Taft Confernce On Oot And Meyer Also Held
Reported that Taft faced questions about his candidacy as Timothy L Woodruff and New York party leaders met at Luncheon in Oyster Bay. Roosevelt and Root were discussed, with Taft’s standing and plans for 1909 to be shaped by talks with Mr. Root and Mr. Meyer and by press engagement ahead of future political moves.
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Landrom
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Timothy E Woodrat Clairran
William Tames
New York State
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Ventana
2 800 MILE RACE FOR LINERS BETWEEN LUSITANIA AND LUCANIA
A likely record race between the Lusitania and Lucania is planned from Queenstown to Sandy Hook. The event aims to reveal top speeds and possibly betting interest as Cunard Lines schedules the ships from Liverpool on September 7 to test which liner is fastest.
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Champyratrp
Atlantic
Spaciel Lo Ho
Washington
New York
Luxlanta
Lucanta
Queenstown
Ireland
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Lucania
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Liverpool
Boston Plans to Entertain Prince Wilhelm at Jamestown Exposition
Boston officials prepare for the Jamestown Exposition with Massachusetts naval units, a reception for Prince Wilhelm son of Crown Prince Gustav and grandson of Oscar of Sweden, and multiple banquets. The Swedish cruiser Pylgia will carry the prince to Hampton Roads where a naval review and exhibits await.
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Oscar of Sweden
Jamestown
Arnve
Craser Fylgia
Gov Gulla
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Naval
Hampton
United States
Newport
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Gov Swanson
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Henning Fernstrom
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Becdich
Georgia
Car Hits Auto Injuring Four In St John
In St John New Brunswick on August 12 four men and one woman were injured when a car struck an auto. Police detained eight men charged with taking part in the riot. The injured woman is Mrs Sadie Fitet Brovieauphomes whose condition is serious. The incident stemmed from a dispute between two men, escalating into a street brawl with several bystanders drawn in.
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Amen & Pwiber
Anayvtans
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Sadie Fitet
Brovieauphomes
Taday
Missing Funds Charge in Warren Case and Fatal Beating in Fulton County
A police report reveals a $1000 shortfall tied to Frank A Warren of New Bughud Mutual Insurance, with an arrest warrant for embezzlement. In Washington Post coverage from Cloversytha NY, Veronika Lechner, 82, is described as beaten to death in a brutal Fulton County murder, detailing the crime scene and investigation developments.
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Retown
Frank A Warren
Bughud
Fulton County
Veronika Lechner
Trolley Car Burns In Sudden Passenger Panic
A trolley car on Main Street near the river burst into flames and was completely consumed. Passengers fled as flames shot from the car, causing a panic. A woman with two children barely escaped as others leaped from doors in a frenzied scramble.
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Apne
Paseen Keres
Indignant Alexandria Dog Cruelty Sparks Public Outcry
A Washington Post account details Indocine and aggressive actions by dog catchers in Alexandria. Nineteen dogs were captured and fifteen killed by repeated head blows with a baseball hat and other methods deemed barbaric. Public opinion splits over the mayor and pound procedures as residents condemn the brutality and call for less cruel disposal of strays.
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Joshua Sherwood
Iria
Parls
Simllonera
Ang Enteher
Boy s Body Recovered After Drowning Near Big Dike
The body of 16 year old John Coleman was found by William Ketland after dragging the water at the Big Dike mouth Sunday. Dynamite charges were used in the search. his funeral is set for this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal Church South, with Rev Charles D Bulla officiating.
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Joho Coleman
Dragang
John Coleman
Big Dike
Coleman
RC Fliplett
Taiifax
Washington Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Respite Sought in Wright Death Sentence Case
Gov Swanson seeks the record of John Wright alias Thomas colored sentenced to death in Alexandria County for alleged assault. Judge Barley requests review of testimony with report in ten days. Wright’s 30 day extra respite follows. governor's reprieve may extend to August 30.
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John Wright
Barley
T'S Corporation Cour
Circuit Court
Eternay
Gov Syanson
Thomas Colored
Alexandria County
Guy Swinson
Wright
Foresees ruin and money asks during confident discussion
John D. Foresees ruin as he faces decision on liquidity and trust investments. He notes offers of 7 percent on millions and recalls railroads unable to borrow long term, while Rockefeller praises Taft and Hughes and cites unwavering confidence as the key to Standard Oil’s success.
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United States
Tom
Rockefeller
Taft
Charles L Hushes
New York
Mr Rockefeller
Tran
Potter Not Resigning Denied by Baltimore and Ohio Officials
Rumor that George L Potter would resign as third vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was denied by President Oscar G Murray and by Potter himself. Both officials, in New York, dismissed the report as baseless and without foundation. Potter, a key figure in charge of the operating department, is highly regarded by employees and holds strong support in Baltimore.
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George L Potter
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Oscar G Murray
Potter
Fingersld
CW Galloway
Baltimora
Onfo
Baltimore and Ohio System
Runaway coal car crashes into passenger train in Towson incident
A runaway coal car on a downhill slope at Towson struck a passenger train near Maryland and Pennsylvania station, injuring four. Firemen and hospital workers tried to relive the crash as the coal car gained speed, with one man unconscious after being struck and another thrown from the car.
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J Willian Wigner
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Tmnac Hinton
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Fintoo
Corfield
Traveler Disappears After Snake Bite While Camping Near Annapolis
Harwood of Baltimore treated at Annapolis Emergency Hospital for a copperhead bite received yesterday on shore near Robinsons eight miles from Annapolis. He was with his wife and a party from The Washington Post. Relatives concern over his disappearance after a grip with papers found near a railroad station in West Virginia. Lumber mill shutdowns hit Chesterfield County with about 2,500 workers affected as holidays and lower timber demand reduce production.
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Onancock Turmoil Prompted Virginia Governor Face
Swanson orders a military guard to Onancock to preserve order after rioting by white and colored factions. A town council crackdown includes expulsions, curfews, and efforts to capture Burton and Uzzel. state troops sail from Norfolk to quell the unrest as authorities seek calm and justice.
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Government reacts to Standard dissolutions and acts
Attorney General Bonaparte and Mr Russell held a long conference about the Standard Oil dissolution case. A telegram from Frank Kellogg said testimony will begin in New York on September 3 concerning dissolution proceedings. A petition for receivership for Burnhard Oil may be sought, with the court retaining broad discretion in handling the request. Bonaparte expects to spend most of the time through August 24 in Washington.
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Standard Oil Answer Amid Smith Inquiry at New York Offices
A Standard Oil warning was issued in New York on August 16 as the company refused to read a contract cited by a U S agent during a dialogue over government inquiries. The agent questioned Standard Oil’s competition and impact on American commerce while the English dealer resisted full disclosure. The company pledged to provide complete responses to Mr Smith’s statements at the proper time.
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U & Agent-Fou
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Jase
Judge Landis Under Watch On Suspected Spy Trail
Report says Judge Landis faces shadowing by detectives hired by the Standard Oil trust as visitors followed him from Indianapolis to Lovewansport and back. Local residents note two men appeared during his vacation and were joined by a third, with Landis reportedly told to expect further scrutiny.
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Loganaport
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KM Landis
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Indumapolis
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Sandia
Fire destroys Highfield hotel near Pen Mar
A three story summer hotel at Highfield near Pen Mar burned to the ground at midnight destroying forty rooms and nearly 2 million in contents. Guests escaped in night clothes, Elsie Gist of Chambersburg fainted on the stairs and was rescued. The hotel, owned by Mrs Henretta Shatser and run by C S WIZon, had stood eighteen years. Insurance listed at 7100.
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Kirk ‘Wood
Highfield
Pen Mar
Misa Elsie Gist
Chambersburg
Henretta Shatser
C S Wizon
Insane from cigarettes drives Buck Grover to hospital
A 19 year old in Norfolk Virginia became violently insane after smoking cigarettes, prompting police intervention and hospitalization. He had shown odd behavior for days, attempted self harm, and was overpowered by officers during transport to the Portsmouth hospital ward. News items also note ship movements and port tremors of unrelated vessel routes.
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Buck Grover
Glasgow Street
Portsmouth
Jaye
Todey
Officers plead for boy fined for selling dregs in Richmond
Special to The Washington Pool Richmond Va August George Fins age nineteen travels for a Baltimore drugging was fined 2500 in Police Court for peddling forage without cease. He could not pay the fine and was remanded to jail. Court officials urged remittance noting the youth and gravity of the case while Justice Gratehfeld weighs leniency. Bigg says he did not know the sale of the medicine was illegal and had disposed of only one bottle when arrested.
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Two youths held without bail for assault on 14 year old girl
Leroy Haste aged seventeen and Jamez Hards aged eight een, both colored, were committed without bail by Justice Sohn KX. The charge alleges assault on Lotta Brooks, fourteen, who worked at a St Johns College professor's home. She testified of being seized in a lonely town area. both youths denied statements, though several witnesses corroborated parts of her story.
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Annapolis
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Jamez Hards
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Brunswick lawsuits questioned by city court
A Baltimore case involves Israel Brunswick filing for $6000000 against United Railways and the Electric Company and former Gov Frank Brown. The City Court expected show cause why suits should not be dismissed, with no word from Brunswick as the 93 date expired.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Judgs Mtorkbruge
Israel Brunswick
United Railways ‘and Hiedtrie Company
Frank Brown
Brimswick
NAMES COUNTY TICKET PROMISES BALLOT EFFICIENCY
The Rockville Republican county convention dominated by a ticket favoring streamlined ballots and voter ease. Thomas Dawson and Willis Burdette named to state central committee with numerous local delegates chosen to represent the county at the Baltimore meeting. The platform pledges to reform county government, improve schools, protect livestock, and require lowest responsible bids on public works.
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Disney
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Bushier
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Andeew Jenkins
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Ciarence Damien Frank Woot
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Haruberse
Young
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Soune Dayell
Cherian O Maflogeid
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Parker Arthur Headrices
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Gispar D. Homer
Explosion Injures Man Amid Auto Speeding Fight
A cannon exploded as a Pittsburg party campaigned near Cambridge Maryland waking locals and injuring Frederick Mansman who was struck and severely wounded. The incident highlighted opposition to automobile speeding and political pressure amid a controversial nomination effort and echoed broader calls for road safety.
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Worf Sent To City After Injury At Scene
Worf was sent to a city hospital where physicians hurried to the scene. Her wound was sewn up and Mr Moneman was removed by automobile to the Cambridge Hospital where a more thorough operation was performed. His condition today, while as favorable as could be expected, is considered serious.
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Minister Dies of Hunger in New York Hospital
The Rev Peter Peters a Methodist minister died at St Vincents Hospital after a month of illness marked by starvation. Coroner Dr George F Shrady and Dr Albert T Weston attributed death to starvation and noted Peters had alledgedly refused medical attention while connected with the Minnett Mission on 28th Avenue. The body was viewed at the morgue and the death recorded August 7.
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Fair Elections Chief Plank for Republican Conference
Special to Tae Washington Pan Balbmers ML Aug 12 A conference of Republican leaders discussed a party plank to promote a fair election law and oppose another state suffrage amendment. Attendees included Attorney General Honorary Congressmen Mads Pearre Jackson and others. plan calls for a $0000 appropriation to plant over forests while barren bottomy. The national administration will be endorsed and gubernatorial candidates not settled. The meeting will reconvene tomorrow at the Maryland Theater.
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Warfield for Senate Urged by Maryland Democrats
State Fire Marshal MacGill pushes Governor to enter Maryland Senate race as supporters analyze the Aug 12 Baltimore convention action. Gay Warfield's primary proposal gains attention with enthusiastic backing from party members and observers hopeful he will announce his candidacy for the U S Senate.
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