Woman beats gambler to gun draw at fortress Monroe
A premature explosion at Fortress Monroe, Virginia during a target practice killed ten soldiers and injured several others. Robt M'Sherry was shot in the heart, while bystander women defeated the gambler in a gun draw. The incident occurred as student officers practiced firing at a moving target with a 12 inch gun.
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Sherry
Onroc
George L. Vandunen
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Elia Hoffman
Charles E William Sulzberger
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Dusen ix
Fortress Monroe
General Carter
Themy
Bailey
Campaign to wipe out cigarette smoking among women
Lucy Page Gaston announces a New York campaign by the Anti Cigaret League to reform women smokers led by Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Eleanor Sears. She plans letters and visits to press the cause, targeting actresses society women and working girls while pledging to extend efforts to men later.
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Eleanor Sears
Lucy Page Gaston
Miss Gaston
Boston
Gaston
Anti-Cigaret League
League
Miles Poindexter Called True Blue Insurgent Leader
A lengthy tribute from Wisconsin Senator La Follette extols Miles Poindexter as a progressive Republican and insurgent leader. The piece notes Poindexter’s clear twofold aim to represent Washington and the nation, his decisive 1900s election win, and his commitment to fighting for progressive ideals against reactionary wealth influence. The article previews continued discussion on Page Three.
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Miles Poindexter
Congress
Third
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Dhat
Poindexter
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Fire in British Columbia forest prompts rescue train mobilization
A morning forest fire near Sondon and Kaslo in British Columbia triggers a rescue train response as crews battle outbreaks from Slocum Junction to Nest Pass. One hundred men are sent to the scene to prevent further destruction of big timber stands.
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United
Girl in Klamath Falls Region Searched After Arson Escape
A one year old girl named Cora Seaton, charged with arson, escaped from custody in Klamath Falls wearing men's clothes. She is missing after being allowed to stay in a hotel room due to no jail space. She allegedly set fire to a farmer's house and barn near the ranch where she worked as a domestic.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Cora Seaton
Barnes
Sneezes to Death at New York Restaurant
United Press reports Joseph Bennerscheid, 51, died in a New York restaurant after pepper was added to his soup. He had a sneezing fit that caused a ruptured blood vessel, leading to his death.
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United Press
New York
Joseph Bennerscheid
Death of H. D. Chapman Linked to Exposition Work
Aberdeen reports the death of H. D. Chapman a former Aberdeen Elks secretary and Chehalis county commissioner who had traveled to Hot Lake Oregon for his health and died there.
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Aberdeen
H. D. Chapman
Aberdeen Elks
Chehalis County
Hot Lake
Ore
Crippen’s Companion Ends Her Own Life in France
A woman staying at the Hotel de France in Bourges registered as Jeanne Maz, likely Mile. Leneve, Dr. Crippen’s noted accomplice, killed herself this afternoon. Police confirm the description matches the suicide. a note authenticates a false name, and Scotland Yard has been alerted.
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Bourges
France
Hotel de France
Jeanne Maz
Mile
Leneve
Crippen
London
Maz
Scotland Yard
Roosevelt National League Forms in Kansas City
The Roosevelt National league was organized in Kansas City by local businessmen with politicians among attendees including Gov. Hadley Gov. Stubbs and Senator Brie tow. The group advocates honest public officials and just administration of affairs while opposing a third term for Roosevelt but requesting his leadership in the campaign and to draft the national platform.
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Kansas City
Roosevelt National League
Kanene City
Hadley
Stubbs
Brietow
Roosevelt
War in Bar Harbor over Taft visit heats town
Bar Harbor Maine on July 21 sees deep local friction as summer visitors monopolize President Taft’s time. Native residents claim exclusion from events honoring the president and voice loud protests, while Selectman Bunker invites Taft to stay as native residents push for inclusion.
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Bar Harbor
Bar
Weather forecast showers tonight or Friday
A forecast calls for showers tonight or Friday with moderate westerly winds.
British Capital Investment in Argentina Estimated at 2.5 Billion
The article estimates British investment in Argentina at two and a half billion dollars, indicating a substantial capital stake across the Argentine economy. The figure reflects ongoing economic ties and the scale of financial interest held by British interests in the country.
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Argentina
Cincinnati Cat Delivers Kittens During Steel Haul
A Cincinnati cat and three newborn kittens were found under steel plates at Georgetown while workers unloaded a car for Seattle Lighting. The car carried 75,915 pounds of steel from Ohio. the cat and brood were saved and taken home by William Swing after a June 29 departure.
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Georgetown
Seattle Lighting Company
Ohio
William Swing
Swing
A. L. Flannagan
Pennsylvania
Death mystery surrounds Monon railroad president Rawn
Police abandon further inquiry into Ira G. Rawn death, declaring suicide likely after door marks and red stains were deemed misinterpretations. Family claims of burglary are dismissed. coroner's inquest pending, private investigators hold to burglary or assassination theory.
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United Pees
Chicago
Ira G. Rawn
Monon Railroad
Rawn
Jimmy
Winnetka
North Shore
King County Democratic Banquet for ex Gov Folk
Former residents of Kentucky and Missouri invited to a King County Democratic banquet in honor of ex Gov Folk of Missouri. Tickets cost $1, doors open 7:30, ladies admitted free after 9 to hear Folk speak.
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Kentucky
Missouri
King County Democratic
Folk
Portland
Oregon
United Cigar Store
Alaska
Bailey Building
Commercial Club
Gov. Folk
Domestic Laundry Co. Receiver Seeks to Pay Labor Claims
About 1,500 to 2,000 investors bought into a co operative laundry scheme and 25 workers seek back wages as The Domestic Laundry Inc. collapses. Receiver Charles Brockman reports assets may cover only labor claims around $600, with other bills piling up. The firm operated briefly at 13th Ave S and Main St after selling stock that stayed largely unpaid, while workers as young as 12 and older women allege scant wages.
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Domestic Laundry, Inc
L. E. Campbell
W. B. King
B. C. Fritz
Charles Brockman
New York
Brockman
Campbell
The
Domestic Laundry Co
Poindexter to Speak in Seattle on Insurgent Issue
The Washington senatorial race centers on the insurgent fight against a government by money for profit. Congressman Miles Poindexter is the sole campaign speaker addressing the issue, planning a Seattle Grand Opera House talk to explain the insurgents' battle against big business oligarchy led by Cannon and Aldrich.
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Poindexter
Seattle
Grand Opera House
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Clapp
Bristow
Norris
la Follette
Lenroot
Roosevelt
Pinchot
Garfield
Cannon
Aldrich
Progressive
Slain Gambler MacSherry Shot by Mistress in Seattle Hall
Robert Emmett MacSherry, a gambler and confidence man, was shot and killed in the hallway of his Pine Court apartment at 1675 Eighth Ave by his mistress Mrs Mildred Rogers. The motive arose from threats and alleged abuse. Rogers claimed self defense after purchasing a revolver. She looted pills of opium and said MacSherry had induced her into drug use. the divorce suit he filed in 1910 will not proceed.
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Rawn
H. G. Coburn
Coburn
Robert Emmett MacSherry
Pine Court
Mildred Rogers
MacSherry
Seconday
Madison St
Danville
San Bernardino
Cal
Ethel Mabel MacSherry
Lunden
John W. Hoar
Hoar
Sacramento
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Seattle
Frank MacSherry
San Quentin
Flannery
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