Tragedy at Old Custom House As Scaffold Falls
A skylight collapse under a new scaffold eight stories above William and Wall streets kills Andrew O Malley and injures Charles Clark and James Graham. The Fuller Engineering job for National City Bank faces criminal negligence charges as police detain assistant foreman Harry Smith.
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Walter F. Ehre
Harry Smith
Atlantic City Boardwalk shooting report disputed
Atlantic City August 31 Charles B Roberts was not shot at the time and place earlier dispatches claimed. A new version places the attack Tuesday night near South Carolina and the Boardwalk two masked gunmen fled as Roberts resisted robbery. Mrs Williams describes the shooting as a robbery attempt and defends her silence and alibi.
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Building Front Falls in Bronx Construction Collapse
A three story brick front at 1133 Simpson Street in The Bronx collapsed during ongoing blasting. Police and patrolmen dug for hours fearing buried laborers, but no one was found. The blast likely weakened the foundation. nearby residents fainted from the collapse.
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Third Bank Dividend To Depositors In 25 Percent Payout
Charles A. Hanna as receiver of the National Bank of North America announced that checks for a 25 percent dividend would be ready around September 30. A final 26 percent payout is planned before year end, with 6 percent interest on balances from the bank’s January 29 closing. Suits pending against the receiver mean Hanna will remain in charge until resolved.
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Berger Engagement Reported in Milwaukee Note
Milwaukee Wisconsin August 21 The marriage engagement of Miss Helen Berger daughter of Alexander Berger a miller and Board of Trade figure and William Jennings Bryan Jr son of the Democratic Presidential candidate is admitted by Mr Berger who has just returned from a business trip to Colorado and Nebraska Mrs Berger and Helen are visiting in Lincoln The wedding may not occur for four years or more
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Nebraska
Wide Area Menaced by Gas Well Fire
The Ligrette gas well near Houma Louisiana that had flowed for over a week was ignited tonight. The flame is visible from Houma eighteen miles away and officials fear subterranean explosion could devastate a wide area. It is unclear if ignition was deliberate or accidental and earth around the site may be crumbling.
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Houma
Rector joins Roosevelt journey in Africa aboard Vader land
Rev. Hugh Birckhead arrives with the President on the Vader land liner and reports that Dr. Rainsford will meet Roosevelt in Africa. Rainsford, former St. George's rector, is visiting Victoria Nyanza and may accompany the President part of the trek. Birckhead notes Rainsford’s health has improved and he plans hunting with guides and gun bearers.
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Mombassa
Senator in a Fight Over West Virginia Senatorship
United States Senator N B Scott and S G Smith, a former state senator, fought in the Dollar Savings and Trust Company office in Wheeling. They argued over alleged buying of the U S Senate seat, exchanged blows, and rolled on the floor before being separated. No serious injuries reported.
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United States
National Republican Committee
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State Senate
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Scott
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West Virginia
Drownings In Jamaica Bay Claim Three Family Members
Mrs. Radermacher a Brookyn resident age 32 and her children Ida eleven and Richard four were drowned in Jamaica Bay last night while staying at a cottage. The girl tried to save her brother after he fell from a float but all three disappeared beneath the water. Their bodies were recovered.
A Skyscraper School in Chicago Elevates Public Education
Chicago plans a fourteen story skyscraper school described as a gigantic business college. One room will seat three thousand pupils and the curriculum emphasizes practical subjects like languages in business context, mathematics, industrial history, economics, penmanship, bookkeeping, banking, and railroading.
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Chicago
United States
Family Fire Killings in Kentucky Suspect Charged
Louisa Kentucky August 31 John Sprouse brought to escape mob violence on charges of incendiary fire at Charles Cooper home near Cherokee. Fire killed two Cooper children and left others gravely burned. Bloodhounds traced trail to Sprouse. Cooper and Sprouse previously in a lumber dispute.
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Charles Cooper
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Wu Ting-fang faces recall rumors amid American ties
Washington dispatch reports China weighing Wu Ting-fang recall with Liang Tun-Yen as potential successor. Wu states no government dissatisfaction and notes his speeches aim to strengthen U S China friendship. He recalls Boxer era work and his reduced public prominence since.
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Wu_ Ting-fang
Peking
Liang Tun-Yen
Board of Foreign Affairs
America
China
United States
Peking Dispatch
Missing Atlantic City couple feared dead after launch found
A gasoline launch seen overturned in Eye Harbor Bay Inlet is believed to be the craft used by Charles Bateman and Miss Kate Beam of South Atlantic City. They vanished Thursday as the northeast storm battered the coast. The craft was found with power on, suggesting it did not fail before sinking.
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Atlantic City
Eye Harbor Bay Inlet
Charles Bateman
Kate Beam
South Atlantic City
Two Men Dead After Struggle Near Scenery Hill
Washington Penn Aug L The decomposed bodies of two men and three hats found two miles from Scenery Hill indicate a fierce struggle. Revolvers lay near both bodies. the victims to be taken to Monongahela for cause of death and possible investigation.
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President Roosevelt hosts 1908 Olympic team at Sagamore Hill
The 1908 American Olympic team was warmly received by President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. He praised the athletes for endurance and suggested they remain diligent after their heroics, while photographers captured the moment. Medals from Melvin Sheppard and John Flanagan were presented to the President, who also learned of his new Irish-American Athletic Club membership.
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Sagamore Hill
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John J. Flanagan
Sheppard
London
John Flanagan
St. Louis
Longworth
Flanagan
Irish-American Athletic Club
Sagamore
Long Island Railroad
Hypnotism Evidence Shapes Hitchcock Lunacy Hearing
Charlotte Hitchcock, accused of shooting her husband at 7 percent East 156th Street on November 2, testifies via hypnosis. Dr. Ira Van Giesen recounts guiding her to a subconscious state and obtaining her account of the crime, while experts debate her current and past mental condition.
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Tombs
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Climbing Kilimanjaro Triumph Claim by Boston Clergyman
The Rev. Peter McQueen of Boston reports his ascent in German East Africa reaching within 700 feet of Kilimanjaro's summit. He climbed 1500 feet higher than the Duke of the Abruzzi in his prior attempt.
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Boston
Peter McQueen
German East Africa
Kilimanjaro
Africa
Duke of the
Cleveland’s grave message cost Bryan votes says Omaha leader
Dr George L Miller of Omaha a longtime Democratic figure argues Cleveland’s posthumous campaign views will cost William J Bryan thousands of votes The preacher notes that any Bryan ally who votes for Bryan would dishonor Cleveland whose message from the grave speaks louder than he could today
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Omaha
Cleveland
William J. Bryan
George L. Miller
Bryan
Dewey's Grape Juice Ad Calls It Best For Ladies And Children
An advertisement for T. Dewey and Sons Co. promotes Dewey's Grape Juice as the ideal beverage for ladies and children, listing the New York address at 138 Fulton Street.
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