Clay Will Reveals White Hall Park To Live Forever
Gen Cassius Clay’s 1901 will, in his handwriting, bequeaths 360 acres of White Hall lands to United States trustees for an Earth inhabitants park, with coal mines formed into a company for park support. Dora Brock named executor, contested probate planned, later will dated 1900 also offered.
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Lexington
Cassius Marcellus Clay
Richmond
Dora Clay Brock
Gen. Clay
A. J. Alexander
White Hall
United States of America
Clay County
Kentucky
White Hall Park
Green Clay
Mary Jane W. Clay
Madison County
Dora
United States
Cassius M. Clay Brock
Keene
Dora Brock
John Cabell Caenault
Filson Club
Louisville
Danville Riot Entry Ends With James Wilson Sentenced
Danville Illinois August 4 James Wilson a Negro condemned after a mob lynching attempt July 25 sparked a race outbreak met with state troop suppression. Wilson pled guilty to trying to assault Mrs Burgess of Alvin Illinois and received a long term in State prison as the grand jury investigates further indictments.
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Danville, Ll
James Wilson
Burgess
Alvin, Ill
Metcalf
Henry Gateman
Thompson
Whitlock
Wilson
Explosion targets Northern Pacific bridge near Livingston
An explosion was attempted Sunday to blow up the Northern Pacific bridge over the Yellowstone river east of Livingston. The blast shattered windows in many eastern Livingston homes and twisted the bridge out of alignment. The central pier suffered a large hole, and authorities attribute the failure to inexperienced perpetrators.
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Livingston
Mont
Yellowstone River
Mosquito Plague Stifles London as Heat Ravages City
British capital endures an unusual mosquito invasion amid intense heat. Hospitals report numerous sting victims as authorities battle the nuisance. In New York, the death of Rev. George Mairs Vanderlip, D.D., founder of the YMCA in America, is announced from his Brooklyn residence.
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London
George M. Vanderlip
New York
George Mairs Vanderlip
D.D
Young Men's Christian Association
America
Brooklyn
Colima Volcano Erupts With Smoke Clouds
A dispatch reports the Colima volcano in eruption with large clouds of smoke drifting northeast on a sea wind. In Italy, an earthquake destroyed several houses in Filattiera and Mulazzo near Spezia on the Gulf of Genoa in Tuscany.
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Colima
Mexico City
London
Filattierra
Mulazzo
Tuscany
Italy
Spezia
Gulf of Genoa
Treasury Statement Shows Cash and Gold Balance
Washington August 3 report lists general fund cash available 228 291 444 dollars and gold holdings 98 499 879 dollars excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the division of redemption.
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Treasury
Washington
General Fund
Two Men Killed By a Train in Reading Station
Reading details report two men, William Stamm aged 48 and J Alfred Richards aged 25, struck by a Philadelphia & Reading railroad train near Rickenpach station. Bodies found Sunday morning.
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Reading
Wm. Stamm
J. Alfred Richards
Philadelphia & Reading
Rickenpach Station
Navy to exclude Negro enlisted men in gradual policy shift
The Navy plans to discourage black enlistment and gradually eliminate Negro sailors from shipboard service. About 29,000 enlisted men exist, with 500 colored personnel. Officials cite white sailors' dissatisfaction with black associations aboard ships.
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Washington
United States Navy
His Second Murder Shocks Danville as Criminial Carrington Flee
Danville Illinois reports Dode Carrington, a two term Indiana inmate, shot and killed his brother's wife at Grape Creek near Danville on Monday night. He previously killed a man at Grand Crossing and wounded another in South Bend during parole. After the crime Carrington fled on a freight train. his brother is held. The authorities pursue him while the brother is jailed.
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Danville
Ill
Dode Carrington
Indiana
Grape Creek
Here
Carrington
Grand Crossing
Terre Haute
South Bend
Dade
Immigration push in Honolulu boosts aid for visitors
Honolulu citizens vow to promote immigration with the merchants' association and chamber of commerce advertising Hawaii's advantages. They plan to cater to visitors and ensure coal supply for army transports between the United States and Manila, urging troops bound for the Philippines to pass through Honolulu.
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Honolulu
Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii
Roct
War Department
United States
Manila
Philippines
Their Twentieth Child Receives Roosevelt Gift
Pittsburg August 4 a check for 100 dollars from President Roosevelt arrived for Theodore Roosevelt Signet the baby born to Mr and Mrs William H Signet of McKeesport the twentieth child in the family. The funds are deposited to accumulate until the child turns 21.
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Roosevelt
Wm. H. Signet
Pittsburg
President Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
McKeesport
Signet
Sailors Pay Off From Revenue Cutter Onondaga at Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on Monday the crew of the United States revenue cutter Onondaga saw 23 sailors paid off at their own request after the vessel’s arrival at the port. The action reflects dissatisfaction aboard the ship as crew members left the service.
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Philadelphia
United States Revenue
Onondaga
Jealous rage kills wife at Woodsire Park tent
In Philadelphia on August 4 Lou Heine a gypsy shot and killed his wife in a Woodsire Park tent. Heine likely fatally wounded George Roberts who was with her. The incident occurred Monday night as a jealous rage.
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Philadelphia
Lou” Heine
Woodsire Park
Heine
George Roberts
Venezuelan Military Academy Established in Caracas
Mail advices from Caracas report that on July 4 the Venezuelan government created a military academy to train officers for the Venezuelan army, signaling a formal effort to bolster national defense and military leadership.
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Washington
Caracas
State Department
Rioters dispersed by police in Spanish cities
Rioting is reported at Seville and Saragossa as several factories were stoned and damaged. Police charged to disperse the rioters. The strike movement is pronounced a failure.
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Madrid
Seville
Saragossa
Irish Privy Council Considers Archbishop Walsh Appointment
The Chronicle reports it is not unlikely the king may visit Ireland and the Irish privy council could appoint Archbishop William Efe Walsh of Dublin, a development discussed in London on August 4.
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The
Irish Privy Council
London
William Efe Walsh
Diocese of
Dublin
Prosecution rests in Jett-White murder case gains
In Cynthiana Kentucky August reports describe witness corroboration for the state with Alexander H Smith supporting Ewen and others. Jett’s cross examination by attorney Marcum, a brother of the slain man, is highlighted as the day’s key event with White’s testimony under intense questioning.
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Cynthiana
Cort
Borne
Alexander H. Smith
Jet
White
Ewen
Marcum
Hurst
Jett
Hurt
3Cum
Hurd
J. B .Marcus
Goodiee Combs
Jett-White
Interseua
James D. Black
J. B. Marcum
Ao Street
Tom White
Hargis
Mary Johnson
Frapan’s
Goodloe Combs
Thomas White
Tom D. Marcum
Muscogee, I. T
Jackson
The Better Shot killed by wife in Matewan West Virginia
William Adair a timber dealer was shot by his wife after returning home from Cincinnati. He fired three shots missing, then chased by his wife who retrieved a rifle and fatally wounded him at the gate. She surrendered to Williamson authorities and claims self defense.
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Matewan
W. Va
William Adair
Pigeon Creek
Adair
Cincinnati
Washington Trades Carey for Hill in Baseball Deal
Washington first baseman Carey is traded to Nashville Southern league pitcher Hugh Hill. Hill will be used as an outfielder in place of the late Fielder Delehanty.
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Washington
Carey
Washington Baseball Club
Hugh Hill
Nashville Southern League
Hill
Delehanty
Water Boy Wins Saratoga Handicap Race
Saratoga N Y Aug 4 J B Haggins Water Boy won the Saratoga handicap for three year olds Monday in 2 05 3 5 with Hunter Kane second and Caughnawega third in the $12000 purse race.
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Saratoga
N. Y
J. B. Haggins
Water Boy
Hunter Kane
Caughnawega
Kentucky Newspaper Men Reach Chicago After Tour
After a lengthy tour through Canada and northern states, 150 Kentucky newspaper editors and proprietors arrived in Chicago on Sunday. They will be hosted by Chicago newspaper men through Monday.
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Kentucky
Chicago
Canada
Strikers Killed by Troops on Trans-Cauras? Rail Line
Reports from St. Petersburg via Frontier say clashes between troops and strikers on the trans-Caurasigr railway resulted in nineteen killed last Thursday. Details remain sketchy with no official confirmation.
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St. Petersburg
Frontier
Twenteen Ee Imen
Fire Devastates Pittsburg Plate Glass Co Warehouse
Cincinnati August 4 Flames engulfed the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co warehouse at Court street Broadway and Eggleston avenue around midnight causing total loss of building and contents. Two nearby freight cars burned. manager Sealy cites 400000 dollars in damage with about 90 percent insured. Oil explosions spread flames and glass showers injure several firefighters including Lieut Donavan of Fire Company No 4.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg Plate Glass Co
Court Street
Broadway
Eggleston Avenue
Sealy
Lieut. Donovan
Rear End Collision Slams Trains Near Springfield
Passenger train No. 43 on the Peoria & Eastern division of the Big Four, traveling about 50 mph, struck the rear of a freight train. Thomas Bekaeed, a passenger aboard the first train, and expressman Feathers were badly hurt or fatally injured. All involved reside in Indianapolis. The caboose, two freight cars, and the engine plus express car derailed. No passengers were injured. Wrecking crews were dispatched from Springfield and Indianapolis.
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Springfield
Thomas Bekaeed
Feathers
Indianapolis
Yellow fever quarantine tightened at Laredo
The quarantine against San Luis Potosi Mexico declared by U S marine hospital authorities in Washington is rigorously enforced at Laredo Texas. All incoming passengers must prove five days absence from an infected point or be sent back. Three people were returned to Mexico on Monday.
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Laredo
Tex
San Luis Potosi
Mex
United States Marine Hospital
Washington
Mexico
Land near Pocatello to be set aside for forest reserve
Washington reports the acting secretary of the interior has backed a General Land Office plan to temporarily withdraw about 57 000 acres near Pocatello Idaho for the early creation of a permanent forest reserve to include the withdrawn land.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Pocatello
Ida
Eckels fixes Cleveland visit date for October 14
James H. Eckels, who invited former President Cleveland on behalf of the Commercial club, has received a letter confirming the date of the visit as October 14. The event will occur in Chicago with Eckels coordinating the guest appearance for the club.
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Chicago
James H. Eckels
Cleveland
Commercial Club
Shamrock II Beats Pacemaker In 30 Mile Race
Atlantic Highlands New Jersey August 4 Shamrock II showed top form in light winds by beating her pacemaker Shamrock I in a 30 mile race with a time of 9 minutes 57 seconds.
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Atlantic Highlands
N. J
Shamrock II
Shamrock I
Sugar planters plan 20 percent export to Europe
Mexico City on August 4 reports the sugar planters' organization will formulate a scheme to promote exporting surplus sugar to England and the continent. The plan calls for exporting 20 percent of the product.
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Mexico City
Sugar Planters’ Organization
England
Washington Baseball Club Stock Changes Hands
Washington August 4 President Pos tal of the Washington American league sold his stock in the club to four of the present stockholders. Charles Jacobson, one of the buyers, will become the new head of the organization.
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Washington
Postal
Washington American League
Charles Jacobson
Servian Officer Arrested Over Mobilization Plan Sale
Belgrade reports a Servian officer has been arrested on charges of selling mobilization plans to a foreign power. Authorities believe several accomplices are involved and a strict investigation is ongoing.
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Belgrade
Pole Antonio Turckowski Executed at Sing Sing
Antonio Turckowski a Polish immigrant was put to death in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York on August 4. He proclaimed his innocence of the murder of John Shepolaski a Brooklyn saloonkeeper while on the way to the chair.
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Ossining
N. Y
Antonio Turckowski
Sing Sing Prison
John Shepolaski
Brooklyn
Failed to Settle the Strike in Philadelphia Textile War
Philadelphia readers learned that the industrial branch of the civic federation attempted to settle the local textile strike on Monday but failed. The move marks a public effort to resolve wage and labor disputes affecting workers and manufacturers in the city.
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Philadelphia
Civic Federation
Textile Striker
Sarto elected pope Pius X with Venice link and biographical sketch
Rome August 4 Cardinal Macchi announces to crowds that Cardinal Sarto has been elected pope and chosen the name Pius X. A brief biography notes Sarto, born June 2 1835 at Riese, Treviso, rose as Venice patriarch in 1891 and cardinal in 1893. Gibbons listed as seriously ill among conclave members with malaria symptoms in New York.
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Cardinal Macchi
Apostolic Briefs
St. Peter's
Cardinal Sarta
Pius X
Pope Pius X
Joseph Sarto
Venice
Riese
Treviso
Italy
Sacra Theologia
Sarto
Bernardo
Cardinal Gibbons
New York
Campbell heads Goebel case plan to Crime reach
Governor Beckham in Frankfort will be asked to request Gov. Durbin to deliver Taylor and if denied, contempt actions will begin. Col. T C Campbell who led three years of Kentucky evidence gathering left New York for Kentucky to oversee the Goebel assassination prosecutions. He will also direct the trial of Caleb Powers former secretary of state whose proceedings opened Monday.
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New York
Col
T. C. Campbell
Goebel
Kentucky
Frankfort
Beckham
Durbin
Taylor Cout
Caleb Powers
Militiamen Entitled to Same Pay and Transport as Regulars
The secretary of war ruled that militia officers and soldiers serving at encampments receive equal pay to regular army personnel and are eligible for transportation to and from encampments as if they were regular troops. The ruling affects officers and men serving in militia camps nationwide.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Drowned in Grand Isle Two men lose lives at island day
New Orleans residentsJohn J Voelkel sr a noted bookkeeper and Walter E Boytel assistant paying teller Whitney National Bank drowned at Grand Isle in an attempt to save Voelkel. Voelkel also perished leaving family and colleagues.
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New Orleans
John J. Voelkel
Walter E. Boytel
Whitney National Bank
Grand Isle
Voelkel
One Killed in a Wreck in Texarkana Street Car Incident
Texarkana Ark Aug 3 A street car derailed on the Broad and Hazel street curve Sunday evening injuring many with one fatality reported the victim died Sunday night authorities investigated the wreck and the accident disrupted traffic in the area
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Texarkana
Ark
Broad and
Hazel Streets
Native Fourth of July celebration at Tulia la naval station
The navy department received a mail report from the commandant of the naval station at Tulia la describing Fourth of July festivities by the local natives. Field sports were the featured events of the program.
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Washington
Navy Department
Naval Station At
Tuliala
Chicago plans 120 mile park ring around city
Chicago officials approved a plan to create a 120 mile chain of parks and boulevards encircling the city. The county board resolved to pursue land purchases to establish the ring and safeguard green space.
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Chicago
Sir Thomas Lipton Visits Niagara Falls and RCNYC Reception
Sir Thomas Lipton boarded his special train Sunday night to return to New York after a day of sightseeing that included a joyful reception by members of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club at Niagara-on-the-Lake.
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Sir Thomas
Niagara Falls
Sir Thomas Lipton
New York
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Drowned by a big catfish on Mississippi River
La Crosse Wisconsin reported William Renz drowned after a fierce struggle with a large catfish while fishing in the Mississippi River. Renz reportedly refused to release the fish, leading to his drowning during the struggle Friday afternoon.
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la Crosse
Wis
William Renz
Mississippi River
Renz
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