follette. Sets Campaign Tour
Iowa Senator Albert B. Cummins will stump for insurgent candidates after canceling lecture contracts. A conference in his Des Moines office with War ren Garst A E Funk and others examined the situation. Wisconsin backing for La Follette and a joint understanding were discussed. Cummins will campaign for Beveridge in Indiana and for La Follette in Wisconsin then tour Kansas Nebraska and Washington State before election day.
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Iowa
Senate
House—Friends
Washington Post
Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Cummins
Warren Garst
A. E. Funk
Saint Lake
Rassurances
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin Statesman
Indiana
Beveridge
la Follette
Kansas
Nebraska
Washington State
Congress
Girl Rather Bests Him in Fort Slocum Escape Effort
Peter Harvey, a one week Army recruit, swam nearly four miles from Fort Slocum to Glen Island in a bid to quit. He was found later at New Tuschelie and boarded a government boat back to the fort after a struggle with police and an incident with Anna Moran. Harvey remained confined at the fort as authorities pursued orderly return. Separately, Amoy consul Julian H Arnold returned to Amoy after a tour of central China with Prof. Award Ross of Wisconsin.
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Washington Post
New York
Peter Harvey
Fort Slocum
New Rochelle
Long Island
Glen Island
New Tuschelie
Sergt. Vercherau
Harvey
Verchereau
Anna Moran
Shoe
Scott
Miss Moran
Consul Arnold
Amoy
China
Julian H Arnold
Award Ross
University of Wisconsin
Honduras Debt Crisis Ties Bonilla Revolt to State Dept Plan
A New York dispatch reports Honduras faces a bonilla led revolt while the State Department, backed by Secretary Knox, pursues a financial protectorate plan. President Davila opposes refunding bonded debt. Bonilla favors the program. The U S aims neutrality, yet foresees a protectorate if Bonilla wins. The bonds exceed 100 million, with much lost to embezzlement under past regimes.
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Davila
State Department
New York
Winten
Republic of Honduras
Davils
Diplomata
Latin America
Honduras
Knox
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Honduran Congress
Manuel Bonilla
United States
Bonilla
University of Pennsylvania
Bonilla Party
Financeial
Honduras loan plan tied to Davila cabinet split
New York financiers linked to J P Morgan interests arranged a 12 million loan to Honduras but President Davila has not secured congressional or cabinet approval. Bonilla hopes to regain power and debt refunds while Honduras neutral recognition stirs regional tension as revolution threatens Atlantic ports.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Honduras
Commissiona
Davi A
Davila
Wall Street
Congress
Bonilla
Central America
Atlantic
Pacific
Guatemala
Salvador
Nicaragua
Victories in Honduras as Bonilla forces advance
New Orleans reports say 400 rebels led by Gen. Lee Christmas repulsed 200 government troops at Pedro Pentada near Ceiba. The eldest son of Col Moncado was killed, seven government soldiers slain, and Gen. Christmas positioned at Petro Pentads after a brief engagement. Bonilla allegedly landed at Beriulia and planned to march on Ceiba.
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Moncado
Bonilla
Bertulia
Ceiba
New Orleans
Lee Christmas
Honduras
Diaz
Pedro Pentada
Orleanian
Celba
Col Moncado
Revolutionary Movement
Cristmas
Petro Pentads
Christmas
Ceiba Wea- Nesday
Ber-iulia
Duke May Wed Miss Elkins
A Paris dispatch cites Rome and Paris sources saying the Italian royal family has dropped opposition to the engagement of Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins. The couple, with Elkins and her mother in Europe, are amid preparations for official engagement announcements.
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Duke May
Miss Elkins
Parw
Tome
Petite Republique
Duke of the
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Elkins
Euope
Toblach
Austria
Venice
Loon
Paris
Rome
Republique Francaise
Katherine Biking
Schoolgirl Thief Caught In Daily $200 Plunder Case
In San Francisco on Aug 7 police sought a confession from Ruth Schroeder a 32 year old schoolgirl accused of pocket picking from women shoppers. Authorities believe a professional ring trained her and that proceeds went to others while her mother is jailed in diamonds. Ruth claims her mother knew nothing and says she spent all funds on herself. Detectives say the girl stole 150 to 260 dollars each Saturday.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Ruth Schroeder
Ruth
Rattler Charms Baby On Laurel County Porch
Mrs Arthur Jackson of Laurel county heard her child laugh loudly on the front porch. She found a large rattlesnake with head raised, the reptile seeming to enchant the girl who could not move. The snake fled when the mother appeared.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Arthur Jackson
Laurel County
Death by own action inspires teen to imitate at home
Charles Judson a 19 year old Newark area clerk at the Wiss County insane asylum at Overbrook watched a gas death scene in a film then killed himself in a gas filled room. The incident followed a film showing a young woman calmly awaiting death by gas. Judson had recently worked at the asylum.
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Charles Judson
Shaw
Washington
Irvington
N. J
Charlies Judson
Newark
Judson
Wisse
Overbrook
Col Harvey W Scott Dies in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins
Col Harvey W Scott editor of the Portland Oregonian and AP director died at Johns Hopkins Hospital after an operation. Born near Peoria Illinois in 1838 he built a West best known for influence in Oregon journalism. He rose from farm labor to editor and Portland business leader.
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Baltimore
Harvey W. Scott
Portland Oregonian
Portland
Oreg
Associated Press
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Col. Scott
L. M. Scott
H. M. Read
Seattle
Wash
Col Scott
Harvey Winfield Scott
Peoria
Oregon Territory
Scott
Pacific College
Oregont
The
Oregonian
Henry L. Pittcock
Oregon
Greeley
Charles A. Dana
Bennett
Bowles
Henry Watterson
Great “Northwest
Meteor Shakes Council Bluffs in Sudden City Event
A large meteor lit the Iowa sky near Council Bluffs on August 7 causing a thunderous explosion that shook the city. Searchers tried to find the impact site through the day but a late-hour search failed. the object likely landed near the hills behind the city. Another search is planned for tomorrow.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Fimie
Aerosta
Fee Hills
FLEE FROM TROOPS AS BASQUES WATCH FOR SIGNAL
San Sebastian August 7 The government’s measures kept the clerical demonstration from turning violent. Troops patrolled streets as authorities reported 150 arrests after clericals shouted anti Spain and anti pope. Priests and peasants dispersed, food help given to the poor, and demonstrations planned for Pamplona and Vittoria canceled. Vatican in Madrid hopes for understanding while Canalejas prepares to present the conspiracy to parliament.
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Vatican
Spain
San Sebastian
Miramar Palace
Rais &T
Senor Urguijo
Pamplong
Navarre
Vittoria
Alava
Senor Prieto
Madrid
Canalejas
Ceuta
Muranda
Zuvila
Vatican 15
Mer
Vico
Rome
Papacy
Merry Det |Vat
Investigate Ozark Guard Deserters and Mittendorff Resignation
A court of inquiry will probe charges by naval militia sailors who deserted the Ozark over food conditions aboard the training ship. Lieut Mittendorff seeks reconsideration of a long‑standing resignation as chief engineer, citing favoritism and improper treatment. A summary court martial will try G. A. Kenney and Allen Lloyd for desertion as recruits face possible permanent enlistment.
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Lieut. Mittendorff
Ozark
Harries
Washington
District 1
Stratton
Srip
J. W. Mittendorff
Litat
Mittendorff
Thia
Senet
Amade
Bureau of Steam Engineering
Miuttendorff
Guard
G. A. Kenney
Allen Lloyd
Insurgent Room for Cummins and Honduras Protectors
Index to todays issue lists items from Rani at Narragensett Pier to a Court of Inquiry for Ozark and a report on protectorate efforts for Honduras. Other entries mention aeroplanes, dog muzzles, Butter to coat, and a peace envoy burial.
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Rani
Narragensett Pier
Cummins
Honduras
San Sebastian
Ozark
Parker
T—Society
Horace A. Taylor
Beren
Rooster Attack Injures Boy in Chicago
In Chicago on August 7 Hiverette Busse Weber, a 6 year old boy, was attacked by a thoroughbred game rooster. The bird leapt at his head, inflicting gashes in the forehead and severing a blood vessel while the child lay unconscious until the rooster was driven away.
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Chicago
Hiverette Busse Weber
Big Rage Six Wins First Stage in Cross Country Air Race
Eight aviators started the 782-kilometer cross country race from Issy les Moulineaux to Troyes. Six reached the first stage by nightfall, led by Le Blanc and Aubin, with times around 1 hour 53 minutes and 1 hour 54 minutes respectively. Several planes damaged or forced to land in cornfields or due to haze, while Lindpainter Wesmann and Legagneux completed the leg safely.
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Pans
Issyes Molineaus
Troyes
Aubin
le Blanc
Aubrun
Nally
Lindpainter
Wesmann
Ta American
Legagneux
Freseman
Trovesbie
Tuey
Weymann
Inn
Bnt
Bussou
Woonne
Lindpamtes
Weremann
Legagnen
Guggenheim to Ask Ballot in Colorado Primary
Senator Guggenheim rejects Democrat attacks after return from Washington and signals potential reelection bid. He says he may seek direct Republican nomination if running and will rely on his official record. He predicts a Republican victory in November.
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Washington Post
Denver Colo
Guggenheim
Washington
Senate
Walen
Guggenhelm
Republican Central Committee
Hogs cheaper pork higher price at retail market
In St Louis on August 7 the hog price drop of over 2 per 190 pounds at receiving points contrasts with rising retail prices for hog products. Corn fed hogs fetch about 9 dollars while war price reached 11 dollars 25 cents, with becon around 36 cents per pound and lard at 20 cents. Retailers blame wholesalers and packers as they claim lower profits.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Becon
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Geiond
Gonsalom
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M Ivins
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Aswell
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Clib
I. J. McKenna
Arnold
Who
Chef Caswell
John J. Cullen
Iving
Lave
Cullen Art
Cullen
Ivins
Mr. Cutting
Patrick Quinn, Jr
Fred Olney
Aitories
Mr. Olney
Cash
Peter ‘Harvey
U. S
Republic
Bonilla Vic
Tory
Mr. Knox
Republic of
Europe
Bankera
Santo Domingo
Central American Republic
Honashe
Puerto Cortez
Trujillo
Revolutionary Army
Tegucigalpa
Department
Estrada Cabrera
Reattler Charms Baby
Col
Jéius Hopkins
Millinois
Een Okes
Baltimore & Obioa
Union Station
Harpers Ferry
Martineburg
Berkeley Springs
Cumberland
Will -Uft Ozark
Court of Inquiry
Rooster
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Gamebird
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