Tragic trolley crash on Western Ohio Traction line
Five dead six fatally injured and twenty five others hurt when two trolley cars collided near Sidney and Piqua due to misunderstood orders. The dead include William Bailey and James Kohl with multiple severe injuries. Dozens rushed to improvised hospital facilities as departments struggle with the accident aftermath.
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Dayton
Sidney
Piqua
Western Ohio Traction Company
Willian Bailey
William McQuillen
Lockington
James Kohl
Detroit
Mich
George Robinson
C. W. Hummelhouser
Charles McClure
Charlies Hale
Motorman
Wapakoneta
George A. Hax
Baltimore
W. J. Hagen
Rodd
John Maher
Fred C. Gremman
Philadelphia
H. L. Ernest
Tobias Moxley
Lima
Chri. Hart
West Point
Ind
Clarence Long
George Blakely
Charles P. Lock
Tippecanoe City
Minnie Rekerly
Mre
P. F. Sarver
Shelby County
Suspect Nemmer Called Before In morgue Over Boy Murder
Hassin Nemmer sits unmoved at the morgue viewing the mutilated body of the Syrian lad in the Tuffa Shashem case. Police had hoped confrontation would elicit a confession but failed to prompt any admission.
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Chicairo
Hassin Nemmer
Nemmer
Multiple Disasters and Notices Across Regions
Five men died from a premature explosion at Bright quarries south of Great Falls Montana. Fires devastate timberlands in northern Tahoe area. The seventh national convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies sits in Boston. New Zealand presses welcome the U S Atlantic fleet. Opticians hold their eleventh annual convention in Philadelphia with many delegates. Lane-Haggings enotton mills in New Orleans strike over wage cuts. Northwest crop conditions lift weaker Chicago wheat market. A Tonopah & Tidewater passenger train hits a washout near Shoshone New Mexico, killing three. Bank of Afton Oklahoma closes for state banking commission inquiry. cashier missing. Pillsbury Washburn mills receivers in Minneapolis commence operations. Elmer Dover resigns as RNC secretary. William Maynard named successor. California grove of big trees faces renewed forest fires. German steamer Numantia and British steamer Suveric from Hong Kong arrive damaged at Shimonoseki after collision.
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Benlator Allison
Bright Quarries
Great Falls Mont
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Boston
New Zealand
American Association of Opticians
Philadelphia
Lane-Hagzings Enotton
New Orleans
Northwest
Chicago
Tonopah
Okla
Elmer EF. Dover
Republican National Committee
Wiliam Maynard
Nebraska
California
Numantia
Suveric
Hong Kong
Shimonoseki
Japan
Saratoga Sheriff Charged With Neglect of Duty
Saratoga County official John Bradley Jr. was served with charges of neglect of duty for failing to suppress gambling at Saratoga Springs. The charges seek his removal and require his answer in Albany on August 17 at 3 p.m. filed by Dr Walter Laidlaw of the anti racetrack gambling committee.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Springs
John Bradley, Jr
Ben Smith
Hughes
Walter Laidlaw
New York
Bradley
Albany
Wright Follows Two False Starts With Successful Paris Flight
Wilbur Wright, Dayton aviator, finally ascended at Le Mans after two earlier failures. The machine flew about two kilometers in one minute forty five seconds in front of thousands, looping and ascending before landing near the grand stand. Experts called Wright a genius and praised the aircraft’s performance despite mishaps in prior trials.
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Wright
Mr. Wright
Mr. Bollee
Fairview Report Highlights Busy Day for Bryan Ticket
William J. Bryan's campaign in Fairview Nebraska reports a busy day with visitors from across the country, including the notification committee, Epworth League members, and a Christian Science delegation. Henry George Jr. and Senator Stevenson are noted as influential in the Democratic outlook amid labor union activity and local notices.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Hrgan
Epworth League
Bryan
Henry D. Douglass
New York
Bryan and Kern Club
Empire State
Douglas
Maryland
Lee
Nebraska
Addu F. Stevenson
Ilinois
Haineis
Stevenson
Finots
Henry George, Jr
Kansas
George
Deneen's Figures Growing in Illinois Primary
Chicago August 11 returns show no material change in Saturday primary results from Monday reports. Many counties still lack official tallies though belated returns have increased Governor Deneen and Senator Hopkins pluralities.
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Deneen
Chicago
Winois
Hopking
Eagles Meet in Seattle Seventy Annual Convention Opens
The tenth annual grand aerial session of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened at Moore theater in Seattle with 1800 delegates in attendance and an expected 30000 visitors. The event began August 11 as part of the convention's Seattle gathering.
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Seattle
Waoeh
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Moore Theater
Eight Die in York Boiler Explosion at Mill
York PA August 11 eight men were killed and about twenty injured when a boiler exploded at the York rolling mill late last evening causing extensive property damage and shock to workers and residents.
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York
To Meet Atlantic Fleet in Australian Waters
Malta August 11 reports the British cruiser Gibraltar sailing to meet the American Atlantic fleet in Australian waters. The action marks a show of naval cooperation between Britain and the United States during ongoing operations in the region.
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Malta
Gibraltar
Campaign activities in Lincoln as Mack meets officials
Qianagers are held in Lincoln this afternoon with sessions between Chairman Mack and the executive committee and another between Mr Mack and the committee to compile the campaign text book. Mack plans an event at Fairview with the Democratic nominee and will open New York headquarters early next week. No definite plan yet to raise a campaign fund.
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Lincoln
Mack
Fairview
New York
Confiscates Spoiled Meat and Cautions on Prosecutions
South Bend City Sealer John T. Willett with police confiscates 2,000 pounds of spoiled meat since hot weather began. All meat destroyed in crematory as markets are watched for bad meat with prosecutions to follow. Also notes Miss Ethel Roosevelt visiting Manchester Maca. Also a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues with price details and a trial bottle offer.
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South Bend
Ind
John T. Willett
Temperance worker's wagon works burned after threats
In Decatur Indiana authorities investigate an incendiary fire that damaged Kramer and McGill wagon works. The two story frame building dating from 1848 housed a roadhouse and hotel. Letters threatened whitecapping unless they quit business and two men seen near the site fled before alarm.
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Becatur
Ind
Kramer & McGill
Kramer
Mr. McGill
Auto crash at crossing kills Loganport man in Indiana
Levi Weaver and his wife and two children were returning from a funeral when a Pan Handle freight engine struck their auto near Onward Indiana. Weaver died instantly and others suffered severe injuries including a skull fracture and internal injuries. A sidetracked car block hid the engine as it moved at speed and pushed the car 100 feet from the crossing into wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Levi Weaver
Milburn
Honor
Onward
Weaver
Columbia City
Sherman King
Body Found in Canal Identified As Marie Enoch
In Indianapolis on August 11 a young woman is found in the canal near the Country Club. The body shows days in the water and is identified as Marie Enoch twenty one of 316 North Pine Street. Police deem it likely a suicide.
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Canal
Indianapolis
Country Club
Marie Enoch
Pine Street
Two Boys and a Gun in Winchester Shooting Incident
In Winchester Indiana on August 11 Charles Miller seventeen shot and wounded Harry Dull eighteen. Miller, son of John Miller, fired while demonstrating defense against an attack. the bullet hit Dull in the left foot. amputation may be required. Miller did not know the gun was loaded.
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Winchester
Ind
Charles Miller
John Miller
Harry Dull
Levi Dull
Miller
Farmer gored by bull in Illinois field attack
John Gast a 43 year old farmer was attacked by a vicious bull while working a field near Hammond Indiana on August 11. He was found thirty feet from the path, carried on the bull's horns with six broken ribs and severe cuts. He is in a fearful condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
John Gast
Gast
Tragic double tragedy after daughter's death prompts mother suicide
In Hammond Indiana on August 11, Mrs Johan Kemp aged 45 killed herself by lying face down on chloroform soaked cotton. The death followed the two month prior death of her daughter Alta in Chicago. It was her second attempt at self harm.
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Hammond
Ind
Alta
Chicago
Johan Kemp
Imaginary Speeches by R. B. Taylor Taft speech preview and Roosevelt praise
The text presents R B Taylor’s imagined Taft stump speech style. It recalls Taft’s bench temper and traits, praising his calm firmness and executive ability. Roosevelt’s letter lauds Taft as fearless, upright, and deeply attuned to all citizens, with broad sympathy for farmers workers and business people.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Mr. Taft
United States
Cincinnati
Washington
President Harrison
Indiana
United States Circuit Court
Tak
Harsheon
Court of Ap
Philippins
Rome
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Taft’s principled stand appeals to Roosevelt voters
The speaker endorses Taft as upright and fearless, arguing Roosevelt backers should now support Taft. He notes Taft’s fight against privilege and his commitment to American citizenship as foundational to national well being, citing long friendship and shared reform aims with Roosevelt.
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Mr. Taft
Taft
Edison Showcases Flying Machine To Henry Farman In New Jersey
Thomas A Hanson hosts aviator Henry Farman at his Orange New Jersey laboratory to view Edison’s new flying machine. Edison explains the gyroscope based principles behind his invention and Farman is reportedly impressed. Farman compares it favorably to his own French exhibit.
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Edison
New York
Thomas A. Halson
Henry Farman
Orange
N. J
France
Typographical Unions Convene In Boston Century Event
In Boston on August 11 the 54th annual International Typographical Union convention opens alongside the seventh annual convention of the International Stereotypers’ and Electrotypers’ union, a mailers district union, a subordinate body, and the Women's Auxiliary. President Lynch receives a gold loving cup from union members.
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Boston
International Typographical Union
International Stereotypers’ and Electrotypers’ Union
Mailers’ Trade District Union
Seasion
Lynch
Chicago Man Cleared in Jury for Son Shooting Case
Louis Scassle aged sixty five was exonerated by a coroner's jury after shooting and killing his son who had attacked him. He testified he acted in self defense.
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Chicago
Louis Scassle
Scassle
Drowned at Shriner Lake Near Columbia City
Carl Harshbarger eighteen jumps from a boat to swim ashore at Shriner Lake in Columbia City Ind and is drowned.
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Shriner Lake
Columbia City
Ind
Carl Harshbarger
Dear Little Nuisance Ledong and the Washwoman
A housekeeper laments small pests and describes a risky method to destroy bed bugs using benzine. The author warns against careless actions and urges sensible efforts to eliminate the nuisance without harm.
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Ledong
Dictionary Makers and Their Grand Endeavors
Johnson started with six assistants and aimed for three years but spent nine, earning 7500 dollars after paying his helpers. Webster toiled twenty four years before his dictionary appeared, famed for precise, meticulous definitions. The toughest words are short Saxon ones, whose origins stretch back to the Saxon era and whose meanings have diverged.
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Johnson
Webster
Electric Bitters Praised By New York Writer
Mr. Frank Conlan of 486 Houston St New York extols Electric B users as a grand family medicine for diphtheria and liver complications. He claims it relieves lame backs weak kidneys and purifies blood while restoring vigor. Sold under guarantees at Obes Dance tele drug store for 0c.
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Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Obes
Brewers battleaxe in Indiana liquor fight political appeal
The piece argues brewers use county local option to influence votes and threatens quitting politics if defeated. It links Prohibition, Democratic ties, and party bribery to liquor politics while urging a Republican shift to county home rule and a strong stand against brewer influence. Local and state dynamics are described with partisan language.
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Indiana
Prohibition Party
Texas
Tom Taggart
Crawford Fairbanks
Democratic Party
Tom Marshall
Brewer
Process of Assaying Gold and Silver Through Repeated Steps
The text outlines a detailed assay method where gold and silver are melted in a furnace, quenched in cold water to granulate, dissolved by sulfuric acid to separate silver, with gold precipitating. Copper and lead plates form a evolving chemical interaction while copper sulfate forms, metals are deposited, pressed, melted again in separate vats, and finally cast into ingots for sale.
Markets report across major grain and livestock auctions
Indianapolis to Cincinnati and Chicago stockyard results show No 2 red wheat prices around 79c to 96c with oats near 41c to 48c. Hogs range 3.50 to 7.00 per cwt, cattle 2.25 to 7.95, sheep 1.00 to 4.50, lambs 1.00 to 7.75. Receipts listed include hogs 1506, cattle 250, sheep 200.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Permanently Located Pearl and Market
A concise notice confirms the permanent location of the Pearl and Market site. Details specify the establishment at the intersection and its continued operation, with emphasis on fixed address and ongoing accessibility.
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