Mob fickle Earle farewell at pier in public clash
A dramatic scene at the Hoboken pier ends with Mrs Earle failing to appear as her husband prepares to wed a new partner. A crowd jeers as the carriage departs, while Farley debates divorce and public notoriety. The affair centers on a fore ordained marriage theory and a dispute over Mrs Earle’s absence. The incident spills into talk of a possible France divorce and ongoing drama.
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Washington
Meir Rennes
Ha ‘ Lee
Hoboken
Vitor al Barke
Artis & Sy
Lok
Kuttner
Komtri
Earlea
Corm
Rama
Farle
Curtis
France
Colored man saves twelve in big sewer disaster
Special to The Washington Fast reports Sylvester Cannon, foreman of a sewer gang under Forty-second Street to the East River, heroically rescued twelve laborers after a dynamite and sewer gas explosion incapacitated most. He led unconscious men to a shaft, ordered their return to surface by bucket, and saved two taken to Flower Hospital before collapsing himself.
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New York
Sylvester Slant Negro
Inchar
East River
Cannon
Min
Shaft No
Flower
Cannan
Wen
Fish Repeats Charge Some Nervousness At Meeting
SiMnolm Central Railroad directors met in New York amid tension over the Fish Harriman dispute. Resolutions attacking Harriman management were approved after Harriman ally Harahan led the vote, with Fish attending briefly. A new meeting and a prepared public reply were planned for October 18.
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Warblngton Post
New York
SiMnolm Central
Fluh
Harriman
Harahan
Rairoad
Fish
Harthman
Nimeel Harahan
Harahans
Smothere
Proflex
Fiat
Tinola Central la
Union Pacific
Broadway
J T
Harriman Arrives from North in San Francisco
Harriman reaches San Francisco after a two hour delay while stating he expects speedy improvement in the money market. He foresees no difficulty for development work despite current financial conditions and expresses confidence in a quick turn for better.
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San Francisco
Edward HI
Harriman
Dast Hi
Anania
Secretary Taft Delayed Departure for Far East Voyage
Secretary Taft learns the steamship Minnesota will leave Seattle September 12 instead of September 10. The two day delay means Taft arrives in Manila two days late, missing the opening session of the Philippine Assembly on October 14.
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Missoula
Mont
Wer
Taft
Minnesota
Far East
Seatle
Jeant
Philippina
Heroic Rescues At Fire At Columbus Hotel
A Columbus fire at the Normandie Hotel driven by incendiary origins forced evacuations of fifty faculty and guests. Fire gutted the building, occupants escaped narrowly. Firefighters conducted several heroic evacuations. The hotel was owned by William Monsey slate. the state marshal opened an investigation into the blaze.
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Columbus Hotel
Columbus
Normandie
Arty
Wiliam Mons Peny
Gre
Tmrshal
Heroine at 80 Sacrificed Life in Fire Rescue Efforts
A grandmother of eight died rescuing grandchildren from a blazing five story tenement at 2 East Ninety‑eighth Street. Katharina Atonwits, over eighty, reentered the burning building to guide kin to safety but perished as flames reached her on the stairwell while firemen and others worked to save the rest.
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The
Washington Post
New York
Aeveral
East Ninety-elgpth Street
Katharina Atonwits
Judita Goldaard
Jacob Goldsart
Tommie
Mra Aronitz
Ministers Rebuke King Over Royal Auto Speed
A Truth report says King Alfonso of Spain was rebuked by his ministers for personally driving the royal car at dangerous speeds. Secret motor trips to France were condemned, and his Madrid to Bordeaux jaunt without authorities’ knowledge risked French police liability for the king’s safety unless notice of the visit was given.
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Alfonso
France
Coudemeed
London
Alfonss
Spain
Madrid
Bordeaux
Prince Wilhelm Sees Niagara Falls and Dines in Buffalo
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden traveled from Buffalo New York at 10 oclock to visit Niagara Falls with side excursions to nearby sights. He dined privately at the Clifton House on the Canadian side before returning to Buffalo at 4. The Swedish cruiser Fylgia, bringing Wilhelm from Sweven, remained in port at Newport Harbor as it prepared to sail home the next day.
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Wilhelm Cromes
Bofalo
Prince Wilhelm
Sweden
New York
Iagure
Esterday
Cownlto
Cifton Hose
Huftalo
Boston
Fran O Wilhelm
Sweven
Morow
Irfewport
Price of coal increases hit Manhattan consumers
The rise in anthracite and steam coal prices, effective Sept 1, hits Manhattan and NYC offices, factories, and homes. Wholesale anthracite climbs by 25 cents plus monthly tan advance, lifting retail prices for stove, chestnut, and other sizes. Demand soars amid scarcity, with potential shift to soft coal.
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Mts
Velin
Disastrous Antwerp Fire Strikes Timber Dock Sheds
A severe blaze at Antwerp destroyed six timber dock sheds after an arson attack by rioters and strikers. Fire boats and steamers fought the flames as crowds watched, with damages reaching 4000000. Infantry guards the district while authorities report four suspected anarchists arriving to incite further unrest.
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Rae Wasuinatun
Antwerp
Ctowda
Amnoria
Feta
Abrife
Death for all burglars urged by magistrate in New York
Special to The Washington Fest reports Magistrate Steinert at Jefferson Market Court condemned burglars as outlaws and urged shooting them. Hermen Gaeger, arrested at Ninth Street and Second Avenue, faced vagary charges after a prior conviction. the magistrate demanded tougher action and to drive criminals from New York, labeling them dogs with no rights.
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New York
Doge
Steinert
Jefferson Market Court
Hermen Gaeger
Ninth Street
Second Avenue
Magistrata
Gaeger
Bungler
Pannsylvania
Philip Stefn
Jeremy City
Trolley Girl Captured After Long Fare-Evasion Chase
Special to Tas Washington Post from Paterson New Jersey reports Mary Roman, a nineteen year old alleged trolley rider who avoided fares around the area. Col CC Shelby of the Childrens Society captured her after a lengthy pursuit. She claims her father is John Roman, a stationary engineer in Poughkeepsie New York.
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Washington Post
Paterson NJ
Col CC Shelby
Childrens Society
Mary Roman
John Roman
Js Taylor
Kaiser Reviews Massive German Fleet at Wilhelmshaven
Special cable reports the Kaiser inspecting a vast German fleet of 112 vessels off Wilhelmshaven in a display of naval might. The ships, including four warships and four torpedo flotillas, covered about ten miles of sea. crews totaled 19,680 under eight admirals. The Kaiser observed from the Holtz Zollern as cheers rose, then boarded the Deutschland, flagship of Prince Henry of Prussia, for further maneuvers and expected exercises near Heligoland.
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Washington Pot
Prince Henry
Prussia
Heligoland
Austrian Emperor Pays Tribute to American Naval Strength
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph has named Lieut. Baron Prucuschen as Austria's first permanent naval attaché in Washington. The special cable notes U S Navy importance and formal recognition by Austria at sea.
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Wankingtom
Vienna
Francis Josep
Lieut
Baron Prucuschen
Washington
Theater Panic as Fire Triggers Stampede at Elin Theater
A parade of panic struck the Elin Theater as a film burn caused a crowd rush toward exits. About 1,000 people mobbed the aisles. women fainted and injuries feared though none confirmed. The show resumed after attempts to calm the audience.
Leaps Into Niagara Ghasm Tragedy in Falls Illumination Night
Niagara Falls New York September four lights brightened the falls turning night to day with 21 six inch lamps and fifteen inch searchlights. An unidentified man leaped from the upper arch bridge into the gorge during a crowd gathered to view the illuminated falls. His body vanished into the rapid after a 18 foot drop.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Fall
Falin
C A Douglass
Niagara Falla
Ctty
Mei’ Upper
Exposition Fund to Pay Commodore Maury Expenses
Gov Swanson stated the Jamestown Exposition costs for the cruiser Commodore Maury would be covered by the state exposition fund. He affirmed that funds for the board of fisheries remain intact and not diverted for entertainment at the exposition.
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Commodore Maury
Board of Fisheries
Thaws Second Trial Not Set In October
Jerome says the Thaw second trial cannot be reached until October. The Washington Post reports on Martin W Litteton counsel for Harry K Thaw and a long talk with District Attorney Jerame about the second trial date and related matters, with comments on custody and scheduling.
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Jerome
Washington Post
New York
Martin W Littleton
Harry K Thaw
Jerame
Mr Littleton
Not Seeking Death A Woman Detains Another At Water Front
Emily Carroll, of 108 T Street NW, allegedly met by a stranger near the Georgetown water front who claimed Carroll planned self harm. Police were summoned after the stranger pressed Carroll to discuss supposed suicidal thoughts, leading to Carroll being escorted to the Seventh precinct station. Carroll denied intent, noting the incident arose from a hallucination by the stranger and caused her inconvenience and distress.
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Emily Carroll
Water Front
T Street
James Carroll
Cuntton Street
Wee
Forman
Miss Carrol
Ming Carroll
Wisconsin Avenue
Georgetown
Miss Carroll
Autelde
Carrolwan
Sergi
Widen
Atathea
Ceree Feilaeen
Wisconsin Avenus
Neighbors Boost Fickle Artist and Peace Meeting
Today's note lists local items from Neighbors and Fish and Harahan Peace gathering. Includes oblique references to a heroine death, a balloonist rescue, and a murder arrest related to an attack on a woman.
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Vares
Phillips
Burton
Senate
Bonaparte
Alton Case
Grieg
É Hemenways
France
Morocco
Boston Aeronaut Saved After Cold Sea Crash Near Swampscott
John J Maloney a Boston aeronaut ascended from Nahant in a hot air balloon but fog and a cold current caused the balloon to collapse early and drop into the sea two miles off Fishermen Beach Swampscott. He clung to the partially inflated canvas as life savers and local fishermen found him unconscious and brought him to shore where restoratives revived him.
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Muse
Wall Preservation
John J Maloney
Boston
Fishermen Beach
Swampscott
Maloney
Nahant
Hig
Swamacott
Itesaving
Nahantab
Sveral Gwamecott
Claire Martin
Frank Melvinm
Maroney
Fishermens Dory
Swamscott
Lynn
Hughes for Presidency Indorsement in New York Meeting
Roy Hughes won an endorsement for the Republican nomination at a Plaza Central Park Republican Club meeting in New York City. The session, attended by many, saw the resolution to back Hughes pass unanimously after debate led by Frank Hendrick and addressing past district leadership.
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New York
Roy Hughes
Twenty-ninth Assembly
Plaza Central Park
Republican Club
Tals District 19 Cavalry
Diamond
Frank Hendrick
Maryland man with broken leg after freight car steal
George Walker, 33, of Hackettstown, New Jersey, crawled into a freight car near East Twenty second street in Bayonne while it loaded for Boston. He was found emaciated with a broken leg when Detective Willam Kenny opened the car. He was taken to the city hospital and is expected to recover. The car was not due to arrive in Boston for several days.
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Maryland
Wade
Washington Post
New York
George Walker
Hackettstown
Hachette Town
Boston
Willam Kenny
New Jersey Central Railroad
East Twenty-second Street
Bayonne
Walker
City Hospital
Prospective Ride Makes It Towed by Leisure Behind Tesm
A 4,000 mile journey ends with a slower pace as a prospective rider travels with a team from Oxex Spr, delaying plans to wed. The event notes a relaxed schedule and departure behind the original timetable.
Warrant Filed in Murder Case of Wealthy Cleveland Man
Developments surged in the John Philip Phillips death case as his widow Mrs Philips was taken into custody on a second degree murder charge. East Cleveland authorities, led by Chief Stamberger, announced the warrant after inquest delays and statements by physicians indicating Mrs Philips is in a serious, near-unconscious state. Investigators searched the Phillips home for the missing revolver and life insurance policies, while the estate’s debts may be settled by the polices’ proceeds.
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Funezzi
Cleveland
Burgtmr—Bearch
Ohio
John
Philipa
Stamberger
Houck
L Richardson
Phillipa
Phillips
Dr Rhodes
Philips
Dy Richardson
Thera
Pokes
Fullips
Reese defeats Sedgwick in Nebraska primaries for chief justice
Lincoln Sept 4 Returns from yesterday's primaries indicate that Reese of Lincoln won the Supreme judgeship nomination in the Republican party by about a 16 to 1 edge over Chief Justice Sedgwick seeking renomination. George L Loomis of Fremont appears the Democrat choice for railway commissioner. Caldwell of Clay County and Clarke of Douglas County run a spectacular race with Caldwell holding the odds.
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Nebraska
Prumanes
Lincoln Nebr
Reese
Lincoln
Sedgwick
George L Loomis
Fremont
F A Caldwell
Clay County
Henry T Clarke
Douglas County
Caldwell
Sullivan Sent to Bellevue In Insanity Report
Special to The Washington Post reports Sullivan of the Eighth district is deemed hopelessly insane by Dr Charles Pieming and Dr Graeme Hammond after examination at Bellevue Hospital. Plans include holding him under observation and sending to a private asylum. Also notes Putin Box Hotel blaze destroys Put-in-Bay Hotel. many residents evacuated.
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Big Flords Balli Yan
Belleve Hospital
Charles Pieming
Graeme Hammord
Sullivan
Eighth District
Bellevos
Bursed
Cora Putin
Putin
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Mra Geldfard
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Terrell
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Tamtar
Rfiex Carroll
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Nia
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