Knife attack on Sultan in Constantinople ends with blade breaking
Report from Constantinople confirms a planned assassination attempt on the sultan. The knife aimed at his heart broke, the attacker captured by palace guards, and the sultan shown to fear as the palace guards tighten security. The Turkish ministry faces upheaval as the Salonno committee presses reform.
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Derd
Assisain
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el the Aultan
London
First Death on the Atlantic Picot After Orient Voyage
Albert B E Hessel, ordinary seaman aboard the Wisconsin, leaped from the quarter deck of the Georgia during a Pacific fleet voyage. He had just received a letter from a sweetheart in the United States and became morose, refusing to disclose its contents. He vanished last night as the fleet lay about a thousand miles from Auckland.
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Albert BE. Hessel
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Pacific
Honolulu
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Auckland
World’s biggest balloon burns in German airship disaster
Count Zeppelin’s airship broke away during a test flight near Berlin and exploded while moored, causing extensive smoke and fire. Four workmen were seriously injured as the dirigible collapsed. the Count, heartbroken, vows to fund a new vessel as officials assess losses and possible recovery.
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Count Zeppelin
Friedrichahafen
Tme
Ike
Earthquake Devastates Constantine Region in Algeria
A severe quake near Constantine Algeria yesterday killed between 500 and 1000 and left two thousand homeless. French soldiers fought looters amid ruins as rescuers worked under fire. Officials fear famine before aid reaches distant districts.
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Algeria
Pasig
Constantine
Tereble
Yatterday
Ecore
Myasuroa
Tt Ie
Sifneen
Bryan Announces Campaign Topics in Narrowed Plan
Fairview Farm Aug. 5 Ten thousand Bryan-Kern clubs are to be organized in doubtful states as plans approved by Bryan today. He will discuss people ruling the country and the trusts at Kern notification ceremonies. He sets talks on bank deposits at Topeka Aug 7 labor issues in Chicago on Labor Day and water rights at Peoria Sept 9. Moses Wetmore named to head Bryan finance committee stirs political circles as a noted stockholder and busting advocate.
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Topeka
Chicago
Peoria
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Moses Wetmore
Louis
Pentled Tobacco Trust
Wetmore
American Tobacco Company
Semi centennial of Atlantic cable completion celebrated
In Calentia Ireland on August 6 crowds marked fifty years since the Atlantic cable was completed in 1854 after laying began on August 1 of 1853. Promoters included Americans Peter Cooper and others. ships Niagara Susquehanna Leopard and Agamemnon aided the laying voyage. After initial progress the cable broke and was repaired, with events resuming by August 11 after about 600 miles.
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Ireland
England
Peter Cooper
Perfemor
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Moree
Cyron Field
Niagara and Susquehanna
United States Navy
Cabie
Voyage Returns to Plymouth After Wire Laying Efforts
The narrative notes a wire laying voyage that snapped, returning to Plymouth. A second attempt in June the next year failed in a violent storm. The third voyage succeeded, laying 60 miles of wire from Ireland to Newfoundland completed August 6, 1808, with messages between Queen Victoria and President Buchanan and his reply.
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Newfoundland
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Buchanan
C P Road Faces Bitter Strike Across Canada
Montreal Winnipeg and Vancouver rail shops walk out on schedule in what leaders call the bitterest industrial fight in the road’s history. Union demands clash with company policy as 1690 workers are reported to have quit. strikers set up headquarters in Vancouver with General Manager Barry directing operations. Montreal reports 200 mechanics joining the tie-up.
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Winnipeg
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Pavifie
Lata
Thie Otty
Feom
JH. McVory
Machinteta
Min
Western Ynesc
United Buttes
Europe
Bary
96 year old Cromwell quits smoking after 60 years
Chester Pa August 5 After smoking for 60 years A W Cromwell aged 96 has decided that the weed is a bad habit and has thrown away his pipes.
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Chester
A. W. Cromwell
Show Day Refreshments by Ladies at Central Church
Ladies of Central Church will serve ice cream and cake sandwiches and coffee in the basement of the church building on Show Day August 11. Proceeds support church activities and outreach in the community.
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Ladies of Central Church
Militia to Drill in Imagined Battle at Angoua Lake
Oregon and Washington militia prepare for a mock two day battle at American Lake with troops forming new units and officers honoring Troop H Pagome cavalry. The drill aims to shape calls for duty as men drill and gear up for a potential real mobilization.
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Tacoma
American Lake
Ang
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Wera
Grack Cavalry Company
Pagome
Wolf
Wetlon
Ben- Hened Ynok
Wealthy Wenatchee real estate dealer commits suicide in Medford
A 50 year old real estate dealer from Wenatchee Washington, Heiner, vacationing in Medford Oregon, shot himself in a hotel room at the Noah hotel after meeting acquaintances in the lobby and stepping into an alcove. The incident remains under investigation.
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Lawrande
Heiner
Deater
Wenatchee
Wanh
Noah
Fred
Triplets Born in Oregon Family News
D W Freeman notes the birth of triplets to ex brake man Hank Freeman and Jim Hay, with two boys weighing five and a half pounds and one lighter. Mother and babies reported doing well as Ida May and Ada prepare to travel to West Belo The Dalles Chronicle.
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Hank
Jim Hay
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