Richard Mansfield Dies After Long Illness at New London
New London Conn Aug 20 Richard Mansfield actor dies at his Seven Oaks summer home from liver disease after a prolonged decline. Attending physicians Dr A H Allen and Dr McClellan confirmed the illness worsened despite a brief recovery in England and Ampersand Adirondacks. Family and doctors watched as he failed in a coma with his wife Felix Mansfield and son Gibbs Mansfield present. Funeral set for Monday at St James Episcopal with steel vault burial near his home. tributes arrive from around the world.
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The Actor's Career Richard Mansfield Biography
Richard Mansfield born 1854 in Berlin to a renowned musical family. His mother Mme Erminia Mansfield Rudersdorf was a famed vocalist, father a skilled violinist, grandfather Rudersdorf a noted conductor linked to early Worcester festivals. Mansfield faced an early death of his father in 1859 and a tale claims he survived a Heligoland cradle incident before reaching England. He spent childhood years at the celebrated Great Bear Spring Water location.
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Massive Jersey City Waterfront Fire Triggers Citywide Alarm
A dramatic blaze began at 9:40 PM in Snare & Triest yards at Hudson and Essex streets, spreading to Causse Manufacturing and Uvalde Asphalt buildings. The fire damaged the area over half a city block with losses over 300000 dollars. Fireboat New Yorker aided by railroad tugs helped control the flames as Polish tenants rushed belongings into the street amid chaos. One resident, Ellen E. Cronnelly, 55, was rescued unconscious from a Hudson Street home and hospitalized. Fire officials suspected burglars due to early false alarms Indiana
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Money’s Nephew Killed in Mississippi Tragedy
In Greenwood Mississippi James D Money Jr was instantly killed and Col James D Money Jr fatally wounded by Dr Grover Kirby a youth of under twenty. Kirby fired from a nearby store porch as Money stood on a store porch. Kirby and his brothers have been detained by Sheriff Garrett. Governor Vardaman, related to the Moneys, heads toward Greenwood.
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Ice Cream Poisons 35 In Buffalo Wedding
Health Commissioner reports thirty five people poisoned by ice cream bought at a local factory and served at a wedding at 200 West Utica street. Eight cases were serious but all are expected to recover. Four members of the family at 627 Elm street were poisoned by tomato soup made from Paris green sprayed tomatoes. all are recovering.
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Mrs Sage Buys Historic Huntting Mansion in Sag Harbor
Mrs Russell Sage has purchased the Huntting mansion in Sag Harbor Long Island now occupied by Rev Gordon Lewis rector of Christ Church. The Rev Mr Lewis has thirty days to vacate. Purchase price reportedly 20000. Sage born in Sag Harbor and donated 100000 to Pierson High School. Colonel Slocum and Carl N Talbot attended ceremonies and complained of hotel accommodations. The property may become a site for a new hotel.
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Professor Herschel Parker Injured After Olympus Climb
In Brooklyn a report states Professor Herschel C. Parker of Columbia University was seriously harmed when a premature revolver discharge near Port Angeles mangled the middle finger of his left hand. Parker nearly died before aid arrived and suffered blood poisoning. Delmore Brown of Flushing, a party member, had a crushed hand building a bridge on the return journey. Both are healing and expected home soon.
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Central American peace plan gains warm replies
Five Central American republics Nicaragua Costa Rica Salvador Honduras and Guatemala expressed unqualified acceptance of the peace proposal from the United States and Mexico. The State Department released President Diaz of Mexico and President Roosevelt’s notes urging a conference to secure permanent peace in the isthmus. The replies praise the move and signal readiness for a diplomatic gathering, with Washington seen as a likely meeting site.
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Train Jumps Switch Wreck Hits Harlem Line at Chappaqua
The Chatham express on the Harlem division of the New York Central Railroad jumped a switch at Chappaqua, delaying service two hours. Engineer William Weaver and fireman Edward Collins were severely scalded but escaped serious injury. several hundred passengers bound for New York and White Plains had narrow escapes as the locomotive toppled and windows shattered. The accident followed a switch change by a construction crew not yet secured, caused by new northbound track practice.
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Ursuline Convent in Breslau Destroyed by Fire
Breslau Aug 30 The Ursuline convent was destroyed by a fire tonight. The Mother Superior was injured but the nuns and two hundred boarders escaped safely. The ad notes Usher’s Scotch for the highball.
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Drop Statehood Plan Ends Arizona New Mexico Bid
Oyster Bay August 30 James R Garfield secretary of the interior announced the administration would make no further effort to joint statehood for Arizona and New Mexico The verdict of the people will be regarded as final The President authorized the announcement Garfield returned from the West with favorable Taft sentiment and reports of business activity Senators Foster and McEnery of Louisiana and Judge Amidon visited Sagamore Hill and urged a pardon for A C Bradford in land fraud case Bradford aged over seventy faces two years in Paris Tex prison and a $3000 fine The Senators debated the cost of the ride to Sagamore Hill before finally being driven to the Hill The President will review Bradford case carefully
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Architect Linkenheimer found dead in Panther Hollow
Pittsburg reports the death of A. E. Linkenheimer a prominent local architect with offices in the Park Building and an Allegheny home found with head wounds in Panther Hollow Schenley Park police suspect murder. He had mining stock certificates worth 8000 dollars and 40 dollars in cash plus valuables left on him. He had been missing since last evening and was believed to be away on business.
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Day of Prayer for Public Schools Observed Nationally
Sunday, September 8, churches nationwide mark a day of special prayer for public schools. The plan, suggested by the National Reform Association, is endorsed by the Presbyterian General Assembly and other church conventions. Fall term begins the day after in New York and many regions.
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Labor Day Service Atlantic City Train Schedules
Labor Day service details list New Jersey Central trains to Atlantic City from W 23rd Street at 9 50 a m daily with weekend 2 30 p m. Liberty Street at 10 03 a m daily with Saturday and Sunday times. a special vestibuled Pullman train leaves Atlantic City for New York at 6 30 p m on Labor Day.
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Manhattan Limited Escapes Big Pennsylvania Crash
Harrisburg reports the Manhattan Limited eastbound ran into a box car on a switch near Huntington. The impact ripped the engine cab from the frame and damaged seven Pullman cars along the train, yet no passengers were harmed and the engineer and fireman were uninjured.
Newfoundland fisheries dispute blocks new modus vivendi
London negotiations report Newfoundland Premier Sir Robert Bond opposes renewing the clause that legalizes Newfoundland fishermen as crews on American boats. The form of a new modus vivendi stalls, with a truce likely allowing American fishermen to operate in Newfoundland waters under last year’s terms.
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Peace at Jamestown ends social war over ceremonies
Norfolk, August 30 The resignation of Commissioner General Kohlsaat as social chief and the appointment of Barton Grundy of Richmond as master of ceremonies at the Jamestown Exposition end the centennial family feud. Director General Barr named Grundy to the vacated post, with President Tucker’s duties to be eased but not reduced. A directors’ committee stated Barr’s action did not curb Tucker’s rights, only lighten his burdens.
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Fatal Race Ends in Policeman's Death
Mounted officer Thomas Wallace, 34, was thrown when his horse Ballot stumbled near High Bridge while five patrolmen rode to the West 152d Street station after work. He sustained a fractured skull, received last rites, and died at Washington Heights Hospital.
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Run Down by Auto Injures New Rochelle Clothing Merchant
Israel B. Cohen a clothing merchant of New Rochelle was run down and seriously injured yesterday by an automobile owned by Stacy W. Bray of St Louis and driven by Claude Merry. The chauffeur was arrested and held in 2000 bail by Justice Van Auken awaiting Cohen's condition. Merry was alone in the car. he had driven Bray to Boston and was returning to the city when the accident happened. Bray was staying at the Waldorf Astoria and his wife declined to comment.
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French Customs Frauds Exposed In Paris Scheme
Paris police uncovered a long running fraud scheme defrauding customs. Several officers and a clerk from a large freight firm handling U S and U K trade and a customs clerk were arrested. The total loss is estimated at 200000 dollars.
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A Council at Peking Fears of Great Revolt
Peking dispatch reports Emperor and Empress Dowager rallying advisers as Yuan Shi Kai arrives. They consider major reforms to abolish Manchu banner troops, allow upper class daughters to marry into the imperial family, end foot binding, and require Manchus to adopt Chinese surnames. Empress health declines amid court reshaping and move toward a constitutional government.
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Fifteen Die In Mattoon Illinois Train Wreck
Fifteen people were killed and about fifty injured in a head on collision on the Mattoon and Charleston electric line near Charleston. A miscommunication over telephone orders caused the crash as trains approached a sharp curve at high speed. Most victims were Mattoon residents bound for the Coles County fair. rescue crews rushed to the scene and tracks blocked the only line to Charleston delayed relief.
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Maryland Soldier Killed After Alleged Camp Abuse
Baltimore Aug 30 Colonel Henry M Warfield commander of the 3rd Maryland National Guard ordered an investigation into the treatment of J d Arcy Didier 21 a member of Company A at Jamestown exposition camp three weeks ago Didier son of Eugene Le Didier author and magazine writer died last Friday his friends claim death resulted from rough handling including being tossed in a blanket Didier was grandson of General Lucius Bellinger Northrop commissary general of the Confederate army.
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Resignations Shock Pittsburg Charity Home Staff
Superintendent W Williams of Marshalsea resigns effective midnight. Fifty six staff also quit, leaving about 1,100 inmates, including 500 insane. Williams blames Director Shaw for hostile conditions. Mayor Guthrie cancels vacation to assume control and restore order.
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Vesuvius Shows Signs of Activity Near Naples
Ominous rumblings and smoke from Mount Vesuvius alarm residents in surrounding villages. It's noted as the first volcanic signs since the March 1906 eruption, as Naples reports heightened danger and local authorities urge caution amid the developing activity.
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