Curtiss Coming Back as Santos Dumont Draws Aviators
Reported aviation news from Paris and London centers on Curtiss's decision to return to the United States amid offers for battles in Frankfort and Berlin, with a $9,000 and $4,009 guarantees, and on Santos Dumont's Paris appearance and airship events as European aviation excitement grows.
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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
Balloon lands near Gaither during Washington trip
A balloon sent from Wet Washington Monday morning to Humphreys landed about 2% miles north of Washington. The balloon’s crew aimed to reach Washington by evening but did not return by early morning.
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Washington
Humphreys
Victims of Death Valley Struggle to Survive Heat
In Death Valley the bodies of miners are found after a trek through extreme heat. One survivor recounts efforts to reach safety as temperatures near 1 degree in the shade. The group, weakened by thirst and exhaustion, attempted to return to mining claims but could not endure the harsh conditions.
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Wyneany
Derth
Illidga
Four Middies Dismissed for Inefficiency at Annapolis
The Navy announces the dismissal of several midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy for inefficiency following summer practice. The cadets named include Molennell Jr of New York, Fagan of Philadelphia, Taylor of Baltimore, and Fett of Marion, with others tipped for similar action. Governor Johnson undergoes an abdominal operation at St Marys Hospital after a reported decline in health.
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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
Impersonating Army Officer Suspect Attracts National Requests
Norfolk reports widespread calls to hold Donald Thompson a self styled officer accused of check dashing and impersonation. The War Department seeks his arrest and temporary detention while California authorities join in the pursuit. Identified by New York police as the man seen in the city, Thompson, about 60, used multiple aliases including D Huffman and Earl McFerland.
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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 Drill for Hudson Fulton Fest
The cruiser division of Admiral Schroeder s Atlantic fleet continues target and battle practice in Hampton Roads after completing fall sea drills. The fleet plans to assemble in Hampton Roads and depart for the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York, with a British squadron due to meet later in New York Harbor. A Vermont detachment proceeds to Bridgeport for Columbus Day events, while coalier Mais and sister ship Vulcan prepare for speed trials off Lewes Delaware. A damaged target boat O Brien is deemed a total loss and likely to be scrapped, with Nicholson continuing drills in patched condition.
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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 Shape Power Struggles in Manchuria’s Border War
The article frames railroads as the key weapon in Manchuria where Russia, Japan, and China clash for control. It traces Japan’s use of the South Manchurian Railway to extend influence, links treaties from Portsmouth to open doors, and discusses proposed extensions that would widen Japanese dominance while China seeks to reclaim and expand its own lines.
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Georgs Stéphenyson
Stephertson
Alexander
Caesar
Ghengisban
Manchuria
Russia
Servsa Albska
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Japan
Trans Siberian Railway
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China
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Athyard Tol
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Ching
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Ina
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Fukumen
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Jong Two
Ite
Chinera
Yuan Shikai
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Treaty of Portsmouth
Una
Fakemen
Obina
Imperial Railwaye
North China
Kirin
Army Orders Outline Promotions and Transfers Mentioned
Army orders detail many promotions and transfers across corps including infantry and medical units. Officers such as Lieut Seth and Capt Wor are noted, with postings to Fort Reno, Fort Clark, and Fort Hamilton among others, plus movements of Naval Vessels and coast artillery assignments.
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Louie Greckemin
Nedeal Corpa Timr Monihebfert
Seth
Fourth Cavalry
Mumthy
Worrel
Mills Toast Artillery Corps
Oelonor
Sherman
Harrison
Stickney Medical Rover
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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
England's Cuming Ashes and the Manchurian Question
A compact note reviews England cricket and international issues, hinting at parliamentary debate and imperial affairs. Names of figures and places are sparse. the piece appears as a brief column snippet reflecting postwar concerns.
Dr Wu Sees Panamanian Canal Boosting South America
Special to The Washington Post. Dr Wu Ling, Chinese minister to the United States, says the Panama Canal will benefit South American republics on the West Coast. He envisions China drawing closer to New York as ships travel through the canal, predicts wireless will transform travel, and plans to stay several months in Washington before returning to China.
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Washington Post
Tao
China
Newyor
North Pole
Puing
Geome
Washington
Hla
Navy court martial to hear Nezinscot case at Portsmouth
Admiral Bliss to preside as Rear Admiral Nathan E Buss leads a court martial next Monday at Portsmouth New Hampshire for six sailors and officers. Defendant Tawresty faces neglect charges for the tug Nezinscot seaworthiness while five enlisted men are accused of abandoning crew including Acting Surgeon Trotter who perished.
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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 Report Signals New Washington Ambassador
Belief grows in State Department that Japan will send another ambassador to Washington after Faror Takahira left the United States. Health strain and age push the baron toward a Tokyo home office post where his European and American experience could aid treaty revisions in commerce and navigation.
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The
United
Japan
Washington
State Department
Tokyo
Haron Taka
Wil Nt
Europe
America
Takahiras
Abdul Aziz Writes History of His Reign
The deposed sultan Abdul Aziz is reported to be composing a history of his reign from Constantinople. The newspapers note his leisure amid exile as he records events and decisions from his rule.
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Abdul Aziz
Washington
Constantinople
Wyoming coal land case up for US trial in Wyoming
In New York on September 1 a hearing before US Commissioner Sully addressed the Wyoming land fraud case. Defendants Ireland Sully and others were indicted by a federal grand jury in Wyoming last May for conspiring to defraud the government of 1000 acres of vacant coal lands at Lander. The inquiry focused on alleged loans and land entries by Alfred Sully and associates, with no plan to transfer lands to a company or corporation.
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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 Tax Law
New York Sept 14 The government set a limit allowing one in four foreign built yachts to be taxed while other owners delay. Frederick Gallatin paid a large gross tax on the Riviera, choosing this system over the 1 percent ad valorem duty. The Treasures and Kiossba tendered a similar offer, as delays by prominent financiers suggest an appeal to federal courts.
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New York
Deay
Frederick Gallatn
Riviera
Kiossba
Cvurts
Royal wedding rehearsed at Braganza ceremony in Washington
The Stewart Bragan za wedding rehearsal was held today with public invited to the church. The interior was turned into a bower of white and blue palms and the Braganza colors ruby and blue prominently displayed. A wedding feast is planned at Tulloch castle this evening with Highland music and dancing. A church wedding and communion follow tomorrow morning, with the ceremony at noon. Prince Miguel and Miss Stewart are to be followed by a Stars and Stripes banner and Seaforth Highlanders music.
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Lesan
Tulloch Castle
Miguel Wilh
Miss Stewart
Starsyangler
Bothairs Wil
Seaforth
Theosophy Ruin of Home Blamed in Georgia Divorce Case
The Central of Georgia Railroad president May Hanson accuses theosophists of forcing his wife to join a new cult. He claims discord began after theosophy entered their Macon home, turning a once united family into one drawn into zealotry. Mrs Hanson denies the charges and defends their marriage amid a public dispute with Mrs Jack Hornor and Mrs James McVickard.
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Majo . Hanson
Central of Georgia Railroad
Taj
Macon
Boy King to Visit England for Betrothal Announcement
A report from Lisbon says King Manuel of Portugal will leave Lisbon for England to visit King Edward and announce his betrothal to Edward’s granddaughter. The trip includes a Madrid stop and Windsor Castle betrothal confirmation, with Edward likely bestowing the Order of the Garter.
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England
Edward
Manuel
Lecee
Luncheon for Suffragists on York Opens Campaign
Mrs O H P Belmont will host a luncheon at Delmonico s next Thursday to launch the suffrage campaign. Local suffrage leaders invited include Rev Anna Howard Shaw head of the National Woman Suffrage Association, Mrs Blaisse president of the State association, Mrs Carole Chapman Catt chief of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance, and Mrs Clarence Mackay.
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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
Mexican government expedition led by Prof Ramon Mena unveils a buried city in Otom state. A pyramid rises to an estimated height with a base of about ui feet square, suggesting Toltec era occupation and urban layout similar to Teotihuacan.
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Otumba
State of
Mexico
Interracial Unions Permit Marriages Across States
Notice from New York records two interracial marriage licenses approved in September. William Cunningham, a 29 year old negro warner, seeks to marry Hate Norman, a white widow of seven years. Frneat Surdez, a 41 year old Swan watchmaker, plans to wed Mianie Smith, described as a dark mulatto woman employed at a notable uptown club in Atlanta.
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Swias
New York
Willam Tuningham
Negro Warner
Norman
Mianie Smith
Atlanta
Uptown
Ambassador Buys Up Road Feud Sparks Central American Route Claim
United States ambassador to Mexico announces purchase of a railway line from San Geronimo to Tehuantepec, claiming it is the only feasible entry route into Central America. The $9,609,000 stock value owner claims control pending retirement from diplomatic service, with plans to connect Canal Zone to major U S regions and boost air rail linkage.
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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 Capitol Statue Decision Delayed
State Board adjourned without a ruling on whether a quay statue will be placed in the Capitol grounds. The discussion resumed tomorrow with expectations of a definite action from state and federal authorities regarding placement in the Capitol city.
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Semuer Quelich
Jerome to open aquaters for Luww district attorney race
New York on September 14 reports Willem Trevers Jerome plans to announce his candidacy for district attorney in the 3rd district as an independent. He claims 9 percent of signatures have been gathered toward validating his petition. The filing date is anticipated.
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Willem Trevers
Jerome
Hes Aquaters
Tom Vow
Whch
Luw
Jerome Leeds
Nimbert
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