Curtiss Plans Return Amid Frankfort Berlin Offers for Fights
Curtiss decides to return to the United States tomorrow despite lucrative offers to fight in Frankfurt and Berlin. He has been approached by backers in South Italy and Austria but business interests favor flight duties during the Hudson Fulton celebrations in New York.
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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
Balloon lands near Washington with training ascent
A balloon sent from wet Washington Monday morning aimed to land near Humphreys and reach Le WU operations. The craft drifted about 2 miles north, planned to touch down by evening but did not return by early morning.
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Washington
Humphreys
Victims found in Death Valley mining tragedy
In Death Valley a search rescued two bodies while several miners perished from thirst. The harsh heat and low supplies trapped workers as they attempted to reach water. One man reportedly left his mining camp weeks earlier and was found immeasurably exhausted.
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Wyneany
Derth
Illidga
Four Middies Dismissed For Inefficiency
A Navy practice misfit led to the dismissal of several midshipmen from Annapolis. Names include Molen nell jr, Fagan, Taylor, Fett, and Nnothee among others flagged for inefficiency. Governor Johnson faces surgery for hernia at St Marys Hospital, with expected operation tomorrow morning and his condition improving tonight.
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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 Authorities
Donald Thompson, a self-styled army officer with multiple aliases, is sought nationwide for check dashing and impersonation. The War Department and California federal authorities seek his arrest, with cities including Washington, Baltimore, and New York requesting his detention. NY police identify him as the man linked to metro frauds. Thompson, about 60, has used aliases such as D Hufman Earl McFerland C H Crossby and H E W Harrell and claimed ties to several major newspapers.
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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 continue target and battle practice in Hampton Roads as fifteen battleships and cruiser divisions prepare to assemble for the Hudson Fulton fete. The Vermont heads to Bridgeport for Columbus Day with a refueling stop and the collier Mais tests prior to government acceptance. A damaged target boat O Brien is wrecked and likely unrecoverable for next week's drills, Nicholson remains on the drill grounds with patches.
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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 in Manchuria Crown Power Shift and War
Amid three way struggle for empire in Manchuria the railroad becomes the decisive weapon as Russia built the Trans Siberian line and Japan uses it to seize and consolidate control. The South Manchuria Railway links Port Arthur to the north, Japan asserts joint ownership and expansion plans, while China seeks legal rights to recover railroads at expiration. The piece frames railroads as the modern engine of conquest and geopolitics in the Far East.
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Mukden
Napoleon
Georgs Stéphenyson
Stephertson
Alexander
Caesar
Ghengisban
Manchuria
Russia
Servsa Albska
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Japan
Trans Siberian Railway
Pacific
Siberia
Ita
China
Alexander Cesar
Napowoh
Sinting
Tthe
Wanchina
Usar
Hsu Yon Tun
Athyard Tol
Shantung Province
Ching
Far East
Komura
Ina
China Trenty
Asm
Fukumen
Leon Nde
Jong Two
Ite
Chinera
Yuan Shikai
Portsmouth
Treaty of Portsmouth
Una
Fakemen
Obina
Imperial Railwaye
North China
Kirin
Army Orders Reflect Far-Flung Military Assignments
Fragmented record lists various officers and units such as Leon af, Louie Greckemin Jr, Seth, Sherman A White, and Francis Wo Tasty Taents. It details transfers, promotions, duties, medical reserve corps, and examinations across nationwide posts including Camp Clark Tex, Fort Reno, Fort Hamilton NY, Knox Ring Tenn, and Navy vessel movements involving Washington and Newport news.
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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 G Williams Finn
L Tre Commandanc Mounted Service School
Aaty
Wye
Bakers and Cooke
Francis
Infante
Servine Ak
Jé Cane
Nich Ha
Healy Wit Pry
Larson
Stuckey Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Hamilton
East
Louis A. la
Ani Medical Museum
Washington DG
Willian DB Croe
Saute Compa
Joseph EC
Thomas Moody
Knoxring Tenn
Edward A Stockton
Illery Corpa Sisume
Fort du Pont
Det
Fort Mott
Aleband
McKenney Coast Artillery Corps
Dorrow The Manchurian Question and England's Cuming Ashies
Fragmentary OCR reads in a political column discussing the Manchurian question and England's response. Named figures are unclear. article tone resembles a straight news takedown with brief mentions of policy debates and international stances.
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Dorrow
England
Cuming Ashies
Robber thug caught after Philadelphia arrest
Negro farmhand who bound and gagged Mrs Howartland was found in Philadelphia. Serwel Lay identified him. he confessed to the robbery near Marlton and led police to the stolen watch worth $125. Money recovered from a pillow under his head. suspect asleep in lodging house when arrested.
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Philadelphia
Serwel Lay
William Howartland
Marlton
Means
Ted
Layfield Siready
Dr Wu Talks by Wireless From Panama Canal View
Special to The Washington Post. Wu Ling, Chinese minister to the United States, says the Panama Canal will greatly benefit South America and China. He notes closer ties between the two nations as the canal nears completion and predicts wireless will transform travel and communication in the near future. Wu 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 to Try Six in Nezinscot Court Martial at Portsmouth
Admiral Bliss will preside as Rear Admiral Nathan E Buss heads the naval court at Portsmouth NH. One officer and five enlisted men face charges after the Nezinscot disaster off Halibut Point on August 11 in which four sailors died. Charge details include neglect to report seaworthiness and abandoning shipmates including Acting Surgeon Trotter.
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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
Takahira Likely to Be Succeeded in Washington
Reports from Tokyo and Washington discuss Faror Takahira's departure and growing belief that Japan will appoint a new ambassador to the United States. Health strains are cited as a reason he may not return, with possible placement in Tokyo to work on treaty revisions 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
Abdul Aziz, the deposed sultan, is reportedly composing a history of his reign. Reports from Constantinople dated September 14 indicate the former ruler is authoring a chronicle of his years on the throne.
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Abdul Aziz
Washington
Constantinople
Wyoming coal land case up for summons in New York
The Wyoming land fraud case, involving defendants from New York and Amityvale, was heard by US Commissioner Guthrist Wuberforce Sully and others. The federal probe seeks extradition for trial over 1000 acres of vacant lands at Lander Wyoming. Evidence showed Alfred Sully offered funds to enter 160 acres and later 220 acres, with transfers to Alfred Sully, though no plan to turn lands to a code company or corporation was shown.
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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 Duty Under New Laws
New York September 14 time limits force foreign built yachts to pay rates under the new customs act. Frederick Gallatin paid a gross tax on his steam yacht Riviera choosing this system over the 1 per cent ad valorem duty. Several prominent financiers delay, indicating plans to seek Federal court review.
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New York
Deay
Frederick Gallatn
Riviera
Kiossba
Cvurts
Royal wedding rehearsed at wedding venue in Scotland
The Stewart Braganza wedding rehearsal was held today in Washington? England? with public invited to the church. The interior featured white and blue palms and Braganza colors. Festivities at Tulloch castle include Highland music and dancing. A wedding meal tomorrow morning and a noon ceremony with prize anthem and Starsyangler Banner performance by Seaforth Light? Highlanders.
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Washneton Poeingwall
Lesan
Tulloch Castle
Miguel Wilh
Miss Stewart
Starsyangler
Bothairs Wil
Seaforth
Theosophy Ruin of Home Blamed for Family Discord in Atlanta
Major Hanson, president of the Central of Georgia Railroad, faces divorce charges amid marital trouble linked to Theosophy. Theosophists accused of pressuring joiners, turning Macon home into a hub for converts. Hanson denies the charges, claiming Theosophy caused a rift and that the couple’s union remained until the dispute arose.
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Atlanta
Majo . Hanson
Central of Georgia Railroad
Taj
Macon
Boy King to Visit England in Betrothal News
A report from Madrid says King Manuel will leave Lecee for England to visit King Edward. The trip includes a four day stay in Madrid and a Windsor Castle announcement of Manuel's betrothal to the Duke of Fife's daughter, with Edward expected to confer the Order of the Garter in honor of the engagement.
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Edward
Manuel
Lecee
England
Luncheon for suffragists at Delmonico’s Sept in York
Mrs O H P Belmont will host a luncheon for suffragists at Delmonico’s next Thursday to launch the campaign. Heads of local suffrage organizations will attend, with Rev Anta Howard Shaw of the National Woman Suffrage Association and leaders Mrs Blaiosse, Mrs Carole Chapman Catt, and Mrs Clarence Mackay among the guests representing national and state bodies.
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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 Mexican City Unearthed by Professor Mena
Archaeologist Professor Ramon Mena announced a major find in the Mexican state of Otumba. He uncovered a buried city with a pyramid similar to Teotihuacan's, standing about 100 feet high and spanning a square base of roughly 200 feet. Remains suggest Toltec occupation at its peak.
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Ramon Mena
Otumba
State of
Mexico
Two Interracial Unions Reported in New York Marriages
Notices issued in New York permit the marriage of William Cunningham a Negro Warner 29 to a White widow 7 years his senior and Frneat Surdez watchmaker 44 to a Swan widow 4 years. Atlanta bride Mianie Smith a dark mulatto employed at a well known 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 Route
United States ambassador Thompson announces purchase of a railway line from San Geronimo to the Guatemalan frontier, claiming it as the only feasible route into Central America. The $9,609,000 stock value indicates a strategic move to control the connection, with plans for improvements and potential air rail ties between the Canal Zone and major U.S. regions. The purchase, formerly owned by Los Angeles interests, positions Thompson as a practical railway man on a project touted to enhance transit into the region.
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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 Delayed Capitol Decision
State Board postponed ruling on placing a Quay statue in the Capitol. The board adjourned this afternoon without a decision and will resume tomorrow with expected action.
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Semuer Quelich
New York announces Jerome bid for district attorney again
In a Sept 14 notice Willem Trevers Jerome plans to open his campaign for the 3rd time as an independent candidate for district attorney in the Luw district. Supporters claim 9 percent of signatures are needed and the effort targets the nation.
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New York
Willem Trevers
Jerome
Hes Aquaters
Tom Vow
Whch
Luw
Jerome Leeds
Nimbert
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