Panic as Newark excursion boat Majestic crashes in East River
A thousand Newark Morahan Association members on the Majestic panic as the river steamer is driven ashore near Seth Street pier. Many leap into the water or onto a scow. Captain Burke saves the ship, but several bodies and missing individuals are reported among the crowd. Rescue efforts continue as officials assess the casualties.
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War Talk and Austro-Russian Talks Fail in Global Tension
Morning news roundup notes failed Austro-Russian negotiations and rising war talk. Reports cite European powers edging toward conflict while U S tourism adjusts to wartime uncertainty. Wall Street sees global market jitters as investors weigh risk and recovery prospects. Local items include burglaries, court calendar notes, and police activity.
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Wilson
Body Found in Doctor's Cellar Sparks Murder Charge
The missing Blanche Yorke was found buried in the doctor’s cellar with earth and bones showing, Dr CK Robinson named in a warrant for murder. The body appeared after months, with parts found in a furnace and a dressmaker patient of the doctor identified as Parte Yorke. Losses from the case are expected to run into thousands.
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Blanche Yorke
CK Robinson
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Mise Yorke
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Canal test trip Monday Panama to open the canal
Governor Goethals announced a test voyage for Monday aboard the Cristobal from Balboa to assess lock operations and the handling of large vessels as the canal nears opening. The official ceremonial trip will take place August 15 with the steamer Ancon sailing from deep Atlantic to deep Pacific waters.
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Two Highwaymen Rob 165 Tourists in Park
Gardiner Montana July 29 two highwaymen held up twenty five stage coaches of major transportation firms in Yellowstone Park.185 passengers robbed of money with reports of 5000 dollars seized. Attacks occurred at Spring Creek Canyon four miles from Old Faithful and ninety four miles from Gardiner. Lt Col L M Brett pursues the bandits who may head toward Inckton Hole Wyoming. One robber acted as driver while the other served as lookout. Rewards totaling 600 offered for capture. Park rules barred armed men without permits.
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Yelvetone Park
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L. M. Brett
Inckton Hole
Wyoming
Vacation Germ Claims Jerree City Marriage Rift
Edward Hansen of Palisade Avenue Jer ee City faces a separation case as his wife sues for separate maintenance and alimony over a “vacation germ” outbreak. Hansen listed home remedies tried, including washing dishes scrubbing floors cooking meals and tending children, as the vice chancellor urged reconciliation.
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Edward Hansen
Palisade Av
Jeree
Hansen
Jin
Two Twin Births Reported in South Norwalk Year
In South Norwalk Connecticut on July 29 a report notes Mrs Mix cha Hos has the state record by bearing four children in one year. Mrs Ross, aged fifty one, bore twin boys today after previously giving birth to twin girls eleven months ago. Mr Rows, fifty, a cobbler, heads a family of ten with four sets of twins among the children.
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Ross
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Becky Edelson Hunger Strike Revealed At Tarrytown
Reported yesterday that Becky Edelson endured a nine day hunger strike on Blackwell's Island drinking only water. Commissioner Davis said she took two tabloid meals per day and a physical exam found no need for forcible feeding. Seven agitators convicted at Tarrytown faced confinement and threatened labor protests over compulsory labor.
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LW. W. Agitators
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Deiik Heeky
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Jack's Regains License After City Scuffle Incident
John Dunstan, owner of Jack's in the White Viht district, reassured Mayor Mitchel after regaining a full night liquor license. He had earlier faced revocation following a disorder where two young men were assaulted by diners and thrown from a seat by waiters. Dunstan pledged no repetition and dismissed fourteen waiters and two diners involved.
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Austrian Troops Occupy Belgrade and Russia Mobilizes Reservists
Vienna reports Belgrade occupied after heavy Danube bombardment. Imperial orders recall vast Russian reservists across twenty three governments and seventy one districts plus naval reserves. Britain and Germany move fleets and troops as Russia and Austria break negotiations over Servia indemnity.
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Servians Destroy Bridge Over Save In Belgrade Crisis
From Semlin across the Danube reports say Servians blew up the railroad bridge across the Save near Belgrade during night bombardment by Austrian monitors. The blast started fires and damaged the old forts and electrical works, with Servian resistance appearing weak at scattered outposts. Austrian plans for crossing were unsettled as fires raged and casualties were feared, while a second bridge reportedly exists in pieces on the riverbank. Separate collision near Peabody town line injured Elizabeth Remick and Cecelia Murphy, both of Peabody.
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Belgrade bombardment sparks vow of war relief effort
From Athens a confidential message dated July 28 reports Belgrade bombardment with shelling in several districts. Accounts describe banking houses protest at the German Legation and an artillery duel near Vichnitea. Russia contemplates mobilization and a generalissimo plan while patriots rally at Nevsky Prospect and embassies.
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Servians Fear Turkey Move In Vienna Port
Fragmentary report from Geneva cites M. Javenoyies, the Servian minister in Vienna, stating Servian forces fear Turkey may push to stay within the possession of Satenica. Javenies anticipates Servian troops will launch a defensive stance at the outset while noting unrest over possible Turkish effort to remain in control.
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British Fleet Off Errand Secret
Portland July 2 British Meet sailed from here for an unknown destination. No information from naval officials on movements of war vessels. Kenihfar Easter fleet mobilizing at Wei fui Wei north coast Shun Tung province. German fleet mobilizing at Tsing Tao about ten hundred miles south. British China squadron includes Triumph, four cruisers, three gunboats, eight destroyers, three submarines, four torpedo boats, ten river gunboats, a dispatch vessel and tug stoops. Spanish warships to assemble Balearic Isles in the Mediterranean.
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German Artillery Tests to Be Held Near Strassburg
German artillery tests announced for tomorrow near Strassburg by the 1ath German army corps. Residents warned not to fear explosions as the exercise is long planned and unconnected to the current international situation. Three army reserve classes will be called up immediately, with 100000 men to be equipped by tomorrow evening.
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