Britain Must Boldly Assert Naval Policy Says Admiral
Lord Charles Beresford, addressing Canadians in Toronto, urged immediate action to defend the empire by a strong navy. He warned that sea supremacy is essential to Britain's survival, rejecting territorial expansion while calling for unity with the empire to protect trade routes and raw materials from rival powers.
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Toronto
Ontario
Charles Beresford
British Home Feet
Great Britain
North Sea
Fritish Isles
Gompers Idea Turned Down at Trade Union Conference
The European and American federation leaders debated proposals from Samu Gompers concerning international labor links and temperance, later concluding the proposals would not be adopted. The discussion reflected U S stance on joining a broader European federation and the governance of a global labor movement.
Fire aboard Atlantic steamer delays passengers at Tibury
Passengers on the Minneapolis learned of their shipboard peril only on arrival as the Atlanta Transport Line steamer Moneyells was in flames for days. The fire began in the fore part and grew, prompting calls for aid. Moneyells was joined by the Vaderland which stayed by for twelve hours before leaving as assistance proved unnecessary.
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Minneapolis
Epeta
Washington Post
Mioneyells
Tibury
Atlantic
Vaderland
United States ‘Weather Bureau
Panama
Elephant Skin Cured by Roosevelt Expedition Naturalist
Nebobi British East Africa Auguttdmunt Helter, a Roosevelt expedition naturalist, preserved an entire elephant skin in good condition after a recent kill. The animal skin weighs eight pounds. All expedition members are reported well. Great Neckville Fair offers good accommodations and rapid service with Baltimore and Ohio rail travel available from August 31 to September.
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British East Africa
Roosevelt
Neckville
Baltimore
Topeka Woman Relinquishes Bond In Kidnapping Case
In Topeka, Mrs Barclay and J M Gentry release claims as habeas corpus hearing approaches. The case involves Marian Bleakley known as the incubator baby, with charges of kidnapping and assault still in play. The hearing is scheduled for September 7 in Kansas City.
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Topeka
Kann
Jomney Achenek
Stele Batelay
Marian Bleakley
Kansas City
Schenck
Barclay
J M. Gentry
FiveYearOld Fatally Struck by Car in Newport News
Special to The Warning from Newport News Virginia reports five year old Herbert Soter died after being struck by a car driven by M M Phippson on Hluchington avenue near thirty seventh street. He died moments later at St Francis Hospital. Phipps, his uncle D J Phipps a contractor, was arrested for manslaughter with bail set at 1000 for tomorrow's police court appearance. Mrs D S Phipps and her two daughters were in the car. Phipps says he could not stop while the child ran into the path of his vehicle at about 2 o clock.
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Newport News
Herbert Soter
George Soter
M M_ Phippson
Hluchington Avenue
Ballet
D'S Phipps
Phipps
Poffenberger
Cear
Donnelly
Jose
Ofpatt
Caldwell Good Shot District Loses Skirmish in Hard Fight
Camp Perry Ohio Aug 1 First Lieut Harryn Caliwell of the District of Columbia National Guard won ninth in the national rifle match with 310 while Caldwell excelled for the Marine Corps in the $160 cup. The District team of sixteen were defeated by the United States Infantry in the skirmish match though several district marksmen posted high scores. Captain Dennison was wounded but recovered within an hour.
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US Infantry
Dennison
Washington Post
Camp Perry
Ohio
Harryn Caliwell
District of Columbia National Guard
National Rifle Associations
Marine Corps
Lucut Caldwell
D McDougall
John
Petergon
Marines
Any Romeyn
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Milton J Crouse
Taurine
Seoin
Clarence Haines
Navy
A. D Denny
H BR Meyers
Sergt Peter Lund
Wharine Corps
Eigth
Tiest
Charles T. Putnam
Tachard Powers
Heidenreich
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Serat. Brown
Sergt Schriver
Fehr
Theut_ McAnay
Jleut
Claugell
Tneut Hott
Alderton
Clouser
Lieut
Bell
Cookson
United Sates Infantry
Yestering
District Infantry
Calvary
Cavalry
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Merenme
buEun
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Dohio
Tewes
New Jersey
Shipman Helberg
W Eady
W Tewes
Walter Helberg
TA Thomson
USN
Ben South
AD Denny
Willan A
Audacious Express Robbery in Pennsylvania Alleghenies
A bold highwayman stopped a Pennsylvania Railroad express near Lewistown. He forced five cargo bags of bullion and currency from the Washington express car, fired at the conductor and fireman, then fled into the mountains leaving some coins and gold bars behind. Detectives pursue the bandit as officials report about half the loot recovered.
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Washington
Alleghenies
Lewis
Dave
Lewistown
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hemistook
Scean
David Lewis
Old State Pike
Harrisburg
Gary
Philadelphia
Harver
Samuel Donnelly
G D Willis
Isaac R Poffenberger
Lagman Albert Miller Alt
Washington Express
Clayton
Donnelly
Vitla
Wills
Tlon
Altoona
Altoord
Railroad
Adams Express Company
Harrisburg Pa
Metsenger
Thaw Case Delayed as Attorney Seeks Deposition Rules
Mrs Mary Contey Thaw faces examination before United States Commissioner Shields in the suit by Clifford W. Partridge seeking 263 for legal services and disbursements. The court vacated the appearance notice and may allow deposition by commission if she relocates beyond two miles from New York. Partridge claims vast expenses to protect Harry Thaw’s name. Thaw argues service was improper to harass her. Also noted are claims of $105 past due for nervous disorder treatments.
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White
New York
Mary Contey
United States
Shields
Clifford W Rartridge
Harry KE ‘Thaw
Thaw
Martridge
Hosti
Asa
Attacks Mayor McClellan Over Investigations in Bushwick
Bird Coler, Brooklyn borough president, charges Governor Hughes with removing McClellan from office. He accuses McClellan of abusing power by using the accounts commissioners to target political enemies. Coler says investigations into borough presidents, including Manhattan and Bronx, were meant to vilify budget waste rather than expose Coler’s own conduct.
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Specie
New York
Bird
Coler
Brooklyn
McClellan
Hughes
Bronx
McClellans
Elephantiasis Woman Dies Weighing 500 Pounds
Theresa Habets, wife of a restaurant keeper, died in a city hospital. She had swelled to 500 pounds due to elephantiasis, a contributory cause of death. A special casket must be built for her body. she had been ordinary in size until about three years ago and was 41 years old.
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New York
Theresa Habets
Gire Stops Jail Frackers After Prisoner Escape Attempt
Special to The Washington Font from Lawrenceburg recounts Sheriff White's absence as three prisoners climbed from a rear window. His six year old sister Alice heard the racket, grabbed a revolver, and warned the escapees, keeping them hostage until the sheriff returned and the men were recaptured.
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Usth Sherff
Washington
Lawrenctburg
Sheri White
Anres
Fall
Misa
Alice White
Shall
Suspected Gem Theft Ties Man to Chicago Heist
Detroit, Mich August 1 Leroy Hall a Negro was taken from a Wa bash passenger train on suspicion of burglarizing a Chicago jewelry theft. Police say jewelry valued at 13000 was stolen from Mrs Adolphe Hireche at the Vendome Hotel dining room last night. Hall wore a diamond stud worth 200 and had 218 in his pocket. He denies the charge and is held for Chicago officials.
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Pittsburg
Cambria Steel Company
Philadelphia
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Railroad
First National Bank
Frm
Detroit
Mich
Leroy Hall
Walter
Adolphe Hireche
Chicago
Hall
Seven Children Die In Rockaway Park Fire At St Malachys
New York officials report seven deaths at St Malachys home for children in Rockaway Park. An investigation will review safety standards to prevent housing minors in unsafe structures. Firefighters saved many inmates from the north wing as flames devastated the dormitory over the laundry area. Early rescue efforts kept order as nurses evacuated children to the boardwalk and nearby Hebrew Home, hotels, and cottages.
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New York
St Malachys
Rockaway Park
Ahoen
Ofstera
St Joseph
Brooklyn
Reacun
Yorth
Sonis
St Malshys
Hebrew Institution
Duveens Buy Nehrtva Ann Collection In Paris Sale
New York reports Duveen Bros have purchased the Neurtva ann collection of old paintings in Paris for 3 500 000. The deal includes Rembrandts four Hals portraits Ruysdael Ghime Reynolds and other masters from the fourteenth to eighteenth centuries. The Maurice Kann collection parts form a major 19th century European private set valued for its breadth and quality.
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Paris
New York
Fim
Paria
Duveen Bros
Rodolphe Kann
Duveens
Rodophe Kany
France
Duveen Brothere Art Dewlere
Maurice Kang
Rembrandts
Franz Hals
Judih van Ruysdael
Micert Ghime
Reynolds
Reacher Paysts
Mmo Pempae Ae Ate
Earthquake Shakes Rome No Loot Fatalities Reported
A strong local quake struck Rome around 6 PM causing panic in hospitals and prisons. Two churches Santa Caterina and Santa Asista suffered damage while the pope was awakened for safety checks. The tremor lasted about 20 to 30 minutes with minor injuries reported and no fatalities.
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Roma
Church of
Santa Caterina
Banto Spiro
Barbanera
Rome
Lita
Ely
Santa Asista
Riccada
Isfeie
Hospitaliana Prirona
Cholera Fear Grips Rotterdam and Imperial City
Cholera spreads with 10 deaths in Rotterdam since outbreak, 17 cases in isolation, 74 under observation. In St Petersburg and Sevastopol, officers and elites face illness as sanitation steps tighten. Imperial travel headlines include Standart voyage and Crimea security measures amid approaching imperial visit.
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St. Peterburg
Gregortert
Peterhof
Saven
St Petersburg
Novos Vremya
Constantinople
Standart
Emperor Nicholza
Dardanelles
Sevastopol
Nicholas
Yalta
Rotterdam
Obscure Forty Years Ago Partner of Daniel Drew Highlighted
In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 21, Eushe A Soray emerges as a partner of Daniel Drew in early New York stock exchange history. Soray played a notable role in midwestern and eastern railroad and coal ventures, including ownership of an anthracite operation.
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Scranton
Eushe A Soray
Daniel Drew
New York Stock
Evie Railroad
Denker
Hitet
Miners threaten general strike in Pittsburg district
In Pittsburg district about 6000 miners are threatening a general strike starting September 7 over explosive charges and mine safety. United Mine Workers leader Tom Lewis was in talks with employers but no agreement was reached. Many miners have already departed to Illinois or Tennessee coal fields.
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Pittburg
Tha
Pittsburg
Tom Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburg Coal Company
United Biles Steel Corporation Hnd
Brooklyn Magistrate Held on Bribery Charge
Henry E Furk a Brooklyn police court magistrate was arraigned in the supreme court on a bribery count alleging a 66 cent bribe to influence his conduct and an arrangement to receive money for securing bonds for prisoners who appeared before him. He surrendered, pleaded not guilty, and was remanded to custody for a hearing next Tuesday.
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Brooklyn Bar, Association
New York
Henry E Furk
Brooklyn
Crane
Auprems Court
Oda
Charles J. Mc_Dermott
Brooklyn Bar
Shake Up At Police Headquarters Prompts Uniformed Reassignments
A police shake up announced by Maj Sylvester transfers Detective Bike Muller after ten years at the central office to wear a street uniform in the Second precinct. Muller’s removal follows a pattern of internal discipline aimed at improving order amid recent dissension.
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Bycoce
Coffin
Muller
Eighth Precinct
Mas Sylvester
Mas
Mai Sylvester
Bike Muller
Boardman Muller
James Frank
D J Garvey
DU Walker
W Hackett
G Dunn
Wilson
Alten
Jackson
Ti Case
C A Bravens
Sylvester
Robert Doyle
Shell Hits French Cruiser During Target Practice
A brace of lines report a strange accident at Nay target practice off Quiberon with no injuries. The French cruiser Lorient was struck during gunnery drills as time and distance misjudged, causing minor damage and prompting a naval inquiry.
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Lorient
Quiberon
Taft Plans Trips Amid Yale Club Visit and Ballinger Delay
Secretary Ballinger delays return to Washington as Taft plays golf at Myopia Club in Beverly while Knox loses to the President and Wickle coordinates West Coast stops. Yale alumni in Boston prepare a Brookline visit with a two-man golf match and a baseball game among the Alumni Association crowd.
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John E. Wickle
United States Secret Service
Beverly
Elme
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Seattle
Washington
Butte Mont
Spokane
Pacific
Presidents Party
Tate
Yale Club
Boston
Breauva
Hey
Kile
Plana
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Yale
Brook
Taft
Shelms
Sterman L
Whipple
Brookline Country Club
Associati A
George FT Doty Charman
Massachusetts
Charles
Groves
James B Reynolds
The
Treasury
Paroled Playwright George Howard in Diamond Ring Case
New York August 14 playwright George Pronsone Howard was paroled on a charge connected to forcing Miss Theres Raymond, stage name Gerard, to accept a diamond ring at dagger point. Raymond refused to testify. magistrate Corrigan kept the case open until her return. The ring valued at about $750 was not returned.
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New York
George Pronsone Howard
Theres Raymond
Nemo
Gerard
Miss Raymond
Howard
Corrigan
Djamiae
Harriman Takes a Walk at Ramapo Mountain
Special to The Washington reports on Herriman, seen strolling on Ramapo Mountain veranda. Observers note a light improvement after days of strain. The scene captures a calm moment amid tense circumstances.
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Washington
Turner
Ehl Herriman
Ramapo
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