English Fear Rail Blockade Rocks Britain
Aug 16 reports from London say strike fever persists across Great Britain with minimal abatement. Rioting occurs in Liverpool where two rioters are killed as Hussars clash with prisoners. Rail workers threaten to shut all lines risking food supply. government seeks to avert disruption and considers martial law on railroads and deployment of royal engineers Army Service Corps.
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London
Great Britain
Jrondon Dock
Liverpool
Hussars
United Kingdom
Royal Engineers
Army Service Corps
Reward for inch of tongue offered to cure girl
Mrs J L Long of Independence Mo mother of Miss Inez Long says she receives about fifty letters a day after offering a reward to obtain an inch of tongue to cure the girl who nearly bit her tongue off in a motor car crash. One writer offered 30000 dollars for an inch of tongue.
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Kansas City
J. L. Long
Independence
Inez Long
Inquiry into Gompers contempt case set for December hearings
Washington August 16 The house judiciary committee will open hearings December 7 on a bill defining contempt of court. The inquiry centers on contempt issues arising in the Bucks Store and Range case and the sentencing of American Federation of Labor officials.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
House Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Girl Stole $150 From Des Moines Man
Chicago August 16. Charles E Fuller a 50 year old retired Des Moines real estate dealer testified that waitress Cora Wilson stole 150 dollars from him on August 3. Fuller said he had 600 dollars when he met the girl and she took three 50 dollar bills. The girl was allowed to go with a $10 fine.
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Chicago
Cora Wilson
Charles E. Fuller
Des Moines
Hines
Fuller
Political leader ousted after riotous New Jersey event
James R. Nugent chair of the Democratic State Committee of New Jersey was dethroned following a riotous gathering near Fring Lake New Jersey. He had referred to Governor Woodrow Wilson as a "narr and an tograte" in a speech.
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New Jersey
James R. Nugent
Democratic State Committee of
Fring Lake
N. 4
Woodrow Wilson
Wives of Flyers Anxious Over Fatal Aerial Losses
Chicago, Aug. 16. Following the deaths of aviators St. Croix Johnstone and William R. Badger at yesterday's event, the aeronautical tourney crowd contemplated the need for sane flying. Wives stood quietly amid preparations for speed altitude and duration trials as a looming wind storm threatened to disrupt flying.
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Chicago
St. Croix
Johnstone l
William R. Badger
Johnstone
Padger
Birth announced for 73 year old Wilson's son and 19 year old wife
New York date August 16 announcement of the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Christopher Columbus Wilson. Mr Wilson, 73, heads United Wireless Telegraph and fights a three year sentence in Atlanta penitentiary. Baby named Christopher Columbus Wilson Jr. His wife, 19, was a former stenographer and they married last August after his indictment.
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New York
Christopher Columbus Wilson
Taft's Wool Veto Message Likely Ready Soon
Washington Aug 16 President Taft expects to veto the compromise wool bill after its White House arrival later today or tomorrow. The veto message is practically complete and will be sent to the house. Also, Senator Fenrose said adjournment of the special session may come Sunday after a Saturday legislative day.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
House
White House
Taft
Congress
Fenrose
Clark
Sherman
Insanity Case In Mt Vernon Woman And Niece
A Mt. Vernon woman Mrs. Gary Florence Garloff and her niece Lillie May Date were examined by the insanity commissioners on Monday and adjudged insane. They believe their Heavenly Father has visited them in an airship and plan further treatment at Independence or return to the county home if needed.
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Marion. la
Mt. Vernon
Commissioners of Insanity
Jme
Gary Florence Garloff
Lillie May Date
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Funeral set for Dearwink Mevelle in Iowa guard tribute
Preparations are completed for the funeral of Dear wink Mevelle the only American officer to die aboard the Maine. The service will be military and held Friday at 2 PM in Read Oak la. Ave with Iowa National Guards in charge Judge Florence Deemer of the state supreme court will deliver the oration Adjutant General Guy Logan and other officers are expected Company SM of Red Oak will take part.
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Read Oak
Dearwink
McCoy to Plead Guilty Before Judge Under New Law
Tom McCoy, a confessed horse thief, was to appear before Judge Platt to enter a guilty plea without indictment under a new law allowing the state's attorney to prepare the necessary papers without awaiting a grand jury. He seeks imprisonment as the quicker expiation.
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Tom McCoy
Platt
McCoy
Family Reunites After 30 Years Apart in Indiana
In Greensburg Indiana on August 16 Mrs O L Creath and her mother Mrs Sarah Scott of Pekin Illinois were joyfully reunited after believing each other dead for over three decades. The daughter had been adopted by her grandmother after leaving her parents at age two and only learned of the truth through letters.
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Greensburg
Ind
O. L. Creath
Sarah Scott
Pekin
Home Guard No 815 Returns After Camp At Vinton
Co B of the Fifty third regiment completed a highly enjoyable week at camp near Vinton. Four regular Army officers praised the unit as best trained and equipped among visits. Camp grounds north of Vinton were ideal for drills despite heavy rainfall. Major Charles W. Cotton attended and Governor Carroll reviewed the guards yesterday.
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Vinton
Fiftythird
Co. B
J. H. Hildebrand
George Weilein
Fred Fisher
Charles W. Cotton
Carroll
Temperature Report Reflects Hot Wave Across Nation
The maximum temperature yesterday reached 92 degrees at 3 p.m. with humidity at 74 percent by 1 p.m. A broad hot wave affected most areas while only a few places saw rain. Phoenix hit 108, Tucson 102, Omaha 96, with New York City and Little Rock among the milder spots.
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Buchanan Optical Co
LA Might
Canada
New York City
Little Rock
Ark
Phoenix
Tucson
West Central
Omaha
Senator Stephenson to Be Investigated
The election of Senator Issac H. Stephenson, the oldest member from a Wisconsin lumber town, is to be investigated. Honorable action followed a Privileges and Elections Committee vote after a sub committee report and unanimous recommendation. Start of investigation expected in Milwaukee or Madison in early autumn.
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Issac H. Stephenson
Wisconsin
Senate
Hkriberg
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Milwaukee
Madison
New Warrants Out for Lynchers in Coatesville
Coatesville Pa Aug 16 Stirred by criticism of citizens over delay in arresting those implicated in the Walker lynching nine additional warrants were sworn out by Chester County authorities and to be served before night A lineman for an electric light company who was ar rested last night reportedly admitted being in the mob and named others Five witnesses in the burning of Zack Walker confessed implicating at least thirty business men and leaders in politics Many were friends of Policeman Rice slain by the negro Suspected men closely watched with possible further confessions expected after the funeral of the officer.
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Coatesville
Ben
Walker
Chester County
Zack Walker
Rice
Madeline Fore Engagement Seeks Quiet Rest
Madeline Fore, fiancée of Solin dacecet, is gravely ill requiring rest and careful treatment after severe nervous strain. A legal adviser notes no leniency in upcoming nuptial matters. lawyers discuss ante nuptial financial settlement with Col Astor and Miss Fore, a custom among the Astor family.
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Poe Madeline Fore
Pfricuis
Faree
Deak
Rewport
Alisa Madeline Moree
Louis Cass Ledyard
Col. Astor
Col Astor
Astor
Trial jurors listed for September term in district court
Jurors for the September term of the district court were drawn this forenoon. The list shows names and post office addresses from Waterloo, Independence, Dela Palis-aA, and surrounding communities. A note mentions J. J. Meier from Dunkerton and other jurors from Cato Kinnicott to Ja Porte City. A couple, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Walker, returned from a honeymoon trip and plan to live on Center Street after next month.
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District Court
Waterloo
Rangert
A.W. Pierce
Hyver Gallagher
Peter Angrisen
M. EB. Hathaway
Ro EL Hodges
R. Towsley
Ja Porte City
J. H. Wagoner
Jacob Rippel
Cato Kinnicott
Terry
Dunkerton
J. J. Meier
P. J. Walker
Fire Department
Station No. 2
Commercial Street
Center Street
Mrs. Walker
Wisconsin
Chicago
Elgin
Explosion damages postal center letter prompt
Postal inspectors search for sender after a letter exploded in the electric spine machine at the post office yesterday. Workers injured and a man missing following the blast as dynamite caps triggered the incident. Investigators pursue a dynamite involving suspect letter and possible motive.
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South Normwalk
Ang
Ter Semler
Postefice
Gemterd
Perkins Denies Steel Trust Charge Before Congress
George W. Perkins of United States Steel testified before the House Steel Trust Investigating committee in Washington. He denied knowledge of Moore & Schley stock dominance before legal actions by Judge Gary and St. C. Frick, saying he was engrossed in broad details and did not care about the specifics at the time.
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George W. Perkins
United States Steel Corporation
House Steel Trust
Washington
Bartlett
Mr. Perkins
Moore & Schley
Tennessee Coal
Gary
St. C. Frick
Mr. Frick
Pope Pius X Receives Callers for First Time Since Illness
Rome August 16. For the first time since his illness Pope Pius X was allowed to receive several callers. Doctors approved the chats hoping contact with different people would lift the pontiff’s spirits.
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Rome
Pope Plus X
Congress Leaders Seek Agreement on Free List
Congress leaders sought to reconcile the farmers free list and forward it to the president for his anticipated veto. Senate and House clerks reported conference disagreements on two amendments and recessed until 4 p.m while awaiting possible receding from positions on the free list and Kern amendment.
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Washington
Senate
House
la Foliette
U.S
Woman a human torch in Chicago home
Mrs Louisa Pob Inhbiske aged at became a human torch when a can of gasoline exploded in her home today. Her husband wrapped a rug around her to extinguish the flames saving her from death. The event follows a separate note about judges being attacked and a humorous court remark.
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Chicago
Louisa Pob- Inhbiske
Remarkable Salt Mountain in Santo Domingo Island
A vast salt mountain, nearly four miles long on the Santo Domingo island, is estimated to hold about 99,000,000 tons. The crystallized salt is so clear that medium green paint can be read through a block a foot thick. For gentlemen, San Felice, 5c cigar.
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Santo Domingo
Atwood Flies Inly Today Ahead Of Schedule
Atwood continues his St Louis to New York and Boston flight stopping at Perrysville Elkhart Kendallville and Corunna. He logged 97 miles in 2 hours 6 minutes averaging 46 mph with peaks near 60 mph. He planned to reach Sandusky by 6 pm weather and crowd cheers marked the journey.
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Perrysville
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Atwood
Elkhart
Ind
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Kendallville
Corunna
Sandusky
Tledo
Oldest Engineer in U S Marks 83rd Birthday at Davenport
Davenport Iowa August 16 Special John Driscoll is the nation’s oldest railway engineer. He began firing on the Hartford and New Haven road 65 years ago and served 41 years as an engineer. He first ran an engine in 1852 when speeds hovered around 20 miles an hour and wood was the only fuel. Thomas W Place of Waterloo, a long railroad career figure, started as a fireman on the Railway of New Hampshire in 1855, becoming an engineer two years later. He remained with the Illinois Central for more than four decades and is 78 and in robust health.
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Davenport
John Driscoll
United States
Hartford & New Haven
Thomas W. Place
Waterloo
New Hampshire
Illinois Central
Mr. Place
Boilder Explosion Kills Veteran in Illinois Farm Incident
Springfield Illinois August 16 William G Miller 70 a prominent farmer and Civil War veteran was killed and five other men seriously injured when the boiler of a traction engine exploded on the S P Campbell farm three miles south of Loami Illinois.
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Springfield
William G. Miller
Loanis
S. P. Campbell
Loami
Cardinal Moran of Australia Dead
Cardinal Moran of Australia died suddenly today in Sydney. He was found in his room at Manly palace in a state collapse and death followed an apparent syncope.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Cardinal Moran
Manly Palace
Prison Work Stops as “Little Mother” Spear
Convicts at the state prison halted work today after a disruption sparked by phrases in reports. Guards closed the shops for two hours as officials investigated the incident and ensured order within the facility.
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Laas Strehenson
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Martin
ROTOR
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Cerak
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