Curtiss Return Looms Over Continental Fights Plans
Curtiss set to return to the United States amid lucrative offers for Frankfort Berlin engagements. He will fly during Hudson Fulton festivities in New York after shipping the decision on engagements from Cherbourg. Santos Dumont reappears Paris with a remarkable aeroplane performance and a lighter machine, drawing aviators’ attention. A German airship escapes capture during maneuvers but suffers minor damage, and Cody’s aeroplane sustains a partial wreck near London before repairs.
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Paris
Glenn WH
Curtiss
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Cherbours
Frankfort
Berlin
Italy
Austria
United States
New York
Jane Wich
Cody
London
SF Cody
Alderetveday
Manchester
Orville
Fle Pa
Eptel
Count Goreeln
Ant Maryn
Santos Dumont
Wien
Aero Ron
Santo Dumont
Wright
Hannis Dumont
Balloon lands near Gaither in Washington area
A balloon sent from Washington, Monday morning, landed near Humphreys and the nearby line of travel ran about 2 miles due north. The craft aimed to reach Washington by evening but did not return by early morning.
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Washington
Humphreys
Victims of Death Valley Hurt by Heat and Thirst
In Death Valley two miners named Tom Phaz and Watley were found dead after a trek to seek water. Temperatures reached unusual highs as a search party battled scarce supplies. Two other residents perished during the same harsh trek.
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Wyneany
Derth
Ilidga
Four Middies Dismissed From Cadet Corps
Four midshipmen dismissed for inefficiency after practice cruises. Names include Molen nell jr of New York and F Fagan Philadelphia second class, with others from Baltimore and Wheeling. Governor Johnson prepared for surgery for hernia and intestinal adhesion at St Marys Hospital, report says he is feeling better.
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Annanols Aval
Ty Ie
Taft
Supera
Ftent Bowyer
Natal Academy
Molen Nell Jr Fist
New York
F Fagan
Phila’ ‘Iphin LK Faylor
Wheeling
W Wa
M Fett
Navy Department
Inestiny
Gov Johnson
Ru Better
St Marys Hospital
Taining
After Fake Lieutenant Impersonator Sought by War Dept
Norfolk officials seek the arrest of Donald Thompson a self styled army officer and con artist with multiple aliases for check dashing and impersonation. Federal and state authorities including California and Washington Baltimore New York ask for his detention as investigations unfold. Thompson 60 years old is linked to fraud against several stores and newspapers under aliases such as D Huffman Earl McFerland C Crosby and H E W Harrell.
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War Department
Spader
Wallstonton
Norfolk
Donald © ‘Thompson
Addite
Wer Department
Iim
Federal
California
Hha
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Lieut. McKenna
Pol!ice
Metropoli
Thompson Fa
D | Hufman Earl McFerland
C H Crossby
E W Harrell
FIRST TO LEAVE FLEET CRUISERS CONTINUE DRILL
Norfolk ships of Admiral Schroeder s Atlantic fleet finish fall target practice in Hampton Roads. The cruiser division, aided by battleship Daswourl, resumes southern drill grounds work as they head toward Hudson Fulton festivities in New York. A fleet rendezvous in Staten Island is planned with a British squadron for the celebration.
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Norfolk
Admiral Schroeder
Atlante
Hampton Roads
Daswourl
New York
Yampkinsville
Staten Island
Vermont
Bridgeport Cena
TamykKnsville
Bridgeport
Maryland
Lewes del
Procey
Ont O Brien
Nicholson
Railroads reshape power in Manchuria and Asia
An analysis argues railways drive imperial aims in Manchuria with Japan expanding influence from Port Arthur to Kirin. It notes Russian routes, Chinese resistance, and a web of treaties shaping control, with the South Manchurian Railway at the center and Japan’s bid to cement dominance across Manchuria and beyond.
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Japan
Manchuria
Alexander Cesar
Napowoh
China
Sinting
Tthe
Wanchina
Usar
Hsu Yon Tun
Athyard Tol
Shantung Province
Ching
Far East
Komura
Russia
Ina
China Trenty
Asm
Fukumen
Leon Nde
Jong Two
Ite
Chinera
Yuan Shikai
Portsmouth
Treaty of Portsmouth
Una
Fakemen
Obina
Port Arthur
Imperial Railwaye
North China
Kirin
Army Orders and Promotions Cite Forts and Assignments
Army orders list numerous officers and corps assignments including Fourth Cavalry and Infantry, medical reserve corps, and subsistence department postings. Movements cover Fort Reno Fort Clark Tex Fort Hamilton New York and Knox Ring Tenn with duties as examining boards purchasing commissary and training slots. Movements of naval vessels and coast artillery postings accompany the notices, detailing retirements detachments and reassignments nationwide.
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Leon
Louie Greckemin
Nedeal Corpa Timr Monihebfert
Seth
Fourth Cavalry
Mumthy
Worrel
Mills Toast Artillery Corps
Oelonor
Sherman
Harrison
Stickney Medical Rover
Willem
Campa M Chmrad Jr
Fort Reno
Ua Rarposa
Fort Clark
Tex
Herbert
Willams Finch Infantry
Aetu
L Tre Commandanc Mounted Service School
Aaty
Jé Cane
Healy Wit Pry
Larson
Stuckey Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Hamilton
East
Louis A. la
Dorrow The Manchurian Question
England's Cuming Ashies issue a speculative take on the Manchurian question, framing postwar geopolitics with cautious language and limited detail. The piece centers on emerging international concerns and possible policy shifts, reflecting a conservative editorial stance.
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Dorrow
England
Cuming Ashies
Robber Thug Is Caught After Philadelphia Robbery
Negro farmhand bound and gagged Mrs Howartland, then robbed her Marlton home near Philadelphia. Serwel Lay identified him. he confessed to a detective, alleging a stolen watch sold for $125. Police recovered the money, and the suspect slept at a lodging house when arrested.
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Philadelphia
Serwel Lay
William Howartland
Marlton
Means
Ted
Layfield Siready
Dr Wu Sees Panama Canal Benefit for South America
Special to The Washington Post on board the Royal Mail steamer Gruba Wu Ling, Chinese minister to the United States, spoke by wireless about a bright future for South American republics on the West Coast after the canal opens. He said China will come nearer to New York and that wireless is the era’s best invention, predicting air travel will soon replace walking. He plans to remain in Washington for several months before returning to China.
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Washington Post
Tao
China
Newyor
North Pole
Puing
Geome
Washington
Hla
Navy court martial to try six for Nezinscot disaster
A navy court martial will convene at Portsmouth New Hampshire next Monday to try one civilian naval constructor and five enlisted men over the August 11 Nezinscot tugwreck off Halibut Point four deaths occurred. The accused include John G Tawresey for neglect and four enlisted men for abandoning personnel including Acting Surgeon Trotter. Admiral Nathan E Buss will preside. the panel includes David W Taylor William J Baxter and others. Surgeon Trotter was among the deceased.
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Nezinscot
Halibut Point
Mass
Jonn G
Tawresty
Trotter
Portsmouth
Boaton
Nathan E Buss
David W Taylor
William J Baxter
George H Rock Capls
William
Southerland
Charles E Fox
Edmund & Underwood
Patrick W Hourigan
Joseph W Oman
William P Cowan
Believes Takahira May Be Replaced as Ambassador
Beliefs at the State Department grow that Japan will send a new ambassador to Washington after Faror Takahira left for Japan. Health strain and age lead observers to think Baron Takahira may not return to Washington and could take a post in Tokyo to help revise treaties of commerce and navigation.
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Faror Takahira
The
United
Japan
Washington
State Department
Tokyo
Haron Taka
Wil Nt
Europe
America
Takahiras
Abdul Aziz Writes History of His Reign
Deposed sultan Abdul Aziz is reported to be composing a history of his reign while living in exile. News from Constantinople dated September 14 notes the effort as part of his ongoing efforts to shape his legacy.
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Washington
Constantinople
Abdul Aziz
Wyoming coal land case up for summons in New York
In a Wyoming land fraud indictment, defendants including West. Frank T Wella Rufus T Ireland and George W Daly faced a New York hearing before Commissioner Sully on the motion to return them to Wyoming for trial. Evidence showed Alfred Sully offered funds to enter coal lands at Lander and transfer to him, with Ireland noting entries of 160 to 220 acres, but no plan to place lands in a company or corporation.
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New York
Wyoming
Unites States
Guchrist Wuberforce Sully
American Malting Corporation of
Frank T Wella
Rufus T [Reland
Amityvale
George W Daly
United States
Lander Wyo
Wyomng
Ireland
Alfred Sully
Wilberforce Sully Ireland
Soblehy
Sully
Only One Yachtsman Pays Under New Yankee Yoke
New York on September 14 reports the government’s 4 boat limit under new tariff laws. Frederick Gallatin paid a gross sum on his steam yacht Riviera, choosing the system over the 1, per cent ad valorem duty. Others, including prominent financiers, delay and may appeal to Federal courts.
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New York
Deay
Frederick Gallatn
Riviera
Kiossba
Cvurts
Royal wedding rehearsed as public admission seen at church
The Stewart Braganza wedding rehearsal occurred today in Washington by the church. The interior was turned into a white and blue bower with palms and Braganza colors on display. A wedding feast was planned at Tulloch Castle this evening with Highland music and dancing. The ceremony and communion are set for tomorrow morning, the wedding at noon with Prince Miguel and Miss Stewart accompanied by the Stars and Stripes banner.
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Washneton Poeingwall
Lesan
Tulloch Castle
Miguel Wilh
Miss Stewart
Starsyangler
Bothairs Wil
Seaforth
Theosophy Ruin of Home In Atlanta Family Feud
Theosophy blamed for marital trouble as Major Hanson of Central of Georgia Railroad faces divorce from Mrs Hanson. She accuses cruelty neglect and overattention. he denies the charges and says theosophy caused discord. He claims theosophists sought converts and forced pressure, turning their home into a campaign site.
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Atlanta
Majo . Hanson
Central of Georgia Railroad
Taj
Macon
Boy King to Visit England for Betrothal News
A report indicates King Manuel will leave Lecee for England to visit King Edward and attend ceremonies in Windsor Castle. The forthcoming betrothal to the daughter of the Duke of Fife is expected to be announced, with Edward to confer the Order of the Garter in honor of the engagement.
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Edward
Manuel
Lecee
England
Luncheon for Suffragists in York Sept Campaign
Mrs O H P Belmont to open suffrage campaign with a luncheon at Delmonicos next Thursday. Guests include heads of local suffrage organizations and Anta Howard Shaw of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Representatives from state and international suffrage bodies attend as headquarters near opening in New York City.
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York
O H P Belmont
Delmonicos
Thursay
Zalons
Anta Howard Shaw
New York City
Bla
Iosse
Carole Chapman Catt
Ir Ternat
Alance
Clarence Mackay
Faqal
Franchise
Socte
Buried City Uncovered in Mexican Archaeology Find
Prof Ramon Mena announced a major discovery in Otum Ba, Mexico, revealing a buried city of great antiquity. The site centers on a pyramid similar to Teotihuacan’s, exposed at a height and base of dedicated measurements, indicating Toltec era occupation and urban structure.
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Ramon Mena
Otumba
State of
Mexico
Two Interracial Unions Register in New York
Notices issued in New York authorize marriages between a White widow and a mulatto man, a white widower and a mulatto woman, and a dark mulatto woman to wed a Swan watchmaker in Atlanta. The records list William Cunningham, 29, negro. Hate Norman, white widow, 7 years his wife. Frneat Surdez, 4" years, and Mianie Smith, a dark mulatto employee at an uptown club.
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Swias
New York
Willam Tuningham
Negro Warner
Norman
Mianie Smith
Atlanta
Uptown
Ambassador Buys Up Road for Central America Link
United States ambassador to Mexico announces purchase of the 44 mile line from San Geronimo to Tehuantepec, a former Los Angeles street railway property. The new owner, Thompson, says the line is the only feasible entry route into Central America and will enable a railway-and-air link between the Canal Zone and major U S regions.
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Mercon City
Thompson
United States
Ambasador
Mexico
San Geronme
Teheantepec Na Lonal
Marisca
Java
Ameaseador Toompac
Beyehe
Iengt
Los Angels
1St Towls Cspial Sts
Doak
Dent
Th. Roa
Needlan
Los Angeles
Vsador Thomp
Centra Amrnies
Mir Thomp No 1
Canal Zone
Doubt Over Quay Statue Delays Capitol Plan Decision
State Board delays stance on placing statue at the capitol. Meeting adjourned without a decision as authorities weigh the idea with federal, state authorities expected to resume tomorrow to finalize action.
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Semuer Quelich
Jerome to open aquaters for district attorney race in NYC
The report states Willem Trevers Jerome will announce his bid to run as an independent candidate for the New York Third District attorney position. It notes expected support and that signatures from national donors may be required for ballot validity.
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New York
Willem Trevers
Jerome
Hes Aquaters
Tom Vow
Whch
Luw
Jerome Leeds
Nimbert
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