Ready for Defense Fleet May Disappear Tonight
Newport Rhode Island August 30. The defense army at ports from New Bedford to Narragansett Bay readies heavy artillery and naval militia for the anticipated attack by Admiral Higginson’s fleet. General MacArthur tours forts at Narragansett Bay and New Bedford as signal stations and wireless links are established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. L
Army of Defense
New Bedford
East Entrance
T. Long Island
Higginson
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
MacArthur
Departmentf the
East
Fort Adams
Narragansett Bay
Ft. Adams
Rhode Island
Canonicut Island
Dutch Island
Fort Wetherill
Fort Creble
Ichter
Price’s Neck
Washington
Heirs of Mrs Fair Set to Receive Over One Million
In San Francisco on August 30 the heirs of the late Mrs Charles L Fair are to receive more than $1,000,000 under an agreement with Mrs Herman Oelrichs and Mrs W K Vanderbilt Jr. Herman Oelrichs has paid $300,000 in gold on their behalf to Mrs Nelson. Within a month the balance will be handed to the Fair heirs who will hold over $1,000,000 in their own right, with an additional $50,000 to $60,000 in Mrs Fair's personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Mra. Fair
Neighbors to Visit President at Oyster Bay Promises
Oyster Bay on Aug 30 to Sept 15 will see a great event as President Roosevelt invites Nassau County residents to visit him on the day. Citizens are urged to attend and meet the President during the visit window.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Nassau County
Missionary day at YWCA conference in Williams Bay
Missionary day featured speakers from India and China at the Young Women's Christian association conference in Williams Bay. Leaders discussed Presbyterian work in North India, mission schooling impacts on Chinese homes, and global missionary efforts. New York trade notes report gradual coal revival, strained transport, abundant crops, and rising failures in the U S and Canada.
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Williams Bay
Wis
Young Women's Christian Association
Maude Allen
Lodiana
India
North India
Grace Todd
Chung Kiang
Mabel Mitham
Foreign Missions
F. F. McCrea
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Missionary Board
Emma Hayes
Chicago
J. L. Bare
Luckusco
Reid Christian College
D. Gordon
Cleveland
P. B. Church Board Expanded At Warsaw Conference
At Warsaw Indiana the Progressive Brethren church held its general conference. A board of publication debt reduction was reported and the board was increased from five to eight members with power to elect officers. A ways and means committee was named including Knepper Kimmel Augustine and others. Elder I L D Boman arrived and preached.
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Warsaw
Ind
Progressive Rethren
Moderator Beach
Ways and Means
J. H. Knepper
Myersdale
J. L. Kimmel
Dayton, O
David Augustina
South Bend
Pittsburg
Elder I. LD. Boman
Philadelphia
Revival of Confidence in New York Stock Market
New York stock trading showed a notable revival of confidence with market activity broadening into animation despite a 5 percent call loan rate rise and a near 6 million dollar bank reserve cut. Sentiment rose on anticipated treasury note expansion and a Southern railroad merger outlook, while Union Pacific buying aimed at bond-to-stock conversion. Several issues showed irregularities with Express stocks retreating, American Bicycle securities weak, and Atchison Canadian Pacific showing strength as bonds firmed. total sales reached par value of 3,750,000.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Southern Railway
Southern Railroad
Union Pacific
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
White Says New River Gorge Situation Satisfactory
Charleston Aug 30 The New River gorge area saw a quiet day with a busy night shift but no sign of imminent military need observers reported no open threats. Governor White said he had received only satisfactory reports from Thurmond and hoped troop presence prevented trouble. About 300 troops are stationed there.
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Charleston
W. Va
New River Gorge
Govarnior White
Thurmond
Machinist Rabold Killed at Pennsylvania Railroad Shop
Altoona Pa Aug 30 William Rabold a machinist was killed in the Pennsylvania railroad erecting shop about ten minutes before quitting time last evening. Workers were removing blocks under a locomotive when a weight dropped onto a bar Rabold held and struck him under the chin breaking his jaw. Rabold aged about 60 years and married.
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Altoona
William Rabold
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rabold
Teck Raboli
Far-Reaching State Events Highlight Fayette City Dedication
The new First Presbyterian church in Fayette City Pennsylvania was dedicated. A freight train collision occurred on the Wheeling and Lake Erie rail line at Brilliant Ohio. Drowning of Hugh Tussy a young athlete at Hollidaysburg Pa in Juniata river rapids. Charles Thompson accidentally killed his sister while handling a gun at Great Cucapnon West Virginia. Boots family reunion near New Castile Pa attracted two hundred attendees. Ten year old Clyde Seagles of Titusville Pa survived a neck injury after a fall from a hay loft. Dogs in the New Castle Pennsylvania pound starving until found to be two of their companions. Engineer George W Lilly of Sharon Mills died from blood poisoning after a head scratch. William Robbins escaped from Moundsville penitentiary after five years of an 18 year murder sentence. Dr Louisa Emery of Leipsic near Columbus Grove Ohio died after carriage accident. Coroner exonerates police officer in Andrew Schammel shooting case in New Castle Pa. Emma Banckhart insane at Cincinnati fractured skulls of her mother and sister and died after setting fire. Mrs Banckhart and her daughter likely to die. Thomas M Donahue robbed of 400 dollars in checks and over 100 in cash near Clarksburg W Va. Huntington Stove and Foundry plant in Thurmond W Va destroyed by fire. loss listed at 50 000. Nancy Glover of Gallipolis Ohio dies by suicide while pregnant. Seventeenth annual reunion of the Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen association held at Livermore Pa led by Blaine McCormick of Altoona.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fayette City
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Brilliant
Hollidaysburg
Hugh Tussey
Juniata River
Charles Thompson
Great Cucapnon
W. Va
Boots
Hazel Dell
New Castile
Clyde Seagles
Titusville
New Castle
George W. Lilly
Sharon
Pa.) Mills
William Robbins
Moundsville
Louisa Emery
Leipsic
Columbus Grove
Andrew Schammel
Charles McCrudden
Cincinnati
Emma Banckhart
Thurmond
Huntington Stove and Foundry Company
Roosevelt Hounds Boar in Newport Woods Visit
President Roosevelt, urged by Senator Proctor, abandoned formal politicking to hunt in Corbin preserves near Newport New Hampshire. He visited Corbin’s widow, dined with locals, and, after a drenching rain, returned at dusk with news of a successful boar shot.
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Newport
N. H
Roosevelt
Corbin
Proctor
Austin Corbin
Corbin Mansion
Senator Proctor
Cortelyou
Kaiser to Receive American Generals at Tempelhof Field
Berlin reports General Count Vor Jtuelsen-Haeseler informed Generals Corbin and Young the emperor will host a reception today at Tempelhof field for Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Potts amid the review.
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Berlin
Count Vor Jtuelsen-Haeseler
Emperor William
Corbin and
Young
Tempelhof Field
Tocey
Corbin
Potts
Farmer and two others arrested in cemetery rail theft case
F C Baughnan a prominent farmer near Leipsic and Columbia Grove was arrested with Ora Firenatine and a young worker for the alleged theft of rails from cemetery lots. The trio face charges and are being held for investigation.
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F. C. Baughnan
Leipsic
Columbia Grove
Ora Firenatine
Erie firm denies bankruptcy acts in court filing
In Pittsburg federal court the Dispatch Publishing company of Erie Pa filed an answer denying bankruptcy acts. It admits selling property for good value, claims funds paid to creditors were not to boost any director and that the firm was solvent then and now. The Amalgamated Association rejects wage cuts for a large Tinplate order, with locals’ first vote reportedly strongly against reductions and a second vote showing little change. Exact figures were not released.
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United States District Court
Pittsburg
Dispatch Publishing Company
Erie
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
American Tinplate Company
Standard Qi Company
Three Kansas Heroes in Philippines Bravery Told
From Malabang Mindanao a Kansas writer recalls a May Bayou battle where three Kansas volunteers risked death to scale a fortified Moros fort. Quartermaster Sergeant James L. Greene of Chetopa, musician Robert F. Wood of Cherryvale, and Sergeant Peter Walker of Oswego now Kingman are named for Medal of Honor consideration by General Davis.
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Philippines
James P. Otterman
Malabang
Mindanao
Kansas City Star
Bayou
Baldwin
Kansas
Lake Moros
Davis
James L. Greene
Chetopa
Robert F. Wood
Cherryvale
Islanos
Peter Walker
Oswego
Kingman
Paris to New York by Rail Explorer De Windt’s Sunnel Plan
Harry De Windt, fresh from Paris to New York, advocates an all rail route to New York with a tunnel under Bering Strait. He says funds will unlock the plan in twelve years, with the ocean crossing curbable by tunnel and a bridge deemed impractical. He recounts past hardships with caution and jokes about a ceremonial drink at journey’s end.
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Explorer de Windt
Paris
New York
Harry de Windt
New York City
Bering Strait
New York ‘Tribune
Tiering Strait
de Windt
de Winde
Mr. de Windt
Junk microbe in ink stands causes alarm in Germany
Berlin correspondent reports a new microbe found only in ink stands and ink bottles. It is described as highly dangerous, infecting rats and pigs when ink is contaminated. The remedy given is to keep inkstands clean and covered to prevent infection.
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Berlin
Pandelphia Public Ledger and Times
Germany
Washington Times Names Parade Civilian Escort Marshal
William F. Gude, president of the Business Men's Association of Washington, was chosen as marshal of the civilian escort leading the Grand Army veterans at the grand review. The escort, to include 200 citizens, will wear black frock coats gray trousers and high hats.
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William F. Gude
Business Men's Association of Washington
Veterans of the Grand Army
The
Washington Times
Autumn's Arrival Is Noted In Washington Star Verse
The poem notes September's approach with vivid imagery of roses, leaves, goldenrod, and apples. It describes autumn enchantment and winged creatures returning home, all evoking seasonal bustle and a ballroom display woven from autumn leaves.
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Munshine
Howers
Washington Star
No More Sun Dances At Ponca Sun Rite Near Miller Ranch
Wellington dispatch reports Ponca sun dance near the Miller 101 ranch drew 1800 Indians from Omaha and neighboring tribes. Dr L A Mayhew notes government bans on self injury and outlines the ritual, gifts, mourning periods, and photographer restrictions, with Millers hailed as hosts and a Miller boy joining the ceremony bareback in paint.
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FLEET
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P.umpt
Reid College
Plarts
R. G. Dun & Go
Steath
Connellsville
United States
Canada
P. B. Church Board
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Roman
White
Galpolis
Nancy Glover
Samuel Glover
Eureka
Gallipolis
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
Livermore
Johnstown
Apollo
Leechburg
Freeport
Ninevah
Blaine McCormick
New
Port
N. 4
Temp- Ain
MM. Potts
Bechler
Uncle Sam
Miller Ranch
L. A. Mayhew
White Eagle
Wellington
New York Journal
Dr. Mayhew
Haskell, Carlisle
Nebraska
Wile Eagle
Serchantts
Donen City
Powells
Tenta
Smithsonian Institute
101 Ranch
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