National Grand Army of the Republic holds 41st encampment in Saratoga
Governor Charles E. Hughes opened the session in Saratoga New York as six thousand veterans and auxiliary members gathered at the convention hall. He praised union and national sacrifice while highlighting peace and prosperity under a united flag. Carrie Spahlin presented the Women's Relief Corps silver jubilee offering. Commander nominees and encampment sites for 1908 were discussed amid competitive bids from Toledo Topeka Gait and Kansas City.
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Mwarmioga
N. Y
Charles BE. Hughes
New York State
National Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Hughes
Grand Army of the
State of
New York
Toledo
Topeka
Kaun
Gait
Neb
Kansas City
Jackson Fighting Ice Trust Strong Case Against Power
New York report reveals Wesley aL Olet, president of the American Ice Company, exposes inner workings of the ice trust in New York Boston Philadelphia Washington or Baltimore. The disclosures form key evidence supporting Attorney General Jackson in challenging the trust’s grip on major cities.
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Jackson Fighting Ice Trust
New York
Dept
Wesley al Olet
Jce Canny
Ice Trust
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Jackson
Westerday
New Yar
Edo
Kameherry
Needham
Ames
Bower
Brooklyn
Strickiatt
Bergen
Moren
Richie
Covaleski
Dooin
Chicabo
Streessness
Pittsburg
Louis
Doogle
Kleinan
Oberlin
Warner
Zame
York
Orth
Thames
Patten
Block
Phitadelphia
Tstathan
Dygers
Powers
Winter
Driger
Ted Osho
Pets Agen Enh
Ia Sf
Plank and Schreck
Glaze
Shaw
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Ata
Actress Hurt In Stage Duel During Rehearsal
In New York during a rehearsal of The Christian Pilgrim actress Henrietta Crosman was struck on the head in a spirited broadsword duel. Her injury forced the rehearsal to be called off and she was ordered to refrain from work for several weeks.
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New York
Wiile
Christian Pilgrio
Henrietta Crosmani
Thirty Year Store Auction Reveals Hidden Treasures
Colerbroogk Connecticut survey notes the ceremony auction of John Wheeler’s shuttered Colebrook store after thirty years. A crowd of over a thousand attended as items ranging from cigars thirty five years old to hoop skirts and stove polish sold for modest sums. Wheeler was attacked and robbed there over thirty years ago and never reopened the shop before his death last spring.
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Colerbroogk
Conn
John
Wheeler
Colebrook
Waterbury
Soummer
Chicago Pastor cites women drinking, gambling craze
The Rev. Frederick E. Hopkins of the Pilgrim Congregational church claims Chicago women are embracing liquor and gambling after witnessing women drinking in public places, hotels, dining rooms, Pullman cars, homes, and on a trip through the south and west. He recalls seeing women drinking in the Auditorium Annex dining row and at the Codece inn as part of his observations.
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Chicago
Frederick E. Hopkins
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Auditorium
Pullman
Chief Pittsburg Leader Editor John Hazlett Retires
John XN Hazlett, sixty, longtime city editor of the Pittsburg Leader known as The Chief, retires after forty years in active newspaper work. He helped early exploitation of Imm TD Saukey and influenced coverage linked to Moody and Murphy era. His step aims to preserve health and vitality.
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Pittsburg
John XN. Haglett
Q Posittion
Wark
Ar. Haglett
America
Hagett
Imm TD
Saukey
Evangelist Moody
Francis Murphy
Hazlett
Pittshore Girl Long Missing Believed In New York Musical
Alma Blair aged seventeen, missing for six weeks, is thought to be involved in a New York musical production. Her mother Mrs. Mary Blair of Pittsburg remains distraught as authorities continue to search for the missing girl who inherits 40 000 from an aunt.
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Pittshore
Pittseborg
Gq Eborus
New York
Alma Blair
Ohl
Mary Blair
Res
Roasted Novice Over Furnace In Mill Strike
Police arrested four alleged ringleaders of a mill workers‘ unrest after Henry Perry was subjected to torture at the Pilor Tube and Pipe plant in Washington Pennsylvania. Authorities feared Perry was fatally burned as they secured his position during the attack.
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Washington
Henry Perry
Pilor Tube and Pipe Company
Perry
Murder Death Watchman Held in Norfolk Murder Case
In Norfolk Virginia four white men Januis Johnson L I Linn W L Nichols and Wm J Eldyidee are held on a charge of held for further examination in regard to the murder of Agrippa Jones. Jones was found murdered and robbed behind a saloon with Fah as death watch over the Werre William McKintosh hanged there last week.
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Norfolk
Agrippa Jones
Januis Johnson
I L. Linn
W. L. Nichols
Ww. J. Eldyidee
Jones
William McKintosh
Divorce Granted Between Lucille S. De Forest and Dr Lee De Forest
An interlocutory degree of divorce was granted to Lucille S. De Forest against Dr. Lee De Forest. The couple’s separation follows public note of De Forests famed wireless telegraph and telephone inventions. Dr. De Forest reportedly declined to comment on the decree.
Dominion of New Zealand Proclaimed as Dominion
A royal proclamation announced that New Zealand advances from colony to Dominion status and will henceforth be known as the Dominion of New Zealand, sharing with Canada the covetous title.
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Dominion of New Zealand
Lontion
New Zealand
Canada
Assassination of Aki tui prison official in Transbedikana
M Baerdulin, superintendent at Aki tui political prison in Transbedikana, was assassinated by an unknown person on the streets of his home village Pukeff while spending a vacation. The incident occurred in ST. PETERSBURG. Septit.
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ST. Petersburg
Septit. M Baerdulin
Akitui Polidcal
Transbedikana
Pukeff
Canada regrets anti Japanese protests in Vancouver
Ottawa reports the Canadian government expressed regret to Japan over anti Japanese demonstrations in Vancouver British Columbia. Governor General Grey sent a message to Mayor Bethune pledging actions to prevent further trouble as leaders from Seattle participated in the riot.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Eri. Grey
Bethune
Emperor of Tapan
Tokyo
America
Shii
Bellingham
Korea
Japan
Vancaster
B. C
Baron K. Ishii
Japanese Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Seattle
Frank W. Cotterill
Washington State Federation of Labor
A. E. Fowler
anti-Japanese and Korean Immigration League
Man Sentenced in Lewiston for Doors, Gunshot Wound
Bert Carpenter, after serving sixty days in Niagara County Jail for kicking in Mrs. Elizabeth Creighton’s door in Lewiston, drew a revolver and fired twice at her. The first bullet flew past her ear, the second struck her in the back, causing a serious wound. Carpenter escaped.
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Niagara Falls
Contré of Justice
Lewiston
Niagara County
Elizabeth Creighton
Bert Carpenter
Kidnapped Fonriags Butler
Four year old Roland Butler, foster child of Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler, was abducted in South Orange by Frank KE Alor and his wife of Newark. Barrett and the Almrs were arrested after a formal complaint.
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Fonriags Butler
South Orange
N.J
Roland Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Simthy Barrett
Frank KE. Alor
Newark
Barrett
Lusitania Outpaces Lucania by Hours Here
Lusitania a distance ahead of Lucania by about three hours in crossing from Philadelphia to New York. The Haverford reports passing Lusitania Monday morning and Lucania soon after, suggesting Lusitania will reach New York roughly twenty two to twenty four hours before Lucania.
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Lusitania
Queenstown
Haverford
Philadelphia
Luaitania
Lucania
New York
Locanfa
New Agreement a Disgrace Says Newfoundland Leader
Sir Robert Bond premier of Newfoundland denounces the recent British American modus vivendi as a disgrace to British diplomacy and a shameful sacrifice of the colony’s interests in a published interview.
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Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Congress Should Have Acted in Barri man Fund Disclosure
Alton B. Parker told the World that newspapers served a duty Congress should have met by disclosing the corporations that funded the Barri man campaign. He urged imprisonment as punishment for corporate campaign contributions.
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Congress
New York
Alton B. Parker
the World
Fire Sweeps Oil Fields Near Batson Causes Heavy Losses
A fire that swept the east end of the Batson oil field was extinguished late at night after destroying hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property. Hefley and Seary are noted as the heaviest sufferers.
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Houston
Tex
Batson
Hefley & Seary
Siberian Robbers Seize $50,000 From Postal Train
In TOMS Siberia on September 11 robbers stopped a postal train thirteen miles from the town. They separated the engine from the freight car and seized $50,000 before making their escape.
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Siberian
Toms
Siberia
Peruvian Senator Dies at Sea Aboard Princess Augusta Wilhelm
NEW YORK Sept 1 A De Forest wireless message reports Mr Isaga a member of Peru's senate died at sea aboard the Princess Augusta Wilhelm The ship is due here today
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Dice
New York
de Forest
Isaga
Senate of
Peru
Seven Bodies Recovered Near Quebec Bridge Disaster
Seven more bodies of victims from the Quebec bridge disaster were found yesterday near the bridge, increasing the toll as teams recovered remains within a short distance of the structure.
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Quebec
Royal Tourist Triumph in Autumn Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
Royal Tourist, a 5 to 1 shot, won the Autumn Stakes at Sheepshead Bay in six furlongs straight, leading early and finishing four lengths ahead of Half Sovereign. Druid faded. Royal Lady beat her by a nose. Other races saw Rosellen, Royal Lady, Druid, Ampedo, Alark Antony, Tony Bonero, and Running Account claim wins.
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Sheepshead Bay
New York
Half Sovereign
Johnnie Blake
Druid
G. Swain
Royal Lady
Rosellen
Veil
Mary
Fall Sovereign
Ampedo
Temated
Alark Antony
Tony Bonero
Smiling Tom
Master Robert
Amundsen
Empire State stake 2:14 trotters won by Highball
At Syracuse grand circuit meet Ed Geers drove Highball to win the Empire State stake for 2:14 trotters worth $10,000. Sonoma Girl finished third in the two final heats after taking second in the first heat, beaten by Wilkes Heart for second place in the later heats.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Empire State
Ed Geers
Sonoma
Wilkes Heart
Hartford
Invader Wins Geeann Race at Old Point
The Invader, Commodore Roy A. Rainers ninety foot schooner, swept the line in the Indian Harbor Yacht Race from Greenwich, Connecticut at Old Point Comfort Virginia on September. George Lauder Jr. on the Endymion chased but did not finish with Margaret and Verona not appearing in the field.
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Invader
Geeann
Old Point
Comport. Va
Roy A
Women Stand Out In Syracuse Horse Show
Women dominated the show at the State fair grounds in Syracuse. Eb F Hawley of Pittsford won first and third in the saddle class with a herd of Shetland ponies while Miss Levy rode Chance from Bedminster Farm to fourth place.
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Syracuse
State Fair Grounds
EB. F. Hawley
Pittsford
Miss Levy
Chance
Bedminster Farm
Former Governor Taylor Near Immunity Suspending Arrest
Indiana report says former Governor Taylor learned Circuit Judge Stout of Frankfort issued an order suspending the warrant for his arrest and promising immunity if he returns to Kentucky. Taylor doubted the immunity, noting it could be revoked at any time and offered no real protection.
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Taylor
Indianapolis
Ind
Stout
Frankfort
Keninucky
Rural carrier Crary killed in Runavray accident
Charles K. Crary a rural free delivery carrier was killed when his horse bolted on the way back from Preston. The carriage overturned after striking a roadside bowlder, Crary was thrown to the ground and his neck broke. He leaves a widow and children.
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Runavray
Norwich
Coenn
Charles K. Crary
Preston
Crary
Doctor Charged With Shooting Craps
New Brunswick N I September 11. Doctor Chartes M Freeman husband of Mary BE Wilkins Freeman the author and James A Duane a contractor have been arrested at Metuchen charged with gambling. They are accused of taking part in a crap game in which there were Negroes. The stakes ran as high as ten dollars.
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New Brunswick
N. I
Chartes M. Freeman
Mary BE. Wilkins-Freeman
James A. Duane
Avere
Metuchen
Platonic Salutations Amid Vanderbilt Courtship Denied
In New York on September 11 a Brooklyn hearing explored claims by Minerva Vanderbilt that her father Edward Vanderbilt is insane and hypnotized. Mrs. Pepper Vanderbilt described over a hundred platonic kisses from J Edward Allen during their courtship, insisting the acts were purely platonic and accompanied by phrases like salute. She detailed proposals and wills regarding property transfers and dismissed suggestions of a wedding ring inscription to Bright Eyes.
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New York
Brooklyn
Wost
Fepper-Vanderbilt
Allen
Pepper
Riffing
Vanderbilt
Vanderbitt Frst
Europe
Fanderbilt
Rong
St. Mark's Avenue
Lrs
Caroline Boynton Darrell
Miss Darrell
Wias
Jovei
Will
Fatality at Chemical Works in Buffalo
Buffalo reports a fatal incident at the Buffalo Chemical Works as Arthur J. Sweeney died after inhaling fumes while trying to rescue two coworkers from a sulphide gas tank. William Sweeney Jr. was overcome and remained unconscious in hospital. John Bley and William Clinlan were initially in the tank and may die.
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Chemical Works
Buffalo
Buffalo Chemical Works
Arthur J. Sweeney
William Sweeney
John Bley
William Clinlan
Taft Visits Fort Lawton Before Sail to the Orient
Secretary Taft and Mrs. Taft toured Fort Lawton in Seattle as part of a Northern Pacific stay. Officials and guests, including commandant Coleone and Wootbury, hosted a reception after the inspection. The Tafts planned to sail for the Orient at noon tomorrow with their party.
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Taft
Seaille
Seattle
Wash
Fort Lawton
Wae
Taird
Coleone
Wootbury
Anna Hela's Trunk Seizure Under Customs Action
Ston Tryrenty Trinkes of Anna Hela held in New York by customs inspectors after arrival aboard the Kronprinzessin Ce zille. Twenty trunks contain Paris gowns valued over $10,000. Settlements to duty awaited the decision.
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Ston Tryrenty
Anna Hela
Anna
Paris
Tragedy at State Fair Roller Accident
Under Big Steam Roller in Milwaukee Wisconsin on September 12 Charles Farries of Decatur Illinois attempted self harm during an exhibition at the state fair and was fatally crushed. Farries was an infant of Milwaukee itinerant status and died instantly.
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Milwauseh
Wis
Charles Farries
Decatur
Farries
Milwaukee
Anitarinin
British airship shows easy handling despite wind
The English airship, a cigar shaped balloon of about 5000 cubic feet, proved itself easily mastered during a voyage. Despite winds of fifteen miles per hour against it, the craft demonstrated capable steering and steady navigation.
Kidnapped girl found alive in Chicago after forty years
New Haven Sept 12 Mrs James Wicksell learns her daughter Eleanore kidnapped when under five by her father Gust a Wicksell forty two years ago is alive in Chicago. The mother kept a constant but unsuccessful search since then.
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Woman
New Haven
James Wicksell
Eleanore
Chicago
Gusta Wicksell
Robbed Allen's Dead Body Report Sparks Investigation
MINEOLA N Y Sept 11 investigation was started by Sheriff Gildersleeve after a complaint that a watch and $100 were stolen from the body of a man killed in an automobile crash on the Jericho turnpike near New Hyde Park. The victim was Frederick Allen.
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Allen
Mineola
Gildersleére
Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park
Lasbor
Awas
Frederick Atlen
Market News Report from Canadian Northwest Wheat Decline
Grain and dairy prices shift as Canadian northwest reports push wheat lower. State and regional quotes show mixed signals. cheese, milk, and egg markets hold with steady or improved tone.
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New York
Canadian Northwest
Bere
Pennsylvania
Evan Y.boes
Aise
Jersey
Sretle
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