President Roosevelts Letter Endorses Congress And Panama Work
A Washington led letter from President Theodore Roosevelt to Congressman James E. Watson praises the 58th Congress for landmark achievements and the Panama Canal progress. He urges continuation of current leaders, stresses national needs beyond partisanship, and lauds Speaker Cannon and the House for extensive productive legislation including limits on corporate influence, workers hours, and import policy.
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James E. Watson
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Fort De Prance quake and crimes across towns
Earthquake shocks hit Martinique with no damage reported. William Thomas murder suspect at large after escaping police search by three planes. Lightning injures 20 at Mahoney reunion in Marion Indiana. house wrecked and Alvy Mahoney unconscious. Anarchists fund Russians. guards kill four smugglers at Elvas New York frontier town. Train robbery attempt on Toumanian express fails. one robber killed. Chicago man Edward Kollared, 43, hangs himself after theft from Milwaukee avenue bank. third death linked to tank collapse.
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Fort de Prance
Martinique
Pontiac
William Thomas
Marion
Ind
Johnesn
Mahoneyforner Reunion
Frank Horner
Mins Alvy Mahoney
Lisbom—Guarda
Elvas
New York
Buchorent
Bouroskia
Robbera
Chicago
Edward Kollared
Almeelf
Milwaukee-ave. State Bank
Woman Fatally Burns in Gasoline Stove Explosion
Mrs. Franca Was-on, age unknown, died after severe burns from a gasoline stove explosion in her kitchen. She and a neighbor acted quickly to control the blaze, but the upper body and face were badly burned. She died at City Hospital at 2:50 p.m. after the incident on Monday morning. The victim leaves a husband and a child.
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Francea Wason
Hoss Company No
Massachusetts Ave
Bixeler
Tome
Harriman Coup Upsets Market in Massive Stock Fight
In New York the Harriman recon firm claims $1.9 million in profits from Union Pacific and Southern Pacific dividends, provoking a sharp rift among stockholders. Hundreds, long loyal to the rails, now demand redress as profits vanish and factions wage a lasting financial battle in the Wall Street arena.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Auvociation
New York
Edward H. Harriman
Union
Harriman
Cady
Dynamite Sale Law Enforcement to Begin
The Indiana Flat and Game Commission will enforce the dynamite sale law immediately. Dealers must keep records and reveal buyers details including age, residence, purpose, and the person for whom it is intended. Violations incur fines from ten to one hundred sixty nine dollars and possible county jail time. The commission argues strict enforcement will curb fish dynamiting in streams.
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Indiana Flat and Game Commission
Audi
Deitore
E. E. Earle
Dynamin
Weather forecast for United States cools Tuesday
A compact national forecast notes a threat of cooler temperatures on Tuesday across regions. The text includes stray garbled characters but indicates a shift to cooler conditions and unsettled weather patterns typical of a transitional period.
Speakers for Labor Day Arrangements Reported
Labor Day plans include amuseum committee chair John Hugin reporting at the Central Labor Union meeting about investigations into entertainment. Efforts to secure W. J. Bryan Senator Tillman or Senator La Follette failed due to prior engagements. A balloon ship substitute, a ball and concert at South Side Turner Hall are planned. Seven bands will be engaged for the morning labor union event.
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John Hugin
Amusement Committee
Central Labor Union
W. J. Bryan
Tillman
Senator LaFollette
Southaide Turner Hall
Prisoner Dies Sparks Manslaughter Charge in Arrest Day
Robert Munson, 69, died at the police station at 3 40 am after an assault by J O Miller 24 who is charged with manslaughter. Miller, arrested on his wedding day, admits throwing Munson against a cell door causing head injury. Other inmates attempted to aid him as Munson collapsed.
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Vietin
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Miler
Danville, Inc
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Munson
Munsom
Miller
Munnor
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Kimpte
Washington-st
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Migs Emma Jones
W. Market St
Richmond suicide of well known youth noted
Special to The Sun reports Ubarics Mertz aged 2, a well known local youth, committed suicide this morning in Richmond Indiana.
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Richmond
the Sun
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Mertz
Drowning Deaths Rise Across the Nation in August
Chicago reports twenty three drownings on Sunday across the United States with New York and Duluth noting multiple deaths. August already exceeds prior season totals, as 19% of the season’s drownings occur in this month and several states record fatal incidents.
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Herippa-Meline Press Association
Chicago
United States
Neen York Ted
Dularh
Minn
TRYING ALLEGED LYNCHER IN THREE-FRAC LYNCHING CASE
Springfield Aug 20 The eight farmers two carpenters one preacher and one capitalist acted as jury in the murder in the second degree trial of Dose Galbraith for the lynching of Horace Duncan and two other negroes. Prosecutor Patterson opened by reading the indictment charging Galbraith with placing the rope around Duncan's neck.
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Aerippe-Archac Pryan
Asam
Springfield
Galbraith
Patterson
Horace Duncan
Junk shop owner linked to sugar and whiskey thefts
Detectives Lancanter and Duncan recovered 42 pounds of sugar and a barrel of whisky hidden in a Junk shop at 3708 Pennsylvania Street, Mon Day. The goods were traced to a storage house next to Kamlesky. The Junk shop owner refused to answer questions and was taken to the police station charged with grand larceny and receiving stolen goods.
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Duncan
Louis Kamienty
Pennsylvania St
Kamlesky
Wan Tukants
Standard Tricks Cause Complaint Over Railroad Shipping Rules
The Evansville Oil Company of Evansville Indiana files with the Indiana Railroad Commission alleging Standard Oil holds a monopoly on transporting petroleum products via Louisville and Nashville Railroad. It claims the railroad limits shipments to one day a week to the south and two days to the west, discriminating against others and harming state residents. The petitioner seeks a commission order requiring the railroad to reserve and forward petroleum products at least three days per week.
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Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Indiana Railroa Commission
Evanaville Oil Company
Evanaville
Ind
Bowlby Family Reunion At Greenwood Park Opens
A two day Bowlby family reunion begins Sunday and continues at Greenwood Park with about 150 attendees. Representatives come from many states and Canada including Indianapolis residents J. H. Bowlby Ed H. Bowlby Martin L. Bowlby Mrs Lide Goldthwaite and Mrs Jenile B Keen.
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Bowlby
Wall Street Panic Over Harriman Keene Dividend News
A Wall Street frenzy unfolds as rumors claim Harriman and allies manipulated Union Pacific and Southern Pacific stock to profit on a dividend quiet period. J R Keene allegedly orchestrated orders to disguise the scheme while investors scramble to cover losses after the dividend announcement delays.
Trampled by Horse Injures Fireman at Meat Market
Bert Bruce of engine company No.2 was severely injured when a runaway horse hit his wagon near Jacob Woersner’s meat market at 91 Virginis Ave. The wagon wheels passed over his body, causing internal injuries. he was taken home to 137 Olive Street by ambulance.
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Bert Bruce
Engine Company ‘No
Fire Department
Prospect St
Jacob Woersner
Virginisave
Bruce
Olivest
Risaler
Troops Kill Eight Miners in Usuyka Clash
Eight miners died and 37 were injured near Ekaterinoslav after troops fired on a crowd resisting dispersion orders during a meeting attempt. The incident followed the miners’ refusal to disperse amid mounting tensions in the Usuyka region.
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Serppys-Meline Prev Amapermoe
GARS RUN ON NEW ROUTES
Streetcar service plans redefine routes in downtown and along major avenues. Track repairs prompt loop changes from Pennsylvania to Capitol avenues and Maryland street, affecting multiple lines including Prospectus, English Avenue Cary, and Massachusetts Avenue cars with new paths via Washington Illinois and Virginia avenues.
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Saloon keepers plead guilty amid dry town crackdown
Three saloon keepers identified as Thin Youngerman, Bhetby at 147 W Michigan and Somes Shaw faced guilty pleas for selling alcohol Subday. Each was fined 510 and costs. The proceedings echo Chief Mota bur's push for a dry policy, with six additional cases to come.
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Somes Shaw
Michigan-at
Saloan
Motabur
Chile Earthquake Devastates Valparaiso Sinking City
Distress spreads as Valparaiso endures a massive quake. Estimates place deaths at 2,000 and losses at 150 to 250 million dollars with 82 shocks and thousands homeless. Martial law bands authorities as fires fade and relief ships bring supplies amid widespread ruin and halted rebuilding plans.
Cerusoe's Island Reported Destroyed by Great Disturbance
Reports from Callao claim the renowned island known as Juan Fernandez may have been wiped out by the recent Pacific disturbances. The desolate rocky 18 by 6 mile isle off the Chilean coast, long linked to Robinson Crusoe lore, is said to be extinct with no details of inhabitants.
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Chia
Bera
Targa
Vatqparaiso
Santiago
Barthavake
Ferlonas
Lima
Robdinean Crue
Chile
Juan Fernandez
Alexander Selkirk
Robbsoq Crusoe
Callao
Juan Fernandes Island
Pacific Ocean
Tremors Hit Valparaiso as City Quakes Unnerve Residents
Report from London dated August 1 describes ongoing earthquakes in Chile's Valparaiso area. Residents live in terror as tremors rock the ruined city, with many buildings damaged and fear of aftershocks continuing through the night.
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