Crippen and Le Neve Arrested After Manhunt
Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve were arrested aboard the Montrose at 1:45 am near Father Point Canada. Passengers were stunned to learn the notorious couple were aboard. Crippen remained under close guard while Le Neve was closely questioned and urged by her mother to testify. Authorities aim to bring them to London by early September.
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Father Point
Canada
Augne Harvey Hawkey Crippen
Ethel le Neve
Montrose
Dr. Crippen
Miss LeNeve
King
Crippen
London
Governor Harmon Seeks Settlement in Car Riot Standstill
Columbus Aug. 1 With over 3000 armed soldiers patrolling the city to curb rioting military officers focus on Governor Harmon efforts to force a settlement between warring carmen and the car company Secret conferences between the governors and contending parties are under way to end the clash.
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Car Company
Columbus
Harmon
Declines Seen in Many Issues as Trading Opens
New York stock market opens with renewed selling, broad unsettled values, few gains, and a late minor rally. Cotton prices move lower on August contracts while strength returns to new crop positions. Chicago grains show little change as the undertone remains firm with wheat, corn, and oats in demand from shorts.
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New York
Chicago
Powhatan Coal & Coke Firms Seek More Miners and Operators
Superintendent T B Terner of Powhatan Coal and Coke asks for 200 coal miners and 100 coke operators to be employed across Powhatan, Lynchburg at Kyle, Ridge at Northfork, and Boroka at Bekman to meet rising demand for coal and coke.
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T. B. Terner
Powhatan Coal & Coke Company
Coko
Powhatan
Lynchburg Coal & Coke Company
Kyle
Ik Ridge Coal & Coke Company
Northfork
Boroka Coal & Coke Company
Bekman
HonT FOR PURE MILK
Washington news notes how the war on tuberculous cattle has hit dairying around the District of Columbia. Virginia Maryland and Delaware herds have seen hundreds condemned as federal and agricultural authorities push stricter milk production laws to model safe practices for city residents and officials. A group of dairymen face forced culling and supply changes while officials argue healthy cows can be sourced nearby.
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Washington
United States
District of Columbia
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Health Department of
National Capital
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Congress
Wilson
Virginian
Kelaware
Democratic Headquarters Open In Chicago for Campaign
Democratic campaign headquarters in Chicago announced a slogan to overthrow the Republican majority in Congress. Those in charge expressed optimism, saying conditions favor Democratic success next November.
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Chicago
Congress
Republicans Begin Fight for Control of Congress
The Republican Congressional Campaign Committee launched a nationwide effort from New York with a campaign office at St James and extensive pamphlet printing. Materials include Taft tariff themes and Cannon and Lodg campaign lines as insurgents are kept out of the party. Lost keys are offered for reward if found.
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New York
St. James Bull Wigeen Pier
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Congress
Taft
Payne. Aldrich
Ranway City
Wickerstam
Taft to Study Tariff In Wake of Payne Aldrich Review
President Taft will study the tariff during the investigation of the Payne Aldrich tariff law. He plans to visit Provines town to review the Atlantic Meet and dedicate a Pilgrims memorial while in Pocahontas Milen Cary spent Sunday with friends.
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Taft
Beewily
Mac
Thby Woek
Provinestown
Atlantic
Milen Cary
Pocahontas
Worshipers Attack Editor After Church Service
In Elizabeth City North Carolina a crowd of more than 300 attended Blackwell Memorial church services and followed editor W. O. Saunders of the Independent to his home, veering into threats and firing several shots. Sheriff and police quelled the disturbance. it followed sermons condemning attacks on Pastor Loftin over a seduction case, with Saunders' residence guarded overnight.
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Elizabeth Cty
N.C
Blackwell Memorial Church
W. O. Saanders
the Indépendent
Loftin
The
Independent
Saunders
Swanson 5 Made Senator in Virginia Appointment
Richmond aug 1 governor Mann appointed Claude A Swanson acting governor to succeed the late John W Daniels as United States Senator. The move surprised some observers while previously forecast as likely by many.
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Virginia
John W. Daniels
Richmond
Mann
Claude A, Arageax
United States
Omeone
First Knights of Columbus Meet Outside U S
Quebec hosts the first Knights of Columbus gathering outside the United States with a military band concert opening events and a ceremonial night. A provincial governor hosts a reception for visiting dignitaries as tours and business sessions proceed amid historic sites in Quebec.
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Quebec
St. Anne de Beaupre
Knights of Columbis
United States
A. P. Pelletier
Lady Pelletier
List of dead may reach 90 in Palestine Texas
A cavalry troop arrived to sweep the area between Palestine and Slocum to protect Black residents from white threats. Sheriff Black estimated up to fifty may be dead, including ten Whites, with figures not yet complete after days of unrest. Sporadic outbreaks were anticipated to continue for a day or two.
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Palestine
Texas
Here
Slocum
Black
End to Joy Riding Under Callan Law Enforced
New York August 1 reports the Callan motor vehicle law going into effect across the metropolis and state. The stiff provisions aim to curb reckless driving and joy riding with stricter enforcement and harsher penalties. It notes the law allows a maximum speed of thirty miles per hour, more lenient than some states, and asserts offenders will face prison or other punishment.
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New York
Metropolis
Empire State
Uyat
Knights of Pythias encampment draws hundreds to Milwaukee
Milwaukee hosts a National Pythian encampment with participants from across America. The city’s buildings are festooned for the event. Prizes total several thousand dollars for competitive drills among Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias. Seven hundred dollars awaits top subordinate Judge parade entrants. A boxing show and other events are scheduled.
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Milwaukee
Knights of Old
America
Pythian
Bassical
Ariliy
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Detroit Harness Meet Opens With Record Purse
Big purse list for Detroit harness event highlights a $10,000 Berg trotters stake, $6,000 two pacers event, and two $1,000 trotting tokens. W J Bailey travels to Roanoke on business as the industry gathers at the venue.
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Detroit
Mik
W. J. Bailey
Roanoke
Mandamus Proceedings Instruct County Court For License
Mandamus actions filed to compel Bluefield County Court to grant a liquor license. The move aims to secure the permit despite local administrative hurdles and regulatory reviews.
City Charter to Be Interpreted in Mercer County Case
Judge Sanders returned from Charleston where he initiated mandamus proceedings in the State Supreme Court of Appeals against Mercer County Court and Bow man clerk to compel issuance of liquor license certificates in Bluefield. An alternative writ was filed and a special term set for August 9. The dispute centers on whether Bluefield charter grants the Board of Affairs exclusive power to issue business licenses. Two actions proceed: Kelley & Moyers v Bow man and Echols v the Mercer County Court, with Sanders & Crockett for petitioners and Basley for Bow man.
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Sanders
Charleston
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Mandamus
County Court
Mercer County
Howman
Bluefeld
Charter of
Bluefield
Board of Affairs
Supreme Court of Appeals
Kelley & Moyers
Echols
Bowman
Mercer
BraKeman Falls From Train in Morning Incident
A Norfolk and Western brakeman Gow fell from his train at Keystone, suffering a severe wrench to his back. He was brought to Bluefield on No. 2 and then returned home. The injuries are not of a very serious character.
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Maxeman
Keystone
Hin
Bluefield
Hie
Wireless man to be tried in U S stock fraud case
Seattle Aug 1 George H H Parker agent for United Wireless Telegraph Company west of the Mississippi will face a preliminary hearing on charges of defrauding the United States mate Parker was held after the raid on New York headquarters and released on bond Walker a supposed millionaire is accused of amassing his fortune from the sale of Wirshim stock His attorneys claim the arrest was due to spite and that brokers and discharged employees were involved
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Seattle
Wash
George HH. Parker
United Wireless ‘Telegraph Company
Mississippiy
Asines
United States
Parker
New York
Walker
Hans
Wirshim
Wae
Wager to Walk 2000 Miles From Joliet to Nevada
A man plans to walk 2000 miles to win a wager. He started from Joliet, aiming to reach Nevada, traveling about 25 cents a mile. The trip will take a round trip bridge and should end by month end with return to Joliet.
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Chicago
Tarvey Wellman
Nevada
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Aok
Coumbia
Jon W. Menoneen
Dongen Sperden
Willie O. Herne
John Buchanan
Hantor Culliney
Frank McCulloch
Fred Saunders
Ew. Boley
Font Night
Wolf Creek
Sand County
George W. Elder
Sugar Trust
Pen
Central of Congress
Kaye
Lander Office
Swanson
U.S
Woodlot
Uiele
Flova
Yentncany
Detroit Rage
Gow, Wretins
Norfote & Western
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