Ashcroft Ultimatum to Twain Lawyers On Vindication
In Redding, Ralph W. Ashcroft demands complete vindication from John B. Stanchfield and hints at libel action if not granted. He accuses Twain's daughters of undermining his wife Miss Lyon, Mark Twain's former secretary, and recounts events leading to the current dispute with the claim of pursuing justice and reputational clearing.
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Redding
Ralph W. Ashcroft
Mark Twain
John B. Stanchfield
Ashcrofts
Mr. Ashcroft
New York
Farmington
Twain
Europe
Miss Lyon
Stone Street
L. Clemens
R. B. Ashcroft
Mrs. Ashcroft
Clemens
Italy
Ashcroft
Henry H. Rogers
Mr. Clemens
Actress Neville Castle says she intended self harm not murder
New York August 4 Mrs Neville Castle former actress and San Francisco society leader says she did not intend to shoot William B Craig but to end her life as the revolver discharged during an attempt to disarm her. Craig testifies and Castle is held on 3000 bond awaiting Friday arraignment.
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United Press
New York
Jefferson Mar
William B. Craig
Wal{acre
Neville Castle
San Francis
Society
Craig
Rocky Mountain Club
Waldorf
Dean
Willey Freed for Sick Wife sake in judge’s mercy
Judge Foster suspended judgment in Herman Willey case after probation officer verified his claim of a very ill wife. Willey faced a jail sentence for using a whip on Joseph Sands on the East Side but was released to avoid punishing his family.
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Foster
Herman Willey
Joseph Sands
Canfield
Willey
William Rooney
Wheeler Avenue
William
Engine Company Honors Visitors Parade to City Dock
Pacific Engine Co members march to City Dock at four with Foreman John W. Eckel leading and the Wheeler and Wilson band. Visitors from the Thomas J. Jones association of Newark are to be hosted with a sheep roast and evening entertainment. They tour the city Thursday and return to Newark in the afternoon.
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Pacific Engine Co
City
Thomas J. Jones Association of
Newark
John W. Eckel
Wheeler and Wilson
Holzer Is Free to Vote as Banking Duties Take Priority
Senator Philip L. Holzer did not record a vote on the utilities minority report, saying his banking business with James Staples & Company required his presence in Bridgeport. He released his pairing partner and backed the Chandler bill citing railroad coverage, while opposing Barnum, arguing for equal treatment of all corporations under a utilities board.
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Philip L. Holzer
Publc Utilities
Holzer
Senate
Minority Report
Bridgeport
Staples
Farmer
Arnold
Manwaring
James Stapies & Company
Banking House
Latimer Critiques Bridgeport Lights and Howland Dry Goods Clash
Hartford reports Latimer denounces Bridgeport United Illuminating Co as arrogant while detailing Howland Dry Goods Companys push to sell surplus current to neighbors. He cites threats and legal maneuvers aimed at restricting independent power sale, under Section 3916 amendments.
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Hartford
Public Service Corporation of
Connecticut
General Assembly
Bridgeport
United Luminating Company
Latimer
United Illuminating Company
Judiciary Committee
Howland Dry Goods Company
Lighting Company
Electric Lighting Corporation
Howland
Russian Ambassador Rosen Transferred to Vienna
Baron Rosen the Russian Ambassador to the United States has been ordered transferred to Vienna. His successor at Washington has not yet been chosen. Rosen, a leading Russian diplomat, is noted for helping negotiate the peace terms ending the Russo Japanese War.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Baron Rosen
United States
Vienna
Washington
Russia
Japan
Auto overturns throw two women into lake
Paris reports Countess Renee De Cotelageon formerly Miss Blake of Boston and Miss Josephine Smith of New York were rescued after their closed car struck a bridge pole and overturned into a lake. They escaped drowning by breaking a window and signaling for help.
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United Press
Paris
Renee de Cotelageon
Blake
Boston
Josephine Smith
New York
Interlaken
Col Roosevelt Delivers Sendoff, Heads to Naivasha
Col Roosevelt and Kermit concluded a Nairobi visit and left for Naivasha to resume the hunt. The party stopped at Kijabe to lay the cornerstone of the new American mission school and heard a brief address from Roosevelt about Africa work spanning generations.
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Cortes
United Press
Nairobi
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Kermit
Naivasha
Kijabe
New American Mission School
Nairboi
Africa
Express Companies Raise Currency Shipment Rates
Adams Express Company raises the rate for shipping currency and bond coupons to New York and Boston by 5 cents per $1,000, changing from 25 to 30 cents. The nationwide bulletin, dated August 1, confirms a countrywide increase for all points. Previously 50 cents per $1,000 was cut to 25 cents, now adjusted to 30 cents to align with other goods rates.
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Adams Express Company
New York
Boston
Bulletin of Rates
Denver Wants The Big Fight
Denver residents split on a resolution by Alderman Hyder asking the city to press for the Jeffries Johnson boxing match. Proponents say it would advertise Denver. opponents urge focusing on other issues and refer it to the funeral committee for consideration.
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Denver
Jeffries-Johnson
Hyder
Board of Aldermen
Farmer Burned to Death in West Crownwell Home
Middletown Conn Aug 4 A fire destroyed the West Crownwell residence of 70 year old farmer Michael Kemp leaving him dead from burns. He was alone in the house as his daughter Margaret was away on vacation. Origin of the blaze is unknown and losses are undetermined.
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Middletown
Conn
West Crownwell
Michael Kemp
Margaret
Court nullifies Lexington 1907 city election over fraud
Fayette Circuit judge Watts Barker declares the 1907 Lexington city election null and void ousting Mayor John Skain and other officials. He finds fraud intimidation and purchased registration certificates orchestrated by police, detectives, Democratic office holders and candidates, with hundreds deprived of voting rights through precinct manipulation.
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Lexington
Fayette
Watts Barker
John Skain
John Doyle
John Masner
Wallace Muir
Parker
Kentucky
Whiskey usage sparks town farm bill inquiry
At a Board of Charities meeting Commissioner Kane questioned a bill for five barrels of whiskey. Supt. Cowles said liquor funds support tuberculosis hospital dispensary and Lakeview Home sickness care. Monthly bills total 8293.83. two 50 HP boilers for the Lakeview Home heating plant were bought from James Begg & Co. to supply heat and hot water. Commissioners Stone and Foster were tasked to arrange a new carriage for the home.
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Board of Charities
Patrick Kane
Cowles
Lakeview
James Begg & Co
New York
Stone and
Foster
Open Air Schools For Weak Lungs In Paris
Paris public schools in open air settings will be opened in and near Paris to combat tuberculosis. The Bois de Boulogne and surrounding woods will host the first facilities as decided by the municipal council.
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United Press
Paris
Bois de Boulogne
White Slave Trade Suspects Held for Trial
Philadelphia, Aug 4. Nathan Miller of Philadelphia and Benjamin Bernstein and Herman Sapett of New York were held in 1000 bail each for trial on charges of involvement in the white slave trade. Christina Bertha Kressler, 16, testified she was lured from New York under the promise of employment and sent to the city for immoral purposes.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Nathan Miller
Benjamin Bernstein
Herman Sapett
New York
Ither
Christin Bertha Kressler
General Marina says worst of fighting is over
Madrid reports from General Marina that the heaviest fighting around Melilla has ended. He cites Moor reverses, notably at a Spanish block house, as demoralizing the tribesmen and expects no new major assault for several days. He plans offensive actions after reinforcements arrive to clear Mount Guguru and push outposts forward.
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United States
Madrid
Melilla
Marina
Guguru
Poli to Build Half Million Dollar Theatre in Bridgeport
Sylvester Z. Poli plans a $500000 theatre in Bridgeport seating 2500 to host metropolitan vaudeville and big New York acts. He has options on five sites, aims to open before January 1, 1910, and tie Poli’s Theatre to nearby venues in Waterbury New Haven and Meriden.
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Sylvester Z. Poli
Bridgeport
Poli
New England
Playhouse
Harry Lauder
New York
Lauder
Jacques
Waterbury
Bijou
New Haven
Meriden
Husband taught wife revolver to kill rival
Mt Vernon Illinois August 4 sheriff renews search for Hon Macri after wife confesses he trained her to shoot rival Joe Rodi. She says weeks of fear and coercion led to the fatal shot in Rodi's home. Macri allegedly supervised the plan and then fled.
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United Press
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Hon
Macr
Joe Rodi
Macri
Rodi
Sweden's general strike call touches 500000 workers
In Stockholm on August 4 allied trades unions announce a general strike to suspend industrial life within 24 hours. They pledge nonriot activity while the government mobilizes troops and banks rush to stock weapons. Drivers and railways are especially watched as thousands aid in keeping order. Also in Brooklyn police dismiss charges against Captain Kuhne with a reprimand and transfer.
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United Press
Stockholm
Allied Trades Unions of
Sweden
Midwife Held in $3,000 Bail After Death
Anna Obruckay a midwife of 688 Pembroke Street was arrested on manslaughter charges in the death of Mrs. Dora Smielowitz of 702 Pembroke Street. The case concerns a criminal operation and was continued in City Court under a $3,000 bond with Jesse Stewart as counsel.
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Anna Obruckay
Pembroke Street
Dora Smielowitz
Quake Felt in Frisco and San Diego
A slight earthquake shock was felt in San Francisco this morning and reports from San Diego confirm the same minor tremor. No damage reported and authorities say there is no ongoing threat.
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United Press
San Francisco
San Diego
Wall Street Today Faces Mixed Opening Trade
The New York Stock Exchange opened with slight irregularities but moves favored higher prices, led by industrials. St Paul, Pennsylvania, Union Pacific and Steel preferred gained, Great Northern Ore rose over 1 point while liquidation rumors caused some reaction in speculative accounts. Reading declined 2 points. bonds held steady or improved. By noon the market showed a firmer tone with Eric and other pressured issues rebounding. Mr and Mrs Forester Bishop of 501 Fairfield avenue are spending a month in the White Mountains.
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United Press
New York
Stock Exchange
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Union Pacific and Steel
Great Northern
Reading
Eric
Forester Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
White Mountains
Wanted young readers and workers in city classifieds
A dense list of want ads and small notices from a city paper includes requests for two waitresses at Windsor Hotel, ten union plumbers for Hotel Seminole, a clerk stenographer with age and salary expected, and several rental offers. Also advertised are a pool table for sale, a diamond brooch lost near Steeplechase Island, and local business notices for tailoring and framing while several yellow-page style personal ads promote services and gigs.
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Mrs. Castle
Lawyer Craig
Alaska
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Beau
Rooney
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Senator Holzer
Howland Dry Goods Co
General Statutes
Col. Roosevelt
Express
Town Farm
Commissioner Kane
Big
Attrac
Baker
Kahne
Brooklyn
Kuhne
Sixth Street
Wall Street Today
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Windsor Hotel
Seminole
S. G Bolsis & Co
Jacksonville, Fla
Aes
State St
Myrtle Ave
Beardsley, Street
Seaview Ave
Fairfield and
Courtland
Crawford Laundry Co
Sears
Park Avenue
U 2& Tfo
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
Rhode Island
Main St
Warner Brothers Company
Stam Art Store
Strat
Morton
Everhardt
Smith
East Main Street
Porter's
Warren
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