Derelict Phoenix explodes. four dead, two survive
A steam schooner Phoenix eight miles north of Point Arena blew up after boilers exploded. Chief Engineer Thomas Houston and Second Mate Andrew Rasmussen died of injuries after reaching shore with survivors. Firemen Christ Hansen and William Nichols were found dead in the wreckage. Captain Peter Halvernon and Chief Officer Louis Larson were hurled from the bridge with the vessel in a sinking, waterlogged derelict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Arena Cal
Phoenix
Point Arena
Thomas Houston
Andrew Rasmussen
Cbrist Hansen
William Nicholsen
Wea
Needle Rock
San Francisco
Louis Larson
Peter Halvernon
Editorial on Beverly Mantfcout Stepe and Taft era politics
A detailed appraisal of looming fall campaign strategy with Beverly Mantfcout Stepe and other politicians. It notes Carl Cannons potential bid, Cannon supporters, and Western vs New England influence. Mentions Secretary Norton and Senator Crane reshaping the administration and Tafts plans, with discussion of direct primaries and party unity in New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gable
Beverly
Sterman
Leulenstu
Aup
Cantom
Toni Lenalacerty
New York
Republican Congressional
Mckinley
Ullnots
Haverly
Tin la Alan
Mr Cannn
Sinnce
Conners
Clrclits
Crane
Thoes
Wim
Alfrich
Fiallinger
Thorugh
Minneapolia
Taftime
Nro
Weat
Serpelay Morton
Norton
Chicago
Secon
New Eangland
West
Senate Avtrich
Midi
Wst
Eliloy
Ani
Tia
Eyick
Taft
St Paul
Ballinger
Congress
Troyd
Gtis
Burgess Point
Earl
Griscom
Paull
Har- Broney
Teagan
Grand Theater to Open with Ishmael Sept 9
Atlanta theater notes describe the Grand’s season opening with Ishmael on September 9, marking a fresh send of productions by new producers. The feature follows a cautious start last season and outlines the evolving rivalry with the Orpheum while detailing past changes at the Orpheum and its earlier names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theater
Ishmael
Tim Murphy
My Boy Ag
William Brady
Murphy
Brady
Orpheum Theater
Klaw & Erlanger
Syndicate
Independanta
Orpheum
Atlanta
Homosassa Fishing Club Pledges $100 to Tech Fund
George Lowndes, president of the Homosassa Fishing Club, led a $100 subscription toward raising 915000 to unlock 78000 in Georgia Tech support. T J Callahan added an $8 gift. Branan praised the club’s leadership, hoping other groups would follow in funding the university’s expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homosassa
J C A Branan
Raiaa
Technological
Homonasna
George
Lowndes
Branan
Esperanto Congress Opens With Services in Universal Language
Delegates to the International Esperanto Congress in Washington attended services at St Pauls Episcopal Church conducted entirely in Esperanto. Rev Paul F Hoffman and Rev James M Smiley led rituals and sermon on Go ye into all the world. An afternoon city tour preceded a concert featuring Esperanto melodies La Esperanta. Dr Ludwig L Seamanhof and H W Yeamans prepared the formal program. Four Washington policemen versed in Esperanto assisted at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International
Esperanto Congresa
St Paula Episcopal Church
Paul F Hoffman
Baltimore
James M. Smiley
Annapolle
Ludwig L. Seamanhof
H W Yeamans
Detroit
American Esperanto Association
John Barrett
New York
Edwin O Reed
Congress
Capudine Promises Quick Relief for Headaches and Aches
A real remedy Hicks Capadine claims to banish aching and restore normal conditions. Capidine supposedly cures headaches of all kinds including nervous and heat related pains. Sold in 20 cents and one dollar at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Capadine
Capidine
Capudine
Essy
On Eve of Marriage Girl Is Murdered in Abilene
In Abilene Kansas Misa Bertha Benigus aged 20, daughter of a merchant, was found slain in her room this morning. She had been chloroformed, hands tied behind her back, and her head covered with pillows. Police suspect burglars. she was to be married tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abllens Kan
Misa Bertha Benigus
Misa Benigna
Great Brussels Expo Fire Destroys White City Grounds
A massive blaze at the White City exposition in Brussels raged through pavilions and archives causing extensive destruction. Authorities report two dead and hundreds injured as crowds panicked and thieves looted jewelry exhibits. Firefighters battled the flames while sections of Belgium, England, and America suffered heavy damage. The American exhibit area was 25 000 square feet, with the national pavilions and collections severely affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermesz
Ruima
Belgium
White City
Louise
Brussels
Atate
House of Rubens
Antwerp
Bearden
Albert
United States Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
Editor Harvey Winfield Scott Interred at River View Cemetery
The body of Harvey Winfield Scott, late editor of The Portland Oregonian, lies at rest in River View Cemetery overlooking the Willamette Valley. Funeral services at his home were private, with Masonry and prominent figures such as Governor-elect Chamberlain, Senator George, and former Senator Fulton among the pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamette Valley
Oregon
Chamberlain
Jan George
Portland
Fulton
Georgia State Fair to Feature Home Coming at Macon
The Georgia State Fair in Macon runs October 26 to November 5 under the Georgia State Agricultural Society. A key feature is the Home Coming of former Georgians. The Macon Chamber of Commerce aims to recruit 5000 visiting former residents from other states.
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Georgia
Macon
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Tr_ig
Spain Affair Brings Pope Deep Affliction and Loyal Support
Rome reports the pope, commenting on the Spanish question, says anti clerical actions and irreligious influences abroad have caused him much distress yet elicited strong devotion from Spanish Catholics. He notes widespread messages of support for the Holy See and praises clergy unity, hoping the good cause prevails without further upheaval.
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Rome
Spain
Holy See
Cansiejas
Party outing at Juniper Ga nets long list of attendees
Society notes from Waverly Hall Georgia describe a week long party chaperoned by Mr and Mrs John Camp at Juniper Georgia from August 6 to 13. Activities included swimming boating fishing and target shooting with several named attendees and a ballot naming Ruth Stripling of Box Springs as the prettiest guest.
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Waverly Hall
John Camp
Juniper Ga
Paul Luttre
Byrd
Ruth Stripling
Box Springs
Homer Moultrie
Paul Luterell
Pittsvrew
Bessie Neal
Bessemer
Mens
Walter Lucas
Sim Smith
Grover Smith Clyde
McGehse
George If Byrd
Harry McCulloh
Lonnie Kilpatricis
Edwin Baugh
Welborn
Cke
Henry Whitehead H P Gurr
John McPhail
Walter Byrd
A B
Chipley
Columbus
Gils Heath
Paschal
Miguel Jackson
Apatola, Ga
John E Pittspot
Pittsview
Ala
Thomaston Social News Guests Return Home From Visits
Local society notes list visitors from Palatka Biceville Lenore Town Valdosta and Atlanta returning home after pleasant stays with relatives and friends. Names include Lena Atwater Annie Oliphant Grace Oliphant Mary Porter Harvey Pickard Tressie Williams Nettle Alford W A Johnson Howard McConnell Annie McConnell Lucile Hatcher Marmie Lou Cola Anna Redera Anna Lee Steed Sarah Pierce Lila Monk and others with transient trips to Norfolk Charlottesville Barnesville McDonough Moultrie and Fort Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cevera
Barnesville
Anna Redera
McDonough
Lucy Reagan
Edgar Duke
Fort Valley
L M Gordy
Susie Womble
Bis Ita Davis
Atlanta
LD Womble
Alvah Nelson
B M Turner
Annie Lou Steed
TP Stead
Eg Tella Daniel Mis
Sarah Pierce
Culloden
Anne Jackson
Lila Monk
Torothy Farlex
Moultrie
Vote for R E Davison for Prison Commission
The notice urges voters to back R E Davison described as the People’s Candidate for the Prison Commission. It emphasizes trust in Davison’s integrity and public service credentials as the decisive factor for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Davison
The
People’s
Prison Commission
No Foreign Adviser Democratizes Pekin Government Policy
Pekin announces it will employ no foreign diplomatic adviser in the future. The decision surprised foreign communities in the Far East and disappointed some observers. The foreign governing board will rely on experienced local officials for foreign affairs insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Far East
Tat Wu Pu
Germany's Next Emperor Plans World Tour
Grown Prince Frederick William of Germany will tour the world as personal representative of Emperor William. The planned route begins in India, then China and Japan, with reception arranged via the British foreign office. The full schedule awaits finalization and a U S entry plan remains unsettled. Cecile will reportedly not accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Frederick Wiliam
India
China
Japan
Emperor Wiliam
British Foreign Office
Willan
United States
Croan Princesa Cecile
Two Men Dead Choked by Burtons Bare Hands in Standoff
August 14: Tom Burton of Alton, a 6 foot 9 inch, 220 pound amateur wrestler, allegedly choked two men, Gus Wentz and Lewis Wetbreche, to death with his bare hands after they attempted to rob him during a contest. Burton is under arrest. The events occurred early this morning at a barrel.
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Tom Burtor Alton Iis
Marine
Purton
Rest Tt
Gus Wentz
Lewis Wetbreche
Burton Kiied
Intlers
Government Revenue Tops 289 Million in Fiscal Year
The government reports 289 728 015 from internal revenue including corporation tax for the year ended June 30, up 43 515 296 from the prior year. Wilmots led state collections with 43 fea 213, while New York and Kentucky followed. six thousand newsboys later met Big Tim Sullivan at a local theater for an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue Cabell
Wilmots
New York
Kentucky
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New Mexico
Arizona
Washington
York
Tim’ Sullivan
Weehpard Sets New 600 Yard Record at Irish Meet
Melvin Weheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club lowered the 600 yard record to two minutes and ten seconds, beating Tommy Burke’s 14 year old mark by one fifth of a second. He also posted new marks for the 608 and 550 yard distances, clocking 67.5 seconds and 1 minute 4 seconds respectively.
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Sheppard Lovers
New York
Melvin Weheppard
Tommy
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