Sutton Self Defense Declared Curtain Raiser Trial
Counsel for Mrs Sutton says the decree is only a curtain raiser as the court exonerates lieutenants while criticizing officer conduct. Davis attacks Leonard in a caustic statement and promises more today as Sutton’s supporters defend his memory amid a charged, fightful inquest scene and courtroom rhetoric.
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Davis
Leonard
Acd
Mote
Sors
Wince
Pulon Thirney
Board of
Inquest
Rene
Eapresaes
River sweeping city away at Dera Ghazi Khan
The city of Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab is slipping into the Indus with erosion advancing daily. From 58 to 100 feet of riverfront vanish each day as mosques, mansions, and hotels disappear. engineers’ efforts to shield the town have failed. The city, with a 25,000 population, faces definite submersion.
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Bombay
Dera Ghazi Khan
Indus
Prisoners chained in court protest by St Petersburg lawyers
In St Petersburg on August 2 a group of lawyers protested to the ministry of justice over the treatment of social revolutionists awaiting trial in Orel. Twenty six defendants including former students and teachers were kept chained in the courtroom with foot shackles and hand chains, a method not used in Russia for a long time.
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St Peterspurg
St Petersburg
Ministry of Justice
Orel
Social Revolutionlata
Russia
Thaw Transfer Feud Highlights Court Fight Over Health
Harry K Thaw returns to Matteawan asylum from Westchester jail amid a heated dispute over Judge Miles and the health of his mother Mrs Mary Thaw. Mrs Thaw issues a statement defending Thaw and appealing for justice, while Thaw asserts the judge’s decision lacks lawful evidence and urges a safer transfer to Bloomingdale asylum.
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Mills
Mary C Thaw
Bloomingdale
White Plains
Harry K Thaw
Westchester County
Matteawan
William H Moore
de Baker
Thaw
Baker Ite
Milla
Mary Caples
Mali
Court of Appeals
Belle Barber Sues for Separation from Dr George Holcomb Barber
Belle Barber petitions for a separation from her husband Dr George Holcomb Barber a naval hospital staffer at Boston claiming nine years of desertion and support neglect. The case follows a 1890 Hartford Court ruling on alleged habitual intoxication with witnesses differing on her sobriety. A popular excursion note lists rail fares to Augusta Martinsburg and Cumberland with special trail times.
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George Holcomb Barber
WW. S
Abedal
Washington Peet
New York
Bernie Barber
Supreme Court
Naval Hospital
Boston
Barbers
Washington
Wobson
Augusta
Daltimore
Ohio
A. R
Barpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springh
Cumberland
Limon Station
Sailor Plucked From Arlington Wreck After 27 Hours Adrift
Hans Pierson survived 27 hours aboard wreckage from the Arlington before being rescued near Long Beach. He said a sheath knife cut free ropes, enabling him to lash a plank as an improvised oar and stay alive while a Irene May crew hauled him aboard. He recalled a stormy voyage, lack of prayer, and hope of landing near Barnegat as schooners and ships passed within sight.
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Irene May
Yeexel
Arington
Lone Beach
Hans Pierson
Enesan
Arlington
Long Beach
Lefege
kopStay
Feu
Barnegat
Hierson
Jersey
Revenue
Thia
Harriman Very Ill Hopes For Complete Care
Special correspondence from Paris reports financier Harriman leaving for Cherbourg en route to New York after a strenuous cure at Bad Gastein. His condition improved, his physician noting relief from overwork and rheumatism, with plans for rest at Arden and a cautious return to business. Departure kept secret, with a special train and limited public knowledge.
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Pans
Arden
Bad Gastein
Ailee
Enrpe
Unies
Harriman
Price
Mauretania
Gums
Harrimana
Bad Gasen Ag
Paris
Lyle
Saenie
Twice Near Shore Pierson Rescued At Sea And Homeward
After drifting off the New Jersey coast and evading capture by cutter crews, Pierson was spotted near shore twice but drove seaward again until he was finally rescued. He appeared fit for travel and walked Fulton Street with Irene May crew. Meanwhile Harriman’s planned estate work continues at Tower Hill Arden with villagers arranging a reception.
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Sutter
Pierson
Jersey
Navesink
Hfe
Fulton Street
Irene May
Wreckers Foil Own Train Wreck Plot Near Hazleton
Special to the Herald from Hazleton Pa Aug 18 train wreckers attempted eight daring stops to wreck the Lehigh Valley passenger train between Hazleton and Shamokin last night but their obstruction was so large Engineer Holtman spotted it in time and stopped the train on a curve near Matone cut The obstruction lay across the tracks and was held by fish plates delaying the tying of the ties by four minutes.
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Washington
Hazleton Pa
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Hazleton
Shamokin
Holtman
Fly Trail
Matone
Explosion Injures Nineteen Men at Rail Yard
Nineteen work men were injured in a blast at the air and gas storage house of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company at Ninth Street and Wairmount Avenue. The explosion sparked fires in three large tanks, causing a neighborhood panic as windows shattered and flames burned for hours before being controlled.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Ninth Street
Wairmount Avenue
Will Dhe
Fleet to Curtail Wireless
Norfolk Va Aug 18 The New Jersey rear admiral Schroeder commanded Atlante battleship fleet spent today at anchor adjusting gunsights while fourteen other vessels continued sea maneuvers and target practice ahead of a torpedo boat shoot The Nichol em and O Bren will be towed out when needed and reports said Assistant Secretary Winthrop would witness practice though no confirmation was issued The fleet enjoyed ideal weather with a northwest wind and heavier swells due to wireless interference on governmental operations orders were issued to limit fleet wireless work to light electrical charges
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Norfolk Wa
New Jersey
Schroeder
Hampton Roads
Ichotson
O Brien
Nicholem
O Bren
Winthrop
Norfolk Navy Yard
Maslangton
Washington
Airship Passes Over Fisher's Island at Night
Special to The Washington Post reports a large airship about sixty feet long was seen by the Fishers Island life saving station crew for about three minutes. The dazzling white signal light lit the sky as the craft hummed by at speed, with two dark figures visible inside. The sighting occurred amid overcast skies and strong engine noise, roughly a mile high, before the airship vanished westward.
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Fishers’ Island
Washington Post
Wa Ward Poisson
Fishers Iland
Horace Knowles
Narragansen
Hes Station
New London
Stasinn
Taft Considers Tax and Antitrust Reforms Amid Cabinet Talks
President Taft plans to review the corporation tax and Sherman antitrust law with Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary Nagel. He seeks to reorganize the Interstate Commerce Commission and unify law departments to enable rapid action against railroads and interstate corporations. Norton and Dawes visited on a department matter likely tied to tax collection as MacVeagh prepared to meet the President.
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Commerce Commission
MacVeagh
Tanté Commission
Has
Atorney
General Wickerswam
Priday
Wackersham
Taft
Wiekersaam
Congress
Taft Detnstels
Taf
Intestate Commerce Commission
Long Delava
Garroads
Wainduale
Department of Government
Unier
Law Deparmenta
Gihey
Wickersham
Norton and Dawes
Tariff advisory commission appointment details emerge
The article outlines President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh handling the tariff advisory commission, including its size options of three or five members, and the scope of information it may gather. It notes related congressional plans, the Aldrich monetary commission, and the president’s public denial of a summer home purchase amid ongoing golf and family activities.
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Tariff Advisory Commission
MacVeagh
Taft
Congress
Ton Trunsell
Aldrich
Farry
Congress Barlat
Friderick Pollock
Bath
Frederick
Olver Wendell Holmes
Fly American Bar Association
North
Sovie
Charles P Taft
Charles Po Taft
Ipsewich
New England
Art
Ger Adelbert Ames
Nan
Washington
Tus
Kens Ton
Heramond
Tke
Haumont
Tne
Pehert
Charley
NAVAL ACADEMY REORG to NAME NEW NAVIGATION CHIEF
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Md Aug 18 plans are under way to reorganize the force at the Naval Academy The only announced department change is Lieut Comdr George Ro Marvell to head the Navigation Department He detached from the Academy in June and will assume command of this department Ex offcers assigned to the Academy last year and attached to ships of the prague squadron but not returning after the cruise include Treas Lane Williams Tham Ascersnn John Green William Leahy and Frank Pinney Tweats James Lanton Wilhelm Puleton Scranton WT Conn Stile John Greenwinds An Trew Graham Wadend Wallace Reital ail remain
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Comar Marvell
Department of Navigation
Washington Post
Abnapols
Nanigaton
P Mar
Academy
George Ro Marvell
Pragute
Wiliams
John F
Green
Wiliam
Leahy
Frank Pinney
James F
Lanton
Wilhem
Puleton
John
T Graham
Charles ‘T Wadend
Wallace
Fort Dodges Lio Question: Governor Refuses Militia Action
New Jersey Governor declines to mobilize the militia to enforce Sunday liquor and gambling laws in Atlantic City. A delegation from the Lords Day Alliance urged action, detailing violations and urging strong state backing. The governor referred the matter to Attorney General Wilson for a plan to enforce laws despite local laxity.
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Washington
Trenton
Lords Day Alliancy
Gow Fort Tray
Atlantic City
Wlaonwill
District Boys Win Way To Boston As Open War Games End
A military drill transposed into combat as militia units clash with regulars in a simulated invasion. District Xatoral Board strengths, captures, and retreats are described with brigades, regiments, and signals detailing the Red and Blue forces advancing toward Plymouth, Halifax, and Boston while command decisions and tactical moves unfold amid the tense, sportlike campaign.
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Elleney
Eeasion
Judee
Curiain Ra
Sutton Side
Stonytet von Startine
Stef Quenin
Hoey Davis
Lee
Corman
Ms Rings
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ViTean
Court of Inquirs
Regula
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Dere Ghazi Khan
Alice
Smine Gross
Heytford
Hertford
England
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Arlington First
Dogon
Ishinston
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Irene Viav
Tricson
Lomo
Joicson
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Cherbourg
Europe
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York
Prige
Southampton
America
EO Harriman
Turely
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Steamtec
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H l Martiman
Pars
Harrimans
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Odell
Wiliam E. Reeder
Frederick W Vanderbiit
Herriman
Roland
Robert Lovett
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Union Pacine Railroad Company
Megara Falls
Pennsylvania
E H. Harriman
Tower Hill
Sisson
Kiel
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Poreal Estate
Rawlings
Taet
Tak
Beverly
Mays
Washinton
Taft Cottage
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Roosevelt
the Treasury
Norton
Charles G Dawes
Naval Academy
Atlantic City Crusaders
Wilson
Harries
Lev
Massachusetts
Reds
We Blues
Senes
District Xatoral
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Ead
Red Army
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Fernto
Lix Rope
Artilier
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Pimo Tl
Washington Bose Terrier
Instore
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Se Pede
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Theough
Leeds
Anne
Biles
Grn
Harnes
William E Hanes
Plymouth
Secon
Jane
Battalion of Blues
Blue Army Son
Blue Force
Jett Lo Wal Seams
Iires
Hoston
Busx
Forst
Col Durand
Plvmpton Green
Halifax
Blues
Hoggeon
Fifth Massachusetts
Tolson
O'Halloran
Bee and Infantry
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