Wreck Believed By Bandits For Robbery At Chewton
Train No. 5 the Royal Hive limited on the Baltimore & Ohio was wrecked at Chewton near Newcastle Pa at 12 25 am two miles from Newcastle when a misplaced rail was used to derail the westbound pull. Three men were killed and up to fifty injured many seriously. Baltimore officials say wreckers removed fishplates and spikes to aid the crime and a $25000 reward is offered for those responsible.
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Newcastle
Royal Hive Limited
Baltimore & Dito
Caprees
New York
Baltimore & Ohin
Pittsourg
Chicago
Cheyton
Baltimore @ Ohio railroad
B. P. Kavenaugh
Baltimore
George L. Potter
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pinney
Pittsburg
Deraone
Chewton
Near sunk by barnacles at Mare Island yard
A vessel nearly sank after barnacles attached to its hull at Mare Island Navy Yard. The growth increased drag and slowed the ship as it lay in the water, complicating efforts to learn the impediments during maintenance.
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Washington
South Dakota
Mare Island Navy Yard
Shoplifters Run Down After Bold Allenstein Heist
Three alleged shoplifters enter the Allenstein store at Sixteenth and Ferguson. While two distracted staff, a third hid trousers under his coat. Patrolman Henderaoo and the merchant pursued, locating one suspect in the Webber saloon on Fifteenth Street. Officers named G. T. Mo my Tom Dubs and Bert Kile as others involved.
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Henderaoo
Aoun
Webber
Fifteenth Street
Allenstein
Walle
Fifteenth
Erlatarais
G. T. Mo My Tom Dubs
Bert Kile
Italian victim dies after Black Hand attack in Pittsburgh
George Nicolette, a young Italian from Monessen, died at McKeesport hospital after being wounded by three Black Hand men. He refused to name his attackers, and his wife Nicoletta, an American 17, remained conscious but could not provide identifications.
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Pitteburg
George Nicolette
Monomien
McKeon Port
Lyly
Virginia
Quinnesee
Mich
Lake Superior
Jamon Johnson
Johnson
Bar
Pinchot Foresees Water Power Fight
Pinchot warns that power and water control hinge on government action. He argues without federal measures, states and individuals may lose influence, as upstream interests push for dominance over water resources.
Speedway to Host Three Aviation Contests This Fall
Indianapolis management mails blanks for an October aviation program at the speedway. Dates are set for October 15 18 and 17 with events for airplanes dirigibles and balloons. Cash prizes are offered and Glenn Curtiss has accepted terms from Paris to fly the record breaking biplane at the meet.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Maker Speedway
Speedway
Glenn Curtiys
Paris
Rielms
Cure Tee
Monoto
Testimony on Indian Depredations in Utah Reaches St George
East Lake City reports testimony from Utahns who suffered losses due to Indian depredations. Hearings move toward completion next week in St George. Government confirms reimbursement plans, including Navajo payments, for raids by Black Hawk Utes in 1868.
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East Lake City
Utah
St. George
Department of A
Washington
Wovern
Casto
Indictary Fire Damage at Multiple Stables Reported
Fragmentary text reports a fire incident destroying several stables and threatening a workforce. Details are unclear but mention of seven stables burned and a total spread across weeks. Further sourcing needed for precise names and locations.
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Stablas
Nasiversa
Lave Po
Taft Receives Congrats On North Pole Feat
President Taft sent hearty congratulations to Frederick A. Cook after Cook proclaimed reaching the North Pole. Taft praised the achievement as a proud moment for Americans and noted the long effort to solve the polar mystery.
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Beverly
Taft
United States
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
William H. Taft
GUILTY VERDICT IN FIRST TRIAL OF THOMAS BROADHEAD
A verdict was brought in tonight against Thomas Broadhead, charged in a police protection case. Details from the courtroom indicate a guilty finding following the trial.
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Angeles GiEr
Angelet
Thomas Broadhead
Danish People Welcome Cook in Copenhagen After Pole Claim
Dr. Frederick A Cook arrived on the Hans Egede in Copenhagen amid a jubilant welcome. Crowds mobbed him as he pledged to present proofs of reaching the North Pole and recounted details of his voyage and interviews. He stressed his route, temperatures, and the need to test his claims against scientific judgment.
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Dr. Cook
Hana Egrede
Copenhagen
North Pole
Fabre
Frederick
Hans Egede
Denmark
Egan
Baie
Incesas Az Ce
Cook
World of Science
Bis
Associated Presa
Harry Whitney
New Haven
New York
Prederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
Europe
Peary
Belief Split on Cook Polar Discovery Claims
New York reports debate over Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn and his North Pole proof. Some favor Cook while Peary supporters question instrument ownership and authenticity, fueling skepticism about Cook's claims.
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Commander Peary
Dr. Cook
Brooklyn
Pea Club
Cook
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Tepresen
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