Evans R Dick and Haitian railroad schemes amid revolt
Evans R Dick, described as cautious and peace loving, travels with James P. McDonald aboard the steam yacht American off Cape Haitian. They seek government permission to use the guns to protect Americans from revolutionaries while tangled in Haitian railroad concessions and land grants tied to the Hayti syndicate and West Indian Development Company.
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Beattie Arrested in Virginia Wife Killing Case
Henry Clay Beattie Jr is jailed after cousin Paul Beattie testified he bought a shotgun for him last Saturday. The couple Louise Owen Beattie and Henry Clay Beattie Jr were driving on a turnpike near Manchester when she was shot Tuesday night. Evidence includes a burned garment, a large blood stain on the road, and Beattie’s testimony under examination. Beattie’s wife was from Dover Delaware. he is a Manchester Virginia merchant and banker.
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Mayor Gaynor clears way for Lexington avenue subway contracts
The Bradley Contracting Company wins four Lexington avenue line contracts and bonds are signed with the Public Service Commission approval. Bradley vows to begin work immediately, with two staging sites ready on 68th Street and Stanton Street and full bore equipment, as Mayor Gaynor’s stance on track expansion looms.
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Don’ts for the Dog Days by New Yorkers Heat Rescue
A whimsical preview shows New Yorkers struggling to stay cool in the heat of summer, with tomorrow's review promising humorous illustrations and reflections on tempering the dog days. The item captures a light, period voice on summer heat and city life.
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Quit Mansion for Kitchen Death Reveals Romance and Tragedy
Chicago July 21 Identification of a woman killed by an automobile last evening exposed a life of romance, tragedy, and sacrifice. Mrs Kate Porter, a domestic employed by W H Hobbs, said to have been married years ago to Selwyn C Edgar, a wealthy St Louis steel man, and later separated after a son, provides context for a tale of social ascent and loss. The victim moved to Chicago five years ago, wore a veil to avoid recognition, and received letters from a son now twenty, who she could not meet due to pride.
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Merchant Ends His Life Meyer Jonasson Retired Cloak Manufacturer
Meyer Jonasson a seventy seven year old retired cloak and suit manufacturer was found dead in his Central Park West apartment with a self-inflicted bullet wound to the heart. His sister in law discovered him at 11 am, the coroner ruled death by own action. Jonasson had suffered heart disease and had recently been under medical care. his bankruptcy era troubles were mentioned in past proceedings.
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Business setback and accident strike New York figurehead
Joseph Jonasson, head of Meyer Jonasson & Co. cloak house, faced a $3,000,000 annual business milestone before downturn after moving uptown. Illness for three years stalled activity, leaving affairs tangled. Earlier he survived a serious 1900s street accident at 42nd Street and Broadway, later leading factory committees and Jewish charitable work. He resides at West bith street with business ties on West 2let street.
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Playwright Bernstein Fights Daudet In Duel At Parc des Princes
Henry Bernstein, known for duels, fought Leon Daudet editor of L Action Francaise today at Parc des Princes. Four pistols fired with no result, then swords. Daudet disarmed, Bernstein scratched. Daudet’s arm injury caused doctors to halt further combat.
Woman Aviator Denise Moore Dies in French Biplane Crash
Etampes France July 21 Mme Denise Moore the first woman aviation victim dies when her biplane capsizes at the aero drome after being struck by a gust at about 150 feet. The Frenchwoman with an English name was about twenty five years old and hoped to gain a pilot license next week.
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London Suffered Heat Triggers Cabinet Courthouse Vote
Albany July 21 Senate passed Stilwell bill to authorize New York County courthouse in City Hall Park. Assembly narrowly approved 77 to 49 after debate. Newcomb opposed, saying six months delay, amendment failed, bill passed. London hot spell worsens with drought. no rain three weeks, famine feared. Lord Justice Williams removes wig in court.
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Voting Machines Planned for Chicago Purchase
The Chicago election board votes to buy one hundred young machines for use in the city with delivery set within eight months at a cost of SM, WO. A further report notes two hundred machines to be delivered within two years as part of a broader modernization effort.
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Taft Tells Peace Treaties Near. Battlefield Visit Highlighted
President Taft reached Manassas after a stormy auto journey from Washington and spoke near Bull Run to veterans in blue and gray. He predicted a general arbitration treaty with Great Britain and France within ten days and suggested similar pacts with three other powers, with Germany Italy and the Netherlands mentioned as possibilities. The trip included mishaps with stranded cars and flooded creeks as aides and Senators were rescued amid remarks about reciprocity and stand-patters.
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