Atlantic City Hotel Row Sparks Trust Fight Tale
Atlantic City scene erupts as Attorney General Knox faces Charles B Schoen of Pittsburgh after a hotel dispute. The clash, described as a drunken brawl by some, centers on accusations of trust talk, which Knox denies. The tale shifts to a discussion of the so called trust issue and claims it was never mentioned in the incident.
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York
Ders
Jons
N. J
Charles B. Schoen
Mike Pittsburger
Hoen
New
Knox
Portland Clerk to Lead Great Central Railway Manager
Inland August 8 reports A. Wright, a clerk at Hotel Portland, chosen as manager of the Great Central Railway by General Mann Kinney. The appointment takes effect tomorrow.
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A. A. Wright
Portland
Mining Camp Doomed Fire Ravages Main Street
A large blaze swept through the mining camp on the main street of Silver City Utah. Reports say the fire destroyed structures and threatened the town center as residents scrambled to combat the flames. The incident prompted emergency crews from nearby areas to respond rapidly.
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Silver City
Utah
Silverly
Balt Lake
Aug
International Christian Endeavor convention opens in Redmond
The 6' International Christian En vor convention, the first to be daince the young peoples' society the Friends' church became a part the International organization, be here today. A three days' pro has been aranged, resembling Most of its features the programs other Christian endeavor gather ings. Prominent among the particu Mots are: Rufus M. Jones, of Phila delphia, Prof. Elbert Russell, of Chi cago, Rev. Albert J. Brown, of In polls, Myrtle 8. Lightner, of 8a bing, C., Prof. Edwin Jay, of Wichita, Kas., Rev. J. Walter Malone, of Cleve, Emma F. Coffin, of pancer Ia, and Mary . Miars, of Lynn, Mase.
General Jon Confined at Home in Denver Blamed on Illness
Reports from Denver on August 8 say General Jon is confined to his home after an illness attributed to all in New York. Doctors fear he may require surgical intervention again.
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Denver
Jon
New York
Hanged for Highway Robbery in Birmingham August 8
William was executed for highway robbery in Birmingham Alabama. It marked the first time in the state that the death penalty was imposed for this offense, despite other capital crimes existing for years.
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Birmingham
Ala
Wiliam
Trouble Keeping Men in Harvest Fields Across Farms
Farmers report difficulty retaining labor in the harvest. Despite plenty of men, inde pendence leads to quit. Wage offers range from 1.50 to 5 dollars a day for field labor, with some skilled workers earning higher.
Desperado Tracy’s body stripped by relic hunters
In Davenport Washington crowds viewed Tracy’s corpse at the morgue and stripped the body of clothing, hair, and relics including a bloodstained handkerchief and straps. Sheriff Gardner seized the outlaw’s rifle while others took hair, clothing, and other items amid indignation and talk of warrants. Tracy’s body arrived in Seattle and will be moved to Salem after brief custody.
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Tracy
Davenport
Wash
Outlaw Tracy
Desperado
Gardner
Seattle
Salem
Dust from Mont Pelee seen across Europe at sunset
In Geneva on August 8 observers note a luminous sunset phenomenon across Switzerland. Scientists attribute the effects to fine dust or ashes in upper air currents, likely carried from Mont Pelee in the Caribbean by Atlantic winds.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Atlantic
Mont Pelee
Thirteenth Infantry Pursues Ladrones in Luzon Skirmish
A detachment of the Thirteenth Infantry fought near Mariveles in Bataan province, Luzon, last Monday after Ladrones looted a village on the military reservation. The Filipinos fired from cover. American troops returned fire and dispersed them swiftly.
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Thirteenth Infantry
Marvielez
Balan
Luzon
Shooting Tumult Sparks Shenandoah Patrol Night
August 8 reports desultory gunfire across Shenandoah Pennsylvania with troops investigating. General Gobin calls it deviltry to annoy troops while labor leaders allege gunfire in most areas is orchestrated by operators’ tools, except for the Lithuanian district.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
Knox to Dine with President Before Europe Trip
Oyster Bay August 8 Attorney General and Mrs Knox will join the president for a luncheon this afternoon. Knox plans to bid farewell before his European trip and is said to endorse H L West for the vacant District of Columbia commissionership.
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Oyster Bay
Knox
Europe
H. L. West
District of Columbia
Immigration totals show shifts amid rising numbers
The year ending June 30 saw 648,743 arrivals in the United States, up 160,825 from the prior year, with 1892 next highest at 623,084. A table lists immigrant origins for 1888 1892 and 1902, showing declines from England Ireland Germany Norway and gains from Austria Hungary Italy and Russia. The piece warns of cheap labor and questions Congress action, citing the Portland Telegram.
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United States
Tggiy Sandens
Austria-Hungarians «Eee
Russia
Sweden
Ireland
Germany
Norway
Japan
England
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Congress
Portland
Irrigation Answers West's Arid Lands Challenge
A Montana observer notes irrigation will transform arid western lands into cultivated fields as water distribution improves. He praises government focus on irrigation, urges reducing ship subsidies, and envisions vast western acres opening to farming under a developing system.
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Montana
Plan to end smoke nuisance by hydro power in Baltimore
The San Francisco Call reports Baltimore weighs a plan to run factories on electricity from water power to erase the smoke nuisance. If successful, major cities may imitate, shaping a wireless noiseless civilization with less smoke and noise.
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Baltimore
San Francisco
AWFUL EXPLOSION AT Bowen Mine Causes Many Deaths
In Bowen Colorado, August 8, a mine explosion 1200 feet below surface killed thirteen men. Only seven bodies were recovered. names listed include M. M. Cassidy and W. H. Elliott among others. Explosion theory cites a windy shot and a blast that hurled corpses from the mine mouth.
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Trinidad
Col
Bowen
M. M. Cassidy
Jose Sanchez
Jamce Hunter
Frank Groatz
Arthur Myers
T. Winfield
Arthur Berg
W. H. Elliott
Felipe Lent
L. P. Johnson
H. Creech
John Kennelly
Joe Gordon
Fatal Nitro-Glycerine Explosion Near Trieste
An explosion of nitro glycerine in a rock quarry at Listiannia near Trieste today killed eight people and wounded twenty nine.
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Vienna
Listiannia
Trieste
New York Market Wheat Slips on Crop Outlook
I L Ray & Co report a cautious New York market as Snow projects a larger wheat crop. Prices opened around 73 and closed near 72 percent in New York, with Chicago steady at 68 percent. Other quotes include St Paul 187 and Union Pacific 108, Wheat in Chicago 68, and San Francisco wheat at 111 and 112 1/2 cents per cental.
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I. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Stees
San Francisco
Irrigation and Immigration Push in Northwest Railroads
B Campbell of Harriman railroads stresses irrigation and immigration as great needs for the Pacific Northwest, outlining efforts to attract Eastern and Midwestern farmers. He notes his career in Pacific Coast railways and mentions recent Colfax convention with railroad men and farmers. He plans to remain through the weekend before returning.
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Pacific Northwest States
B. Campbell
Harriman
Chicago
Oregon Daily Journal
Campbell
Portland
Union Pacific Railroad
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Harrimann
Colfax
Wash
Alphabet in Slang Lesson Captures Elementary Q&A
A Lewiston Journal note records a classroom moment where a teacher asks the first letter and the superintendent confirms A. A pupil humorously answers that the rest of the push comes after A. The exchange showcases schoolyard slang and old time teaching humor.
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Lewiston Journal
Washington Oregon Electric Railway Under Construction
The Washington and Oregon Electric Railway Light and Power Company moves forward with construction plans funded by the Ao Investment group and net speculation. The project aims to expand electric rail service and power delivery to regional communities, signaling growth for regional infrastructure.
Will Protect the Cable From Violence Orders Issued
Washington August reports that the Haytien gunboat commander planned to cut the Atlantic cable between Cape Haytien and New York. The secretary of the navy instructed the Machias commander to guard the line against any violence.
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Washington
Haytien
Cape Haytien
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Child snatched from hammock by eagle in Indiana woods
In Ellis Indiana near Harris farm an eagle seized a sleeping infant from a hammock in the front yard. Mrs Harris fainted and Mia Harris recovered after over half an hour. After about an hour the child was found at a brush heap with several scratches. the eagle was not located.
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Ellis
Ind
James Harris
Harris
Murderer Thoms Hanged for 1901 Chicago Area Murder
Louis G. Thoms, alias Toombs, was hanged at the county jail at 11 30 this morning for the December 1901 murder of Carrie Larson near Chicago. Thoms, steward of the steamer Peerless, killed the cook, chopped a hole in the ice, weighted and sank the body. the corpse was found in January.
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Chicago
Louis G. Thoms
Allag
Toombs
Carrie Larson
Thoms
Peerless
Fire at Port au Prince destroys 69 houses
Fire at midnight in Port au Prince Haiti destroyed 69 houses causing an estimated loss of 200000 with no casualties reported. The blaze began at midnight and was contained with no deaths. The incident adds to ongoing housing losses in the city.
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Port AU Prince
Port Au Prince, Hayti
German Singing Societies Open Biennial in West Point
The seventh biennial of the United German Singing societies opened in West Point Nebraska today and will run through Sunday. Delegations travel from Omaha Rand Island Stanton Madison and other towns to attend this event.
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West Point
Neb
United German Singing Societies
Omaha
Rand Island
Stanton, Madison
Coronation preparations and royal honors in London
London reports steady arrival of guests for the coronation with heavy visitor influx not yet seen. King grants orders of merit to dukes and lords as ministry changes shift posts. Pope in Rome sends warm greeting wishing the king guidance.
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London
Henry
Prussia
Louise of Battenberg
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Dukes of
Wellington
Sutherland
Order of the Garter
Roxbury and
Paddington
Order of the Thistle
Lords Roberts
Kitchener
John Morley
Pope
Third Day at Negro Congress Opens in Atlanta
The third day of the national Negro Congress in Atlanta August 8 opened with Rev R B Watts of Petersburg Virginia calling the gathering to order and Rev H Proctor of Atlanta leading devotional exercises as moral and solar reform questions were discussed at the general session.
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Negro Congress
Atlanta
National Negro Congress
R. B. Watts
D. D
Petersburg
Rev. H. Proctor
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A. T. Wade
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Changea
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W. H. Foster
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House of Commons
Balfour
Rome
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