Maharajah mocks Newport sightseers over prize fighting tales
The New York American reports a visit by the Maharajah of Mourbhanj to a Waldorf discussion on Jeffries Johnson and Newport. He defends Indian combat traditions, calls American fuss over brutality amusing, and narrates a fable of two fighters who share the prize money after a staged outcome.
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New York American
Newport Society
Mourbhanj
Waldorf
Imaharajah
India
Death by own action prompts police search for missing cousin
A Philadelphia man, Harry Grayer, asks police to locate his cousin Albert Tarayes who vanished after writing from New York that he planned suicide due to poor health. Tarayes, 20, left a note and was last seen in Philadelphia days earlier. authorities seek to confirm his fate and whereabouts.
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New York
Harry Grayer
Philalylphia
Albert Tarayes
Phihideliphia
NS York
Albert
Earl of Egmont Dead in London Death Shocks Title Heir
London reports the death of Augustus Arthur Par ceval eighth Earl of Remont in a historic line. Born to a family with long debts he earned a living as a London fireman and served as caretaker at Clutsea downhall. He inherited the earldom after the death of a distant cousin and was married to Kate Warwick Tlowel of South Carolina.
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London
Augustus Arthur Parceval
Remont
Vinauleble
Clutsea Downhall
Kate
Warwick Tlowel
South Carolina
Vessel Ashore Off Honolulu Near Diamond Head
British bark Helga bound from New Castle to San Francisco ran aground at Diamond Head entrance due to misread lights at Makapu. Helga abandoned. cargo coal leaking. vessel breaking up after 118 days at sea. Also notes ambassador Rockhill’s return to St Petersburg and two sisters drowned in Red Lake River, Minnesota.
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Honolulu
New Castle
San Francisco
Diamond Ulead
Makapu
Newport Clambake to Honor Naval Officers
Newport Clambake Club plans a clambake for Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder and about 250 Atlantic battle fleet officers on August 18 at Easton's Point. Charles Overichs, club president, presiding. executive committee members William R. Hunter Reginald C. Vanderbilt Frederick H. Prince coordinating details during the fleet visit next week.
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Washington Post
Newport
BR. L
Seaton Schroeder
Easton's Point
Charles M. Ovfrichs
Wiliam R. Hunter
R. L. Beeckman
Max Agassiz
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Frederick H. Prince
Skene Must Stand Trial In Highway Indictments
Albany Aug 11 Justice Coman denied Jerome a motion to dismiss the seventeen indictments against former State Engineer Frederick Skene for irregularities in state highway contracts. Jerome claimed an unauthorized person attended grand jury sessions. he also sought grand jury minutes inspection. Denials were entered and Skene’s trial was set for August 29.
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Albany
N. Y
Supreme Court
Coman
William T. Jerome
New York
Frederick Skene
Had Dead Woman's Cash Found in River Murder Case
In Jimington West Virginia August 11 Elbert A Arliss a former West Virginia Asylum attendant last seen with Mrs Henry Hall whose body was found in the Ohio River at Catlettsburg A post mortem exam was started to determine if murder preceded drowning Arliss led police to a home crevice containing 00 of the woman's money after admitting intimate relations and prior bill payments while denying knowledge of the murder The woman had left home with 4 dollars intending to deposit it in a bank and the body was tied with a rope meriting an active police search for the killer
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Washington Post
Jimnington
W. Va
Henry Hall
Ohio River
Catlettsburg
Elbert A. Arliss
West Virginia Asylum
Hall
Arliss
Heme
Swallowed by Earth as Staunton Sinks in Caverns
Staunton Virginia a dramatic cave in spree with two large sinkholes forming on Baldwin street near public school No 2 and the fire department. A two and a half story house owned by W T Balsley vanished into the hole along with two trees. The first sinkhole reached about 100 feet deep and 25 feet across with water at the bottom. The second hole about 50 feet across at the top extends toward Lewis street. Fire equipment was moved to safety as townspeople gather to watch the ongoing collapse and cracks appear in the school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Staunton
Baldwin ‘Street
W. T. Balsley
Gas Company
Whia
Baldwin Street
Lewis Street
Heart Shaped Sun Spot Reported by St Louis Astronomer
Father Martin Brennan, an astronomer from St Louis, announces the discovery of a heart shaped spot on the sun. He estimates the spot to be 60,000 to 70,000 miles wide and notes it is surrounded by fourteen smaller spots, four of which are large. The cluster lies roughly midway between the sun’s rim and center. Brennan could not view it with smoked glasses but observed it with a telescope.
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Father Brennan
St. Louis
St. St. Louis
Father Martin Brennan
Time as gold dust in spare moments inspires self improvement
The article argues that using odd moments productively builds skill and character. It cites Elihu Burritt, Benjamin Franklin, Heinrich Schliemann, Sir John Lubbock, Hugh Miller, Grote, Sir Walter Scott, a Yale student, and others who advanced by deliberate use of spare time, urging readers to reclaim idle minutes for study or craft.
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United States Mint
Philadelphia
Hte
Elihu Burritt
Benjamin Wranklin
Franklin
Dr. Franklin
Heinrich Schliemann
John Lubbock
Hugh Miler
Grote
Greece
Walter Scott
Edinburgh Light Cavalry
Yale
Gettine
Hercules
Physician Endorses Cuticura for Eczema Cure
A physician, G. M. Fisher of Big Pool Maryland, reports eczema began in 1897 and that Cuticura Remedies completely cured him. He says after twenty years practicing medicine he prescribes Cuticura Reselvent and Soap, finding them effective where others failed. He states he does not usually endorse patent medicines but praises their merits.
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G. M. Fisher
Big Pool
Doctor recommended the Cuticura remedies cure claim
Patient recalls scalp disease starting in childhood, worsened until a doctor advised Cuticura Remedies. The treatment allegedly cured the scalp issue and improved hand breakouts. Ad touts Cuticura Soap, Oil/ointment, Resolvent and Pills with prices and Potter Drug Chem Corp as sole distributors. Includes a Malted free 32 page Cuticura Book on Treatment.
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Jessie F. Buchanat
Hamilton
Potter Drug
Chem Corp
Columbus Ave
Boston
Mass
Alaska River Plant Feud Sparks Boardroom Clash
In a tense confrontation at the fish plant, Wayne Wayland, a stockholder, confronts Boyd Emerson and Alton Clyde over control and stock holdings. Mildred, Elliott’s daughter, reveals a forged tie to the shares, prompting threats, a fiery exchange, and a warning for Wayland to stay away from the Grande Dame.
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Mildred
Alton Clyde
Clyde
Wayne Wayland
Miss Berry
Boyd Emerson
George
Arters
Boyd
Wills Marsh
Marsh
Wayland
Emerson
Alton
Mr. Wayland
Willis Marsh
Saids
Seattle
Alaska
Cheraeter
Milred
Hillard
Father
Yous
Score Settled in Cannery Tangle
Cherry Malotte confronts Boyd Fraser as tension rises at the cannery. Marsh and Miss Wayland’s accusations threaten the partnership and the company. Boyd vows to clear Cherry’s name and protect their future, while Cherry defends her past and her loyalty in a fraught exchange. The scene ends with a vow to resolve the conflict, tomorrow.
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Cherry Malotte
Willis Marsh
Mr. Wayland
Boyd
Miss Wayland
George
Mildred
Marsh
Ian
Cherry
Fraser
North
Waysland
Bell
Hil Ward
Apple Growers Convention Speakers Discuss Orchard Culture
St Louis August 11 The second and final session of the American Apple Growers convention focused on orchard culture with professors W M Scott pomologist US Department of Agriculture and W G Green from Ohio’s horticultural station among the speakers. Bremen August 11 The ship strike widens as Vulkan yards lock out 5502 workers and Weber works dismiss 6 percent, with 1000 others resigning in protest.
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St. Louis
American Apple Growers' Convention
W. M. Scott
United States Department of Agriculture
W. G. Green
Horticultural Experiment Station of
Ohio
Bremen
Ave
Vulkan
Weber Shipbuilding Works
Spider Atwood and Flossie Cunningham in Police Court Scuffle
In a police court scene Spider Atwood and Flossie Cunningham defend their social clash with Mussy Bates and Lucinda Corcoran. The carousing party over pig’s jowls and beer led to a dispute when Mussy removed his shoes, sparking a fight involving a hatpin jab and a swollen left eye during a disputed custom from the South. Flossie, noted for arrests, is described as afflicted with coins. Spider, a hired hearse driver, claims this is his first court appearance and vows to deport himself properly.
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Spider Atwood
Flossie Cunningham
Snow
Spider
Miesse
Ife
Flossie
Mussy Bates
Lucinda Corcoran
Miosaic
Massy
Lucinda
Mussy
South
Toe Powder Incident and Light Justice in Court
A brief chaotic scene follows a hearse swat clash as Mussy, blamed for feet injury, faces a police intervention. The hearse driver changes blows, a constable arrives, and the procession to the station house turns dreary. Mussy and Lucinda gain release on collateral, while Spider avoids harsher outcomes via a judge’s lenient lecture.
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Mussy
Matt Horne
Musty
Lucinda
Spider
Salmon pack on Puget Sound hits 200000 cases
Seattle August 11 reports show Puget Sound sockeye pack to date totals about 200000 cases, the largest sockeye pack on a Jean year since 1902. Vancouver forecasts mirror Frazer River output at 200000 cases. The season’s total has already been sold subject to opening price approval.
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Puget Sound
Seattle
Wash
Viceroy Demands Japanese Withdrawal From Kai-Ping
Hai-Liang the viceroy of Manchuria orders the Japanese to withdraw from Kai-Ping in Chi-Li and other foreign residency areas. The precise count of those affected is unknown, but it is stated to be large.
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Manchuria
Kai-Ping
Hai-Liang
Chi-Li
Legal Record items from the Equity and other courts DC
A DC legal record lists multiple court actions across Equity Court No.1, Circuit Court, Criminal Court No.1, Bankruptcy Court and Probate Court. Cases include Constantinople vs Viahos with restraining order, Benjamin vs Benjamin, Turnburke vs Kublen transcript extension to Sep 25 1910, Dallaut vs Heinrichs receivers appointed, Clayton Farrell removal, Thayer vs Thayer sale ratified, and many real estate lien and probate entries with numerous attorneys named. Also criminal cases United States vs Du Fief and United States vs Barnbaro and Delma, and bankruptcy intake for L A Porte.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court NO. 1
Justice Bammara
Constantinople
Viahos
G. W. Thomaides
H. Boyd
Gourick
Ashford
L. F. Randolph, Jr
Benjamin
T. L. Jones
M. T. Cltakseales
M. EB. O'Brien
Turnburke
Kublen
W. G. Gardiner
Tepper & Gusack
McAdoo
W. H. Dennis
Coldren & Fenning
Charles Staub
Antonio Hulls
Clayton Farrell
Dean
Davis
Plaintii
R. L. Montague
Thayer
Plaintil
M. D. Campbell
J. P Briggs
Criminal Court No. 1
Justice Barnard
United States
John du Fief
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Antonio Barnbaro
Guy Delma
D. del Vecchi
Bankruptcy Court
D. P. Wicktine
William M. la Porte
Real Estate Transfers in Dyer and Nearby Areas
Transfers filed in real estate records show Edmond L. McClerland to George A. Armes for lot 21 at $10. Sarah croissant to Theobald Otjen for Iota 3 4 and 3 black 3 at $10. Julius Maedel to Atlantic Horse Insurance for lot 159 square 69 at $10. John Kilroy to John Fitzmorris for lot 17 square 500 at $10. Thomas W. Meccabbin to Emily Fenatad for lot 11 square 2888 at $10. Thomas H. Evang to Winfield Sentt for lot 70 square 2995 at $10. Galen Garee to Isaac Otlenburg for lot 2 square S10 at $10. Fred W. Schmidt to par J. Lee for lots 804 and 19 square suxtadne at $10. Charles W. Iray to errs L. Burdette for lots 86 98 89 and square 1075 at $10. Mary E. Harper to George ...
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Catherine Welte
H. WH Bergmann
Emmerich
Menopolis
Ames
Brown
T. H. Yeager
T. P . Besn
Petworth—U
T H. Yeager
Fenstad
Baden
T W
Maccubbin
Neitle L. Cockrell
Fred Beall
William H Sholes
George H. McDonald
Juha Ho
Gene Etux
James Bers
Arthur Carperine
Jennie Wo Weinberg
James Berry
Arthur Carr
Winfield
Senttee Ux
Bairs Warren
William HH. Shates
Thomas WH. Evans
Henry C Sheriden
Americh
Markall
Washington
William J Lee
Wiliam A. Hill
Row Beall
D. Bo Murdock
James H. Power
James Berre
C.F. Benjamin
R. T. Mitchell
Alice
Heller
Mary G. Offutt
Jesse H. Wilson
Citizens Equitable Building Association
Square
Candare Crawford
Thomas FA. Werner
J. C. Tribby
C. E. Tribby
Harry L. Burdette
George W. Brown
William Ker
Mackall
Permanent Building Association
LE Droit Park
John H. Thornton
RP Barnard
G. H. Jobnson
Barbara Rodter
Barry
James FR. Harris
Washiorton Loan and Trust Company
Equitable Cooperative Building Association
John K. Wade
J. BR. Peak
W.H. Saunders
E. H. Droop
Bemiannually, Jot
John Fitzmorris
Mount Pleasant
Pleasant Plains
Thomas W. Meccabbin
Emily Fenatad
Brightwood Park
Thomas H. Evang
Winfield Sentt
Galen
Isaac Otlenburg
Moun Pleasant
Fred W. Schmidt
Pa J. Lee
Uhler Blocks New City Hall Decor Proposal
Washington Post reports a special Alexandria city council session over a $50 appropriation to decorate City Hall for the State firemen's convention, while a $10,000 jail remodel appropriation advances. Council adjourned then, with aldermen to reconvene next Monday to resolve the conflict and align with the State constitution. Funeral notices follow for John S. Greene and Frank W. Butts, while Alexandria police benefit from a recent excursion split of proceeds.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Committee On Finance and
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Srili
Uhler
Relliance Steam Fire Engine Company
Arc
Board of Aldermen
American Consul to Wed Cauldwell and Miss Thackara
Berlin reports the engagement of Miss Eleanor Thackara, daughter of American Consul General Alexander H. Thackara, to Frederick Wadsworth Cauldwell, former correspondent in Berlin and now vice and deputy consul general. Miss Thackara is a granddaughter of Gen. Sherman. Cauldwell left journalism to join the consular service.
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Cauldwell
Miss Thackara
Berlin
Miss
Eleanor
Alexander H. Thackara
Frederick W. Cauldwell
Gen. Sherman
Frederick Wadsworth Cauldwell
Consular Service
Dead in Burglar Hunt Gasoline Explosion Buries Family
Philadelphia police report grocer John Bolagh died in a hospital after a house he occupied collapsed following a match lit during a burglar hunt. Six others were injured. firefighters found and rescued them as debris caught fire and were quickly extinguished. Injured are expected to recover.
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Philadelphia
John Bolagh
Bolagh
Plea for Higher Freight Rates Across Rail Lines
Hundreds of railroad employees from Chicago, Rock Island, and the Altisan topeka and Santa Fe met in secret session to draft a resolution urging President Taft, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and lawmakers to raise freight rates nationwide. They contend increased rates are vital for workers’ livelihoods and that fines should not block the raise.
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Washington Post
Topeka
Kans
Aug. U
Chicago
Rock Island
Altisan
Santa Fe
Toder
Tme
Taft
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Plasterers Hurtle Off Scaffold In West Thirty Fourth Street Mishap
Five plasterers were injured when a dancer on a scaffold on West Thirty Fourth Street toppled the structure. The incident followed a celebration by the workers, sending men to the ground and prompting medical attention.
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New York
Aug
West Thirty-fourth Street
Diabetes Cure Claim From Fulton Compound
Unsatisfied letter from James K. Douglas, Harigburg Oregon, touts Fulton Diabetes Compound claiming cures for diabetes and kidney inflammation, with testimonials and adverts from Henry Evans' Drug Store in Blackville BON and San Francisco. The writeup asserts high success rates and directs patients to contact John J. Fulton Co. in San Francisco for cases that do not respond.
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James K. Douglas
Harigburgz
Oregon
Arriaburg
Jusco
John J
Hanes
Lhrge
James T Douglas
Fickiing
Blackville
Bon
Fulton
John J. Fulton
Bricht
Fellon
John J. Fulton Co
San Francisco
Cal
Henry Evans’ Drug Store
N. W
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