Mysterious Atlantic City Shooting Targets Baltimore Financier
Charles H Roberts of Baltimore was shot on the boardwalk in Atlantic City while riding in a rolling chair. A masked assailant demanded money and fired several rounds, with Roberts critically wounded but showing signs of recovery days later. Mrs Williams and the chair pusher gave conflicting accounts as investigators pursue leads in a feared robbery plot.
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Ballantic City
N. J
Charles B. Roberts
Baltimore
Wiliams
Roberts
Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Wiliams
Inlet
Atlantic City
Rust
Mr. Roberts
Roberta
Williams
Rhode Island Avenue
Tonighton
Joan M. Roberts
Charles Roberts
J. Olmey Norris
Lfe
Charles H. Robert
Embargo on Curacao Prolonged by Refused Papers
Cable advices from Willemstad report the US vessel Merido carrying United States mail was denied clearance at Curaçao delaying its arrival by about ten hours. Unclear Venezuelan port details and Venezuelan clearance papers reportedly denied in the ongoing Curacao embargo.
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Associated Prean
Washington, D.C
Curacao
Venmucha
Willenstad
Merido
United States
Matt
Enrance
Venesuelan
iLiad
Beran Quiet Stopover in Kansas City on Way Home
Beran passed through Kansas City this morning en route home from Topeka. He stayed only between trips and did not leave the station. The Associated Press notes his quiet visit was not widely known. Mr Bryan announced new speaking dates after the St Paul speech on August 31, with stops at Margo and Grand Forks, then Sioux City, Iowa and Lincoln, Nebraska on September 30.
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Presa
Kansas City
J. Bronen
Topeka
Bryan White
St. Paul
Margo
Grand Forks
N. D
Sioux City
Towa
Lincoln
Neb
Floods Sweep South in Deadly Deluge Across Carolinas
Atlanta dispatch reports widespread flood devastation from Augusta to Spartanburg and Fayetteville. Damages top 2.6 million with about 30 deaths and 25 000 workers displaced. Bridges washed out, mills closed, and communications crippled as floodwaters inundate Deep Gulley and surrounding areas.
Arraignment Details in Hains Brothers Murder Case
New York witnesses described the shooting of William E. Annis as Captain Tans and T Jenkins Hains faced murder charges in a Long Island City magistrate court. Patrolman Baker testified Annis lay wounded at the Yacht Club front while Bay Side Yacht Club member Charles Roberts recounted aiding the injured man as he called out a warning. The coroner noted twenty wounds, four potentially fatal, and the Hains brothers were held without bail awaiting grand jury action.
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Associated Press
New York
Aug
Peter C. Haine Jr
T. Jenkins Hains
Long Island
William E. Annis
Baker
Yacht Club
Annis
Charles H. Roberts
Hains
Frey
Halne Brothers
Police Round Up 14 Men in Chicago Freight Yards
Police and railroad officers swept the freight yards of the Baltimore Central line in Chicago and arrested 14 men and boys found in empty box cars. The yard had suffered recurring petty depredations, leading to the mass roundup and transfer of detainees to Van Buren Street stations.
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Chicago
Tilinore Central Railway
van Buren Street
Financial Meteors That Have Failed
New York August reports Brown & Co with offices at Broad Street Waldorf Astoria Plaza amid city turmoil. The firm suspended on the New York Stock Exchange after a record trading surge of over 1,000,000 shares causing chaotic accounts. A special committee is to probe operations and possible violations. Estimated gross liabilities reach 12,000,000 with significant customer losses and bank protections. Local customers and branch losses may total 1,500,000 to 2,000,000.
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Augus—A
Brown & Co
No. 80
Broad Street
Waldorf-Astoria
The
Plaza
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
A. Thomas
Stock Exchature
Commission Buriueet
Feo
Bebank
Oshkosh Chautauqua Opens Amid Weather Warnings
The Oshkosh Chautauqua opened to an attendance of about 200 to 400 despite poor weather. Maybrick was scheduled to speak but delayed due to a distant engagement. Mayor Randerob and Chamber of Commerce leaders praised the event and urged strong support. Speakers emphasized education and cooperation, with officials hoping for a regular annual gathering.
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John Banderob
John A. Keith
Oshkosh Normal School
M. N.melver
Oshkosh
Col. G. M. Patne
Edward Amherst Ott
International Lyceum Association
Florence HK
Maybrick
Richard H. Hughes
Ripon College
G M. Paine
Chamber of Commerce
M. N. McIver
Yokel
L. A
Ita
J. Aielth
Colonel Vilas Funeral Observed in Madison
Simple burial services for Colonel William F Vilas will be held at his home tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock. The body will not lie in state but the funeral will be of a semi public character. The service will be read by Rev. A A Ewing, former pastor of St Stephens Church Milwaukee, and rector of Grace church in this city, followed by the reading of Tennyson Crossing the bar by Rev F A Gilmore. Governor Peabody issued proclamations expressing regret and ordered the flag at half mast on the capitol until after the funeral.
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AggoClied Press
Madison
Wis
Wilam- F- Vilas
A. A. Ewing
St. Stephens
Churen
Milwaukee
Grage
Churit
Tennyson
FL AL GiEmore
Pebaennndiy
Oshkosh Secretary Elected at Wisconsin Building and Loan Meeting
A Northwestern special from Appleton reports at the benning convention of the Wisconsin Building and Loan Association in Milwaukee this morning officers were elected with Charles N. Brown of Madison as president Syron H. Walter of South Milwaukee as vice president George W. Johnson of Oshkosh as secretary and Miss Elizabeth Merrill of Appleton as treasurer The executive and legislative committees will be named later The meeting adjourned at noon J G Wright of Green Bay was elected delegate to the National Building and Loan conventions in Philadelphia in July 1900.
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Winconsin
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wir
Aux
Wisconsin Speeral
Appleton
Aays
Bennig
Nis
Winconesh “Hutt Ne and Loan Associattion
Charles N. Brown
Madison
Madison; ;Vice -Pregigent, S3yron EH. Walter, South Miweukes
George W. Johnson
Oxhkosh
Elizabeth Merrill
J. G. Wright
Green Bay Wen
Philadelphia
Mitchell Not In Politics Dering Campaign Claim
John Mitchell former Mine Workers' union president and current National Civic Federation official asserts he is not involved in politics. The statement accompanies a report on campaign activity and labor involvement, noting Mitchell’s role in trade agreement matters.
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Associated
New York
John Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
National Civic Federation
Chautauqua Grounds Open For Ten Day Program In White City
Audiforian Tent in Waterpront amid comfort and modern stage facilities attracts crowds as Chautauqua opens in the White City. The grounds are flood proof with rainproof canvas and bright electric lighting, while thirty camping tents offer ample lodging near Echo.
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Aleete de Lichis
Lyceum Dead Ata
Ca A
Uhia
Ulis
Dafomenia
Rene Che
Minke
Tte Enuivas Wiis
Mecanyagi
Kielanetos
Vlewerdt
Chautaugin
Osti- Kosh Tyite
Ue Witte City
Dimond
Oshkesh Peawde
Chautuunan
Raine
White City
Echo
Phi
Oshkosh Chautauqua Opens with Matchless Arrangements
The Oshkosh Chautauqua grounds boast a Lyceum Beach area for bathing boating and fishing with varied shore depths. The I L A members arrive for their annual convention with headquarters tents and a favorable appraisal from officers praising the stage facilities isolation and courteous treatment. Local manager Mr Stickney earns high regard for his effort and support to visiting entertainers.
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Lyceum Beach
Lyceum Convention
International Lyceum Association
Oshkosh
Oshkosha
Association
Ott
Lewis
Sticknes
Chamber of Commerce
I. L.A
Stickney
Six Die in Torrents Near Folsom New Mexico
Reports from Folsom New Mexico say six people drowned as floodwaters and damaged wires cut a line to Trinidad. Bodies found include T Wheeler, wife, and two Wheeler children buried at a farmhouse. Miss Lucy Creighton and Miss Tooke are also reported drowned amid flood damage and destruction along the Colorado Southern line.
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Folxom
X. M
Snod
Trinidad
Aug Din BR Wegnor
Folsom
Bex
Molaui
Not A Nervous Wreck reported by Associated Press
News in brief from New York and Poughkeepsie notes ongoing concerns for a woman’s health and finances amid Thaw related discussions. Reports mention a meeting in West Sixty Fourth Street and investigations into his support arrangements.
Annual reunion of Dudee county soldiers and settlers
Special from Horizon reports the nineteenth annual reunion held in Milwaukee Wisconsin was well attended and successful. Local merchants organized arrangements and covered expenses. A. Henderson of Mayville was chosen president and officers were selected. A chicken dinner and a half mile parade marked the day. Public meeting featured remarks by the mayor Maj Charles Feb Ubone Department Chaplain Mcke Colonel Watrong and Congressman Charles H. Welsae.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Eondin
Horizon
Dudee County
Post
S. Henderson
Mayville
Milwaukee teamster kills wife then shoots self in domestic tragedy
Brink Cramer of Mellen shot his wife with a Winchester rifle in Milwaukees Ashland report, then turned the gun on himself, blowing off his jaw. Domestic trouble followed his arrest for non support and he may die. He is 35, wife 30, with three young children. A separate Port Huron report says Elmer Ed Campbell, a fake captain, killed his wife on a street near his home and then committed suicide.
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Wis
Journal
Gspecial
Ashlind
Brink Cramer of
Mellen
Ife
Crnse
Cramer
Associated Press
Port Fiuron
Mich
Elmer Ed Campbell
Minister Milligan Shoots Self in Canton
Canton, Aug 28 Rev Z B Milligan pastor at First Presbyterian and noted in the state as a minister and wolf player killed himself with a shotgun today. Authorities say it is unknown if the shooting was accidental or premeditated.
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Associated Press
Canton
Z. B. Milligan
First Presbyterian Church
New York Republican chiefs converge on governor race
National committee leaders from both parties meet with advisors as New York politics heat up over the gubernatorial nomination. Tim Woodruff leads the state committee as dispute grows over Hughes renomination while Roosevelt and party figures discuss cooperation and district campaigns.
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Associated Press
New York
Sherman
Republican State Committee
Limethy OU
Woodruff
Coro
Fane
New York State Republican Committee
Repubican
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Atate Executive Committee
Timothy G. Woodruff
Hughes
Cnse
Republican Congressional Committee
Sher Thin
McKinley
Hitness
Toudenslager
National Committee
China Belmg
Teron Rats
House of Representaatives
The Honeymooners at Appleton Theater Opens Season
The 1903-9 theatrical season opens with the Cohan musical The Honeymooners at the Appleton theater. Willie Duglay as Augustus Wright draws praise for singing and dancing while George Dun lay earns applause for his George Cohan style performance. The appleton Crescent lauds the company and predicts a first class attraction for Appleton audiences.
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Crunch
Hese
Inelbosh
Appleton Crescent
Willie Duglay
Augustus Wright
George Mc Cohan
Appleton Theater
Mr. Dun=lny
George Cohan
Appleton
Dorna
Appletom Theater
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