Circus Trains Crash. 21 Dead In Wallace Bros Wreck
Durand Michigan August 7 a brake failure on Wallace Bros circus train caused a collision with the rear section in Grand Trunk yards. 21 killed and over a dozen injured as elves animals and menagerie escaped. Rescue crews set up a temporary hospital at the Hotel Richelieu with physicians and nurses aiding. The dead include James McCarthy trainmaster and several others. the rear car of the first section housed sleeping workers and bears the heaviest loss.
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Durand
Midh
Wallace Bros’ Circus
Grand Trunk Railway
James McCarthy
Grand Trunk Road
Port Huron
Battle Creek
A. W. Large
Grand Trunk
John Purcell
Peoria
Ind
Lafe Larson
Cambridge
G. Thomas
Stake and Chain Gang
Harry St Clair
John Leary
Springfield
Ill
Otting Stock
Andrew Howland
New York State
Frank Thorpe
Dundee
Mich
Robert Rice
George Smith
Charles Sands
Peru
Joe Wilson
Pittsburg
W. J. McCoy
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
James 8. Foley
Detroit
Joseph
Benton
New Milford
Crow
W. H. Roe
Armstrong
Frank Tilley
Rising Sun
Abrams
Sandusky
O. Bert McGrath
Connellsville
John W. Koons
Bairdstown
George Bartley
Los Angeles
Cal
Hotel Richelieu
Wallace Brothers
Wallace
Charlotte
Boys Drown After Toy Wagon Incident at Creek
In New York on August 7 two young brothers George Campbell 38% lived at 443 West 162nd Street and Andrew McCormick 4 of 439 were found dead by drowning after wandering from a nurse and riding a toy wagon down Cromwell's creek near 161st Street Jerome Avenue. Passersby smiled in sympathy as the tragedy unfolded and a passerby named John Reinning rescued Andrew and attempted to save George. The boys had been companions since infancy and were later identified by their brother Campbell at the police station.
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New York
Macomb's Dam Bridge
George Campbell
West 162d Street
Andrew McCormick
Cromwell's Creek
161St Street
Jerome Avenue
John Reinning
Littl
Andrew
George
Campbell
First Practical Test of Deforest Wireless Telegraph
In Cleveland on August 7 the first practical overland test of the Deforest wireless telegraph succeeded with signals from Buffalo 180 miles away. The transmission lasted several hours with cipher and code messages received. No replies were sent as the sending apparatus was not yet tuned.
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Cleveland, O
Buffalo
Hartford suspect held without bail for murder
In Hartford police court Fred Radochi was held without bail for the Superior court on murdering Seraphim Parrault last Saturday night. Mrs George Benedict identified Radochi as the killer who struck with a knife. Disturbers sentenced in Boston. Granville Martin and William Trotter got thirty days in jail, Bernard Charles fined twenty dollars. The two appellants appealed.
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Hartford
Fred Radochi
Superior Court
Seraphim Parrault
George Benedict
Radochi
Boston
Granville Martin
William Trotter
Bernard Charles
Booker Washington
Charles
Artillerymen Desertion Signals Disorder
Thirty five of two hundred forty artillerymen who were ordered out on a 150 mile march to Camp Douglas Wisconsin two weeks ago have deserted, according to reports received at Fort Sheridan in Chicago.
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Chicago
Camp Douglas
Wis
Fort Sheridan
Senator Heyburn to marry Miss Yeatman in east coast wedding
Spokane dispatch reports Idaho senator Welden Brinton Heyburn will wed Miss Gheratine Yeatman of Chester County Pennsylvania in a soon to be held ceremony likely at the bride's mother's home. The couple, longtime acquaintances, began their romance in the east before Heyburn moved to Idaho in 1884 and rose to a leading lawyer and later U S senator. Heyburn has gone east for the nuptials as plans are announced.
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Spokane
Wash
Welden Brinton Heyburn
United States
Idaho
Gheratine Yeatman
Chester County
Heyburn
Miss Yeatman
East
British Delegates Sail For Canada to Montreal
Fifty delegates from provincial chambers of commerce sailed from Liverpool aboard the Allan liner Bavarian to attend an international meeting in Montreal.
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Canada
London
Chambers of Commerce
Liverpool
Montreal
General Gillespie Promoted to Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Washington Aug 7 General Gillespie chief of engineers will be named president of the board of ordnance and fortification upon General Miles retirement.
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General Gillespie
Washington
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
Miles
Five Perished When Barge Florrie Sank in Storm
NEW BEDFORD Massachusetts August 7 Five men were lost when the barge Florrie sank amid a storm between Barneget and Wireis. Rescue and search efforts were launched as crews battled rough seas and strong winds.
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New Bedford
Mass
Florrie
Barneget
Wireis
German Ambassador Presents Credentials To Roosevelt
Baron Speck von Sternberg presented his credentials as Germanys ambassador to President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. The ambassador pledged to promote friendly relations, and Roosevelt welcomed him, noting the long unbroken ties and mutual will to advance the mission.
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Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Germany
United States
Prussia
United States of America
von Holleben
Will Amputate Leg Of Veteran New Haven Printer
John J. Kiernan, a longtime New Haven printer of Grand Street, faces amputation of his right leg due to a malignant tumor in the foot. Dr Verdi will perform the operation at his home, 737 State Street, after a year of failing foot distress and delays in diagnosis. Kiernan, a lifelong resident, is active in the Knights of Columbus, Elks, Eagles and Heptasophs.
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New Haven
John J. Kiernan
Grand Street
Verdi
Kiernan
State Street
Knights of Columbus
The
Elks
Eagles
Heptasophs
Johnson Willing to Run for Governor Nomination
Cleveland August 7 Mayor Tom L Johnson returned from Urbana where he spoke with W J Bryan John L Zimmersman and John J Lentz He said he would accept the Ohio Democratic nomination for governor if tendered by the state convention and it would serve best interests of the legislative ticket The convention is expected to back him by a large majority if desired by the party the mayor would lead the ticket this fall if nominated
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Ubana
W. J. Bryan
John L. Zimmersman
John J. Lentz
Urbana
Lentz
Sharman-Crawford Arrives for Shamrock III Races
Passengers aboard the Germaine from Liverpool include Colonel R G Sharman-Crawford of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and Mrs Sharman-Crawford. He is vice commodore of the club and will represent it on the Shamrock III during the America's Cup races. The report also notes the Connecticut Infantry holding its thirty-eighth annual reunion in New London with eighty representatives today. the next reunion is planned for a future date.
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New York
Germaine
Liverpool
R. G. Sharman-Crawford
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Sharman-Crawford
Sharman Crawford
New London
Twentyfirst
Connecticut Infantry
Pius X Receives Cardinal Gibbons in Private Audience
In Rome Cardinal Gibbons met Pope Pius X in a private audience discussing United States questions and the Catholic university at Washington. The pope wished the cardinal to stay longer to learn more but respected his health and hot weather. The visit included introductions to Rector Dennis R. O Connell and Fathers Grannan and Gavan.
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Rome
Copnere
Pius X
America
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Dennis R. O'Connell
Charles P. Grannan
Catholic University At
Washington
P. C. Gavan
O'Connell
Catholic University
Father Grannan
Father Gavan
St Peter and St Pauls
Santa Maria di Trastevere
Will bury the burglar and his body cared for
Miss May Butler of Chicago declares she will arrange burial for Arthur Harmon, the Lake View burglar, stating he was a gentleman burglar and a true friend. She has obtained a coroner's permit to take charge of the body and may bury him if his father in Washington does not respond.
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Chicago
May Butler
West
Madison Street
Arthur Harmon
Lake View
Chick With Wooden Leg Performs Notable Feat
New Haven Aug 7 Harry Webb son of James H Webb of Hamden about 12 years old has been doing surgical work by fitting a wooden leg to a farm chicken that lost a limb. The improvised leg fits well and the chicken moves as if sound.
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Harry Webb
Attorney Webb
New Haven
James H. Webb
Hamden
Harry
Philadelphians End First Innings At 887 In Cricket Match
London Aug 7 The Philadelphians closed at 887 runs after their first innings, adding 39 for the remaining three wickets on day’s play. Surrey started poorly, slipping to 81 for six at lunch as Philadelphia bowlers dominated.
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London
Philadelphians
Surrey County Eleven
Surrey
Philadelphia
Why It Was Named Kicking Horse Pass
Victoria B C August 7 among passengers on the steamer Aorangi from Australia was Sir James Hector director of the geological survey of New Zealand He is the discoverer of the Kicking Horse pass used by the Canadian Pacific to enter British Columbia through the Rockies The pass was named after an incident wherein Sir James was kicked by a horse and narrowly escaped death.
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Victoria
B. C
Aorangi
Australia
Sir James Hector
Geological Survey of
New Zealand
Canadian Pacific
British Columbia
Rockies
James
Connecticut Weather Forecast for Fair Night and Saturday
Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with fresh westerly to west winds. Skies remain mostly clear, temperatures mild, and no precipitation expected.
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Connecticut
Abe E
Enemy sighted off Bar Harbor in war maneuvers
Reports from Kearsarge Bar Harbor Maine describe a torpedo boat destroyer sighting an enemy fleet off shore at night. Vessels moved out of sight. identity of the hostile craft unknown. Rear Admiral Sands and Rear Admiral Barker were informed. A second report from Boothbay Harbor notes a large warship and a smaller craft seen near Seguin about 2 am, eight miles southeast, heading east.
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Bar Harbor
Sands
Barker
Booth Bay Harbor
Johnson
George's Banks
Seguin
Narrow escape at river after suspicious Polander attempt
APolander about 30 lurked near Jewelry Street and entered the Naugatuck River at 3 pm. Officers Walsh and Teehan pulled him from the current near the bridge where sewage enters the river. He lay face down until helped by boys, and spoke little English.
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Walsh
Teehan
Naugatuck
Jewelry Street
City News Briefs Mention Meetings and Local Events
A man giving the name Tony Miller was arrested for breach of the peace by Officer Walsh. A trolleymen union meeting is set for Sunday at noon. Minnie Russell of Meadow Street was taken to the hospital for the insane by Constable Lannon. A requiem mass for William J Cassidy is planned at Sacred Heart Church, with a month mind mass for Thomas Whelan at Immaculate Conception Church. Registrars stay in session until 7 PM for primary list updates. High School wall and ceiling repairs are complete. Marie Bentley, age 6, died. funeral at home then burial in Ledyard. Court Rose Hill F of A voted to attend summer night festival on August 14. George J. Stanley sold the Ball place in Oakville to Madeline Tampzoneine of Brooklyn. a fine small farm near St Mary Magdalene’s. Old home week celebration committees appear forgotten. inquiries show delays. Aviglianese Aid Society articles of incorporation filed by Manfredi, Pace, and Girardi to aid members and those in need. The crazy dogs committee, Lahey and Beach, are recording licensed dogs to aid enforcement.
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Tony Miller
Walsh
Trolleymen's Union
Minnie Russell
Meadow Street
Hospital For
Constable Lannon
William J. Cassidy
Sacred Heart Church
Immaculate Conception
Stepone
Thomas Whelan
Kalse
Marie Bentley
Waterville
Ledyard
Court Rose Hill
F. of A
John J. Leary
George J. Stanley
Oakville
Madeline Tampszalleine
Bank Street
Brooklyn
St Mary Magdalene’s
Aviglianese Aid Society
Dominic Manfredi
A. Pace
Vito Girardi
Lahey and Beach
Board of Safety
Bette
Trolley Strike Nears End As Union Faces Break
About 20 strikers remain idle awaiting Sunday’s meeting to decide on returning to work under a new offer. Some favor accepting the proposal for extra pay and faster reemployment, while others fear it may weaken the union. The executive committee warned the strike continues until a formal vote declares it off, with a potential split among members and possible expulsion for those who break ranks.
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Democrat
New Haven Gale Identifies W. R. Chester Vessel
The schooner W. R. Chester of Machias, which arrived at New Haven, is now believed to be the ship seen off Bridgeport during the gale and reported aground on Penfield reef. Captain Small says the Machias run took five days, but the storm forced an anchoring off Penfield reef as he passed the harbor. The British schooner Fraulein, last heard from Vineyard Haven while bound for Stamford, is not yet accounted for.
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New Haven
W. R. Chester
Machias
Bridgeport
Perfield Reef
Small
Machlias
Penfield Reef
Fraulein
St John
N. B
Stamford
Penfield
Vineyard Haven
Drowning ruled in Harlem river unidentified man case
New York coroner's physician reports the Harlem river victim died by drowning with head wounds and no poison detected. Police hold three black men on a confessed murder robbery claim, though officials doubt the confession and await autopsy conclusions.
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New York
Harlem
Reign of Terror Seen by Seattle Fishermen
Seattle reports fish pirates have begun a terror on lower Sound waters. They hold up fish trap keepers at gunpoint and take up to $2000 worth of fish in a single haul. Judge Hanford asks for deputy marshals to protect fisheries.
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Seattle
Wash
Lower Sound
Pacific Packing & Navigation Co
Hanford
Mabel McKinley’s Vaudeville Career Ends in Chicago
A Los Angeles dispatch reports Mabel McKinley’s vaudeville career closed at the Orpheum in Chicago last Sunday night. The brief feature notes her final appearance and ongoing public interest in her stage work.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Los Angeles
Mabel McKinley
Orpheum
Scaffold collapse injures three men in East Hartford
In East Hartford on August 7 a scaffold at a business block collapsed while four staging were up for re shingling. Three workers fell twenty feet, injuring J. B. Carroll with leg injuries, Clarence Kimball with three broken bones, and William Hines with a scalp wound. All were sent home.
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Hartford
East Hartford
Garvan
J. B. Carroll
Clarence Kimball
William Hines
Woman Threatens to Jump from Ninth Avenue Window
Kate Carmody, 28, living at 42 Ninth Avenue, argued with husband Daniel last night and threatened to jump. She leaped from the second floor striking the iron railing, seriously injuring herself. She told a policeman she warned him she would jump. She is at Bellevue.
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New York
Kate Carmody
Ninth Avenue
Daniel
Bellevue
Sisters Asphyxiated by Gas in Philadelphia Home
Kanny and Mary Dick sisters aged 18 and 13 were found dead in bed in Philadelphia from illuminating gas escaping an imperfect gas jet. In Leavenworth Kansas the Home Riverside Coal Co filed a petition in bene...
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Philadelphia
Kanny
Mary Dick
Leavenworth, Kan
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