New Building for Officials in Richmond Demanded
The Virginia General Assembly will be asked to provide a new office building as state departments outgrow current quarters. Gov Mann notes crowded sites including Library Supreme Court Health and Agricultural chemist offices. Ford's Hotel site is favored for central location but may exceed budget. next year real estate assessments could ease funding and possibly lower taxes.
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Proclamation on Daniel Death Issued by Governor Mann
Richmond Virginia July issue reports Governor Mann issued a proclamation announcing Senator John Warwick Daniel’s death. It includes a photo engraving and facsimiles of Daniel’s signature and official signatures. The paper is tied with black silk and presented ceremoniously. An actor in New York was badly hurt by a wagon.
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John W. Daniel
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B. O. James
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Richard Sullivan
Wagon Collision Witness Notes Driver License
Harold Nagle pursued a horse drawn wagon at Fifth Avenue and Twentyfifth Street after it struck an actor and fled. The driver’s license number was obtained and given to a policeman. The injured actor was taken to Bellevue Hospital by car. Sullivan, residing at 413 East Ninth Street, suffers severe contusions and shock.
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Adirondack guards doubled after arson attempts on Rockefeller estate
Gloversville reports the Adirondack state patrol doubling due to repeated arson attempts targeting William Rockefeller's Adirondack estate. Local anger rises over withdrawal of fishing and game privileges for New York millionaires, fueling violent sentiment among residents.
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William Rockefeller
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Adirondacks
Grant Demands of the N S Garment Workers
New York July 16 Announcement by the settlement committee of the Garment Workers Union says 7 000 to 8 000 of the 83 000 on strike will return to work next Monday. Agreements have been made with manufacturers employing that number of workers and the unions demands have been granted after all-night talks.
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Garment Workers’ Union
William Loeb Seen As Possible Next Governor
Governor Hughes plans to discuss state politics with Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and will indicate whether William Loeb will run for governor. Hughes arrived in New York this morning aboard the Albany with no announced statement, and he expected to join Roosevelt after his work at the Outlook office.
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William Loeb
Theodore Roosevelt
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Roosevelt
Outlook Office
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Indictments Against W. Chapman In New York Case
Indictments charging grand larceny were returned this afternoon by the grand jury against Charlie W. Chapman a brewer at 26 Broad Street C. M. Sex on and a man named Proctor in the case involving the alleged theft of 400000 dollars worth of railway bonds from the Carnegie Crust Company Charles Wellborn a promoter gave evidence upon which the indictments were voted.
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Charlie W. Chapman
Broad Street
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Proctor
Carnegie Crust Company
Charles Wellborn
Mystery in Cooper Gase in Chicago Shooting
Chicago report on Ray Mahany shot by Elmer Cooper near Cathryne Rush home. A second sweetheart enters the case while searches for the missing Miss Rush and the fiancee’s brother. Mothers clash over sons amid disputed alibis and new pool room evidence emerges.
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Ray Mahany
Elmer Cooper
Cathryne Rush Cooper
Mahany
Cooper
Mise Rush
Mahony
Sarah Mahany
Marguerite Rush
John Rush
Gil Jordan
Rush
Margaret Illington to Return to Stage in Tacoma
In Tacoma on August 24 Edward J Bowes and wife announce plans for a new play starring Margaret Illington. The production will depart New York next week with rehearsals set upon arrival. The French adaptation by Edward Elsner will be a major season highlight and the title is being kept secret for a few days.
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Wash
Edward J. Bowes
Margaret Illington
Eighteen Men Struck by Lightning in North Carolina
Lightning struck near a thrashing machine in Stokes County injuring eighteen men who were shocked yet survived. In Abbott's Creek township Will Gamble's home was destroyed, but his family escaped before the storm. The same bolt killed a man nearby.
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Abbott's Creek Township
Gambie
Stokes County
Smorgia Ratifies the Income Tax in Georgia Legislature
The Georgia Legislature today ratified the income tax. The Senate approved the resolution by a narrow margin yesterday and the House passed it today by a substantial vote in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Georgia
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Balloon Disaster Kills Five in Flight Over Europe
Eyewitnesses report a balloon car exploding at about 2,500 feet after straying off course. Aeronauts faced dark, stormy conditions as gas expanded with altitude. Separately, Oscar Erbsloeh won the national balloon race in America, earning $2,500 and praise from Roosevelt and the Kaiser.
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Indictment Attempt Involving Sullivan Case Arises
Assistant District Attorney Charles C. Mei reports a bid to indict B10 Tim Sullivan. The effort centers on legal actions and potential charges under review by prosecutors.
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Charles C. Mei
Elegant passenger steamers Columbia and Augusta schedule
Elegant steamers Columbia and Augusta run from Baltimore to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with connections to south rail lines. The Atlanta sails from Baltimore on Tue Thu Sat evenings, reaching West Point and Richmond next mornings. Departures are from Piers 18 and 19 Light Street Wharf with through tickets and baggage check at Baltimore city ticket offices.
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Acting prosecutor in Kitman’s absence to press Reno prize fight case
The acting prosecutor of New York County, in Kitman’s absence, plans to pursue proceedings against State Senator Timothy D. Sullivan over stakes tied to the Reno prize fight. Though the money was to be collected in Hoboken, Mr. Knott has learned the cash was deposited locally. Knott will bring the matter to the grand jury.
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Knott
Portuguese Kill Chinese Pirates in Colowan Battle
Two desperate clashes pitted Portuguese forces against Chinese pirates on Colowan Island. A Portuguese gunboat and land forces bombarded the pirate settlement, destroying houses and killing scores of pirates. Chinese counterattacks later stormed and captured the Portuguese post, putting the captives to the award. Portuguese reinforcements are being sent from Maceo.
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Colowan
Maceo
No Extradition Application for Charlton Reported
State Department announced no formal extradition application for Porter Charlton has been received yet. The Italian government advised that surrender will be sought at an early date, but the department will remain silent until formal action is filed. Charlton is the confessed wife murderer.
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State Department
Porter Charlton
Chariton
Mayor William White Repeats Duties From Essex Jail
In Lawrence Massachusetts on July 16 Mayor William P White, jailed after a three year sentence and $1000 fine for conspiracy to bribe, continues official duties from Essex County Jail. He plans to appeal to the Supreme Court while attorneys say removal requires conviction of a felony. The city charter allows vacancy if conditions are met.
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Mass
Essex County
William P. White
White
Supreme Court
Jeffries Coped Before the Fight Declares Drug Theory
Jack Jeffries brother of James J Jeffries claims the "hope of the white race" was doped before the Reno July 4 fight with Jack Johnson. He says he will soon name the man behind the deed and asserts his brother has not recovered, was in training camps at Rowardennan and Moana Springs, and remains moody and unapproachable.
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Cal
Jack Jefries
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Reno
Jack
Rowardennan
Jack Jeffries
Jeff
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New Orleans Street Car Men Vote on Strike
New Orleans street car employees are voting on a strike as high tensions rise. Police are ordered to prepare for extra duty amid reports that hundreds of strikebreakers have gathered near the city outskirts ready to move in if the walkout occurs tonight.
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New Orleans
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