Madman Kills Three in Firehouse Rampage
A former fireman killed three people and seriously wounded another after a dispute. He fired on his old engine crew at a fire station, killing the driver and another firefighter, then wounded a third before fleeing. He later killed his wife’s child and died by suicide. Neighbors recall his quarrelsome temperament during service.
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Durham
Sampaellinder
Dirham
Don Grant
Guy Fillett
Sampsell
Ida
Chief Snedecor
Sampselt
Filiott
May Try Charlton Here Slayer of Wife
Porter Charlton, awaiting extradition from Italy over the Lake Como murder of his wife, faces possible insanity charges in New Jersey. Hudson county officials say negotiations to extradite him end tonight, with authorities likely to seek trial for insanity if extradition fails.
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New ‘York
Porter Charlton
New
Jersey
Perigg
Swhich Charlton
Italy
Blerré
Garven
Hudson County
Wrebington
Chayiton
Broke Neck Wrestling Victor in Bout Murder Charge
Pittsburg August 2 Harry Coleman is jailed on a murder charge after his wrestling bout cousin Joseph Smith died following a ten day unconscious spell. The pair were close friends but often debated prowess. A hearing is expected after preliminary heat. A doctor in Richmond, Dr Hart Joie Gabel, was fatally shot on street in Centerville.
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Pittsburg
Harry
Coléman
Joseph Smith
Coleman
Richmond
Hart Joie
Gabel
Ceuterilie
Ana Beet
BANKER JENNINGS LEAVES JAIL UNDER MYSTERY ESCORT
Pittsburg dispatch describes the escape of banker Jennings who left jail under secrecy. He was disguised with a two months beard growth and smuggled via the bridge of sighs to the court and then to Fifth Avenue home. His daughter, Mrs James Magee, does not know of his incarceration and believes he took a health trip to South America. Jennings reportedly learned potato peeling in jail.
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Pittsburg
Jennings
Nick Carter
Rous Street
South America
Pine
Lewis
Swanson Named Senator for Unexpired Term
Governor Mann signed a commission appointing former Governor Claude A Swanson of Chatham to fill the unexpired United States Senate term of the late John W Daniel. Swanson will seek the full term. the Swansons are prominent socially in Richmond and Washington.
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Daniel
Richmond
Mann
Claude A. Swanson
Chatham
John, W. Daniel
United States
Senate
Swanson
Congress
Virginia Democrats
Washington
Moros raid leader Datto Appa killed by constabulary
A constabulary detachment near Bukidon Mindanao on August 2 killed the Moro Datto Appa and several followers after engaging a raiding band. Appa had armed his group mainly with weapons seized from outposts and sentries across Mindanao.
Mistaken Carbotic Acid For Whiskey Fatal Mistake
In South Bethlehem Pennsylvania on August 2, Stephen Elterich drank a large portion of carbotic acid mistaken for whiskey. The error was discovered too late to prevent a fatal outcome.
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Bethlehem
Stephen
Elterich
Three Die of Infantile Paralysis in Fayette City
Fayette City Pa August 2 Infantile paralysis has spread with three deaths and fifteen more seriously paralyzed. Authorities believe contagion and have quarantined the area. In Washington Lieutenant Commander Henry T Baker was reduced fifty numbers and admonished in a court martial for uttering falsehood.
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Fayette City
Eral
Iowa
Washington
Henry T. Baker
Bremerton Navy ‘Yard
Mavy Department
Woman Aviator Hurt at Bolden Race Course Crash
Sunderland England August 2 a female aviator named Mile Franks crashed her biplane at Bolden race course overturning into the crowd. A boy was killed and Mile Franks injured, condition described as dangerous.
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Sunderland
Eng
Bolden
Frank
Franks
Nephew of Jefferson Davie Dezd dies in New Orleans
Jefferson Dayla Bradford, nephew of the late Confederate president Jefferson Davie Dezd, died in New Orleans. A native of Westfalia parish, Louisiana, he was 45 years old.
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Jefferson Davie Dezd
New Orleans
Jefferson Dayla Bradford
Westfalia Parish
Grasshopper Harvest Claims Record in Longmont
In Longmont Colorado on August 2 J. O. Wise, a local farmer, claims the inland grasshopper harvest set new records. He asserts that over three days he garnered 125 bushels, boosting regional yields and generating attention from agricultural circles.
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Longmont
Col
Stories of the Diamond and a Rookie’s Big League Start
A veteran recounts a rough first major league day for a rookie, detailing a skipped pair of baseball shoes, a barehanded warmup, and an awkward debut against Old Cy Young as Boston clinched the pennant. The piece recalls minor leaguer trials, team dynamics, and the pressure of earning a spot in the American League.
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Pat Livingston
Presa Associattion
Philadelphia
Trowasip
Baehra
Beenle
Park
Kent
Bob Spade
Cinocinnati Reds
Keepy
Timmy McAleer
Cleveland
Tae
Ball Park
McAlver
McAleer
Mit
Erye Beck “Shelbeck
Uebeh
Joe “Connor
Rutsby Woods
Arald Mitt
Towns
Battig
Boston
Cy” Young
Young
Ed Cerviack
the O'Conners
Bill Bernhard
Rémales Cormack
Detroit may form a professional basketball league
Detroit may form a professional basketball league as upcoming sports events are announced. The National Amateur Athletic Union round championships are set for August 13 in Chicago, while the thirty second annual National Archery Association tournament will be held in Chicago from August 16 to 10. Vancouver’s fraternity dog show is noted.
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Detroit
National Amateur Athletic Upion
Chicago
National Archery Association of the United States
Vancouver
Baseball Scores Following Yesterday's Results in American League
The latest baseball scores show New York defeating Cleveland 4 to 2, with Washington beating St Louis and Chicago Athletico slipping past. In the National League, New York beat Boston 4 to 0, Brooklyn and Philadelphia split, while Pittsburgh and Chicago standings are noted.
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Amrican
Ciev
New York
Ford
Mitchell
Koentner
Batterly
Washington
Louls
Walker
Reisling Street
Waddell
Jake
Stevens
Chicago
Athleticy
Manticries
Coombs
Dygeriart
Kine
Epiolt
Boston
Sherrott Batteries
Karger
Gartinans Mulita
LeAne
Curtis
Rabara
Cr Dott
Meyer
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Gaiterler
Chetter
Doofa
Rucker
Dessau
Erwin
Phituda
N.ytoolist
Louig
Piltebrg
Brookla
Cindlull
EASTERN LEAGUE SCORES AND SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Scores from Eastern League games show Toronto beating Baltimore 10 3 in the first game, Baltimore 4 to 2 in the recona game, and several mixed results across Newark Buffalo Rochester Montreal and Providence. Upcoming matchups list Baltimore Toronto Newark Buffalo Jersey City Rochester Providence Montreal and more on the schedule.
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Baltimore
Citys
Rochester
Jersey Ity
Buffalo
Newark
Montreal
Providence
Wile
Provdne
Balto
Jersey.c
Tersey City
Parson’s Checks and a Bank That Didn’t Cash Them
A Curious Antebellum Tale. Parson Eggleston’s pious checks were rejected for lack of funds, prompting a trip to Richmond for supplies. A rich planter from Payson J. later endorsed the checks, restoring their legitimacy and sparing the parson further embarrassment.
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Virgintius
Antebellum
Jeney
Culu
Chi
Weltlig Ghecky
Foolsenpz
Eggleaton
Chuck
Richmond
Payson J
Deep Sea Water Bottles for Ocean Sample Collection
The article describes a brass cylindrical water bottle used for deep sea sampling. It includes an upward opening top valve, central attachment, and side lugs for securing the line. Valves seal during ascent, aided by a small propeller pressing them closed. A water sample from depth is brought to the surface for analysis.
The Ugly Leopard Worse Than Lion or Tiger
A historical account describes the leopard as more ferocious than a tiger, with wide global range and varied colors. It notes its nocturnal nature, strength, and penchant for stealing livestock and sometimes humans, including a deadly incident in Hong Kong where a leopard killed a coolie during a dining room incident. It contrasts Asian, African, and snow leopard varieties, detailing behavior, feeding, and risks to people and cattle, with anecdotes of attacks and boldness in daylight in African settlements.
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Cape of Good Hope
Attia
China
India
Africa
Hongkong
Tim
Tappardy
Anouk
Techiar
Chis
Central Asia
Uke
Aki
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