Navy to send battle ship captains ashore for Pacific cruise
The Navy plans a dramatic reshuffle with five or four senior captains slated for shore duty, and four others promoted into command ahead of a Pacific voyage. President Roosevelt and Secretary Metcalf reportedly back a phased plan to move younger officers up, retire older ranks, and fill great ships with a younger leadership, reshaping the senior line.
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Horn
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalfs
Roosevelt
Washinton
Ine
United State
Navy
Urs Pawl
Atlantic
Bos
Strait of Mag
Ship Breaks Shaft On Noordland Prevented Panic At Sea
The Noordland reported a main shaft accident nine hours out of Liverpool disabling the liner. To prevent panic most passengers were kept ignorant while repairs were made. Afterward the ship entered fog that lasted two days.
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Philadelphia
Noordland
Liverpool
Three Die in Quicksand In Water Near Ina River
In Montana on September 2 at the Molmog River three men from Laci U. named Charles McEnree Keeling Wilson and William Stinger drowned. Their bodies were recovered upright, held by quicksand as a small boat overturned. Exertion to reach shore left them exhausted with water barely above their heads.
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Ina
Eroma
Charles McEnree Keeling Wilson
Willam Stinger
Laci U
Five Die in Charleston Derailment Amid Rail Spread
A Chesapeake and Ohio local train near Kanawha Fail caused derailing at sixty mph. Five were killed and eleven injured as track tore up for hundreds of yards. Names of passengers and witnesses include William Campbell Veneta Walter Saunders Illas Vaught Allan Glewiki and Robert Allen among others. Trains faced hours of delay as investigators assess rail spread at the scene.
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Charleston
Ohio
Nile
Kanawha
Wilmam Campbell
Veneta
Walter Saunders Wennatt
Ilas Vaught
Edison lamp repair ends in death in Cincinnati street
Special to Tue Wasmingion en Cincinnati Ohio Sept 2 Joseph tem team of former Councilman Joseph Stein was electrocuted while repairing a street lamp in front of his home at 83 Enat Seventh street around 9:30. He touched the globe with his hand while climbing the pole and fell lifeless as onlookers saw the arc strike. He was carried to his home where only a small bluish abrasion was noted on the letter st.
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Wasmingion
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph Tem
Joseph Stein
Enat
Seventh Street
Filcker
Greth
Iaintly
Wine cause of strike at Washington port Charco
Reported rumor linked a sophi an incident at a banquet honoring nurse Misa Wright to the Saturday strike by thirty nurses at Frances E. Willard Temperance Hospital. The tale, traced to friends of a nurse, sparked strong sensation amid staff and residents near the hospital.
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Washington
Chicago
Frances E. Willard Temperance Hospital
Misa Wright
Margaret Inglehart
Terrae Fompernoce
Big Fire Destroys Houston Plant and Property
A major blaze in Houston caused extensive damage to business and residence properties. The Standard Milling Company suffered the largest loss, estimated at about $300,000, with an elevator and mill facilities burned. Firefighters battled the flames as a vast portion of the complex was reduced to ashes, with reports indicating casualties and partial destruction of linked structures.
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Houston
Tex
Artist Ferdinand Earle Jr Seeks Divorce to Wed New Love
The report outlines Ferdinand Earle Jr a New York socialite famed for family ties who after ten years of marriage plans legal separation to wed a younger woman. He explains that incompatibility and social duty pushed him toward free love, claiming his wife consented to the divorce and that the couple remain friends as he prepares to sail with his new partner.
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Ferdinand Earle, Jr
New York
Port New York
Ferdinand Harte Jr
Ferdinand Barty
Earle
Socialian
Gave Leff to Save Son Re Mel
A terse report notes a man gave Leff to protect his son in a mel spot incident. Local authorities investigated a perilous event affecting a boy and a guardian, with safety measures discussed afterward.
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Leff
Son
Fire Panic in Baltimore Claims Many, Save Some
A warehouse fire at Gltha Preserving and Cand Company in Baltimore triggers a massive blaze that traps workers. Forewoman Catherine Sheelan guides thirteen year old Mary Wolf and others to safety as smoke fills upper floors. A mother shields her son, both families suffer tragedy as a train approaches near a trestle.
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Gltha Preserving and
Catherine Sheelan
Mary Wolf
Mery Tan
Five Hurt in Riot at Market Street Parade
San Francisco reporters describe a seven block riot along Market Street near the ferry building after an attack on a Union inspector. Revolvers fired by a conductor and a motorman sparked chaos as police and fire reserves moved in. Several men were wounded, including John Peterson and an inspector, with arrests made and some later released for lack of evidence.
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Market Street
Hall Roads
Inare
John Peterson
Nome
L. J Hall
Jamea Watkins
F J Duraton
Fred
Sansome
Sitter Streets
Structural Iron Workers Union
Harbor
Wat King
Quiston
Robert Tyler
Burclar
Omier
Prinsu
Tahar Obser
Hoteas
Cany
Virginia
Boelety
Death of J J Phillips in Cleveland Mansion Mystery
Police probe a morning shooting at the home of J J Phillips secretary and general manager of the Fittebury and Cleveland Joa Company. Neighbors say ground was soft from rain and no footprints were found. Phillips had warned his wife and died after declaring he was not seriously hurt. Rumors tied him to a $5000000 life policy and business ties with former congressman Jacob A Beidler.
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J J Phillips
Beidler
Cleveland Ohie
J J Pail
Fittebury and Cleveland Joa Company
Mr Phillips
Marshal Stamberger
East Cleveland
Philiipa Howe
Mra Phillips
Phillips
Tex
Life In
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Congreamman
Jacob A Beidler
Cuban Insurrectionists Attack Sagua de Tamanaca Stores
Report from Havana Sept 2 describes insurrectos in Sagua de Tumama raiding stores and stealing a safe before fleeing from rural guards. Police pursue them as regrowth of political activity spreads to Camagüey and Santiago with rising organization efforts. Medical Corps overseeing sanitation in Cienfuegos notes several American deaths from yellow fever but overall improving situation in Havana with only one fever case.
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Pacie
Washington
Havana
Sagua de Tumama
Santiago
Pinar del
Cat Wires for Help Alarm by Pawing Telegraph Keys
A cat in a telegraph office near Washington called for help by pawing keys after a strike closed the building. The tabby, left behind with three others, tapped out unintelligible dots and dashes. An officer found the office ransacked and the cat still at a key, sparking questions about its motive.
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Heng
Blackmailer Shot Dead in Rural Robbery Attempt
A Blackmailer and two companions tried to extort 2 8 from Crank Cleplane last Saturday night as he crossed his shop. Cleplane refused and was fatally stabbed. one Italian assailant was arrested while a third fled. Cleplane was a shoemaker aged 18.
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Julsepoo
Earthquake Felt 7000 Miles From England Across Ocean
Washington special cable reports a vast earthquake origin indicating a disturbance far away. Tale of Wraith Observatory logged a five millimeter motion at 414 clock, suggesting origin near North Chile or Malay Archipelago. Weather Bureau notes a long duration shock. Omori and colleagues cite likely origin about 638 miles from Washington with great regional impact.
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Chile
Malay Archipelago
Areo
Washington
Washington Port
London
Milne
Seismologiat
Wraht Observatory
England
Metriet
Hunda Islands
Philipping Islands
Buraga
Omori
Gmor
Weather Bureau
Parade and Riots Mark Virginia Meeting Clashes
A turbulent day at the Virginia meeting features a parade disruption and a riot after a horse race. Reports mention crowd unrest near the tracks, with police involvement and fielding of officers to restore order.
Tucker Works In Secret Inquiry At Federal Building
Special to Washington reports paymaster Colonel William F Tucker of the Department of the Lakes spent hours in the Federal Building on mysterious business, examining papers. Simultaneously, newspapers from Rodion Rat on New Mexico say Myrtle B Platt, alleged rival of Tucker, signed papers at the government’s request. Tucker’s brother-in-law Thomas E Wider at Elmhurst said the colonel may not return tonight and that he is confident he can clear himself of all charges raised by his wife and relatives.
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Speslal
Washington
Chicago
Wiliam F Tucker
Department of the Lakes
Federal Building
Raton New Mex
Myrtle B Platt
Indictment Doubt Over Chicago and Alton Rebates
A Washington wire reports rumors of possible indictments against Chicago and Alton Railroad officials for alleged rebates to Standard Oil of Indiana. Federal officials say no immediate action will be announced. U.S. District Attorney Sims and Judge Landle muse on next steps as grand jury proceedings loom.
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Chicago
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Standard Oi Company of
Indiana
Department of Uotice
Hether
Aston
Federal Grand Jury
Standard Oil Company
The
Oil Corporation
United States
Sims
Townsend May Wed Rumored Union With Duke De Alva
The Washington engagement between Miss Townsend and the Duke de Alva is expected to be announced soon. Mrs Townsend and her daughter are in town with the Duke following them, and recent social events include a dinner party hosted by King Dawara where Townsend and the duke were guests.
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Marienbad
Whenda
Ming Ma Onide Townsend
Ricard Townsend
Duke de Alva
Lowneend
Duke de Alba
Mies
Yowneona
Eugenie
Dawara
Girls Save Mob Victims In Steubenville Riot
Two young women Miss Mary Magee and Miss Rooke shielded victims during a Labor Day melee in Steubenville. Joseph Harbison suffered a fractured skull and John Hatton was cut and bruised while assisting the injured. the attackers fled as police arrived. The women, injured themselves, were treated and the crowd dispersed after one arrest.
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Steubenville
Ola Bey
Joseph Harbison
John Hatton
Mary Magee
Als Rooke
Harbison
Hatton
St Louis
Muie
Biogs
Killed at War Play Sparks Riot and Cannon Accident
A stage production in Grand Rapids ends with Harry Lewis, 40, mortally wounded by a premature cannon discharge during a Santiago gico performance by the Wiligan National Guard. The accident triggers a mob storm and union violence as crowds react amid injuries and chaos.
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Grand Papds Miei
Harry Lewis
Santiago Gico
Grand Rapida Battalion
Wiligan National Guard
Lewis
Loutaville
Cara
Tim Ar
Fifteen Injured in Swings at Atlantic City Amusement Ride
Fifteen people were injured when a circular swings ride at a boardwalk amusement area malfunctioned. Witnesses reported multiple riders were flung from seats as the device swung, with several treated on site and others transported to area hospitals. Authorities opened an investigation into the ride’s maintenance and safety protocols.
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Boardwalk Amusement
Atlantic City
Balloon blaze endangers young climber at Midway Park
Mindietown special to The Washington Post reports a 17 year old woman attempted a balloon ascent at Midway Park to imitate a local dare. At 300 feet the balloon caught fire, hot air escaped, and she fell into tree foliage, narrowly surviving with scratches after quick rescue.
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Washington Post
Mindietown
Afyrtle Ryadike
Midway Park
Mira Maggie Dalley
Misa Byadike
Fragmented OCR Summary From Local Page
Fragmentary OCR line shows garbled sports data and unclear figures. Readers see stray numbers and names obscured by poor print, leaving the main event and participants unidentified.
Lewis Brown Seeks Divorce in Ambiguously Public Case
Special to The Washington Fort Lexington Sept 2 There have been rumors of the separation of Mrs Margaret Johnson Brown daughter of Claude M Johnson of London England from her husband Lewis F Brown of this city He filed suit charging abandonment after a June meeting and a letter from Mrs Brown in New York claiming she is tired of him and has abandoned him for good was offered as evidence They were noted leaders in society and had eloped to Baltimore when her father supervised the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington The couple later moved to London and Brown returned with his mother in law leaving Mrs Brown behind
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Lexington
Margaret Johnson Brown
Claude M. Johnson
London
England
Lewis F Brown
Brown
Mom Brown
New York
Lew Brown
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Baltimore
Johnson
Ir Law
Denver auto race fatality shocks city crowd
In Denver on September 2, wealthy motorist G B Felker died after a crash in an Automobilia race. A tire broke, the car went through a fence, and Felker was thrown by a post. The event had seven entries with George Maxwell winning, Paul Toban second, and Charles Brinker third.
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Felker
Devier
George Maxwell
Paul Toban
Charles Brinker
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Usan
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