Wilde authoress daughter of Chicago mother in mental crisis
A young writer, Martha Marti, daughter of a Chicago mother, fled from an institution and amid a strain of writing a play she wandered through Union Station and streets, was taken to Florence Crittenton Home, grew hysterical, and was later moved to St Elizabeth's. She was described as deranged, with hair loose and in disarray, and her mother sought medical care and support as officials arranged for psychiatric treatment.
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Muss
Matilda Marti
Union Station
Florence Crittenton
St Elizabeth’s
Welopet
Wichita
Sofors
Herence
Ose
Phigalith
Rotih
Peter Mose Vorthec
Ahe
Garda Tagkawe
Mio
Miss Merte
Florence
Chicago
Pty Bia
Tnt
Kgan
Witlin
Arpaith
Arubalane
Mullen
Mitra
Police
Carter
Mags
Marti
Marth
Washington
St Wiabeths
Bank at Tipton Reopened After War Ration Row
Bank at Tipton reopened after a disruption described as a wartime ration row. Officials reported a net cash total of 6,250,000 in pledged notes behind desks while business resumed, with no evident signs of a run.
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Tipton
Suffrage Lectures at Marble House Lower Fees for Attendees
Newport officials Gov Pothier and Mayor Boyle will preside at suffrage talks by Mrs Oliver H Belmont at Marble House. Admission fees reduced to 1 and 50 cents, with garden party and villa inspection included. Lectures set for August 2 and August 26, offering access and a tour of the estate.
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Belmont
Newport
R. I
W.hoth
Aram J. Pothier
Patrick J. Boyle
Oliver H. P Belmont
Marble House
Boyle
Gov Fothter
Counterfeiter Held in Philadelphia Fraud Probe
Giuseppe Spica of New York, an alleged agent for an Italian counterfeit gang, is held on 100 bail in Philadelphia for the September grand jury. Secret device operatives believe he helped run a plant in Italy and distributed sixteen two dollar notes locally.
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Italy
Philadelphia
Giuseppe Spica
New York
King Spica
Splea
Curtiss Flies Three Times Then Crashes Airship
Curtiss completed three two minute flights in the Draughtsman airship when the motor cut out and the craft tumbled to the ground. He escaped with minor contusions and a light sprain. The bamboo frame shattered. repairs unlikely before the next meeting. Orville Wright arrived in London en route to Germany with no planned meetings with British officials. An aero detachment for Missouri National Guard was authorized, to be stationed near St Louis.
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Rheims
Orville Wright
London
Germany
Wright
Europe
Grmans
Toghind
British War Office
British
oMleiain Ag
Jefferson City
Frank M Rurmbold
National Guard
Miasouri
Aero
Sianal Verga
Iocalea
St Louis Witten Aeronauts
Mountain Climbers Missing Near Mount Tacoma
West Seattle's Callaghan and Trenton's Joseph W Stevens disappear while attempting Mount Tacoma ascent. A rescue party later recovers alpine gear ten feet from the crater, suggesting death by hunger cold or accident after they left camp Saturday morning without equipment. Stevens, a noted contractor and son-in-law of the late William Stoke, represented Merer county on the free holders board.
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Mount Tacoma
Tacoma Wash
F Callaghan
West Seattle
Joseph W Stevens
Trenton
Morniing
Trenton N J
Joseph W "Stevens
William Stoke
The
New York Herald
Merer
Seven Injured In Gas Explosion Crippled Cleveland Building
A gas explosion destroyed the four story Wiriek Moving and Storage building in Cleveland. Seven men and three women were injured, two of whom died. The blast caused fires, structural collapse, and damage to nearby businesses including Cleary's saloon and McIntyre's meat shop as firemen fought the flames and evacuees were led to safety. The disaster caused about 100000 dollars in losses.
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Cleveland, Ohie
Augus
Way
Forr
Wirlek Moving and Storage Company
Fra Ana
Man M M Cleary
JC. McIntyre
Misa Beatrce Evans
Frank Wiriek
Taft Takes One Real Day Off Amid Golf and Spin Diesel
President Taft in Beverly relaxes with golf and a long North Shore drive. Physical trainer More details Taft's rigorous routine at his cottage gym noting no excess fat and strong lungs. Attending officials plan talks later in Des Moines and a 8,000 troop parade. Deacon recounts a church moment near Taft visit.
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Long Mater
Taft
Beverly
Masa
Pres‘dent ‘Taft
Varafion
John Haya Haromené
North Shore
Mra Taft
Cape
Wickersham
MacVeagh
The
Treasury
Meyer
Navy
Promaent
Ammond
Adelbert Ames
W J Doardman
Essex County
Lowly More
More Slater
Capt Butt
Lang
Hammond
Des Moines
Harker
Presidents Cottage
Evans Cottage
Aiia Wafs
Man Arrested For Breaking Into Meat Shop To Feed Dying Wife
New York August 6 William Bansher, 45, arrested for breaking into a local meat shop to obtain nourishing food for his dying consumptive wife. He claimed desperation after months of inability to provide food. Magistrate granted bail at 3500 and ordered investigation to aid the wife’s needs.
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New York
William
Bancher
Bert
Bandher
Jim
Mra
Crete Defies Powers Amid Embassies Pressure on Athens
A report states Crete resists external pressure as the Porte faces demand for further explanations and the hope of islanders' goodwill hangs in balance. The American Embassy flags tension as diplomatic strains rise over Greek-Turkish interactions and regional stability.
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Athens
Turkey
Einstein
Constantinople
State Department
Sublime Porte
Crete
Macedonia
Presidents Diaz Taft to Meet Across Rio Grande in El Paso
Mexico City reports that Diaz will seek permission to visit El Paso during October. Taft will arrive in El Paso October 16, cross the Rio Grande to meet Diaz at Ciudad Juarez, then return to the Mexican side an hour later. The Mexican Congress convenes September 15 and Diaz plans annual address before seeking travel authorization.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Taft
Marescal
Marican
Mexican Congress
el Paso
Department of Foreign Affairs
Ciudad Juarez
Rio Grande
Tatta
United States
Taz
Antis Appeal To Taft On Puerto Rico Policy
The Anti-Imperialist League executive committee sent a polite letter to President Taft opposing transferring Porto Rican affairs to the insular division of the War Department and resisting a new cabinet department in Washington. Signed by Moorfield Storey and Arving Winston, it warns such action would delay islanders’ hopes and suggests the administration may not back the proposal to confine Philippines and dependencies under a new permanent colonial department.
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Toston
Aug
War Department
Department of the Interior
Washington
Taft
Lessue
Moorfield Storey
Arving Winston
League
Baron Takahira to leave U S for Japan tour
Baron Takahira the Japanese ambassador to the United States said he would not return to this country as ambassador but would be made minister for foreign affairs by his government. He named Baron Uchi da as his successor and sails for Japan tomorrow on the Tango. He spoke at a farewell dinner in a Buddhist temple and said he expects to return to Washington.
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Toal
Unitarian Church
Hoctor
Ekoshi ‘Uchilda
Seattle
Wash
Baron Takahira
United States
Kosa Uchida
Austria
Takahira
Japan
Bia
Takahiro
Washington
Modifying Dey Bill Promises Liquor Ads in Alabama
Montgomery Aug 36 The State Senate rejected by a large vote a House bill prohibiting the publication of victims names in criminal assaults Leaders agreed to strike from the Fuller bill the provision banning advertising the sale of liquor and opium The action reflects ongoing push and pull over advertising restrictions and prohibition era policy.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
State Senate
Sutton Report on Naval Inquiry Verdict In Sutton Case
The naval court of inquiry has delivered findings in the Sutton case. Mrs Sutton aims to clear her son's name as officers face questions of suicide and motives while the court weighs potential outcomes before a final decision.
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Sutton
Naval Court of Inquiry
Leonard
Outton
Sasavanty
Court Tost
Navy Department
Suli Je
Liewt Sutton
Herson
Parker
Marta
Vogy
Publi Approbrium
Maz Fuller
Savannah Plans 1015 Fair to Celebrate Panama Canal Opening
Savannah city government promotes an international exposition to mark the Panama Canal opening and to boost southern commerce. The event aims to share canal benefits with Savannah and features a planned commercial exposition. The announcement notes a government session tomorrow at 10 am and references classified ads guidelines for the publication.
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Savannah
Postik
Mupplica
Spetee
Sogn & Co
New Atlantic City Crusade Arrests by Good Citizenship League
The Good Citizenship League led raids on cafe and saloon operators with six arrests after warrants issued by the reform group. Those named include Joe Hillman Rudolf William Hyan TesWorth Albert Mochstadter Byxela and Samuel Statzenbach and Samuel Blatt. They entered ballpark promoters and players were fined a dollar by Recorder Reefer. no warrants issued for other entertainment venues.
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Good Citizenship League
Geta
Atlantic Cy
Sls
Peas
Recorder Reefer
Gallant 11 year old sinks in Niagara whirlpool
Sporer an 11 year old boy from the city died today in the whirlpool rapids after a brave struggle against the swift current near the Maid of the Mist landing. He swam toward the bridges, disappeared and reappeared repeatedly, fighting the torrent until exhaustion and the river carried him beyond Cap Webb’s historic mark, with rescuers awaiting recovery offshore.
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Niagara Fail
Sporer
Maid of the Mist
Chase
Capt Webb
MeNat i
Nver
Webb
Mrs Cullom Gravely Ill in Washington Home Visit
Senator Cullom of Illinois and his wife Mrs Cullom are at home in Washington after a July Atlantic City trip. Ill for pulmonary and heart trouble, she desires to die at home and is under expert care. Returns followed by sister Mrs Fixher, with family hoping for improvement though recovery is uncertain.
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Ilinois
Atlantic City
Mra Cultom
Washington
Mra
Cultom
Springfield
Prince Advised Congo Visit Spurs Belgian Return
Antwerp Aug 16 Prince Albert Leo arrived back from the Congo to an ovation and praised King Leopold’s Congo achievements. He urged Belgium to aid the country’s moral and material welfare, improve communications, and advance development while addressing local burdens and sleepiness.
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Alwert Leo
Congo
Leopold
Belgium
Rencti
Sion
Postoffice Robbed at Gibsonville in Early Morning Heist
Burglars blew open the Gibsonville post office safe at dawn, escaping with about 2 ten dollars in cash and $75 in stamps after drilling the safe door. A nitroglycerin rumor noted a drip on the floor. Two suspicious strangers were seen in town the evening before, no identity clues found.
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Washington Pent
Burlington NC
Gibsonville
Here
Stan
Steward Confirmed as Chicago Chief of Police
In a formal session today Chicago aldermen confirmed Col Leroy T Steward as chief of police to succeed Col George Shippey who resigned. Steward will likely begin duties late this week after finalizing pending affairs from his prior post as superintendent of the city delivery in the post office.
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Chicago
Aus
Chvago
Todey
Leroy T Steward
Patce
George %& Shippy
Col Steward
Io Hig
Th. Bentesee
Postomice
Wickersham Nagel Knox Tour Fort Myer Plane Tests
Attorney General Wickersham led a party including Charles Nagel and Secretary Knox to Fort Myer to view aeroplane tests. Nagel recalled their rapport, noting a French exchange that left him unable to understand. Knox joked about outsmarting him with a quiet reply, highlighting their reputations as top legal minds.
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Wickersham
Fort Myer
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Fort
Nagel
Knox
Abdul Hamid Recovers From Throat Abscess
Constantinople August 16 Abdul Hamid former Sultan of Turkey, confined in Saloniki, recently recovered from a slight throat abscess that made swallowing difficult. He refused an operation, and the trouble subsided on its own. The illness sparked reports that his life was despaired of.
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Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Saloniki
Burlew Home Fire Burglary Ends in Heroic Rescue
Three masked burglars invade Clarence Burlew’s West Pittston area home. They bind and gag Jim and his wife and set a fire in the store below. Firemen rescue the family just in time as smoke fills the room. Police arrest four men later that afternoon near Falling Springs.
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Washington Port Wilkes Barre
Clarence Burlew
West Muston
Burlew
Jim
Sam
Jaw Dislocation Surprises Providence Church Crowd
An 18 year old, Fred Myra, suffered a jaw dislocation after an apparent uncontrollable yawn at Providence church. He was rushed from the ER to medical staff who immediately treated him, and the jaw was reset with a snap as the healer worked to restore alignment.
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Sheetal
Washington East
Fred Myra
Providence
Prince of Wales to open new federation parliament in South Africa
In the House of Commons the Prince of Wales will visit South Africa next summer to inaugurate the Federation of the United States of South Africa and open its first parliament. The Commons passed the second reading of the South African constitution bill. Ex-Premier Balfour called this a turning point in the empire, praising peace after decades of conflict and urging restraint to aid future progress.
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London
House of Commons
Prince of Wales
South Africa
United States of South Africa
Balfour
Transvaal
Cape Colony
Orange River State
Watal
Armies Draw Near Invading Scouts in Trap
Special to The Washington Post reports a chaotic clash as invading Blue forces clash with Red troops near South Meddlebury. Ten Essen troop fighters yield and ten Kasex troops are wounded amid heavy action. Governor Draper escapes capture amid reconnaissance racing through the Blue lines.
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Migglebore Musas
Red Army
Essen
Kenark
M J
Blue Army
Jersey Uveg
Jersey
de Leonster
Tasker Ho Buss
Mies
Rock
Pewsum
Bevan
Lear
Essex
Thase Enen
Te 1
Evan
Mindis
Rian
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