Five Are Killed in Strike Battle
Riots at the Carnegie works in Homestead involve women with bombs and doctors fighting to protect strikebreakers. A deputy sheriff is killed, with multiple injuries among rioters and troopers as searchlights are destroyed and explosives threaten the plant. Authorities report poisonings and widespread chaos across the town as the clash continues into the night.
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Winchester
Albuquerque
Wman
Toeir
Mchees Rocks
State Constabulary
Seakers Cafo
Lyeut Smith
Constabulary
Happ
Aod
Speedy Hanging Sought in Wilkes-Barre Murder Case
George L Marion a New York theatrical man who shot and killed his wife in Wilkes-Barre on a Friday may plead guilty when called for trial and request execution by hanging at once He claimed no remorse saying the wife deserted him for another man and that he came prepared to defend against any counter claim.
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Wilkesbarre Pa
George L. Marion
New York
Riot injures company physician after strike clash
A riot at the works early this morning left Dr Davidson, one of the company's physicians, badly wounded as he attempted to leave the workyard. He was shot twice, through the neck and arm, and his condition is reported as uncertain. The incident occurred during a large gathering of striking workers.
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Scabi’ &c
Mit ‘Om
Davidson
State Constabulary
Salvato Mezreno
J. Brooklyn
Homeopathis Hospital
Pittsburs
Ohio Valley
Anwar
Thor
Vantey Hospital
Stockade
Wog Davidson
Record by Cruiser St Louis Ships Into Harbor
The cruiser St Louis arrived after a record-breaking 4 days 2 hours from Halifax with a 17 knot average on a 15 boiler system. A green crew braved strong headwinds as the ship made the fastest voyage from the island to the port. A sailor named R G West reported an accident during the voyage when money fell behind shells and three fingers were amputated after effort to retrieve it.
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San Francisco
St Louie
Ilasati
Ivlande
Taft weighs tariff board changes and antitrust tweaks
In Beverly Mass President Taft weighs a new tariff board with a list of 40+ women under consideration for three seats while Secretary MacVeagh and Attorney General Wickersham argue over interstate commerce reform. Sutton case moves to Winthrop. Navy retrenchment boards, possible federal incorporation, and census supervisor posts feature in ongoing talks as Taft plans a Western trip.
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Beverly Mass
Carex of
Taft
Waite
Essex County
Fon
the Treasury
MacVeagh
Wickersham
Navy
Meyer
Tariff Board
Navy Department
New
James B Reynolds
Massachusetts
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New York
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Boston Yard
Board On Navy Yard Administration
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Wittcr
Portermouth
Turgeex Point
Myopia
Sutton
Winthrop
Titehcarka
Chicago
Charles E Merriam
Judson
Chicago University
Yale
Gutdop
Brookline
Aonder
Boston
Pinchot Ballinger Controversy Reaches Taft in Alaska Case
Land Inspector Gravis of the general land office, stationed in Seattle, has delivered a personal report to President Taft on alleged coal land frauds in Alaska tied to Clarence Cunningham. Secretary Ballinger, formerly attorney for Cunningham, is linked to the dispute. The report’s contents remain undisclosed, but its submission underscores the ongoing Pinchot Ballinger clash and presidential involvement.
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Beverly
Mass
Gravis
General Land Office
Seattle
Taft
Alaska
Glay
Cunningham
Baliloger
Department of the Interar
Clarence Cunningham
Duminion
Giatis
Lasues
Pinchot Ballinger
McKenna May Exit Supreme Court Amid Health Rumors
San Francisco reports the United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Joseph McKenna may retire due to health. Intimate friends cite his long tenure since 188? and reluctance to leave. Governor General James Smith of the Philippines is named as a possible successor if the vacancy occurs.
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Supreme Court
Vacamcy
California
San Francisco
the Examiner
Joseph McKenna
United States Suprem Court
James Smith
Philippines
Tustice MecKenna
Fiov Smith
Gil
Strange London Robbery Catches Six in Jewel Heist
An afternoon raid on Mappin and Webb in Cheapside ended with six men captured after a failed break in. Watchman Smith, battered and bound, recalled a gang of ten men in smart dress entering the building by a false key near the strong room. Police recovered jewels valued in the thousands of dollars, while three arrestees were found to carry further jewelry upon search.
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London
Bout & Vglock
Smith
Mappin
J& Webb
Betk of England
Royal Exchange
Momnent
Othiers
Aml
Dotlen
Diamonds Recovered From Jersey City Mint Job Heist
In New York Aug 22 a mob in Little Italy reportedly recovered pieces of Mrs Richard Mortimer’s jewelry, including a red leather case with a diamond hare and a diamond paved watch. Police found a matching diamond for every set except one missing small stone. Mortimer’s heir Eleador Jay Chapman, linked to John Jay, is an executor and trustee of a large family estate with rail and other corporate ties.
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Washinstom
New York
Avere
Jersey City
Little Italy
Richard Mortimer
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Mortimer
Eleador
Jay Chapman
John Jey
Jar
Ams
Erie Railroad
Passaic
Tuxido
Mortimers
Newport
Taft and the Tariff Looms in Minnesota and Beyond
Taft faces a delicate political question as Minnesota Republicans clash over the Payne tariff vote. Tawney, the lone Minnesota tariff supporter, warns colleagues to go slow while Wisconsin and Iowa audiences demand accountability. The President trims stops to avoid alienating supporters, aims to defend Tawney’s vote without angering Cummins and Dolliver, and shifts Madison plans to Milwaukee to temper the tariff debate.
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Taft
Waonm Minn
Representative Tawney
Iowas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Des Moines
Cummins
Dea Moimey
Dolliver
Senate
Sayy
Washington
Tawney
Middle West
Wellman Plans New Airship For North Pole Try
Walter Wellman announced plans to abandon no longer and to pursue a north pole flight by airship. A new longer narrower ship will be built with higher speed, improvements from prior disaster, and workmen began enlarging the airship for another campaign. The crew expresses confidence and asks to accompany next voyage.
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Airle
Wright Aeros Will Six Flyers Up at Once
Rheims opening day of the aviation week drew crowds as six Wright aircraft flew simultaneously. Lefebvre set a world speed record for the three-round track while Latham, Ble, and others chased the international cup, amid wind, mud, and fanfare at Rheims.
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Lefebvre
Blenot
Gable
Washington
Rheme
Aug
Siz
Paul Tissandier
Lews Bucriat
Ave Ferber
Wright
Lowe Delegranga
Blessct
Youle
Ehosen
Corkburn Dalagrange
Fournier
Xelker
Bu- pau-Varilla
Ts Aj
Lefenvre
Tinsanger
de Lambert
Paulkam Sim
Sommer Dom
Prizs Lefevre
Dows
Tistandler
France
Ing Reinlatenes
Uaday
All Serene in Mexico Embassys Refutation of Revolt Rumors
Mexican ambassador de la Barre rejects rumors of uprisings during the presidential campaign. He says Diaz will be supported for the next term due to his honest, patriotic, and wise administration and notes strong business growth in railroads and industry as proof of peaceful progress. A Monterey fire caused $150000 in damage but was ruled nonpolitical.
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Menseo de Lures
Senex
Mariscal
Mentcan
Secor de 1S
Barra Ag
Diepaten
Terumore
Diaz
Menico
de la Barre
Diaz Ne
Guadalajara
Mealeo
Merrup
Oblain
Tetuantepec
Baron Humboldt
Barra
Monterey
Memco City
Monteres
Trevinia
Reyer
Thaw 18 Starved Unveils Allegations At Prison Visit
Special to The Washing com Marteawan MW Y Aux Mrs Mery Copley Thaw released a statement disputing Dr Lambs remarks. She claims jail visits harmed her son, alleging food denial, discriminatory treatment, and misstatements about attempts to adjust Timeeld ite conditions.
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Marteawan
Mery Copley
Harriman Health Update On Voyage Home From Europe
Wall Street reports focus on Harriman health and plans after his return voyage aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. News notes his weight loss and fatigue, describes food prepared for his meals by his physician, and mentions speculative railroad stock options and arrangements for his country home.
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Asmaclnied Presix Board
Kaieer Wilhelm
Vis
Cape Rat
Martian
Cherbourg
Bad Gastien
France
Harriman
Stovader
Snan
Lie
Wall Street
Carnegie Tightens Money Ties Stir Pittspure Fear
Special to The Washington from Pittsburgh reports Andrew Carnegie is tightening money matters. Residents recall his recent automobile purchase and worry he may withhold funding for Pittsburgh’s $10 000 OM technical schools. Rides and a proposed Sunday excursion are noted amid cost anxieties.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Highlands
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Pittspurs
Carnegie
Pittsbers
Carnesle
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