Zeppelin airship disaster ends historic voyage near Echterdingen
Count Zeppelin's fourth airship, 443 feet long with 16 passengers, exploded after being torn from anchorage in a thunder storm near Echterdingen. The craft burned and fell. Zeppelin was uninjured as bystanders were knocked down. The craft had just completed a record voyage from Lake Constance to Mayence and back.
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Stuttgart
Count Zeppelin
Here
Echterdingen
Eechterdingen
Zerpelitt
Lake of Constance
Mayenee
Valley
Rhine
Strasburg
Reichstag
Terra Firma
Verdon
Patrie
Ireland
Mysterious Rail Theft Strips Lumber President
William F. McMillan of the McMillan Lumber Company was robbed on a Baltimore and Ohio train from Baltimore to Pittsburg. His clothes shoes socks vest and jewelry totaling about $250 were taken while he slept, leaving him in only an athletic undershirt. The thief boarded during a stop and escaped with the wardrobe.
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Pittsburg
William F. McMillan
McMillan Lumber Company
Chicago
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
McMillan
Mr. McMillan
Jewels Hidden in Slippers Left in Chicago Garbage
Mrs. J. Silverman’s discarded slippers were found to contain jewels valued at 1500 dollars, after being thrown into a Chicago garbage can. The discovery followed the slippers’ removal and recall of the hidden gems.
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Chicago
Must Break Up Harem in Ottoman Reform Demands
The Times Sofia correspondent reports a Sultan envoy detained by the Young Turks swore fidelity to the new regime and carried a letter warning of punishment if he did not reform. The missive demanded the Sultan dismiss the harem and live in European fashion with one wife.
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London
Times
Sofia
Adrianople
Attempt on Abdul Hamid II life shocks Istanbul palace
A Turkish palace official attempted to stab Sultan Abdul Hamid II in his Yildiz Kiosk apartments. The would be assassin, bribed with gold, was arrested after the blade struck the mail beneath the sultan’s chest, breaking the knife tip.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Turkey
Yildiz
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Arctic Explorer Mylin Erichsen Dies On Greenland Trek
Danish Arctic explorer Mylin Erichsen and two companions perished after a snowstorm while drifting at sea on an expedition from Copenhagen launched June 24, 1906. The group aimed to cross Greenland’s interior ice cap toward the west coast in a venture planned for spring 1908.
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Copenhagen
Greenland
Denmark
Mylin Erichsen
Erichsen
Lhis
Mr. Erichsen
Melville Bay
Cape York Eskimo
Chinese Bryan Club Formed in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles a unique Chinese Bryan-Korn club was organized by Anthony Schwamm, chairman of the Democratic central committee. The group includes fifty charter members, all full blooded Chinese born in the United States.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Anthony Schwamm
Democratic Central Committee
Japs Vote Big Sum For Fleet Welcome
At a Tokyo meeting of the Japanese organization of the American Society of Friends it was decided to spend 20000 dollars to welcome the Atlantic battleship fleet upon its arrival in Japanese waters.
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Tokyo
Japanese Organization of American Society of Friends
Slayer Seeks Highest Court
Albert T. Patrick serving life in Sing Sing appeals to the Supreme Court of the United States from a denial of his writ of habeas corpus in the New York case over the murder of William M. Rice.
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Washington
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
N. Y
William M. Rice
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court
Grading Apples Debate at International Shippers Meeting
At Niagara Falls the International Apple Shippers Association discussed the lack of a standard apple grade. The talk noted Canada sells apples abroad at higher prices due to a marks act, giving European buyers clear expectations of quality.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
Canada
Nebraska Chairman Originated Polling System Adopted by GOP
Elmer E. Dover resigns as secretary of the Republican National Committee to head an advisory committee with nine prominent business leaders. William Hayward of Nebraska City becomes national secretary and western head at Chicago. The overhaul aims at a businesslike fundraising effort and a thorough party organization for the campaign. Hayward, 81, is credited with creating Nebraska’s polling system, an improvement on prior methods.
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New York
Elmer E. Dover
Ohio
Republican National Committee
George B. Sheldon
William Hayward
Nebraska City
Neb
Chicago
Hitchcock
Sheldon
National Committee
Dover
Hayward
Nebraska
West
United States
Tammany
Indiana
Rockefeller Gives One Dollar To Berea Cottage Family
John D Rockefeller visits his boyhood home near Berea and sees William Krause and his wife struggling to pay a $900 debt. He gives a single dollar from his wealth, but the bill is kept for luck after Mrs. Krause discovers it will not pay the mortgage.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Berea
William Krause
Rockefeller
Judge Hanford Denounces Union Labor In Pacific Coast Row
Federal Judge S. H. Hanford denounced unions in Seattle as incompatible with the Declaration of Independence and U S laws while granting an injunction that bars longshoremen from interfering with non union unloading crews. The speech sparked a stir in Pacific coast labor circles.
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Seattle
England
London
United States
S. H. Hanford
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe railroad fined seven thousand dollars in rebating case
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company pled guilty to rebating last week and was assessed a fine of seven thousand dollars by Judge Bethea in the United States District Court.
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Chicago
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
Bethea
United States District Court
Harry Thaw Declares Bankruptcy in United States Court
Pittsburg special: Harry Kendall Thaw, noted for the Stanford White slaying, files for bankruptcy alleging unfair creditor claims and inability to pay. Detective Roger O Meara named receiver with a $200000 bond. Assets listed at 128022 while liabilities total 453140.
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Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
United States
Roger O’meara
Thaw
Harvest labor needs grow in Minnesota and North Dakota
Northern Pacific Railway Company reports over 17 900 workers are required for harvest fields in Minnesota and North Dakota. Wages range from 2 to 3 50 dollars daily with variations by location including Adrian Fargo Grand Forks Wahpeton and Walum. Harvest starts August 1 in Adrian and ends later in northern districts.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Minnesota
North Dakota
Adrian
Binford
Fargo
Grand Forks
Hazelton
Heaton
McCluskey
New Rockford
Spiritwood
Turtle Lake
N. D
Northern Pacific
Wahpeton
Walum
Receivers Appointed for Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills
In Minneapolis the Federal District Court appointed receivers for the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Milling Company after a friendly petition by stockholders. Receivers named are C. S. Pillsbury, A. C. Loring, and A. C. Cobb. bond set at 500000. Company to continue operations. total indebtedness cited exceeds 5 million with assets over 15 million.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Federal District Court
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Milling Company
C. S. Pillsbury
Charles A. Pillsbury
A. C. Loring
Northwestern Consolidated Milling Company
A. C. Cobb
Northwestern National Bank
First National
C. A. Pillsbury
Washburn
Pillsbury
Minnesota
Stevenson Denounced as Democratic Nominee in Illinois Primary
The report notes Adlai E. Stevenson leading the Democratic gubernatorial bid and Albert J. Hopkins favored by Republicans for U S Senator after Illinois Saturday primaries. It warns the new primary law may aid machine bosses by allowing cross party heeling, delaying results.
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Chicago
Charles S. Deneen
Albert J. Hopkins
United States
Yates
Foss
Adlai E. Stevenson
Preparing for Long Strike in Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal dispatch reports a prolonged labour dispute with no overtures from either side. Canadian Pacific plans a vigorous strategy to break the strike and secures accommodations for non union men at key western points as tensions remain high.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Zealands greet fleet in Auckland as US battleships arrive
Sixteen white ships forming the US Atlantic fleet battleship division arrived in Auckland at 8:40 AM after a 33 day voyage from San Francisco with a six day Honolulu layover. The city will host a week of festivities including addresses, parades, reviews, banquets, excursions, horse racing and other sports led by Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward. Thousands gather to honor the officers and men as decorations adorn the city.
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Auckland
New Zealand
United States
Atlantic
Ftieet
Sperry
San Francisco
Honolulu
Joseph George Ward
Colt in Coatesville Gets Ear Tooth Removed
Cloud Pyle of Mortonville operated on a local Colt for a peculiar growth after weeks of ear shaking. A large tooth was found in the animal year and removed. the colt is recovering well.
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Coatesville
Cloud Pyle
Mortonville
Here
Apple crop prospects show record Pacific state yield
The crop report to the International Apple Growers Association indicates the largest crop ever known in the Pacific states. Apples in Maryland, West Virginia, New Jersey, Western New York, the South and the Southeast are in fine condition. Ontario and New England Hudson River areas expect lighter yields.
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Niagara Falls
International Apple Growers’ Association
Pacific States
Maryland
West Virginia
New Jersey
New York
South
Ontario
New England
Hudson River
Snake Stops Car Near Shamokin Trophy Snake Killed
While Frank Walker and A. A. Cromwell of Danville were driving near Shamokin Pa the auto slowed and stopped a rattlesnake was found twisted around an axle the snake was killed and brought in as a trophy by the travelers.
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Shamokin
Frank Walker
A. A. Cromwell
Danville
Fort Wayne hosts Grand Army of the Republic encampment
Toledo Ohio reports that the Department of Oregon now has headquarters in the city for the forty second annual G A R encampment, August 31 to September 5. About 30 000 veterans averaging 67 years will march in the parade.
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Toledo
Ohio
Department of
Oregon
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago Population Figures Contrast With School Census
Chicago shows 2,425,000 residents in the forthcoming 1908 city directory, a gain of 58,000 year over year. The alphabetical list contains 758,100 names, up 20,700, while the school census reports 1,922,336 and the discrepancy draws notice.
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Chicago
Man Defined by Actions Hidden From View
A reflective adage notes that a man's true character shows in his behavior when unseen by others. It emphasizes integrity and consistency beyond public gaze.
Lemonade Bath Captivates Paris Social Set
Paris society circle watches a fashionable actress host a lemonade plunge in a white tub. Guests observe the cooling bathing style while lemon peels float in the lemonade and yellow ribbons accent the directoire dress.
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Paris
Cable
Directoire
TO UNIONIZE WEDDINGS
In New York the East Side Hotel and Restaurant Employes' Association calls on young couples planning weddings to choose unionized venues and services. The appeal urges union halls union beer bread cigars and a union brass band to cover some 1000 weddings in the next three months.
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New York
East Side
Union
Afterquake Looters Suppressed by French Forces
In Constantinople and Algeria a brutal riot followed the earthquake disaster. Looters were shot on sight as French troops battled the outlaws to protect survivors. About two hundred thousand natives were left homeless, with urgent aid needs across stricken towns.
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Constantinople
Algeria
Sue
Tofu
Awful Slaughter in Tabriz Amid Prolonged Strife
After 35 days of street fighting in Tabriz casualties reach about 800 with damage totaling 31000. American missionaries remain unharmed despite stray bullets. Tehran orders a quick firing battery to Tabriz and Shah strengthens Teheran forces. Young Turk agitators join Sata Khan’s camp urging a union of Muslim peoples under the Ottoman constitution.
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Tabriz
Teheran
Sata Khan
Miraculous Escape For U S District Attorney and Party
New York D A Baker who prosecuted Government land frauds in the Northwest and his wife on their honeymoon survived a dramatic plunge down Walnut Mountain near Liberty New York. Their big covered auto fell 300 feet, turning three times and snagging in a tree thirty feet below the precipice. All occupants suffered bruises but none seriously hurt except the chauffeur.
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New York
United States
Baker
Washington
Northwest
Walnut Mountain
Liberty
N. Y
King Edward to Visit Germany in 1909
The Daily Express reports King Edward plans a royal visit to Germany with the Queen early next year. Details will be set at a meeting between the King and Emperor William next week.
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King Ed
Germany
London
The
Daily Express
Edward
Emperor William
Abergavenny Sprinter Breaks 100-Yard Record
R E Walker of South Africa, famed 100 meter Olympic champion, clocks 9.25 seconds for 100 yards in England, shaving 0.2 seconds off Daniel J. Kelly’s Spokane 1906 mark. Also reports Burr of Boston sets unmatched Alpine ascent, climbing Jungfrau Moench Briger in one day.
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Abergavenny
England
R. E. Walker
Daniel J. Kelly
Spokane
Wash
Berne
Switzerland
Cable
Mr. Burr
Boston
Jungfrau
Moench
Briger
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Ilinois
George E. Foss
Hopkins
James A. Rose
J. S. McCuullough
Andrew Russell
Wain. H.stead
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