Leper at Large in Washington Strikes Veteran
A Spanish War veteran, John R. Early of North Carolina, aged 35, is confined in a tent in Washington after showing leprosy symptoms. He fears for his wife and seven month old son, while doctors and health officials assess contagion risk and isolation measures. A separate note reports on the Republican Advisory Committee appointment led by Chairman Hitchcock with members including Ballinger Bliss Crane Cromwell Hammond Murphy Taft Vorys.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue
John R. Early
Lucya
N.C
Barly
Peatesylvania Avenue
aUie Leper
North Carolina
United States
Karly
Republican Advisory Committee
New York
Hitchcock
Richard A. Ballinger
State of Washington
Cornelius N. Bliss
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Nelson Cromwell
John Says Hammond
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Arthur I. Vorys
Elmer Dover
Fish Hawks Attack Man Off Asbury Park Beach
Two large fish hawks attacked William Press as he swam near the shore while a school of fish moved toward him. Lifeguards pulled the swimmer from the water after the birds nibbled his head and he struggled to stay afloat.
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Asbury Park
N. J
William Press
Prell
Registered Mail Losses Declared Low by Postmasters
Oshkosh Wis Special: About 81000 of 1 percent of all registered mail handled by the post office is lost from all causes including fires floods and wrecks. Statement made this afternoon by R B Mundele of Washington assistant superintendent divisions of registered mail and money orders before the State convention of Wisconsin postmasters.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Post Office Department
R. B. Mundele
Washington
Wisconsin
Tramps Steal Soap From Bloom County Factory
Tramps broke into a soap factory in Miffinville, taking soap and tools valued at $50. A broken window was found by morning workers, indicating a nighttime theft.
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Bloomsburg
Miffinville
Monon Refuses to Erect Signals at Crossings
The C I L Railway Company declines to place danger signals at Indiana highway crossings after Indiana Railroad Commission requests. The commission mails a letter to B E Taylor of Chicago, implying coercive action if signals are not erected, and asks whether the Monon road will comply or face enforcement.
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Monon
Indianapolis
C. I. & L. Railway Company
Indiana
Indiana Railroad Commission
B. E. Taylor
Chicago
Tristate mute reunion draws five hundred at Hover Park
Deaf and mute attendees from three states gathered in Lima Ohio for the annual tristate mute reunion at Hover Park. They enjoyed athletic games including baseball, racing, and water sports, with a big basket dinner as the highlight of the evening.
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Lima
Ohio
Hover Park
Atlantic City Seaman Rescues Man Who Row Boat Suicide
Charles Grieb, 45, of Philadelphia, attempted suicide by drowning in the sea off Atlantic City. He changed his mind when the salt water tasted bad, swam back to a sinking boat, and was later rescued by a yacht crew.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles Grieb
Philadelphia
Griep
Fitzgerald Arrest Linked to $173000 Subtreasury Heist
Chicago special: George W. Fitzgerald, once a subtreasury teller, is arrested amid suspicions of involvement in the $173,000 theft from the U S subtreasury. The case traces back to Feb 10 1907 and implicates others as investigators pursue leads and altered fortunes. Col Harry C Gano reports Fitzgerald offered to pass $1000 bills.
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Chicago
United States
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
William Boldenweck
Congress
Beldenweck
Herbert F. Young
Young Secret Service Agency
Boldenweck
Mr. Young
Young
Rogers Park
Harry C. Gano
Woman Killed by Own Trap in Chicken House
Mrs Katherine Christman of Eaton Ohio arranged a trap gun inside her chicken house to deter thieves. The device fired as she opened the door while collecting eggs, killing her. Authorities investigate the accidental death and the setup of the trap.
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Eaton, O
Katherine Christman
Pensioners to Receive Free Mail Return of Vouchers
Washington announces a Postmaster General order allowing all pensioners free use of the mails to return their pension vouchers as part of an amendment to postal laws and regulations.
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Washington
Meyer
New High Explosive Demonstrated Near Munich
A powerful new high explosive tested near Munich by the artillery proving commission and Bavarian war ministry with imperial navy fortress and ordnance departments present. Three shells exploded by electricity tore Krupp armor plate to pieces. Inventor listed as Fritz Cehre.
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Munich
Artillery Proving Commission
Berlin
Bavarian War Ministry
Imperial Navy
Fortress and Ordance Departments
Fritz Cehre
Agreement Reached on Punishment for West Point Cadets
Secretary of War Wright announced President Roosevelt approved the recommendation to dismiss two first class cadets and suspend six others for one year without pay from West Point. The decision cites age and leadership as factors for sterner action while noting hazing did not meet a strict legal definition.
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Washington
Wright
West Point
Military Academy
Roosevelt
William T. Rossell, Jr
William T. Rossell
Engineer Corps
Army
Harry G. Weaver
Cliavis
George Washington Chase
New York
James A. Gillespie
Pensylvania
Byron Quimby Jones
William Nalle
Virginia
William Wellington Prude
Alabama
Isaac Spalding
Oklahoma
Russell
Weaver
Academy
Sagamore Hill
Scott
Wright machine to be tested at Fort Myer next week
Orville Wright leads preparations at Fort Myer Virginia for a public test of a new heavier-than-air craft. If successful the government may pay 25000 dollars plus bonuses per mile for longer flights, with a one hour endurance goal. A second machine by J M Herring may be bought for 20000 dollars.
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Washington
France
Orville Wright
Wilbur
le Mans
Fort Myer
Army
Wright
Signal Corps
J. M. Herring
New York
Lusitania Sets Transatlantic Record Voyage Time
The Lusitania lowered the transatlantic speed record by over three hours. The Cunard turbine liner reached Sandy Hook lightship at 10 PM after four days, fifteen hours, and twenty five minutes at sea, surpassing the former ocean record of four days eight hours and forty minutes.
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New York
Cunard
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Democrats Name Johnson Again for Minnesota Governor
In Minneapolis Minnesota John A Johnson was renominated for a third time by the Democratic party after a convention marked by tumultuous enthusiasm and uncertainty up to the final moment.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Oklahoma Banks Reorganize Under State Guarantee Law
Eight national banks in Oklahoma announce plans to reorganize as State banks to use the state banking guarantee law. The Controller of the Currency warns national banks may not operate under this law. One bank plans to organize a savings bank under the guarantee law, gaining prestige of both national and state status.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Lusitania Sets New Transatlantic Speed Records
The steamship Lusitania finished another record voyage last Sunday anchoring outside the bar. Official timing shows she reached Daunts Rock at 11 30 after four days and 16 hours at sea, beating the prior 4 days 18 hours 40 minutes by 3 hours 44 minutes and averaging 25.08 knots over 2718 miles.
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New York
Atlantic
Daunts Rock
Lusitania
Paris Cable Reports New Algerian Uprising Frontline Clash
Paris dispatches say Algeria faces a fresh revolt as a 25 000 strong Arab army mobilizes on the Moroccan frontier to strike French posts at Brehar and Bonanane. The report notes tension and potential clashes along the border as French authorities monitor movements.
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Paris
Algeria
Brehar
Bonanane
Welcome for American Fleet Arrives in Sydney Gala
Thousands fill Sydney streets to greet Rear Admiral Sperry and the American fleet. Officials including Lord Northcote and Sir Harry Rawson attend as the fleet lands armed but without ammunition after a government permit.
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Sydney
Alfred Heakin
New South Wales
Corporation
Sperry
Domain
Lord Northcote
Australia
Harry Rawson
Guard of Honor
Royal Australian Artillery
Admiral Sperry
Louisiana Wins Battle Ship Cutter Race For Battenburg Cup
In Sydney N S W the twelve oared cutter race between crews of the battleships Illinois and Louisiana for the Battenburg Cup was won by Louisiana. The three and a half mile course finished with Louisiana 15 lengths ahead. About 50 000 reportedly changed hands on the race. The marines thanked Sydney for its welcome and Rear Admiral Sperry declined the fleet visit to Perth.
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Sydney
Illinois
Louisiana
Yankton
Ajax
Sperry
Perth
Roosevelt Denies Stamp Offer by Taft Campaign
Oyster Bay report claimed President Roosevelt would stamp for Taft this fall but was denied by executive offices. Rudolph Forster, the president's assistant secretary, said no such offer had been made and that the President would not give campaign speeches.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Taft
Rudolph Forster
Brewer Slain in Auto Crash Near Lake Minnetonka
John Gluck millionaire brewer and wife are killed when their large car is struck by a Minneapolis and St. Louis train at Cottagewood Lake Minnetonka. Both bodies are reported terribly mangled in the wreck.
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Minneapolis, Minn
John Gluck
Minneapolis
Young Turks to Meet in Geneva on Sultan Deposition
Report says leaders of the Young Turk party plan a Geneva meeting at month end to discuss deposing the Ottoman Sultan and choosing a successor.
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Constantinople
Young Turkey Party
Geneva
Switzerland
Turkey
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