Unidentified body found near boat by fishermen
Two drowning deaths reported with one suicide in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near the Aqueduct bridge. Albert Vopolsky of Baltimore, troubled by a romance, ended his life after a struggle. John Heddeman was rescued with the help of Raymond Walker and George Duffy who swam to aid him amid crowds watching from riverbanks and boats.
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Albert Vopolsky
Baltimore
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Aqueduct Bridge
John Heddeman
Raymond ‘Walker
George Duffy
Miller Street
Haltmore
Wfe
Wiliam French
George Whitecloud
Culfeper
French
Whitecloud
Harbor
Albert’ Vopolesky
J. F. Wissner Lodge
Order of Heptasophs
Culpeper
Washington
Nevitt
Fortice
River
Raymond Walker
N Street
Arsenal Grounds
NW Street
Heddeman
Duffy
Wallker
Freddeman
Charles M Schwab Coming Home to The Washington Fest
Paris reports Charles M Schwab will call for New York on Wednesday as part of a special gable to The Washington Fest. Schwab’s homecoming tone and planned arrival are highlighted in the dispatch.
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Charles M. Schwab
Special Gable
Paris
New York
Harvard Boy Berle Wins Patria Prize at Sixteen
Adelph A Berle of Harvard class of 1913 aged sixteen wins the Patria prize for the best essay on a topic related to US political or diplomatic history. Son of Rev A A Berle past of Shawmill Congregational Church he has completed two years at Harvard and specializes in history and political science. He graduated Salem High School in 1908 at fourteen.
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Washington Post
Boston
Adelph A. Berle
Harvard
Juniversity
Patria Society
United States
A. A. Berle
Shawmilt Congregational Church
Salem High School
William James Sidis
Pasteur
Anna Gould's Son to Be Duke of Talleyrand Perigord
Paris reports Helie de Sagan agrees to relinquish the Talleyrand Perigord title. Jason Howard son of Helie de Sagan and Anna Gould will become the Duke. July 16 marks his birth anniversary. debts of Duke Boson to be liquidated with duchy revenues. creditors to get nothing.
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Helie de Sagan
Talleyrand-Perigord
Washington Post
Paris
Jason Howard
Anna
Countess de Castellane
Jay Gould
Duke of
Duke Boson
Helle de Sagan
Taft Party Aims Adjournment By August 1 In Tariff Talks
President Taft and his senatorial yacht party progress toward adjournment in August as they push reciprocity and tariff measures. Wireless updates from the Mayflower report senators favor Penrose’s plan to adjourn by August 1 pending the tariff board’s December report.
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Tariff Board
Washington Post
Norfolk
Mayflower
President Taft
Philadelphia
Washington
Virginia Capes
Old Point Comfort
Chesapeake
Potomac
National Capital
Taft
Senate
Cape Hatteras
Chesapeake Capes
Orlock
Charles D. Hillues
Penrose
Congress
Autoist Dead and Four Likely Fatally Injured in Collision
In Anniston Alabama on July 9 J Ly Dill a baker was killed and Mrs Mary Dil and Mr and Mrs Charles Di and Charles DH Jr likely fatally injured when a car they rode in overturned while trying to avoid a collision with another automobile.
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Anniston
Ala
J. Ly Dill
Mary Dil
Charles di
Charles Dh, Jr
Land Grab Fight Over Capitol Grounds Land Parcel
A congressional fight over land between the Capitol grounds and Union Station triggers condemnation plans by the Department of Justice. The special commission led by Vice President Sherman seeks fair bids, reports inflated owner asks and alleges possible double-dealing by some holders, with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad prominent among major parcels. Assessors defend valuations, noting recent higher estimates yet warning many prices remain steep compared with neighboring properties.
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Elliott Woods
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Special Damage Claims Committee
Capitol
Attorney General’s Office
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Real Estate and Improvement Company
Baltimore City
Washington
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Sixth Street
New Jersey Avenue
C Street
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Linton
Commission
Wrecked steamer rescuer saves dog then abandons wife
A passenger on the Santa Rosa ignored his wife's pleas and climbed to a raft to save a spaniel as the vessel sank. Witness L. M. Spooner recounts the scene aboard the lifeboats, noting the man's actions and the wife's tears.
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Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Rosa
L. M. Spooner
San Luis Obispo County
Beating of Deaf and Dumb Beggar Leads to Court
John Rogers of Baltimore was arraigned in Central Police Court after beating a deaf and dumb beggar named Hartman. Hartman, who spoke through gestures, asked for a nickel and thanked Rogers for the coin before Rogers struck him. Magistrate Grannan acquitted Rogers and Hartman was fined $2 or 30 days in jail.
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Baltimore
John Rogers
East Franklin Street
Central Police Court
Grannan
Rogers
John Hartman
Hartman
Edsy
Mark
Death Valley Scotty Plans Another Spectacular Continental Dash
Goldfield Nevada reports Scotty the eccentric spender back in town with $11,000 in cash after three months of wealth mystery. He promises to reveal wealth location after August 1 and plans a whirlwind train tour across the continent before settling down. He boasts champagne parties and a rush of expenditures, claiming 38 prior arrests for high grading with no charges proven.
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Death Valley
Goldfield
Nev
Scotty
United States
Reno
Continent
Man Rescued After Three Days in New Jersey Swamp
Aaron Kennedy of Clinton, New Jersey, aged 11, endured three days and nights trapped four miles west of Caldwell after slipping in bogs. Swarming mosquitoes swelled his face as he crawled, built a fire, and was found by huckleberry pickers John Brakin and Edward Klein.
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New Jersey
Spreial
Washington Post
Caldwell
N. J
Aaron Kennedy
Clinton
John Brakin
Edward Klein
Kennedy
Explosion Spoils Eggs and Chickens Shortage in Wisconsin
A powder mill blast near Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin last spring reduced egg vitality across hundreds of miles, causing a scarcity of spring chickens. Chicago market prices for young broilers rose to 23 to 25 cents per pound as commission men sought explanations. Extensive inquiries revealed vibrations from the explosion destroyed vitality of thousands of eggs, affecting hens already nesting.
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Commission
Wisconsin
Washington Post
Chicago
Pleasant Prairie
Wis
Ohio Storm Ravages Central Ohio Towns and Farms
A severe cyclonic storm struck central Ohio early today, damaging crops and structures. A waterspout swept the Mad River valley, followed by wind and hail. Liberty and De Graff towns suffered flooding as communications and rail lines were disrupted. Timber was blown down, and corn and fruit crops suffered heavy losses.
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Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Mad River
Liberty
Paris Baths Scarce in Heat Wave Clamor for More
Paris records show fewer baths than any major city amid a searing heat wave. Public and private bath facilities are limited, prompting widespread press calls for expanding bathing options.
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Washington Post
Paris
Heat Wave Claims Nine in Philadelphia and Cities Elsewhere
A sweeping heat wave across the Northeast and Midwest causes numerous deaths and prostrations. Nine die in Philadelphia, five in New York, five in Pittsburgh, and three in Baltimore as temperatures reach the nineties. Ice shortages intensify in Ohio and Pennsylvania while Southwest rains bring relief after a months-long drought.
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Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburg
Baltimore
New ‘England
Albany
Boston
Portland
Philaaelphia
Forgetful mother defends self as robbery case unfolds
In a Washington courtroom Mrs. Margaret Laffey, accused of holding up a Park Road grocery with a small revolver, pleads memory loss and innocence while her son Timmy Laffey testifies. Police doubt the aphasia claim. the unloaded pistol is noted. The pair face a preliminary arraignment as officers piece together the incident and their recent poverty.
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É Slim
Margaret Laffey
Charles Mattfeld
J.T. D. Pyles
Park “Pond
Erlea
Timmie
Timmie Laffey
Capt. Boardman
Reagan
Doctor Fellows
Taft Administration Moves to Condemn Land This Morning
Index to today’s issue lists a government action to condemn land, along with reports of heat deaths, a drowning incident, and other items. Pages cover political notes, aviation mishaps, international tension, and local society events.
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Taft
Belmont
Christian Endeavor Convention
Gift of Tongues sect gathers thousands at Pittsburg tents
Pittsburg July 3 Thousands of spectators witnessed the pentecostal convention sessions at Homestead park under tents with delegates from the United States Canada and Mexico The Rev James Hadden of Toronto led the day worshipers rolled on straw floors and groaned in the heat as they sought a manifestation in the Gift of Tongues but none received it.
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Pittsburg
Homestead Park
Canada
Mexico
James Hadden
Toronto
US Naval Attache Sees War Readiness After San Marcos Target
Lieut. Benoist D Ary, French embassy naval attache, declares the United States could withstand any nation and repel invasions. He cites a strong navy, effective target practice on the San Marcos, and argues even if ships were destroyed an army of millions would defend the seashore.
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Washington Prat
Boston
Jay
United States
Lieut
Benoist D'Ary
Man_ ceater
America
Lieut. Comdr. D'Ary
Thien
E M Shepard Critically Ill in Lake George Residence
Edward M Shepard, 61, is critically ill at his Lake George summer residence. Dr Henning of Glens Falls, the attending physician, said the condition has remained unchanged for the past 24 hours after an announcement last Wednesday noting a sequence of colds and initially deeming the illness not serious.
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Henning
Washington Post
Lake George
Edward M. Shepard
Glens Fats
Shepard
Duel Ends With Reconciliation in Liege Aviation Row
In Liege Belgium Paul Tissandier and Marquis Kergarion quarrelled over aviation race authority from the Journal's circuit commissioners. A third foil bout left Kergarion with an inch deep wound to the right forearm before seconds Paul de Lessups and Count Lambert helped secure a reconciliation amid dispute over forcing flyers to race in poor weather.
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Fost
Paris
Paul Tissandier
Marquis Kergarion
Liege
Belgium
Kergarion
Paul de Lessups
Count Lambert
Madero Foes Risk Force The Governor Out
Reports from Ocotlán and San Cristóbal detail a Chiapas uprising with more than 2000 rebels led by Jose Epínosa Torres seizing San Cristóbal and forcing Provisional Gov Rainaldo Gordillo Leon to resign. Rioting across Oaxaca left eight dead as factions clashed in a day of violence.
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Chitpen
San Cristofabal
Diaz
San Antonio
Washington Post
Monterey
Mexico
Chiapas
San Cristobal
Madero
Guatemala
Jose Epinosa Torres
Rainaldo
Gordilio Leon
Taboacco
Campeche
Vera Cruz
Oaxaca
Ocotlan
Henito Juarez
Diaz Bros
Felix Emaz
Castro Escape Foiled by Yellow Fever Ruse
Cipriano Castro reportedly landed at Castilleras Point in Venezuela after a ruse about yellow fever on his steamship. The report says he was never in danger of capture as the ship received a wide berth due to the alleged outbreak.
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Park Road
Timmie
Epecial Cabre
Washington Post
Santander
Cipriano Castro
Castilleras Point
Venezuela
Gov Wilson Not Shorted Salary During West Trip
Governor Wilson will not lose any salary due to his West trip. Senator Ernest R Ackerman who acted as governor and received pay during the absence sent the checks to Wilson. Ackerman followed the prior example of Senator Johnson in 1900 who kept his own pay rather than handing it to the governor.
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Washington Post
Trenton
N. J
Wilson
West
Comptroller’s Department
Ernest R. Ackerman
Union County
Senate
Ackerman
Johnson
Gov. Voorhees
Europes
Voorhees
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