Praise for the Exposition from Jamestown Jury of Awards
A special committee of the Jamestown Exposition Jury of Awards announces the exposition highly worthy of visitation. They commend the official tours, exhibits, and demonstrations and urge the public to give it strong support. Signed by Albert Shaw, Rose Swaby, Power Alterman, George A M Sternburg, and others.
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Wheelhouse acquitted in pistol fight case echoing recovery
In Cumberland Maryland on September 11 Congress debated the assault on Wheelhouse by Captain Roman, with Wheelhouse denying threats and describing the attacker as an erratic, athletic man. The injured party remains in Time but is expected to recover.
Preacher Arrested for Theft in West Virginia Case
Unclear fragmentary report notes a preacher identified as I Gray arrested on theft charges in West Virginia. The record mentions a horse buggy incident, suspension, a court appearance, and remand for sentencing. Widespread garbled OCR obscures names, dates, and outcomes.
Ocean Steamers Move From Genoa and Liverpool to New York
Listings show ships such as Quematown Parcola from Liverpool to New York and Fownhampton Creante for New York, with routes via Cherbourg and Bremen. Other vessels include Keiser Wilhelm Ger Oracan from Bremen and additional steamers making transatlantic crossings, rough weather noted, departures planned near 7 20 am Saturday.
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Alee
Elninns
Ne Pee Serait
Fe Sane
Os eipaaNt
Parcola
Liverpool
Rew York Fownampton—Creante
New York
Vis Cher Bourg and
Gurenstern
Keiser
Wilhelm Ger Oracan
Bremen
Cheshoure
Alest Wilheia der Crome
Phi Beta Kappa council gathers at Williamsburg
The United Chapters of the Phi Beta Kappa Society held a public exercise in the chapel of Williamsburg and Mary College. Dr Lyon G Tyler welcomed delegates. Secretary Rey Oncar M Voorheee of High Bridge NJ spoke, delivering a historical address, followed by an Amherst College professor and others. A reception in the gymnasium concluded the event. Nine institutions have filed applications for charters, including Virginia, West Virginia, Louisiana, Michigan.
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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Wotum and Mary College
Lyon G Tyler
Williamsburg
KB Parsona
Rey Oncar M Voorheee
High Bridge
N J
Phi Rete Kappa Fathers
J Lele Hall
Edwin A Grosvenor Li
Amherst
Callexa
Society
Philos
Guide of Life
Ladies of
Willamaburg
Universities of Virginia
West Vicgina
Louisiana
Mlctixan
Tragic Train Death After Jealous Love Triangle
Joyner conductor of a freight train was killed instantly in Mooresville after his head struck a telegraph pole and he was dragged beneath the engine. He had written to his wife admitting he would leave her for another woman, whom she had learned of recently, prompting her to seek legal guidance.
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Winston Salem
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Jinetty
Charlotte
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Achelle
Mire Joyner
Colorado
Mra Joyner
One State Day celebration at Jamestown Exposition
Ohio officials and national figures attended the Jamestown Exposition One State Day events featured Gov Harris Judge Harmon and Rhode Island delegates The keynote urged state sovereignty limiting fortunes and resisting federal overreach while praising local control of corporations and law based income limits.
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Buckeye
Gov Harris
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Chelmnatt
United States
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Linut
Ellyson
Virginis
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Harman
Braxton W Campbell
Jamestown Commission
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Rhode
Worthington
Anne Prete Worthington
Taoman Worthington
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Harmer
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Aged couple to marry in Maryland long affair
Dated Sept 11 in Washington Dye Haymore Md an octogenarian veteran of the Civil War announces engagement to Mrs Cherrotts Brown a widow of seventy They will wed next Sunday at the home of Brown’s daughter Faith Stith Annie R Brown Washington will be bridesmaid Charles Meerken son of Mr Meerken best man The flower girls are Mary Meeriken and Mikadith Rebecca Brown A reception will follow the wedding The couple have several great grandchildren aboard news item credits local families and connections.
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Washington
Gasoline boat explosion reports fatality on Mississippi River
A gasoline boat exploded on the Mississippi River about eighty miles below New Orleans. One person was killed and eight special trains are bringing the injured to New Orleans. No other details available. Several large gasoline boats operate on the lower river carrying twelve to twenty passengers each.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt third term near certain as nominating talk grows
United States Senator J Me Cumber of North Dakota at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Saratoga says Roosevelt may be pressed for a third term. He notes Gov Hughes as possible but doubts Taft or Fairbanks, while Meumber backs Lincoln and old age pension ideas and hints at Democratic concerns. In San Francisco, a clash near a lumber yard injures five amid a nonunion confrontation between car men and strikers, with police firing and several wounded.
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Preshhier Roosevelt
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Congress
Kentucky for Roosevelt in Kentucky support split over Roosevelts name
Representative Joh W Langley of Kentucky reports that Kentuckians favor Roosevelt for another term and would back his name if allowed. If Roosevelt blocks, Kentucky delegation may divide between potential rivals Tut Yebrakers and Pairbanke Ontaldo, risking solid backing for any other candidate.
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Kentucky
Washington
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Roosevelt
Tut Yebrakers
Pairbanke Ontaldo
Body of son laid in parlor amid quiet mourning
Residents on Grand Street discovered the body of Saling B Ryan who died August 29 still resting in the family parlor. A teal casket and heavy flowers remained in the room as kin continued daily routines. Officials denied rumors of France, noting the body was embalmed and could stay up to eight years. vault work awaited completion.
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New York
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Sime
Zion City to Break Ground on New Race Track
Ground will be broken soon for a race track in Zion City, a project proposed by the North Shore colony founded by Alexander Dowie at the Christian Catholic Church seat. The venture has the approval of Receiver John C. G. Hately and Acting Mayor Beebe.
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Chicago
Sion
North Shore
Establieden
Alisander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Jonn CG Hately
Beebe
Zion City
Will of Sophia Beck Probate Reveals Unusual Bequest
The will of Sophia Beck of 1434 Ridge Avenue probated today bequeaths an estate valued at $1,750 and directs sale of the property for cash. The document, translated from German, reflects on her late husband Thomas Beck and includes a codicil stating a six dollar advance was needed to pay marriage costs. A funeral ceremony is planned with specific social provisions and family members listed, while a threshold of distribution is assigned to Fidelity Trust Company for heirs.
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Philadelphia
Sophia Beck
Ridge Avenue
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Thomas Beck
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Codler
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Fidelity Trial Company
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Woman Attacked at Home Near Linden Farm
A man believed to be a tramp attacked Mrs. Clarence Hartman at her Linden area farm home, striking and choking her into helplessness. Hartman, 28, fought back but the assailant fled toward nearby farms as police aided the search. Hartman reached a neighbor to raise the alarm about half an hour after the assault.
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Linden
Clarence Hartman
Mra. Hartman
Mes Hartman
Thin City
Costly plans clash as Red Men council debates retrenchment
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men faces strict cost cuts as sessions consider relocating to Baltimore or Detroit and trimming salaries, mileage, and per diem. A permanent home in Louisville is debated amid strong opposition and a costly convention path under review.
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Atlantic City
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Snance
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Detroit
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Ohio
Louisville
Thomas H Harrison
Indiana
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Iowa
William Hyrono
Nashville
Tenn
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Loutaville
Washington DC
Jackstone in Boy's Throat Triggers Urgent Surgery
Oscar Wildner two years old swallowed a jackstone at 1225 North Eleventh Street and was rushed to Jefferson Hospital for X rays. Doctors attempted removal but the object was too deep, efforts using filers and olive oil failed, and surgery was planned to save the child's life.
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Philadelphia
Oscar Wildner
Jackstone
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Jefferson Hospital
Seven Years for Runyan in Windsor Trust Theft
New York Sept 1 Seven years in state labor was the sentence imposed on Cheater Runyan who stole $4410 from the Windsor Trust Company. The defaulting paying teller faced sentence before Judge Whitman in the Court of General Sessions. Runyan had testified in Mrs Runyan’s trial but did not file for clemency. His lawyer read two lines from a letter by Mrs Runyan expressing hope to see him return as a respected citizen.
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New York
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Windsor ‘Trust Company
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Bridegroom Homer Casey Shot Dead in Barn
Homer Casey was found dead in his home barn with a bullet through the left temple just before his wedding to Anna Stone daughter of Peter Stone. He had driven home twelve miles from town yesterday evening. A revolver was not found and mystery surrounds the killing. Police suspect intruders or robbers who surprised him at the barn in the quiet of the night. Casey once worked as a tailor in Chicago.
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Homer
Casey
Anna Stone
Peter Stone
Chicago
Youse
Reopen Hartje case after new letters found
In Pittsburg on September 1st domestic affairs of wealthy paper maker Hartje rise again as his attorney seeks to reopen the trial. New letters alleged from Coachman Tom Madine to Mrs Hartie are claimed to prove the previous forty miscarriages were genuine. Madine fled before a prior departure and was arrested for disorderly conduct.
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Bigger Than the Lusitania Helmet Shipbuilding Claim
Bavland & Woltz acknowledge plans for a White Star Line liner longer than the Lusitania. Keel laying expected in a few months, with reciprocating engines or turbines stated. Vessel to be about 130000 tons register according to the report.
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Poultry Crash Sparks East Side Poultry Dump
In Lexington Avenue near the foot of Dumus Hi a northbound trolley car crashed into a wagon loaded with seventeen crates of chickens geese and duck. Dozens of birds died beneath the wheels and many survivors scattered into the street as neighbors rushed to aid and police arrived. The driver gathered about one hundred birds as reserves patrolled nearby streets searching for others.
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Miss Maxwell to Wed Noted Show Home Owner in Somery Glen Cove
Prominent Brooklyn heiress Miss Maxwell becomes the fiancée of renowned Virginia horseman and Davis Va rider Davia of Davis in a noted engagement setting. The couple, both active in East Coast horse shows from Baltimore to Boston, unite as a social and equestrian pairing with substantial family fortunes and social standing in Brooklyn society.
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Gerken
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Misa Maxwell
Eugena Lascelles Maxwell
Charles A Moore
the Heights Sa Co
Stowaway's desperate swim ends as sharks drag him under
News from Kingston and Philadelphia recounts William Brown a stowaway barred from landing who leaped overboard near shore. As he called for help sharks rushed the surface, the crew watched in horror and he disappeared. Jamaica punishes stowaways by three months of public-works labor.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Wiliam Brown
Kingaton
Balonue
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Hook Stops Girl's Death by Her Own Action
A woman named Lizzie Young of 618 West Fortieth street attempted suicide by leaping from a pier in New York near Went Eighteenth Street early today. Her dress caught on an iron hook, saving her life. Police arrested her on a charge of attempting suicide after the incident.
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Portsmouth Archer Held in Rorschach Murder Case
Norfolk VA Sept 1 Two arrests deepen a Portsmouth police probe into the murder of Mrs Mary Rorschach. Archer the mulatto is held on suspicion of killing the woman. a hat with bloodlike stains is being analyzed by Dr Joseph Grice. A second suspect Will Shields was arrested at Powers Point, while inquest details and extended witness statements emerge. Lieutenant Frank Rorschach arrived at the scene with his brother-in-law Sonny Lawless.
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Shie
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Sonny Lawless
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Captive Heiress Seized Aboard Ocean Liner
Miss Jamie Hyman daughter of a London banker was abducted and kept under guard aboard the White Star liner Adriatic during a voyage to New York. Reported suicidal mania and resistance led to confinement in the steward’s area as private nurses and a surgeon accompany her voyage.
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