President of C and C F S Saved at Marboursville
A special Guayanm Valley division train carrying President George W Stevens Fourth Vice President M J Caples Superintendent Carey and others derailed near Marboursville today but no casualties occurred as crews proceeded cautiously due to wreckage hazards. The same day the French battleship Mirabeau avoided destruction when a magazine fired by damaged wiring was quickly contained by the captain and crew.
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Huntington
W. VA
Guayanm Valley
Chesanpeske and
Ohfie
George W. Stevens
M. J. Caples
Carey
Marboursvilhe
Toulon
France
Albanian Situation Grows Serious Amid Insurgent Rise
Paris dispatches report Albania's crisis deepens as insurgents claim 25 000 fighters. Constantinople sources describe escalating unrest and mounting challenges to governing authorities amid ongoing turmoil.
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Paris
Constantinople
Albania
Clinton Contractor System for Equipment and Repairs
C D Clinton undertakes contracting work including equipment repairs for fueling systems water supply windmills pressure tanks puffing engines acetylene gas gasoline gas electric lighting bells and telephones heating services. The notice outlines service scope and potential project areas.
Rebels Advance Toward Uskaba As Telegraph Keys Break
A force allegedly loyal to Prish tina is moving toward Uskaba. Another 16,000 insurgents mass near the area while telegraphic communication has been cut, signaling growing tensions and potential confrontation.
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Prishtina
Uskaba
Burghars Take Food Then Make Omelet in Belville Raid
In Belleville New Jersey three burghers entered the Osborne sisters home and after taking a supply of meat they cooked an omelet and a Welsh rabbit. The incident reflects a curious local crime report from Special.
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Belleville
N. J
Jennie
Anna Osborne
Probe Delivers Confusing Accounts From Camp Douglas
Chicago dispatch reports military probes into alleged rough treatment of women and crowded facilities at Camp Douglas Wisconsin. Soldiers of the Reds and Blues reportedly faced claims of improper conduct and unfitness for duty. Wary officials promised thorough inquiry if substantiated.
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Chicago
Ill
Camp Daowelis
Wis
Congress
Wisconsin
Wister
United States Army
Aemy
Bnte
Reds
Blues
General Hall
St. Paul
Douglas
Halloway
LaCrosse
Tomah
Wisanil
Douglas Captured by Blue Army Forces
A chaotic capture of Douglas occurred as Blue Army units from Third Wisconsin and Third Illinois National Guard, aligned with the Fifteenth Cavalry squadron and Wisconsin Battery A, plus part of an ambulances company from Port Leavenworth, took control within hours. Soldiers looted streets, insulted women, and fought, leaving men drunk and in gutters.
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Douglas
Blue’ Army
Wisconsin
Olinois National Guard
Fifteenth Cavalry
Wisconsin Artillery
Port Leavenworth
Kan
United States to Have Aeroplane Fleet
Navy announces initial steps toward a representative aeroplane fleet with proposals for standard machines. Manufacturers must detail designs by August 15 and expect trials next year as navy aims to equip battleships for target practice and battle routines.
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Washington, D. C
Navy
Dilip Andrews
Secretary of the Navy
Department
Tired of society wife vanishes again in Montclair
Mrs Elder Marcus Jr after five days back with family leaves again without destination. Story notes she criticized society and its frills, mentions Yale husband, and combines with other local details about ongoing mine disaster and imminent Austro Hungarian investigation.
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Montclair
N. J
Elder Marcus, Jr
Myrius
Monteliir Society
Lushcana
Maresa
Marcus
Yale
Dorothy Covkser
George HF. Cocksey
Wysadenn
Cal
Tarrytown
Mine Flood Tragedy At Roane No. 2 Mine
Across Uniontown Pennsylvania a catastrophic flood traps fifteen miners at the Su perba Company Roane No. 2 mine. Griefstricken families gather as rescue teams fear prolonged recovery. sound of mourning fills the town as officials announce low hope for immediate relief.
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Uniontown
Speelil
Superba
Roane
Jane
Labor leader Tillet's fiery London rally sparks riot fears
Ben Tillet, labor leader, galvanized a mass meeting of striking workers in London with a revolutionary call. Police were doubled as extra officers stood by to quell potential disorder. Referring to Lord Devonport, strikers pressed for action amid tense crowds.
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London
Statement on Devonport in Tillet’s fiery speech
Tillet in a speech condemned a presumed foe, saying a recent plea to God for intervention failed and that now the devil should take him. The remark implied divine rejection of Lord Devonport and framed the foe as deserving condemnation.
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Tillet
Lord Devonport
State Troops Operate Amid Paint Creek Strike Clash
State troops were ordered to Paint Creek to quell miner unrest as striking workers and sympathizers clashed with armed deputies guarding mine properties. Deputies opened fire, several miners reportedly wounded, and after the battle wires out of the district were cut. Troops later restored order.
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Charleston
W. VA
Paint Creek
Lack of Water Pressure Causes Costly Fire in N J
Special from Hudson county Catholic protectory at Arlington New Jersey reports a fire caused by low water pressure in the mains. The blaze, discovered as 150 inmates attended Mass, led to about 40 000 dollars in damages. Inmates joined a bucket brigade to help fight the flames.
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N. J
Hudson County Catholic Protectory
Arlington
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Joyner
Col
C. I. Hudgins
T. D. Hudgins
W. D. Hudgins General Merchants
Gui-A-Col Med. Co
Portsmouth, VA
Chesapeake Line
Chesapeake
O. New
Queens
Baltimore
City OF Norfolk
Norfolk, Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Old Dominion 6. 8
Gloucester
Mathews Counties
Old Point
Chesa Peake
York River Line
West Point
York River
Granby St
Chamberlin
E. J. Chism
N. Chapman
Dr. A. M. Marchant
Giles
Les Sec
Garnett
Mathews, VA
Mathews
Middlesex
Pratt & Lambert
W. Southampton Ave
Uts Direct
Mathews Paint Makers
C. D. Clinton
Dixondale, Va
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Mobjiack
O. D
Portsmouth
North St
Bay Line
Government
Philpot
East River
Williams
Hicks
Diggs
Ware River
Bailey
Hockley
Auburn Wharf
North River
Dixondale
Severn Wharf
Severn River
Government Wharf
C. D
Emer
James River
Night Line
Richmond
Steamehrs
Berkley
Brandon
Bera
Berth
MAIN
New York
Main Street
Atlantic Hotel
Company
Wharf
E. E. Palen
White Plains
N. Y
Keogh
Harry Kk
Mattewan
M Wrn
P. A. Starck, Pres
Oworeo
United States
Sio
P. A. Starck Piano CO
Wabasha
Dlsmasserm Btn
Mrtist
Jty
Deslere
Nash Remedy Co., Inc
M. S. Foster
Ovece
Sibley Bros
U. E. Mumford
Pres
J. P. Nottingham
V.pres. and Cashier
Rea
Argest Business
Tidewater
Jalan
Ceme
Tery
Lawson & Newton
11Th Street
William Ava
Pine Beach
G. L. Hall Optical Co., Ing
Norfolk-Richmond-Lynchburo
Clark Sash & Door Corporation
Frank T. Clark
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