Latham Dead in Africa Buffalo Attack
Paris reports pioneer aviator Robert Latham killed by a wild buffalo in the interior of French Equatorial Africa. Latham shot the animal before it gored and trampled him to death. Born in Paris in 1884 to English parents, he was noted as the first aviator to perform notable monoplane flights.
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Latham
Paris
Robert Latham
Soudan
Marlin
French Equatorial Africa
Minster
Paria
Strange Lapse of Memory Near Farmington Missouri
An 81 year old West Roxbury resident George Lambert awoke in Kingfield among strangers with memory blank since leaving a May assignment for J. W. Tufts of West Roxbury. He wore working clothes, had 80 cents, and recalls only a GI in head. He is cared for in Ringfield while relatives are notified. He says he never traveled to Maine before.
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Farmington
Kingfield
George Lambert
West Roxbury
Mass
J. W. Tufts
Corey Atreet
Ringefield
Hia
Frank Danstow
Hill Crest Street
Weat Roxbury
Perry Downs
Charles Nutting
Millmarket Lambert
Maine
Roosevelt At Odds With Some Of His Men
Oyster Bay July 1 The former president declares a distinct independent party is his course not an alliance with either major party. He rejects entangling agreements to let Taft win whole state electoral votes and says he will appeal to Democrats as well as Republicans. He would work within party organs where controlled but will not bargain for state electoral outcomes.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Iris
Taft
Col
Pennsylvania
Maryland
William Flynn
Pittsburg
Heard
Ent
Lertora
Feria
Last of Akron victims found in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City two more bodies recovered bringing the total from the Akron airship disaster on Brigantine Beach to five recovered. The remains were brought to the city yesterday completing the recovery of all victims.
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Airship
Akron
Atlantic City
Kings Conferred Prizes On Winners At Stockholm Olympiad
King awarded laurel wreaths and gold medals to victors in a ceremony at the studium. United States topped the overall medal table with 128 points, Sweden 66, Great Britain 46, France 28, Canada 1, Australia 1, Norway 10, Hungary 8, Russia 5, and Greece 4. In track and field the United States led with 85 points as Sweden and Great Britain trailed. Marathon winner McArthur of South Africa received a bronze statue, while the king and princes distributed medals across groups. The games will continue three weeks with sailing and regatta upcoming.
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Stockholm
Fury Iit
United States
Sweden
Great Britain
England
Ier J Many
France
South Africa
Denmark
Waly
Canada
Australia
Belgium
Norway
Hungary
Russia
Greece
Austrian
Holland
Finland
Bay Win
Tertiany
Xi Way
Italy
Iking
Studium
Gyttinadte
Crown Prince
Gustave Adelphi
Hnl
Prince Charles
Momals
McArthur
Candia
Finlkin
Bangrlit
Aail
Dover
Butane
James Thorp
Carlisle
Murdered by Five Men in New York City
New York reports Herman Rosenthal proprietor of the Ambi House was shot dead in front of the Water Metropole by five men who fled in a running car. Louis Libby was arrested in a garage on Washington Square as a suspect. Witnesses identified Libby as one of the gunmen who lured Rosenthal from the hotel dining room. Rosenthal had alleged police protection for gambling houses and feared foul play after public disclosures. District Attorney Whitman noted Rosenthal had been told to come to his apartments for an interview.
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New York
Herman Rosenthal
Ambi House
Senaati
Poly
Grand
Water Metropole
Louis Libby
Washington Square
Dougherty
Libby i
Tonenthal
Rosenthal
Lilly Wat
Sadie Rosenthal
Whitman
Gomfer
Ahe
Bee Hnabrnd
Kosmathal
Pas Liom
Hecker
Rosenthal J
Becker
Metrople
Liqui
Rocker
Iman
Chicago
Ohio River
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
Oscar S. Straus
Commerce and Labor
Ae ‘Warren
Stone
TB. A Worthington
The
Chicago & Alton
F. Hutterfies
New York Central
G. Z. Brownell
Erie
Father Schwartz Says Son Confessed Murder In NY
New York July 16 Samuel Schwartz, father of Nathan Schwartz, named by police as a murder suspect in the killing of Hyewrold Julia Connors, told Assistant District Attorney Nott that his son had confessed. The elder Schwartz said Nathan had been missing since the day after the crime, and neighbors speak of a gang around Fourth Street and Second Avenue providing money to flee. Nathan Schwartz had a prior revolt crime against a 14 year old girl in 1910 and served an indeterminate sentence. descriptions of him focus on facial features rather than athletic clothes, aiding police in identification.
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New York
Samuel Schwarts
Nathan Schwartz
Hyewrold
Julia Connors
Nott
Hia
Ne Tind
Svieldo
Upper Third Avenue
Hewin Sing
Schwartz
Fourth
Second Avenue
Scree
Favorites Behind in Kalamazoo Grand Circuit Opener
Kalamazoo Michigan July 14 Grand circuit racing opened under favorable tracks and weather. Favorites Sunny Jim and Jack Loti fm disappointing. Queen Worthy hal Ittle difficulty in landing the 2 18 trotter. Sunny Jim failed to win any heat. Pearl Patch Henry I contending for fuel honors. Derby Hoy five heats to win the 2 12 trot. Dechy Fing showed late speed in last three heats.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Sunny Jim
Jack Loti Fm
Hal Ittle
Sunny Dim
Pearl Patch
Henry I
Derby Hoy Hai
Jack London
Dechy Fing
Suspect Arrested in Connors Murder Probe
Wilkes Barre, July 20. A man who bears a strong resemblance to Nathan Schwartz was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Julia Connors. Police reported potential ties to the case as investigations continue in the city.
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Schwartz
Wilkes Harre
Nathan Schwartz
Julia Connors
Vermont Regiment Preparations for Raid Out of State
Rutland’s First Infantry under Col Dyer plans a winter excursion with about eight volunteers from Norwich University and mounted aides from a local school. The unit aims to move from Poughkeepsie M V toward a point near Hartford Conn to join a detachment guarding a route and river crossing.
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Murlington
Rawant Dyer
Rutland
Col
Dyer
Ramnp
Mosankwartte
Vermont Regiment
Poughkespale
M. V
Anhnae Conn
Norwich University
Leo
Bethel Resident Dies After Lengthy Illness
A Bethel resident aged 60, born in Ostvegmulie New York in 1862, died Sunday in Barnard after a long illness from arteries and nerve center decay. He lived in Helitelton, Vermont a year, leaving a widow Alice Smithers of Mouvetton and children Lewy Thurlois Dubois, Heaston Dubois, Henry DuBois, and Sophia DuBois. Survived by sisters in California and New York. Funeral held yesterday at 2 oclock led by Rev. J Wesley Milter with Alan Cady in charge.
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Solon Putnam
Mia
Alice Smithers
Mouvetton
Tio Abet
Lewy Thurlois
Heaston
Dubois
Henry
Vancouver
B.C
Sophia N. Dubois
Mildlelity College
Forte
Mra
Anta Lawrence
Low Angeles
Wimt
Tee Angeles
Mrooheater
N.Y
Bell Tevlay Ab Toollock
Alan Cady
J. Wesley Milter
Death Sentence Deterrent Talk At State Laboratory
Stan, director of the state laboratory, said yesterday that the marked drop in murder cases since Arthur Gasworth was sentenced to death by hanging is noted in the state. He said the laboratory is very quiet now and the drop may ease the system, though he did not claim certainty in justice for Bosworth.
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Burlington
Stan
Arthur Gasweirth
Mae la Flofie
Bosworth
St Alnus Board of Trade Seeks New Industry Venture
July 16 report notes the St Allens Board of Trade through four committees seeks to attract a factory to produce miranite for insulating porns. The article describes prior transport and safety incidents including a powerboat accident injuring crew and a Yonkers woman injured by a sidewalk trap door, with legal penalties and compensation mentioned.
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St. Allens
St. Alnus Board of Trade
Greene
Wy Averne
C.D. Watson
Miranite
Imen
Mont Fequires
Twelve Mills Close Doors in New Bedford Strike
In New Bedford Massachusetts twelve cotton cloth mills halted operations as a strike and lockouts left about 8,009 workers idle plus 5,000 more locked out by municipal action. Picket lines formed. unions planned further action while other city mills continued normal operations.
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New Bedford
Ministrartier Association
Orion
Leo Fisers
United Textile Workers
Ont Po Nne
Herth
Southen
Guidger Maas
Tony
Bankrupt Them Debate Signals Regulatory Struggle
A fragment discusses bankrupting entities amid inter state commerce commission rate plans. It notes concerns that expired companies cannot generate sufficient revenue to cover losses and cites a city testimony supporting this view. It mentions that firms may prepare statements to justify proposed rates and consent to commission recommendations on regulation and practices.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Axpmen
Entupaiies
Taft Favored by Farmers, Master Grange Says
Former New Hampshire governor Mateholier, at the White House, declares Taft will win. He cites Master Grange leader Batchelder noting farmers largely back Taft for his reciprocity stance with Canada and Republican alignment, especially in New England, and expects New England to vote Taft.
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Washington, D. C
Mateholier
New Fhampshire
Taft
White House
Wei
Batchelder
Canada
New Miinapelien
New England
Death of Adolph Buch in Hamburg Germany
Word has been received of the death of Adolph Buch in Hamburg Germany on June 17. He lived with Alfred Lane in this city and later with Mr and Mrs A N T Munchard now of Montpelier. He came from a wealthy family and emigrated to the United States to avoid army life. He moved from New York to Berlin Vermont and then to Barre to help his home, working in various trades and traveling the state. No further details on his business or plans were received.
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Adolph Buch
Hamburg
Germany
Mr. Buch
Mang Gents
Alfred Lane
Mre
A. N. T Munchard
Montpelier
Mr. Boch
United States
Sage
New York
Berlin
Lorine
Barre
Mr. Janni
Mr. Breh
Brreh
Verfont
Taft Praises American Athletes at Fifth Olympiad
President Taft sent cordial congratulations to American athletes at the Fifth Olympiad. Reported by United States commissioners the team achieved a glorious victory in track and field and swimming with notable performances and high team spirit across events.
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Washington
D.C
Taft
Wik Tite
Tanien E. Siltiven
United States
UR Fkate
Palate Fintani
Polite
England
Fumotli
la Pedis
wUiny Gin Rife
Nevalverely
Abe
Weld
Ghr
Eeliete Anil
Nowvily
Eaph Nathan
America
Evbted
Ane
Hlnten
Officious and Meddlesome Senate Exchange
Washington senator Thithey condemned President Roosevelt’s stance in the Senate floor debate. He called out officials as meddling while attacking Catt for his attitude and tone in recent speeches and letters to the president.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Teatey
Prowitent
Catt
Rousevelt
Dissolution urged for steel trust after private meeting
Reports from Trenton and Washington detail talks with Governor and lawmakers on dissolving the United States Steel Corporation. A House committee plans to endorse the government antitrust suit and push dissolution, amid labor activity and regional responses in Burlington and Lowell.
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Steel Trust
Woshington
D.C
Gutterson Inaugurated Movement At Springfield Rally
Springfield sees inauguration of a Gut ter son movement to back Albert J. Gutter son, winger of the ranting brow, with subscription drives and a presentation of a handsome loving cup. Campaign funds are raised from a Democrat donor. Telmont testifies before Senate panel on Lewmaetgze distribution, stating his contribution was limited to 2,000 as a Democrat.
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Springfield
Albert J. Cattirson
Stockholm
Jeniling Citherns
Death by Own Action Shocks Boston Man
Boston residents were stunned as Jary Ilion George P. Sanger a once prominent election renrmsaioner and noted attorney was found dead in a bathtub at a Back Bay hotel. Two stab wounds noted but medicine marks suggest suicide per Timothy Leary who led the inquiry. Funeral services will be held at Mt Auten with details to be announced.
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Boston
Jary Ilion
George P. Sanger
St State Street
Hotel
Lady Tow
St. James Avenue
Back Bay
Timothy Leary
Siengen
Clare
Watertaker
Mt. Auten
Two Drownings Near Silver Lake Morning Tragedy
In Greenfield Massachusetts on a recent morning two men drowned when a boat overturned at Silver Lake. George C. Wells about 53, of Cambridge and another man from Cambridge were reported missing after the accident. Wells was found dead in his room later that day. Rescuers and relatives described the incident as a tragic boating accident with efforts to swim ashore failing. The victims were accompanied by others from Cambrdige and Manchester. Authorities investigated the Silver Lake mishap.
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Greenfield
Masx
Italy
George C. Wells
Welle
Silver Lake
Tiyaablin Baie
Manchester
Vic
Handi
Buin
Madiwan
NS. Hy
Adelpte
Ahitstein
Cambridge
Mana
Mand
Farkson
Hotes
Mr. Wells
Austen Won
Adolph Grau
Tretsuter
Grausten d& Co
Crude attempt at death by own action leads to jail
Elahanan Andrews of Montpelier and J C Worcester of Rutland were jailed after an intoxicated incident near Granite street. Andrews bound a bed sling around his neck in a police cell, while Worcester provided testimony about kitchen barroom schemes and the pair’s broader wrongdoing. Judge Scott ordered 30 days in Montpelier jail with fines totaling 220.09 each, with extra days if fines not paid.
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John C. Worcester
Jsall
Addison County
Vermont
Rutland
J. C. Wy
Worcester
Hlutiian Andrewe
Montpelier
Worcesterand Andrews
George K. Carle
Marr & Gordon
Granite Street
Blahanane
Andrews
Alanker
Aid Rictenen
Blahanay
Evans
Tames Hastings
North Main Street
Frnters
Anlens
Vevoteva
Ricohur
Slick
Klahanwrn
Leland Shed
North Barre
Andrewa
Axiver
Granite
Ross
Koster
North Main
Elahanan
Barre
Scott
Hugh HH. Carpenter
Tn Justice Court
Charlee Young
Eastabies
Scott Tak
Spee
A. M. Marri
J. Want Carver
SUNKEN CRUISER STRIKES AND RESCUE OF CREW
A fishing schooner went to the bottom after a strike with a sunken cruiser. the crew, including Captain Breer Willard and three men, were rescued. A construction contract for a new Wilde Attanbderdt seminary is awarded to A B Lane for the Hew Wailing building, due to be ready in November.
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Belfort
Meer
Tile
Breer Willard
Westyrence
Wilde Attanbderdt Seminary
Tee
Joe
A.B. Lane
Lane
Ace
Jeannette Wins Twice in Quiet Title Bout
Jeannette scored two easy victories before Vic New Hetford. The fights took place in quiet conditions with light southerly winds as Jeannette defeated Anvonkort fein duit and Fait tenight amt Wednesday. The action occurred across regions including Maine Western Maine southern New Hampshire and southern Vermont with no injuries reported.
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New Hetford
Mae
Jeannette
Vic New Hetford
Miden
Hosten
Sivtky Metenvegl
Brooklyn
Eine
Siewere
Maine
New Nampshire
Vermont
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Wisame
Samuel Sulent
Schwarte
Grand Trunk
New Hampshire
Nastua
Naxhoa
Cy Warman
Grand Trunk Railroad System
Jurge James W. Renick
Eugene E. Ree
Grand Trunk Organization
Engineers
GM. Thompson
Massachusetts Legislative
Howton
White River Junction
Teenfield
Leb Tefe
Warman
Warren S. Stone
Father Schwartz
Connors
National Guard
Robert H. DuBois
Barnard
H. Stone
St. Albans
W. i
Neyer
Mrattielero
Ile Moter
Lillo Clark
Yonkers
N.V
Clark
West Brattleboro
Vonkers
Saleford
Express Companita
Master Batchelder
National Grance
Alfred Lang
Senator Bailey
Lorimer
Wilson
Underwood
Trenton
XN. d
Hepresentatie
Wile
Thie State
Stelaris
Barington
Peeuyile
Lowell
Gutterson
Purety
Wwshington
T. C
Angest” Telmont
Truley
George O. Wells
Barre City
Elahanan Andrews
County
Dageste
Goddard Seminary
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