Doctor in Heroic Riots At Carnegie Works
Rioting at the Carnegie steel plant in Homestead leads to a deadly clash as doctor pulls revolver to aid deputies. Five are killed, with dozens injured including a deputy sheriff, while women allegedly carry bombs and stockade guards battle strikers amid massive explosions and warnings of poison food.
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Stockade
Eveel For Works
Mil
Winchester
Albuquerque
Wman
Toeir
Mchees Rocks
Onis Valley Hospital
Iin Presard Mel Car Company
Carnegie
Homestead
McXees Hocks
Angl-American
Washington
London
Frederck Ward
Commerceal Cable Company
Herose Battle
Newfoundland
Anglo-American Telegraph Company
New York Man Seeks Quick Hanging in Wife Shooting
Wilkesbarre Pa August George L Marion a New York theatrical man who shot and killed his wife here on Friday may plead guilty and request execution at once when called for trial. He showed no remorse claiming the wife deserted him for another man and says there is no reason to deny the shooting or that he came prepared to defend himself.
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Wilkesbarre Pa
George L. Marion
New York
Riot injures company physician Davidson
A riot at the works led to Dr. Davidson, one of the company's physicians, being attacked by a large group of strikers as he left the ward. He was shot twice, through the neck and arm, with his condition described as uncertain. He was en route home after the incident.
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Scabi’ &c
Mit ‘Om
Davidson
State Constabulary
Salvato Mezreno
J. Brooklyn
Homeopathis Hospital
Pittsburs
Ohio Valley
Anwar
Themia Vantey Hospital
Stockade
Wog Davidson
Record by Cruiser St Louis Arrives After Fast Voyage
Cruiser St Louis completed a record voyage from islands to port in 4 days 2 hours at 17 knots despite light sail and strong headwinds. A green crew manned the ship as crewman R G West found money dropped behind shells, leading to a hand injury requiring amputation of three fingers after assisting the wounded.
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San Francisco
St Louie
Ilasati
Ivlande
Taft Considers Changes To Tariff Board And Antitrust Law
President Taft and top officials weighed restructuring the new tariff board with a focus on experts from Harvard Yale and Princeton. Secretary MacVeagh seeks 40 candidates including James B Reynolds for three seats while Wickersham supports careful Sherman act amendments to balance monopolies and legitimate combine cases. Secretary Meyer pursues navy retrenchment and Sutton case action shifts to Winthrop with a possible army reduction denying reports.
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College
Meyer
Nevy Boart
Romer
Army Reduction
Winthrop
Ad Im Sutton
Beverly Mass
Carex of
Taft
Waite
Essex County
Fon
the Treasury
MacVeagh
Wickersham
Navy
Tariff Board
Navy Department
New
James B Reynolds
Massachusetts
MacVeagn
Harvard Yale
Princeton
Foreign Tariff Board
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of Commerce and Labor
Iterstate
New York
Wit
Worth
Dublin
Levi & Salter
Congress
Admiral Awift
Boston Yard
Board On Navy Yard Administration
Strott
Wittcr
Portermouth
Turgeex Point
Myopia
Sutton
Pinchot Ballinger Controversy Reaches Taft in Alaska Coal Case
Land Inspector Gravis from the General Land Office, stationed in Seattle, reports in person to President Taft on the Alaska coal land fraud alleged by Clarence Cunningham. Secretary Ballinger, former attorney for Cunningham, is linked to the case, which figures prominently in the Pinchot Ballinger dispute.
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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
Supreme Court Vacancys Possible McKenna Retirement
San Francisco August 4 the Examiner reports associate Justice Joseph McKenna may retire due to ill health. It cites private friends claiming Governor General James Smith of the Philippines could be named as his successor. McKenna, appointed in 188, has long been in frail health and prefers to stay on but may be unable to continue.
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Mr Wickersham
Attorney Generala
Otter
Ballieves
Taft
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Vacamcy
California
San Francisco
the Examiner
Joseph McKenna
United States Suprem Court
James Smith
Philippines
Tustice MecKenna
Fiov Smith
Gil
Gable
Washington
Rheme
Aug
Siz
Paul Tissandier
Lews Bucriat
Latham
Ave Ferber
Strange London Robbery Ends With Six Captured
An extraordinary robbery at Mappin and Webb in Cheapside left watchman Smith severely battered and unconscious. Four thieves fled in a cab. six others were later captured after a failed attempt to remove jewels worth thousands. Police recovered jewelry and noted the robbers' smart dress and large loot.
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London
Bout & Vglock
Smith
Mappin
J& Webb
Betk of England
Royal Exchange
Momnent
Othiers
Aml
Dotlen
Diamonds Stolen From Mrs Mortimer In New York Mystery
The Washinstom Post reports diamonds belonging to Mrs Richard Mortimer of 7 Fifth Avenue were found in Jersey City after being taken on a June 2 Erie Railroad ferry trip. Investigators identified a red leather case containing a diamond hare, a large diamond bowknot, and a diamond paved watch. Police noted a matching number of stones but one small diamond is missing.
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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 Tariff Visit Shapes Minnesota Debate Into Criticism
Wisconsin Senator La Follette and Minnesota lawmakers clash over the Payne tariff bill as President Taft prepares Western speeches. Tawney’s Minnesota vote becomes a flashpoint while insiders push a cautious itinerary to avoid alienating key constituencies. Taft may pivot to future policy while avoiding explicit defense of isolated votes.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Des Moines
Cummins
Dea Moimey
Dolliver
Senate
Sayy
Washington
Tawney
Middle West
Taft
Wellman Plans New Airship For North Pole Quest
Walter Wellman announces plans to build a longer narrower faster airship after disaster, enlarging the craft and preparing for another polar expedition from Spitzenbergen to Christiania. Crew expresses confidence and seeks to accompany the next voyage.
Wright Aero SIX Flyers Up at Once in Rheims Display
The opening day at Rheims Aviation Week featured six airplanes aloft simultaneously. Lefebvre won the speed prize and set a world record with 6 miles in 8m58s. Latham and Lefebvre were named French representatives for the International Cup after impressive efforts. The crowd included many Americans and English. Curtiss skipped the event due to lack of a flying machine.
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Latham
Lefebvre
Blenot
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
Glens H Curtiss
America
Curtiss
Rheims
Rhema
All Serene in Mexico Embassy Refutes Rumors of Uprising
Mexican Ambassador de la Barre says reports of a planned revolt during the presidential campaign are unfounded. Diaz's candidacy is supported by broad patriotism and progress, with railroads and industry cited as signs of prosperity. A Monterey fire causes about 150000 in damage, attributed to faulty wiring, not politics.
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Senor de la Barcd
Tate
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 Statements From Mrs Copley
Special to The Washing com Marteawan MW Y Aux Mrs Mery Copley Thaw today gave a statement correcting Dr Lambs three falsehoods. She asserts her son faced food withholding and isolation, alleges prisoner visit discrimination, and criticizes attempts to adjust conditions that harm his health.
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Marteawan
Mery Copley
Harriman Health Update Signals Public Interest in Homecoming
Wall Street circles and admirers closely follow Mr Harriman as his voyage aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II nears its end. Reports say he remains in his cabin, weight listed as down, with meals prepared in advance by his physician. The journey has sparked widespread attention about his health and future plans including railroad interests and a Cape Cod countryside home.
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York
Harriman
New York
Sands Hook
Tuesdasay
Rach
Roomia
Pacife
Harrimen
Arba
Sbien
Mir Harrmans
Secretars
Jersey Cats
Harman
Smetlean Railroad
Garrimar
Snandal
Poe Wan Lurrman
New York Central
Atlis Anugiy Place
Hariiman
Bas Das
Tontha
Cordurt
Carnegie Tightens Money Warps Local Anxiety In Pittsburg
Special to The Washington red Pittsburg Aug 23 reports from Pittsburs that Andrew Carnegie is tightening money matters causing unease. He reportedly criticized high car prices after a ride in a new automobile and warned those who overspend. He once funded $10 000 OM technical schools in Pittsburg but halted contributions, fueling fears he may pause again. A Balticere excursion train organized to Harper’s Ferry and surrounding towns departs from Union Steam at 8 a m returning the same day.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Highlands
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Pittspurs
Carnegie
Pittsbers
Carnesle
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ST. Louis
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Titehcarka
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Chicago University
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Weenna
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Waonm Minn
Representative Tawney
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Whale
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West
Mfc
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la Follette
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Wellman
Pete
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Oetow Sa Ena Ante Railroad
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Mexico
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Union Pacific
Wall Street
Rayiold Ciyes
Marcon Brelésa
Harriman’ von Tien
Pnjovs
Asmaclnied Presix Board
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Vis
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Martian
Cherbourg
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Lie
Aggunt TB
Balticere
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Stephenson
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