Lyndhurst Chief Slain by Thief During Birthday Night Stand
Lyndhurst New Jersey reports the town police chief shot dead by a prisoner while escorting two suspects. The incident occurred near Cassidy home on Valleybrook Avenue as residents heard gunfire and neighbors aided in pursuing the fleeing assailant through swamp and toward the Passaic River area.
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New York Times
Lyndhurst
N. J
George Cassidy
Little Village
Cassidy
Valleybrook Avenue
Margaret Holden
Orcutt
Holden
Passaic River
Asa Orcutt
William
James Rodgers
Rodgerses
Complainant Says Police Refused To Aid Burglary Call
Everett J. Williams files a complaint at East 126th Street station against Officer Ressmeier alleging the officer refused to accompany him during a home robbery report. Williams identified Ressmeier among suspects at the station and says the patrolman admitted refusing to go for safety and prewatch. He plans to proceed to Inspector Dillon at Police Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett J. Williams
East 114Th Street
East 126Th Street
Ressmeier
Williams
Sergt. Roonan
Park Avenue
119Th Street
Dillon
Attempted dynamiting of Baltimore & Ohio bridge near Philadelphia
An early morning blast at the Baltimore & Ohio bridge over Darby Creek near Philadelphia engaged fifteen sticks of dynamite. only five exploded. Investigators cite a union labor dispute as a likely motive between Youngstown Construction Company and the Iron Workers Union. Officials say a wreck was unlikely, as the blast targeted creating fear rather than destroying the structure or endangering lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio
Darby Creek
John Gross
Youngstown Construction Company
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Youngstown Company
Youngstown
Ohio
Railroad
Construction Company
Mineola Girl Whips Baker at Ball Grounds
Frieda Harther a 19 year old Mineola resident horsewhipped Ferdinand Stabb a 26 year old baker in view of about a thousand spectators during a game between Pocahontas Athletic Club and Mineola Athletic Club She carried a horsewhip under her coat and delivered roughly fifteen lashes before bystanders intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Mineola
L. I
Frieda Harther
Ferdinand Stabb
Long Island
Pocahontas Athletic Club
Mineola Athletic Club
Seismograph Records Alaska Japan Quake Distance
A Weather Bureau seismograph in Washington recorded a major earthquake about 6,300 miles away, with Dr. F Omori and Prof. Marvin analyzing waves to estimate Alaska origin while noting displacement around 4.2 millimeters. A separate report from the Isle of Wight notes a severe quake at 7,000 miles distance with maximum motion at 5:01.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
United States Weather Bureau
San Francisco
Kingston
F. Omori
Earthquake Investigations Committee of Japan
Weather Bureau
Prof
Marvin
Mexico
Omori
Alaska
Great Circle
Japan
Shide
Isle of Wight
Seventeen‑Year‑Old Balloon Dare Ends Safely
Myrtle Ryschke of Middletown New York attempted a balloon ascent at the park aiming to imitate Miss Maggie Dailey. At about 200 feet the balloon caught fire and collapsed. she fell into thick tree foliage, was rescued with only a few scratches.
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New York Times
Middletown
N. Y
Myrtle Ryschke
Maggie Dailey
Ryschke
Purity of Burnett's Vanilla Questioned by Food Commission
A food commission questioned the purity of Burnett's Vanilla, raising concerns over quality and safety. Officials announced investigations and potential recalls, prompting producers and retailers to review sourcing and labeling practices.
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Burnett
Where the Earthquake Was
If observers in Washington and at the Isle of Wight measured distances to the quake accurately, the disturbance must lie at one of two circle intersections centered at the observatories. One point lies in the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia, the other in mid South Atlantic.
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Washington
Isle of Wight
Arctic Ocean
Siberia
South Atlantic
Thaw’s Nephew Stephen Thaw Heads to Missionary Work in Syria
Stephen Bows Thaw eldest son of Benjamin Thaw and nephew of Harry Kendall Thaw has arrived in Syria as a Presbyterian missionary. He sailed three months ago after Yale graduation, is just past 21 and will aid fellow missionaries, funding travel and work from his fortune. He supports Shadyside Church and plans to travel among other missionaries in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Pittsburg
Stephen Bows Thaw
Benjamin Thaw
Thaw
Harry Kendall Thaw
Syria
Presbyterian Church
Yale
Stephen Thaw
William Thaw
Harry
Shadyside
Henry Graves Will Provides 50000 Monument for Ike Cook Horse
Chicago Sept 2 Henry Graves oldest settler of Chicago dies at home. His will includes a 50000 monument for his trotter Ike Cook a famous racehorse from years past and holder of a notable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Graves
Ike Cook
Wedded on a Yacht in Surprise Larchmont Ceremony
Miss Winnie Kaesche and Harris Senn wed aboard the steam yacht Whim owned by Charles S. Dale of New York. Justice of the Peace William Boyd performed the ceremony as guests cheered. Senn, 25, works in the Peerless Rubber Company office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whim
Charles S. Dale
Peerless Rubber Company of New York
Larchmont
Winnie Kaesche
Harris Senn
Dale
Peerless Rubber Company
San Francisco Labor Riot Ends With Shootings
In San Francisco on September 2 a labor union parade sparked clashes with United Railroads employees. Police and fire crews quelled the riot after shots wounded two men and a mob attacked officers. six shots were fired, with arrests of the shooters and injuries among officials.
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San Francisco
United Railroads
Ferry Street
Suter Street
Sutter Street
Suter
Montgomery
Harbor
Girls Shield Men From Mob In Ohio Riot
In Steubenville Labor Day riot two telephon e exchange workers Miss Mary Magee and Miss Eula Rooke shielded Joseph Harbison and John Hatton from a mob. Harbison suffered a fractured skull and Hatton was bruised while Magee and Rooke were cut and left in serious condition. The incident occurred as the two victims, mine workers from St. Louis, were attacked after leaving the telephone office. the girls protected them at personal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Ohio
Joseph Harbison
John Hatton
Mary Magee
Eula Rooke
Harbison
Hatton
St. Louis
Miss Magee
Miss Rooke
Po Neca
Atton
New Lower Railroad Rates Spread Across Alabama Roads
Special to The New York Times from Montgomery states rail lines surrendering to state pressure began applying reduced rates of two and a half cents per mile for passengers and identical freight rates. Southern, Mobile and Ohio, and Frisco move Sept. 1. Atlantic Coast Line set Oct. 1. Alabama Great Southern to follow Sept. 5. Sea board Air Line and Atlantic & Birmingham expected soon. four lines have not surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Union Station
Southern
Mobile
Ohio
Frisco
Birmingham
Mississippi
Memphis
Alabama Great Southern
Alabama
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic & Birmingham
Atlantic Coast Line
Gov. Comer
Isville
Georgia
Poland Water Purest Spring Water Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Poland Spring water as the purest in the world, featuring Park & Tilford Acker Merrall Condit Co and Poland Spring Co listing 1,180 Broadway address and brand names in a commerce note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Nature
Park & Tilford, Acker, Merrall & Condit Co
Platt Predicts Odell to Lead New York Republicans
Senator Platt returns to New York from a summer at Manhattan Beach and predicts Benjamin B Odell Jr will become next chairman of the Republican State Committee He notes Taft as strongest potential candidate if Roosevelt declines a third term and hints Cortelyou as a possible NY leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Republican State Committee
Platt
Elmendorf
West Eleventh Street
Manhattan Beach
Advancin
Times
Taft
Roosevelt
New York
Senator Platt
Ohio
Cortelyou
Eadership
Timothy L. Woodruff
Patt
Mr. Woodruff
Woodruff
State Capitol
Republican Party
Hughes
Gov. Hughes
Odell
Amusement Swing Collapse Injures Dozen in Atlantic City
Labor Day crowds flocked to Atlantic City as a circular swings ride collapsed, injuring about a dozen and sending three to hospitals. Ten year old Vesta Abbott of Matteawan suffered a severe head wound, J Boa sustained internal injuries, and Harry P. Kettle of Philadelphia was bruised. An axle break caused the cars to topple as the ride spun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Vesta Abbott
Oil Trust Hearing Opens in Federal Court Building
Testimony begins today in the Missouri anti trust suit against Standard Oil. Deputy Attorney General Frank Kellogg leads the inquiry with ex Judge Ferren of St. Louis taking evidence under United States Circuit Court appointment. Kellogg says a list of witnesses is not yet finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Standard Oil Company
Frank B. Kellogg
Ferren
St. Louis
United States Circuit Court
Kellogg
Waldorf-Astoria
Lst
Walter L. Cutting Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Walter L. Cutting, 35, a Pittsfield man from a prominent family, died by his own hand while visiting relatives at Kittery Point, Mo. His wife, formerly of Kittery, accompanied him. Authorities report possible insanity preceding the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield, Mags
Walter L. Cutting
Pittsfield
Kittery Point
Cutting
Kittery
Anarchist Rumor Circulates After King Victor Emmanuel Threat
Milan September report says a dangerous anarchist vanished after declaring intent to kill King Victor Emmanuel. Police search intensifies and guards around him increased while the king travels to Novara during maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Victor Emmanuel
Majesty
Novara
Two Killed in Auto Race at Overland Park
Denver dispatch reports two local men killed in a fifty mile endurance auto race at Overland Park. Felker, a leading Denver auto dealer, died when his tire failed and his car crashed into the fence. Dazey, manager of a city shop, was thrown from Jack Rabbit and had a crushed skull. Maxall won, Tobin second, Brinker third as officials canceled timing after the accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
W. B. Felker
E. V. Dazey
Overland Park
Felker
Dazey
Philip Kirk
Jack Rabbit
George Maxall
Paul Tobin
Charles Brinker
American Girl Receives Sovereign From King Edward
In Marienbad Sept 2 a little American girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Glasgow, was given a sovereign by King Edward after he asked who she was. The Glasgow family, longtime London residents, were walking with Constance Lady Romney when the monarch handed the coin.
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NEW York Times
Marienbad
Arthur Glasgow
Edward
Constance Lady Romney
Glasgows
London
Japan Bars Colies Refuses Chinese Immigrant Landing
Kobe officials refuse landing for fifty Chinese coolies as part of immigration restrictions.
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Japan
Kobe
Garber Victory Secures Bryan Delegates in Fourth District
Lima Ohio September 2 Ex Congresswoman Harvey Garber chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee won the Fourth District race. An effort to oppose Garber failed and as Garber supports William Jennings Bryan he is set to receive the first delegates chosen to the National convention.
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New York Times
Lima
Ohio
Harvey Garber
Democratic State Executive Committee
Garber
William Jennings Bryan
US cruisers sighted en route to Honolulu
A squadron of four United States cruisers West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Colorado was sighted this morning en route from the Orient and is expected to arrive in Honolulu today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Honowlu
United States Cruiser Squadron
Orient
Seven Die As C&O Local Train Derails Near Kanawha Falls
In Charleston West Virginia a Chesapeake and Ohio local passenger train No 6 derailed a mile below Kanawha Falls. Seven are dead and seventeen injured as a coach express mail and baggage car overturned toward the Kanawha River. Dead include Allen Loving law student at West Virginia University serving as express agent and telegraph operator Dc S Campbell. Rail spreading suspected as cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Va
Chesapeake & Ohio
Kanawha Falls
Kanawha River
Allen Loving
West Virginia University
Dc. S. Campbell
Street Car Wreck Claims Two Lives in Schenectady
A rear end collision on the Albany line of the Schenectady Railway Company left two men dead and six seriously injured as cars plunged down a grade. Dozens were hurt, with lights out and passengers trampled as ambulances and physicians rushed to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Albany
Schenectady Railway Company
Pope Notes Amount to Over One Million Dollars
In New Haven Connecticut on September 2 a schedule of Pope Manufacturing Company note creditors was filed in Superior Court showing notes totaling 1,008,542.33 dollars. The largest creditor is First National Bank of Chicago with 100,000 dollars. Other creditors include Hanover Bank New York 37,500 dollars Metropolitan National Bank New York 50,000 dollars American National Bank Hartford 80,000 dollars International Trust Company Boston 75,000 dollars First National Bank Chicago 100,000 dollars A W Pope & Co Boston 14,042.88 dollars American Wood Rim Company Onaway 12,000 dollars and brokers notes 690,000 dollars. Inventory of assets is not filed yet and is expected to reach about two million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
New Havben
Conn
Pope Manufacturing Company
Superior Court
First National Bank of Chicago
Pope Company
Hanover Bank
New York
Metropolitan National Bank
American National Bank
Hartford
After All the Scotch That Made the Highball Famous
A brief ad-like line notes that the drink’s fame rests on the Scotch used, attributing the point to a witty remark about mixed drinks and branding from a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Navy Shake-Up for Big Cruise Headlines Across the Navy Balance of Power
The Navy and President Roosevelt approve a plan to send 14 younger captains to command relocations, while 4 elder captains including Potter, Vreeland, Osterhaus and Wainwright lead the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific. The shift aims to place older officers ashore and promote rapid rise for younger leaders as Cape Cod maneuvers approach and target ranges expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Pacific
Straits of Magellan
Potter
Vermont
Vreeland
Kansas
Osterhaus
Conecticut
Wainwright
Louisiana
McCrea
Georgia
Seaton Schroeder
Virginia
William W. Kimball
New Jersey
J. B. Murdoch
Rhode Island
Samuel P. Comly
Alabama
Gottfried Blocklinger
Illinois
Herbert Winslow
Kearsarge
Edward B. Barry
Kentucky
Lewis C. Heilner
Ohio
Giles B. Harber
Maine
John Hubbard
Minnesota
G. A. Merriam
Missouri
Albert G. Berry
Theodoric Porter
Tennessee
Washington
Navy Department
Miral Evans
Cape Cod
Department
United States
Uncle Sam
Stransky on Label Sparks Poisonous Imitation Alert
A note warns of poisonous imitation products resembling a genuine item bearing the STRANSKY label. Officials urge caution as counterfeit copies circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stransky
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