Morgan Syndicate Purchaser of Road
The Morgan syndicate, led by J. Pierpont Morgan, purchased a railroad road in a formal transfer arranged by a U.S. court receiver. The sale totaled 12,006,000 dollars with a single certified check of 500,000 dollars, handled by Albert St Moore, and overseen by officials Stevens and Gardner of New York representing Morgan.
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St. Paul
Great Western Ruiland
Spee
Albert St Moore
United State Court
J. Perpont Morgan
Morgan
Stolen incubator baby Byron Bleakley in Topeka case
Marion Bleakley, five, known as the St Louis World's Fair incubator baby, was kidnapped from her mother's home in Topeka at 10 am. A wagon followed by two men and a woman pursued the child, shots fired, and a search by a large posse is under way. The custody saga traced back to a federal court ruling favoring Mrs Bleakley.
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Topeka. Kan
Marion Bleakley
Garfield Ave
Win
Tupeks
Mre Alaieiuy
Charlotte Blenkley
Marion Bleakeley
St Lois
James C. Barclay
Maline
Bleakley
Clarence Belknap
Breaking
Topeka
Fifth
Kimore
Mrs Thaw vents at Matteawan abuse claims
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw accuses Matteawan state hospital of mistreatment after his return by court order. She cites loss of privileges and a daylong hunger during a noon visiting period and notes statements by Superintendent Dr Lamb and Dr Baker about the reforms.
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Matteawan
N. Ys
Mary Copley Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Duatice Mills
Thaw
Comsforta
Lamb
Hosipital
Becuse
Baker
Lumb
Submarine Built Under American Supervision
The admiralty will order a land model submarine to be built at the Novaky works. American supervision will guide the construction, following July submarine competitions held here. The project aims to hire Americans for the process.
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St Petersburg
Aug
Admiralty
Novaky
Big Apple Crop Forecast for United States and Canada
Spokane, August 24 Thirty five million barrels, about 14 million more than 1908, are estimated for the current apple crop by Ben H. Rice of the second national apple show in Spokane. He notes quality east of the Mississippi is weaker, but the western yield is better and the fruit finer overall.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
Canada
Ben H. Rice
Bspokane
Isthmian Commission Buys Giant Tug for 275500
The Isthmian Commission purchased a 110 foot long tug for 275500 to aid towing on the Atlantic side. It plans to acquire a similar Pacific vessel. In Wichita Kansas, officials moved to reopen and close saloons, with talk of a recall if dryness is not achieved.
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Washington
Isthmian Xomission
Commissin Ig
Muker
Wichita
Kan
Blackmailers Threaten Death To Boy In Wishita Kansas
Wishita Kan Aug 23 W G Den held a contractor received a unsigned note demanding 1000 dollars. Threat targets his 18 year old son with death if money not left in a bucket by a tree near the city business district. Detectives watched the dummy note overnight but no one came for it.
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Wishita
Kan
W. G. Denhelt
Chicago Threatened With Big Car Strike
Aug 23 Chicago amidst streetcar wage dispute after rejection of Roach plan. Mahon and union efforts aimed at amicable settlement, arbitration likely if talks fail. Police furloughs canceled as city braces for potential strike and relief measures.
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Chicago
Roach
Cheago Railway
Wille
William Mahon
International Street Gar Man's Union
Giant scheme to defraud exposed in Shelby County
Louisville investigators unveiled a bold plan to counterfeit Mexican pesos worth about 1 million dollars. John Roberts was arrested with the money. Marlon Roberts led authorities to the operation and faces exposure of the fraud scheme tied to JoHo Roberts.
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Louisville
Joho
Marlon Roberts
United States
Belavides
John Roberta
Shelby County
John Roberts
Secret Service Bureau
Seamed
Atlanta
Gabie
Marion Robery
Marion Roberts
Johm Roberts
simpsonviNe
Koente
Tonigni Troberts Ts
Fighting Fish Returns to Gold Stamping Ground
Asalon Catalina Island August 24 by wireless to Los Angeles the leaping tuna famed for lighat qualities has returned to Greeling after five years absence. The first lb-pounder was taken yesterday in AC Brode after he fought it from a launch for two hours forty minutes and was towed more than 12 miles to sea.
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Asalon
Catalina
Los Angeles
Grieling
Brode
Northwestern Plans Line From Sioux City To Hawarden
Des Moines reports Northwestern Balit aad company Wor 2thces of nearpurahon plans a new rail line from Sioux City to Hawarden. The project parallels the Chicago and Northwestern with capital stock 3600 000. Crown division superintendent Tut-Wuurters am Bionx Carty announced after a Des Moines conference that the line will run from Sioux City to Hawarden via Allenlea, cutting the Almites segment. Construction funding and start dates are unsettled though the road has been debated for some time. The estimated cost is 1500000. Construction is expected to begin soon.
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Dis Moines
Siow Tip
Dakota A
Northwestern
Nearpurahon
Lecansteagt
Sioux City
Haaerden
Chicago & Northwestern
Tess
Air Hoe
Aewaarden
Hawarden
Allenlea
Amites
Sw. City
Mancarden
Tmnklng
Aviators Make Trial Flights During Aviation Week
Bright weather brought seven aviators to the course for aviation week practice flights. Glenn Curtiss and French champions Berlot and Sommer joined the morning sessions as multiple aircraft took to the sky simultaneously.
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Glenn Ho Curtiss
Amerius
Berlot and
Sommer
Firebug attempt at Pittsburg steel plant halted
Early today unknown individuals tried to start a fire inside the Preased Steal Car plant in Pittsburg Ma. Burning material was thrown over the mill fence and extinguished by guards. Reported strike sympathizers threatened to dynamite the ferry used to carry employees to the works, prompting workers to quit for fear of an explosion.
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Pittsburg
Steal Car Company
Hed
PH Ptell
Incendiary Fires Sweep Virginia Slum Areas
Norfolk reports an incendiary blaze destroying 20 or more houses in the Portsmouth suburban tenement district leaving many families homeless. A second fire in the Berkeley district at Liberty and Thirteenth streets destroyed 18 more homes, with total loss likely over 16 000 dollars, partly insured.
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Norfolk
Porta Qnouth
Portsmouth
Berkeley
Housas At
Liberty
Kentucky gang plans wholesale counterfeiting in Louisville case
A Kentucky counterfeiting ring led by Marion and John Roberts was uncovered revealing plans to counterfeit Mexican notes and issue fake money to buy stock in railroads like Louisville and Nashville and Pennsylvania. John Roberts and Marion Roberts face $15,000 bonds each. others arrested include John Haberla and Win Keenig.
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Lousville
Négry
Harrods Creel
Kentucky
John Haberla
Marion Roberts
John
Nannie Harp
Marion
Win Keenig
Amt Joh
Felter 4 Company
Louisville
Marion Hoberts
Nashville
Pennsylvania
Murney
Suffragist Seeks One Million For Work In New Campaign
New Orleans April 28 Miss Kate M Gordon after returning from the northwest declined a plan to raise a million dollars to push the suffrage issue and oppose organized vice She says her scheme calls for 100 donors to give 10000 each and women to contribute 100 each for a memorial fund to Susan B Anthony now elected chairman of the fund
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New Orleans
Kate M. Gordon
Northwest
Miss Gordon
Susan B. Anthony
Gordon
Worten
Anthony
Haunted Florence home of Dante sparks reports of spirits
Rome reports on the Dante Alighieri house now a blacksmith shop recount unearthly events. A hammering desk burst blows from unseen forces while two alleged mediums claim to channel a spirit that demands the room be kept secret and the mediums dismissed. Canadian forest fires report: Amber damaged 25.5 million, 21 towns lost, 40 million feet timber burned in British Columbia.
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Rome
Florence
Dante
Blionis
Tayo
Winniper
Can
Canada
British Columbia
Storm in Pittsburg and Morrocco Notice
Storms hit Pittsburg with wind rain and hail injuring several as frightened horses broke loose and disrupts trade and wires. In London and New York dispatches a Moroccan sultan orders suspension of a Spanish expedition until an Imperial mission arrives. F H Harriman returns from Europe, Millar notes slower business plans after arrival in New York.
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Pittsburg
Thin City
Tangifr
Morocco
Rifts
Dmelilla
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Walter L. Fisher
Pish
Schuettler
Virginia
New York Police
General Bingham
Theodore A. Bingham
New York
Ushin
Joyce Co
Cushing ‘Towa
J.C. Jones
Wall Street
W G Osborne
JM. Mereherd& Co
Maniwan Roberts
United Sites
Blaydes
Bhelby County
Samnsonville
John Roberty Descripion
F. H. Harriman
Alexander Millar
Union Pacific
Harriman
Millar
Atnam
Mauretania
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