Warsaw Governor Von Tarski Shot Dead in Cab Attack
In Warsaw on August 28 Ceseret Von Tarski acting military governor general of Warsaw was shot and killed while riding in a cab. An unknown assailant fired four shots through the carriage top, one striking Von Tarski in the breast. The driver sped to a hospital but the general died. Reports from St Petersburg note further assassinations and a broad police hunt for conspirators with Moscow connections.
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Warsaw
Ceseret von Tarski
von Liarski
St. Petersburg
Col. Rieman
Seminovsky Regiment
Intima
Social
Stolypin
Min
Peterhof
Mrbie
Tervor
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Bresc
Iriantle
Moscow
Moraxala Street
Dulevich
Riga
Befkre
Morskaia Street
M. Stolypin
Servar
M. Steirpin
Min Wee
Frost Reported in Iowa Lowlands
Frost was reported in Iowa lowlands for the first time this season, raising concern about the potential impact on the corn crop. Local forecasts noted cool conditions and the possibility of further freezes affecting crops across central regions.
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Iowa
St Jw
Lowa
Railroads face new tariff filing requirements under new law
The Interstate Commerce Commission tightens rules ordering railroads to file full tariff schedules by midnight, ending hidden extras. Shippers gain one-charge quotes as railroads must disclose all transport charges and commissions. Affected lines include eastern systems and plans to unify counting methods to curb rebates, with June next year for full bookkeeping changes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Big Eastern Railroads
Washington
Commission
Anthracite
Commissior
Whiron Pacific Railway
Armour Private Care
Union Pacific
Southern
California
Interstate rail fares to drop to two cents in Ohio
Pittsburg and western railroads notify Ohio railway commission that starting October 4 interstate fares inside Ohio will be at two cents. Pennsylvania lines anticipate enacting the reduced rate under state law, while Michigan and other carriers may follow. Two girls drowned near Loveland when a buggy overturned in a creek, Fiora Mullen and Lucy Hill of Pleasant Hill.
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Pittsburg
Ave
Pennsylvania Ways West
Ohio
Ohio Railroad Commission
Railranis
Pasenger Tres Wanaser
Ford
Isenen
Tate Elers
Fuedana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvenia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroads
Loveland
Fiora Mullen
Lucy Hill
Peasant Hill
Here
Small Oreck
Indictments Charge Higudard Oil with 6428 Counts of Fraud
Chicago August 28 The first federal grand jury returns 10 indictments against Higudard Oil Company totaling 6428 counts. Each count cites a penalty of 1000 to 20000 dollars tied to tank car shipments from Whiting Indiana. Rail lines involved include Chicago Burlington Quincy Chicago and Alton Chicago and Eastern Illinois Evansville Terre Haute Illinois Central Southern and Lake Shore Michigan Southern. The government alleges unlawful rate concessions and storage charge cancellations affecting shipments to East St Louis St Louis and beyond Grand Junction with penalties per offense. The Standard Oil Company is expected to appear in court once indictments are issued. No officer arrests are authorized at present.
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Chicaga
Higudard Oil Company
United States Circuit Court
Whiting
Ind
United States District Attorney
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Eastern
Ilinois
Evansville & Terre Haute
IlMnois Central
Southern
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Burlington and Alton
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Standard
Grand Junction
Standard of
Linoia
Evansville
Terre Haute
Tod
Points
Standard OL Company
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Road
Chicago
Hinds Central
Atorney
Standard ON
Washington Girl Takes Poison in Jamestown NY Tragedy
A twelve year old girl from Washington Pennsylvania reportedly swallowed veronal in Jamestown New York leading to a swift death. A letter found at the scene mentions a difficult family situation and hints at a motive. The incident prompts officials to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Washinton
Jamestown
N. Y
Corry
Hetta
N.Y
Lear
Three Ships Sold for 103 Washington Morita Bas
Three ships were sold for 103 dollars to Agtial Dewey in Morita bas. The department of advertising and the navy office note the ships alhar Mannennati Mindanao are stripped of every usable part and are considered old, possibly useless for naval purposes.
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Washington
Vis
Sis
Agtial Dewey
Morita Bas
Alhar
Officer shoots spectator at Bellevue campgrounds
Washington Pa Aug 25 William Workman son of Dr Samuel Workman was shot and fatally injured on Bellevue camp grounds near Independence close to the West Virginia line. He was visiting at the cottage of J B Wylie of Washington. Police say a scuffle with rowdies from Wellsburg W Va led to the shooting as Officer Ira Virgin fired to scare an assailant. Workman, a grandson of James Meacham, had finished academy courts and was to enter Washington and Jefferson College this fall.
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Washington
William Workman
Samuel Workman
Bellevue
Independence
West Virginia
J. B. Wylie
Wellsburg
W. Va
Ira Virgin
Workman
Welleburg
Virgin
C. P. Buchanan
James Meacham
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wikinsburg
Academy
Washington and Jefferson
Mysterious Self Murder in Baltimore Visualized
A fragmentary report describes a mysterious self murder in Baltimore, involving an 88 caliber pistol held in the right hand and a secretary related to emigrants. The text hints at a vault, a storage room, and a phase magegus, with unclear references to trustees and officials.
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Baltimore
Magegus
Ahlec
Anti Vaccination League Formed in Philadelphia
The Permanent Organization of the Anti Vaccination League of Pennsylvania has scheduled a national federation conference in the city on December 12. Delegates from every county will attend. The organizing committee includes John Pitcairn as chairman, with Robert N. Taylor, Prof Enoch Price, Charles J. Field, Porter F. Cope, and J. Oscar Beastey, all of Philadelphia.
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Philadelaina
Permanen
Vania
Mats
John Pitcairn
Robert N. Taylor
Enoch &. Price
Charles J. Field
Porter F. Cope
J. Oscar Beastey
Philadelphia
Ayt
Banquet Scrapped From Expiral Dedication Plan
Philadelphia August 28 There will be no banquet linked to the expiral dedication ceremonies. The committee on dedication decided after discussions two months ago that no suitable Harrisburg hall could be found and President Roosevelt could not attend. He will depart Harrisburg at 2 PM and be hosted at lunch by Governor Pennypacker at the executive mansion. Ambassadors and ministers from foreign countries will be invited.
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Philadelphia
Tuen
Committee On Dedication
Harrisburg
Roosevelt
Governor Pennypacker
Executive Mansion
Weather Sharps Puzzled by Unprecedented East Rainfall
Washington observers report record July and August rainfall across the east and south with over 12 inches in the Washington area defying the usual four inch August average. Meteorologists, including Prof Edward B Garriott, seek explanations in broad barometric pressure patterns and seasonal distribution.
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Washington
United States
Edward B. Garriott
Weather Bureau
Bank Wrecker Fears World Wide Net
Chicago August 2 Paul C Stens land wrecker of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank is off to Madagascar to seek refuge from detectives and police of the world. An attorney tied to the bank receivership notes there is no extradition treaty with Madagascar or Spanish Honduras making pursuit unlikely.
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Chicago
Paul C. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Madagascar
Africa
Honduras
Tooteg
Conscience Pursues Woman Confession in Long Ago Murder
In Binghamton New York Aug 28 Nine years after allegedly murdering her 23 year old daughter in Towanda Pennsylvania Mrs Join Coleman says she has lived as a widow and traveled pursued by the stigma of the crime. During a Pentecostal revival she reportedly confessed to a minister and revival workers.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Join Coleman
Towanda
Pentecostal Rescue
Recorder Roberts
Port Dickinson
Por Weal & Suerte
Operator Murdered at His Post in Michigan Case
South Bend Aug 23 Lord Gynes of Windsor Ontario a night operator for the Michigan Central railroad at Gallin Michigan was found dead at his post by the conductor of a passing train. Gynes had apparently been murdered being shot through the exact breast. State College Aug 28 The Pennsylvania State college board of trustees announces Gen James A Beaver has been requested to act as president of the college for the time being and has signified willingness to do so.
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South Tend
Liord Gynes
Windsor
Michigan Central Railroad
Galiin
Mich
Gynes
General Beaver
State College
Pennsylvania State College Board of Trustees
James A Beaver
Board of Trustees
Ingness
Revolt in Cuba Gains Pivotal Blow as Government Rebels Face Setback
Havana reports a major government offensive against insurgents led by Guzman. The clash near Cienfuegos left 17 rebels dead and one government casualty. President Palma dismisses insurgent aims as local, while ex-congressman Guerra pledges continued resistance aided by western Pinar del Rio supplies and arms. The government vows no compromise and maintains constitutional safeguards amid ongoing turmoil.
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Havana
Guzman
Cienfuegos
Wally
Pinar del Rio
Associated Press
Guerra
Palma
Weather Outlook for Western Pa and West Va
Regional forecast calls for Tuesday and Wednesday warmer conditions across Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Expect variable winds light on Tuesday with increasing warmth by Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania
Otowa
West Virginia
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Chicago Grand Jury
Standard Oil
Doncheu
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dr. Workman
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Confermees
Bedford Cornts
Ratte Tipke
Blain
Brdiard
Gamera
Canada
Oonty
Warren Worth Boley
Effy
Mento
veTitiom
Pe Word
Danny
Fort
Washingon
Miysoka
Adoe
Japan
Paul C. Sensland
Paul
Stensland
Bryen Decines Private Cir
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Rel Oms
Slainu
Orier
Satan
Courtre
Owill
Calan
Corry Negro
Cate
William Mar Hn
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