Three Burlington train robbers captured after chase
Three men tied to the Marcus Illinois Burlington train robbery were chased through Waseca Minnesota. A gunfight with Sheriff Collins and Chief McDonal left one wounded in the leg, with two other suspects fleeing. The trio dropped jewelry and loot as they fled and were later captured in a swamp and a cornfield.
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Waseca
Minn
Burlington
Marcus
Ill
Collins
McDonal
Steamer Rhode Island Strikes Rock at Cottage City
The Rhode Island with 600 excursionists from Providence struck a rock near Highland Landing at 4 PM. The hull leaked badly but passengers were landed calmly. Captain Bibber arranged a return voyage from New Bedford via Vine yard Steamboat Co. Martha's Vineyard sailed to ferry passengers back to Providence. A Boston Tow Boat Co. patch may enable a return voyage.
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Cottage City
Rhode Island
Providence
Highland Landing
Bibber
Vineyard Steamboat Company
New Bedford
Martha's Vineyard
Boston Towboat Company
Rhode Island Steamer Returns Under Own Steam After Accident
The Rhode Island, damaged in Cottage City earlier today, reached Vineyard Haven under its own power and anchored near the harbor head. Pumps are active to keep water out, with patching by a diver planned for morning. Passengers were moved to Martha's Vineyard and to Woods Hole for a Providence-bound special train.
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Vineyard Haven
Rhode Island
Cottage City
Martha’s Vineyard
Woods Hole
Providence
Authorities suspect plan to release Clarence Adams from Chester VT
Authorities in Chester Vermont report a suspected bid to free Clarence Adams, the well known burglar, as a team twice trespasses past his home at 10 pm then turns back. Three keepers are now stationed at the Adams residence and he is to be moved to a safer location next week.
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Chester
Clarence Adams
Adams
Oscar Thompson Held In Minnie Mitchell Murder Case
Chicago police held Oscar Thompson, long-time boarder of Mrs Bartholin, as an accessory after the act in Minnie Mitchells murder by William Bartholin. Thompson, a driver for a janitorial wagon, is alleged to have helped Bartholin move the body to 74th and State streets. Investigators report Thompson gave direct but unhelpful answers after a thorough examination.
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Chicago
Oscar Tompson
Bartholin
Minnie Itchell
William Barthol
Thompson
Hunt
Minnie Iitchell
Tompson
Troops in Shenandoah Endure Heavy Rains and Costs
Heavy rains plagued the Shenandoah camp as the first ten days cost the state about 35000 dollars for transport and maintenance. Two foreigners held on rioting charges may face murder proceedings.
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Shenandoah
Eld
Distress in Petit Goave prompts aid request
Port au Prince Haiti Aug 10 a distress plea from Petit Goave west of here asks for assistance as reports say Aug 6 government reinforcements moved toward Petit Goave to aid government forces opposed by revolutionists.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Petit _Goave
Petit Goave
Philippine friars shape in Philippines under US rule
Thomas Rodriguez general of Augustinians sails to New York amid talks with the Holy See and United States. He says negotiations halt any plan to replace Spanish friars with American ones. He notes friars’ broad work in the islands and warns autonomy could bring chaos. He questions American ability to repress rebellion and cites counts of friars in the Philippines and the United States.
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Rome
Thomas Rodriguez
New York
Philippines
Holy See
United States
Washington
Philippine Archipelago
Vatican
Manila
Villanova
Philadelphia
Taft
America
Philippine Catholic Church Organized Amid Dissent
Manila reports Isabelle de Los Reyes and Pascual Poblete lead a new Philippine Catholic Church formed by dissidents from Rome. Governor Taft and Aguinaldo named honorary presidents. Fr. Gregorio Aglipay ordained bishop. Fourteen junior bishops named. natives declined some posts. mixed reception expected.
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Manila
Isabelle de Los Reyes
Pascual Poblete
Kattipunan Secret Society
Workingmen’s Democratic Union
Philippine Islands
Felipe Buencamino
Federal Party
Isabel D. Los Reyes
Taft
de Tavera
Aguinaldo
Prof Edward Purington Ends 30 Day Fast
Morgantown West Virginia August 9 The 30 day fast of Prof Edward E Purington of the University of West Virginia ended at 9 am today. He tasted food for the first time since July 9 and reports weight loss but good health. He says the results support his teaching that fasting can cure many physical and mental ills.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Edward E. Purington
University of West Virginia
Frank Jones Improves After Illness at Maplewood Farm
Portsmouth reports the condition of the Hon. Frank Jones at Maplewood farm has improved after months of illness. He was able to sit outdoors for a time today, signaling better days ahead.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Frank Jones
Maplewood Farm
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING AD
Courier- Citizen Co. offers engraved calling cards wedding invitations announcements at home cards and more in Merrimack Street with prints on high quality stock and affordable prices. See samples.
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Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
Grand Sight as 300 Yachts Open House at Marblehead
Marblehead August 10 three hundred yachts from the New York and Eastern Yacht clubs filled the harbor in an open house day. Thousands arrived by train trolley and carriages as the fleet wore color. After five days of racing, crews were kept from sailing. Commodore Ledyard announced the New York Yacht club cruise would end Tuesday at 9 am, with open races at the Eastern Yacht club to follow. Over 50 entries were already filed for tomorrow’s race, likely drawing America's Cup crowds. Start at Halfway Rock, a triangular course, with prizes across fourteen classes. Yachts must be cruising trim and under 40 feet waterline length carry no boat allowances. The New York club will hold one more racing event in September.
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Marblehead
New York and
Eastern Yacht Clubs
Commodore Ledyard
New York Yacht Club
Eastern Yacht Club
Gloucester
Marblehead Neck
Halfway Rock
Eastern
New York
Capt John A H Nichols Held Up By Revolutionists
Willemstad Curacao reports Capt John A H Nichols of the US training ship Topeka was stopped briefly on a train returning from Caracas where he met US Minister Bowen. Locals say trains La Guaira Caracas region have seen multiple overruns as Castro’s forces face rain and transport issues hindering advances and planned operations.
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Willemstad
Island of
Curace
D. Line
Caracas
la Guaira
Venezuela
John A. H. Nichols
United States
Topeka
Bowen
Nichols
Castro
Cua
Prince Tsia Chen Tours New York Honors General Grant
Prince Tsia Chen of China spent a busy Sunday in New York touring the city. He inspected the fire apparatus, drove through Central Park, and visited General Grant's tomb where he laid a wreath. Col Middleton, custodian, received the floral tribute in memory of the renowned American general. The prince praised General Grant's regard for the Chinese people.
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New York
Tsia Chen
China
Gen. Grant
Grant
President Roosevelt rests quietly at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay Aug 10 The president spent a quiet uneventful day at Sagamore Hill with no official visitors.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Closeout Monday Night Special Items From Local Store
A copy of a late sale display shows 12 bunches of hair pins and steel purse beads with marked regular prices and a Monday night lot sale. Tooth brushes in several bristle-row configurations and black silk jersey mitts are offered at discounted prices, with a prompt sale to clear stock.
Unknown man found murdered in East Cambridge field
Boston Aug. 10. A man about 50 in working clothes was found unconscious in a field known as the dump between Second and Third streets East Cambridge. He died at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police say he was clubbed in the field, and three men were seen nearby. A Miss Welch and another girl reported a tall dark man among the trio. Police pursue leads, deeming the case murder.
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Boston
Third Street
East Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sergt. Pike
Second
Third Streets
East
Cambridge
Thos. Bullock
Sixth Street
Miss Welch
Ponlann
Navy to visit Wake and Midway Islands amid Japanese report
The United States Navy orders the steamship Adams to visit Wake Island and the Midway Islands in the Pacific. Commander Charles E. Fox will investigate reports of Japanese inhabitants, aiming to address sovereignty concerns with Japan if sanctioned by Tokyo. The Adams will also touch at the Hawaiian Islands and visit each group.
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Washington
Navy Department
United States
Adams
Wake Isand
Midway Islands
Pacific Ocean
Department
Bufford
Wake Island
Nero
Pacific
Charles E. Fox
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Venezuelan Reverse Seen in Barcelona Bermeudez Fight
Reports from Venezuela say revolutionists led by Gen Penaloza captured Barcelona Bermudez after three days of severe street fighting. Government forces suffered 69 dead and Gen. Ruperto Bravo was among the fallen.
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Port of Spain
Island of
Trinidad
Venezuela
Barcelona
Bermudez
Penaloza
Ruperto Bravo
Steamer Harlan Arrives With Blaamanden Cargo Ripples
Halifax reports the steamer Harlan arrived from Newfoundland carrying part of the Blaamanden cargo after the ship ran ashore at Whitehead Lodge while en route from Hamburg to New York.
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Halifax
N. S
Harlan
Newfoundland
Blaamanden
Whitehead Lodge
Hamburg
New York
Sudden Death in Detroit Senator McMillan
The text reports the death of Senator McMillan after a severe ill turn at midnight. Dr. George H. Washburn treated him with heart tonics, and he rested until 3 then suffered a fatal attack. Witnesses at the bedside included Mrs. McMillan, their daughter Amy, and granddaughter Miss Jarvis. Funeral plans place services at the senator's late Detroit home, with interment in Detroit. Philip and William C. McMillan, the senator's sons, departed for Manchester.
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Ily
George H. Washburn
McMillan
Amy
Miss Jarvis
Detroit
Consolidation of Philadelphia Newspapers in 1917
The Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times announce a merger to form the Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Press, effective August 12. Prices drop to one cent daily, two cents Sunday. The Times ceases as a separate paper. Editorials explain the union’s aims and the surrender of the Associated Press franchise. The Philadelphia Press also adopts a one cent price for its Daily edition while preserving ownership and policy.
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Philadelphia
The
Public Ledger
Philadelphia Times
Adolph S. Ochs
L. Clarke Davis
A. C. Lambdin
George Ochs
Consolidated
Ledger
Times
Public Wedger
Associated Press
Public Letter
Philadelphia Press
Daily Press
Charles Emory Smith
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Minnie Mitchell
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Haytiens
C. B. Coburn & Co
Market Street
Philippine Friars
Phillipine Catholic Church
Marblehead Harbor
Capt. Nichols
Prince Chen
President
Jowney
Falls & Burkinshaw
Huyler’sjfoss
Lenox
Aldrich & Smith
Baker’s
C. F. Blanchard
Middlesex
Col. Thorndike Street
Northern Station
Lite Box
Merrimack and
Kirk Streets
Cambridge Field
the Midway Islands
Philip and
William C
Manchester
Newspaper Combine
Philadelphia Ledger and Times Consolidated
G. G
Wm. Nichols & Ca
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