Quaker City Steamer Explosion Near Torresdale
A river steamer exploded off Torresdale, 15 miles north of Philadelphia, burning as fireboats and police rushed to the scene. Reports say three lives were lost, with fears the toll may rise. later messages list three killed outright, seven drowned, and 24 injured, with the injured taken to the house of correction nearby.
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Philadelphia
Torresdale
Here
Quaker City
House of Correction
Delaware
Names of Witnesses in the Naval Inquiry
Washington Aug 28 The list of witnesses in the court of inquiry was made public today. It includes principal witnesses to be called by the judge advocate but Schley's witnesses are not included. The list names Rear Admirals Sampson Evans Higginson Cotton and Taylor Captains Chadwick Goodrich Sigsbee Wise Cook McCalla Jewell Folger Berry Hannum Commanders Potter Wainwright Eaton Mason Schroeder Harber Miller Heilner Bates Lieut Comers Staunton Usher Grant Hod Sutherland Scheutze Potts Sharp Dawson U S M C Marsh Wood Blue Doyle Webster Wood Harlow Dyson Mc Alpine and others as potential witnesses.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Schley
Sampson
Evans
Higginson
Cotton
Taylor
Chadwick
Goodrich
Sigsbee
Wise
Cook
McCalla
Jewell
Folger
Berry
Hannum
Potter
Wainwright
Eaton
Mason
Schroeder
Harber
Miller
Heilner
Bates
Staunton
Usher
Grant
Hod
Sutherland
Scheutze
Potts
Sharp
Dawson
Marsh
Wood
Blue
Doyle
Webster
Harlow
Dyson
Alpine
Runaway accident injures Thompson family and relatives
In a two mile from Frankfort Kentucky early morning runaway crash Mrs El Porter Thompson wife of a noted writer and historian sustained internal injuries. Her two grandchildren Elliott and Edmund likely fatally hurt. Her daughter Miss Kate fractured a leg and other injuries occurred. Miss Una Sudauth suffered severe bruising.
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Frankfort
al Tussway
el. Porter Thompson
Elliott
Edmund
Kate
Una Sudauth
Knights of the Globe State Convention in Joliet
The 12th annual Knights of the Globe state reunion is under way in Joliet with thousands expected to attend. A grand parade drill band contests and speeches are scheduled for the afternoon while the ladies auxiliary also holds a meeting. ANOTHER LYNCHING WHEN NEGRO IS CAUGHT reports Boss Francis a negro farm hand near Columbus Missouri who outraged and murdered Maud Henderson on her brother in law's farm. A posse pursues him with a likely lynching feared.
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Kansas City
Columbus
Francis
Maud Henderson
More Counts Against U S Collector Hoey
Tucson Aug 28 United States Collector of Customs Hoey rearrested on added counts in the Chinese conspiracy case. His bond is $5,000. Pitcher McGinnity suspended indefinitely for conduct unbecoming a ball player. Bigham appointed consul general at Cape Town. Heineuser Busch beer sales top one million barrels in twelve months ending July 31. Adolphus Busch thanks officers and men and praises the international plant.
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Hoey
Tucson
All
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McGlnnity
Chicago
John_ non
Joseph McGinnity
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Bigham
Washington
William R. Bigham
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Cape Town
Cape of Good Hope
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Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Adolphus Busch
Langenschalbsach
Germany
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Avoiracs Buses
A. T
William Hoey
Nogales
Mexico
Beardslee
Rome
San Francisco
Orient
L. A. Beardslee
U. 5S. N
Perry
Japan
Commodore Perry
Yokohama
Clever Plot to Swindle Bookmakers Uncovered in New York
Saratoga, Aug 28. Detective William A. Pinkerton exposed a scheme to rob bookmakers nationwide by arresting Edward B. Greenwall. The plot allegedly involved Alonzo J. Whiteman, once Minnesota state senator and Democratic committee chairman. Bookmakers were lured by fake telegrams from John Kerr, diverting deposits to cover bets and winnings before Kerr vanished. The case centers on Kerr Greenwall, arrested as the mastermind, with Whiteman identified as the principal conspirator behind the fraud.
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Saratoga
N. Y
William A. Pinkerton
Chicago
Edward B. Greenwall
Alonzo J. Whiteman
Minnesota
Democratic State Committee
Greenwald
Whiteman
Sol Leichtenstein
Eddie” Burke
John Kerr
Bank of New Amsterdam
Kerr
Leichtenstein
Burke
Pinkerton
Greenwall
Schley Hero Absent From Knight Templar Parade in Louisville
About 300000 spectators watched the Knight Templars grand parade in Louisville on August 28 as 30000 Sir Knights in full uniform formed a four mile route. Sir Knight Irwin Barnard of Greenville Indiana collapsed and is reported in serious condition. James Carnahan of Washington suffered a broken arm after a stand collapse as Rear Admiral Schley was honored but did not march. Governors Yates of Illinois and Durbin of Indiana attended, with Durbin ill. Secret session adjourned to today.
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Louisville
Irwin Barnard
Greenville
Ind
Fourth Street
Broadway
James Carnahan
Washington
Columbia
Schley
Sehley
Knights
Yates
Ulinois
Illinois
Durbin
Indiana
The
Templars
Suding
Toda
New Auto Propeller Aims to Revolutionize Cars
Oscar Goodrich of Sioux City has invented a propulsion device that applies motive power to all four wheels using a tumbling rod and a joint to connect to the steering mechanism. The Standard Oil company shows interest, signaling potential industry impact.
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Sioux City
Oscar Goodrich
Standard Oi Company
Goodrich
Negro Thwarts Mob With Scythe Blade in Alabama
A Decatur report says Enoch Henderson a black farmer from Moulton Heights faced a mob of twenty five masked white men using a scythe blade and likely fatally wounded one. The trouble began after a dispute with Noel Graham over a locked gate. Graham was struck on the head with a brick and remains hospitalized.
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Birmingham
Als
Age
Decatur
Enoch Henderson
Moulton Heights
Henderson
Noel Graham
Graham
Lawyer for Samps or Maryland Admiral Adds Another to His List of Legal Experts
Washington reports Admiral Sampson may be represented before the Schley court of inquiry by counsel. New York lawyer Stayton is eyed to review navy records. Philadelphia's Albert H. O'Brien joins as associate counsel for Schley. The list of Brooklyn officers and key petty officers is being refined for the inquiry.
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Washington
Sampson
Schley Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Court of Inquiry
New York
Admiral Sampson
W. H. Stayton
Stayton & Chambers
Stayton
Naval Academy
Marine Corps
Judge Advocate General
Schley
Philadelphia
Albert H. O'Brien
O'Brien
West India
Annapolis
Sedley
Navy
Leily
Admiriiral Sarde Pantie Tedhnis Semer
Department
Brooklin
Brooklyn
Parker
Santiago
Missing doctor and sons found after woods search
Dr Nellie Poor and her two sons from Chicago were missing near Corning New York after a train incident. They were located in the woods near Corning and cared for at a relative's home. The woman believes a price is on her head.
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Corning
Nellie Poor
Chicago
Erie Limited
N. Y
Chilcago
W. H. Clamberlain
Kanana
Mrs. Poor
Deadly fight of miners rocks South Range
At Hancock Michigan on a Sunday amid lawless outbreaks, Victor Toostia was killed and his brother Matt shot in the arm. Dominick Porto and Phil Burkhardt were wounded near the Atlantic mine while Matt Sankari and nine others are detained. Relates to altercations over whisky and a saloon shooting.
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Houghton
Mich
Atlantic
Champion
Burkhardt
Dominick Porto
Porto
Victor Toosila
Matt Sankari
Non union for good strikers say it can t be done
Pittsburg reports a significant strike development as American Tinplate denies negotiations and vows to run mills non union with current workers retained. Amalgamated claims breach of trust and says ships will be run with union members, while Tinplate asserts plants can operate with available non union labor. The district shows mixed outcomes including Irondale plant closure for lack of workers and Shaffer open to peace talks. The piece also notes unrelated items about a long lost schooner and state health certificate issues.
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Pittsburg
American Tinplate Company
Tinplate
Pnion
Amalgamated
Shaffer
Irondale
Shamrock Is Fast Stands Up Like a Steeple Under Canvas
New York Aug 28 The Shamrock sailed a long trial inside and outside the Hook in winds from eight to twelve knots showing speed and adaptability. Sir Thomas Lipton praised the yacht noting this is her twentieth spin and she improves with each race. The test included a nine mile run from the southwest split to Owl's Head and back with favorable tides and quick tacks.
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New York
Ratsey
Columbia
Constitution
Thomas
Thomas Lipton
Sandy Hook
Owl's Head
French Ambassador Quits Capital in Disgust at Constantinople
Multiple dispatches describe M Constans the French ambassador to Constantinople being ordered to leave as French demands on Albanian land seizures and quay trade appear unsettled. Negotiations with Turkish authorities failed to satisfy France, prompting his departure and a poised response from the Turkish side. The report also covers unrelated items on Brown's release for lack of evidence, weekly weather notes, and local identifications.
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Paris
M. Constans
Prenel
Constantinople
M. Consta
Tewfik Pasha
President at the Pan Exposition Visit to Buffalo Sept. Five
President McKinley will visit Buffalo on September 5 during the Pan-American exposition. He travels from Washington September 4 arriving that evening and proceeds to the Milburn home. A grand parade with Marine Band and detachments from the army will greet him at Lincoln Parkway gate and a stadium review will close the day.
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Buffalo
Washington
Rixey
John (. Milburn
United States
Exposition Grounds
Lincoln Parkway
Exposition
Esplanade
Milburn
Great Stadium
McKinley
Preacher on His Muscle Defends Farm from Looters
Crawfordsville Indiana August 28 Kevin Kel of Tagoda a noted Dunkard preacher and sheep raiser disciplined five youths who had been stealing fruit from his peach orchard. He confronted them in a gravel pit and after a brief confrontation he shook them and gave them a spanking before arranging arrests.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Howard Kel
Tagoda
Kevin
Kevi
Bee King's Will Contested in Geneva Court
Elgin Urs Aug 28 The will of George Thompson known as the bee king is challenged by his grandson George W Thompson through lawyers Tussell and Hazelhurst. He alleges undue influence by the widow and others and claims mental imbalance at execution. The will leaves the estate to the city of Geneva with the grandson only a token bequest of thirty volumes.
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Granas
Elgin
Urs
George Thompson
George W. Thompson
Tussell & Hazelhurst
Geneva
Thompson
Weather council in Milwaukee and global tensions rise
Telegraph briefs note a weather bureau council in Milwaukee, disputes between the territorial government and Judge Gear in Hawaii, a death in the River Spey, arms shipped to rebels in Colombia, and other varied items including a Berkshire magistrate removed, a large fire chiefs convention in Indianapolis, and a fatal razor incident in Chicago.
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Milwaukee
United States
Gear
Hawaiian Islands
Lady Smith
Sir Archibald Levin Smith
Rolls
Spey
New York
Columbia
Karl Russell
Berkshire
House of Is
Colombia
Washington
Venezuela
Joaquin Godey
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Miles
Buffalo
Mason
Illinois
Alfred Ording
Dallas
Tex
Sultan Prepares for War and Guns From Germany
Vienna reports Constantinople will resist and study defenses and has ordered guns from Germany. Pekin notes an imperial edict banning arms imports. foreign ministers call a meeting to discuss the edict.
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Vienna
Tageblatt Today
Constantinople
Germany
Pekin
Two Americans Hurt In An Engagement
In Manils Aug 25 heavy rains paused operations against Semar insurgents. Capt Hale with 20th infantry fought Gonzales in Batangas province. insurgents fled and two Americans were wounded.
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Manils
Semar
Hale
20Th Infantry
Gonzales
Batangas
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