Mailed explosive to secretary Cortelyou
Philadelphia authorities probe who mailed a package of explosives intended for Secretary Cortelyou after it exploded on a Nicetown substation street. Inspector Cortelyou and Clerk Roberts are cited as unhurt though the contents remain unclear. Officials vow to discipline the sender if identified.
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Nicetown
Thomas Roberts
Broadst
Washington
D. C
Burned money ends life in street suicide act
In Wesster City, Carl Pressley a local actor set fire to his money in view of an astonished crowd then threw his jewelry away and announced his intent to kill himself. He drew a revolver fired a single shot into his brain and died instantly, leaving onlookers shocked.
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Wesster City
Carl Pressley
Liquor Fight Warms Up In Warsaw Remonstrance
In Warsaw Indiana on August 28 liquor advocates resolved to buy ice from outside concerns, shunning a local firm in which Dr W L Hines is a heavy stockholder. Temperance forces pledged to patronize only merchants who join the remonstrance in an upcoming public meeting.
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Ind
W. L. Hines
Nquor
Millenium remark at New England dinner links to Grape-Nuts
A minister at a New England dinner quipped about Grape-Nuts naming a Millenium after tasting it. A Boston editor’s hostess remarks praise the cereal’s health benefits, claiming it cured her gastric indigestion and sleepless nights, and noting its flavor in dishes like bread pudding and custard.
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New England
Boston
Taft Favored on First Ballot in West Says Taft Allies
A Columbus Ca ado predicts Taft would win the Republican nomination on the first ballot if convention were held now. West of the Mississippi counties would back Taft, with Ohio and Michigan supporting him, while Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Indiana might not vote for him. Taft would not need New York, and the South and West could supply about 616 votes, enough for nomination.
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Uncle Joe Cannon Denies Candidacy for President
Anela Joe Cannon in Alexandria Bay says he is not an active candidate for the presidential nomination. He declines talk of a bee in his hat, notes he is not seeking nomination, and cites congress’s actions and public sentiment as reasons. He praises his home supporters but remains reticent on specifics.
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Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Anela Joe Cannon
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Uncle Joe
Congress
Republican Party
Taft Hero Of Wreck Near Spring Hill Kansas
Secretary of War Taft was aboard a freight train wreck on the St Louis and San Francisco line near Spring Hill Kansas yesterday afternoon. He aided injured travelers and assisted in emergency arrangements while others were hurt as the train derailed.
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Hanly Refuses 14 Pardons and Grants 2 Paroles
Gov. Hanly granted paroles to two inmates and rejected clemency for fourteen cases filed. The paroled men are Henry Tuckenbrook from Fort Wayne, and Delbert Overman from Henry County, both on conditions to keep peace and abstain from alcohol.
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Henry County
Lion Attacks at Luna Park Kills Woman in Pittsburg
In Luna park’s open air lion show, Cedar the 600 pound Nubian lion escapes and fatally mauls 68 year old Mrs. Anna Hucke as a crowd flees. Officer George Sheridan shoots the animal after risking himself to shield the crowd and the woman. Hucke dies from injuries at Homeopathic Hospital.
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Sheridan
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Pittsburg
Littleton Chooses Insanity Plea For Thaw Trial
In New York on August 2, attorney Martin W. Littleton plans a temporary insanity defense for Harry K. Thaw in the Stanford White murder case. Littleton aims for a speedy, non sensational trial, possibly late in the year, with plans to call new witnesses about White and Mrs Thaw. Thaw, at the Tombs, is reported in good health and hopeful for acquittal.
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Pittsburg
Jeorome
Thaw
White
Tombs
Young Men's Institute names New Albany convention committees
The Y M C A of Indiana annual convention at New Albany appointed standing committees including Credentials John Ashenbranner James Deery Paul Bonner. Laws and Revision Maurice Scanlon Peter Lux D J Quinlan. Resolutions C J Oscar W H Gallager J E Deery. Supreme council J M Taylor J Classick F Schlagel John Reichle. Mileage and per diem Andrew Hinkebein M F McCarty Paul Bonner C J McBarron. Financial J Troy M Logue M C Klug C J McBarron. State institute G M McGinty Irwin Egan J Cannon M Campbell J D Hauck. Press F Reisz James Spurgnorti C J Pfeffer. Literary and library F Reisz James Troy M Klug. Art W H Gallagher M C Logu D J Quinlan. Fred Kurtzendorfer named marshal and Richard J. Fleming sentinel.
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James Deery
Indianapolis
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Maurice Scanlon
Peter Lux
Prescott
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Rescued Sufferers After 36 Hours Afloat
In Panama on August 2, seven wealthy residents, led by G. B. Doohary of Panama Banking Co and M. McBerron of New York, were rescued after drifting 20 miles at sea in a leaking gasoline launch for 36 hours. They fought exposure and are recovering.
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Panama Banking Company
Co. M. McBerron
New York
Toboga
Entire Village Changes Hands In Kentucky Deal
The Licking River Lumber plant at Farmers Kentucky is sold for 150000. R. G. Page Lumber buys the Licking River assets from Chicago investors, installing W. G. Eberhart as president and Nathan Goodman as vice president. The purchase includes a general store hotel several houses offices real estate and over 8000000 feet of logs.
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Secretatary of Liberty Hunting Club Shoots Self
Special to The Sun from Pittsburg Pa reports Joseph Perry secretary of the Liberty Hunting and Fishing club and large United States Steel stock owner killed himself by shooting yesterday morning. He died in the cellar of the club house as friends gathered upstairs. He left no known motive and his past remains largely unknown though he was said to be born in England and had long been a prominent city figure with wealth.
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Liberty Hunting and Fishing Club
United States Steel
Collinaave
England
Martinique Hit by Strong Earthquake at Night
Martinique was shaken by a strong earthquake shortly before 11 o clock last night, centered near Fort de France. No damage or injuries have been reported across the island, officials said.
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United Press
Fort DE France
Martinique
Poslam Drug Claims Cure For Eczema In Trials
An Aug 27 New York report touts poslam as a cure for chronic eczema and a range of skin troubles. It claims first application stops itching, healing begins immediately, and skin restores quickly. Free trial packages offered by mail from Emergency Laboratory Pr 32.
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Strikers Given Work on Canadian Telegraph Line
A carload of striking telegraphers from New York arrived in Winnipeg Aug 23 to take positions on the Canadian line amid disruption. The arrival signals ongoing labor action, with union patience and employer response under careful scrutiny as work shifts proceed in the region.
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New York
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Kidnapped Boy Delights In Abductors Visit At Grandfather's
In New York on August 28 6 year old Michael Callia of Brooklyn was released after three days held by Black Hand kidnappers who convinced him he was visiting his grandfather. He enjoyed rides candy and clothes while his father fended off $1500 in letters. The kidnappers left him at an elevated train station with a note of his name and address. Police search for the gang and another boy and girl who spoke a different language were said to be visiting at grandpa's.
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Kas
Michael Callla
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Michael
Callin
Emperor William Thrown From Horse At Review
In Hanover on August 2 during a veterans review Emperor William was thrown from his horse when the animal slipped. He was uninjured and resumed the proceedings, mounting another horse to continue the review.
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