Balloon Voyage From East River to New Jersey Ends Safely
A balloon voyage described as a drifting ascent above Manhattan turns toward Long Island and the Hudson before landing safely on the New Jersey shore. Dr Thomas and crew endure wind shifts, a snagged drag rope, and a near collision with river traffic as spectators watch the aerial journey unfold without injury.
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North Beach
Thoman
Jackson Avernue
Long Island
Hudson
Seventieth Street
J. B. Rose
New Jersey
Russia reels as parliament dissolved amid bloodshed fears
Reports from St Petersburg and Viborg describe the collapse of the Duma after ministers urge prorogation, martial law looms, and radicals unite with Constitutional Democrats to protest the dissolution while Finland Viborg delegates attempt to meet. Armed troops detain several leaders as repression spreads.
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Associated. Press
St.Petersburg
Hag
Council of the Empire
Renty
Hke
Toll
Elementa
Petersburg
Phas
St. Petersburg
Viborg
Finland
Constitutional Democrats
Radicala
Heldon
Stakotich
Finland Hardens as Revolution Faces First Parliament Dismissal
In Viberg led protests, Finnish authorities move to dissolve parliament and guard Moscow like streets as 290 members attend a risky session. Reports say military may surround Miborg to arrest revolutionary congressmen while Paris and St. Petersburg watch closely. Naval and rail controls tighten, martial law-like measures intensify amid mass arrests.
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Finland
Jmze
Seasion
Belvedere
Roeres
Erals
Miborg
Gerhard G
Russia
M. Gmeorykin
M.'Stolypin
Rotaings
M.stichinsky
Bulldin
Associated Press
Sendarmes
Spassenger
Basyime
Twenty Die In Seaboard Wreck Near Hamlet
A freight train collision with a regular mail train three miles south of Hamlet, North Carolina, killed four railway workers and sixteen others. Twenty dead, many injured, bodies taken to Hamlet, Rockingham, and Charlotte hospitals. Cause cited as failure to receive orders at Rockingham. freight southbound from Raleigh to Monroe. Eight of the dead were white and twelve were Black. five of the injured were white and nineteen Black.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N.C
Seaboard Air Line
Hamlet
Rock
Ingham
Charlotte
Rockingham
Monroe
Hunter
Bundy
Wilmington
N. C
Colonel Donaldson Dies at Home in Washington
Colonel Donaldson, longtime doorkeeper of the House of Representatives during Speaker Carlisle's term, died suddenly of heart failure at his Washington home. The obituary notes added mentions of Judge Miller and Justice S. H. Miller, with scattered fragments from Ohio and Springfield.
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Associated Preeny
Washington, D. C
Donaldson
House of Representatives
Carligie
Denly
Miller
Springheld
Ohio
Irwin ‘Miller
Q Gon
The
Tate
S.H. Miller
United States Supreme Court
Two-Cent Fare Decision Delayed By Rate Commission
Madison Wis July 23 The two cent fare maximum for passengers was expected this week but action is postponed for several weeks as St Paul road plans new arguments tomorrow. Attorney Burton Hanson will prevent new evidence on construction costs.
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Associated “Preeay
Madison
Wis
Rate Commission
St.Paul Road
Burton Hanson T
Oshkosh Power Boat Club Plans Weekly Summer Events
Directors of the Oshkosh Power Boat Club approved a summer program at the new clubhouse. A house committee of William McDowall E W Thing Herman Mueller oversees weekly entertainments beginning with a Wednesday dance from eight to eleven with an Arena orchestra. Proceeds go to furnishing funds for wicker chairs sofas tables and similar items. Members and friends are urged to arrange transport with the committee or members.
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Oshkosh Power Boat Club
William McDowall
E. W. Thing
Herman Mueller
Edwarda-Thiig
Main Street
Lady Curzon Buried in Family Vault at Kelstern
London reports the burial of Lady Curzon in the Kelstern family vault with only immediate relatives present. Bishop Weldon presided, wreaths came from Roosevelt, Edward VII, and Queen Alejandra, among others. A memorial service followed at Westminster Abbey with royal figures and cabinet members in attendance.
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Associated Press
London
Lady Curzon
Kellestonn
Weldon
Calcutta
West+ minster
King
Stern
Prince
Princeas.of
Wales
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Attorney General warns firms over alleged price fixing in Wisconsin
A chaotic OCR fragment notes attorney general Rayshn stating potential action against two Wisconsin companies over an alleged 84 combine in the supply office. He may assist the district attorney and prosecute offenders in behalf of the state. The document references Oshkosh protests and mentions charter handling for corporations.
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Atthwestern
Lote
Oshkosh
SINGER COMPANY LOSES IN SILESIA FACTORY BLASTS
A dispatch from Katowice reports explosions at Shige sewing machine factories at Somnowice and Bendzin in Prussian Silesia near the Russian border. Six wounded at Somnowice and four fatally hurt at Bendzin as blasts rocked both towns about the same time.
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Bertin
Voeasiche Zeitung
Kattowics
Prusain
Refugees Seek Shelter at British Legation in Teheran
Fears of persecution drive Tehran residents including students and shopkeepers to seek refuge at the British legation. The unrest follows orders from the city’s night clergy and targets a broad cross section of Teheran's populace.
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Associated: Press
Teheran
Persia
Yacht Club Incorporates in Winnebago County Wisconsin
The Claw Butte des Morte Yacht club has filed its articles of incorporation with state and local offices. It aims to promote boating on Lake Butte des Morts and outdoor sports, with offices in Algoma. Officers include commodore and board of five, first meeting set for July 31 to elect initial officers. Incorporators listed: J. G. Morris, G. W. Hollister, S. Rex Hollister, H. J. Clark, D. D. Tharmon, Ph. H. Sawyer, Edgar P. Bawyer, F. Hi Libbey, William Wallen, EL J. Pammips.
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Butte Des Morte
Algoma
WNL
J.G. Morris
GC. W. Hollister
Rex Hollister
H. J. Clark
D.D. Tharmon
Ph. H. Sawyer
Edgar P. Bawyer
F. Hi
Peterselia Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services for Carl Pateractia were held from a great aunt’s home on Washington Street with Rev. George M. Weng officiating. A large gathering attended and flowers from relatives filled the home as Mrs. J. W. Kirche and Mrs. Lavina Kellogg sang. interment followed at Riverside cemetery.
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Carl Pateractia
Mmm
A. Peterralia
Washington Street
George M. Weng
J. W. Kirche
Lavina Kellogg
Riverside
the Hinds
Mra
Stary Ann Hinds
Rene Annosine
Gel Aig Northweatern Batuyder
Wil
Reid Warcome
Ninth Sireet
Fatward HH. Smith
Camp Douglas
F. M. Joslyn
Lavina Kellory
Wegener Dies After Long Illness At 26
William Wegener, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Wegener, died Saturday after noon at his home 5 Curr street age 26. He had suffered tuberculosis for some time. Surviving: two brothers three sisters and his parents. Funeral Tuesday October 3 at 8 pm from the home and 2 pm at Riverdale Lutheran Church with Pastor Herman He Etek officiating. Interment will be Riv eride.
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Uner
William Wegener
Michael Wegener
Owen Atreet Luduran
Churen
Fey
Herman He Etek
Rivereide
Constabulary clash with Pulajanes on Leyte island
In Leyte near Buruen two Pulajanes units pressed a dawn attack on a constabulary detachment led by Lieutenant Wiliams. Ten privates and Lieutenant Worswick were killed. fourteen rifles and two revolvers were seized. Reinforcements from Major Neville’s militia and the Twenty fourth regiment infantry were ordered to the scene. Worswick was a recent Kansas University graduate and first battle survivor.
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Ay Associated Press
Manilla
Wiliams
Buruen
Leyte
Worawick
MeBrite
McBride
Neville
Twentyfourth Regiment
Worswick
University of Kansas
Constabulary
Burnen Ts
Controversy Over Gate Receipts In Oshkosh Baseball Clash
Local Oshkosh baseball dispute centers on forfeited Sunday games and gate receipts. La Crosse claims second game forfeited. Oshkosh demands share of proceeds and umpire rules. Officials cite Rule 63 and Rule 26 to justify forfeiture and timing. Trendy to play at 3:45 if weather allows, otherwise gate forfeiture likely.
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White City
la Crosuo
Oshkosh
Diapora
Rome
Hawley
Wwais
High
Elaa
Pattison
Lea Crosse
la Crossa
Patton
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Democrats To Meet In Winnebago County
A dated letter from John Harrington chairman of the Winnebago County Democratic Committee calls a meeting at Oshkosh City Courthouse on Saturday July 13 1908 at 1 38 p m to organize a full ticket for the September 4 primary and discuss campaign steps and other business. Members urged to attend or send a substitute.
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Democratic County Committee
Winnebago County
John Harrington
Oshkosh
Wis
City of
Death at Grand Rapids Hospital After Surgery
Miss Sophia Ann of Grand Rapids died Saturday at 9 30 PM in St Marys hospital after an operation last Tuesday. She was twenty seven years old and her sister arrived here yesterday accompanied by a man who called this morning.
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Mies
Sophia Ann
Grand Rapids
St Mary's Hospital
Hor Aister
Peace Conference Opens As Russian Delegates Withdraw
London July 22 The fourteenth conference of the Interparliamentary union opened in the Westminster Royal Gallery with about 600 delegates. Prof Maxime Kavelesky announced Russia would withdraw its young parliament. Richard Barthold at led the American delegation with William J Bryan on the platform. Lord Weardale presided as British officials welcomed Russian delegates before their withdrawal. Bryan urged a prewar international tribunal for disputes at The Hague.
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Associated Press
Lannton
Thierparliamentary Union
Royal Gallery
Palace of ‘Westminster
Europe
Western Hemisphere
Maxim Kavelesky
Richard Bartholdat
William J. Bryan
Lord Weardale
Philip, Stanhope
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Lord -Weardale
Roosevelt
Campball-Banne
Edward
Jin
Sand
Nicholl Os
Gould
England
Russia
Weardale
Hague
Barthold
Missouri
von Plenerfl
Herr von Plener
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Will of Russell Sage awaits probate after funeral
Col J J Slocum and Charles W Osborn, co executors with Mrs Senge, confer with Bage estate representatives. The Sage estate likely exceeds 100,000. Surrogate to decide on continuing Sage business pending probate approval after funeral.
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Busecatel Press
Tork
J.J. Slocum
Charles W. Osborn
Russell Sage
Senge
Bage
Sage
Thomas
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