Insurgent forces near Managua as Granada burns
Juan J Estrada becomes Nicaragua president after Madriz abdicates. Gen. Luis Mena and insurgents scout Managua from twelve miles away while rioting clatters in Granada. US legation and consulate at Managua fortified. Madrid family sails toward Corinto. Yorktown and Vicksburg reinforced from Corinto if unrest worsens.
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New Orleans
Goen
Juan J. Estrada
Nicaragua
Jove Dolo Estrada
Jose D. Madriz
Granada
Luis Mena
Managua
Corinto
Madriz
Panama
Europe
United States
United States Legation
Yorktown
Vicksburg
Moissant Flies Paris to London to Win Cup
Moissant and mechanician Albert completed the Paris to London biplane flight across the English Channel, winning the London paper’s cup and British subscription proceeds for Graham White. Hubert Latham faced accidents and withdrew. Le Blanc won a cross country race from Issy to Paris at 6:45 am, covering about 485 miles in 11 hours 66 minutes 59 seconds using a Blertot monoplane.
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London
Moissant
Albert
Paris
Calnia
England
Graham White
Hubert Latham
Issy
Maly Saint
Amiens
Latham
Bleriot
Lytham
France
M. le Blanc
le Blanc
California Insurgent Victory Redraws Govenors Race
California Republicans nominate H ram W. Johnson for governor after a surge in insurgent support. The margin approaches 50 000 with returns still incomplete. Indications show progressives winning two insurgent congressional seats, Kent in the Second district and Stephens in the Seventh, amid opposition to Southern Pacific influence.
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San Francisco
Hram W. Johnson
Southern Pacific Railway
William Kent
W. L. Stephens
Plot to destroy steamship thwarted in New York
A planned attack on the steamship Inez Lithuania was foiled hours before fueling when a can containing one and a half pounds of gun powder was nearly loaded into the bunkers. The vessel carried over 100 passengers and a substantial cargo. A workman signaled the danger just before it was fully scooped up by a shovel.
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New York
Wallaced Idaho Fire Devastates Wallace Montana Regions Reported
Spokane report cites 100 firefighters dead after flood and forest fires near Wallace Idaho. Five citizens burned in their homes as fires devastate Wallace and surrounding areas. Wallace city scarred with widespread destruction of hotels depots and residences. Newport Washington also burning as relief presses mobilize soldiers and crews.
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Spokane
Wash
Nm Ue
Wallace
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Pacific
Michigan
O RL & N
Almout
Newport
Waeh
Lfe
Longworth Breaks With Cannon in Republican Rift
Ohio Representative Nicholas Longworth declares he will oppose Speaker Cannon at the next Republican caucus and urges elimination of Cannon for party harmony. President Taft and Vice President Sherman were informed in advance, with tacit approval from both. Cannon responds that no pledge against him is required for future candidates.
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Beverly
Mass
Cannon
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Roosevelt
Longworth
Uncle Jor
Taft
Sherman
Danville
Congress
Harvester Sets Multiple World Records at Fort Erie Grand Circuit
Sensational racing on day two of the Grand Circuit at Fort Erie produced several world records. The Harvester, driven by Ed Geers, won the final heat of the 2:07 trot with a 2:63 mile, beating Crescens’ nine year old mark by a quarter second. The 2:02 mile also set a record for five year old trotters, plus stallions, mares or geldings. The event featured slow track conditions and strong field competition.
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Buffalo
N. C
Fort Erle
Harvester
Ed Geers
Crescens
Love Affair Sparks Double Shooting in Morgantown
An attendant at the Morgantown insane hospital shot and killed Miss Mary Cuthbertson after she refused to marry him. He then fatally shot himself, ending the tragic episode. The incident occurred Friday at the hospital.
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Morgantown
Mary Cuthbertson
Doctor Fatally Shot in Ottawa by Alfred Biondin
In Ottawa Ontario Dr Witos Empty of Varo was killed Friday by Alfred Biondin's patio. Before he died Empty said Biondis tied at him deliberately. Diondini declared the shooting wa accidental.
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Patley
Ottawa
Witos
Varo
Alfred Biondin
Biondis
Diondini
Illinois Central officials charged in car repair frauds
Three former Illinois Central officials Frank B. Harriman Charles L. Ewing and John M. Taylor face conspiracy to defraud and confidence game charges in Chicago. Bond set at 20000 each as arrests signal wider graft probe. case linked to prior resignations and a deadly prior incident involving Ira G. Rawn.
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Harriman
Ewing
Taylor
Chicago
Ulinots Central Rall
Frank B. Harriman
Thelinois Central
Charles L. Ewing
Illinois Central Lines
Ohio River
John M. Taylor
Illinois Central
Bruggemeyer
Ira G. Rawn
Monon Road
Winnetka
Harris
L. Ewing
Han
Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Southern Italy
Rome reports no cholera cases yet but southern Italy sees rapid spread with a virulent type and high death rate. Thirty deaths are recorded at Trani as fear drives depopulation and authorities worry about wider transmission from fleeing residents.
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Rome
Italy
Trani
Tiny Duquoin baby girl born to Wallace farmers
A baby girl weighing one and a half pounds and under twelve inches long was born to Mr and Mrs Charlie Wallace on a local farm in Duquoin. Medical staff report the infant is exceptionally small with a match able to cover a finger and a head roughly the size of a hen's egg.
McGrath Sets World Mark in 66-Pound Weight Throw
Matt McGrath of the I A A C New York broke the world record for the 66 pound weight for height with a 16 feet 2 and a half inch throw at the Hibernian Athletic club games in Hartford Connecticut on Saturday.
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Matt McGrath
Hartford
Conn
Hibernian Athletic Club
New York
General Hayes Paralyzed in Wilmington
Brig. Gen. Hayes USN retired who served with Lawton in the Philippines and was famed as an Indian fighter was stricken paralyzed here Saturday. His condition is reported critical.
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General Hayes
Wilmington
Del
Hayes
Lawton
Philippines
Statue Dedication of Washington Bust in Versailles Hall
At Versailles Napoleon hall the bronze replacement of Houdon s Washington statue was dedicated with high officials present. Attending were General Bron the French ambassador Jusserand Mrs Bacon and Mr Bac on the marquis de Lafayette Col James Mano Virginia officials and former Senator Nathan B. Scot. France accepted the statue via Ambassador Jusserand who hailed Franco American friendship as a glory of France.
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Versailles
France
Houdon
George Washington
Napoleon Hall
Chateau of
General Bron
United States
M. Jusserand
Robert Bacon
Washington
Committee clears Sherman and Curtis in Indian land probe
The house select committee on Indian land affairs finds no warrant for using Sherman or Curtis names in improper contracts. The panel, after hearing witnesses and Senator Gore's testimony about bribe offers, endorses the innocence of the Vice President and Senator.
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Congressional Committee
Curtis
Sulphur, Okla
House of Representatives
McMurray
Sherman
Charles 8. Curtis
T.P. Gore
Jake J. Hannon
J. F. McMurray
Gore
Prisoner William Jones fatally stabs mate with shears
In a Chicago tailor shop at the bride well, William Jones, 26, a colored prisoner, killed William Meyers, another colored inmate, with a pair of shears during a scuffle as about ninety prisoners stood at work. The fatal stabbing followed an oath and epithet amid a sudden disturbance.
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Chicago
William Jones
William Meyers
Pope Honors American for Distinguished Papal Role
The pope on Saturday appointed John J. McGrane of New York as a knight commander of the Order of St. Gregory, granting him special privileges including a distinguished post at papal functions and ceremonies.
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Pope Honore
John J. McGrane
New York
Order of St. Gregory
Town on Fire Is Saved in Alanson Michigan
Firefighters from nearby towns aided Alanson on Saturday to save the village from destruction. Equipment and crews halted the blaze though damage totals about 80000 dollars.
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Alanson
Mich
Corporation Taxes Delinquent With September First Deadline
The notice states corporation taxes become delinquent on September first. It warns taxpayers to settle accounts to avoid penalties and possible enforcement actions.
Penalties for Non-Payers Hit Nebraska Corporations
The report notes a Septem ber 1 penalty on all Nebraska corporations that have not paid the occupation tax. Only about 1,200 of 3,000 have paid. After November 30 any unpaid firm risks defunct status and must refile articles of incorporation at likely cost around 25,000. The Rock Island railroad is named among those challenged. The governor may urge the attorney general to act. The Nebraska Telephone Company responses to questions about connecting with Lincoln and other companies are also summarized.
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Nebraska
Lite
Rock Island Railroad
State House
Linenin
Board of Managers
State Board of Agriculture
Board of Agriculture
Weeds and Insects Bulletin for Nebraska Clubs
A jointly issued bulletin on common weeds and insects in corn fields and potato patches by State Superintendent Bishop and Val Keyser of the state university department of farmers' institutes. Written by A F Nelson to aid Nebraska boys and girls clubs.
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Bishop
Val Keyser
State University Department of Farmers’ Institutes
A. EF. Nelson
Nebraska Boys' and Girls’ Club
State Tax Change Reduces Levy by Half Mill
The total state taxes charged against the counties is 134679.25 dollars less than last year. The increase in the valuation of all property in fees received by the state has caused a reduction of one half mill on the levy.
Unknown circus worker dies in Beatrice identified by vets
Major E. H. Phelps of the United Spanish War Veterans received word that the Beatrice death from sunstroke involved Frank P. Pilepatrick a member of James W. Milnecamp No 14 Rockville Conn Adjutant John J. ONeill of the Connecticut camp asked for a soldiers burial and offered payment.
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E. H. Phelps
United Spanish War Veterans
Frank P. Pilepatrick
James W
Farmers' National Congress Opens Thirtieth Convention
The farmers' national congress begins its thirtieth convention in Lincoln on October 6 with about 2000 delegates, noted for shaping policy that outpaced law. The group aided nationwide agitation to remove the tax on denatured alcohol, contributing to tax repeal. Lincoln railroads approve an effort to beautify rights of way through the city with park board plans.
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Farmers’ National Congress
Lincoln
City Park Board
State Fair Grand Stand Ticket Sale Update
The board of managers decides to sell reserved tickets for the grand stand on the race course. Ticket sales will stop once the full seating capacity is reached.
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State Fair Ticketa
Union Pacific Refuses Mileage Under Knowles Law
Attorney General Thompson complains a Union Pacific conductor refused mileage from a Knowles law book sold over a year ago. Rail commission to pursue the railroad for stalling 1000 miles of transport for 20 dollars while issuing year long mileage limits. Assistant AG Ayers offered a one year book. conductor refused and fare paid in cash. Penalty for violation ranges from 100 to 600 dollars.
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Thompson Haw
Millway Commission
Union Pacific Railroad
Railway Commission
Union Pacific
George Ayers
Avera
Nebraska Conservation Committees Work Quietly Toward Legislature
Reports that committees appointed by Nebraska conservation groups are actively working have not surfaced publicly. It is expected that more details and committee findings will be presented at the next legislative session when reports are brought before lawmakers.
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Nebraska
Governor Shallenberger Invited to Roosevelt Visit in Omaha
The committee planning Colonel Roosevelt's Omaha visit on September 2 asked Governor Shallenberger to be their guest. He has written to Victor Rosewater, committee chairman, saying he will accept.
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Shallenberger
Roosevelt
Omaha
Victor Rosewater
Lincoln Doctor Granted Thirty Day Continuance
The state board of health secretaries grant Dr. W. H. Johnson of Lincoln a thirty day continuance in the complaint seeking to revoke his medical certificate.
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State Board of Health
W. H. Johnson
Lincoln
Nebraska National Guard members cleared for Fort Riley leave
W B Throop general superintendent of the Burlington informs Adjutant General Hartigan that railroad guardsmen may take leave to go to Fort Riley unless it cripples service. Two Wymore office guardsmen could not obtain leave, and Throop notes the office is short handed and the loss of either man would be serious.
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W. B. Throop
Burlington
Hartigan
Nebraska National Guard
Fort Riley
Wymore
Devel County Reports First Election Returns
Devel county led in reporting its official returns to the secretary of state with results published as previously released.
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Devel County
Spanish War Veterans Readying for National Encampment
State veterans prepare to attend the eleventh national encampment in Denver on August 29. Colonel Roosevelt is expected to attend and is rumored to be elected national commander.
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Denver
Hoosevelt
Dog population and value rise with state prosperity
The article notes dogs increased in number and value as the state prospers. Last year dogs could be bought for 59350 if assessed, while this year the assessed value reaches 800110. Average assessed value used this year remains 1.06 per animal, with a prior year total of 111630.
Lightning Strikes Rochelle Park Home in Dramatic Electrical Frenzy
A Rochelle Park New Jersey home suffered extensive damage from a lightning strike. Furniture, a clock, a lamp, and bric a brac were shattered or scorched while occupants escaped unhurt. The bolt melted a telephone line and blasted a kitchen wall as it passed through the house. Nearby Aberdeen Maryland barn was struck killing a horse and shocking two men but causing no fire.
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Jersey
John Ackermann
Rochelle Park
N. J
Ajax
William H. Jacobse
Charles H. Jacobse
Aberdeen
Negro Turning White
Chester Pat Fred Mopkins, a Negro, is gradually turning white. Until four years ago there was no white spot on him, but his skin bleached and his hands and arms are now as white as those of Caucasians, and the skin on his face and neck is covered with large white spots. A few years ago Hopkins married a young white woman, and they live happily together.
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Chester
Pat Fred Mopkins
Hopkins
Darkness Sermon At Newcastle Church Draws Crowd
Rev. R. N. Merrid preached in the dark at the Methodist Episcopal church in Mahonington Newcastle Pa. He lit the lights later after heat forced the power down. The church was crowded and more than three quarters of the audience were young people.
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Newcastle
R. N. Merrida
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mahonington
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