Taft names Holmes to new Bureau of Mines
President Taft announces Joseph Austin Holmes of the Geological Survey as director of the new Washington Bureau of Mines. Holmes backed by mine operators and unions, aims to study safety appliances and mining improvements. Cabinet to discuss civil service extension and anti campaign speeches. no extra Senate session planned.
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Jilted suitor shoots niece in Baltimore tragedy
Viola Poole, 18, was shot in the abdomen and her uncle Peyton Poole, 45, was wounded in the left temple after he begged her to marry him. The incident occurred at 2034 Huntington Avenue, with both principals found alive but in critical condition. Police search for relatives continues as notes point to a troubled Mount Airy and Montgomery county history.
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Germantown
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Frank Gould Expatriate Plans Revealed Abroad
Special to The Washington Post reports Harry Black of United Realty arriving on the Lusitania with word Frank Gould intends to swear allegiance to the French Republic. Black says Gould told him he married Edith Kelly in Paris and will pursue expatriation, with a race for influence among friends suggesting a full break from the United States.
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Drops Dead At Golf Col B J Crawford Founder Of National Biscuit Co
Col Benjamin J Crawford founder and president of the National Biscuit Company died of hardened arteries while golfing at Westbrook Country Club in Mansfield Ohio age 67. Mrs Crawford and five children survive. Civil War service described as brilliant. He came to Mansfield in 1873 and started a cracker bakery. Also noted is a Washington post travel ad for $2.40 to Luray Virginia and return aboard Baltimore and Ohio special train departing Union Station Washington at 8 15 am September 4 with return at 6 pm.
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Ohio
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Westbrook Country Club
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Col Crawford
Luray
Baltimore & Ohio
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Roosevelt and Peril Split Rally Roil at Saratoga Convention
Albany Republican leader William Barnes accuses Roosevelt of stoking hysteria while urging the Saratoga convention to choose between backing conservative pro-business policies or bowing to anti nomination agitation. The essay criticizes attacks on the Supreme Court as a dangerous appeal to passion in the party’s fight over direct primaries and political reform.
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New York
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Sherman
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Direct primaries favored in caucuses oppose Brown for Congress
In the caucuses tonight resolutions backed direct primaries were passed in one ward and two of six wards approved direct opposition to Brown and his run for Congress. Brown is said to lead a movement to align state convention delegates with the old guard. Across caucuses sentiment favored Roosevelt as temporary chairman of the state convention.
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Lightning Kills Four In Dakotas Storm
A strong electrical storm struck Lamoure North Dakota last night killing four men from a thrashing crew who slept with heads away from the door. The victims were Fred Osborn and Murray Ellis of Lamoure Peter Neikon of Forstope Minnesota and Edward Peterson whose residence is unknown. The tent door was blown open by wind and the survivors escaped with minor injuries after being knocked unconscious briefly. Nelson was a student at the State Agricultural School.
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Murray Ellis
Peter Neikon
Forstope"Mn
Edward Peterson
Nelson
State Agricultural School
Councilman Kills Editor in Havana Shooting
Havana September 2 Juan Amer editor of the satirical weekly Chantetler was shot and killed by Jose Pennino a Wheral candidate for city councilman. The motive given is a scurrilous article about a society woman Pennino is said to have been attentive to He was arrested after the shooting.
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Chantetler
Jose Pennine
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Fourth Burglary Reported as Thieves Busy in Narragansett
A Nar ragansett news brief states a fourth burglary has been reported recently as thieves were frightened off from a fifth location. Police are investigating and urge residents to secure property and report suspicious activity promptly.
Robberies at the Pier Raise Summer Alarm
A string of robberies and attempted burglaries at the Pier during summer residents season prompts police warnings. Homes of Mrs Irving Chase and Mrs Louis Kaufman report jewelry losses of about 3000 dollars, with further thefts at Mrs Nelson Macy and Edward L Welch residences. Two intruders fled after roof entry at Dunmere. Chief James D. Caswell urges safeguards. Welch cottage burglary marks fourth pier crime this season.
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Waterbury
Conn
Louis Kaufman
New York
A . Thomson
Nelson Macy
Brander Matthews
Edward L. Welch
Narregan Sett Pier
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Philadelphia
Dunmere
R. G. Dun
Welch Cottage
James D. Caswell
Ambulance Driver Halts Runaway Then Collides With Crowd
In Cleveland on September 2 an emergency run ended in tragedy as an ambulance driven by Charles Garman struck a crowd while transporting a fatally injured man. A bystander Mrs. Schlegel died and Ferdinand Schlegel was injured, with Garman briefly arrested. Earlier he had saved another crowd by stopping a runaway vehicle on Euclid Avenue.
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J. Hawes
Ferdinand Behlegel
Sophia
Iyr
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Vast Imports of Gems Reach New York Ports
New York September 2. August imports of diamonds and other precious stones and luxuries totaled one million dollars more than August 1909 and three million more than August 1908, according to George W Wanmaker. The report shows the largest August influx in three years.
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Georgia Politician Watson Heckled at Auditorium
Thomas E. Watson was howled down by a 5000 strong audience in Atlanta as he attacked former Gov Hoke Smith. He collapsed from the hostile demonstration and was carried from the platform, later revived and appeared none the worse.
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Washington Post
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Thomas E. Watson
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Hesson
New Jersey Chief Justice Alters Damages Ruling in Alienation Case
In Trenton on September 2, the New Jersey Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Gummere, held a Paterson man liable for damages in a suit for alienation of affection, stating he failed to aid his wife against the tempter. The decision marks a departure from prior jurisprudence, affirming a $49,000 verdict despite acknowledging the plaintiff did not actively cause his wife's downfall. The case originated in Paterson and spans about two years, detailing a married couple from 199? to 19??.
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Trenton
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Gummere
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Himmglt
Edward Bullen
Tery
New Aluminum Alloy Duralumin as Strong as Steel
H B Weeks of Vickers Sons & Maxims in Barrow discovers Duralumin, an aluminum alloy heavier than pure metal yet as strong as steel. Patented worldwide, it resists corrosion better than other aluminum alloys and can be rolled drawn stamped extended or forged. Birmingham plants to start commercial production in October. alloy weighs one third brass and has vast potential uses and demand.
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London
H. B. Weeks
Vickers Sons & Maxims Works
Barrow
Birmingham
Dynamite at a Dinner Scare Near Bayard Home
Pittsburg reports by New York American that a dynamite scare at Donora Pennsylvania targeted IE Bayard head of American Steel and Wire during a departmental dinner. A mill humorist set charges off to frighten guests, destroying the front porch, with similar pranks noted elsewhere. Departure news covers Antarctic expedition Ter2 Nova sailing to Melbourne and a Baltimore train fare advertisement for weekly weekend trips.
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Cloak Strike Ends Losses and Averts Evictions
The cloakmakers strike, a major industrial disturbance, ends with 70,000 workers returning to work after nine weeks. About 50,000 faced eviction, and losses reach over 100 million dollars to manufacturers and retailers. Agreement preserves union rights, adopts preferential union shop, and ensures sanitary home production, six days work, nine hours daily, overtime pay, and no home work. Counsel Julius Henry Cohen notes no principle surrendered and urges peaceable return to work.
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Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
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Roosevelt for Forts on Canal
Roosevelt a platform note cites fortifications on the canal proposal and weighs in on national security matters. Government officials and observers assess implications for policy and regional strategy as headlines flag related debates.
Floods Kill Over a Thousand in Japan Steamers Wrecked
Victoria B C September reports from the steamer Antilochus detail floods across fifteen prefectures with 1,113 dead or missing, 180,000 homes flooded, 3,593 swept away, and 50,000 acres of land inundated. Numerous ships damaged or wrecked, including the Kwannon Maru and Shingu Maru, with passengers in panic and crews struggling for survival.
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Fears Spouse Smuggles In Paris Shopping Tale
New York wife of a banker and importer admits underdeclaration to customs to avoid scolding from her husband for purchases in Paris. Three labels from Paris dealers found in her stateroom raise suspicions. she is not detained but the items are held for investigation. Another passenger pays 60 percent duty on a $250 Paris jewel setting.
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Arrest in Porterville murder case shocks town
Vincenio Crauso and wife were arrested in Kingston connected to the murder of Peter Fabian, a small boy found suffocated in an outhouse at Porterville. They were moved to Saugerties for arraignment on second degree murder charges and held for further examination. The district attorney did not disclose connections to the case. Rhode Island Democratic Convention set for September 19 at 11 am, announced by the Democratic State central committee. Horsford's Acid Phosphate advertises headache relief. Baltimore & Ohio offers a Labor Day excursion from Union Station to Harpers Ferry and surrounding points with a return trip the same day.
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Summit
Harmon's stance on Columbus streetcar strike threats and grand jury call
Governor Harmon rejects arbitration of the Columbus streetcar strike and directs Attorney General Denman to pursue a swift thorough grand jury investigation into dynamite outrages. He assures state safety at the State Fair and urges vigilance, while clarifying his policy of not taking sides in the labor dispute.
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Boy Forget
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Rockefeller Family Departure Delayed by Mrs Rockefeller Illness
The Washington Post reports John D Rockefeller and his family at Forest Hill may delay their East departure again this fall due to Mrs Rockefeller's serious cold. Doctor H. F Biggar says her condition is not critical but she has been ill for four days. Mrs. Prentice of New York, Rockefeller's youngest daughter, is reportedly en route.
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