Workers Back In Old Places Today In St Petersburg
St Petersburg workers return to normal hours as the men’s council calls off the strike. The move does not extend to the provinces but signals a broader trend. Many factories resume work while severa unions abstain. Government leaders credit arrests for easing tensions and expect possible renewed terror later. Premier Stolypin’s policies may gain momentum with a calmer climate and the cabinet plans to submit the 1907 budget to parliament in February.
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Moscow
Taft
Constitutional Democrats
Party of
Stolypin
Novoe Vremya
Wreck in Fog: Ship Mired Near Digby ends at Machiasport
Captain Augustus Mitchell of the two masted schooner Fillmore and one crewman were wrecked after nine days at sea in heavy fog off Sunday Cove Digby Nova Scotia. Strained by nights on watch with a faulty compass the ship was driven ashore July 30 and left high on breakers. After medical treatment the exhausted captain and mate sailed for Machias Me and arrived safely. The Fillmore will be dry docked at Machiasport.
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Machins
Augustus Mitchell
Sunday Cove
Digby
N.S
Kaxides
Machias
Mitchell
Nova Scotia
Machiasport
Reunion of Army of the Potomac to be held in Washington
The thirty seventh annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac is set for October 18 to 19 in Washington. The McClellan statue will be unveiled on opening day with addresses by President Roosevelt and generals Sickles Howard and Dodge. Martin W. Littleton will speak as reunion orator.
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Army of the Potomac
Washington
The
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Oes
McClellan
Roosevelt
D. E. Sickles
D. O. Howard
M. Dodge
Martin W. Littleton
Beewnat
Brooklyn
Two Deaths From Heat Raise City Fatalities
Philadelphia on August 7 reported two more heat deaths before noon, bringing the total to nine this heat wave. Hospitals logged forty three cases of heat prostration as the city endured intolerable heat and humidity.
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Philadelphia
Indians as Recruits at Carlisle Y.W.C.A. School
Report notes recent Indian youths recruited for navy training at Carlisle Y.M.C.A. school in Pennsylvania. Edward M. Bille of Red Cloud stands among the notable figures connected with the program as cited in Washington dispatches.
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Washington
Navy
Carlisle
Navy moves to end tattoo markings on sailors
Enlisted men in the navy seek to abolish tattoo markings once popular among sailors. A Brooklyn man’s conviction for mutilating a boy’s arms with India ink prompted humane society officers to press against tattooing those not proven of age. The deserter case shows tattoos as a removable yet alarming form of identification.
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Navy
Brooklyn
The
Humane Society
German Day Dignitaries Arrive For New Britain Festivities
New Britain August 7 German day opened clear as 1,000 Hartford Germans led by Colts band arrived. Governor and staff met by marching contingents through Church street with central city decorations. About 2,500 in parade from various cities, then a rally at Rentschler's park marking a cordial welcome to state Germans.
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Philharmonic
Church Street
Hartford
Colts Band
Switchmen Strike Ties Up New Haven Freight Traffic
New Haven August 7. Switchmen strike after alleged discharges for failing to pass a new compulsory test by the N Y N H H railroad. Union members threaten extended action as freight movement slows and railroad officials have not commented. Also reports from Washington say Uruguay student sentiment toward the United States likely won’t affect Secretary Root’s Rio visit. In Ontario, a gas boat launch with four aboard was adrift after refusing aid. searchers could not locate the craft. In New Haven a crash left Louis G Charter of Hartford seriously injured. Stella Brooks of Meriden was treated and a operation performed at Grace hospital.
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William Dickey
Dicks Gasolene Inch
Louis G. Charter
Hartford
Stella Brooks
Meriden
Indian Neck
Grace Hospital
Fire Horses Dash Down Street Kills New Haven Fireman
In New Haven on August 7, fireman Joseph T. Roberts of engine No 12 died after a runaway team exercising on Water Street dragged fellow fireman James Cavanaugh. The wagon struck a trolley pole, Roberts fell headfirst, and died two hours later. Cavanaugh suffered a facial cut and minor injuries. Roberts, 45, had long service with the fire department.
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Joseph T. Roberts
Engine Company No 12
Water Street
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James Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh
Water
Olive Streets
Fire Department
Moonlight immersion at Hell Island in Connecticut
South Norwalk Aug 7. For the first time in its history a moonlight immersion was performed at Hell Island, a summer resort near the city. Rev William James of Five Points New York presided with Elm home manager at Bell Island assisting. Beachfront cottagers in bathing suits and summer couples in rowboats formed a fringe around the immersion site as flood tide allowed a moonlit swim.
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Heat prompts shirt sleeve worship in Berwick church
Aug 1 Berwick report recalls Rev Thomas Hooper in a Methodist service where men shed coats for relief from extreme heat. The scene, in full view of the congregation, sparked a notable moment as warmth pressed on parishioners.
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Berwick
Three East Side Cigar Stores Robbed at Gunpoint
Early morning robbery across three cigar shops on the New York East Side ends with $700 in cash and jewelry taken. Proprieties James Cassillo Herman Bloch and Harry Burger targeted by five men. two suspects identified as Sidney Jacobs and Robert Hayes. Police link raids to raising bets for a Saratoga horse, once 100 to 1 winner.
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East Side
James Cassillo
Herman Bloch
Harry Burger
Cassillo
Robert Hayes
Burger
Bloch
Sidney Jacobs
THAT PHOTOGRAPH CASE Worcester August court bid
Worcester Mass August 7. A 10000 suit against New Haven theater owner Z Poll over use of a nude child photograph for advertising heads to Massachusetts supreme court. Mrs Clara Eaton of Worcester sues Poll. Attorneys Christen sen for Eaton Thayer for Poll vow a finish. Case draws wide bar interest as a potential Massachusetts precedent.
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Z. Poll
New Haven
Clara E. Eaton
Supreme Court
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Poll
Zion City Debts to be Funded Over Eighteen Years
The Zion City meeting at the college building disclosed a detailed indebtedness of nearly 5 million dollars. Overseer W. G. Voliva proposed funding the entire debt for eighteen years with bonds at 6 percent, a plan approved by all but two of about 50 investors. A mortgage on 4,000 acres of undivided land and a 25 percent gross earnings sinking fund will back repayments.
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Zion City
Ovseeer
W. G. Voliva
Woman Resigns After Attending Physician Visit
A woman, addressed obliquely, is reported as having been assaulted by a nephew and then consenting to see a physician. The fragment notes the alleged attack and subsequent medical consultation with no further detail.
Troup declines congressman at large nomination
Alexander Troup of New Haven says he will not accept the Democratic nomination for congressman at large, thanking Plainfield delegates and Connecticut and New Haven voters while noting his forty years in public life and his wish to rest from active politics as private business now occupies him.
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Alexander Troup
Democrats
Plainfield
Connecticut
Schooner Ashore on Pollack Rip Shoals Near Night Ship
A three masted schooner lies stranded on Pollack Rip shoals north of the night ship after a foggy morning collision near the Pollack Rip lightship. The George W. Jordan of New York, bound to Gamier Me, is badly damaged with eight crew saved. Built 1874 in Kennebunk, the 549 ton vessel measured 158 by 35 by 16 feet.
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George W. Jordan
New York
Gamiiier
Mitchell
Kelley
Pollack Rip
Jordan
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Kennebunk
Major Schofield Self Destructs in San Francisco Home
Major William Schofield paymaster in the regular army shot himself in the left temple at his Twenty third street home in San Francisco. The 46 year old former Nevada National Bank teller left a note declaring deliberate death and no one to blame. He had recently returned from the Philippines via Japan and spent time at the Presidio hospital before serving a three month leave. He married in the Philippines to Miss Laura Eagar and leaves a brother Major Richmond Schofield in Manila and a sister Mrs Andrews in Philadelphia.
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W. D. Andrews
Philadelphia
Up on Antiques. Porter Arrests for Stolen Goods
Frank Steinbeck, a poor porter, overheard thieves admiring antiques in Bowles shop. The men visited his new home at 501 West 125th Street, encountered a brass coal scuttle, candlesticks, a mahogany mirror, and an old clock. Detectives Cazzara and McKenna placed Steinbeck under arrest after the raid. The loot valued at about $600.
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Frank Steinbeck
Frank Bowles
Fourth Avenue
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Louis Quinze
Cazzara
McKenna
Central Office
Nellie Oliver Suffering Ptomaine Poisoning After Day’s Work
New York dispatch reports Nellie Oliver of 148 East Eighth Avenue fell ill at home after restaurant work on West Forty second Street. She was swiftly attended by Flower Hospital ambulance and Dr Nevin diagnosed ptomaine poisoning. Additional items note Idaho political convention and hot Boston weather in brief clips.
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Nellie Oliver
Eighth Avenue
Mine Elevator Disaster in Chartero Belgium Kills Nine
Nine miners perished when a mine elevator failed dropping 900 yards into the coal shaft at Chartero Belgium. The fully loaded car shattered, killing all occupants aboard as rescue crews investigated the wreckage and secured the shaft.
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Belguga
Limited Wrecked Two Firemen Die Near Pittsburg
Two firemen were killed two miles outside Pittsburg when a wreck caused a fall from a towlement during the night test. The men identified were Conningham and James W. Rastalt. The report notes a difficult medical update on James A. Garland, a New York clubman, with hopes of recovery tied to the state of the patient’s heart.
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Jimping
Conningham
James W. Rastalt
SAVE TOUR EYESIGHT. Examine eyes before trouble grows
A promotional snippet from The Lake & Strobel Co. urges readers to have eye examinations now. It promises exams to diagnose and correct vision issues and emphasizes timely action to protect eyesight.
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Lake & Strobel Co
Duel duel ends with single survivor today
Only one is freed as Neamer fights a pistol duel today. General Andre fired without report of result and details remain unclear about casualties or outcome.
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Neamer
Andre
Cranestont Fair Quietly Opens With Uncertain Weather
A fragmentary item notes Cranestont Fair opening under partial sunshine with variable conditions. Visitors mingle amid stands offering wines and wares as the event begins. Local vendors anticipate crowds while weather remains unsettled.
Milk Shortage Hits Chicago Amid Famine Report
Chicago reports a milk famine reducing receipts by about 14 000 cans daily. The season drought and sun-dried fodder cut dairy output by about 50 percent, driving August contract price cans to 90 cents and some buyers to as high as 3 dollars.
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Mik
Grady
Ohio
Another Great Day's Selling at the August Furniture Sale
The August sale sees near doubling of business as customers seek value and stock. A four piece solid mahogany carved suite with arm chair rocker and chair is showcased in Waterbury at Reid & Hughes with a sale price around 77 dollars, highlighted as an attractive bargain.
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Waterbury
Reid & Hughes
August sale on Mission and Morris chairs and rockers
In the north show window beside Davis & Nye's a sale offers Mission Arm Chairs Morris Chairs and Rockers at reduced prices. Highlights include a weathered Oak Morris with cushions for 9.50, a solid Oak Rocker for 3.50, and a $57.50 Quartered Oak Suit with a 25 percent discount tag.
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Morris
Solid Mahogany Davenport for Sale at $42.38?
An odd fragment advertises a solid mahogany Davenport with a high deck and Verona Velour upholstery offered at a price around 42.38, suggesting a catalog or classified sale listing.
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Valve
Waterbury Agency Raid Leads to Noted Fee Irregularities
A garbled report indicates a Waterbury agency faced a raid and a $32.50 fee issue emerged in the chaos. Authorities cited unclear charges and potential misbilling connected to the investigation.
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