Pennsylvan ia express train robbed in bold haul
A lone highwayman on a Pennsylvania railroad express used a dynamite cartridge and a revolver to force crew to move coins and bullion from an express car to a wilderness site. He mistook ten thousand Lincoln pennies for gold and fled with the copper loot, leaving the bullion. conductor Poffenberger was wounded, responders pursued with bloodhounds and detectives, but the thief remains at large.
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Lewistown
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bulton
TI. R. Poffenberger
Harrisburg
Express Company
Accidental Fire At French Cruiser Practice Off Lorient
An error during gunners practice aboard the French armored cruiser Gloire near Guiberon Owing caused six shells to strike the cruiser Marbella seizing one shell and bursting inside the hull. No injuries among crew were reported.
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Lorient
France
Guiberon
Owing
Balloon accident kills Henry Moore in Monon
Henry Moore, a well known laboring man, was killed at Monon Indiana during a balloon ascent. The balloon escaped its ropes and swung him toward telegraph wires before the ropes tore free and he fell to the ground dying instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Ind
Henry Moore
Moore
Slaughter House Tragedy in St. Charles Mac
The body of John McNealy a local butcher was found in a trough at a slaughter house on the city's outskirts his hands and feet bound with wire and the head partially submerged in six inches of water Police deem the case a murder with no visible bridge marks on the body as of reporting time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Mac
John McNealy
McNealy
Grand Army event injures attendees when seating collapses
In Des Moines on September 1 a Grand Army reunion at the state fair grounds collapsed seating causing injuries to several people. The morning gathering featured General Grant as a guest speaker and the incident led to multiple medical evaluations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Govespor Carroll
Grand Army
Grant
Not One Escaped. Steamer Nicholas Wrecked near Isle of Pines
Havana Sept 1. The steamer Nicolas with a crew of twenty six and two passengers, sailed from Havana Aug 2, found wrecked on a reef south of the Isle of Pines, with indications that none of her passengers or crew escaped death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Nicolas
Isle of Pines
Seven Die in Fire at St Malachi's Home for Children
A careful search of the wrecked St Malachi's Home for Children at Rockaway Park reveals seven deaths. All victims were between three and five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Malachi
Rockaway Park
Batting lineups and scores from multiple city matches
The report lists games across cities including Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Cleveland St Louis Chicago Detroit and Washington. It notes R H E results with batter pairings and fielding details for each locale and matchup, such as Beebe Melter Phelps McQuillan Doolin for Philadelphia and Brown Archer Wiltse Meyers for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
R.H.E. St. Louis
Phil'd'Iphia
Beebe
Melter
Phelps
McQuillan
Doolin
New York
R.he Chicago
Brown and Archer
Wiltse
Meyers
Brooklyn
R.H.E. Cincinnati
Fromme and Clark, Scanlon and Marshall
Boston
R.H.E. Pittsburg
Wills and Gibson
Moore and Graham
Detroit
Boston Ee
Cleveland
Chicago i
Louis Washington
Justice Moody Seriously Ill In Haverhill Transfer
Associate Justice William H. Moody of the U S Supreme Court was moved secretly by ambulance from Bradford station to his home in Haverhill Mass with officials noting a serious condition. Local doctors doubted the official rheumatism and gout diagnosis, citing signs of greater illness after a period at a New York sanitarium and a stay in Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Haverhill
Mass
William H. Moody
United States Supreme Court
Bradford
Justice Moody
New York State
Hot Springs
Ark
Batteries Gathered In Regional Hockey Roster
At Columbus Ohio RHE lists teams Indianapolis and Toledo with battery members Kaler Jacobson Pickett Nelson Fohl Glaze Howley Vaughn Hughes Owen Land and others. St. Paul Milwaukee Chech Leroy Carisch meleene are noted with other batteries. Minneapolis Kansas City Essick Ritter Young Rapp appear across two games in RH E listings.
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Columbus
R.H.E. Columbus
Indianapolis
Kaler, Jacobson
Pickett
Nelson
Fohl
Glaze
Howley
Toledo
R.ele
Louieville
Vaughn
Hughes
Owen
St. Paul
R.H.E. St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chech, Leroy, Carisch
Meleene
Tock
Rapp
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Essick
Ritter
Young
American Association
Louisville
Columbus i
Bere
Brooklyn Borough President Files Charges Against Mayor McClellan
Bird S Coler president of Brooklyn charges Mayor McClellan with squandering city funds and directing investigations at political opponents. Oyler alleges the mayor misplaced public funds in the Brooklyn president's office to the tune of at least $109,000 in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bird S. Coler
Borough of
Brooklyn
McClellan
Hughes
Coler
Oyler
City of
Old Sultan Abdul Hamid News of Imminent Death
Insane from fear of assassination, former sultan Abdul Hamid reportedly cannot sleep and raves loudly in prison near Salonika. Vienna dispatch says physicians fail to ease his condition and death is believed imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Abdul
Salonika
Spectacular Race Defines Readville Trotting Derby Finish
Readville Mass Sept 1 16 000 fans saw Syracuse stallion Baron Alcyon win the American trotting derby purse 35000 by three lengths over Axtator in 309. From start to wire the outcome looked settled as 15 entrants competed in a dramatic turf sprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville
Mass
Syracuse
N. Y
Baron Alcyon
Jeffersonian Barbecue Destroys Diet With Big Louisville Debut
Louisville crowds at the Jeffersonian barbecue on opening day consumed fifty thousand full meals and large quantities of barbecue meat burgoo and other foods at the state fair grounds as thousands attended the event.
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Louisville
State Fair Grounds
General Cavanaugh Dead in Tacoma
General Thomas H. Cavanaugh aged sixty six died in Tacoma Washington. He was a Civil War veteran who served in the Nanosis cavalry. He was named inspector of lands in Washington by President Arthur and surveyor general by President Harrison. He also led the G A R department for Washington and Alaska.
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Cavanaugh
Tacoma
Wash
Thomas H. Cavanaugh
Indianapolis
Na- Nosis Cavalry
Arthur
Washington
Harrison
Alaska
Lucania Fire Sinks Ship. Repair Likely Abandoned
A Cunard survey finds the Lucania severely damaged after a dock fire on August 14. The steamer was sunk to fight the flames and will likely not be repaired, with refit costs estimated above 500000 dollars.
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Liverpool
Cunard
Lucania
Cunard Company
Coal output and art purchase headline terse items
1908 coal production Giana reaches 12 314 890 short tons with spot value of 13 084 297. Maurice Kans collection bought in Paris for 3 500 000 by art dealers. Two masked men rob Mills County bank cashier in Mineola Iowa of 1 500. Secretary Hester reports past year cotton crop 13 825 457 bales, largest on record.
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Giana
Maurice Kans
Paris
Mills County German Bank
Mineola
Hester
Standart
Emperor Nicholas
Dardanelles
Crimea
Charles Mauget
Newport
China
Japan
District of Columbia
Brescia
Italy
Spanish Line Achieves Safe Communications at Zoca De Larba
Melilla Sept. 1 The Spanish lines are now absolutely safe and the spirit of the men is excellent after a visit to Zoca De Larba First brigade troops from Madrid find themselves in favorable terrain for infantry and cavalry unlike Guruga where soldiers fell from hidden fire The Spanish feel ready to meet the enemy on equal terms while water supply remains challenging as the army moves inland Zeluan walls loom in distance and the Duke of Saragosa along with the Marquis of Villacerrato promoted from private to sergeant foster hopes for rapid commissioned rank The advance has split the Rif forces reducing convoy attacks
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Melilla
Zoca de Larba
Madrid
Guruga
Zeluan
Restinga
Saragosa
Villacerrato
Split Among Miners Hits Pittsburg District Strike Likely
Twenty thousand union miners in the Pittsburg district face a possible strike today over black powder use in mining coal. District leaders act without national approval as President Lewis contemplates more talks while District President Feehan threatens a shut down regardless of talks. The rift stems from a feud dating to Lewis's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lewis
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Feehan
Rawhide Mining Camp Hit by Cloudburst Disaster
Reno report says Rawhide Nevada 100 miles away was hit by a wall of water about twelve feet high sweeping the town last evening. Six women and children are missing, 500 left homeless, and 165 buildings destroyed.
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Reno
Nev
Rawhide
President Receives Mrs. Roosevelt at Rambouillet Chateau
The president of France and Mme Fauli ere yesterday hosted Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Roosevelt at the Rambouilet chateau. Tea was served and the ladies toured the historic treasures of the residence with the president.
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Rambouilet
France
Mme. Faulieres
Theodore Roosevelt
Ethel Roosevelt
Chateau
Fikes Found in Friend's Cellar Amid Abduction Case
Indianapolis reports Charles Fike arrested for attempting to murder his wife on June 11. His son Everett, also sought in St Louis for abducting Maggie Peterson, and brother in law Harry Sage, plus William Fike, were taken after police traced them to 2021 Shelby Street basement hideout. Details outline alleged kidnapping, later escapes, and related charges.
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Indianapolis
Charles Fike
Mike
Everett Fike
St. Louis
Maggie Peterson
Singleton Street
William Fike
Fike
Harry Sage
Fikes
Shelby Street
Sage
Miss Peterson
Alva Leonard
Putnam County
Case
Leonard
Five
Plucky Woman Foils Jail Break Attempt in Indiana
Lawrenceburg Indiana Sept 1 Tides Negley charged with dynamiting fish and George J Griffin with E L Mitchell charged with assault tried to escape during Sheriff White’s absence. They cut iron bars in a rear window of the county jail and were stopped by Miss Alice White who seized revolvers and held them until Meredith Brace deputy clerk arrived. The trio is placed in solitary confinement.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Negley
George J. Griffin
E. L. Mitchell
Richard White
Alice White
Meredith Brace
Remit
Cabell Named New Internal Revenue Commissioner
Washington Sept 1 Royal Cabbell former Richmond Virginia postmaster resumes office as Internal Revenue Commissioner today. He takes over the duties after serving three years in Richmond and assumes leadership amid changes in the tax agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Washington
Royal RE. Cabell
Richmond, Va
Mitchell Saved From Chain Gang
The prison commission recommends commuting W. H. Mitchell from twelve months on the chain gang to a year on the state prison farm after a sensational case involving Miss Linton. Governor Brown must approve. the decision follows pleas from wealthy residents and recounted testimony about the attempted assault and Mitchell’s alleged connection.
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Atlanta
Prison Commission
W. H. Mitchell
Mitchell
Georgia
Linton
Thomasville
Miss Linton
Seenano
Friends
Miss Lintone
Brown
Strike Tragedy at Buffalo Docks Claims Two Strikers
Private detective John C. Nicolai employed by the Lake Carriers association shot two marine strikers dead on the West Shore ore docks in Buffalo. Georges Horshtan the fireman and Matthew Dwrer the oiler died. Nicolai says they attacked him and two strikebreakers, and he acted in self defense as police arrived to prevent lynching.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John C. Nicolai
Lake Carriers’ Association
West Shore
Georges Horshtan
Matthew Dwrer
Nicolas
Murder Alleged in Washington as Brother Held for Murder
The body of James McDonald was found in the woods and identified. John McDonald, a brother of the deceased, is in custody as a suspect after intense questioning by Coroner Holder. McDonald denies knowledge of the crime and will be held for further proceedings.
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Woods
Brother
Washington
Ind
James McDonald
Zella Stringer
John Mcdonald
Holder
Canadian commission formed to conserve paciral resources
The government appoints a commission to oversee the conservation of paciral resources. It aims to study, advise, and implement measures to safeguard mineral and natural assets, with officials, scientists, and regional representatives coordinating efforts.
Money Box Missing in Michigan City Train
A remittance box containing a large sum of money is reported lost or stolen from a Chicago lake Shore and South Bend electric car en route to Michigan City. The box is said to be the second such disappearance in two months.
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Michigan City
Ind
Chicago Lake Shore
South Bend
Pullman
Mrs Ida Soper Credits Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania endured years of severe illness with multiple remedies failing and doctors declaring incurable before Dr King’s New Discovery provided lasting relief. She cites 12 years symptom free and endorses it for coughs colds lung problems and bronchial issues. Trial bottle offered free with guarantee by Charles D Knoefel in 6800 100.
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Ida Soper
Ohas
D. Knoefel
Notice to Subscribers for New Albany Tristys Paper
Subscribers to the New Albany Tristys are not receiving the paper regularly and promptly. Notify Tribane Company via Cumberland 891 or Home 225 to report delivery issues.
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New Albany Tristys
Tribane Company
Cumberland
Local Notes and Obituaries From Clerk County Area
City Attorney John H. Weathers to speak at Old Settlers Association meeting in Charles town. Osaricee Fees jailed for trespass near Chapel Hill ten miles north after disturbing residents. George T. Hardin resigns as substitute mail carrier. Joseph Nickel named replacement. Funeral of Miss Charlotte Sylvester held at Cementville. burial in family cemetery. she was 65. Dr Grossman officiated and handled six funerals during vacation month August. Robert Fenwick dies at 80 in Lafayette township. survived by seven children. Civil War veteran from Fifty eighth Indiana. Devid O Collins sues United Geo and Electric Co for 10000 damages over alleged electric injury on Silver Hill. attorney Stotsenburg & Weathere for plaintiff.
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John H. Weathers
Old Settlers’ Association
Clerk County
Charlestown
Mie Charlotte Sylvester
Cementville
Frank W. Grossman
Fires Presbyterian Church
Mise Sylvester
Bia
Gioesman
Robert Fenwick
Lafayette Township
Fifty-eighth
Indiana
Atkins’ Chapel
Devid O Collins
Sais
United Geo and Electric Company
Silver Hille
Stotsenburg & Weathere
Plainog
Foley’s Honey and Tar for Phronic Coughs and Lung Trouble
An old advertisement asserts Foley’s Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals lung ailments such as phronic coughs bronchitis bay fever asthma and lung trouble for sufferers seeking relief from respiratory symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
V. D. Knoefe
Turner sketches and fire scenes inspire critics on Turner
Thornbury claims Turner painted the burning of Parliament largely after hanging the canvas at the Royal Academy. He would arrive before dawn and work with intense focus, while Lord A. doubted the scene up close but praised it from a distance. Turner's two final pictures emerged from many sketches.
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Thornbury
House of Lords and Commons
Royal Academy
Turner
Academy
Unntke Lawrence
Lord A
London News
Rent Receipts Advertised With Law Notice
Property owners can obtain receipt books printed with the new landlord tenant and keys law on the back. Call the TRIBUNE office to order at the same price as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Office
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Indiana market page lists grain and livestock prices by region and commodity. Wheat, corn, oats, hay, cattle, hogs, sheep and lamb values are shown for Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo with futures and cash quotes. Receipts and ranges vary by market and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
C. Hage
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Railroad and Express Company
Prench
R.H.E. New York
Doyle, Sweeney
R.H.E. Cleveland
Lake
Kiemnon
Falkenberg
Clark
R.H.E. Washington
Witherup
Street
Petty
Stephens
Chicago
R.H.E. Philadelphia
Morgan and
Livingston
Smith and Sullivan
R.H.E
Hall
Karger
Carrigan
Killian
Schmidt
Cincinnati i
Louisee Ee
Sicugivin
Aotan
Flaherty, Sullivan
M'Clellan
Gotham
Old Sultan
Marion
N. C
National
Police of
Dianapolis
Cabell
R. C. Cabell
John G. Capers
Abernethy
Plymouth
Artauar Harris
Goal
Mar
Pearl Branch
Vincennes Yard
Lower Third Street
Tobias Hoffer
Hoffer & Klarer
Alter M. Klare
East Main Street
New Albany
Ohariee Fees
Chapel Hill
Claude A. Sistasce
George T. Hardin
Lester Carrier
Bes
R. W. Moerts
Morrie Hen
Joseph Nickel
H. M. Adams
Henriette
Eczema
Chas. D. Knoofoel
East Buffalo
Gutenberg
TYP
Tre Cennis
Jeanie O
Reising’s Beer
Paul Reising Brewing Co
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