Tragic Auto Crash Kills G Winthrop Sands at Poissy
New York financier G Winthrop Sands, stepson of W K Vanderbilt, dies after his 40 horse power car bursts and crashes near the Vanderbilts Poissy estate. Chauffeur survives, bystanders pull Sands free as flames engulf wreckage in a dramatic, fatal accident.
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Paris
France
Winthrop Sands
W. K. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderi
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de Poissy
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Farwood
Rick
Vanderbilt Family In Europe After Death Of Mrs. Sands
New York reports Mrs. Vanderbilt, mother of young Sands, about 40, has been married three times and is now in Europe with her husband. Her late husbands included Samuel S. Sands and astronomer Lewis Rutherford. The Vanderbilt clan, led by William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., remains abroad, with the duchess of Marlborough and other relatives in Europe as arrangements for services and interment are discussed.
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New York
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Young Sands
Harrison
Samuel S. Sands
Lewis Merrie Rutherford
Bis
Rutherford
Mr. Vanderbilt
St. Mark’s Church
London
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
W. H. Vanderbilt
Cornelius
New York Central
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Europe
Duchess of
GO AHEAD IN OIL CASE REBATE CHARGES
City officials announce that the attorney general will seek a revision of the Seventh Circuit ruling in Standard Oil Indiana, with applications for a remand to the court of appeals or Supreme Court. Prosecutions on rebates and related offenses will proceed, and no dinner with Rockefeller is true.
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Lenox
Mass
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Bonaparte
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Standard Ofl Company
Indiana
Standard O Company
H. M. Hoyt
Washington
Edwin M. Sims
Chicago
United States
Attorn
Illinois
James H. Wilkerson
Mr. Sims
Frank B. Kellagg
Circuit Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
Standard Oil Company of
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
W. Parmelee Prentice
John D. Rockefeller
Grosscup
Labor Bureau and Negro Bureau to Back Taft Campaign
The article outlines plans for a Republican labor and negro bureau to shore up support in key states. It notes Samuel Gompers faces scrutiny for his union ties and signals a push to mobilize black voters with speakers in Ohio Indiana Illinois West Virginia Kentucky Kansas and other states. Frank H Hitchcock travels to open new headquarters while Sherman’s health is described as still sound for a mid September stump tour.
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New York
Shenman
National Republican Organization
Labor Bureau
Linitor Taft
Sherman
Brownsville
Colored Battalion
Negro Bureau
Gompers
Taft
Cincinnati
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American Federation
Lawor Bureau
Brush Ares
Philadelphia
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
West Virginia
Kentucky
Kansas
Washington
Baptist Ministerial Conference
Philipie
Waldron
Negro American Political League
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Commuittee
Chicago
South
Georgia
Bryan
McKinley
Parker
Roosevelt
Mountain
Pacific States
National Committee
National
Congressional
Mexicans Battle U S Cavalry Near Comstock Texas
Special to The Washington Post Comstock Tex July 2 a clash near the Rio Grande 6 miles south of Comstock left nine insurgents dead and several wounded Five Federal soldiers were killed Refugees crossed into Texas and a U S cavalry company has arrived to pursue them Reports say two American residents in Mexico were killed and that American troops are being sent from Del Rio to the area.
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Texas
Washington Post
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Tex
Rio Grande
Here
Third United States Cavalry
Paso
Vex
Amily
Mexico
Comstock
del Rio
Deserted Wife Deserted Children in Bethlehem
A Baltimore milk dealer A. O. Mitchell failed after a year in Waterbury and deserted his wife and four children in Bethlehem leaving the youngest baby. The notice notes his disappearance and the family’s destitute state as reported by The Washington Post from July 29. Summer tourist rates to Jersey shore and other destinations are advertised by Baltimore and Obie agents at 1417 G Street and 69 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Washington Post
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A. O. Mitchell
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Bethlehem
Jersey
Adirondack Mountains
New York
New England
Nova Scotia
Allegheny Mountains
G Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wright's Son a Fighter in Alley Clash
Semmes Wright, youngest son of Gen Luke E. Wade—who has been named Secretary of War—suffered a broken leg in a street fight with an unknown man in Maidan Lane Memphis Tennessee. The altercation began when the stranger bumped Wright in a narrow passage linking Front and Main Streets. Police found Wright injured and transported him to Central Police Station and then to hospital. the assailant fled and remains at large.
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Washington Post
Memphis
Tenn
Semmes Wright
Luke E. Waheht
Legal Hospital
Maidan Lane
Stig
Wright
Young Wright
Wic
Central Police Prenin
Bryan Notification Set For August 12 In Lincoln Neb
Representative Henry D. Clayton announced that the committee on notification of Mr. Bryan will meet in Lincoln Nebraska at noon on August 12 and that Mr. Bryan will be formally notified of his nomination in the afternoon. Clayton, as permanent chairman of the Democratic convention, will deliver the notification speech.
Pacific trade route crisis shocks Pacific coast shipping
Railroads warn shippers they will exit the Oriental trade by November 1 due to forced public rate disclosures. Pacific coast shipping executives warn Japan will capture profits as steamship lines fear losses, with experts predicting a shift to Suez routes and Japanese vessels. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruling sparks gloom for U S sailings to Orient Australia and New Zealand.
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Orient
Australia
R. P. Schwerin
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Afr.ischwerin
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Suez Canal
Seattle
Vancouver
Harriman
Hill Ines
Portland
Oreg
W. E B. Coman
Harriman Lines
Oriental
Bag
Suez Canals
Venezuelan Schooner Maria Abigail Boycotted at Willemstadt
The Venezuelan schooner Maria Abigail from Maracaibo, laden with Venezuelan goods and sent by a Venezuelan farm to Willemstadt, faced a boycott. Police and troops guarded the wharf during the ship’s stay and on departure the vessel dipped its flag as the guard saluted.
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Maria Abigail
Maracaibo
Taft returns to golf as Hitchcock animosities flare
Cincinnati dispatch reports William Howard Taft, after accepting the Republican nomination, heads to Hot Springs for golf with Mrs Taft and aides. Taft becomes an honorary member of the International Steam Shovelers and Dredgemen, praising his war department actions on the Panama Canal. Ohio leaders angrily chasten Hitchcock for leaving town without discussing the state situation, while party figures urge unity.
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Cincinnati
William Howard Taft
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Virginia
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Taft
International Steam Shovelers and Dredgemen
J. J. Dolan
Grevetary
Charles P. Taft
Dolan
Vorys
New York
Boston
Aveingle
Henry Williams
State Executive Committee
Chio
Man Sheds Skin Again After 28th Time
Trenton linoleum printer Mam A Cake undergoes his twenty eighth skin shedding in fifty-one years. He develops a chill, then skin dries and cracks off within two weeks causing agony before he recovers. He has several children who show no symptoms. Specialists have not helped him.
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Washington Post
N. J
Mam A. Cake
Villa Calls for Killing Spaniards in Manila Speech
Simon Villa, a municipal board candidate, denounced Spaniards in a Manila speech and said he would sanction executions if an insurrection recurred. Residents plan an official protest as Villa previously escaped trial for murdering a Spanish officer during the insurrection by a general amnesty.
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Simon Villa
Villa
Brooklyn bankers held on grand larceny charges in mining scheme
Col Edward Britton and Frederick H Schroeder, officials of Eagle Savings and Loan, were indicted for grand larceny after admitting to misappropriating about 44 000 dollars to prop up the Home Stake South Extension Mining Company in the Black Hills. They faced 10 000 dollar bail and were arraigned before Judge Dike.
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Col
Edward E. Britton
Eagle Savings and Loan Association
Black Hills
New York
Hingle Savings and Loan Company
Frederick H. Schroeder
Dike
Boili
South Extension Mining Company
South Dakota
Britton and Schroeder
Clarke Williams
State Banking Department
Elder
Hagle LegRes and Loan Company
Superintendent of Banks
Eagle Savings and Loan Company
H. J. Young
Britton
F. H. Schroeder
Messrs. Britton
Young
Joseph Wood
Wood
Black Hills Mine
Col. Brotton
Scnrevner
Timothy L. Woodruff
Waldo
Olden
Night Drill Marks First Day Of District Militia Encampment
Fort Washington Maryland July 29 The district militia at Fort Hunt and Fort Washington began night attack drill with searchlights and blank mortar firing. Corps from Corcoran Cadets and various militia units performed advanced infantry exercises under US army instructors. Wireless station erected at Fort Hunt sent tests to The Washington Post correspondent. Potomac horse Potomac demonstrated drill before visiting officers and their wives.
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National Guard
United States Army
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Maghee
Fort Washington Reservation
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Washington Post
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