Wrecked and Robbed Crew Urged to Save Valuables
Two wrecked crews reach port aboard the Miyde Line steamer Cherokee after a perilous voyage from Task’s Island. Capt Withers and crew salvaged items as mariners crowded the barge to safety amid peeling storms and fading hope.
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Bela
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iMland Oon
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Task
Latand
Capt Withers
Caicos Caneos
Saving Valuables After Wreck Disaster
Sailors recover royal valuables from wreck but King and all his people lose every bite of food. Pirates loot includes cloth and hotel items. Four potatoes and a cup of something left. pursuit through island ends with retreat as armed courtiers flee.
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Sidney
Toyal Con- Spacenston
Shipwrecked Sailors Reach Turk's Island After Strenuous Voyage
Royal Berge remained aboard as voyage began with a sixty mile trip to Turk's Island. The crew faced a day offshore rigging and a crewless ship. After two days without sleep or food, the shipwrecked sailors sighted Turk's Island and finally reached civilization.
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Turk's Island
Turk’s Island
American car in Wyoming drives toward Ogden
Special to The Washington Frost from Cheyenne Wyoming on March 8 reports EB Linn Mathewson of Denver driving the American endurance car toward Ogden Utah with Harold Brinker to relieve him. The Italian competitor left Omaha for Cheyenne after repairs, the German car crossed Sterling and a French car faced a shaft break near Le Grand Iowa delaying its progress.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Eb.linn Mathewson
Denver
New York
Sterling NL
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Ona'Gt
le Grand
Iowa
Sone
Omaha
Judge Vanderbilt's Friend Dismisses Speeding Charge
Magistrate Kernochan at Yorkville Court dismisses the speeding charge against millionaire William J. Vanderbilt. The officer protested, but Vanderbilt stated he had nine years of driving without an incident. The judge, after a brief exchange, declared the case dismissed.
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Bredal
Washington Post
New York
Mar
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Will
Jerome
Vanderhilt
Emoni
Fred
Jani
Magia Jiitty Kemochan
Pastor Feeds Needy With Sunday Breakfast Plan
Reverend Edward Young of Second Presbyterian Church faced a hungry crowd drawn by a plan for free breakfast for 180 city residents. He started a collection with a dollar and fed all present, with surplus for next Sunday, forming a "breakfast brotherhood" to provide meals each week.
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Washington
Secon Presbyterian Church
Edward Young
Pastor Young
Brotherhood Eli
Taft Clears Major Sherman Act Suit in U S Circuit
Judge Slough grants dismissal of the 34 906 001 damage suit by the American Banana Company against the United Brill Company over alleged Sherman Act violations. The action centered on seizure of a Central American landholding and railroad ownership in June 194. The decision intersects with a separate 30 000.00 delay suit against the American Sugarclothing Company awaiting Philadelphia court action.
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Mar
Henry W. Taft
Slough
Unite States Circuit Court
American Manana Company
United Brill Company
Central America
American Banans Company
Wilta Railroad
Banane Eatrary
Fruk
Arangpaly
Sugaclothing Company
Peniing
Philadelphia
Dismissal of Habeas Corpus in Poilson Sisters Case
Justice Fitegerala in New York dismissed writs of habeas corpus filed by Katherine and Charlotte Poilson sisters. Court overruled objections to their defrauding a hotel conviction and remanded de Tollons to the Pombs prison. Immediate transfer to a penitentiary for the three months term seems likely.
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Court of Special Sessions
Girl Leaps to Death From Smithfield Bridge
Pittsburg March 9 a young woman well dressed leaped from the smithfield street bridge into the Monongahela River and was swept away by the swollen water. Nothing is known about her and authorities fear her body will not be recovered until the high water subsides.
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Salomy Jane
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Doctor’s Gift Food Worth Its Weight In Gold
A Pennsylvania doctor prescribed Graped Nuts as a cure for indigestion and pillowsness. After trying many foods, the patient ate the new food and saw rapid improvements in digestion and energy within two months, feeling like a new man. The ad references Postum Co. and the Road to Wellville.
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Richest Men in Disputed Golf Score at Pocantico Hills
A Chicago Tribune style report recounts a poring dispute over a golf match between John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie at Pocantico Hills. The claimed scores differ 86 to 85 in Carnegie’s favor, sparking speculation about a brewing feud between the two magnates and a rumored business venture.
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Golfer Rivalry Rumors Tie Rockefeller Carnegie Link
Rumors swirl about a rift between John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie with reports that Carnegie has not visited Pocantico in some time. Friends recall Carnegie as the superior golfer and speculate on the so called mistake affecting who holds the billionaire title.
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Pocantico_linka
Mayor defies ministers over Sunday theater laws
Terre Haute Indiana March 9 Mayor Lyons refused to enforce Sunday theater laws classed as blue laws. The Terre Haute Mutual Association plans a committee to press him to act, signaling possible impeachment. Proceedings for removal may be brought in Circuit Court or city council.
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Washington Bear
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Ind
Lyons
Terre Haute Miniateral Association
WAVAL OFFICERS SHIFTED IN NAVY ASSIGNMENTS
Commander J Knapp transferred to court martial duty at the Washington Navy Yard and ordered to the St Louis lighthouse district. Commander Van Duzer remains ready for sea service. Commander L Purcell to duty in the New Orleans lighthouse district relieving Commander Guy Brown, who becomes executive officer of the North Carolina. The moves follow Navy Department practice assigning commanders as executive officers of cruisers and battleships.
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Seague Island
New Orleans
Guy Brown
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Mumps Outbreak Threat Loomed Aboard Dolphin
An epidemic of mumps among sailors aboard the naval dispatch boat Dolphin was halted by removing six infected men to Naval Hospital. About 35 threatened, with rapid treatment and quarantine. Fumigation planned to ensure no further spread.
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Atricke
Naval Hospital
Versal
Wen
Army Orders Retirements and Transfers Amid High Command Changes
President directs retirements and reassignments across multiple regiments. Capt James A Hulton Twelve Infantry and Capt Henry B Clark Coast Artillery placed on retired lists. Capt George Le Gocdate promoted to major while stationed at Fort Brady region. Capt James B Bell relieved from California duties and directed to Fort Brady. Chaplain board appointed then dissolved at Columbus Barracks. Several officers undergoing medical treatment or awaiting new assignments.
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Olbee
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Charles At Stone
Sixneath
Wendell J. Simpson
Mineteenth Infantry
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Slam
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George H.R. Goamar
Ayeftant
Naval Officers Orders and Vessel Movements Report
Orders to naval officers detailing commissions and discharges from 1906 to 1908 including Commander W L Howard Lieut GP Brown and Paymaster W Ty Oriy. Movements list ships arriving at Cavite San Diego Yokohama and Norfolk plus crews transferred between Navy yards and stations.
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Fitch Comedy a Hit at Belasco and Salomy Jane Delights
Clyde Fitch's Girls at the Belasco draws capacity crowds with witty tunes and sharp dialogue. Eleanor Robson stars in Salomy Jane at the National, delivering a poised performance as Salomy with strong supporting from George W. Wilson and a notable child cast, while the production showcases scenic beauty and period detail.
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Caught in the Rain at Columbia Theater Stirs San Francisco Crowd
Columbia-William Collier returns in Caught in the Rain as rainstorm chaos and witty one liners fill Chase’s weekly vaudeville. The three acts mix melodrama groundwork with constant humor, spotlighting Collier’s straight-faced delivery and Helena Collier Garrick’s gossipy Mrs Merriden.
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Elise
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Qettle
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Maxwell
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Jim Mawell
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Canned Tomato Bride Sues for Separation
In Tuckerton a woman known as Lae and miss Ju filed for divorce from Davit Gallagher after a note on a tomato can label indicated she did not wish to keep the marriage. The complaint seeks separation with her stating repentance and desire to end the union.
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J. Bae
Davit Gallagher
Lae
Racing Bills in Peril Amid Senate Poll Shakeup
Friends of Hart Agnew era lawmakers in two houses face stiff odds as a Senate poll shows eight against advancing the reform measure and three undecided. The article notes heightened activity in committees and debate over the racing bill’s fate.
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Vt Shiuwe
History of the White House Shoes Promoted by Brown Shoe
Brown Shoe Company of St Louis offers free four volume set titled The History of the White House to shoe dealers. Books feature portraits, presidential anecdotes and gossip, with posters and a sale incentive. Dealers may share with customers, while supplies last, and can obtain remaining volumes via small payments.
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Ihe
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