Auckland Welcomes Admiral Sperry and Roosevelt Tribute
Crowds line Queen Street Auckland on August 11 to greet Admiral Sperry and the U S Atlantic Fleet. Prime Minister Ward presides as Roosevelt is praised for representing civilization’s best traditions. Lectures, addresses, and ceremonial receptions reflect strong Anglo American ties in the Pacific.
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Pacific
Hague
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Viewelam
White House message from Brown Shoe Company showcases rapid growth
A 1908 feature extols the Brown Shoe Company headquarters in St Louis known as the White House. It praises its gleaming exterior and efficiency in distributing shoes, notes July 1908 orders of $145,084.60, and projects continued gains. The article highlights an army of 106 sales reps convening for the Salesmen's Annual Coronation in August and forecasts larger gains through year end. It lauds St Louis as a leading shoe center and mentions the Star-Civer Star trademark on shoes.
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Man Found in Ditch With Revolver in Langdon
Albert Copley a Baltimore and Ohio engineer was found in a Langdon ditch near the German Lutheran Home with a revolver after firing three shots. Police and an ambulance arrived with Dr Conklin and Dr Daugherty aiding him. Copley was moved to Dr Daugherty’s home as authorities reviewed the case.
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Gloucester schooner Maggie and May sunk in fog collision
The Gloucester Mass fishing schooner Maggie and May, capt Erick McCathran, was run down and sunk by the German steamer Freya, Capt Haas, 60 miles southeast of Halifax at 1 13 pm on Saturday May 6. Eight crewmen drowned, three rescued, as a dense fog shrouded the area. The Freya searched for survivors and remained nearby until early this morning, then sailed to Halifax. The four survivors will be landed in the morning. The Freya will remain in port until August 20.
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Army officer tried for conduct unbecoming after answering single
Special to The Washington Post from New York describes Lieut. Guy H. Wyman of the Eleventh United States Cavalry court martial over his answer single to Secretary Taft on marital status. He believed his Tennessee marriage ended in divorce and that he was thus single when the report was made. The case, brought on Governors Island, probes whether misbelief about divorce warrants a guilty finding.
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Bigamist Norman E Hays Suspected of Two Marriages
Norman E Hays a private in the Forty-seventh Coast Artillery stationed at Fort Hunt Virginia was arrested on a warrant charging bigamy. He admits two marriages to Kate Reynolds and Mahe Latham and says he would rather live with his second wife. He escaped a police recall, worked at a dairy near Clarendon, and later entered the army under an alias. He awaits a hearing in police court.
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Not Such a Call to Farms in the Northwest
St Paul Minn reports Labor Commissioner Williams after talks with Governor Burke and other state officials. He says harvest work in North Dakota and Minnesota will be limited to around 1000 men rather than 15000 or 20000, criticizing sensational calls for large migrant labor and warning municipalities about the resulting social strain.
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Harriman May Get Road In Mexico Across Sierra Madre
Special dispatch from Port Mexico City reports a Mexican government concession transfer soon sought for extending the Rio Grande Sierra Madre and Pacific Railroad to Tonicho Sonora. Harriman interests plan the line to El Paso and Cananea Yaqui River, linking with Cananea Yaqui Pacific, costing about 5 million dollars, creating a direct rival to KC M and O across western Mexico.
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Sonora
Bride Married in Hospital as Ill Bride Feels Fever
Des Moines reports Miss Mayme Hulen of Lancaster Missouri, critically ill with typhoid, wed F C Hoover of Memphis Missouri at a hospital. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Mendenhall with a physician and nurse present. The bride cannot leave the hospital for at least a week.
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West Point Cadet Disciplinary Fate Soon Revealed
Secretary of War Wright said he would in a day or two decide the eight West Point cadets recommended for dismissal after conferences with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. A formal order will be issued to the Military Academy superintendent. Wright also discussed Cuba and Panama administration with the President.
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Gunboats to be Shifted for Repairs and Relieved
Navy arrangements move Marietta and Paducah from Honduran waters and Port au Prince to northern ports for repair and crew relief. Scorpion departs Portmouth to relieve Marietta, stopping at Norfolk for ammunition and at Guant namo for coal. Paducah to be relieved by cruiser Tacoma en route to Ceiba Honduras with supplies.
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Brooklyn Fireman Kills Woman Then Self in Brooklyn
Ernest Seltz a hospital fireman shot and killed Mrs Bertha Hood and seriously wounded her 11 month old baby in Brooklyn last night and shot himself when cornered by police in a cellar. Hood had separated from her husband after birth and moved to a new address to avoid Seitz whose conduct drove her from the house. Seitz remained unconscious in Brooklyn Hospital with doctors doubtful of recovery.
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Suspect Nemmer under arrest in Tuffa Shashem murder case
In Chicago Aug 10 Hassin Nemmer, held as a suspect, gazed unmoved at the mutilated Syrian boy at the morgue. Police hoped the sight would force admission, but the prisoner remained silent and denied recognition when asked by Deputy Coroner Davis, then was returned to his cell.
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Awards for supplying cotton khaki in Philadelphia
The War Department awarded contracts yesterday after two New York firms bid July 1 and fell short. John H Meyer Company won 375000 yards at 25 cents per yard, while Otto Goetze Company secured 250000 yards at 21 cents and 125000 yards at 252 cents per yard.
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Death of machinist Gentil aboard Missouri
The Navy reports machinist first class Paul A Gentil died August 10 aboard the battleship Missouri from injuries received on duty. Gentil, from Sag Harbor NY, was father to the slain sailor. Medical Director Harmon takes charge of the Naval Medical School Hospital in New York, relieving the prior director.
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The Post Sunday Morning Edition Description
The passage extols The Post as the leading newspaper in the capital with comprehensive financial news market reports merchant and financier insights produce sales guidance and wide reading columns including news matter and leisure features in its Sunday Morning Edition.
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The Washington Post Magazine Praise in The Sunday Post
The Washington Post is praised for its unmatched illustrated magazine section with select writings by prominent authors and timely foreign news. The Sunday Post is commended as superior among Sunday newspapers, valued as a trusted household visitor.
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Sporting coverage in Tue Post Pink Sheet shines worldwide
The Sporting Department of Tue Post promises comprehensive reporting on all outdoor and indoor sports. It highlights that every clime and event is chronicled, with pink paper sections in Tue Sunpav Post and four Sunday pages crowded with baseball results, racing, billiards, yacht contests, golf, tennis, swimming, and more.
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