Tug Sinks After 4 Die As Crew Struggles Afloat
The naval tug Nezinscot sank off Cape Ann after a northerly gale. Captain Ned Evans, surgeon Trotter, and several seamen perished. Nine survivors, including Mrs Evans and their child, were rescued after hours in the sea. Life boats and life-saving stations joined the improvised search as a life raft drifted toward Cape Cod.
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Rockport
Mass
Nezinscot
Ned Evans
Portsmouth
Boston
Cape Ann
Charles F. Trotter
L. Taylor
C.F. White
L. 2. Edwards
Evans
A. Beliric
Dr. Trotter
F. RR. Bitter
Fale
Straitsmouth
Gloucester
Missouri
Halibut Point
Capt. Evans
Sitle
Lfe
Nazinscot
Lanesville
M. Mitchell Davis
Massachusetts Bay
Cape Cod
Postmaster Kills Robber in Clarkshoro Cash Plunder
Clarkshoro New Jersey August twelfth Isaac T Haines owner of General Store and postmaster shot and killed Harry Mullin who was attempting burglary Mullin had been imprisoned for a prior local store robbery Haines fired when he heard a burglar alarm killing Mullin The dead man’s identity confirmed and village alerted Also note: Reverend Theodore Morrill Shephard pastor of Helleville Avenue Congregational church Newark has accepted a call to Lincoln Nebraska First Congregational Church
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Clarkshoro
N. J
T. Haines
Harry Mullin
Mullin
Haines
Lincoln
Newark
Theodore Morrill Shephard
Helleville Avenue
First Congregational Church of
Miss Santa Claus Eliza Phillips Ends Life in August Tragedy
Philadelphia records reveal Eliza A. Phillips known as Miss Santa Claus died by suicide from inhaling illuminating gas in her home. A note on her clothing cites failing health and lifelong charity work for needy children. Her year round Christmas philanthropy earned national recognition and frequent press coverage.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth A. Phillips
Santa Claus
Fight Over Girls Ends in Death in Chicago
Walter W. Getschow and Morris Goldstein both 18, were attacked by four youths at North Ashland avenue and Fulton street as they spoke to two girls they did not know. Getschow was killed and Goldstein severely beaten. The girls fled. police could not identify them.
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Chicago
Walter W. Gerschow
Grand Avenue
Morris Goldstein
Ashland Avenue
Fulton Street
Getschow
Goldstein
Lake Street
Feeney Catholic President Named at Fed Meeting
At the closing session of the American Federation of Catholic societies in Pittsburg, Edward G. Feeney of Brooklyn was elected president. Vice presidents include J B Calkers Newark N J Thomas P Flynn Chicago G W Stronger St Paul Henry Wessling Boston J J Hynes Buffalo and Joseph W Conroy Cincinnati. National Secretary Anthony Matre St Louis National Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers Chicago. New Orleans chosen as 1910 meeting city after spirited voting.
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Pittsburg
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Edward G. Feeney
Brooklyn
J. B. Calkers
Newark
N. J
Thomas P. Flynn
Chicago
G. W. Stronger
St. Paul
Henry Wessling
Boston
J. J. Hynes
Buffalo
Joseph W. Conroy
Cincinnati
Anthony Matre
St. Louis
Elzabeth Rodgers
New Orleans
Hidden Foe Shoots Woman in Ambush Near Nashville
Mrs. Charles Dailey, 54, wounded in an ambush while riding an open buggy toward Edinburg. Buckshot penetrated her back as her spooked horse bolted after a peculiar noise. Physicians report her in critical condition.
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Nashville
Ind
Charles Dailey
Dailey
Edinburg
Dalley
Dat
Cummins Receives Welcoming Home in Des Moines
Des Moines crowds greet Senator Albert B. Cummins returning from Washington. They cheer his push for lower duties and display a Cummins for President in 1912 banner. A Thaw era note follows with Rafael Cascone dying after a hospital stay post-shooting by a 16 year old suspect.
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Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Rock Island
Washington
Senator Cumming
Cummins
Demand for 5 Billion Fund in Irrigation Congress Action
Delegates at Spokane to national irrigation congress propose a three percent bond issue totaling 5 billion dollars to fund drainage irrigation deep waterways roads and forest preservation. A land reclamation measure would restore rights by permitting one acre well irrigation where water rights were cut.
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Spokane
Wash
National Irrigation Congress
Board of Control
Arthur Hooler
Congress
Reclamation Service
J. N. Teal
Oregon
George Otis Smith
Geological Survey
South Dakota
S. H. Lea
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Elliott
Taft
West
Johns Rally At State Reunion Of Named Johns In Mungie Ind
In Mungie Indiana on August 12 660 men named John gathered for the fourth annual John family reunion. All Johns and their families attended with adult non Johns barred. A program featured speakers music and games as attendees wore John buttons to show membership.
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Munele
Ind
John
United States
Johns
Hunt Babies in Illinois
A report from St Louis dated August 12 describes Pietro Viviano father of Grace Viviano and Tamasso Viviano missing in Illinois. Police received word from Carbondale Justice Williams that two children resembling the Vivianos were seen with an Italian Players troupe near Carterville. the group then moved and investigators pursue them. Murders Juror and Commit Death by Own Action in Middletown New York involve James McSorely, ex hotel keeper, who killed a juror who convicted him and then died by suicide.
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St. Louis
Pietro Viviano
Grace Viviano
Tamasso Viviano
Duncannon
Mlinoig
KE. N. Williams
Carbondale
Vivianos
Carterville
Justice Williams
Middletown
N. Y
James McSorely
Coney Island
Daniel B. Fenton
Elberton
Confesses to Mall Robbery In Federal Court
Tacoma August 12 Walter Myer 19 son of a prominent Vincennes Indiana man arraigned in federal court and admits to robbing the mails of drafts worth 3000. He was tracked to the coast by postal inspector William Ela of Indianapolis.
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Tacoma
Wash
Walter Myer
Vicecennes
Post Office
Wiliam Ela
Indianapolis
War on Isle Fort Bullets Fall in the Town
Reports from Penon de la Gomera say Moors direct fierce attack on the Spanish garrison. Fighting lasts two and a half days with large projectiles suggesting light artillery. Murat Hafid offers Moroccan troops to the Riff. Spain orders Gen. Marina to advance on Melilla. Stores for Spanish troops at Alhucemas face Moor harassing fire but are landed under naval and shore gunfire.
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Madrid
Penon de la Gomera
Morocco
Spain
Marina
Melilla
Alhucemas
Extremadura
Raid by Russians at Fiume Bank Steals 6000
Three Russians raided the General Credit bank of Fiume in Miume Hungary, shooting the cashier and fleeing with six thousand dollars. They stood off pursuers with revolvers while one robber dropped the loot. A policeman knocked down the man carrying the money. the others escaped. The detained suspect named Solomon Kisinovski from Odessa, an electrician by trade, and all funds were recovered.
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Miume
Hungary
General Credit Bank
Fiume
Solomon Kisinovski
Odessa
Rumor of Royal Tragedy Sparks Belgrade City Rumors
In Belgrade Aug 12 sensational rumors spread after a palace park explosion linked to Prince George of Servyia. Rumors claimed he tried to kill his brother, but no cause was given. Taft to Visit Milwaukee August 12 6 06 am to 11 40 am itinerary revised for stop en route from Chicago to Minneapolis.
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Belgrade
Prince George of Servyia
George
Taft
Milwaukee
Chicago
Minneapolis
Big Monticello fire wipes out resort business area
A massive blaze in Monticello New York destroyed three hotels housing about 250 guests and most of Main Street businesses, cutting power and phone lines. Firefighters from Middletown Port Jervis and Liberty battled the flames overnight, resort residents aided, dynamite used to halt spread, total loss estimated at 1 million dollars.
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Middletown
N. Y
Monticello
Sullivan County
New York City
Main Street
Port Jervis
Liberty
Palatine House
Palatine
Girl Murderer Uncaught Inquest Fails To Solve Case
Rochester reports no substantial progress in the Anna Schumacher murder inquiry. Police continue a city and county search for a suspect believed to be familiar with the Holy Sepulcher cemetery vicinity. Two suspects were arrested at Victor and authorities pursue a possible young woman seen with the girl while decorating graves last Saturday.
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Rochester
N. Y
Anna Schumacher
Holy Sepulcher Cemetery
Schumacher
Victor
Ontario County
Gasoline Explosion Wounds Two Des Moines Nurses
In Des Moines on August 12 Miss Jennie Johnston and Miss Ollie Knowlton, nurses, suffered severe burns when a gasoline iron exploded while they prepared a shirt. Johnston burned hair, arms, and face. Knowlton sustained burns to arms and face. Dr. Otes of the Town Sanitarium treated them, with no serious prognosis expected.
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Des Moines
Jennie Johnston
Aliss Ollie Knowlton
Des Moines Street
Miss Johnston
Miss Knowlton
Dr. Otes
McCoy Elected Grand Chancellor in Knights of Pythias Race
Sioux City August 12 J C McCoy of Corydon won the grand chancellor post in a dramatic Knights of Pythias contest. Tobin of Vinton was the defeated candidate as officers across the grand lodge were chosen with Tobin and several others losing by small margins.
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M. J. Tobin
Vinton, Inc
Sioux City
J. C. McCoy
Corydon
Knights of Pything
Grand Lodge
Vinton
Dr. McCoy
Mr. Tobin
J. F. Cole
John P. Mass
W. S. Roeby
S. M. Allison
Julius Jansen
G. C. Logan
M. I. Lashalle
Tudor Jones
A. J. Rlees
W. S. Swick
John M. Merckense
C. H. Burlingame
Grand Master of the Exchequer
J. F. Stewart
B. B. van Steenberg
Erand
F. W. Rosterfield
B. L. Salinger
Supreme Representatives
Interurban Contempt Order Tied to Fort Dodge Line
Judge Wright signed an order against Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern officers for contempt of court. Mon night the railroad sent workers to tear up the Fourth Street track to avoid paving the street section under injunction. Merchants move freight to other lines amid bitter feeling toward the interurban. City Attorney Mitchell filed the contempt application.
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Port Dodge
Wright
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Fourth Street
Mitchell
Wheat harvest yields typical 10 to 25 bushels per acre
In Elliott Ta Aug 12 report the wheat and oats are in shock except late ground where dry weather is needed for harvesting. Threshing has begun with spring wheat badly blighted. Corn grows well but needs rain. haying delayed from June.
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Elliott
Farmer Adjudged Insane in Iowa Case
Newton Iowa August Jesse Collins of Vandalia attempted suicide by cutting his throat. Commissioners declared him insane and Sheriff Russell took him to Mount Pleasant for confinement.
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Newton, Ia
Jesse Collins
Vandalia
Mount Pleasant
Russell
Jealous Rival Murders Groom in Des Moines
In Des Moines on August 12 James Watson a Black laborer shot and killed John Weaver and then attempted to kill Weaver’s bride at their home. Weaver had been married only seven hours when he was murdered.
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Des Moines
James Watson
John Weaver
Weaver
Death by Self Poisoning at Drug Store
In Towa City on August 12 Will Dobrey aged 26 ended his life by swallowing carbolic acid at the threshold of the drug store where he bought it. The motive remains unknown.
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Self
Towa City
Will Dobrey
Two Drown at Ottumwa in Well and River Swimmer
Two drownings shocked Ottumwa Iowa as Mrs Elizabeth Pickler died in a well while 11 year old Ray Lester perished in the Des Moines River. Both incidents occurred in August and left the community seeking details on the accidents and safety precautions.
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Ottumwa
Elizabeth Pickler
Ray Lester
Des’ Moines
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New York
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Isle
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Riff
Prince George
Brother
Big Summer Resort
Gray Center
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Burdette
Los Angeles
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Temple Baptist Church
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McCoy
Ft. Dodge
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