Review of the Past Week's Notable Events Across Regions
The roundup notes floods in Nebraska and Iowa, the death of actor Joseph Haworth from heart disease, and the loss of Captain A J Pearman a squatter governor. Italian soldiers killed and 80 injured in a Venice train crash, a San Pedro to Los Angeles electric car robbery, and a Burlington railroad bridge damage from a Wyoming cloudburst. A Cuban assassination of Ira O Bradley is cited with motive robbery. Masked robbery at McFarland depot, Lipton regrets America's Cup, Vesuvius eruption subsiding, Gorman's son elected in Maryland, and a push to tax trusts by the American Bar association.
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Joseph Haworth
Venice
A. J. Pearman
Nebraska
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Consul 15 Slain as Naval powers push Beirut response
Washington reports United States vice consul William O. Magelsen at Beirut was assassinated while riding in a carriage. The state department demanded a thorough investigation and punishment for those involved. Admiral Cotton’s squadron was ordered to Turkish waters to support American demands if needed.
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Washington
Plate Department
Leishman
Constantinople
William O. Magelesen
United States
Beirut
Syria
Porte
State Department
Oyster Bay
Admiral Cotton
Turkish
Darling
Cotton
Fleirat
Loomin
American Board of Missions
Boston
Euphrates College
Harpool
Loomis
Valley Flood Submerges Missouri River Valley and Rail Lines
Valley towns from Missouri Valley to Pacific Junction are flooded after a sudden Nodaway River rise. Two people died while rescuers attempted to save others. three more are missing. Floodwaters reach 21 feet, washing away buildings. railroads including Burlington, Wabash, Northwestern, Rock Island, and Milwaukee suffer washouts and closures.
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Council Bluffs
Missouri River Valley
Missouri Valley
Pacific Juncion
Illnois Central
Fair Grounds
Nodaway
Burlington
Malvern
Rock Island Railroad
Atlantic
Milwaukee
Neola
Race Called On as Time Expires in Cup Match Trial
New York August 28 The fourth race of the press series in the America s Cup trials was declared void as the clock expired with Reliance leading Shamrock III two miles behind and Hull down on the horizon. Official results record the finish as a no race due to time.
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New York
Aduia
Turmoil in Adrianople District as Frontiers Unravel
Alarming conditions in the vilayet of Adrianople as rebels destroy Turkish posts along the frontier. Turkish commander orders killings and destruction as insurgents advance. Refugees flee toward Constantinople while a seaquai clash and a later 150 Turkish fatalities mark ongoing combat. Macedonian forces plan a large crossing as regional tension peaks.
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Bofia
Macedonia
Bavaria
Dnevnik
Kuleli Bugas
Bods Peat
Maritsa
Adrianople
Salonica
Reliance Again Wins Second Cup Race Over Shamrock II
In a tense 30 mile triangular course off Sandy Hook the Reliance defeated Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II by one minute and 19 seconds, with wind hindered late. Captain Wringle mis timed the start allowing a small handicap for the British challenger.
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New York
Raliance
Thomas Lipton
Sandy Hook
Columbia
Reliance
Maller
Wringle
File
Was Not Slain American Vice Consul Shot At Beirut
US Vice Consul William C. Magelssen at Beirut was shot at but not injured. A cipher transmission error caused initial assassination reports. President to keep Navy in Turkish waters as officials pursue a peaceful resolution with Syria.
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Washington
United States
William C. Magelesen
Beirut
Syria
Magelssen
State Department
Leishman
Constantinople
Coneor Ravengal
Leiebman
Oyster Hay
Cotton
Mere Judges Wanted in Hotolulu Assembly Memo
A fragment notes an effort to increase the number of circuit judges to relieve the court. The reference to Hotolulu and date August 31 is unclear, but the item centers on judicial staffing and anticipated actions in the judiciary.
Germany and United States discuss Beirut veto and Turkey advice
Berlin reports a semi official note on United States policy toward Beirut. It says if Turkey follows the imperial parliament advice, the United States government may oppose intervention. The message reflects wartime diplomacy and alliance concerns.
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Germany
America
Berlin
United States
Beirut
Turkey
China seeks Roosevelt arbitration over Manchuria crisis
China, anxious over Russia's evacuation of Manchuria, appeals to President Roosevelt for arbitration to restore its former status. Viceroy Chang Chi Tung warns of Russian encroachment near the Manchurian district and urges China to arm, while Japan Britain and America are not engaging Russia directly.
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Tokio
Victoria
B. C
China
Hae
Roosevelt
Pexim
Nichi Richi
United States
Chang Chi Tung
Asahi
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
America
Manchuria
Portland Industrial Display at Fall Carnival
Portland merchants and manufacturers prepare exhibits for the fall carnival September 14 to 26. Rivalry grows as firms invest in unique booths and displays, with grand stands planned and railroads offering reduced fares to draw visitors from across the state.
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Portland
Unclear text fragment from international dispatches
Fragmentary report mentions Aug 16 and Aug 27 dates with references to Victoria British Columbia and a United States minister. No coherent events or identities are clearly present in readable form.
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Iowa
California
Oregon
Baker City
Ira O. Bradley
Cuba
Moorcroft
Wyo
Berlington
McFarland, Kan
Thoroaa Lipton Haax
England
Nat Herreshoff
Mount Vesuvius
Gorman
Maryland
State Senate
The
American Bar Association
Treadwell
Alaska
Barnam & Bailey
Pennsylvania
Paria Tunnel
Merisan
Saffer
Sary
Northern Pacific
Miles
Iaat
Taltte
Root
Texas
Corea
Luke E Wright
Taft
Philippines
Pittsburg
Colombia
Kreuahero
Intent Department
Bur
Berfven
Army
Signal Corps
C. H. Saith
Bill Arp
H. BH. Keblenat
Ap Calenge
Lon Dillion
Readville
Mass
Riese
Seresh
Signel
Adrianopie Stuation Orave
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AMD
Perkins
Wiley
Myrtle Poi
M. White
Gliese Over Perkins
S. D. Pulford
Myrtle Point
G. ™. Shor
Myrtle
Oes
M. ‘Sem
L. 4 Roberts
Leep, Wd
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