Runaway Aeroplane Disguised Aviator Stirs Chicago Crowd
A高速 disguised aviator in a woman's dress flew over Michigan Avenue in Chicago causing crowd panic and car evacuations. Reports describe two airships capsizing with narrow escapes and eight people thrown into the water during the aviation meet. Police tension rose as a riot erupted among thousands of schoolboys over a principal’s removal in New York. In Indianapolis, officials face October trials linked to a nationwide dynite conspiracy probe connected to the Los Angeles Times tragedy. London reports Dr Morrison traveling to China amid fears of foreign borrowings and Sino powers. A Glasgow jeweller, Dewil Turnbull, was found dead in his shop after a safe explosion and break‑in tools were discovered.
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Chicago
Beachy
Michigan Avenue
Lon Ton
Dewil Turnbull
Glasgow
Attacks and unrest ripple through varied regions
Reports from Madrid and Muskogee describe violence and arrests during political protests with Socialists clashing with police. Miners in Bingham and farmers in Muskogee report tense standoffs as authorities guard sites. London notes a shipping boom amid imperial defense debates and calls for state shipping lines.
Smallpox Outbreak Reported in Pennsylvania Towns
An epidemic of smallpox has struck several towns in Pennsylvania. In Wittsburg 19 deaths occurred from 0 cases, and in Stranten seven cases have been reported.
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Pennsylvania
Wittsburg
Stranten
German Shipping Regulations Update on Atlantic Safety
The German Maritime authority announces new shipping rules to improve safety at sea. The measures reflect lessons from the Titanic disaster and aim to tighten procedures for transatlantic voyages and vessel safety compliance.
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Krewe Tuewiay
Atlantic
Hunuman Prison Report Shows Shifts in Offences
The annual Hunuman Prison Committee report notes a slight rise in some offences but a marked drop in others. Prison numbers fell by 10 000 to 165 000 with 15 543 jailed for debt. The Medical Officer says many offenders were underweight and smaller in stature, especially women, prompting scrutiny of criminal propensity.
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London
Hunumn
Isla
Pople
Chamberlain in Robust Health Amid Reports of Ill Health
London reports deny any truth to claims of Prime Minister Chamberlain's ill health. Joseph Chamberlain states he is in excellent form and was seen walking recently. Newspapers discuss government moves toward suspending military monoplanes amid commentary on recent incidents in Finland and elsewhere.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Mail
Prech
Finelane
Adelaide
South Australia
Commonwealth
West Indies and America Reciprocity Debate
The Morning Post accuses British politicians of steering the West Indies toward a military alliance with the United States. Opinions in the Indies suggest reciprocity with the U S could be beneficial, though consensus varies.
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London
Tuesay
Morning Post
West Indies
United States
Indies
Fire destroys Golden Fleece Hotel in Leyburn
Telegrams report the Golden Fleece Hotel at Leyburn owned and occupied by George Carrington burned to the ground this morning. The Warehaw family suffers a loss as details follow in Brisbane dispatches.
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Brisbane
Golden Fleece
Leyburn
George Carrington
Tour of Railway Commissioner Postponed
The railway commissioner J Evens for Railways delays his planned tour of wheat districts from Brisbane due to important business in Brisbane. He intended to review lines serving wheat country to improve handling of grain traffic for the season.
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Brisbane
JT. For Railways
J. Evens
Darting Downs
Whet
East Melbourne By Election Nominations Close
Nominations closed for the East Melbourne by election with candidates A. A. Farthing Sir Henry Weedon and F Opine listed for Tuesday voting expectations set by Melbourne authorities.
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Melbourne
East Melbourne
A. A. Farthing
Henry Weedon
F. Opine
Spring Millinery Show Ad at Cairns Melbourne House
Public notice for a spring millinery show at Melbourne House Cairns run on Thursday and Friday. Details about prices and times are incomplete in the readable text.
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Melbourne House
Abbott Street
Cairns
Thieves raid Melbourne warehouse and dynamite a safe
A burglary at Burnham Bros house furnishers in Glenferrie Road Melbourne led to the safe being blown open with dynamite at St Xavier's College grounds. The entry used a fanlight over the office door and 112 pounds were stolen. A separate heist near Hawthorn involved a safe moved to grounds and blown open.
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Melbourne
Burnham Bros
Glenferrie Road
Berker Station
Hawthorn
St. Xavier's College
Vieres
Burpham Bros
Government Butcher Shop Cuts Beef Prices in Perth
The Minister for Works reports the Government butcher shop in Perth has reduced retail beef by one penny per pound. He notes the change equates to about £109.50 a year in savings while lamenting limited cattle supply and market manipulation by the meat combination.
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Perth
Sager ads and sugar campaign progress noted
Notes from Wacky describe steady Sager ad activity with nine mills operating and a second shipment of about 1400 tons aboard the steamer Chillagoe, totaling 2000 tons this season. Farmers near Owens Creek press for higher cane prices amid talk of a new factory, while tramline plans and possible government land surveys loom over Meymtowe and Plame Creek mills.
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Owens Creek
Garget
Meymtowe Mill Company
Shipping Arrivals and Passenger Lists for Townsville Voyages
Shipping arrivals dated September 4 and September 21 list vessels Palmer and Kuranda from Townsville via Port. Passenger rosters include Mrs Hert Miss Hunter. C. E. Wood. H. G. Burn. Hart. Girdia. plus numerous others and steerage names. Also notes schedules with tides and transit times.
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Palmer
Mackay
Townsville
Porta
Hert
Hunter
Hart
C. E. Wood
Girdia
Cairns
H. G. Burn
Seralimite
Kuranda
H. Middleton
Misses Ware
McSharry
Lieut. Wilson
Messrs
TP. Farrelly
E. Evert
J. Barrett
Carlson
J. Griffiths
Costin
F. Martin
Millingen
BR. J
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Lerrowx
Beacer
Bingham
Utah
Muskogee
Kinhoma
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MR. Chamberlain
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Prica
George Lisha
Keen
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Warehaw Family
John Boland
Lake Street
Ghildane
Roderick Macdonald
Ipswich
Wea
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Teswich
Ecuestion Department
Anlingal
Sydney
Sydney University
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Raisconduct
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Marian
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Queensland
Uiil
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Plame Creek
Robert Epwarn Rdiner
Cosme
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Cooktown
Rev. Goddard
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T. Atkinson
Freeman
Farr
Byrne, and Co., Limited
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Mesdissnes Daly
Bountiff
Wilson
C. C. Murgatroyd
Hughes
Lindquest
Anderson
F. Walsh
A. E. Lymburner
Hyers
N. Na- Pier
Bell
Satterson
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S Webber
Hell
Hogarth
Colonel Hughes
Lindquist
Rev. Gunders
G. Anderson
A. W. Martiner
Gregory
Sleigh
Smith Company
Limited
A.m. Pam
Asana
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