American Troops to Land in Nicaragua Within 48 Hours
Washington reports Taft ordered immediate movement of the Tenth Infantry from the Panama Canal Zone to Nicaragua to protect Americans and property as conditions near Leon grow dire. Dispatches describe bar baric acts and deaths of two Americans after wounds. Denver gunboat arrival unclear, possibly at Corinto, with reinforcement detachments moving toward San Juan Del Sur.
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Washington
D. C
Nicaragua
Taft
Beverly
Tenth United States Infantry
Panama Canal Zone
United Powers
China
State Department
Dodd
Phillips
Leon
Denver
Corinto
Navy Department
Department
Denver Haa
Blue Jackets
San Juan del Sur
Scott County Gets Farm Crop Expert From Ames College
Davenport, Aug. 28. C. R. Elias of the agricultural extension department of Ames college has arrived in Davenport to serve as crop expert for Scott county. He will devote full time to advising farmers and introducing new crop methods. He will have an office at the Davenport Commercial club and will divide time between the office and visiting farms across the county.
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Davenport
C. R. Elias
Agricultural Extension Department
Ames College
Scott County
Mavenport Commercial Club
Temperature report for August 28 with past day data
Temperature readings note marks from Buchanan Optical Co and Syndicate block. Yesterday highs reached 92 degrees at 4 pm, with 12 night and 6 am indicators. A year ago the minimum was 51 and the maximum 64 degrees.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Pope to create new American cardinal resident in Rome
Paris reports the Pope plans to name a new American cardinal who will reside in Rome. The dispatch notes no American cardinal will hold a parity post for France and Spain in Rome. It also states a cardinal will be created for Central America, likely Mexico, in a later decision.
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Paris
Rome
France
Spain
Central America
Mexico
Great Britain hints at Hague appeal over canal bill
Great Britain asserts its protest against the Panama canal bill and says it will seek arbitration at The Hague if no satisfactory agreement is reached. A Mitchell Innes of the British embassy filed the note stating Britain will consider both the bill and President Taft's message on discrimination in favor of American coastwise shipping. If no accord emerges Britain will pursue arbitration.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
State Department
A .Mitchell Innes
Hague Tribunal For Arbitration
Taft
Congress
Warships Anchor Off Beirut In Quiet Patrol
A squadron of Italian warships with six vessels anchored off Beirut this morning. The force, sent to monitor the area, had earlier reconnoitered Jaffa Haifa and Acre but made no landing or shots. The Turkish garrison maintains control and residents fear a repeat of February bombardment that killed sixteen noncombatants and wounded many in Beirut.
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Beirut
Syria
Jaffa
Palestine
Haifa
Acre
Taft Leaves for Ohio Centennial
President Taft and Major Rhoades depart Boston at 10 am to attend Columbus Ohio centennial celebration. Private secretary Carmi A. Thompson to join in Ohio. The president left Beverly estate by private car amid cheering crowds.
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Boston
Taft
Rhoades
Columbus
Carmi A. Thompson
Ohio
Beverly
South Station
Lawyers Unintentionally Hit Caddies in Model Law
Milwaukee August 28 1914 the American Bar association approved a model uniform law to curb child labor but discovered it would affect golf caddies under 14. Walter George Smith explained the measure aimed at all minors and pledged adjustment. He lamented losing a patronage of young caddies while insisting on protecting children.
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Bar Association
Milwaukee
Wis
American Bar Association
Walter George Smith
Pennsylvania
Mr. Smith
Dynmite PlotInvestigated Amid Industrial Strike Fallout
Boston August report on Suffolk grand jury probe into alleged dynamite plot connected to Lawrence mill strike. Wealthy mill builder Ernest W Pitman of Andover, subpoenaed, may have influenced by death by own action. Grand jury may indict prominent textile manufacturers tied to Breen testimony and dynmite placements.
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Boston
Lawrence
Suffolk County Grand Jury
Pelletier
Ernest W. Pitman
Andover
Pitman
Grand Jury
Publi
Union
McNamara Brothers
Industrial Workers of the World
John J. Breen
Breen
READY FOR ALL RACE Filling of Three Great Rags to Take Part in Race Is Already Under Wey
Final preparations for the balloon race from Colorado Springs Aug 25 for the Antlers trophy and Lahm cup are under way with three large bags to participate. Start was set for 4 20 but officials said contestants would launch about an hour later. Balloons entered include Kansas City II Uncle Sam Goodyear and Jamerk Beamin acting as starter under Aero Club of America rules.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Marin
Kansas City II
John Watts
Frank P. Blair
Kansas City
Sam
Capt. H . Honeywell
St. Louis
Bruce A. Gustin
Goodyear
Akron
Paul McCullough
St. Tonis
R.A.D. Preston
Jamerk Beamin
St. Louisa
Boxing fines hit Waterloo boxing crowd in county court
In Waverly Iowa six Waterloo sportsmen and event promoters faced Justice G A Schlefelbein for an August 4 boxing bout near Bremer county. All pleaded guilty and paid fines of 75 to 76 dollars plus costs. Spectators and principals faced warrants as police crackdowns continue.
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Waverly
Waterloo
Court of Justice
G. A. Schlefelbein
Jack Archer
Kid” Ketchell
Bach
Justice Court
New Graft Found Tied to Police Protection Racket
New York August 28 The state s attorney reports a social evil yielding colossal graft from about a dozen houses that paid 1500 to 2000 dollars monthly for police protection Protective houses were lavishly furnished with lists of girls ages 16 to 18 and a flot of caller names The investigation by Assistant District Attorney Smith is expected to produce a sensational result
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Tosenthal
Whitman
Smith
Judge Examines Detroit Alderman in Bribery Case
Detroit Aug. 28 The preliminary examination of Alderman Andrew J Walsh of the Fourteenth ward on bribery charges and the grand jury session to hear evidence on fraudulent enrollment are set for today as part of Detroit municipal corruption prosecutions Detective Brennan is expected to testify as the chief witness for the prosecution at Walsh's examination
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit, Mich
Andrew J. Walsh
Fourteenth Ward
E. J. Jeffries
Detroit
Brennan
Morrison to Be Chinese President Adviser From London
Peking dated Aug 28 Dr George Ernest Morrison long time China affairs expert and Times correspondent is expected shortly from London to serve as political adviser to President Yuan Shih Kai Morrison recently married Miss Jeanne Wark Robin of New Zealand on Aug 26 in London The report notes his confidence in China's republic remains steadfast
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Peking
George Ernest Morrison
Yuan Shih Kai
London
Morrison
China
London Times
Jeanne Wark Robin
New Zealand
Roosevelt Calls for Penrose Expulsion on Testimony
Oyster Bay Aug 28 Colonel Roosevelt says Senator Penrose should be expelled from the Senate on his own testimony. He cites an alleged Penrose remark to John D. Archbold of Standard Oil about a second campaign contribution as a government protection offer, likening it to police protection sales in New York.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Senator Penrose
Senate
Col. Roosevelt
Senator Clapp
Penrose
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Third Convict Dies From Alcohol At Fort Madison
Louis Busche a prison gardener died from wood alcohol poisoning after drinking solvent stolen from the penitentiary supply room during services. He followed James Gordon Stell and Charles Dimmitt in death within 24 hours from the same cause, as officials launch an investigation.
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Fort Madison
Louis Busche
Gardner
Busche
James Gordon Stell
Iowa
Stell
Charles Dimmitt
Blease Leads For 5 C Governorship In Charleston
Latest returns show Blease leading for South Carolina governor with 66,349 to Jones 55,600 and Duncan 1,604. In Charleston county Jones may carry by about 600 with incomplete returns. Tillman Lyon and Carter for treasurer won county as did Legare for Congress and other statewide offices.
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Charleston
8. C
Jones
Blease
Duncan
Congressman Legare
United States
Tillman
Lyon
Carter
Powers warn Crete of Samos expedition attempt
Foreign consuls warned the Cretan government that the powers will block any armed expedition to Samos. British and French cruisers have been sent to the area. It is alleged arms and funds were given to a Cretan volunteer corps plans to seize Samos and raise a rebel flag.
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Canes
Crete
Samos
Committee of National Defense
Cedar Falls Plans for Light Plant
Cedar Falls Iowa August 28 At a city council meeting last evening it was voted to employ an expert to estimate the cost of establishing a municipal light plant. Frank J. Snyder was appointed a council member from the Second ward to succeed O P Lawler who resigned last month. El Vorno Havana l0e Cigar.
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Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Frank J. Snyder
O. P. Law Lyer
Garfield Anti Smith to Testify in Campaign Funds Inquiry
Washington reporters say James R. Garfield and Harribert Knox Smith will testify before a senate subcommittee investigating political campaign contributions. Both former Roosevelt era officials were named by John D. Archbold of Standard Oil, who charged Pernicious activity and alleged Roosevelt was incited by the oil firm’s refusal to contribute.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
Harribert Knox Smith
Senate
Garfield
Smith
Roosevelt
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Archbold
Standard
Suing for Peace in Colorado Campaign Meet
Roosevelt campaign manger Senator J M Dixon will meet Governor Johnson in Denver next Saturday to push reconciliation between the Phil Stewart Republican faction and progressive party leaders. Judge Ben B Lindsey returns to Denver Friday to take part in the talks.
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Denver
J. M.dixon
Roosevelt
Gov. Johnson
Progressive
Phil Stewart
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Ben B. Lindsey
Kendall in Bad Shape Stirs Friends’ Worries
Friends of Representative Kendall report he is in poor physical condition, with heart trouble and sleeplessness. Since announcing he won’t seek reelection in the Sixth district, speculation about retirement has grown. Kendall and his wife plan a Blue Ridge outing before a hoped recovery.
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Washington, D. C
Kendall
Congress
Iowa
Nate
Mrs. Kendall
Blue Ridge Mountains
French Officers Held by Moors Spark Public Anxiety
Public anxiety rose in Paris as emissaries failed to learn the fate of French officers held hostage by El Hifa at Marakesh Morocco. Volunteers sent to Marakesh returned with no ransom information while Col Mangin’s column keeps troops tied to blocking Moorish forces toward Fez and Mazagan.
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Paris
el Hifa
Marakesh
Morocco
Lyautey
Foreign Office
el Hiba
Col. Mangin
Fez
Mazagan
France
Arma
Wisconsin Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Rural Wisconsin
A late night storm swept northwestern Wisconsin damaging farm property and wrecking buildings in many villages. Telegraph and telephone lines were disrupted over a large area. In Spooner, six miles north, several buildings including the depot of C., St. P., M. and Omaha were blown down. No lives were reported lost.
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Shell Lake
Wis
Wisconsin
Spooner
Omaha
Wilson to discuss tariff policy at Grangers picnic
Governor Woodrow Wilson will speak on how tariff policies of the three parties affect farmers at the State Grangers' picnic in Williams Grove Pennsylvania tomorrow. He said advance copies of his speech are unsatisfactory and he must have an audience to warm up his delivery, likening it to cruelty to animals.
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Seagirt
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Williams Grove
Girls Physically Superior to Boy Babies at Iowa Fair
Des Moines, Aug 27. Official scorers at the Iowa state fair baby health contest weighed measured and examined forty five entrants. Of the 45, 24 were girls and 21 were boys. In nearly every instance the girls outweighed and outmeasured the boys. The judges say there should be no difference in physical strength while children, and the girl babies are as strong as the boys. The mothers answered questions on feeding and health during the examinations. The event is a popular attraction at the fair and draws many spectators including veteran men watching through wire screening.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lenna Meanes
Florence Sherborn
Colifax
Velura Powell
Red Oak
Margaret Vaupel Clarke
Waterloo
Astock
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Tion
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Garrison
Wey
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Bull Moose
Dixon
Johnson
Colorado
MIR
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