Murder in Brooklyn by Black Hand Gang Targets Rich Hotel Keeper
Pietro Barilla, wealthy Woodhaven hotel keeper, was ambushed at Murderers Field on Lincoln Road, Brooklyn. He died from four stab wounds and two bullet wounds after defending himself with a magazine revolver. A blood written letter suggested an appointment. a large cash roll and a gold watch were left. Antonio Del Marto is in custody. Police connect the slaying to a Black Hand plot linked to a prior dismemberment case.
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Flatbush
Brooklyn
Pietro Barilla
Woodhaven
Barilla
Antonio del Marto
Birds Killed by Chicago Storms Laid At Rest by Children
In Chicago on August 14, two thousand birds perished in storms near West Sixtieth Street and Ada. Seven thousand feathery bodies were buried in a funeral attended by neighborhood children who conducted prayers and a solemn service led by 11-year-old Robert Weyh.
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Chicago
West Sixtieth
Ada Street
Bird Kingdom
Robert Weyh
Dominion government may help settlement in CPR strike
Winnipeg Aug 14 reports say the Dominion government through the railway commission will step in to mediate the mechanical trades strike on the Canadian Pacific. An amicable settlement is hoped within forty eight hours as J H McVeagh, in charge of the local strike, travels east likely to Ottawa for talks with officials.
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Winnipeg
Man
Dominion
Railway Commission
Canadian Pacific
J. H. McVeagh
East
Ottawa
Typographical Union Debate Tweaks Platform Endorsement
In Boston on August 14 a resolution to endorse the national Democratic platform and candidates sparked a keen debate during the International Typographical Union convention. A policy declaration avoiding party reference was adopted and a measure to sever ties with the Federation of Labor and Canadian Trades and Labour Congress was defeated.
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Boston
Mass
International Typographical Union Convention
International Typographical Union
Federation of Labor and Canadian Tradea and Labor Congress
Weather forecast for Wyoming and Washington DC
Forecast for Wyoming fair Saturday and Sunday with light warming in northern and western areas. Local data show a maximum 77 and minimum 60 with no precipitation. Palmer, section director, reports weather details for August 14.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Palmer
Army and Navy Tie for High in Camp Perry Rifle Meet
The National Rifle Association's 26th annual tournament opened at Camp Perry Ohio with the team match for service rifles. Twenty four teams fired a 200 yard stage and the U S Navy and U S Marine Corps tied for high scoring with 274 points.
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National Rifle Association
United States Service Rifle and
United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
Taft Ties Rockefeller In Rain Soaked Golf Match
Hot Springs Virginia reports William H. Taft matching John D. Rockefeller’s 1881 on a drenched eighteen holes. Taft refused shelter during a thunderstorm, finished with a four bogey pair and a five on a rain-soaked sixteenth.
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Wiliam H. Taft
John D. Rockefeller
Taft
Mr. Taft
Richard Lindsay
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Oregon
Clarence R. Edwards
Washington
Taft-Lindsay
Senator Bourne
Mrs. Taft
General Edwards
Mr. Tate
Acquitted of Murder in Roanoke Trial
John Richards, a Roanoke school teacher, was acquitted today at Floyd courthouse after five prior trials for the murder of Maurice Francis, his rival in love.
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Roanoke
John Richards
Maurice Francis
Floyd Court House
Springfield Mob Attacks Negroes as Troops Are Called Out
A threatening mob in Springfield targets black residents after a 40 assault on a white woman. Governor Deneen orders two militia companies and cavalry units from Peoria Blooming ton and Pekin to restore order. A white man and son are wounded, a restaurant is wrecked, and a 14 year old boy Louis Johnson is killed amid clashes.
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Deneen
Peoria
Bloomington
Pekin
Louis Johnson
Omaha Gets Next Eagles Convention
Seattle August 14 Omaha Neb was chosen to host the 1909 convention of Eagles at the grand aerie John A Cline of Cleveland was elected grand worthy president There were no contests for the Grand Aerie and the head of the ticket advanced unopposed The text notes Iceland is without police or prisons and the natives are honest
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Seattle
Wash
Omaha
Neb
John A. Cline
Cleveland
Iceland
Wilson's Attacks on Western Gettlem en
Denver in August 14 article condemns Secretary Wilson for hostility to western cattlemen and forest policy. It cites his Denver interviews alleging stockmen harmed by forest reserves and public domain rules, argues for fair policies, and questions Pinchot era forest destruction and grazing practices.
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Denver
Colo
Denver News
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
James Wilson
Denver Press
Washington
Tie
West
Anikuyet
Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association
Call to Organize Bryan Clubs in Every Precinct
The Democratic National Committee issued a call to organize democratic clubs in each voting precinct to aid William Jennings Bryan's campaign. Bryan reportedly said clubs would best propel the Democratic cause, with the appeal signed by Chairman Mack and John W. Tomlinson, head of the committee on club organization.
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Chicago
United States
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Mack
John W. Tomlinson
Committee On Club Organization
Battleship Fleet to Leave Auckland After Cordial Farewell
Auckland New Zealand Aug 16 Rear Admiral Sperry commander of the American battleship fleet exchanges cordial farewell messages with New Zealand authorities before the fleet weighs anchor for departure. Last stragglers are aboard and preparations are complete for weighing anchor.
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Auckland
N. Z
Admiral Sperry
New Zealand
Husband Mistakes Wife for Burglar and Kills Her
Wichita Kansas August 14 George Parker of Harper Kansas shot his wife last night after waking and mistaking her for a burglar. The bullet severed the jugular vein in the fatal confrontation.
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Wichita
Kan
George Parker
Harper, Kan
New York Democrats Endorse Bryan Kern for State Convention
In a ten minute session the Democratic State Committee voted to issue a call for a state convention in Rochester on September 15. The committee unanimously endorsed W. J. Bryan and John W. Kern and approved the Denver Convention platform.
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New York
Democratic State Committee
Rochester
W. J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Denver
Governor Guild Undergoes Appendectomy
Boston August 14 Governor Curtis Guild underwent an appendectomy at Charles Gate Hospital. He withstood the operation's strain remarkably well and was reported progressing.
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Boston
Maas
Curtis Guild
Charles Gate's Hospital
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