Monterey Under Arms as Dealers Sell Out Firearms
Mexico Daily Record reports Monterey banned firearms, with gunshops empty and locals armed with sword canes. Gen Trevino moves troops across the Third military zone while Gen Reyes is said to be surrounded. Clad in Masonic lodges, supporters of Reyes loom. federal forces anticipate any disturbance as talks of Reyes as a vice presidential candidate surface.
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Mexico City
Mexico Daily Record
Monterey
Reyes
Altameda
Mexico
Trevino
Third Military Zone
Bernardo Reyes
Nuevo Leon
Diaz
Ramon Carroll
Galeana
Gen Diaz
The
Republic
Masonry
Million in counterfeit pesos shocks Louisville case
Deputy Marshal Blaydes arrests John Roberts in Louisville with a brass bound trunk said to hold a million dollars in Mexican counterfeit notes. The seizure unfolds at the customs house and central police station as investigators unravel a bold counterfeiting scheme. Roberts claimed he planned to flee to Mexico with the trunk before expected equipment arrived.
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Louisville
John C
Marion Roberts
William Blaydes
John Roberts
Custom House
Central
Blaydes
Roberts
Mexico
John C. Roberts
Kentucky
Sawyer
Nashville
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Aeroplanauts
United States Circuit Court
New York
The
Aeronautic Society
Strikes Clash as Imported Workers Arrive at Pittsburgh
Three thousand strikers lined the Ohio riverbank as a crowd fired over a hundred pistol shots when the Pressed Steel Car Company at McKee's Rocks landed fifty more imported men aboard the steamship P. M. Pfeil. Ten state troopers in mounted detail patrolled from the plant, dispersing the crowd to prevent violence. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKee’s Rock
P. M. Pfeil
State Constabulary
Rich Girl Weds Chicago Waiter in St. Louis
Miss Emma Huelleman, nineteen, daughter of W Huelleman the Citizens National Bank cashier of Tell City Ind, eloped to St Louis and married Clifford Detrich of Chicago a waiter. Her mother is prostrated by the wedding. The couple is on a honeymoon awaiting plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Emma Huelleman
W.huelleman
Citizens’ National Bank of
Tell City
Ind
Ciifford Detrich
Chicago
Prison Association Elects Leaders as Bain Is Acquitted
Wire flashes report a series of political, legal and social items. Officers elected at the American Prison Association session in Seattle. Donald Bain acquitted in Atlanta of murder. Lajoie resigns Cleveland club post. various weather, crime, and political notes across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Prison Association
Seattle
Donald M. Bain
Atlanta
E. G. Williams
Napoleon Lajoie
Cleveland American League
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
South
J. A. Walton
Meridian
Miss
National Democrat
Washington
Biloxi
New York Exchange
Alabama Senate
House
Cincinnati
The
Society of American Florista
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
White Plains
Wild riot ends with bombing attempt at Schoenville plant
In Pittsburg area strike turmoil erupts at Pressed Steel Car in Schoenville. Women and children clash with troopers outside the restaurant in McKees Rocks. A bomb is hurled near the stockade, and a three story office building is damaged. Dozens injured, several car passengers beaten, troops disperse rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Schoenville
McKees Rocks
Teooper
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
McKees
Mahon Arrives as Union Leaders Seek to Avert Strike
President William D. Mahon of the International Street Carmen's Union arrived in Chicago amid a wage dispute with streetcar employers. He offered no public statement but is reportedly strongly opposed to a walkout and would use his influence to prevent a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Street Carmen's
Chicago
Wm. D. Mahon
International Street Carmen's
Mahon
Kidnapped Child Marian Bleakley Reunited With Family
Little Marian Bleakley, kidnaped at Topeka, was recovered in Kansas City and returned home. Two kidnapers were arrested after the child was taken to police headquarters. John Gentry, held with Mrs Barclay, is identified as a gambler and was found in possession of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Marian Bleakley
Kansas City
Topeka
John Gentry
North Pole expedition fails after airship balcon america explosion
Walter Wellman and three companions lose control of the balcon america after a rope breaks near Spitzbergen. The airship rises rapidly then explodes as a tow from the Fram fails. All crew escape injury. repairs deemed impossible ending this year’s pole attempt.
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Camp Wellman
Spitzbergen
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Mr. Wellman
North Spitzbergen
Fram
Shot Through His Head in Jackson Home
Frank Ham Jr., 28, son of Dr. Frank Hallam, shot himself in the head with a .32 caliber rifle at his father’s Jackson residence. He lived three hours after being found seated in a rocking chair before a mirror on the second floor. Friends deny the self-inflicted claim and no motive is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Frank Ham, Jr
Frank Hallam
Hallam
New 14 inch naval gun near ready for tests
Naval experts anticipate completion of a 14 inch gun at Midvale Steel Works. The weapon, to be proof-fired near Indian Head around mid October, will fire a shell weighing 1,600 pounds, marking the first high power gun of this calibre built for practical use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahington
Midvale Steel Works
Peonage Charge Against Steel Co Presidents
Pittsburg Pa A charge of peonage was filed against Frank N Hoffstot president of the Pressed Steel Car Co and Samuel Cohen head of the service bureau at the Greenville plant The affidavit by Albert Vamp an imported worker before U S Commissioner W L Lindsey alleges they violated the revived statutes by arresting holding and returning the complainant to a condition of peonage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Frank N. Hoffstot
Pressed Steel Car Co
Samuel Cohen
Service Bureau
Rheenville
Albert Vamp
United States
W. L. Lindsey
Montreal graft probe uncovers citywide corruption
Testimony at the Montreal civic affairs inquiry reveals millions lost in contract work and widespread buying and selling of official positions over years. The probe, launched by the provincial government weeks ago, has scrutinized police, fire, and public works administrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrea
Montreal
Society Girl Loses Life in Wildwood Surf Fatality
Wildwood New Jersey a Philadelphia lawyer W Brooks Lessig drowned while swimming with Virginia Paul a society leader from Philadelphia in the swift ocean off Wildwood Crest. The incident occurred as rescue efforts were made to save Lessig after a struggle with the waves and currents.
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Louisiana Board of Equalization
New York
Metropolis
Henry Taylor
Josh Vickers
McRea
Virginia Paul
W. Brooks Lessig
Wildwood N. J
Beverly
Taft
Daiz
el Paso
Ciudad Juarez
Mr. Meyer
Navy
Col
Ike T. Pryor
San Antonio
Tex
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Shawmont
Shinnecock
L. I
Bea
Wildwood
N. J
Philadelphia
Wildood Crest
Trial of Smugglers Pursued Across Western Texas
U S officers chased a gang of Mexican smugglers who had recently smuggled mules across the river without paying duties. The pursuit spanned over 200 miles in western Texas, with officers recovering several of the disposed animals along the route near Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Coleman
Tex
United States
Meadville Nuclear Feud Flare Grows As Hundred Newman Backers Rally
Meadville Mississippi county erupts as hundreds of Newman faction supporters gather to back Dr A M Newman’s heirs after the killing of the deaf tutor. a would be assassin fires at Ernest Newman as guards protect the town and a threatening feud with the Pritchards simmers. Local authorities call in state troops. Sheriff Jones coordinates with Adams County to pursue the shooter, while town residents fear bloodshed and some families flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Miss
Meadville
Franklin
State National Guard
Newman
A. M. Newman
Ernest
Whittington
Jones
Ernest Newman
Sheriff Jones
Clarke
Adams County
Herbert Applewhite
Dr. Newman
Newmans
Cornelius Pritchard
Lomax Newman
Silas Reynolds
Newman-Pritchard Fedt
A. H. Patterson
Wradyville
Mississippi Central
Two Killed in Auto Crash Among Chicago Family
Two members of a prominent Chicago family died in a high speed touring car accident near Brunswick New Jersey. Five other occupants were seriously injured when the car went out of control and struck a tree. The report notes a fatal crash with linked casualties and injuries among an influential family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brunswick
N. J
Banks Swindled In St. Joseph Missouri
Light banks in St. Joseph Missouri were swindled for four thousand dollars Monday by two crooks who presented checks said to be from a St. Louis bank but proved bogus. The pair deposited the bogus checks and then drew cash on partial amounts before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Josph
St. Lodia
Seven cadets expelled from West Point over hazing incident
President Taft ordered the dismissal of seven United States Military Academy cadets at West Point for involvement in hazing Rolando Sutton. Sutton, a plebe, was found bruised after an incident on June 13 and was hospitalized, with investigations revealing extensive witness testimony amid tense campus rumors.
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John Barnett
Denver
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Taft
Gov
Noel
Mississippi
Federal Department
Washington
G. F. Marion
Allan
Wilkesbarre
William WeLeod
Douglas
Mattie Graham
Kansas Superintendent of Insurance
William A. Bourque
Harry Halcombe
Indianapolis Speedway
J. T. Docking
Jacksonville
Fla
Rust University
Holly Springs
Miss
Chauncey C. Devore
Wheeling
W. Va
Gordon Lefebvre
Richmond
Albert E. Crane
Hawarden
Jacob Fortner
Dothan
Ala
Rolando Sutton
Board of Investigation
Sutton
Academy
Oregon
Mongoose a Snake Killer in New Jersey Barn
A mongoose killed thirty two snakes in under ten minutes in Verona New Jersey. The barn scene at John Harkness’s farm drew about fifty witnesses as the fearless animal tackled copperheads water snakes milk snakes black snakes rattlers and adders with the copperheads delaying its swift finish.
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New York
Verona
N. J
John Harkness
Harkness
Rockefeller’s wealth climbs as oil empire grows
New York notes John D Rockefeller could reach 80 and hit 100, becoming history’s first billionaire. Standard Oil has gained eighty million in two years. stock rose to 712, the peak since 1907 panic, up 322 points from 390 set November 4, 1907. Wealth continues to rise beyond control like a snowball downhill.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Standard
Rockefeller
Wellman Leaves In Balloon for North Pole Attempt
Paris reports Walter Wellman of Chicago left Spitsbergen Aug. on his dirigible bound for the north pole. A telegram from the captain of the Italian steamer Thalia confirms the start with favorable winds and notes Wellman has spent years preparing for an airship expedition toward the pole.
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North Pole
Paris
Thalia
Hammérfeet
Norway
Walter ‘Welman
Spitsbergen
Walter Wellman
Chicago
A I Stock Prices Tumble
The stock market on the New York Exchange fell sharply as prices declined three to six and a half points. A flood of supply left traders offering a point between sales to attract buyers as the market moved into a demoralized state.
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New York
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Marine Corps
Dallas
W. D. Hunter
Edichision
Hunter
Frank Hallam, Jr
Thene
Newman Brothers
Barcelona
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Crooks
St.Joseph Banks
Wellman
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