Grandstand Collapse Kills Five At Maryland Race Meet
Lancaster Pa Aug 6 Information reaches this city that at the White Horse track in Salisbury township the grand stand collapsed during local races. Five persons were fatally injured and about two score were seriously hurt as a 2,006 seat improvised stand caved in amid a stampede. Ex-Poor Director Benjamin Weaver and a unnamed man are mortally injured. two children also reported mortally hurt. Doctors were summoned, and injured were moved to homes as the scene drew crowds by carriage and wheel. The rush and brutality of the panic left women trampled and cries of frightened children in the debris.
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Lancaster
White Horse track
Salisbury township
grand strand
Benjamin Weaver
allable
Ontario logs spared under Ontario license plan
John Bertram of Collins Inlet Lumber proposes Ontario enact an order in council to save logs cut under provincial license within Ontario. He argues this would nullify or ruin Michigan mills' potential gains under the Dingley act by eliminating export duties on logs and pulp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mary
Toronto
John Bertram
Collins Inlet Lumber company
Dominion
Ontario
Michigan
Warrant for New Orleans swindler Magan issued
New York on August 6 a police report states Superintendent Gospel of New Orleans sent a letter with a warrant for the arrest of Juan Antonis Magan the alleged gold brick swindler recently seized here. No word on Regalio Guitierrez, held with Magan, and inquiry has been wired on his case.
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New Orleans
New York
Gospel of
Juan Antonis Magan
Regalio Guitierrez
Magan
To End the Uruguayan Revolution in Montevideo Meeting
A Montevideo dispatch reports a large popular meeting with well known speakers urging peace with the revolutionists. Resolutions favoring settlement were carried by a large majority and the meeting's opinion will be formally presented to the government.
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London
Aus
Montevideo
Committee to Inspect State Land Titles in Adrian Racks
Speaker O Grady announced a committee to continue the investigation into state lands titles. Members include Gorham Otsego Randy Onondaga Marshall Kings McEwan Albany Gott Monroe Benham Ontario and Finn New York.
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Mochester
O'Grady
Adrian Racks
Assemblyman
Gorham
Otsego
Randy
Onondaga
Marshall
Kings
McEwan
Albany
Gott
Monroe
Benham
Ontario
Finn
New York
Minister Drowned on Nepigon River Canoe Trip
Aug 6 The Rev Alexander Grant pastor of the First Baptist church of this city was drowned while canoeing on the Nepigon river. The body has not yet been recovered.
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Winnipes
Alexander Grant
First Baptist church
Nepigon
Suspected burglar identified as Memphis theology student
William Collier, a Memphis theology student, jailed in Kingston Rhode Island on burglary charges at R. G. Dunn’s residence. A letter from his father says he is crazy and Collier allegedly planned to kill Reverend Edward Everett Hale, claiming to be the second Messiah and intent to shed blood of sinners.
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Ge Toros
Boston
Aus
Globe
Providence
Kingston
R. G. Dunn
rently
Wiliam Collier
Memphis
Collier
Rhode Island
Rev
Edward Everett Hale
Matunuck
Calder
Hale
Christ
Jesus Christ
Suit for Divorce in Newark Lawyer Charged with Cruelty
Newark M J Aug 6 Ellwood Leary a lawyer has been made defendant in divorce proceedings by his wife Susannah Leary. He is charged with neglect cruelty and continued intoxication. The petition includes a March 16 1895 agreement requiring him to abstain from liquor spend evenings with his wife at her request and aid her maintenance. The wife says the reform lasted about four months after which he became brutal and seldom sober. Alimony is prayed for.
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Newark
M. J
Ellwood
Leary
Susannah Leary
National League Scores And Standings From Recent Games
National League results show Philadelphia 9 to New York 6 and 4, Boston 8 to Baltimore 6, Cincinnati 5 to Cleveland 3, and St Louis 7 to Pittsburgh 4. Standings list Philadelphia leading with 54 wins, 23 losses, .710? No, 659? Through text. Cleveland and New York follow with varying records as of last reports. Baltimore and Cincinnati trail. Brooklyn and Washington sit mid-pack in the pennant race.
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Philadelphia
Phila
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Cleveland
St. Louis
Pittsburg
P. C
ey BRT
Philadeinhia
ittstaurrers
Brooklyn
Washington
Fires and ship incidents dominate Duns dispatches
Three men died in a house fire at Elm and Charles streets in Cincinnati. The Otto lies ashore at Macox on Long Island coast. Belglen to sail Aug 13 from Antwerp for a south pole expedition. Collision at James Town between Dun Kirk Alleghany Pittsburg and Jamestown Chautauqua Lake lines injuring several. Krementschg Russia flood disaster on Dneiper. A swimming bath in which 400 women swam was swept away with 200 drowned. The British ship Cumbermere coal laden was burning at Oakland, linked to Near the East Indian stabbing of Captain Bernard. Flames damaged the vessel extensively.
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Elm
Charles street
Cincinnati
one Hill life saving station
Otto
Macox
Long Island
Belglen
Antwerp
south pole
Jamestown
Dunkirk, Alleghany and
Pittsburg
Jamestown and Chautauqua Lake
Krementchug
Russia
Dneiper
Cumbermere
Oakland
Near
Bernard
Trains Blocked by Washouts Near Strassburg
Trains in both directions on the Kansas Pacific are blocked by a severe washout near Strassburg. Train No. 3 from Kansas City was wrecked Tuesday, and No. 3 is reported indefinitely late.
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Denver
Kansas Pacific
Strassburg
Kansas City
Drowned Boy at Campbells Point in Take Ontario
A special to The Standard from Adams Center reports Bert Wilenwood a 17 year old resident of Watertown drowned while bathing in Take Ontario at Campbells Point. The body was recovered.
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Watertown
Adams Center
Bert Wilenwood
ape
Take Ontario
Campbells Point
Portuguese Troops Capture Rebel Chiefs in Gazaland
A Lourenco Marques dispatch reports Portuguese forces routed Gazaland rebels again and captured two principal chiefs. The information is not officially confirmed.
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Lisbon
Lourenco Marques
Gazaland
Indemnity suit details on Hugnet case and Spain war acts
Washington reports on Alfred Hugnet, an American imprisoned in Cuba, seeking 75,000 dollars in damages. Evidence alleges a slipped insurgent paper caused his arrest and 17 days' confinement, amid wartime suspensions of constitutional guarantees. The case hinges on state department actions and Spain’s response during war. Also notes Japan-Hawaii arbitration chatter and a German release of Harry Silberberg for legal conflicts.
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Washington
Alfred H. Hugnet
Cuba
state department
congress
Hugnet
Havana
revolutionary junta
New York
Lee
vler
genera
Florida
Huenet
Spain
United States
Freiburg
Germany
Harry Silberberg
ali John ©. Drayton
Little Rock
Baltimore
Silberberg
Bremen
Yellow Fever Suspects Recaptured Off Florida Coast
The surgeon general of the Marine hospital service was informed that three Cuban refugees suspected of yellow fever were recaptured at Punta Gorda Florida. The capture followed coast inspection efforts by state and national authorities and the suspects were sent to the Charlotteville quarantine station for detention.
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Washington
Aug
the
Marine hospital service
Punta Gorda
Florida
coast inspection service
Charlotteville harbor
Appointment of railway mail service chief clerk in Washington
John W. Hollyday of Ohio is named chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service in Washington. He has served in the railroad office for several years and will supervise operations under Alexander Grant of Michigan, appointed assistant general superintendent.
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Railway Mail Service
Washington
Aus
John W. Hollyday
Ohio
Alexander Grant
Michigan
Cretans Accept Autonomy Demand Amid Turkish Pressure
The Crete deputies sent to foreign admirals an official declaration accepting autonomy and urging Turkish troops withdrawn. This marks a unanimous response from major provinces to the powers plan for autonomy, amid fears that Prev ad Pasha is ordered to undermine the scheme.
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Ehania
Crete
Ans
Prevad Pasha
ins
Century-Old Welcomed Visitor Arrives in Schenectady
More Than a Century Od arrives in Schenectady from Auburn to celebrate her 102nd birthday with old friends. Mrs. Van Zendt, known as mother of the secretary of the Army of the Potomac, shuns publicity and reporters.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Rehoerca Van Zendt
Auburn
Strikers Tighten Grip as Mines Close in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg August 6 report shows about 200 of 2,000 Turtle Creek strikers remain at Camp Determination while others are dispersed to Plum Creek and nearby sites. No. 4 Turtle Creek and Sandy Creek mines are shut. deputies face continuous marches, strain, and strict monitoring as hunger and hardship spread among strikers and their families.
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Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
Plum Creek
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal company
Turtle and
Sandy Creeks
Sandy Creek
De Armitt
omicen
foramen oar
Samuel De Armitt
Murraysville
W. P. De Armitt
Virginia
south side
Carson street
Moncancahela
Rascne
Fallizaleth
Runola
Webster
Monongeahela
prerys
Monongahela City
Miners Changeling Clash Grows in West Virginia
Charges from President Ratchford warn miners in Wheeling stirred dispute as 1,000 more miners join Western Pennsylvania strikers. De Armitt cites Ohio and Pennsylvania donors aiding the metal miners. West Virginia becomes the focal battleground for a broader campaign. miners praised for maintaining order.
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Columbus
Ratchford
lbar
Wheeling
Western Pennsylvania
Te Armitt
De Armitt
West Virginia
stoneant
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Dead Body Found On Nine Tracks In Corry
The body of a man believed to be William H. Middleton, a Cigarmakers union member No. 261 of Knoxville, was found by some boys on the Nine¢ tracks at this place.
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Corry
William H. Middleton
Cigarmakers’ union
Knozville
SeekinG His Father Boy Travels Alone From St Louis
A ten year old boy named John Daniels traveled alone from St Louis to New York and is in police care while seeking his father bricklayer John Daniels whose address is unknown. The boy’s grandmother Mrs Keily of 3786 Lucky street St Louis is cited as a relative. He arrived by train via Toledo and Buffalo. Police aim to locate the father if he is in New York. The incident follows reports of the boy’s mother being dead.
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St. Louis
New York
John Daniels
Delaware and Lackawanna railroad
Keily
Lucky street
Toledo
Buffalo
Daniels
Severe Colorado Springs Rainstorm Severs Traffic and Damages
Colorado Springs endured a major rainstorm with severe floods leaving six to ten inches of standing water on several main streets. Water flooded cellars, entering stores and damaging stock while travel halted. Three of five main rail lines into the city suffered washouts and an accompanying electric storm struck several houses. No fatalities reported.
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Colorado Springs
WNo fatali
Bulgarian Poet Constantine Assassinated in Vienna
A Vienna dispatch reports Bulgarian poet Constantine was assassinated during a political tour with his ally Dr. Takeff a fierce opponent of the current cabinet and Prince Ferdinand. Authorities allegedly ordered Takeff killed but hit Constantine by mistake, with hired killers misidentifying their target.
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London
Daily Mail
Vienna
Constantine
Takeff
Ferdinand
Funeral of an Old American Soldier
Funeral held at 2 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn for Lieutenant Michael Moore oldest American soldier in his ninety eighth year. Episcopal service conducted by St Cornelius chapel assistant rector, Governors Island, where he served fifty years. Interment in Green Wood Cemetery.
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New York
Michael Moore
Seventh avenue
Brooklyn
Moore
St. Cornelius’ chapel
Governors island
Greenwood cemetery
Big Distillers Face Assignment in Kentucky
Louisville reports Fidell and Crabb of Eminence Kentucky filed a deed of assignment in Henry county court. W L Crabb filed an individual assignment. Estimated assets reach 185000 with liabilities around 190000. The failure results from a surge of recent lawsuits. The distillery ranks among Kentucky's largest and Crabb's Blue Ribbon whiskey is nationally known.
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Big Distillers
Louisville
Fidell & Crabb
big Eminence
Henry county
W. L. Crabb
Kentucky
Crabb
United States
Tramp Confesses to Murder Arrested in Crystal Falls
Peter Bons, charged with the murder of Pearl Morrison at Crystal Falls, admits assault and strangling the girl. A detective in a priest’s garb presented the confession to Bons, witnessed by others, raising fears of possible lynching as public excitement grows.
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Translowntainm
Micn
Peter Bons
Pearl Morrison
Crystal Falls
Bons
Harlem Silver Park Arousement Company Incorporation
New York City firm Harlem Silver Park Arousement Company filed papers of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock listed at $100,000 to maintain a park and entertainment buildings. Directors include Hermann Sulzec Gerenz Zalter Charles Schaefer and Miank Kuban of New York City. Aug 6.
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t Company Incorporated
Albany
Aug. fl
Harlem Silver Park Arousement company
New York city
hoabiins
Herman Sulzec
Gerenz Zalter
Charles Schaefer
Miank Kuban
New York
Cnly
Missing Buffalo student linked to Cleveland railway official
J F Water a law student from Niagara Falls disappeared after visiting Cleveland last week. He traveled back toward Buffalo by steamer, stopping with Mr Wanna, superintendent of Cleveland Street Railway and brother of Senator Mark Hanna. No further sightings reported.
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Taw
Buffalo
Aus
J.F. Water
Niagra Falls
Cleveland
hig one
Wanna
Cleveland Street railway
Mark Hanna
Slater
beac
uffalo
France and Canada trade treaty benefits outlined
Paris reports The Gaulois notes that under the 1843 commercial treaty France will gain from any advantage Canada grants to Great Britain, highlighting how Franco Canadian terms potentially favor France in imperial trade alignments.
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Paris
Gaulois
Fraine
Canada
France
Great Britain
Fortune in China fuels will contest in New York
Surrogate Arnold denies Mrs. Eugenia Ross an administration claim in a will contest over William H. King who built a vast Chinese fortune. Ancillary letters are awarded to George G. Hingard and Sarah K. Birckhead, nephew and niece, as Rhode Island courts previously ruled against Ross. King, who died in Providence after a long mental decline, left an estate valued at about one to three million dollars.
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New York
Arenold
Eugenia Ross
George Gordon Hingard
Sarah K. Birckhead
William H. King
China
Newport
R. 1
Eling
Butler hospital
Providence
King
Ross
George G. King
Rhode Island
Arnold
Ross elaimg
Birs
Tross
ing
Borrogate
Rhodes
Passport Captain Released From Quarantine
Toronto Ang 6 Captain and Sailing Master John Methaw of the steamer Passport, in quarantine on board since last Sunday as a smallpox case, has been treated by Dr She and the health inspector. The ship was fumigated and vaccinated, with doctors noting no fear of infection. Dr Simard examined passengers finding vaccination effective in most cases and relief expected soon.
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Toronto
Ang
Masest
John Methaw
bard
Simard
Death From Excessive Smoking in New Haven
Stephen Canty, 36, an electrician famed in Connecticut and New York, was found dead at his brother in law’s residence. Medical examiner cites heart failure caused by excessive smoking. He invented a storage battery bicycle fame and a telephone bell. Wife and daughter live in Hartford.
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New Haven
Stephen Mr. Canty
dbo
Gonnreticut
New York
io Tartford
Iron Plant to Start Up in Reading Area
Reading Pa Aug 6 The Reading Tron company will start up their plant at Danville next Monday and give employment to several hands. The establishment was obliged to shut down some time ago due to a reduction in wares which caused the men to strike. Since then employees across all departments have shown willingness to return to work at the company.
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Reading
Reading Tron company
Danville
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