Army aviation centre eyed for Fort Sam Houston
The quartermaster department proposes a Fort Sam Houston Texas aviation centre costing 1 million dollars. William H. Wilder representative of Massachusetts dies in Washington. David Lamar the Wolf of Wall Street is arrested on a warrant for impersonating a Federal officer and released on 3000 dollar bail. A fight for extradition to New York is anticipated. Secretary Wilson orders John A. Moffit to Calumet Michigan to confer with Western Federation of Miners leader Moyer to settle the copper strike.
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United States Army
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Tex
William H. Wilder
Massachusetts
Washington
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
Lamar
United States
New York State
Wilson
John A. Moffit
Calumet, Mich
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Notable birthday and high society moves across the nation
Mrs. Rebecca Kissick of Philadelphia celebrates her 105th birthday and takes daily long walks. President Wilson watches Eleanor Wilson perform in a pine grove masque in Meriden New Hampshire. Congress member George Curry elopes from Washington to Rockville Maryland and marries Martha Clara Gans of Uniontown Pennsylvania. Prince Albert of Monaco arrives in New York aboard the Hirondelle and plans a tour and Wyoming hunting trip after meeting the president.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Meriden
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George Curry
Washington
Rockville
Gretna Green
Multiple Disasters and Political Moves Across U S History
A cloudburst at Goldfield Ney causes four drownings and massive damage while earth slides along the Panama Canal cut. Fire leaves 200 vacationers homeless at Salisbury Beach and a 150000 loss. Pacific Railroad settles wage issues averting a telegraphers strike. Various political and criminal news items include Huerta hopes, Waterman death, Gaynor death, and other sensational incidents.
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St. Boniface’s
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W. N. Miller
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Harry K. Thaw
United States
Colebrook
N. H
James Farley
Plattsburg
N. Y
Boxing fans praise Al Reich form as heavyweight trendsetter
Sporting boxing fans laud Al Reich for his display and potential as a top contender. Go-Between, famed racehorse, collapsed at the finish while winning a mile in Reading Pennsylvania, with jockey Jenks uninjured. Connie Mack signs George Waring to the Athletics, noted as a leading semi professional boxer. Bombardier Wells defeated Gunner Moir in the fifth round for Britain’s heavyweight title in London.
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Reich
Go-Between
New York
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Gunner Moir
Great Britain
Canterbury Music Hall
London
Foreign it A Japanese armed force landed at Nanking
A roundup of varied international events includes a Japanese force landing at Nanking China. the Chilean government inviting bids on locomotives cars and automobiles. reports of refugees captured by rebels in Mexico City. and notable aviation and scientific notes.
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British Association For the Advancement of Science
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Schmidt Also a Counterfeiter in New York Case
Police linked Father Hans Schmidt to a counterfeiting ring run with Dr. Ernest A. Muret. A flat at 516 West 134th Street held a complete $20 bill printing setup. Muret and his maid Bertha Zech were detained. Schmidt is described as mentally deteriorated with dementia praecox.
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Ernest A. Muret
St. Nicholas Avenue
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Bertha Zech
Schmidt
Anna Aumu
Johannes Schmidt
Ganzenheim
Germany
Mgr. Mooney
Mayence
McFaul
Trenton
St. Joseph’s Church
WRECK BLAME SHIFTS TO TRAINMEN IN NY WRECK
Coroner Mix finds full responsibility lies with employees of the two trains that collided near New Haven on September 2. The White Mountain Express engineer Augustus Miller and Bar Harbor Express crew Bruce Adams and Charles Murray are named criminally responsible. Miller faces manslaughter charges. Murray remains in custody. Adams cited.
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Conn
Augustus B. Miller
Bruce C. Adams
Charles Henry Murray
Bar Harbor
Ijlis Gase
Murray
Will of Sperry trade stamps baron admitted to probate
The will of Thomas Alexander Sperry of Cranford was admitted to probate in the prerogative court. The Cranford magnate, who made a fortune in trading stamps, leaves a $2,000,000 estate to be managed by his widow in trust for her and their children.
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N. J
Thomas Alexander, Sperry
Cranford
Fire at Ware Department Store in New Rochelle
Fire destroyed the Howard Ware Corporation department store, stables of James Butler Grocery, and part of Courant Pharmacy Building in New Rochelle. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars. Fire believed incendiary or caused by defective wiring, says Mr. Ware.
New Jersey News Roundup Tells Of Factories Opening and Local Incidents
Factories of the Wheaton Glass Co at Millville resume operations. Over 800 pupils enrolled in Glassboro schools. W C T U officers named in Vineland. Lillian Irons of Burlington badly burned by radiator steam. Divorce papers granted to Helen and John Jenison of Hammonton. Storm damage hits Bonaparte Park in Bordentown. Magnolia school addition contracted to Charles Davenport. Lake school addition bids rejected as too high. Lightning damages a Rosehaven home. Amelie Brosky arrested for alleged child abduction effort. Westfield avenue land dispute near Mountainside Springfield. Jersey City man Pietz dies from gas inhalation. WCTU officers listed. Charles Brown jailed for banknote theft. Pennsylvania Railroad upgrades Beverly station. Mantua appoints 12 volunteer firemen as special policemen. John H. Leupp hospitalized in New Brunswick. Rescue saves Borusko toddler in Staten Island Sound. Three card Monte gang arrested in Paterson. Ex-counterfeiter William Orwin linked to schemes. Jersey City kidnapping case ongoing. injuries near Bergen cut as Dispro loses leg.
Storing Celery in the Fall
L M Bennington explains celery storage methods for farmers and small growers. He describes banking plants with earth, using trenches and pits, watering practices, and layered coverings with boards straw and cornstalks to protect against frost and keep celery into late winter.
Styx ferry manager recalls deadheads paying toll
A manager notes the Styx ferry business, praising its ferryman who effectively collected payments from all who died, while questioning how it operated.
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Styx
Blobbs Highlighted as Self-Made Man in Local Gossips
Residents claim Blobbs is a self-made man, with surrounding chatter praising his rise. The talk centers on his reputation and presence in the community.
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Blobbs
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