Conductor Joseph T Collins Dies in Birmingham Train Attack
Three killed eleven injured when striking miners fired into a passenger train on the Birmingham Mineral Trail near Blueton Alabama. Conductor Joseph T Collins former Washington resident among the dead, log on track failed to stop engine, rioters rained missiles, guards and deputies engaged, multiple wounded including officials and soldiers. Funeral planned in Frederick Maryland.
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Ambuah
Birmingham
Ala
Blueton
Blocton
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Steamfitters Join Strike Amid Canadian Pacific Walkout
Ottawa reports the Montreal car shops steamfitters strike with 200 to 3 workers refusing talks. No concessions on either side. Also notes a Falls excursion August 14 with special trains from Washington via Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley route, offering returnable tickets within fifteen days and cheap side trips from Niagara.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Ningsre Falls
Heltimere
Ohio
Washington
Philadelphia
Ehigh Valey
Niagara
Fifty Years a Nun Pope Blessing for Jubilee
Richmond August 9 Impressive celebration planned at Monte Maria Visitation Convent as Mother Justin marks her golden jubilee as a religieuse The Right Rev Augustine van de Viver bishop of Richmond will lead the exercises and renew vows The sermon will be by Rev A J Van Ingelgem missionary priest Music by the choir nuns of the Visitation Convent The Pope has sent his apostolic blessing to the venerable nun and the entire community
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Washington
Case
Richmond
Monte Maria Visitation
Justin
Augustine van de Viver
A. J
Visitation Convent
Nan
Liberia Aid Talks Linked to U S and Britain
Berlin reports the German foreign office is reviewing Liberia concerns raised by Liberian envoys Gibson Dorsen and Dunbar. They seek U S guarantees of independence, arbitration treaties with Britain France and Germany, a U S Liberia steamship line, and advisers to reorganize administration. Britain agents’ conduct in customs revenue management unsettles Liberia, prompting Germany to consider proposals for Washington contact.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
State Department
Washington
Liberia
Legation
Messrs. Gibson
Dorsen
Dunbar
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
The
African Republic
Ivory Coast
Sierra Leone
Wihft
Mr. Root
Marksmen at Camp Perry Begin Sixty Nine Events
One thousand men will compete in 69 events at Camp Perry Ohio starting today despite Sunday restrictions. Teams from the United States cavalry the District of Columbia and others are present with a diverse range of matches including national rifle association contests and state guards matches. Prizes total 1725 dollars with 162 medals to be awarded as targets cover nearly half a mile of range.
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Washington Post
Camp Ferry
Ohio
United States Cavalry
Fort Ethan Alien
W. H. Hay
District of Columbia
A. P. Robins
Oklahoma
Twelfth
Robert K. Evans
National Guard of
National Rifle Association
Army
Navy
Philippines
Hawaii
Florida
Idaho
Nevada
Seven Killed in Austria Storm collapses building
A thunder storm in Szegedin Austria caused a tall chimney to topple a partly built beating house in a hemp factory. Seven workers died and thirteen were seriously injured while a woman tying a load of yarn was killed.
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Szegedin
Austria
Plans for a commission on country life from Roosevelt
President Theodore Roosevelt proposes a five-member commission to study farm life social conditions and rural economies. The group, chaired by Prof L H Bailey, includes Henry Wallace Gif ford Pinchot Kenyon Butterfield and Walter Page. They will report to Congress with recommendations to improve health education and economic outcomes on American farms.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Congress
L. H. Bailey
New York College of Agriculture
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Gifford Pinchot
United States Forest Reserve
Walter H. Page
World’s Work
New York
Bailey
United States
Yeault
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Amoherst
Mass
United States Forest Service
Wants. Barone
Fife
Theodore Roosevelt
Atlantic City wide open fears of Sunday law breach
Conservatives fear a looming clash as Atlantic City piers and saloons operate freely on Sunday. Cafes and amusements echo Coney Island boldness, with pier managers defying restrictions and hinting at further enforcement across the district. Officials stay reticent amid warrants rumored to follow.
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Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
Ocean
Coney Island Bowery
Daddy Longlegs the Sand Hill Crane Dies in Central Park
New York reports the famous Central Park Sand Hill Crane known as Daddy Longlegs died in his cage after a month of dotage. The bird, a park favorite since 16 years under Mr Smith, was beloved by children though his loud calls disturbed nearby patrons.
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Dally Longlegs
Sand Hill
Hin Dotage
Washington Post
New York
Daddy Longlegs
Central Park
Mr. Smith
Bavoy
The
Pelicans
French praise Wright inventor leader at Le Mans flight
Paris Aug 9 French papers hail Wilbur Wright as aviation leader after his Le Mans flight with the Wright machine. Journals say the achievement proves Wright brothers ahead in air travel, while Bleriot and Steriot predict further progress and possible supremacy in the near future. Wright says windless conditions helped him, and Le Mans residents seek a glimpse without success as he stays in the shed.
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Paris
Wilbur Wright
Les Mans
Wright ‘Brothers
Figaro
Wright
Af M. Steriot
Bleriot
Mr. Wright
Farman
Delagrange
France
la Presse
Francois Peyrey
le Mans
Wilbur “Wright
Hunaddieres
Police Officers Found Dead After Night Watch
In Methuen Massachusetts Charles Emerson and Frank McDermott two Methuen police officers were found murdered in a meadow on the town outskirts. They had been dispatched to pursue thieves and did not return prompting a search. Evidence indicated they were beaten to death.
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Methuen
Mass
Charles Emerson
Frank McDermott
Pope Celebrates Accession at Vatican Ceremony
Rome on August 3 marked the fifth anniversary of the Pope's accession with a grand Vatican ceremony. Cardinal Merry Del Val led the service while the Pope attended. Cardinal Gibbons, recently recovered from a stomach ailment, was among the high church dignitaries present.
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Rome
Coday
Vatican
Cardinal Merry
del Val
Papal
Cardinal Gibbons
Encampment Plans Center on Toledo for G A R National Meet
Toledo reporters note the forty-second Grand Army of the Republic encampment will run August 31 through September 6 with head quarters in this city. About 30,000 veterans, averaging around years of age, are expected to participate in the parade lineup.
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Toledo
Ohio
Oregon
Grand Army of the Republic
Pais
Plea on Rail Rates Referred to Bonaparte and DOJ
Senator Culberson bids the administration refer rail rate increases to the Department of Justice under the Sherman antitrust law. The President has sent the telegram to Attorney General Bonaparte, and Texas Oklahoma shippers will file formal complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The cases test the legality of rate increases by railroad agreements and may lead to court action or expedited hearings by September.
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Culberson
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Texas
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Florida
South
North Carolina
Southeastern
Southwestern
Georgia Shippers
State Railroad” Commission of Texas
Knapp
Oklahoma Shippers
Interat. Commerce Commission
Ito
Ita
Thial
Pallara
Alifton Firend
Ilegal
Congre
Oyster Bay
Forster
Culbergen
Gutherson
Pollard
Mayfield
Raltroyd
Love
interstate: commerce_commission
Railroads
Martin A. Knopp
Clements and
Prouty
Patton
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Rejects Freight Rate Conference Call
James McCrea, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, tells F W Upham that there is no need for a conference on rate increases. He argues no current plan to raise freight rates horizontally but hopes conditions will permit increases soon. Upham doubts railroad leaders will meet before September due to vacations.
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Washington Post
Chicago
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
F. W. Upham
Winels Manufacturers’ Association
Upham
McCrea
Quiet Sunday at Sagamore Hill
Inclement weather kept President Roosevelt indoors in Oyster Bay today except for the morning church service at Christ Church. Accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt,Quentin, Archie, and Mrs. Cowles, the president attended services led by Rev. John W. Gammock. The party traveled by automobile and no guests were entertained at Sagamore Hill.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Quentin
Archie
Cowles
Christ Church
John W. Gammock
Glencove
Washburn
Sagamore Hill
Mascagni Conducts Mascheri as Clacque Storms Opera House
At Leghorn Opera House Mascagni continued conducting Mascheri briefly after claque members hurled fruit and vegetables. The soprano was struck by an apron as tensions rose, prompting Mascagni to leave the stage rather than perform in a hostile theater.
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Pelis
Florence
Leghorn Opera House
Mascagni
Claqaue
Mascagn
Jonlens
Lost bride vanishes after church steps sighting
R E Robinson searched for rooms in Washington after wife, 23, vanished from the steps of St Andrews Church near Fourteenth and Corcoran streets. He says she had no money or jewelry in her possession and believes foul play or kidnapping is possible. police searched hospitals and precincts but no trace found. The couple, married seven months, had recently moved from Lonaconing Maryland to Pittsburg before arriving in the city.
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R. E. Robinson
R. & Robinson
Thea Police
Robinson
St.Andrew's Church
Fourteenth
Corcoran
Mire
St. Andrew's Church
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Police
Tor T
Lieut. Peck
Rawson Seed Dealer Dies at 61 in Arlington
Arlington mourns Warren W. Rawson a noted seed dealer active in State Republican politics. He introduced steam and electricity to raise vegetables under glass. He died at his home from appendicitis at age 61. A Baltimore excursion ad fragment mentions a special train from Union Station at 8 a.m. Sunday August 16.
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Rawson
Arlington
Mai
Warren Ww. Rawson
Baltimore and Ghic
Préderick
Keedysville
An- Hesamy
Hagerstown
Union Station
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Willard Howell
F. HL. Wedge
Tennessee Coal Company
L £.Cox
Tenea Coal Company
A.J. Cress
J. C. Johnson
A. J. Bryant
J. B. Cornett
W. Ho McAuly
M. 4
Tearson
J. Martin
A. J. Myer
Robert Sigman
Uomer
Col. Hubbard
Comer
Joxcpa T. Collins
H Street
Frank & Collins
Frank J. Rawlings
Clara J. L. Taliaferro
Fairmont Street
Reuven H. Collins
Columbus
Nia
Albert EB. Collins
Joseph T. Collings
Freauwick Md
Elijah Collins
Alexandria
St. John’s Academy
Frederick
Ata
Canadian Pacific
Mother Justin
State Root
Camp Perry
Namies Commission
Prof. Bailey
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Krapa
Unte
Lfé
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Argiator
S. Semmanesa
Pope
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Texan
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Nell
Bureau of Labor
Southern Railway
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Fiat
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sagamore
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