King's Speech signals prorogation and reform push
London aug 28 the british parliament was prorogued ending a long session during which royal assent was given to over sixty bills. the king read a colorless speech citing royal visits relations with other powers and the Hague conference. ministers plan a busy next session with reforms including licensing education and port regeneration as they push reforms to the house of lords.
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Japanese official says Japan would not fight United States
Ki bujiro Ishii from Japan's department of commerce told reporters in Los Angeles that Japan would not fight America under any circumstances. He praised conditions in the United States for Japanese immigrants and noted no confirmed cases of want among the 17,000 Japanese in Los Angeles. Ishii also argued Philippine ownership by the United States is Japan's best defense and cited emigration to Korea and Manchuria. He was honored at a banquet by local citizens.
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Pastor Climbs Steeple to Deter Bee Swarm
In Oyster Bay on August 28 Rev. Warren J. Bowman climbed to the top of his church to dislodge a nest and hive of bees. He reportedly saved honey and protected worshippers from future stings as congregants held their breath. The scene drew many observers while the organist played softly to calm the bees during the rescue. The president and Job Burroughs will be consulted on music’s effect on bees.
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Bowman Ee
Man ae fer bypad Fatr to a Theredey
A brief squib notes a man who traveled by pad to a town named Theredey amid mention of weather. The readable text is fragmentary, offering limited specifics beyond the journey and locale.
Foresters of America debated codification at session
Chicago date Aug 28 conflicting reports from the codification committee of the Foresters of America were to be presented at the biennial session. The minority seeks broader representation and power to add laws, while the majority says codify only. Officers to be elected, memorial service planned, and next session eyed for California.
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Explosion in Philadelphia post office targets Cortelyou
A large percussion cap in a package addressed to Secretary George B. Cortelyou exploded at the Nicetown post office in Philadelphia causing minor disruption. Clerk Roberts was unhurt as pieces tied to the address, cut from a newspaper, were recovered. Chief Inspector Cortelyou investigates, with officials deeming it likely a prank.
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Cortelyou
Washington, D. C
James B. Cortelyou
Irish Tenants Bill Passes In Emasculated Form
London reports the Irish evicted tenants bill has passed both houses in a mutilated form. Chief Secretary Birrell says reforms are limited as peers refused to accept main amendments. Lords remove power to reinstate evicted tenants and give landlords right to appeal estate-commission decisions on land purchase values.
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Rockefeller Fee Hold Up Over Travel Claims
Chicago August 28 John D Rockefeller fights $73.85 in travel and witness fees from the U S government for a Standard Oil session claiming 1149 miles traveled He will not receive payment until the marshal secures official information on his starting point Rockefeller stalled awaiting details. Also in New York a Brooklyn navy yard guard fired into a crowd after being taunted as a soldier injuring two before the crowd retreated.
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United States
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New York
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Clemenceau guarantees Drude troops for Morocco mission
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau stated General Drude will receive all necessary French troops to pursue the Moroccan operation. The cabinet discussed the crisis after meetings with King Edward and other diplomats. Clemenceau blamed imports, questioned Sultan Muhammad b. Hassan's fate, and recalled Karlsbad urging more forces to Casablanca.
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Mrs Hucke Dies From Luna Park Attack Injuries
Mrs Anna A Hucke of Pittsburgh died from injuries after an assault at Luna Park amusement resort. She was attacked by a large Numidian mask or clown figure that escaped from a side show, breaching her lung and breaking several ribs.
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Hartford Peddler Rescues Man From Train Track
In Pollinsville on Aug 25, John Rousinski aged 40 attempted suicide by lying on a rail. Peddler Sam Ruinich and John Shenkivitch pulled him clear just before a 5:30 up train passed. Rousinski fought deputies later and was jailed. Governor Hughes spoke at the Sandy Hill fair after arriving at Port Edward.
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Burlington
Sherif Cushing
Haske
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Hughes
Washington County
Sandy Hil
Port Edward By
M. C. Allen
Larned Wins All Comers Title In Newport Tennis
William A. Larned of Annapolis defeated Robert Leroy of New York in straight sets to win the all comers finals in Newport. He also claimed the championship and permanent possession of the association trophy after William J. Clothier of Philadelphia defaulted. Spectators filled the Newport court as veterans and youngsters clashed, with Larned earning praise as delivering his best national performance.
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Clothier
Newport
William A. Larned
Annapolis
Robert Leroy
New York
Larned
Association
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
President Roosevelt Hosts Swedish Prince At Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay Aug 28 President Roosevelt entertained a luncheon for Prince Wilhelm of Sweden duke of Sodermanland visiting the United States. Swedish minister Herman Lagercrantz and aides accompanied the prince to Sagamore Hill arriving by special car and mobile from Cold Spring Harbor.
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International Zoological Congress
Carnegie Laboratory
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Oyster Bay
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Sweden
Duke of
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Klercker
Gortel
Electrocution death of university student in Illinois dairy room
L E Carter son of Brigadier General W H Carter was killed by an electric shock in the University of Illinois Champaign dairy room. He was polishing a combined electric and gas chandelier while standing on a small stationary engine wired into the circuit. a fellow student worker extinguished the live current by grabbing Carter as the chandelier pulled free.
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Dairy Room
Chicago University
Chicago
L. E. Carter
W. H. Carter
United States Army
University of Ilinois
Champaign
Young Carter
University
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Potter
Signs on the house reveal sale of Canfield’s Saratoga club
Signs posted before Richard Canfield's Saratoga clubhouse and Italian garden announce the property is for sale. The once famous Canfield's club, built 1869 by John Morrissey, has declined due to gambling restrictions, with the great salon no longer present and only a lounge and limited games remaining.
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John Morrissey
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More Men Arrested In Longford Political Turmoil
In Longford Aug 28 Mr McKenna Irish nationalist candidate for South Longford and seventeen supporters were arrested on charges tied to an unlawful assembly likely to provoke a riot. They join James P. Farrell and forty others committed for trial after similar protests. McKenna warned government policy would spark revolution in Louth Longford ahead of next week’s election amid calls to drive cattle from grazing grounds.
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Ireland
Mr McKenna
South Longford
James P. Farrell
North Longford
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Louth
Edward Blake
Il Wealth
Bond for Trolleymen Faces Union Opposition
In Hartford trolley circles it was learned that Consolidated Railway plans to push the old security bond on employees, rejected last year. Southington and Bridgeport already see the bond, with workers urged to sign through an outside company. Union opposition is expected to be strong to its introduction.
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Consolidated Railway Company
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Bridgeport
Mixed verdict in bullion case at federal court
A Denver jury returned a mixed verdict in the bullion Spanish mine case. On two mail fraud counts all defendants were found guilty with two recommended to clemency. On three conspiracy counts most were found guilty. Pinkus and Hunt were guilty on the first two counts, but clemency recommended and acquittal on the second charge. Defendants include C. L. Blackman A. G. Knaebles B. Hunt Arthur Levan C. H. Lawrence D. P. Pinkus Edward Sebben W. B. Cameron Boulder Col. and George S. Dubois and Lee Dubois Silver City N. M.
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C. L. Blackman
A. G. Knaebles
B.C. Hunt
Arthur Levan
C. H. Lawrence
D. P. Pinkus
Edward Sebben
W. B. Cameron
Boulder
Col
George 8. Dubois
Lee Dubois
Silver City
N. M
Pinkus
Hunt
Pope Manufacturing Co Receivership Hearing In Hartford
In Hartford creditors of Pope Manufacturing Co with claims around 750000 attended a superior court hearing to confirm Albert L. Pope as temporary and ancillary receiver of the Connecticut assets. A full opposition may arise to making him permanent receiver, and a dispute over appraisers led the court to adjourn the matter until September 16.
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Hartford
Pope Manufacturing Co
Albert L. Pope
Connecticut
Broadways meet at State league park Friday afternoon
City notes detail a High street stand sale to Jema Van Norden and a West Side return at op Seeene for Miss Katherine A. Galvin. The East End Business Men group and a team named Broadways plan a gathering at State league park Friday afternoon. Other items include probate actions, a grocery store incident at 671 East Main, and creditor claims against the late Jos Egan estate.
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Jema van Norden
High Street
Katherine A. Galvin
Seamptroller
Seeene
East End
Broadways
State League Park
New Mayen Court
John Ean
Ockvile
H'S Bre der
Josh Egan
Einsety
East Main
Lanay
Dillon & Douglas
Harris Feinn
Goodwin
Moses Spiro
M. Karnosky
Mary Tracy
Monagan
Ma. Senith
Smith
West Grove Street
Deposits to relieve crop money strain to continue
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Edwards returned from New York after a conference with Secretary Ortelyou on distributing public funds. Deposits will be made weekly for five weeks, though amounts and banks are not disclosed. The first week’s deposits have been made.
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Edwards
New York
Ortelyou
Hampson Sellew Furniture Co Waterbery Agency Ad
The Hampson Sellew Furniture Co promotes the celebrated Glenwood Range through the Waterbery Agency located near Reid and Haynes at 118 190 Bank.
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Glenwood
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