Butte Disaster and Hebrew Stone Ceremony Tragedies
A Great Northern freight train collision at Butte Station killed ten and injured many, including Maggie Harrington. Separate reports recount a rooftop platform collapse during a Hebrew stone ceremony in Pittsburg, injuring several rabbis and attendees, with no confirmed fatalities. An auto accident near Newport killed 18 year old heir Vinson Walsh, son of Thomas F. Walsh, and injured others in a bridge plunge. The Walsh family, mine operators, are prominent in society.
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Butte
Mont
Great Northern
Columbia Garden
Anaconda
Pacific Station
Maggie Harrington
Miss Shaw
Florence Hotel
Pittsburg
Heb David Russ Glen Hebrew Orthodox
Milter Street
Washington
Ashinsky
Grafmay
A. Bloom
Nathan Nathanson
Adam Lefreweski
Newport
BR. 1
Uwha
Evelyn Walsh
Thomas F. Walsh
Miss Walsh
Vinson
James L. Kernochan
Hempstead
L. I
Harry Oelrichs
Herbert Pell
New York
Jong
Young Walsh
2 Bridge
Millonaire
National Capital Society
Caught Between Two Trains at McDonald Station
A crowd at the Bandline railway station on August 2nd was crushed between two trains on a narrow platform. Three people suffered serious injuries including Mrs Lulu Nesbitt who lost a finger and William Harper with back and spinal injuries. Samuel Ridall was badly bruised. Others felt shock and minor injuries from the crush.
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McDonald
I’anbandie
Lulu Nesbitt
Oakdale
Willian Harper
Samuel I. Ridall
Wilkinsburg
McNonsld
Nsecans
Freight Train Switches Into Siding Traps Crowd
A freight train diverted onto a siding after a switch was thrown, catching a crowd between two trains. Passengers on the approaching freight train were not seen by the people, who were distracted by the passenger train.
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Ger
Wall of a Ruin Falls at Avenue Theater Disaster
Fifteen laborers were knocked down when a wall collapsed at the Avenue theater ruins in Pittsburg. Thirteen were badly battered and five were seriously hurt though doctors expect no fatalities. Workers had been moving a heavy iron joist on the second floor when the west wall gave way, all were quickly extricated and sent to hospitals.
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Pittsburg
Avenue Theater
Fifth Avenue
Baby railways danger at Pittsburg park ride accident
A miniature railway ride at Kennyswood Park in Pittsburg derailed injuring ten passengers, none fatally. Names include Mr and Mrs Henry Sladoch and Thomas Teshe of New York, Mr and Mrs Robert Hughes of Dubois, Pa, Mr and Mrs Charles F Hill and Miss Julia Hill of Allegheny, Miss Louise Watkins of East Liverpool Ohio. Mrs Hughes and Miss Hill in serious condition with internal injuries. The engineer escaped injury.
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Pittsburg
Kennyswood Park
Henry Sladoch
Thomas Teshe
New York
Robert Hughes
Dubois
Charles F. Hill
Allegheny
Julia Hill
Mar. Hill
Louise Watkins
East Liverpool
Germany in East Africa Crisis Deepens
Berlin reports the governor of German East Africa telegraphs that the colonial situation has worsened, signaling intensified turmoil and potential military or administrative strain in the colony.
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Germany
Baseball scores from Chicago August weekend results
Scores across leagues show Chicago teams in action with New York and Philadelphia posting wins while Boston and Cincinnati drop games. Ten inning and doubleheader results across American and National leagues note rain delays and late games in St Louis Chicago and Brooklyn.
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Chicago
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
American
Cleveland
Kansas City
Columbus
St. Paul
Lowsville
Minneapoli
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Milwauee
Indianapols
Innnings
Tuledo
Loneville
St Paul
Vamu
Arbitration the Roosevelt Plan faces wider test in 1905 talks
Portsmouth New Hampshire August 21 Associated Press reports the Roosevelt proposal via Baron Rosen to de Witte and Emperor Nicholas centers on arbitration. It may cover indemnity and Sakhalin. Japan's stance remains unsettled. de Witte pessimistic on Russia’s response while the Japanese view hints at decisive outcome. Internal affairs and Manchuria reports will shape Nicholas decisions.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Baron Rosen
de Witte
Nicholas
Sakhalin
Japan
Takahira
de Witt
Roosevelt Works To Bridge Peace Talks In Oyster Bay Conference
President Roosevelt arranged a meeting with Baron de Rosen and de Witte’s envoy to seek a workable basis for compromise in the Russia Japan peace talks. The outcome remains uncertain as Russia and Japan weigh irreducible demands and Kiel measures.
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de Witte
Oyster Bay
de Wittte
Rosen
Sylph
Coar
Varon
Roosevelt
Portsmouth
St. Petersburge
Tokio
Japan
Great Britain
Claude Macdonald
Katsura
Baron de Rosen
Dé Witte
Snssia
Russians Give Small Hopes Amid Stalemate
In the Russian camp prospects look distinctly pessimistic as to the Schere. Baron de Rosen reached the scene after a long night and brief march, with little encouragement reported among commanders.
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Baron de Rosen
Booker T. Washington Denies Escort Claims At Wanamaker Visit
In a letter from Birmingham dated New York, Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee repudiates escorting a Wanamaker family member to the dining room. He notes he dined with Wanamaker at his hotel by request for business talk and was then a guest at a colored Saratoga hotel. He says similar visits over fifteen years at Wanamaker’s hotel occurred without comment.
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Birmingham
Ala
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School
New York
Age-Herald
John Wanamaker
Saratoga
Wanamaker
Mayor Dunne Arrested for Speeding in Evanston
Chicago mayor Major Dunne was stopped in Evanston for speeding. He and two companions were taken to the station. he paid a fine of 10 pounds and defended his conduct by saying they may not have been going fast. Oldest Legislator Is Dead. Fredericton 101-year-old David Wark dies in office in Canada. Webb Jay Recovering. Cleveland racer injured at Kenilworth Park shows improvement. Boycott Said to Be Weakening. Shanghai reports the US goods boycott waning and Conger’s mission deemed unnecessary.
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Chicago
Major Dunne
Evanston
Hranston
Fredericton
X. B
David Wark
Wark
Canadian Senate
Ottawa
Webb Jay
Buffalo
Cleveland
Kenilworth Park
Shanghai
United States
Conger
Secretary Shaw Flies to Lakes on Outing
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw arrived in Buffalo with family and guests for a visit and has departed for a lakes trip.
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Shaw
Buffalo
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Ins and Outs of Early 20th Century Labor and Society
Three-year strike ends in Pittsburg with workers not securing an eight hour day. Milwaukee census reports population 12 965. J Wilkie Ross drowns at Green Lake Wisconsin in a boating accident. Woman voters backed a local Asbury Park election, eight vote margin. Ralph G Haxton of Indiana named to Naval Academy at Annapolis. International Typographical Union ends with eight hour goal and seeks conference. Hicksite Friends council near Anderson Indiana. Daniel Kan, western Maryland's oldest citizen at 101, dies. Strike in four Sosnogies canneries in Russian Poland. Marriage arranged between Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria and Taranta Maria Teresa sister of King Alfonso.
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Milwaukee
J. Wilkie Ross
James Ross
Chicago
Green Lake
Wis
Asbury Park
S. d
Ralph G.haxton
Indiana
Naval Academy At Annapolis
Anderson
Ind
Daniel Kan
Maryland
Sosnogies
Russian
Poland
Ferdinand of
Bavaria
Taranta Maria
Teresa
Alfonso
Curzon Resigns as Viceroy Over India Plan Dispute
London reports Lord Curzon of Kedleston resigns as India viceroy after clashing with Lord Kitchener over army administration and cabinet support. He cites lack of confidence and conflicting interpretation of changes, while Balfour notes his regret in submitting Curzon’s resignation.
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London
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
India
Earl of Minto
India Office
Lord Curzon
the India Office
Lord Kitchener
Edmund Barrrow
Curzon
Brodrick
Barrow
Broderick
Balfour
England
Government of
Taft Party A Horseback From Malabang To Lake Lanao
A Taft party reached Lake Lanao after traveling overland from Malabang Mindanao. Secretary Taft Major General Corbin and several senators along with Miss Roosevelt and other ladies rode horseback the long distance due to limited wagon transportation.
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Manila
Drennen resigns from Tuskegee board over social equality policy
Birmingham ex Mayor W S Drennen resigns from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute trustees citing inability to countenance social equality urged by Booker T Washington after escorting John Wanamaker's daughter to a Saratoga table. Also notes Detroit boxing match and Milwaukee plant reopens to hire 7000.
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Birmingham
Ala
Booker T. Washington
John Wanamaker
Saratoga
W. Saville Drennen
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Drennen
Professor Washington
J C Monnett Narrowly Misses Doubles Finish at Sioux City
Local note highlights J C Monnett of this city nearly winning the doubles at a Sioux City event last week. Telegraphed clock installed in Central City Office provides accurate time for patrons. Mrs Schaffer and Mr Schaffer return from seven weeks visiting Elkhorn Valley and Sale New York. Miss Alice Remley returns from Minneapolis visiting sister Mrs W C level. Hawthorne Company seeks more help to meet growing orders with round-the-clock staffing.
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Contai
J.C. Monnett
Sioux City
Schaffer
Elkhorn Vall
Nebraska
Schwigited
Sale
New York
Johnson County Telephone
Alice Remley
Minneapolis
W. C.level
St Marys Men Host Evening at J J Hi Home
The men of St Marys invite you to a Tuesday evening gathering at the J J Hi home on North Dubuque. Enjoy a refined electric presentation with fine music and refreshments.
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St. Mary’s
J.J. Hi
North Dubuque
This Man Went to Canada Sees Harvest and Wheat
A promotional notice invites readers to join a special car trip to Canada on Monday August 28 to view crops. Rail fare is 12.00 round trip. Call the office for details as the trip aims to showcase the harvest.
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Canada
Dooly
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