Rifle Trophy Match At Seagirt Breaks Records
113 riflemen competed in the Wimbledon cup match at Seagirt New Jersey, Capt Richards of Ohio scored 91 of 100 to win the trophy, Capt Springstead of New Jersey finished with 95 and won 25 dollars. Events Friday and Saturday include skirmish and revolver team matches with cash prizes and a 350 dollar trophy. Army teams from Fort Sheridan are en route.
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Seagirt
N. J
National Rifle Association of Great Britain
National Rifle Association of America
United States
Capt. Richards
Ohio
Springstead
New Jersey
Mil.a
Naval Reserve
United States Army
Michigan
Georgia
Regular Army
Fort Sheridan
III
Joe Grimes the Largest Man in the World Dies in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reported that Joe Grimes 34, six feet four inches tall and weighing 754 pounds, died Friday night at his brother J F Grimes home on 2346 Ohio avenue. Doctors cited illness from excessive fat and described his body as of ponderous proportions.
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Cincinnati
Big Joe’ Grimes
Onio Avenue
Grimes
J. F. Grimes
Joe Grimes
Ohio Avenue
Sporting Writer John B McCormick Dies at Bath Beach
New York veteran sports writer John B McCormick died Friday at Bath Beach of Brights disease. Born in Cincinnati in 1837 he worked 20 years at the Cincinnati Enquirer helping shape coverage of John L Sullivan. After retirement he was involved in theatrical work.
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New York
John B. McCoramick
Macon
Bath Beach
Bright
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Enquirer
John L. Sullivan
Mixed Yearling Sale At Sheepshead Bay Prices Fair
New York report notes a mixed yearling sale at Sheepshead Bay on Friday with prices fair. Jennie McCabe, full sister to Major Dain gerfield, sold to P. J. Dwyer for 2400 dollars, by Handspring Mon droit.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Jennie McCabe
Major Daingerfield
P. J. Dwyer
Sheig
Handspring-Mondroit
Lipton Weighs Another Americas Cup Challenge
New York Sept 5 Sir Thomas Lipton remains undecided about challenging again for the Americas Cup. He said that if he can find a designer who can build a boat to beat the Yankee sloop he will make another challenge.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Edith W Breaks Records in Free-for-All Pace
Edith W from Anderson Indiana set new state and world marks in a half-mile free-for-all pace. Her times were 1:44.4, 1:03.5, 1:36, and 2:07, with the final clocking highlighting the record pace.
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Anderson
Ind
Edith W
Minute Man defeats McChesney in mile race at Sheepshead Bay
In New York on September 5 McChesney the western 4 year old was defeated by The Minute Man in a mile race at Sheepshead Bay track. The winning time was 1 38 4-5.
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McChesney
Minute Man
New York
Sheepshead Bay Track
Bacon's Second Reprieve Delays Virginia Hanging
In Boydton Virginia Doc Bacon a Black man who faced execution for an assault on an elderly woman at Chase City was granted a 30 day reprieve after new evidence prompted delay. A mob gathered as sheriffs moved him to Petersburg until Judge Holman intervened and allowed the prisoner to depart with other inmate Anderson Pinch.
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Boydton
Doc Bacon
S’riday
Seafield
Petersburg
Chase City
Holman
Bacon
Anderson Pinch
Railway Express Strike Threatens Nationwide Action
Chicago reports a looming general strike by Railway Express Men after six large Chicago firms rejected union demands from two months earlier. The plan targets local units of major express companies with the United States Express Co. at the center, risking involvement of about 8,000 workers if no concession is granted.
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Chicago
Railway Express
United States
Brotherhood of Railway Express
United States Express Co
End of Traffic as New Orleans Unions Strike
In New Orleans on September 5, a lockout by river front workers sparked a clash between the New Orleans Steamship Association and the Longshoremen's union. The unions seek higher pay shorter hours and stricter loading rules while the steamship lines call the demands unreasonable.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Steamship Association
Black assailant wounds Kansas City woman in Armourdale home
An unknown Black man forced entry into Mrs. Margaret Gorahn’s Armourdale residence, choked her for money, and fled as a mob pursued him. He then drowned himself in the Kansas River after leaping from a rowboat near the Missouri shore. The victim is expected to recover.
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Kansas City
Sept
Margaret Gorahn
Armourdale
Kan
Kansas
Missouri
National Mine Workers report large membership growth
The auditing committee of the National Mine Workers of America reports 325,000 members and a treasury of 999,610.94. It lists historical totals from 1897 to 1901 and notes fewer than 2,000 on strike.
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Indianapolis
Imd
National Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Strangler Alfred Knapp Vows Truth of Crimes
Alfred Knapp the strangler told reporters on Friday in Columbus Ohio that the story he prepared and signed detailing his crimes is absolutely true and he has no amendments to make He said he does not fear the end and could push the electric chair himself.
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Columbus, O
Alfred Knapp
The
Strangler
Bodies Identified in Fort Wayne Railroad Death
In Pittsburg on September 5 identification confirmed for Blaine Nelson and Chester Harmon both of Parkersburg West Virginia as the two young men killed near the Fort Wayne railroad several days earlier.
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Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Here
Blaine Nelson
Chester Harmon
Parkersburg
W. Va
Head Cut Off By a Train In Spartanburg
Spartanburg D C Sept 6 B Gregory aged 17 was killed by a Southern train. The engine passed over his body severing the head from the trunk and both feet from the legs.
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Spartanburg
D. C
B. Gregory
Southern
Convicts shot at Pratt Mines prison escape attempt
Four white convicts were shot and wounded at Pratt Mines prison in Birmingham Alabama during an escape attempt at 1 Friday morning. Two are expected to die from injuries.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Mines
Beiruts Missionaries Touch US Marine Stance
U S officials indicate vessels Brooklyn and San Francisco may be sent to Beirut to protect American interests as ministers assess conditions. London reports stress the need for the Porte to heed American representatives regarding converts with possible ambassadorial raises amid Turkish religious sensitivities.
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United States
Porte
Washington
Leishman
State Department
Constantinople
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Beirut
London
Morning Post
Asia Minor
America
Great Britain
Russia
Dardanelles
Next Reunion to be Held in Washington in October
Gen H V Boynton announces the Society of the Army of the Cumberland will meet in Washington October 14 to 16. The group will take part in dedicating the Gen W T Sherman statue on October 15, the first reunion of the army societies since the war.
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Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Washington
Indictments Filed Against State Auditor and Clerk
Denver reports a special grand jury has indicted former state auditor Charles W. Grouter and his chief clerk W. Cary Munsell on 19 counts. Munsell allegedly embezzled 8000 in flat tax funds, while Grouter is charged with failure to collect or remit other flat tax money he received.
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Denver
Col
Charles W. Grouter
W. Cary Munsell
Munsell
Albanian Disturbances Report Turbulent At Monastir
Daily Mail dispatch from Monastir dated August 31 describes attempts to penetrate the Albanian cordon, threats of death, and forced retreat. It reports massacres near Armensko and Nevolkas, fears among Christians at Florina, abuses of European residents, and ongoing organized operations against insurgents with few details available.
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London
Daily Mail
Monastir
Armensko
Nevolkas
Florina
The Miller Case Nears End at Government Printing Office
Washington reports the long running Miller case may conclude with Foreman Miller’s discharge imminent. Charges by the Bookbinders' union were challenged by Miller’s counter charges, referred to Garfield and later, who reportedly finds Miller's charges unsupported. President Roosevelt seeks public resolution before Labor Day as he prepares a Syracuse speech. Garfield and Cortelyou are currently out of Washington.
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Washington
Miller
Government Printing Office
Foreman Miller
Roosevelt
Syracuse
Garfield
Cortelyou
Southern Railway Wreck Kills Six in South Carolina
Six persons were killed and 25 injured when a trestle over Fishing Creek collapsed near Yorkville South Carolina on the Southern railway around noon Thursday. Nineteen white residents and three Negroes were bruised but not seriously hurt. Bodies removed except for the engineer and fireman.
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Charlotte
N. C
Southern Railway
Yorkville
S. C
South Carolina
Fishing Creek
Japanese Organize Society in Hawaii to Aid Population
In Honolulu on September 4 a 7000 strong Japanese population forms a society under Consul Saito as president. The group aims to improve conditions, settle labor disputes involving Japanese workers, establish hospitals for the community, and provide schools for Japanese children.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Consul Saito
Secretary Shaw Deposits Near 2 Million In Banks
Secretary Shaw has recently deposited funds in several national bank depositories across the country. Though the exact amount is not disclosed, it is believed to be close to 2,500,000. The deposits aim to relieve potential stringency as the crop movement approaches.
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Washington
Shaw
Indignation Over Off Duty Arm Carry by Allied Troops
News from Peking reports severe wounds inflicted on two Americans by French soldiers, sparking protests against commanders who order troops to carry side arms while off duty.
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Peking
Fire Ravages Macedonian Town Tavenik Killing Many
A dispatch from Vienna reports Tavenik in Macedonia partly destroyed by fire with many dead. Seven mosques are said to have been burned.
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Vienna
Tavenik
Attell Defeats Regan For Featherweight Crown In 20-round Bout
Abe Attell of San Francisco won a 20 round decision over Johnnie Regan of New York to claim the world featherweight title at 122 pounds in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Abe Attell
San Francisco
Johnnie Regan
New York
Congress debates canal treaty with United States
In Bogota on August 29 Congress discusses authorizing President Marroquin to negotiate a new Panama canal treaty with the United States. The opposition strains to block approval of the measure.
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Bogota
Colombia
Congress
Marroquin
United States
Olympia Arrives at Norfolk for Repairs After Maine Coast Rocks
The cruiser Olympia under Bt. Adm. Coghlan arrived at Norfolk navy yard on Friday for repairs to injuries from rocks off Maine. Also at Rome on September 5 Pius X. conferred the title of commandatore on Prof. Lapponi in appreciation of services to Leo XIII.
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Olympia
Norfolk
Bt. Adm
Coghlan
Norfolk Navy Yard
Maine
Sapponi
Rome
Pius X
Lapponi
Leo XIII
Billy Buck Wins Roger Williams Stake at Narragansett Park
The Roger Williams stake for 2:14 trotters at Narragansett Park awarded Billy Buck the $10,000 prize. Owned and driven by E. P. Geers of Memphis Tennessee the bay gelding triumphed in three straight heats.
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Providence
R. 1
Roger Williams
Narrangansett Park
Billy Buck
E. P Geers
Memphis
Tenn
Four Hundred Bulgarians Killed in Battle at Lake Rapela
Balonica dispatch reports insurgents defeated at Lake Rapela with about 400 killed in the engagement.
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Balonica
Lake Rapela
Campbell-Bannerman denies Liberal leadership retirement
London Sept 4 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman telegraphed that there is no truth in the report he will retire from the Liberal party leadership. He responded to a question about the rumor stating he would remain active in politics.
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Liberal Party
London
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Roosevelt shifts consular appointments to insiders
President Roosevelt approves a policy change to promote officials already in the consular service to higher posts after training in minor roles. The plan aims to ensure capable, experienced personnel fill important positions and support U.S. trade, with Loomis and Secretary Hay involved in the discussion.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Francis B. Loomis
Hay
Loomis
State Department
United States
Loom
Dinner to Sir Thomas Lipton at Waldorf Astoria
Sir Thomas Lipton was guest of honor at a Pilgrims of the United States dinner in his honor Friday night at the Waldorf Astoria. About 100 prominent men attended as Lipton arrived at 7 40 and greeted friends for half an hour. Sir Thomas led guests to tables escorted by George T Wilson, with his private sham rock emblem and flags of Britain and the United States displayed.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
United States
Waldorf-Astoria
Sir Thomas
George T. Wilson
Great Britain
Langley Aerodrome Test Ends in Propeller Wreck
In Widewater Virginia on September 5 the planned launch of Prof Langley s aerodrome was halted at four with the port propeller breaking up after turning about 600 times a minute. Both blades shattered and a main rod bent sharply. Prompt actions by Langley in the navigator s car prevented a likely catastrophe.
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Widewater
Prof. Langley
Langley
Manderson Nominated by Republicans as VP Candidate
Gen. Charles F. Manderson of Omaha has been endorsed by several Republican groups as a western vice presidential candidate but he declines to have his name considered.
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Manderson
Omaha
Neb
Charles F. Manderson
Cotton Mills to Close in Fall River for Two Weeks
Seven teen cotton manufacturing corporations in Fall River will close Saturday and reopen September 14, leaving about 13,000 workers idle across 1 800 000 spindles.
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Fall River
Mass
World cotton visible supply slips to 1,082,646
The world's visible supply of cotton drops to 1,082,646 from 1,180,144 the previous week. American cotton totals 441,646 with the rest from other origins in this New Orleans report dated September 5.
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New Orleans
Hester
Family Bookkeeping Jokes and Banking Slander
A humorous exchange about a wife’s ledgers shows she spent eight dollars and fifteen cents more than she had, insisting the excess existed in the account book. The husband questions the balance and the wisdom of keeping accounts as he urges her to stop.
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Chicago Post
Old Soldier's Experience Endorses Dodds Kidney Pills
E J Hicks of Dennard Arkansas recounts a twenty year battle with chronic pain and weakness after war injuries. He credits Dodds Kidney Pills with stopping his pains, restoring appetite and strength, and leaving him feeling like a new man despite skepticism about his wealth.
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Dennard
Ark
E. J. Hicks
Mr. Hicks
Odd
Dodd
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Ad
Public notice style items mention Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents. Includes a humorous exchange about a lone umbrella and a quip about Piso's Cure for Consumption. Mentions J. F. Boyer of Trinity Springs Indiana and a joke about a durable steak. Also notes Chicago to California trains via the Pacific & North-Western Line.
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Chicago
Californa
Oregon
Washington
Thon Pacific & North-Western Line
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John B. McCormick
Sir Thomas May
National Mine Workers
Auditing Committee
Strangler Knapp
Adm. Cotton
AMR
Monatsir
Yorkville, S. C
Pilgrims of
Philadelphia Press
Briggs
Spriggs
Baltimore American
J. F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Chicago Daily News
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta,Ga
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carter
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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G. W. Smith
Marquette Bidg
Chicago, Ill
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