Wreck attempt on Central of Georgia train near Macon
An attempted rail car wreck on a Savannah to Macon Central of Georgia train failed as the train ran ahead of schedule and slow for a dangerous curve. Investigators found a tilted rail section would have pitched cars down a twenty foot embankment if the train had not been traveling slowly. Officials suspect money on board to be the motive.
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Associated Press
Macon
Central of Georgia
Savannah
Canadians threaten action over flag removal in Detroit event
Detroit August 5 George E Moore president of the London Old Boys association warned that Canadians may take action if the American flag is not sent to London Ontario next week. He spoke after U S flag was removed from London street decorations amid fears of trouble ahead of the homecoming event.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
London
Ontario
London Old Boys
George E. Moore
London Old Boys’ Association of
United States
Mother's Friend Promises Safe Motherhood Preparation
An advertisement urges expectant mothers to use Mother's Friend to prepare the body for childbirth. It claims the remedy lubricates muscles and tendons, eases tenderness, and aids natural motherhood. The product is sold in drug stores with a free information book from REGULATOR CO. Atlanta Ga.
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Regulator CO
Atlanta
Banker plans 150 foot fence to block neighbors
J M Francolinia a wealthy New York banker files plans with the city for a 150 foot high ornamental brick fence around his uptown home to preserve privacy as a nine story apartment block rises nearby and more tall buildings loom to the east.
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New York
Honest Medicines Versus Fakes in Taft’s Pure Food Message
President Taft urges amendments to the Pure Food and Drugs law affecting Prepared Medicines. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills are cited as standard, trusted remedies with long-standing medical recognition for coughs colds throat chest and lung ailments.
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Taft
Foley
Four Year Manhunt Ends in Arrest for Slaying Japanese Worker
Police arrest Harry Yashimori in New York on a charge of fatally shooting K Ibasaki on July 9 1907 at a beet sugar camp in Greeley Colorado. A member of the Society of Young Japanese of Greeley tracked Yashimori for four years and alerted authorities.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Yashimoti
Greeley
Colo
K. Ibasaki
Society of Young Japanese of
Yashimori
Johnson on Trial for Safe Robbery After Prison Return
James Johnson alias Portland Ned, released from the Atlanta federal penitentiary after seven years for a $10,000 safe robbery at Force, this county, faced trial in Spartanburg County state court for the same offense. He acted as his own attorney.
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THE
Associates Press
Spartanburg
D. C
Federal
Atlanta
Force
James Johnson
Portland Ned
Johnson
Atlanta & West Point chief declines Chicago GM post
C A Wickersham, president of the Atlanta and West Point railroad, announced he declined the chairmanship of the General Manager's association of Chicago. He will remain in Atlanta as head of the Atlanta & West Point road.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
C. A. Wickersham
Atlanta & West Point Railroad
General Manager's Association of Chicago
Wickersham
Atlanta
Atlanta & West Point
Western Raised Corn and Pellagra Link Proposed
Atlanta on August 5 reports Dr. Roy Harris, secretary of the state board of health, says banning western raised corn could reduce pellagra. He notes more than 50,000 cases in the South, insists pellagra is a poison not a germ, and warns recurrence after the first illness.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Roy Harris
State Board of Health
South
Harris
Fortress Collapse Claims Nine Lives in Valencia Disaster
Paris dispatch reports a fortress collapse in Valencia causing nine deaths and many injuries. A special train with ambulances and engineers has been sent to the scene. King Alfonso steered his yacht Hispania to victory at Cowes in a close regatta against Paula and Sophia Elizabeth.
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Paris
Valencia
Spain
King
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Alfonso
Hispania
Paula
Sophia Elizabeth
Beef Famine Threatens London as Dock Strike Prolongs
London faces a beef famine risk as a dock strike stalls supply. Retail prices rise about four cents per pound, with beef becoming a luxury in city markets amid disrupted shipments and ongoing labor action.
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London
Peace Bureau Proceedings In Berne Subcommittee
In Berne Switzerland the permanent peace bureau held a meeting of the first subcommittee and developed a systematic plan for the bureau's future work.
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Peace Bureau
Berne
Switzerland
Permanent Peace Bureau
Strike Ends. Joiners Set to Resume Work
ST LOUIS AUG 6 The carpenters strike in the city ends after over three months. Workers will return immediately with joiners earning 62 1 2 cents an hour plus double pay for overtime and holidays. New Postal Bank Louisville Aug 6 An official notice confirms a postal savings bank to open September 1 in Louisville. Wanted for Abandoning Wife Chicago Aug 5 Labor leader Martin B Madden sought on warrants for wife abandonment and lack of support since December.
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ST. Louis
Carpenters
New Postal Bank
Louisville
Postal Savings Bank
Robert Woods
Chicago
Ill
Martin B. Madden
Florence Madden
Southern Pacific Sued for Additional Franchise Taxes
A Kentucky suit seeks $125000 more in franchise tax from the Southern Pacific Railroad for alleged false earnings reports. The petition claims gross earnings of 145000000 and net earnings of 57000000 versus the company’s reported 45000000 and 36000000. Officials certifying false reports may face criminal prosecution.
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Associated Press
Louisville
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
New Italian Consul for the Southern United States
Chevalier Cualliero Chilasotti has been appointed by King Victor Emmanuel of Italy as Italian consul for the southern United States, replacing Chevalier C Papini who served as vice consul.
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New Cirleans
Chevalier Cualliero Chilasotti
Victor Emmanual
Italy
United States
Chevalier C. Papini
Texas Gets Reservation For Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Washington August 5 The house committee on military affairs recommended the transfer of the Fort Clark property in Texas valued at 250000 dollars to the state for a tuberculosis sanitarium.
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Texas
Washington, D. C
Fort Clark
House Committee On Military Affairs
Behles and Boelhauwe Architects at 228 West Commerce Street
The piece identifies the architectural firm Behles and Boelhauwe with offices at 228 West Commerce Street. It notes their professional designation as architects and provides the street address for contact or reference.
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Behles & Boelhauwe
West Commerce Stret
Petition seeks to cancel Moy Ah Kee’s U S citizenship
A federal court filing seeks to revoke Moy Ah Kee’s citizenship, claiming his citizenship papers were obtained wrongly. Moy, described as a former mayor of Indianapolis’ Chinese community, admits insufficient funds to oppose the action and says he will not fight it.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Moy Ah Kee
United States
Sam
Moy
Gas Firm Charged With Fraud Over Superheated Steam
Cleveland officials report the East Ohio Gas plant mixed natural gas with artificial gas and sold it as the synthetic product. City chemists Taussig and Hobbs tested the steam claim and found connections to a natural gas main. Director Lea says rebates will be sought for city and private customers.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
East Ohio Gas Company
Public Service
Lea
Taussig
P. L. Hobbs
Novel suit against Hartford Gas Light seeks damages
Hartford Conn August 5 A novel suit filed by Hyman Levinson claims $5000 in damages after an employee of Hartford Gas Light allegedly pointed a revolver at him and threatened to shoot, with the company alleged responsible for the employee's actions. Foley Kidney Pills advertised by King Pattison Drug Co.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Hartford Gas Light Company
Hyman Levinson
Levinson
Workingman candidate proposes bold city reform in Elyria
William Kreuger a 30 year old barber shop operator seeks Elyria mayoral nomination with original ideas. He tells saloonkeepers to discard their front door keys and warns police they would be dismissed if elected. He may poll enough votes to challenge other candidates.
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Associated Press
Elyria
Ohio
William Kreuger
Labor slugging verdict in Chicago marks first convic tion
Peter Gentleman Edward Storegaard William Conors and Arthur O'Connor were found guilty of assault with intent to kill Morgan H Bell a union steam fitter driven from work at gunpoint The case signals the start of the labor slugging war within plumber and steam fitter factions with several killings reported and Foley Kidney Pills advertised by King and Pattison Drug Co.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Peter Gentleman
Edward Storegaard
William Conors
Arthur O’connor
Morgan H. Bell
No More Roller Towels in Chicago Public Washrooms
Chicago set to ban roller towels next Thursday. Individuals must provide or supply sanitary personal towels in public washrooms, or patrons risk leaving faces and hands unclean. Some businesses have yet to comply, while saloon bar towels may also be restricted under the ordinance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tragedy at Brooklyn Waterfront Dives Ends in Two Deaths
Robert Stephenson of New York died after diving into two feet of water to save 14 year old John Duffy who lost his waterwings and sank in the East River. Duffy also drowned. both men perished at the Brooklyn shoreline.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert Stephenson
Brooklyn
Johnny Duffy
East River
Stephenson
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