Wright 15 Master Speed 50 Miles an Hour Flight
French aeronautical witnesses at Le Mans hail the Wright machine as the best seen. Wilbur Wright makes two false starts hindered by his assistant and nearby trees before a successful ascent. The craft covers about two kilometers in 1 minute 4 seconds, then lands after a brief longer run is deemed impractical. Crowd of thousands watches as Wright performs loops and a figure eight while judging improvements in handling and control.
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Veigh
Passenger Thrown Out After Liner Card Game Altercation
On the Nieuw Amsterdam a disturbance erupted during a card game in the fore deck area. A man challenged Mr Stetson at the stairs and was ejected by force from the room. the incident escalated as the ship left port with passengers noting anger toward the aggressor. Judge W Cone, once mayor of Dallas, quit the game amid the turmoil.
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Stetsons
Stetson
Dallas
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Ryan
Jssea
Connor
Camp Perry Shoots Open With National Rifle Meet Inauguration
Camp Perry Ohio hosts the greatest notary shooting tournament on the Ohio rifle range near Port Clinton as hundreds of contestants from across the United States, Canada, and the Philippines gather for Oliw matches. Teams from Ohio National Guard regiments join Troop A Cleveland and Troop B Columbus as ideal weather yields record scores on the opening day.
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Lake Lyle
Port Clinton
Union
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Philippines
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Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Umbrella Steel DREW BOLT Kills Murphy Family in Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Tagewell Virginia August 10 Frank Murphy his wife and one child died when a bolt of lightning struck them as they sheltered under an umbrella near a rye stack in the harvest field. A nearby ox also died. A second child survived in shock and later alerted others. The scene showed charred remains and a grisly aftermath.
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Washington Post
Tagewell
Frank Murphy
Sid
Sailors Blamed for Riot in Norfolk Clash
Naval board reports that Negroes fired first at South Norfolk and Berkley clash on August 2. Sailors are held to have usurped police authority by attempting arrests rather than report the matter and seek civil process. No further proceedings likely.
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Naval Board
Norfolk
United States
South
Berkley
Explosion at York Rolling Mill Kills Eight in York Pa
A York Rolling Mill boiler exploded sending iron and debris across the area. Eight men died including John Clency and Harry Feger, with dozens injured and extensive property damage. Ambulances and delivery wagons rushed victims to York Hospital as crews searched for bodies amid collapsing walls and wreckage. The mill had only recently reopened for repairs and the blast damaged nearby businesses and a horse.
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York Pa
York
John Clency
York Bunjamin
York Hospital
Beier
Kidnap Attempt Aims at Powhatan Sawmill Boss
In Richmond on Saluda Streetcar Russians followed Powhatan county sawmill owner Worsham to seize wages. They locked him in quarters and spoke in their language. He escaped and swore warrants. suspects released on bail after an interpreter noted their motive was wages not harm. The case heads to police court tomorrow.
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Richmond
Worshaw
Powhatan County
Sam
Worsham
Thermones
Women Survive Auto Wreck After Narrow Embankment Fall
Five women riding in an automobile near St Johns Aug 10 escaped death when the car went over a 3 foot embankment into a sand pit. Mrs Griffin of Ovid Mich drove and in reversing lost control. four women were pinned under the capsized car but all but one suffered only minor injuries. Mrs Griffin had two broken ribs and others escaped with bruises. Fire later damaged the Atlantic Shock and Lumber Company's plant in Norfolk Va by about 20000 dollars, confined to the engine room.
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Marie Cleveland
Palmy T2, NY
Norfolk
Atlantic Shock and Lumber Company
Thaw Checks Out Lunatic Cannot Draw Large Drafts
Pittsburg bank action to curb Harry K Thaw expenses due to insanity declared. Union National Bank refused to honor large Thaw checks, amid reports his relatives influence the bank and a receiver may be sought. Thaw's home Lyndhurst is being prepared for him as bankruptcy moves unfold and a court order looms over his custody and confinement.
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Thaw
Dennison Lyon
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Thaws
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Evelyn
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Europe
Two Killed in Canada Trolley Line Crash
Two trolley cars carrying excursionists from Chatham to Erie Beach collided near Chat ham, Ontario, killing William Broomhead and Walham Donovan and injuring several others including Mike Pleasance, James Pleasance, Mrs Daniel Donovan, two Donovan children, Mr Fields, John Field, Miss Henry, and two unknown men. The collision occurred around 1020 this morning at the city limits as the first car stopped to pick up a passenger.
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Erie Beach
Trst
William Broomhead
Detroit
Walham Donovan
Daniel Donovan
Mike Pleasance
John F Pleasance
Rankin House
James Pleasance
Donovan
Mr. Fields
Carpenter
John Field
Henry
Farman to Exibit in Washington Flight Tour Planned
Edison guest aviator Farman may visit Washington for an August 30 exhibition as manager Mac Mechen seeks backing for the Farman tour. Farman hopes to continue flights with adds in Philadelphia Buffalo Detroit Cleveland Chicago Louisville St Louis Pittsburg Washington Philadelphia New York Boston and other dates through October 18.
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Henn Warman
Orange NJ
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St Louis
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Licely
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Mother At His Bedside In Caucasus Convalescence
Ambassador Riddles mother and his Minneapolis relatives join him in Kaslovedsk Caucasus to stay through his convalescence after pneumonia scare. He plans Kielovodsk stay till October as he remains bedbound and slowly recovering. Irwin Laughlin is named secretary of legation in Athens, and Hunter Sharp arrives as consul general in Moscow. The Ragsdale family plan to leave St Petersburg August 18 while others face shifting postings.
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Moscow
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Smith
James W. Ragsdale
Petersburg
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Ragsdale
Funsion Relinquishes Command in California
Brig. Gen Frederick Funster gave up command of the California department to Col Marion P Maus and will proceed to Fort Leavenworth Kansas to take charge of the cavalry sector Col Maus has a record as an Indian fighter and was commended for gallantry in action He fought Apaches and Mexicans and earned the Congressional Medal of Honor during a five hour clash with Mexican forces
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Frederick Funster
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Willard's Hotel manager Charles W Bickford dies
Charles W Bickford longtime hotel manager and former head of Willard's Hotel Washington died in Rochester Minnesota from typhoid pneumonia aged 65. A prominent local leader he served as mayor of Rochester police chief and held other city offices. His brother in law Lieut Commander Charles L Hussey serves on the battleship New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
Vermont to Lead Off National Campaign Fund Drive
The Washington Post reports Republican national committee chair Frank Hitchcock spent Aug 1 in Vermont planning a statewide drive to maximize the GOP vote for the opening of the national campaign. He announced funded speakers James Wilson and Oscar Straus, appointed Charles Keating and James Williams Jr as campaign aides, and outlined tours and advisory talks with Taft, with stops in Hot Springs, Chicago, Utica, and Boston to coordinate fundraising and strategy.
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Desperate Mount St Helens Rescue by Mazamas
John Anderson of Lattle Falls Oregon broke both legs on Mount St Helens in Washington. A Seattle Mazamas party carried him to the summit in a makeshift stretcher made from a sleeping bag and ropes and then slid him 4000 feet to their camp for medical aid. Doctors say the daring rescue likely saved his life.
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Camden workers swarm Campbell ad in bid for jobs
A crowd of about 4500 men gathered in Camden today seeking jobs after an advertisement from the Joseph Campbell Company. Former employees received preference, and clashes occurred as others fought for entry. Four arrests were made and a guard surrounds the factory while Post Want ads urge readers to use classified columns for results.
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Camden
N. J
Joseph Campbell Company
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Americans to Compete as NZ Welcomes U S Navy
Auckland hosts the United States Atlantic fleet officers with a reception for Rear Admiral Sperry and his men. Governor Lord Plunkitt and city officials attend a state ball. A landing waiver allows Americans to join matches on Australian soil. Sailor Paul Gentil dies after a steel shaft accident aboard the Missouri. a military funeral will be held.
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Atlan Ic
Ward
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Lord Plunkitt
Government House
Thomas Thomson Ewing
Commonwealth
Paul Gentil
Missouri
Train Crushes Contractor. Dies After Amputation
Murray V Arthur of Dongan Hills Staten Island, a contractor, was fatally crushed at Deal Beach station, Asbury Park, while attempting to board a rush hour train. He lost both legs and died hours later at Monmouth Memorial Hospital after his vehicle beat the express to the station and the car wheels mangled him.
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Monmouth Memorial
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Pearre to address girls at St Johns coronation speech
Special to The Washington rest Boyd s Md Aug 10 Tomorrow is the grand day of St Johns parish picnic at Forest Glen with attendees from Maryland and Washington. Tournament begins at noon. Douglass M Blandford of Silver Spring leads the tournament assisted by Father Charles Rosensteel. W W Ware is chief marshal with aides William Winsatt and W B Jackson. State Senator Linthicum to speak to knights and Representative Pearre to say nice things about the young girls in his coronation address. The St Roses outing will be held Wednesday with thousands from Montgomery and nearby counties plus Virginia and Washington. The picnic sits in Huttons woods between Germantown and Gaithersburg.
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W B Jackson
Samuel D Waters
Ollie Clark
William T. Wheeler
Linthicum
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Knights
Pearre
St Rose's Catholic Church
Montgomery County
Virginia
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Carroll Counties
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Gaithersburg
Root Choate to Lead New York Republican State Convention
Timothy Woodruff announces Secretary Root and Joseph Choate will preside over the New York Republican State convention in Saratoga on September 11 or 15. Choate may speak first as temporary chair with Root as permanent chair, with committee to finalize roles. Leaders deny a unified anti-Hughes plot while aiming to boost the Taft campaign and delegates.
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State Republican Committee
Adirondacks
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Joseph H Choate
Great Britain
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Albany County
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Three Dead in Collision Near Sidney Ohio
In Dayton Ohio on August 10 three people died and eighteen were injured in a head on crash between two Western Ohio Limited cars on the Sidney to Piqua line. Northbound car from Piqua was on time. southbound car from Sidney late and speeding. The wreck occurred near Shelby County Infirmary. Motorman and passenger names not released. Cause not yet determined.
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Piqua
George Robinson
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Railroad to Hudson Bay survey heads for winter voyage
Ottawa reports a 100 man surveying party will depart from Winnipeg this week to map a proposed railroad route to Hudson Bay. Survey results are expected for Parliament in January with construction legislation hoped to pass within the year.
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Front Winnipes
Hudson Bay
Money mill seized in New York green goods sting
Inspector McCafferty exposed an elaborate fake money making device used to swindle Rosengarten out of 8000 dollars. Two men lured him with promises of 100000 in fake bills via a wetting and drying process, while a Philadelphia suspect was arrested at East Thirtieth Street.
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Washington Post
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Philadelphia
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Third Avenue
Ovat Ute
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Oeepgarten
Fire Near Big Trees in Calaveras County Threat Briefly
A blaze rages near the grove of big trees in Calaveras county about 20 miles north of Sonora in marshy ground. Firefighters use back firing to halt progress as the fire spreads toward Tuglumne county. Sequoias may be safe. major effort deployed with 4 large forces.
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Sonora
Tuglumne
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Idaho
Bellevest
Wreck Kills Three On Tenough and Tide Rail Line Near Shoshone
A washout on the Tenough and Tide water Railway near Shoshone California last night caused a passenger train to plunge. Three men died including Engineer Hamilton, Wireman Broadwell, and Moore. Two passengers believed from Georgia were among the dead. A cloudburst washed out about 100 feet of track just before the crash. The locomotive overturned and cars piled on their sides.
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Cal
D Ead
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Broadwell
W HE Moore
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