Doubt in Illinois as Deneen Leads for Governor and Stringer Leads in Senate
Illinois primary returns show Charles Denes tine leading Richard Yates for the Republican governor nomination in Chicago by about 4,000 votes. James Hamilton Lewis leads the Democratic governor race with a large plurality in the city, and Stringer appears favored for the U S Senate by Democrats. Early figures from Cook County indicate Lewis about 16,000 ahead for governor and Edison Poss ahead in the Senate race Republican recommendations show Hopkins, Moson trailing.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Stringer
Charles Denestine
Richard Yatés
James Namilten Lewis
United States
George Edinson Poss
Cook County
Albert J. Hopkins
William J. Moson
Hopkins
Uniteds Senate
Cool County
Denren
Chicwga
Fosse
Cnitel
Hamilton Lewis
Sky Pilot Balloon Flight From Canton to Stidwell
In Ohio the Sky Pilot balloon flight by Wade Jr Morgan and H Morgan with Walter Monroé began 12:30 pm under the Aero Club of Wilo. The Sky Pilot rose on a southwest course, landed safely at Stidwell 62 miles south. no accidents reported. Trophy planned for longest flight over 100 miles from Canton.
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Ghie
Canton
Wade
Stidwell
Here
Roosevelt Seen As Muscle Over Mind In German Pamphlet
A Berlin pamphlet titled Roosevelt portrays the president as an average man driven by impulse and physical force. It accuses him of socialist leanings, claims he originated the Ten Commandments, and blames him for the Spanish War through jingoistic Navy actions. The work circulates widely and sways public opinion.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Otto von Wnottberg
New York
Berliner Lokalanzelger
Lokalangelger
Eheogore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Nuttberg
Navy
Cardinal Gibbons Health Improves Pivotal Vatican Visit
Rome reports Cardinal Gibbons much improved after illness and visiting the Pope. He presented a mission letter to the Pontiff with Mer. O'Connell and Fr. Doyle, amid plans for next week in Orvieto and Rome. The Pope lauded their efforts and promised a rescript, while urging attendance at upcoming ceremonies.
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Switzerland
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Lake Lucerne
Brunnen
Farley
New York
Signor Medici
St.lizabeth
St. Patrick's Cathedral
American Fleet Arrives in Auckland for Welcome Festivities
Six US Atlantic Fleet battleships under Rear Admiral Sperry arrive in Auckland after a three day voyage from San Francisco with a six day Honolulu layover. The city hosts a week of ceremonies, parades, and races, with royal and civic officials greeting the officers as residents line the harbor and streets. The premier cites imperial law restricting armed landings, canceling the rifle match against New Zealand.
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New , Zealand
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New Zealand
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Brickitt
Connecticut
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Queen Street
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Roosevelt
United States
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Navy Department
Washington
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Honolulu
Calavera grove saved as California forest fire rages
Fire in Cala veras county burns since Sunday night threatening the famous Calavera grove of big trees. 600 forest rangers and citizens fought flames driving deer and other game into the valley. Water supplies cut off at Angels Camp as the Utica mine flume burned out. Thousands in property loss reported. danger now believed over.
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Sonora
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Utica
Angels Camp
Calavera
Wright Makes Flight Test Near Two Miles at Le Mans
Wilbur Wright, of Dayton Ohio, conducted a public aeroplane test in Le Mans France lasting about one minute and forty six seconds. The craft reached about 60 feet high and performed circles before a cheering crowd of spectators and officials. Weather was clear and calm as Wright demonstrated mastery of the airship and expressed satisfaction with the flight awaiting improvements next week.
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Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
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United States
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Wright Brothers Flight Time Recorded in Le Mans Demonstration
European representative Hart Berg of the Wright brothers announced the official time as one minute 46 seconds for a 3 kilometer course. The Lemans crowd, including many youths perched in trees, cheered as Wright glided past, showing strong enthusiasm for the experiment.
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Farman Disappointed After Brighton Beach Flights
Henry Farman, the French-English aviator, flew three times today at Brighton Beach with his aeroplane, all safe trips. About two thousand spectators watched in the enclosure and four thousand along Coney Island avenue. Farman, in his first trial, covered 560 yards at about 40 miles an hour and said he would not accept challenges unless they were from the Wright brothers.
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New York
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Disfranchisement Debate Over Poll Tax Means Personal Payment
Virginia Supreme Court review lights a clash over what counts as paying poll taxes in person. Judge Martin’s Norfolk ruling holds only in person payments from one’s own funds count for voting rights. The case risks disenfranchising about half the state if applied broadly.
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T Court
Martin
Norfolk
Kaiser Aids Zeppelin With 325,000 Gift From Berlin
Berlin reports Emperor William II donated 325000 to Count Zeppelin’s fund to build another airship after the catastrophe. He met Herr Rathenau in the Tiergarten and praised national support while noting a recent Norway journey and a device for balloon anchoring. Zeppelin’s statement blamed motors and pilot error for the venture’s end. A Zeppelin nephew cited atmospheric electricity as a possible cause, describing a high voltage spark and a resulting explosion.
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Tillman in Paris Favors Bryan Win Says European View
Special cable from Paris reports South Carolina Senator Tillman praising Bryan as likely to win. He notes Taft’s Roosevelts’ crossfire and the European perspective on American politics. Ex-Gov de Ryans also doubts Bryan’s tariff stance, while Molineaux Life Insurance lists assets and surplus figures.
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Paris
Tillman
South Carolina
Paria
Bryan
Europe
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Taft
Oyster ‘Bay
Roosevelt
Bers Tore
Genstor Tillman
Vike
Ody
Senat
Ittaan
Kerens Files Nomination for U S Senator in Missouri
Jefferson City Aug Col Kerens of St Louis millionaire railroad bank and mine owner filed with the secretary of state today a formal declaration of his candidacy for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate. He is the first candidate to file under the state law. He was a candidate for the seat four years ago.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
R. CO. Kerens
St. Louis
Riews
United States
Kerena
Tae
Belator
William Warner
Hangs Self in Train's Way Over Bronx Bridge
New York August 8. Robert M. Miller a carpenter unable to find work killed himself by tying a rope to a bridge over the New Haven and Hartford Railroad tracks in the Bronx and jumping. His body hung between northbound trains and an early freight train until the engineer halted the line. Miller’s pockets held an empty pay envelope reading Your services are no longer required.
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Robert M. Miller
New Haven
Hartford
Bronx
Miller
Hughes Likely To Head Prohibition Ticket At State Convention
Syracuse reports strong likelihood Gov Charles Bl Hughes will head the Prohibition State ticket at the New York convention to be held in the city. Party leaders favor his nomination though the governor declines. A delegation reportedly urged him to run, while Prohibitionists press for a candidate.
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N. Y
Charles Bl. Hughes
Prohibition
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Prohibitionists
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Hughes
Adirondacks
Slashes Girl With Razor on Boardwalk in Atlantic City
Special to The Washington Post reports a violent assault on Luisa A Fort, an octoroon woman, by a man described as Hindoo, who attacked her with a razor near a hotel alcove on Tennessee Avenue. Police dragged the assailant away. the victim was hospitalized in serious condition but may recover.
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Washington Post
Atlantic City
Tennessee Avenue
Heckler
Ana
Two Hosts to Boom Hughes
A New York report says Hughes backers plan a monster mass meeting before Saratoga to boost the governor’s renomination. Organizers in Madison Square Garden aim to impress Republican managers, with a nonpartisan committee to be formed and Joseph Choale considered as chairman.
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Hughes
Saratoga
Madison Sungre Garden
Citizenia’ Committee
Alitrmin
Hitchcock
Republican National” Committee
Boomer
Republican Club
Joseph Choale
Taft May Name Henry Cabot Lodge Ambassador to Britain
Diplomatic circles report that if Taft is elected his choice for ambassador to the court of St James will be Henry Cabot Lodge. The rumor speculation suggests Lodge would represent the United States in London amid anticipated shifts in foreign policy.
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London
Taft
Court of St.James
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hotel Keeper Shot In Street Ambush Near Holyoke
Police report a man and a group were in a street near Holyoke when shots were fired wounding Oscar Palmer and Bates Disachette. Palmer was arrested for attempted assault. Eyewitnesses May Sillicock Stratford Edwina Blarithet Holyoke were present. Convalescent care listed for F T Rawlings and others at 106 Pa ave.
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Gil Svrecesia
Oscar Palster
Rayman
Waiter Inherits Millions From Bavarian Estate
New York Aug. S. Gottfried Probst claims to be the alien heir to a fortune from Paul Hoffman ofovichaibérg Bavaria who reportedly died leaving about 50 million dollars to be shared among heirs. Probst, found after twelve years by the estate’s executor, continues working as a waiter in a Brooklyn restaurant and says a distant Charleston sister will also share the bequest.
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Aug. S
Gottfried Probst
Paul Hoffman
India
Probst
Charleston
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Airship Line Formed by Boston Firm for NYC Service
The Aerial Navigation Company of Boston formed to operate freight and passenger airship service between Boston New York and other points. Incorporated at the State House with capital of 50000 dollars. Incorporators named are H. Bond CG H. Bond of Boston and James L. Bruce of Waltham.
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Aerial Navigation Company
New York
Wes
State House
H.bond
H. Bond
James L. Bruce
Waltham
Printers Gather in Boston for Typographical Union Convention
Delegates from every section of the country arrived in Boston to attend the convention of the International Typographical Union and the Stereotypers Electrotypers Union. The convention will be in session touring, beginning Monday morning.
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International Typographical Union
The
Stereotypers’ and Electrotypers’ Union
Tourisys
Thaw bankruptcy hearing signals sanity fight and income shield
The Thaw case moves toward bankruptcy adjudication with Referee Blair set to hear August actions while ex Gov Stone insists Thaw may be sane now. Daniel O Reilly claims Thaw owes him 37000 and seeks a committee to guard Thaw estate and person as creditors contest claims.
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Thaw
Poughkeepsie Unti
Wilam R. Blair
Roger O'Mara
Wetertl
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