Seven Die in Feud Riot as Troopers Quell Battle
State troops were ordered to Meadville to quell a feud after an assassination attempt on Chan cery Clerk Ernest Newman. Newman’s father was killed in the feud months earlier, with three others dead and Newman wounded tonight as factions gathered and the threat of wider violence loomed.
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Associated Press
Natchez
Misa
Meadville
Chancery
Ernest Newman
Newman
Missing Lads Still Not Found After Island Absence
By Associated Press Avalon California August 23 Two cadets La bear Ernst and Weaver of the Whittier state school vanished from their camp on the island two weeks ago a search found no trace The launch Dixie with gasoline and groceries aboard disappeared the same day It is believed the boys took the craft to reach the mainland and escape Searches by revenue cutter launches have scanned the shore but found nothing It is thought the launch may have sunk or been driven out to sea
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Associated Press
Avalon
Cal
Labear, Ernst and Weaver
Whittier State School
Dixie
Revenue Cutter
Navy Team Leads Rifle Match At Camp Perry
The Navy team leads the National rifle match opening at Camp Perry with a score of 1081 as Massachusetts 1075 and New York 1070 follow. New York rose from ninth to third after a week of practice. The Risemen’s association seeks to arrange an international match with Canada.
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Associated Press
Camp Perry
Navy
Massachusetts
New York
Risemen's Association
Canada
Billy Sunday Injured in Auto Wreck Near La Porte
Billy Sunday the evangelist and his wife were injured when their auto collided with another vehicle and overturned near La Porte Indiana. Sunday suffered bruises while Mrs Sunday was seriously hurt as families were left homeless after the incident.
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Billy Sunday
Associated Press
LA Porte
Ind
Billy” Sunday
Sunday
Harriman Expected in New York Return This Morning
Public interest swells as financier Harriman is due in New York aboard the Katsler Wilhelm II tomorrow. Wall street and financial interests await his return to oversee vast railroad affairs. Southern and Union Pacific boards meet tomorrow, though Harriman’s attendance isn’t suggested. Jack Longstreet arrived from Georges canyon with a load of supplies.
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Associated Press
New York
Katsler Wilhelm II
Harriman
Wall Street
Southern
Union Pacific
Jerome Will Run Again for District Attorney
New York August 23 district attorney Jerome announced his candidacy for re election this fall running independently Friends started a petition to place his name on the ballot The announcement emphasizes his intention to seek another term and the support effort underway.
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Associated Press
New York
Jerome
Government to Probe Peonage Charge at Pittsburg Plant
In Pittsburg the Pressed Steel Car strike détente escalates as lawmen clamp down after violent clashes. Troopers and deputies reinforce protection, with twenty five arrests and bodies checked for bruises. government to investigate alleged peonage charge against the plant’s president Hoffstat and foreman Cohen amid rising death toll to seven.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Hoffstat
Mare Island Navy Yard Rated Most Efficient Station
San Francisco Aug 23 Mare Island navy yard was described by a three member congressional sub committee on naval affairs as the most efficient and important naval station owned by the government aside from Pearl Harbor after an official inspection. Congressmen A F Dawson W W Thomas and J L Padgett said it was worth the price of many battleships and could be put into the finest possible shape for the cost of
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Pearl Harbor Yard
Hawaii
Congress
Naval Affairs
A. F. Dawson
Iowa
W. W.thomas
Ohio
JL. P. Padgett
Tennesse
Honolulu
Mare Island
Mines developed in Elko County by Nevada Treasure Mining
Spokane based Patrick Clark and Dan P. Bagnell organize the Nevada Treasure Mining Co with 1.6 million shares to take over Cortez range claims in Eureka County Nevada. Headquarters will be Spokane and ore shows four ounces gold per ton in sulphide ore at depth with free milling ore around $25 per ton. Beowawe SP station is nearest rail link. Battle Mountain is nearest large town. Company plans extensive development after ore characterization.
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Wash
Patrick Clark
Dan P. Bagnell
Nevada Treasure Mining Company
Treasury
Cortez Range
Eureka County
Nevada
Washington
Clark
Beowawe
Southern Pacific
Battle Mountain
Progressive Peanut Party Tonight in Tonopah
Tonight is the night the Pythian Sisters hold a progressive peanut party with tickets at 26 cents and a promise of 25 dollars in fun. The event, new to the area, will be at Butler Hall, with invitations extended to all. Those who attend are assured a pleasant evening.
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Pythian Sisters
Butler Hall
Tonopah
Pittman Seeks Nevada Attorney General Nomination
William Pittman of this city announces his candidacy for Nevada attorney general on the Democratic ticket in the upcoming general election. Pittman is a practicing attorney with notable professional standing and broad support across the state.
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Nevada
William Pittman
Pittwas Haw
Pittman
Gunplay Maxwell Shot by Utah Sheriff in Street
C L Maxwell known as Gunplay Maxwell was shot and killed by Sheriff Johnson in Utah. Maxwell, jailed in Goldfield a year ago after arrest, had vowed revenge. Johnson fired first during a street encounter as both reached for weapons. Maxwell had prior convictions for bank robbery and grand larceny and faced robbery charges in Searchlight, Nevada.
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Sheriff Johnson
Utah
Price
C. L. Maxwell
Sherif Johnson
Johnson
Goldfield
Wyoming
Nevada
Amall
Prisoner Beating Death Probed in Red Bluff Jail
In Red Bluff on August 23 a coroner's inquiry began into the death of John McIntosh, a county jail inmate. Testimony from fellow prisoners links John Lowery, his cellmate, to the killing as Jerry Desmond, also jailed, recounts being beaten and says Lowery kicked McIntosh while Desmond was struck. The sheriff reported finding blood in Lowery's shoes and on his feet.
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Associated Press
Red Bluff
John McIntosh
John Lowery
Jerry Desmond
Lowery
McIntosh
Miss Sutton Victorious in Tennis Battle
In Niagara on the Lake on August 23 May Sutton of California defeated Miss Keith of Toronto in the opening round of the All Canadian International tennis tournament.
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Miss Sutton
Miss Keith
Toronto
Associated Press
Niagara ON the Lake
May Sutton
California
Keith
Island missing Clif Island after quake probes urged
Aug 23 Island region reports suggest the clipperton stands were swallowed by a recent earthquake. Acapulco advices note no word since. ocean bed has altered. Port officials seek a US gunboat to investigate while ownership by Mexico is discussed before the Italian arbitation court. no orders issued.
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Associated Press
Clif Island
Acapulco
War Department
Mexico
Johnson agrees to meet winner in September bout
Los Angeles telegram indicates Jack Johnson will fight the Jim Barry Jack Burns winner in a ten round match. Promoter Tom McCary says the bout is slated for September 24 in the ring, with the prize to be determined. Johnson confirms willingness to meet the victor after the bout.
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Associated Proes
Los Angeles
Tom McCary
Jack Johnson
Jim Barry
Jack Burns
Broadhead Bribes Trial Defense Focuses on Witnesses
In Los Angeles on August 23 the defense opened its case for former Chief of Police Broadhead, charged with taking bribes. The interrogation of numerous character witnesses and testimonies from ex City Attorney E J Fleming and former police commissioners suggested Broadhead sought to regulate his orderly houses. The trial is expected to finish this week.
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Associated Preay
Los Angeles
Broadhead
E. J. Fleming
Police Commission
Troops Won't Molest the Mexican Idol
Associated Press reports in Laredo Texas that federal troops have not moved to arrest General Reyes while he rests with friends near Galeana. No active effort to promote Reyes for vice president is observed. Any arrest attempt would likely provoke bloodshed due to his popularity.
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Reyes
Associated Press
Laredo
Texas
Galeana
Undertaker halts funeral over cremation contract
In Goshen Indiana the funeral cortege for Charles Crary was stopped at the cemetery by undertaker C B Buver with an attorney and police aid claiming Crary signed a deathbed contract years ago to have the body cremated in Chicago The body was placed in a wagon awaiting court decision as relatives question Crary’s mental responsibility The Associated Press also reports Wilbur Wright has signed a contract for aircraft exhibitions during the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York
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Associated Press
Goshen
Charles Crary
C. B. Buver
Petiee
Crary
Alt Wy
New York
Wilbur Wright
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