President Roosevelt in Narrow Escape After Pittsfield Car Collision
President Theodore Roosevelt escaped death by a few feet when a moving electric street car crashed into his coach in Pittsfield Mass. Secret Service Agent William Craig was killed instantly, driver David Pratt was seriously injured, while Roosevelt Cortelyou and Governor Crane suffered minor scrapes. The carriage overturned, horses fled, but Crane remained unhurt as the manhunt for details began.
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Pittsfield
Mass
United States
Secret Service
William Craig
David J. Pratt
Dalton
Roosevelt Himelf
Cortelyou
Laudeau
Governor Crane
Lenox
South Street
Pitsfield
City Park
Dawes
Elm Street
Roosevelt
City Square
Pratt
Howard Hill
Agent Craig
President Roosevelt
Immedi
Twenty Seven Injured In Texas Train Wreck Near Brownwood
A west bound Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe passenger train derailed fifteen miles east of Brownwood Texas after a defective rail. Twenty seven people were injured and one believed fatally. Names include Mrs R M Humphries Miss Alice Humphries Miss Kate Humphries Lynn Humphries Agnes Humphries Jeff Crossland Mrs M L Gilbert and son George Brownlee R N Asselton B Maxwell Miss Delia Hill Miss Mary Adams Mrs Pullen Belmont Lee Neblett R E Baker J W Jackson Lee Hall and others. The train left the track and rolled over the twenty foot embankment. Uninjured passengers aided the hurt and were taken to Brownwood for treatment.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Brownwood
R. M. Humphries
Alice
Kate Humphries
Lynn
Agnes Humphries
Humphries
Houston
K. B. Hawkins
Jeff Crossland
Temple
M. L. Gilbert
Cleburn
George Brownlee
Zephyr
Robert Brabury
Steve Hayes
Anna Johnson
Ballinger
R. N. Asselton
B. Maxwell
Delia Hill
Killen
Mary Adams
Georgetown
Pullen Belmont
Gonzalez County
Lee Neblett
Waco
R. E. Baker
J. W. Jackson
Lee Hall
Federal Court assumes control of Colorado Fuel and Iron election
The United States Circuit Court in Denver assumed jurisdiction in the Bartlett suit seeking to block Colorado Fuel and Iron Company's officers election. Judge Caldwell granted ex parte relief postponing the Aug. 20 city election as Gates faction seeks control, requesting court ordered stock list, NY book closure, and voiding July 30 by laws.
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Denver
Col
United States Circuit Court
George E. Bartlett
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
District Court
Mullins
John W. Gates
H. C. Caldwell
Gates
Bartlett
New York
Alleged Burglar Shot Outside Cleveland Attorney's Home
Simon Johnson, a Chicago man, was shot outside the home of Attorney Charles M. Sheldon on Euclid Avenue early today. He escaped, was tracked by bloodhounds, and captured about 60 yards away. authorities believe the incident helps solve three weeks of burglaries plaguing East Cleveland. Johnson's injuries were likely fatal after being taken to a town facility.
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Cleveland
Simon Johnson
Chicago
Charles M. Sheldon
Euclid Avenue
Sheldon
Johnson
East Cleveland
Tax Board Reports Assessments Increase in Indiana
The State Board of Tax Commissioners raised Indiana property assessments by 7 769 778 27 with steam railroads bearing the largest share. Reductions occurred for gas pipeline, telegraph, and transportation properties while steam railroads and electric railways saw increases. The report compares 1901 figures to the current year and notes notable shifts among property classes. Copper mines near St Louis sold to Chicago and Cleveland capitalists led by Worth and John D Rockefeller for about 6 000 00.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana
State Board
Martin
Louis
Great Lincoln Copper Mining Company
Arizona
Chicago
Cleveland
President Worth
The
Motorcycle Company
John D. Rockefeller
Mining property in Pima County Arizona yields several metals
In Pima county Arizona thirty miles south of Tucson the property lies with mining as the principal industry. Besides copper gold silver and lead are found in paying quantities on the property.
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Pima County
Arizona
Tucson
Disaster in Russia landslide wipes villages and lives
News from Tiflis reports a landslide near Mount Kasbek on August 17 causing destruction of about twenty villages and the death of nearly 700 people. Seismic disturbances are blamed for triggering a glacier that swept through a valley, leaving devastation in its path.
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Vienna
Tiflis
Transcaucasian
Russia
Mount Kasbek
Stone plans compulsory arbitration to end miners strike
Governor Stone proposes an extra session of the Pennsylvania Legislature to enact a compulsory arbitration law. A special committee would arbitrate the anthracite strike whether workers or operators consent, with strong public rights and court support cited. The aim is to resolve riots costing state militia funds within thirty days.
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Pittsburg
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Stone
Williams Fires Shot at Publisher in San Francisco
Thomas H. Williams Jr., president of the California Jockey Club, shot Frederick Mariot at Mariot’s home in San Francisco. Mariot was wounded three times, with a leg break, a hand wound, and a body injury. his recovery is doubtful. The incident reportedly stems from Mariot’s articles about Williams. Williams financed the Alice Neilsen Opera Company and helped it rise to prominence before a London disbanding a year earlier.
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Alice Neilson Opera Company
San Francisco
Thomas H. Williams, Jr
California Jockey Club
Frederick Mariot
San Francisco News Letter
Mariot
Williams
Alice Neilsen
Victor Herbert
Miss Neilsen
Willams
London
Physicians Attend Twelfth Annual American Therapeutic Meeting
More than 150 physicians gather for the twelfth annual meeting of the American Therapeutic Association in Catskill New York. Dr Frederick H Morse of Melrose Massachusetts serves as president and presides as reports are presented and papers read by Dr Skinner of New Haven Dr Gibson of Birmingham and Dr Scheppergreil of New Orleans among others.
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New York
American Therapeutic Association
Catskill
N. Y
Tribune
Frederick H. Morse
Melrose
Mass
Skinner
New Haven
Gibson
Birmingham
Ala
Scheppergreil
New Orleans
Fire Engulfs Sun Dance Shaft at Golden Reward Mine
A shaft fire at the Sun Dance in Ruby basin spreads through the Golden Reward Mine. The blaze started in the stable area at the shaft bottom, twelve mules burned, and miners are believed safe. Firefighters aim to suffocate the fire by sealing all mine entrances to halt ventilation.
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Deadwood
Sun Dance
Golden Reward Mining Company
Ruby Basin
Budget for 1903 City Budget and Special Council Meeting
Mayor Bookwalter plans a special council session to present the annual message, 1903 revenue plan, and tax levy. Levy set at 8 cents per $100. total revenue $1,450,000. Department estimates prepared. larger increases for streets, safety, and public works with no salary hikes.
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Bookwalter
Breunig
Indianapolis
Department of Finance
Department of Public Works
Department of Public Safety
Mayor Seeks Funds For City Lighting And Bridges
The administration proposes using a new bid to fund additional street lamps, estimating a $40 net increase after savings. The mayor also weighs converting Pogue's Run into a large storm sewer to avoid bridges, asks study from City Engineer, and seeks charter changes to allow 10 year public utility contracts.
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Marton
Pogue
Tenth Street
Morris Street
Nelson
Department of Public Works
President Roosevelt discussed Haiti annexation with advisers
The Indianapolis Journal reports Roosevelt weighing US annexation of Haiti as revolutions rise and anarchy grows. Americans fear loss of life and property. seizure could restore order and preserve Monroe doctrine. Santo Domingo, Haiti split the island. plan envisions entire country under U.S. possession if needed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Haiti
West Indies
United States
Roosevelt
Caribbean
Santo Domingo
Cuba
Porto Rico
Republic
Republic of Santo Domingo
Johnson convention shapes Ohio Democratic platform at Lakeview
Johnson dominates Ohio Democratic State Convention with a pro reform programme. Delegates praise his leadership as the platform is adopted, a large souvenir push features "Tom L. Johnson in 194" buttons, and Bigelow is slated to speak in every county. Governing unity strains appear over state central committee seats and a contested food commission nomination. Johnson delivers a conciliatory speech on democracy and trust reform while vowing to crush monopolies with publicity and legal action.
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Cedar Point
Sandusky
Herbert Bigelow
Cincinnati
Michael Donnelly
Napoleon
Philip H. Bruck
Columbus
Board of Public Works
Joseph J. Pater
Hamilton
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Herbert 8. Bigelow
Vinestreet Congregational Church
Bigelow
Johnson
State Central Committee
Lewis G. Bernard
Fred J. Heer
C. C. Philbrick
Heer
Bruck
Kraus
Cleveland
Lorain
Frey
State Committee
Cardinal Gibbons Diagnosed With Nephritis In Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons is resting easier after a nephritis diagnosis by Dr. E F Milholland. Officials warn against alarming reports while noting possible kidney calculus and risks of surgical removal due to his near seventy years. He has led a temperate life and remains in good general health.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
E. F. Milholland
Wm. T. Russell
Graydon Trial Opens in Winnsboro for Slaying Partner
W M Graydon faces trial for the killing of business partner Fowlkes in Jonesville. The case moved on change of venue from Catahoula parish to Winnsboro where a jury was secured and testimony began. Graydon, in timber business with Fowlkes, contends self defense after a partnership dispute and dissolution.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Orleans
W. M. Graydon
Fowlkes
Jonesville
Winnsboro
Catahoula Parish
Graydon
James Wheat
Paraibie
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Governor Stone
Tom” Williams
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Irvington
South East Street
Alabama
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Tuxedo
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