Observation telescopes for army coast artillery practice
One hundred observation telescopes are to be purchased by the army ordnance department for coast artillery practice to watch the fall of shots. The reports note a revenue decline and discuss federal tax and transportation rate considerations affecting oranges from Florida and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Department
Army
Leishman
Constantinople
State Department
Treasury Department
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Interstate Commerce Commission
Florida
Ohio River
California
Notable Deaths and Appointments Across United States
W J Craig former Indianapolis Sentinel owner dies at Decatur Ind aged 64. Gen T Coleman Dupont named director of Republican national committee speakers bureau. Winfield Scott Smyth noted educator and publisher dies at South Haven Mich. Alfred W Cooley US assistant attorney general resigns ill health travels to New Mexico. Katherine Prescott Worme leye translator of Balzac dies at Jackson N H aged 78. Maj R D Kellogg who backed Civil War support resolution dies at Des Moines after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Craig
Indianapolis Sentinel
Decatur
Ind
Gen
T. Coleman Dupont
Delaware
Republican National Committee
Winfield Scott Smyth
South Haven
Mich
Alfred W. Cooley
United States
New Mexico
Katherine Prescott Wormeleye
Balzac
Jackson
N. H
Maj
R. D. Kellogg
Iowa
Es Moines
Multiple Iowa and national fatalities from accidents and disasters
A series of tragic incidents include Izaro Ferguson of Correctionville killed by a piledriver in Ball Club Minnesota and H M Wooster dies when his automobile overturns near Marion Iowa. Other losses include a factory explosion in Albany New York. several drownings in Galena Illinois and Lake Michigan Chicago. and various farm and industrial accidents across Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaro Ferguson
Correctionville
Iowa
Ball Club
Minn
Emile l. Essill
Fleet welcomed by New Zealand amid immense crowds
Sixteen US Atlantic fleet battleships under Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry arrived in Auckland after a 33 day voyage from San Francisco with a six day Honolulu layover. Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward led official welcomes, praises for Roosevelt, and a civic reception by Mayor Arthur Meyers. Sperry said the cruise improved the men’s active work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Newealand
Battleship Division
United States Atlantic Fleet
Charles S. Sperry
San Francisco
Honolulu
Admiral Sperry
Joseph George Ward
Dominion
Queen Street
Drill Hall
Arthur Meyers
Sperry
Meyers
Dover Quits, Hal New Job In Republican Reorganization
Elmer Dover of Ohio resigns as secretary of the Republican National Committee to become secretary of the advisory committee aiding George Sheldon. William Hayward of Nebraska City is named secretary of the national committee and will run the Western headquarters in Chicago. The advisory panel, nine members strong, will coordinate campaign funds and work with Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Committee
Sheldon
New York
Elmer E. Dover
Ohio
Republican National Committee
George R. Sheldon
William Hayward
Nebraska City
Neb
Chicago
Hitchcock
Dover
Hitchock
Rebels Rout Endures in Iran Fighting
Dispatch from Tabriz reports Saturday combat with the shah’s recently arrived cavalry, heavy losses for the revolutionists, including men and several guns, in St. Petersburg dated August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Tabriz
Four Children Die in Five-Story Tenement Fire
In New York City on August 10 a fire destroyed most of a five story tenement, killing four children and seriously injuring five other people. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night, with the cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Striking miners attack train at Blocton
At Blocton nine people were shot when striking miners fired on a passenger train carrying non union workers under guard. Three were killed and eleven injured, with two likely to die. Authorities arrested eight suspects as troops were sent to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Blocton
Gov. Comer
Col. Hubbard
De Sagans Plan Autumn Stay at Garibaldi Villa
Dispatches from Naples report Prince and Princess de Sagan formerly Countess de Castellane nee Gould intend to spend next autumn at the Garibaldi villa at Posillipo. The pair had previously inspected the villa during their Naples visit and planned to secure it for their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples
Princess de Sagan
Countess de Castellane
Gould
Garibaldi
Posillipo
Vesuvius
Mme. Gould
Trainmen Will Not Strike In Canada Pacific
Toronto August 11 There is no prospect of an immediate strike by other railroad brotherhoods in sympathy with the Canadian Pacific mechanics unions. A meeting of trainmen was held Saturday night and conductors and firemen met Sunday but no action was taken. Train men under their agreement must give thirty days notice before striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Officers Die After Chicken Thief Watch
In Methuen Massachusetts on August 11 two police officers Charles Emerson and Frank McDermott were found beaten to death in a meadow after they had been sent Saturday night to monitor for chicken and vegetable thieves. A search began when they did not return. Evidence suggested they were killed in the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuen
Mass
Charles Emerson
Frank McDermott
Methuen Police
General Booth Cataracts Reported From London
An officer of the Salvation Army confirms Gen. Booth suffers cataracts in both eyes. The general has not begun wearing glasses and can only read large type, holding it close to his eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
London
Salvation Army
Nine Die In Explosion At Chellas Powder Factory
A report from Badajos states nine people were killed in a violent explosion at the Chellas powder factory. The blast demolished much of the town and left widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Badajos
Spain
Barajos
Chellas
Chicago Population Topples Past Two Million Mark
Chicago city directory issued today places the population at 2,425,000, an increase of 58,000 over last year. Publishers call the figure a conservative estimate amid a growing metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teacher Mary Magurk Left Half of $100 000 Estate
Springfield Ohio Aug 11 After laboring for years in her profession of teaching the young Mrs Mary Magurk one of the best known teachers of Walnut Hill university has been left one half of an estate valued at 100000 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Mary Magurk
Walnut Hill University
Tragic trolley crash near Dayton kills and injures many
Five people are dead and five more fatally injured with about twenty-five others injured when two Western Ohio Traction trolley cars collided near Sidney on the line from Piqua. The southbound car was telescoped. Bailey, a new motorman, was killed.救
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Sidney
Piqua
Western Ohio Traction Company
Shelby County Infirmary
Boiler Blows Up Killing Nine In York Mill Disaster
A boiler explosion at the York rolling mill late yesterday afternoon killed nine workers and injured many more. The blast demolished parts of the mill, damaged nearby Bromal Schmidt Steacy plant, and tore apart adjacent box cars. Rescue crews recovered bodies amid extensive debris as the shock was felt citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Bromal, Schmidt & Steacy Company
May Be Clash in Thaw Bankruptcy Fight
Pittsburg reports an expected clash in the Thaw bankruptcy case if Thaw is brought to the city. District Attorney Jerome would oppose any move fearing trouble in returning him to New York once removed. A referee can hold Thaw in contempt if he fails to appear under bankruptcy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Thaw
New York
Jerome
North Dakota Coal Output Up In 1907
Total coal production in North Dakota for 1907 reached 347 760 short tons with a spot value of 560 199 dollars. The output rose by 42 071 tons or 13.76 percent and value increased by 108 617 dollars or 24.11 percent from 1906, per E W Parker of the U S Geological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
North Dakota
E. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Noted Buffalo Lawyer Killed in Auto Collision
Edwin M. Sicard a prominent Buffalo lawyer died instantly when his car collided head on with a street car in Buffalo New York on August 11. Joseph Bart was perhaps fatally injured in the same crash which occurred at a city street intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Edwin M. Sicard
Joseph Bart
Toothache Cure Fatal in Sault Ste. Marie
William Hellier of Sault Ste. Marie died after accidentally swallowing carbolic acid applied to a tooth. He collapsed before medical help could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
William Hellier
Drowned crane operator in canal accident
A 20 year old crane operator named Jo seph Killackey walked into the ship canal above the locks in a dazed condition and was drowned yesterday. The incident occurred while work was underway on the canal widening project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Joseph Killackey
Robber Steals 1800 From Naval Training Station
Newport Rhode Island reports a paymaster’s office cash heist totaling 1800 at the naval training station. Police were alerted and notices went to other cities to locate a missing naval fireman connected to the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Naval Training Station
New Zealand Hosts U S Fleet Chief Reception and Events
Auckland rolls out lavish welcome for Rear Admiral Sperry and the Atlantic fleet. A mayoral reception, luncheon aboard the Connecticut, shore leave for 1000 sailors, rifle matches, theater trips, and a state ball at Government House mark a busy visit highlighting U S New Zealand friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Sperry
Admiral Sperry
Connecticut
United States
Lord Plunkitt
Government House
Ward
Discovery of Murder Near Grand Forks Station
The skeleton of a man was found near Boleck station north of Grand Forks on the Northern Pacific railway. Two head wounds suggest homicide not suicide. Clothing implies fair means. an frayed aligator grip lay nearby. coyotes dragged the skull. Finder: Frank Wilkins, a haymaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Boleck Station
Northern Pacific
Frank Wilkins
Deneen and Hopkins Win in Illinois Primary
Belated returns show Gov. Deneen carrying about 64 counties and Former Gov. Yates 38 counties with a total margin near 16 000 votes. Senator Hopkins leads over Rep. C E Foss by about 28 831 in counties reporting with 23 counties still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Deneen
Hopkins
Yates
C. E. Foss
American Flag Shot Down at Tabriz Consulate
A dispatch from American Consul Duty reports the U S flag at the Tabriz Persia consulate shot down by loyalists during ongoing disturbances. A bystander was wounded near the office door in what authorities deem an accidental incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Tabriz
Persia
State Department
Damp Fatal to Three on Farm Well Repair
On a Cherokee area farm three miles from town two Swanson brothers died and Albert Hansen was pulled from the old well in a nearly dying condition. Farm hands pulled Hansen to safety as the men perished from damp in the shaft during the repair attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanson Brothers
Albert Hansen
Steam Auto Explosion Kills Two Women Near Painesville
In Painesville Ohio on August 12 Mrs Mary Rowden sixty five and Mrs Rose Beckwith forty three were killed instantly when a steam car exploded at the foot of Stickey Hill eight miles from town. Driver F Beckwith forty five was perhaps fatally injured and Bes sie Beckwith sixteen was badly bruised and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville
Ohio
Mary Rowden
Rose Beckwith
F. Beckwith
Bessie Beckwith
Stickey Hill
Lynching of Negro Boy in Tifton, Georgia
In Tifton Georgia on August 11 a mob hanged Charlie Lokie an about eighteen year old Black youth for allegedly insulting a prominent white woman The crime occurred early yesterday attracting a violent mob action and swift extrajudicial punishment by local residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Charlie Lokie
Automobile Fatality in Logansport Kills Farmer
Logansport Indiana reports Levi Weaver a farmer was killed in an automobile crash yesterday afternoon. His wife and their ten year old son were probably fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Levi Weaver
Trolley Cars Crash Near London Killing Four
London Ontario reports two excursion cars collided near Chatham city limits yesterday killing four passengers and seriously injuring seven others. Authorities say crowded cars contributed to the disaster and rescue operations followed at the crash site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Unknown Man Killed at Wessington Railway Crossing
An unknown man was killed at the Wessington South Dakota crossing when he attempted to step onto a gravel train pilot and was dragged under the wheels. Both legs and one arm were severed in the horrific accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Dakotas
George Moss
Nora Junction
Wessington, S. D
Shooting Affray Fatal Death in Ishpemining
Marquette Michigan reports sixteen year old Ernest Gunville is dead in Ishpemining from a shooting affray. He had been struck by a stray bullet four weeks earlier and died from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette, Mich
Ernest Gunville
Ishpeming
Bush fires threaten Kimberly and region amid strike tied delays
A Kimberley firefront looms as 200 refugees face death with motive power tied by the Canadian Pacific strike. Fire sweeps near Sullivan Mine works. officials fear Fernie fate. James Bates leads a handcar brigade to backfire and save Kimberly, with wind shifts dictating outcome. Spokane fires spread despite control efforts. large timber owners mobilize crews. Sand Point endures a gale as Kootenai burns. Humbird Lumber mill destroyed, Kootenai town wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
B. C
Kimberly
Canadian Pacific Mechanics
Sullivan
Fernie
Sullivan Mine Company
Winnipeg
James Bates
Sand Point
Idaho
Kootenai
Humbird Lumber Company
Americans Honored at Auckland Special Race Meeting
Big crowds welcomed the Atlantic fleet officers and men in Auckland on August 15 at Ellerslie. Admiral Sperry and staff attended with sailors on shore leave as races drew excited applause. The fleet party then traveled to Rotorua for a Maori war dance gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Ellerslie
Admiral Sperry
Ward
Rotorua
Hire British Mechanics for CPR Strike Relief
Montreal reports Canadian Pacific plans to hire hundreds of English mechanics to replace striking workers. London agents were instructed to recruit first class mechanics and ship them promptly to join the railroad amid last week’s walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad
England
London
Mother of slain Private to sue for murder damages
Mrs Mary English mother of Private English of the coast artillery says she will file a murder charge against Private Ryan who shot her son while attempting to escape the guard house at the Presidio. She also seeks $100,000 damages from the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mary English
English
Coast Artillery
Presidio
Ryan
United States
Youth confesses to double faulting murder in Lupus case
California Missouri August 15. Robert Kenney nineteen years old admits killing his father Coleman B Kenney near Lupus July 20 after a quarrel over a mare and a colt according to the prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Robert Kenney
Coleman B. Kenney
Lupus
Thirteen Die in German Mine Explosion Near Saarbrucken
Thirteen miners were killed and eight seriously injured when fire damp exploded at the Dudweiler mine five miles from Saarbrucken Germany on August 13. Rescue crews battled to reach trapped workers and assess the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saarcrucken
Germany
Dudweiler
Here
Wrights Impress French Crowd With Long Aero Flight
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio completed the longest flight of the Le Mans trials, staying aloft three minutes and forty seconds and circling the field three times at thirty six miles per hour. In Washington the Baldwin dirigible speed trial was postponed but a preliminary run showed about 18.7 miles per hour with Curtis and Baldwin aboard, while Secretary Wright and James Allen observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Wright
Washington
Baldwin
Mr. Curtis
Capt. Baldwin
Luke E. Wright
James Allen
Fort Meyer
Wright Brothers
M. Herring
Wright Aeroplane
Orvile Wright
Signal Corps
Government Checks Stolen Near Washington and Alexandria
A messenger’s pouch with nearly $2,000 in government pay checks was stolen in front of the commerce and labor building. The pouch and wheel were found later between Washington and Alexandria but the checks had been cashed or are now unpaid. Disbursing Clerk W. L. Roberts of the treasury signed the affected checks and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Government
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wilkie
Seecret Service
Alexandria
R. F. Troxler
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Riggs National Bank
Treasury Department
Lowry National Bank
Atlanta
L. W. Kerr
Montgomery
Ala
Marine Hospital
W. L. Roberts
United States Treasurer
Cooke Locked Up on Timber Lands Act Charge
Henry E. C. Cooke, president of the Oregon Ranching and Timber Company, held in 5000 bail for trial on a charge of violating the timber lands act. He was arrested July 11 in Baker City Oregon and committed to prison yesterday in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry E. C. Cooke
Oregon Ranching and Timber Company
Baker City
Oregon
Quarrel Over Sandwich Ends in Fatal Shooting in Hannibal
In Hannibal Missouri on August 18 William V Whitney a traveling salesman from St Louis was killed after a dispute over a ham sandwich. John McWilliams a local farmer fired the fatal shot and Whitney died instantly at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal, Mo
William V. Whitney
St. Louis
John McWilliams
Canadian Crop Report Yields For Wheat Oats Barley Hay
Census bureau estimates Canada wheat at 130,263,000 bushels oats 269,254,000 barley 51,690,000 hay 8,370,000 tons for the year. Ottawa reported the figures dated August 13 from the census bureau crop report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Census Bureau
Canada
Indianapolis Manufacturer Leaps to Death in Chicago
Edward C. Newman of Delphi Indiana, a factory owner, died in Chicago after leaping from the hospital second story. He had been undergoing treatment for a nervous disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward C. Newman
Delphi
Ind
Alleged Pig Raid Nets Beer Seizure in North Carolina
Billy Coleman Guy Bolton and Clyde Townsend were arrested at Coleman's home on a blind pigging charge in Bismarck North Carolina. A large quantity of beer and whisky was seized during the raid last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. C
Billy Coleman
Guy Bolton
Clyde Townsend
Coleman
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Ladysmith News
A. A. Hadden
Ladysmith
Wisconsin
H. M. Wooster
Blairstown
Marion
Auto Gas Company
Albany
Theodore Brown
Cedar Falls
Roy Hanner
Cincinnati
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
J. P. Johnson
Bristow
Coeur d’Alene National Reserve
Stafford
Raleigh County
W. Va
Anthony Durat
Clear Lake
S. L. Barr
Webster City
Premier
Roosevelt
Sir Joseph
Hal
DE Sagans
Garibaldi Villa
Bailey
British Columbia
Spokane
Lake Coeur d’Alene
Orville Wright
Messenger
Cooke
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