Leprosy Case Shocks Washington Veteran In Isolation
John R. Early a 65 year old Spanish War veteran from North Carolina is confined in a tent in Washington after being diagnosed with leprosy. He has a wife and seven month old son in North Carolina, and asks doctors about the risk to his child while awaiting pension issues and treatment. The Health Department moved him to isolation and he reads the twenty third psalm while lamenting his family’s uncertain future.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Funen
John R. Early
Lyon
N.C
Ear
Teasylvania Avenue
Ter
Wnhappy
Health Department
North Carolina
United States
Fish Hawks Attack Man Off Asbury Park Beach
Two large fish hawks attacked swimmer William Press as he faced a school of fish approaching him. Lifeguards rescued Press who fought the birds while trying to remain afloat, leaving him more dead than alive after the ordeal.
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Asbury Park
N. J
William Press
Press
Registered Mail Losses Remark by Assistant Superintendent
R B Myndelle of Washington told Wisconsin postmasters at a state convention that only about 31 004 of one percent of all registered mail is lost from all causes including fires floods and wrecks. He spoke this afternoon as assistant superintendent of the divisions of registered mail and money orders.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Post Office Department
R. B Myndelle
Washington
Wisconsin
Tramps Run Off With Soap From Factory
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania a soap factory in Mifflinville was pried open by tramps who stole soap and tools worth about 50 dollars. Workers found a broken window when they arrived.
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Bloomsburg
Miffinville
Monon Refuses to Erect Highway Signals
The Indiana Railroad Commission demands danger signals at Indiana highway crossings from the Monon now backing its refusal. A letter to B E Taylor of Chicago, the line’s general manager, warns that coercive action may be used if the signs are not erected.
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Indianapolis
C., IL & L. Railway Company
Indiana
Indiana Railroad Commission
B. E. Taylor
Chicago
Monon
Three-State Deaf Mudes Meet at Hover Park Reunion
Five hundred attendees from three states gathered at Hover Park Lima Ohio for the tristate mute reunion. The event featured quiet sports including a baseball game and racing, water sports, and a large basket dinner, with attendees expressing appreciation for the gathering.
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Lima
Ohio
Hover Park
Republican Advisory Committee Names National Campaign Advisors
Special Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee announces an advisory panel of Richard Ballinger Cornelius Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Nelson Cromwell John Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles Taft and Arthur Vorys. Hitchcock to chair with Elmer Dover as secretary. headquarters in New York to oversee campaign conduct and finance.
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New York
Hitchcock
Richard A. Ballinger
State of Washington
Cornelius N. Bliss
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Nelson Cromwell
John Says Hammond
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Arthur I. Vorys
Elmer Dover
Man in Atlantic City Ends Suicide Bid by Salt Water Taste
Charles Grieb of Philadelphia, 45, attempted death by own action in a small row boat off Atlantic City. He fled to the water when the sea tasted too salty, was found clinging to the boat bottom, and admitted he tried to drown himself but swam back after the salt water tasted bad.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Grieb
Philadelphia
Greh
Man Accused of Passing Large Bills in Fraud Case
A Chicago report links George W. Fitzgerald to the $173,400 United States subtreasury theft unearthed a year and a half ago. Once a teller, Fitzgerald was discharged for negligence as investigators connect him to speculative egg deals, real estate, and an alleged plan to pass $1,000 bills through Col. Harry C. Gano.
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Chicago
United States
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
William Boldenweek
Congress
Boidenweck
Herbert F. Young
Young Secret Service Agency
Boldenneck
Mr. Young
Young
Harry C. Gano
Boldenweck
Woman Killed by Own Trap in Chicken House
Mrs Katherine Christman of Eaton Ohio arranged a trap gun in her chicken house to deter thieves. She went to fetch eggs at breakfast forgetting the mechanism, and the gun discharged killing her. Authorities reported the accidental death under domestic peril.
Pensioners Granted Free Mail Return of Vouchers
Postmaster General Meyer issues an order amending postal laws allowing all pensioners free use of the mails to return their pension vouchers. This change eases correspondence and speeds processing for retirees nationwide.
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Washington
Meyer
New High Explosive Demonstrated Near Munich
A high explosive of unprecedented power was tested near Munich before Berlin artillery officials Bavarian war ministry the imperial navy and fortress and ordnance departments with sensational results Three shells exploded by electricity tore Krupp armor plate to pieces The invention is by Fritz Cehre.
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Munich
Artillery Proving Commission
Berlin
Bavarian War Ministry
Imperial Navy
Fortress and Ordance Departments
Fritz Cehre
Secret War Secretary approves cadet hazing punishment
Secretary Wright announces the President has approved penalty for eight West Point cadets suspended for hazing. Two first-class cadets Rossell Jr. and Weaver face dismissal, while six third-class cadets receive one year suspension without pay. The decision follows Sagamore Hill talks with President Roosevelt, Wright, and Superintendent Scott.
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Washington
Wright
West Point
Military Academy
Roosevelt
William T. Rossell, Jr
Wiliam T. Rossell
Engineer Corps
Army
Harry G. Weaver
Dainois
George Washington Chase
New York
James A. Gillespie
Pensylvania
Byron Quimby Jones
William Nate
Virginia
William Wellington Prude
Alabama
Isaac Spalding
Oklahoma
Russell
Weaver
Academy
Sagamore Hill
Scott
Wright Machine to Be Demonstrated Next Week
Washington notes a public Wright aeroplane test at Fort Myer Virginia with Orville Wright supervising the craft. If successful a five mile flight earns 25000 dollars plus 10 percent per extra mile and a one hour endurance test is planned. The Signal Corps also contracts J M Herring of New York for another heavier than air craft at 20000 dollars if it meets conditions.
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Washington
France
Orville Wright
Wilbur
le Mans
Fort Myer
Army
Wright
Signal Corps
J. M. Herring
New York
Lusitania Sets New Transatlantic Record
The Lusitania lowers the record by over three hours arriving off Sandy Hook at 10 PM after a four day fifteen hours and twenty five minutes crossing. The previous ocean record stood at four days eighteen hours and forty minutes.
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New York
Cunard
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Democrats Name Johnson Again For Minnesota Governor
In Minneapolis a Democratic convention nominated John A. Johnson for the third time to run for governor, after a tense and enthusiastic demonstration ending with a firm commitment.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Oklahoma Banks Reorganize Under State Bank Law
Oklahoma banks announce plans to reorganize as State banks to utilize the State banking guarantee law. The Controller of the Currency prohibits national banks from operating under this law. One bank will organize a savings bank under the guarantee law while retaining national status.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Lusitania Reaches Transatlantic Record Pace
The Lusitania finished a sensational Atlantic crossing, lowering the prior record by nearly four hours. Official timing shows it cleared Daunts Rock at 11:30 after four days and 15 hours at sea, with an average speed of 25.08 knots over 2,718 miles.
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New York
Atlantic
Daunts Rock
Lusitania
Uprising Reported on Moroccan Frontier
Paris dispatches say an Arab army of 25 000 mobilizes along the Algerian frontier to surprise French posts at Brehar and Bonanane.
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Paris
Algeria
Brehar
Bonanane
Welcome to the American Fleet Arrives in Sydney
Thousands plaza crowds greet Admiral Sperry and the American fleet in Sydney as officials, including Lord Northcote and Alfred Keakin, host a reception. A clash over armed troops ends with permission to land armed but without ammunition.
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Sydney
Alfred Keakin
New South Wales
Corporation
Sperry
Domain
Lord Northcote
Australia
Harry Rawson
Guard of Honor
Royal Australian Artillery
Admiral Sperry
Louisiana Crew Wins Battenburg Cup in Sydney Harbor Race
The twelve-oared cutter race between the Il linois and Louisiana battle ship crews for the Battenburg Cup in Sydney, N S W, covered three and a half miles. Louisiana finished 15 lengths ahead amid rumors of about $30,000 changing hands. Marines thank Sydney for hospitality as visitors avoid public entertainment. Yankton tender and Ajax collier arrived. Rear Admiral Sperry declined Perth visit.
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Sydney
Illinois
Louisiana
Yankton
Ajax
Sperry
Perth
Roosevelt Denies Stamp Offer to Taft Campaign
Oyster Bay report says President Roosevelt offered to take the stamp for Taft this fall. the claim was denied by Rudolph Forster, assistant secretary, who said no offer was made and that the President would not deliver campaign speeches.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Taft
Rudolph Forster
Brewer Slain In Auto Collision At Lake Minnetonka
Minneapolis special reports millionaire brewer John Gluck and his wife died when their large car was struck by a train near Cottagewood on Lake Minnetonka. The impact mangled their bodies and the accident occurred as the train wrecked the car.
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Minneapolis, Minn
John Gluck
Minneapolis
Young Turk Leaders to Meet in Geneva Over Turkish Sultan Deed
Reports say leaders of the Young Turkey party will convene in Geneva at month end to discuss deposing the Sultan of Turkey and choosing a successor. The gathering signals a high level effort to alter the Ottoman leadership.
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Constantinople
Young Turkey Party
Geneva
Switzerland
Turkey
Indictments Against Two Springfield Mob Leaders Totals Ten
Special grand jury in Sangamon County returns ten indictments against Abraham Raymor and Kate Howard. Raymor faces murder and multiple malicious mischief counts tied to the lynching of William Donigan and arson at local properties. Howard charged with looting and aiding wrecking. bail issued. Accidental shooting report misleads rumor-free confirmation. Military control ends. First Cavalry to Chicago, Seventh Infantry reserve.
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Springfield
Sangamon County
Abraham Raymor
Kate Howard
Raymor
Howard
Wiliam Donigan
Chipperfield
First Cavalry
William Donnigan
Harry Loper
P. W. Harts
Loper
Creighton
Rolla Keys
George Richardson
Mabel Hallam
Keys
Deneen
Young
Chicago
Seventh Infantry
Jewel Heist At Bourne Mansion Valued Over Fifty Thousand
Jewel theft at Commodore Frederick G. Bourne's Oakdale mansion exceeds $50,000. The hidden treasure room, built with the house, held jewels once worn by his daughters Marion Marjorie and Florence at society events. Workmen met during repairs amid a family trip, detectives suspect, led to the discovery.
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New York
Commodore Frederick G. Bourne
Oakdale
L. I
Commodore Bourne
Marion
Marjorie
Florence
Brilliant Society
Dark Island
St. Lawrence River
Missing frog leads to snake uncovering farm oddities
In Harrisburg a four pound green cast iron frog used to prop a door vanished. James Bistline found a seven foot black snake while plowing near Wax's farm. A post mortem on the snake revealed two half grown rabbits and Wax's missing frog inside its body.
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Harrisburg
John Wax
James Bistline
Wax
Mr. Wax
Foot Race for Girl in Pittsburg Ends Suitor Standoff
William R. Klein of Allegheny will race W. J. Lictus in a 200 yard event in Pittsburg on Saturday to settle a dispute over Klein’s attentions to Lictus’s 18 year old daughter Marie. If Klein wins he will continue as suitor. if he loses Lictus will drop objections.
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Pittsburg
William R. Klein
Allegheny
W. J. Lictus
Lictus
Marie
Klein
Train wreck kills ten near Pennsboro excursionists
Ten persons are reported killed and many injured when an overloaded Pennsboro and Harrisville Railroad excursion train breaks down one mile from Pennsboro while carrying visitors from the Ritchie County Fair.
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Grafton
W. Va
Pennsboro and
Harrisville
Ritchie County Fair
Pennsboro
Wagon Spoke Kills Man in Arkansas Quarrel
Corning Arkansas special report Otto Teasly White killed Luther Hurst near Rienzi during a quarrel over a young lady White struck Hurst with a wagon spoke during the confrontation
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Corning, Ark
Otto Teasly White
Luther Hurst
Rienzi
White
Hurst
Washington on mob lynching and civil order
Book er T. Washington issues a Baltimore statement condemning mob violence. He cites 295 lynchings in 60 days, argues for fair trials and enforcement of law, and urges civic action to remove idle, vicious elements from communities while denouncing attacks on women.
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New York
the World
Booker T. Washington
Baltimore
Lesus
Taylor and Finley Seek Return for Goebel Murder Trial
Friends of ex Governor Taylor and Secretary Finley say they expect to return to Kentucky to face charges as accessories in Governor Goebel’s murder. They may be granted bail with trials delayed until after the November election if Governor Willson and State’s Attorney Franklin reach an agreement. The governor’s pardon precedent in Powers cases is cited by supporters.
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Frankfort
W. S. Taylor
Charles Finley
Willson
Kentucky
Goebel
Powers
Taylor
Finley
Franklin
Grocer Seizes Baby Over Debt in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre a grocer John Barnish was arrested after taking a debtor’s baby to collect a bill. Mrs Crancel, visiting nearby, owned the debt. Mayor Kniffen ruled no malicious intent, fining Barnish $5 and costs as the mother did not pay.
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Wilkes-Barre
Special
John Barnish
John Crancel
Kniffen
Rarnish
Not So Many Immigrants Coming
Washington reports a sharp drop in US immigration in July, with 27,570 arriving nationwide versus 97,132 in 1907, a 72 percent decrease. Figures from the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization show a falling trend in immigration from all countries.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
State Board plans fashion display at Ohio fair
Twenty Philadelphia young women will stroll the Ohio State Fair Grounds in Directoire gowns during the fair, drawing wide interest as the state board of agriculture announces the event.
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Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Directoire
Two More Battleships for Japan Reported
A German Naval League bulletin states that Japan will construct two additional battleships besides those already known. The announcement underscores Japan's expanding naval power and complements prior disclosures of its fleet.
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Japan
Berlin
German Naval League
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Republican Advisory Committee
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