Deputy Sheriff Kills Burglar in Maldwin Park Raid
Deputy Sheriff J. Cook shot and killed one burglar and wounded another while thwarting a break in at a vacant Maldwin Park house. A third man was captured with two fleeing accomplices. The slain felon attacked Cook with a corn knife before the deputy fired. Crowley aided in the capture of the other two suspects.
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Baldwin
L. L
J. Cook
Maldwin Park
Cook
Charles Crowley
Deaf mute shoots wife after quarrel in notes
William Sipes a deaf mute shot his wife five times after a written quarrel. Police arrived as he tried to escape and was dragged back from the edge of his roof by detectives. He attempted to shoot at officers but all bullets were discharged. Police found rough notes in the house forming the written conversation.
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Chicago
William Sipes
Sipes
Vas
Weilbrenner
Secret Service
Sagamore Hill
Weisbrenner
Bugsy
Syosset
No More Football Tactics On The Dancing Floor
New York report on the American Society of Professors of Dancing condemning college students for football tactic style dancing such as Yale glides and Harvard dips. They urge a return to graceful carriage and standard two step to waltz time, noting neglect of square dances in big cities and delegates from major cities attend the convention.
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New York
Yale
Harvard
American Society of Professors of Dancing
Terre Haute
Ind
United States
Blowing Up Bridges To Stop The Turks
Constantinople reports insurgent leader Cal Jankoff plans destroying major railroad bridges from Dedengatch to Duleh Burgar over the Maritza and Arda rivers to cut southern communication with Adrianople. government seeks speedy settlement with Jankoff's forces.
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Constantinople
Cal. Jankoff
Demotvka
Dedengatch
Duleh Burgar
Maritza
Arda
Adrianople
Col
Jankoff
Adrianoplé
Vilay
Jaiaths Bay
Huseis
Colorado Militia May Be Ordered for Cripple Creek
Adjutant General Sherman Bell says orders have been issued for Staite troops to stand ready at a moment's notice if strikes in the Cripple Creek district demand their presence. Rumors of Sheriff Robertson requesting troops are denied by both Sheriff and General Bell. Mineowners' Association offers rewards for arrests and convictions related to assaults and the Sunset Eclipse mine shaft house arson.
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Deaver
Colo
Sherman Bell
Cripple Creek
Robertson
Weller County
Peabody
Bell
Admiral Dewey calls for building a much larger navy
New York dispatch reports Admiral George Dewey urging a stronger U S navy in a naval periodical article. He cites global fleets from Britain France and Germany and argues for vast expansion to protect coastlines, trade, prestige and safety. He notes Britain would field about 30 battleships and 30 cruisers, France 16 battleships and 11 cruisers, and Germany eight battleships and five cruisers.
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New York
George Dewey
Navy
Britain
France
Germany
Bar Harbor
Navy League
Ug Auch
Alaska Boundary Arbitration Gets Final Arguments
London dispatch reports arguments in the Alaska boundary dispute between England and the United States were submitted to the boundary commission. A Canadian counsel called the American brief strong but suggested Britain has a fighting chance, after reading the document.
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London
England
United States
Alaska
Alaska Boundary Commission
Gritain Wade
Armed Stranger Tries to See Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill
Henry Weilbrenner was arrested at Sagamore Hill after repeatedly demanding to see President Roosevelt. He carried a loaded revolver and was confined to the village jail as physicians planned a lunacy inquiry. Weilbrenner claimed a wireless talk with the President and said he wished to marry Miss Alice Roosevelt.
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Oyster Bay
Henry Weilbrenner
Saparmmore Hill
Roosevelt
Weibrenner
Sagamore Hill
Secret Service
Ellbrenner
Weilbrenner
Tater Weilbrenner
Syonset
Franklin
William
Sagamora Hill
Alice
Theodore
Weilbreuper
Ticket Office Robbery At Oregon Railroad Yard
The ticket office of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company in Pendleton Grew was entered and $49.60 taken from the till. The till was found two hours later behind the round house about 200 yards from the theft site. Thieves escaped during the operator's brief absence through a partly open window. no clues yet identified.
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Pendleton
Gre
Oregon’ Railroad and Navigation Company
Round House
No Wind Cancels Yacht Races Near New York
No wind and heavy fog halted today's yacht races off the Hook after yachts towed to the starting line. Sailors waited until near midday as the event was declared off and boats were returned to port. Relianca and Shanrock later left for the lightship amid mist.
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New York
Relianca
Shanrock
Standard Mill Closed Indefinitely in Colorado City
Colorado Springs Sept 2 The Standard Mill at Colorado City owned by the Reduction and Defining company was closed down for an indefinite period. The mill employs about 200 workers who will receive one third wages for an indefinite time for their loyalty during the Cripple Creek district miners strike.
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Colorado Springs
Standard
Colorado City
Reduction and Defining Company
Cripple Creek
Engagement Declared for Miss May Goelet and Duke of Roxburg
Sept 2 news from Lomion notes the engagement of Miss May Goelet to the Duke of Roxburg. The duke is visiting Mrs. Ogden Gorlet, mother of Miss May Goelet, in Newport Rhode Island.
Venezuelan arbitration court to open proceedings soon
Secretary-General Ruyssenaers has drawn up yesterday's unofficial session report at The Hague and will forward it to interested powers. The aim is to hasten action to permit a definite opening of the court.
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The
Hague
Yeserday
Venezuelan Arbitration Court
Ruyssenaers
Jije
Aguinaldo Urges Peace and Progress in Philippines
Aguinaldo, once revolutionary leader, now backs the U S policy in the island. He sends a letter urging Filipinos to abandon gambling, improve farming, and attend the public schools provided to educate them.
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Manila
German Soldiers Admit Stealing Bombs for French Agent
Seven German soldiers including six privates and a sergeant confess to treason at Metz. They stole two bombs equipped with new secret fires for an agent of France.
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Berlin
Metz
France
Clairton Steel Plant Closes For Four Weeks
Pittsburg Sept 2 The Clairton Steel plant mostly closed for four weeks with the blast furnace as the only operating unit. About 1,000 workers are idled for the first time since operations began. The plant is jointly owned by Crucible Steel and United States Steel corporation.
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Pittsburg
Clairton Steel
Crucible Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Republican Ohio Campaign Opens in Chillicothe
The Ohio campaign starts September 10 in Chillicothe with Governor Nash presiding. Senators Hanna and Foraker Myron J. Herrick and Warren G. Harding will speak as decided by the state committee meeting today in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chillicothe
Nash
Addressea
Hanna and Foraker
Myron J. Herrick
Warren G. Ilarding
Eagles Parade in New York City
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a parade in New York City and continued sessions at Tammany Hall. Mayor Law reviewed the procession as over 2,000 members from various lodges marched with bands and distinctive judge apparel.
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New York
Order of Eagles
Tammany Issll
Law
Guests of the President at Oyster Bay Lunch
President Roosevelt hosts Senator Beveridge and constituents Mr Pettit and Dr Finley at lunch. Beveridge discussed Indiana federal appointments and looming Congress session. Finley’s visit was social. Later I N Stevens and Frank Mead sought conversations on western matters, including Indian affairs.
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Pueblo
Colo
Frank Mead
Mead
English Channel attempt ends in failure again
Montague Holbein, the English swimmer, failed in a fourth attempt to swim the English Channel. He left Calais eight miles from shore after 17 hours and 20 minutes in the water, and was within four miles of the coast at 8 am when tide shifted, forcing abandonment near Dover.
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Calais
Holbein
Dover
Montague Holbein
Lipton Denies Two Claims About Shamrock
New York Sept 2 Sir Thomas Lipton emphatically denied rumors that he would depose Captain Wringe and hand Shamrock to Mate Tevis if a win seemed possible. He also rejected claims Shamrock was found too slow after a trial and tuned to lose speed. Lipton said he has faith in his designer captain and crew and they are doing their best.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
Wringe
Tevis
Thomas
Suspected Train Robber Captured Near Malta
Sheriff Har Cosner arrives with Rathbone, prisoner believed to be one of the men tied to a train robbery planned near Malta on Sunday. Arrest occurred at Tig Sandy. details scarce.
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Havre
Mont
Har Cosner
Malta
Rathbone
Tig Sandy
Redeeming the Desert and the Vast Federal Lands
Washington sees the United States government hold about 300 million acres open to settlement with 30 million acres withdrawn for reclamation study. The reclamation service aims to reclaim vast tracts, surpassing Ohio in size and approaching Utah. Alaska alone adds 350 million acres, valued at an estimated 124 per acre or more, a massive national land program.
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Washington, D. C
United State
Reclamation Service
Ohio
Utah
Alaska
Woman Refused Elopement Sparks Dual Tragedy in 92nd Street
New York reports Townsend Edson 39, son of former Mayor Franklin Edson, shot and killed Mrs. Fannie Pullen 33 at their 92nd Street residence after pressuring her to elope. He then killed himself in the presence of his wife Dr. David Edson and a bystander. Police say the act was premeditated linked to a secret love affair. Pullen, husband of the victim, alleges a church fraud by Edson.
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Franklin Edson
Cyrus Edson
David 0. Edson
Henry T. Edson
Thomas Woods
Henry Townsend Edson
Dr. Edson
92Nd Street
Henry Edson
Woods
Fannie Pullen
West End Avenue
Townsend Edson
Townsend
Mrs. Pullen
Mlrs
Pullen
Henry T. Fason
Jullen
Daon
Jackson
Edeon
St. Michael's Episcopal Church
John ©. Peters
Nartly
Mra
Mires. Fulien
Envious of American racehorse trainers stir in Russian circuits
Correspondence from St Petersburg reports John Oliver Keene of Lexington tied to the Lazarry stable suspended for a year from Aug 20 over alleged drug use. His success with Irian Lad and Trish Lad reshapes Russian racing, while other American riders face fines and suspensions amid doping and misconduct allegations.
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St. Petersburg
John Oliver Keene
Lexington
M. E Lazarry
Keene
Henry de Asloch
Warea
Sirdar
M. Lararro
Irian Lad
Nuszia
Arables
Bim
Day
Warsaw
Moscow
Lazarry
St P Petersburg
Racing Club
Keena
One of London’s hottest days trend
New York dispatch reports London endured one of the year’s hottest days with a maximum just under record highs. Earlier a near freezing point was approached, and many cases of prostration were noted amid the heat wave.
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London
New York
Sayal
Drunken Confession In Detroit Police Station
A man named Charlea Mixch walked into Detroit’s central police station early today and claimed he killed four year old Alphonse Wilmer. He was examined by Captain McLioppelt Minch and released after drinking and talking. police reported he appeared intoxicated and uncooperative.
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Detroit
Charlea Mixch
Central
Alphonse Wilmer
McLioppelt Minch
Ang Lo
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