Eleven Dead and Forty Injured in Denver Rio Grande Wreck
Colorado Springs reports eleven dead after two passenger trains collide on a curve near Husted. More than 400 aboard were thrown into panic. relief trains with surgeons and nurses rushed to the scene. Engineer Lessig and six enginemen among the dead. blame attributed to crew of No 3 for misplacing a switch.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Husted
Denver & Rio Grande
C. M. McCreary
Dallas
Tex
Lessig
Denver
John Gossage
Hentdes McCreary
Gossage
Frank M. Frederick
St. Louis
Brown
Jerico Springs
BF. Larkens
J. K Parker
J. KR. Parker
Chicago
Negro sues white man in Moorehouse parish lynching
Monroe La Aug 11 reports a Black man was hanged from a roadside tree and shot after he filed suit against a white resident who had killed the cow belonging to the Negro. The event sparks local tension and outrage.
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Monroe
Neva
Doss
Moorehouse
Deputies Guard Georgia Town Over Lynching Threat
Carloisville Ga Aug 16 deputies guard the town to prevent a threatened lynching of R J Worthington and his nineteen year old nephew John Worthington white charged with criminal assault on Miss Mary Elrod of Oak Grove Ga.
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Carloisville
R. J. Worthington
John Worthington
Mary Elrod
Oak Grove
Sheriff Feagin Captures Dean Adams Amid DeSoto Chase
In Americus Georgia on August 16 Sheriff Feagin used a ruse to divert a posse at DeSoto. He then transported Dean Adams a Black man charged with attempted criminal assault to the county seat by automobile.
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Americus, Ta
Aux
Feagin
DeSoto
Dean Adams
Bail Granted in Fatal Little Rock Shooting Case
Pine Bluff Arkansas August 16 Chancel lor Eliott of Jefferson county ruled W Y Ellis who shot and killed N P Willis of Indianapolis at Little Rock was entitled to bail set at 10000 Attorneys secured bondsmen and the defendant was released from jail.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Chancellor Eliott
Jefferson County
W. Y. Ellis
N. P. Willis
Indianapolis
Little Rock
Riots in Portadown during Orange Order parade injure many
In Portadown Armagh a mob attacked an excursion party from the Ancient Order of Pibernitus on Sunday. A riot required six hundred police to suppress it and many were injured during the clashes.
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Dublin
Order of Pibernitus
Man shoots wife then turns gun on himself in Columbus
Alfred Haberman, a white husband, shot his wife after eight years of marriage and then fired at himself. Mrs. Haberman is alive but not expected to recover. The incident occurred in Columbus, Ohio, Aug 16.
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Columbus. O
Alfred Haberman
National League Battery Lineups Across Cities
Baseball score notes from Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Detroit St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City and Columbus list teams, venues, and batter names for multiple games. Players include Fromme McLean Roth Brown Richie Shaw Plank Sallee Harmon Rucker Marshall Needham Meyers Wilson Killian Beckensdorfer Owens Manske Warner Rapp Thielman Peltz Linke Gever Swann Ritter and others.
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Cincinnati
R.H.E. Cincinnati
Fromme
McLean, Roth
Brown
Richie
Shaw
Rowan
McLean
Roth
White
St. Louis
R.H.E. St
New York
Brown, Needham
Cran- Gall
Meyers
Wilson
St. Paul
Rale
Indianapolis
Chech
Cartech
Lindaman
Howley
Milwaukee
R.hle
Toledo
Manske
Warner
West
Abbott
Minneapolis-— Rhe
Minneapolis
Louieville
Vohn
Altruck
Rapp
Thielman
Peltz
Kansas City
RLE
Columbus
Linke
Gever
James
Swann
Ritter
R.h.le
Caster
Sullivan
Upp
Jacobson
Self defense ruling in Denton shooting case
Coroners jury in Henderson Ky finds Argyl Lett acted in self defense when he shot Durwood Denton a Robards Ky teacher. Lett released with no further action likely. Denton had prior unwanted advances toward Lett's wife and threatened to kill Lett and himself.
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Evansville
Ind
Henderson
Argyll Lett
Durwood Denton
Robards
Lett
Denton
F Haag
Letts
Franaville
A.C Sallee
Thomas Taggart
Terre Haute
Memphis Tenn
First National Conservation Congress Planned in Seattle
The United States prepares for its first National Conservation Congress to be held in Seattle from August 25 to 26 under the auspices of the Washington Conservation Association.
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National Conservation Congress
United States
Seattle
The
Washington Conservation
War Cloud Over Crete After Greek Flag Refusal
Crete defies the four protecting powers by not lowering the Greek flag at Canea despite orders. Warships are ordered to Crete and may reoccupy to enforce compliance, as Ankara fears loss of suzerainty while Athens seeks a diplomatic path toward a stable peace with Turkey.
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Athens
Greece
Canea
London
Turkey
Young Turkey Party
Crete
Bulgaria
Great Britain
Prance
Italy
Russia
Fez Commander Orders Ceasefire in Rif Attacks
General Dagdadi, commander of the sultan's troops, left Fez for the Rif region bearing orders to stop attacks on Spaniards. The sultan also instructed the Moroccan embassy in Madrid to inform Spain of the ceasefire move.
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Morocco
Fez
Dagdadi
Rim
Madrid
Sultan asks mission to urge halt of Spanish attack in Rif
The sultan appeals to General Haddad’s mission to press General Marina in Morocco to refrain from offensive moves against Rif tribes. He asks that native troops be sent to pacify the Rif without deploying Spanish forces and seeks assurances to the Spanish government.
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Haddad
Marina
Morocco
Sen
Riff
Roghi Rebel Army Routed Near Fez Morocco
Imperial troops defeat Roghi’s forces at his camp near Fez. Roghi escapes to the mountains while many followers are reported killed or wounded. The Sultan’s rebel subject is pursued as camp and wives are captured.
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Fez
Morocco
Roghi
Wright and brother bail posted in bank loot case spree
Springfield Ala Aug 16 G P Wright cashier of the bank at Frank Hill TL and his brother T W Wright and James Tribble arrested for complicity in looting the bank of 200 last Thursday. The Wright brothers posted bonds of 2000 each and were released Tribble remains in custody
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Springfield
G. P. Wright
Frank Hill
T. W. Wright
James Tribble
Wright Brothers
Tribble
Murder Shocks Chinatown In Bow Kim Case In New York
Police surround a tenement on Mott Street after Bow Kim a 21 year old Chinatown resident is found murdered in a second floor room. Chin Len her husband claims innocence naming See Sing as possible killer while authorities hold Len as a material witness.
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New York
Bow Kim
San Francisco
Chin Len
Mott Street
Elsie Sigel
Len
Yuen China Co
Sing
Japan earthquake toll and damage reported in central regions
Reports from Japan recount a damaging earthquake in central areas on Saturday. Deaths and injuries are feared as buildings collapsed and homes were destroyed across towns including Nawosa and surrounding villages near the Chidai river system.
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Tokio
Japan
Eharty
Cheash Hoos
Rehearing Granted in Junction Case Against Elwood Strikers
Anderson lia Nung 16 6 Junedggee Baker of the feeder court grants the petitioner a rehearing in the injunction case against Elwood strikers. Hearing set for Tuesday August 24.
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Anderson Lia Nung
A Stone of Kemp Credits New Discovery for Recovery
Civil War veteran A Stone of Kemp Texas describes long chest cough and lung trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with restoring health and weight from 130 to 174 pounds. He endorses the cough remedy priced at 1.00 with a free trial bottle and guarantee by Chas D Kaofel.
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A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
Chas. D. Kaoefel
Disease Pellagra Baffles State and Federal Experts at Bartonville
Peoria Aug 16 a Pellagra outbreak among the insane at the Bartonville state institution has drew in the state board of health and federal authorities. Dr J A Egan wired the marine department and Dr C H Lavinoder of the public health service reached Bartonville to confirm the diagnosis and assist. The disease is linked to mouldy corn and causes skin lesions, resembling boiling or sunburn.
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Peoria
Bartonville
State Board of Health
J. A. Egan
Marine Department
Washington
C. H. Lavinoder
United States Publile Health and Marine Hospital Service
Zeller
Egan
Census Appointments in Indiana and United Districts Named
Beverly Mass August 16 Announcement lists census supervisors by district in Indiana and Uniates Ainess Third Fourth Sixth Seventh Ninth Twelfth Fifteenth Sixteenth with names including Frederick A Schifex Donald A Callahan Frank W Latimer Charlies sykes Burdick George W Rooster William J Butter S Bartlet Kerr John YT Galbraith and Indiana districts list William D Crow James A Searing William W Lingle William O Pretzman Samuel J Wilton William Henry Tre Than William Low Rice Joseph Riley Broyles Abel Telemachue Claypool Francci Ht Doran Henry Louis Rendel John Wood Samuel KR Thomas A presidential note urges supervisors and enumerators to avoid political entanglement or party ties and hints at dismissal for voting interference.
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Beverly
Mass
Indiana
Ainess
Frederick A Schifex
Donald A Callahan
Frank W Latimer
Charlies Sykes Burdick
George W. Rooster
William J. Butter
Pinieenth
S. Bartlet
Kerr
John YT. Galbraith
Indiana--Fireat
William D. Crow
James A. Searing
William W. Lingle
William O. Pretsman
Samuel J Wilton
Willian
Henry Tre Than
sSeventh
William Low Rice
Joseph Riley Broyles
Abel Telemachue Claypool
Francci
Ht Doran
Henry Louis Rendel
John Wood
Samuel KR Thomas
Nagel
Department
Gas tragedy in Chicago leaves five dead
Marie Handzel turned on gas in a bathroom killing her three young children aged four and two and taking her own life. Her husband Joseph Handzel found the scene after breaking in. The couple’s four older children, aged five to six, were nearby.
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Chicago
Mrs
Marie Dangd
Tme
Sara
Joseph Handzel
Dhandzel
Ates
Big Auto Event at New Speedway Starts Weekend
The article describes a major auto meet at a new speedway this week with fast cars and skilled drivers from around the world. Daily events cover all car classes and race distances, promising keen competition and wide participation amid short and long courses.
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Fidtariasgeeles
Nat
Missing Brothers From Farm Near Town
Police search continues for fourteen year old Frank Guess and fourteen year old Michael Koontz, sons of a well to do farmer, who disappeared from their home west of the city Thursday causing intense concern among family and neighbors.
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Bioouuteten
Michael Koontz Titeen
Frank
Fire and turmoil as ship Lucania sinks and riots erupt
Reports recount a Baltic salvage of the Lucania disaster with flames in the saloon and efforts to abandon ship. The scene includes rescue attempts, a failed capsize order, and a chaotic scramble as passengers are moved away amid rising smoke and alarms. Separately, strikes in Canada and Crete provoke confrontations, with workers seeking arbitration and a peasant force seizing Cahea fortress to hinder power transfer. The incidents reflect widespread unrest and dramatic emergency actions.
Secret of Legg Lite Claims Longevity Breakthrough
A French scientist allegedly discovers a secret of long life by blood treatment. The ad touts Electric Bitters as life extending, nerve rejuvenating, and system enriching, noting a testimonial from W. M. Sherman of Cushing Maine who claims kidney trouble vanished after use. Sold for 50 cents at Onas D Knoefel's store.
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W. M. Sherman
Cuahing, Me
Onas
D. Knoefel'e
Fragmented 1900s Telemag Summary Teaser
Fragmented OCR yields scattered items including a note on a cycling championship in Indianapolis and figures named Raph and Drake. Mentions a fatal illness, a murder case, a hotel fire at Arlington California, a $75 000 match sum, and a 20th annual Trans Mississipp power meet with varied international references.
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Indianapolis
Gaz
Raph
New York
Fuldetta
Polish Sharpshooters Riot in Chicago Injures Several
In Chicago on a Sunday night a clash broke out when Polish sharpshooters charged a crowd including men women and children with bayonets after a captain allegedly struck a boy with his sword. The riot spread as about twenty soldiers confronted the crowd and police intervened, arresting several bruised rioters.
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Chicago
Pany
Twain
Notice to sell intoxicating liquors in New Albany Indiana
The notice states Adolph J. La will apply in September 1908 to the Floyd County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating vinous and spirituous liquors in a room on the ground floor of a brick building at State Street and Market Street, New Albany, with the sale to occur in a designated front room.
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Peoy
New Albany
Indiana
Audersigue
State of
Lodiaus
State
Upper Market Street
New Albany Albany
Tloyd
Fontone
Pewsen
Ginss Oor
Pinusipees Belog
Dember
Adolph J. la
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Philada
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Petre
New Albany Mfg. Co
Foundry and Machine Shop
Yentle and Water Sts
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Peiser
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Jovred Maas
Ari Vate
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Graham
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Bullett
New Albany, Ind
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Reising’s Beer
Paul Reising Brewing Co
Genvar
Rio Grande Trains
Dred
Eset Panic—Slame
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Detroit
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American Association
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Foley
O. D. Knoefel
Mary
Tostard
Tuch
Dore
Moore
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Alea
Gharka da Citi
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Balke
Illinois Asylum
State Institution
State Board of
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Anapelic
Princston
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Second and
Walnut Streets
Neant Hilla
Business College
Lucania
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Bioteater
Ceuta
Nasis
Span
Gunlewt
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Ter Poe Kiffang
Fort Wain
Oak District
Doh
Mance Partier
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Kara
Cal
Wil Coutiage
Frank Lawrence
George Er
Noah Drake
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Iina
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