Explosion on Russian submarine at Neva river
In Petersburg on August 17 a serious blast tore the engine room of a Russian submarine anchored on the Neva river. Three dozen or more were injured, a dozen machinists remained trapped, and four were feared suffocated by fuel gas. the shell suffered minor damage and the vessel floated. The explosion occurred during a testing of a dengue motor and was blamed on carelessness in the parlor the tach ult.
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BL Petersburg
Neva River
Frenchmen Enthralled by New Flying Machines
Aug 17 report from Rheims describes French obsession with aviation fever. Public interest spans cabinet, schools, sportsmen, and photographers, with cinema shows and widespread displays of aeroplane imagery. The event promises renowned pilots, a grand aerodrome, and prizes totaling 400000 francs for speed distance and lifting power.
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Frenehr
Houle Wardhors
Biarlot
Latham
Farnum
Hight
France
Rheims
Republi
Jthelms
Wrights
Champs du Chalons
Labor Trouble in Chicago Settled After New Wage Agreement
Chicago August 17 The street trolley companies and their employees settled labor trouble with a three and a half year contract. Key leaders from the north and west side lines and the south side lines approved terms ending the strike threat. Wages rise to 22 to 27 cents an hour over the contract, with staged increases and a final maximum after two years.
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Chicago
Brent
Oak Rouen
Aguth
T. J. Mitten
Ines
M. J. Hucking
Veteran Clerk of Treasury Dies After Illness
Washington August 17 William F MacLennon longtime chief of the bookkeeping and warrants division of the treasury department died in all apartments here after a lingering illness. MacLennon was a noted treasury expert and was often consulted by Bennice Aldehb chair of the senate finance committee, the Speaker, and other members of both houses on legislation affecting treasury munies.
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Washington
William
F MacLennon
Treasury Department
Una
Ar Maclannon
Treasury
Bennice Aldehb
Chafraut
Senate
Sanna
Treasury Munlecs
Three Soldiers Honored With Medals In Philippine Action
A report from Washington lists Major James Church Major Paul F Straub and several lieutenants and privates awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery under fire in the Philippines. Names include Geo C Shaw Charles Heckman Charles E Roubourn Peter Quin Seth Ewald. Separate dispatch from Paris notes no one shot in Montjuich fortress Barcelona on Wednesday amid revolt rumors. In Barcelona suburbs fighting caused five deaths yesterday.
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Paria
Matins
Cerhere
Rentier
Montjuich
Yyarcelona
Germurns
San Martin de Provensuls
Thireelona
Tragedy and tragedy: white husband shoots wife after alleged negro blood
Aug 17 reports from Columbus Ohio show Alfred Haberman returning after eight years of marriage to discover his wife’s alleged Negro blood. He shot her and himself. The wife was regarded as beautiful. Also noted are an explosion on a Russian submarine in the Neva, a lightning strike destroying the Uncle Tom’s Cabin building in Mason County, and a Fort Worth fire causing 200000 dollars in damages.
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Columbus
Ohio
Alfred Haberman
Washington, D. C
Weaver
Lexington
Washington
Mason County
Inele Tom
Sabin
Bowd
A.W. Hagan
J. Iverson
QB Talley
E.G. Dilley
Reynolds
Daniels
Justics of
Cone Stable
Lowe Yarean
Auhtee
Scheethaass
Copuland
Blasi An Werdbury
Weylbury
Yos Strivks
Sebretietee
Capes Sind
Baerten
Van Sant Chosen to Lead Grand Army Encampment
Salt Lake City Utah Aug 16 Samuel Van Sant was elected commander of the Grand Army of the Republic at yesterday's encampment vote 387 to 156 over Judge William A Ketcham of Indiana Mrs Jennie L Herry of Des Moines Iowa won the national presidency of the Women s Relief Corps 213 to 90 after three ballots Early encampment work warned of more sessions to fully express the majority will Other officers elected include Senior Vice Commander W H Bow Staph Ogden Utah Junior Vice Commander Judge Alsfrlt Beers Veistel Conn Surgeon General W H Leman Lawrence Kansai Delegates considered meeting site Selected Avante City over St Louis News also notes precedent on choosing a commander and reports nominations for head of Daughters of Veterans Minnie Treacott Guittard Alliance Ohio to succeed Clara F Hooverwho declined reappointment
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Salt Lake City
Uta
Samuel van Sart
van Sant
Wiliam A. Ketcham
Indiana
Jennle L Herry
Des Matres
Women's Relief Corps
Belle Wattis
Kansas
Grand Army
W, HH
Bow Staph
Ogden
Utah
Juntoe
Als Frit Beers
Veistel
Conn
W. H. Leman
Lawrence, Kiwi
Avante City
St. Lens
Republic
Flo
Jing
BR. HB. Beath
Penn
Sylkani
William Bostaph
Daughters of Veterans
Minnie Treacott Guittard
Alliance, Ohio
Clara F Hoover
Bank Robbery in Jacksonville Sees Lone Bandit Loot $2500
A lone bandit robbed the Parmers and Merchants Bank in Franklin, Jacksonville, taking $1508 from the cashier's box and $1000 more from a cash drawer. An arrest was made but identity unproven as sheriff searches surrounding country. Bank insured against robbery.
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Jacksonville
Jane
Parmers
Franklin
Agnes
Vashler
New York broker jailed in copper theft case
Aug 18 report details Donald Persh, a note broker linked to a $110,000 copper larceny via collateral for a $30,000 Windsor Trust loan. He faces related charges, with Clark held on $12,000 bail and Persch defending in a widening case tied to profits from curb stock moves. Bail set at $800,000 in a sequence of arrests and releases.
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New York
Thern
Donald Perach
Windsor Trust Company
MM. Joven
F Agustia Hetixo Ja Clack
Joyce
Persch
Atlies
Jones
Clark
Tila
Pergeh
Dynamite Used in Stockholm Unions Strike
In Stockholm on August 16 the general strike began as workers attempted to damage property. Last night a dynamite stick was placed on a streetcar track but was discovered before it exploded.
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Stockholm
Stockhealth
Stukers
Trulays
Old Soldier Thomas Safer Found Dead In Leavenworth
An elderly veteran, Thomas Safer, was found dead in weeds along a gully in South Leavenworth, presumed to have fallen from the embankment and broken his neck. He previously lived at the Soldiers' Home before moving to Lansing.
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Leavenworth
Kes
Ang
Thomas Safer
South Leavenworth
Lafléy
Lansing
Woodbury County Board Adapts Drainage Plan and Finances
The August 1909 county board session approved drainage district hearings and projections, authorized transferring 5500 dollars from the road fund to the city to settle claims, and set August 4 for continued discussions. Officials reported on the county poor, farm, treasurer, and sheriff activities while granting several petitions and naming officers and examiners.
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Tureday
Board of Supervisors
Wonmury Ruality
Iowa
Lorbe
Wnd
Ube Pstomers
Rickson
Jani
Tay
Whating
District Court
Lidskins
Woodbury
Woodbury County
Lowa
Siwua Caly
Towa
Beford
Nald City
Nederstert
Gilby
Wid
Yeus—Ericksen
Copeland, Hult
Naj—Seheelhaase
Wm. Tlirsener
Sekeelha
Cope
Golfrey Durst
Charmen
BE D Hosmer
Unclear Fragments From Local Report
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled medical and bunker references with unclear events. Unable to determine persons, places, or actions for a proper summary.
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American Poultry Association
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