Navy tests rough sea drills off Norfolk with Missouri in action
The Atlantic fleet conducted battle practice in choppy seas near Norfolk under northeast 2 mph winds. The battleship Missouri joined the drill grounds after sailing from Boston, while one target launch sank after being struck by a ship propeller. seven sailors were initially reported drowned but later saved. Rescue efforts followed a launch sinking near Old Point, and Wilbur Miller, a Chesapeake Line mate, was hospitalized after surviving a difficult swim.
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Norfolk
Flest
Betama
Missouri
Nthroeder
Boston
Nex Sarly
Tuis
Old Point
Wilbur Miller
Chesapeake Line
Back River
Iteagall
Ide
Chesapeake Hay
Wilbur
Perry Miller
Seaboard Air Line
Mathews County
Virginia
Foretold Her Death by Premonition and Funeral Plans
A Delaware woman, Mrs. Callaway of iaarel Del, selected her shroud and casket and hymns for her funeral after foreseeing her death. She cried and urged her husband with the wish to leave her. She made care instructions, noting pastor Dr Donovan, and then remained calm before passing away after a two day vigil.
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Delaware
Honrlat
Washington
Iaarel
Del
John W. Caloway
Callewar
Easton Fire Destroys Twelve Houses in Hayloft Blaze
A massive blaze in Easton caused by a cigarette in a hayloft destroyed twelve houses and damaged another, wiping out loans valued at 820000 with only one horse death reported. The fire began in the hayloft of K Edgell livery on Federal Street and spread rapidly, threatening the business district before it was contained.
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Washington Post
Waston
Haston
Umes
News K
Orr
Edgell
South Carolina Wife Faces Bigamist in Danville Trial
Burt Mitchell, arrested in Danville on bigamy charges, will be tried this week in corporation court. Mrs. Margaret Evans, wife No. 2, arrives with her infant, claiming the man deserted her in 1900, later marrying again and living with another partner in Danville.
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South Carolina
Danville
Washington
Burt Mitchell
Vans
Margaretius
Pelger, & C
Evans
Ing
Gohelta Baddler
Robert Saddler
Schoolfeld
Local man sleeps in coffin to win wager
William Gordon Elain, a local resident, spent the night in a burial box as part of a wager at the Florodora Club house in Suffolk. After posting a stake at midnight, he entered the coffin on the top door, watched by a crowd as dawn approached. He remained inside until morning.
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Tha Wanaiigsen
Suffolk
William Gordon Elain
Elam
Florodora Club
Blan
Dawn
Caught Stealing Coffin From Window in Montgomery
A dispatch from Montgomery, West Virginia reports a criminal incident where a man attempted to steal a coffin from a window. The undertaker L P Slulligan notes the thief was surprised. a wrench was used and the coffin dropped, with the suspect fleeing.
Montgomery county teachers hold annual Rockville institute
Nearly all Montgomery county public school teachers attend the five day Montgomery County Institute in Rockville under State Superintendent Dr. M L Bates Stephens with county supervisor Prof Earl Wood and a roster of educators including Dr. Charles Gardinier Misses Inez Johnson Camilla J Henkle and Dr. Joseph H Apple. The day featured welcome by Norman Boyle with response by Mrs Irving Cramer and lectures on first lesson and it pays to bother. Principal speakers include Dr. Gardinier Dr Apple and later Dr Gore who will discuss What Makes the World Go Round.
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Rockritte
Montgomery County
ML Bates Stephens
Earlé
Wood
Stephens
Charles Gardinier
Shippensburg
P. John P. Forkler
Hagers
Gordinier
Apple
Painting for Gen Rosser saluted by Jefferson Davis
Washington Post reports a newly painted portrait by a New York artist depicting President Jefferson Davis receiving salutations from Confederate generals. Gen Thomas L Rosser of Virginia, among the generals, is noted as the sole survivor in the group. The mounted portrait includes 28 named Confederate leaders with Rosser identified at the rear.
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Jefferson Davia
Washington
Charlottéavillé
Thomas L. Rosser
New York
Jefferson Davis
Rosser
Rosser Among the Rear, Fa Tenafly
Fitzhugh Lee
B. Magruder
Samuel Cooper
Wade Hampton
W. E. F. Lee
John Morgan
Joseph Wheeler
A. HU
James Longstreet
Stonewall Jackson
Simon
Bolivar Suckers
JB. Hood
Ewell
Richard Anderson
Albert Sidney Johnston
Gideon Pillow
B. Cheatham
Gen. Rosser
Apie
Accusation Causes Death In Huntington Hatchet Attack
I N Chapman supervisor for the Huntington division of the Chesapake Lake and Ohio Railroad was shot and fatally wounded by Earl Dudding a local business leader. Dudding claimed self defense after Chapman allegedly tried to strike him with a hatchet during a dispute over his daughter facing theft charges and a refused prosecution. Chapman died about an hour later.
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Huntington
W. Va
I. N. Chapman
Chesa Lake and Ohio Railroad
Wea
Earl Dudding
Chapman
Dudding
T Dudding
West Virginia teachers challenge Fulton over steamboat invention
Morgan County educators in West Virginia adopt resolutions asserting James Ramsey, a local resident, was the true steamboat inventor and that Fulton copied Ramsey. They cite Ramsey operating a Potomac steamboat in 1787 and a Shepherdstown demonstration seen by hundreds, urging history to recognize Ramsey’s priority.
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West Virginia
James Ramsey
Speelnn
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Morgan County
Fulton
Ramsey
Shepherdstown
W. VI
Frostburg Tourney Prizes Awarded After Accident
At Frostburg Maryland on September 6 a tournament at Young Men's Institute park concluded with William Evans first David McCullough second Charles Zimmerly third Otto Holing Jr fourth and James Rankin fifth. Dr Holdsworth, who awarded the prizes, was injured in a collision as his horse bolted down the park driveway.
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Washington
Frostburg
Young Men's Institute Park
Bank Tax Ruling Upheld by Federal Judge
Federal Judge Kel Jer in Charleston WV upheld the state tax law on bank stock reassessment and dismissed a key suit by three national banks seeking to avoid taxes, noting no conflict with federal statutes. State Supreme Court recently supported the law. District Mines officials named new inspectors with appointments across Fourth Seventh and Twelfth districts.
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Bpoclal
Charleston
W. Va
Kel Jer
Federal
Banka
State Supreme Court
Washington
Laing
State Department of Mines
W. H. Pinckney
Fikin
W. B.planter
Montgomery
A. Grady
Hontington
Washingtons bid for 1919 international aviation meet
Unremitting effort by the Washington Aero Club and the Chamber of Commerce pushes for a 1919 international aviation meet in the United States. A $100,000 pledge is urged to cover expenses including grandstands housing and prizes, with a riverfront land and water course proposed near Potomac Park from the Seventh Street wharves. Washington faces NY Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Indianapolis as rivals, but authorities cite national capital status and broad business support as strengths.
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Potomac Park
Seventh Street
Bosra of
Washington Aero Clut
Chamber, of Commerce
Natonal Aero Club
Taver
Poxomac Park
Sero, Club
Y John Barrett
Sera Club
Charles
J. Bell
Zahm
Prof
Ted Dia Loare
George
O-Saur
Im. Welt
Wald
ScTanigrrow
Washington Aero Grup
Chamber of Commerce
Fyaue |Geantul
America
Washington
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Indianapelle
Cincinnat
Igete
Jtn
Rheims
Curtiss
Rheime
Great Plain
Betheny
Maj
Squier
Lieut. Lahm
Aero Club of Washington
Rhelms
Washngton
Melilla Army Reinforced As Spanish Campaign Gathers Pace
Madrid reports the twelfth division of about 11 000 men under Gen Soto y Mayo is ordered to Mellitz Morotes to join the Moor campaign. Premier Maurs says reinforcements were requested by Gen Marina due to expanded operations and another division may be mobilized. Advices from Mella claim Spanish positions at Arba ant Resting reinforced and Moors shifting to Nador and Zeluan.
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Madrid
Sotosmayo
Mellitz
Morotes
Maurs
Marina
Mella
Arba Ant
Guruga
Nador
Zeluan
Fifty Year Anniversary Battle Reenactment at Gunib
Mt Petersourg September 6 a military spectacle marked the fiftieth anniversary of a forties battle that ended Shymi’s rule and established Russian authority in the Caucasus. In the viceroy’s presence survivors and dignitaries observed a faithful reenactment with Cossacks in period costumes and defenders portrayed with discipline.
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Mt. Petersourg
Gualb
Shimyi
Caucasum
Aren
Diaz Wanted to Retire From Presidency, Diary Reveals
Special to The Washingboat reports in El Diario that at the end of the 1895 1900 term Gen Diaz wished to withdraw from the presidency to enjoy his retirement. He favored Limentour as the candidate for the next term and prepared a manifesto declining the nomination himself. The manuscript was read by Gen Mena and several friends of Limentour, who acknowledged the high opinion but declined to enter the proposal.
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Mexico City
el Diario
Diaz
Limentour
Limantour
Timself
Mena
Limentowr
District Guardsmen Sweep Rifle Meet Titles in Seashore Tournament
District National Guard headquarters team led by Captain Beldenfeld dominated the Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Rifle Association match at Seagirt New Jersey. Lieut M B Hodgson won seventh in Hale match at 61 yards while Marine Corps shooters excelled with Hagan and Peterson high in shootoffs. The event featured 600 yard and 200 yard scores with Hodgson taking top honors among District shooters and the Swiss match won by J W Heusien of New York.
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Washington Post
Seagirt
N. J
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Teaberg
Ordnance Department
District National Guard
Company Cs
Pennnsylvants
Frederick
Heinemeick
Elderd
Lienl ' Holt
Lien
Seanaliy
Tateut
Aldarmas
Beldenfeld
Hes Rava
Hob-V6
Ord
Tota, Meadquarters
7Iat NY Iy Heet Company C
Gomany
Ab x. Yim
Gompany K
Zal N.Y. Wee
N.Y
Hagan
Burlington
W. D. Higainbottom
Marine Corps, Corps
Marine Corps
W. B. Short
Sergt
J. J. Andrews
J. W. ‘Heusian
Chesgy
Connecticut
Tewes
Maj
Martin
Dercimialier
Widner
Obla
Butina
Leut. Hawley
Sixth Infantry
D. 2
USA
Camp Perry
Gol
James E. Bell
Kemp
Meh Martin
Wise
Masexchusetts
Hans
War Department
Amoy Murder Scandal Involving US Citizen Velasco
The body of a wealthy Amoy merchant who vanished two weeks ago was found near Aids city. Authorities report murder and have warrants for arrest of several Amoy teal officials including Eugenio Velasco, an American citizen. The Manila consul Julian Arnold insists Velasco be held and prosecuted by American authorities.
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Amoy
China
Oops
Aids City
Amey
Eugenio Velasco
Manila
Julian Arnold
Amerigan
Insisis
Velasco
Prana Behroner Quaite Crew Murdered on New Hebrides
The Prana Behroner Quaite crew and captain were killed by natives of Matricolo Island in the New Hebrides after their vessel ran ashore during a recruiting voyage. The incident occurred as the ship was stranded and attacked despite a stubborn defense, with a British warship reportedly investigating the massacre.
Modern China in Peking A City Awakens To Reform
A kritical portrait of Peking amid Western influence and reform. The article notes new theaters, tea at foreign hotels, reformist architecture, widened streets, modern utilities, and a shift from old to new urban life. It contrasts ancient City walls with Western planning and the changing status of Chinese women and public spaces.
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Hho
China
Peking
Thare
Thera
Actus
New Jersey
Loka
Hamlet
Eve Srea
Aiga
Feklag
Botanical ‘Garden
Tagine
Washington
Plang
Taerchante
Tartar
C.D. Jameson
Ne Tong
Harapaai & Gate Ike
Jameson
Westerst
von Ketteler
Sfa
Legations
Malaita
Bult
Ignd
Forbidden City
Doctor advised for frail patients with pale appearance
Fragmentary medical ad text urges patients who are thin pale and tired to consult a physician and consider Ayer's non-alcoholic cordial as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. It claims to be a strong alterative aiding argention to enrich the blood.
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Ayer
Detroit Police Probe Torso Found in Sack Murder Case
Detroit detectives search the Ecorse Creek area for clues to a decapitated female torso found in a weighted sack. Officials consider the victim a possibly married woman about 5 feet 6 inches tall, with authorities noting a dog was used in an earlier disturbing experiment. Missing persons cases linked include Mattie Hochstadt and Jessie Weber. The inquiry includes a coroner’s inquest set for Friday.
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Detroit
Mich
Gaston
Ecorse Creek
Mattie
Women in Labor Parade Draws Small Turnout in Chicago
A garbled but readable fragment notes a labor parade in Chicago with fewer participants than similar events. It mentions a union paying a possibly per member stipend and hints at 3 year terms. The text is noisy but indicates labor movement activity and local participation.
Bond’s Record Fates Howes in 1865 Debate
A fragmented 19th century note references Mr Bond and a British figure in 1865, noting a mountain or water voyage and mentioning the Rothsea. The readable bits imply a discussion of past records and a comparison to Howes, amid unclear context.
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Ginews
Grildigtona
Sone S Bond
Howes
Bngiishman
Bond
Rothsea
New York and London Closing Prices on Labor Day
September trade brief notes Labor Day closures in the U S and London. Lists scattered closing prices and stock tickers with fragmented Canadian and regional names amid a partial market update.
Live Stock Markets Report from New York and Europe
Market notes show beef and veal steady with mixed prices, high volumes in cattle and hogs, U.S. receipts around 225000 head and hogs near 222500 head. Sheep and lambs run heavy with steady to lower values, Chicago and Liverpool markets cited, buyers cautious amid broad price swings.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Calvas
Country Mead
Tibia
Rags Raetats
Ges Sena
Chicago
Cattla
Recelpix
Stone
Liverpool cotton market prices and futures report
Liverpool prices and futures closed quiet amid speculation and export activity. Quotations show middling at 7.19, good ordinary 4.87, and ordinary levels, with daily sales around 15,000 bales and varied futures quotes for months from September to July.
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Liverpool
Ana Fa
Goa
Lsonary
Liverpool Grain Market Report Summary
Grain prices and futures for September through December are listed with various bids and market terms. The report notes prices for winter patents and related futures, with mentions of exchanges, dates, and figures in a dense, archival style.
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Navy Launch
Yankton
Easton
Cagi
Rockville
Montgomery County Institute
Gen. Rosker
Girl
Hurt
Frosteburg
Doctor Who
Bank Tak
Aero Meet
John Barrett
Melilla
Shamyi
Congo
Antwerp
Sdvicés
French Congo
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Grent
Mi. B. Hodgson
McDougall
Tate
J. S. Bache & CO
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New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of True
Cew Exchange
New York Coffee Exchange
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
New York Produce Exchange
New Orleans
Benton ‘Stork Exchange
Newe Orleans Board of Trade
Rochester Stock Exchange
Bliss
United States
Ena
HES Fondents
A. G. Plant & CO
Bankers &Brokers Nembhas
Washington Stock Exchange
Tenth St
Shanghai
Creek
Authoritiee
Dimont
Chicegeo
E. F. Hutton & CO
Bankers Chic
Chicago Board of Trade
N.W
Los Angeles
San.Francisco
Fhomas L. Hume
WB. Hibbs.& CO
Washington Stock Erekange
Oblesge Board of Teade
Hibbs Building
York
fAtehfron
Daltimore
Abd Obio
Canadian Pacite
jChemepeake
Oulo
Snd
Paul Uchishtia
Amd
Neabville
Millwotri
Texas
New ‘York
Gentral
Norfolke
Abd Watt
Lixeranal
Inter
Desembur
Sar
Stedius
Amedeas
Eee
Ita
Galventoals & Mald
Amlet
Orlober
Ge Sud
Devember
Sud
Wipdsecenadtun
ELOUR
Winter
Si Veadow
Pacts Coast
Woop & Sons
Ses
Richmond
Capite
National Savings and Trust Company
Cer
15Th
New York Ave
Capital
Aurot Resources
Sant. FE
Colorado
G. B. Chipman
E. F. Caverly
Bret
District of Columbia
Adivlémely
Corporazlos
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
G'St
Ouray Bldg
Wsppapry
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