Mysterious End Of Life For Philadelphia Banker
Philadelphia August 1 President Edmund R. Watson of the Northern National Bank was found dead in the Columbus Club pool. He slipped while diving from a platform and struck the concrete side, apparently killing himself. Friends and family were away, and club officials offered limited details amid rumors of possible self harm.
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Philadelphia
Edmund R. Watson
Northern National Bank
Columbui Club
Watson
Insigna Taken Off As Walsh Is Dismissed For Cowardice
New York police Commissioner Bingham found Patrolman Stephen E B Walsh guilty of cowardice and conduct unbecoming an officer for failing to arrest Frank Warner after the shooting of Miss Norling and Jobin Wilson. Walsh was dismissed from the force and his insignia stripped in a dramatic scene as Inspector Walsh attempted to remove his shield and badge.
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New York
Bingham
Stephen EB. Walsh
Frank Warner
Folete
Mise Norling
Jobin Wilson
Ed Dee
Jolnan Waluh
Jay
Walsh
Ones
Waleh
Walth
Prince Ty Jon Omi Predicts Death in New York City
An incoherent report from New York claims Prince Ty Jon Omi, not tied to the Korean imperial line, arrived aboard the Ma Jeatic and forecasts his own death in the city. He vows the police must expel Japanese influence, and seeks aid from President Roosevelt to spare Korea from Japan.
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New York City
New York
Ty Jon Omi
Korea
Japan
Japanese Fc
America
Nee Provident
Four Die In Kan Freight Train Wreck
At Atchineon Kansas on August 1 fireman Frank Scott and three other men were killed while four were injured when a freight train on the Mineowrd Papilie railroad collided with another train after air brakes failed.
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Atchineon
Kandat
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Kan
Frank Scott
Riots Suppressed. Mob Violence Report From Petersburg
Aug. 1 report states authorities fired on a mob in Petersburg quelling unrest. The violence left several dead or wounded and many properties set ablaze. A separate incident describes John Schue ter, an expert swimmer, drowning after being pulled from Hill Pond while testing a diving behavior.
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Petersbueg
Tno
Fred
Norwond
Mas
Jonu Schueter
Hille Pond
John Seliveter
Britt Beats Nelson in San Francisco Lieght Result
James Britt won the decision over Battling Nelson in San Francisco last night after a hard fight. Nelson vomited in his corner. police battled a crowd outside as spectators surged for entry and a potential clash with officers.
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the Auditorium
San Francisco
Cal
James Britt
Nelson
Britt
Fillmore Street
Neteon
Hoth
Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Britt-Nelson
Gans
Cane
Saul
High Ball Game and Alice Pointer Dominate Glenville Harness Card
Aug 1 Cleveland. Myhthar Moe trotted at Glenville oval but withdrew. Hollow victory for Romona Virk in 2 11 pace with best 2 06 . Alice Pointer won the 2 11 pace, setting track record 2 05 44. Ardelle took the 2 05 pace in Chamber of Commerce stake. Riviora and other runners posted notable finishes as crowd saw strong track conditions.
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Cleveland
Gio
Saney Girl
High Ball
Glenville Oval
Feault
Shea Couid
Finst Wader
Cluty
Eran
Alice Pointer
Thornway
Ed Geers
Ardelle
Memphis
Chamber of Commerce
Sin
Gran
Honors Ended Even in Coastal War Actions
After hours of bombardment by hostile fleets and heavy shelling from forts along the lower coast, land and sea forces in the immediate war zone remain nearly equal. Two battleships were reportedly sunk in the engagement, while Andrew’s forces repelled landing attempts at Winthrop. Fort Strong defenses failed to hold against the approaching warships.
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Winthrop
Fort Strong
Nantichet
Freight Car Blockage Delays Traffic on Line
A freight car derailed yesterday near Crawford Kolen New Hampshire Ang 1A causing long delays as a towler toppled from the rails. Rescue teams worked but the car lay blocking the track for about thirty minutes before removal. Traffic on the road was delayed for most of the day.
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Crawford
Kolen
N. H
Fabyan
Vermont Losses By Fires Report Shows County Totals
Montpelier August 21 1907 The annual Vermont insurance commissioners report for 1906 shows 1225 fires in Vermont with a total loss of 555295. Rutland County suffered the highest losses while Washington County was among the lowest. Barre accounted for 24 fires with 4475 loss and Montpelier 18 fires totaling 358. Largest single month was February with 990296. The total number of fire insurance policies in force at year end was 72637 with total insured value 39554766.72.
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Rutland County
Washington County
Barre
Washington
Wasi
Windham
Windsor
Montpelier
Rutl
Armstrong
Petical Life Ie Eena
Boy Believed Drowned After Bridge Dedication Incident
At the dedication of a new bridge over the Charles River linking Cambridge and Charlestown, a crowd surge pushed several watchers into the water. Six youths were rescued. police recovered a blue cap and a jackknife, suggesting eight year old Jacob Berkman may have drowned after a boy reportedly fell from the girders. a long search by police boats followed.
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Poston
Mase
Ang
Charles River
Cantridge
Cambridge
Mew
Wallatemet
Jacob Berkman
Thesescue Stertot Street
Mort
Strike Authorized Rep Across Pittsburg Coal District
The executive board of district No 5 United Mine Workers of America seeks President Patrick Feehan to order immediate action against the Pittsburg Coal company for alleged wage agreement violations. Feehan warns of a strike affecting over 1400 miners if demands are not met within hours.
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United Mine Workers of America
Pittebang
Patrick Feehan
Pittsburg Coal Company
Feehan
Doctor 15 Held on Illicit Treatment Charge
A doctor identified as William Bn was arrested in Baltimore and held on a $3,000 bond after being charged with illegal medical treatment. He allegedly performed an operation on a 25 year old woman at City Hospital on July 21 and appeared before Judge Fly, remaining in custody.
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Bostey
William Bn. Balt
Wilem Treat
Hopling
Listhurst
Clare
Wedding in Brattleboro for Caroline L Clark to Hosea Bigelow
Miss Caroline L Clark wed Hosea Bigelow at the home of her parents in Brattleboro Rev Detmar E Trout officiated The bride wore lace over white taffeta with a veil and carried bride roses Attendants included Lillian Clark sister of the bride Fred George from Concord as best man The couple will reside in Tarpon Springs Florida and Bigelow owns an orange grove They received a five silver spoons set dating 1760 1705 1837 and 1907 among wedding gifts
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Hal Bigelow
Stangpeelow
Seth Pom
Rutherford B Hayes
Detmar E. Trout
Universalist Church
Herbert J. Clark
Lillian Clark
N.C
Fred George
Concord
Ginn
Hayes
Park to Honor Soldiers on Isle St Michael In Champlain
A national park project on Isle St Michael in Champlain aims to commemorate sailors and soldiers who fell in the Battle of Plattsburgh. Construction work and cultivation are underway. Plans include a monument honoring the dead after the park is laid out.
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St. Albans
Fire in asylum saves all patients in Pittsburgh
Fire at Marshalles, 12 miles from Pittsburgh, started in the laundry of the main building and spread rapidly. The hospital structures were destroyed, one person killed by a falling wall, two seriously injured. Inmates evacuated as flames engulfed the pavilion, with about 80 patients moved to safety. Total loss estimated at 450000.
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Pittsburg
Marshalles
Lnwrep
Tarrlane
Ingoee
Ermoo
Woman’s body found in river near Staten Island park
In New York on January 1 a mutilated young woman’s body floated above Atunsenent park on Staten Island. The corpse showed she had been in the water long and signs point to murder. A belt knot and tangled cords suggest tying or binding, with investigators considering whether limbs were severed by a knife or by a steamer blade.
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New York
Atunsenent Park
Staten Island
Joraner Cobitt
Fairbanks to Attend National Grange Convention
Ex-Governor Charles Fairbanks, vice president, left Boston for Middle Base, Ohio, to join the Ma train en route to Lincoln Neb for the National Grange convention. He is billed as a delegate and is expected to speak Friday night, returning tomorrow.
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Hoston
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Boston
Fairbanks
Bethan
Widen
Charles Asanciation
Neil
Middle Base
Ohio
Moston
Alans
Chicago
Lincolln
Thrastovation
National Grange
Ocen
Jeter
Vention
Tly
Danvers
Myer
Marriage in Montpelier Ends in Postponement
Aug 1 Montpelier Charles Mu and Miss Ethel Reade of Randgane were to wed at Whitneys Point New York but the ceremony was postponed as Mu remained in a hospital in Utica. Rev Trowde planned the ceremony for a later date. Dr J K Macomber and Mary Macomber's brother attended the Kellogg Hubbard library event.
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Montpeter
George L. Mu
Erin
Ethel Reade
Randgane
Tre
Whitnay’s Point
N. Yy
Tdsality
J. K Macomber
Misa
Mary Macumbir
Kellogg Hubbard Library
Macomber
Caspian Lake
Case Was Continued in Montpelier Court
A Montpelier session adjourned without a ruling as the case faced further proceedings. The delay extends litigation involving local parties and court actions, with no immediate disposition announced.
Rare Roan Bis Tale Manafield Show
A fragmented item reports on Manafield events with names like Willan Tucker and Neal, mentioning Lake Maonwheli and Dacmonthelles. Readable portions indicate a local matter tied to private or official figures, with unclear roles and dates.
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Ang
Willan
Tucker
Dacmonthelles
Mie
Nsabee Ee Privat
Eae Retary
Ime
Mpeerutbnge
Lake Maonwheli
Barre Granite Assoc to Hold Annual Quebec Excursion
At a meeting in the CW Averill block the Barre Granite Manufacturers association decided the annual trip will be August 31. Nearly 100 members went last year and plans call for a similar route with a Saturday train to Montreal then an evening train to Quebec City. The party will tour the city, return to Montreal Monday morning and back to Barre Monday night. A committee including I C Bow er, D F Ryle, J P Corkie, G W Robins and Joseph Brault was named to arrange rail travel.
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Thadé
Barre Granite
Associatios
Quebec
Montreal
Barre
CW. Averill Block
Riifromd
Marriage Last Evening at 27 Camp Street
The wedding of a daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Richards took place last evening at 27 Camp Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev C Gone near with immediate family and friends present. The couple, Miss Caroline Georgy and Mr M Sate, left for Montpelier then Arlington and will travel Vermont and Highgate Springs before spending the rest of the month there. They received many gifts including furniture and silverware. Mr Carr is an electrician with Standard Electric Co.
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Ee Howe
Solemiti Bho
W. F. Richardsisty
Camp Street
Iter
Chily
Mtoe
Caroline Georgy
Seatontar
Jemeaiin
Montpelier
Ewrlington
Try
Vermont
Highgate Springs
None
Carr Co
Chet No Aasaale
Spaulding High School
Gilbertson
Arr
Standart Electric Company
Upantes
Camp “l
Patterson Martin marriage and trial report in Vermont records
Aelen Pattern and Martha S Martin of Williamstown wed yesterday at Universalist church with Rev C Conner officiating. The couple plan to reside in Williamstown. Earlier news mentions a second trial for an ex dealer on power theft charges with court proceedings in Montpelier and a bail arrangement of 100 dollars, detailing county court appeal.
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Aelen
Martha S| Martin
Williamstown
Universalist Conige
C. Conner
A. Patterson
South Harve
City Court records for August mood and July cases
City Court records show August sessions with about a dozen cases, including drunkenness and breaches of peace. Sentences included one month jail for a repeat offender and 20 days for another, plus a trespass case verdict of damages and costs after a brief trial.
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A. Martin
Otla
Dillon Gare
William Hornfall
St. Joimebury
Nichols
Horefall
H.C
Henry T. Hill
al Brook
Main Street
Hill
Brock
Nirock
L. M. Willams
Harvey Guy
Henry Moore
W. W. Calder
Arthur Cikon
Joseph Gaie
E.R. Davie
Br. Gordon
Bible Society Meeting in Montpelier Sets Candidate and Committee
A Vermont Bible Society session in Montpelier at the YMC A building discussed selecting a candidate for agent and appointed a committee to investigate the matter. Rev. I Hy of rhury was mentioned, with F Reed and C Mant to lead the inquiry and report at the next meeting along with ongoing memorials on the death of Mr. Elliott. The likely successor to Mr. Elliott, Rev. Dr. Jol Tandol Fr resided at the meeting.
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Alan Ter
Denem Ha.slayton
Elliott
Rey
Or Jot Tandol
Aiseeaieg
No Union Meeting Tonight Printed Error
A misprint in the paper misstates a union meeting that was not scheduled. The notice clarifies there is no meeting this evening and explains the error seen in the Times.
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Genergy
Monk Banelind
Titus
Oper
Physician Desiel Dies After Bath Heart Attack
Dr Joseph Desiel a leading city physician died suddenly at his Merchant Street home after a heart attack while preparing for a bath. Born 1846 in Belgium near Montreal he trained in Montreal and Tav a University before settling in the city. He served several fraternal orders and leaves five brothers and three sisters. his wife died a year ago. Funeral plans await word from his brothers.
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Joseph
Dexisl
Merchant Street
P. M. Motor
St. Monica's
E. B. Whittaker
W. D. Rea
Iysielan
Mursdgie
Desielo
Deviel
Wabal
Berttieir
Canada
Montreal
Motel
Tava University
Desiel
Prac
22 Cases in All at Jolasbury District Court
During the term of Caledonia county court concluded yesterday afternoon five cases were heard, 19 by the court, 16 of them diverence cases. Of the diverence petitions, 15 were granted, two are still with the court for further presentment and one was dismissed.
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Jolasbury
Caledonia County Court
Directors Meet Over Tencott Hall Team Situation
Directors discuss the Tencott Hall team amid a brewing dispute. Plans for upcoming games and management actions are debated as the aim to stabilize the program is pursued.
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Tencott Hall
Platteburg
Two Buried Alive After Turbulent Mission in Tangier
Aug 1 Tangier reports a French driver Gallilpr arriving in Onan Banca. The commander ordered Hashaw to guard the Ban e under threat of death. Two of Tyme day radiance units were buried alive and horribly mistreated, with victims earning 11 for the day.
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Tangier
Moroes
Gallilpr
Onan Banca
Rhdanacre Vletine
Not the Man Wanted in Slaying Case Arrest Made
A suspect in the Winks slaying was captured and taken into custody after authorities pursued a lead to Verpianik. The arrest follows reports of a prior arrangement by the accused to contact a captain and relay messages involving Girard.
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New York
Liewtenant
Pregl Trowarne
Vila
Verpianik
Ding EU
Girard
Prostration Row at Aug Destinations Unclear
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bowton and Heat Prostrations, Hospitels, and police figures amid a confused march through a tyry Ave area. Mentions are garbled with dates and names, offering no clear event or outcome to anchor a full report.
Small Boy Drowns At Fayee Periys
A fragmented report notes a drowning incident involving a young boy and a second person near a place named Fayee. The legible details are sparse, listing ages and partial names, with a conclusion referencing a body recovery or identification.
Montpelier State House Commission Deliberates
Report from Montpelier notes a dull day at the State House where most members attended except L. P. of St. Johnsbury. The commission adjourned after lengthy discussion about April actions and possible front information, with O. M. Barker of Bennington saying no details could be provided yet and a report to Proctor was not prepared.
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Proctor
TALK OF THE TOWN. Local notes and socials from the city
Talk of the Town mentions G Autolink finishing work at a fruit store, Mrs PLN, Wheeler, and Towel Anderson traveling to Monreal with friends. Heart Cronings hosted a Wenkey party on Wellington Street. Mr M J Carey attended Sheridan's funeral then returned to a city hotel. Mrs M A Stiter and daughter returned from a trip. Various locals socialized and rumors of Henry Downe’s illness spread.
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G. Autolink
Espa
Yeetenday
Det
Boster
Pln
Wheeler and Towel Anderson
Monreal
Heart Cronings
Wellington Street
M. J. Carey
T Sheridan
Ser
Aington
M. A. Stiter
Ays
Henry Downe
Biawes PA
Gantt
Lingetnik Lane
Springfieldy
Doras
Doatun
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Prince Weppane
Sonoma
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Fabyan Railroad
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Man Heid
Brattleboro
Caroline L. Clark
Hosea Ballea
St. Michael's Isle
Lake Champlain
Institution
Bell
The
National Tax Association
Bride
Mrs. W. FP. Richardson
Gould
Bible Society Meeting
J. 8. Deziel
Rowton
Tyry
Cniecas
Wenlerly
Double Taxation Commission
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