Pensioners Appeal to President Over Pension Funds At Home
About 100 inmates allege 1908 law violated as they claim government pensions and fines from military inmates are misused. They demand direct pension payments to inmates, challenge powers granted to commissioners in 1833, and threaten to escalate to the President and Congress with legal help. The group cites accumulated funds, interest, and alleged improper handling of small pensions for veterans in the home.
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Congress
Regular Army
United States
Charities Under Ban Over Immigrant Exploitation
Commissioner Williams revoked privileges of two aid societies at Ellis Island and warned more actions may follow. Investigations found St Joseph Home for the Protection of Pols and Swedish Lutheran Home misused funds and arranged exploitative placements. Andrew Dahlberg, a Swedish girl broker, was implicated along with Sister Hulda in handling cases for private gain. The Lutheran Home may appoint a new representative if requirements are met.
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Palle Island
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Lutheran Farca
Chicago
Slater Hulda Saps Jowver
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Pris
Dahlberg Datlocie
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Whhame
Dog allegedly chases Jersey ghost in Paterson NJ
Report from Paterson New Jersey describes a dog named William Jacksons hinting at a ghost in Nota res village. The dog allegedly left Frank Marleys barn and darted through fields then returned, pursued by watchers who claimed the dog seized the ghost on Jim Hand’s leg.
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Walliam
ill fated engineer drowns in hudson river stumble
John M Wisker tte, engineer of the Harlem division New York Central, drowned after his train collided in the Park avenue tunnel. One seventeen killed earlier. he fell into the Hudson at West Tenneli street top. Indicted for manslaughter years ago, tried and acquitted.
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Mob lynching in Kentucky shocks rural community
Special to The Washington Post reports a mob of about 50 men hanged Wallace Miller, a Black man, in Cadiz near Mount Taver Church after an alleged assault on Lalu Waddington’s infant daughter in Trigg County. The incident followed threats by the Waddingtons’ relatives and prompted widespread outrage.
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Lalu Waddington
Thomas Waddington
Trigg County
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Twiley
John Ways Hammon
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Len Adettur
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Lowell
Wg Beadmin
Washington
Buurtian
Gen Ames Teferen
Taft Enjoys Myopia Course Round Amid Western U tp Plans
Beverly Mass Aug 10 President Taft rode to hounds in an automobile watching a mongrel hunt. He played the Myopia course in ten strokes, defeating John Kass Hammond 3 up, praising the tough hole and noting plans for a Western trip itinerary including Madison Milwaukee Baton Rouge and a visit to Cuban diplomat Don Cesar A Barrenco.
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Madman Seeks Governor in CapitoI Visit
Dunnington, a former patient of the state hospital for the insane, who resisted arrest in Augusta by barricading himself in a house and shooting a officer before fleeing to South Carolina, visited the Georgia State Capitol seeking protection from relatives and others who fear he may act rashly. The governor’s secretary alerted police and Dunnington left before officers arrived as a search was begun.
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Spanish Move on Moorish Mounts From Melilla Report
Spanish commander in Morocco has 4000 men ready for a concerted assault. Preparations continue for operations against Mount Gu banhng and Mount Gunga. Moorish vessels at Hareilona remain unruly as renewal of the Qurcelona is noted. situation described as tranquil.
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White slave traffic crusade praised by New York speaker
A New York speaker urged American workingmen to support a crusade against white slave traffic and lax divorce laws at Carnegie Music Hall. Andrew Carnegie’s contributions were noted as improvements to education, while committees presented resolutions, aiming to spread the movement nationwide.
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Pitsburg
Changes in hospital staff at Central State Hospital
At a meeting of the special board of Central State Hospital Dr T Jarratt resigned to attend to private practice. Dr WoL Catewcad and T WM Long were appointed first and second assistants. Dr Mende S Brent of Northumberland counts and Dr Robert A Davis of Newnortons were appointed additional assistants. Tatts C Barak of the University of Virginia was named ologist and bacteriologist. The board members left tonight for Wario Yala to attend the quarterly meeting of the general board held at the Southwest Hosta ti tomorrow.
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Van Sant Veterans to Hold Salt Lake Encampment
Grand Army of the Republic encampment draws veterans to Salt Lake City with a fireworks display on Ensign Peak and a busy program. Leaders from Atlantic City favored for next convention as thousands attend. Edward Lane of Missoula among notable visitors. Spanish War Veterans meet with delegates preparing for business sessions.
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Greek reply on Crete far from satisfying Turkey
Constantinople reports Greece’s answer to Turkey’s note on Crete will be studied by the cabinet and Greece may recall its Turkish minister from Athens on indefinate leave. Meanwhile Paris says France favors inviting Germany and Austria Hungary to participate in a general settlement of the Crete question.
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Nuns Leap to Death in Bridge Tragedy
Two nuns traveling from a Montreal convent to visit Park Laval were struck by a passing train on a bridge. They leaped into the rapids below, about 40 feet, and drowned. A second party of travelers was aboard the train bound for the shrine at St Anne.
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Laval
St. Anne Heanpre
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Fire destroys Hanlons Point park and Okanagan Hotel area
Explosion at a moving picture theater in Toronto destroyed Hanlon's Point amusement park grounds and the Okanagan Hotel in Verdon. Eleven hotel guests perished and five were seriously burned. Rescue efforts saved a theater cashier who died later. unknown man perished nearby. Fire swept the area, leaving no buildings standing and causing extensive loss to nearby structures and the Royal Bank of Canada branches in Canada.
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Pomare Pot
Air Brigade
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Lerg Selle Ly
Tate
Ender
Powerful Interests Behind Windsor Trust Copper Deal Probed
New York August 10 A district attorney investigation centers on the Windsor Trust Companys loan and stock collateral sale of Heinze copper shares. Donald Persch Harvard graduate son of Col Persch Pittsburg faces larceny charges after authorities allege a secret loan scheme propped by powerful interests to depress metal values. Witnesses including J W Joyce and Trearer of Eastern Brewing Company testified as prosecutors pursue further arrests and connections.
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Eastern Brewing Company
Willameburg
Henry Uhlman
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Trace
Neglion
Woman Kills Herself After Desertion by Coal Operator
Ramsey wife of King L Ramsey, a wealthy Williamson coal operator, was found at the Keystone Inn in Fort Keystone, West Virginia. After an hours chat with a man named Jas sifa, she returned to the parlor and fatally shot herself with a revolver in the presence of her husband. Ramsey holds extensive coal properties on Big Senily Raer and was general superintendent of Williamson Coal and Company. Hughes, a Bristol player, was also in town with the couple.
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Mannering Divorce Dropped In New York Action
Actress Mary Mannering has withdrawn her divorce suit from actor M Hackett. Reliable New York sources say the action was dropped tonight and no reason was disclosed. The couple were previously seen at social events and travel spots in Manhattan.
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Shout Down in Revenge Shoppers See Death Chase
Tragedy at Middletown follows a trial at Coney Island. Fenton, on a jury that found someone guilty, is implicated in a murder attempt connected to an earlier case. A stranger fired, wounding and killing, as crowds and police pursued suspects through streets and a hotel. The assailant fled, leaving a violent scene and ongoing investigation. The wounded man was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Westranger
New Cuban Party Emerges Amid Liberal Versus Conservative Rift
A fractured conference outlines emerging divisions between the new Cuban party and established liberal and conservative factions. Key figures debate policy lines while committees confront internal strife and the potential for realignment among supporters. The document signals a pivotal shift in party dynamics and future alliances.
Adams Reenacts Sutton Tragedy In Court Testimony
Witnesses recount the Sutton case with Adams presenting a reenactment and Parker telling a sisterly version. Kennedy testifies Sutton’s death night had inflamed details. letters to Sutton’s mother and brother shed light on character while cross examination probes memory gaps and a second revolver.
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Elephants Run Rampage Through City Center
Eleven elephants escaped from a tenting act in Ces Center Kansas Auglot and rampaged through the streets. A stray dog bit one elephant, prompting chaos as the herd trampled and stampeded until showmen captured the animals after injuries occurred.
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Dishwashing Wage Debate in Cleveland Court
In Cleveland Aug 1 police court case Judge McGannon heard Barr Cohen a 3 year old charged with beating his wife after a dispute over dishwashing. Cohen claimed self defense and was discharged by the judge.
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