Lord Kitchener Named to Succeed Duke in Mediterranean
London August 6 Lord Kitchener commander of British forces in India was named to succeed the Duke of Connaught as Inspector General of the Mediterranean forces. He will become field marshal and join the Imperial Defence committee. The post covers troops in Egypt the Soudan and Cyprus. At just over 69 he is the youngest field marshal in British history.
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Congressmen in Street Fight Over Car Incident
Associated Press reports Representative J Hefflin of Alabama and Representative Ollie James of Kentucky encountered an autoist named Johnson in Washington. After reporting reckless driving, a conflict ensued with brief blows before colleagues separated them.
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Oswald Testimony Reopens Bribery Case In Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on August 6, Judge Davis reversed earlier rulings and admitted Oswald's testimony about paying money to former Police Chief Kern after July 1908. Oswald testified he gave Kern funds in July 1908 with portions to go to Harper, and the related checks were entered as evidence. Prosecutors seek to show a conspiracy among Harper Kern Broadhead and others. Earlier Oswald testified to a $1000 payment to Broadhead.
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Thomas Broadhead
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Japan declares independent action to rebuild Mukden railway
Tokyo informs the powers it will proceed with reconstruction and improvements to the Antung Mukden railroad without China’s consent. The note cites treaty rights from 1905 and accuses China of obstructing negotiations while stating Japan will begin work at once.
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Spaniards Suffer Heavy Losses in Three Days Fighting
A Melilla dispatch reports 500 Spaniards killed and 1200 wounded in three days of combat with Moorish tribesmen Société. Thirty five officers and 160 men were captured and executed after torture. Anne
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Russia Plans Eight Battleships and 36 Torpedo Boats
St Petersburg Aug 6 The Russian navy lays out plans for the next several years including eight battleships a division of armored cruisers and thirty six torpedo boats all to be constructed under the navy department program.
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Auto Kills Farmer Near Highland in Ridge Crash
A touring car carrying the license number 2313 Illinois fatally struck 70-year-old farmer Trier on the Ridge near Highland last night. Occupants, two Chicago men named Swarout and Commings, were injured in the crash.
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Ralph Peterson Fractures Leg in Illinois Accident
Former Tonopah business man Ralph Peterson, once owner of the Oasis barbershop, reports to a friend that he fractured his leg in an accident in Illinois. He states he is progressing rapidly and will soon resume his duties.
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Chinese Thought To Have Killed Mexican Girl
In HI PASO Aug 6 the body of a 12 year old Mexican girl was found near Guadalajara with cloth wrapped around the head and finger marks on the throat. The girl, unidentified, was found in a house recently occupied by Chinese. A mob surrounded the Chinese quarter seeking vengeance tonight.
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Thaw Case Nears End as Evidence Concludes
White Plains Aug 6 Harry Thaw's bid for freedom narrows to final arguments after testimony closed. Justice Mills will issue his decision by Aug 12. The day featured an outburst from Mrs Mary Copley Thaw denouncing Jerome and listing New York society guests connected to Harry. Roger O Mara, ex Pittsburg police chief, corroborated Stanford White accounts.
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Sweden Strikes Easing as Workers Return Amid Talks
Stockholm Aug 6 tense strike dynamics ease as grave diggers resume duties and other workers plan to return Monday. Central federation of trades unions seeks government mediation to resolve the dispute.
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Jeffries Sails to Europe for Six Week Tour
James J. Jeffries bade farewell to Hoboken crowds and sailed on the George Washington for a six week trip to Europe. He plans a Carlsbad stay with his wife while his manager Sam Berger heads to California to arrange the Jeffries Johnson fight. Jack Johnson is expected in New York to discuss the bout with Berger.
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Tonopah Hopeful of Becoming New Comstock Says Observer
Developments on the Bonanza lease indicate an ore body near three feet wide with potential high value. Herring Sparks and Nicholson oversee shaft progress and expect an average sample within days. Optimism runs through Jim Butler company leases as Tonopah’s mineralized area expands, fueling renewed activity.
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Officials say they will ignore strikers demands
Pittsburg Aug 6 Officials of the Pressed Steel Car company announced they will ignore demands from a striker committee but will consider complaints by individuals. They state there will be no wage or rule changes.
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Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Building Collapse Kills Mexican, Many Feared Buried
A warehouse in Corcoran collapsed killing an unknown Mexican worker and injuring assistant foreman H. M. Rowley. Several others may be buried under grain as rescuers remove tons of wheat seeking additional victims amid unclear cause.
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Launch Capsizes in Patapsco River. Four Missing
A launch crowded with church picnic passengers capsized in the Patapsco River after striking submerged rock. The vessel sank and four lives are feared lost as rescue efforts continue.
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Wreck Verdict Blames Train Crew on Spokane Route
A Cover d'Alene jury finds the Coverd Alene Spokane wreck caused by a special train run without proper orders. The verdict faults the tor, motorman, and brakemen for failing to observe train orders and assigns responsibility to the railroad for not stopping the practice.
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Actress stabbed on stage in Beach Theatre drama
In a Beach, New Jersey theater, actress G. Dazie was seriously wounded in the breast when rival Lina mistakenly stabbed her with a steel dagger during a staged duel. Doctors say the injury is not fatal but will keep her from performing for some time.
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Shook Hands With Negro Prompted Migration
Rev. Frank English said he was forced to leave Ethel Mississippi after shaking hands with the presiding elder of an African Methodist conference. He returned to Finley M B chapel in Cincinnati and to lead the missionary training school. He said a prominent citizen warned him not to speak at the negro conference and a mob forced him to hide in a railroad station.
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Raiiroad Atation
Mullaney declines Chicago police chief post
Bernard J. Mullaney, formerly a Chicago newspaper man and currently private secretary to Mayor Busse, refused the mayor's offer to become chief of police.
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Macedonian-Cretan tensions raise alarm after Greek message
In a Washington dispatch dated August, the State Department reports a tense Macedonian-Cretan situation. A message from Athena indicates intensified warnings and a brave stance by involved parties. The notice signals growing regional instability and potential external involvement.
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