Yacht Explosion Kills Rich Woman After Race Wedding
A yachts explosion on the Thames shortly after a Harvard crew event and a wedding banquet killed Mrs. Jarvie of New Jersey and injured guests including Mr. Fletcher of New York. The Christina, a steam yacht designed by Gitlow & Orr and built in Wilmington, was moored off New York when a spark ignited trapped gases, tearing the stern and causing a fatal blast.
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Jale V. Rewing
Boome N. J
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National Bank of Communttee
New York Mutial Gan Light Company
Vic Central ‘Trust Company
London Assurance Corporation
Basco Htire
Dienadyes
Tait
Weller
Cristina Lea
Gitlow & Orr
the & Jones Company
Wilmington
Del
Fletcher
Eastern
Charlie Murphy Leaves for Baltimore In Quiet Communique
Charlie Murphy, known for his communicative style, departed for Baltimore after a final, calm exchange, signaling a routine departure rather than any abrupt change in plans.
Ascot ticket scandal rocks royal enclosure
A society woman and two others allegedly trafficked in Ascot Royal Enclosure tickets. A detective traced vouchers and admissions, revealing schemes managed under high court and treasury scrutiny. The probe, linked to Viscount Churchill's authority, exposed transfer rules and badge exchanges, with investigations continuing into the voucher fraud.
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Love Lures Her Over Sea to Liberia Mission
A Philadelphia girl plans a voyage to Africa to join a missionary station in Liberia next month. Laieila Hose of Bun-Wury is to lead the trip as the wife of a Liberian envoy. Their meeting grew from a distant acquaintance into a deeper bond.
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Mrs Sartoris to Marry Chinen June 2
Report from Cleveland notes the marriage of Mrs Sartoris to Chinen, linked to Ulysses Grant and Frank Jones connections. The country wedding at Mrs Sartoris’s estate will take place July, with Carter and others among guests.
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Record Submarine Depth Test by Lt White at Port Whig
A submarine reached a depth of 256 feet during a test off Port Whig with Lt Timothy White in command. The vessel submerged cautiously from the surface then surfaced, signaling a successful trial and marking a potential record for depth reached.
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UH Keesed
Prince's Coming of Age in a Fractured Fable
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a coming of age tale tied to a prince and Welsh royalty with references to Tetons London and a delayed regency. The text hints at a timing of eighteen years and a request for a royal arrangement, but readability is limited and names are unclear.
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Baltimore Antsparkerites Debate Dark Horse Cannonball
A chaotic report outlines Democratic Convention dynamics with Murphy Clark alliance doubts and Gaynor as a possible dark horse. It notes New York and Baltimore figures, delegates gathering, and Parker as a key contender while candidates vying for influence amid party shifts.
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Harmony in party unity after Roosevelt contest
The Roosevelt convention battle ends with claims of flimsy differences between progressives and conservatives. Willem Barnes II reports that the platform will ignore such divisions as the party moves toward harmony. Mrs Barnes cites close wings and a rallying to reason under Mr Rout’s guidance. Taft supporters concede Taft’s renomination on first ballot, director McKinlay notes.
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Roosevelt Concedes As Taft Sails to Victory
A late nds and corruptions-era summary notes Roosevelt stepping back and conceding to Taft amid party divisions. Mentions credentials disputes, potential convention fights, and speculations on future moves within the Republican leadership.
Roosevelt Nomination Turmoil Ties to Telegrams
A garbled report discusses Justice Hughes in connection with Roosevelt and Taft nomination talks. It mentions telegrams, public impression, and Roosevelts leaders’ reactions, noting plans for a possible convention outcome and related political maneuvering. It references a Royal Blue Line and mayoral interview topics.
Taft Favored. Roosevelt Slide Grips California Delegates
Chicago June 21 Roosevelt supporters abandon plans as Taft gains first ballot renomination at the Republican convention. Hailey Kenyon and Hadsey projected as second place contenders while Barnes weighs VP impact. Delegates from California faced seating fights as Taft led in most contests. Roosevelt headquarters show signs of desertion as Taft’s momentum builds before a possible Sunday adjournment.
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Missouri
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Iowa
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