Beasts Attack at Luna Park Lion Shot by Crowd Rescue
Mrs Anna Hucke 55 of 74 Van Braam St Pittsburg was attacked by a lion at Luna Park as crowds fled. Chief W A Downing fired repeatedly and locals armed with rifles ended the creature with hundreds of bullets. Hucke was taken to hospital and expected to recover with possible blood poisoning risk. The lion escaped from an apparently open cage earlier that day.
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Pittsburg
Toru
Anna A. Hucke
van Braam
Luna Park
Bucke
Mre. Flucke
W. A. Downing
Perk Police
Downing
Conceasionaires
Sud
Chief
Hucke
Park
British Army Buys Our Horseshoes in Britain and U S
In Parliament war secretary Haddane said Britain would buy army stores in America if quality and price are favorable, despite protectionist pressure for British suppliers. Sir Howard Vincent questioned why 100000 pairs of horseshoes were ordered from the United States for the cavalry rather than sustain British industry.
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London
Afr
Haddane
House of Conmons
Anny
America
Howard Vincent
Pair Tradee
Shefield
United States
Swedish Prince Visits Nahant Harbor Event
Prince Willelm arrives with Governor Guild aboard the yacht Waconda from Boston to Nahant Massachusetts. A party of eighty guests and additional travelers reach the Nahant club where the prince is presented to Mrs. Goul and hosts receive members of the club and local residents.
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Nahant
Mass
Prince Willelm
Taft Train Derails Near Spring Hill Kansas
Secretary of War Taft travels aboard passenger train 102 on the St. Louis and San Francisco line when a switch opens after the engine and baggage car pass. The mail car derails and slides 500 feet. No injuries. Taft assists in comforting shaken passengers during the slow-speed derailment near Spring Hill.
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Watt
Kansas Clay
St. Louis
San Francisco
Secretary of War
Taft
Spring Till
Kanu
Narrow Esennes For Palgreengers
One man was dangerously injured and sixty five people were badly shaken up when a street car carrying sixty five at North Lacrosse crossed a railway crossing and was struck by a train in Lacrosse Wisconsin. The collision caused widespread panic and multiple injuries.
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Lacrosse
Wis
North
Gowa
Quarantine Bars Cuban Vessels Enforced at Costa Rican Ports
SAN JOSE Costa Rica Aug 28 a quarantine against all ships from Cuba has been declared and is being enforced at every Costa Rican seaport to prevent entry by sea.
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Cuba
San Jose
Costa Rica
Costa Rican
Exploding Package Found In Philadelphia Post Office
A package exploded in the Nicvetown substation of the Philadelphia post office injuring no one. addressed to Secretary Cortelyon Washington it was four by five inches and contained an explosive cap. Chief Postal Inspector Cartelyou investigates while officials treat it as a possible joke.
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Priladelpita
Ags
Secretary of the Treasury
George B
Roberts
Cortelyon
Washington, D. C
James RB. Cartelyou
Irish Tenants Bill Passes in England Despite Flaws
The Irish evicted tenants bill passed both houses in a form critics called mutilated. Chief Secretary for Ireland Birret said the bill was accepted with amendments after nationalist protests. The measures tighten eviction powers and allow landlords to appeal estate-commission decisions on land values.
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London
Ireland
House of Turds
Rockefeller Hurdle Delays Mileage Claim in Oil Hearing
Chicago August 28 John D Rockefeller faces a delay in receiving 73.95 for traveling and witness fees from the Standard Oil hearing. He claims 1149 miles were traveled but the source does not confirm his origin. The marshal will withhold payment until official travel details are provided.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefelter
United States
Standard Oil
Laschés
Rockefeller
Tittsfield
Mass
Cleveland
Alt
Marsia
Public Printer Stillings Visits Oyster Bay
Charles A. Stillings public printer visited Oyster Bay by automobile and returned to New York after a conference with Secretary Loeb. He did not see the president and said he was in New York to purchase additional machinery for the government printing office. A Washington message suggested the president might replace him, but after the Loeb meeting nothing definitive was known locally.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Charles A. Stillings
Waitts
New York
Loeb
Stillings
Government Printing Office
Washington
Efect
Mutinous Sailor Matuschenko Arrested in Odessa
Odessa police capture sailor Matuschenko, linked to the mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin last summer. He had spent two years in New York working in an iron foundry, returned to Russia under a false name, and was seized at Nikolaiyev.
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Matuschenko
Odessa
Gell and Cranler to Speak at Carmel Putnam County Fair
In Carmel Minnesota on August 28 former Governor B. B. Gell and Lieutenant Governor L. S. Cranler will attend the Putnam County Fair which opens today. Congressman Samuel McMillan Hamilton Tish and others are expected. A notable feature will be a music program of interludes.
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Oiell
Chaonier
Carmel
B. B. Gell
L. S. Cranler
Samuel McMillan
Hamilton Tish
Ries
Pittsburg Patrol Fines Shakeup Over Public Kissing
A Pittsburg man paid $10 rather than ten days in jail after a policemen caught him kissing a girl on the street. The charge was disorderly conduct and the incident highlights street etiquette enforcement in the city.
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Aus
Pittsburg
Bau Carr
Alellon Street
Flood Causes Water Famine in Central Japan
Floods from torrential rain in Yormhama cause multi million yen damage. Water pipes supplying Yokohama were seriously damaged, creating a water famine that lasted ten days.
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Yormhama
Japan
Yokohama
Linen collars debut in Newport fashion feature
In Newport on August 23 Mrs Aurel Ratotyi unveiled a linen collar for ladies inspired by the white wing order. The novelty drew natural attention as it paired with a blue neck tie encircling the neck.
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Dora
Newport
Aurel Ratotyi
Wealthy Brooklynite's Unconventional Spiritualist Marriage Revealed
Edward Ward Fanderbill, a wealthy Brooklynite, married Mrs. Pepper, a medium known as Bright Eyes, in what his daughter Minerva calls a questioned union. Letters show Fanderbill praising Bright Eyes and Medy the medium, detailing seances, gifts, and ownership disputes over a locket. Vanderbilt testified to mysterious rap pings and a guitar melody in Pepper's house during investigations.
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Kew
York
Edward Ward Fanderbill
Brooklyn
Pepper
Vanfarhill
Minerva
Tepper
Mr. Fauderbit
Mrs. Pepper
Bright Eyes
Vanderbilt
Charlie
Birs
Secret meeting rumor links Root and Roosevelt at Larchmont Yacht Club
Unverified report claims Secretary Root planned to meet President Roosevelt at the Larchmont Yacht Club in New York next Saturday. Root supposedly travels from Muldoon’s place by car while Roosevelt sails from Oyster Bay by yacht. the clubhouse location is described as secluded.
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Roosevelt Secretir
New York
Secretary Root
Roosevelt
Larchmont
N. Y
Root
Muldoon
Long Island
Oystec Bay
Ex Mayor Schmitz in Jail Appearance
Former mayor Schmitz faced Judges Dunne over demurrer to bribery indictment. Judge Dunne postponed ruling, with decision expected weeks away.
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Schmitz
Dallas Doctor Murdered by Ax in Arlington Case
Herring killed the victim with an ax at his Arlington home and later surrendered in Dallas. Family troubles are cited as the motive behind the severing and mutilation of the body.
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Dallas
Aus
D. B
Herring
Tr. B. Sperring
Arlington
Worcester Editor Drowned in Lake Quingignmond
Eugene M. Moriarity editor and prominent Democrat at the Worcester Post and Worcester Democrat was drowned while bathing in Lake Quingignmond on Aug 28. His death ends a long career in journalism and party leadership.
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Worcester
Mass
Eugene M. Moriarity
The
Worcester Post
Lake Quingignmond
Park Brew at Nartagasett Falls Short of Records
Providence reports a large crowd for Park Brew at Nartagasett. Angus Pointer won the 2:04 pace tying Gallagher’s 1904 mark. Audubon Boy faltered in both heats while Tempus Furst and Margaret Q. battled in the 2:47 race, Beatrice Bellini and Lotta placed in the 2:00 trot, Ethan Roberts won the 2:13 pace, Immaculate failed to break 2:15 trotting record.
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Park Brew
Angus Pointer
Audubon Boy
Gratt
Baron Grattan
Ed Geers
Tempus Furst
Margaret Q
Davis
Tempus Pugit
Geers
Tempus Fugit
Lotta
Crabtree
Beatrice Bellini
Ethan Roberts
Immaculate
Larned to Meet Leroy for All Comers Tennis Crown
In Newport R I on August 28 former champion William A Larned of New Jersey and Robert Leroy of New York won through to the finals of the all comers national lawn teams tournament to challenge champion William J Clothier of Philadelphia for the title. Larned seeks to add the useful Longwood cup to his permanent property this season.
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Larned
Leroy
Newport
R. L
William A. Larned
New Jersey
Robert Leroy
New York
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Lake Erie Circuit Opens at Hornell Races
Lake Erie circuit opened in Hornell New York with small crowd. Fast track and candy weather. Red Line driven by Erskine won 2:14 pace with best time 2:14144. Princess Hall won 2:17 pace heats and Mig gins second. Roly Poly won four and a half furlongs with John E. Davis second Gladys McConneil third. time 0:56.
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Lake Erie
Hornell
N. Y
Red Line
Erskine
Megaphone
Princess Hall
Miggins
Belt Line
Roly Poly
John E., Davis
Gladys McConneil
Sanford Stable Scores Torlee at Saratoga
At Saratoga on August 23 horses from the Sanford stable scored twice. Vails led the Saranac handicap one mile and a furlong as a 7 to 10 favorite and won by four lengths after setting the pace. Danoscara captured the first race by a nose, the crowd around the judges’ stand watching closely as the red board signaled the result. Two favorites won.
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Sanford Stable
Torlee
Saratoga
Aig
Vails
Danoscara
Jack Atkin
Einiser Meets American Yachtemen in Hanover
American yachtsmen who competed in the Kiel event were received by Emperor William in Hanover and later entertained at a gala dinner in their honor by the Kaiser.
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Einiser
Hanover
Zonderklasse
Kiel
Emperor William
Body of Brooklyn teacher found in Lake Hopatcong
Agnes Maguire a Brooklyn schoolteacher who disappeared after a storm was found dead about 300 yards offshore at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey. Witnesses say she may have drowned accidentally or taken her own life while fear of lightning lingered after the last sighting.
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Lake Hopatcong
N. J
Agnes Maguire
Brooklyn
Charles Maguire
James Jameson
Will Snyder
Paterson
Nolan’s Point
Christie
Jameson
Snnyder
Efe
Ounce
Maguire
Correspondence School For Ministers In Sociology
New York August 28 The Presbyterian department of church and labor announced a correspondence school in sociology for ministers to study applied Christianity and city problems. It will cover socialism trades unionism tenement life and focus on city mission work to address changing social conditions.
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New York
Presbyterian Department of Church
Ixbor
New Kind of Bishop Arrives in New York
The Rev Stephen Soter Ortynski the first Ruthenian Greek Catholic bishop in the United States arrived from Europe aboard the ship Keiser Wilhelm II. He was met by clergy and laymen and escorted to the Church of St George in East Twentieth Street where brief welcome services were held. Ortynski was appointed to his office by the pope and previously was a monk of the Order of Saint Basil the Greek in Galicia.
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New York
Riebt
Stephen Soter Ortynski
United States
Europe
Hoboken
Church of St. George
East Twentieth Street
Ortynski
Saint Basi
Galicis
Governor Hughes Speaks at Washington County Fair
Governor Hughes greeted by a large enthusiastic crowd at the Sandy Hill Fair in Glens Falls New York. He was met at Fort Edward by a committee and dined as guest of M C G Alien at Randy Hill. A reception followed at the hotel before he addressed attendees at the fair grounds.
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Governor Hughes
Sandy Hill
Glens Falls
N. Y
Washington County
Fort Edward
M. CG. Alien
Randy Hill
Frisco Rail System Approves $115 Million Bond Issue
At a special stockholders meeting in St. Louis the Frisco railroad system voted a new mortgage bond issue of 115 million dollars and a capital stock increase from 100 million to 200 million. Bonds mature May 1, 1827 and pay up to 5 percent interest, redeemable at option. Two million dollars worth to be issued immediately.
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Isaac
ST. Louis
Friscoe
Peace Assured In Central America In U S Mexico Intervention
It is announced here that peace in Central America is now assured through the intervention of the United States and Mexico. The statement emphasizes restored stability following regional tensions.
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Central America
City OF Mexico
United States
Mexico
Weather Probabilities With Steady Temperatures
Weather forecast shows fair conditions with little temperature change and variable winds. The brief notes stable readings suggest no significant storm activity or precipitation likely in the near term.
Japan Won't Fight U S Says Ishii Interview
Ishii of Japan's commerce department arrived in Los Angeles and stated Japan would not fight the United States. He praised American progress, said 17,000 Japanese in Los Angeles area show no signs of want, and noted Korea and Manchuria are adequate for Japan's population growth. Ishii was hosted at a banquet by local leaders.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Kidujire’ Tshii
Department of Commercée of Japan
Los “Angeles
America
California
United States
Ishii
Japan
Philippine ‘Islands
Philippine
Korea
Manchuria
Pastor Climbs Steeple to Free Bees and Save Service
The Rev. Warren I. Bowman of Oyster Bay New York climbed the church steeple in mosquito netting and dislodged a swarm hoarded at the top. He gathered honey and spared future disturbances while parishioners held their breath as the organist played softly. Local natural history experts may seek advice from officials John Burroughs and the president on music’s effect on bees.
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Oyster Bay
Warren I. Bowman
Methodist
Bowman
John Burroughs
Soldier Fires Into Crowd At Brooklyn Navy Yard
Michael Martino a marine on guard duty at the Brooklyn navy yard fired his rifle into a crowd of excursionists after being jeered as a no soldier He wounded two men slightly and the crowd rushed the fence before dispersing as the corporal in command threatened to shoot and Marino was confined in the guardhouse
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New York
Michael Martino
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Marino
Pittsburg Businessman Edward Groetzinger Missing
Pittsburg August 28 Edward Groetzinger a prominent local carpet dealer is missing after failing to reach Cambridge Springs a summer resort police across cities were asked to locate him Family notes place him at about sixty five years old and last seen heading toward Cambridge Springs with his trunks arriving there missing.Progress reports indicate no trace since he left for the resort.
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Pittsburg
Edward Groetzinger
Groetzinger
Cambridge Springs
Italians in Tangier Urge Dispatch of Warship
Italian residents of Tangier appeal to Rome asking immediate dispatch of a warship to Tangier to safeguard interests and security amid tensions in the enclave.
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Itoions
KROME
Tangier
Financial and Commercial Stock Quotations From Kew York
Financial and commercial notes list money on call steady and various discounts. Exchange values show totals around 245,830 and 338,617. Copper and major stocks including Union Pacific, General Electric, and U S Steel appear with mixed prices and percent notes.
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Kew
York
Prime Mercantile
Bay
Bo & Onccescraee BH
Brooklyn RT
St. L
Ches
Obie
St. Paul
Chi
Northw
Southern Pas
Southern Ry
Erle
South, Ry
Ili
General
Texas Pactic
Lackawanne
Union Pacific, Louis. & Mask
U. 8
Steel
Manhattan
Steal
Union
Missouri Pac
New York Markets Summary Mixed Prices on Grains and Dairy
Market chatter shows rye flour steady to higher while winter wheat futures drift. Butter cream and cheddar display varied gains and losses as buyers take profits. beans oats and potatoes show uneven activity with small price shifts across múltiples regions.
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New York
CIA
COE
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