Roosevelt Finance Talks Face Early Congressional Action
President Roosevelt chairs a long finance committee session at Sagamore Hill to shape a currency bill and Cuban reciprocity legislation. Aldrich Platt Spooner and others discuss methods rather than draft specifics as they plan an extraordinary session possibly in October or November to push financial and Cuba measures. Secretary Shaw and Hitchcock to visit tomorrow. Roosevelts day at Sagamore Hill remains quiet.
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Judge Penfield's Mission and Bank Formations
Aug 13 Indianapolis Journal reports authorization to organize Citizens' National Bank of Delphi with capital 50000 and lists directors Shirk family and Newcomer. Also notes appointment of Charles W Melotosh as postmaster at Gaston and Judge William S Penfield, Indiana counsellor, sailing from New York to The Hague for State Department assignment.
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William 8. Penfield
Indiana
State Department
New York
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State aids Wayne MacVeigh and minister Bowen in Venezuela troubles
The state agrees to assist Wayne MacVeigh and Minister Bowen regarding the Venezuela blockade dispute. Judge Penfield will remain in Europe for several weeks to follow developments.
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Venezuela
Judge Penfield
Europe
Vesuvius Eruption Triggers Panic Near Naples
Aug 13 Rome reports intense volcanic activity around Vesuvius with heavy eruptions and loud detonations. Lava streams emerge from the crater, one heading toward Ottejano as tremors rattle the region. Despite widespread panic, officials say no imminent disaster is feared.
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Action by Roosevelt on Meade retirement over disrespectful letter
Washington August 13 President ordered Colonel Robert L Meade United States Marine Corps be retired October 31 in his present grade Because of a disrespectful letter to the Navy Department the President used the law allowing retirement at age sixty two and approved Meades retirement request Meade had sought retirement at an advanced grade and urged the withdrawal of his application but the acting secretary recommended retirement on his sixty second birthday and the President approved the plan
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Newport
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Hung Jury Expected in Jett White Case at Breathitt County
In Cynthiana Kentucky Judge Osborne delayed verdict in the Jett and White case. Foreman Cauley said no verdict. jurors to review after supper with hopes of avoiding a mistrial. Judge Fryer urged firm action, defense counsel jubilant, White despondent. Security tight as deliberations continue.
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Sizing Up The Vote Sixty Day Polls In City Race
Sixty day polls will be taken today and tomorrow as Logsdon Reach and Prohibition leaders assess gains or losses. Campaigns gear up with 237 Republicans and 711 Prohibitionists organized to survey wards. Taggart met Democratic leaders in Indianapolis to discuss campaign plans as both parties expect major public speeches to follow.
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Many Days in Open Boat Off Georgia Coast
The Eldorado brought a 12 year old boy recovered from an open boat about 100 miles off Georgia on August 10 after being adrift with two companions since leaving Havana. Two swam to shore while the third stayed with the boat until rescued. the boy was naked and nearly exhausted but revived aboard the Morgan line steamer in New York.
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Wenonah Yacht Damaged After Collision Near Faulkner Island
The cutter Wenonah owned by Samuel Roosevelt of New York arrived in New Haven badly damaged after colliding last night with the fishing steamer Falcon off Faulkner's Island. The bow was crushed, rigging torn, and the vessel caught fire briefly before being extinguished. Several crew members suffered minor burns. the Wenonah was towed to port.
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Samuel Roosevelt
New York
Falcon
Faulkner's Island
Rock Island Express Wreck Kills Fireman in Kansas
A Rock Island express train wreck near Alma Kansas killed fireman John Leggett of McFarland and badly injured a second crewman. The engine mail car and baggage car derailed after plunging through a Hendricks creek bridge as the train left Topeka at midnight.
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Rock Island
Hendricks Creek
Alma
John Leggett
McFarland
John McBreen
Kansas City
Tragic Bridge Collapse Ravages Creek Bed In Cloudburst
In a cloudburst the creek swelled and the bridge failed. Passengers were swept to tree tops and William Graves, a fisherman, rescued many at daylight. An engineer was found unconscious entangled in limbs. The wrecked engine lay submerged in the creek bottom. A second train, No. 18, followed closely and, thanks to Conductor Gane and Flagman McGruder, a rear collision was prevented.
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Highwayman Robs Woman of Watch and Cash
The story reports a female victim held up by a gunman who relieved him of a gold watch and 260 in cash. The assailant, described as a beau tiful highwayman, fled the scene.
Fashionable blonde robber robs Chicago traveler in Indianapolis
A stylishly dressed blonde woman with a revolver stopped H B Shaffran on Illinois and Maryland streets, took about $60 and a gold watch, then escorted him to his room and warned him not to cry out. Police hunted the mysterious thief, describing her as striking and refined, possibly headed toward Union Station. The hold-up is regarded as among the boldest in Indianapolis.
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H. B. Shaffran
Chicago
Illinois
Maryland
Gerber
Detective Department
Mr. Shaffran
Negroes Fleece by Northern Impostor in Pension Scam
Thousands of blacks in Georgia and Florida were conned by a Northern man named Mitchell who claimed to be employed by Senator Hanna to raise funds for a pension bill. Victims handed over savings. some even as they believed funds would help ex slaves. A suspicious holder, F B Wilson, wrote to Hanna and got a warning letter confirming the fraud.
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Guriegi
Will Battle 10-Night Jeffries and Corbett for Championship
The showdown pits James J. Jeffries and James J. Corbett in a ten-night contest as the likely championship bout with Boiler Maker still favored at 2 to 1 despite light betting.
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Boiler Maker
Jeffries Corbett Fight Builds Big City Interest in San Franc
In San Francisco on August 13, excitement mounts for tomorrow's James J. Jeffries versus James J. Corbett bout. Attendance may top 12,000 with tickets selling fast. Jeffries is heavier than ever, at about 216 pounds, and trains sparring-free yet sharp. Corbett vows to give his best, ready to win or lose with confidence, while fans travel from Los Angeles and elsewhere to witness the bout.
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Southland
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Jeffries Expects Easy Victory in Big Fight
Recent engagement with Fitzsimmons was 2M pounds. Jeffries states he will win, training has been excellent, and he predicts no man can keep away from him for more than ten rounds. Billy Delaney proposes independent medical examination of both fighters before the bout to prevent foul play and ensure fairness.
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Corbett
Billy Delaney
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Crazy Twigg fires on crowd in Winfield killing three
In Winfield Kansas Gilbert Twigg fired on 3000 people at a bandstand wounding three fatally and injuring twenty others before being shot by Policeman George Nichols. The dead include Sterling Rice Dawson Tillotson and D Bowman. Twigg, a former Philippines soldier, died from a self-inflicted head wound after exchanging fire.
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Winfield
Kan
Gilbert Twigg
Philippines
Twigg
Sterling Rice
Dawson Tillotson
D. Bowman
Hiawatha
R. E. Oliver
George Nichols
Twigs
Nichols
New Mexico
Destruction in Jamaica Deepens After Hurricane
Kingston reports appalling destitution across hurricane districts as churches and public buildings lie ruined. A Port Antonio meeting appeals to American donors for foodstuffs and lumber. The Ethelwold endured a harrowing voyage from New York, with gear damaged. several steamers remain ashore while others floated. Holland Bay cables were cut but restored by beach repairs. A Weather Bureau bulletin notes the tropical storm veering south with an uncertain path toward the Gulf of Mexico.
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Ethelwold
New York
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Simon Dumois
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Porto Rico
Washington
Weather Bureau
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Gulf of Mexico
Bounty Money Returned by Philadelphia Firm
The secretary of the treasury received a $100 check from Philadelphia attorneys explaining the money was paid as additional bounty to a soldier on December 7 1864. The recipient believed he was not entitled due to the July 3 1867 act barring reenlisted men from bounty eligibility and wishes to restitution of the amount.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Philadelphia
United States
Plot murder plot against Dominican president reported
Dispatches from Santo Domingo say a plot to murder General Alejandro Wos y Gil, the Dominican president, has been discovered with numerous arrests. Wos y Gil ousted General Horacio Vasquez and became president during the revolution. News describes ongoing upheaval following the coup and arrests.
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Horatio Vasquez
Ship in bad shape Massachusetts worse injured than supposed
Forward compartments flooded through several cracks in gate board strakes on both sides. The damaged vessel shows multiple breaches and structural wear raising concerns over seaworthiness and safety procedures. Investigators report delayed assessments as crews attempt emergency stabilization.
Massachusetts Battleship Damaged by Egg Rock Collision
Reports detail severe flooding and multiple hull breaches on the battleship Massachusetts after striking Egg Rock shoal. Divers and naval crews attempt to locate leaks, lightened bow, shift to shallow water, and plan repairs at Brooklyn yards with a heavy bill likely.
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Egg Rock Shoal
Lebanon
Indiana
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Bald Porcupine
Eaton
Emory
Board of Inquiry
Washington
Mysterious Poisoning Fatality Report From St Paul
ST PAUL MINN Aug 1 Mine Espy aged twenty five daughter Major and Mrs John Expy of Bt died last night after eating which she had believed were mushrooms Esepy who also ate the toadstools is sick but in no immediate danger
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