Taft Attends Pilgrim Monument Dedication at Provincetown
President Taft travels to Beverly and Provincetown for the Pilgrim Monument dedication with Secretary Meyer and Army and Navy officials in attendance. The Mayflower carries Taft and party. naval review and speeches honor the Pilgrims and U.S. heritage. Chilean President Montt arrives in Boston en route to Beverly for Taft meeting.
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Provincetown
Uvape Cod
Meyer
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Taft
Steamer Princess May Strikes Sentinel Reef Near Alaska
The Canadian Pacific steamship Princess May, with 80 passengers and 65 crew, struck Sentinel Islet in heavy darkness near Lynn Canal and sank. all aboard were rescued to Sentinel Islet and later to Vancouver. Captain McLeod and crew prepared to remain with the wreck. Pilot Richardson, on watch, failed to observe the light and struck the north reef. Passengers endured cold in boats. no injuries reported. The ship is deemed a total loss.
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Alaska
Canadian Pacific
Princess May
Skagway
Vancouver
Sentinel
Islet
Sentinel Islet
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Richardson
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Lynn Canal
Shelter Island
Sentinel Istet
Pilot Richardson
Clara Nevada
Sentinel Island
Bergemon
North Islet
Chang Chih Tung
China
Hongkong
Formosa
Canadian Pacific Railway
Gore Denies Bribe Charge in Oklahoma Indian Lands Case
In Muskogee Oklahoma Senator Thomas P Gore and Jake L Hamon deny offering or taking a bribe tied to the McMurray contracts seeking 3 million to 30 million dollars from New York interests. Creager testifies and Hamon explains he never demanded an interest and they describe strained relations during the congressional inquiry.
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United States
Thomas P. Gore
Congress
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Creager
Hamon
Himon
Oklahoma
Creagers
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Washington
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Hannon
Gore
Vic
Sherman
Charles Curtis
Kansas
B. McGuire
Representative Creager
Tgd
J ¥ S Gore
Hanson
J. Leroy Thompson
Thompson
E. W. Saunders
Earp for Morse Life Fears Held Banker May Die
Mrs. W Morse fears for her husband the New York banker imprisoned in the United States prison in Georgia. He is in the hospital under prison physician care and has declined rapidly since his arrival. Once worked in the prison library, he was moved to the hospital about three months ago and has stayed there since.
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Warhhugian Post
Ha. Ga
W. Morse
yYork
United States
Morse
Woman Wins Kaiser's Prize at Berlin University
The Kaiser’s prize, Berlin University’s top honor, was won for the first time by a woman. Fraulein Schwenke, daughter of Herr Schwenke, chief director of the royal library, earned the prize for her essay The Policy of Frederick the Great. She was among the first women admitted to the university in 1908.
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Waahipaton Post
University of Berlin
Herr Schwenke
Royal Library
Frederick ‘the Great
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The
University
Germany Seeks Franco German Accord Over Liberia
Special Cable reports at the German embassy in Washington discussing a Franco German understanding on Liberia. Germany fears American intrusion into Liberian affairs while Liberian Finance Minister J Crommelin travels to aid the United States in the crisis.
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Washington Post
Farsign
Liberia
Germany
France
African Republic
J. Crommelin
Finance
United States
Famous Rembrandt Sold in London Auction
Special to The Washington ros reports Thomas Agnew and Sons have bought Rembrandt works for an undisclosed price. The main piece is The Rape of Europa, with another unnamed Rembrandt in the same purchase. Details of the price are not released, but the amount is described as enormous. The fate of the works remains unclear, though they will be exhibited in London soon.
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Thomas Agnew & Sons
Princess de Broglie Rembrandt
Europa
Tug Goliath Collides With Whales in Puget Sound
Special to The Washington Post reports near Tacoma Wash on August 6 the ocean tug Goliath struck four sleeping whales off Cap a Flats. Captain Bailey toppled from the bridge by the impact and a cook was drenched by hot soup flung across the galley. Tugboat sustained no damage.
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Washington
Diamond theft moment as saleswoman faints on street
New York report says Miss Tinnie Bonner, a jewelry firm saleswoman, carried $4000 in diamonds in her handbag when she fainted on the street. A bystander snatched the policeman’s badge and shouted a claim that led to race to recover the bag, which was found empty upon her recovery.
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New York
Tinnie Bonner
Walnut Hills Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Rules Against Smoking
At a Walnut Hills WCTU meeting President Dr Sarah M Brewers led unanimous resolutions condemning cigarette smoking as a national evil. They urged prominent figures to refrain and pressed for higher standards of conduct, noting several prominent women cited in newspapers. Copies will be sent to those named and others mentioned.
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Walnut Hills
Woman's Christian Temperance
Upton
Sarah’ M. Brewers
Walnut Hilla
Christian Temperance Union
Siewers
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Eleanor Sears
Boston
Noneworth
Stewers
Raid at Bar Harbor Uncovers Cottage Gambling Ring
Special to The Washington Post reports Bar Harbor authorities halted a Monte Carlo style gambling operation during horse show week. High Sheriff Silsby led a raid on a Main Street cottage. inmates were surprised at a table with gambling paraphernalia. Warrants issued for four men. one suspect said more paraphernalia had yet to arrive as the show week loomed. Residents’ Association had been monitoring the cottage for weeks.
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Washington Post
Bar Harbor
Mme
Seriff Silsby
Reid
Main Street
Mrs Hopkins Career Friends and the Gould Scandal
The article outlines Mrs Ellen Dunlap Hopkins involved with Jay Gould and the Whitney circle, detailing alleged influence on investments of 335,000 and connections to high society and politics. It traces her rise from a railroad family to New York society, her marriage to Amos Lawrence Hopkins, ties to Gould, and rumors of later engagements, with background on her early life and social ascent.
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Aig
M. Ellen -Dunlap Hopking
Marie Nevins
Blaine Bull
John. A. Qualey
Harvey Wiley
Corbett
Dla
Qualey
Krotel
Harlem
Hoping
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Hema Ag
Ayl
Hopkins
Dand
Whiliam C. Whitney
Whitney
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California
Grant
Gould-Sage Trust
Denver Pacific
Kansas Pacific
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Aissault
Afd
Wworian
Gouldag
Canalejas Warns Foes Over Religious Agitation
Madrid reports Premier Canalejas vows to enforce law amid plans for a San Sebastian protest by clerical forces. Troops will defend strategic points as demonstrations are adjourned, with Vatican contacts alleged to seek pressure on King Alfonso and a new ministry.
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Cleveland Attorney William L. Rice Slain in Street
In Cleveland Ohio a body identified as William L Rice a leading attorney was found near the Rice mansion on Euclid Heights shortly after midnight with two head wounds and the right hand shot off. Police suspect murder. The item also notes travel details for a special train from Union Station at 3 am returning the same day.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Aus
William L. Rice
Rice
Euclid Heights
Paxen I Guns Boom for Taft
Paxen reports a surge in gun sales and political backing for Taft as the presidential race intensifies. The item notes rising firearm interest amid national tensions and campaign rhetoric, with local reactions from communities and officials.
Rockefeller whisky bath sparks mockery in London
London reports amusements over John D Rockefeller's whisky bath draw skeptical medical reactions. A physician said topical alcohol cannot nutritionally benefit the body, noting Rockefeller knows better than the expert.
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Washington
London
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Apache Lynched in Paris Shock as Police Firing Escalates
Special Cable reports in Paris a mob lynched an Apache in the St. Sebastopol area after he shot at a policeman near the bound yard. The volley wounded the officer and killed a bystander, sparking a crowd that dragged the suspect to a lamp post and hanged him.
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Washington
Paris
St. Sebastopol
Mayor H A Bouseman Dynamite Death Mystery
Private Detective Joseph Munk reports a self inflicted dynamite blast to fake an accident for insurance. Mayor Bouseman allegedly held dynamite between his feet, ignited it with a cigar, and died to collect $6000 in policies. Council and locals accept foul play as unlikely.
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Washington Post
Ridgeway
Joseph Munk
H. A. Bouseman
Bouseman
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Tia
Houseman
Hitchcock to See President This Week
Postmaster General Hitchcock was to visit Beverly on Monday to confer with President Taft on Tuesday. He planned to report on the postal savings bank system and outline steps to install it nationwide.
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General Hitchcock
Beverly
Taft
Hitchcock
Postal Savings Bank
Venezuelan Meat for England and Ozark Dragon News
Long dispatch notes a cargo of frozen Venezuelan meat bound for England and 2000 cattle to Liverpool aboard the Star of Victoria. It also covers the Ozark naval battalion cruise, dockside rumors, guard investigations, and civilian staff issues surrounding the ship’s Washington visit.
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Puerto Cabello
Venexuela
England
Venezuela
Liverpool
Star of Victoria
Ozark Here Today Harries Bars Civilians
Twenty five deserters are set to return aboard the ship this morning. Lieut Mittendorff chief engineer of the battalion says his resignation was obtained under misrepresentation and threatens to cause trouble. Headquarters has not yet received an official report from Capt Stratton.
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Lieut. Mittendorff
Stratton
Ozark Gase In Brief At Indian Head Amid Navy Turmoil
Ozark anchored off Indian Head Thursday as officers went ashore to Washington. Lieut Mittendorff, chief engineer, learned his resignation, filed over a year ago, had been accepted last week. The Ozark is due in Washington about 11 oclock with 28 deserters awaiting duty reports. Maj Herron headed to Indian Head to obtain information not reported to headquarters. Gen Marines barred journalists. investigation to be conducted by his officers.
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Ipé
Indian Head
Wty
Washington
Seventh Street
National Guard
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Proving Grounds
Leroy W. Herron
District National Guard
Naval Battalion
Algo
Stratton
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Maj
Herron
J. H. Mittendorff
Samuel W. Stratton
Mittendorff
Inite Pos
Ceme “Ralde
Maj. Herron
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