Dream Awakening Saves Five From Drowning at Sea
A dream awakened a deaf watchman who helped rescue five people from a capsized boat near Norfolk. Nelson and two other children survived by clinging to the overturned craft while the men kept them afloat for an hour. The incident, reported by The Washington Post, highlights a remarkable near-miss with no injuries.
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Falls From Bridge To Death At River
A man fell from a steel bridge over the Gh River during noon hour. A bridge worker on top of the structure lost balance and died as the river pulled him downstream. Rescue attempts were made but proved futile.
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Arker
Miller Action by Receiver Seeks Company Books
Demand for the firm’s financial books was directed to the secretary treasurer’s counsel. A reply expressing delay was received. A dig-service meeting was postponed to a later date due to the illness of Miller.
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Girl Victim in Pond Linked to Drew Case in Troy
Police pursue a connection between 19 year old Hazel Drew and a missing girl found dead in Teals Pond Troy officials probe a possible car party scenario shown by trolley line conductors who recall Tuesday events after the body’s discovery investigations focus on a mobile party and a broken alibi as authorities seek the girl’s whereabouts and motive.
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Love Might Spell Death Candy Case in York
Special to The Washington Post from York Pennsylvania dated July 12 reports a box containing several pounds of chocolates believed saturated with cyanide was found in the hands of Walter F Owen. The candy sent to Miss America Shepp a York girl is thought by a jealous lover. A news boy delivered the package for SL. The candy was punctured and pieces placed to spell the word love.
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York
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America Shepp
Governor Thrown From Horse At War Camp Parade
A governor was thrown from a new horse during a parade at a state camp. He avoided injury, suffered only a few bruises, and remounted to ride around the parade ground as officers rushed to his aid. The incident occurred as the band began to play.
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Daughter Testifies In Husband Killing Case At Home
In a New York courtroom Mrs Stimpson Horner testified about the 1900s shooting of her husband Dr James Weddell Srapson in a home at Northport. She said her husband shot her father and was acquitted on grounds of accident, while she described events leading to the gunfire and her mother’s subsequent actions.
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Mrs Gould Saved From Fatal Car Collision in Greenwich
Mrs Frank Jay Gould escaped instant death when her chauffeur halted to avoid a head on crash in Greenwich. The impact wrecked both cars and left the chauffeur with bruises, while Mrs Gould remained unharmed in the $2000 vehicle. The gas tank was spared from an explosion by quick thinking.
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Conn
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Delmont Teenager Stops Father in Family Tragedy
In Delmont a 16 year old daughter, Helen, shot her father as he attacked his wife and children with a hatchet and a revolver. He was fatally wounded, while the girl saved her family by wounding him in the neck and abdomen.
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Roosevelt petition stolen in Arlington larceny charge filed
Arlington political figure Edward Mulligan, a noted worker, is held for the grand jury charged with larceny of a petition to President Roosevelt seeking the removal of Postmaster James Kreemin. Muligan allegedly dispatched his 14 year old son to obtain the petition from Charles O Connor Irwin's house on July 8 by posing as a messenger. The petition was signed by about seven Arlington residents. Mulligan denies the charge. police say they have a statement from Mulligan's son implicating him.
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Millionaire banker found in New York amid Berlin fraud probe
Behn Jah, a former private banker and owner of a financial newspaper who vanished from Berlin last February with assets around 1.4 million, has been located in New York. Reports say he cannot be extradited for deception and fraud charges, yet journals claim he agreed to return to Berlin to aid investigations under a guarantee of no detention.
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Bryan Gompers unlikely to stump for Bryan national ticket
National labor leader Samuel Gompers said to support William Jennings Bryan but not plan to speak publicly in the campaign. The scene in Fairview showed Bryan greeting John W Kern and Gompers as labor discussions focused on the platform, especially on injunctions in labor disputes. The gathering included Frank Morrison and James Duncan, with Indiana and Kentucky figures discussed for national committee leadership.
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Col George B Sanford Dead After Long Illness
Col George B Sanford born New Haven June 1547 served in the Civil War and campaigns against the Apache. died at Presbyteran Hospital New York after a long illness. Also notes deaths of Prer Francois RB Boucher and Count de Merode in Brussels.
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Five Convicts Escape Near Richmond After Overpowering Guard
A group of convicts escaped near Richmond on the road after overpowering a guard. Three are still at large and authorities pursue them with a large armed force. Suspects named include William Thomas, John Brown, Joel Gilwald Gibson, Charles Allan Pont, Ada Are. The event prompts a mountain-area manhunt and investigation.
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Wacington Postrar
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Walliam Thomas John Brown
Joerl Gilwald Gibon
Charles Allan
Transport in a Typhoon
San Francisco July 12 The arm transport Sheridan arrived today from Manila via Nagasaki and Honolulu with feral cabin passengers and a number of troops from the islands. A typhoon half a day out from vigasant continued for sixteen hours. Heavy seas swept over the slip damaging the upper works and injuring two crew members.
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Honolulu
Tourists Arrive as Harrisburg Welcomes Tour Rally
Tourists arrive in Harrisburg with a 11 o clock entry and a planned seven hour run to Philadelphia tomorrow morning. Local officials and the Motor Club of Harrisburg host an informal reception with Governor Stuart and Mayor Meals.
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Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
Big Labor Day Planned in District Observance
Organized labor in the District plans a larger Labor Day celebration at Benning with large union participation. The Labor Day committee will meet at the Typographical Temple to finalize plans and consider a parade preceding the Benning event. A protest against Secretary of War contracting with English firms for khaki uniforms was appointed by President John Lorch after countermanded orders.
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Benning
Feeney
Labor Day Committee
Gatreet Northwest
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Central Labor Llan
John Riggles McGillan
Snellings
John Lorch
Secretary of War
Camp Pleasant Opens For Summer Outing Near Chesapeake Beach
Camp Pleasant at Tuxedo Md to be opened by the auxiliary of the summer outings committee of the Associated Charities tomorrow morning. An excursion to Chesapeake Beach will be organized for deserving women and children, with participants meeting at division offices at 30 o clock. Andrew Parke, treasurer of the summer outings committee, lists numerous contributions from local individuals and lodges to support the effort.
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Lake &Fo
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Jennie P Adrews
M Oa Winter
C H Sprague
L Henle
Mary Lo Parrish Jr
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Martes T West
Middleton
James W Ocliff
Jerdan
Heat Eases Slightly as Thermometer Hits 102 in Avenue
A spell of high heat subsides with the thermometer at 102 in the avenue area. One reported case of prostration is noted as authorities urge residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
Weathe r Woes Across Washington and Nation
Weather lines show yesterday cooler with rains, yet temperatures remained low. Washington reported a chilly day with highs near 12 to 14 degrees and heavy fog. many residents endured a day of discomfort. The forecast calls for moderating temperatures east of the country with no signs of a new heat wave, while other cities like Cincinnati reached 36 degrees.
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Paraguay Situation Quietly Open to U S Recognition
The United States has not officially recognized Paraguay's post-revolution government but Minister O Brien remains in touch with the new ministry. A contingency could require U S action to protect interests or pursue representations, with recognition to depend on the ministry’s ability to maintain peace and honor treaty relations. The Post classifieds advertise free want ads.
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United States
Taft Cabinet Slate Shifts Highlight Roosevelt Policies
Meyer is named to succeed Cortei as Secretary of the Treasury while Wight Garfield and Wilson are kept in place. Kellogg is slated for Attorney General and Hitchcock moves to Post Office. The candidate tours and speeches emphasize adherence to Roosevelt policies.
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Cabinet Picks Include Root Van & Meyer Wright Fong Hitchcock
The cabinet slate lists Elihu Root as Secretary of State George van & Meyer as Secretary of the Treasury Gen Luke Wright as Secretary of War Frank B Kelly fong as Attorney General Frank H Hitchcock as Postmaster General James A Garfield as Secretary of the Interior James Wilson as Secretary of Agriculture and James A Garfield as several posts still awaiting selections for Navy Commerce and Labor
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Treasury
Georga van & Meyer
Luke Wright
Frank B Kel Fong
Frank H Hitchcock
Interlaw
James A Garfield
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James Wilson
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Navy
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Labor
Taft Aims to Uphold Roosevelt Polices in Campaign
The report outlines Taft’s stance on continuing Roosevelt era policies, his cautious approach to the cabinet issue, and his pledge to enforce progressive reforms. It notes preparations for his acceptance speech, discussions with party leaders, and positions on railroad regulation and federal injunctive powers.
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