Moissant Finishes Reparations for Paris London Flight
American aviator John B. Moissant received a replacement propeller sent by J. Armstrong Drexel after a crash and prepared to complete his Paris to London journey. He praised Drexel and English ally Graham White, while Moissant and mechanic Albert Fileux labored to haul the monoplane from its wreck site as officials note his storied, adventurous career.
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London
John B. Moissant
J. Armstrong Drexel
Moissant
Drexel
Graham White
Albert Fileux
France
Washington State Department
Johnny” Moissant
Central America
Estrada
Madriz
Nicaragua
Europe
Chicago
Alfred
Edward
George
War in Central America Drives Exile and Conflict
A fragment notes a company and its chief sailing to Central America, where they have since become involved in ongoing warfare across multiple countries, reflecting regional turmoil and foreign involvement.
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Central America
White Comes to America for Boston and Long Island Meets
English aviator Graham White will sail next week to compete in the Boston aviation meet aboard the Laurentic. He trails James Radley, via New York St Louis race of 30000 dollars, with both slated for the Long Island international meet in October where Britain will be represented by F W McArdle chosen by the Aero Club.
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London
Graham White
America
James Radley
Long Island
Great Britain
F. W. McArdle
The
Aero Club
Crippen Seeks Contempt Defense in London Case
Dr H H Crippen, jailed in Canada on suspicion of Belle Elmore murder, won a preliminary step in his bid to clear his name when the criminal court of appeals granted a writ of attachment against the London Chronicle. The paper had accused Crippen of poisoning his wife and said he confessed, contending contempt of court as the basis of the plea.
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London
H. H. Crippen
Canada
Belle Elmore
Criminal Court of Appeals
Arthur Newton
London Chronicle
Crippen
Well Known Friend Pastor Dies in Indiana
Rev Oliver Binford aged 78 a prominent member of the Society of Friends died Friday morning at his home in Knightstown Indiana His funeral is scheduled for Saturday indicating a local obituary notice highlighting a respected Quaker pastor and community figure.
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Friends
Knightstown
Ind
Oliver Binford
Society of Friends
Jani torial burglar prowls Oakmont residences
Pittsburg police hunt a new thief described as a janitorial burglar. In Oakmont seven homes were entered in one night with items taken including brooms, washboards, a garden hose, a hoe, scrubbing brushes, a sprinkling can, soap, borax, emery cloth, benzine and insect powder. Money and jewelry were left untouched. Suits to order from remnants advertise in the same brief.
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Pittsburg
Oakmont
Lost Love Linked to Death of David Ranken Jr
St Louis mourns David Ranken Jr a man who gave most of his 3 million fortune to a trades school he founded in Atlantic City credits heart disease with his death but notes a somber romance with his first cousin Mars Ranken. Mars favored his brother Robert leading to sixteen years of separation before reconciliation at Mary Ranken’s grave.
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ST. Louis, Mo
David Ranken, Jr
David Ranken
Mars Ranken
Robert Ranken
David
Mary Ranken
Ranken
Boystown
Londonderry
Ireland
Army of quack doctors uncovered in Chicago scam
A vast conspiracy with Chicago headquarters and branches nationwide supplied ignorant men with medical certificates to pose as physicians. Assistant State's Attorney Arnold revealed the medical diploma scandal on Thursday, exposing a widespread network of fake doctors targeting the public.
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Army OF
Chicago
United States
Arnold
Woman Murder Search for Suspect in Millbrook Case
Poughkeepsie N Y Aug 19 A posse hunts for Enoch Tompkins after his wealthy aunt Mrs Susan Spencer is found murdered Friday morning at her home near Millbrook Inquirer reports the case has drawn regional attention and police seek leads in the outer county area.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Enoch Tompkins
Susan Spencer
Millbrook
Brothers Battle Over Woman Ends in Murder Case
In Newcastle Kentucky Ezra Wilheit and Mrs Helen Harp were arrested on murder charges after the body of William Wilheit was found in the Kentucky river. Police say the brothers and the woman were rivals for Mrs Harp who favored Ezra.
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Newcastle
Ezra Wilheit
Helen Harp
William Wilheit
Kentucky River
Harp
Ezra
Mayor Gaynor May Sit Up After Medical Improvement
Hoboken N J August 19 Mayor Gaynors condition improved greatly as physicians said he would be allowed to sit up Friday afternoon or Saturday. He woke at 640 am after eight hours sleep and had beef tea eggs and coffee for breakfast. A slight neck paralysis is expected to last, but massage after healing may remove it. Secretary Adamson declared him out of danger Friday afternoon.
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Hoboken
NX. J
Gaynor
Adamson
Suit Seeks 800 Against Former City Councilman Wood
Bert Battley files suit in Indianapolis alleging an $800 promissory note, paid to Wood by J. T. West and subsequently transferred by Wood to Battley. Wood is identified as former City Councilman John F. Wood. note details and filing place implied in record.
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Wood
John F. Wood
Indianapolis
Bert Battley
J. T. West
Battley
Woodmen Camp to Meet in Tippecanoe at Lafayette
Woodmen of the World will hold a three day encampment in Lafayette Indiana starting Saturday The Tippecanoe camp won the district encampment for Lafayette covering Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana The Michigan City meeting last year drew about 20000 The program features competitive drills on Saturday and Monday with prizes totaling 1000 Sunday is excursion day with Columbian park expected to draw a large crowd
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Lafayette
Ind
Woodmen of the World
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Michigan City
Columbian Park
Little Mothers 10 See Wife Tamers at Murat Theater
Through the kindness of Messrs. Shubert and Henry W. Savage twenty five of the little housekeepers of the King's district will be given a theater party Saturday afternoon at the Murat to see the Wife Tamers. The children will be chaperoned by five grown ups. The work at the school is charity of a practical nature teaching cooking sewing neat housekeeping and sanitation.
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Messrs. Shubert
Henry W. Savage
King’s District
the Murat
Suits to Order at Bargain Prices
Remnant suits priced at 10 dollars each, cut from former 15 to 30 dollar values. S J Singer and Sons offers these discounted garments at 4 percent value and location noted as WL Wash.
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J. Singer & Sons
Washington Street
S J. Singer & Sons
School opening may be put off by court order
Ind Aug 19 injunction halted high school work threatening Sept 12 start. School board seeks court modification to allow E E Noble to resume at own risk. City also seeks injunction over use of city water due to S T Fisher’s role on the board.
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Princeton
Ind
E. E. Noble
Noble Ag
Ao City Water
Toa Company
S. T. Fisher
Three Hurt In Wreck Near Buffalo On Night Train
Three persons were injured when New York Central passenger train No. 52 collided near Buffalo at the American approach to the international bridge. The crash occurred Friday early on sight signals, authorities say, due to an alleged failure to observe signals.
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New York Central
International Bridge
Bargain Otis Shirts and Drawers Offer
A sale item shows Balbriggan shirts and drawers from Otis brand offered at 38 cents. Shirts available with long or short sleeves, described as social quality. Located on the main floor at the front of the shop.
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Otis Brand
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