Leper Veteran in Washington Hunted by War’s Shadow
John R. Early 35, a North Carolina Spanish War veteran, unnamed in the article as leprous, is confined in a specially erected tent in Washington DC after health officials deemed him a leper. He traveled from Lynn NC seeking a pension, now guarded and isolated in a Pennsylvanian Avenue lodging, worrying about his wife and seven month old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
John R. Early
Lynn
N.C
Health Department
North Carolina
United States
Fish Hawks Attack Man Off Asbury Park Beach
Two enormous fish hawks attacked William Press as he swam near the Asbury Park shore while a school of fish approached. The birds nibbled at his head and he struggled to stay afloat until life guards rescued him, his condition described as more dead than alive after the ordeal.
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Asbury Park
N. J
William Press
Prell
Registered Mail Losses Declared Low at Wis Postmasters Meet
Oshkosh Wis Special: Only about 21 000 of 1 per cent of all registered mail handled by the post office department is lost from all causes including unavoidable casualties such as fire floods and wrecks This statement was made this afternoon by R B Mundelle of Washington assistant superintendent of the divisions of registered mail and money orders before the State convention of Wisconsin postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Post Office Department
R. B. Mundelle
Washington
Wisconsin
Tramps Steal Soap From Bloomsburg Factory
Unprecedented theft reported in Miffinville where tramps broke into a soap factory and escaped with soap and tools valued at about 50 dollars. Morning arrival revealed a broken window and missing supplies.
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Bloomsburg
Miffinville
Monon Refuses to Erect Signs in Indiana Crossings
Indianapolis report says the Monon Railroad refuses to place danger signals at highway crossings despite Indiana Railroad Commission requests. The commission sent a letter to E H Taylor, Chicago general manager, warning that coercive action may be used to compel installation if the signs are not erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Indianapolis
C., J. & L. Railway Company
Indiana
Indiana Railroad Commission
Hk. E. Taylor
Chicago
Commission
Tristate mute reunion draws crowd in Lima park
Five hundred mutes from three states attended the annual deaf and dumb meet at Hover Park in Lima. They enjoyed athletic games including baseball, racing, and water sports with lively but quiet cheering. A large basket social capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Hover Park
Republican Advisory Committee Named by Hitchcock
Special Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee announces an advisory panel including Richard A. Ballinger Cornelius N Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Nelson Cromwell John W Hammond EE Murphy Charles P Altes Arthur I Vorys with Elmer Dover as secretary. The group will guide campaign conduct and finances from New York headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Advisory Committee
New York
Hitchcock
Republican National
Richard A. Ballinger
State of Washington
Cornelius N. Bliss
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Nelson Cromwell
John Says Hammond
EE i Murphy
New Jersey
Charles P.altes
Ohio
Arthur I. Vorys
Elmer Dover
Philadelphia Man Drowns Self but Retreats From Salt Water
Charles Grieb a 45 year old Philadelphia man attempted suicide by jumping from a small row boat in Atlantic City New Jersey but swam back after finding sea water tasted too salt to end his life. He was found clinging to the boat's bottom by a yacht crew and then admitted his motive while recounting the failed act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Grieb
Philadelphia
Grieb
Fitzgerald Arrested in $173000 Subtreasury Theft Case
Chicago report states George W. Fitzgerald, once an asserting teller, is arrested amid suspicion of diverting funds and attempting to pass large denomination bills. The 1907 subtreasury theft, one of the government’s largest losses, drew in figures like Herbert F. Young and Col. Harry C. Gano as investigators pointed to Fitzgerald’s alleged speculative spending and a Rogers Park home purchase in his wife's name.
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Chicago
United States
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
William Boldenweck
Congress
Ake
Bolgenweck
Herbert F. Young
Young Secret Service Agency
Boldenweck
Mr. Young
Rogers Park
Young
Harry C. Gano
Woman Killed by Own Trap in Chicken House
Mrs. Katherine Christman of Katon Ohio set a trap gun inside her chicken house to deter thieves. She forgot the device and while checking eggs at breakfast, a discharge killed her when she opened the door. Witnesses report no other persons were present.
Pensioners to Get Free Return Mail for Vouchers
Washington special reports Postmaster General Meyer issues order amending postal laws allowing all pensioners to use the mails free of charge to return their pension vouchers. This change expands free postal privilege to the pensioner class and clarifies its application nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meyer
New High Explosive Test by German Army
A new high explosive with power beyond anything used before by Germany was tested near Munich in the presence of the artillery proving commission from Berlin Bavarian war ministry the imperial navy and fortress and ordnance departments. Three shells exploded by electricity tore Krupp armor plate to pieces. The explosive is the invention of Fritz Cehre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Artillery Proving Commission
Berlin
Bavarian War Ministry
Imperial Navy
Fortress and Ordance Departments
Fritz Cehre
Agreement Reached on Cadet Punishments at West Point
Secretary of War Wright announced President Roosevelt approved his recommendation to dismiss two first class cadets and suspend six third class cadets at West Point for hazing. The two older cadets Rossell and Weaver face dismissal. the others receive one year suspension without pay. Superintendent Scott advocated harsher action to preserve discipline at the academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wright
West Point
Military Academy
Roosevelt
William T. Rossell, Jr
William T. Rossell
Engineer Corps
Army
Harry G. Weaver
Hlingis
George Washington Chase
New York
James A. Gillespie
Pensylvania
Byron Quimby Jones
William Nalle
Virginia
William Wellington Prude
Alabama
Isaac Spalding
Oklahoma
Rosselli
Weaver
Academy
Sagamore Hill
Scott
May Buy Wright Machine In Army Tests
Washington will host a public demonstration of the Wright aeroplane next week. Orville Wright at Fort Myer, Virginia, aims to complete a five mile per hour flight and a one hour endurance test with full public access and photograph approval. The deal offers $25,000 for the craft plus 10 percent per extra mile. a similar contract with J M Herring could yield $20,000 for another heavier-than-air machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Orville Wright
Wilbur
le Mans
Fort Myer
Army
Wright
Signal Corps
J. M. Herring
New York
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Record Fast Crossing
The Lusitania has lowered the ocean record by over three hours arriving off Sandy Hook at 10 PM. The Cunard turbine liner completed the Atlantic crossing in four days fifteen hours and twenty five minutes, beating the former record of four days eight hours and forty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cunard
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Democrats Name Johnson Again for Minnesota Governor
In Minneapolis a Democratic convention nominated John A. Johnson for the third time as Minnesota governor amid wild enthusiasm and an uncertain, variable mood up to the final moments of the special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Oklahoma banks to reorganize under state guaranty law
Eight national banks in Oklahoma announce they will reorganize as State banks to use the state guaranty law. The Controller of the Currency bans operation under this law for national banks. One bank plans to form a savings bank under the same guaranty law for dual prestige as both national and state banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Speed Records
The Lusitania completed another sensational crossing in four days and 15 hours, beating the previous record by 3 hours and 40 minutes. Off Daunts Rock at 11:30 after anchoring, she averaged 25.08 knots across 2,718 miles, with three other records broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Daunts Rock
Lusitania
Uprising in Algeria Reports Mobilizing Arab Army
Reports from Algeria indicate a new uprising on the Moroccan frontier with an Arab force of 25,000 mobilizing to surprise French posts at Brehar and Bonanane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Algeria
Brehar
Bonanane
Welcome to Sydney for American fleet arrival arms
Thousands filled Sydney streets to welcome Admiral Sperry and the American fleet as they landed. Prime Minister Heakin and cabinet greeted the officers, with Lord Northcote and Sir Harry Rawson in attendance. An armament permit was granted for landing armed sailors but without ammunition after a conference with the governor.
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Sydney
Alfred Heakin
New South Wales
Corporation
Sperry
Domain
Lord Northcote
Australia
Harry Rawson
Guard of Honor
Royal Australian Artillery
Admiral Sperry
Louisiana Crew Wins Battenburg Cup in Sydney Race
In Sydney N S W the twelve oared cutter race for the Battenburg Cup saw the Louisiana crew defeat the Illinois in a three and a half mile course by nineteen lengths. Rumors say about $30,000 changed hands. Marines send thanks for Sydney welcome. Yankton and Ajax tender arrived. Rear Admiral Sperry declined fleet officers’ Perth visit invitation.
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Sydney
Illinois
Louisiana
Yankton
Ajax
Sperry
Perth
Roosevelt not offered to campaign for Taft this fall
Oyster Bay report denied at executive offices. Rudolph Forster, the president's assistant secretary, said no such offer had been made and reiterated that Roosevelt would not make campaign speeches.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Taft
Rudolph Forster
Brewer Slain in Auto Crash at Lake Minnetonka
John Gluck, millionaire brewer, and his wife were killed when a Minneapolis and St. Louis train wrecked their large car at Cottagewood on Lake Minnetonka. Both bodies were found mangled, signaling a fatal collision and wreckage.
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Minneapolis, Minn
John Gluck
Minneapolis
Young Turks to meet in Geneva on Turkish succession
Constantinople dispatch says leaders of the Young Turk party plan a Geneva meeting at month end to discuss deposing the Sultan of Turkey and to choose a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Young Turkey Party
Geneva
Switzerland
Turkey
Indictments Hit Two Rioting Leaders in Springfield Riot Case
Springfield, HI. Ten indictments target two alleged mob leaders Abraham Raymer and Kate Howard. Raymer faces murder and multiple riot charges for the Willian Donigan lynching and property destruction. Howard faces malicious mischief and looting charges. A 17-year-old shooting near the case was accidental and not life threatening. Military control ends as First Cavalry heads to Chicago.
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Springfield
Sangamon County
Abraham Raymer
Kate Howard
Raymer
Howard Woaan
Raymor
Willian Donigan
Chipperfield
First Cavalry
Gover
Willian Donnigan
Harry Lopez
P. W. Harts
Howard
Creighton
Rolla Keys
George Richardson
Mabel Hallam
Runnor
Keys
Deneen
Young
Chicago
Seventh Infantry
Jewel Heist At Bourne Mansion Stuns Long Island
New York reports a theft of jewels valued over 50000 from a secret treasure room in Commodore Frederick G. Bourne's Oakdale mansion. The room, built with the house, sheltered gems worn by his three daughters Marien Marjorie and Florence at society events. Detectives suspect discovery during renovations when workers were present.
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New York
Commodore Frederick G. Bourne
Oakdale
L. I
Commodore Dourne
Marien
Marjorie
Florence
Brilliant Society
Dark Island
St. Lawrence River
Cast Iron Frog Vanishes. Snake Found With Rabbits Nearby
Harrisburg Pennsylvania report notes John Wax owned a four pound green cast iron frog used to keep doors open. The frog vanished on Monday. James Bistline, plowing near Wax's farm, found a seven foot black snake. After killing it, a postmortem revealed two half grown rabbits and the missing cast iron frog.
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Harrisburg
Pau
John Wax
James Bistline
Wax
Train wreck near Pennsboro injures many and kills ten
Ten people are reported killed and many injured when an overloaded excursion train on the Pennsboro and Harrisville Railroad with Ritchie County Fair travelers broke down one mile from Pennsboro, Grafton area.
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Grafton
W. Va
Pennsborro and
Harrisville
Ritchie County Fair
Pennsboro
Wagon Spoke Fatality in Ark Quarrel Over Lady
Corning Ark special report Ot to Teasly White killed Luther Hurst near Rienzi during a quarrel over a young lady. White struck Hurst with a wagon spoke, ending in his death. Authorities investigate motive and confirm weapon used.
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Corning. Ark
Otto Teasly White
Luther Hurst
Rienzi
White
Hurst
Washington on mob rule and lynching danger in U S
Book er T. Washington speaks from Baltimore about the surge of lynchings across the United States. He condemns mob justice and calls for strict enforcement of due process and support for the wary, educated forces to protect civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Booker T. Washington
Baltimore
Washington
United States
Commouniée
Gemrol
Taylor and Finley Ex Governor’s Allies Await Trial Return
Friends of ex Governor WW OS Paylor and Secretary of State Charles Finley say they have a line on the Governor Willson position. They expect the two men to return and post bail to avoid trial until after the November election if an agreement with the Governor and the States attorney is reached. The Governor’s use of pardon precedents may influence the outcome if Pratt and Franklin disagree on bond privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
WW. OS. Paylor
Charles Finley
Willson
Kentucky
Goebel
Powers
Friends of
Taylor and Finley
Franklin
Grocer Seizes Baby Over Debt in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre a grocer John Barnish was arrested after taking the debtor's baby to collect a bill. Mrs. John Crancel, visiting nearby, was the mother involved. Mayor Kniffen ruled no malicious intent and fined Barnish five dollars plus costs. Crancel did not pay the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre, Special
John Barnish
John Crancel
Kniffen
Barnish
Fewer Immigrants Entering U S in May Slight Drop
Washington report shows a decline in immigration from all countries to the United States for May. Total arrivals were 27 570, down from 35 482 in 1907, a drop of ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
State Board plans Philadelphia visitors at fair
State Board of Agriculture announces that 20 young women from Philadelphia will stroll around the State Fair Grounds during the fair wearing Directoire gowns, drawing much interest across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Directoire
Japan to Build Additional Battleships Confirmed
A Berlin Cable bulletin from the German Naval League reports that Japan plans to construct two more battleships in addition to those already known. The statement confirms an expansion of Japan's naval strength amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Berlin
German Naval League
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NDMGT
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William RR. Klein
Allegheny
W. J. Lictus
Lictus
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Klein
Booker Washington
Taylor
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