Mayor Gaynor Shot On Deck Aboard Steamer
In New York City Mayor William J. Gaynor was shot in the head on the deck of the steamer Wilhelm der Große. James D. Gallagher, a discharged deck watchman, was overpowered and jailed without bail. Street Commissioner William E. Edwards was also wounded while restraining the assailant. Gaynor rests in a hospital with the bullet split in two and no operation deemed necessary.
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Gallagher
Europe
New York
William J. Gaynor
James D. Gallagher
Gaynor
Godspeed
Rufus
William E. Edwards
Princeton
Edwards
St. Mary's
Thirty Thousand Knights Parade In Chicago Mayhem
A Chicago parade by the Knights Templar drew 30 000 uniformed men marching along forty three blocks from 10 am to 3 pm. 100 volunteers prepared 100 000 ham sandwiches for distribution along Bast Thirty Fifth Street and Indiana Avenue. Commissary wagons delivered meals while health officials inspected food. Leaders started two hours before the rear, highlighting contests for hosting the 1915 conclave among Los Angeles Denver New Orleans Atlantic City and Atlanta. The New Orleans HQ features cane rye and Spanish moss as part of the decor.
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Chicago
Knights Templar
Bast
Indiana Avenue
Tweliy
W. A. Evans
City Health
Los Angeles
Denver
New Orleans
Atlantic City
Atlanta
Highwaymen hold up and rob autoists near Rye line
Residents report a dramatic highway robbery near the Mamaron return line as two men in a car stopped a sedan carrying J. W. Bannon R. L. Gilman and chauffeur Rudolph Wehr. The thieves demanded money, took 55 from Gilman and wounded the attempt to steal a $500 ring while逃逸.
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Mamarkoneck
cAug
Mamaroneck
J. W. Bannon
R. L. Gilmann
Rudolph Wehr
Rye
Bapnon
Bannon
Gilman
Bannop
Gliman
Man asks sheriff to arrest him after ranch shooting
Deming New Mexico August 9 Thomas Hall a cattleman telephoned the sheriff requesting arrival at his ranch to arrest him for killing Jose Benavides a Mexican on Sunday Hall says he killed Benavides in self defense after the Mexican fired at him twice before he shot
Forest Fire War Demands 1000 Men
Seattle dispatch says Fire Warden J. E. Bowers telegraphed that 1,000 men are needed to fight large forest fires in southern Stevens County. The call emphasizes urgent manpower for firefighting efforts.
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Seattle
Walch
J. E. Bowers
Stevena County
Three Lives Saved by Sailor Heroism
Washington August 9 Rear Admiral Mason acting secretary of the navy commended Ordinary Seaman Bar L Stout for heroism that saved three lives. The action occurred aboard the navy vessel and highlights courageous lifeboat rescue.
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Seraman Washington
Bar
L. Stout
Mason
China to Educate 78 Students in U S Schools
The United States minister in Washington informs the department that 78 Chinese students will study in American schools at government expense. The program aims to educate cadres and promote cultural exchange, with academics beginning in San Francisco in September.
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Boswee
Washington
United States
San Francisco
Loveland Hosts Sixteenth Annual Corn Roast
Loveland Colorado announces the sixteenth annual corn roast to be held August 23 24 and 25. The event coincides with the annual races of the Northern Colorado circuit in Loveland.
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Loveland Loveland
Colo
Loveland
Corp
Colorado
Former Cheyenne Couple Arrive in City for Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chaffin, formerly of Cheyenne, arrived from Chicago and took apartments at the Inter Ocean hotel.
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City
Howard Chaffin
Cheyenne
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Fork is Hurled At Man in Divorce Case
Denver authorizes a divorce filing by Charles H. Wedig from Iva J. Wedig recounting repeated separations since 1908. He alleges she hurled a knife and fork at him and struck his face, while she sulked at meals and avoided conversation, leaving him to cope alone.
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Denver
Charles HM
Wedig
Does Alg Really Smoke Cigarettes In Detroit Woman’s Letter
Detroit Aug 9 The Detroit WCTV asks whether Alice Roosevelt Longworth smokes cigarettes or if rumors are the work of jealous rivals. The Detroit Central Woman Christian Temperance Union writes Mrs Longworth asking for a clear reply to settle the moral question. Continued on page two.
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Detroit Mich
Detroit
Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
Union
Detroit Central
Two offers of skin to save a child in Denver
Denver, Aug. 9. Miss Charlotta HB Beymer and James Lawrence offer skin grafts to help Willie Miehte, aged nine, burn victim at the county hospital. Each pledges to provide skin inches needed, facing pain for the graft to restore the boy’s health. Lawrence states he will donate the required skin. Beymer shares a moving account of prior sacrifice and readiness to respond when needed.
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Denver
Charlotta HB
Beymer
Rocky Ward
James Lawrence
Wast Colefax Avenue
Willie Miehke
Wil- Ne Hetnke
Lawrence
Three Forest Fires Burn in Yellowstone Park
Livingston Mont Aug 9 three forest fires are raging in Yellowstone park according to reports received here. It is believed there is not much danger of spreading.
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Yellowstone Park
Livingston, Mont
Duke of Montpensier Witnesses Night of Rioting in Hell's Kitchen
The Duc de Montpensir nephew of the Portuguese king and French claimant’s brother, accompanied by a pilot, witnessed a street battle in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen. Gunfire left one dead and several wounded as police arrived after two arrests. The duke, shaken, sought safety at a nearby station as events unfolded.
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New York
Duc de Montpensir
Portugal
Hell's Kitchen
Demand That Pledges Be Kept By Colorado Labor
Grand Junction Colorado hosts a Colorado State Federation of Labor convention where resolutions demand legislators honor platform pledges and threaten action against Democratic lawmakers failing to perform duties. Telegrams to Governor Shafroth and legislative leaders call for immediate passage of pledged laws by 75,000 workers. Justice Steele is cited as a lone judiciary advocate for workers' rights.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Denver
oWilvian
Bhafroth
Senate and Home
E Deates Rth
Labor Assem
Justica Steele
Judiciary
Fractured Skull in Oklahoma Assault Affects Two Girls
In Bhawnee Ally Miss Jewelle Edington appears near death from head injuries after a night at a local park. Robart, a 17 year old, claims a different account as police recover a revolver and search for the assailant amid ongoing medical conclusions.
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Bhawnee
Okla
Jewele Edington
Robart
Kaington
Aged Pioneer of Cheyenne Dead
Michael O'Neil a Cheyenne pioneer died suddenly just after midnight at his home 007 East Sixteenth St. He was about 70 and had lived in Cheyenne 28 years. Survived by daughter Nora O’Neill two sons M. D. O’Neill of Mina Nev and W C O’Neil of Arkanaas and sister Mrs J Griffin. Funeral arrangements not fixed until arrival of sons expected today.
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Michael O'Neil
Cheyenne
East Sixteenth St
O'Neil
Misa Nora O'Neill
M. D.o'neill
Muina
Nev
W. ¢. O'Neil
Arkanaas
Mra. J. Griffin
jArrenge
Brain Sons
Fights With A Shark Fights With A Shark
The account from Boston details Syed Mohammed a sailor who slips overboard from the steamer Kabings near Calcutta. A rescue follows when the steamer Treftord Wall spots a man in the water and Byed Abd is saved after a dramatic dive.
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Boston
Syed Mohammed
Syed
Lascar
Calcutta
Hye Lancar
Tretford Wall
Byed
Illinois Girl Nears Death After 28 Day Fast
Miss Ruby Dale, a music teacher from Elgin, Illinois, almost dies after fasting twenty eight days to cure digestive troubles. She could not take nourishment as her stomach could not assimilate food, forcing nourishment to be given by infusion.
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Elgin
Ruby Dale
Hea
Mie Dale
Miss Dale
Doctor Leaves Money in Bedside Hidden Stash
Cincinnati August 9 Charles Kanath 60 a hermit and street doctor lay dying at St Elizabeth Hospital and promised a nurse he would leave a reward for years of labor hidden under his bed. Detectives found 1143 dollars saved from his practice in a dilapidated room.
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Cincinnati
Charles Kanath
St. Eilzabeth
Detectes
Hig
Stanting Himsell
Car Shortage Persists Despite Strikes At Chicago
Chicago reports show car production remains down about half from last year as wage strikes persist. Officials warn the industry faces continued shortages this year despite efforts to resume operations.
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Peter Carr
Arnold
Larimer Street
Gayney
Knight Templar
Bohrman
New York City
Kids Man
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Mig
Bourbon
Blanes
Michael O'Nell
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