Fire and flight amid Haitian conflict as rivals accuse each other
Reports from Port au Prince recount fighting over Petit Goave with blame traded between Firminists and Fouchardists. General Chicoya, Firminist interior minister, is said to have set fire to the town when unable to hold it. A gunboat blockade near Cape Haitien looms as tensions rise and foreigners fear repercussions.
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Petit Goave
Chicoya
Port-au-Prince
Petit
Crete-2-Pierrot
Cape Haitien
McCrea
United States
Machias
Congressman Praises Phil ippines Policy and Cuba Annexation View
Thautauqua, Aug 11. Mar C H Grosvenor of Ohio told 9 000 listeners that the Philippine question reflects constitutional aims and that the issue is now out of politics. He argued for fair treatment of insular words and supported Cuban annexation if the opportunity arises, expressing hope for Cuba’s republic and willingness to intervene if needed.
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Thautacqua
N. Y
Mar
United States
Chautarqua
Schurmann
Philippines
Cuba
Fair and Warmer Outlook For Tuesday and Wednesday
Fair and warmer conditions expected in Yorinois and Indiana on Tuesday with local rain on Wednesday. Winds shift to fresh southeast in Ohio. Tuesday and Wednesday mostly fair with warmer temperatures. light variable breezes. Blythe, Section Director.
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Washington
Yorinois
Indiana
Ohio
Movements of Steamers Update From Global Ports
Maritime notices list arrivals and passages for August across ports including New York Gibraltar Scilly Moville Bremen Glasgow Plymouth and Glasgow with ships such as An choria Moltke Tauric Statendam Trave Numidian Siberian and Minnehaha along with Patricia and other vessels and destinations Naples Genoa Rotterdam Liverpool New London and Montreal noted.
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New York
Anchoria
Glasgow
Moltke
Hamburg
Tauric
Liverpool
Gibraltar
Trave
New Lane
Naples
Genoa
Scilly
Statendam
Rotterdam
Browhead
Cevie
Moville
Montreal
Bremen
Siberian
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Patricia
New London
Tied 3 to 3 In eleventh Chicago and New York held
New York and Chicago played an eleven inning tie in New York. McGann's three bagger and Brodie's single tied the score in the ninth but rain halted the day’s second game. Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and St Louis also won earlier games as rain affected schedules.
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Piacsdufe
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
New York
Ccs
BOSON
Csee-Eees
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Baltimore
McGann
Brodie
Bowerman
Lauder
New Y. Rh.o.a
LL. Taylor
M’ginty
Taylor
Pretty Detroit Phillies Tie in Nine on Final Thirteenth
Philadelphia beat Detroit in a dramatic 13th inning when Waddell tripled to left and scored on a scratch hit, in a faultless fielding game at Detroit. Final score not fully listed. Waddell stood out with three-base hit, McGuire and Hartzel among others contributing. Attendance noted for Chicago game as 2,48.
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Detroit
Mich
Philadelphia
Waddell
R.H.O.A.E
Phila
R.H.O.A.E. Harley
Hartzel
McGuire
Fultz
Totaia
Siever
Barrett
Casey
Elberfeld
Davis
Gleason
Beckee
Connolly
Milwaukee Signings Secure Next Season Chiefs Roster
President Ban Johnson announced the Milwaukee team will stay intact for next season with contracts signed by Cy Young, Dineen, Criger, Warner, Stahl, Parent, Ferris, Daugherty, Lachance, Freeman, and Gleason. A separate report from Muncie notes Milwaukee defeated Muncie 7 7 at Athletic Park with Allis pitching for visitors and Barber at third, committing three errors.
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Milwaukee
Ban Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Cy Young
Dineen
Criger
Warner
Stahl
Parent
Ferris
Daugherty
Lachance
Freeman
Gleason
Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
American Association
Athletic Park
Allis
Barber
Rhe Muncie
Zook
Poor
Henderson
Runkle
Dungan
Run Nels Defeats Kansas City in Louisville Tilt
Crowd of 4,231 watches Louisville topple Kansas City 7 to 3 as Coons shuts down Kansas City bats and McDonald exits early for Louisville. Kerwin, Bonner, Ganzel, Flournoy, Clymer, Spies drive runs. Nance, Rothfuss, Gannon spark KC offense. Final: Louisville 7, Kansas City 3.
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Louisville
Reveces I
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Toledo
McDonald
Louis
Epee Kan
C. Care
Kerwin
Bonner
Ganzel
Flournoy
Clymer
Odwell
Schaub
Spies
Haskell
Columbus Wins With Late Inning Rally Over St Paul
In a tight affair Columbus broke through in the eighth with a double a base on balls and two singles. Dillard connected for a first inning homer to pace St Paul but Columbus prevailed 3 to 1 with strong defense and timely hitting. Attendance 88 percent. Dillard homered for St Paul while Myers and Hendricks produced key two base hits for Columbus.
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Columbus
Dillard
St. Paul
Colum
R.H.O.A.B. St. Paul
R.H.C. A.B. Hart
Geler
Shannon
O'Hagen
D'gherty
Myers
Huggins
Knoll
Kelley
Bartow
Hurley
Fox
Marcan
Balley
Siette
Cheech
GaTu
Hendricks
Hagen
Barton
Giers
Slette
Chech
Saratoga racing yields surprise win by John A. Drake's runners
At Saratoga on Aug 1, John A. Drake's Runners upset Lux Casta and Wonderly in a tight finish as Ada Nay took the opening race. Other results include Advance Guard’s neck victory at Detroit and Anchor winning the Harlem Golf stakes in Chicago. Stewards rejected a gold plate offer related to Irish Lad, while trainer suspensions were noted and sales of stables announced.
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Saratoga
John A. Drake
Lux Casta
Whitney
Duryea
Trish Lad
Burns
W. C. Whitney
Fitzgerald
C. H. Pettingill
Waterhouse
Alsono
Ada Nay
Clarence H. Mackay
Newton Ennington
W. C. Daly
Advance Guard
Sombrero
Ordnung
Runnels
Rampins Ground
Port Royal
Detroit
Mich
Highland Park
Miss Chapman
Helen Oakford
Ducky Secret
Lady of the West
Senator Beveridge
Our Sallie
Staff
Meggs
Illowazo
Chicago
Daddy Bender
Antonius
Anchor
Corrigan
Tome
Bragg
Wyola
Stone Thrown at Trenton Trust. Man in Custody
An iron worker in the city was arrested today for throwing a stone through a window of the Trenton Trust and Safe Deposit Company. He will be held for a few days while his family’s insanity is investigated.
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Trenton Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Lee
Chess Tourney Winners in Hanover Prussia
The international masters tournament in Hanover concludes with Janowski taking first prize of 8, Pillsbury second for 235 dollars, Atkins third for 315, Mieses fourth for 106, Napier and Wolf sharing fifth and sixth at 6875, Tschigorin seventh for 62.50, and Olland eighth for 70. The final scores table lists wins and losses for Atkins Bardeloben-Oe Gottsehall Swiderski Tschigorin Wolf and others.
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Hanover
Prussia
Janowski
Pillsbury
Atkins
Mieses
Napier
Wolf
Tschigorin
Olland
Bardeloben
Gottsehall
Swiderski
Rhythmic Triumphs In $10,000 Bonner Memorial At Brighton
New York racing fans watched 5,000 attend Brighton Beach as Rhythmic, favorite at 0 to 40, won the Bonner Memorial Trotting purse of 10,000 in three straight heats in the 2:12 class. Dan R. led in the 2:06 pace but broke late, Fanny Dillard advancing to a walkover heat. Summary lists highlight winners from the 2:15 pace and 2:14 trot races with multiple favorites and notable upsets.
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New York
New York Trotting Association
Brighton Beach
Bonner
Rhythmic
Detroit
Stalen
Prince Direct
Josh
Pauline G
Carl Wilkes
King
Mabel
Ida Highwood
Dan R
Fanny Dillard
Blk. m
Commoner
Snow
McDonald
Bik. H
Direct
Oremnty
Alice Maples
B. m
Snyder
Schley Pointer
B. H
Nuckels
Sufreet
Bik. m
Benyon
Oakland Ene
Ceeugbon
Lady Thisbee
Kenny
Delmar
A. P. McDonald
Vis
Alice Carr
Garrison
Miss Whitney
A. McDo
Leola
Saunders
Dan T
B. G
Manville Airy
Bik. G
Lazol
Br. H
McH
Belle Kuzer
Br. m
Rites
Alfred Starr
the King
Br. G
Clay King
Neovesk FO Model
Moke
Ida Lisghwood
Es Highwood
Cbbort
Pariel
Artha Marsha
Noble
Ante
Milwaukee home series opener set for 3 45 this afternoon
Killen will pitch for Indianapolis as the last Milwaukee series on their home grounds begins this afternoon at 3 45. A large crowd is expected on Ladies Day. A double header is scheduled for tomorrow. The New York Herald reports John T Brush will not travel to New York to buy or control the New York club, noting his talent for selling teams in wartime.
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Milwaukee
Killen
Indianapolis
Laides
The
New York Herald
John T. Brush
New York
New York Club
Terre Haute fair adds races to agricultural exposition
Terre Haute Indiana trotting association opens a fair with riding, walking and bicycle races once tabooed on the four cornered track. Night grounds lit by hundreds of electric lights. Results list Gold Standard winning the mile in 1 41 with Trespasser second and Deadly Night Shade third. Judge Rankin won the half mile heats with Dean Swift in the third heat dispute. Third money awarded to Bill tz.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute Trotting Association
Lil (Booth
Trespasser
Lil
Murphy
Deadly Night Shade
Love
Judge Rankin
Carnes
Judge Nkin
Dean Swift
Bill Tz
Train collisions kill and injure in three cities
In Huntington Genoa a head end collision between two Norfolk and Western freight trains fatally injures Fisher Ferguson and Guy Osburn with John Rice likely dead. Other injuries include John Booth and Lewis Litteral. A separate Pennsylvanian wreck at Dock Street Tow er injures none aboard. In Dallas an interurban strike hits section crew, killing Jess Crenshaw and injuring William Wilson and two others.
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Huntington
W. Va
Genoa
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Fisher Ferguson
Wayne
Guy Osburn
Bluefield
John Rice
Kenova
John Booth
Centerville
Lewis Litteral
Dallas
Tex
Grand Prairie
Jess Crenshaw
Mississippi
William Wilson
Chester Brooks
Peter Wilkerson
Cleveland and Baltimore slugging duel in Aug 11 game
Cleveland beat Baltimore 7 to 3 in a high hitting contest with 24 hits eight for extra bases. Wright struggled early, Clark relieved, and Wiltse also allowed runs as Cleveland posted a strong offensive showing led by Hale and Clarke. Attendance cited as 1 12.0.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Baltimore
Hale
Wiltse
Wright
Clark
Wooster, O
Clarke
Wood
Wiltee
Robinson
OM Wright
Southern Baseball League meeting ends amid injunction fight
In Chattanooga Tennessee the Southern Baseball League convened as Memphis faced injunctions. President Nicklin resigned, Vice President Kavanaugh presiding. Evans and Babb from Memphis were allowed to finish the season, others barred. Memphis players Frank and St Vrain remained in dispute, with games ordered to opposing clubs for those played against orders. Memphis risked forfeiture payments and legal action followed for damages.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Baseball League
Memphis
Chickamauga Park
Georgia Line
Nashville
Nicklin
Kavanaugh
Little Rock
Evans
Babb
Charles Frank
J. S1
Vrain
Circuit
Trident Wins Seawanhaka Cup In Triangular Race
In Montreal on August 11 Trident defeated Tecumseh by five minutes and twenty seven seconds to win the Seawanhaka cup. The race was triangular with official times showing Trident finishing in 4 20 55 and Tecumseh in 5 22 04. Oshkosh Club has sent a challenge for next year as entries from White Bear Minnesota and Manchester Club Boston are anticipated.
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Montreal
Trident
Tecumseh
Oshkosh Club
White Bear Club
Minnesota
Manchester Club
Boston
Boston player protection plan raised by Killilea
Chicago reports Henry L Killilea seeks a precautionary move to shield Present members of the Boston American League club from overtures by National League magnates. The note hints at unrest over transfer temptations amid league tensions. All details remain introductory and unnamed further actions await clarification.
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Chicago
Henry Lkillilea
Dox Notice Mentioning E. W. Grove Brand Cure
A wartime style saleworded dox item states that the name E. W. Grove must appear on every genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Fablets box, claimed as the celebrated cold and grip cure Be.
Iron Manufacturer Threw a Stone in Trenton Case
In Trenton New Jersey on August 11 William J Lee who recently purchased the Phoenix...
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Trenton
N. J
William J. Lee
Phoenix
Senator McMillan Dies and Funeral Plans Set
Manchester Massachusetts and Oyster Bay New York report the death of Senator James McMillan. His sons plan a private funeral in Manchester before transferring the body to Detroit for public services and burial. President Roosevelt and Michigan leaders express shock and sympathy as official telegrams relay the loss.
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Manchester
Mass
F. H. McMillan
W. C. McMillan
James McMillan
Detroit
Eagle Head
Boston & Maine
Boston
Senator McMillan
Dr. Barr
Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Senator Burrows
Michigan
McMillan
Corliss
Roosevelt
Mich
L. L
Washington
Frye
Senate
Frances Henning Speed widow of Lincoln confidante dies at 82
Mrs Frances Henning Speed aged eighty two, widow of Joshua F Speed and close Lincoln friend, dies at her Cherokee road home in Louisville. Her life and that of her husband are linked to Lincoln, whose testimony of happiness in marriage helped steer his union with Miss Mary Todd.
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Louisville
Frances Henning Speed
Joshua F. Speed
Abraham Lincoln
Cherokee Road
Lincoln
Hay and Nicolas
Mary Todd
Lexington
Peoria Illinois Mill Pioneer Horace Clark Dies at 88
Horace Clark sr a longtime Peoria county resident and first president of the Board of Trade died this morning of apoplexy. Born January 6 1823 in Sardinia Erie county New York he ran the first four mill in central Illinois and served as Western agent for Pillsbury. Survived by three sons George Charles and Horace B Clark of the International Steel Gutter Association left Glasgow for the United States. He was among Illinois earliest Congregationalists.
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Peoria
Horace Clark
Peoria County
Board of Trade
Clark
Sardinia
Erie County
Erie
Illinois
Pillsbury
George
Charles
Horace
B. Clark
International Steel Gutter Association
Glasgow
United States
Lumber Merchant Castleberry Found Dead in New York Hotel
William D. Castleberry, a Cincinnati lumber merchant, was found dead in his room at the Hotel Audubon in New York. He was last seen Sunday night and had registered July 22 on business travel. Death believed due to natural causes.
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New York
Willam D. Castleberry
Cincinnati
Hotel Audubon
Castleberry
Former Governor Cook Dies After Surgery in Connecticut
Winsted Conn August 11 Former Governor Cook died tonight from a shock after an operation for intestinal troubles. George W Cotterell Saratoga N Y August 11 George W Cotterell a not known lawyer of New York City died suddenly today at his cottage on Schroon Lake.
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Winsted, Conn
Cook
Saratoga
N. Y
George W. Cotterell
New York City
Schroen Lake
Shipyard Sale To United States Shipbuilding Firm
The Harlan & Hollingsworth shipyard in Wilmington sold for 1.5 million to the United States Shipbuilding Company, a syndicate including Lewis Nixon interests. The plant spans fifty acres and employs about 3,100 workers, with a history as a pioneer iron steamship builder and government contractor.
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Wilmington
Del
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
United States Shipbuilding Company
Lewis Nixon
Elizabethport
N. J
Neafie & Levy Company
Philadelphia
San Francisco Ironworks
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Messrs. Scott & Co
Mr. Scott
F. Marsh
Messrs
Alexander & Green
New York
William Hilles
Benjamin Nields
United States
Globe
Santry and Olson Box To Draw In Clever Empire Show
Eddie Santry of Chicago and Ole Olson fought ten rounds at the Empire Theater in Indianapolis with referee Jim Ryan ruling a draw to wide approval. Both boxers showed skill and infighting in a closely matched contest. A six round bout between Kid Brune and the Canadian Kid ended with the latter favored by the referee. Staging included Tommy Carroll versus Kid Koerner, ending in a draw.
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Empire Theater
Eddie Santry
Chicago
Ole Olson
Jim Ryan
Santry
Olson
Indianapolis
Kid Brune
Brune
Ryan
Tommy Carroll
Kid" Koerner
Forbes Wins Bantamweight Fight in Chicago
In Chicago on August 1 Harry Forbes the bantamweight champion easily outpointed and outfought Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn in six rounds. Forbes held a clear edge each round while Feltz struggled and only briefly adjusted with a body straight left in the fourth.
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Chicago
Harry Forbes
Tommy Feltz
Brooklyn
Forbes
Feltz
Strong Health for Women Promoted by Dr Pierces Remedies
A historical advertisement extols remedies for women with weak health and related ailments. It promotes Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York and claims Favorite Prescription and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets cure female weakness stabilize cycles and relieve inflammation. The testimonial from Mrs William Haan lauds the treatment and urges private confidential consultation by letter.
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Aden
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Wm. Haan
Avondale
Chester Co
Aes Family
Dr. Pierce
Forbes Beats Felts In Boxing Bout At Brooklyn
Forbes dominated Felts with a straight counter and left hook, Felts bleeding from a cheek gash in the fourth round. In the fifth Forbes floored Felts with a right swing, while Felts struggled to counter in the final rounds as Forbes blocked well and repeated scoring. Felts appeared heavier but could not turn the fight.
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Ment
Forbes
Feltz
Felts
Brooklyn
First Train on Theil Road Opens in Springfield
John T. Todd of Tuscola named general passenger and ticket agent for the Indianapolis Decatur and Western with headquarters in Springfield. The first freight train on the new road arrives in Springfield, with a temporary freighthouse to handle carloads. Passengers will be unloaded at Chicago and Alton station.
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Springfield
John T. Todd
Tuscola
Indianapolis, Decatur & Western Road
New Road
Chicago & Alton
Drought Devastates Australian Sheep Belts
Reports from Australia via the steamer Mionera describe a severe drought in New South Wales and Queensland. Millions of sheep have perished, forcing once-wealthy herders to seek work. notable losses include Samuel McCaughey. The Kennifs of New Zealand were captured after a three month chase, with government costs. Also reported are massacres of South Sea island natives and a retaliatory slaughter in the New Hebrides after a Mrs Wolff murder.
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Victoria
B. C
Australia
New South Wales
Queensland
Samuel McCaughey
Kennifs
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Wolff
New Hebrides
Arbitration Proposed Avert Streetcar Strike In Chicago
Chicago city streetcar workers avoided an immediate walkout after General Manager McCullough offered to submit the dispute to arbitration. The move undercuts radicals urging a strike, and officials plan to pause action until later in the week as IA’s officers arrive in the city.
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Chicago
Aug
McCullough
Chicago City Railway Company
International Association of Streetcar Men
Will of Rebecca T. McCullough Disposes Large Estate
The will of Rebecca T. McCullough of Albany, widow of J N McCullough, filed for probate in Lieben, disposes of about £1540 008 in this county. Her husband once led the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad. Son in law Harry Darlington is named executor without bond. Estate divided among a daughter, a granddaughter, and a grandson.
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East Liverpool
Rebecca T. McCullough
al Ny
J. N. McCullough
Lieben
McCullough
Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad
Harry Darlington
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