Motorcycle and horse races electrify Washington crowd
A bustling day of motorcycle and trotting races drew a large crowd. Contenders like J Boyd Anderson, Walter Goerke, and Tuedner clashed in 3 to 20 mile events while Cyclone and Moore Simmons monoplane drew cheers. trophies and prizes accompanied close finishes and notable times.
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T Otzel
James Halpin
J. Boyd Anderson
North Corona
Ed Mangold
Washington
J. Tuedner
New York
Thomas
Siler
Aimera
Andy
patrich @scione Crelone
San
Cyclone
Moore-Simmons
Robert S Moore
J See Simmons
Harley Davidson
J Boyd Anderson
Mangold
Oteel
Gcarka Gindian
omMcial
Been -Vintia Rae
Thomis
Frat Tueliner
Nancy Aide
Churchill wounded by accident in Smyrna leg injury
British Home Secretary Winston Churchill was wounded in the leg in Smyrna. He underwent an operation at the English hospital there and is reported to be doing well. The injury is not serious. United States Pacific fleet resumes cruise under Rear Admiral Giles B Harber en route to Valparaiso for the Chilean centennial celebration. The squadron includes the California Colorado Pennsylvania and Washington.
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Manchester
England
Smyrna
The
Guardian
Winston Churchill
United States
Cruse Chimbote
Peru
United States Pacific Fleet
Giles B Harber
Valparaiso
California
Colorado
Pennylvania
Washington
Germans Make Merry With New York Visitors at Riggs House Ball
Local German societies hosted a ball for about 150 Pomuchelskopp Society members from New York. Several hundred attended, dancing lasted to the early morning hours. The visitors arrived Sunday, toured Great Falls Fort Myer and Arlington, and planned to return to New York tomorrow.
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Pomuchel- Skopp Society
New York City
Riggs
Arion and Saengerbund
New York
Great Falls
Fort Myer
Arlington
Spen
PIER RAID CASES IN COURT IN WAKEFIELD MASS
Three gambling raid cases from Narragansett Pier were moved in the Second district court in Wakefield. Acting constable George L. Cutting of Worcester withdrew not guilty pleas and filed demurrers on assault with a dangerous weapon and concealed weapon charges, with a hearing set for next Monday. Judge Lewis reportedly refused writs of arrest for several Philadelphia defendants who failed to appear.
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Cutting
Wakefield
Mass
Narragansett Pier
George L. Cutting
Worcester
John J. Cullen
Lewis
Constable Cross
P. . Randolph
Robert M Bohlen
Robert Ll. Strawbridge
Philadelphia
Post Loses Suit Over Closed Shop Injunction
In Oak, Iowa on September 5 Judge McPherson denied C W Port of Battle Creek Michigan an injunction against the American Federation of Labor its officers and the Bucks Store and Range Company of St Louis. The $750000 damage suit by Post against the labor group sought to restrain a closed shop agreement but the court ruled insufficient notice to defendants. Attorneys for Post and the store company were present. the judge will file his opinion tomorrow.
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Fed Oak
Iowa
American Federation of Labor
McPherson
Ballinger Committee Meets in Minneapolis Session
The Bal linger congressional Investigating committee held its first session since hearings in Washington. Seven of the thirteen members were present before ad journment to Wednesday at 10 oclock. The group then went to St Paul for the conservation congress and Taft luncheon and would attend a Roosevelt reception. Members named for report consideration include Senator Nelson chairman Senator Sutherland and Fletcher with Representatives McCall Madison James and Graham.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Ballinger
Congressional Investigating Committee
Washington
Thireen
Committee of the
House and
Senate
St Paul
Conservation Congress
Taft
Col Roosevelt
Nelson
Sutherland
Utah
Fletcher
Florida
McCall
Madison
James
Graham
Parachutist Mistakenly Lands in Rockefeller Yard
Miss Gartrude Thomas, dressed in red tights, descended in a parachute onto John D Rockefeller's Cleveland estate grounds from a balloon display at a nearby amusement venue. She was informed she was trespassing, asked to dress more suitably, and departed with the parachute, while the Rockefeller family reportedly did not witness the incident.
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Cleveland
Gartrude Thomas
John D Rockefeller
Esternay
Miss Thomas
Rockefeller
Aero Meet Plans To Be Discussed At Club Meeting
The Aero Scenic Club will meet tonight at the Yow Cc A building to perfect plans for an aero exhibit at Union Station during the week of October. The club will also outline an amateur meet at College Park starting October 17 under the sanction and supervision of the American Aeronautic Federation.
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Aero Scentriic Club
Delaware Indians Seek U S War Service Reward
Delaware Indians led by attorney Richard C. Adams plan to press a bill in Congress with Senator Gore to obtain compensation for tribal members’ services in wars from the Revolution to the Civil War. The tribe seeks 176,000 acres of public land or $220,000 to be divided among its surviving members.
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Richard C. Adams
United States
Adams
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Massachusetts
Delaware
Ohio
Indiana
Hinals
Three Card Monte Fraud On New York Street
A smooth faced youth ran a three card monte on the sidewalk near Mills Hotel No 3 drawing a crowd of about 50. Two players netted small sums while two others won larger bets. many losses occurred as a boy about 18 lost over 30 dollars in four tries. The dealer, aided by a younger man, packed up after about half an hour.
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Washington Post
New York
Mills Hotel No. 3
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
Thirty-sixth Street
Monte
Sea Gull Rescue After Grounding Off Cat Briar Island
More than 200 aboard the excursion steamer Sea Gull from Glen Island bound for New York drifted onto rocks after breaking her anchor chain near Hell Gate. Passengers endured a night of discomfort while shore tugs initially refused. The ship was later floated and sailed to New York with remaining passengers.
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New York
Excu;sion
Sea Gull
Glen Island
Long Island Sound
Hell Gate
Cat Briar Island
Gea Gulf
Reward For Dynamiters In Peoria Blast
Rewards totaling 912,000 were posted for the capture of the perpetrators who blew up the Lucas & Sons steel plant in East Peoria. A two gallon can of nitroglycerin attached to a cap timed device was found hidden near a new bridge in Hast Peoria yards, with a clock set for 10 o clock. Investigators trace the can to distant sources, suggesting large quantities prepared elsewhere, and the search extends to Pennsylvania mining regions.
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Peoria
Lucas & Sons Steel
East Peoria
Pittsburg
Tllinois
Pennsylvania
Weather conditions and coastal winds report
Weather conditions from the Weather Bureau describe no material change in heat across central and southern districts, with a dissolving Sunday cold front in the Northwest. Showers occurred in northern states east of the Mississippi, lower Missouri and Arkansas valleys, and Gulf districts. Winds vary by coast and region with seaspeeds rising toward Europe. temperatures logged for the night and day with highs in the upper 80s and lows near 70. Post Want Ads are free in The Post classified columns.
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Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Cnot
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Gulf
Red River
Rockies
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf
West Gulf
Steamera
Grand Banan
Diaz Greets Envoys at Brilliant Mexican Centennial Reception
In Mexico City President Diaz greeted special ambassadors from the United States Italy Japan Germany and China attending the centenary of Mexican independence. Curtis Guild Jr of Massachusetts led the American delegation in the carriage procession as crowds cheered along decorated streets.
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Mexico City
United States
Italy
Japan
Germany
China
Rept
Diaz
Mexico
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachuetts
Congress
Chanler Leaves Paris After Surprise Marriage
Paris reports say Robert Winthrop Chanler, linked to the Astors, and Lina Cavalieri wed on June 18. He reportedly departed Paris secretly amid family opposition to finalizing a 20000 dollar annuity for his wife. Cavalleri has left the hospital and plans a brief season abroad while he stays away.
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Bob
America
Washington
New York
Vance Thompson
Paris
Chanler
Mme. Cavalleri
Paria
Japan
Mr. Chanler
Cavaliéri
Neuillly
James R. Hatmaker
Cornelius Vanderi Bilt
Tapajoz Collides With Unknown Vessel Off Scotland
The Brazilian steamer Tapajoz, sailing from New York to Brazilian ports, collided with a four masted schooner in fog off Scotland. The schooner disappeared after the impact, while the Tapajoz returned to port with its deck and rigging damaged and repairs needed.
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New York
Tapajoz
Homeless statue of Heine banished from Corfu to Hamburg
The Kaiser banished Heine’s statue from Corfu castle after acquiring the Achilleion estate. Hamburg refused the statue, prompting Jules Campe to place it at a business house courtyard. Protesters called it an outrage to patriotic sentiment amid debates over Heine’s views and German mind. Separately, railroads plan 300,000 for Columbus terminals.
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Corfu
Hamburg
New York
M. Campe
Senate
Heine
Auerbach
Mommeen
Gaynor Receptive to Democratic Governor Nomination
New York Mayor Gaynor may accept the Democratic nomination if there is strong public demand. He would abandon the idea only if his health declines or campaigning becomes dangerous. From Long Island, he walked five miles in mild heat and returned home tired but refreshed, neighbors noting his recovery from a bullet wound.
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Washington Post
New York
Meyor Gaynor
New York Times
James
Long Island
Gaynor
James J. Gallagher
Women Rescue Canoemen in Lake Placid Strait
In Lake Placid N Y two Philadelphia women Miss Merrill O Durham and her guest Afjag Tuesday Wood rescued two New York City men A G Sheehan and A D Wordman after their canoe overturned in a sudden gust. A motor boat escort Eumede O Conn or reached the scene as the pair battled cold water and strong current. Both canoemen were in danger of drowning when rescued.
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Lake Placid
Philadelphia
New York
Buneet Strait
Merrill O! Durham
J. Wesley Durham
Israel Durham
Afjag Tuesday Wood
A. G Sheehan
A.D. Wordman
New York City
Labor Riot in Portland Ends Parade Day Turbulence
In Portland Oregon on Labor Day a riot involved about 2000 people after the parade. Twelve arrests were made as teamsters on strike clashed with those opposing the march outside a transfer company office. Police rushed rioters to the jail as bystanders joined the fray. charges of inciting riot faced ringleaders and many detainees were not union members.
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Portland
Oreg
Teamsters’ Union
Strassburg Bans Airships Over City
Strassburg Germany Sept 5 government decreed a near total prohibition on Zeppelins or passenger airships over the city and vicinity to prevent foreign passengers photographing fortifications. The ruling blocks landing facilities and forces the Baden Baden service company to refund tickets.
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Strassburg
Germany
Baden-Baden
N rays pass through aluminum and aid sight says Post Dispatch
The St Louis Post Dispatch reports N rays discovered by Blondlot and Charpentier of France pass through aluminum like light through glass and can be focused with an aluminum lens. They illuminate unseen objects in darkness and may enhance vision, smell, and hearing. Botanists claim plants emit N rays, especially leaves and roots, correlating with active protoplasm and germination. emissions stop with chloroform.
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St. Lowia
Blondlot
Wisconsin primary outlook among factions and incumbents
Milwaukee reports C W Crownhart predicts a two to one sweep for La Follette in tomorrow's state primary while W C Cowling backs Cook for the regulars. Fairchild seeks anti La Follette support with McGovern and Lewin opposing, Democrats Social Democrats and Prohibition tickets unopposed. Congressional bets favor most Republican incumbents except possible challenge to Stafford in the Fifth district.
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Milwaukee
C. W. Crownhart
Senator la Follette
W. C Cowling
Samuel A. Cook
Fairchild
Francis B. McGovern
William Mitchell Lew
Stafford
Fights Cancer With Cancer Demonstrations by Manila Surgeon
Manila surgeon Dr. P K Gilman, head of surgery at Philippine Medical School and surgeon in chief at Manila General Hospital, arrived in San Francisco and held two demonstrations of a cancer treatment using a serum derived from cancer tissue at the Southern Pacific Hospital. He notes twenty prior trials in the Philippine Islands with eight deemed eminently successful and asserts results are encouraging though not a guaranteed cure.
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Manila
San Francisco
Washington Post
P K Gilman
Philippine Medical School
General Hospital
Southern Pacific Hospital
Gilman
Philippine Islands
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Federation of Labor
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Biograph
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