Cars Jump Track at Coney Island Ride Tragedy
Report from New York June 2 describes two cars on the Rough Riders ride at Coney Island jumping the track while carrying merrymakers at seventy miles per hour. Sixteen people were hurled from a sixty foot drop. six victims died or were dying at the hospital, others seriously injured. Cyrus Pinto, in charge, lost brake control and was taken to the galley station. he says the accident was unavoidable and was not hurt.
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New York
Coney Island
Cyrus Pinto
Pinto
Gallee
Minneapolitans Host Millers Federation Meeting
Minneapolis hosts the first Millers National Federation session in years with delegates from the United States and Canada. Bleached flour and the idea of using whole wheat receive debate as a central topic among attendees in Flour City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Ming
Minneapolia
United States
Canada
Millers’ National Federation
Pennsylvania Republicans nominate Blakeley in governorship race
June 22 Mareistorg Pa the Pennsylvania Republican State Convention convened at the Mac Jewzie Theatre with W Harry Baker presiding as secretary. Wesley Andrews is slated as candidate for governor lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs. District Attorney W A Balkely of Pittsburgh is named as candidate for governor. The event follows a conference between United States Senator and other party leaders, signaling Blakeley’s nomination as the likely Republican slate.
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Mareistorg
Pennsylvania
Republican State Conventon
Mac Jewzie
W. Harry Baker
Penrone
Tate
Wesley TH Andrews
Oliver
Lavette
Forman Aerial Merger Targets United Aeronautics in New York
A New York gathering on June 22 discusses uniting American aviation bodies into a single federation. Leaders from the American Aeronautical Association and the Aeronautical Federation of America seek to replace the Aero Club of America as the main governing face of U S aeronautics. Insurgent and pro‑association camps push for a national body with broad club support.
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New York
Goro Clubs
America
Varias Aviation
Mdi
American Aeronautical Association
Aeronautical Federation of
Amberica Ney
Aero Clb of America
Fietor Fic Aeronautics
Purp
Wright Brothers
T. A. Hill
Leo
Burridge
W. J. Hamme
KB. R. Jones
Aeronautical Federation of America
Victor Lousheed J. Plow
George M. Myers
A. B. Lambert
Wheat Company
Elipe
Itesbola
Veterian
Wiroi
Tt Ie
Organizettion
United State
Aero Club of America
International Aeronautic Federation
Corland
Barnet
Amerie
Argo Club of America
Proanec
Aeronautic
United States
Lehigh Valley Plans Double Track and Stock Issue
The Lehigh Valley company seeks stockholder approval today for a capital of 20 187 400 to fund a double tracking project. About six million in 7 percent bonds and other obligations will be paid from stock proceeds, with remaining funds to upgrade the line. The plan includes forming a railway connection and potential acquisitions to facilitate the expansion.
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Philadelpha
Stekheld
Taotiah Valley Tatteret Company
Bansam
Ty Lane
Neland
Tte
Lehigh Valley
Wabreti
Butter Company Heads Face Short Weight Charges
New York June 22 Loton Horton president and Benjamin Halsey vice president of a large milk and creamery firm on trial for selling short weight butter. An affidavit by Weighing and Measures cites butter priced at two pounds weighed three and one half ounces less. The defendants plead not guilty and face potential penalties of one year in prison and $500 fines per offense.
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New York
Loton Horton
Benjamin
Halsey
Elden
Dee J. Mills
Burega
Welghia and Measures
Mills
Horton, Halsey Ad
Mille
Dairy Ten
NOL Rmilly
Commencement Day Noted at Many Colleges
Multiple western and New England colleges observed graduation exercises today. Institutions listed include Yale Boston College Massachusetts Agricultural College Middlebury St. Olaf Oberlin University of Vermont and several others across the region and beyond.
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Chichinati
Iimaune
Chininte Univerity
Ober If College
Iidian University
Renyon College
Lake Tele Colle Olivet
Mick
Motlexe
Boston
Yale University
New England
Boston College
Massachusetts Agricultural Cotte Wil- Wen College
Middlebury
St. Collee
University of Vermont
Milladelphia
Lafayette College
Bantor
Pi Washington
Jefferman College
Washington, Pa
Hilgers College
New Brit Wick
Dalton Sapho Making Good In Trolley Dod Encounter
The report credits Dalton Sapho with a notable performance tied to a trolley dodging incident. Felton secured the aid of engineer days for the effort, with Mathewson and Brookton linked to the financial outcome of $6,000 in the exchange.
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AHOE
Daleby
Feremer Welor
Ishweeld Bipedals
Hocttine
Hooke
Minh Iy
Hood
Clee
Mfunklyn Foun
National Maga
Felton
Dalton
Mathewson
Diiton
Brookton Frr
Faye Moine Bean
Pittler
Yale Grants Degree to Woman Marks First Time
New Haven June 22 Yale University conferred an honorary degree on a woman for the first time. Jane Adams, head of Hull House Chicago, received the honor as part of commencement exercises. President Taft, present in Washington, later traveled to Beverly, with his son Robert Taft among the speakers.
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New Haven
Yale University
Mise Jane Adame
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Tull House
Chicago
Washington
Taft
Beverly
U1 Congress
Yale
Conn
William H. ‘Watt
Cincinnati College of Taw
College of St
Thomas
Yale Corporation
United States
Robert Taft
Tate
de Simi
Heverly
Mallice
Col
Roosevelt
Foul Play Suspected in Railroad Robbery Slaying
Mutford Scales, a United States Coal and Coke employee, found murdered on the Loree Unded Line west of Jed Tunnel. Early reports say a passenger train struck him after a likely robbery, with severed parts found and no valuables recovered. authorities suspect foul play linked to the Norfolk and Western Wheels.
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Mutford Scales
United States Coal & Coke Company
Loree
Jed Tunnel
Sorel
Littl Oeross
Seles
Norfolk & Westert
Mure
Teachers for Normal School Teachers for Normal School
The state board of regents completed the selection of teachers for the State Normal schools at Concord Athens and the colored Institute of Bluffield. Names include principal Pred A Forrester, science Robert Gratherum, physiology Keine Wooley, English Lara Lowi, training Bullio Piele, librarian Vanity Dangerfield, stenography Lily A Charny, music Wy Nite, and more.
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State Board of Regents
Seym
Charleston
Tan
Concord School
Athens
Colored Institute of Bliefield
Concord Normal Schools
Herore
Pred A. Forrester
Veuix Yanewokl
Robert 3. Gratherum
Keine Wooley
Qpojpl Neletion
Florence Jackson
Lara FM
Lowi
Urady
Dementio
Della 8
Roads at Welch Tomorrow Ad Is Read In Town
A road meeting will be held tomorrow at Welch with attendance expected from local residents. Officials urge motorists to plan detours as event details remain unclear in the notice.
Taft Rule Endorsed by Republican Convention in Harrisburg
The Harrisburg convention endorsed Taft administration and the Payne Aldrich tariff bill with a strong show of support. The endorsement underscores the party’s commitment to Taft and the tariff stance, signaling likely wide legislative backing.
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Harrisburg
Trent
Tafts
Payne Aldrich
Anglo American matches unite prominent families in London wedding
London June 22 wedding marks the Anglo American alliance as Helen Post wed Charles Montagnetto. The ceremony follows June 8 nuptials of Viscount Mildstone and a second wedding of Viscount Achoson to Mildred Carter. The bride, daughter of Lady Barrymore and ex Congressman James W. Wadaworth, is connected to Crown Princes and several peers. He serves as a groom in waiting to King George.
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London
Npex
Mile Helen Post
Charles Montagnetot
Edward
George
England
America
Misa Drexel
Viscount Mildstone
Viscount Achoson
Mildred Carter
Blotto
Lady Barrymore
James W Wadaworth
Geneseo
N.Y
Arthur Post
New York
Earl of St Mana
Countess of Hewneborough
Layard
Lord Winemore
King George
Nomination confusion surrounds Gov Ammon campaign
fragmented text reports Nomination activity for Gov Ammon with unclear references to Dayton and presidential prospects. Mentions Panneritte Honeention and Toln nominates suggest a political dispute or misrecorded names, with events around an upcoming Wednesday and local party actions unclear due to garbled OCR.
Golden West Kids Head For The West
Readable fragments describe a youth event with mention of names and places blurred by OCR. Despite garbled text, hints of a competition or journey toward a western destination appear, with scattered references to people and dates suggesting a school or local club activity.
Fiat Air Liner To Make Trip From Dusseldorf
The first passenger airship Dewtehland captains Friedrichafen departs at 8 for Dusseldorf on a 700 mile journey. Twenty passengers ride aboard a 485 foot craft with three motors of 1500 horsepower each, offering modern conveniences aboard. Fares range from 25 to 60 dollars as crowds watch the ship ascend.
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Friedrichafen
Germany
Dewtehland
Disseldorf
Count Zeppelin
Thoraugh
Ted
Paswen Kere
Court Awards Damages in McDowell Coal Case
The court awarded the plaintiff 310,000 for the death and injuries of a 17yearold employee at Die Sandy Coal and Coke Company doing business as Stury Lawn. The verdict marks the highest personal injury award in McDowell County. Taylor, Anderson, Strother, Hughes, and Card represented the defense.
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Apartiol
Die Sandy Coal and Coke Company
Stury Lawn
Alex Turmer
Weel
McDowell County
Sley Yorsie
Rolfe Coal & Coke
Taylor
Plantiff
Atu Andirson
Strother
Highes
Card
Untitled Local Item From Bluefield Area Notice
Fragmented OCR reads like a local public notice mentioning Bluefield and nearby places. It references a gate wire Aland and various names or entities, with unclear actions or dates. The readable parts hint at a legal or civic matter and an intended amends process.
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Bluefield Tang
Pepe Lirton
Haniel
Heer
York
Fred
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