Fleets Sent To Target Practice Near Virginia Capes
North Atlantic Fleet ships arrived in Hampton Roads under Rear Admiral Schroeder before entering the Chesapeake Bay. The task force will stage target practice off Virginia Capes after a prior week in port, with maneuvers observed by few in the bay despite a large voyage.
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New England
Virginia Capes
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Washington Post
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Hampen Roads
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Chesapeake Bay
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GAR ENCAMPMENT OPENS IN SALT LAKE CITY
Report from Salt Lake City describes an army encampment opening with Chef Nevins and veterans in attendance. The event features drill commands and ceremonial exercises as officers lead a parade and public display of marksmen and regimental traditions.
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Nevins
Salt Lake City
Henry Sex
Rifemen at Camp Perry See Months of Training Noted
Reports describe rifle teams at Camp Perry engaging in extended training and marksmanship drills across several months. The piece highlights preparation, discipline, and the numbers involved in practice sessions.
Funds allotted for seacoast defenses approved
Barracks funding approved for seacoast defense programs, with allocations detailed across departments. Key figures include the Quartermaster General and regional offices, outlining the distribution of the $492 to support fortifications and related infrastructure.
Trial for battleship to be given official test
Officials of the department will hold an official test for the battleship on August 24. The plan includes an internal course and inspections at Rock Me bio le nf, with adherence to required standards and procedures.
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Man Dies After Rabies Incident In Orleans
An account from Orleans describes John Hig uy Haylish waltar dying tonight after an apparent rabies-related incident. He reportedly fled a bar scene through a window and fell to the floor, dying in agony as witnesses reported.
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Fecal Patiern Institute
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Woman barricades home after husband’s death
Latrone Pennsylvania reports the death of John Gardner a Civil War veteran. Mrs Gardner lost her reason barricaded the house refused entry or funeral preparations. Neighbors and an undertaker finally obtained access. funeral held at Etna Methodist Church. widow did not attend.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Etna
POUND CLAIMS MASCOT A VETERAN OF SPANISH WAR
Little Dick the dog, a World era mascot of the Kentucky Volunteers during the Cuban campaign, lost an ear and an eye at Santiago. He was cared for by Capt Moss then George Cohen in Washington. After years as a celebrated pound dog, he was found at the pound with one ear, no collar, and a favorite mackerel scent guiding his reunion with Cohen.
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Pro Jiue Ship Carries Roosevelt’s Taxidermy Shipment
The steamship Pro Jiue from Marseilles, due about August 10, carries crates of wild animal remains forwarded by President Roosevelt to the Smithsonian Institution. The collection includes a long list of antelopes, big cats, hippos, and other species, prepared under supervision and shipped via Aden and Mombasa, with a certificate of authenticity.
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Washington Post
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Marseilles
Roosevelt
Smithson
arimis Heraticks — wildebeests —_steinbucks
Hartebeests Duikars Gaseltes
Impalators
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Waterhucka
Fugitive cashier surrenders after nerve fails
Nicolas, an assistant cashier at the National Bank, returned to the city and was arrested on embezzlement charges after fleeing into the woods for three days without food. He claimed he bought a revolver to kill himself but faced the charge, saying he had taken sums over three years and left notes including instructions for his body.
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Nicolai
Pattison Sues in Prohibition Era Divorce Case
Francis M Pattison, a nephew of Ohio’s first prohibition governor, is defendant in a divorce suit filed by Mrs Mary Pattison. The complaint accuses him of drunkenness and other faults. The case cites ties to New York relatives and she seeks no alimony.
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Washingtont Post
Cincinnati
Francis M. Pattison
Joan M ‘Pattison
Ohio
Alvorce
Mary Pattipon
New York
Neraelé
Gas Supplants Steam Power Saving Fifty Percent
United States Steam Corporation plans to scrap steam apparatus and switch to gas and electric engines, claiming about 50 percent power cost reductions after extensive tests. The move will cost hundreds of millions as boilers and engines go to scrap, with parallel shifts by textile interests.
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Valia
Steel Corporation
New England
Plasta
Charles W Yerkes
Stram
Tila
Bernard W Layton Dies in California at 45
Assistant Sergeant at Arms Bernard W Layton died in Los Angeles California after illness his telegram notified relatives in Wapakoneta Ohio. Layton who had not served in the Senate since March last year was buried in his old home. Former Senator Brice of Ohio earlier secured his Senate post and Layton was deeply regarded by senators and Capitol staff.
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Esterday
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Los Angeles
Bernard W
Layton
Barney Layton
Mel Layton
Brice
Washington
Berney Layton
Rage Line In Societies In Georgia Debated In Senate
In Atlanta on August 7 a bill to ban secret societies and lodge names similar to white organizations is debated. The measure draws support from the Bike Knights of Pythias and Woodmen. The act would penalize Negroes who wear lodge regalia or mimic white society names.
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Georgia
House
Senate
Knights of Pythias
Whitca
Advert for Household Supplies and Medicines
A fragmented ad lists Rafiecto Furniture Polish 48e bottle 5c bottle 28 Absorbent Cotton coatings Paris Green for bug control and various beauty and health items. Patey imported Cold Cream 25c reduced to 13c. Estrychina tablets offered in multiple strengths. Pure Black Pepper and anti colic nipples also advertised.
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Alves
Adelph Fleischmann Pays Duty After Wedding Trip Error
New York Aug 7 Adelph Fleischmann a wealthy fruit grower of Los Angeles was fined 2007 by the customs service after goods bought on his wedding trip abroad were declared at 4 but appraised at 31657. The hearing before Customs Inspector Harrison Osborne heard that a six month old marriage led to the misdeclaration and the penalty was based on the value with 60 percent duty. The article also notes a property sale offer of 140000 for a nearby address.
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Adelph Fleischmann
Los Angeles
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Customs
Harrison Osborne
Fielchmann
Insane man barricades house as officers close in
A 37 year old former asylum inmate, Dunnington, barricades himself inside his father’s Augusta home, firing on deputies who attempt arrest. Deputy Sheriff Gary White is shot and wounded as authorities investigate reported charges against asylum officials and governor during a tense standoff linked to broader immigration and political notes.
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Reh Dunning
State Asylum For the
Gary White
County Constabulary
Fred An
Dunnington
Georgia
George Bell
Capablanca Invited to Visit South Africa by Chess Players
A dispatch from the Johannesburg Chess Club reports that Cuban maestro Jose Raul Capablanca may visit South Africa early next year. The plan calls for a two week stay in Johannesburg and stops in Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town with Capablanca receiving a $1000 fee plus all travel expenses England to South Africa and return.
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Ine
American Chess Bulletin
Thes
Johannesburg
South Africa
Capablanca
Pretoria
Durban
Cape Town
Pretermeritsburg
England
Smoke trap fire injures five firefighters at Mercer Street
Five firemen were overcome by smoke while battling a blaze in a four story building at 45 Mercer Street in New York. The fire forced about 600 young women workers from adjacent buildings into the street as flames drove from the burning structure. The incident occurred on a wooden stairway as firefighters fought the blaze.
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New York
Mercer Street
Veteran Kills and Wounds at Soldiers Home Tragedy
A veteran at the National Soldiers Home in Taos opened fire in his offices and upper floors, killing Capt Oscar Eastmond and wounding two others before being overpowered. Eastmond, a Civil War colonel, was reading a newspaper when shot. Sergt George W arnold was also struck but not fatally. Leonard, said to be upset over appointments, was captured by a guard. two rescuers suffered glass injuries during the blaze.
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Howard Leonard
National Soldiers Home
Tan Amuck
Oscar Eastmond
Varraks Sa 5
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Leonard
George Warnold
Warren Wright
Wrights
Bank secretary reports theft at Continental Trust Toledo
Secretary and treasurer Toledo Continental Trust and Savings Bank announces theft of 460 in cash from the bank on July 28. Bookkeeper, an employee trusted since July 28, disappeared after leaving the bank on July 3. Teller reportedly stamped time after counting, with several five and ten dollar packages missing during the interim.
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Toledo
E Alvord
Continental Trust and Savings Bank Company Today
Banka
Atford
Respite Granted for Georgia Inmate in Elliott Case
In LaGrange Georgia on August 7 Gov Brown granted a 30 day respite for Dr J M Elliott whose mother’s birthday falls August 13. A petition with 5000 signatures urged extension until the prison board acts, from Chattercogs the Elliott family home.
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J M Elliott
Gov Brown
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