Hurricane devastates Cameron parish settlements in Louisiana
Reports from Ledisiana describe two lives lost at Muddy Pass and extensive property damage across Creole Berry Grand Chenier and Johnsons Bayou as the hurricane and high water ravaged Cameron Parish communities. Local responders assess wreckage and aid efforts begin for affected residents.
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Johnson's Bayou
Straus Postpones Voyage for Turkey Post
Ambassador Oscar S Straus, recovering from appendicitis after agreeing to sail for Europe, informs Secretary Knox he hopes to depart around August 14 arriving in Constantinople in early September. His departure was delayed from July 6 to late July and then postponed to mid August to avoid risking a voyage while ill.
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Washington Post
New York
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Europe
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Conatan
Brewer
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Straud
United States
Constantinople
Cleveland
McKinley
Deadlock over tariff bill looms as Congress nears adjournment
Amid stalled tariff legislation lawmakers fear veto risk and party pledges, while proposals consider customs court action and a potential decisive session in Washington. Reports trace debates on material imports, executive cooperation, and the fate of the current Congress.
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Congress
Customs Court
Washington
Thomas Divies Charged After Silver Dollar Heist Tale
A Brooklyn man named Thomas Divies at 79 Lafayette Avenue staged a tale of selling stock for 909 dollars and carrying silver dollars home. Police traced the story via a subtreasury exchange and cashier receipts, confirming parts of the account while questioning risk in leaving money in a strange store. The incident mirrors banknote handling and a later note about Whistler paintings joining an American collection.
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Inder
Nassiu
Dullars
Fie
Uruk
Wallatreet
Thomas Divies
Lafayette Avenue
Tiwsklyn
Tmnat
Istakh
Meteilin & Co
Ut Broadway
Wesi
bin Keating
Thomas Daves
Keating
Thomas
Bnods Medellan & Cas
Harsh
Emplex Keating
Susanna Mavies
Manhattan
John Street
Tommy
Devastating Texas Gulf Hurricane Kills At Least Fourteen
Reports from Houston Bay City Bay City Palacios Wharton and other towns detail a tropical hurricane sweeping from Texas across the gulf coast. At least fourteen lives lost with dozens injured and entire communities devastated including Bay City where key buildings and jails were damaged. Rescue efforts continue as crews search for unaccounted locals and assess extensive property losses.
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Dropa
Hooston
Tex
Texas Gulf Coast
Sailor Injured In Explosion On Prairie Between Ships
Special to The wanmington Provincetown Ma s July 22 The explosion of a boiler tube in a steam launch of the cruiser Prairie seriously injures George E Brown of the crew He is hospitalized aboard the Prairie badly scalded In maneuvers the other night two submarines were found and sunk The Viper sank the Virginia The torpedo boats attacked the fleet but were repelled The Wisconsin is fumigated and will be released from quarantine The Maina remains at Boston after coal and transfer One man died yesterday Chelsea Hospital personnel contracted Liphard while at Norfolk and Philadelphia illness not due to potatoes
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Provincetown
Maas
Prairie
George E Brown
Brown
Wisconsin
Boston
Vunura
Naval Hospital
Navy Department
Chelsea Hospital
Liphard
Norfolk
Philadelhi
Fumes at Gan Factory Linked to Women’s Deaths
Investigation by state health authorities with Johns Hopkins doctors found deaths of young women at the Continental Gan Company plant were caused by fumes from a preparation used in sending the eons. Blood tests showed lowered levels of a harmful substance, and experts questioned whether five dangerous ingredients entered the workers.
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Washington Post Railware
Johns Hopkins
Continental Gan Companys
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Brice
Ean
Gambler Ring Netting Big Wins at European Hotels
Paris police arrested Catorne fired Royal and Hubbard on card swindling charges after a large stake was taken from American and English guests at famed hotels. Marked cards found. victims include a red American who reportedly lost 85000 at Alix les Halles.
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Catorne
Royal
Hubbard
Fasinmalie
Wiehy
Aryles Bainy
Posanton
Alix Les Halns
Trunk Killer Mystery Deepens In Boarding House Death
A body found in a boarding house trunk shows bullet and knife wounds with valuables untouched. Victim Mon Jan and missing Nalbandian linked. motive unclear as police seek Nalbandian and note a bankbook warning. About two weeks after a Chicago trip, the man had spent much of his earnings.
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Minos
Chicago
Nalbandian
Frante Jones Nalbandian
Burkes
Manshur
Nalbandians
LB Adams
Center Street
Jamaica
Daring Rescue On Flooded Trestle In Chautauqua
A.C. Stalder and Harry Herren saved a group by hanging from an 80 foot trestle over a flooded inlet at Chautauqua Illinois. They supported a 6-year-old boy and a basket held by another man as a freight train passed nearby. Herren moved forward with the child, Stalder aided by grabbing the boy by the knees, and both lowered themselves to safety. The train stopped short of the trestle and the conductor assessed the scene.
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Washington Post
St Laura
C Stalder
Harry Herren
Chautauqua
Herren
Stalder
Srranger
Fortune A Gift To Her Leads To Bond Disappearance
In Chicago, probate court heard a peculiar tale of a generous patron Mrs Kate Lerhe who died last May leaving bonds and cash to a house servant and her crippled brother. Authorities allege Mrs Morrison and her husband were arrested in Hoboken as they prepared to sail for Europe. A servant testified the woman gave $7000 in cash and bonds valued at 750,000 to her confidant. The full disposition of the case awaits August 25.
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Cheago
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Ale
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Uroller
Carl Hauber
Ution
Mra Hiller
Hoboken II
Lorope
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Hauers
Mra Mortivon
Couch
Ime
Morison
Matda Plum
Hitler
Morrison
Silent Husband Divorce Sparks Court Action in New Jersey
Mrs Mary Leekman testified that Frank Beekman never spoke in summer or winter, living in silence at home. She sought a divorce, claiming the quiet husband’s behavior strained their marriage as witnesses noted his inability to converse at length.
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Aspury Park
N J
Frank Beekman
Mary
Leekman
Woman Shot During Struggle With Thief in Hot Springs Hotel
Mrs Elie P Dorrence of Helena was shot and killed in her hotel apartment as a thief attacked her and her husband. The assailant seized by the woman was shot, possibly by him while resisting, and five suspects have been arrested.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Elie P Dorrence
Helena
Inca Hotel
Porrenca
Prank May Prove Fatal on Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Mischief on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system leads to a heavily loaded hat car slipping from an inclined track and colliding with a trolley car. Woman passenger Mrs Mary Mc Laughlin sustains a fractured leg and may die. Two other women and one man seriously injured. Week-end excursions to seaside resorts offered by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad every Friday and Saturday.
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New York
Mischievolla Boys
Brooklyn
Mary McLaughlin
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Taft Regatta Plans On Potomac River Carnival September 13
President Taft cancels attendance but new regatta plans advance on the Potomac River off Potomac Drive for September 13 and 18. Subcommittees report rowing canoeing and motorboat events with clubs like Beltmore Annapolis Alexandra and Richmond likely to send crews amid naval and coast survey participation and fireworks.
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Potomac Boat Lab
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Gendis
Bent pin hook angler nets 33 pound channel bass
Special to The Washington Post from Asbury Park reports Anthony Tomano, a hotel cook, hooked a 33 pound channel bass using a bent pin like lure. Several companions assisted, rigged the line, and followed while the catch drew laughs. Travel details to Chicago and Berend included, with dining car service noted.
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Asbury Park
Anthony ‘Tommano
Curlew
Allenhurst
Golying
Taft Era Headlines Echo Turbulent Times Across Nations
A collage of early 20th century items reports Taft era political maneuvers and international intrigue. Mentions Taft, President Aida, and jurist Justice Brewer amid national debates on Panama bonds and race for leadership.
Treasury Talks on Possible Depreciation of Panama Canal Bonds
In New York, Treasurer Treat outlined views on potential depreciation of outstanding Panama Canal bonds and the effect on government markets. Officials weigh bond market conditions and the option to curtail or delay issuing new debt while Congress considers the plan.
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Wall Street
Treat
New York
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Ussie Ty Hess
Congress
MacVeagh
Treasury
Sergeant Denies He Sat on Lieutenant in Court Cross Examination
The trial continues as Sergeant insists he did not sit on Lt. Heaa Man. mother and sister hope a witness will help. The court adjourned for recess after the defense called for further cross examination of Willing, who failed to appear.
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Willang
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Allorn Pavia
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Norfolk
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Liew
Timas
Leonard
Wililey
Unclaimed by Husband Dies in Detention Room
A German widow in New York drops dead in a detention room after expressing distress over her absent husband who failed to join her for a voyage on a Cunard liner. Police report she sat in a corner before choking herself, and relatives were expected to arrive.
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Chane Pitterwasser
Fly Latin
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Cunard
Anne
Germany
Four Killed by Cars On Freight Backing Into Carriage
Five or more persons are dead after a freight train backed over a carriage in Columbus Mississippi. Mrs Holloway and her sister Miss Meyers along with Miss Meves and three children perished instantly. Mr Holloway was injured while two enslaved girls escaped with injuries. The train reportedly backed into the carriage as the team started forward after the caboose passed the crossing.
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Aree Meyers
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