Notable Figures in Turbulent Times Across U.S. News
Theodore Douglas Robinson, Roosevelt kin, claims a Republican congressional bid aided by the party machine. Dr. Frederick J. Graves of Bridgeport dies by a self-administered poison draft. Westinghouse chief George Westinghouse resigns, saying he is being frozen out. Wyandotte lawyer Richard Sprague seeks identity aid after memory loss in Cincinnati. Toledo mayor Brand Whitlock and associates briefly jailed then released over speed ordinance questions. Rear Admiral James A. Hawke dies at 69 in Washington. Nicaragua’s Barrios and Salivas officials seek restored ties with the U.S. Maj. Gen. Grant questions Krupp gun revolution fears.
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Theodore Douglas Robinson
Roosevelt
Oneida-Herkimer AN. Y
Frederick J. Graves
Bridgeport, Conn
George Westinghouse
Westinghouse Etectric and Manucturing Company
Wichard Sprague
Wyandotte
Naval Medical School Hospital
Washington
Modesto Barrios
Sebastian Salivas
Madriz
Nicaragua
United States
Grant
New York
War clouds over New Yorks Chinatown and world finance turmoil
General news items note rising tensions in New Yorks Chinatown with potential conflict on the horizon. The Niederdeutsche bank in Germany collapsed owing 12 500 000. Chicago butchers plan independent abattoirs and promise to cut meat prices. A fire destroyed Herreld business district in Campbell county North Dakota causing 75 000 in losses. Census shows Rock Island NL population up 4802 and Columbus Ohio up 56388. Otto Bernson believed from Chicago killed himself in a jail cell at Geneva Til, where he faced forgery charges. The new postal bank law is said to be flawed and may need overhauling before practice. Oxblahomes capital to stay Guthrie until legality of election is settled. A Pennsylvania railroad crash injures and nearly kills twenty across a grade crossing in Cleveland. Illinois Central graft scandal testimony claims 40 percent kickbacks. Wireless from Montrose reports Crippen and Miss Le Neve aboard ship headed by ex Governor Lind for Minnesota convention. Local mob attacks on freight train end in derailment of entire train.
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New York
Niederdeutsche Bank
Germany
Chicago
Herreld
Campbell County
Rock Island
Columbus
Ohio
Otto Bernson
Geneva
Til
Washington
Indianapolis News
State Supreme Court
Guthrie
St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland
Pittsburg Flyer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ihnois Central Railroad
Harold A. Sims
Ilinois
Lind
Global railroad combine plans coast to coast operation
A new Pan American syndicate of American investors is set to launch a coast to coast railroad system spanning over 40,000 miles with total capital near 2 billion dollars. The effort involves major players and aims to unite western routes with eastern lines in a vast transportation scheme. In related news, a fatal crash east of Dina Green Indiana killed Mr and Mrs Melville Brooks and Mrs OC Thoring when their car was struck by a fast eastbound Pennsylvania freight. Thoring survived. Reports also note a Pennsylvania convention denouncing party domination by liquor lobbies and Governor nominations amid tense Ohio streetcar strike security measures. Nearby, a fatal train car crash near Cleveland injured and killed several. The Pinkerton inquiry into Ira G Rawn’s death concluded it was self-inflicted. Nebraska and Iowa Democrats debate options on local liquor policy. President Taft congratulates Warren G Harding on his nomination. Weather and other national political moves fill the rest of the day.
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Pearson Syndicate
Ngs
Rock Island
Lelleh Valley
Wabash
Denver
Wester Pacific Dystoma
New
Melville Brooks
H. Thoring
Dtna Green
Ind
Pennsylvania
William H. Berry
Harmon
Columbus
Ohio State Guard
Taft
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Pittsburg
Grade
Cleveland
Pinkerton
Ira’ G. Rawn
Monon Railroad
Winnatka
Nebraska
W. C. Brown
New York Central ‘Railroad
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Kansas
Resolutions Committee
Gome
Washington
D. C
Hankow
Papeh Rrovines
China
Republican Party of
Lincoln
Congress
New York City
Gaynor
Broward
Jeffies-Johnson
In & A
Chicago
Grand Trunk
South Bend
B.C. Barger
Menphi
Little Rock
Ark
C. Garnen
Barger
Gagnon
Gaynon
Berger
Roma
Questionable School Exams Spark Local Conversation
In Washington public schools a third grader misdefined races and organs, with responses including Automobile races and Mouth organ. A six grade class wrote a biographical sketch of Longfellow, noting he became a poet after leaving Bowdoin and other errors. The piece highlights confusion and safety concerns in student answers.
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Washington Public Schools
Longfellow
Rural Free Delivery Growing Fast Across States
A Bookkeeper writer notes rural free delivery handles nearly 3,060,000 letters annually across all states and territories. 41,000 carriers work daily, costing 26 million dollars yearly in salaries and route changes. 140 Washington staff manage data, while over a million letters are processed yearly. The service records outlays via a private post office system and a mechanical copying method. Dismissals for cause among carriers total 186, with no theft or dishonesty reported.
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United States
Maine
Alaska
Soners
Washington
Department of Rural Free Delivery
Maung
Postoffice
Esprit de Corps
Washington celebrates safe and sane Fourth of July
A 4th of July in Washington marked by the “safe and sane” celebration begins with the Declaration of Independence reading before city buildings. The parade and speeches proceed amid a crowd of about 1000, while megaphone-broadcast ballgame chatter leaks into the event, causing disorder before the ceremony ends with patriotic cheers.
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Ashington
Ie Plaza
Monument
Washington
Washington” Post
The
Washington ‘Times
Beadball Park
Mt. Guiding Tale From a Busy Climber at the Peak
An eccentric guide, likened to a busy bird dog, offers endless advice while escorting a climber toward the pine peaks. A hotel proprietor engages with the scene as a bank figure is questioned, revealing local curiosity and humor.
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Yye Lesser Pine
Yvan
Jury rules Ira G. Rawn death as open verdict
The coroner's jury in Winnetka finds Ira G. Rawn died from a bullet wound fired from his own revolver but cannot determine if the death was accidental or by personal crisis. The ruling labeled as death by own action, a compromise after debate. Insurance companies may contest policies. relatives plan court action to recover proceeds. No Rawn family representatives attended the inquest.
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Chicago
Iira
Ira G. Rano
Winnetka
Rawn Familly
Spain's Throne in Peril Amid Vatican Ultimatum
Madrid faces a looming crisis as the Vatican demands no negotiations on the concordat revision until other disputes are resolved. Carlist and Republican factions may seize the moment to topple King Alfonso. Spain’s royal guard stands ready as tensions rise. Don Jaime, the Carlist pretender, vows to lead a coming battle in a manifesto from San Sebastian.
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Madrid
Vatican
Alfonso
Clyle Guard
Spain
Arma
San Sebastian
Don Jaime
Montreal Sighting Claimed Crippen Fugitives On Montrose
Captain Kendall reports Crippen and his companion Ethel Le Neve preparing to escape to Canada aboard the Montrose. The wireless message to the Montreal Star says the couple, sought by London police for the death of Belle Elmore, are disguising themselves with a beard and remaining unaware their identities are known.
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Montreal
Quebec
Hawley W. Crippen
Montrose
Ethel Clara Leneve
Canada
Kendall
The
Montreal Star
Ae Bia
London
Belle Elmore
Crippon
Justice Moody to Retire Before November Enabling Act
Justice William H. Moody of the United States Supreme Court said he will retire before the enabling act expires in mid November. He cites improving health but doubts he will be strong enough to assume the duties of the position. Magnolia reports Moody made the statement Friday.
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Justice Moody
Magnolia
William H. Moody
United States Supreme Court
Ptomaine Poisoning Cases Rise to 102 in Joplin
In Joplin Missouri twenty two new ptomaine poisoning cases were reported to the board of health on Friday bringing the weekly total to 102. Two deaths have occurred and several victims remain in dangerous condition.
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Politan Victima
Joplin
Board of Health
Delinquent Poems and Vicious Rumors Distract Town
A fragmentary notice discusses a dubious Coca Cola book and a poem titled Casey At The Hat. It mentions Mathilde Browne described as an overdressed woman linked to a family scandal about money and a hospital for decrepit dogs.
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Wholeaome
Atlanta
Casey
Mathilde Browne
Mathilde
Inherited Humor Echoes Across a Father Son Exchange
A humorous exchange from the press humor section features a father telling his son he has inherited his humor but the son notes there is not enough to live with. The father responds by saying he will leave him all of his fakes.
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Hines
Mua Bou
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Ike
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