Notable Briefs From Washington And Across The Nation
Washington reports Rear Admiral H. Davis has retired after entering service in 1861 and aided Kingston Jamaica after the recent earthquake. Isthmian canal records July sickness among 28,000 workers, with mortality down about 60 percent from last year. Personal notices note deaths of Dr. Augustus Coe Van Duyn, Richard Mulholland, and others. Tate Cromley becomes bookkeeper at a Mount Vernon bank. Judge A. L. Williams dies at Pike's Peak summer home. Mrs. Chadwick honored by French academy. Incidents include a Philadelphia railroad shooting, a fatal stabbing in Mascoutah, Illinois, a former Great Falls man’s suicide, a Chattanooga auto accident death, and a Terre Haute musician’s suicide after X-ray injury. A Chicago theft case and threats against a Long Island bishop are also listed, with continued effects on local communities.
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Washington
H. Davis
Navy
Kingston
Jamaica
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Railroad
Augustis Coe van Duyn
United States Army
Kansas City
Richard Mulholland
Dunkirk
N. Y
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Knights of Columbus
Tate Cromley
First National Bank
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Cromley
George Schuman
South Bethelhem
Philadelphia & Reading
John Osteer, Jr
Mascoutah
John Osteer
J. H. Young
Great Falls
St. John's Hospital
Helena
Mont
Benjamin Franklin Rees
Chattanooga
Hans Rees
New York
George N. Arthur
Terre Haute
First Congregational Church
Oak Park
Chicago
David Kahn
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Kahn
Frederick Burgess
Long Island
Garden City
Joseph Richardson
Livingston
Iowa
Ora Sampson
Richardson
Shootin
Airship bursts over Greenville fairground injuring none
Casualty report notes Knabenshue’s airship burst from 2000 feet above Greenville Ohio, falling like a rocket but the aeronaut escaped unharmed. The Worcester Post editor Eugene Morriarity drowned bathing in Lake Quinsigamond Massachusetts. Train wreck near Fernleaf Colp injured twenty. Theodore Miller killed. Six Jackson Wille Coal workers fatally injured by a donkey explosion at Bikins West Virginia. Eight miles north of Hagerstown Maryland a lumber camp blast left several dead or injured.
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Knabenshue
Fair Grounde
Greenville
Ohio
Eugene Morriarity
Worcester Post
Democrat
Lake Quinsigamond
Mass
Theodore Miller
Jackson- Wille Coal Company
Bikins
W. V
Witte
Doller
Hayette Farm
Hagerstown
Wrecks and Disasters Across Oceans and Cities
The Norwegian steamer Arenania wrecked at Capicia below Quebec. fire on the Christian Brothers at Opseland Cal contained with light loss. Fatalities include CliMmord Atwood in Iowa and a stray laborer who died attempting rescue. Other items report fires damaging rail and industrial sites, dock labor disputes at Antwerp, and political and religious notices from Rome to Vienna.
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Capicia
Quebec
Christian Brothers
Opseland
Cal
CliMmord Atwood
Montour
Iowa
Talon
Richmond
Tex
Adam Kauffer
Rochester
N. C
Huffalo
Pittsburg
Jane Palmer
Massachusetts, Wharf and Coal Company
Boston
Robbins & Spencer
Scranton
Armour & Go
France Faces Real War Threat Across Borders
Reports warn France may confront a genuine war scenario as regional tensions intensify and defense concerns rise amid evolving military and political strains. Rocco’s daily situation worsens, signaling growing instability and potential escalation.
France Gives Drude Authority for Relentless Campaign
Paris dispatches report the French government authorizes Drude to press a hard campaign against tribesmen in the Urre Casa region with a two day interior march. Total forces 6,000. Morocco unrest grows with Tangier despatches predicting a real war for France.
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Paris
Ure Casa Blanch
Ninnea
War Department
Casa- Liunen
France
Tangier
Morocco
Beating during dental visit ends with arrest
G. W. Lowers 28 attacked Dr. R. B. Leonard during a tooth extraction while under gas. Dr. W. H. Wander aided, both attacked. Wander used a hammer on Bowers causing a skull fracture. Bowers hospitalized. Wander arrested.
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Washington
G. W. Lowers
Bowers
Dr. Wunder
Trouble for Leopold Revolt among Congo Free State natives
Passengers on the Congo mail steamer report a serious revolt by Free State natives who refuse to work in lieu of taxes. In Arumimini district a white deer was attacked and wounded. several native soldiers were wounded. Punitive expeditions are being sent out.
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Congo Free State
Brussels
Congo
Free State
Arumimini
Mystery Explosion Destroys Factory in New York
A mysterious blast yesterday gutted the five story Herman Jacob & Sons factory in New York causing over $100,000 in stock and all machinery to burn. Investigators found no chemicals on site, keeping origin of the explosion unclear.
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New York
Herman Jacob & Sons
Goode
Portuguese Troops Victorious in West Africa Battle
An official dispatch from Massamedés in Ambla West Africa says Portuguese troops won a two day battle near Musilio on August 27 and 28 against a Cuama Ins force of 7000. Portuguese losses were ten killed and thirty-one wounded while the enemy suffered heavy casualties.
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Sishon
Massamedés
Ambla
West Africa
Musilio
Bridge Nearly Finished at Pierre as Trains Expected by Sept. 15
Chicago officials report ongoing progress on the river bridge project in Pierre. They anticipate the structure will be completed enough for train crossings by September 15.
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Pierre
Chicago
Telegrapher Strike Claimed Broken as Machines Take Over
Officials of telegraph companies say walkout is ended with Octoplex machines raising capacity and cutting jobs. Union leaders insist the strike remains, while federal court action to crush the union is reportedly possible. President Roosevelt will not intervene in the dispute.
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Russell
Te Chicago
Capen
Postal Telegraph Company
Nis
Bupt. Cook
Western Union
Mr. Capen
Naonal
Wii
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Loeb
Drums Drive Rats From Farm in Washington
Newton W. Bush used five snare drums set around his farm in Washington to scatter a severe rat infestation. He and four helpers beat the drums, and since then he reports no rats on the property. The tactic, aimed at protecting fodder and cattle, proved effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newton W. Bush
Rush
Auto wreck in Magenti kills two including Pallavicini
In Magenti Italy on September 3 a chauffeur drove through a closed grade crossing gate onto railroad tracks as a freight train neared. Marquia Pallavicini and a lawyer named Malamano were killed. the chauffeur survived. The two others died within minutes.
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Magenti
Italy
Marquia Pallavicini
Malmano
Malmatio
Marauls
Exhume of Sleepy Depot Victim Prepares for Suit
The remains of William Hurd, killed by a train while asleep on a Bricelyn Minnesota depot platform a few weeks ago, were exhumed recently. Two physicians recorded injuries as preliminary steps toward a possible damage suit against the railroad company.
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Bricelyn
Minn
William Hurd
Italian Wins Morlo Cup Auto Race Amid Fatal Accident
The Morlo cup race in Italy ended with Italian driver Minoia victorious as a nobleman Baron de Martino died in a crash. Clear day drew a large crowd to the event despite several injuries.
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Baron
Devseil
Italy
Yeatenday
Minoia
Baron de Martino
Prince Wilhelm Tours New York Amid Crowds Aboard Fylgia
The Swedish prince spent a busy Sunday in New York visiting services aboard the cruiser Fylgia, hosting lunch, and attending a private dinner at the Astor Hotel. Thousands lined Central Park and crowds mobbed the ship as items vanished from decks, including wine glasses and even a gun breech block, with engineers fearing minor displacement changes due to theft.
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New York
Prince Wilhelm of
Sweden
Fylgia
Astore
Central Park
Hotel Astor
Boston
Sonvents Hunter
Powers claims name of Goebel killer in Kentucky race
Georgetown Ky Sept 3 Judge Hager launches campaign against Mercy Caldwell in Goebel case. Caleb Powers says he has learned the real killer’s name and can identify him. He names Jim Howard as not the murderer and vows a trial before the election to push for justice.
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Georgetown
W. Hager
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Powers
Goebel
Gov. Goebel
Jim Howard
Prescott Commercial Club Forms In Prescott Minnesota
Men of Prescott organized a commercial club with fifty seven members. Edward Longworth was elected president with J H Wenzel as vice president and E H Wallace as secretary treasurer. Directors include G M Dill L H Brendemuhl J W Howes and W Zander.
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Prescott
Minn
Edward Longworth
J. H. Wenzel
E. H. Wallace
G. M. Dill
L. H. Brendemuehl
J. W. Howes
W. ©. Zander
Lightning Fatal to Two at Winona Beach and Tobiso Bay
Bay City reports a fatal lightning strike killed Bert Woodruff at Winona Beach amusement stand. Another hunter, Norman Bligh, was paralyzed by a lightning stroke striking his gun at Tobiso Bay.
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Bay City
Mich
Bert Woodruff
Winona Beach
Man Bligh
Tobiso Bay
Sills Famous Bandit Ferales Reported Killed by Civil Guard
Madrid dispatch says the civil guard killed the famed bandit Ferales in Villaverde after years of terrorizing the district. The victory ends a long pursuit and restores calm in the village and surrounding area.
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Sills
Madrid
Villaverde
Car Plunges Fifteen Feet. One Dead Near Elmira
A powerful touring car plunged off a fifteen foot embankment at Pine City near Elmira on September 3, killing EB. E. Smith of Tioga Pennsylvania and injuring four other occupants.
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Elmira
N. Y
Pine City
EB. E. Smith
Tioga
Oil Strike Near Kansas Capitol Sets Depth at 547 Feet
Near Topeka Kansas three miles southwest of the state house oil flow was struck Friday night at a depth of 547 feet. The discovery adds a new productive site to the region.
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Kansas Capitol
Topeka
Kan
State House
Ten-Year-Old Hurt by Norse Attack Near Bay
In Huron South Dakota on September 3 a ten year old son of farmer B E Styer was kicked by a Norse animal causing injuries described as very serious.
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Huron
S. D
B. E. Styer
Bone Named Special U.S. District Attorney for Northwest Land Frauds
Topeka Kansas September 3 H J Bone the current United States district attorney will be made special United States district attorney to handle months of land fraud cases in the Northwest.
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Topeka
Kan
H. J. Bone
United States
Northwest
Child Killed by Auto in Jamestown Suburb
A four year old boy, son of Albert Reynolds of Ripley, was struck and killed by an automobile near Jamestown on Sept 3. The car owner James Forman attempted to avoid the accident and went into a ditch. Police investigation ongoing.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Albert Reynolds
Ripley
James Forman
German Steamer Modwig Woermann Lost Off Africa
The German steamer Modwig Woermann was lost off the African coast, but the crew were saved. The incident occurred near La Palmas on Sept 3. Further details about the wreck and salvage are not provided in the report.
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la Palmas
Modwig Woermann
Africa
Liverpool MP David McIyer Dies After Long Illness
David McIyer, member of parliament for Kirkdale, Liverpool, dies after a prolonged illness born in 1840. The report notes his political career and local impact.
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David McIyer
Kirkdale
Liverpool
Craft Bros
Chicago
War Department
David Putnam
Montgomery
Aim
Bride Beating Fined Two Hundred Dollars in St Louis Court
Jake Grapey aged thirty was fined 200 in police court Saturday for striking his bride Sarah aged twenty one whom he had married at her home in Chicago or Aug. 6.
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St. Louis
Jake Grapey
Sarah
Chicago
Girl Killed by Auto in Wilbraham Massachusetts
An automobile carrying Mr and Mrs Hollander of Boston struck and killed a twelve year old girl in Wilbraham yesterday. Mr Hollander was charged with manslaughter.
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Wilbraham
Mass
R. Hollander
Boston
Mr. Hollander
Dives to His Death on Tybee Island
Joseph L. Brinkey right fielder for the Savannah team in the South Atlantic league died after breaking his neck diving into shallow water at Tybee Island yesterday afternoon.
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Savannah
Joseph L. Brinkey
Tybee Island Yesterdy
Reading concerns deny anti trust charges in coal case
The Reading Company and two related firms defend against the United States suit to break up the anthracite coal trust. They argue the government’s charges are impertinent and that Hanna coerced peace with miners in 1900 to aid the Republican ticket. They claim violence forced workers to quit and that coal prices rose due to necessary wage increases.
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Philadelphia
Reading Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Philadelphia& Reading Coal and
Pen Company
United States
Anthracite Coal Trust
George F. Boer
Muarcus A. Hanna
Hanna
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Stranger Killed by Train Near Breckenridge
A poorly dressed man about sixty was struck by an eastbound Northern Pacific train near Breckenridge Minnesota on Saturday. He died instantly and was ground to pieces. no identification was found and the county will likely bury him.
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Breckenridge
Minn
Northern Pacific
Here
Two Girls Drowned Near Dunseith in Briggs Lake
Grand Forks North Dakota September 3 two young sisters Laidle Egbert ten years old and Littie Metcalf aged eight perished in Briggs lake when their boat capsized four miles from Dunseith The bodies were recovered Sadie Egbert was daughter of Mrs James C Exbert and Lillie Metcalf daughter of Mr and Mrs William Metcalf who moved to the mountains from Canjo two years ago The tragedy occurred while the girls were rowing and their craft overturned.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Laidle Egbert
Littie Metcalf
Briggs Lake
Dunseith
Sadie
James C. Exbert
Lillie
William Metcalf
Canjo
Fireman Hit by Bridge While Watching Hot Box
John Kane, a fireman on the road west of here, was brought to the hospital with head and shoulder injuries after leaning out of the cab on a special train and striking a bridge while watching a hot box. He is expected to recover.
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Pierre
John Kane
Here
Agnes Johnson Burned In Big Lake Fire Incident
Agnes Johnson ten years old daughter of Gust Johnson of Big Lake was badly burned last evening when kerosene spilled while starting a fire. Doctors say recovery is doubtful and the girl remains hospitalized in Monticello Minnesota.
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Agnes Johnson
Big Lake
Monticello
Minn
Agnes
Gust Johnson
Matador Gored by Bull in Mexican Plaza
Moronto Chico, matador, was caught on the bull’s horns at Juan Plaza de Tieros in El Paso. He was horribly mangled in front of thousands and his injuries are believed fatal.
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el Paso
Tex
Moronto Chico
Juan Plaza de Tieros
Local Fireman James Hanrahan Dies After Collision
James Hanrahan a locomotive fireman who was injured in a head on collision in Menominee Michigan has died at his home in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin.
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Menominee, Mich
James Hanrahan
Sturgeon Bay
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