Mighty Fleet Thunders Salute Marks a New Naval Era
A Mayflower pageant off Oyster Bay honors the United States rise to naval power. Theodore Roosevelt presides as a 45-ship fleet with 4,379 guns and 15,100 sailors sails by, while the crowd cheers the dawn of a stronger peacetime sea force. The display, billed as the most imposing in the western hemisphere, features battleships cruisers and destroyers in three lines along Long Island Sound. The event ends with a rallying cry of American strength and unity.
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Pennsylvania Railroad sells stakes in three railroads
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces it has disposed of portions of its holdings in the Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Baltimore and Ohio holdings. The move follows six years of ownership acquired to influence managements away from secret rebates. Current holdings totaled 1,300,000 in the B&O and 25,839,000 in the Norfolk and Western.
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Trolley Collision Injures Eighteen Near Peru Indiana
A Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction trolley stalled on a steep grade near Peru halted to repair a break when a second car came down the hill at high speed crashing into the stopped car. Eighteen people were injured, three gravely. The seriously hurt are Charles Watte Miss Marie Shuck and Miss Lallen Richie all of Kokomo Indiana.
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Hermann Oelrichs Dies Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm De Gr
Prominent shipping executive and social figure Hermann Oelrichs died suddenly on the Kaiser Wilhelm De Grosse while at sea. A noted athlete in his youth, he built a prominent career in New York and Newport society, heading the family shipping firm and engaging in public life and politics. His death prompted immediate attention from relatives and prominent friends, with funeral plans announced for New York.
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Stensland Arrested in Tangier Ends Long Chicago Chase
Paul C. Stensland president of Milwaukee Avenue Mute Bank Chicago was arrested in Tangier by a Tribune representative and Assistant State's Attorney Olson after a global chase. He had fled Chicago July 13 via New York to Liverpool Gibraltar and Tangier using the alias Paul Olsen. Authorities report no extradition treaty with Morocco though the U.S. seeks his return.
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Boston Went Aground After Ocean Runaround Incident
Special from Seattle reports the cruiser Boston grounded near Peapod Pass Orcas Island during target practice in Georgia Bay. The vessel was pulled off the shoal by the steamer Paul Jones at 6 pm and resumed voyage apparent undamaged.
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Feudists killed in Tampa shootout on street corner
Two men died in a confrontation last night in Tampa as a feudists clash on a busy corner ended in instant death for Scha fore Cozenga and an unborn infant Trajan. Both combatants fired at close range, and witnesses reported the deadly exchange occurred within a few feet.
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Desperate Lovers Deed in Davenport Tragedy
Henry Dran Ur shot and killed Grace Reed and severely wounded Sam Moore near Davenport last night. He then fatally shot himself, ending a violent act in a single, fatal sequence.
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Suicide by Poison Shocks Huntington Community
Reports from Huntington reveal Percy Peyton in a personal crisis drank carbolic acid inside a tent. John Anson, present in Mrs. Peyton's house, is unconscious from fright. Authorities note a spate of twenty five suicides in Huntington over the past three months.
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Man Fatally Crushed On Electric Train Steps
A man described as twenty-nine years old from Frostburg, Maryland, suffered the loss of his left leg and arm after fainting on an electric railway car at Red Hill while returning from a Labor Day picnic on the Cumberland and Westernport line. Medical staff report little hope for recovery.
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Bryan Welcomed by Host of Wolverines
Detroit Sept 2 William Jennings Bryan arrived in Detroit with a cheering crowd and was welcomed by Mayor Prada at the Cadil lac Hotel before addressing Labor Day events. He urged an eight hour day and noted contrasts between labor and society while praising the dignity of those who toil.
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Fight to Oust Officers Roils Post Office Clerks Meet
In Savvgnnel Georgia the annual session of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks opened with disruption as Edmund G. Cook of Cincinnati charged a ring controlled officer elections. He alleged manipulation favored incumbents and blocked Chicago Philadelphia and New York from leading. The officer vote was set for Thursday.
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Launch Adeline Grounded With 22 Women Aboard
The launch Adeline grounded on a sandbar near Johnsons Island in Sandusky Ohio. Over 90 relatives and friends spent the night waiting on the docks as search boats found the vessel early this morning. The craft carried twenty two young women and more than a score of people on board.
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Gans Beats Nelson In 42 Round Lightweight Bout
Joseph Gans of Baltimore defeats Battling Nelson after a brutal 42 round fight in Goldfield Nevada for the lightweight title. Referee Siler’s foul ruling ends the bout with Gans declared winner amid large crowds and $100000 gate. Gans breaks Nelson’s left hand in round thirty three and carries the match with superior endurance despite Nelson’s rough tactics.
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Woman shoots man in a street spree incident
In Winston-Salem North Carolina Mrs Ayvestey Holston shot Bernie Leonard twice, hitting him in the forehead and hand after he cursed her. Leonard and his brother followed Holston home and attacked. Holston defended her household and fired. Police released her after ruling the shooting was protective.
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Bartlett for Seventh Term Nominated in Sixth District
Macon Ga Sept 3 The Democratic convention of the Sixth Congressional district met today and renominated Charles L Bartlett for Congress for a seventh term.
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Palma Firm on Concessions in Cuban Crisis
President Palma, Havang, and Septi discuss rebel ties while insisting no concessions will be made beyond earlier offers. They say American intervention is not sought and tagging that no government plan exists for intervention. The War Department denies any movement toward foreign military action and notes no communication from President Roosevelt on the matter.
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Mrs Longworth Attends Pri-State Tennis Tourney in Cincinnati
An excitable crowd gathered at the Tri-State tennis tournament in Cincinnati Ohio on September 2. Notables present included Mrs Nicholas Barrworth. RD Little defeated Frank Marty of Cincinnati 62 63 as May Sutton and Marjorie Detd beat Miss M Wilby and Artis. Mary Louise Burton won 60 61. The day featured singles rounds and doubles as players advanced through rounds.
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Suspected Persons Under Surveillance Implicated in Thefts
District Attorney Ball says an all-day probe into the Real Estate Bros. Co. failure shows more than one person responsible. Depositors blame directors as arrests loom. directors reassess liability while investigations continue, with North and Neworth to be examined. Comverse pledges proportional payment based on stock holdings.
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Bandit Robs Yosemite Stage in Wawona
A masked bandit haled a Yosemite stage near Annaknee yesterday, forcing passengers to surrender cash. Wertemner Bishop of New York lost 750 dollars and Al Ormsvee of Brooklyn 12. A soldier with a loaded rifle was restrained by wary passengers. The Wells Fargo treasure box was looted and burned. U S mail spared. Sheriff posse pursuit under way. Savings accounts draw interest at Union Trust Co. subject to check without notice.
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Records Broken in Gig Regatta at Washington Harbor
Crowds watch races from bridge and piers as seventeen events unfold. Key boats from cream of American oarsmen compete, with at least five water marks set during the most successful aquatic enterprise in Washington history. Prize distribution marks the finale.
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Washington regatta crowns first Middle States rowers
Washington oars shine at the Middle States regatta on the Potomac. Spectators packed Georgetown shores as an extraordinary series of races concluded in record times. The Potomac course drew strong crews and a notable Washington victory marked a historic day in local water sports.
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