Seek Woman's Slayer: County Offers $500 Reward
In Hinton W Va Aug 15 a married couple on a visit home were attacked near Quinnimont. John Ajit was knocked unconscious and his wife assaulted and killed. Three arrests reported as manhunts span Virginia and North Carolina into Washington. A reward is offered and authorities pursue a negro suspect described with a wounded foot.
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Washinnton
Hinton
W. Va
John Ajit
Quinnimont
Laurel Creek
Ali
Chesapeake and Ohio
Alliff
Guinnimont
Hinton Hospital
Altnur
Alt
Fayette
Chesapeake and Onie
Adjif
Pinte
Ronceverte
Hawks Nest
Vayilte
Virginia-North Carolina
Jessie Wilkins
William Nash
Purley
N.C
Ash
Generalospital
Virginia
North Carolina
Washington
Boardman
Washington Police Department
J. EB. Payne
Fayette County
Quinnament
Blmton
Charleston
Worred
Fants
Quinnamont
Wastington
District marksmanship results from DC regimental meet
Scores listed for 34 teams in the National Ride Association regimental championship. District of Columbia riders placed fourth and eighth amid tight team tallies. Lieuts Alderman Powers and Cookson led individual scores as Annapolis midshipmen and U S Navy crews vied for cups.
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Spectal
Washington Post
Wang Perrys
Ohio
Aus
District of Columbia
National Ride Association
United States
Massachusetts
Fotlo
Annapolis
United States Navy
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Alsian
Tlatt
Dent Tad Fim
Alderman
Dwell
Powers
Clouser
Cookson
Saeut Brown
Heldenheirdt
Corps Forsythe
Pp. Tauset
Ivate Groove
Brrr
Cale
Bytt
Privare Fehr
Corps
Selmidt
Bei
Enretch
Chausel
Clausery
Vevet
Holt
Servet
Cole
Bean
Brown
Gount
James HK. Bell
Maj
S.J. Fort
Maryland
American cruisers reach Yokohama under Admiral Hubbard
The American squadron including the cruisers Charleston and New Orleans arrived at Yokohama today under Rear Admiral John Hubbard. They will visit Chemalpy Korea and are to be hosted at the American consulate in Seoul.
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Yowkohama
Charleston
New Orleans
Joan Hubbard
Yokohama
Ceui
Korea
End - Slam
Seoul
Advice on summer health and diet habits in hot weather
The text prescribes keeping pores open and skin toned by daily morning baths, cooling the temples and neck with cold water when overheated. It advises a lighter summer diet with little meat or fats, emphasizing fruits and vegetables for breakfast and significant food variety between winter and summer meals.
Virginia Railroads Prosper Report Shows 14 Percent Gain
The State corporation commission reports Virginia railroads increased gross earnings by over 14 percent for the year ended June 30, adding about 6.0 million dollars in gross revenue to 51.27 million. This yields approximately 65 thousand dollars more in state taxes from rail transportation income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Argentina Exposition Yields High Prices for Livestock
At the Buenos Aires Agricultural and Cattle Exposition last month, top prices were paid for live stock. A Durham steer won the Armour cup at $4,288, a herd of 202 sold for $76,174, with an average of $377. Five Hereford steers brought $44,828 and 46 Hereford steers sold for $58,371.50. Ten black-face sheep totaled $615 and six more sheep brought $2,700. Ninety Lincoln sheep sold for $1,804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
Lincoln
Frenzy Killing on Ranch Leads to Confession
Otto Schultz, brother in law of Mme Freda Schultz Castine, confessed to murdering her on a ranch near Lancaster. He said a quarrel over speech provoked him to hit her with a shovel and an axe, then dig a shallow grave. a dog uncovered the body. He claimed no motive beyond a desire to escape with $100.
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Washington Post
Los Angeles
Otto Schultz
Mme
Freda Schultz Castine
Here
Schultz
Mme, Cantine
Lancaster
Shadow Cuban Rebels Shadow Cuban leader watched in Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica Aug 15 Two detectives of Cuba government staff shadow Col Janet Cuban leader who arrived at Port Antonio in a sloop July 39 after Cuba departure during abortive Insurrection near Santiago. Detectives keep suspects under observation and refuse to disclose mission details.
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Jamaica
Kingston
Col
Janet
Port Antonio
Cuba
Mintet
Santiago
Vatican denies Spain note blames Merry del Val
Semiofficial Madrid note attributes sole Vatican responsibility to Cardinal Merry del Val for the Vatican Spain dispute. It says he influenced world press but will not sway the Spanish government. The congregation of extraordinary ecclesiastical affairs says it never consulted during negotiations. King Alfonso visits Ostend aboard the Giralda then returns to Cowes after yacht racing.
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Rome
Vatican
Spain
Merry del Vai
Monte Mario
Mgr. Benisni
Madrid
Merry del Val
Congregation of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs
Canalejas
Merry del al' i
Ostend
Belgium
Alfonso I
Cowes
Isle of Wight
Giralda
Archduchess
Isabella
Archduke Frederick of
Austria
Queen Mother
Strikers Fail to Reach Agreement in Baltimore and Ohio Meeting
Wheeling West Virginia August 15 The general strike committee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad machinists held a lengthy discussion today but took no vote. Members report that definite action may be taken tomorrow after further talks.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Mailroad
Leaps From Bridge In Bid To Win Big Bet
William Cruckshank, a 30 year old painter, jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge and landed in the East River while attempting to win a 306 dollar bet. He was rescued by a longshoreman using a lasso and taken to Brooklyn Hospital with internal injuries and a spinal injury. His companion Melville Snow was arrested, described as a longshoreman and friend, and police believe he aided the stunt.
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New York
Willam Cruckshank
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Brooklyn
Letle
Cruckshank
Mamaroneck Avenues
White Plaina
Melville Snow
Snow
Putnam Avenue
New Manhattan Bridge
Old Line-up in Tennessee Race at Republican State Convention
Nashville Aug 15 The Republican State committee chair Newel Sangers signals control as the convention opens likely restoring Evans Brownlow alignment Sanders leads Evans faction with Sharp of Chattanooga favored for governor. Hopefuls include Overall Hooper Lindsey Henderson Brown and others with Taft era influence and negro vote issues dominating discussion.
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Nashville
Tenn
Newel Sangers
Republican State Committee
Sanders
Evans
Robert S. Sharp
Chattanooga
A. A. Taylor
Washington County
M. Henderson
Grainger County
Tennessee
Robert 5. Sharp
United States Post Office
John W. Overall
de Kalb
Ben W. Hooper
Cocke County
Taft
Hitchcock
Washington
Sharp
Napier
State Committee
Register of the Treasury
Montgomery
Independent Judiciary
Captn Scott Polar Ship Terra Nova Safe
Cape Town August 16 The Terra Nova with the Antarctic expedition led by Captain Robert F Scott was sighted about two days off Cane Point after departing Madeira June 27 The delay in reaching Cape Town caused some concern though Scott did not alarmism claim. Oakland August 15 Harry Lewis alias Clark charged with fraud departed for the East in custody of Detective Fitzsimmons of New York He was once known as the heaviest Plunger on the track
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Cape .Town
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
Cane Point
Madeira
Capa Town
Scott
Oakland
Cal
Harry Lewis
Clark
New York
Fitzsimmons
Lewis
Witty
Fear for Life of King Victor Emmanuel Amid Balkan Journey
Milan reports heightened police measures along the Swiss frontier over alleged anarchist threats to King Victor Emmanuel during his trip to Montenegro for royal festivities. Officials note anarchists arriving from Argentina and Switzerland. a frontier gathering linked to fundraising for a Ferrer school is not tied to the plot.
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Milan
Victor Emmanuel
Montenegro
Nicholas
Italy
Argentine
Switzerland
Francisco Ferrer
Democrats Drop Lind Governor Bid in Minnesota
A letter to F A Day, chair of the Democratic State central committee, reports John A Lind of Minneapolis will not seek the governorship. Lind, then in Seattle, refused the candidacy, saying he lacks full knowledge of the situation. Minnesota leaders have ceased hope and seek a replacement to fill the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Democratic State Central Committee
John A. Lind
Minneapolis
Seattle
Minnesota
Lind
Four Miller Brothers Now Wealthy Millionaires
Bridgeport Conn August 15 Four gray haired brothers totaling nearly 300 years in age gathered at Frank Miller's home and recalled how they began with 700 each. Their combined wealth tops 20 million dollars with each brother’s career spanning transport banking dry goods and manufacturing. They also hold an old unsecured claim against Middletown town for 260 years of interest.
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Washington Post
Bridgeport
Conn
Hfe
Frank Miller
Thomas Miller
Middletown
Nathan &. Miller
New York City
Iron Steamboat Company
Nickel Plate Railroad
Darius Miller
New Britain
Millonaire
Lizzie Bissell
Windsor
Charles Muller
Waterbury
City National Bank
Thomas
Ballinger Halted Plan Ends Ambitious Taft Move
Special to The Washington Fest reports Beverly informants say the scheme to oust Secretary Ballinger from the cabinet cannot be made to work. The plan stalled as President Taft resists removal and Cannon allies resist a takedown near the end of his career. Senator Crane’s report on arrival tomorrow awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Beverly
Mass
New York Times
Ballinger
Speaker Cannon
Taft
Presidentia
Crane
Movement to bury Florence Nightingale in Westminster Abbey
A national movement gains momentum for a great public funeral for Florence Nightingale with many prominent people participating. The proposal envisions burying the famed Crimean War nurse in Westminster Abbey, as reported from London via special cable.
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Florence Nightingale
Wesminster Abbey
Washington Post
London
Westminster Abbey
New Flyer at Asbury Le Blanc Gains in Contest
Inaugural cross country events unfold at Asbury Park amid rain delays as Walter Brookins returns to flight despite injuries. Arch Hoxsey impresses with a six minute display while others focus on wheel climbs. Le Blanc extends lead in Amiens 488 mile race with Aubrun and Legagneux close behind. Grahame-Whyte shatters starting record in Blackpool, besting Curtiss and Fouloing prior marks.
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Aubuun
France
C. . Grahame
America
Curtiss
Washington
Asbury, Fark
Walter Brookins
Katherine "Wright
Poub- Uc
Dayton
Wilber
Orville
Wright
Atlantic City Beach
Interlaken
Asbury” ‘Park
Brookins
Arch Hoxzsey
le Blanc
Amiens
Doual
Aubrun
Legagneux
le Blancs
Aubrun’s
Blackpool
England
C. Grahame-Whyte
Im Oing
American loses memory in England claims John Drexel identity
An American youth at St George's Infirmary Chelsea suffers memory loss and insists he is John Drexel. He speaks of Chicago and Boston, Anthony Drexel visits but cannot verify relation. No identifying marks found. likely victim of robbery.
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John Drexel
England
London
St. George's Infirmary
Chelsea
Chicago
Boston
Anthony Drexel
Philadelphia
Ballinger Urges Conservation and Economy in Resources
In Oregon at Eagle Ridge Secretary Ballinger claims fidelity and economy in government business and common sense will conserve resources. He asserts more efficient land use, stating only a small portion of Western people are public land criminals and calls for strict enforcement of the law.
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Klamath
Eagle Ridge
Ballinger
Hei
United
Congerra
Butchers to Defy Trust in Chicago Convention
The United Master Butchers of America, meeting in Chicago this week, plan an independent cooperative abbattery operation apart from large packing concerns. Secretary John H. Scofield says the move will let retailers handle cattle, feed markets, and wholesale products on their own terms.
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Chicago
Unitedd Master Butchers of America
John H. Scofield
Death threats to judges and district attorney
A letter threatening death to several judges in New York City and Brooklyn and to multiple assistant district attorneys was received at the district attorney's office and handed to the central office for investigation. The note, signed by the chauffeur’s black hand gang, warned officials and threatened harm if the new automobile exam law was not changed within a week.
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New York
Brooklyn
Whitman
Sing Sing
O'Sullivan
Malone
Fawcett
Rosalsky
Ely
Hart
Ierven
Albany
Gaynot
Samuel S. Koenig
New York City
Gaynor
Koenig
Gov. Hughes
Assemblyman
Callan
Brown Joins Pan American Railroad Leadership
Mexico City August 15 E N Brown president of the National Railways of Mexico is named vice president in charge of maintenance and operation of the Pan American Railroad by President David Thompson. The appointment highlights Brown move to oversee upkeep and daily functions of the Pan American line.
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Brown
Pan-American
Mexico’ City
E. N. Brown
National Railways of Mexico
Pan-American Railroad
David Thompson
Foam
New Hint of Scandal at Pittsburg Machinery Plot
Trial transcript reveals Mrs. Hopkins named in allegations of scheme financing and false pretenses. Key figures include Corbett, Qualey, and a Mrs. Boller who admitted using a fictitious name while testifying about investments and a possible first mortgage on the property. The hearing resumes Friday at 2 PM.
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Corbett
Calate
The
Soap Family
New York State
Evaris
A. Tam
Mr. Craig
McIntyre
Boller
Judge Lent
Qualey
Wreck Toll Rises as Train Crash in Royan County
At Saujon near Royan France an excursion train bound for Bordeaux derailed after striking a mislaid switch. Thirty seven dead and 58 injured were recovered as six cars telescoped at fifty miles an hour. Rescue teams and authorities raced to identify victims and secure the scene.
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Royan
France
Bordeaux
Saujon
Wilkes-Barre Council Clash Over Mayor Speech
Wilkes-Barre councilmen faced sharp charges from Mayor Lewis P. Kniffen who accused many colleagues of unfitness and graft. He alleged some used mortgages, cars, and imported wines while others slept on the switch. Council members demanded an investigation into the speech’s claims.
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Wilkes-Barre
Washington Post
Lewis P. Kniffen
Lake Lodore
Rescuer Dives to Death in Venice Surf
Venice California August 15 John Ridgeway of Venice drowned while trying to save Miss Bessie Hartner of Pasadena swept out to sea. Ridgeway dived through breakers to reach her and was not seen again until his body was recovered. George C Glenige of Sanger plunged through breakers to bring Hartner ashore. Ridgeway survived by wife and three children.
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John Ridgeway
Venice
Cal
Bessie Hartner
Pasadena
Ridgeway
George C. Glenige
Sanger
Miss Hartner
Washington Knight a Delegate to Eucharistic Congress
New Haven Conn August 16 Among the delegates from the Knights of Columbus to the eucharistic congress to be held next month in Montreal were D J Callahan of Washington D C and W C Heussler of Baltimore named today by Supreme Knight James A Flaherty
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Washington Knight
New Haven
Conn
Knights of Columbus
Montreal
Supreme
James A. Flaherty
D. J. Callahan
Washington, D. C
W. C. Heussler
Baltimore
Gompers to Stump Indiana for Democrats
Samuel Gompers accepted an invitation from the Democratic State Committee to speak in Indiana. State Chairman Jackson said the committee would likely send him across the state in a special train for the campaign stop in Indianapolis and other cities.
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Democratic State Committee
Indianapolis
Ind
Jackson
Democratic .Committee
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
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Stone Pier
Terra
Nova
antantTene
Adi ‘Vers
Friends of Administration
Asbury
Wright Craft
Wright” Craft
L. B. Fouloig
Fort Sam Houston
Glenn H. Curtiss
Brescia
Whiti
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Anheuser-Busch
August Brill, Magr
Indiana
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