Endurance race at Brighton Beach claims life and injuries
A 24 hour automobile race at Brighton Beach begins with tragedy as Louis Cole is killed and Laurent Gross is gravely injured in a collision with the Acme car. The event continues amid further mishaps including a car crashing through a fence and a crewman badly burned.
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Hughes FF. Adlen-Kingston
Hughes
Olan
Renault
Bale Balse
Raffalovich
Palmer
Singer
Leseault
Acme
Speedway tragedy prompts grand jury probe at Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is held responsible for the deaths of William Bourque and Harry Holcomb during races. A coroner's finding says the course was not properly built and a 200 foot section at the crash site had a torn rock surface, yet asphalt surfaced. The coroner accuses the Speedway company of expecting loss of life and limb and notes hospital and ambulance readiness.
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Indianapolis
Tnellate Apolia Motor Speedway Commission
William Bourque
Harry Hlotcomb
Knox
Blackwell
Bourqgue
Molcomb
Brougue
Holcomb
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Four Men Drown Fording River in Mexico Near Arizona
In Arizona Aug 21 four men died while guiding a train of 630 mules across the Rosedale river to assist the Southern Pacific extension from Courtland to Douglas. The animals were being moved to the city where they are expected to arrive tomorrow.
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Renxon. Ariz
Southern Pacific
Courtland
Douglas
Mexico
Rosedale
United Wireless reports Ohio disaster from Alaska dispatch
Operator Booth at Ketchikan, Alaska, relays a late dispatch about the Ohio sinking after striking a rock. The message describes passengers being rescued in small boats and the captain and crew going down with the ship as radios faded.
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Seattle
Debathe
Alaska Steamship Company
Ohio
Frederick J. Stephin
George BE. Eccles
Winnipeg
Pilog
Humboldt
Ketchikan
Alaska
Vancouver
Rupert City
Eceles
Stephen Aiao
Anld Ca
Pory Graham
Valdez
Alaskan Steamship Company
John Jolson
Rock
Steep Point
Carterity
Port Said
Betten
Kingfisher
Swanson Bay
Ketchikan Bay
Perkins
Wopatan
Johnson
Siil
Life
Kingfieher
Bwansen Bay
Tupert City
Taport City
Ives
Steamship Company
M. J. Heney
Humbald
Humbohit
Syphens
Beatles
Republic
Nantucket
Eccles
Swanton
Hickish Narrows
Hamberdit
Dolphin
Alarka Steamship Company
Jefferson
Juneau
Susitna
New York
United Wireless Company
G. We. Seeles
Winnipes
Booth
Innort City
McKenate Brothers
Oho
Hecles
Kecles
Rupert
Hine
Prasengers Uy
Moors Fire On Religious Ceremony At Melilla
Solemn requiem Masses for Spanish officers killed in the July 27 battle near the Riff coast were held in Melilla. Moors fired during the elevation of the host. Spanish guns answered as cannons roared. The attack ended after a defile of artillery inflicted damage on enemy camps. Spanish losses exceeded 200 dead and wounded. General Plates among the fallen and injured.
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Melilla
Cammelias
DOES DEADLY PRECUTION Metilia raid report
The article notes an attack on Ridimur and other aire vanes Spanien posts on a Wednesday evening. Spanish artillery fired repeatedly while Moor forces suffered numerous wounds. Two companions of Chasers were transported to Reetinge by seamen penthes.
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Metilia
Ridimur
Aire Vanes Spanien
Penthes
Vooors Determined to Dive Invaders Into Sea
Vooors show bold resolve to repel invaders as plans unfold in the coastal defense roundup. The article outlines strategies and stakeholders, including local officials and maritime groups, preparing for potential hostilities or incursions along the shoreline.
Railroad Wizard Harriman to undergo serious operation
Rumors spread that Harriman known as the railroad wizard faces a major operation. Two mysterious strangers arrive at Arden fueling speculation about the destiny and security of his plans and health.
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Arden
Harriman Not Declaring Health Status As Rumors Fly
An Arden report notes family silence on E. H. Harriman health with hospital arrival rumors and guarded details. Witnesses cite Harriman calmly on his porch as physicians from New York and Cleveland attend, while Ford and Gerry deny any operation.
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Morning Journal
Arden
N. Y
Harriman
Harriiman
New York
George W. Crile
Cleveland
Ohio
WG. Lyle
Gerry
Lyle
Ford
Mr. Ford
Brighte
Harriman to Undergo Suspected Operation at Estate
Reporters guard three camps around the Harriman property as a special train brings five mysterious visitors. Mrs Harriman and family members were seen at the grounds while two men ascended to the house. Speculation points to a medical procedure for the railroad magnate, though identities remain undisclosed.
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Harriman
Arden
Turner
Goshen
Here
Wireless popular in South America
South American nations have recognized wireless telegraphy as useful for government and many have adopted it. Uruguay plans to own and operate three wireless stations at Flores Island Punt del Bete and Cape Santa Marta.
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Washington
South America
Uruguay
Flores Island
Punts del Bete
Cape Santa Marta
No change in treatment for Thaw at Mattaman hospital
Aug 27. Harry K. Thaw protests his hospital care at Mattaman hospital. Superintendent C. V. Collins of the state prison department says Thaw will receive no special treatment beyond that given to other patients of his class.
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Albany
Harry In. Thaw
Mattaman Hospital
V. Collins
Berlin Waits for Zeppeli Arrival Amid Repair Delays
Berlin crowds await Count Zeppelin as the airship HL departed Friedrichshafen for Berlin. A broken propeller forced a landing near Nuremberg for repairs, with citizens hopeful for a swift reasscent of the dirigible and its journey.
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My Morning Journal
Berlin
Zeppelin
Prince Bismarck
Versailles
William 4
Germany
Friedrichehafen
Osthelm
Nuremberg
Count Zeppelin
Non-Union Men Join Trike Movement At Keboneville Plant
State Troops massed to prevent a clash as 3 500 Brewed Steel Car workers strike at Keboneville plant. Imported workers report coercion and boycott. by night strikers expect the company to suspend operations. About 300 workers remain, and tensions rise between striking employees and guards.
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Trike Movement
Keboneville
Farman Wins Endurance Flight in Biplane at Seattle
Henry Farman, an English aviator, wins the Grand Prix endurance flight in a biplane after a record 180 kilometers in 3 hours 4 minutes. Latham, Paulham, and others finish behind as Farman’s secretive preparation shocks spectators. Taft telegrams support conservation session in Seattle.
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Henry Farman
Robert Latham
Farman
Latham
Forman
Hbethany
Tissandier
Coureh
Tribune
Parman
Paulham
Policy clash on power site control at National Conservation congress
In Seattle on August 27 delegates debated the Spokane irrigation congress water rights approach. Governor Pardee and allied members pressed for floor discussion time as a majority backed government control of power sites, while minority members urged exposing the issue to full convention scrutiny.
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Henry A. Parker
Rhode Island
Marion P. Maus
U S. A
Department of the Columbia
Japan
HS Ota
Boamer
Mawaii
Taft
Beverly
Mane
Prest National Conservation Congress
Seattle
Wash
Congress
William .H. Taft
National Conservation Congress
George C. Pardee
California
Committee On
Pa’ Dew
Sichot
Spokane
Pardee
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Tance
Lous Paulham
Ina Voisin
Count de Lambert
Hubert Latham
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