TAFT AT TICONDEROGA CELEBRATES CENTURY EVENT
Taft attendance highlights Champlain tercentenary at Fort Ticonderoga. President joins governors and ambassadors for speeches, Indian pageants, and restored fort tours amid sun after morning rain. Routed arrivals include New York legislature guests and Vermont French communities in Burlington celebrations.
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Albany
New York
New York Champlain Committee
Ticonderoga Dock
Ticonderoga
Hughes and Brouty
Hamilton W. Mahie
Taft
Addison Junction
Old Fort
West Barracks
Stephen H. Pell
Robert M. ‘Thompson
Pell Mansion
Pell Pavilion
Henry
Plattsboro
Addison Joncston
Fort Ticonderoga
Burlington
France
Samuel de Champlain
Vermont
New England
Canada
Inka
Bankers Seek Way for American Participation in Hankow Loan
Bankers from France and Germany arrived in London to discuss American participation in the Hankow Szechuen railway loan of 27,500,000 dollars. Willard Straight represents American interests as discussions begin with English financiers. The first formal meeting is set for tomorrow amid ongoing talks.
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Presay
London
Hankow
Sze Chuen
Willard
n+ formal
Diacuasione
Blind man killed by assailant in Champaign county
Fragmentary report from Bellefontaine Ohio notes a blind attacker striking down a person, with scattered details about ages and couples married long ago. The garbled text mentions Springfield and an infirmary, but specifics remain unclear.
TWO SHOCKS KILL MAN IN ELECTRIC CHAIR AT AUBURN
Guissippie Sanducci was executed in Auburn New York after killing Joseph Dardano an Italian detective at Belfast Allegany County on December 21 1907. The crime occurred at Belfast railway station in the presence of about fifty people following the arrest of his employer Michael DeCieflo. Two shocks ended the life in rapid succession. Dardano Mantica and Albert Mantica private detectives from Albany pursued charges of liquor tax law violations.
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Associated Press
Auburn
N.Y
Guissippie Sanducci
Joseph Dardane
Belfast
Allegany
County
Mchael de Cieflo
Dardano
Albert J
Mantica
Albany
Gas Kills Nine in Tollerville Coal Mine Blast
Trinidad Col July 6 Nine men were killed by a gas explosion at the Ced Til Coal and Coke Company mine near Tollerville. All the dead were foreigners except one. The Vandalian company dispatched a special train for fifty workers from here to Martinsville amid the crisis.
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Associated Press
Trinidad
Col
Ced Til Coal Snd Coke Company
Tollerville
Here
Buns Terre Haute, Ltd
Ohio
Hope for Thaw in Sanity Hearing at Matteawan
Partial victory for Harry K Thaw as court orders his transfer from Matteawan to Sheriff custody while awaiting expert testimony. Two witnesses testified noting Thaw's apparent rationality and health, with hearings adjourned to next Monday for further evaluation. Thaw appeared with family and his legal team in court in White Plains.
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Associated Eee
White Plains
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Stanford White
Thaw
Mills
Matteawan
Sherrff Henry
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Robert Good
Poughkeepsie
Allenista
Countess of
Yarmouth
Josiah Thaw
Charles Morashhauser
Roger O'Meara
Death of Lieutenant Commander Gise at Tutuila
Lieutenant Commander Gise, executive officer of the gunboat Annapolis, station ship at Tutuila, Samoa, died yesterday at age thirty eight. He previously served on the battleship Texas and had been stationed at Tutuila for about a year.
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Associated” Press
Washington, D. C
Gise
Annapolis
Tutuila
Samar
Texas
Fourth of July Fatality in Madigon Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern reports that Mrs Sylvia Oakey aged twenty one, wife of a man in Madigon Wisconsin, accidentally shot herself while playing with a revolver used by her husband for blank firing. A loaded cartridge became stuck in the revolver and she died yesterday.
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Madigon
Wis
Tuly
Sylvia’ Oakey
Myr
Negotiations Continue On United States Steel Stock Sale
A United States report indicates talks involving Morgan Harjes and Cor de Paris are ongoing regarding the common stock of United States Steel, with negotiations still proceeding.
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Associated Proms
Parla
United States
Het
United States “Steel Corporation
Paris ‘Morgan, Harjes & Cor de
Train collision leaves four dead eleven hurt
A passenger and a freight train collided near El this morning. Four people were killed and eleven injured in the crash. Authorities from Associated Press report the incident and are investigating the cause as survivors describe the scene.
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Associated, Press
Lishoty
Amendments Adopted and Rejected in Senate Tax Debate
The Washington Senate debate on the tariff and tax measure included amendments on labor and religious charitable associations, fraternal societies, and mutual insurance. The bill moved from committee to the Senate with recesses to print and consider further changes, including exemptions for labor organizations and religious charities, and proposed limits on corporate tax payments from smaller firms.
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Associated Bressy
Washington, D.C
Senate
Newportunity
Burkett
Braska
Aldrich
Ibanks, Matory
Engind Electric Light Companies
Policeman Killed in Fourth of July Quarrel
In Chicago a policeman James Dozier was shot and killed during a Fourth of July quarrel. Dozier's wife was wounded as Teaiah Holt, brother of Mrs Dozier, was alleged to have fired the fatal shot. The investigation continues as police search for Holt.
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Tian Fatt
jMannel
Associated Press
Chicago
James Dozier
Teaiah Holt
Aster
Hott
Dogier
Dozier
Floods Ravage Missouri Valley Causing Heavy Damage
Floods and washouts sweep the Missouri valley with rail and road disruption. Bridges washed away near Maryville and along Battle Creek, drowning two men and their team. Omaha and Connell Bluffs report extensive washouts and subways halted. Railway traffic slows as the flood spreads across towns and low lands flooded.
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Misaduri
Connell Bluffs
Centire
Omaha
gar‘Hines
Crapaan
Maryville
Tuly
Charles Daniels
John
Body of Unknown Man Found Near Sheboygan Cemetery
A coroner's inquiry at Wildwood Cemetery after Independence Day observances uncovered the body of a man about sixty five years old. In his pocket were a two foot rule a knife and keys but no letters or identifying items. No serious injuries were reported from the Fourth of July celebrations.
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Sheboygan
Say's
Hia
Wildwood Cemetery
Helped Capture Booth At Track Noted In Report
An Associated Press dispatch from July 6 reports Dion Mont and Judge Everett Conger as key figures in the pursuit and capture of J W Booth after President Lincoln's assassination. The article notes Conger was crossing a race track when a pursuing automobile struck him, causing critical injuries.
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Vaya
Dion
Mont
Everton
Conger
J.'Wikea Booth
Lincoln
Goaman
Tuage Conger
Acrom
Tom Taggart Named In Gingles Trial Testimony
The article reports Tom Taggart of French Lick Springs Ind, former Democratic national committee chair, linked to the Gingles trial in Judge Brentano's court. Witness Miss Gingles testifies about alleged searches, a room disrobing incident, and Barrette’s statements on Taggart's supposed visit and potential rewards. The judge's courtroom is densely crowded as cross examination focuses on mythomania and the credibility of Miss Gingles.
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US Associated Press
Chicago
Tom Taegart
Freach Tack Springs
Ind
Awan
Miss Gingles
Whia
Tom Taggart
Miss Barrette
Taggart
French Lick Springs
Brakeman Flaherty Killed Near Wheeler Station
Milwaukee July 6 A special to The Wisconsin from Chippewa Falls reports brakeman James P Flaherty aged nineteen of Milwaukee was instantly killed early this morning half a mile west of Wheeler station on the Soo line while attempting to board a westbound freight. His body was cut in two under the wheels. Flaherty was noted as one of the youngest brakemen employed by the Wisconsin Central rail system.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wia
Wisconsin
Chippewa Falls
James P. ‘Flaherty
Wheeler
There
Flaherty
Wisconsin Central Rail
Steamship Movements Reported in July
A brief Associated Press dispatch from New York notes steamer Kron Princess in motion and describes large vessels and typical passenger traffic, highlighting regular Atlantic routes and port calls.
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Associated Presnd
New York
Kron Prinzensin
Gecell
New South Wales Welcome Ceremony Attended by Cadets
In Sydney New South Wales cadets were presented by Lady Hawron wife of Governor Sir Marry Hy Rawson. Around two thousand five hundred leaders attended the function. The governor and Premier Wade spoke expressing hope that the star spanked Kenner and Jack would dominate the world, ensuring liberty and justice.
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Associated Press
Sydney
California
Lady Hawron
Marry Hy Rawson
New South Wales
Wade
Kenner
Uston Jack
Monarchs Meet Aboard Yacht In Franco German Exchange
Emperor William aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern met King Gustave of Sweden at Sassnitz to discuss ferry service between Sassnitz and Trelleborg. The ministers von Schoen von Breitenbach and von Moltke accompanied them, with Swedish ministers present. They toured a ferry boat and shared breakfast aboard the flotilla. The emperors toasted Gustave and expressed hope the ferry would boost trade and travel between Germany and Sweden.
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Germany
Sweden
Associated Press
Verlin
Emperor William
Ri Portal
Troheinzollern
Gustaive
Sasnitz
Ruewen
Ti Jie Acuraic
Sasnite
Trellebors
von Schoen
von Breitenbach
von Moltke
Gustave
Flothenzollern
Ape Wiltianl
Wild Dash of Auto Crashes Two Hurt in Wilkes-Barre
An automobile dash down a Wilkes-Barre mountain road killed a woman identified as Mrs. James Hughes and severely injured a second person likely Miss Laura Caine. James Hughes, president of the Wilkes-Barre Automobile Club, sustained minor injuries while the chauffeur escaped with slight harm. The car’s machinery failed as it descended a steep grade, careened through a sharp curve, and plunged into an embankment, ejecting the occupants.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Mountain
James Hughes
Laur Cainenon
Lagermays
Ile
Wilkereburra Auto
Mrs Dougherty dies at home in Black Wolf
Mrs Catherine Dorrin and Mrs Dougherty are reported in separate funeral notices. Mrs Dougherty died at nine this morning at 316 Fifteenth Street after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 pm at the residence and 2:40 pm at the Reformed Swiss church in Black Wolf, with interment in Black Wolf cemetery. Survivors include a husband, Thomas Dougherty, one son, Mr Ralph Winner, and five brothers. The second notice documents the funeral of Mrs Catherine Dorrin, held Saturday at 2 pm at the residence and 2:30 pm at St Pauls Evangelical church, with Rev Theodore Irion officiating. Pallbearers were Christin Toss, Samuel Toss, August Grundman, Fred Nachet, Ferdinand Woldemian, and Robert Smilie. Remains were buried at Riverside cemetery. Jacob Gruenewald of Green County was present, while the father remained ill and did not attend.
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Phone Dougherty
Hinessa
Black ‘Wolf
John Banesr
Smith
Black Wolf Cemetery
Thomas Dougherty
Von
Riverside Cemetery
Jacob Gruenewald
Green County
Fire at Berlin depot sparks citywide arson fears
Firefighters battled a two story wooden depot of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad in Berlin Wisconsin with incendiary origin suspected. Portions of the city reported burned lumber warehouses and smoldering stock from Truesdell Fur company and other goods. Losses totaled thousands including $3000 in furs and two pianos.
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Northwestern
Berlin
Wis
Chicago,Milwhkee & St Paul
Withur Lumber Company
Allen Loanyber Company
Arc Department
M. Safford
Truesdell Fur Company
Divorce Granted to Mrs Silvey Speer Thomas in Ancesior Court
Atlanta July 6 Mrs Silvey Speer Thomas was granted a divorce in the Ancesior court yesterday despite attempts to keep it secret. The couple eloped last September with Miss Speer, daughter of W A Speer and a social figure, slipping away with her chauffeur Russell J Thomas.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Silvey Speer Thomas
Ancesior
Miss Speer
W. A. Speer
Russell J. Thomas
New Ocean Steamer Service Inaugurated From New Orleans
New Orleans inaugurated a new daily steamship service to South American points with the direct schedule of the steamship Octola. The vessel began its run last night between this port and South American ports, promising quicker connections for trade and travel.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Persian Revolutionists Battle Near Shahabad Detachment Defeated
Teheran dispatches detail the Persian revolutionaries surrounding Shahabad, with Cossacks under Captain Perebiynous engaging for seven hours. Rebels claim cannons and flags lost. several casualties reported as clashes stir regional tensions.
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St. Petersburg
Getz
Shahetad
Tassia
Firat
Teheran
Associated Press
Tonton
Tuly
Tebels
Fulyie-Pyress
Perebiynous
Baku
Shahabad
Howe
Takeff
Cossick
Fond du Lac crowds pack Fourth of July revelry
Fond du Lac drew thousands for a two day Fourth of July celebration. Over 2,000 rode the interurban from Oshkosh Neenah Menasha and Omro to the city. Traffic was managed by Superintendent J B Pulliam with police aiding crowd control. Motor and boat crowds filled roads and channels while a sham battle and military parade drew dense attendance at the fair grounds.
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J. 2. Pulliam
Ironik du
Iml
Oshkosh
Neenah
Menisha
Omro
John BP. Pulliam
Offic
van Dyne Road
Lake Shore
Montrose Morgan Farm
Lake Highway
Fond du Tay
Fond du Lac
Fenelly
Chicago & North= western
van Dene
Fond Due Lae Dia
Ruby-Perrin Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Grove Street
Mr. George Tinhy and Miss Mattin Peevin wed quietly at ten AM in the bride’s home on Grove street Ondyr. The couple plan to reside in the city. The bride is the daughter of the late William Perrin, former proprietor of the Fowler hotel.
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George Tinhy
Mattin Peevin
Grove Street
Ondyr
Ruby
Wiliam Perrin
VNR
Fowler
Civil engineers meet at Bretton Woods convention
The American Society of Civil Engineers gathered in Bretton Woods July 6 for its annual convention at Mount Washington house. President Quward Bates delivered the annual address to attendees, marking the event as a key meeting of engineers from across the country.
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Associated Press
Bretton Woods
Nvvy
American Lottery
Mount Washington House
Quward Bates
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