Endurance Flight Sparks Aviation Pride at 615 Mile Race
Aviation week amid claims and counterclaims as Curtiss and Lefebvre compete in a 615 mile endurance test. High altitude speeds, champagne prize pressure, and a mix of damaged machines fuel an intense day with American observers and notable figures tracking performance and legal tensions with the Wrights over patent disputes.
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Bar Harbor Gaming Scandal Attracts Summer Colony
A Monte Carlo style gaming setup operated in a fashionable Bar Harbor cottage drew key summer residents from New York Philadelphia and Boston. Police arrested Swain after weeks of nights of heavy wagering and concealed gambling paraphernalia were found. Authorities pursued charges but halted prosecution as Swain agreed to leave the state.
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Pellagra Victims in Agony in Butler County
Special to The Washington Post reports Montgomery Alabama on August 2 as Butler County records five pellagra deaths with three more dying and five under observation. The State Department of Health is urged to send experts, Dr M Mason the sole state specialist, who is also investigating Clark County where over 100 pellagra cases are reported amid severe suffering and painful symptoms.
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President taft to discuss tariff with crowds on tour
President Taft planned to address tariff as a major topic during Midwest and New England stops. He has not signed a military cut order, but a halt at 5000 enlistments may be discussed. cabinet talks touched on keeping army near present size. Musgrove named census supervisor for New Hampshire, amid party reform tensions.
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Pearl Starf theft and arrest of insurance agent Christie
A lengthy narrative reports a theft claim where a woman patron says an insurance agent, Britton Christie of Alexandria, took two heart studs and a note due tomorrow after cashing a life policy premium. Detectives Werden and Burlingame arrested him on petty larceny charges following a sworn warrant by Sadie Shatlock. Christie claimed the note explains the situation and noted the delay in repayment.
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Gould divorce up today final decree expected
Final decree on divorce between Frank J Gould and Helen Gould was adjourned today in New York Supreme Court Justice Glegerich postponed the ruling to tomorrow. The decree will restore Mrs Gould to her maiden name and forbids Frank Gould from remarriage during her lifetime. Custody of Helen and Dorothy alternates monthly from December to April and May to November, with the children moving between parents during the stated periods.
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Mishap as Crane Batters End in Collision at Windsor Game
Senator and two clergymen were involved in a clash at a Windsor baseball game when a pitch by Crane sparked a collision. Reverend Herbert Johnson of Boston’s Warren Avenue Baptist Church and Rector Franklin Knight were among those struck. Knight was knocked unconscious and hospitalized after the incident, with Crane suffering a severe fall and the crowd buzzing about the accident and its political implications.
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Grant in Water Army led by Major General Fred D Grant parade
General Fred D Grant will lead a 5000 boy parade in Chicago this August, marching in white blouses and blue sashes. The event, a temperance and law enforcement demonstration, will feature Illinois National Guard officers guiding youths from all South Side districts. The procession will proceed in civilian attire, with Grant stepping from military to citizen role for the occasion.
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Jerome Will Run Again Pressures From Sullivan and Tammany
New York August 7 William Travers Jerome announced he will seek reelection as district attorney, choosing a petition route rather than party endorsement. Sullivan forces push for renomination while Tammany Hall weighs backing and local politics stir. Friends plan petition with 2000 signatures to qualify for the ballot. Alaska-Yukon Exposition brochure mentions travel routes and fares via Baltimore and Ohio and other options.
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Riots and Death Toll Rise in Steel Car Strike City
Widespread unrest surrounds the Me eet Rocks area as state troopers, mounted on horses, clash with strikers at the Pressed Steel Car Company plant. Seven troopers killed or wounded, with multiple civilians dead or injured. authorities report brutal scenes, mass arrests, and planned funerals while investigations into peonage charges continue.
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Harriman’s Error Mispronounced Name in London Report
London reports Harriman’s ailment as incurable by many and notes a dispute between two eminent doctors over his treatment. The article details mispronunciation of Dr Beer’s name in Vienna, Harriman’s voyage, reported health fluctuations, and remarks from associates praising his patriotism and leadership.
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Cannonunder Fire Says He Betrayed House Conferees
A letter from Representative Charles Lawler accuses the Speaker and other House leaders of misusing influence over the banking and currency committee. He details alleged press attacks on his record, criticizes tariff policy, and cites past votes on specie payments and silver measures as evidence of political manipulation and bias against his chairmanship.
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Spanish Convoy Attack Reported Amid Financial Crisis References
Fragmentary notes describe a Spanish convoy attacked by Moors amid a banking dispute in Congress. The text mentions panic on Wall Street, financial crisis concerns, and speculation about leadership and measures to address the turmoil. Sources reference reinforcements and public indifference to the unfolding events.
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Harriman Portrayed As Driven Leader Who Combines Work, Instinct
A clipped profile extols E. H. Harriman as a decisive, tireless executive whose rapid judgments and knack for placing the right men in new roles drive swift progress. The piece notes his passion for work, appetite for facts, and flinty focus on detail, with family and labor cited as his life.
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Society honors monkey at royal reception
A reception in the court of Queen Marguerita of Italy at the Aspinwall honored a marmoxet monkey bought in South Africa for 1000 dollars. The animal rested on its mistress and wore a gold cage worth 5000 dollars. guests admired its grave demeanor and chattered at polite attempts to flatter it. The event drew society, with hopes Mme Zegglo will attend a Newport party in the monkey s honor.
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USED MISS GOULD AS BAIT IN PICTURE SCAM CASE
Pittsburg police court heard women from the East End testify that Barnets and Fleming posed as artists working for Miss Gould to obtain portraits and demand high charges. They were arraigned before Magistrate Goettman and held under $1000 bail each for court, with indictments based on testimonials from first time police court witnesses.
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Gulf Looks for Hurricane Warnings In Pensacola
Hurricane warnings flash across Pensacola as the weather bureau issues alerts for a second time this season. Residents fear a repeat of past storms while winds from 38 to 80 miles an hour raise alarms and clouds darken town, though officials report no serious damage at this hour.
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Mayor Defies State Order in Atlantic City Reform Threats
Atlantic City leaders threaten arrest of Mayor Stoy as reform activists demand enforcement of state excise laws. Deputy ministers allege multiple violations while Attorney General Wilson signals contempt actions if compliance fails within ten days.
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