Train Wreck on D. and R. G. Bridge Near Nathrop
Denver and Rio Grande passenger train No. 1 derailed on a weakened bridge near Nathrop Colorado eight miles east of Buena Vista injuring fourteen passengers. Notable injuries include Mrs Hopkins and Mr J B Knapp Milwaukee plus several others. A second wreck reported near Schwanders on the Colorado and Southern with the engineer and fireman seriously hurt.
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Buena Vista
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Denver
Nathrop
Hopkins
Albion
Luther
Pittsbury
G. K. Knapp
Milwaukee
J. B Knapp
Tred B. Rizer
San Francisco
Mr. Benning
Corydon
Conly
Eldorado
Kan
J. D. Smith
Muscatine
Iowa
B. O. Brown
New Yok City
R. O
Tte
Colorado and Southern
Schwanders
Here
Double lynching feared in Lander Wyoming
Advices from Lander indicate a crowd gathered at the jail with rifles ropes and threats of a double hanging. James Keffer and James Dollard are named as intended victims with local officials guarding the jail as mob sentiment runs high.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Lander
James Keffer
James Dollard
Landerjail
Hastile
Dollard
Frank Bryant
Ross Stringer
Rouge
William Warren
Lander-Rawlins
Supreme Court
Keefer
Banks Seek to Take Over Money Order System at Saratoga Meeting
New York August 15. Stephen M Griswold president of the New York State Bankers association says at the tenth annual meeting in Saratoga September 16 17 action will be taken to abolish the money order system run by the Post Office and express companies and to have banks assume control. The association will also consider admitting trust companies to the state body challenging their reserve advantage. Banks coast to coast press for control of this banking service for public benefit.
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New York
Stephen M. Griswold
New York State Bankers Association
Saratoga
Post Office Department
State Association
Jie
Express Com- Pa
Nks
Forest fires threaten mills and ranches near Baker City
A wildfire in the mountains near Sparta, Oregon, has destroyed millions of feet of timber and endangers large sawmills and ranches. Firefighters and volunteers from Eagle valley race to relieve exhausted crews as the blaze grows toward Corfin copia Tange i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Ore
Sparta
Eagle Valley
Fraud Found In New York Water Department
Water Commissioner Monroe reports fraud in New York city water operations with almost one million dollars lost. Three inspectors in the water department are suspended and one may face charges soon. The case suggests gross carelessness and possible collusion between consumers and department employees.
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New York
Monroe
Water Department
Bedbugs Win A Case In Court
New York August 15 The Monmouth New Jersey county court of common pleas ruled in favor of a tenant in a rent case brought by a landlord. The unpaid rent resulted from the tenant moving due to bedbugs. Few such cases appear in the court records.
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New York
Monmouth
N. J
County Court of Common Pleas
Had Wealth Died a Pauper and Left a Legacy
Moses Rockwell Crow once funded water projects and built a grand mausoleum in Falls City Neva Ha. He died pauper at Ward's Island State Hospital after illness and charity care at Bellevue. His fortune financed multiple water systems but faulty finances led to foreclosure and loss of property.
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New York
Aus
Moses
Rockwell Crow
State Hospital
Wards’ Island
Middle West
Falls City
Neva Ha
Ward's Island
Bellevue Hospital
Crow
Grand Rapids
Mich
Weatheater Equity
Russian Warships Ordered to Sail for Constantinople
A Russian Black Sea squadron was ordered to sail for Turkish waters to press for punishment for the murder of the Russian consul at Monastir. Telegrams between St Petersburg and Constantinople outline demanded punishments for Turkish officials and measures to pacify Macedonia amid continuing Balkan unrest.
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Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Sebastopol
Russia
Monastir
M. Rostkovski
Count Lamsadorf
Zinovoff
Ahmed
Stcherbina
Mitrovitsa
Count Lamsdorf
Vilayet of
Uskub
Vilayet
Kossovo
Semir Hakki
Hilmi Pasha
Macedonia
Salonica
Priszend
Sofia
N. Rostkovski
Porte
Vilayets
Berlin
DRESSED IN HER BEST CLOTHES
New York reports a tragic incident in which Mrs Arthur B E Bradley, daughter of Loren H Stannard, aged young woman from New Haven Connecticut, dressed in evening attire before dinner, drank carbolic acid and died in the presence of her parents after a separation from her husband at Woodmont on the Sound.
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New York
New Haven
Conn
Arthur BE. Bradley
Loren H. Stannard
Woodmont
Langley Airship to Launch Amid Storm Delays
A Chicago dispatch reports Hat Prof Langley and his airship project near launching the big airship, abandoning the aerodrome plan. Work on a launching platform frame paused by a severe storm, with tests expected early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Widewater
Langley
Robbery On Train In Nevada Strikes Montreal Couple
San Francisco dispatch reports Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burton of Montreal were robbed of jewelry valued at 2000 dollars and 400 dollars in cash on a train en route to the West. The theft occurred as the train passed through Nevada with a thief entering a Pullman car at night and taking a suitcase containing the valuables. Alarm was raised at Wadsworth Nevada and efforts to locate the robbers continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Harry Burton
Montreal
Nevada
Wadsworth
Nev
eYort
Lord Salighury Sees Improved Condition After Night
London dispatch reports Lord Salighury passed a comfortable night and was stronger this morning though still weak. The brief update notes his continued confinement and improving spirits in the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Salighury
Rebels Gain Again as Loyal Troops Press For City
Letters from Moastir dated August 6 report insurgent bands nearly full, with recruits joining after harvest. Rebels stockpile rifles from mountain magazines, hold strong depots in Floriana, and receive aid from local women. Turkish forces attacked the Floriana depot, suffering heavy losses but failing to dislodge the rebels. Smiliveo remains in insurgent hands as Turkish shells threaten nearby villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moastir
Kirehevo
Floriana
Karamani
Smiliveo
Predicted the Goebel Killing in Georgetown Trial
Georgetown Ky Aug W ABB Broughton a mountain witness called by the commonwealth in the Powers trial ran away to avoid testifying and was brought to court by deputies. He will testify this afternoon. Former Congressman Wilson related J Lon Butler a participant in allied conspirators meetings saying Coebel will be killed and Frankfort streets will run with blood.
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Georgetown
Abb Broughton
Commonwealth
Powers
Wilson
J. Lon Butler
Coebel
Frankfort
European nations push coalitions against the United States
In Vienna on August 15 the King of Romania allied with groups advocating an economic bloc of European nations to counter the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Vienna
Soumania
King Peter Entangled in Balkan Conspiracy Claims
Berlin reports a Belgrade letter from a confidant of Belgrade leaders alleging King Peter was fully aware of a conspiracy before the regicide and pledged not to punish conspirators if elected. The letter says conspirators still hold it and press for subservience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Raine
No New Trial for Jett and White
Judge Osborne overruled the motion for a new trial for Jett and White after their conviction and life sentences in the Marcum murder. Defense filed appeal notices and exceptions, with a sixty day stay of execution awaiting the Court of Appeals ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthiana
Osborne
Jett
White
Marcum
Court of Appeals
Congressmen left a fortune in will in Tennessee
Knoxville Tenn Aug 15 By a provision in the will of Mrs Martha Graves Congressman Henry HK Gibson of Tennessee becomes heir to between 50000 and 100000. Mrs Graves son a bank president in Seattle was a classmate and Mrs Graves aided him financially for his education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Martha Graves
Henry HK. Gibson
Tennees Wom
Alrs. Graves
Seattle
Caliegremate
Gilann
Wyoming Robber Hangs Self in Montana Jail
Frank Orloff, held for Wyoming authorities on robbery charges, hanged himself in the county jail early this morning in Butte Montana. He left a note stating he used poison or a rope and planned to die by one or the other.
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Butts
Mont
Frank Orloff
Wyoming
Severe Thunderstorm Rain Delays Rail Lines near Comorado
A powerful thunderstorm last night brought heavy rain, with more in the western foothills. Railroads between here and the mountains sustained damage to tracks and the Arkansas River rose to high levels. Local residents report persistent showers and continued damp conditions.
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Pughlo
Cale
Ang
Murder Suicide After Domestic Tragedy In Kansas City
George B. Evans, manager of the American Transfer company, killed his wife Lillie Maude Evans at their Kansas City home and then shot himself in Mount St. Mary's cemetery. The couple’s history includes a recent divorce suit and property disputes. The hired girl witnessed the murder sequence.
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Kansas City
George B. Evans
American Transfer Company
Lillie Maude Evans
Mount St. Mary's
Prize Fight Gate Receipts And Purses At San Francisco
Aug 15 San Francisco crowd counted 10 669 for the Corbett Jeffries bout with gross receipts of 62340. Fighters shared 70 of receipts 43728, winner 75 percent to winner and 25 percent to loser. Jeffries set to earn 53723 Corbett 10910. Fear of bet against Corbett kept wagering light though bets favored Jeffries two to one from Southern California fans.
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San Francisco
Corbett
Jeffries
California
Kansas City Flood Strains Bridges and Traffic
Kansas City faces renewed flood disruption as the Kansas River rises rapidly after weekend rains. Temporary bridges are endangered, water pipes bridge traffic to the city, and crowds confront a frail bridge with guards forced to eject dozens. Topeka reports extreme rainfall and the Kay River resurgence halting freight on Union Pacific lines.
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Kansas City
Kansas Cities
Armourdate
Kansas River
City
Topeka
Kan
Bellonéon
Union Pacific
Jack Island
Veterans Gather in San Francisco for Grand Army Encampment
More than 2000 Grand Army of the Republic members and allied groups have arrived in San Francisco for the thirty seventh annual encampment. Delegations from South Dakota and New Hampshire join the crowd, with Con Black a leading candidate for commander in chief. The parade and general illumination plans ramp up as Naval Veterans join the event. delegates plan visits to Old Mission Dolores and the $25,586 fundraising total is reported.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
National Organization
South Dakota
New Hamphire
Hlinda Party Trem
Ijt
Con. John) Black
Fatteldge
Wlingis Department
GAR
National Association of Naval Veterans
Mission Dolores
Shiy City
Stowaway Francesco Runesta Faces Departure After Ninth Attempt
New York dispatch reports Francesco Runesta, a recurring professional stowaway, has once again fled a steamship, this time leaping into the river from the Sicilian Trinca to swim ashore. He has been detected on prior attempts and sent back, with the latest decision to depart him Monday at the steamship line’s expense.
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New York
Francesco Runesta
Ronezza Oe
Elke Ives
Fem
Sicilian Trinca
Seaai
Ewamiinto
Aris
Brooklyn Wetectivom
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Postoffice Department
Bedbugs
Lamador
Balkans
Auz
M. Nostkoveki
Dardanelles
Ali Riza Pasha
Vali
Tripoli
Great Britain
Turkey
Bulgaria
Austria
Tress
Admiralty
Mediterranean
Lord Salisbury
Goebel
Peter
Butte
Montana
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