Heroic save as wife pulls husband from quicksand
Mrs Mary Barth of Jamaica Bay extends from a tree limb to reach her sinking husband James Barth trapped in quicksand. She sustains immense strain to pull him free, collapsing afterward. They live in Jamaica and the man is a bass soloist at St. Mary’s Church. Medical teams assess injuries while the couple recovers.
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New York
Mary Barth
L. IL
James Barth
Barth
Bartha
Jamaica
Mr. Barth
St. Mary's Catholic Church
West
Jamaica Bay
Tucker Its First Choice.
The Augusta County Argus notes a correction to a past editorial about Captain Carlton McCarthy and the mayoralty election in Richmond. It clarifies initial misimpressions on prohibition views and refers to the press’s evolving stance and future political hopes involving Harry J. George Tucker.
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Tucker
Ople
Carlton McCarthy
Richmond
Oarys
Hqnor
Harry &J. George Tucker
Augusta County Argus
Ballinger Defends Policy in First Detailed Statement
Secretary of the Interior Richard A. Ballinger replies to critics in San Francisco, defending his course and contrasting his approach with that of his predecessor James R. Garfield. He charges political conspirators with unfounded accusations and asserts alignment with President Taft on conservation and public domain administration.
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San Francisco
Cal
Interior
Richard A. Ballinger
James RK. Garfield
Theodore Belt
Congress
Interior Department
How to Win Games A Pitcher’s Learnings
A star pitcher credits patience from President Comiskey and Manager Jones, plus hard study and work, for his rise. He details watching peers, practicing relentlessly, and refining a balk free motion to become a winner. He urges every fast, willing boy to persist and improve.
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Comiskey
Jones
White Sox
Comiskey and Jones
Sol
Vice President acquitted in harmony telegraph case
The Petersburg Index Appeal reports the country accepts the acquittal of Sherman in the Indian land fund bribery scandal, while noting an acquittal sought for the Vice President over charges linked to suppressing the Taft telegram in a minor political dispute.
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Saent Sherman
Indian Land Fund
Taft Harmony
Maynard-Young Election Promise for Congress
The Portsmouth Star notes Maynard’s persistent unpopularity in Norfolk despite his Jamestown Exposition benefits. It argues he will make a good congressman, praising his pleasing personality, district awareness, and exceptional popularity as a worker.
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Maynard-Young
Norfolk
Maynard
Young
Congress
Portsmouth
Does the Commission Need Jogging
A citizen letter to a Norfolk paper questions the Industrial Commission lobbying the State Corporation Commission over rail property reassessments. It notes 1906 to 1909 actions by city officials and special counsel, including Willard, and suggests no comprehensive inspections since then with five years of steady “jogging” having little effect.
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Industrial Commission
State Corporation Commission
Commissioner of Revenue
Mieammond
Norfolk
Norfol
Board of Control
Coast Line
Norfolk and Western
Scaptain Willard
Norfolk Ledger- Dispatch
Man killed by cave in at old well in New Jersey
Henry Larson of Perth Amboy was buried by earth when the sides of an old brick-walled well at the Larks farm near Asbury Park caved in during repairs. Despite multiple rescue attempts and the help of workers and farmhands, Larson died from suffocation after being buried forty feet deep. He left a wife and six children.
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New York
Henry Larson
Perth Amboy
Asbury Park
Larson
Larks Farm
France
Goddard
Lurke
To Spread Light Abroad in Faithful Sermons
A Bristol Herald-Courier note cites The Evening Journal quoting a saying about churches seeking strong preachers from Richmond and bringing them in to spread their light. The column reflects on the appeal of quality ministry across cities.
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Richmond
The
Evening Journal
Bristol Herald-Courier
Call for Creation of State Forester Office
The piece argues for a dedicated state forester to monitor and combat forest fires, hold caretakers accountable, and reduce timber destruction in Virginia. It notes the need for a formal role to inspect fires, pursue responsible parties, and oversee fall fire incidents, justifying an official office.
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Virginia
Fifteen Killed in Train Wreck at Durand Michigan
A rear end collision between two Grand Trunk trains near Durand Michigan killed fifteen passengers in a Pullman sleeper and injured five others. The wreckage burned quickly. bodies were recovered, including a woman and at least one child, as rescue teams arrived and a systematic search began.
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Durand
Mich
No. 14
Mitchell
Flint
Clinton A. Davis
Montreal
Davis
Fargo
North Dakota
St. John's Hospital
Charles Spencer
Battle Creek
No. 4
Grand Trunk
Boston
Portland
Toronto
George Wilson
Maynard Opposed by Democratic Machine in Virginia Race
The text notes Mr Maynard faced opposition from the Democratic organization for backing Tucker over Mann in the Virginia governor race. It credits Senator Martin with sensible judgment and warns against political coercion by party leaders.
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Martin
Maynard
Democratic Organization
Congress
Tucker
Mann
Virginia
State Committee moves to perfect the Virginia primary
The Fredericksburg Star reports that state party committees are actively refining Virginia's primary process. Efforts include tightening rules, reviewing delegate rules, and coordinating timelines to improve fairness and participation ahead of the next election cycle.
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Virginia
Fredericksburg
William Northrop on Princess May wreck near Alaska
Richmond reports confirm Virginia Railway and Power Co. president William Northrop and Mrs. Northrop rode the Princess May when it struck rocks off the Alaskan coast near Skagway on August 6. They survived in lifeboats until rescue after a long ordeal and were en route from Sitka to San Francisco. Mrs Northrop is the daughter of Lewis Blair of Richmond.
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Richmond
William Northrop
Virginia Railway and Power Company
San Francisco
Northrop
Lewis Blair
Rain Eases Fires Across Northern Idaho and Montana
Fire conditions improved by last nights rain and snowfall from Absaroka to Forest, with east of the Rocky Mountain divide now under control. Pend D Oreille, Flathead, and Blackfeet fires partially checked. Kaniksha fires serious but Newport and Priest River safe. Rescue and relief operations underway for injured and exhausted crews. no confirmed deaths among regular forest officers, but temporary staff fatalities may total twenty five.
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Washington, D. C
Idaho
Montana
Absaroka
Forest
Forester Potter
Greely
Missoula, Mont
Rocky Mountain Divide
Coeur D'Alene
le Mont
Northwest Forest Fires Suppressed But Still Threaten $50 Million Loss
Rain and snow slow Northwest forest fires though destruction may reach 50 million dollars. Death toll could top 200 while fires in Montana Idaho Washington Oregon ease slightly. California Sierras feared to suffer further damage. militia stands ready in Helena and Butte at Governor Norris's order.
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Spokane
Wash
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Sierras
Helena
Butte
Mont
Norris
Call for new primary to resolve Norfolk district election irregularities
The district executive committee should declare Tuesday's primary results null and void and order a new election to determine the nominee for the Sixty-second Congress. It urges stringent rules, potentially reusing judges and clerks from the last vote, to restore democracy and fairness for both candidates Young and Maynard.
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BNE Virginian-Piot
Maynard
Norfolk County
Norfolk City
Young
Virginia book contracts trigger franchise tax ruling
The Attorney General rules that book suppliers to Virginia must domesticate and pay the franchise tax before contracts can be finalized. Judge Williams requires foreign firms to pay the tax and bond, potentially delaying school book lists and altering bids.
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Richmond
Virginia
Wiliams
State Corporation Commission
Williams
Department of Education
Battle flag landscape plan proposed for Battle Abbey grounds
John W. Williams proposes a Confederate flag shaped layout for the Battle Abbey grounds on Soldiers' Home property. The plan uses white flower beds for stars and crimson blooms for the red field with green turf creating the blue effect, with walkways and drives arranged accordingly. Architect D Wiley Anderson drafted the design, and Williams adds further ideas including a bronze element for display.
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Richmond
John W. Williams
House of Delegates
Battle Abbey
Confederacy
Willams
D. Wiley Anderson
Williams
Roosevelt and Sherman clash over Davenport in state race
The conflict pits Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Vice President Sherman against each other over nominating senator Davenport and anti machine sentiment. Roosevelt rests in Herkimer while Sherman travels through Utica and Watertown as John A. Dix predicts a Democratic gain this fall.
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Sherman
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Oneida County
Davenport
Davenpo
Hughes
Herkimer County
Douglass Robinson
West
Utica
Watertown
Herkimer
Taft
John A. Dix
State Committee
Dix
Bages
Maynard Victory Cited By Norfolk District News
The Suffolk Herald notes Mr. Maynard has served ten years in Congress and delivered strong district appropriations. Voter support favored him across the district except for Norfolk city and county where Mr. Young led by 1,969 and 464 respectively. Portamouth and nearby counties showed Maynard defeats.
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Maynard
Norfolk City
Norfolk County
Young
Portamouth
Nansemond
Isle of Wight
Southampton
Princess Anne
Suffolk Herald
Patronize Local Industry for Community Prosperity
We owe it to the community to do all we can to its advantage. Buying local goods keeps money in the area and supports schools churches and public institutions. Supporting home industry sustains our neighbor's prosperity and strengthens civic life.
Pulling Together For Town Progress On Shared Roads
A civic message urges unity among residents and fair dealing in business. It compares cooperative effort to road courtesy where courteous drivers share the road, while selfish behavior harms others and recalls the phrase pork as a jab at obstructionists.
Notable Town Offers Comfort and Savings
A compact town advertises a high quality of life with affordable prices. It promises buyers that ten dollars buys as much as twenty six in big cities and invites residents to settle, build homes, and join friendly locals.
Richmond Republicans plan district convention to nominate candidate
Delegates will elect a nominee to oppose Captain John Lamb for Congress at a September 12 gathering in Thompson's Hall, Richmond. Five prominent Republicans are mentioned as potential candidates including W. R. Vawter and John G. Luce, with delegates uncommitted and free to vote their conscience.
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John Lamb
Congress
W. R. Vawter
Henrico County
Frien
Melvin Aoeenheimer
John G. Luce
Richmond
B. T. Peachey
Williams
Morgan Treat
West Point
Reublican
Egenheimer
Captain Lamb
Peachey
Wilameburg
Commonwealth
United States
Virginia
Roosevelt
J. E. B. Stuart
Newport News
J. Treat
Stuart
Taft
W. W. Smithers
Cape Charles
JT. Treat
Thompson's Hall
East Broad Street
Cholera Epidemic Spreads in St. Petersburg and Kiel
A renewed wave of cholera sweeps St. Petersburg with severe impact in the Jewish quarter. Kiel reports the disease spreading there, with authorities suspecting transmission by Jewish communities returning home after removal.
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Russia
ST. Petersburg
Kiel
Death Sentences For Two Spanish Mexicans In To
Washington dispatch reports Jesus Monaires and Emilio Montenegro were condemned for the murder of William R. Boggs superintendent of the Topia Mining Company in Topia Mexico. Monaires received the death sentence while Montenegro was sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Boggs, son of General W R Boggs of Winston-Salem North Carolina, was killed while enforcing company discipline.
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Washington, D. C
Jesus 4
Monairs
Emilio Montenegro
William R. Boggs
Topia
Monaires
Montenegro
State Department
United States
Freeman
Durant
Mex
Boggs
Topia Mining Company
Monarres
Mr. Boggs
W. R. Boggs
Winston-Salem
N. C
Heinze Promises to Wed Her as Love Feud Flares
Mrs. Lillian obast French accuses copper magnate F. Augustus Heinze of promising marriage while engaged to another woman. She details a long, scandalous life with Heinze, describes the rival, and claims she will sue if he wed anyone else. She asserts she lived a double life to protect him and cites the Diss De Bar affair and Mahatma teachings.
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New York
F. Augustus Heinze
Lillianobast French
Bernie Henderson
Koen
Mr. Heinze
Frinds
Golden Sisters
Charles Henderson
Mrs. French
Diss de Bar
Madame Diss de Bar
New Thought Church
Miss de Bar
Virilla Institute
Mme Diss de Far
Mahatma Institute
Thirty-fourth Street
Mahatma
Lfe
Heinze
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ED Walsh
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N. J
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Hout
Roanoke Times
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Confedrate
Alexander H. Stephens
Stephens
Monument Avenue
Ellyson
Confedrate Memorial Association
Lamb
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