Thaw Case Hearings Hear From O'Mara on White Attack Claims
Pittsburg detective Roger O'Mara testifies that Harry K. Thaw and the alleged assault on a young actress by Stanford White are credible. Thaw asserts White lured the girl to his place and that she later sued and threatened to block theater work.
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Roger O'Mara
Pittsburg
Thaw
White Plaina
N. Y
Matteawan
Harry K. Thaw
Morschauser
White
New York
America
Stanford White
O'Mara
Jerome
Strikes in Stockholm as troops clash over food shortage
In Stockholm on August 6 clashes occurred between strikers and troops. Despite no drunkenness, fears grow for food scarcity within 48 hours unless relief arrives as railroad workers pledge to walk out on Monday.
Trunks Believed Used in Viviano Kidnap Case
Police hold three suspects as they search for Grace and Alfonso Viviano believed kidnapped in St. Louis. Trunks sent to Chicago are tied to Sam Tursini, thought to be the real kidnapper, addressed to Laula Bernadotte. Chicago agents await police guidance to open the trunks as St. Louis detectives travel to assist.
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St. Louis
Grace
Alfonso Viviano
Chicago
Sam Tursini
Laula Bernadotte
Chicago Express
Johnson in Jail in Canada Over Speeding Collision
In London Ontario on August 6 Johnson the prizefighter faces imprisonment for speeding and crashing another auto. He was jailed at Woodstock authorities request after offering to pay a fine. they would not accept a fine when the offense occurred in another town. Berger waits in New York as Johnson posts a Chicago forfeiture for a Jeffries fight not yet received.
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London
Ont
Johnson
Ale
Woodstock
Berger
New York
Chicago
Jeffries
Taft Ends Washington Stay For Beverly Trip
Leave Today Washington Aug 6 Taft will depart for Beverly this afternoon staying until Sept 15 before beginning his trip. He has met many callers and assured golf enthusiasts he will join them on the links near Beverly.
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Washington
Taft
R Beverly
Beverly
Union Leaders Meet to Consider City Rail Strike
Chicago Aug. 6. Division presidents of four street railway locals held a meeting to determine if a strike should be adopted and to appoint a strike committee. Officials deny any agreement with elevated or South Chicago Calumet railway workers and say International President Mahon may be consulted.
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Chicago Railway
Chicago
Chicago-Calumet
Internatioal
Mahon
Postmaster Assistants Across South Dakota Get Pay Hikes
Washington announces salary increases for assistant postmasters in Pierre Rapid City Redfield and Yankton. Pierre rises from 1200 to 1300 Rapid City from 1100 to 1200 Redfield from 1100 to 1200 and Yankton from 1200 to 1300.
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Washington
South Dakota
Pierre
Rapid City
Redfield
Yankton
Chinaman Kills American Actress in Frankfort
In Berlin a wealthy Chinese man named Tien Yon shot and killed American actress Hoffman after she ended their relationship. He then shot himself, dying soon after. The case sparks German editorials attacking American women and interracial relationships.
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Berlin
Seigel
United States
Frankfort
Hoffman
Tien Yon
Chicago appoints Ella Flagg Young as school head
Chicago announces Ella Flagg Young named superintendent of schools with a 10 000 salary, a historic first for a woman and the second highest paid in the United States. The decision draws national criticism over gender, age, and the board’s stance against the book trust.
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Ella Flagg Young
United States
Chicago
Osler
Maxwell
New York
Board of Education
Book Trust
Mia. Young
Mrs. Young
Lightning Kills Emmitt Collins in Belle Fourche
Emmitt Collins, 25, was struck by lightning during an electrical storm near Snoma while riding and leading horses. Both horses died. Collins was killed instantly. He lived with his father and helped run freight wagons between Belle Fourche and Vale. Collins was unmarried and well regarded.
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Emmitt Collins
Snoma
Belle Fourche
Collins
Vale
John Collins
Nemo
Belle Fourche Brevities Highlights Local Happenings
In Belle Fourche on August 5 various residents are mentioned: Mrs. Jas. Newland remains ill but improves, Fred Gantz visits from Owl Creek, Mrs. M. Snyder of Snoman visits her mother Mrs. R. Mullenger, Mr and Mrs. T. J. Hall return from Bear Lodge, Rev. D. J. Perrin reports his father improving in Chicago, Mrs. A. J. Sloan recovers from throat treatment in Rochester, Mrs. George Allen returns from Rock Island, A. J. Poznansky back from Sioux Falls, haying season underway with a strong north range crop, Frank Peterson returns from Indian Creek ranch.
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Belle Fourche
Jas. Newland
Fred Gantz
Owl Creek
M. Snyder
Snoman
R. Mullenger
T. J. Hall
Bear Lodge
George Allen
Rock Island
A. J. Poznansky
Sioux Falls
North Range
Frank Peterson
Indian Creek
Miners' Journal Fights Labor Paper Letter Scheme
The United Miners' Journal accuses Sam Gompers of being sent to Europe by the Federation Journal and claims several labor papers offered to sell his weekly letters at one dollar each. The Miners' Journal denounces the plan as a syndicate tactic to bleed labor papers and says it will not publish the letters in its organ.
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Indianapolis
United Miners’ Journal
Sam Gompers
Europe
Federation Journal
Gompers
Miners’ Journal
Journal
Miners’ Organ
Northwestern progresses on road extension from Belle Fourche
Right of way men are busy securing property for a 35 mile northeast extension from Belle Fourche. Construction material including steel is on hand and work will begin once the right of way is secured.
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Belle Fourche
Kentucky Adjutant General Targets Socialist Editor
Adjutant General P. P. Johnson of the Kentucky National Guard summoned Denny B. Goode editor of a weekly socialist paper in Loulaville to complain over an editorial reference in the publication. The confrontation highlights tensions between state military authorities and socialist press figures in the period.
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Peacock P. Johnson
Johnson
W. B. Haldeman
First Kentucky Regiment
Two Things From Bryan Not Going to Texas
Mason City Iowa August sixth Bryan states he will not move to Texas nor enter evangelistic work. He says he may drop politics but never religion and declares support for the income tax while calling the tariff bill spurious and not in keeping with party pledge.
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Texas
Mason City
W. J. Bryan
Attorneys Appointed to Defend Victor in Black Hills Trip
Aberdeen August 6 Attorney Charles M Stevens declined to serve alongside John L Buckman in Emil Victors defense Judge Frank McNulty appointed former State Senator James M Lawson with attorney Ruckman Lawson has left for the Black Hills and upon return the defense will proceed A farmers investigation shows bitter feeling toward Victor and a possible lynching attempt if trial or sentence is delayed.
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Victor
Aberdeen
Charles M. Stevens
Frank McNulty
Emil Victor
John L. Buckman
McNulty
James M. Lawson
Ruckman
Felonius attack claim denies intent to kill
Mrs. Neville Castle former actress and San Francisco social leader told police she tried to end her life when William B. Craig, a lawyer, was shot at the Waldorf last night. Craig says she made a felonious assault and she is held on 3000 bail awaiting arraignment in police court. The case was postponed to Friday.
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New York
William B. Craig
the Waldorf
Neville Castle
San Francisco
Craig
Mrs. Castle
P. H. Scott
Henry Scott
Admiral Sampson
Castle
Alaska
Japanese Cadets Train With Spartan Military Drills
An excerpt from McClure's Magazine describes Japanese cadets in a school practicing intense drills with pikes rifles and broadswords. Cadets fight fiercely then reset in orderly lines with wooden expressions. Public schools emphasize military exercises to bolster patriotism and pride in Japan's wars.
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Europe
Japan
A Warship's Ram Beak Threatens Terrible Wreckage
The article explains the immense steel ram on battleships, weighing about forty tons and designed to crash into an enemy ship. It details mounting, protection, and aiming below the armored belt to maximize damage while permitting quick disentanglement.
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Philadelphia
The Evolution of the Word Person in Law and Franchises
The Chicago News notes a debate over whether the legal sense of person includes women. It traces the word’s history from Latin per sona to “dramatis personae” to “persona ecclesiae” and finally to broader usage, highlighting evolving franchise rights for women.
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Benjamin F. Butler
London
Chicago News
Bishop Butler’s Generosity in Charity Hospitality
A London Chronicle tale praises Bishop Butler for lavish hospitality and charitable giving. At Durham Palace a man asked for a subscription. Butler’s secretary reported £500 in hand and the bishop responded, Give it to him, for it is a shame that a bishop should have so much.
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Butler
Watsons
Porteouses
Durham
Bishop
London Chronicle
His Occupation Excerpt From Georgia Court Transcript
A justice's court hears a man describe his varied work. He says in spring he catches and sells young mockingbirds, in summer he sells rattlesnake rattles for babies, and in winter he sometimes chops wood. The account is reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Enlarge Limit Lit by Three Cigar Doctors
A humorous exchange shows Alfred defending extra cigars by citing three doctors who supposedly permit one cigar a day each. A light domestic clash underscores differing medical advice and family dynamics.
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Alfred
Educations Shared and Self-Directed Across Lives
Quote on two educations one received from others and one given by oneself. Attributed to Gibbs. Emphasizes personal growth through self-directed learning alongside formal instruction.
Passing Big Hitters Not Fair To The Fans
A satire on baseball reforms argues against deliberate walks to deny star batters their chance to hit. Fans pay to see batting prowess and deserve fair at bats for players like Lajoile Wagner Cobb Crawford and other sluggers. The piece calls for rules limiting intentional walks to preserve excitement.
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Lajoile
Wagner
Cobb
Crawford
Cantillon Eyes New Hitter as Selvelt Emerges in Town
Cantillon appears to have found a likely hitter in Mr. Selvelt while the Macon franchise comes under South Atlantic league control. Bergen of Brooklyn is praised as the tidiest performer. The Athletics blend weak on paper with strong on the diamond as many captains miss time due to injuries and illness. Red Murray fills Donlin’s shoes with notable reliability, and Clark Griffith notes Hans Lobert could have boosted the Reds all season. Storke replaces Alstein but lacks the dual danger of the regular. Jimmy Barrett shines infield for the Brewers as Russell Ford returns from Jersey City. George McConnell moves to the Boston Red Sox after a dispute over Jersey City assignment. Armour of Toledo buys outfielder Baftery from Cleveland.
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Cantillon
Mr. Selvelt
Macon
Bergen
Brooklyn
Athletics
Hans Wagner
Chance
Lajoie
Keeler
Geassler
Lumley
Bresnahan
Red Murray
Donlin
Mike
Hans Lobert
Clark Griffith
Cincinnat Reds
Storke
Alstein
Jimmy Barrett
Detroit
Boston
Brewers
Russell Ford
Jersey City
Stallings
George McConnell
Boston Red Sox
McConnell
Highlanders
Armour
Toledo
Baftery
Cleveland
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Bryan
Black Hills
Felonius
Dean
United States Army
Cincinnati
Paskett
Eeason
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