Barbaric Slaughter of Passenger and Soldier Es Corts
Mexico City reports a southbound passenger train near Ticuman attacked by rebels. Thirty six soldiers and over twenty passengers killed. Rebels looted and mutilated victims after setting three cars on fire. Two newspaper men killed while attempting to reach Zapata. Soldiers were guarding the train.
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Mexico City
Papatistas
Ticuman
Marin
Domingue
Youtepec
Zapatista
Emiliano Zapata
H. L. Strauss
Uruguay
New York Herald
Zapata
FE [Mpurelas
Ignacio Herraras
EK Pals
Dam No 26 Washes Away In Ohio River Collapse
Gallipolis O Aug 9 Dam No 26 recently completed by the federal government on the Ohio River near this city washed away yesterday when the concrete foundation failed. Damage is estimated at 300000 dollars and engineers say it will take a year to rebuild the dam.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Canal administration bill clears Senate 47 to 15 vote
Washington Aug 19 The Panama canal administration measure granting free passage to American ships barring railroad owned vessels from use and creating a one man government upon completion passed the Senate 47 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Senate
Five Die as Olympian Train Crashes Bridge West of Kechelus
Five people were killed and several injured when the westbound Olympian train of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad derailed after a bridge collapsed half a mile west of Kechelus, Seattle authorities said yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad
Kechelus
Youngest Mother in Towa Medical History Gives Birth
An eleven year old girl from near Davenport delivered a healthy 8 1 2 pound baby at the university hospital yesterday, marking the record as the youngest mother in Towa medical history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Towa
Davenport
University Hospital
Balloonist Drowns in Lake Michigan At Public Event
In Wuskegon Michigan on August 12 Elizabeth Lebar an 18 year old balloonist drowned after her parachute landed in the lake. Rescue boats arrived too late and she had disappeared inLake Michigan with thousands watching.
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Wuskegon
Mich
Elizabeth Lebar
Lake Michigan
Acid Attack on Detroit Doctor Threatens Sight
An unknown assailant claiming a telegram for Dr J J Howard threw acid on his face on the porch in Detroit Michigan on August 12. The injury is feared to cost the physician his sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
J. J. Howard
Barrow Bribery Trial Nears Final Arguments
Evidence in the Clarence Barrow bribery case was completed yesterday. By stipulation, final arguments will begin Monday morning following the summary of testimony and witness appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence
Quake in Turkey Kills Hundreds Across Dardanelles
Reports from Constantinople to the sea of Marmora describe a powerful August 9 earthquake and ensuing fires. Estimates place deaths around 1,300 with 5,000 to 6,000 injured as Myriophile and Ganos Hora suffer heavy losses and towns along the Dardanelles burn.救
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Constantinople
Dardanelles
Myriophile
Ganos-Hora
Turkey
Gallipoli
Shar-Kol
Adrianople
Tehoriu
Tehanak- Kalessi
Sea of Marmora
Thanak-Kalessi
Asia Minor
Virginia
Sea of
Marmora
Allot Coal Lands to Cities Plan Proposed by Fisher
Secretary Fisher proposes allotting government coal lands to ten cities to manage and supply municipal and citizen needs. He urges Congress to approve 640 acres for Grand Junction Colorado while Interior withdraws land entry. States in Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana Idaho and other western public land areas would be most affected.
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Fisher
Congress
Washington
Bil
Grand Junction
Colo
Interior Department
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Missouri River
Senate May Aid Lorimer After Three Years Fight
Washington August 10 The senate committee favors a sum of 36 000 to 40 000 to help William Lorimer cover expenses from his three year battle to keep his seat. Lorimer has incurred bills totaling 100 000 to 125 000. The investigating committee will report that a fair allowance would be 36 000 to 40 000 if any is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Bille
Deficiency Bill 18 Passes With Gettysburg Celebration Funding
The House approved the general efficiency bill on the executive calendar, carrying total appropriations of 96 182 818 dollars. It includes 150 000 dollars for the next year’s celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in Washington.
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Gettysburg
Washington
House
Qatlysburg
Frankfurt Hitch-Trip Collision Damages Emigrant Liner
Bremen August 18 Two steamers tow the North German Lloyd liner Frankfurt with 1200 emigrants into port after the vessel was badly damaged in a collision with an unknown steamer last Sunday.
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Bremen
Frankfurt
China’s President Uneasy on Restoration Threats
Peking August 18 Prince Ching’s return to Peking Sunday unsettles President Yuan Shikai of the new republic. Reports say supporters of the old regime may push for restoration, raising fears of a political upheaval.
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China
Peking
Prince Ching
Yuan Shi Kai
Republi
Sixteen Detroit Aldermen Arrested on Bribery Conspiracy
Detroit August 12 investigators broaden graft probes as 16 aldermen face arrest on charges of conspiracy to defraud the city by bribery. Prosecutor to seek 18 warrants next Monday as eight more officials are named, with bail set from 2000 to 5000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Arest
Andrew J. Walsh
Louis Brozo
Louis E. Tossy
Frank J. Mason
Thomas B. Glinnan
Martin J. Ostrowski
David Rosenthal
William H. C. Hindle
William Koenig
George #. Ellis
Thomas Lynch
Patrick O'Brien
Joseph Merritt
William Zoeller
Richard Watson
Stephen D. Skrzycki
Hugh Shephard
William J. Burns
Hayti's President Buried With Military Honors
Funeral services for Gen. Cincinnatus Leconte, Hayti's president, were held in Port au Prince after the national palace explosion. The interment was conducted with military honors as flags flew at half mast and the city remained quiet.
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Cincinnatus Leconte
Port-au-Prince
Hayti
National Palace
Massacre in Mexican town linked to political jefe
In Puruandiro Michoacan two hundred ten residents including many boys were massacred in June at the demand of the jefe politico. A commissioned report says a death list was posted at the town cemetery gate as rebels had sacked the town weeks earlier, prompting international filing for guarantees.
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Jefe Politico
City of Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Puruandiro
Michoacan
Jefe Pollico
PLAN 40000 HARLAN FUND TO AID JUSTICE Harlans FAMILY
Washington society and the legal profession back a on foot drive to raise 40000 for the widow and daughters of late Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan who left his family nearly penniless after a long bench career. Died worth only 3000. Robs cashier of 1300 at Tyler Bank Libarty Missouri. Youth, about 19 or 20, held cashier at gunpoint and fled with cash. posse of about 100 pursuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Society
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Justice Harlan
Tyler
Libarty
Bank of Tyler
George W. Treece
Free admission for Canadian wood pulp under reciprocity act
Washington August 13 wood pulp, print paper and paper board made from British Columbia woods will enter without duty under the reciprocity act. The provision is described as the one operative clause governing this duty free import.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woods
British Columbia
Prohibitionists Notify Chafin Nominee in Wisconsin
In Waukesha Wisconsin on August 13 prohibitionists gathered for the formal notification of Hugo n W Chafin of Tucson Arizona as their party's candidate for United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene W. Chafin
Waukesha
Wis
Hugens W. Chafin
Tucson
Aris
Panama Canal Bill Passes Senate Amid Anti Trust Debate
The Panama canal administration bill cleared the Senate 47 to 15, barring railroad owned vessels from canal use and authorizing government control when completed. Amendments widen interstate commerce powers and anti trust enforcement, with debate over free tolls for American ships. President Taft had vetoed a wool duties bill noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Smith
Georgia
House
Reed
Missouri
Bourne
Interstate Commerce Commission
Panama Canal
Commission
Taft
Congress
Storm Sweeps Texas Towns Damages Over Million
A tornado swept through Merritt Greenville and Rhome and nearby Ft Worth on August 12 causing property damage believed to exceed 1 million dollars. Merritt was completely destroyed with no casualties. Rhome lost five houses and churches. Greenville saw near total destruction of the Methodist college and Harreson Baptist college.
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Merritt
Greenville
Rhome
Ft. Worth
Tex
Baptist
Presbyterian
Methodist College
Harreson Baptist College
Patent bill to revise laws after Supreme Court decision
The Oldfield bill to revise patent laws was reported to the house by Chairman Oldfield. It aims to set aside a Supreme Court decision that protected an inventor’s right to dictate materials used with a patented device and addresses alleged evils from fixed pricing by vendors.
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House
Washington
Oldfield
Supreme Court
Patent Committee
Bandits Cross the Border Raid Texas Ranches
Mexican bandits crossed into Texas raiding Sierra Blanca area with about 200 men. Sheriff Edwards received a telegram on Friday reporting depredations as cavalry and infantry units move toward the border to respond to the incident.
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Mexico
Texas
el Paso
Tex
Sierra Blanco
Edwards
Chicago Yacht Michicago Wins International Race
Chicago on Lake Michigan saw the Michicago, the American entry, defeat the Canadian Patricia in the international yacht series.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Michicago
Canada
Patricia
Rosenwald Gifts 687500 for Charity and Education
Julius Rosenwald Chicago millionaire celebrated his fiftieth birthday by giving away 687 500 to charity and education. He distributed funds to various institutions and ongoing educational programs in the city.
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Rosenwald
Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Crash Disables Liner With 1200 On Board
The Frankfurt of the North German Lloyd line, carrying about 1200 emigrants, was damaged in a collision near the Haak lightship. It sent wireless calls for help as it took on water and was towed into Bremen by two escort steamers. Passengers can be transferred to escort ships if needed.
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Bremen
Frankfurt
Lloyd Line
Haak
Fear Freight Car Famine Hits Nation Amid Abundant Crops
The August report from the Department of Agriculture predicts record crops across the west and nation, promising prosperity for a year. However, W. A. Garrett, head of the Western Association of Railroads, warns of a looming car shortage ranging from 60,000 to 180,000 cars due to the huge harvest.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
W. A. Garrett
Western Association of Railroads
Gotham Gunman Is Taken In Rosenthal Case
Sam Schepps the alleged paymaster of Rosenthal gunmen was arrested in Hot Springs Arkansas on a Saturday. Police guard him to prevent self harm while New York gangsters seek full confession from District Attorney Whitman. A letter from Jack Rose urged Schepps to return to New York and testify.
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Rosenthal
Hot Springs
Ark
Sam Schepps
New York
Scheeps
Fred F. Johnson
Jack Rose
Rose
Whitman
Courts Girl Seven Years
Jacob sues over a failed Milwaukee romance as Gordon seeks 1800 dollars after Frances Boberzak repudiates a seven year contract. The Marinette farmer’s daughter and Gordon promised labor for seven years for her hand. The father claims the girl colluded with Gordon to secure the money and marriage.
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Milwaukee
Jacob
Rachel
Alexander Gordon
Frances Boberzak
Marinette
Wis
Gordon
Sugar Trust Hearing Opens in Colorado Dissolution
Testimony from Colorado beet sugar men began in Denver before Special Examiner Wilson B Brice as the government seeks to dissolve the sugar trust under the Sherman anti trust law. J R Knapp Goldthwaite H Dorr and Abel Smith Jr A U S A of New York will conduct the hearing for the government. The session is expected to last two or three days.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Wilson B. Brice
Equity
J. R. Knapp
Goldthwaite H. Dorr
Abel Smith, Jr
United States Attorneys
New York
Airmen Battle With Gale
New York aug 18 in a 75 mile an hour gale Harry Bingham Brown and J Jordan Wilson the passenger fought their aeroplane as it dipped and swayed for 57 minutes before a safe landing they claim 15 miles an hour against the wind and the machine sometimes moved backward during the flight at times the craft seemed to stand still while flying against the gale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flyer Brown
New York
Harry Bingham Brown
J. Jordan Wilson
Brown
Taft Appoints Luther Conant Jr. Commissioner
President Taft named Luther Conant Jr. of New York as commissioner of corporations to succeed Herbert Knox Smith, using appointment Friday without Senate confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Luther Conant
Washington
Senate
Luther Conant, Jr
New York
Herbert Knox Smith
Paws Chicago Car Strike Crisis Nears Resolution
Chicago unions and traction officials reached a temporary truce on Friday night ending the danger of a street car strike. An agreement extends talks until August 24 to avert a walkout in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paws
Chicago
New Sphinx Found Between Colossi Above Memphis Egypt
A fourteen foot high alabaster sphinx weighing ninety tons has been unearthed between the Colossi on the waterlogged plain of Memphis Egypt. Discovered by Mr Mackay of the British School in Egypt, the statue dates to about 1300 B C and will be raised to standing position next year. The find joins other Egyptological discoveries exhibited at University College and Ny Carlsberg Museum, including coffins of basket work and relics from Tarkhan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Memphis
Sakkareh
Mackay
Flinders Petrie
B. C
Rameses II
Ptah
Ny Carlaberg Museum
Copenhagen
University College, Gower Street
Bristol minister ties 4000 marriages in 23 years
Rev Alfred Harrison Burroughs of Bristol aged eighty reports marrying 4000 couples in twenty three years. He started in 1889 helping runaway pairs and eventually ran a hotel for eloping couples as his marrying business grew over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Alfred Harrison Burroughs
New Wrinkle In Laundry Stacks Cash in San Bernardo
In San Bernardino California George B Rowan discovered a laundry bill charging four dollars while his laundry contained a hidden stash of $40 in cash. He remembered leaving the money in his clothing and blamed his forgetfulness for the loss and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardo
Cal
George B. Rowan
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