Albany Store Collapse Kills and Injures Scores
A five story John G Myers Co department store in Albany collapsed after a central pillar sank during basement work. Nearly 100 workers buried, 25 plus still missing. at least six dead by night, with 70 injured among the 400 employees mostly women and girls. Rescue continued through the day as fire, police, and medical teams evacuated survivors and retrieved bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikar
Myers’ Company
Albany
Meny
Mosctal
Washington Post
John G Myers Company
Pearl Street
Corporation
Michael Fitzgersld
Maring
Helen Donahue
Miss Malone
Miss McAvery
Robert M. Chalmers
Norsp
Richard O Brass
Renneataer
Gaus
New York Central
Boston and
Delaware and Hudson
No Threat by China Talks Hankow Railroad Deal
Sir Liang Liangheng, Chinese minister, dined with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill and discussed the Hankow Railroad amid plans for a friendly settlement. Loomis, guest at luncheon, outlined efforts to speed information from embassies. Morgan’s Hankow talks cited. Secretary Shaw hints at resignation next winter, with 1968 presidential hopes noted.
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Dyster Bay
Sir Chen
Tung Liang Heng
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Liang
New York
Moattern
Hankow
J. Pierpont Morgan
Sir Liang
Segamore Hill
Banker
Ching
Shaw
Treasury
Sagamore Hill Center
Gay
Loomis
Francia B. Loomis
Great Britain
United States
China
America-China Development Company
Federal Court of Venezuela
New York and Hermudez Asphalt Company
Hamilton
Calhoun
Venezuela
Hollander Talks Santo Domingo Fiscal Status at Oyster Bay
Dr. Jacob H. Hollander of Johns Hopkins arrived with Mr Loomis and said his Santo Domingo inquiry is progressing. He reported the island’s revenues are collected by the United States under a modus vivendi and that the island is prosperous and stable aside from occasional unrest.
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New York
Jacob H. Hollander
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Loomis
Hollander
Santo Domingo
Oyster Bay
United States
Dr Hollam
Wu Ting-fang linked to Chinese boycott against American goods
A Chicago origin for the Chinese anti American boycott is examined as reports claim Wu Ting-fang, former U.S. minister, bears responsibility. The article traces the movement from Chicago through federated clubs and Chinese merchants, noting exclusions and economic pressures fueling the campaign.
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Chicago
Peking
Preas
United States
Wu Ting-fang
Washington
Amerib
Igmo
Daily News Teal
China
Chinese Association
Mdle
Federated Women's Clubs
Chin Pik Sun
Sqassociation
Eva Dakin acquitted of manslaughter in Chicago case
The Chicago Concert Hall singer Eva Dakin was acquitted of manslaughter after a jury trial. The judge held the verdict in abeyance as to restitution, with evidence showing the killing of Bennett occurred in self defense during an August confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Augus Ab
Dougherty
Mose Willan
Quarantine row in Louisiana threatens state action
The Louisiana governor and state board of health denounce parish quarantines as illegal and inhuman while demanding immediate travel and freight flow. Proclamations urge dissolution of illegal embargoes, allow health certified individuals, fumigated freight, and meter passage. militia may be used if needed. Telecommunication and wind-damaged lines worsen the crisis.
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Retel
Washington
New Orleans
Shotgum
Lousiana
Blanchard
Louisiana State Board of Health
Mississippi
Alabama
State Board of Health
State Board
Baton Rouge
Ofihe Parish
Louisiana
Focal Boards
United States Marine Hospital Service
Board of Health
Beard Elves
Caltasidu I Parish
Texas
Prainathera
Meila
Sta Yware
Memphis
Envoys welcomed with ceremony at Portsmouth port
Russian and Japanese peace missions were welcomed in Portsmouth New Hampshire with formal ceremonies. Gov McLane greeted M Witte and Baron Komura as crowds cheered. The two sides prepared to discuss credentials and possible terms for peace while language of talks remained undecided.
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Portsmouth
N. H
United States
New Harmpshire
Far East
Japan
Komura
Takahira
Horeperov
M Witts
Barom Rosen
Portamouth
McLane
Weleda
Russia
M. Wittenede
Ambsasador Rosen
Navy Yard
Peirce
M. Witte
Gov. McLane
Baron Komura
New Hampshire
Mr. Peirce
Bunham
Gallinger
Sulloway
Currier
Wentworth
Oth Suites
Beron Komura
Weithle
Pee Son
Witte
Rosen Fins
FEI
Index to Today's Issue Overview and Highlights
Page by page guide to the day's contents listing topics like Chinese minister visit, Taft in Manila reports, local events in Virginia, Maryland notes, editorials, social items, sports results, racing entries, and financial news. Includes mentions of public notices, ceremonies, conventions, and health guidance.
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Portamouth
Taft
Manila
Peckham
Shaw
Teriff
Roanoke
Virginia
Maryland
Army
Navy
Nationals
Chicago
Barney Oldfield
Treasury
Imperial Proclamation Sets Russia's National Assembly
St Petersburg reports a royal approval for a new national assembly in Russia, to be proclaimed from Peterhof. The body will wield negative legislative power and exceed 500 members, with indirect elections. first session planned for November and elections in October.
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St. Petersburg
National Assembly
Alexei Michaealovitch
Special Commission
An ‘Terior Bouligin
Council of Ministers
Peter Mof
Nicholas
Peterhof
Moscow
Died of a broken heart in Ventura hotel fire
John Kelly of Santa Paula died in a Ventura hospital as his hotel burned. Two years earlier he left his hotel to his wife and son, learned of an affair with Purcell, and returned to find both abandon him. The hotel fire is suspected incendiary.
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Ventura
Cal
John Kelly
Santa Paula
Kelly
Washington, D. C
Purcell
Los Angeles
Archbishop Chapelle Nearing Recovery After Illness
New Orleans August 8 Archbishop Chapelle passed the crisis in his illness and is now considered on the road to recovery. A railroad excursion is offered to Niagara Falls for ten dollars round trip via Pennsylvania Railroad. Departs Washington on August 11 at 7:55 a m Vestibule train with standard coaches and Pullman parlor cars. Tickets valid ten days. Further details available from B M Newbold at the address given for descriptive pamphlet.
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New Orleans
Archbishop Chapelle
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania Railfoad
Washington
Oe Celal
Seno
B. M. Newhbold
B. D
Hth
G Sts
Taft Guest at Banquet by Manila Chambers
Manila August 8 Secretary Taft was guest of honor at a banquet by the combined chambers of commerce at the Grand Opera House. Covers for 600, Gov Wright welcomed with talk of a square deal in the Philippines, and Taft's trip praised by Rep Foster.
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Manila
Taft
Chambers of Commerce
Grand Opera House
Gen. Wright
Foster
Payne
Navy
Foss
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Cooper
Committee On Insular Affairs
Congress
Philippines
Tait
Alice Roosevelt
Corbin
Roosevelt
Automobile Club
Enawat
Camp McKinley
Dubois
McKinley
California
Train Service Restored After Hoboken Fire Loss
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad announced that all divisions' schedules have resumed with passengers handled from temporary Hoboken train sheds after the terminal fire that caused over a half million dollars in damage. Two ferry slips were reopened in Hoboken and ferries ran from Christopher and Barclay Street. a third slip should be in use soon with full service expected once a fourth is ready. Early today all Lackawanna traffic was diverted at Newark to other lines.
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New York
Aue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Hoboken
Christopher
Barclay Street
Lackawanna
Newark
Ten Hurt When Switch Engine Hits Stock Train
A switch engine crashed into a way car on an east bound stock train in Emporium Kansas injuring ten men, one possibly fatally. Injured include A N Ganders Blodgett Mo Michael Faldeen Phillip Treger Hans Bart Brodie and Frank Abell. The stock train had halted to remove six cars. victims were taken to Topeka railroad hospital.
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Emporium
Kan
Ganders
Blodgett
Michael Faldeen
Phillip Treger
Lehigh
Hans Bart Brodie
Frank Abell
Ashland
Kans
Asreep
Topeka
Philippines plot to ship rifles to insurgent districts
A steamer Kanagawa brings news of a plot to smuggle 10000 rifles and 1,000,000 rounds of ammunition to Bamar and other unpacified areas in the Philippines. The scheme was uncovered and the filibusters are in hiding.迅
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Victoria
B. G
Kanagawa
Hongkong
Bamar
Philippines
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Helen Riley
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Misa Spotts
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Ghduapeake Beach Family Resort
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