Thaw Escapes From Asylum In Open Gate Dash
Harry K Thaw, notorious slayer of Stanford White, escaped from Matteawan State Hospital on Sunday morning. He fled in a powered car with five confederates, leaving his black limousine behind, and was last reported heading toward Long Island Sound aboard a Packard awaiting steam to Europe.
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Matteawas
N. Y
Harry K Thaw
Stanford White
Bane
Berty
Mke
Connecticut
Oriée
Ant
Nglire
Nglire D Haya
Ucense
Niames
Long Island Sound
Europe
PLAN BUILDING NEW INTERURBAN Des Moines Des Moines link proposed
Plan to construct an interurban line from Des Moines to Newton eighteen miles southeast of the city is under consideration by the Interurban company. Surveyors will evaluate the Des Moines to Newton link, with data prepared for the board as engineers begin work on the project next spring pending approval.
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Des Moines
Dés Moines
Haginears
Charles F. Hewitt
Interurban
Des Moines Indisnole Inc
Boy Sells Skin to Save Another at Hospital Incident
In Sioux City a 10-year-old boy named George Back paid 25 dollars to 12-year-old Kenneth Lyons for skin grafts. Surgeon A Xni Werren prepared the boys at Samaritan hospital and grafted two seared skin strips from Lyons to Back, while the youths joked beforehand.
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Sioux City
George Back
Kenneth Lyons
Samaritan’ Hospital
Br. A. Xni
Werren
Lyons
Eschatter
City to Watch Eating Places at State Fair
Des Moines officials announce daily inspections of Des Moines eating houses during the state fair judge Judd Demypsay says an assessor will be detailed to check food sanitation cooking methods and the sanitary condition of establishments feeding visitors. The effort aims to ensure wholesome meals for fairgoers next week.
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Das Mijbes
Des Moines
Judd Demypsay
Department
Indian suspects arrested after confrontation with deputies
Captures party of Indians including Cedar Rapide member William Jones and others were arrested by Sheriff Ives near here for joining Ash. An Indian fired a six shooter at Deputy Game Warden O'Brien and threatened to shoot twice during the incident.
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Cedar Rapide
William Jones
Charles Bain
Fred Baker
Andy Jones
Jones
Ives
Here
Ash
O'Brien
Teat Heist Report Sparks Local Police Inquiry
Fragmentary notes describe a robbery at a teat establishment with unclear details and witnesses. Authorities noted possible suspect descriptions and requested public assistance as investigators review surveillance and interviews.
McDermott Lobby Scandal Details In 1910s Inquiry
Former House page McMichael testifies on Chicago Representative James T. McDermott amid bribery charges. He describes NA Manufacturers funds, $37,500 for bid alterations, and a $6,000 campaign fund, with pawnbroker connections, meetings in New York, and coded registrations.
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Washington
James T. McDermott
Chicago
1. I. McMichael
House
McMichael
National Association of Manufacturers
McDermott
Martin
Mulhall
Srécaman
Hin
District of Columbia
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Malhall
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Che Figo
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Link Helt Company
Harold McCormick
Jim
McDermot
New York
George D. Hornung
John McDermott
McDougal
John
Hornung
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Heinheimer
Bernstein
Tribby
Michael
Corareseman
Vigilance group warns families to leave North End
In Akron on August 16 Dr J B Clark a teacher in the North End Citizens Vigilance League received a threatening letter warning him to stop his actions or his home and family would be burned and attacked. Officials fear race war amid the tense situation.
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Akron
J. B Clark
North End
Auto Train Collision Injures Five at Carrollton
Five persons were injured when an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe engine struck a crossing auto in Carrollton Missouri on August 18. The driver was severely hurt and the others were seated passengers. Local authorities investigated the crash and patrons awaited further details.
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Carrollton
Atchison, Topeka
Building official and engineer charged with stealing Edison power
Frank Pulver and Joby Blairmany, superintendent and engineer of a building, were indicted in New York on a charge of stealing about $30,000 worth of electricity from the New York Edison Company.
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New York
Frank Pulver
Joby Blairmany
New York Edison Company
Peace plans reach Huerta as US seeks quiet Mexico
In Mexico City President Huerta's government receives Wilson’s peace proposal via John Lind and Foreign Minister Gamboa. Washington says a peaceful, friendly solution is desired and a formal communication will be sent to foreign powers. Huerta hints at a possible presidential bid, with timing to be announced later.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Huerta
Gamboa
John Lind
Mexico
Huerti
Washington
Foralen
United States
Nonpartisan Commission of Mexicans
News Briefs Across Cities Mention Divorce Rumor and Accidents
The dispatches report a false divorce rumor involving Robert Goelet and his wife Miss Whe lan. A Cincinnati collision injures seven on two streetcars near Huspenston bridge. Mrs Strom saves her children in Minneapolis though she is gravely injured. John Stevens Construction files bankruptcy. Des Moines reports a bank robbery suspect hunt after West Liberty attack. Ottawa notes the U S will allow a Canadian regiment to vote in Ottawa.
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Newport
Robert Goelet
Formarly
Missa Whelan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Huspenston Bridge
Minneapolis
Mre
Wmitt Strom
Strom
New York
John Stevens Construction Company
John F. Brevans
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Des Moines
Millionaire to Wed in Society Wedding in September
A pending marriage license connects King G. Ghlatte heir to Minton fortune with Miss Elizabeth Caldwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Caldwell in Los Angeles. The high society wedding is anticipated for September amid family and social circles.
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Millionaire's Bow
Ton Angeles
Cal
King G. Ghlatte
Mintons
Elizabeth Caldwell
Mya
D. Caldwell
Nine Miners Die in Arizona Cable Accident
Nine miners were killed and one likely fatally injured when a cable broke at the Coronado mine near Ariz August 10. Three others were injured as ore and equipment spilled into the shaft, with rescue teams working to reach remaining workers.
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Fatt
Cuttom
Ariz
Nina Toga
Yan
Coronado Ming
New York Governor Contention Amid Tyranny of Impeachment
Federal authorities face a recognition dilemma as Lt Governor Glynn counters Sulzer’s impeachment push over who holds governorship. Glynn rejects ceding power. talks of court action and National Guard involvement swirl amid Sulzer illness and political backlash.
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Albany
Willis J. Bulzerts
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Court of Appeals
Sul#er
Conclave Leaders Face Sanction Over Los Angeles City
Knight Templar circles report Grand Master Arthur MacArthur may withhold sanction on the city after the rhobe at the grand encampment. General Film Company sued in Cleveland federal court seeking 308000 in damages for alleged monopoly and restraint of trade.
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Colo
Aus
Los Angelides
Arthur
MacArthur
General Film Congern
Cleveland, O
General Film Company
Montinal Fuge Exporn tied to inquiry in Montreal
Fragmentary OCR news item from Montreal dated Aug 10 reports an ongoing inquiry with unclear details about a person described in misread terms. readable phrases reference suspicions and a carried witness but lack concrete names or outcomes.
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Montinal Fuge
Montreal
BOF
President Washington on rural credit reform plans
The White House released a statement by President Washington urging comprehensive rural credit reform tied to banking and currency reform. He notes proposals for special farmer credits failed previously but calls for a full dilatory system with government study in Europe and a complete rural credit framework to support industrial growth.
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Washington
White House
Wisin
Agovernment Commission
Europa
Congress
Beeston
United States
Chinese fugitives sent to Japan rally leaders seek asylum
Tokyo reports say 100 ageassive are sent to Japan with Dr Sin Fat Sen Huang Sing and other Chinese Revolutionary fugitives by Provisional President Yuatt S&L Kat of China. Japanese government plans police protection for asylum seekers but warns Japan must not serve as a base for plotters.
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Tokyo
Japan
Sin Fat Sen
Huang Sing
Yuatt
RAYS CURE CANCER CLAIM AT Hobart Hospital
Dr Roberts senior surgeon at Hobart General Hospital reports remarkable progress using Roentgen secondary rays carried by metal plates to treat cancer. He claims 40 cancer patients have been treated with no recurrence and notes no side effects or complications yet. A Catholic convention in Milwaukee elected leaders, with Baltimore chosen for the next gathering.
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Hobart
Tasmania
Roberts
General Hospital
Roentgen
Wealthy Bankers Die in Colorado Pioneer Family
John Thatcher seventy seven member of Thatcher Bros pioneer bankers of Pashio and Colorado died here August 16. His fortune is estimated at 25 000 000 dollars.
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Pueplo
Colo
John É& Thatcher
Miginber
Thatcher Bros
pioneer + beakers
Pashio
Colorado
Cuticura Heals Infant Eczema After Weeks of Suffering
A mother describes her two week old infant breaking out with eczema spreading to fifteen spots on arms and face. After trying a treatment with little success, they used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and bathing with the Soup, which cleared the condition.
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Roxbury
Ollo
John White
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Plea for Mars Hygienic Gravy in Stray Shots Sued
Inmates of Fort Leavenworth prison sue Port Leavenworth weekly Stray Shots offering a mild cook’s note about gravy. The letter argues hot water and uncooked flour cause indigestion and urges respect for the regiment dining at the base mess.
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Port Leavenworth
Curnary Center
Legislative advances in tuberculosis and hospital laws nationwide
The article notes laws on tuberculosis registration in Colorado, subsidies for Minnesota hospitals, establishing county hospitals in Indiana, and creation of disease prevention bureaus in Ohio and California. It also references fashion trends with women’s skirts being tighter for the next season.
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Colorado
Minnesota
Indiana
Ohio
California
Old Nurse Persuades Doctor to Drink Postum
An old nurse and an experienced doctor advocate Postum over tea and coffee during a harsh winter. The doctor reports insomnia relief, weight gain, and improved appetite after switching to Postum, with some patients following suit on his advice.
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Coffe
Tex
Elven Py Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
WellyNle
Athering P Leyal Teaspoon
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