Man Hunt Bloodhounds Lose Trail In New Castle Rail Wreck
Detectives chase a wrecking plot after attackers derailed the Royal Blue Flyer near New Castle. Three dead and seventeen injured as trains were sabotaged with cut rails and pulled spikes, with investigators offering a reward and a nationwide hunt involving 1 million men. Trail ends at Wampum as bloodhounds fail to pick a fresh scent.
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New Castle
Baltimore
Ohio
Chewton
New York
Chicago
Charles A. Dill
Chierga Junction
Kmn
Korge Wheeatcrapt
Unicaga Junction
K.P. Kavanaugh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Two Suspects Arrested After Wrecking Near Chewton Siding
Two suspects were arrested at 2 a m in Elwood Cay, Fa, on charges of complicity with the wrecking of the Royer Bite Wlyer near Chewton Siding. Baltimore and Ohio Railway detectives kept silent on names as Superintendent Delehanty said confessions were expected before morning. A separate report notes a bandit who robbed a Pennsylvania Railroad express train was hunted by six armed men until a bloodhound, exhausted by heat and briars, could no longer trail through the mountain trails near Licking Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Lewistown
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. H. Walker
Washington
Licking Creek
Minehart Gap
Giant Causes Panic Fight Until End at Hospital
William Stockett, incased in a straitjacket after a self-inflicted wound, battled attendants and nurses in Casualty Hospital. Surgeons relieved brain pressure, he remained conscious at times, fought fiercely, and the staff raced to subdue him as panic spread among patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stockett
Wiliam Stockett
Casualty Hospital
Stockett
Duels Fought Across Table End In Fatal Heart Shot
In Poulan Georgia on September 4 William Rouse and William Bailey dueled with pistols at a table after a long feud. Bailey was struck in the heart and died. Rouse notified the sheriff. Nearby Batley, who held the grudge, went to Rouse’s home and opened fire, but Bailey’s bullet proved fatal. The Baltimore Return and related items appear in the same report.
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Poulan
Serosa
William Rouse
Willian Bailey
Bailey
Rouse
Batley
Worth County
Rouss
Battey
Begsen
Danes Honor Book Royalty Pays Tributes to Cook
Dr Frederick A Zook arrives with Crown Prince in Copenhagen and is hosted by Danish royalty. He meets King and Queen, attends a banquet at the municipal building, and faces press questions about his Arctic claim. Danish explorers and officials express support while welcoming his expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Frederick A. Zook
Hans Egeda
Crown Prince of
Denmark
Dr. Cook
Maurice F. Egan
Gan
Pringa
Princesa Marie
Egan
Phoenix Hotel
Europe
America
Ali
Cook
Beln
Este Siebt
Johan Hansen
Gamel
Crown Prince
Arctic Circle
Dr. Codge
Bran
Corporation
Uniter States
Dettery
Commerce
Pala
Former Ohio State student slain over Diaz opposition
A former Ohio State University student, De La Pons, 22, linked to the anti Diaz faction, was killed after agreeing to a ride with rurales officers. He had served as secretary of the Cosmopolitan Club and was slated as president for the coming year. His body was found shot after being taken from his country home.
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Rorales
T ‘Louis
Bascom Sete Aea
Cayindun
Et Loita
Ohio
Cosmopolitan Club
Korea
Hanna's Hanna Dues To Love In Cleveland Romance
Carl Harrington Hanna son of Dan Hanna and grandson of late Senator Mark Hanna works in Cleveland from dawn until night to wed Miss Gertrude Leavitt of Stamford. A Taft School alum he met her there and the engagement was announced this spring despite parental opposition. He now pursues the ore business.
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Washington Fort
New Haven
Cond
Carl “Harrington Hanna
Dan K. Hanna
Iate
Mark Hanna
Cleveland
Gertrude Leavitt
Horace Dutton
Taft
Watertown
Carlanna
SheMeld
Taft School
Miss Leavitt
Stamford
Dan Hanna
Carl
Europe
Mark Hohnampany
Suit Over Spreckels' WH Trust Removal
In San Francisco on September 4 Rudolph Spreckels and Claus A Spreckels Jr executors of the Claus Spreckels estate sue to remove Union Trust Company as trustees. The complainant alleges John D Spreckels controls the trust and blocked foreclosure on Oceanic Steamship Company, a major debtor to the estate valued at over 9 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sult
Rudolph Spreckels
Claus A. Spreckels
Claus Spreckels
Union Trust Company
John. D. Spreckeli
Oceanic Steamabin Company
Oceanic Steamship Company
Joni
Sta Hohas
John 1. Spreckels
Clade Spreckels
Rudorpn
Claus
Mayor Stoy Arrested Over Sunday Liquor Law Enforcement
Atlantic City New Jersey September 4 Mayor Franklin P Stoy arrested on a warrant charging misdemeanor in office for failing to enforce Sunday closing laws. He posted $5 000 bond for a hearing next Tuesday after appearing before Magistrate Hughes. The warrant, served by reformer James Stalman, stems from Attorney General Wilsons decree to enforce Sunday liquor prohibitions. Detectives, eight strong, hunted alleged gambling houses as a broad crackdown began with raids and evidence gathering in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Franklin P. Stoy
Wilson
Stoy
Hefors
Hughes
Reformer
B.C. Hahn
Aglionkeepers
Perdona
Boy Confesses Torn Note Evidence in Court
In a court session before Justice Mayo the boy testified that he believes the note was destroyed as an imitated practice by the employer to save posted stamps. Jacob Frank, a merchant who employed Lirenberg, doubted the tear occurred, and the mother fainted as the boy was held until Wednesday.
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Eisenberg
Tnto
Obifidreri
Maya
Mall
Jacob
Frank
Lirenberg
Rainbow cargo ship salvaged after boiler mishap off China
United States supply ship Rainbow of the Asiatic squadron, disabled near Pedro Blanco in the China Sea about 600 miles from Hong Kong, was picked up August 12 by the Blue Funnel Line steamer Antilochs. The Rainbow signaled for help. salvage decisions rest with the U S government and Lloyds.
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Victoria
British Columbia
United States
Rainbow
Ching Sea
Pedro Blanco
Hongkong
Blue Funtet Line
Antilochs
Advress
Cyclops
Chins
Lloyds
William Singer Dies After Automobile Crash At Golden Wedding
Pittsburg ironmaster William Singer, a pioneer in the industry, died from a brain fracture after being thrown from an automobile when a farm wagon turned onto the road. His wife and three of four children were with him. he had just celebrated his golden wedding with gifts of 4000000 to each child. Most of his fortune will pass to his widow amid the will’s absence.
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Machamies
Spearer
Washington
Watch
BR. L
Willan Singer
Pittsburg
Singer
Bret Autcries
Tey
Robert Milligan
Miligan
Mr. Binger
Mr. Singer
Wiliam Ross Proctor
New York
Horton Singer
Thei
William H. Singer, Jr
Norway
Water power rights fight looms in next Congress
Gifford Pinchot speaking before the City Club of Los Angeles warned of a coming clash over water power rights. He urged a square deal between the people and money interests, linking conservation to national efficiency and opposing trusts. Pinchot tied the stance to Roosevelt and Taft policies and warned that control of water power could mean control of industry.
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Congress
Forester
City Club of
Los Angeles
Cal
City Club
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Forestr
Ten
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Taft
Natural bridge found near Salt Lake City by Utah Archaeological Society
A natural bridge spanning 27 feet and over 30 feet high, claimed as the largest known, was discovered by Utah Archaeological Society members after an expedition along the Colorado River in northern Arizona and southern Utah. The site lies four miles north of the Arizona line in Utah and six miles east of the Colorado River, with fossils embedded on top indicating ancient giant animal life.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Archaeological Society
Colorado River
Arizona
Utah
Arizona Line
Four Drowned in Pond Near Pulaski
A sailing skiff capsized on South Pond near Pulaski killing adults Alexander Hadden and Sant Barcklay and an infant. Mrs W Henry Hinman and infant, plus George Hadden and Ontario resident Alexander Barcklay were aboard. George Hadden and Barcklay perished. Rest of party rescued or recovered.
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Pulaski
Syracuse
Adulta
Iouth Pond
W. Henry Hinman
Alexander
George Hadden
Toronto
Ontario
Sant Barcklay
Barcklay
Alexander Hadden
Hin
Fights, Fires and Falls Highlight Patchy News Notes
A jumble of items reports accidents, deaths, and odd incidents including a train wreck scare, a poisoning detection in candy, and a dying giant's struggle. Mentions Clyde Fitch obituary, accused arson cases, and various society and real estate notes. Also notes rail and aviation events, hospital updates, and community happenings with no clear single story.
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Wzploret
Kllea
Pinchot
Clyde Fitch
District Riflemen
Aviation Congress
Haskin
Best &Hotel
Virginis
The
Post
North Shore
Atlantic City
Army and Navy
Colonial Beach
Boelety
Social Leaders
Richmond Society
Mount Vernon
S—The “Post
Race with death ends for prominent Washington man
William J Toole Sr a longtime Pennsylvania Avenue grocer and Catholic lay leader dies after a heart collapse while riding with his son in a buggy. In a dramatic bid to save him young Toole races to Providence Hospital with the horse bolting and bystanders watching as doctors declare the elder Toole dead from a complicated heart kidney and digestion related illness. Survived by wife mother four sisters and six children the Toole family all reside in Washington with funeral plans pending at St Patricks.
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William J. Toole
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wills Joole
Seventh Street
Goutheast
Wiliam J. Toole
Capitol Grounds
Providence
Toole
Capitol
Providence Hospital
Mr. Toole
McDonald
Ireland
United States
N. H. Shea
Mary A. Toole
Bridget Toole
Misa May Toole
Charles G. Loote
Agnes. Toole
Hertha Mf. Toole
Wiliam J
Javon
Clyde Fitch Dead After Prolific Career in American Drama
Clyde Fitch, prominent American playwright, died in Chalons-suv-Marne at 8:90 PM after an acute appendicitis operation. Present at his bedside were Eugene Gauthier and doctors. Born 1866 in Elmira New York, Fitch wrote over 50 works including Nathan Hale and The Cowboy and the Lady. He valued American drama and believed plays should reflect history with accuracy. His death followed a period of illness after travel from Germany. Greenwich Conn and Washington special reports noted related automobile incident and family updates.
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Eugene Gauthier
Chalons-sux-Marne
Chalon Sum
Clyde Fitch
Draywright
Fitch
Travellng
Germany
Alquier
Yessterday
Ams
Elmirs
Connecticut
Holderness
N. H
Aod
Amherst
Kara
Nin
Mr. Fitch
America
England
Hertford
Conn
W. G. Fitch
Clyde Witch
Wagon
Ich
France
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R. Finney
Finney
Wampum
New Casta
Rise
Meary Millard
Tafarge
Wis
Millard
New York City
Dot
C. A. Doi
Chicago Junction
Iis
Dui
Hammond
New York Flyer
Michigan Central Railroad
Michael Durhan
Terre Haute
Mast Cary
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Septer
Bandit
Hound
Atam Icodnet
Ells
Explorer
Valla
Sweden
Senda
California
de Poston
Diaz
Hanna
Joh
Grande
Tate
Spreckels
Union Trust
Asiatic Squadron
William Singer
Christian Xander
Gale
FTG
Washington Post
the Post
Glyde Fitch
Playwright
Betty'n Finfah
Boston
Nathan Hate
Cowboy
Barbara Fretchfe
Rappho
Thore
Hurt
Greenwich
Cann
John H. Tyson
Riverside
Tyson
Neal
Ana
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