Negro Troops Riot Near Fort Brown Over Search
In Brownsville Texas on August 15 1915 angry negro federal troops from Fort Brown rioted after a search to identify attackers of Mrs Leon Vans. They entered Main street firing multiple shots injuring a barkeeper and a policeman. The Twenty fourth Infantry battalion Fort Brown troops 2B and 2D were involved and orders to remove them were sought.
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Grownsville
Pex
Leon Vans
Fort Brown
Brownsville
Prink Niatus
Joseph Dothings
Eboyruin
Vanities
Wesraes
aYoil
Posse Pursues Negro After Attempted Assault and Stabbing
A thousand men chase Bot Travis a Negro who tried to assault Tennie Brooks daughter of J P Brooks near Wace Jackson County. Brooks was left in charge of the store when the attack occurred the woman fought with an iron bar and he slashed her throat causing a four inch cut and possible finger loss. The pursuit follows reports of a Lynch threat as in another case near Baldwin.
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Columbia
S.C
Trvis
Tennie Brooks
J. P. Brooks
Brooks
Davis
Bynching
Balidwin
Jacksonville
Fit
Henry Davis
Baldwin
Brave brakeman loses life saving three women
Allentown Aug. 15 A brakeman Daniel Coil twenty one of the Trenton railroad died during a heroic effort to save three women. While backing through a cut he signalled the engineer to stop fearing they would be caught. The sudden stop threw him under the wheels.
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Allentown
Daniel Coil
Trenton
Coll
Republican Leaders Gather for New York State Committee Meet
Republican leaders from across New York rush to New York City for the state committee meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel. With expectations the committee will only pick dates, interest grows in the likely state convention date set by Democrats for September 35 amid cautious anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Committee
Fifth Avenue
Pope Rebuffs French Church State Separation Plan
Pope Pius XX denounces the French law separating church and state and rejects ceding church affairs to church organizations, conveying guidance to French clergy amid the clash over church governance.
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Tabis
Pius XX
Murderer Murdered in Ambush
In Marigeta TT on August 15 a man killed Ben Steward who had earlier shot and killed a Cratham family member. Steward died instantly from an ambush fire. The victim was identified as a known person connected to Holler in the 1.F.EE. Cratham case.
Drowned in Susquehanna River near Montgomery’s Ferry
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on August 1 Frank Lemer son of Dr H Lefner a Martinsburg physician and a boy named Bishop of Lewisstown were drowned in the Susquehanna River near Montgomery’s Ferry.
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Tlarrisburg
Frank Lemer
H. Lefner
Miltersburg
Lewisstown
Montgomerys Werry
Admiral Dewey Elected Governor General of Founders Order
Admiral George Dewey was elected governor general of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of Flobert B. Rogerell.
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Dewey
George Dewey
The
Order of Founders and Patriots of America
Flobert B. Rogerell
Grand Army Reunion Faces Heat and Long Reverie in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on August 14 the Grand Army of the Republic encampment drew regiments and members from across the nation. Receptions by the Ladies of the Grand Army and other groups filled halls and auditoriums. A packed campfire event featured speeches by Governor Johnson and Commander Southier Tanner. Twelve members died during the encampment, including J F E Burke of Burlingame Kansas who died in a hotel and George F H Smith of New York Dragoons who was struck by a horse and died from concussion. The New York delegation urged Saratoga as the 1907 encampment site, signaling a bid to host the gathering.
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Minneapolis
Minn
G. A. Th
Thorn
Sone
Grand Army
Women’s Relief Corps
Overnor Johnson
Sothier Tanner
JF. E. Burke
Burlingame
Kaw
Tey Hotel
George FH. Smith
First New York Dragoons
Electric Road From New York to Chicago Planned
Harrisburg petitions report consolidation of three Pennsylvania railroads to support a joint New York Pittsburg Chicago line led by Joseph S. Stain Jr. The project aims to cost about 150 million and use electric locomotives. Construction could begin next spring with operation planned within three years. The route would be 65 miles shorter to New York than the Pennsylvania route and 105 miles shorter than the current shortest line.
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Pitivspburg
Aus
Pennsylvania
Tarrisburg
Whitch
Joseph Stainsex
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York, Pittsburg
Stolen Italian Girl Sought in Broad Daylight From Hospital
Federal authorities search for eighteen year old Italian girl Philippina de Marvo abducted while being moved from Long Island City hospital to Ellis Island. Authorities also seek two Italian men involved. One man, Joseph D Eugene, arrested by Officer Max Mangold at Old Slip station and held in Tombs court on $1,000 bond for assault.
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New York
Philipina de Marvo
Long Island City Hospital
Ellis Island
Joseph D'Eugene
Voliceman Max Mangold
Green
Tombs Court
Bryan Seeks Meeting With French President Missed
Aug 15 report notes William J. Bryan failed to meet President Fallieres as Paris officials explained the president could not extend time due to other duties and limited stay, sending a courteous note on the matter.
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Hiram
Patis
William J. Bryan
Fallieres
Foreign Office
Hin
Afr. Biruiin
Paris
MM. Pallieras
Brwmbouillet
Train brings British delegation to castle breakfast
The article describes a late evening arrival at 845 pm from frankfork of Sir Prettik Lascelles the British ambassador to Germany and Consul General Oppenheimer. Temporary William meets King Ewart at the station and escorts him to the castle where breakfast is served.
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Cronberg
Milcherd
Frankfork
Prettik Lascelles
Germany
Oppenheimer
Temporar
Williaw
Ewart
Governor Higgins Comments on Future Policy Stance
August 15 in Albany New York the governor was asked if he would align his position with a regulation. He said he is not yet prepared to commit and that future action will not be governed by any other entity or convention.
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Governoer Hirginn
Alwany
NS. Y
Goveror Llggins
Florelian system director accepts London offer
The Examiner reports that 7.¢. Stubbs, director of the Florelian system Chiraze, has accepted an offer of TOA from a British bank trend corporation to London and fund the campaigns Amerie tried.
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Enghand
San Francisco
Stubbs
Baetish Rnk Trend Corporation
London
Amerie
Delicatessen Charged With Coloring Franks and Bologna
John Veist of 176 Amsterdam Avenue New York is jailed in Lavlom court on $1000 bail after being charged with giving coal tar dyes to frankfurters and bologna.
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New York
John Veidst
Amsterdam Avenue
Masistrate Carnel
Lavlom Court
Man Dies From Wood Alcohol Mistaken For Whiskey
Private Winothy GG. Menara of Company 33, Lift United States, died after drinking wood alcohol mistaken for whiskey. Recruited in New York, the incident highlights risks of tainted or misidentified spirits.
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Wood Alcohok
Aine Gretna
Ita
Winothy GG
Menara
Company 33
Lift
United States
Tr Tautey
Meara
New York
Stops Cars to Coney Shut Surface Lines Amid Riots
In Kings County a surge of unrest over a second fare prompted the Brooklyn Rapid Transit to halt all surface service to Coney Island. Three inspectors were arrested for assault, others warned in connection with ejections, and deputies were sworn in to quell the disturbances. A rear end collision near Coney Island injured a dozen, Mary Graham among the most seriously hurt.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Coneystand
Seashore Resort
William Hefferman
William C. Newberry
Frederick J. Gulliver
Coney Island
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
New York State
Neck Road
Graveseml Avenue
Pinherry
Kings
Frederick Lewis
Frank Perri
James Tierney
West End
Mary Graham
Odell Opposes Higgins Nomination in New York
New York August 15 State Chairman Benjamin B Odell Jr declared himself unambiguously opposed to Governor Higgins renomination. He calls Higgins a weak candidate and says the party cannot waste votes. Odell had previously refused to commit but now takes a firm stand ahead of the state convention likely at Saratoga September 25. The Higgins camp prefers October 2 but Higgins agrees to move quickly after primaries and says he will not be swayed by other conventions or candidates.
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New York
Republican State Committee
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Higgins
Odell
Greeks and Bulgarians clash in Abiola. town left in ruins
Official reports say fighting between Greek and Bulgarian forces at Abiola began at dawn on Aug 12 and ended at 4 pm with seven killed. The fire brought under control, but more than half the town was destroyed including public buildings, archives, and both schools and the mosque.
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Ali Bay Sofia
Abiola
Hearst Endorsement Defeated at Franklin County Dem Conven
At the Malone held Franklin county Democratic convention Hugh McBrilly and Edward Walter of Malone along with Siltebel of Burke were elected delegates to the state convention. Resolutions endorsing William R. Hearst for governor were defeated. The convention adjourned to September 23 to name a county ticket.
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Hearst
Malone
Franklin County
Hugh Mecbrilly
Franklin
Edward Walter
Siltebel
Burke
William KR
Fifteen Miles of Dead Herring Reported
Boston dispatch reports a Danish steamship captain from Copenhagen arriving in Texas notes dead herring covering more than fifteen miles on the eastern edge of the banks. The steamer plowed through the mass for about a ninety minutes.
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Boston
Anderson
Texas
Copehagen
Washington Freratds to Debut as Morning Paper
Schott C. Bone former Washington Post managing editor announced a new morning newspaper to be named the Washington Freratds, to publish in Washington starting October 3 with Bone at the helm.
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New Horning
Washington
Schott C. Bone
The
Washington Post
Washington Freratds
Mgr. Bone
Enterprise
First Frisco Insurance Trig in Earthquake Case
The first earthquake insurance case reached trial in San Francisco with Superior Judge Gebbard presiding. The suit involves Stosenthal Shoe Company against Witthinshure Insurance Company.
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Frisco Insurance Trig
San Francisco
Gebbard
Stosenthal Shoe Company
Witthinshure Insurance Company
Explosion in Nebel Lab Wounds Two Inmates
A bomb detonated at a revolutionary laboratory house in Yekaterinoslavv Nebel. Two inmates were seriously wounded in the blast.
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Beh
Nebel Laboratory
Yekaterunoslavv
Butte Announces Candidacy of Lee Martle for U S Senator
Former Sidies Senator Lee Martle declared his bid for the United States Senate at Butte in August. The announcement signals a formal start to his campaign season with a focus on national issues and party backing.
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Manile
Tome
Butte, Mant
Aug. W
Sidies
Lee Martle
Butte
United States
Stensland secret out as banker linked to crime spree
Chicago report reveals banker Leone Stensland and Paul C. Stensland connected to thefts and conspiracies at Milwaukee Avenue bank. Eleanor Fisher testifies the gilded life led by Leone at the Byron street mansion, aided by Igna Stensland, with Leone introduced by the banker’s daughter. Police note family pleas and a fatal event surrounding Paul Stensland’s wife.
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Chicago
Millwaukee Avenue
Paul Stensland
Fisher
Ker
Stensland
Mrs Birdsong Trial Opens for Murder in Brook Haven
The trial of Mrs Agnes Birdsong, niece of former Mississippi governor Longine, began in Brook Haven. She is charged with shooting and killing Dr Thomas H Butler of Monticello last November. Birdsong, a young mother of two, is married to a Monticello dentist.
Markets Signal Dull Trade For Wheat and Dairy
In New York markets dull and barely steady with mixed prices across grains and dairy. Wheat eases to near season lows as harvest weather in the northwest favors selling while butter and milk quotes hold steady with creameries listing extras and firsts at modest premiums.
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York
Sitic
Illac
Wapawmc
SpMyc
Parc
Firlsiec
Tyahae
Garne
Medina
Rocsters
Jc. Bratiors
Cattle and Livestock Prices Mixed Across Markets
Market reports show steady cattle supplies with prime heavies and veal calves. Strong gains noted for heavy workers in New York and Tennessee markets. lambs firm with light supply. Culls and common stock valued around 2500 dollars. overall ranges include 44 dollars per hundred for certain beef cuts and 6,068.80 for a category of prime workers.
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Birla
Meume
International Reduction Company of Phillinsberg Chartered
New Jersey forms International Reduction Company of Phillinsberg with 3,000,000 capital. Incorporators include William L. White Harry G. Seip S. C. Smith and Noah Dietrich. Heat drives workers from Rogers locomotive shop as extreme temperatures halt outside building operations at Nicholson Pile Works.
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International Reduction Company of
Phillinsberg
New Jersey
William L. White
Harry G. Seip
8. C. Smith
Noah Dietrich
Rogers Locomotive Shop
Nicholson
Tragic deaths and legal troubles reported in Trenton area
Louisa Jones dies after entering a store refrigerator amid sudden temperature drop. George W. Anstin died years ago from a butcher’s work related incident. Mrs. Mann commits suicide by carbolic acid due to illness and planned move to Lake Hopatcong. Dr. Israel Hart faces arrest on misusing estate funds and insolvency hearings follow. Lena Smith, visiting Morristown area, fights off a bat then a burglar steals her purse during an attempted clothing ransack.
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Louisa Jones
George W. Ans-tin
Israel Hart
Pennington
Court of Chancery
Treton
Wilhelmina Wellers
Mercer
Lena Smith
Chester
Gardney Satuls
Moarrisville
Trenton
Ice plant planned on Passaic River near Dun dee Lake
The Retail Ice Dealers Association of Paterson plans to lease river frontage to build an ice plant. A house will be erected and ice sold at 20 cents a hundred, vs 40 cents currently paid to the trust. Shares to be $200 each, with a two share limit per member.
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Ice Dealers’ Association
Paterson
Passaic River
Dundee Lake
Resignation Accepted of Gleniola M E Church Pastor
Reverend J. Bruce Rutgers resigns as pastor of Gleniola Methodist Episcopal Church at Asbury Park. Board of Trustees accepts his resignation and withdraws his papers from the New Jersey Conference with permission of President W. S. Stulitz. Rutgers says he is vindicated of charges by the Glendola Church.
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J. Bruce Rutgers
Gleniola Methodist Episcopal Church
Asbury Park
Board of
New Jersey
W. SV. Stulitz
Menasquan
Rutgers
Glendola Charen
Prominent Newark man dies after fall from window
Michael Ring, 40, of Newark, fell from a second story window at his home while smoking to cool off from heat. He died seven hours later at St. Michael's Hospital. Ring, a widower with four children, worked as a lamp trimage for the Public Service Corporation. a bakery wagon driver found him.
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Prom
Harrison
Michael Ring
St. Michael’s Hospital
Newark
Ring
Public Service Corporation
Hornets Attack Man During Canal Rescue
Marcus Snyder, collecting wild cherries by the Morris Canal near Centreville, fell from a tree and struck a hornets nest. The swarm forced him underwater until a canal boat arrived, where he grabbed the rudder and was pulled to safety before drowning could occur.
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Hill
Marcus Snyder
Morris Canal
Centreville
Snyder
Italian Shot Fatally Wounds Aide on Central Pennsylvania Line
Charles Lehi, an employe of the Central Pennsylvania Traiking company on the Ateelton line, was fatally shot by a group of Italians who opened fire on a tip. Harrisburg police are investigating the incident and seeking suspects.
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Talian Shicis
Meterman
Harrisburg
Ag. I. Charles Lehi
Ateelton
Central Pennsylvania Trakiian Company
Pointer Beats Son in Grand Circuit Pace at Poughkeepsie
Angus Pointer, son of Pointer, wins in straight heats 2:10 3/4 and 2:00 at Hudson River Delving Park, setting a track race record and becoming the season’s fastest heats next to Broncho. Rudy Kip and Aintree contest heat finishes, while Allie Jay defeats rivals for 2:28 trot at Windsor in a decisive drive by James Juné.
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Angus ‘Pointer
Reve
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Augib Anus Pointer
Bidsney Pointer
Hudson River
Delving’ Park
Rudy
Rip
Prince Hat
Pearl Tipping
Rudy Kip
Aintree
Mercy Me
Brilliant Girl
Cleveland
Allie ‘Jay
General Chisholm
Windsor
Q. Gaugeronus
Ender
Jinuéey
Allie Jay
Easa
Dandelion Wins Delaware Handicap at Saratoga
Dandelion added to his Saratoga success by winning the Delaware handicap at one mile. Inquisitor was second with Kiamesha third as Dandelion drew away in the stretch to win by one length. Society Bud and Kill Kare fell near the finish. riders escaped injury.
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Dandelion
Saratoga
Inquisitor
Kiamesha
Society Bud
Kill Kare
Lake Erie circuit races open in Bradford under fine weather
Opening day in Bradford features strong crowd and good sport despite favorites missing cash. In the 2:14 pace purse 400 Dgomine placed second, Lady H. won heat one. In the 2:16 trot Bell Bird earned first in heats two to four, Uno second. In the 2:27 pace purse 400 Clayton B. won heats one, three and four, Anstin Fal took second.
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Bradford
Lake Erie
Dgomine Wor
Lady H
Bell Bird
Uno
Clayton B
Anstin Fal
30 to 1 Wins at Fort Erie
Buffalo reports Jack Adams at 30 to 1 won the last Fort Erie race. Summaries list winners in six races including Gallithe, Miss Cesari, Manzano, Suzanne Rocomora, Peéro Frat Fire Alarm, and Sunny Brook with respective placings.
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Fort Erie
Buffalo
Jack Adams
Gallithe
President Fowler Jr
Broad Girl
Miss Cesarion
Mary Custis
Picot Star
Manzano
Jai Young
Cardigan
Suzanne Rocomora
Mag Nolinek
Reticent
Thirt
Peéro
Excuse Me
Sunny Brook
Madden Yearlings Bring Top Price at Saratoga Sale
At Saratoga New York on August 15 yearlings from John F. Madden sold in the paddock before the races. A half brother to Pegasus brought $7,100 to Fred Burlew, the top price. Burlew also paid $3,000 for a chestnut colt by Plaudit Strathreel.
Railroad Passes Void After August for Midwest Lines
Omaha dispatch reports all railroad passes in the Middle West will expire August 28. The decision affects hundreds of passes planned for the year as officials call in passes now eligible for use.
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Omaha
Neb
Middle” West
Boston Tax Rate Reduced for Current Year
City hall announced a tax rate of 150003 dollars for the current year, a reduction of 30 cents from the previous rate. The notice appears in Boston on Aug 15.
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Boston
City Hall
Borton
Higins Heads to Okenu Amid Albany Dispatch
Albany report notes Governor Higetus leaving for the Okenu assignment as part of a broader state itinerary. The brief dispatch provides no further details on timing or destination specifics.
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