Two Die As Scaffold Falls At Old Custom House Remodelling
A scaffold under the dome at the old Custom House on Wall and William streets collapsed yesterday afternoon, killing Andrew O Malley and injuring two other carpenters, Charles Clark and James Graham. Clark died at St Gregory’s Hospital, Graham remained injured, and a police investigation led to the arrest of Harry Smith for criminal negligence.
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Boardwalk Shooting in Atlantic City Under Scrutiny
Mrs. W S G Williams testified at her Baltimore County home about the Atlantic City Boardwalk shooting of Charles B Roberts. She described a masked robber demanding money during a rolling chair ride near the Savoy Theatre and said Roberts pursued the assailant despite being shot. Police probe and rumors swirl as doctors watch Roberts’s condition.
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Building Front Falls on Bronx Construction Site
A three story brick building under construction at 1133 Simpson Street in The Bronx collapsed after blasting a rock vein, sparking a rescue rush by about 20 patrolmen who searched for burials but found no victims. Two elderly residents nearby fainted as the debris settled.
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Third Bank Dividend Promised for National Bank Depositors
Charles A. Hanna, receiver of the National Bank of North America, said checks for a third dividend of 25 percent would be ready around September 320. A final 26 percent dividend with 6 percent interest will follow before year end. Remaining assets and ongoing suits mean Hanna will continue in charge until resolved.
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Berger Bryan engagement admitted in Milwaukee
Milwaukee August 21 The marriage engagement of Miss Helen Berger daughter of Alexander Berger a prominent miller and Board of Trade man and William Jennings Bryan Jr son of the Democratic Presidential candidate is admitted by Mr Berger who just returned from business trip to Colorado and Nebraska Miss Berger and her mother are visiting friends in Lincoln The wedding may not take place for four years or more
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Gas Well Ignites Near Houma Illinois? Wide Fire Light Reaches Twenty Miles
The Ligrette gas well near Houma Louisiana recently began flowing and was ignited tonight. A large flame illuminates the area visible from Houma eighteen miles away. Authorities are unsure if ignition was deliberate or accidental and fear a subterranean explosion could devastate a wide region as the earth crumbles near the well.
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President Roosevelt to meet Rainsford in Africa tale of hunt
Rev. Hugh Birckhead reports Dr. Rainsford, former rector of St. George's, will join President Roosevelt on part of his Africa journey. Rainsford, lately in Victoria Nyanza, plans hunting with guides. Birckhead says health has greatly improved and hunting suits him.
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Senator in a Fight at Savings Trust Office
United States Senator N B Scott and S G Smith former State Senator and Republican leader clashed in a fist fight at the Dollar Savings and Trust Company office in Wheeling West Virginia. The dispute arose over remarks about the Senatorship being bought and ended with both men on the floor before guards separated them. No serious injuries reported.
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United States
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West Virginia
Tragic Jamaica Bay drowning claims Brookyln family
Mrs Radermacher age 32 and her two children Ida 11 and Richard 4 drowned in Jamaica Bay after the boy fell from a shore float and the girl and mother both plunged in to rescue him. Despite attempts all three were lost beneath the surface and later bodies were recovered.
Chicago to Build Fourteen Story Skyscraper School
Chicago announces a fourteen story skyscraper school the highest in the United States. It will house a single room for three thousand pupils and introduce a new business college approach with practical language study mathematics economics and industrial topics. Penmanship bookkeeping and stenography will be emphasized as core features.
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United States
Family Burned in Their Home at Cherokee
In Louisa Kentucky on August 31 John Sprouse was brought to town for arson after fire at Charles Cooper's home near Cherokee killed two children and left others seriously burned. Bloodhounds traced the trail to Sprouse, who faced mob violence. the men had a prior lumber dispute.
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Wu Ting-fang Reports No Recall From Beijing
Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang says he has not been recalled or censured by the Peking government and denies any dissatisfaction with his actions or remarks in America. Dispatches mention Liang Tun-Yen as potential successor, but Wu notes no official action or dissatisfaction.
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Board of Foreign Affairs
America
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United States
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Tientsin
Chentung Liang- Cheng
Couple Missing Since Thursday In Eye Harbor Rescue Sought
Atlantic City Aug 31 reports say a gasoline launch seen half submerged in Eye Harbor Bay inlet may be the missing craft used by Charles Bateman and Miss Kate Beam of South Atlantic City. They disappeared Thursday afternoon amid a northeast storm. Friends fear capsizing, but the vessel’s power remained on when found, suggesting it did not fail.
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Eye Harbor Bay Inlet
Charles Bateman
Kate Beam
South Atlantic City
Mystery Tragedy Near Scenery Hill In Washington County
Partially decomposed bodies of two men and three hats found two miles from Scenery Hill indicate a fierce struggle. Pockets in one trousers were inside out and revolvers lay nearby. Bodies taken to Monongahela for autopsy and cause of death investigation.
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Monongahela
Roosevelt hosts Olympic team at Sagamore Hill reception
President Roosevelt greets the 1908 American Olympic team at Sagamore Hill, accepting medals from Melvin Sheppard and John Flanagan. He praises endurance and offers advice to work after ten days of hero status, as photographers capture the event and a large crowd cheers.
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John J. Flanagan
Sheppard
London
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St. Louis
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Flanagan
Irish-American Athletic Club
Sagamore
Long Island Railroad
Hypnotism Evidence in Hitchcock Lunacy Hearing
Testimony before Judge Foster's lunacy commission details Dr Ira Van Giesen hypnotizing Mrs Charlotte Hitchcock at the Tombs to obtain a confession about the November 20 shooting of her husband at 756 East 156th Street. The expert says she was likely insane at the time but sane now, noting prior irregular life and drug use.
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Foster
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Hitchcock
Ira T. van Giesen
Tombs
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Climbing Kilimanjaro by the Boston clergyman
The Rev. Peter McQueen of Boston, travelling in German East Africa, reports reaching within 700 feet of Kilimanjaro's summit. He ascended about 1 500 feet higher than the Duke of the Abruzzi in his prior attempt.
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Boston
Peter McQueen
German East Africa
Kilimanjaro
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Cleveland’s message from the grave costs Bryan votes
Omaha reports Dr. George L. Miller cites Cleveland’s posthumous views as a political handicap for William J. Bryan. Miller says a vote for Bryan by a Cleveland admirer would dishonor the late president’s memory, warning the grave speaks louder now than in life.
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Cleveland
William J. Bryan
George L. Miller
West
Bryan
Dewey's Grape Juice Ad Targets Ladies and Children
An advertisement from H. T. Dewey & Sons Co. promotes Dewey's Grape Juice as the ideal summer drink for ladies and children, listing 138 Fulton Street, New York.
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