Naval war maneuvers end as Higginson’s fleet forces surrender
Rockport Mass August 24 navy war game off New England coast ends with Rear Admiral Higginson’s blue squadron signaling surrender and Pillsbury’s of the Prairie, Panther and Supply accepting, after a day of complex maneuvers and strategic shifting. The mock battle near Thatcher’s Island ends with the defending battleships overwhelming Pillsbury’s lighter fleet and the blue squadron gaining the final advantage.
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Norfolk Bay Shore crash claims three lives
A head end collision on the Bay Shore Terminal line near Norfolk killed motorman W H Yandell and another motorman B Golden and Linwood Fentress aged 19. Many aboard were injured as cars coming from and to Ocean View collided after orders to wait were not followed.
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Husband Arrested for Albany Wife Murder Story of Unknown Shooter
In Albany Indiana Mrs Minnie Masterson was found dead and her husband James Masterson is jailed on a murder charge. He claims an unknown man sprang from a post and fired three shots at the wife as they left a Louisville bound car stage. He says two shots hit him in the arm during the attack.
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Insurgent Capture of Boyaca Near Panama Hub Reported
Details from Kingston reveal the Colombian gunboat Boyaca was captured Aug. 1 by insurgents aboard Padilla after a short unequal fight. The ship carried nearly 300 soldiers under Generals Fer rero and Bano en route to Agua Dulce to reinforce Morales Berti.
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Jerome Bray Job on East Side School Project
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Livingston reports Jerome Bray, an employee on the new east side school project, with details on his role and the ongoing construction status as of August 24.
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Patient Injured After 10 Foot Fall From Wall
A man fell from the top of a wall to the ground a distance of 10 feet and sustained severe bruises to his back and legs. Dr Pampel treated him and he was taken to the Merchants' hotel for care.
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Wreck Kills Three as Two Die on Southern Line Near Georgetown
A freight collision on the Southern railway near Georgetown Indiana kills Engineer Duval Fireman Cox and Brakeman Ross outright. Engineer Harry Goodall and Fireman George Meyers die from their injuries. Fourteen wheat box cars and two locomotives plunge 40 feet into a ravine blocking traffic Louisville to St Louis. Loss to the railroad is $85,900.
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Oregon City Tragedy As Man Jumps To River
An unknown man leaped from the Willamette river suspension bridge linking Oregon City and West Oregon City at 8 pm. He spoke farewell words, shed his coat, and jumped 50 feet into the river. Despite two rescue boats, he sank and was not identified.
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Local Wyoming Couple Wed in District Court Office
David Schoening of Lost Cabin and Bertha Woodward of Thermopolis were married by Justice Render in the district court clerk’s office. After the ceremony the couple departed for a trip through the park.
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Standard
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David Schoening
Lost Cabin
Wyo
Bertha Woodward
Thermopolis
Justice Render
District Court
Earthquakes Felt at Andishan Near St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg correspondent for the Daily Mail reports violent earthquakes were felt last Friday at Andishan near the city. No casualty details are provided.
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Daily Mail
Annual Meeting of Montana State Trades and Labor Assembly
Delegates from Butte head to Livingston for the Montana State Trades and Labor assembly. Frank C. Ives presides with Dan Staten treasurer Oscar M. Partelow secretary and Henry Reinhart educational chair. Major topics include majority rule and a possible stance on socialism amid political positions.
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Livingston
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Dan Staten
Oscar M. Partelow
Henry Reinhart
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Socialist Party
Meeting Sets Prep for State Assembly in Livingston
At a Trades and Labor meeting in Livingston last night committees were formed to arrange the state assembly in the city next Monday. Financial decoration reception committees named with members Walsh Toher Pennicott Smith Martin Murphy Lee Parce Ebert Miner Brickin Stedry Morton. The convention will be held in the courtroom and end with a grand ball Wednesday night.
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Union Pacific Cuts Coast Passenger Rates
In Omaha on August 24 the Union Pacific cut long distance passenger fares to the Pacific coast. September and October see a new rate of 33 dollars from Chicago and 25 dollars from the Missouri River to California Oregon Washington and other western states. The move is described as independent and aimed at homeseekers with extensive stop over privileges.
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Venezuela breaks off protests over blockade
Willemstad reports Venezuela rejects protests by Germany Great Britain and France against port blockade as ineffective and will not consider them. Dutch schooners that slipped into blockaded ports have been seized by Venezuelan authorities.
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Lured Woman Seen Entering Bartholin Basement Night
A Chicago police report links a young woman to the Bartholin house basement on the night William Bartholin and his sweetheart vanished. A key witness, a nearby business man, saw a young woman near the steps and a man urging entry to the basement. A bloodied canvas overshoe was found at the scene, not matching Mrs Bartholin but not yet identified to Minnie Mitchell.
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Taft testifies on insurgent leaders in civil posts
Governor Taft testified that former insurgent leaders guilty of acts not recognized as war crimes were appointed to civil positions. He said many such appointees proved honest and loyal, chosen for influence rather than insurgent status. Taft resumes governorship, replacing Luke Wright who acts in his absence. Wright plans a U S visit.
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United States
Navy Ensign Frederick R. Holman Dies by Jumping Overboard
Ensign Frederick R. Holman of the U S Navy dies Aug 13 aboard the Celtic while en route from Manila to Sydney. Dispatch says suicide by jumping overboard, possibly due to ill health. Native of Colorado, appointed from Iowa in 1895. Father notified in New York City.
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Stricken in the Pulpit: Rev Robert Nourse Collapses
Washington August Rev Robert Nourse Congregational minister and lecturer collapsed from heart failure in the pulpit of the First Congregational Church today. He was somewhat improved by tonight, authorities said.
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