John W Gates Dies in Paris Leaves 40 Million Estate
Paris Aug 9 The financier John W Gates died this morning after a long illness. His death follows a sustained medical fight with pneumonia and organ failure. His widow and son Charles G Gates mourn his loss as friends and business associates send condolences from the United States and abroad. His estate is estimated near forty million dollars with arrangements for burial in Paris then transport to the United States.
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John W. Gates
Texas
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Kansas City
Charles G. Gates
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France
England
United States
Mr. Gates
Pope's Condition Deteriorates Amid Heat and Gout
Rome reports show the pope's condition not improving. Temperature hovers near 100, heat reaches 95 degrees, draining his strength. Gout worsens with pains extending from knee to thigh, adding to concern over his health.
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Rome
Americans Escape Big Carlton Hotel Fire
Fire swept the Carlton hotel roof this evening in London. The blaze forced numerous dramatic evacuations. The hotel is heavily patronized by Americans.
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London
Carlton Hotel
Man Endangers Self Over Wife’s Affection in St Louis
Phillip J. Nickerson, a salesman, cut his arteries in a suicide attempt at a hospital after three months of marriage. He blamed his wife’s constant affection, saying she sits on his lap and hugs him, and that it overwhelmed him despite his professed fondness. He spoke of wanting her to be less demonstrative.
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Phillip J. Nickerson
Des Moines Western League Return Met With Low Hopes
Des Moines fans showed little enthusiasm as the Western league club returned to its home grounds after a month and a half. The Des Moines team, arriving from Sioux City, faces a three game series with St Joseph while owner John F Higgins bears the brunt of local discontent over the prolonged absence. Chicago reports the purchase negotiations for the club are complete with Higgins expected to close the deal, though the new buyer remains unnamed and ONeill denies any bona fide sale to Omaha interests.
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St. Joseph
John F. Higgins
Chicago
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O'Neill
George Yeoman
Dick Grotte
Omaha
Vedrines Sets Long Distance Flight Record in Michelin Cup
Paris August 9 Jules Vedrines the aviator broke the record for a single long distance flight in competing for the Michelin cup He covered 700 kilometers 496 8 miles in seven hours 66 minutes and 36 seconds beating Loudanes mark of 702 kilometers 436 miles The feat sets a new milestone in endurance air travel for the era.
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Loudane
Resolution Pushes to Discharge Interior Expenditures to Select Committee
In Washington on August, Representative Humphrey proposed a resolution to discharge the House select committee on interior department expenditures from further investigation of the Controller Bay case and to appoint a five member select committee to handle the matter.
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Humphrey
Washington
House
House Committee On Interior Department
Controller Bay
Crop conditions in United States diverse across grains
Washington reports national crop standings with corn at 69.6 condition and 22.6 yield, winter wheat total 455.149 million bushels at 14.5 acre yield, spring wheat 59.8 condition and 16.1 yield, oats 65.7 condition and 25.2 yield, rye 30.677 million yield at 15.6, buckwheat 82.9 and 18.2, potatoes 62.3 and 75.1, flax 71 and 7.6, rice 89.3 and 32.7, hay 65.4 and 1.143 area 43,017,000, apples 53.9.
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Washington
D. C
French steamer Emir sinks after collision in fog near Tarifa
In dense fog off Tarifa Spain the French steamer Emir sank after a collision with the British steamer Silverton. Emir's 93 aboard drowned while 27 were rescued from the Silverton which arrived with damage aboard. Emir, 1251 tons, was owned at Marseilles.
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Pioneer Iowa merchant Samuel Baldauf dies on journey
Samuel Baldauf, a pioneer merchant of Oskaloosa, collapsed and died last night in Monmouth Illinois while en route to Chicago with his wife. He had stopped at a friend's home when death occurred, as relayed by a telegram received today. The touring party itinerary noted travel times through Monmouth.
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Samuel Baldauf
Monmouth
Chicago
Injunction Ends Mother-in-Law Visit at Brereton Farm
Fairfield Iowa August 9 Judge Frank Hunter of Ottumwa granted an injunction barring Mrs Francia Fry from residing at or visiting the Brereton farm near Glasgow. The order also forbids she molest the Brereton household. The friction began after Mrs Fry moved in with her son-in-law W R Brereton and daughter. Sheriff Campbell later arrested Raymond Fry, 18, son of Mrs Fry, with a trial set for Wednesday.
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Frank Hunter
Ottumwa
Jefferson County
Francia Fry
W. R. Brereton
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Mother Fry
Lares
Frank Ellis
Fry
Wilson
Young Brereton
Joe Crail
Hunter
Campbell
Mrs. Fry
Raymond Fry
Senate passes New Mexico Arizona statehood bill
Washington Aug. Senator Kenyon of Iowa was the only progressive Republican to oppose final passage. Senator Bristow of Kansas voted for the bill. President Taft reportedly ill may veto over the judiciary retail feature in the Arizona constitution. Francis Wring and wife of Portland, Ore., are visiting Waterloo and staying at the Ellis hotel.
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Iowa
New Mexico
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Kansas
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Judiciary
Francis Wring
Portland, Ore
Waterloo
Ellis Hotel
Peculiar Accident Involving Officer Follows Dog Incident
Officer Mohlif toflay killed a dog at Central house on Railroad avenue. A bullet that killed the dog ricocheted from a barn and struck the officer in the head, causing a surface wound but leaving him momentarily stunned.
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Central House
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Senator Frye Dies in Marine Senate Adjourns for Funeral
Washington Aug 9 The senate adjourned after noon meeting to honor the memory of late Senator William Pierce Frye of Maine who died at his home yesterday Vice President Sherman named a committee to attend his Lewiston funeral Frye lifelong public servant and senior U S senator from Maine died after long illness in Lewiston at his daughter's home with his other daughter present Physicians cite age and exhausting career as cause of death Gov Plaisted to appoint a temporary successor until January 1913 legislative session
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Maine
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White
Alice Hrigges
Congress
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Senate Committee Adverse to Cotton Tariff Revision
Washington Aug 3 The senate finance committee voted to report adversely the house cotton tariff revision bill and it will reach the senate tomorrow Senator Cummins of Iowa plans an amendment to revise the iron and steel schedules of the Payne Aldrich law The clash with the president’s veto threat on the statehood bill and the wool bill deadlock ends any hope for early adjournment.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate
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Iowa
Preachers and Lawyers Battle in Des Moines Baseball Match
Des Moines August 9 preachers meet lawyers in a charity style baseball game with county coroner as umpire Mayor Hanna to arbitrate disputes. Ministers feature Harvard Kansas Princeton Nebraska alumni pitchers and catchers while lawyers field noted jurists and former Senator McDowell. Coroner James Lee will umpire and William Milius travels from St Louis for matters and to visit relatives.
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Nebraska
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Bonds
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James Lee
William Milius
St. Louis
Waterloo
Perkins Cleared on Personal Contributions in Steel Probe
Washington dispatch reports G W Perkins, director of United States Steel, freed from answering questions on personal campaign contributions as a steel trust inquiry resumes. The committee orders production of subsidiary books. Taft to supply related information under law.
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New York
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Littleton
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Herbert Knox
Smith
Taft
Charman Stanley
White House
Bureau of Corporations
Many Would Mary the $19,000 Heiress
Sioux City Iowa report states May Van de Grift a Howard hotel waitress who recently inherited $19,000 left for Needles California where the estate was willed by her godmother triggering a wave of matrimonial rumors and plans in the region.
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Needles
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