Case of Lockjaw Cured. Son of Silent Mike Tiernan Recovering
Physicians at Harlem Hospital report Joseph Tiernan son of Silent Mike Tiernan a former New York baseball player has recovered from lockjaw and been discharged. He injured his hand with a blank cartridge on July Fourth and developed severe jaw spasm treated by spinal antitoxin injections between the first and second lumbar vertebrae. By day fifteen the jaw had relaxed.
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New York
Harlem Hospital
Joseph
Mike’ Tiernan
Sites for Markers at Antietam
A commission of Ohio veterans has chosen sites on the Antietam battlefield to place monuments and markers honoring memory. The selection aims to commemorate the memory of Ohio veterans and mark important locations on the battlefield for future generations.
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Antietam
Hagerstown, Md
Ave
A Commission of Ohio Veterans
Antietam Battlefield
Ohioans Who Fell in Civil War Battles
The commission of Sept W. W. Miller of Columbus Major J. T. Moore of Barnesville and Major D. Cunningham of Cadiz has just completed its work.
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W. W. Miller
Columbus
Stajor J. T. Moore
Barnesville
D. Cunningham
Cadiz
Concession to Verner Nets Railways Deal in Petersburg
The Czar approved a partnership between M. A. Verner of Pittsburg and engineer Batinsky, aimed at building electric railways in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Plans include three city lines electrification bids, with Batinsky’s elevated rail idea reportedly scaled back to overhead trolley lines. The Novoe Vremya criticizes municipal ownership and lease options amid bids.
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ST. Petersburg
M. A. Verner
Pittsburg
Verner
Batinsky
Tramway Commission
M. de Witte
Finance
Novoe Vremya
Batinsky and
Moscow
British Premier Austen Chamberlain named Postmaster General
In London Aug officials announced Austen Chamberlain son of the colonial secretary will be postmaster general joining his father in cabinet. A new education ministry is created with the Marquis of Londonderry as minister. Several other high offices listed including Ritchie as chancellor of the exchequer and Akers-Douglas as home secretary. Parliament adjourned to Oct 16.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
Marquis of Londonderry
Earl of Dudley
Lord Meutenant
Ireland
Charles Thomson Ritchie
India
William Reynell Anson
M. P
Board of Trade
Andrew Bonar Law
William Hood Walrond
Lord Windsor
George Wyndham
A. J. Balfour
Earl of Elgin
Henry Norman
John Hopkins
Lord Esher
John Edge
Roberts Wheeler Banquet Bridges Anglo American ties
Earl Roberts and General Wheeler led a Carlton Hotel banquet for the Anglo American Pilgrim Club. Attendees included Choate Kelvin White Evans Griggs Beresford Quincy and others. Toasters honored King Edward and President Roosevelt with Roberts named honorary president and vows to visit the United States.
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London
Earl Roberts
Joseph Wheeler
United States
John W. Griggs
J. H. Wilson
Josiah Quincy
King Edward
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Lord Beresford
Griggs
Edward Clarke
Bonanza Wheat Farm Planned in Canada by American Syndicate
A syndicate led by T. B. Heard of Nebraska plans the first bonanza wheat farm in Canada between Craik and Davidson on the Prince Albert branch of the Canadian Pacific. Forty thousand acres have been bought for 200000 dollars and 100000 dollars was set aside for improvements that will start immediately.
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ST. Paul, Minn
T. B. Heard
Nebraska
Canada
Craik
Davidson
Prince Albert
Catholic Sisters Evicted in Finisterre France
In Finisterre near Brest, several religious schools were closed this morning amid protests by residents as gendarmes held back crowds. Barricades formed around Ploudantel Saint Meen and Le Folguet with armed locals guarding the sites, while officials vow prosecutions. General Lucas Meyer is dead.
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Brest
France
Finisterre
Saint Meen
le Folguet
Ploudanfel
Ploudantel
Chalmallard
Vervigny
Quimper
Friars Lands in Luzon Put Under Scrutiny by Government
The Dominicans sold eight estates in Luzon to the Philippines Sugar Estates Development Company, with American interest. Government questions the transfer, court action pending. Other orders’ properties face potential government purchase, though some deeds remain disputed. Governor Taft's absence noted. friar holdings status unchanged since December. The report also notes imperial and royal exchanges in Europe and a Washington portrait ceremony in London.
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Luzon
Philipines Sugar Estates Development Company
Taft
Philippines
Washington
Errand of Mercy Rescues Family in Pennsylvania
A platoon of Governor's cavalry rode to Turkey Run Hill and rescued a small family from violent neighbors. General Gobin was moved by a wife's letter from Gilberton colliery workers' area describing treatment by strikers. She was sent to a hospital with troops guarding her to the railway station. Lithuanians jailed on murder charges nearby.
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Eshenandoah
Turkey Run Hill
Gobin
Gilberton
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Best American Portrait Now In Lord Rosebery's House
The noted portrait of a great American rests in London at Lord Rosebery's residence, with the former premier expressing high regard and insisting on only the finest work. In chess, Janowski leads Hanover tourney with 11.5 wins from 15, Pillsbury and Atkins close behind at ten. King Alfonso's train journey faced alarm when a coach door broke off in a tunnel near Livares, but the king judged it accidental. Prof Uphues will go to Washington in October to oversee Frederick the Great statue, while bronze copies and statuettes are being produced at Potsdam station.
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London
Lord Rosebery
Janowski
Hanover
Pillsbury
Atkins
Alfonso
Oviedo
Leon
Livares
Uphues
Washington
Frederick the Great
Potsdam Station
America
Peace May Follow Mindanao Surrender Leader Dul tan
Manila Aug The surrender of Dul tan a Mohammedan priest who has led Moros resistance on Mindanao’s Lake Lanao district may bring peace He surrendered to American authorities last Tuesday and promises to persuade remaining Moros to yield to end the conflict
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Manila
Dulitan
Mindanao
Lake Lanse
Dultan
Sudden Death of Gen Lucas Meyer on Continent
BRUSSELS reports the sudden death of Gen. Lucas Meyer from heart disease after repeated attacks during the South African war. Meyer commanded Orange Free State forces in the Boer War, later lived in London with his wife, then journeyed to Dresden on doctors orders, stopping in Holland to see former President Kruger en route.
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Brussels
Petit Bleu
Lucas Meyer
Meyer
South Africa
London
Dresden
Germany
Holland
Kruger
Transvaal
Food aid to Filipinos continues after campaigns
Major B K West of the commissary writes from Manila to General Weston explaining that feeding natives in the Philippines must continue. He notes camps were broken up but many natives remain destitute, unable to plant crops as old harvests were ruined by military actions. West reports General Bell says about half the Batangas population is fed, estimating Laguna at roughly similar levels.
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Washington
B. K. West
Commissary Department
Manila
Weston
Philippines
Batangas
Laguna
Bell
Sales of Friars Lands Divides Vatican View
The Vatican disapproves acts by Philippine friars selling church lands to lay syndicates. Lands are church property and inalienable without Rome consent. Investigations show Dominicans alone sold lands. When sales are confirmed, friars must disclose receipts and reimburse Manila. A scandal noted here Britain.
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Reno
Rome
Aug
Vatican
Manila
Peanstad
City Editor Fatally Wounded in Shawnee Assault
Frank Riseling city editor of the Daily Herald was fatally wounded in Shawnee Oklahoma as authorities pursue alleged assailants over articles appearing in the Herald. Riseling, formerly a newspaper worker in Murphysboro, was knocked down with a revolver and badly treated.
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Shawnee
O. T
Aug
Frank Riseling
The
Daily Herald
Herald
Riseling
Murphysboro
Water Power Canal Completed at Sault Ste. Marie
After continuous work since September 189, contractors finish excavating the five mile long canal. Within a short time water from Lake Superior will flow through the waterway designed to develop 100.0 percent horsepower. The canal runs twenty five feet deep.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Hopper Sets New Half Mile Record in Salt Lake Event
In Salt Lake City on August 3, Chicago rider N. C. Hopper lowered the world half mile amateur record unpaced on the Salt Palace saucer, clocking 52.21 seconds to surpass the previous mark of 58 seconds.
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Salt Lake
Utah
N. C. Hopper
Chicago
Salt Palace
Troops Escort Woman From Turkey Runhill After Riots
Night attacks on a family near Turkey Runhill included rock throws and a near miss on a sleeping child. Crowds jeered and hung crape as soldiers escorted the woman and child to the railroad, while many foreigners resisted cooperation. Two Lithuanians were committed for murder in riots, with mass arrests expected. General Gobin ruled out immediate troop deployment, though guards remained tight. Brig. Gen. Schall visited before returning to Philadelphia.
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Crape
Turkey Runhill
Gobin
Pottsville Hospital
Ner
Joseph Beddall
John W. Schall
Weaver
Philadelphia
Schall
Mitchell Satisfied With Anthracite Situation
President Mitchell expressed satisfaction with conditions in the hard coal region as union leaders report relief fund disputes resolved and miners growing confident of victory. He urged wages align with other industries to prevent more miners from leaving for bituminous fields, with Mother Jones arriving for talks.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Mother Jones
West Virginia
E. B. Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna Western Company
Arbitration urged in miners strike by Public Alliance in Scranton
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials report more men applying for work as a meeting in New York is planned. The Public Alliance, a group of merchants professionals mechanics and miners, held a mass meeting in the courthouse and passed strong resolutions for arbitration. Senators Quay and Penrose were asked to use influence to secure arbitration.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Wyomington
Public Alliance
Quay
Penrose
Washery Fire Hits Scranton Colliery Amid Dinner Breaks
The Scranton coal washery of the Ontario & Western unit burned today after workers left for dinner, officials suspect arson given a similar earlier blaze at Bellevue washery. Loss tallies $35,000 as Dodge colliery restarts with nine men, split between veterans and new foreign recruits, bringing four colliers back into operation in Scranton.
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Scranton
Scranton Coal Colliery
Ontario & Western Coal Department
Dodge
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
National organizer meets Wilkes-Barre officials over miners strike aid
National Building Trades Council official Joseph Lord traveled to Wilkes-Barre to discuss raising funds from the general public for striking miners. A plan floated involves parading miners' wives and children through city streets. In Dubuque, the Catholic Abstinence Union expressed sympathy with Pennsylvania miners and urged the President to offer arbitration on the dispute.
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New York
Joseph Lord
National Building Trades Council
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Dubuque, In
Catholic Abstinence Union
Pennsylvania
Murder Mystery Looms as Chicago Police Probe Double Slaying
Police seek William Bartholin, a 28-year-old mechanic, after Minnie Mitchell is found dead near Seventy fourth and State. Investigators also pursue Anna Bartholin who vanished from Calumet avenue, with evidence suggesting she was killed by her son. The case centers on Bartholin's disappearance after Minnie and he purportedly eloped.
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Chicago
Seventy-fourth
State Streets
Minnie Mitchell
Fortyfourth Street
William Bartholin
Barthalin
Anna Barthalin
Mitchell
Lillie Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Bartholin
California
Anna Bartholin
Calumet Avenue
Peice
Milwaukee
Chi Oo
Ithelin
Auburn Park
Barthelin
Tragic Death of Stone in Kentucky Guard Exercise
Liter Stone of Louisville son of Walter Stone and member of the Kentucky State Guard hospital corps died in a dark guard run at Mammoth Cave. He slipped past sentries, was not found for hours, and his body was recovered from a pond near the camp.
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Mammoth Cave
Liter Stone
Louisville
Walter 8. Stone
Hospital Corps
Kentucky State Guard
Young Stone
Pensions for Veterans Listed in Indiana Records
A list of pension certificates issued to Indiana veterans and widows includes Originale William Breadford of Kewanna with $4, Durkett of Kokomo with $14, Joseph Fiindes at Soldiers National Home in Marion with $12, William B. Fiete in Indianapolis with $4, and multiple others such as Levi Hiatt Amboy, Benjamin Hickman Covington, Hillary Shryock Greenwood, Conrad Vogel Rockport, John Bennett Cochran, Joan Mul rey Frankfort, Francis M. Wetzel ret e, Thomas Lloyd National Military Home, and Christopher Rohlfing Smyrna, among many. Widows and dependents listed include Susannah D. Davis Gwynneville with $8, Isabelle H Nieman Indianapolis, Catharine Dyer Stilesville, Cora F. Mecum Indianapolis, minors of William B. Henley Cart with $5, Mary E. Bond Miami with $3, and others across Indiana towns.
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William Breadford
Kewanna
Mon Durkett
Kokomo
Joseph Fiindes
Soldiers National Home
Marion
William B. Fiete
Indianapolis
Increase
Relesue
Levi Hiatt
Amboy
Benjamin Hickman
Covington
Hillary Shryock
Greenwood
Conrad Vogel
Rockport
John Bennett
Cochran
Joan Mulrey
Frankfort
Francis M. Wetzel
Rete
Thomas Lloyd
National Military Home
Christopher Rohlfing
Smyrna
John Williams
Harmony
Romeo M. Prindie
George W. McKinney
Switz City
Weasley Fry
Worthington
Joseph F. Lamberson
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