Armed Train Robbery Near Sand Point Idaho
A Northern Pacific passenger train was halted near Sand Point Idaho as seven or eight robbers boarded the express car late at night. They looted the car and fired shots but no passengers were harmed. a tramp witness was detained for identification.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Sand Pola
Here
Spokang
St. Paul
Minn
Missoula
Mont
Athol
Idaho
Cver Point
Sand Point
Urey
AtholSlx ¥ Main Station
Northern Pacific Railway
William Gilbert
G. H. Wilson
Wiliam Pearson
Queen to be mother in December announces court circular
The court circular states Queen Helena expects her accouchement in December. Meanwhile King Victor Emmanuel left Racconigi for Berlin after a farewell by crowds. Minister of foreign affairs Signor Pelli will join the King later.
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Associated Press
Toonte
Quen Helena
Berlin
Rome
Victor Emmanuel Lef
Sigtor Prinelli
No Fear for Army Maneuvers Announced by MacArthur
Major General MacArthur leads the eastern department into New London with General Harrison, saying no interview on the army’s part in maneuvers while promising a rapid, good account of steel in war. Preparations continue at Napaiee Point Fort Trumbull site as signals hint at navy army war games beginning next Friday at midnight. Summer residents note the large artillery camp and strict wartime discipline on the island.
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Bfy
Associated Press
New London
Conn
MacArthur
Départment of the East
Harrison
Pervannt
Steek
Fishers Testand
Napaiee Point
Fort Trumbull
Army
Navy
Bessie Anthony Favored In Western Golf Opens
Chicago August 26 Bessie Anthony Glenview dominates the packed field as the western women's golf champion and joint event pursues the Governor’s Cup and Alexander Cup at Lake Forest. Seventeen clubs enter a record 62 players with 16 qualifiers per round for the governor’s and Alexander cups. Anthony seeks a back-to-back championship to claim both trophies.
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Ty Associated Press
Chicago
Lake Forest
Governor's
Western Golf Association
Misa Bessie- Anthony
Glenview
Tennis Championship Sparks Upset Surges and Records
The report notes Miss Anthony lowering her records with a strong stroke count as five qualifiers finished the event. Mrs W A Alexander tied near a hundred, while R Fellerty, an English player, won the championship by defeating M D Whitin in a five set match at Newport, amid varied scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
W. A. Alexander
Ailss Anthony
R. F. Delerty
M.D. Whitin
Newport
Stock Brokers Herbert Hil & Company Insolvent
By Associated Press. Chicago Aug. 26. Herbert Hil & Company, a well known La Salle et es, brokers and member of the York and Chicago stock exchanges and the Chicago Board of Trade, went into the hands of Clarence Dry, receiver. Liabilities estimated between 150000 and 200000.
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I*erse
Chicage
Herbet, Hil & Company
la Salle Et Eteck
York
Chicago
Clarence Dry
Rer Weiver
Strike Looms After Street Car Union Rejects Pact
Chicago August 26. The local streetcar employes union rejected Roach’s pay rise and unionization terms by a large margin, nearly ten to one, threatening a strike that could shut down west and north side routes. Arbitration had been planned but the local leadership split from President Mahon over the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Car
Roach
Association
Mahon
Loci
General Union
Indy Like Yachting regatta races at Waukawka Beach
Milwaukee report notes the second day of the Indy Like Yachting association regatta at Waukesha Beach started at 1005 am with Class A yachts. The first round finished with Crusader Chal lenge Caroline Greta Aspirant Minnewo Hnanen Comet leading as the wind dwindled around 1 pm. Jim Crack led Class A at the start with Nokomis Serapis and Gerenmue close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Waukesha Beach
Indy Like Yachting Association
Regitta
Sucius
Crusader
Challenge
Caroline
Greta
Aspirant
Minnewo
Hrnanen
Comet
Jim
Nokomis
Serapis
Gerenmue
Weather report on crop conditions from agricultural department
AP dispatch from Washington summarizes the department's weekly crop condition report. Conditions east of the Rockies vary from cool and damp to hot and drought in spots with overall mixed prospects for corn wheat and fruit across multiple states and regions.
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Sy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Rocky Mountains
Missouri Valley
Ohio Valley
Mid- Atlantic States
Pacific Coast
Corn Belt
Song
Illinois
Rel River
Oregon
Washington
Fleida
New York
Ohio
Kansas
Michigan
New England
Missouri
Burt Arrested On Warrants In False Imprisonment Case
President Norace G Burt of the Union Pacific railway was arrested on ten warrants charging him with false imprisonment, shared with W Arnett an Indianapolis labor agent. He posted 21000 bail at police headquarters for appearance tomorrow morning.
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xBy
Associated Proes
Omaha
Neb
Norace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railway
W. Arnett
Indianapolis
Fabor
Burt
Race for Governor in the Democratic State Primary
In the east the Democratic state primaries show a likely governor race between J D C Hayward and Congressman Tolbert. Contests for the U S Senate favor John J Hemphill and newspaperman Asbury Latimer as top contenders.
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Associated Press
Columbia
D. C
Far East
JD. C. Hayward
Tolbert
United States Senate
John J. Hemphill
Newseman Asbury Latimer
President Roosevelt Captivates Massachusetts Welcome Crowd
President Roosevelt arrives in Haverhill and Lowell Massachusetts amid dense crowds and celebratory decorations. He delivers a twenty minute address in Haverhill praising the navy, then departs for New Hampshire and Maine after brief greetings with officials.
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Haverhill
Massa
Aus
Prasiiant
Massachusetta
Prent
Leive
Moody
Lotge
Roosevelt
Haverhails
Secret Service
Racine Democrats Name Delegates for Peck Ticket
In Racine county a Democratic convention chose fifteen delegates to the State convention in Milwaukee on September 3 and to the congressional gathering on September 2. They support George W. Peck for governor and may caucus if Peck declines. a plank on election laws was endorsed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Racine County
Plankinton House
George W. Peck
Peck Dircline
Wausau
Congress
Webster E. Brown
Brown
Senate
Marathon County
la Alfred Cook
Installation of President Edmund J. James
University presidents from Atlantic to Pacific announce acceptance of Northwestern University’s invitation to attend the installation ceremonies for President Edmund J. James on October 26. Those already accepting include Arthur Hadley James B. Angell Ira Remsen William Rainey Harper Benjamin Wheeler and Silas Northrup.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Northwestern University
Edmund J. James
Arthur &. Hadley
Ate
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Ira Remsen
Johns Hopkins
William Rainey Harper
University of Chicago
Benamine Wheeler
University of California
Silas Northrup
University of Minnesota
Clerk Is Heir in Westendorf Estate Case Near Findlay
From California comes two heirs on the Wes te nfeld estate trail as clerk For years a poor clerk here remits to retire and prove kinship to the dead millionaire He is to receive sixty dollars share with his mother Mrs Lucy Walters Circleville Ohio as co heir
Sailing races at Pewaukee and Waukesha Beach disrupted by wind
Special reports from Pewaukee and Waukesha Beach describe racing delays and finishes. Crusader led round one and the field near the windward mark while Mimi weathered calms. in class B Geronimo won when called off. A Green on Emanon was struck by a jibboom and may miss remaining races.
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Waukesha Beach
Mimi
Crusader
Aderyn
Aspirant
Bretas
Antia
Challenger
Mavis
Adelaide
Minnewoc
Comet
Emanon
Jack Ordway
Jin
War Department assigns Miles to inspect Philippines army
The War Department released an order directing Lieutenant General Miles to sail by September 1 to inspect the Philippine army. Signed by Secretary of War William Cary Sanger the directive limits Miles to administration and supply matters and requires reports, not involvement in combat decisions with General Chaffee or General David.
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B. Asbuclatea
Vizse
Washitston
D. C
War Department
Miles
Philirpines
William Cary Sanger
Philippines
Yureohir
Chaffee
David
Family perishes in Nebr fire and Canadian store blaze
In Gehring Nebraska six people die as kerosene fire ignites clothing after an explosion. In Rossland British Columbia a major fire destroys several blocks of property, damaging saloons and nearby homes with a loss estimated at 10000 dollars.
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Cheyenne
Tia Fre
Gehring
Neb
S. H. McCumpsey
McCumpsey
Rossland
B. C
P. Beeren
Bombardment of Ciudad Bolivar Reported by Warship
Caracas Aug 26 The city of Ciudad Bolivar, capital of Bolivar state, was bombarded by a Colombian government warship. Many killed or wounded and British residents seek protection from a British warship. Atrocities alleged by both government troops and revolutionaries.
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Associated
Proon
Caracas
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolivar
Bolivar
Great Britain
Revolutioniats
No Pension Claim Denied for Criminal Becker
New York Aug. 26 James Fr. Branch secretary of the American Bankers association said reports that Charles Becker, serving a sentence for forgery, would receive a pension to end his criminal career are absolutely untrue. Becker is at San Quentin Penitentiary California.
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Associated Press
New York
James FR. Branch
American Bankers’ Association
Charles Becker
American Bankeere Association
San Quentin
Califor
Witte Under Fire from Russian Critics in Press Attacks
The article surveys critics of M. Witte as he faces intense scrutiny over Russia's financial system and tariff policies. It notes recent writings by Paul Rohrbach criticizing export reliance on grain and the gold standard, warning of hunger, revolts, and economic danger if export trade does not improve. It cites foreign trade data through 1902 showing shifting import patterns with increasing American share despite duties.
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M. Witte
Nance
Miles
Ruerrisky Tarim
Germany
Iix
M. White
Imperial Free Economical Society
Forege
Witte
Paul Rohrbach
Rohrbach
Rusu
America
St Petersburg
Rtussia
Collision and Explosions Hit Multiple Rail Incidents
A Northern Pacific passenger train crashed into a freight train at Anoka, killing Harry Hutchins and injuring engineer Davis H. Wilson. In a later wreck near Bury, brakeman Willian Purden died and others were injured. Separate reports note a mine explosion in Ontario and a train collision near Johannesburg that killed several refugees.
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Bs Associated Press
J. Paul
Bilan
Northern Pacific
Anoka
Areman
Harry Hutchins
Davis H. Wilson
Hutchins
Tay Rat
Butte
Mont
Kreg Sample
Thomas Whitcomb
Great Northern Mining Company
Ontrage
Bloemfontein
Orange River Colony
Johannesburg
Shelbyvile
Willian Purden
Lancaster
William Farris
George Eiler
Nashville
Southern Railway
Bury
Thie City
War Rumor Revived About Boer War Veterans
A London dispatch reports repeated rumors that the United States seeks British Boer War veterans to serve in the Philippines. The claim arose after a British officer visiting the American embassy volunteered himself and about 200 other veterans, though his identity remains undisclosed.
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Associated Press
New York
South Africa
Philippines
London
The
Tribune
Southera
Royal Betrothal in High Social Circles Reported
An Associated Press item from New York dated August 6 reports gossip that Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich, known abroad as czarovitz, is engaged to Grand Duchess Anastasia of Mecklenburg Schwerin, sister of Queen Charlotte. the Grand Duke turns 24 in November and the Duchess will be 17 this month.
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Associated Press
New York
St. Peters
Herald
Michael Alexandraviteh
Czarovitz
Anastasis
Merktenburg-Schwerin
Ceyhe
Christian of
Denmark
Michael
Weachers
Crete
Prospect Good From Northern Securities Chief Visit
New York August 26 James J Hill president of the Northern Securities company returns from a railroads tour enthusiastic about agricultural prospects. He conferred with J Pierpont Morgan about the company’s position and pending results while avoiding talk on the strike.
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Associated Ircan
New York
James J. HM
Northern Securities Company
Hill
J. Pierpont Morgan
Northern Curiliies Company
Morgan
Hin
Chicago
Philadelphia
London
The
Tribune
India
South Africa
Germany
Belgium
United States
Imperial Tobacco Company
L. K. Turner
Western Green Glass Bottle Association
Musit
Liverpool
Herald
Cunard Mne
Ill
Michigan
Sailors Cause Mutiny on Drexel Yacht Alcedo
A Halifax dispatch reports several crew members on George W. C. Drexel's yacht Alcedo, from Philadelphia, overindulged in stimulants leading to near mutiny. intoxicated sailors smashed gear, a captain called police who struggled to restrain them. The principal ringleader and another man were handcuffed after a scuffle. both were taken to the station, while helmets were damaged and cuts caused. The captain settled the matter, and they face arraignment in court.
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Drexel
New York
George W. C. Drexel
Alcedo
Philadelphia
Halifax
Herald
Riller
Disappearance At Sea In Panama Railway Ship
Captain C W Philips aged 62 of Brooklyn commanded the steamship Advance and vanished at sea on August 21 during a voyage from Coton to New York. Ill previously but recovered before this trip and was thought to have fallen overboard while leaning over the rail. Also aboard the Advance on a prior voyage was Harry Briscoe aged 34 chief cook born in Scotland who is believed to have jumped overboard. United States consul H A Gudger at Panama was among the passengers.
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Associated Press
New York
CW. Philips
Brooklsn
Panama Railway Company
Coton
Harry Briscoe
Chief Cook
Scotland
H. A. Gudger
United States
Panama
Town in Turmoil as Nonunion Walkers Face Mines
Turmoil grips Panthewreek district with nonunion workers barred from jobs as soldiers guard towns. At No 40 colliery arrests follow riot claims while in Chicago union carpenters and electricians strike over moldings at the Marshall Field building. New Orleans reports 48 wires cut cutting phone service and Cumberland seeks armed guards.
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Suuuntt Hhs
Reek
Gearhart
Manila Park
Big Plaice
Hazteton
Lehigh Valley
No. 40
Chicago
Marshall Field
Board of Business Agents
Building Trades Council
Charles Rau
Busherd
New Orleans
Mnemen
Cumberland Company
Great Dieulty
Tts
Branket
Parlange
Powell
Oxkkosh Eagles set to organize in Oshkosh with fifty members
Wiliam Y. Drickner announces in Oshkosh that the Fraternal Order of Eagles aims to form an Oshkosh Aerie No. 337 needing fifty charter members. The report also notes strong Eagle presence in New York and Minneapolis, local excursions, and visiting figures from Beaver Dam Chicago Neenah and Brandon.
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Wiliam Y. Drickner
Milllwwultes Aerie
EW. F. ReQua
Beaver Dam
Algoma Street
M. E
Robert Cameron
Chicago
Samuel Cameron
Paul Gores
Auditorium Hope Chicago
Normal School
Moet
Caslan Cook
Common Council
A.B. Ferdinand
Supreme Court
Wikconaln Telephone Company
Shetoyaan
Ferdinan
Thorg
Bernice Howard
Neenah
A. I. Waldo
Grady
Lower Main Street
Clark Carriage Company
Fraternal Reserve Association
Oshkosh
Otto Konrad
Edward G. Beardmore
Charles V. Nevina
Charley Brown
Charles Jones
George Walker
James Henderson
G. W. Johnson
Mia
John Bunn
Henry Danguth
Appleton
Shiecton and
Jefferson
FE. A. Ham
Milwaukee
M. A. Drew
Brandon
W. W. Woodside
East Irving Street
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General MacArthur
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Chieace Muck Eye Ane Viel
Descrines
Erwill Hucemtion
Hix
Ameri
Ugtund
Erhill
Aes
Lowell
Mass
New Hampshire
Maine
Boston
West Medford
Winchester
North Bmlerica
G. A. MH
Badger
Charles M. Allén
Porto Rico
Sorcesat
Lawrence
Socrats
Muarathon Potitica
James
Clerk
Encek
Wing
Anita
Adery
Fetker Gap Crusader
Pewaukee
Crusander
Ureline
the & Macs
Atesiows and
Chins
Sachin
Cruesader
Jim Crack
Minnexoc
Ayuts
Leeward
Lakeside
Gmanon
Axpiraan
Minne
Challeng
Pistakee
Breta
Newoc
Claus B
Jim Cragk
Geronimone
Bokonits
Bombard CH
Sizin
California
Sud
Nierman
Pachean
Bill
Dane
Eeclah Tron
Sotuccu
Hake Lumber
Cp— Indextrial
Panama Company
Mennsylvania Coal Strikers
Associated Prexa
Withaohaere
Veevy
Mitchell
United Anlne Workers
Vezey
San Sun Dar
Wisconsin
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