Thaw Bankruptcy Fight Over Attorneys and Experts Fees
Harry K Thaw files voluntary bankruptcy in Pittsburgh after disputes over fees for lawyers and doctors who served him in court. Petition lists assets at 125 0128 and liabilities 53 160 43 plus substantial claims from experts and counsel. Thaw says he spent about 2000 and faces additional claims totaling around 209000, justifying the move to prevent injustices under bankruptcy law.
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New York
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Jamess Piatt
Mara
Fishhill
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John P Wilson
Thaw
Charles Morsenauser
Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie N Y
Harry K Thew
M Jal Teamgat
Pistol accident kills 15 year old son in Virginia
In Tazewell County eight miles west of town Robey Pruett 15 son of Archibald Pruett died after a pistol left unsecured in a room was triggered by his question is it loaded The weapon discharged fatally wounding him near his home The death follows a pattern of recent family losses to violence or accidents. Also advertised are weekend rail trips to Atlantic City Wildwood Ocean City and Isle City via Pennsylvania Railroad with return tickets valid to Tuesday.
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Archibald Pruett
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Cane May
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Pennsylvania
Deaware River
Parrot trust and charity bequest tied up in Lowry will
In Philadelphia on August 7, a will of late Mrs Annie I Lowry valued at 600000 was challenged. it directs 5000 to be invested for the gate parrots of Violet Peark a cousin with income paid from the trust. The parrots share income equally and revert to other heirs when they die. Nearly fifty institutions and societies are named. Three servants receive 10000 5000 and 3000.
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Annie I. Lowry
Violet Peark
Lowry
Price of newspaper up as strike seen in New York
Watertown New York reports that International Paper Company announces a price rise for newspapers from 2.25 to 235 per 100 pounds amid an unchanged strike situation in New York.
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New York
Watertown
International Paper Company
Fleet in rough seas there tonight near Auckland
New Zealand reports the Culgoa from Honolulu arriving off Auckland as storms ease. The fleet keeps formation at eleven knots, will anchor in two lines abreast of the city, and Parliament adjourns for a week to honor American warships. Prime Minister Ward welcomes the visitors amid crowding city and harbor plans.
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Honolulu
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Flaga
Joseph Ward
Powerful
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Duke of York
Singapore
International steerage rates talk opens at Grand Hotel
A special conference of representatives from major shipping lines met at the Grand Hotel to discuss the steerage rate war. Heinrich Wiegand of North German Lloyd presided as 40 delegates named committees to study issues, with several noting rate cutting has reached an intolerable level. The meeting will run for several days.
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Grand Hotel
Heinrich Wiegand
Lloyd Steamship Company
$100000 For 60 Mile Boat Engineering Challenge
Ottawa August reports Pittsbury millionaire R Pea cock vacationing near Brockville Ontario offered a $100000 bonus to the firm building a scooter boat guaranteed to reach 50 miles per hour. Herreshoff interests weighing the proposal with builders advised.
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R. Peacock
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Roosevelts Talk Over Hazing Cadets at Sagamore Hill
Secretary Wright and Col Scott met with President Roosevelt to discuss eight West Point cadets suspended for hazing. Wright reportedly favored clemency while Scott pressed for discipline, with no final decision reached. Secretary Wright and Col Scott left Sagamore Hill without a ruling, while Chairman Hitchcock declined to elaborate beyond noting talks on national and New York politics.
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the Hill
Washington
Talk on Hughes rumor as Hitchcock faces Dover fate
New York Aug 7 Rumors swirl over Elmer Dover secretary of the Republican National Committee amid reports of his resignation which he denies as Hitchcock keeps campaign plans intact. Hitchcock returns from Oyster Bay with little to say about Roosevelts stance, while Chicago dispatches claim Dover has resigned though he disputes it.
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First Out for Hughes in Fifteenth District
New York August 7 Republicans in the Fifteenth assembly district back Gov Hughes renomination calling his name strongest for the State convention and urging delegates to Saratoga composed of Hughes supporters. Tenkenentanive William H Douglas declined to allow use of his home for candidacy. Sardw Ganga Road Sued for Damages. Fredericksburg Virginia August 7 the family of the late Charles S Walter sues for damages against the Piedmont Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad for his death at Tinders Station last February while attending to ratios.
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Fredericksburg
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Potomac
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Cardinal Gibbons Recovers and Plans Vatican Visit
Rome August 7 Cardinal Gibbons recovering from an intestinal illness rose this day and expects to travel to the Vatican to present the basilica canons tonight and to pontificate on August 15 at St. Maria in Trastevere. He slept well and his fever is normal. Pope Pius sent Signor Puccinelli for news and the cardinal says he is entirely recovered. A celebratory dinner postponed due to illness will be held next Wednesday with Cardinals Satolis Vincenzo Vannutelli and Martinelli among the guests.
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Johnson to Run Again in Minnesota Amid Backroom Pact
Special to The Washington Post reports Minnesota rumors that Governor Johnson will seek renomination after talks with William Jennings Bryan. Bryan supporters push Johnson at the state fair while Minnesota’s central committee handles national campaign affairs. Johnson’s name to be presented at the August 19 state convention amid reports of a Bryan led loyalty pledge or cabinet promises.
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Tucker Will Debate Meredith After Bryan Campaign Visit
Danville Virginia August 7 Harry St George Tucker Democratic candidate for Governor passed through the city en route to Boynton where he spoke at a Confederate monument unveiling He said he would challenge W R Meredith retiring president of the Virginia Bay Association to a joint debate on the issues of the two national parties It is unclear if Meredith will accept the challenge
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Crime near Front Royal ends with two men targeted
Gibson War then and Thomas Johnston were held up by six men while returning from Riverton after visiting young girls. Warthen was freed and warned to flee. Johnston was tied to a locust tree, later unbound and headed home. A search party found no suspects.
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Allison's Body In State Funeral Trains To Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa the body of Senator Allison lay in state this afternoon with the public viewing and floral tributes limited to a blanket upon the casket. A large funeral is planned with about 87 congressional delegates led by Sergeant at Arms Ransdell and Gov Cummins, and a special Des Moines train carrying officials to the service arriving around 1 p.m.
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Ransdell
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J. ‘l. Adams
A. ” Bradley
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Onaid
Herman Tarnes
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Foraker Declined as Speaker at Taft Campaign Opening
Senator Joseph Foraker will not speak at the September 6 Youngstown Republican campaign opening. He will receive a special invitation to attend without giving remarks, while Senators Beveridge and Foraker’s stance on Roosevelt and Hepburn bill is cited as the reason for the refined snub. Governor Hughes Beveridge Harris are named as chosen orators for the event.
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Admirals to Attend War Veterans Encampment
Boston hosts the fifth annual encampment of the United States War Veterans and the tenth anniversary of the Spanish American War, with guests including Admiral George Dewey and Rear Admirals W. S. Sectley Joseph B. Goghlin Nehemiah Dyer and French Chadwick, and Lt. Gen. Nelson A. Moses, USA, retired, also expected.
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USA
Lavino Funeral Held for London Times Paris Correspondent
Funeral services for William Lavino, London Times Paris correspondent, were conducted at the British embassy chapel in Paris. Attending were Henry White, the American ambassador, Sir Francis Bertie, the British ambassador, and numerous French government representatives. The report notes Paris and Aug 5 death date and Aug 7 funeral date.
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Children Burn to Death in Locked Home Tragedy
In Minneapolis on August 7 three children aged one two and four were burned to death after their mother Mrs Frank Lindberg left for shopping and locked them in a room as a house fire started neighbors heard screams but could not reach the youngsters in time
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Train wreck near Passe rs injures two, one killed
In Willamstown Pennsylvania on August 7 a Philadelphia and Reading passenger train derailed after the engine and baggage car toppled an embankment. Fireman Charles Ausbach of Tremont was crushed under the engine and engineer Jacob Schraeder of Tremont was fatally scalded. Three coaches with six passengers remained on the rails. no additional injuries reported.
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Kern Talks Victory Lloyd Predicts Overture
Democratic vice presidential candidate John W Kern said prospects for victory this year are bright and Indiana will vote Democratic. James A Lloyd, Missouri congressman, outlined plans for a nationwide campaign and said the party expects gains in Mississippi valley states and the West with limited gains in the East.
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John W Kern
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National Committee
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Rockefeller Gift Threatens Memorial Gift to Harris
Special to The Washington Jorv from Atlanta reveals John D. Rockefeller gave 1000 dollars for a Joel Chandler Harris memorial fund but attached a string that may trigger a refusal. His letter says 4000 becomes available once Atlanta raises 44900 more and no limit has been set. If only 20000 is raised it will be used for the memorial.
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John D . Rockefeller
Joel Chandler Harris
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Forestry Bureau Revived in Ohio by Governor
Columbus Ohio August 7 as part of federal resources talks Gov. revived the state forestry bureau. Appointed are Prof W R Lazenby State University Belcher Willoughby former congressman and Dr Banter Hamilton for terms of two four and six years respectively.
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White House
Gey Harris
Old State Forestry Bureau
R Lazenby
Uni ‘Versity
District militia repels imagined fleet at Potomac attack
Fifteen ships sunk by forts Washington and Hunt during a staged encampment battle. The District militia, aided by a theoretical storm, destroyed the Cushing and Oneida, transforming them into imaginary dreadnoughts and preventing any passage toward Washington. Soldiers will return home tomorrow after a decisive demonstration of defense prowess.
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Hunt
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