Rear end collision at Belmar station injures several
A Pennsylvania train was rear ended by a Central New Jersey train at Belmar station, six cars wrecked, several dead and many injured. Victims include Richard de Armand and Alice Bishop, eight, both killed. Coroner to investigate. engineer and fireman missing. Other passengers aboard the Oceanic steamer include J Ogden Armour and Lispenard Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Pennsylvania
New York and Long Branch
Belmar
Central New Jersey
Central
Alice Biggert
Rahway
Fitzpatrick
Richard de Armand
New Orange
Alice Bishop
Henrietta McGrath
John W. Fleck
Rufus Blodgett
New York and Long Branch Railroad
J. P. Morgan
Alvida
Oceanic
Clement A. Griscom
Morgan
Corsair
Mr. Morgan
J. Ogden
Armour
Patrick Campbell
James K. Hackett
Arthur Lee
M. P
Henry T. Potter
Lispenard Stewart
P. A. B. Widener
Oceanic Arrives From Liverpool at Quarantine Meet Corsair
The White Star steamer Oceanic arrives from Liverpool and Queenstown. The steam yacht Corsair, under quarantine after sinking last night, goes alongside the Oceanic to meet her this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
White Star Line
Oceanic
Cameron
Liverpool
Queenstown
Corsair
Broadway Paving Finished After Delays and Improvements
Broadway smooth paving completed today after a year long project slowed by winter and injunctions. Supt Beals praises the quality while bids for the next paving are being sought next week. City hall area sees multiple street improvements and new stone hitching posts on Moody street with limited carriage parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Beals
City Hall
Moody Street
Passaic Chief Says Suspect William Malcolm in Canada
Police say William Malcolm former secretary of the Mutual Loan and Building Association of Passaic is in Canada and will be headed off before he sails for Europe. Three warrants have been issued for his arrest on charges of fraud grand larceny and swindling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passaic
N. J
Police Handry
William Malcolm
The
Mutual Loan and Building Association of
Canada
Europe
Malcolm
Odell Addresses Niagara County Pioneers on Citizenship
Gov Odell spoke at the Niagara County Pioneers association in Olcott New York August 20 stressing New York as a growing commonwealth. He urged loyal patriotic citizenship amid heavy immigration, linking industry thrift and education to national strength and the duty to educate and support local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olcott
N. Y
Odell
Niagara County Pioneers’ Association
New York
America
Union
Rocky Treasures From California Caves
Berkeley reports major finds in limestone caves along the McCloud river Shasta county. Prof John C Merriam heads paleontology work and joins student Eustace Furlong on site. Merriam says Furlong uncovered a fissure cave believed to be formed over thousands of years. Findings may reveal layers of soil and gravel as a storehouse of geological curiosities through time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
University of California
Geological Department
McCloud River
Shasta County
John C. Merriam
Eustace Furlong
Merriam
Furlong
Boise convention sparks lively contest for nominations
Boise Idaho August 20 The Republican state convention opens amid a lively contest for several nominations. Governor contenders include John T Morrison from Canyon County with a strong lead, while Dr C B Steely of Bannock and Geo W Fletcher of Nez Perce push hard. For Congress C W Bell of Shoshone and Burton L French of Latah are top nominees.
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Boise
Idaho
John T. Morrison
Canyon County
C. B. Steely
Bannock
Geo. W. Fletcher
Nez Perces
C. W. Bell
Shoshone
Burton L. French
Latah
Boers Visit Kruger in Utrecht Crowd Praises Return
Boer generals Botha De Wet and Delarey with Dr Leyds and others arrived in Utrecht from The Hague to consult with former President Kruger on the South African situation. Large crowds greeted them at the railway station and in the streets with warm applause and Boer national anthem singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utrecht
Holland
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Leyds
Fischer
Wessels
Wolmarans
Reitz
Hague
Kruger
Negro on Seaboard train attacks, fatal shooting near Middleburg
Roadmaster Fred Stevers was shot and killed and porter Jim Mitchell wounded on a southbound Seaboard Air Line train near Middleburg. The assailants, described as disorderly negroes, had occupied white reserved coach seats. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in Raleigh area.
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Raleigh
N. C
Fred Stevers
Jim Mitchell
Seaboard Air Line
Middleburg
Warnke washery resumes under strong guard
Wilkesbarre Pa Aug 20 The Warnke washery at Duryea resumes operation this morning under a strong guard. The works are surrounded by sep a sheriffs and coal and iron police. The strikers have not gathered in any large numbers as yet.
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Wilkesbarre
Warnke
Duryea
Sepa
Coal and Iron
Ito followers retain predominance in Japanese House
A Tokyo despatch reports incomplete returns from Japanese elections indicate no material shift in party balance and that Marquis Ito's followers continue to hold the majority in the House of Representatives as of Aug 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tokio
Japan
House of Representatives
Ito
Naval academy class of 1906 entrance list announced
Annapolis Md Aug 20 Thirty one candidates passed mental examinations for entrance to the naval academy class of 1906. Among the successful principals are Carlisle P Winslow Archibald D Turnbull Samuel W Battle Jr Harold H Shanley Vermont L W Carstein Massachusetts Nolcott E Hall Massachusetts Alternates Flint C Elder Massachusetts Kenneth C Bouch at large
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Carlisle P. Winslow
Archibald D. Turnbull
Samuel W. Battle, Jr
Harold H. Shanley
Vermont
L. W. Carstein
Massachusetts
Nolcott E. Hall
Flint C. Elder
Kenneth C. Bouch
Transfer of Gilt Edge mines to Eastern syndicate
Lewiston dispatch reports a near completion of a deal to transfer the mining properties of the Great Northern Mining and Development company at Gilt Edge to an Eastern syndicate led by John A. Drake of Chicago. The total sum is said to be about $1,000.
Child Dies From Essex Street Fire Burns in New York
New York newspaper reports Moses Rosenberg age two and a half died of burns today, the sixth death from the blaze that swept the six story double tenement at 35 Essex Street yesterday, with authorities continuing to investigate the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moses Rosenberg
Tehe
Essex Street
Arson case of Munroe Rogers adjourned in Brockton
The hearing against Munroe Rogers, a young Black man sought by Durham North Carolina authorities on arson charges, continued in Brockton police court for three more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Munroe Rogers
Durham
N. C
President Roosevelt to lead New England tour by Sylph
President Roosevelt will start Friday from Oyster Bay on the Sylph for New Haven arriving about 1 30 pm. He will be joined by Cortelyou and other aides and will tour New Haven Hartford Providence Newport and Boston among many stops. The trip includes drives meetings at coliseums halls and residences with governors senators and city officials.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
New England
New Haven
Hartford
Lung
Cortelyou
Lara and
Weaver
Frederick W. Hollis
New York
Hague
Albert Shaw
Cecil A. Lyon
State Republican Committee
Texas
Washington
Meriden
Coliseum
Barnés
Lang
Robinson
Willimantic
Providence
State House
City Hall
Warwick
Aldrich
Newport
Lynn
Nahant
Senator Lodge
Boston
Mechanics Hall
Portland
Lowell
Lawrence
Haverhill
Moody
Dover
Old Orchard
Lewiston
Augusta
Bangor
Maine
Ellsworth
Hale
Weirs
N. H
Nashua Junction
Manchester
New Hampshire Veterans’ Association
Concord
Newbury
Hay
Corbin Park
Club House
Windsor
Burlington
White River Junction
Montpelier
Woodbury
Thompson's Point
Shaw
Shelburne
W. Seward Webb
Col Hemphill Buried In Atlanta Funeral Service
Funeral for Col William A. Hemphill was held at Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. Atlanta Camp United Confederate Veterans escorted the body to the service. Bishop Warren A. Candler delivered the sermon and Gen. Clement A. Evans spoke briefly. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William A. Hemphill
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
United
Warren A. Candler
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Clement A. Evans
Oakland Cemetery
Negro Problem in Johannesburg Threatens British Rule
Mail from London reports in Johannesburg that the native question is acute and worries authorities. Boers fear native attacks on farmers and assaults on white women may spark clashes, with the old practice of shooting on sight abandoned and no clear legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Johannesburg
McManus Picnic For Poor Children At Crystal Lake
The McManus picnic for poor children is held at Crystal Lake today. About 15 specials laden with youngsters depart Merrimack square for the grounds. The Tru ant school band leads a march to the grove where various sports and a 12 o’clock dinner are enjoyed. Mr. McManus is hailed as the poor man's friend, with aid from Mr. McDougal and Con Desmond helping the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Lake
Merrimack Square
North Chelmsford
Mr. McManus
Mr. McDougal
Con. Desmond
Churchman Dead in Missouri Seeks Suicide Verdict
David Levitt a 62 year old St Louis coffee broker and diocesan treasurer was found dead at his residence. The coroner ruled suicide by carbolic acid, believed to have occurred Monday amid long illness and despondency. His wife is away in the White Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
David Levitt
Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri
Levitt
White Mountains
Boy Drowns After Fall From Yacht Near Haverhill Club
In Haverhill on August 20 Roland Gilmartin a 12 year old boy fell overboard from a yacht in the Merrimack river opposite the yacht club house near Mills street and drowned His body was recovered by City Marshal McLaughlin and Special Policeman Brisson after his two companions left him aboard the yacht while their tender returned to shore.
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Haverhill
Roland Gilmartin
Merrimack River
Haverhill Yacht Club
Mills Street
McLaughlin
Brisson
Gilmartin
Inter tribal fighting in Mindanao near Camp Vickers
Captain John J. Pershing commanding American columns at Lunao Mindanao reports a fierce Moro inter tribal clash near Camp Vickers. The factions met at Wedding. Forty five men were killed outright and many others wounded. No Americans were involved.
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Manila
John J. Pershing
15Th Cavalry
Lunao
Mindanao
Camp Vickers
University of California Psi Upsilon Chapter Installed
Students of the University of California received a charter from Psi Upsilon Fraternity and the chapter was formally installed by Dr. H. Fox of New York. A banquet followed the installation with many prominent fraternity members speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
University of California
Psi Upsilon
8. H. Fox
New York
Diamond Rings Stolen in Brooklyn Jewelry Heist
A bold daytime robbery at JA Webster & Co. at 440 Fulton street Brooklyn saw a tray of 42 diamond rings valued at 4000 dollars vanish from a showcase. The thief escaped undetected as the shop was crowded yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
JA. Webster & Co
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Fire destroys $60,000 property in Winston-Salem loss
A blaze that started last night in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, caused $60,000 in property damage. Insurance coverage totals $30,000, with investigations under way to determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Winston-Salem
Grecian Bride Elect Too Young to Marry
A Lowell police court report covers James Jorgoulaces aged 19 and Alane Labaces aged 14 seeking marriage. They cannot wed without a probate court license due to her age, despite parental approval. Judge Hadley continues the case as Judge Lawton's ruling is sought. Several alcohol and disorder incidents are noted with fines and sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jorgoulaces
Alane Labaces
Judge Pickman
Hadley
James
Alane
Lowell
Ayer
Nashua
Lynn
Judge Lawton
Nomination Battle Shapes Up In Democratic District
Bruce men push to nominate their candidate despite Sparks strength in Lowell. Sparks may win Lowell delegates but Bruce ties in Methuen Andover and North Andover threaten to balance the district. If Sparks carries other towns Bruce influence could deny him. Republicans aim for a vigorous post nomination campaign and plan Butler Ames nomination by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
John J. Sparks
Bruce
Bruce Mmen
Sparks
Lawrence
Methuen
Andover
North Andover
Republican Congressional Committee
Butler Ames
Acciamaon
Bishop Potter Sees Ongoing Anthracite Strike Return
New York August 20 Right Rev Henry C Potter Episcopal bishop of New York arrived on the Oceanic and expressed surprise and disappointment that the coal strike remains unsettled. He criticized anthracite operators for insisting on dealing with individuals and said any body of men with common interests has the right to united action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Potter
Episcopal
Association Forms for Mutual Protection Recognized
Organizing into a formal association grants mutual protection and recognition as an organization in matters affecting both individual and combined interests. The text emphasizes collective governance and collective rights within a structured group framework.
Austrian Murder Suspect Arrested in Jersey City
Otto Wolf was arrested in Jersey City on charges of a murder said to have been committed in Vienna Austria. He appeared before Judge Moos in the Jersey City criminal court and was remanded to await action by U S authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Quigley
Dracut
Crawford
Welch
Nathan
Lawrence
Hadley
Jersey City
Austria
New York
Otto Wolf
Vienna
Moos
Criminal Court
United States
Moors Attack French Supply Column Near Ain Delkelil
A telegram from Oran says Moors attacked a French military supply column near Ain Delkelil with casualties on both sides. French troops pursued the attackers after the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Oran
Algeria
Ain Delkelil
Strongs for Argentine Arrive Under Alias in Lisbon
Lisbon dispatch reports Putnam Bradlee Strong of New York and May Yohe sailing for Argentina today posing as Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson. The travelers departed from Lisbon on a voyage that suggests a discreet escape or departure under assumed names, details scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Putnam Bradlee Strong
New York
May Yohe
Atkinson
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Coleman McGrath
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James Mitchell
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