Collision on fogbound voyage sinks schooner near Bridgeport
The 21 ton schooner Serpent sunk within minutes after collision with the Tennessee off Bridgeport in dense fog. Passengers and crew fought for life as women and children struggled to find life belts while several men and a cook drowned. The Maine took on survivors from the wreck as authorities blamed the helmsman for the crash.
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Tennessee
Maine
Budgeport
Lear Nt
Washington
York
Hvaton
Bridgeport
Tenneanen
Plist House
Maloe
Sridgeport
Bales
Lin
Tenneaxen
Eriel
Chester
Bilietty
Maina
Silversee
Mount David
Artin Itley
George Smyth
Ty Keaman
Wilcox
Neptune Linn Pier
Sudden Collision Rips Schooner’s Deck In Heavy Seas
A sudden horn woke a passenger as a schooner bumped and ripped a guard rail in the pilothouse area. The main mast collapsed, smashing the hurricane deck and a search light. Passengers panicked and were moved to the forward section for safety.
Railroad Loses Fight Over Full Train Crew Law
Indianapolis August 12 Judge Trvin in Criminal Court ruled that the full train crew law, requiring a specific number of men on railroad trains, is constitutional on every point. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company faced indictment, and other railroads argued the measure conflicted with federal interstate commerce law, but the court rejected that claim.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Trvin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Escapee Captured After Sending Postcards From Towns
A patient escaped from a New York state hospital and was tracked when postcards he mailed from Dobbs Ferry and other towns revealed his route. The man mailed souvenir cards to a hospital, and the mailed cards exposed his movements, aiding his capture.
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Midikewwn
Ny 2
Aus
Bath
Dobbs Ferry
Foraker Signals Hands Off in Taft Controversy
Cincinnati Aug 1 Senator Foraker released a formal statement denying plans to actively campaign at Columbus or Toledo. He says he will hear Taft first and may respond after reading Taft’s Columbus speech, following Tilman at Georgetown. He notes sympathy for friends but personal concerns prevent taking sides.
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Georgetown
Columbus
Washinston
Cincinnati
Ohie
Senmter Foraier
Taft
Toledo
Dayton
Audi & Statement
Tilman
Soenator Tilman
Tillmanaaya
Tried and fined by phone in Cheyenne justice case
A Wyoming man, Miles Sitzxerata, was tried and fined by telephone in Cheyenne. Judge W P Carroll ordered a warrant via telephon e and heard testimony with parties at distant ranches. Fitzgerald paid $5, and the judge agreed to mail a check tomorrow.
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Wyoming
Washington Post
Chicago
Miles Sitzxerata
Cheyenne
W. P Carroll
Albert Bristol
Fitzgerald
Ear Creek
Bristol
Citagoral
Judes Carroll
Fitegerald
Pitegerald
Chesenhe
Bie Ranch
Janu Tlen
Mele
Carroll
Morrow
Couple found dead in Indiana home by suspected suicide
Noblesville Indiana August 1 George W Hudson and wife aged fifty five were found shot to death at their home thirty five miles southeast of here Developments late this afternoon and an investigation at the scene lead officials to believe that Hudson killed his wife and then committed death by his own act
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Noblesville
Ind
George W. Hudson
Here
Hudson
Watterson attack on party rule at Bluestona Fair speech
Henry Watterson denounces party government as a humbug while urging upright public opinion. He condemns factional lines driving policy, warns against ism driven zeal, and defends moderation amid fierce partisan drift in Kentucky and national politics.
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Washington
Lexington
Henry Watterson
Veth Ullea
Confederacy
Union
Republicana
Roosevelt
Bryan
Old Kentucky Birthright and Integrity Stand in Kentucky Voice
A fragment reflecting a speaker's defiance against reform movements and allegiances to Old Kentucky. The text railes at moral campaigns, extols personal virtue, and vows to uphold manhood, womanhood, and religious sanctity while promising to remain true to Kentucky heritage. It portrays a combative stance toward social changes and a pledge to continue advocating for traditional values.
Rockefeller warns administration will spark financial ruin
John D. Rockefeller condemns Roosevelt anti trust policy, predicting financial low mood and chaos across the country. He cites stock market fear, reduced confidence, and investor hesitancy as evidence, arguing swift action against big business will worsen conditions and erode prosperity.
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New York
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Big Beech
World
Roosevelt Heslwaya
Me Hockefeller
Magnates Court Fight Over Chicago and Alton Purchase
United States District Attorney filed a petition in New York federal court to compel A H Harriman and Otto H Kahn to show cause why they should not answer questions tied to the Union Pacific purchase of controlling interest in the Chicago and Alton Railroad and the Illinois Central. The Interstate Commerce Commission probes center on stock transfers and holdings. service on Harriman and Kahn failed but their counsel accepted. The matter returns before Judge Lacombe on October 2.
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New York
Stmaon
Bavapatte
Iinois Central
Union Pacific
United States
Bumson
Wits City
A. H. Harriman
Otto H. Kahn
Kuhn, Leeb & Co
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Interstate Commeree Commission
Chicago and Alton
Stimson
Atorney
General Bonaparte
Woien
Mrr. Harriman
Mr Kahn
Tinois Central
Union Pacffc
Union Pacfie
Alton
Hahn, Loeb É& Coy
Mt Siz
Mr. Harriman
John A. Stewart
John J Mitchell
Harriman
H. HL
Rogers
H. C. Frigk
Topeka
Gants Feather
Ditnoss Central
Tlo
Lala
Kehn
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Timets Central
Kahn
Rioters Die as Troops Fire After Police Clash
At Deltast a mob attacked the constabulary area near the barracks. Soldiers fired after a prolonged confrontation with rioters, killing one man and a woman and wounding many others. Hospitals report overcrowding and widespread destruction in Pulls and Grosvenor districts.
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Poldiery
Cullingtet Road
Acuta
Solders
Youne
Fife
Pulls
Grosvenor
Brix
Dawson
Sussex
Berkshire
Thes Rifle Brigade
Cameron ‘Highlandere
Nev
Eral
Viotera
Saldfera
Polleg
Harriman Must Talk as Justice Eyes Harriman Case
The Department of Justice moves to compel E H Harriman to answer questions posed to him at the witness stand regarding the Chicago and Alton deal. The department states no other proceedings against him or Union Pacific are currently under consideration, while noting Bonaparte’s Washington Baltimore schedule and cautious stance on Sherman law actions.
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Department of Justice
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Paclic 1S
Department of Tastic
Bonaparte
Dir Russell
Department
Hte
Barkshire
Maryland
Washington
Baltimore
Acquitta
Sontower
J. J. Hill Loses Control of Northern Pacific
St Paul Aug 2 Special to The Washington Post control held by J J Hill and Great Northern stockholders over the Northern Pacific Railway has reportedly been lost. Persistent gossip says the two rails shed influence as market values shrank two years ago. Morgan is said to have suffered heavy losses and reduced holdings in the downturn.
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Great Sea Small
Roe
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Carly
Washington Pas
St. Paul
Minn
J. Hil
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railway
Firat
Mr ‘Hil
Northern Pacific
Tila
Bmi
Rover
J. Pierpont Morgan
Hectic Ocean Liner Sinks Man Drowns
A dramatic report details an ocean liner sinking with victims, including local passengers. Officials promise investigations while救 survivors recount chaotic moments at sea. Authorities urge caution as rescue operations continue near the port.
Desert Keys in Local Offices
Men on leased wires and in brokers offices respond to a summons. Many comply against their wishes. tears shed as veteran telegraphers pledge that men will be paid salaries while they are idle. Conflict ends with enough obedience to secure full business.
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Wishea
Union
Prominea
Washington
A A Groves
Panta
Western Union
Wroe
Postal
Wester
Aay
Western
Tafon
Associated Preast
Itttorta
Gong
Toth
Ifias
Allest
Telegraphers Strike Widens Across Major Cities
Western Union and Postal operators walk out after three discharged New York workers are banned. The national action spreads from New York to Chicago St Louis Kansas City Philadelphia Washington and more. Union head Groves pledges back pay though funds are scarce. Families depend on wages as calm returns sought.
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Western Union
New York
Southern and
Western Circuit
Associated Presa
Savannah
Montgomery
Baltimore
Atlanta
Buffalo
Pitteburn
Charlotte
N. G
Columbia
Jacksonville
Fins Denver
Ben Malnes
Cleveland
Augusta, Ga
Salt Lake City
Albany
Schenectady
Troy
Groves
Telegraph Companien
Stefke
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Ohio
Watterson
Jority
Marty
Lams
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Bluegrass
Cotton Mather
Femur Christ
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Mutme
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New England
Babylon
Old Kentucky
New
John D
Owe ‘Trout Head
Forture
Magnate
Alton Deal
Associated Press Orexators
Weatern Union
Associated Press
Eeeir
Aim Streets
Belfast
Dangee
Humphrey’s Lake
Salisbury
Expomtion Express
Washington Posts
Solieburr
James Crouch
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Humphreys Lake
Crouch
Carriag
Lemuel Britingham
J. J. Hill
Hecloaner
Hartien
Secreta
New York Keys
Alexandria
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