Citizens of New York in Russian Ike Revolt Against Street Car Company
Report of a New York protest on August 15 over a second fare for Coney Island rides. A passenger refused to pay, an inspector was threatened, and several were arrested. Nineteen sidetracked cars were wrecked as rioters clashed with police while three women who paid their fare were escorted aboard. Streetcar officials proposed a ten cent fare with a possible rebate if courts rule against the company.
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New York
Scripps News Association
Boston Rapid Transit
Coney Island
Leighfried Guggenheimer
Lewis
Guggenheimer
Caps
Sovarai
Smith
Boston Rapid Transit Company
Referee unsettled for Nelson Gans fight in Goldfield
The Nelson Gans bout in Goldfield Nev nears a referee decision with Siler likely as judge. Colma arena rejected and another site prepared amid Tex Richard illness. Ticket sales strong with many women reserving seats. Betting runs, Sonal leads slightly at 135 pounds as Nelson begins regular training tomorrow.
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Goldfield
Nev
Siler
Nelson- Gans
Colma
Tex Richard
Sonal
Wei Ay
Nelson
Free Education to Negroes Under Endowment Fund Promise
Jerseyville August 15 under Charles S White a competitive exam is held to select the two top merit candidates for free education. The George Washington will endowment funds pay the scholars' education, supporting two recipients from the applicants.
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Scripps News Association
Jerseyville
Charles S. White
George Washington
Endowmant Fund
Democratic state convention opens with Bryan enthusiasm
The Nebraska Democratic state convention in Lincoln began with strong fervor for William Jennings Bryan dominating the opening session. Delegates gathered as Bryan's influence loomed large over the proceedings and party energy.
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Scripps News Association
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Fatal Lightning Storm Hits Iowa with Multiple Deaths
A severe electric and wind storm swept Iowa causing several fatalities including F A Sampson of Baker. Des Moines reports a deadly weather event with injuries and damage across the state.
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Scripps News Association
Des Moines
Iowa
F.A. Sampson
Baker
Inter State Commerce Commission orders air brake car report
The Inter State Commerce Commission ordered railroads engaged in inter-state traffic to file by September first a tally of cars carrying a number and equipped with air brakes. In Batavia Illinois Emil Berner killed his wife and a brother in law before killing himself. Frantzen the man attacked died, as did the woman.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission Today
Batava
Emil Berner
Frantzen
Los Angeles 125 Years Old Celebrations Begin
Los Angeles marks its 125th anniversary with a pageant and old time games directed by Father Juan Gaballeria of Plaza church. Citizens will wear 18th century costumes and dance as in ancestors days. Felipe de Neva in 1731 named the settlement El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles, later shortened to Los Angeles.
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Scripps News Association
Los Angeles
Calif
Juan Gaballeria
Plaza Church
Felipe de Neva
Alta California
San Gabriel Mission
Yavigna
el Pueblo de Nuastra Senora
la Reina de Los Angeles
Town of Our Lady, the Queen of the Angels
Public Public Whipping In St Petersburg Report
A Russian squadron passes as Mlle Smirnoff is seized and publicly whipped after a street remark. Doctors cannot gauge injuries due to swelling. Four police officers killed in Warsaw and St. Petersburg scenes include the emperor’s parade and Czarevitch moment. Prof George Blakeslee of Worcester, Mass is arrested and released on American counsel request.
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Scripps News Association
St. Patersburg
Mlle
Smirinoff
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
George Blakeslee
The
Park University of
Root Delivers Address In Buenos Aires Banquet
Secretary of State Elihu Root spoke at a banquet hosted by President Alcorta in Buenos Aires praising South American achievements. He expressed U S good will and stated there is no cloud over the strong understanding between nations and wished the Argentine people to know the depth of American friendship.
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Scripps News Associst
Buenos Aeres
Alcorta
Elihu Root
United States
South America
America
Grand Army of the Republic Parade in Minneapolis
The fortieth G A R parade marched through Minneapolis with Ex Governor Van Santos as Grand Marshal and Adjutant General Wood as chef of staff. Veterans age limits led to a shorter route and safety measures. ten exhaustion cases and the death of Thomas Martin, senior vice commander, were reported during the march.
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Scripps News Association
Minneapolis
van Santos
Wood
Minnesota National Guards
Minn
Tanner
Colmbian Post
Chicago
Illinois National Guard
Army of the Tennessee Association
McKinley Hall
Woman's
Red Wet Corps
Ching Tanner
National Guards
Red Cross
Thomas Martin
Washington
D. C
Grand Army of the Republic
Naval cadet must move under new anti-hate law
Annapolis Aug 15 George W Struble of Portland Oregon was recommended for dismissal from the naval academy by Rear Admiral Sans superintendent under the anti-hating law passed by the last Congress. The action tests the new statute requiring presidential approval.
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Annapolis
George W.struble
Portland
Oregon
Naval Academy
Sans
John Dietz Reported Killed in Cameron Dam Standoff
Rice Lake Wisconsin August 15 rumors say John Dietz defending Cameron dam against state authorities for three years was shot and killed by an officer during an attempt to eject him.
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Scripps News Association
Rice Lake
Wis
John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Steamers Strike Still On Tied Lumber Vessels Shuffle
San Francisco August 1 lumber ship owners and steam schooner captains pursue a coast wide work stoppage. The Ship Owners Association and steam schooner men held talks aiming to halt all lumber vessels along the coast seeking improved labor conditions in San Pedro.
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Scripps News Association
San Francisco
San Pedro
Edward Arrives in Prussia Meet with Kaiser
King Edward I of England reached Cranburg Prus and was greeted by Kaiser Whitham. They exchanged a kiss and traveled in an automobile to Frederick shoff, with Edward in a frock coat and the Kaiser in field marshal uniform.
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Scrippa News Association
Cranburg Prus
King Edward I of
England
Kaiser Whitham
Kaiser
Frederick Shoff
Opening the Shoshone Lands Near Yellowstone
The Shoshone Reservation lands in Fremont County near Yellowstone National Park were opened to prospective settlers who registered and filed applications in the past month. The turnout is large and a rush to the new lands is noted.
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Scripps News Association
Cheyenne Wye
Fremont County
Yellowstone National Park
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