Navy test drills amid rough seas and launch sinking
At Norfolk Virginia on September 6 a northeast wind stirred choppy seas as the Atlantic fleet conducted battle practice aboard battleship Missouri and other ships. A launch from the Yankton was sunk by propeller suction with seven aboard. all saved later. Wilbur Miller, a Chesapeake Line mate, was rescued after surf and strong currents following a launch sinking near Mathews County. Perry Miller reached shore safely. Wilbur remained weakened at Back River lighthouse.
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Missouri
Nthroeder
Boston
Nex Sarly
Tuis
Old Point
Wilbur Miller
Chesapeake Line
Back River
Iteagall
Ide
Chesapeake Hay
Wilbur
Perry Miller
Seaboard Air Line
Norfolk
Mathews County
Virginia
Foretold Her Death in Delawares Quiet Farewell
Delaware woman Mrs. John W. Callaway, who was burial here yesterday, foretold her death choosing her shroud casket and the hymns for her funeral. She shed tears at news of her passing and gave detailed burial instructions, speaking of leaving loved ones and guiding her pastor Dr Donovan.
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Delaware
Honrlat
Washington
Iaarel
Del
John W. Caloway
Callewar
Twelve HOUSES Burned In Easton Blaze
A large fire in Easton on September 6 caused about 820,000 in damages across twelve houses. Originating in a hayloft at the K Edgell livery stable on Federal Street, a colored worker reputedly smoked a cigarette. The blaze devastated most structures, with one house badly damaged and only a horse in Edgell's stable dying.
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Washington Post
Waston
Haston
Umes
News K
Orr
Edgell
Both Face Alleged Bigamist in Danville Trial
South Carolina woman Margaret Lius rides the one she calls wife No 2 to Danville Virginia where Burt Mitchell faces court for bigamy. She traveled with her infant in arms and declares she married Evans in 1900 when he was 17. The other wife, Gohelta Baddler, recalls their years together and his desertion.
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South Carolina
Danville
Washington
Burt Mitchell
Vans
Margaretius
Pelger, & C
Evans
Ing
Gohelta Baddler
Robert Saddler
Schoolfeld
Man Stays in Coffin Overnight to Prove Courage
William Gordon Elain, a local resident, slept in a burial coffin to prove his nerve after wagering a “thrill” at the Florodora Clubhouse in Suffolk. He posted a wager at midnight, drove there with companions, and remained inside the coffin until dawn, watched by a crowd following in a separate car.
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Tha Wanaiigsen
Suffolk
William Gordon Elain
Elam
Florodora Club
Blan
Dawn
Caught Stealing Coffin Incident Shocks Town
A fractured report from Montgomery West Virginia describes a coffin theft attempt at a undertaker shop. A worker’s wrench strike forced the thief to drop the coffin through a window, ending the attempt and prompting local officials to investigate.
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Washisgton Pont
Montgomery
W. Ve
P. L. Slulligan
Teachers Meet at Rockville Institute in Montgomery County
Special to The Washlasten reports nearly all public school teachers in Montgomery County attend the five day annual institute in Rockville under state education chief Dr. M L Bates Stephens with county superintendent Earl Wood. Dr. Stephens Dr. Gardinier and others present welcome by Mrs Irving Cramer. Lectures titled The First Lesson and It Pays to Bother delivered by Dr. Gardinier and Dr. Apple. Dr. Gore lectured on What Makes the World Go Round. Senator Sternberg of Washington expected to speak tomorrow.
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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 Portrait Survives in Confederate Hero Float
Jefferson Davis salute scene by New York artist features 29 Confederate generals, with Gen Thomas L Rosser, of Virginia, among the few survivors recognized in the mounted group. The work shows Davis receiving salutations from generals including Lee, Jackson, Hood, Beall, Johnston and many others.
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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 Shooting
I N Chapman supervisor of the Huntington division of the Chess Lake and Ohio Railroad was shot and fatally wounded by Earl Dudding a leading Huntington businessman. Dudding claimed self defense after Chapman allegedly tried to strike him with a hatchet during a dispute over a store theft charge against Dudding’s employee daughter. Chapman died 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 Cite Ramsey as Steamboat Inventor
Morgan county educators condemn the fading memory of James Ramsey claiming he built a steamboat on the Potomac in 1787 and that Fulton copied the idea after visiting Ramsey in 1786. They argue Ramsey’s boat was exhibited at Shepherdstown and urge correction of history.
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West Virginia
James Ramsey
Speelnn
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Morgan County
Fulton
Ramsey
Shepherdstown
W. VI
Frostburg Tournament Ends With Prizes Donated
Frostburg Maryland September 6 Frostburg fire department hosted a tournament at Young Men's Institute park. Winners were William Evans first David B McCull Yoh second Charles Zimmerly third Otto Holing Jr fourth James Rankin fifth. Dr Holdsworth injured in a horse accident during prize ceremony. his horse unmanageable and collided with another team. both vehicles wrecked.
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Washington
Frostburg
Young Men's Institute Park
Bank Tax Ruling Upholds State Stock Tax Law
Judge Kel Jer of a Federal court in Charleston WV dismissed a bank challenge to the state’s stock tax assessment, upholding the law and its collection. The decision follows recent affirmation by the State Supreme Court. District Mine Inspectors Named: Laing appoints 17 inspectors across districts with Pinckney, Planter, Grady named in multiple posts.
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Bpoclal
Charleston
W. Va
Kel Jer
Federal
Banka
State Supreme Court
Washington
Laing
State Department of Mines
H. Pinckney
Fikin
W. B.planter
Montgomery
F. A. Grady
Hontington
Washington Aero Meet Aims to Bid for 1919 International
A Washington Aero Club and Chamber of Commerce committee urge unremitting effort to win the 1919 international aviation meet. They propose a land and water course from Potomac Park near Seventh Street wharves, with a minimum $100000 pledge to cover expenses and prizes ensuring a strong bid. Other cities are already assembling funds and plans, while Washington seeks government and business backing to host the event.
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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 In Moor Campaign
Madrid reports the twelfth Spanish division of 11,000 troops under Gen Soto smayo has been ordered to Mellitz Morotes to join the campaign against the Moors. Premier Maurs says reinforcements were requested by Gen Marina due to extended operating lines. Advices from Mella indicate reinforced positions at Arba ant Rest ing and Moor forces massing at Nador and Zeluan.
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Madrid
Sotosmayo
Mellitz
Morotes
Maurs
Marina
Mella
Arba Ant
Guruga
Nador
Zeluan
Fiftieth Anniversary Battle Reenactment At Gunib
Mt Petersbourg September 6 reenacted a historic military battle marking the fiftieth anniversary of a forties clash that helped establish Russian control in the Caucasus. Surviving combatants and dignitaries observed as Cossacks in proper costume portrayed defenders and the assault in vivid detail, with the viceroy of the Caucasus present.
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Mt. Petersourg
Gualb
Shimyi
Caucasum
Aren
Diaz Wanted to Retire From Presidency Plot Revealed
Special to The Washingboat reports El Diario claims Diaz at the end of his term 1895 1900 wished to withdraw from the presidency and enjoy a rent, while urging Limentour to run. Diaz drafted a manifesto declining the nomination, read by Gen Mena and others, but Limentour declined to enter the proposal.
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Mexico City
el Diario
Diaz
Limentour
Limantour
Timself
Mena
Limentowr
District Rifle Team Dominates New York Meet
Seabirt Seventy first New York HQ teams led by Capt. Frederick Heinemeick and Lieut. M. B. Hodgson sweep the Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Rifle Association tournament. District guards beat nine rivals at 600 and 900 yards. Hodgson wins seventh Hale Trophy prize with 49 of possible 50. Hagan and Peterson strong in Marine Corps shoot off. many awards listed.
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Grent
Mi. B. Hodgson
McDougall
Marine Corps
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
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
Wealthy Amoy Merchant Murder Sparks Extradition Clash
The body of a wealthy Amoy merchant, missing for two weeks, was found near Amoy city. Authorities say he was murdered and have warrants for several prominent Teal depts of Amey including Eugenio Velasco, an American citizen. Manila millionaire Julian Arnold advocates 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
Murder of French crew on New Hebrides coast
Report from Sydney Nova Scotia dated September describes the Prana Behroner Quaite crew massacre on Matricolo Island New Hebrides. A British warship investigates after the vessel ran ashore and natives attacked, killing the crew and French captains amid efforts to recruit laborers.
Modern China at Peking a City of Awakening Progress
In Peking the old order yields to Western influenced reforms in street planning, hotels, and public life. The arcade shows and tea rooms reveal social change as women view Western ideas, while new electric trolley systems and waterworks appear. The city blends ancient layout with modern offices, gates, and architecture, signaling a dawning era beyond Boxer era memory.
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Hha
China
Peking
Thare
Thera
Actus
New Jersey
Loka
Hamlet
Eve Srea
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 Ayer's non-alc tonic for health
Fragmentary medical ad text urges readers with fatigue and thin pale appearance to consult a doctor and consider Ayer's non alcoholic restorative as a blood purifer and nerve tonic. It claims it is a strong alterative aiding blood richness with Argention noted.
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Ayer
Detroid Police Probe Torso in Sack Murder Case
Detroit police search for a decapitated torso found in a stream, fearing the killer experimented with a dog. Missing women Mattie Hochstadt and Jessie Weber are being sought while inspectors examine docks and creeks for clues. An inquest was sworn as authorities assess the victim, a likely married woman about 5 feet 6 inches tall, aged 22 to 25, found weighed and sewn in a weighted sack.
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Detroit
Mich
Gaston
Ecorse Creek
Mattie
Women in Labor Parade Draws Small Turnout in Chicago
Disjointed OCR notes describe a labor parade in Chicago with sparse participation. Mentions dues, union benefits, and uncertain references to waves of protesters or supporters. Names and dates are unclear, but the event is framed as a modest labor demonstration with unclear outcomes.
Bond’s Records Highlight 1865 British Sailor Feats
Fragmentary notes recall Howes and a British man named Bond achieving notable sea feats in 1865. Mentions a mountain-wandering and rothea passages, with sparse details on locations and context.
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Ginews
Grildigtona
Sone S Bond
Howes
Bngiishman
Bond
Rothsea
Washington Post style labor day market roundup
Labor day markets paused as exchanges closed in the United States while London closed for the holiday. The report lists closing prices for New York stocks and Canadian and British lists with scattered figures and notes on dividends and rail shares.
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New York Stock Exchange
Washington Stock Erekange
Oblesge Board of Teade
New York
Washington Post
York
London
Live Stock Markets Review Amid Turbulent Week in New York
Livestock markets show broad activity with beef and veal steady while prices slide for some classes. Receipts include 4,207 cattle and 29,280 sheep and lambs. hogs around 2,225,000 head. Market tone remains cautious with mixed movements across regions and weight classifications.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Calvas
Country Mead
Tibia
Rags Raetats
Ges Sena
Chicago
Cattla
Recelpix
Stone
Liverpool Cotton Prices and Futures Report
Liverpool market reports show varying cotton prices and futures activity. Prices quoted include middling near 7.19 and 7.01 with several grades listed, while futures curves for September through July display mixed movement and quiet close. Trade notes mention speculation and export activity and overall quiet market sentiment.
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Liverpool
Ana Fa
Goa
Lsonary
Liverpool Grain Market Notes and Future Prices
Fragmented OCR shows grain market activity with dates and futures terms. References include September and December prices, winter patents, and near term notes for various futures contracts. Entities such as Amleteas and Mald appear garbled. no clear prices or concrete actions are discernible.
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ELOUR
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Woop & Sons
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Aurot Resources
Sant. FE
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G. B. Chipman
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District of Columbia
Adivlémely
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Ouray Bldg
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