Olympic hammer throw and sprint records at St Louis
The report notes Tony Wiamagan and Melvin A. Sheppard lifting American hopes in the hammer and sprint finals at the St Louis games. Sheppard storms to tie the Olympic record in the final heat with a time of 1 42.5 seconds, matching a mark set by another athlete in earlier heats. Mc Grath takes second in the hammer throw as British and Canadian challengers present strong competition.
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Pf. J
Graz
London
Uyelee
United States
Olympic Garhes
Toiny Wianagan
Uae
Huthan
St. Louis
Melvin AW. Sheppard
Sheppard
N. F
Tina
Bealdes
ML J. McGrath
Prince Eulenburg Perjury Trial Postponed Indefinitely
Prince Eulenburg’s perjury case over court scandals was suspended as his condition rapidly worsened. Reports say the ailing prince grew steadily weaker during the eighteen day trial hearings. The criminal court sessions led to a move to the charity hospital where he is confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Eruienburg
Beldings
Plan to Fight in West Sparks National Committee Meeting
Frenk He Hitchcock, chairman of the Aerabitean national committee, and James 1-2, member, plan activities in Chicago and Cincinnati. An office will open by the Republican committee in Den, with notification of Mr. Tait’s nomination sent to national committee members invited to ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Chicagulga
Frenk
He Hitchcock
Aerabitean National
James
Capeke
Chicago
Republican’ “Committee
den- No Oliteat
Cincinnati
Bryan Enjoys Quietude Amid Campaign Shuffle
Associated press dispatch reports delegates in conversation with William Jennings Bryan emphasizing a planned Democratic push in November. The article notes Bryan’s departure for Chicago to meet the national committee subcommittee, with travel details and a tentative one-day stay depending on subcommittee intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Lamb
Indiana
Bryan
Éam Igano
Chicago
The
Nations Committee
Burlinston Road
Democratic appeals campaign contributions reported
In Fairview Nebraska on July 17 Associated Press dispatch notes the first campaign contributions by Democratic presidential and vice presidential hopefuls. The message urges farmers to contribute according to means and assist in restoring democracy to power through reform and support.
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Associated Press
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Jane
Bryan Ander
Banks Condition Called For National Report
The currency bureau issues a nationwide call to national banks for balance sheets as of July 15. Banks must report their condition to the central authority by the specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingson
D.C
Cational
Bual- Weas
American Disgust Over Olympic Track Secrecy and Unfairness
American athletes express deep frustration at Olympic officials over secret drawings for track events and alleged bias favoring the United Kingdom in tug of war. The Amateur Athletic Association's refusal to permit pole vault practice was cited as indicative of broader unfairness affecting American competitors.
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Associated Press
Dondon
United
Willie
Éveur
Ces Larier
Tia
Heeer Hingkors
America
Chautauqua Address Signals Reform Clash in State Politics
A forthcoming Chautauqua address will discuss political conditions with no names mentioned. The speaker will oppose Senator Stephenson’s currency vote and urge reform movement adherents not to be elevated to high offices, framing broader opposition to those who opposed reform in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United’ States
la’ Follette
Stephen Son
Willy
Stephenson
S. Ar -Cook
Goulds Not at Peace In Divorce Court Case
The Gould divorce case drags as detectives seek evidence for weeks. Mrs Gould relies on two Nova Scotia witnesses, Hector McDonald and Richard Jeans, said to testify about a yachting trip to Nova Scotia during the summer. Witnesses, kept away by detectives, were moved to a north shore Long Island village for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aumricul Jes
Itv
Long Island
Mre
Gould
Hector
McDonald
Sydney
Cape Breton Islan
Richard
Jeans
Cleveland Bank Closes Doors Amid Assignment Filing
The Farmers and Merchants Bank at 3837 West Twenty-fifth Street suspended operations after filing an assignment in court. Reported assets and liabilities near 100,000 and 27, with two months of mounting trouble as nearby smaller banks failed. Once reopens, depositors are promised full payment in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Associated. Press
Cleveland
West Twenty-fifth
Edward
Spurney
Téd
SHERIFF TAKES NO CHANCES IN COAL REGION
Sheriff Higdon of Alabama holds telephone conferences with Governor Comer to ensure troops stay in county if strike actions in coal mining regions intensify. He fears some state troops may be needed locally and should not all depart next week for Camp Taft at Chickamauga for the annual encampment.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Als
Higdon
Alabama
Taft
Chickamauga
Sperry Approves Plans for Fleet Anchorage
A cablegram from Rear Admiral Sperry, commander of the American battleship fleet, approves the harbor anchorage plans at Ockland. He states that 200 American officers will take part in principal onshore functions and that 3,560 men will be given liberty daily.
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Associated Press
Ockland, N
Sperry
Duke's Estate Shrinks to 6.52 Million in Probate
London July 17 The estate of the late duke of Devonshire has been sworn for probate at 6,524,800 dollars. This does not include the settled estate, but the amount is about half what was generally expected.
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Associated Press
London
Duke of Devonshire
Fire devastates planing mill yard and Elk Tanning plant
Fire swept through a planing mill and lumber yard in Philadelphia citys southeastern district, threatening more than a dozen buildings. Estimated losses reach 75 thousand dollars with 150 workers displaced at Elk Tanning in Everett. Greenwich town battle leaves damage about 75 thousand dollars as regional fire crews aid and four firefighters are hurt.
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Associated, Press
Philadelphia
Providental Gumiz' Ber Company
Tnorndiarism
Everett
Elk
Return to native land nine teen survivors freed from Guatemala
Nine teen South Sea Islanders rescued after eighteen years in slavery aboard coffee plantations in Guatemala arrive on the City of Paras. They travel homeward as tourists with British government support, after being abducted by Captain Blackburn aboard the Afonserrat.
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Associated Press
Francisco
Cal
Guatemala
City of Paras
Blackburn
Afonserrat
British government resettles Monserrat islanders aboard City of Pueblo voyage
The British consul takes charge of islanders including several babies after a long sea voyage. Captain Blackburn is mentioned among those involved, with the group due to depart today on the steamer City of Pueblo for Vancouver. Illness signs appear among the passengers from their sea journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Pueblays
Vancouver
Atl
Fragmentary obituary note from Menasha item
The readable lines reference a death notice for a Mrs Low and several names including Miss Ida and Frank, with scattered phrases about survivors and a trip to Minneapolis. The OCR is fragmented and many details remain unclear, but the basic outline suggests a local obituary snippet with family mentions and a move or travel note.
Five Cars Tie In Glidden Contest Start
Fifty two cars began the Glidden tour from Albany at seven oclock this morning with one minute intervals. The day trip covers fourteen miles and all fifty two entrants started. Five cars are tied for the Glidden trophy with perfect scores, and five cars are tied for the Hower trophy.
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Associated Press
Albany
Toston
Hat and Cooler Forecast for Wisconsin Night Shows
Weather page notes a forecast of cool conditions with temperatures around 14 87 and remarks on the timing for Wisconsin events tonight and Saturday. The piece mentions Keeak operations and temperature remarks with limited legible details.
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Wisconsin
Steamer Bumps Schooner Near Chicago Harbor
A three masted schooner Ly Simpson towed into Chicago harbor after a collision with an excursion steamer. The bow was crushed, spars torn, crew panicked, and a tug from Chicago and Southaven, Inc. rescued the damaged schooner at dawn. Captain Simpson could not identify the other vessel.
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Saly
Vie
Schdéonar Ly Simpson
Fétden
Mitewhukee
Chicago
Simpson
Hh, W. Williams
Chicago and Southaven, Inc
Southern Democrats back Taft as Bryan fear fades
Letters from Maryland Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Georgia reveal Democratic electors pledge to vote for Taft or help carry his ticket. Georgia opposition centers on Hoke Smith and Bryant seen as sharing ideas. Taft’s northern support, including Connecticut, grows as the Republican appeal strengthens.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
William H. Taft
Arts
Démocraty
Maryland
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
Taft
Theker
Watt
Hoke Smith
Bryan
Smith
Tafthag
North
Bryant
Democratic Party
Norton, Connecticut
Catrow withdraws from race after fatal auto crash in Dayton
Col H G Catrow Republican candidate for Congress in the Third district withdraws after running down laborer Eugene Sullivan with his car in Dayton Ohio. The nomination had been won after a bitter contest taken to a Chicago convention and a congressional committee will meet soon to select a replacement.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Col
H. G. Catrow
Con&reak
Han
Colonel Catrow
Eugene Sullivan
Chicago
Congressional Committee
Rochester M C A relay runners arrive early in Batavia
Batavia July 17 relay runners reached Batavia at 11 15 this morning far ahead of schedule and delivered the message to Mayor Johnson The Batavia dispatch notes the Buffalo party had not been due until 7 55 p m and the schedule was adjusted accordingly
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Associated Press
Batavia
Rochester
Aylward to Speak at Marinette Chautauqua Day
John Aylward of Madison will represent the Democrats at the Marinette Chautauqua program. Ex Senator Carmack of Tennessee was listed but health issues removed him. Republican Sherman of Illinois Prohibitionist Oliver Stewart of Chicago Socialist Charles A Sanburg will also speak. Over 6 600 people expected as mills factories and stores close for the event.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Aa Journal
Marinette
John “al Aylward
Madison
Chautauqua
Carmack
Tennessee
Hig
Republican Party
Sherman
Illinois
Oliver Stewart
Chicago
Socialist Party
Charles A. Sanburg
Twin Eithes
Boost Class Freight Rates for Southeastern Territory
Louisville reports an advance in all class freight rates into the Southeastern Freight Association territory and commodity rates into the Southern Mississippi valley territory after executive meetings. No raise anticipated in the East as railway presidents meet in New York.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Southeastern Freight Association
Southern’ Eastern Mississippi Valley Association
Southern Roads
Louisvill
Philadelphia
New York
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Navajos Not On Rampage Report From Fort Wingate
Official denial issued from Fort Wingate about an uprising rumor among the Navajos. A 5th Cavalry column with infantry, machine guns, and a provision train is organized for a practice march into the northern Navajo reservation to conduct scientific observations and collect data about the rugged, little-explored region.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe
N. M
Fort Wingate
Fifth Cavalry
Fort ‘Wingate
Navajo Reservation
Five Victims Slain by Man Known for Blood Lust
Associated Press reports Clarksburg details a case of a Black suspect, Frank Johnson, linked to five murders with women among the victims. The man faces imminent execution at Moundsville penitentiary after a violent spree including shootouts with a posse and a plan to use dynamite to blow up a scene.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
Frank Johnson
Moundsville Penitential
Edith
Hannah
South Peoria
Chicago
Shipnensvilie
Southeventh
Steubeny
Beulah “Martin
Bartlodding
Johnson
Prohibition Debate Shapes Wisconsin Labor Policy
The federation condemned contract labor in penal institutions and urged laborers to support a union bread land. It opposed prohibition arguing it fuels secret debauchery and seeks to stabilize Milwaukee with Polish and German permanents.
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Boeetar
Eang
Orphard
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Arrest for Arson Ties Wisconsin Store Fire
Fond du Lac Wisconsin July 17 Isa a Bio bint manager and one of the owners of the Fair store arrested today on arson charge upon complaint of state fire marshal M Portell. Bonds set at 5000 but unable to furnish. Fire sparked investigation by the fire marshals department a new state agency.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Isaaa
Bint
Ohe
M. Portell
Rosenblatt
Meets tragic death in Milwaukee residence fall
A Wisconsin special to The Northwestern reports Ole Wallesteidt and Charles E city were involved in a tragic incident in Milwaukee. A woman named White lost balance from the third story window of a Nat building where she resided and fell sixty feet to the pavement. Her injuries crushed her back and she died four hours later without regaining consciousness. Remains were sent to her home in Clear Lake, Wisconsin.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Richmond
Ole Wallesteidt
Charles E
Honduran Rebels Capture Porvenir and Attack Cuiba
The Honduran insurgents seized Porvenir on the north coast and launched an assault on Cuiba sixty miles west of Trinilly. At Ceiba they were repulsed. They have also faced defeats in the south and are retreating toward Salvador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye Associated Press
Porvenir
Cuiba
Trinlly
Ceiba
Sal+vador
Scarlet fever cases rise on battleship Nebraska
Honolulu July 17 reports several more scarlet fever cases on board the battleship Nebraska since leaving San Francisco. Infected sailors have been transferred to the hospital ship Relief. The Nebraska will sail to Lahina for isolation and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Honolulu
Nebraska
San Francisco
Relief
Lahina
Peary Sets Out on Quest for North Pole
Commander Robert J. Peary sails from Sydney aboard the Steamer Roosevelt for another attempt to reach the North Pole. His final remark as he left the ship hinted at seeking a new path to the distant ice, with optimism for success.
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Peary
Enorth
Associated Press
Sydney
Robert J. Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
Lish
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