Bankers' DIL Bill and Speaker Power Debate
A heated congressional charge a widening rift over currency policy and the Payne tariff bill. Fisher and Cannon tied to charges of manipulation as Speaker power and conference tactics draw sharp critique of House actions and potential impacts on American finance. The dispute centers on national bank guarantees credit notes and suspensions impacting the public.
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Danville
Rome
Banka
House
Senate
Fowler
Mr Cannon
Anne
House of
House of Rep
Legisla
Terwinvunceus
Yacaker
Air
Dover
Paul
Spanker
Payne Tari
Spiaker
House of Repeevathes
Aldrich
Mirawane
House of Commands
Vis
Oleae
Capers Returns to Internal Revenue Bureau
Capers, former coal revenue official, arrived from his home and plans retirement. He spoke about recovering from illness and noted plans to return to work, while colleagues in Richmond and elsewhere are adjusting. Capers expects to spend most time at his home and in Greenilie while awaiting further steps.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Te Cowers
Coal Revenue
Mascasian
Capers
F Cabell
Richmond Vu
Greenilie
BC Detal
Burned to Death as Witch in Mexican Village Outbreak
Washington Post reports a Mexican village outbreak of smallpox sparked by fear of an evil eye. Juana M Ra nleex, accused of cursing residents, was burned after a militant crowd declared her a witch. Authorities detained several suspected attackers.
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Washington Post
Indiana
Lieols
Juana M Ranleex Veuas i
Chfa
Meath
Fall Suit Preview at Low Early Order Prices
Cool fall days ahead prompt early jacket and suit planning. The store, rebuilding after recent work, offers savings of about ten dollars on advance orders to attract customers.
Winthrop with Fleet Says Battle Practice to Follow
Acting Secretary Beekman Winthrop joins Rear Admiral Schroeder’s battleship fleet off Cape Henry for deep sea evolutions and target work at Hampton Roads. The day features rafts, night targets, and night drills with searchlights as ships test gunnery while Winthrop may stay several days. An inspection at Norfolk and Jamestown Exposition grounds frames the visit and potential base plans. The brigades of midshipmen will inspect on August 28 upon return from practice cruise.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Naval Training Station
St Helens
Jamestown Exposition
Hampton Roads
Beekman Winthrop
Schroeder
Cape Henry
Winthrop
Connecticut
Nebraska
Minnesota
Ohio
Georgia
Wich
Hampton
Offleck
Norfolk Navy Yard
Winthrop Nlesa
Nicholson
Curien
North Carolina
New York
Annapolis
Flusser Torpedo Boat Sets Speed Record
The torpedo boat destroyer Flusser reportedly achieved 31.08 knots in a preliminary trial off Rockland, surpassing prior American records though officials caution about examining official records. Built at Bath Iron Works under Capt. Willem W. Lite, with machinery overseen by the plant’s manager.
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Flusser
Fentractor
Rockland Couras
Bath
Capt. Wullem WN. Lite
Iapsdor
Sperry to Retire Sept 3 Amid Possible New Duty
Rear Admiral C.8. Sperry, who led the Atlantic fleet from San Francisco to the Philippines and through the Suez Canal to Hampton Roads, will retire on September 3 at age 62. He is now at the Naval War College in Newport and may be assigned to important active duty again due to his voyage experience. Also noted are several naval personnel orders and discharges.
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C. 8. Sperry
San Francisco
Philippines
Duex Canal
Hampton Roada
Wll
Uston
Naval War College
Newport
Meyer
Army orders and naval movements prompt retirement notice
Army orders report a retirement from active service for Captain Brown after a medical board found incapacitation. Movements of naval vessels list arrivals and departures across multiple ports including Newport News Hampton Roads and Seattle, with several ships and crews rerouted or sailing to various destinations. A separate report notes a fatal railroad accident in Wheeling, West Virginia where George Brothers was struck and killed by a train while riding on the yard track.
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Heldon
Abarenda
Newport News
Lawrence
Davin
Farracut
Goldeborough
Lin Disgay Prairie
Hampton Roald
Bul
Troxtm
Whipple, Perry
Hopking
Seattle
Wolfptao
Susnn
Toteder Pamper
Goa
Weathan
Cavite
Saltot-Camberland
Pentucket
RE Y
Newport
Lehenom
Portsmouth
No H
Abarends
Norfolk
Wwe
Welverine
Port Huon
Toledo
Ohio
Meth Caroline
Wentune
New York
Provinestown
Houthern Frit Grounde
Witmetry
Cortits
Pangina
Charleston
Cleveland
Denver
Prosperity Cuts Size of Army Amid Recruitment Slowdown
Boston dispatch reports prosperity reduces desirable recruits for the U. S. Army, with authorizations dropping to about 30,000 plus corps and a planned reduction by 5,000 annually. The shift follows Taft's policy and aims at savings, while guarding against a weakening defense as enlistment falters. The piece details district guard deployments, parade, and logistical steps as troops return from Washington to Massachusetts.
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United States Army
Taft
Army
Boston
Mass
J Asys' Wisit
District National Guard
O Heston
Gov. Vs
Povepg Mesyor Hibbard
Altizey
Washington
Sumner
McClellan
Binca
Bayton
Bumner
Meade
South Boston
Harries
First Infantry
MacLeod
Stam
First
Bacon
Stratton
Second Infantry
Feld Artilery
Capt. Fox
Signal Corps
Lieut
Johnson
Hospital
Corps
Ambulance Corps
Gov. Draper
The
Star
Moyer Hibbard
Aeveral
Massachusetts
Maj Rubbing
Hatcheries A Puzzle Set Aside for Two
Officials of Fisheries Bureau struggle to locate sites for two new hatcheries funded by Congress. Bowers to inspect Puget Sound grounds for feasible locations as sockeye supply and canning needs press. International disputes over salmon ownership complicate planning. Minnesotan, Mississippi, and Arkansas actions linked to broader stocking efforts.
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Congress
Bowers
Erwin Wy
Skagit
Frazer River
United States
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Columbia River
iSkagit River
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Minnesota
Imnois
Wisconsin
Towe
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
Bean
New Haven Road
Georgia
Viaiata
Maj
Boya Taylor
Brigade
McCellen
Sergt. Clarke
Virginia Capes
Maj. Taylor
Sumner
Inet
Boston
Washington
Ste Don
Atlantic
Boston Victors Praise Yankees as Policing Talk Stirs
The Boston report notes praise for the Yankees amid police chief comments to General Bairen denying any militia body seen. A minor raid at blotter quarterman replaces Hatbends, with limited details and no further confirmation of events.
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Bairen
Army Murder Trial Begun in Fort Des Moines
Coral Lisle Crabtree of Troop FB, Second Cavalry, faces a general court martial for the killing of Capt. John Raymond at Fort Des Moines on June 19. Insanity is raised as a defense. Witnesses testified that Crabtree overstepped after a reprimand for an overstayed pass and attempted to disarm Raymond before firing. Two others were wounded as Raymond died later from his injuries.
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Nebr
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Lisle Crabtree
Tnfted States Cavalry
John Raymond
Fort Des Moinns
Fort Crook
Big City
Gardner
Sixteenth Infantry
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Department of the Missouri
Wren A Greysford
Fort Omaha
JM. Banister
Omar Bundy
Tnepector General's Department
W. F. Blauvelt
Canta
W. C. Bennett
Simonds
Dalton
M . Crimming
ED Warfield
George H White
Par Thy L. Smith
Crabtree
Washburn
Carpi
Uch
Reymond
Miore
Crabties
Faber
Garoff
Dea Monnea
Luna
Tam
Raymond
Corps
Such
Piret
Cutter squadron to patrol Marblehead yacht race course
Revenue cutters Androscoggin Semingle Mohawk and Acushnet mapped to patrol the international yacht races off Marblehead Massachusetts next week commanded by Capt H M Broadent The cruiser squadron with North Carolina Montana and New York and scouts Salem Birmingham and Chester join Atlantic fleet for target practice and Hudson Fulton selection.
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Androscoggin
Semingle
Mohawk
Acushnet
Marblehead
Mass
H. m. Broadent
North Carolina
Montana
New York
Salem
Birmingham
Chester
Captain and Mate Stabbed During Steamer Attack
In New York today Salvatore Farina and four Portuguese youths, all 18, ran amuck with four sheath knives aboard the steamer Harry Luckenbach. Mate John Dalton was badly wounded in the abdomen and may die. another man, Jiharathee Jonph, was seriously injured in the leg and neck. The fight began when the mate cuffed Farina for an impudent reply. two wounded men stood on deck as the assailants backed toward the foremast. Farina surrendered when faced with police revolvers.
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New York
Salvatore Farina
Harry Luckenbach
John Dalton
Hiahrathee Jonph
Legion of the Riba
Farina
Peru and Bolivia Near Restored Diplomatic Ties
State Department officials said relations between Peru and Bolivia are nearing normalization. No ultimatum was sent by Peru over the boundary dispute, and officials expect friendly ties to resume within weeks.
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The
Crisia
Peru
Bolivia
State Department
Norfolk and Western To Issue Temporary Rexcesa Coupons
In Charleston West Virginia police court records show veteran officer Lewis Burdatte and Todie William Z Lewis on duty at the state house during a rate fight. The judge ruled the 2 cent fare law unconstitutional and forbidden enforcement for four days while a higher court reviews the case. The railroad expects to issue temporary coupons tied to the dispute and ready fare tickets pending the final decision.
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Norfolk and Western
Lewis
Charleston
W. Va
William Z. Lewis
Burdatte
State
Ecun— House
Flinsse
Temi
What Is Sawdust Debate At Interstate Commerce Panel
The interstate commerce commission debated whether sawdust is lumber or fuel in a Milwaukee case. The complaint from Plummer Co alleges higher freight due to lumber classification and seeks lower fuel rates, with a possible $1800 claim based on misclassification.
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State Commission
Interstate Commerce Commidien
al- Teged
Milwaukee
Worthen
Hettinger
Diplomat's Son to Wed Eden Bruce of Halifax County
Announcement confirms the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Eden Bruce to Richard T. Crane, third son of Charles R. Crane, U.S. minister to China. Miss Bruce, noted for beauty and culture, hails from the Bruce family of Berry Hill Halifax, with the wedding planned for fall.
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RB. T. Crane
Bruce
Spacia
Washington Post
Richmond
Eden Bruce
Halifax County
Richard T. Crane
Charles R. Crane
United States
China
Will Ogour
Miss Bruce
East
Lnte
Alexander Bruce
Berry Hil
Crane
Vielis
Councilman’s Death by Own Action in Pocahontas
Alexander Smith a merchant and town official died by self inflicted gunshot in Pocahontas Virginia in the morning. He is survived by a wife and two children. No evidence exists that he intended to harm others.
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Pocahontas
Alexander Smith
Eginel
Walt
Weaith
Smith
Five Die in Geneva Gas Works Explosion
Five persons were killed and twelve severely injured by an explosion at the city gas works in Geneva. The blast occurred in the purifying chamber between the main gasometers, near the scene of the disaster.
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Geneva
Gwitserland
Aug. S
Experts Seek Durable Paper to Preserve State Records
A U S department statement by F. P. Veitch warns that governments seek nearly indestructible paper for storing vital documents. The need for durable, light and thin paper grows as record numbers rise, reducing storage burden while avoiding subjective taste in appearance.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
F. P. Veitch
Leather and Paper Laboratory
Bureau of Cheministry
Weltch
Hammond Wants Gift Back From Trust Of 69 Shares
JB Hammond head of the Hammond Typewriter Company seeks to revoke a trust that gave 69 shares to employees. He contends the distribution was made under duress and while he believed he would die. The stock, valued at 1 000 000, included a clause paying Hammond 60 000 annually for five years. Court reserved decision.
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JB Hammond
Hammond Typewriter Company
Hammond
Hemmond
Europe
America
Dunkard Bishop Eli Yourtee Dies in Maryland
The Rev Eli Yourtee aged 75 prominent Dunkard Church bishop and former pastor at Browneville Maryland died last night from stomach inflammation at his home. He served as bishop for years and seven children survive. His dying residence housed Gen McClellan and staff for two weeks after the Antietam battle while he recruited his remedy.
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Byccin
Browneville
Eli Yourtee
Dunkard
Maryland
Prowneville
McClellan
Antietam
Randolph-Macon Academy Por Boys A branch catalog notice
A garbled notice advertising a Randolph Macon Academy for boys in Virginia with equipment costs and yearly fees for college preparatory service. Mentions Melton, Bethel Military Academy, Superintendent Semper, and prompts for a firmified catalogue by mail. Describes courses in business and government and notes a September 1 start date and Washington area references.
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Randolph-Macon Academy
Rendolph-Macon
Callige Gr
Grrnasiam Ant Abiotica
Melton
AMM
Pri Bex
Ropel
Faresh
Bethel Miltary Academy
Rereston
Bethel Military Academy
Suce
Virginia
Pitty Tolles
Washington
Shah Loses Russian Tutor In Tehran Dispatch
Aug 2 Tehran reports the Persian government dismisses General Sralenoff, the tutor of Ahmed Mires the Young Persian shah, and appoints Had igsenah, a learned native, to teach him political science.
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Teheran
Sralenoff
Ahmed Mires
Shah
Hag
Hadigsenah
Methodiet Church Dedicated in Dinwiddie County
Dinwiddie County near a mile from here a Methodist church was destroyed yesterday in front of about 80 people. The Rev. James Gannon Jr. of Blackstone preached the sermon and after the service a free dinner followed.
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Oturabure
Crawford Methodiet Church
Dinwiddle County
James, Gannon, Jr
Blackstone
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