Pensioners Fight Ruling on Payments to Inmates at Home
Over 100 inmates claim 1908 law bars withholding pensions for petty offenses. They allege funds from government pensions are not to be touched and accuse officials including Governor Hawkins and the home treasurer of improper deductions. Inmates plan to petition the President and Congress, aided by a lawyer, citing established statutes and ongoing financial implications.
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Hawkins
Washington
Brix Gen Motor S Hawks
Tima
Seldiers
Anita
Congress
Charities Under Ban Shake Immigrant Aid Network
Commissioner Williams revoked privileges of two immigrant aid societies at Ellis Island accusing them of private gain and mistreatment of vulnerable refugees. Swedish Lutheran Home and St Joseph’s Home faced sanctions as investigations found deceptive destinations and exploitive practices. Dahlberg and Hulda were named in the action, with plans to appoint a new Swedish representative upon meeting requirements.
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Willams
St Joseph's Home
Swedish Lutheran Home
New York
Fills Island
William Williams
Palle Island
Wiliam
Wutherin Home
Amdrew Dahlberg
Filla Island
Dahlberg
Dablbere
Hulda
Lutheran Farca
Chicago
Slater Hulda Saps Jowver
Notting
Lana
Pris
Dahlberg Datlocie
Nia Pasion
Whhame
Dogs Lays A Jersey Ghost In Paterson Village
A dog chased and captured a ghostly figure described as a white humanoid form in the village of Notares Paterson New Jersey. The incident ended with the dog seizing the apparition by the leg and returning to the barn, where villagers observed the dramatic pursuit and escape.
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Washington
New York
William Jacksons
Notares
Paterson
Frank Marley
Welliam Jackson
Walliam
Ill Fated Engineer Drowns In Fatal Harlem Crash
John M Wiskertte, engineer of the Harlem division on the New York Central, died after leaping into the Hudson River at West 70th Street. The crash in January killed seventeen. he had been indicted for manslaughter, tried, and acquitted seven years ago.
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New York
John M Wiskertte
Harlem
New York Central
New Haven
Park Atenue
Hudson River
West Tornielli Street
Wis
President Taft Golfing At Myopia In Tough Hole Feat
Beverly Mass Aug 10 President Taft rode to hounds then played golf at Myopia defeating John Kass Hammond 3 up on the difficult eighteen hole course. He described the hole as banker left and right with water and praised the French military attaché Capt de Chambrun's drive and putt. The president plans a busy Western trip itinerary including Madison and Baton Rouge with a stop at the Cuban minister Don Cesar A Barrenco, amid rumors of trouble in Havana.
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Senator la Follette
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Baton Rouge
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Bedal
Beverly
Mass
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Asborgirk
Ius
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Tle
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de Chambrun
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Twiley
John Ways Hammon
Wallry
Len Adettur
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Lowell
Wg Beadmin
Washington
Buurtian
Gen Ames Teferen
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Winwhee
la Crosse
Winona
James
Mississippi River
Lovie
Baton Rouge la
Don Cesar
Manchester
Ataerlcnn Ue
Borranro
Carlos Garey Velez
Pacific Coast
Madman Dunnington Seeks Governor Protection at Atlanta Visit
In Atlanta Ga Aug W R H Dunnington a former inmate of the state hospital for the insane who resisted arrest and shot an officer before escaping to South Carolina arrived at the state capitol seeking protection from relatives and others who fear he may commit a rash act Gov Joe Brown Dunnington’s secretary alerted police and Dunnington left before officers could reach him a search was started promptly.
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H Dunnington
State Hospital For the
Augusta
South Carolina
Joe Brown
Dunnington
Spanish forces mobilize for Moorish campaign at Melilla
Spanish commander in Morocco consolidates 4000 troops and accelerates preparations for a major offensive against Moorish forces. Mount Gu banhng and Mount Gunga are referenced as strategic targets while naval attention centers on Moorish vessels near Hareilona. The scene is described as tense but the renewal of Qurcelona remains peaceful.
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Melilla
Oforoceu
Marina
Morocco
Mount Gu
Workers Should Give Support to Education Crusade
Fragmentary report from August speaks at Carnegie Music Hall. Speeches urge American workingmen to back education and oppose white slave traffic and lax divorce laws. Andrew Carnegie referenced for gifts to ears out In idea. Resolutions from numerous committees adopted guiding crusade nationwide.
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Pitsburg
Changes in hospital staff at Central State Hospital
At a special meeting Dr T Jarratt resigned as assistant physician to pursue private practice. Dr WoL Catewcad and Dr WM Long were appointed first and second assistants. Dr Mendel S Brent of Northumberland counts and Dr Robert A Davis of Newnortons were named adjuncts. Dr C Barak from the University of Virginia was named osteologist and bacteriologist. The staff would attend the quarterly meeting of the general board in Yario Yala and tomorrow at the Southwest Hospital.
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Hingson
Petersburg
Central State Hospital
Todas
T Jarratt Fiat
Atend
Veterans Camp Opens as Salt Lake City Favored
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment opened amid strong support for Salt Lake City as the next convention site and a spectacular Ensign Peak fireworks display. Veterans from Atlantic City or nearby gathered with Harry Wilte presiding as the ladies auxiliary and Womens Relief Corps attended. Spanish War Veterans and Army of the Philippines delegates arrived, with Edward Lane of Missoula among prominent visitors. the first business session is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Atlantic City
Ensign Peak
Fakeade
Association of
Smunex Fnsoners Af Wu
Harry Wilte
Pennayiania
Womens Reef Corps
William Spry
Salt Lake
John Bransted
Vaiet Hentz Hes
Woman v Relief Corps
Ith
Jennfe
Bella Harris
Kangas
Mehdsa Caylor
Mdlana
Loung
Veterans of Foreign Service
Army of the Porinpines
Edward Lane
Missoula Mont
Col
Roosevelt
Greece Defies Turkey on Crete Sma Response
Constantinople reports Greece’s reply to Turkey’s Crete dispute was unsatisfactory to Paris and Berlin. The cabinet plans to recall the Turkish minister from Athens and grant an indefinite leave. France favors inviting Germany and Austria-Hungary to participate in the general settlement of the Cretan question.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Wna
Thal
Greece
Athens
Ian
Paris
France
Germany
Austre-Hungary
Nuns Leap to Death on Bridge in Montreal
Two nuns walking from a Montreal convent to join a party bound for St. Anne Shrine were struck by a train on a bridge near Terror Street and leaped into the rapids. Both drown after plunging 40 feet into the river below.
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Tran
Montreal
Laval
St. Anne Heanpre
Quebec
Eleven Die as Fire Destroys Okanagan Hotel and Park
Early today a blast and raging fire leveled the Okanagan Hotel at Verdon and the Hanlon's Point amusement complex in Toronto. The blaze, sparked by an explosion in a moving picture theater, killed eleven guests and a cashier, with five more severely burned and several structures incinerated along the park shoreline. Rescue efforts, aided by firefighters and spectators, saved some victims but could not prevent extensive loss across the grounds.
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Verdon
Royal Bank of
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Freneral Hospital
Tronto Ontario
Hanians Point
Yung Boman
Harry Robinson
Toronto Towing
Mehta
Pomare Pot
Air Brigade
Dhe
Lerg Selle Ly
Tate
Ender
Powerful Interests Behind Windsor Trust Case Probed
New York August 10 1924 The district attorney investigates Windsor Trust Companys loan and collateral scandal linked to copper stocks and a $934000 profit. Donald Persch Harvard graduate son of Col Persch Pittsburg faces larceny charges as evidence shows stock collateral and a bank loan arrangement may hide powerful backers and concealed profits.
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Windsor Trust
Donald Persch
Harvard
John P Persch
Pittsburg
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Meting
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Winasar Trust Company
Heinzes
Heinze Tunsell
Wm Bs
Heinze Hae
Grounas
Henze
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Hemzes
Conner Cam Bron
Baus Daly
Henz
Windsor
Corman
Westack
Petsch
Orde
Nisl
Augustus Heinze
Istert
Terselt
WL Clark
Jovrn
Compan
Tayee
Akock
Woman Kills Herself Amid Coal Operator Marriage Rift
In Fort Keystone West Virginia on August 1, Mrs Ramsey, wife of wealthy Williamson coal operator King L Ramsey, killed herself with a revolver after being traced by her husband. The couple had separated as she earlier deserted him for another man. Ramsey confronted her at the Ketstone Inn after an hours talk with Jas Sifa in the parlor, then Mrs Ramsey fired a fatal shot. Ramsey, active in coal properties on Big Senily Raer, served as general superintendent of Williamson Coal and Company.
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Ramsey
King L Ramsey
Williamson
Willan Hughes
Ketstone Inn
Mamsey
Big Senily Raer
Williamson Coal
Hughes Iired
Bristol
Mannering Divorce Dropped by Actress in New York
Mary Mannering the actress has withdrawn her divorce suit from actor M Hackett amid undisclosed reasons. Reliable New York information says she asked her attorneys to drop the case, ending the summer action. The couple had been linked in a private, high profile dispute last year.
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New York
Mary Mannering
K Hackett
Mannering
M- Hackett
Shocking Revenge Shooting Stuns Middletown Crowd
A man described as J ha attacked Fenton and Sorley after a trial at Coney Island. Fenton served on the jury that found Sorley guilty while Sorley had sworn to kill him. In a tense pursuit near a hotel, a stranger fired multiple shots wounding Fenton and another person before fleeing. Authorities reported the assailant was pursued and later captured.
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Coney Island
Sorley
Fenton
Curius
Serle
Islan
Lenton
Venton
Fen
Pavenias
Jiar
Middiecowr
Asea
Harel
New Cuban Party Friction Splits Liberal Factions
A garbled report hints at a split within Cuban politics around a new party named Tayanayak or similar. The text mentions Miguelite factions, slave issues, and lib eral strain, with references to committees and a conference. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Tayanayak
Iwi
Ettes
UN Ted Party
Willie
Adams Reenacts Sutton Tragedy Trial Test for Officer
Testimony centers on whether Sutton killed himself or was murdered. Witnesses discuss Adams letters, Suttons character, and a confrontation where Sutton allegedly drew a second revolver. Kennedy testified guards were present. Parker recounts sister’s interview yet adds no new sensational details.
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Relatea Ber
Adams
Sutton
Elephants Rampage in City Center
A disorderly herd of eleven elephants escaped from a cage and ran through the street causing chaos. A lone dog was bitten, and the elephants trampled and overturned objects before authorities and a showman subdued the animals. One person was seriously hurt.
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Ces
Tim By
Dishwashing Dispute Leads to Court Discharge
Cleveland police court report shows Cohen 3 years old charged with beating his wife after a dispute over washing dishes. Cohen claimed self defense and Judge McGannon discharged him. The battered claim and the officer’s notes appear in yesterday’s session.
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Ban Band
McGannen
Barr Cohen
Cohen
McGannon
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