Businessmen's wartime training camp at Plattsburg gains interest
General Wood spearheads a Plattsburg camp inviting senior business and professional men from across the nation to a month long course on warfare. Notables such as Mayor Mitchel and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. have joined or shown interest as slots fill. The 30 day program costs about $60 with a $40 deposit for food and clothing.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Halstead Dorey
Wood
Alrendy
John Purroy Mitchel
New York
Theodore Toosevelt, Jr
Anther
Richard Derby
Roosevelt
Wos
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Philadelphia
W. J. Clothier
Chicago
Balkan Crisis Swings Toward Allied Side Amid Talks
At Romp on August 16 massed Austro German forces along the Serbian frontier and bombardment of Belgrade heighten Balkan tensions. Romania and Bulgaria fear threats to national existence as Greece and Serbia consider concessions to win Bulgaria’s participation, potentially shaping World War I outcomes.
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Belgrade
Balkan
Bulgaria
Romania
Greece
Bucharest
Sofia
Balkans
Turkey
Crown Council
Serbia
Nish
Venizelos
Athens
Young Wife Abandoned by Husband In Strange City
A 19 year old woman, Mrs Bruce Baldwin, left by her husband in a new city after he said he would return from a walk within an hour. He has not been seen since August 11. She has found work as a domestic but remains in destitute circumstances. Baldwin is described as five and a half feet tall with black hair blue eyes and a dark complexion.
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Bruce B. Baldwin
Baldwin
Infant Strangles, Bean Lodged In Wind Pipe
The two year old son of Bert land of Pine Bluffs was rushed to Cheyenne with his father and Dr Marshal after a red bean lodged in the trachea. An immediate tracheotomy was performed but the child died on the operating table. The body was taken to Ear ly undertakers and will be shipped to Pine Butts for burial today.
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Bertland
Pine Bluffs
Cheyenne
Marschal
Auto Livery Opens Exclusive Maxwell Salesroom in City
The Auto Livery company will house the citys only exclusive Maxwell salesroom. It will feature upholstered seating and a showroom dedicated to the 1910 Maxwell model, separating sales from repair departments and advancing their agency plan.
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The
Auto Livery Company
Maxwell Care
Joffee
Maxwell Cay
Lightning Strike Paralyzes Highland Homesteader
64 year old A L Biddle was knocked down and partially paralyzed by a bolt while standing in his open doorway in Highland district. He recovered consciousness hours later amid a shattered door frame and soaked surroundings. Two horses on adjacent property were instantly killed by the same bolt.
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A. L. Biddle
Highland District
Mr. Hiddle
Patrick Fix
Biddie
Heavy storm slams Cheyenne area with hail and lightning
A fierce electrical storm tore through the region on Sunday afternoon. Lightning struck near Fort Ruswell golf links, shattering a tree at Mrs Brownlee's boarding house and driving golfers to seek shelter. Streetcar service slowed as trolley wires were struck and widespread fear gripped residents.
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Irs
Brownlee
Nineteenth Street
Fort Ruswell
Missing gunboat Sacramento in Gulf storm peril
In a Gulf gale the U S gunboat Sacramento carrying ministers Cordolso de Oliveira and J J Orleja and their families to Washington disappeared from wireless contact. The vessel, moving four knots, sent a pilot request last night. Marines from the New Hampshire were lost overboard in the storm.
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New Orleans
United States
Sacramento
M. Cordolso de Oliviera
J. J. Orleja
Mexico
Washington
Wilson
New Hampshire
Navy Department
Berdie W. Ray
Mississippi
Joseph F. Robinson
Ohio
Galveston Storm Isolates City Under Heavy Winds
Reports say a tropical storm struck Galveston Texas with northwest winds up to 75 mph but caused no loss of life. Wires to Galveston failed as the storm threatened Beaumont and nearby towns, though conditions eased later in the evening.
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Galveston
Tex
Gulf
Dallas
Beaumont
Texas
Governor Sorrowly Escapes Death in Battle
In Nogales Arizona on August 16 Governor Sorrowly of Maylorena narrowly escaped death as Villa Woops forces were defeated in a battle near the town.
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Sarrowly
Nogales
Ariz
Maylorena
U S Troops Attacked by Mexicans One Killed
Mexican troops crossed the border at Saens and attacked a U S cavalry outpost. An American corporal died and a lieutenant was wounded. Seven hundred fifty Mexicans were reported en route to Mercedes.
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Brownsville
Tex
Saens
Mercedes
Texas
Anmeri
Cheyenne Loses Captain Pearson to San Francisco Depot
Regret is voiced as Captain B. Pearson quartermaster at Fort Russell is to be transferred to the San Francisco depot. He will move with his wife after September 1. Pearson briefly commanded the post during winter while the Twelfth Cavalry advanced through Colorado.
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8. B. Pearson
A. Russell
San Francisco
Pearson
Twelfth Cavalry
Colorado
Midshle Mas bbe and U S BAPTA clash in Cal clash progress
Ban Prelho California August 16 United States practice squadron arrival sparks action as Midshle Mas bbe travels from San Francisco en route to the Arctic.
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U. S
Ban Prelho
Cal
United States
San Francisco
Allartic
New Ford Garage Planned by Thompson Motor Co
A new garage and showroom are planned for Caplin Avenue just north of the Auto Livery and south of the Masonic Yeople. Hubert Morten and Libby own the site. Thompson Motor Co will occupy the building as exclusive Ford agents with a 66 foot by 66 foot layout and two plate glass showroom bays. Estimated cost is about $4,000.
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Dew
Auto Livery
Masonic Yeople
Caplin Avenue
Hubert Morten
E Libby
Thompson Motoroom
Jewy
Ford
Thompson
Ford Car
Corse
Secretary Hedfield Opens Inquiry Into Invention
Washington reports Secretary Hedfield prepares to announce a formal investigation into the United Brains lemmboat invention. Local officials and public parliament members are invited to join the inquiry as part of the probe.
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Washington
Hedfield
United Brains
Kmatland
Joie
General Scott Concludes Talks With Villa in Border Mission
General Hugh S. Scott chief of staff of the U S Army met with General Villa to discuss po licy and border issues. Washington dispatches indicated possible assignments for Scott while the Villa talks aimed to improve relations and coordinate measures on the border amid recent seizures and price actions affecting Mexican interests.
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Paso
Texas
Hugh B. Scott
United States Army
Washington
State Department
Scott
Villaguv- Thru
Hig
Moxican Corporation
Danien Hunttingham
Jabenlena
Weap Works
Gomex Palacio
Cofvil Court
Chitimahua
Jordan
General Scott
General Villa
Pooro Plana
Mexico waters under control of U S ships
Washington reports that Mexican waters remain under U S naval protection as rival factions clash. A Pan American peace conference proposal is rejected by the Mexican leader, who says his government has full control of conquered territories and restored peace.
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Mex
U.S
Washington
Ang
Car Tans Agente
Carranea
Arcier
Vera Crasta Menlico
Balileahipe
Leo Frank removed from prison by armed mob in Georgia
In Milledgeville on August 6 25 armed men overpowered Warden Smith and took Leo M Frank from the state penitentiary amid confusion. Reports say he was placed in an ambulance and a mob rushed in while authorities debated whether the lynching had occurred or if the assailants were friends.
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Leo
Frank
Milledgeville
Leo M. Frank
Mary Frank
Georgia Pete Farm
Batontom
Prince's Death Amid Wartime Romance Scandal
London August 16 amid confusion over a German baron’s murder and a Russian-like romance. Haren Mana von Hinlroder, heir to a German financial empire, died August 9 on the Western front. His betrothed Princess Sophia of Raxe-Weinar faced court opposition as dynastic ties and wartime loyalties collided.
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London
Haren
Mana von Hinlroder
Germany
Sophia
Raxe-Weinar
Tyince Wiliam
Geand Livike Arnest
Hewd
Saxe Welmar
New York
Mie Av Kisneat Company
Rivers Beats Yoakum In Tight House Bout
The report notes Rivers defeating Yoakum in a close competition tonight. Details mention Pelver and Kivens in an ace display, with key plays and a tied round base. GuuletuneR is referenced among savers as the event unfolds.
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Pelver
Joe Kivens von
Deeleian
Puidie Tae
Gohane
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Yvan SI
CTSA
Peering
Cuba
Ofyay CW Katowieht
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Pringess
Rivers
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