Norway seeks U S recognition for independent government
Chicago July 18 Norway prepares to ask official recognition from the United States. Envoys, privately funded, will present a request that consuls handle Norwegian interests abroad until formal appointees can be sent. Norwegian sovereignty remains unchanged, with a constitutional monarchy and separate actions from Sweden.
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Norway
United States
Chicago
Speci
New York
Herman Gade
Lake Forvent
Gade
J Irgens
Christian Hauge
Washington
State Department
Fraf Moore
Columbia University
John W Poster
Informa
Haaga Ue
Auchempartes
Gocher
Sweden
Stockholm
Kilkedag
Senate
Jutrhhovsen
Norwey
Train collision near Remo claims one life
One man was killed and twenty injured when a construction train collided with a passenger train on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe near Remo. Kavi Young, a crew member, died. other passengers and workers were seriously hurt or slightly injured. The wreckage telescoped a car and derailed two other cars as emergency crews responded.
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Romeo
Mil
Chicago
Rother Faraly
Bart
Prasenger
Atchison
Fraud order challenge in St Louis bank case
In St Louis on July 18 Judge Smith Mc Pherson heard Edward Lewis seek an injunction against a Postmaster General fraud order denying the Lewis bank access to the mails. The defense argues Congress empowered the Postmaster General and constrained equity review, while mail to Lewis and the bank was halted from July 6 to July 12 before a temporary restraining order ordered the post office to hold mail.
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St Louis
Smith McPherson
United States Circuit Court
Edward Lewis
Cortelyou
Wis
People's United Strted Rink
Dyer Med
Lewis
Congress
Lewis Bank
McPherson
Six Die In Hotel Fire At Wabash Minnesota
Six persons perished when a hotel depot burned in Wabash Minnesota after a gas tank exploded fueling an illuminating plant. Victims include Mrs Hoffman and her baby Robert Johnson the hotel owner and expressman along with Gertrudes Rietshner Rebecca Herman James Hunt all burned in their rooms.
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Wabash
Minn
Mra A Hoffman
Robert Johnson
Expressman
Gertruds Rtetsher
Rebecca Herman
James Hunt
Hoffman
Trial Opens in Georgia Slaying Case of Carter Children
Milton Rawlings faces murder charges in Valdosta for the killings of Willie and Carrie Carter. Evidence includes footprints on the victims and a revolver found in a handbag carried by Mrs J G Rawlings. A mistrial motion over the revolver was overruled as the case proceeds with cross examinations and later testimony from the father and state witness Alf Moore.
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Valdosta
Pigtol
J G Rawlings
Milton
Sheriff Passmore
W Ll Carter
Jesse Rawling
Carter
Leonard Rawlings
Alf Moore
Mitchell
Milton Rewlings
Weaver Delays Arrest In City Fraud Case
Philadelphia July 1s Former Judge James Gay Gordon announces delays in arrest related to city frauds by contractors. Mayor Weaver confirms associates to assist, with District Attorney Beil to cooperate at all stages, including warrants and trial. Davies of Davies Stofie Aurebach retained as associate counsel per Root.
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Philadelphia
James Gay Gordon
Weaver
Beil
Julian T Davies
New York
Davies, Stofie & Aurebach
Gordon
Root
Davies
Bell
Delayed Carlton inquiry as autopsy awaited
Frederik Carlton, linked to a second wife’s death and a 1900 drugging and robbing case, faced arraignment for grand larceny in Brooklyn. District Attorney Clarke pressed for autopsy results on the second Mrs Carlton to build a case, while Carlton claimed innocence and sought an adjournment to July 27.
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Carlton
Washington Port
New York
Frederik E Carleton
Brooklyn
Magistrato ‘Tighe
Adams Street
Harry J. Schaub
Sandasrest
Culllen
Pollee
Qarlton
John &. Bennett
Jimmy Ridgeway
An Carlton
Dstrict
Calvary Cemetery
Long Island City
Clarke
Raymond Street
Carlton Schaub
Tri
St George
Schaub
Goldsmith
Charles A Goldsmith
Stamford
St Claire
Cross
Miss Vanderventer
Vanderventer
O'Connor
North Sydney poised to sail Roosevelt in Peary Arctic voyage
Capt Bartlett arrives to take command of the Roosevelt as Peary expedition moves north. Roosevelt expected to sail Thursday with Bartlett aiming for latitude 84, north of Etah, via South Sound and Kane Basin. If crushed, the crew will retreat to Etah and await a relief ship. eight Newfoundlander sailors join the crew.
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North Sydney
Bartlett
Roosevelt
Peary
Etwh
Fram
Penary
Etah
South Sound
Kane Basin
Robinson Channel
Kennedy Channel
Collision Kills Express Engineer in Rochester NY
Passenger Engineer James Clark of Dewitt dies after Western Express No 33 crashes into a freight at the Culver street crossing in Rochester. Fireman Wo Flaase of Buffalo is seriously scalded. George White of Chicago is bruised. Officials blame Clark for running the block signal as the train derailed three coaches and wrecked the engine.
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Rochester
Culver Street
New York Central
James Clark
Dewitt
Clark
Wo Flaase
Buffalo
George White
Chicago
Ensiner Clark
Clark Recovering After Brain Wound Operation
New York July 18 Senator William A Clark is steadily recovering from Saturday's operation. Dr McKernon was called out of town and will not see him before tomorrow. First dressing of the brain wound shows healing progress and all symptoms are favorable. Temperature down to about 98.
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New York
William A. Clark
Tragic Pensacola Store Shooting Ends in Double Death
William F Williams, seeking discharge, shot John White and wounded Howard Dansby and James White in a Pensacola clothing store. Williams then killed himself as officers arrived. James White likely to die. Williams claimed someone in the store sought to injure him. White had been a prominent haberdasher for thirty years.
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Pensacola
Fla
Dirk
William F Williams
John White
Mr White
Howard Dansby
James White
Williams
White
Pollard Wins Nebraska House Seat in Special Election
Ernest M Pollard, Republican of Nebawka, defeats Francis W Brown in Nebraska's First District by a 2 50 plurality to succeed E J Burkett who resigned to become a U S senator. Lincoln July 18. Pollard will take office after Burkett's resignation.
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Ernest M. Pollard
Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebr
Ernest M Pollard
Nebawka
Francis W. Brown
Pollard
E J Burkett
United States
Rumor of American Ship Sinking By Mine Reported
A special dispatch from St Petersburg on July 18 reports an unconfirmed rumor that an American steamship struck a floating mine between Port Arthur and the Hinets Islands and sank with all hands. No date is specified and there is no confirmation.
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Washington Post
St Petersburg
Port Arthur
Hinet Islands
Woman Fires On Persistent Suitor In Ontario
In Ingersoll Ontario on July 18 Mrs Emiline Kyle shot and killed David McGee at her home after he persisted in visiting. She then went to police headquarters and surrendered saying she was forced to shoot to protect herself. Special Exte 83.56 Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Friday tickets good returning Sunday night. Saturday Tickets return Monday night. Norfolk Washington Steamboat Co.
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Ingersoll
Ontario
Emiline Kyle
David McGee
Mcffea
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Ca
Death From Wood Alcohol Aboard Lady Evelyn Near Atlantic City
The first mate Thomas Clark, 46, of Norfolk Virginia, died aboard the yacht Lady Evelyn off Atlantic City from an overdose of wood alcohol after days of heavy drinking. Captain James Pierce reported no suspicious circumstances as Dr Edward Guion treated the scene. The yacht is owned by a man named McMahon. Also: Manuel Ogozue, former mayor of San Juan Puerto Rico, was reported missing from his Long Island home but located by his son and returned.
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Atlantic City
Edward Guion
Lady Evelyn
James Pierce
McMahon
Thomas Clark
Norfolk
Guion
Dr Guion
Amityville
L. L
Manuel Ogozeue
San Juan
P. R
Long Island
Manuel
Tragic Flight End for Maloney in California Test
Special to The Washington Post details a Santa Clara test of Prof John J Montgomery's aeroplane. Daniel Maloney, operator, fell from 2000 feet after a wing collapse, suffering fatal injuries. The ascent had begun smoothly before the device failed and wrecked near Eberhardt's tannery.
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Panel Maloney
Santa Clara
Washington Post
Cal
Santa Clara College
John J Montgomery
Daniel Maloney
Maloney
Jaioey
Land Fraud Case Opens in Portland Conspiracy Trial
United States District Attorney Francis J. Heney outlined the government theory of a conspiracy involving a congressman, a U S commissioner, and a prominent physician to suborn entrymen and secure title to large Crook County tracts of public domain for private gain. The defense announced it would submit its case without further argument.
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Portland
Oreg
United States
Francis J. Heney
Williamson
van Gessner
Biggs
Heney
Congress
Crook County
Bryan estate accounts sparks objections in probate hearing
In New Haven probate court a hearing on William J Bryan's executor account faced objections from Delia Bigelow and George Cable legatees over items including a $500 transfer and attorney charges. Bryan's counsel argued the estate could bear a 10 percent penalty, but judge Cleveland reserved verdict as to the settlement. Separately, Terre Haute reports bank cashier Conzmania arrested for $1,000 defalcation. Chesepeste Beach advertises a family resort with salt water bathing and amusements.
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New Haven
Conn
William J Bryan
Philo
Bennett M H Wickwire
Delia Bigelow
George W. Cable
Legetees
Bryan
Cleavland
Norwegians Ask Recognition and War News Update
A condensed news page notes Norway seeking recognition as the global crisis intensifies. Reports touch on aeronautical incidents, heat waves across the country, and major political discussions including peace talks and presidential actions.
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Carlton
Aeronaut
Swartcell
Eastern
Hyde
Hooker
Newa
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Navy
Navy Yard
Tanner
Root Arrives to Take Office as Secretary of State
Eithu Root arrived from New York and will formally take the oath as Secretary of State. He was fatigued from travel and heat but said he would assume the duties today. Secretary Adee met him at the depot and accompanied him to his hotel.
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Eithu Root
New York
Woman Paid Ten Thousand Investigation of Town Topics Affairs Begin
New York July 18 an inquiry into Town Topics affairs began involving Charles Hable over blackmail charges. Assistant district attorney Paul Krotel indicated the case may go to the grand jury. The probe centers on the book Facts and Fancies and the Town Topics Publishing Company. Information from Moses Ellis Wooster ties subscription schemes to profits and commissions, claiming high payments for prominent subscribers and substantial increases in production funds.
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New York
Charles Hable
Edwin M. Post
New York Stock Exchange
Paul Krotel
Krotel
Town Topics
Moses Ellis Wooster
Society Editors Association
America
Fimart
Town Topics Publishing Cr
Town Topics Publishing Company
Wooster
Banketr
President in Camp at Sagamore Hall With Roosevelt Party
President Roosevelt leads annual camping trip from Sagamore Hall with three Roosevelt sons and cousins. The party rows from Oyster Bay at 4 PM to Lloyds Neck, where the president will direct camp life and cook. The group includes Theodore and Kermit Roosevelt, Archibald Roosevelt, Philip and George Roosevelt, Emlen Roosevelt, and several friends and neighbors.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hall
Polit
Lloyds Neck
Arra
Cook
Theodore
Kermit
Archir Roosevelt
Philip
George Roosevelt
W Emlen Roosevelt
Mr West Roosevelt
Mr Laxdon
Theodore Jr
Three Black People Executed in Shelby County Incident
In Memphis on July 18, Toots Taylor A M Miles and Major Mills three Black people accused in serious cases died in a related incident at the Shelby County jail courtyard. Taylor and Mills mounted the scaffold together and their bodies were removed Miles was executed and Taylor was fatally harmed and robbed Sam Gaines in August 1901 a wife’s serious case led to Miles losing his life by fatally harming his father in law.
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Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Toots Taylor
A.M Miles
Major Mills
Shelby County
Taylor
Mills
Miles
Sam Gaines
Snake Attack on Boat Ended by Rifle Shot
Miss B Rickert of Lapeer Michigan, while rowing on Long Lake, spotted a blue racer snake about fifteen feet long that climbed into the boat. She fired a small rifle, killing the reptile, which measured fifteen feet in length and over fifteen inches in girth. Cardinal Gibbons left Baltimore for Southamton on vacation, with related Norfolk steamboat schedule notes following.
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Lapeer
Mich
Mr. B Rickert
Long Lake
Torrid in the East as Heat, Suffering Increase
An intense heat wave grips major eastern cities with record highs in Philadelphia 98.3 degrees and Boston 96. The urban misery grows with hundreds prostrated and numerous deaths. New York and Brooklyn face severe suffering, water concerns rise, and hospitals stay crowded as authorities urge cooling and conservation.
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New England
Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Boston
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