Ohio Democrats Endorse Bryan and Push for Referendum
Columbus Aug 22 The Democratic state convention adjourned after an all night session with a platform endorsing Bryan and urging initiative and referendum. The report backs home rule taxation, taxing franchises, direct election of US senators, and repeal of election bribery limits. It also condemns corporate political contributions and pays tribute to Governor Pattison’s memory. Bryan is endorsed for president.
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Bryan
W. F. Finley
Pattison
Finley
Resolutions Committee
Democracy of
Ohio
United States
National
House of Representatives
Iam
J. Bryan
America
Notes from Japan heightened Sino Japanese tensions
Advices from Japan report strong notes sent to China over actions of brigands in South Manchuria. Pekin Asahi reporter says Hun Hutzo brigands led by Yuasom, a wartime leader, have begun a campaign of murder and pillage to provoke conflict between Japan and China.
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Japan
Victoria
B. C
China
Manchuria
Pekin
Asahi
Tokio
Hun Hutzo
Yuasom
Movement aims for Canadian labor independence from AFL
A section of Canadian trades unionists presses for a strong independent labor body. The National Trades congress will meet next month in St John to plan a campaign for complete freedom from the American Federation of Labor. Some unions already severed ties, while others still pay AFL assessments. The congress opposes international unions, but its impact on remaining affiliates is undetermined.
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St John
N. B
American Federation of Labor
National Trades Congress
American Federation
Fifty Trachoma Immigrants Smuggled Into United States
Washington reports fifty Syrians denied entry at Naples due to contagious trachoma were smuggled via Mexico after two years abroad. Immigrant inspectors, led by James R. Dunn, traced John Shahadze Jacob in St Louis and exposed the ring, with ship operators facing fines. The investigation presses forward to round up remaining conspirators.
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Washington
1 .A
United States
Immigration Service
Steamship Company
Naples
Mexico
Laredo
Tex
John Shahadze Jacob
St Louis
James R. Dunn
Syria
Sig Fim
Mater
Ward and Wright Triumph in National Tennis Doubles
Ward and Beale C. Wich defeated F. B. Alexander and H. H. Hackett to win the doubles title in the national tennis event, retaining the championship as Newport saw a strong showing in today’s competition.
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Newport
Nocom
Ward
Beale
Manchuria passengers offered aid as baggage issues loom
Honolulu reports the Manchuria disaster with Pacific Mall promising to cover baggage handling at $3.50 a day and arrange early Orient transport. Korea bookings to Sept 4 halted to free space for Manchuria passengers, while Rev Day presided over a meeting of 100 passengers forming committees to assign berths on Hong Kong liner and Korea sailings. Guv Smith of the Philippines slated to take first Orient voyage. spirits high despite wreck tensions and uncertain floating prospects.
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Honolulu
Manchuria
Pacific Mall Company
Orient
Korea
San Francisco
W. H. Day
Los Angeles
Hong Kong
Guv Smith
Philippines
Second Ward Improvement Society Forms Permanent Group
The Second Ward Improvement Society met at East Main Street in John J. Geraghty’s office and established a permanent organization. Officers: President George H. Clowes, Vice-President John J. Geraghty, Secretary Charles H. Swenson, Treasurer C. A. Templeton. Initiation fee set at $1. Members pledge to push public improvements including grades, layout and building lines, sewers and water, sidewalks, police protection and trolley service. They have influenced city government, aiding Cooke Street layout through the board of public works.
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Second Ward Improvement Society
John J. Geraghty
East Main Street
George H. Clowes
Charles H. Swenson
C. A. Templeton
Geraghty
Board of Public Works
Cooke Street
Typhoid Fever From Public Well Kill Shuts Water Source
In Wise Cannaee Rent nag 83 the village public well caused typhoid fever in thirty residents, fatal to Walter Glade the first victim. Water analysis showed heavy germ contamination and officials ordered alternate supplies. Remaining patients’ outcomes uncertain.
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Wise Cannaee
Walter Glade
Grave agrarian unrest shakes Samara province
Situation in Samara Aug 22 reports a grave agrarian crisis with widespread disorders and requisitioned troops to quell firing in three districts. Many men are killed as peasants reclaim the Kozloff estate, and a strike among workers begins with several agitators arrested.
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Samara
Russia
Kozloff
Last Pay at Boar Bourne End Cambridge rowing match
At Bourne End Eng on August 22 the Harvard crew planned to move to Putney that evening after a light morning session. Harvard, Cambridge results unsettled as Jison may resume Harvard’s best form. Betting favored Cambridge at 6 to 4.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Putney
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Almost Annihilated New York Cablegram Feeds Panic
Aug 22 dispatch reports a cablegram describing near destruction in New York with fires still raging. The brief item notes widespread damage and ongoing danger from the blaze.
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New York
Connecticut Weather Forecast Partly Cloudy North West Showers
A forecast for Connecticut calls for partly cloudy to cloudy skies with showers in the northwest portion. Wind will be variable and light to moderate as conditions shift through Thursday.
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Connecticut
Thareday Eager
Ice Harvesters Say Shortage Tied to Company Decisions
Augusta Me Aug 22 Ice men who worked the Kennebec river for years note a scarce ice supply in American Ice Co s hands. They blame labor shortages last winter and failure to exploit the 1904 05 cutting season. Farmers aiding with teams quit due to river rains and danger, but hoping better harvests come with a favorable season and improved planning.
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Augusta
Kennebeck
American Tce Company
American Tee Company
American Ice Company
Hibernians Convene in New Britain with 8000 Members
New Britain August 22 The state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies auxiliary opened at 3 PM and runs through tomorrow Colonel John P Murphy of Norwich state president reports this as the order's most important Connecticut gathering He notes 8000 members placing the order fourth in national strength with 1000 new members in two years and new divisions formed He pushes for a home for aged members with the West Hartford Catholic Old People's Home and urges adding Irish history to parochial schools He also points to underrepresentation of Irish Catholic citizens on state institution boards and reports over 10000 spent in the year for sick benefits with treasury balance unchanged.
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New Britain
Order of Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
John P. Murphy
Norwich
Connecticut
United States
Eee
Aexpete
West Hartford
Murphy
Treasury
Oliver's hard task apportioning the militia funds
Washington Aug 22 Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War Department says he has adjusted the 700000 militia appropriation for maneuvers but finds remaining issues. Governors sent troop counts and travel distances, leading to overallocations and pay shortfalls. Congress may be asked to cover deficits and next winter’s pay. New York Aug 22 two men arrested for manufacturing dies to counterfeit Venezuela silver dollars to fund a revolution. both admitted to bail.
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Washington
Oliver
War Department
Congress
New York
Venezuela
Want Bulkeley to Preside Over New Haven Meeting
Hartford august 23 chairman Kenesky of the republican state central committee asked Senator Bulkeley to preside at a temporary chairing role for a meeting held in New Haven on September 19 and 20. Senator Bulkeley has not replied.
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Bulkeley
Hartford
Kenesly
Republican State Central Committee
Senee Bulkeley
New Haven
Chane of Cambridge Noted in Condition SA Critical Entry
Condition SA Critical reports on Aug 22 in Worcester at Main noting Mre Loutee F. Chane of Cambridge as a listed individual.
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Worcester, Main
Loutee F. Chane
Cambridge
Leaders Are All At Sea In St Petersburg
Aug 22 Reuters reports wholesale arrests and deportations fail to curb crime as police struggle to arrest criminals with one in twenty-five chances. Revolutionaries drift among three parties as factions fail to unite. Melnikof, linked to Gerschmann, escapes from Ackatu, Trans-Baikalia after involvement in assassinations. A Jews’ rights amendment advances without parliament, while the Interior Ministry studies broader residence limits and education rights.
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St Petersburg
Chronicle
Constitutional Democrats
Octoborists
Regenerationists
Red
Melnikof
Gerschmnin
Publc Instenetion
Rogelleport
Interior
Siptaguine
Death by Own Action Shocks Bronx Lawyer Family
William A McAneny a 40 year old Bronx resident and treasurer of the Associated Lawyers shot himself in the bathroom of his apartment today. He left no known business troubles and his wife and 19 year old daughter Louise could offer no reason for the suicide. He had been ill recently but his family did not realize the seriousness.
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New York
William A. McAneny
Bronx
McAneny
Broadway Ia
Associated Lawyers
Broadway
Mra McAneny
Louise
Peace Union's Fortieth Meeting Opens in Mystic
Mystic Connecticut Peace Association gathers on the Myrtle River for the Universal Peace Union’s fortieth annual meeting. Attendance trails normal due to fewer world conflicts, but the program promises interest with eastern peace advocates set to speak mainly Thursday and Friday afternoons.
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Peace Union
Fortieth
Mystic
Connecticut Peace Association
Myrtle River
Univeral Peace Union
Judson Denies Running for Lieutenant Governor
Bridgeport reports Senator Stiles Judson of Stratford has not entered the race for lieutenant governor or any state ticket position. He is on vacation in Maine and confirmed to the Standard that he is not a candidate and that his name is being used without authority. The piece also covers District Attorney Jerome’s critique of Murphy and Hearst, Hearst’s anti-boss stance, and Georgia primary elections opening.
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Bridgeport
Stiles Judson
Stratford
Woods
Maine
Jerome
Murphy
Hearst
Democratic Party
Ple
Shock at Zarbore Earthquake Feels Sharp Vibration
Bertin August 22 A sharp earthquake shock was felt at Zar bom and nearby areas. No serious damage was reported and residents described a brief tremor without injuries or structural harm.
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Zarbore
Bertin
Zarbom
A First Class Tailor Promises Perfection in Every Garment
A premier tailor pledges that only flawless work leaves the shop and that each produced item will advertise the business with a perfect fit, correct style, and fine workmanship. The first suit serves as proof of quality.
Had Plenty of Money Involved Mental Health Case In New York
William, publisher of Boston, entertained emergency hospital at Coney Island to address a possible mental breakdown. He was taken to Kings County Hospital for observation. The man, once a police inspector in Boston, appeared rational until last night and had substantial funds. Friends in Boston will advise next steps as doctors assess disposition and treatment.
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New York
William
Boston
Coney
Whiten
Kings County Hospital
Cogan
Coney Boston
Franklin Cottage
Poston
William Hi One
Department of
Thie
Vietio
Roston
Thaw Defense Shifts To Emotional Plea In Killing Charge
In New York on August 22 authorities report attorney for Harry K Thaw prepared to enter an emotional plea in defense of Thaw regarding the death of Stan. The plan reflects a strategy to frame the case around emotional disturbance rather than direct intent.
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Harry Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stan
August Furniture Sale Showcases Unmatched Furniture Selection
The August Furniture Sale continues with abundant display of fine furniture. Customers repeatedly remark that they have never seen such a remarkable showing, praising the vast array and quality available.
Discounted Furniture Bonanza in North Window Sale
Bargain event offers 25 percent off a wide range of home furniture and decor. Shoppers can find couches, parlor chairs, dining tables, mirrors, bedroom sets, dressers, and oak pieces at low prices highlighted by red tag discounts. Only limited stock shown on the fourth floor display.
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Waterbury
Select Quartered Oak Furniture In South Show
In Connecticut a rare Quartered Oak suite with a French Plate mirror is offered. Dresser features heavy claw feet and large mirror, priced at 388.75 with a 3 percent discount from Reid & Macher. Buyers urged to come in and look for tags marking the deal.
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Connecticut
Dresser
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