Naval Review at Sagamore Hill Aboard Mayflower
Twenty one U S warships lined four parallel columns a mile long off Oyster Bay for President Roosevelt's naval review at Sagamore Hill as Secretary Moody, Rear Admirals, and yacht parties gathered. The fleet included ships from the Kearsarge to Olympia with destroyers flanking the lines creating a grand seafront pageant.
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United States
Navy
Land Island Sound
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Rede
Barker
Flght
Kearsares
North Atlantic
Lloyds Neck
Oyster Bay
America
Mayflower
Moody
Dolphin
Thomas Linton
Erin
J. West Roosevelt Landing
Delphi
Admiralty
Dewey
Tartar
Bureau of Navigation
Rodgers
New York Navy Yard
Brownson
Naval Acaidems
Chafflee
Thomas Lipton
Sharman Crawford
Rovel Ulster Yacht Club
Olver Iselin
W. Butler Duncan
Woodbury Kane
Frederick
Bourne
New York Yacht Club
Delphin
Eviph
Kearsarge
Ilinois
Alabama
Texas Baltmore
Chicago
Sands
Olympia
Coghlan
Topeka
Admisal @Wise
Long Islani
Beenne
Whearsargee
Bic
Preefent
Mario
Cabute
Heneevelt
Curroundel
Freien
Massinger
Fragmentary report on naval ceremony and ship visits
A garbled excerpt describes twenty six guns draining a secondary battery and an officer welcoming a child. The account notes visits to several vessels and repeated ceremony in each instance, with unclear names or places.
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Belby
Volunteers to Meet at City Hall for 1860s Anniversary Event
Volunteers gather to honor early day volunteers of Oshkosh. A steam engine, German Fue, and members of the Volunteer Fire Department are listed among attendees. The event marks a semi centennial celebration this evening at the city hall.
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Oshkash
Ax de Niagra
Schwab Denies Engagement and Oil Dividend Declared
Schwab denies engagement to Me Daisiie as two tailors in the United States are noted. Standard Oil announces a dividend of 33 per share payable September with record date August 21. The amount is 52 cents lower than June but matches last year for the same period.
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Schwab
Daisiie
United States
Standard Gil
New York
Standard Oil Company
Jury Holds Eaton in Death of William St. Hil Near Colfax
Milwaukee dispatch reports the jury impaneled to investigate the death of William St. Hil near Colfax Wisconsin found the death was caused by a revolver held by Charles Eaton of Colfax. Eaton said St. Hil threatened him with a knife. Eaton is in jail awaiting trial.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Aux
Wisconsin
Menominee
Sears
William St. Hil
Colfax
Charles Eaton
Eaton
Hui
Jaal
Injunction Granted Against Baraboo Lighting Company
Attorney General Sturdevant issues a temporary injunction against Baraboo Lighting Company and its officers to appear August 7 in Baraboo on charges of digging up streets and laying pipes without authority. The notice comes as a special dispatch from Milwaukee via The Evening Wisconsin.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Baraboo
Sturdevant
Baraboo Lighting Company
Bryant Recovers. Wisconsin GOP Chief Back at Capitol
Chairman George E. Bryant of the Republican state central committee, after an illness, is reported recovered and at his office in the capitol this afternoon. The Madison dispatch notes Bryant’s return after illness and cites a special report from The North Western.
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Macleon
Wis
George E. Bryant
Republican State Central Committee
Capitol
Madison Dispatch
Brrants
Fire on rioters rocks Fat Shan towns along railway
A riot incident near Fat Shan six miles from Canign escalated as American engineers working on the railway fired on rioters. Several casualties reported amid spreading unrest across towns along the line.
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Bs Associated Press
Hong Kong
Fat Shan
Canign
Amusing Proof Of Logic In Local Printer Feud
A wealthier, haughty Major Prentiss in a small eastern city is mocked by rival papers. A printer misreads a syllogism jotting “The Major Prentiss is, etc.” and prints a forged line saying “The Major Prentiss dad Tashie, ae menal, af wrongs.” The anecdote endures in local lore.
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Major Prentiss
Pertune
Lnee
Mirror
Breckiya
Burmah Village Sees Belief in Return of Late Police Chief
A six year old boy in a Burman village is believed by locals to be the reincarnation of the late Mr ALTL Tucker, former police superintendent. Witnesses say the child recalls past events, including murders, and trembles at the scene of the crime. Elders call such returns "win-tas" and view the tale as credible exchange folklore.
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Acstros Etminee
Ruarmah
Rarmes Bey
Altl
Tucker
Ian
Mr .Taker
Jack
Mr. Tucker
Roch
Burmah
Colombian Senate Rejects Panama Canal Treaty Unanimously
The Panama canal treaty was rejected by the Colombian senate in Bogota on August 12, with President Roosevelt notified via cable. Minister Beaupre reported the unanimous decision, and no further details were given at the State Department. The action may affect Isthmian Canal plans and possible moves toward alternate routes.
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Associated Presa
Bogota
Colombia
Washington, D. C
State Department
Beaupre
Senate
Roosevelt
Loomis
Columbian Senate
Leora
Department Sedar
Retary
United States
Heaupre
Panama Canal Company
Republic Offambia
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Marroquin
Congress
Farroqu
Legation
Marriquin
Fox River Valley Horseshoers Picnic Opens in North Park
About 40 to 569 master journeymen horseshoers with families gathered for the Fox River Valley Horseshoers association first annual picnic at North Park. A Fond du Lac vs Appleton baseball game ended 19 to 1, and Oshkosh won a tug of war against Green Bay. Mayor Mulva welcomed guests as John Peterson and W. E. Pryne spoke for fishers and local union. A catering shortage caused food delays, but prizes and contests dominated the afternoon with numerous event winners listed.
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Fox River Valley
Mulva
John Peterson Afso
Vishers
W. E. Pryne
Focal Union
Green Bay
Oshkosh
Uls
Fr Supply Heures
Oshgesh
Fond du Lac
Weam
Ford du Lac
Oshkeah
Ienon
P. Holm
George Stapies
Wiliam Morgen
Henman Trope
EH Enron
Chadeachir T. Charbonneau
Nicholas Green
Albert Ganz
PA Jones
Emqa
Sudhérland
Dewshertz
Fond du Lacs
Burns
Bering
Cehkeals
EL Butler
Upon
Fragmented historic race listing with scattered names
OCR readable bits show a Milwaukee Chicago horse or dog race style list with names like Fox Meiter Oshkosh Fond du Lac and scattered places including Oshkosh, Oshkow, Fond du Lac, Milwaukee. The text is incomplete and mixed with stray letters but preserves a roster style of participants and locations.
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H. Beefelt
Milwaukes
J. Fox
Chicago
J. Meiter
J. W. Bowery Jr
Fond Ju Lac
Hotel Blaze in Sheboygan and Wisconsin Fires
Agencet Presa reports a serious Sheboygan fire threatening three stores with flames and smoke spreading on New Castle street. Milwaukee details describe Lake View Beach Hotel near Lake Michigan burning. 280,000 fully insured. ownership by Patel Sreaing of Milwaukee. furnishings valued at 7,000. cause a defective flue. Separate Wisconsin fires include barns of George Taft near Roscoe, explosion heard over long distance. losses estimated at 33,000 insured. Laning Company printing plants nearly destroyed in Norwalk. insurance coverage noted.
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Agsoctitad Presa
Brunswick
New Castle Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Journal
St Boygan
Lake View Beach
Lake Michigan
Darkline
Patel Sreaing Company
Sheborgan Light Power and Railway Company
Wisconsin
Beloit
Géorge Taft
Roscoe
Maine
Nokes on Stand in Caleb Powers Trial Sensation
Georgetown reporters describe Caleb Powers trial testimony as sensational as a witness named Nokes testifies before the jury. The scene shifts after Powers leaves the stand and returns to Kentucky, with observers noting his wit and image in the courtroom proceedings.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Fran Kentucky
Lyne Rides Well on Arrival in England
Lucien Lene, American jockey, shows top form with nine mounts, three winners, and two favorites on arrival at Welhampton. The report notes his strong showing and favorable odds as he begins racing in England.
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Landen
Lucien “Lene
Erie
England
Welhampton
Cashier's Death By His Own Act Shocked Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne reports the cashier A W T Pettit, long employed at the First National Bank, died by his own hand in the bank’s model telee room. He was about sixty three years old. Police believe the act occurred instantly.
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Fort Warne
W. T. Pettit
Hunting death reported near Milwaukee in tragic accident
A hunter from Milwaukee died instantly yesterday after being shot while pursuing game a short distance from Antica. The incident occurred during a routine hunt with fellow outdoorsmen, and authorities are reviewing the events leading to the fatal shot. Further details on the identity of the deceased and exact location are expected as the investigation continues.
Paris and London Dinner Prices Compared by Visitors
The piece compares dining costs in Paris London and Florence noting Paris breakfast and lunch prices, London wine markups and vegetarian meals. It cites opinions from a visitor and remarks that London is the most expensive European city for nonresidents while Florence is cheaper though wine profits vary. Truth Mr and Mrs T R Frentz return to Trumpet Point at Hinman cottage.
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Genadon
Paris
France
United Kingdom
Condh
Florence
London
Eunope
Europe
Mra. T. R. Frentz
Trumpet Point
J. A. Hinman
Balkan Turmoil Rumors Echo Across Europe
Dispatches from Monastir and Sofia describe massacres near Macedonia and diplomatic efforts to keep peace. Russia, Austria, and Bulgaria coordinate to avoid wider war while Turkish mobilization and Russian naval movements heighten tension.
Two Pastors Resign in Menasha Church Scandal
Two Menasha pastors Rev A E Lennaed of First Presbyterian and Rev J War of St Stephens resign from their charges citing health and Bishop Graf ts. The article notes census figures, school enrollment, park improvements, and a Presbyterian Sunday school anniversary with several local figures named among attendees and speakers.
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A. E. Lennaed
Flent Presbyteriam Church
J. War of
Menasha
Wis
A. E. Leonard
First Presbyterian Church of
Board of
Busises
J. Otis Ward
St. Stephens Church
Graf
Charles Youmans
Alve Youmans
Feud du Lac
Friends
Sauridas
Marion Chappel
Lew T
Gene Enwo
Veaik
Jessie
Alice
Julia Dnnell
Helen Himt
Edward Milien
Frank Whitine
RL Chenevert
Russell House
Seachenyi
Stephen Davis
Saturgar
Green Loks
Alberta
Mesasha
Warner Rome
Tayeo
Aibtight
Plyrmouth
Elix
Fremde
Aoscheel Genius
Laummber Lok
Menacha
Tr Park
Park Board
Jadgies
Presbyterian
Neenah
Serena
Mra
Eiwers
Local Court Rows and Sports Results Highlight Menasha News
In Menasha Justice Little's court a nine year old Polish boy was found not guilty of taking a duat from Jacob Skho winoski after a jury trial. George Williams paid $5 and costs for drunk and disorderly conduct in Neenah. In Neenah Justice Jensen's court attorney Jerry Mulloy earned a rifle contest medal with 994 of 1000, Alfred Wickert 982, Ferdinand Wilde 955. A case against George Segar of Menasha for assaulting Charles Syring's ten year old son was heard in Neenah. The Island Stars beat Menasha Browne 9 to 4 at Driving Park.
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J. R. Bloom
Proctor
Blackwell
John Zlolinski
Menasha
Jacob Skhowinoski
Justice Little
George Williams
Hollenbeck Gallery
Alfred Wickert
Ferdinand Wilde
George Segar
Charles Syring
Jensen
Neenah
Island Stars
Menasha Browne
Driving Park
Benjamin F. Sweet Dies in Fond du Lac
Benjamin F. Sweet senior partner of B F and HW L Sweet manufacturers of sleighs and wagons died Sunday in Fond du Lac Wisconsin He was a pioneer resident former mayor supervisor and ex alderman and served as a trustee of the Baptist church Moses Pollock oldest publisher and bookbinder in the United States died at his Philadelphia home He was born in his eighty and spent seventy two years in the book business Robert Oshersoll one of Milwaukee s oldest residents died suddenly from heart failure He had been a government mail carrier and a Civil War veteran A son Freak resided in Milwaukee Patrick Henneberry aged seventy died at his Maple Avenue home in Waukesha plus a local note on a long time resident and civil war veteran.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Benjamin F. Sweet
Beck
Badger Pioneers
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Manstowne
Robert Oshersoll
Othersoll
G. A
Waukesha
Patrick Henneberry
Maple Avenue
Blind Tam and the Chicago wedding car mix up
A chaotic Evanston wedding scene unfolds as a mistaken taxi ride leads to the arrival of the wrong vehicle and a dramatic misdelivery. Herman Steinmeier and Milward Miner become involved as drivers and onlookers try to untangle the mix up around the bride and ceremony.
Local Notices and Death Shake Up Calumet Harbor Outing
N Rne WOTaR Paul Dacley of 1855 George avon Chicago dies Sunday of fever. He was well known here and had many friends in Oshkerh. The examination of the TReler broth ers of Wack Wolf charged with the mab here of the Van Dyn post office is on petate Court Commitmoner Mi Pon 2 this afternoon. They engaged in circulating a petition to close business houses Wednesday afternoon for the annual outing and excursion to Calumet Harbor, with reports of an almost general suspension of business.
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Paul Dacley
George Avon
Chicago
Oshkerh
Treler Brothers
Wack Wolf
van Dyn
Petate Court
Theas
Calumet Harbor
Flood at Kansas River Damages Bridges and Warns of Rising Waters
The Kansas river at Kansas City area causes first major damage as James Street bridge yields to drifting wood. Bridges and stockyards face danger as the river rises. Topeka notes a foot gain and ongoing rise. Lawrence workers protect bridges from driftwood. Smoky Hill at Salina rises three feet with minimal damage so far.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kansas River
James Street
Kansas
Toperx Topeka
Kan
Lawrence
Kanasas
Smoky Hill
Salina
Pats Yacht Crew Arrives as Oshkosh Club Seeks Rooms
The Pats yacht crew led by Congressman William Lorimer and his two sons arrives tonight staying at Athearn hotel. Columbia Yacht Club Chicago's Pats is the first to reach for the forthcoming regalia. Oshkosh Yacht Club officials seek private residences to house visitors, asking region residents to send details to secretary W H Bass. Steward W J Gunning plans space for twenty Chicago waitresses at the clubhouse to help serve meals.
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Chicago
Pats
William Lorimer
Athearn
Leonard Lee
Columbia Yacht Club
Oshkosh Yacht’ Club
Cltr
Washington Street
W. H. Bass
Ina Perder
W. J. Gunning
Strikes Reported Across Regions Amid Labor Tensions
AP dispatch notes extensive strikes easing slightly with 6,999 to 70,000 textile workers resuming, manufacturers offering no concessions. A Philadelphia area surge in stone cutter wages prompts wage rise talk, while other local labor disturbances ripple through Pittsburgh and Wisconsin weather predictions show warmer trends.
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Br Associated Press
Thiladelphia
Pitlshure
Aus
Ailexheny
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Carnegie Gteel Company
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New Yorker
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Harker
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Rauc
Steinvmeier
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Beaswood
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