Corbin takes command of Manassas area camps in major maneuvers
Maj. Gen. H C Corbin assumed command of maneuver camps at Manassas Thoroughfare and Gainesville Va as preparations for large forces proceed. Division commanders Grant and Bell visited, signals and ground wire laid, and railroad facilities praised as 2,000 to 2,500 troops occupy early camps with more to arrive next weekend.
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H.C. Corbin
Manassas
Thoroughfare
Gainesvile
Fourth Artillery Band
J. F. ‘Bell
Corbin
Signal Corps
Carr
Hathaway
Jen Corbin
Brigada
Southern Railway
Cal, L. Brown
Arkans as Returns End Voyage Due to Commander's Illness
The Arkansas, flagship of the coast fleet, returned to Annapolis harbor early ending the midshipmen cruise after Commander Charles E. Vreeland fell ill and was taken to the Naval Hospital in Washington. The fleet plans to depart later, while midshipmen take a month’s leave. other vessels remain off Solomon Islands.
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Washington Post
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Arkansas
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Solomons Island
Annapois
Race Between Cruisers Ends Off Virginia Capes
Norfolk Va Aug 28 United States cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia of the coal defense squadron raced down the coast from Block Island. Columbia led at start with an average 20 knots under natural draft while Minneapolis lagged two hours due to engine coupling. Both ships maintained high speeds for eight hours before Praire joined and the trio arrived at Virginia Capes Saturday afternoon in squadron formation.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
United States
Minneapois
Columbia
Coal Defense Squadron
Block Island
Columbis
Cammons
Minneapolis
Prairie
Ther
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Needs of Pensacola Yard Sanitary System Recommends Withholding Funds
Capt Thomas Perry commandant of Pensacola Navy Yard urges Secretary Morton to stop further appropriations until a water works and sewage system are installed. He notes the yard needs sanitation before more dry docks wharves or other improvements. Morton works on his annual report and is reportedly considering including Pensacola in dock improvements.
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Thomas Perry
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Navy Department
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Naval Reservation
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Reception to Redmond Sparks Irish Fund Drive
New York Irish leaders including John B. Redmond and Capt Donelan were feted at Carnegie Hall by the United Irish League of America. A $10,000 contribution toward the Irish movement was announced as Redmond praised American aid and warned the danger of coercion and suppression of free speech and jury trials.
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League Fund
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America
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Conor O’reily
Redmond
Carnegie Hall
United Irish League of America
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American Fund
Denial From Mrs Thaw On Countess Yarmouth Split Rumor
Mrs William Thaw of Pittsburgh says no truth to reports that Alice Thaw and the Countess of Yarmouth plan a separation from Earl Yarmouth. The countess is in New York with her sister and will travel to Pittsburgh midweek and then to Europe in September with the Earl, who will join her in America.
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Countess of Yarmouth
Washington
Pittsburg
America
Wiliam Thaw
Pittsburgh
Alice Thaw
New York
Europe
Ameria
Woman Held for Larceny in Washington Rental Case
Mrs Mabel Hughes, thirty one, well connected in Washington, was arrested and held at the House of Detention on grand larceny charges. Complainant is Mrs May Belle Colgrove, wife of James Colgrove, a mail contractor, who says Hughes rented at 1706 Fifteenth Street NW and sold rugs, tapestries, and furnishings valued at ten dollars. A detective arrested Hughes in Northeast Washington. In Hartsville Tenn fire destroyed several businesses, courthouse, and hotel causing sixty thousand dollars loss with little insurance. Murderers of Turnkey Jerry Condo convicted of first degree murder after escape. A wooden steamer Sparta caught fire at Ohio Central docks, valued at twenty thousand dollars damage.
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Washington
May Belle Coigprove
James Colgrove
Fifteenth Street
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Bellefonte
Ira
Green
William Dillon
Peru's Pardo to be inaugurated September 24
Lima August reports that Josepan Pardo, elected president in June, will be inaugurated September 24. Public excitement over Peru's political scene is fading as factions remain opposed to an upheaval led by former President Plerala Durand and the people, who resist revolution.
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Peru
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Pardo
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Nine Die In Antwerp Tank Farm Fire
Antwerp fire at the aft tanks near the city continues, nine bodies recovered and several missing. Loss estimated at 10,000,000 pounds and damage near 2,608,000 dollars.
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Antwerp
Fie
New Potomac bridge opens after three years work
The Pratt truss railroad bridge across the Potomac is inaugurated with the first north bound Chesapeake and Ohio express at 6 40 a m. It cost about 750000 and spans 2528 feet with twelve granite piers. The draw provides a wider shipping channel and allows taller clearance than the old Long Bridge.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Port Deposit
Congress
Secretary of War
A. M. Miller
United States Engineers Corps
Police Reserve Tie Up Fight On E Street Crowd Of 400
Police reserves were called out to quell a disturbance at 6 KE street northwest last night near 9 pm. Three men Bert Harris John Casey and Michael Falllord were arrested as ringleaders of a fight that drew over 400 people. Casey was badly cut and taken to Emergency Hospital then the station. Balliard released on $20 collateral. Johnson later charged McCarthy with assault after collateral swapped hands at the station.
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Fire in wardrobe destroys boards belongings at 1302 IL St NW
Night blaze at Mrs. Flora Manning residence 1302 IL Street NW damages a wardrobe full of gowns owned by boarders. Fire confined to the closet after most contents burned. Chief Wagner notes No.1 Engine Company initially did not respond but later helped extinguish the flames. A runaway horse near 1303 G Street NW was knocked senseless after colliding with an iron fence. no injuries reported.
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Fifteenth Arrest
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J. C. Love
Five Die In Somerset County Fishing Tragedy
In Somerset County Maine five or more men are missing or dead after fishing over the past two days. Four drowned at Hayden Lake near Skowhegan including Thomas Weymouth Charles Nowell Napoleon Prevost and an unidentified companion. Two Burden brothers from Brighton died in a separate Mayfield pond accident. Survivor Joseph Bolgi described the overturned boat and missing third man.
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King Leopolds Horses Withdrawn From World’s Fair
King Leopold of Belgium withdrew his entries from the Belgian draft horse class at the St Louis World’s Fair after a protest of awards. Attendance last week topped 132,245 daily on average, with Saturday reaching 152,69? and the fair drew over 125,000 more than any prior week. The International Dental Federation closed its fourth annual convention and outlined plans for a global dental review and central bureau. Delegates from France and Peru prepared to attend the St Louis congress, with Peruvian minister Dr David Matto heading as delegate.
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Wife Furnished Poison in Prison Plan Detected
W E Deaton awaiting transfer to the State penitentiary for murder of J L Patterson at Fort Mill in May. His wife sent a warning note and attempted to slip poison to him hidden in the hem of his pants, found by jail officials after a deputy inspected the package in Yorkville. The powder’s identity was undetermined by physicians.
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Murder in New Jersey: Morano shot by brother-in-law
Nunzio Morano 23 is killed by his brother-in-law Giuseppe Marmanno who also wounds Mrs Morano. Marmanno fled into a salt meadow as pursuers chased him. search by boaters continues with no trace found, believed to have perished. The quarrel arose over money Morano sent to Marmanno in Italy to aid his arrival in America.
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Guiseppe Marmanno
Morano
Marmagno
Italy
America
Death of Edwin W. Wagar in Auto Accident
Edwin W. Wagar president of the Xenia Strawboard Works was killed in a car crash near Springfield Ohio. His body was found under the vehicle buried in mud and water his neck broken the lever position showed the car was likely traveling at high speed at the time of the accident.
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Edwin W. Wagar
Xenia Strawboard Works
Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as best blood and liver medicine
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as unquestionably the greatest blood and liver medicine known, promoting its healing claims and strong health benefits in bold terms.
Battle Night and Day From Port Arthur Frontier Details
Reports from Port Arthur recount fierce actions from Aug 17 to 28 with Japanese attempts to storm forts Antstshan and Itseshan, Russian defenses holding five-mile circumference, and ships Retvizan, Poltava, and Sevastopol damaged while shore batteries and torpedo-boats engage. Chinese sources note continued shelling and uncertain naval exits.
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Disarmament of Askold and Grozovel to begin tomorrow
Special London Times cablegram reports the cruiser Askold and destroyer Grozovel to have their armament removed to the Elangnan Arsenal starting tomorrow. Russians seek parole for crews homeward at first opportunity, while Japan demands retention in Chinese territory. Rear Admiral Urtv’s squadron stays near Shanghai until Japanese conditions are met, with a suggestion that crews be housed in the French settlement.
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European Trade Review reports mixed gains in country business and trade iron
The Times London supplement notes improved business conditions in Britain over the past week, with a steadier bread market, cautious optimism in shipping, and better railway figures as autumn approaches. It highlights grain crop uncertainties in Europe, sparse US wheat, and strong prospects for Australian and Argentinian crops. Cotton markets rise amid futures manipulations, Egyptian output steady, East Indian crop concerns, and modest gains in raw material demand. Iron and steel show uneven signals but more improvements than declines.
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Liverpool
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New Orleans
Consideration of Contraband by Joint Commission
A joint commission representing the foreign and marine ministries will sit immediately to distinguish conditional from absolute contraband of war. Presided by Prof. de Martens of the University of St Petersburg, the commission aims to report to the British and American Ambassadors by week’s end, reducing friction between nations.
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New Gold Fields In Japan Proclaimed For Development
Tokyo announces government proclamation after engineer inspection to develop gold fields in In, Twate province. Fields expected to yield up to 500 million dollars in value with annual production around 15 million dollars as mining operations begin.
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In, Twate
Fire at Pennsylvania Railroad depot extinguished by staff
A fire discovered shortly after 7 last night on the news stand at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot caused loss of FG. The fire department was alerted but the blaze was put out by employees. Origin of the fire is not known.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Lebaudy Balloon Drifts Forty Four Miles Before Landing
In Paris on August 28 the Lebaudy steerable balloon ascended but failed to land due to a gale. With no one aboard it detached from its anchor and drifted seaward, eventually coming down in trees at Serquigny forty four miles from Moisson. Rescue teams planned to free it without damage to the craft.
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Finland Estates Summoned to Meet on December 6
An imperial decree from St Petersburg orders the four Finnish estates to assemble for an ordinary session on December 6. The decree also sets the next Finnish Diet meeting for 1907. The charter creates a national parliament with nobles clergy burghers and peasants, convoked by the Emperor who is Grand Duke of Finland.
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St. Petersburg
Finland
Welsing Fora
Russia
Shot Girl and Sweetheart
Chicago on August twenty fourth violent incident ends in tragedy as Lorenz Lentsch shoots Augusta Guth and her sweetheart Howard Moeller before killing himself at 21 Aubert avenue. Augusta is fatally wounded, Moeller grazed in the thigh, and Lentsch dies of a self inflicted wound. Augusta's condition is critical while Moeller's injury is not serious.
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Death of Frederick Hurd Prominent Bridgeport Manufacturer and Politician
Frederick Hurd a leading Bridgeport manufacturer and longtime Democratic official and former mayoral candidate died today at age seventy two. He served as vice president and treasurer of Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine Manufacturing Company and was active in local politics. In other notes Valparaiso Chile reports the death of American vice consul August Moeller Jr.
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P. T. Barnum
Chinese Leave Daly as Japanese Dominate Port Boom
At Chefoo seven hundred Chinese travelers who sought joint business with Japanese in Port Daly returned home reporting that the Japanese monopolize all opportunities. A separate dispatch from Vigo, Spain notes the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don, formerly the German Fuerst Blemarck, has entered the port for water.
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Four Passengers Injured in Texas Train Collision Near Fort Worth
Four men were severely injured when a fast Texas and Pacific Railway passenger train, Cannonball No. 5, collided with loose freight cars at the Exeter Street bridge one mile from Fort Worth, Texas, late last night. None of the injured is expected to die. The engine shed a broken wheel as the cause, with the car derailment injuring passengers on board.
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