Assassination of Spain’s Prime Minister Canovas Del Castillo
Madrid reports Senor Canovas del Castillo, Spain's prime minister, assassinated at Santa Agueda by an anarchist. The killer fired three shots, two in the head and one in the chest, as Canovas waited with his wife for lunch. The assassin, a Neapolitan named Rinaldi likely a false name, is in custody.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Santa Agueda
Banta Agueda
Ban Sebastian
Vittoria
Alva
Bilbao
San Sebastian
United States
Woodford
Rinaldi
Michele Angino Golli
Senor Cos-Gayon
Senor Canovas
Marshal Martinez Campos
Senor Sagasta
Assasin
Vergara
Barcelona
Senor
Antonio Canovas del Castillo
Malaga
Cadiz
Assassination of Premier Canovas Seen Shaping Spain Cuba Policy
The report notes Premier Canovas assassination and its political impact. Secretary Sherman warns it may affect Spain’s stance on Cuba, while Senator Morgan predicts a government change toward a republic. Spanish officials in Washington learn of the event as Madrid awaits official word.
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Alfonsist
Alfonso XT
Buenor Canovas del Castilio
Canovas
Liberala
Duke of
Tettan
Comas
United States Senate
Sener Canovas
Germany
Portugal
Spain
Washington
Canovius
State Department
Sherman
Associated Prose
Cuba
Callovas
Morgan
Alabama
Senate
Benor Canoves
Julio Galarza
Senor de Lome
Lenox
Legation
Money for Strikers Aids From Labor League
United Labor League plans a canvass among affiliated unions to raise funds for striking coal miners in Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania The group voted to send all possible money and to push for a large contribution The Hatmakers union reported sending a 16 contribution to strikers in Western Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
United Labor League
Cou
Ohio
West Virginia
Death of Grant Alexander from drunken carnival shooting near Dubola
Grant Alexander died at Adrian hospital after being shot Monday night at a grove carnival near Dubola Pennsylvania. He could not identify the shooter due to intoxication. He was part of a trampe party with women who have sites Alesnmesracd.
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Dubola
Grant Alexander
Here
Adrian Lepital
Double murder shocks North Adams family home
North Adams mass a gruesome double murder in Webster Avenue left Henry J Reed a money lender and his sister Blanche Reed dead. Police believe robbery as motive though some think revenge may explain the brutal, blood stained scene. A wood mallet was found near the dwelling as a suspected weapon.
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North Adams
Mass
Henry J. Reed
Blanche M. Reed
Webster Avenue
Mise Reed
Miss Reed
Henry Reed
W. N. Finney
Atrocity in New Jersey Wife Murder
In Fietsborough near Bordentown Annie Robinson, 31, was murdered by her husband James Robinson as their two young children cowered nearby. He slashed her throat and cut his own neck before being hospitalized.
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Bordentown
N. J
Fietisborough
Annie Robinson
Httle
James Robinson
Robinson
Trenton
Eaid
Philadelphia
Burgers Jones
Pieldsborough
Lfe
W. Shipp
Fisher
Roheinken
St. Praneis' Hospital
Mia
Edward Metlaskey
Peace Restored as Pant Makers Return to Work
Peace for the first time pervaded the headquarters of the striking Never Rip Pants Makers and Knee Pants Makers union. It is expected most strikers will resume work tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest. Over 3.59 of 4.60 workers on strike are ready to return as conditions improved by their unions.
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New York
Dyidiud
Parkersboro
W. Va
Tyrconnell
Tragedy at Mile Run as Two Men Struck by Lake Shore Train
Two well dressed men with money on them were struck and killed by a Lake Shore train near Mile Pa at dawn. They were mangled beyond recognition and no clues to their identities could be found on the scene.
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Mile
Lake Shore
Steamship Arrivals from Havre and Antwerp
Havre August 1 report shows arrival of La Tournine from New York. Quadstown Ballad lists Cam Poania from New York. Antwerp arrival includes Noordland from New York.
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Havre
la Tournine
New York
Campoania
Antwerp
Noordland
Militia Called Out Over Fairport Ore Riot
In Fairport Ohio August a race riot erupted as shovellers mostly Finns and Hungarians clashed over wage readjustments. Rioting halted when Sheriff requested aid from Governor Bushnell. Adjutant General Axline ordered Captain Burrows and Company M to move the militia to Fairport within an hour. The militiamen camped along the shore as police reported no further trouble expected until Monday.
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Fairport
Tron Oro
Finke
Huns
Defiance
Trushnell
Axline
Jerome A. Burrows
Fifth Regiment
Painesville
Hostili Les
Hock
Muirport
Cleveland
Baltimore and Ohio
Close of the Bicycle Races End of Nat L A W Meet
Philadelphia hosts the close of the National L A W meet with races finished yesterday. The Associated Cycling Club organized an Atlantic City excursion and other clubs arranged seaside runs. Over four days more than 16 000 L A W members registered nationwide with around 250 new members. Some delegations lingered hoping to boost future votes while others returned home by train or on bikes.
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Philadelphia
Aug
Natonal L. A. W
Indianapolis
Omaha
York
Grand Rapids Chef Dies After Toadstool Taste Test
Warlop, head chef of the Lakeside club, reportedly tasted toadstools brought by a member's wife from a basket believed to contain edible mushrooms. He declared them stone and dangerous and later died in hospital after consuming a few to satisfy curiosity.
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Warlop
Grand Rapids
Mich
Aug
Prinels Warlop
Lakeside Club
Pozwan
Russell Swords Captured After Mount Holly Shooting
Carlisle police arrest Russell Swords after he shot his sweetheart Miss Leidigh at Mount Holly Springs and then wounded himself. Leidigh is recovering and expected not to appear against him. Swords was jailed after returning for medical aid following the incident.
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Carlisle
Russell Swords
Same Sad Consequence
Mary Gibbons, LM year old, daughter of Patrick Gibbons of Trowntown, poured kerosene into a cook stove to brighten the fire and cannot live after severe burns. William Higman of Delaware and his eight year old son drowned in the Wicomico river when trying to save each other after a fall at the wharf.
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Gint
Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Aug
Mary Gibbons
Patrick Gibbons
Trowntown
Salisbury
William Higman
Delaware
Wicomico County
Wicomico River
Bridge Jumper Plunges 100 Feet Into Lehigh River
Edward Harkins of Glanton leapt from the Barton and South Easton suspension bridge in Easton Pa last night and fell about 100 feet into the Lehigh River. He struck a six foot deep section of water and surfaced to be pulled into a waiting boat.
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Easton
Easton, Pa
Edward Harkins
Glanton
Barton and South Easton
Lehigh River
Auburn Doctor Found Dead After Hunting Accident
The body of Dr. Arthur S Kennedy aged about was found four miles north of the city. He left home about 1 o clock this morning to go hunting and died from a gun wound just above the knee likely caused by an accidental discharge.
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Auburn
Arthur 5
Kennedy
Earthquake Shocks Basalt Colorado Town
A distinct quake was felt in Basalt August with tremors emanating from Basalt Mountain behind the town. Windows rattled walls cracked and plaster loosened as vibrations traveled southwest. no material damage reported.
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Lao Am
Basalt Mountain
Gasoline Fire Burns Three in Chicago Home Tragedy
In Chicago at 227 Mast Huront Street the Veth family suffered severe burns when a gasoline vapor ignited from a coffee cup. Peter Veth and his wife Mrs Besele Veth escaped with injuries. their two and a half year old son sustained minor harm. Mrs Veth nearly burned to death before aid arrived. Both adults were hospitalized at German hospital for treatment.
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Chicago
Peter Veth
Huron Stret
Besele Veth
Edwin Veth
Mr. Veth
Mra. Veth
Mrs. Solomon
Murdered tailor beaten by three men in New York
Loula Bawtasok, a year old ladies' tailor, was found beaten to death on Sixteenth Street near First Avenue at 1 15 this morning. An Italian barber nearby saw three attackers, police arrived as they fled, and the victim lay in the pavement with a broken neck and fractured skull. Police suspect the Gashouse gang. little money and a gold watch were found on the body.
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New York
Loula Bawtasok
Sixteenth Street
Firat Avenue
Gashouse
Peach crop outlook for in the mid-Atlantic region
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania and surrounding peach belt areas only a 2 to 3 percent crop is forecast this year. Colonel James R. Gilmore reports no bushels from Berry Run orchard after returning from a peach states tour. Shortages hit Wisconsin Ohio Delaware and Maryland eastern shore with trees breaking under heavy fruit. shipments to cities begin as speculators from Baltimore and Philadelphia arrive to buy orchards.
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Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
Maryland
James RB Gilmore
Berry Run
Méa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Delaware
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New Eet
Klondike Fever Victim Dies By Own Action
McArthur Ohio Aug Clark Davis left hunting with a double barrel shotgun and did not return a search party found him dead, head partly blown off. Despondency over failure to reach Alaska fields suspected. Deceased was from a highly respected family.
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McArthur
Clark Davis
Mison
Jie
Alaska
Big Camp Meeting Draws Thousands at Conococheague Island
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania today a large A M B church gathering drew ten thousand color people from Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. Trains carried attendees through Virginia railroads to the site where services were held in a big tent and pavilion all day.
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Chambersburg
A. M. B. Shurch
Conococheague Island
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Big Tenta
Mailroad Rumor Denied in Pennsylvania Railroad Route Talk
An August report from Altona Pennsylvania states the rumor that the Pennsylvania Railroad plans to abolish the Harria bute middle division and make Lewistown the sole terminal between Pittsburg and Philadelphia is officially denied. Altoona and Harrisburg remain natural terminal points and the rumor has caused unease in Altoona and Harrisburg.
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Altona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lewistown
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Altoona
Harrisbure
Harrisburg
Court Awards Genet $49000 from Waste Coal Heaps
Augusta C. Genet sued the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co over culm waste from her coal lands in Lackawanna. The company used smaller screens to reclaim waste coal and paid no royalty. New York courts ruled the waste reverted to Genet. appellate division ordered $44,000, canal company appeals.
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Carbondale
Augusta C. Genet
Lackawanna
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Mra. Genet
Comn
Ft l
New York
Canal Company
Court of
Explosion claims Fireman Thomas Monaghan on river pier
The body of Fireman Thomas Monaghan, Chief Swenlee driver, was recovered from the Chicago River near the Indiana street bridge after an explosion at the Northwestern Elevator Thursday evening. He likely stood on a pier, with legs and an arm broken and burns on his face. a companion remains missing as authorities drag the river.
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Chicago
Thomas Monaghan
Swenlee
Indians Street
Holston'sa Morgue
Adama Street
Monasnan
Monaghan
Indiana Street
Monaehan
Mysterious Murder Strikes Boringville Woman
Armed posses search the countryside for the killer of Mrs. Sarah Widrig who was shot at her home last night. A husband suspected. Miss Ware injured as she witnessed the incident, describing a smooth face and prodigious eyes. Widrig last seen bearded, possibly masked, or shaved. Sheriff notes a sighting in Ellicottville headed toward the Pennsylvania line.
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Boringville
N. Y
Sarah Wiilig
Raspleion
Wiirig
Cattaraugus County
Whirig
Ellicottville
Pennsylvania
Governor Tanner Awaits Response On Labor Turmoil
Governor Tanner has not received further word from Sheriff Handle of Montgomery county. Early morning call for troops went to Coven. Tanner sent B B Ray to Coffeen to wire a report on conditions among the strikers.
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Springfield
Tanner
Sheriff Handle
Montgomery County
Coven
B. B. Ray
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Coffeen
Jealousy-Fueled Slaying Ends Partnership in Mount Sperling
A man shot and killed his business partner, Thomas Kendall, an ail well driver from Cloveport, Ky., in Mount Sperling this morning. Authorities believe jealousy sparked the fatal incident.
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Mount Sperling
Aug
Thomas Kendall
Kendall
Cloveport
Weather Forecast for Middle States and New England
The region will see fall to partly cloudy conditions with sultry air and fresh southerly winds today. Temperatures rise slowly with local rain possible, then Tuesday expects partly cloudy to fair weather with possible coastal rain and rising temperatures.
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Veroald
New York
Middle States
New England
Spaniard Premier Killed by Anarchist in Madrid
News brief reports Prime Minister Canovas is assassinated by an anarchist. The event follows violent incidents including a brother and a colleague’s murder and arson. Sunday in miners camps and local political notes accompany the day’s summaries.
Miners Plan Mass Walkout Across Plum Creek Area
Aug. 8 report shows Plum Creek miners adopting a plan to quit work after pay day. Wives from McDonald Finleyville and Carnegie mobilize to pressure nonstriking miners. Aim to desert the pits and leave eight days' wages, risking full mine shutdown. Typhoid cases rise near Turtle Creek. health officials warn. Miners in Parkersboro Tyrconnell mobilize. Bogert Run demonstration planned. Bellaire opens a miners aid store while Massillon district miners head toward Wadsworth.
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Pittsburg
Plum Creek
McDonald
Finleyville
Carnegie
Sandy Creek
Lincoln Lagh
Mia
Mary Jones
Chicago
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