Assassination Attempt Shocks Imperial Guard Camp
St Petersburg reports Grand Duke Nicholas Nichotelevitch narrowly escaped a bullet barrage during blank firing drills at Hrusnoye-Selo. Investigations follow, with several arrests and speculation of a loyalist plot amid rival theories of accident. Imperial plans shift as guardsmen are scrutinized and the emperor alters travel to observe troops.
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Associated Press
St Petersburg
Grand Duke
Nicholas Nichotelevitch
Council of National Defense
Hrusnoye-Selo
Winter Palace
Neva
Nfe
Wrasnoye-Selo
Rushee
Doctor Missing After Coroner Jury Accuses Him
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Wisconsin August Dr A H Little 306 Park Hill Avenue charged by a coroner jury with performing a criminal operation causing the death of Mrs Lily Buth 35 Bradford Street He could not be located today authorities believe he has fled the city Police report he left his home shortly after noon Thursday and has not been heard from since
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
A. H. Little
Park Hill Avenue
Lily Buth
Bradford Street
Son Kills Notorious Man After Shooting Father Rescues
In Princeton Missouri on August 11 Duck McHargue, described as a notorious character, was killed by the son of Policeman Abe Trent. McHargue had fired five shots at Arrent while resisting, leaving Trent in serious condition.
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Associated Prose
Princeton
Duck" McHargue
Abe Trent
McHargue
Trent Fg
Gompers Attacks Panama Canal Labor Plan
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, denounces the Panama Canal Commission for introducing Chinese labor to the Isthmus project. He argues the eight hour law is ignored and calls the move a violation of U S law in the American possessions. He condemns extended workdays as brutal in the tropical Panama climate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Isthmian Canal
Panama
United States
Gompera
Panama Canal Zone
Kansas Health Board to Census Tuberculosis Cases
The Kansas board of health plans a state wide census of tuberculosis. About 3,000 regular physicians will report accurate counts by practice. The census will note disease stage causes ages and prior health status to help check the white plague.
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Sy Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Kansas Board of Health
Board of Health
Cencuy
Secret service seizes large counterfeit bill collection
St Louis Aug 11 Lee T Philpot in charge of the U S secret service office secured the counterfeits collected by Edward G Moses who died after long service as a teller at Merchants La Cleche National bank The collection includes more than 600 bills some over fifty years old It is touted as the country’s most extensive private collection Philpot will inventory the bills and forward them to the treasury department in Washington.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Lee T Philpot
United States” Secret Service
Edward G. Moses
la Cleche National Bank
Philpot
Treasury Department
Washington
No Property Right in Plan in Lead Consolidation Suit
Vice Chancellor Stevens dismissed the Harry C. Harkins suit against Thomas Ryan seeking an accounting and profits from organizing United Lead Co. The court doubts Harkins had any property right in his consolidation plan of about twenty two lead plants and says his remedy would be a damages suit at law.
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Assuvemwa Press
Trenton
XN. J
Stevens
Court of Chancery
Harry.c. Harkins
Thomas ¥. Ryan
United Lead Company
Harkins
Navy reports first violations of anti hazing law
Washington DC August 11 The navy department received a report from the naval academy listing four or five midshipmen deemed worthy of dismissal for offenses under the anti hazing law of April 9 1908 Though not charged with hazing the cases prompt scrutiny over whether the department will adopt the academy recommendations and action may follow in naval circles
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Naval
Department
Fire chief backs salt water system for San Francisco
San Francisco fire commission backed Chief Shaughnessy to establish an auxiliary salt water system at the earliest date to protect the business district. Cisterns of at least 100000 gallons would be placed at key points and two high power fire boats were recommended for use on the waterfront.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Fire Commission
Shaughnessy
Charity bazaar at Vanderbilt Sandy Point farm near Newport
The August charity sale at Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt’s Sandy Point farm drew over 5000 visitors from Providence and nearby towns. Cars, trolleys and carriages filled the approaches while booths offered sales. Vanderbilt’s racing horses drew special attention and about $5000 was raised from tea and cake sales.
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New York
Aug. W
Sandy Point Farm
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
St. Mary’s Orphanage
Providence
R JI
Vanderbilt Farm
Newport
Almet
Safety Point Farm
Fall Silver
Vanderbilt
Fialm
Aly
Vanderbit
Len
Vanderbut
George Law
Will Restore Spreckels Mansion After Fire
The Clive Spreckels mansion on Van Ness avenue in San Francisco will be restored at an estimated cost of 500000. The contract promises occupancy within a year, restoring a once grand home with marble halls and a grand art treasury after the devastating blaze.
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Ty Associated Prem
San Francisco
Cal
Clive Spreckels
VanNes Avenue
Spreckela Magaon
America
Simon Ote
Julesa
Gmious
Reform Wing in Persia Grants Limited Constitutional Reforms
The shah has granted reforms after pressure from clergy and refugees. A ukase creates a fifty member Council of State with consultative rights, partly elected, excluding peasants. Tehran shops reopen as the capital stabilizes following the upheaval.
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Associated Press
Teheran
Persia
Legation
Council of State
Shap
Russia
London
Aug. U
Ain Ed Douleh
Mushler Ed Douleh
Naturalization drive and Fox River event plans in Fond du Lac
About 190 residents were naturalized in open court. A second papers session will be held next Friday. If a boat can be secured, a Fox and Wolf river excursion may occur this month by the Y M C A and Woman's Auxiliary. The county fair will host fund drives for the Y M C A building and a lunch stand. The Fox River Valley Baseball league meeting was postponed to Monday.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Fox and
Wolf Rivers
Woman's Auxiliary
Court official punished in Chicago fraud case
John A. Cooke, former clerk of the circuit court, found guilty of irregularities in handling office funds, was sentenced in Chicago to an indeterminate term not exceeding five years in the penitentiary and ordered to pay a $2,000 fine.
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Associated Press
Chicago, Ill
John A. Cooke
Circuit Court
Deckhands at Work End Strike Halts Food Shipments
New York authorities report the strike of tugboat deckhands aboard several railways is nearly resolved. By today most fleets, with a few exceptions, are back in operation, easing threats to the city’s food supply and restoring steady waterborne freight.
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Associated Press
New York
Death at Winn Consee Wisconsin Widow Stanberry87
Winnesonne Wis Aug 11 Mrs Joseph Stanberry died last night aged sixty five She had been an invalid widow surviving three children Mary Moore Richwood Va James H and F R Stanberry of this village Funeral set for Monday if Mrs Moore can attend Arrangements awaiting her response
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Winnesonne
Wis
Joseph Stanberry
Mary Moore
Richwood
W. Va
James H
F. R. Stanberry
Pirates raid on British ship yields deaths and loot
A British junk, the Wingenat, was attacked by pirates last night near Hongkong. One crew member was killed and three wounded. Pirates seized about $500 and a chest of opium.
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Hongkong
Jnes
Wingenat
Piraten
Nominee of Socialists Nominated in Fifth District
Louisville reporter Charles Dobbs, a Louiaville Kawapaper man, was nominated last night for Congress by the Socialists of the Fifth district in Louisville Kentucky.
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Louiavilie
Ranaveaioe Congress
Gr J .Associated Prep
Louisville
Charles Dobbs
Bryan Party in Paris Arrives with Greeting at Station
William Jennings Bryan and family reach Paris with a welcome from friends. At the hotel a large malt stack and invitations for dinners mark the visit. Bryan meets ex Governor Francis of Missouri and declines to elaborate on his presidential candidacy. He shows interest in France social issues including pensions and the weekly rest law. He notes global development observed in Damara and other places. The party tours Notre Dame and the Seine near the Pantheon.
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Missouri
Bryan
Ngdswlahe Te
Thes
United States
France
Jiryan
Damarathe
Notre Dame Cathedral
Seine
Pantheon
Illness of the Sultan at Constantinople
The sultan has been unable to attend Friday prayers for three weeks. After attempts to go to the mosque, he returned to the barracks as the guard was sent back. Doctors believe the pain from his illness requires a slight operation, with Professor Bergmann summoned to assist.
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Vay
Aress
Constantinople
Bergmann
Longsworths Due Today From Europe on Sylph
Oyster Bay August 11 Representative and Mrs Longworth due to arrive today from Europe aboard the American Line steamer St Paul. They will reach Oyster Bay around four this afternoon and travel from New York on the president’s yacht Sylph to quarantine. The Longworths will stay briefly at Sagamore Hill before plans to visit Washington and then Cincinnati. It’s awful easy to be good when there is nothing else to do.
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Associated Reas
Oyster Bay
Longworth
Europe
St Paul
Ovath Bay
New York City
Sylph
The
Paul
Sagamore BU
Washington
Cincinnati
Portraits and notices in Newport political theater and church events
Fragmentary index of social news and theater items. Mentions leaders in Newport politics, a state senate candidacy, church announcements, and illustrated portraits. Scattered phrases reference books, a Madison political letter, and local club activities with images.
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Newport
Portra
Intre Des Forts Club
John A. Fridd
Yorki
Madison
Washington
Sescouser
State Senate
Steamer Wrecks Bridge Blocking Superior Harbor
The steamer Troy struck a span of the Great Northern bridge in the Duluth Superior harbor, sending the draw into the water and blocking the channel on both sides. Navigation is halted. a temporary clearance is expected within about two days. Wreck damage to the bridge and ship is extensive, with losses estimated up to $200,000 for the bridge and salvage costs lowering overall impact.
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Duluth
Minn
Troy
Western Transit Company
Duluth-Superior
Superior
Edward Willams
Willams
Great Northern Railroad
Superior Aide
St. Lowia Bay
Duluth, Misabe
Los
Duke Gets Divorce
Breadis L. Duke of Durham North Carolina, brother of the American Tobacco president, was granted a final decree of absolute divorce from Alice Webb Duke. The couple married in December 1904. Mrs Duke filed an answer denying charges but did not appear to defend. She brought a counter suit which was abandoned.
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Associated Press
New York
Breadis L. Duke
Durham
W. C
American Tobacco Company
Tofay
Alice Webb Duke
Panama Captures Colombian Plotters In Anti-Government Bid
Police in Panama arrest seventeen Colombians and a Mexican national accused of conspiring against national authorities. The detainees, notable figures from a past revolution, arrived recently in Panama. Authorities plan deportation as fears of a plot’s success fade and the public remains unaware.
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Associated Presa
Panama
Estimuy
Rule Randoval
Arias
Punaman Likd¢al Party
Republic of Panama
Painted Braves Pay Fine For Arrested Leader
A Black River Falls crowd paid a $30 fine to secure the release of David Goodvillagi, master of ceremonies of the Winnebago Indian war dance. He was arrested after an incident near the lodges, with warrants issued for his capture. The visiting tribes considered retaliation but chose payment to avoid bloodshed.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wig
Wisconsin
Black River Falls
Wis
David Goodivillagl
Goodvillag
Lion
Bird River Falla
O. If. Olsen
Gool- Villagi
Cmp
Hetter
Greedvilagi
Goodvillage
British Lords Decide Against Forcing Foreign Insurance Deposits
London reports that a House of Lords select committee found little support for compelling foreign life and fire insurers to deposit funds in Britain. The evidence shows most senior insurers oppose such requirements as not in British policy holders’ interests.
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Forseles Life Innoen- Companiens
Hy Associated Press
London
House of Lords
United Kingdom
Bridah | Aeutiries
Ife
Northern Pacific Refuses to Answer At Rate Hearing
The Northern Pacific Trulling company declared itself in voluntary contempt of the rail way and warehouse commission during a Hastings Duluth coal and grain rate hearing. Through attorney C W Bunn the company refused to disclose the freight rate paid by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul for Duluth to the Twin Cities and would not supply the contract between the two roads.
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Uy Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific Trulling Company
Rail- Way and Warehouse Commission
Duluth
C. W. Bunn
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Northern Paciific
Freieht
Tein
Challenger Wins In Fishers Cup Yacht Race
Canadian challenger Zoraya wins the first race in the Fishers Cup series at Rochester New Hampshire defeating Iroquoiy in a 21 mile triangular course. Unofficial times show Iroquois 2 14 20 and Zoraya 2 12 00.
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Tress
Rochester
N. H
Zorasa
Iroquoiy
Zoraya
Creelman Files for Bankruptcy in U S Court
Chicago Aug. W-Frink FD Creelman a lumber magnate with interests across the United States filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. His schedules list assets totaling 14 140 and liabilities of 247 00 according to the petition.
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Associated Frege
Chicago
Aug
Frink
Creel- Tan
United States
Cressman
Mobili
Cape Town Reports Alarm Over Unemployed Riots
Cape Town and surrounding district authorities express alarm at persistent riots by unemployed crowds. An outbreak occurred last evening but was quickly contained as volunteers patrol streets day and night on active service footing.
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Associated Press
Cape Town
Bank Wreck Tragedy Shocks Chicago Depositors
Ten warrants issued in the Milwaukee Avenue Bank case name Paul O. Stensland Henry W. Hering Theodore Stensland and others for conspiracy perjury and forgery. Inquest into the death of Frank Kowalaki reveals depositor anger at the defunct bank. Stensland is tracked moving toward Mexico amid claims of loot and a near collapse of the bank’s assets.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Ju Iga Kersten
Smith
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Paul O. Stensland
Henry W. Hering
Theodore Stensland
Fareuny
M. C. Bartholdy
M. A. la Bay
Marius Kirkeby
S. Herbold
Frank Kowalaki
Hamilton
Stix
Mexico
Fort Worth
Tex
Paul C. Stenslund
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of
Henry ¥. Adams
Adams
New Orleans
Stensland
Jonca
New York
Cleveland
Panl O Stoneland
Thla
Anong
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