Canada builds its first naval backbone at dawn
The germ of the Canadian navy grows as the Rainbow will sail from Portsmouth to the Pacific coast after overhaul under British Admiralty authority. Niobe also departs for Halifax with British officers to lead a two year tour and skeleton crew terms. Vickers Maxim proposes a large drydock at Montreal costing two and a half million dollars, signaling a major shift in Canadian shipbuilding capabilities.
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Rainbow
Portsmouth
Pacific
Canada
Niobe
Halifax
Toronto Globe
Vickers & Maxim
Ottawa
Montreal
Chicago public schools plan two year high school course
The Chicago public school authorities propose a two year high school course for financially constrained students who must leave the high schools. The program aims to steer pupils into a focused two year program aligned with future employment, strengthening schools as prep for practical life.
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Chicago
Alaska Gold Rush Draws Thousands Despite Hazards
The rush to new Alaska gold fields continues as thousands head north, facing hardships and a real risk of failure to profit. Skeptics warned by a Scranton alchemist claiming to transmute base metals into precious ones have not dampened the lure of gold. The glamour of wealth still draws the adventurous.
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Alaska
Colorful suits could lift mood in hot weather
A commentary observes that crowds show men mostly in black and dark colors, which feel uncomfortable and depress mood. It suggests freer use of brighter colors in men's clothing to brighten the world and improve spirits.
Pennsylvania Man Files for Bankruptcy Amid Asset Surprise
A Pennsylvania man declares bankruptcy with liabilities of 1,446,773 dollars. Report notes his assets exceed the value of a fur-collared overcoat, a contrast that may surprise some involved in the filing.
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Pennsylvania
Seniors at women’s college reveal many brides to be
At a class dinner the speaker notes fourteen seniors are engaged to be married. The remark playfully suggests Cupid not seeing higher education as a barrier to romance.
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Dan Cupid
Say Better Man Won Not Best When Two Contest
A reflection on public judgment and national character urging humility and fair assessment in contests. The speaker questions why societies cling to declaring a sole "best" and warns that careless praise undermines collective greatness and civic progress.
Pink circus lemonade inventor dead in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, Pa., reports the inventor of pink circus lemonade has died. The remark about his own product suggests he consumed little of it despite long life.
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Bethlehem
Der Gesundheitsingenieur Faces Cover Art Struggle
A German periodical named Der Gesundheitsingenieur encounters difficulty fitting a picture of a girl on its front cover. The editors weigh design balance against space constraints while preserving the issue’s visual appeal.
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der Gesundheitsingenieur
Escape From Jail Ends In Close Shave In New York Town
Two men in a New York town escaped from jail using a safety razor. The incident was described as a near miss, with authorities noting the daring method and ongoing pursuit.
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New York
Dawning Aviator Fatally Injured In Atlantic City Crash
Walter A. Brookins, pupil of the Wrights, crashed during the ten day aviation meet after a 6250 foot ascent at Atlantic City. The aircraft collapsed from about 50 feet, injuring Brookins and seven others. A 14 year old boy, George Burnett, was crushed under the plane framework and likely will die. He was taken to Long Branch hospital. The accident marked the first time a plane fell on spectators.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Walter A. Brookins
Wrights
Atlantic City
Brookins
George Burnett
Long Branch
Blames Woman for De Laney Murder in Arkansas
Oscar Pullen, self confessed killer who shot W. J. Delaney in bed last June, will not face the death penalty after Gov. George W. Donaghey commuted the sentence. Delaney’s widow Mrs Delaney was tried as his accomplice and acquitted. Pullen said she held the window open for the fatal shot.
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Tittle Rock
Ark
Oscar Pullen
W. J. Delaney
Little River County
Arkansas
Ashdown
George W. Donaghey
Italy is after Charlton in murder case
Porter Charlton, jailed in Jersey City awaiting extradition to Italy, faces return to Italy to answer for the confessed murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton at Lake Como. Italian vice-consul Gustav di Rosa clarified the case in a statement after visiting Prosecutor Garven's office.
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New York
Porter Charlton
Jersey City
Italy
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Lake Como
Gustav di Rosa
Garven
Threats Against Hughes Prompt Police Manhunt
Police Commissioner Baker rushed from Sudbury Vermont to New York City headquarters and ordered maximum efforts to capture a crank who threatened to kill Governor Charles E Hughes, Samuel S Koenig secretary of state, and Assemblyman Albert Callan author of the new automobile law.
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New York
Baker
Sudbury
Charles E. Hughes
Samuel S. Koenig
Albert Callan
Pugilist Gans Dies After Brave Tuberculosis Fight
Baltimore mourns as former lightweight world champion Joe Gans dies at the home of his foster parents after a months long battle with tuberculosis. His passing ends a storied boxing career marked by resilience and fame.
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Baltimore
Joe Gans
Gamp
Gans
Escape at state convict camp shocks Little Rock
Three long term negro convicts exploded a stick of dynamite behind guard Tom Lenox at the Bilegolw camp in Arkansas and blew him into the limber as they made their escape from the facility.
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Little Rock
Ark
Tom Lenox
Bilegolw
Mayor Gaynor Shot on Ship Deck in Hoboken
New York City mayor William J. Gaynor was shot in the head on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse while dockside in Hoboken to depart for Europe. James J. Gallagher, a discharged employee, was overpowered and arrested. Surgeons hope for recovery given his age, with careful decisions to avoid further bleeding. Police block Willow Avenue traffic near St Mary’s hospital as crowds are kept back.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
New York City
James J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Hoboken
N. J
Godspeed
Europe
Willow Avenue
St. Marys S Hospital
Girl Held For Murder In Memphis Boarding House
Memphis report says Edward Boyson a rice grower from Arkansas was shot and killed in a local boarding house. Mrs. Isaac Goldberg who runs the place claims Boyson killed himself, but police have arrested Eva Goldberg age 20. A negro’s statement is cited to prove her guilt. The two had been sweethearts.
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Memphis
Tenn
Edward Boyson
Adolph Boyson
Arkansas
Isaac Goldberg
Boyson
Eva Goldberg
Miss Goldberg
Rice Murder Baffles Cleveland Police
Cleveland, Aug. 9. Police remain puzzled by the murder of William L. Rice, the wealthy lawyer found shot and with a severed hand on the street near his home Friday night. Detectives, after chasing down promising leads, are at sea in the case, suspecting highwaymen who fled before taking money or valuables.
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Cleveland
William L. Rice
Slump in auto business signals market collapse
New York reports indicate a drop in the automobile market as manufacturers press appearances of prosperity while storing stock at agencies. Major factories pause operations, lenders cite overstock, and layoffs rise. A leading auto agent predicts prices will fall 25 to 50 percent in coming months as farmers and small towns show weak demand.
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New York
13 Killed in Head-On Train Crash Near Ignacio
Thirteen persons died and at least 12 were injured in a head-on collision between passenger train No. 6 from San Francisco to Santa Rosa and a light engine a mile and a half south of Ignacio. The crash telescoped the baggage car and smoker, killing most in the forward smoker. Relief trains rushed to the scene, with victims taken to San Rafael and Santa Rosa.
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Ignacio
California
Northwestern Pacific
San Francisco
Santa Rosa
San Rafael
McMurray Bribery Probes Tie Telegrams to Gore Inquiry
Congressional hearings into bribery charges tied thousands of May telegraphs urging approval of McMurray contracts to J F McMurray who would gain about 3 million in commissions if approved. Telegraphed messages originated in Oklahoma with names like Curtis and Sherman repeatedly cited as influence.
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McAlester
Okla
Congressional Committee
Thomas P. Gore
Washington
McMurray
J. F. McMurray
J. H. Logan
Westville
Tom Sanguine
Logan
Sanguine
A. L. Watson
Kinta
George Scott
Green McCurtain
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Sherman
Richard C. Adams
Gore
Curtis
Million Dollar Fire Ravages Albany Street Area
A Boston blaze began on Dover and Albany streets and spread up Albany street on both sides to the Randolph street playgrounds. Over two acres of property were burned and damages exceeded $1,000,000. Intense heat shattered windows within 300 feet, forcing firemen to work in two-hose pairs to battle the flames amid heavy traffic heat.
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Boston
Mass
Dover
Albany
Albany Street
Randolph Street
Crippen Denies Confession to Quebec Authorities
Dr H H Crippen sends a clear denial of any confession to police in Quebec. Attorney Newton says Crippen will not speak until he reaches London for a consultation. Newton adds authorities know no more about the crime than at Crippen’s arrest.
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London
Quebec
H. H. Crippen
Belle Elmore
Newton
Crippen
Hurt in political fight at Wellston city hall
In Wellston Missouri a clash broke out in front of city hall as police confronted supporters of newly proclaimed mayor Charles J. Roberts. One man was likely fatally cut, two others were seriously slashed or shot, and two more badly battered, during the confrontation that followed Roberts’ declaration over Reverend Irl R. Hicks a day earlier.
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St. Louis, Mo
Wellston City Hall
Charles J. Roberts
Irl R. Hicks
It Was the Other Way
A senior partner rebukes a drummer in a wholesale dry goods house for sides lines and marriage. The tempo shifts as the drummer defends his married status while the partner jokes that a wife could keep him on the road or pull him home.
The Wrong Sort Irish Peasant and Glasses Scraps
An old Irish peasant sits before his cottage smoking a pipe. He lights many matches until the ground around him is covered with spent ones. His wife invites him to dinner as he jokes about using a glass to see the sun.
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Patsy
Biddy
Moike Mulrooney
Moike
Picturesque Language Jokes Fire Habits
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes the fire’s poor table manners. The joke: a young reporter says the greedy flames devoured everything in reach and then licked the paint off adjoining buildings. The captioned humorous remark frames a vivid fire scene with wit.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
Birmingham Agi- Herald
Fire safety concerns in Birmingham buildings discussed
A fragmentary quote indicates worry over fire safety with poor table or plan among Birmingham buildings. The remark suggests questions about why eight open ends or numbers appear, highlighting confusion in the discussion.
Fine School Education Spoof Sparks Debate
In a sharp exchange a speaker boasts a new teaching method claiming students are trained to refuse when asked to recite. The retort asserts the daughter already attends a school of education and questions the novelty of the system.
Reformers Reformed Town Last Year
Local boss boasts of being the deepest reformer and jokes about undoing reforms from the previous year. The exchange highlights a cycle of political change and the town’s entrenched views on leadership.
Birthday reflections for young girls remark on aging
A concise editorial note counsels that girls should maximize their birthdays while young since later years bring fewer or no celebrations. The piece treats birthdays as precious reminders of youth and its passing.
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Troy Weekly Call
Farelay
Tluinois
Dawing
Asbury Park, N. J
Charlton
Hughes
Crank
Pugilist
MR. Simpkins
WM. J. Gaynor
Mayor
Chicago Va
Pittsburg Od
Bud
Waa
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Gene
St Louis
M Murray
Sherman and
Cables
Jrl R. Hicks
Wellston
Cascarets
W.N. U.st. Louis
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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