Atwood's Record Flight St Louis to Chicago Across 286 Miles
Harry N. Atwood, Boston, flies Burgess-Wright biplane from St Louis to Chicago with two stops. He logs five hours forty-three minutes airborne and a total trip time of 10 hours 14 minutes, claiming a new American single-day record and aiming toward New York and Boston.
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Wreck in Indiana Leaves Dozens Injured
Fort Wayne August 15 fourteen to twenty five dead and injured in a wreck of the eastbound 18 hour Pennsylvania flyer from Chicago to New York. Two dead two missing thirty three injured none fatally. Fireman Ira Surger and Engineer J F Wilson of Fort Wayne likely dead. Wrecking crews search debris as crowds gather around the site all night.
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Hotels impose ban on souvenir theft by guests
Philadelphia hotels including the Bellevue Stratford Walton and St James announce prosecutions for souvenir theft from dining and ice rooms. Managers say unsettled charges for cutlery ginces napkins and related items led to workers quitting over liability.
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Insurance Concerns Get an Overhauling
Detroit Aug 18 the special committee appointed by the national convention of insurance commissioners met to prepare final reports on the business practices of several industrial insurance companies. Representatives of some investigated groups presented arguments against proposed changes to their operations and charters. Members present include A Pelmer Michigan chair, WY Th Hatehkisa New York superintendent, Potter Tennessee, Jincilson and Patten Massachusetts and Virginia commissioners.
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United States
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Leconte Elected President of Haiti in Unanimous Vote
Port au Prince reports Efautl General incinnatus Leconte was today elected president of Haiti unanimously by congress. Leconte led the larger revolutionary faction that toppled President Antoni Simon, marking a decisive political shift in the republic.
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Iowa Folk Guests at Cummins Home Party
Senator Cummins and Mrs. Cummins hosted a reception in the Highlands for town delegation members and other guests. Secretary Wilson and Senator Borah of Idaho were among the attendees.
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Washington
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Idaho
Lynching in Coatesville Sparks Outrage and Security Push
Angry mob drags a wounded Black man from a hospital and burns him to death over a weekend murder in Coatesville Pennsylvania. Authorities vow swift arrest of participants and leaders while memorials and investigations unfold in Chester County. The case mirrors Oklahoma violence where a Durant mob burned an assailant after attacking Mrs. Campbell, raising fears of wider racial tensions.
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Neste
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Tex
Virginian Indicted for Death of Wife in Beattie Case
Chesterfield circuit court returns murder indictment against Henry Clay Beattie of Richmond for the death of Beattie’s wife Beulah Rinford. Grand jury acted as court room filled with spectators. witnesses include Owen Scherer Pettigress and Dr Taving. Trial date to be set after indictment proceedings.
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Chesterfield
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Tichmond
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Hordelde
Cummings' Bill Passes in Senate Move to Abolish Commission
Washington August 15 The Senate passed Senator Cumming's bill to have the national monetary commission report by December 4 and be abolished. The vote stood 56 to 6. Ex Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island chairs the commission.
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Bull
National Monetary Commission
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Rode Island
No American Named Cardinal Despite Reports
Rome reports Pope Pius X showing slow but steady improvement after a brief rise in temperature. He discussed church matters with officials and expressed interest in Cardinal De Sal's view on American church questions. American cardinalate claims about Archbishop Quigley are deemed unfounded. a December or next year consistory is more likely.
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Mansigner Bislett
Madardomo
Cardinal de Sal
Emalatorian Contrepation
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United States
James Edward Quigley
Chicago
Aires
Cardinal Gibbons
Husband Attacks Wife in Liocum Township
Wilkes-Barre dated Aug 2 15 Michael Lesherski a Liocum township farmer was arraigned before Alder man Ricketts on a charge of beating his wife. The 200 pound woman said she feared him and he beat her when she refused to drive the hay wagon and pitch hay amid other farm duties. He was kept in default of bail.
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Wilkes-Barre
Michael Lesherski
Liocum Township
Ricketts
Bali
Cities Increasing At Expense Of Country
Washington reports that urban population shares have grown across states and territories. The census bureau released a preliminary summary showing a clear shift toward cities, defining urban areas as places with 2,500 or more people.
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United States
Washington, D.C
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Durand
Bradstreet and Dan Report on Business Digest
Bradstreet notes orders for future delivery indicate modest improvement with cautious buying in the cotton and millinery trade. US weekly business failures total about 175, while wheat exports rise to around 60.95 million bushels. steel demand grows slowly and prices ease. cotton prices adjust to raw values amid mill curtailments.
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BR. G. Dun & Cove Weekly
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Mrs Reese Back In Jail After Contempt Plea
Ella Reese who was released yesterday by Mayor Bollinger amid judge Smeltzer's protest was arrested again in Iola Kansas. She faces contempt of court charges after being subpoenaed for a second trial and arrested on a bench warrant as she attempted to depart.
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Kidnappers Arraigned In Chicago Court
Italians Cadovicio Nicolasi and Paulino Joseph Nicolast faced arraignment in Chicago on charges connected to the kidnapping of Atu Tel O ALae Syd. Judge Baldwin presided as they admitted involvement in a plan to obtain 840,000 in the alleged abduction scheme. The case set for further proceedings.
Motor concern fails in Chicago asset reveal
A Chicago business panic ends as a motor company fails. assets placed at 7 0NG and facilities at 1 my Theralle with a chief executive named Eawin GC and day’s taxances marking the collapse.
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Eawin GC
Teceicnr Crodtars
Glasgow strike halts streetcars as workers resist
In Glasgow Beotiang on the corporation street, a strike disrupted service today. Strikers blocked attempts to move cars and prevented operations, while reports state some crew faced attacks but remained firm in their action.
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Railroad Officer Kills Two Friends Near Junction
Detroit Aug 14 Special Officer William Burnett of the Michigan Central shot and killed Daniel Vreeland and Frank J. Cook both Lake Shore detectives. The men had planned a prank to spring on Burnett near Junction Avenue on the Michigan Central tracks. Burnett fired after Hertel misidentified them in the dark.
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Mich
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Frank J. Cook
Lake Shore Railroad
William Burnett
Michigan Central Railroad
Michigan Central
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Cook
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Hertel
Eastern congressman Loudensinger dies after illness
Paulsboro New Jersey August 14 Congress Joan Henry C Loudensinger died this morning at his residence after a long illness. He suffered a complication of diseases and typhoid fever. Representative Leidentlager noted he was a popular, staunch Republican who helped direct national campaigns.
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Leidentlager
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Girl Twins Born in Different Towns in Massachusetts
Springfield, Aug. 14 Gin twins were born to Mrs. Fisker Strenessourne of Agawam. The first was born in Agawam after a taxi ride from Springfield, the second in Springfield. The mother and twins are healthy. Dr. F C Collins notes no infection and plans to file birth certificates in both towns. Authorities may seek legal help to settle the birth certificates. STIMSON RETURNS. New York, Aug. 14 Secretary of War Stimson and party arrived on the North Carolina from the Panama Canal section. The ship also brought the widow of Darwin R. Merritt, recently recovered from the wreck of the Maine. It will be sent to Red Mak, Ta.
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