Roosevelt Cousins Injured as Runaway Hits Tree
Gladys Roosevelt age 16 and Eugenie Roosevelt age 18, cousins of President Roosevelt, were injured when a spirited horse pulling a high cart ran away in Bayville Long Island. Gladys was thrown head first against a tree and is believed to have suffered a fractured skull. Eugenie sustained injuries as physicians rushed to aid them.
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Bayville
L. I
Gladys
Eugenie Roosevelt
Roosevelt
John E. Roosevelt
Sugenie
Canada Cup Race Reports Temeraire Wins by Nose
Canucks faced a brisk east wind of 16 mph as the Canada cup racers sailed a windward leeward course of four miles per leg twice around with a five and a half hour limit. Temeraire held a slim early lead over Iroquois, then widened the gap on the run home to finish at 1.20 with Iroquois at 1.25.15.
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Temeraire
Glasgow Exhibition Surplus to Fund Art Advancements
A surplus of 190000 from the Glasgow exhibition will be devoted to promoting art. The plan directs the funds to further artistic initiatives and support local arts projects.
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Glasgow
Russians allegedly retreat across Tumen River in Korea
A dispatch from Vladivostok reports that Russian forces are withdrawing across the Tumen River and plan to avoid a battle in Northern Korea. The rumour cannot be independently confirmed and conditions surrounding Marshal Oyama are unclear.
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Tokio
Tumen
Korea
Gen Linevitch Accused of Deception by Japanese Complaints
London reports from Moji that General Linevitch is shifting dispositions to mislead Field Marshal Oyama. Prisoners claim he telegraphs for reinforcements while unable to hold Vladivostok. Kamchatka garrisons patrol the Okhotsk coast. Tokyo believes a Japanese flag seen in Siberia could sway M. Witte at the peace conference.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Moji
Japan
Linevitch
Oyama
Linovitch
Vladivostok
Kamchatka
Sea of Okhotsk
Tokio
Siberia
M. Witte
Japanese Troops Advance Against the Russians at Yangda Pass
Godseyandani Manchuria August 12 The Japanese began advancing at Yangda pass and Zoumoshou in the Ouitsgou district at 9 30 this morning with two battalions per column The Russian outposts retired in good order and nearby Chinese forces continued to move southward in the area
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Godseyandani
Manchuria
Yangda Pass
Zoumoshou
Ouitsgou
Shea Criticized as He Wins Teamsters Endorsement
Philadelphia August 14. President Shea of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters secured the convention's endorsement of the Chicago strike amid sharp criticism from delegates. He refused a roll call insisting a viva voce vote sufficed and then declared the motion carried.
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Philadelphia
Shea
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chicago
Fairbanks Guests of Senator Hale in Ellsworth
Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks arrived in Ellsworth Missouri noon today as guests of Senator Hale and Mrs. Hale. A public reception is planned at the Pines this afternoon followed by a small dinner. They will depart this evening on a late train to Burlington Vermont.
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Ellsworth
Fairbanks
Senator Hale
Hale
the Pines
Burlington
Work Injury At Lowell Gas Works In School Street
Stephen Shaughnesky aged 24 of 17 Perry Street suffered a left wrist laceration when his hand was caught between two stones at the Lowell Gas Works in School Street this noon. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital.
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Stephen Shaughnesky
Perry Street
Lowell Gas Works
School Street
City to issue 100 million internal loan Aug 17
St Petersburg reports a new internal loan of 100 million dollars to be issued August 17 at 96 percent price. The move involves government borrowing and aims to raise funds for public needs. A high percentage indicates favorable terms for investors and the city’s credit position.
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St. Petersburg
Lightning Kills Mrs. Harnish in Nova Scotia Storm
In Liverpool Nova Scotia on August 14 an intense electrical storm brought a bolt of lightning that struck and killed Mrs William Harnish Jr amid a sudden flood of rain. No serious property damage was reported.
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Liverpool
N. S
Wm. Harnish, Jr
Bernard Schulte assault victims improve after attack
Ballston New York Aug 14 Rev Dr Bernard Schulte and his wife, assaulted Saturday night in Mechanicville by William Curtiz, a Negro, are both improving. Physicians say barring complications both will recover.
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Ballston
N. Y
Bernard Schulte
New York
Mechanicville
Wm. Curtiz
Glimpses of Life in Paris Slurring of the French e
A travel note on Americans in Paris who struggle with slurred French sounds and missing articles. It recounts a New York tourist at the opera and casual conversations on the boulevard, showing how spoken Parisian French trims words and confuses learners. The piece highlights mishearings from phrases like Je le sais and Velours in Bon Marche settings.
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New York
Paris
Republic
la Porte
Owned in Harbor Hull Drowning of Hospital Executive
Nantasket Aug 14 Hull police report the drowning of Arthur W Bemis executive staffer at Burrage hospital at Bubkin Island Boston harbor. Bemis and the hospital engineer were returning from Nantasket in a small sail boat when the craft capsized in a squall. They paddled for two hours toward the island. Bemis grew exhausted and sank while the engineer was rescued after about five hours in the water. Bemis had served with the hospital since its inception.
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Nantasket
Hull
Arthur W. Bemis
Burrage Hospital
Bumpkin Island
Boston Harbor
Bemis
Mr. Bemis
Naval bulletin notes fleet movements from Rockland
Rockland Maine August 14 The battleship Texas and cruisers Newark and Atlanta training ship Hartford and monitors Arkansas and Nevada sailed at 11 15 today for New London Connecticut On her return to Norfolk Virginia the cruiser Newark will go out of commission
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Rockland
Texas
Newark
Atlanta
Hartford
Arkansas
Nevada
New London
Postmasters Appointed in Maine and Rhode Island
Washington August 14 The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today Fred L Bowen Orrington Maine and Charles D Kenyon Usquepaugh Rhodes Island among the listed appointments starting new duties in their towns Immediate effect noted for these small town offices and the government postal service reorganizations announced in brief.
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Washington
Maine—Orrington
Fred L. Bowen
Rhodes Ieland
Usquepaugh
Charles D. Kenyon
A Russian Loan Denied as New Yorkers Plan Talks
Jacob Schiff of Kuhn Loeb & Co Oscar Straus and Isaac Seligman arrive in Portsmouth New Hampshire to meet with Mr Witte about the Jewish question in Russia A loan is explicitly said not to be involved The interview is arranged to discuss Russia's attitude current situation and contemplated changes regarding Jews They will stay overnight this afternoon
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Portsmouth
N. H
Jacob Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Oscar Straus
Isaac Seligman
Mr. Witte
Russia
Witte
Schiff
Panama canal commission chief discusses labor needs and rail plan
Chairman Shonts and Col Ernst arrive from Colon aboard the Mexico to review canal labor. He notes 20,000 workers, need for laborer care, and sub commissary stations to feed laborers. He cites railway freight congestion, plans for extra trackage, refrigerating cars, and 10,800 employees on the isthmus, with more remarks to come after the president's report.
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New York
Shonts
Panama Canal, Commission
Mexico
Colon
Oswald H.ernst
Canal Commission
Stevens
Panama
United States
Another Victim of Smallpox In City Tenement
Alexander Pruliot aged 13 from Lakeview Avenue is a smallpox patient at the contagious hospital. The Pruliot family shares a tenement with the Soumis family whose mother and daughter are also ill there. Dr Lin geton is conducting a thorough investigation of the cases.
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Alexander Pruliot
Lakeview Avenue
Pruliot
Soumis
Lingeton
Mary E Hooper Dies by Self Destruction in Peabody
Mary E Hooper 48 wife of Charles H Hooper superintendent of streets died by hanging in her Peabody home yesterday. Husband left at eight and returned to find her gone then discovered the body late at night. She fashioned a rope from underclothes to a beam and strangled herself.
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Peabody
Mary E. Hooper
Charles H. Hooper
Peace Conference Ends Morning Session on Indemnity Issue
At Portsmouth on August 14 the morning session of the peace conference adjourned for lunch after pro ceedings on article two. Plenipotentiaries and suites will resume at 3 o clock with discussions focused on the indemnity question, a crucial point, while both sides show reluctance to shoulder empire responsibilities.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yard
Boston Postmaster Reports Annual Revenue Split
Boston releases the annual report of Postmaster George H. Hibbard showing Boston district revenue of 4 508 745 for the year ending July 1. The central office contributed 2 705 032, about 60 percent of receipts, while clerks and carriers cost 1 026 703 and rural free delivery added 972 58 to expenses.
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Boston
George H. Hibbard
Pattern Makers League meet opens in Pittsburg
The elev enth convention of the Pattern Makers League of North America gathers in Pittsburg with 100 delegates. President James Wilson of New York speaks as key issue arises to raise weekly dues from 25 to 50 cents. Meeting runs through the week.
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Pittsburg
The
Pattern Makers’ League of North America
North America
James Wilson
New York
Roosevelt departs Sagamore Hill for a brief recreation
President Roosevelt leaves Sagamore Hill with family for a few hours of recreation. No visitors were received and no executive business was conducted during the morning.
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Chinese residents seek permit to discuss boycott of American goods
Hong Kong dated Aug 14 reports residents applying to the government for permission to hold public meetings to discuss the boycott on American goods. The move signals organized civic response to trade tensions and consumer actions in the colony.
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Hong Kong
Plot Against the President Forces Erie Route Change
New York Aug 14 Erie railroad officials diverted President Roosevelt’s train after a threat to blow up the presidential train near Ridgewood. The Chautauqua special was split at Suffern and routed via two small branch lines to Jersey City, with Roosevelt briefly objecting but conceding after orders from Erie President Underwood were produced.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Roosevelt
Chautauqua
Jersey City
Suffern
Underwood
The
Erie
Paterson Police
Ridgewood
Sparkill
Hudson
Nyack
Northern Railroad
Peace Conference Resumes Sessions In Pleasant Weather
The peace conference reopened under ideal conditions as heat waned after a storm. Delegates and entourages arrived cheerful, with Bar ons Komura Takahira Witte and Rosen pictured departing amid smiles. A light crowd watched the yellow automobile fade away as discussions moved to Korea’s status.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Sorrento
Mediterranean
Baron Komura
Mr. Takahira
Mr. Witte
Baron Rosen
Missions Collection At Old Orchard Exceeds Last Year
The Christian Alliance camp meeting at Old Orchard Me raised 45264 in cash and pledges for foreign missions, surpassing last year by 50. Fourteen pledges ranged 1000 to 5000 dollars, 72 of 424 pledges covered all but 5000, with no sensational gifts. Ten young women volunteered as foreign missionaries. convention to conclude tomorrow.
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Old Orchard
Christian Alliance
Woman Held On Obstructing Deputy Sheriff Case
Mrs Josie Gifford of Red Village Tewksbury arraigned in police court on charges of obstructing Deputy Sheriff Edward W Clark during an eviction. Sheriff broke down door as furniture was moved to street under a writ. Bail set at 200 dollars on personal recognizance in a case noted for its heart rending details of a crippled husband and two children.
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Josie Gifford
Red Village
Tewksbury
Edward W. Clark
Clark
John J. McClure
Joseph E. Loughran
Gifford
Crowley Charged in Horse Theft Case Continued to Page Ten
Joseph Crowley was charged with taking and driving a horse belonging to Clare E. Sprague of North Chelmsford without right. The case was continued on page ten.
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Joseph Crowley
Clarence E. Sprague
North Chelmsford
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Middlesex Trust
Merrimack Street
Tumen River
Marshal Oyama
Gen. Linevitch
Baedeker
Rae
Naval Bulletin
Schiff and
Seligman
Ei-Azhar
Pattern Makers’ Convention
Blackburn
Mrs. Gifford of
Red
Tawal, Maen
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