Crippen Silent in Quebec Cell Refuses Public Statement
Crippen, jailed in Quebec after his Montrose arrest with Ethel Lenore, remains silent refusing any public statement. A London solicitor allegedly offering defense funds via Arthur Newton has not altered his quiet demeanor. The only potential evidence against him is recovered rings and brooch believed his wife Belle Elmore wore. Miss Lenore maintains innocence while Crippen requests a Bible and reads in his cell.
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Harvey H. Cripwenl
London
Belle Elsmore
Mude
H Crippen
Inspector Jew
Quebec
Tomae
Arthur Newton
Tandon Solcitor
Fluis
Aleani
Montrose
du Fair
Ethel Clare
Inspector Dew
Scotland
Warner Coppen
Rend
Piatt
Dewin i Uton
Pu Bec
Crippen
Miss Leneve
Chief McCarthy
Europe
Belle Elmore
Dr. Crippen
Anger
Joseph Morin
Niagara Falls Excursion From Washington On August 5
Special round trip from Washington via Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley RR to Niagara Falls on August 5 with first class coaches and parlor cars. Tickets valid for return within fifteen days with liberal stopovers. Additional excursions planned August 19 September 2 16 and 30 with Cheapside trips available.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley RR
Niagara Falls
Parrot Scoffs as Crowd Chases Green Bird in Seventh Avenue
Special to The Washington Post from New York on August 2 reports a green parrot eluding pursuit after a startled woman cried catch that bird in Seventh Avenue. The bird landed on a car seat and laughed as curious boys followed before it flew off.
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Washington Post
New York
Griscom denies Taft Roosevelt meeting at Black Rock
Former ambassador Lloyd C Griscom refutes reports he arranged a meeting between President Taft and former President Roosevelt at his Black Rock summer home. He says no invitations have been made and he has no such plans at the moment, though he does not rule out a possible future meeting.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lloyd C. Griscom
Taft
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Federal economy reforms move toward broad government efficiency
Taft initiates a plan to overhaul federal departments by hiring accountants and experts for a preliminary study and to propose a program for economy. An appropriation of 100000 funds the project, with competition among firms and executive committee participation. Progress begins as organizations submit written plans while the president awaits his return.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Washington
United States
Congress
D. C
Arthur Young & Co
Treasury Department
Maj
Charles Hine
Harriman Hnes
Gunn, Richards & Qi
Interior Department
Hardwick, Mitchell & Co
Navy
Department
Sowest
Leonard Wood
Army
the Treasury
Hilles
Ballinger Not Moved by White House Pressure Say He Will Not Resign
Beverly Mass Aug 2 reports say mounting GOP pressure over Interior Secretary Ballinger could influence Taft aides. Senator Crane met Taft and Minneapolis talks sparked talk of Ballinger sacrifice, but Ballinger and Taft deny resignation plans. Ballinger vows to stay unless the President asks him to quit. News traces party leaders pressing for Ballinger issue to aid campaign.
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Beverly
Massachusetts
Ballinger
Tait
Baverly
Mass
Crane
West
Minneapolis
Norton
Crana
Taft
Interior Department
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Yates
Garfield
Senator Crane
Seattle
Chicago
Bellinger
No resignation pledge amid hostile press attack
The speaker dismisses political meddling as of no personal interest and says no resignation will occur despite vicious attacks by unscrupulous men aided by wavering newspapers. Mr Crane sought a consultation, then departed for the West, while the Secretary plans to leave later that evening.
Mule wrecks motorcycle near Logansport
In Logansport Indiana on August 2 Clyde Jennes and his sweetheart rode a tandem motorcycle past a mule in the roadway. Jennes accelerated to urge the animal to move but when the mule stood still he swerved and kicked the bicycle, throwing the riders over a steep bank. The motorcycle was smashed and both riders badly bruised.
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Logansport
Ind
Clyde Jennes
Jennes
Insurgent Wins Narrow Lead in Kansas District Primaries
Topeka Aug 2 Indications at midnight showed insurgent gains in Kansas as Gov W R Stubbs appeared headed for renomination with insurgent allies in Congress. In the 7th district E H Madison and 8th district V Murdock were named without opposition. Charles Session named secretary of state and J H Dawson attorney general.
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McNeal
Insurgent
Anthony
Madison
Murdock
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
W. R. Stubbs
Congress
R. J. Hopkins
A. C. Mitchell
Campbell
Missouri contest in doubt as primary results come in
Results of Missouri's second party primary show light turnout and scratching across the state. Six of ten Democratic congressmen were nominated without opposition, with several incumbents facing no opposition for the general election. In the Fifth and Fourteenth districts, Republicans confront insurgent challenges, and the Fourteenth district outcome may take days. Nominations listed include Lloyd in the First, Alexander in the Third, Dickinson in the Sixth, Shackleford in the Eighth, Clark in the Ninth, Maurer in the Tenth, Catlin in the Eleventh, Dyer in the Twelfth, Elvine Pollite in the Thirteenth, and Murphy in the Sixteenth.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Issie
Charles A. Crow
David W. Hill
Faust Mcrae
James T. Lioyd
Walter A. Higbee
Joseph W. Alexander
Three Boys Dead In Sand In Brooklyn State
Three Madison Street Brooklyn boys aged 9 6 and 9 were found dead in a vacant lot after a sand embankment collapsed while they played. A dog led a caretaker to the scene and police and fire crews removed the bodies. Authorities believe the boys were digging a tunnel when the sand caved in.
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New York
Madison Street
Brooklyn
Alfred Sohn
John
Harold Verhis
Oklahoma voting shows McNeal leading early returns
Scattered results from about six of seventy six counties favor Guthrie Republican J W McNeal for governor over Ferguson and Jones with a claimed 15000 margin. Democratic race tight between Murray and Cruce with Cruce gaining. Ross appears weak. Congress nominees include McGuire Morgan Creager Carter Ferris. Grandfather clause amendment appears to carry by 10000 to 15000 votes.
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Guthrie
Okla
J. W. M McNeal
Tom Ferguson
Fields
Jones
McNeal
W. H. Murray
Tishomingo
Lee
Cruce
Ardmore
Lestia P. Ross
Lawton
B. 8. McGuire
Dick Morgan
C. BE. Creager
Charles Carter
Scott Ferris
Coachman Wins Election for Manhasset School Board Seat
The Washington Post reports William A Warren, head coachman for Payne Whitney, defeated Stephen H Mason, president of the Mason Taxicab Company, in Manhasset for a seat on the local school board. Warren touted his family status while Mason’s wealth and estate near the Whitneys were noted.
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Massachusetts
Washington Post
New York
Manhassett
S. F
Payne Whitney
William A Warren
Manhasset
Whitney
Stephen H. Mason
Mason Taxicab Company
Payne Whitneys
CREDIT TO FEW IN NEWPORT
Newport merchants warn that unless outstanding bills are settled this week they will refuse further deliveries. Some cottage colony applicants were denied accounts and a New York order for goods was returned. Traders fear uncollected summer debts in past seasons and prefer to close books than risk nonpayment.
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Washington Post
Newport
R. I
New York
Wang
SLAIN WHILE HE SLEPT WOMAN HAD DUPLICATE KEYS
The body of Dr George Murray Stuart, a Past Liberty physician, was moved from Pittsburg to White Post Virginia for burial after a jealous lover killed him. Edna Wallace, the killer, left two duplicate keys in her handbag, suggesting she entered his room while he slept. The woman later died by suicide after the discovery. The tragedy foiled a planned August 10 wedding to Alice Simpson of Rockland Warren county.
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George Murray Stuart
Pittsburg
Virginia
Winchester
Liberty
White Post
Edna Wallace
Alice Simpson
William A Simpson
Rockland
Warren County
Southern Methodist Church
Roosevelt Tours Dickson City Mines Meeting Miners and Families
Theodore Roosevelt visited Dickson City and the coal region near Scranton, meeting miners and workers in their homes and workplaces. He toured a coal breaker and silk mill while unrecognized, spoke with miners and their wives about life, and praised private citizen contact over formal identity. News of his presence spread as he spoke with families and observed daily living.
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Scranton
Theodore Roosevalt
Pennsylvania
Col. Roosevelt
Lawrence
Abbott
New York
Fane Calchrane
Florente Lucas Sanville
Consumers’ League
Philadelphia
Lackawanna Valley
Dickson City
Miss Cochran
Miss Sanville
Roxana Ely
Ely
William Sears
Mfe
Sears
Acid Kills Children as Rescue Team Sues Then Burned
In Philadelphia a wagonload of vitriolic acid carriage broke down spilling carboys and setting eleven children alight. Two boys, Raymond Dager seven, Catherine Daniels nine, died. eight others and several rescuers are seriously burned but expected to survive. Driver Richard Grear and others aided the victims amid scorching flames.
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Philadelphia
Raymond Dager
Catherine Daniels
Richard Grear
Grear
Crippen Case, Mutinies, Strikes Sweep Today's Index
An index page highlights major items including the Crippen case updates with claims of friends standing by him, mutiny on the Ozark, a big railway strike ending, and political fights in Iowa and Kansas. Also listed are crimes, editorials, society notes, sports, finances, and local notices.
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Crippen
Kansas
Ballinger Taft
Roosevelt
Ozark
Kendall
Cupid
Iowa
van Valkenburgh
Harmon Not To Mediate In Columbus Street Car Strike
Gov. Harmon pushed for peace in the Columbus street car strike. A conference with Columbus Railway and Light officials, union leaders, Maj. Gen. Dick, and others stalled when union organizer Fred Fay was objected to by the company. The proposal for Harmon to act as sole arbitrator was rejected by both sides. A plan to run fewer car lines to cut troop costs was floated but not acted on. Cars operated today without notable violence.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harmon
Columbus Railway and Light Company
Maj - Gen
Fred Fay
Fay
CANNOT EXTRADITE CHARLTON OVER EXTRADITION DEADLINE
Italy cannot demand Porter Charlton’s extradition after the legal time limit expired at midnight. No Italian request reached the U S district attorney in New Jersey. Three options remain after September 1 including release on lack of charge, habeas corpus, or sanity proceedings. Charlton is jailed in Hudson County awaiting possible action.
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Italy
New York
Porter
Charlton
United States
New Jersey
Lieoner
Mutiny on Ozark 26 Desert From Vessel
Deserters from the monitor Ozark report mutiny and desertions aboard the ship with 26 crewmen leaving Annapolis first to hike back to Washington. They describe unseaworthy conditions, inadequate food and water, harsh drills, and locked brig confinement as officers tried to halt defections. Navy and District forces to seek explanation.
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Raymond Walker
Annapolis
Navy Department
Ozark
Washington
McLean Street
Amp
Davy Jones’ Focker
Stratton
Degerters
Young Walker
the Post
Indian Head
Hampton Roads
Bennie Jordan
Acros
Amnapolla
Navy
Bng
George H. Harries
District National Guard
Gardners Bay
Long Island
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Bird
T. B
Griscom
White House
Bill’ Daly
Bill” Daly
Hores
Elia
Cronstadt
Russia
Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
N. J
Gov. Stubbs
P. P. Campbell
Arthur Cranaton
Fred Jackson
Ja M. Miller
R. R. Rees
W. A. Calderhead
Purcellville
Southern Railway
Oklahoma
Coachman
Stuart Home
Greenway Court
Lord Fairfax
Whitepost
Clarke County
St Petersburg
Alexander Tolstoi
Imperial Court
Ministry of the Interior
Jack Kavanagh
Kavanagh
Uttle Kavanaghs
Marendsa
John Pressman
Pressman
Jamestown
Chautangan Lake
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lake Chautauqua
Suefer
Pacific Coast
Waahin
Pi Binet
Denze
Berth
A. J. Poston
Horsford
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