Mansfield Dead Great Actor Passes After Liver Disease
Richand Mansfield, famed stage star, died at his summer home Sev en Oaks Ocean avenue New London Conn after long illness from liver disease. He fell ill during a spring tour in Scranton Pa and received care in New York before brief optimism gave way to death. Mansfield’s career included Peer Gynt and The Parisian Romance on stage with a family at his side and tributes flowing from Washington to New London.
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Richard Mansfield a Leading American Stage Figure
Richard Mansfield rose from supporting roles to star status after taking over Baron Chevral in Farm an Romance in 1883. He became a famed performer in America and England, later producing Cyrano de Bergerac and Peer Gynt. He married Beatrice Cameron in 1892, faced a nervous breakdown, and spent his final years at his New London summer home after touring and residing on Riverside in New York.
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Secoiics
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New London
Conn
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Riverside
New York
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden in New York visits sights
The Swedish prince resumes tours in New York after a light day of sightseeing. He checks on Johan Person, the Fylgia sailor injured midweek, then views Neptune's Daughter rehearsal at the Hippodrome and a Pioneer Days segment. Plans include Westinghouse and Singer factory visits and a banquet at the Hotel Astor tonight.
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Associated Press
New York
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
Johan Person
Fylgia
Hippodrome
Wara
Amisat
Westinghouse Electric Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Hoetel Astor
Neva
Fyizia
New York Navy Yard
Herman Lagercrantz
Drunk Plea Yields Seven-Year Sentence in Readstown Shooting
Henry Erickson of Readstown Vernon county pled guilty to assault with intent to murder. Judge Frust sentenced him to seven years at Waupun for shooting his sister in law Mrs Jennie Frébee near Readstown last Sunday. Erickson, a cripple, appeared on crutches after a drunken spree.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
la Creme
Henry Erickson
Readstown
Vernon County
Frust
Waupun
Jennie Frébee
la Crosse
Erickson
Airship Lands on Cupola During Gale Flight
Toronto reports a gusty flight as airship piloted by Gali Robinson rose from exhibition grounds. It drifted toward the city hall tower, then landed on the cupola of a school building after a wave broke. Robinson and craft were rescued by ropes amid critics of pushing the dangerous ascent.
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Associated Pres
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City Hall Tower
Secupola
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Ife
Alfonso Arrives at Regatta in Spain for Emperor Williams Cup
King Alfonso reached Bihan Spain on August 20 to attend the regatta opening this afternoon. American yachts, which vied for the Emperor Williams cup at Kiel, will race here later for a cup honoring the Spanish king.
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Associated Press
Bihan
Spain
Alfonso
Kiel
Great Quebec Bridge Collapse Triggers Phoenixville Inquiry
News notes Phoenixville Pa plant officials sending four representatives to Quebec after a bridge collapse near Quebec that killed between seventy five and eighty five workers. Officials report extensive casualty counts, missing men, and an expected inquest, with insured losses and on site investigations underway.
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Philadelphia
Phoenix Bridge Company
Quebec
Phoenixville
David Reeves
George G. White
Frank T. Davis
John E. Deans
Wiliam H. Reeves
Davis
A. B. Milligan
Phoeniaville
A. H. Birks
Peoria
Boston Technical School
E. A. Fenner
Leighton
W. Ll. Worley
Mannchunk
Atterbelt
Thomas Norton
Preenixvile
Thease
Norton
Ste
Torrie
Joan £. Deane
William Reeves
Land P. L Selapta
Dewtener
Sho Fe
Jet
Aha Company
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Untitled Event Shown In Fragmented Paris Dispatch
A garbled foreign dispatch reports a dramatic event in Porto Portugal with mentions of an associate president, a 30k stat, and a grim toll of killed and injured. The fragment cites a hasty drawing and a ceremonial or sporting context amid confusion.
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Selinpre
Klis
Oporto
Portugal
Aus
Power Project Aims to Harness Hokah Water Power for Minnesota towns
La Crosse capitalists plan a large scale water power scheme to buy Hokah water power twelve miles from La Crosse and develop it to supply electric light and power to Hokah Houston Caledonia Spring Grove Harmony Canton and nearby communities. Negotiations have begun to purchase Hokah and Caledonia night plants formerly run by the municipalities.
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Milwaukee
Wis
la Crosse
Houston
Fillmore
Minnesota
Hokan
Hokah
Caledonia
Spring Grove
Harmony
Canton
Milwaukee dredge firm brings diver to aid city project
After weeks of refusal the Starke Dredge Company of Milwaukee sent a diver to Manitowoc to assist dredging under contract with the city. The diver clears hardpan delaying work, promising a completed contract soon. The city may face further dredging costs and the company could seek payment or a share of expenses.
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Apecal
Milwwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Starke Dredge Company
Milwaukee
Marke Company
Sterke Company
Roosevelt on Joint Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico
Oyster Bay on August 2 the interior secretary announced President Roosevelt will press the administration to move toward granting joint statehood to Arizona and New Mexico. Garfield said public sentiment in the territories supported the move as the administration weighs the question.
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Roosevelt Azeepia
Arizona
New Mexico
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Bey
Eocevelt
James F. Garfield
Bn Acoln
Mir
Garfield
Emperor Willan Plans Princess Victoria Marriage
London reports Emperor William intends a marriage alliance for his daughter Princess Victoria who is fifteen. Prince Leopold, eighteen and cousin to Princess Victoria, is named as the intended husband. he is the brother to the queen of Spain. The arrangement awaits William's visit to his uncle King Edward this fall.
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Associated Press
London
Emperor Willan
Princess Victoria
Prince Leopold
Henry of Battenberg
King Edward
Victoria
Emperor William
Spain
Linen collar saves life on rail line
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania August reports a linen collar saved Edward R Connerly while working near Glen Summit. A Lehigh Valley locomotive dragged him 300 feet after his collar caught a bolt and kept his head above the rail. He was nearly choked and fainted but recovered with only bruises.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Edward R. Connerly
Glen Summit
Lehigh Valley
Daly Cup Playoffs At Algoma Club Delayed
In the Daly challenge cup handicap match play at Algoma Country club an error gave EB Crawford the appearance of winning over I MacNichol by one up in the first round. Crawford and MacNichol must decide who faces Mr. Hartley next, with semi finals postponed to Tuesday and finals scheduled for the following week. Buckstaff beat Waller two up, Ransom beat Sawyer two up with one to play, Waite beat Challoner three up two to go.
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I. MacNichol
EB. C. Crawford
Algoma
Tuesay
Crawford
H. Hartley
MaacNichol
Mr. Hartley
G. A. Buckstaff
William Wallen
George P. Ransom
Edgar P. Sawyer
O. T. Waite
John Challoner
Mas
Mr. Watte
Mer. Bucketaf
Mr. Ransom
Hartley-MacNichol- Crawford
Advertising clubs name officers at Cincinnati meeting
The Associated Advertising clubs of America held its convention in Cincinnati on August 30 naming officers. Smith B. Queal of Cincinnati became president while E. S. Korn of Kansas City and J. F. Spear of Indianapolis filled the first and second vice president posts. J. Clyde Oswald of New York is third vice president Byron W. Orr of St Louis is secretary and Harry J Haarmeyer of Cincinnati chairs the executive committee. Kansas City won the next meeting place with Minneapolis 1909 option under favorable consideration.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Associated Advertising Clubs of America Today
Smith B. Queal
E. S. Korn
Kansas City
J. F. Spear
Indianapolts
J. Clyde Oswald
New York
Byron W. Orr
St. Louis
Harry J. Haarmeyer
Minneapolis
Harahan Stuyvesant Fish Silence Quietly Maintained
President Harahan's statement on relations with Mr. Stuyvesant Fish was shown to Fish who declined to reply. He said the Harahan incident was closed when he left the Illinois General office on Wednesday and that future statements from Harahan do not interest him nor will they break his silence.
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Associated Press
New York
Harahan
Stuyvesant Fish
Chicago
Archbishop John Jo Willams Receives Last Sacrament
The venerable Archbishop John Jo Willams of the Norman Catholic architects of Haston was brought from Hochester New York in serious condition. This afternoon a report said he was improved though he faced a critical moment with the last sacrament administered. He is described as a years 21 and has been in the maletree since 1M3.
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Tvo
Phoenix Bridge Company
Oristas
Associated Press
Boxton
Masa
John Jo Willams
Haston
Hochester
Wim
The German Baptists Meeting Notes and Officials
A historical note outlines the German Baptists gathering with Rev L Wo Te president and Rex 2 Jeer as treasurer. It lists officers including the secretary and treasurer Rex 2 Jeer and mentions plans for a government appropriation drive and local committee work.
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Apellington
Jawe
Way
Missont Rey
Willie
Relieved by Death Roedel to The Northwestern
A garbled report notes an incident and death affecting Roedel and others. Readable fragments reference a fatal event on a road and a description of the aftermath, with mentions of Milwaukee and various unclear names. The piece appears to be a historical clipping with minimal coherent facts remaining.
Vague Reflections on War and Leaders Across Nations
A fragmented article discusses deep causes of war, mentioning rulers of Japan and America, and references to political tensions, provocation, and rivalries. It hints at cultural attitudes, warning against pride and urging restraint though the prose is unclear and corrupted.
Electric line collision shocks three states
Reports from Charleston Illinois and Mattoon Illinois recount a deadly collision on the Mattoon and Charleston Interurban line between a heavily loaded passenger car and an express car. Early tallies list sixteen dead and many injured with victims from Mattoon and surrounding areas en route to the Coles county fair.
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Hoth
Associated Press
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Expres
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Danville
Charleston & Mattoon
Indianapolis
Ind
Alabama
Birmingham
Labor Day Sermon at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church will host a Labor Day service next Sunday evening September 2 led by Rev. A. M. Ayers on the theme The Church and Labor. The event includes invitations to Trades and Labor councils and city unions with orchestral and choral support under Charles D. Brean. Proposals for future labor focused lectures and speakers are outlined, including B. A. Stiner and Judge Willis Brown, with reorganized parish groups and upgraded facilities in the basement.
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A. M. Ayers
Trades & Labor Council
Charles D. Brean
Ayers
General Assembly
Church and Labor
Charles Stelzie
Markham Memorial Church
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church
Stelxie
New York
B.A. Stiner
Stiner
Grinnell College
America
Willis Brown
Salt Lake City
Boss’ Brigade
First Presbyterian Church
Diverow Church Vision Aboard Transatlantic Voyage
The page notes a religious officer, Dr AL FLOW, set to present at a church gathering in America tied to Jamestown exhibition plans. It mentions an alien line passenger route and a Canadian connection, with a Victorian-era context. The summary hints at a voyage and church activity amid transitional times for clergy and laypeople.
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Ameria
Jamestown
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