Woman Seized near President Roosevelt Pew at Oyster Bay Church
Miss Esac, staying in Oyster Bay, created a disturbance in Christ Church as President Roosevelt departed. She demanded a hearing, accused usher Duffy of rough treatment, tried to reach the President, and announced plans to stay until she met Mrs Roosevelt or the President. Relatives doubt her case a sane one and authorities considered care.
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Miss Alice Seen In Oyster Bay With Theodore Longworth
Residents of Oyster Bay were alert for Miss Alice, Mrs Nicholas Longworth, as she arrived with her brother Theodore in the village. The pair visited town in a cart, stopping at a news store and browsing magazines while chatting with locals.
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Mrs Longworth Delights Village In Brown Hat Dream
An old acquaintance recalls seeing Mrs Longworth at the village door after visiting a drug store with Judge Schneider noting she has not changed since childhood. Mr and Mrs Longworth attended church with the President this morning as local onlookers praised her charm and admired a dream of two brown hats.
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Niagara movement marks birth of John Brown at Ossawatomie jubilee
Harpers Ferry West Virginia August 12 the Niagara movement plans to commemorate the 100th birthday of John Brown and the Ossawatomie battle at Storer College on August 15 9 The group of prominent African American leaders from eighteen states will deliver addresses on the organization’s aims and the future of Black Americans The program includes trips to Charlestown for Brown’s trial and to the site of his defense and his sons deaths.
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Secret Service Agent Fends Off Rabid Dog At Sagamore Hill
Washington Post dispatch reports Secret Service agent James Sloane saved W. Emlen Roosevelt after a rabid vicious dog attacked near Sagamore Hill. Sloane fired multiple shots to stop the animal as Roosevelt, accompanied by a pet dog, faced the danger. The dog, a large mongrel, had been roaming Oyster Bay for days before the attack.
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Shot by Daughter's Visitor in Self-Defense Fatality
In Anderson South Carolina on August 12 F T Drake a 59 year old farmer was shot dead by J Allen Emerson 35 a cousin in Drake's bedroom. Emerson surrendered claiming Drake entered the room and fired first, he shot in self defense. The daughter accompanying Emerson disappeared after the shooting. Both families known locally with Emerson holding a minor county post.
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One Fare War Rages On Coney Island Rapid Transit
A massive Coney Island crowd clashes over a second fare, flagging dense lines and outraged passengers. Police and inspectors clash, cars stall for miles, and Superintendent Davis is briefly jailed before authorities force car passage. A chaotic day ends with the transit backbone broken as police move to resume service.
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Sultan Recovers Amid Reports of Illness
Constantinople August 11 officials announce the sultan recovered from a chill last week with doctors advising against exposure to open air and the abandonment of the selamik today. By today his condition improved enough to handle affairs though reporting restrictions remain. Paris reports later that the sultan suffers hemorrhages amid a government standstill and constant ambassador inquiries.
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Texan farmer kills wife then shoots self near Sherman
J W C Wilder, a farmer living near Tom Bean six miles from Sherman, beat his wife with a flatiron this afternoon and shot himself with a shotgun. The charge entered the left side, disemboweling Wilder. He will die. Three small children witnessed the crime. A seven year old son and a younger brother told a married sister at Tom Bean. No motive given.
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Speculator Hynes Dodges Crisis, Ends Life in Kansas City
Kansas City records reveal W H Hynes secretary of the National Board of Trade died by suicide after confessing severe financial difficulties. He informed a board director he was short 1090 dollars, with alleged speculation driving his losses before his death.
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Grand Duke Declines Armys Top Post In Empire
Grand Duke Nicholas Nichalelevitch will not accept the post of commander in chief of all imperial troops. He argues the role should go to a purely military man, favors Gen Linevitch for the job, and notes no final decision has been made. The day marked the royal birthday with subdued ceremony and little public enthusiasm. Terrorist activity continued with assassinations in Warsaw and an attack on Samara province gendarmerie chief Karatelff. News from Warsaw reports a new governor and a police showdown with thieves in Kiev. In Helsinki, Sveaborg mutineers faced court martial. five sentenced to death and buried in a common grave.
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Bryan at Fontainebleau and planned meetings in Europe
William J. Bryan and party traveled from Paris to Fontainebleau today with David Francis visiting the palace. He aims to pay respects to President Fallieres at Rambouillet early next week and has scheduled arrivals in New Haven, Bridgport, Jersey City, Chicago, Lincoln, St Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati from August 21 onward with a return via Kansas City.
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Menelik Signs Franco Italian British Railway Treaty
Abyssinian dispatches report King Menelik has signed a Franco Italian British convention on railways in Abyssinia. The pact guarantees the empire’s integrity the open door and commercial equality for all nations and will be communicated to parliaments of interested states.
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Forest Fire in France Threatens Widespread Forest Loss
A huge forest blaze near Toulon has scorched about 7,500 acres. It began near Pugetvale and Pignans, driven by a northwest wind. Quatre Termes woods fell in two hours, two more forests burned overnight, and the fire now covers fourteen miles. Troops were sent to help, locals fight bravely, and flames threaten Motte Mayons and Pierrefeu forests as heat intensifies.
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Alfonso to visit Leith in Scotland for shooting
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria left Cowes on August 12 for a Scottish visit to Lord Leith of Fife Alexander Forbes Leith where he will enjoy some shooting. Lady Leith was Miss Marie January of St. Louis Missouri.
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French boat fired at Tangier naval forces probe
Aug 12 dispatch from Tangier to Temps reports a shot from shore aimed at a French Northern Squadron whale boat in Tangier harbor. Naval authorities have launched a rigid investigation as the admiral in command orders an inquiry.
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Colorado Flood Menaces Richest Agricultural District
Torrential rains push Colorado River beyond danger stage inundating bottoms below Austin. The flood threatens vast valley lands, with crops from corn and cotton to sugar cane and rice. Numerous plantation workers flee to higher ground as the region, famed as the state’s wealthiest agricultural area, faces widespread destruction.
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Storm wrecks Camp Mabry in Austin during heavy storm
A severe rain storm with high winds hit Camp Mabry Austin on August 12 wrecking many tents. The wreckage cleared by today and soldiers are reported in splendid shape. Captain Walker of the Fourth Texas Infantry was stunned crossing the review grounds and a negro man driving a wagon was unconscious for an hour.
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Collision at a crossing injures carriage occupants near Newton
At Newton, a carriage carrying Harry Struthers his family and a hired man was struck by a Reading passenger train while crossing the tracks. The collision threw the occupants from the carriage and they were injured. One horse was felled. The incident occurred on a Reading Rail lines crossing in Newton.
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Mad Mullah Raids Border Amid Somali Conflict
London August 12. A Daly Mail Aden correspondent reports the Mad Mullah raided the Somaliland frontier in the Ogaden region, killing over 1,010 Rareharon tribe members and capturing 10,000 camels. The attack highlights ongoing clashes in the area.
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Bonaparte Urges Death Penalty for Anarchists Address at Allegany Chautauqua
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte spoke at Allegany Chautauqua near Cumberland on August 12 denouncing anarchists as dangerous and urging harsh punishment. He cited Lincoln and McKinley assassinations to argue for decisive measures, criticizing extradition and suppression ideas as insufficient and advocating strong penalties for radical acts.
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Negro Rioters Captured After Otisville Riot
In Otisville eight miles from Middletown a mob of tunnel workers seized the village overnight. A posse of twenty five deputies rounded up the ringleader Daniel Templeton and five others after shooters wounded five. One officer was cornered in the tunnel before surrender. Several suspects remain at large.
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Bryan War on Sullivan Prompts Nebraska Campaign Clash
Chicago dated dispatch reports that W. J. Bryan escalates his war on Roger C Sullivan, demanding Sullivan’s purge of Democratic leadership before Illinois endorses him. Bryan says he will not campaign in Illinois while Sullivan leads the state party and regards endorsement as immaterial if Sullivan remains. Texas Democrats gather at Dallas to nominate a full ticket with Campbell, Colgitt, Bell, and Brooks, Brooks to be dropped after the first ballot.
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Eight Hurt as Traction Careens Into Drowning Mass Near Chardon
A Cleveland and Eastern Traction Line car carrying about fifty plunged into a large submerged pool eight miles southwest of Chardon. Eight were injured and a dozen nearly drowned before passengers in a following car rescued them. Conductor Henry Hoffier of Chardon sustained serious internal injuries and may die. others suffered cuts and bruises.
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Flawless Pearl Found in Clam at Ilion Clambake
Eugene Smaltz of Ilion, worker at Remington Typewriter Works, found a four and one-eighth carat flawless pearl in a clam during a local clambake. A jeweler confirmed the gem as a rare, valuable specimen worth about $1,000. News from Washington Fast ities dated Aug. 12.
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Jerome May Head Tigret Jerome May Head Tigret Urged by State Leaders
Special to The Washington Post reports Jerome May head Tigret urged by state leaders. John A. Henneberry, Jerome’s campaign manager, says strong sentiment favors his Democratic governor bid. He may run as Democratic ticket nominee or as an independent Democrat if demanded.
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Mrs Hamilton and Hearts for Dollars Case Exposed
Special to The Washington Post details the life of the widow at 32 West Eighty Second Street identified as Mrs Verrault. A Cassie Chadwick style syndicate is tied to a scheme that lured men into gambling for dollars. Two more men surrendered thousands each after contact with assistant US district attorney. Additional wealthy residences in New York served in the operation.
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New York
Moreight
Indictment Looms Against Standard Oil in Chicago
Special to The Washington ven Chicago Aug 12 Work 15 is rushed by stenographers in District Attorney Morrison to complete the indictment expected against Standard Oil Company. The grand jury adjourned Friday without reporting but a true bill was voted. no indictment returned as none had been prepared. Assistant Attorney General Pagin to rush completion in Chicago tomorrow.
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Davis declines renomination in WV district
In Clarksburg West Virginia congressman Thomas B Davis of the Second District denied plans to seek another term at the county fair. He said his brother Henry Gassaway Davis the former Democratic VP candidate will not consent to enter the race. A separate item notes waiter George Grimstrong drowned at Monmouth Beach New Jersey while bathing. Also advertised is a Niagara Falls excursion from Washington on August 17 by rail with various onboard services and ten day return option.
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