Thaw Bankrupt Fights Alienists Fees in Court Fight
Harry K Thaw seeks bankruptcy to halt mounting bills from lawyers doctors and expert witnesses in his case. Petition lists assets of 125 0128 and liabilities of 53 160 43 with creditors demanding tens of thousands in fees and services amid ongoing legal actions and a receiver's appointment in Pittsburgh filing.
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Charles Morschauser
New York
Harry K Thaw
Th Cis
Dutchess County
Nojah
Roger Mara
Jamess Piatt
Mara
Tragic Pistol Accident Kills 15 Year Old Son
In Tazewell Virginia a 15 year old boy, Robey Pruett, died after pulling a loaded pistol while helping his mother hunt for a mouse. The weapon was left in the room where mice were destructive. The shot entered his eye and brain, killing him instantly. This marks the third family death from violent or accidental causes in two years. Also advertised are week end trips to the Atlantic City area via the Pennsylvania Railroad with return tickets valid to the following Tuesday.
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Washington Post
Tazewell Va
Here
Whch
Robey Pruett
Archibald Pruett
California
Pruett
Mr Pruett
Atlantic City
Cane May
Wildwood Ocean City
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Isie City
Pennsylvania
Deaware River
Will of Mrs. Annie I. Lowry Bequeaths 5,000 for Parrot Care
Philadelphia reports a will contest over Mrs. Annie I. Lowry estate amounting to about 600,000. Five thousand dollars is to be invested for the gate of parrot property, with income paid to Violet Peark, a cousin, as long as the birds live. after death the trust reverts to other heirs. Nearly fifty institutions and societies receive bequests, with three servants slated for 10,000, 5,000, and 3,000 respectively.
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Philadelphia
Annie I. Lowry
Violet Peark
Lowry
Price of newspapers raised amid New York strike
Watertown New York August announcement from the International Paper Company states the price of newspaper will rise from $2.25 to $2.35 per 100 pounds. The strike situation remains unchanged.
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Mulls
New York
Watertown
International Paper Company
Auckland Prepares as American Fleet Arrives Soon
New Zealand reports the Culgoa and Atlantic fleet nearing Auckland after rough seas with no fleet evolutions. Parliament adjourns for a week to welcome the American warships as Auckland crowds gather, flags fly, and official ceremonies are planned with Sir Joseph Ward leading the welcome.
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New Zealand
Culgoa
Honolulu
Hampton Roads
Aucklang
Queen Street
Viitors
Joseph Ward
Dominion
Roosev It
Admiral Sperry
Duke of York
Singapore
Steerage Rates To Go Low At International Conference
A special conference of major shipping company representatives opened today at the Grand Hotel in this city under Heinrich Wiegand of North German Lloyd. Forty delegates attended as committees were formed to study steerage rate cuts across the Mediterr Tayean and other regions, with several noting that fierce rate cutting had reached an intolerable level. The meeting will continue for several days.
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Amerca
England
Grand Hotel
Heinrich Wiegand
Lloyd Steamship Company
Pittsburgh Millionaire Seeks 50 MPH Skater Boat
Pittsbuy millionaire R Peacock, summering near Brockville Ontario, offered 100000 to the firm building a scooter boat with a guaranteed speed of 50 miles an hour. Herreshoff officials are considering the proposal.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
R. Peacock
Pittsbuy
Brockville
Herreshoffare
Roosevelts talks on hazing eight West Point cadets
Secretary Wright Col Scott and President Roosevelt discussed the hazing case at Sagamore Hill. Wright sided with clemency, Scott supported prior stance, while the President disputed both, leaving final action undecided pending further inquiry and possible Monday decision. Hitchcock conferred on national politics but offered no new specifics.
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Col Scott
Hitchcock
H. L. Higginson
Boston
John Perkins
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Forbes
Frank ™. Chapman
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Scott
Oyster Bay
Hugh L
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West Point
Military Academy
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Luke E Wright
Hugh L Scott
Sagamora Hill
Atain
Eadets
Washneton
Dow
New York
the Hill
Washington
Talks on Hughes Rumor as Dover Resign Denial Circles Talk
New York Aug 7 political chatter centers on Elmer Dover rumored to resign as Republican National Committee secretary. Dover denies resigning and Hitchcock says no plans finalized. Chicago reports claim Dover’s departure. Dover and Hitchcock discuss future plans and a Chicago headquarters setup. White House and Oyster Bay discussions cited on campaign strategy and sentiment in New York state.
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Frank H Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
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Roosevelt
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Hithcod Ia
Hughes
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Elmer H Dover
National Committee
Dover
Europe
Chicago Dispatch
Ant
Blitch Ceck
Elmer Dover
Daily News Today
Elmer E. Dover
Fred W Upham
Iinola
Daily News
Art
East
Republicans back Gov Hughes renomination in Fifteenth district
New York August 7 Republicans in the Fifteenth assembly district endorse Gov Hughes renomination, calling him the strongest option for the Republican State convention and urging district delegates to Saratoga to support his bid. William H Douglas, a potential candidate, declines to allow his home to be used for nomination efforts. A separate item from Fredericksburg Virginia reports the Walter family suing for damages over a death at an area railroad crossing last February.
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New York
Fifteenth Assembly
Hughesa
Hughes
Saratoga
Fredericksburg
Charles S. Walter
Piedmont
Potomac
Waller
Cardinal Gibbons Recovers. Plans Vatican Visit and Pontificate
Rome August 7 Cardinal Gibbons recovered from an intestinal disorder enough to arise and expect to go to the Vatican to present the canons of St. Maria In Trastevere where he is archpriest. He aims to pontificate on August 15 Assumption Day. He slept well, temperature normal, and physicians deem no complication possible. Pope Pius sent Signor Puccinelli for an update and the cardinal told him he was entirely recovered. A dinner in his honor, postponed by illness, will be held next Wednesday with guests including Cardinals Satolis Vincenzo Vannutelli and Martinelli.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Vatican
Pope Pius
Basilica of St. Maria
Trastevere
Signor Puccinelli
Satolis
Vincenzd Vannutelli
Martinelli
Johnson to Run Again for Minnesota Governor
Special to The Washington Post from Minneapolis reports William Tenmmings Bryan seeks Johnson support. Johnson will seek renomination as Bryan plans to speak at the state fair. The Minnesota State Central committee will lead the national campaign in Minnesota and Johnson’s name may be presented August 19 at the state convention.
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Johnson
Tucker Will Challenge Meredith in Debate Over Party Issues
Danville Virginia August 7 Harry St George Tucker Democratic candidate for governor passed through town 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 Meredith recently at Hot Springs repudiated the Democratic party and pledged support for Taft It is not known if Meredith will accept the challenge
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Bryan
Washington Post
Danville
Harry St. George Tucker
Bovarnor
Boynton
Tucker
W. R Meredith
Virginia Bay Association
Bar Association
Hot Springs
Pary
Taft
Mereau Wall
Robbery and Abduction After Ride From Riverton
Gibson Warthen and Thomas Johnston were halted by six men while driving from Riverton to visit girls. Warthen was released. Johnston was tied to a locust tree, later freed. A search party found no suspects as of report time.
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Gibson Warthen
Thomas Johnston
Riverton
Youngs
Warthen
Johnston
Allison's body in state: trains rush to Dubuque funeral
In Dubuque Iowa the body of Senator Allison lay in state as state and national officials plan funeral services. A large congressional delegation heads to Dubuque with Gov Cummins leading Des Moines representatives. Special trains and carriages carry officials and supporters to the ceremonies with extensive floral tributes and public viewings.
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Iowa
Allison
Ransdell
United States Genete
Gov Cummins
Des ‘Moines -Pailwearers
J. ‘l. Adams
A. ” Bradley
W. H.torbert
Onaid
Herman Tarnes
Maurice
8. Morgan
L. G. Hu
Foraker Excluded From Campaign Opening as Teapot Taftists Snub Senator
Sandusky Ohio Aug 7 Senator Joseph Foraker will not speak at the September 6 Youngstown Republican campaign opening. The state executive committee instead invites him to attend in person but without delivering remarks, a refined snub reflecting his stance against President Roosevelt and the Hepburn bill.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Joseph Benson Foraker
Youngstown
Republican State Executive Committee
Weet House
Sanducky
Lst
Oraters
Henry A. Willams
Charles Jr. Pick
Arthur I Vorys
Senator Foraker
Taft
Foraker
State Committee
Cincinnat
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Chist
Judge Taft
Cincinnati
Admirals and Generals 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. Admiral George Dewey and Rear Admirals William S. Seaton, Joseph B. Gumlin, Nehemiah Dyer, and French Chadwick, along with Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Moses, USA retired, are among the invited naval officers and officials expected to attend the September event in the city.
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Santiaigo
Manila
Spain
I City
George Pewey
W. S Sectley
Joseph B Goghlin
Nehemiah Mr. Dyer
French Chadwick
Lieat
Nelson A. Moses
USA
Lavino's 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 on August 7 after his death on August 5. Attending were Henry White, the American ambassador, Sir Francis Bertie, the British ambassador, and numerous French government officials.
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London Times
Paris
William Lavino
Paria
Henry White
Francis Bertie
Tragic Minneapolis Fire Claims Three Children
In Minneapolis on August 7 three children ages one two and four died in a house fire after their mother Mrs Frank Lindberg locked them in a room and went shopping. Neighbors heard screams as the flames spread making rescue impossible.
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Minn
Frank Lindberg
Train disaster near Willamsown causes deaths and injuries
In Willamstown Pennsylvania on August 7 a Philadelphia and Reading passenger train derailed after spreading radia caused the engine and baggage car to topple over an embankment. Fireman Charles Ausbach of Tremont was crushed. engineer Jacob Schraeder of Tremont was fatally scalded. Three coaches remained on the rails with six passengers and no further injuries.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Charles Ausbach
Tramont
Jacob Schraeder
Tremont
Kern Talks Victory as Lloyd Predicts Overturn
Democratic vice presidential candidate John W Kern visits Democratic National Committee headquarters and predicts brighter prospects for a Democratic victory. Lloyd outlines a campaign to win a Democratic House. Mack discusses railroads, clubs, and speeches while Kern hints at Indiana gains and a shorter acceptance speech.
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John W Kern
Democratic National Committee
Auditorium
Norman O ' Mack
Mack
Kern
Charles City
Iowa
National Committee
John W .Tomlinson
National Bureau of Democratic Clubs
Indiana
Thomas R Marshall
Rockefeller Gift Tied to String Delays Harris Memorial Fund
Special to The Washington Journal reports John D Rockefeller’s $1 000 contribution to the Joel Chandler Harris memorial may be withdrawn unless Atlanta raises 449 00 more The gift carries a condition that 4000 becomes available only after the target is met The former president Joynor notes Atlanta has no set limit and if 20000 is raised the money will fund the memorial Unless the string is cut the money may not be used here.
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Atlanta
John D . Rockefeller
Joel Chandler Harris
Joy
Rockefeller
Forestry bureau revived in Ohio after White House talks
Columbus, Aug 7. In the first outcome of a White House conference on natural resources, Governor appoints a revived State forestry bureau. Members named include Prof W R Lazenby of the State University, Belcher of Willoughby, former congressman, and Dr Banteria of Hamilton. Terms span two, four, and six years.
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Columbus
Ohio
White House
Gey Harris
Old State Forestry Bureau
R Lazenby
Uni ‘Versity
Fifteen Ships Sunk in Potomac River Defense Exercise
The District militia at Forts Washington and Hunt repelled a mock assault on Washington, sinking a two battleship fleet and thirteen torpedo boats during a staged encampment clash. Marines and observers reported the forts’ gunners decisively halted the imaginary attack as soldiers return home tomorrow after two weeks of drills.
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Washington
Forts
Hunt
Cushing
Oneida
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Signal Corps
Forts Hunt
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