Riots and Strikes Hit Vancouver Chinese and Hindu Community
Vancouver unrest flared as Chinese and Hindu workers faced disruptions in mills and services. Police seized fifty Winchester rifles amid tensions, with Japanese consul Morikawa seeking militia protection and the mayor promising calm while authorities work to avert broader violence.
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Panto
Joen
K. Mori
Morikawa
Thane
Vancouver
Retiune
Holmes
Sam Kee
Van
Grand Army Encampment Welcomed in New York by Gov Hughes
Saratoga N Y Sept 11 The Grand Army of the Republic encampment opened with a cordial welcome from Governor Charles Hughes before about six thousand in the invention hall. Veterans from the G A R and Women’s Relief Corps filled the hall as decorations in white and blue hid the interior. Addresses were made by noted figures including Robt Bruce Brown James farmer ex commander in chief and Most Rev John Ireland with Senator Macomber among speakers.
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New York
Hughes
Saratoga
N. Y
Charles {. Hughes
Forturat National Grand Army
Invention
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army of
Wughes
Grand Army
Republic
Bruce Brown
James Fanner
John Ireland
United States
Macomber
South Dakot
Gasoline Tank Explosion Tragedy at Night Boat Ride
In Saginaw Michigan on September 11 two young men and two girls were drowned when a gasoline tank exploded aboard a motor boat they rode as a lark. The blast blew the craft apart and engulfed it in flames. Survivors fought the fire with cut hands and burns as additional details emerged from the river tragedy.
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Saginaw, Mich
Saginaw River
Five Die After Boat Fire With Four Rescued Reach Shore
The vessel's tragedy left four survivors and five dead as a fire aboard split the party. The mishap details indicate a chaotic overboard incident and uncertain cause while the remaining crew fought the blaze and brought the craft to shore. Notable fatalities named include August Held Roland Kemp Binnebe Potoski and Anna Farmer.
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August
Roland Kemp
Binnebe Potoski
Anna Farmer
Rugged'goo berry bush sustains pie tradition for fifty years
George of Bardolph and his bride marked their golden anniversary with a berry pie from berries grown on the same bush that provided the filling fifty years earlier. The bush remains vigorous and steadfast, a symbol of enduring family farming life. Wetzel and his wife are 70, with six children, seven grandchildren.
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George of
Wetzel
Iden
Wireless editor reports midsea version of land events
The Holland American line started a wireless daily aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam printing midsea versions of land happenings. Prince Wilhelm drew a 25 000 strong crowd at Coney Island before being helped away by guards. Separate items note a contested will valued at 500000, a missing nun in Traverse City, beer grievances resolved in Evansville, a Milwaukee tragedy at the state fair, and James Norton Winslow exonerated in France.
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New York
Holland- American Line
Nieuw Amsterdam
Prince Wilhelm
Coney Island
Baseball scores and a wedding in Harbor Me
SCORES ON THE DIAMONDS reports baseball results from leagues and associations with several city and weather notes. In Harbor Me a wedding records Miss Eva Palmer uniting with Greek poet Sikebanas in a classic purple and white attire with jeweled sandals and a Greek fillet, the groom also in native costume.
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Harbor
Eva Palmer
Sikebanas
Two Pennsylvania judges strike down railway rate law
Philadelphia judges Wilson and Oudenried rule the 2 cent passenger fare act unconstitutional, citing contract violation and takings clauses. They grant relief and prepare to appeal to the state supreme court as rail interests push to amend petition. The decision hinges on regulatory limits and franchise implications.
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Philadelphia
Common Pleas Court
Wilson
Oudenried
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
United States
Pennsylvania
Act of Nt
Kate Fight in Minnesota at Lochren Court
In St Paul on September 11 Judge Lochren presided as E S Robert, lawyer for the Northern Pacific Railway, sought permission to file an amended petition in the rate suit before the United States district court. The courtroom mood shifted as the railway attorneys sat up, reacting suddenly to the request.
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State Railway Board
Lincoln, Neb
Hur Iington
Northwestern
Union Pacific Railways
State Railway Commission
Lochren
St. Paul
United States District Court
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Roosevelt hosts lunch with officials and reporters in Oyster Bay
At Oyster Bay on September 11 President Roosevelt held a luncheon for Secretary Straus Commissioner Neill Lawrence Abbott and Ernest Hamlin Abbott of New York. Straus reported on his western trip while Neill discussed eight hour law enforcement issues. In Springfield the Bas iL association barred reporters Press Robinson and Bernard Smith from League park, arresting them briefly before release as Kinsella accused them of writing unflattering stories. they plan to sue for damages.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Straus
Department of
P. Neill
Labor
Lawrence F. Abbott
Ernest Hamlin
Abbott
New York
Neill
Springfield Basil Association
Press Robinson
Bernard Smith
Peoria
League Park
Seager
Kinsella
Robbery and Assault In Raston Pa Sidelines Teenager
John Baler, a well known young man of Raston, Pa, was waylaid and robbed returning from a visit. He bore a head wound and was unconscious, rolled down a steep hill, and dragged himself to a doorstep where he beat his head against the door to summon help.
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Raston
John Baler
Balor
Eshiel
Eccentric Clay County Man Wesley Hendrix Passes
Wesley Hendrix a solitary local character in Clay County died suddenly of apoplexy several hours after supper. He avoided people on the street and would move into the road to stay distant from others. Hendrix left a reputation as one of the county’s most odd figures amid varied mentions of local business and public figures in this diverse clipping.
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Hendrix
Kat
Market News Delayed by Western Union Strike
Chicago September 9 1907 hog market reports delayed due to a strike in Western Union telegraph offices The Journal will publish market data as soon as the disruption is resolved Estimated hog receipts today about 18 000 with prices steady Light hogs 8 620 to 8 600 mixed packers 8 565 to 8 555 Heavy shipping grades 8 640 to 9 500
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Western Union Telegraph
Journal
Chicago
San
England’s First Military Dirigible Flies in Fifteen Mile Wind
Farnborough England September reports describe the first military dirigible built in the country making two trial flights with minor engine issues. Foreign observers witnessed the tests as airship design features, ballast use, and a ship with a sausage shaped hull were detailed. The craft carries a crew of three and uses a boat shaped car with engines exhausting into the balloon.
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Farnborough
England
Republic
Hoon
Pyes
Farnbor and
Cobe Common
Unprecedented Weather and Cave Exploration Near Worcester
Worcester reports a cave named Purgatory near the city drawing scientists from New England. Miss Lucia Thompson of Boston, a noted climber, plans to descend the cavern with Miss Annie Peck, famed for mountain feats. Entry is limited by season and danger, as an unseen lake or river may lie below.
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Worcester
Mass
Purgatory
New England
Lucia
Thompson
Boston
Annie Peck
Train derails near Cottonwood injuring three on Salt Lake line
East bound Los Angeles limited derailed one mile north of Cottonwood and nine miles south of Barstow after a soft track. The entire train toppled with the observation car rolling over. Three persons reported injured.
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Los Angeles
Salt Lake Road
Cottonwood
Barstow
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