Peace maker's son kills prospective father in Brooklyn
Edward Mulvaney, angered by failed peace making, struck Robert Sealander a contractor, on Pacific street Brooklyn. Sealander died soon after. Mulvaney was taken into custody following a quarrel that spread from a family dispute to a fatal street confrontation.
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New York
Edward Wavaney
Robert Sealander
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
Sealander
Mulvan
Missander
Mulvaney
Edict restricts British ships from sharing names
A new English board of trade rule bans registration of two British vessels under similar names effective immediately. In New York many ships will be affected as popular names such as Virginians, Vestas, Normans, Oceanics, and Majestics recur. The heaviest tonnage vessel may keep its name among duplications.
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New York
English Board of Trade
Majestic
Ovo
Malta
St Louis
Taft Secretary’s Mother Mrs Taft Worre Recovery
Mrs Taft Worre of Millbury Massachusetts reported to be recovering after an illness. The aged mother of Secretary of War William Howard Taft is mentioned in local notices as improving in health.
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Taft Worre
Millbury
Mase
Ang
Lucius M. Taft
Wer
Polish Priest-Suspect Fires on Pittsburg Hotel Owners
Ludwig Scze Biel an alleged unattached Polish priest from Chicago walked into a South Side hotel at 1141 Carson street and shot two twin brothers, Steven and Andrew Starszynski. Steven died soon after and Andrew is not expected to recover. Biel was arrested and kept silent. a woman named Francisca Sprock, claimed as housekeeper, is held as a suspect denying knowledge of the shooting. Police doubt he belongs to any clerical order, suspecting a concealed motive.
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Pittsburg
Ludwig Scze- Biel
Chicago
South Side
Carson Street
Steven
Andrew Starsynaki
Andrew
Sezegiel
Francisca Sprock
Plans for San Francisco water front improve ment
San Francisco plans on a comprehensive waterfront upgrade with 180 modern wharves creating about sixty miles of berth space for regional commerce. The project, led by engineer William H Hover and directed by a merchants committee, envisions an inner harbor with wharves from the Presidio to the interior basin. Deserters from the German steamer Tolson are to be handed to the German police per Justice Department decision.
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San Francisco
Aug
William H. Hover
Engineer's Corps
Henet
Merchants’ Committee
Presidio
Islaix Creek
Indiana Basin
Washington
Department of Justice
Tolson
Copiul
Tornado Hits Three States
A tornado swept across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa into the southwestern corner of Wisconsin, killing at least 25 in Winnebago County, with damage estimated at 500000 dollars across the affected states. The report notes numerous fatalities and extensive destruction along the storm path.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Iowa
Wisconsin
Winnebago County
French hold Morocco task grows with Casabalnca strike
Paris reports that France faces a long duty in restoring security in Morocco under the Algeciras framework. Casablanca bombardment and street fighting intensify, with 2000 more troops landed, a Jewish quarter sacked, and consuls fixing a food tariff as Europeans shelter aboard ships or at consulates. Rabat reports Kabyles threaten withdrawal of French customs control, while Tangier fears a surprise attack near Anjerras. In Connecticut, South Norwalk mob roughs up Frank Smith, a mulatto accused of luring a white boy, then detains him until court tomorrow.
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Algegiras
Morocco
France
Fez
Egypt
Alexandria
Great Britain
Casablanca
Tel El-Kebir
Petit Parisien
Foreign Office
Germany
Tangier
Mooriah
Rabat
Tan
South Norwalk
Frank Smith
Norwalk
Groton Point
Goodwin
Smith
Steamer Oaxis Sails for Morocco with Police Escort
The steamer Oaxis sailed for Morocco today carrying 00 sharp shooters and two mountain batteries. Captain De Rigoin and Lieutenant Riech, assigned to the International Morocco police, were aboard.
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Morocco
Algiers
Algeria
Oaxis
de Rigoin
Riech
$10 000 Purse Held Up Protest Filed Over Race
Buffalo August 5 reports a protest filed over the recent Kenilworth track race where Sonoma Girl won the $10,000 Empire State purse. The protest claims an earlier crash was caused by factors not unavoidable and may delay the purse decision until the National Trotting Association board reviews in December. Chicago directory 1907 lists population at 2 367 000 and 737 400 names, up from last year. Long Island Maine report says former Navy Secretary John D Long, ill at a hotel, is improving while his wife Mr s Long denies that she misrepresented his condition.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Sonoma
Kenilworth
Board of Review
National
de Ryder
Chicago
Forecast for Connecticut Tonight and Friday
Connecticut forecast shows patchy night clouds with light winds and a cooler low. Friday brings a mix of sun and clouds with a westerly breeze and mild temperatures.
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Connecticut
Appointment of Mare 3 as Deputy Unclear
The fragment mentions a deputy appointment but the text is garbled. No clear names, dates, or organizations can be determined.
Grain Elevator Fire in Baltimore Hurts Local Storage
The Baltimore and Ohio grain elevator at Henrietta and Howard streets burned today in Baltimore. Loss is about 175000 dollars with 125000 on the building and 50000 on the grain. The railroad company carried 100000 dollars insurance on the elevator. 84000 bushels of grain, mostly corn, were stored for local use. The fire also reached livery stables on Front street and a chairing shop, totaling 250000 dollars in losses.
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Baltimore
Baltimore , Ohio
Henrietta
Howard Streets
Front Street
Kept Up by Excitement During Mukden Battle
In the Russo Japanese War a Japanese infantry unit of 90 breached a Russian river line at Mukden. During the attack many soldiers were wounded by small caliber bullets but did not realize it amid the surge of combat. Only after the Russians withdrew did 40 men learn they were wounded, their morale collapsing as they faced the river and new injuries.
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Mukden
Vande
Ofcor
Many Uses of Honey Highlighted by Expert
A cooking expert extols honey as pure and versatile. It is praised for soothing sore throats, replacing sugar in cakes, and as a cosmetic for smoother skin and a glowing complexion. The speaker notes personal benefit and frequent doctor recommendations.
Prominent Citizen Caught Drinking In Barroom Debate
A story recalls a prominent citizen who pursued a man to purchase a drug store and found him in a hotel barroom. The superintendent of the Sunday school claims never to drink, while another man admits not drinking as a druggist but as editor he personally drinks. The tale ends with a New Yorker noting the lesson not to interrupt speakers mid speech.
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New Yorker
Sues
New Yorker Tm
Waste of Wood in America
A fragmentary historical note argues against wasteful use of timber in the United States. It claims per acre forest growth averages ten cubic feet annually, far short of sustainable yields, and notes since 1880 about 160 billion cubic feet of timber have been cut for lumber, with figures referencing broad consumption and impact.
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America
United States
Rockefeller attacked by university sociologists in Chicago
In Chicago Aug 8 John D Rockefeller faced strong critique from University of Chicago sociology professor Charles Zueblin and Washington professor Bushnell. They accused Rockefeller and Standard Oil of fueling socialism by consolidating industries and criticized the company’s defense in a recent $29,240,000 fine as weak.
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Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Charles Zueblin
Department of Sociology
Bushnell
Washington
Rockefeller
Zueblin
Kent Theater
Knights of Columbus Honor Banquet at Old Point Comfort
Norfolk Va Aug 8 The Knights of Columbus held an elaborate banquet for church guests with over 300 present. Mgr Falconio and Archbishop Glennon spoke on church welfare and the order. Today expositions grounds host Knights of Columbus day with Gov Swan son Jamestown Exposition President Tucker Supreme Knight Hearn Bishop Kieley and Mgr Falconio among speakers. Bands and a 500 child chorus feature the program.
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Knights of Columbus
Old Point Comfort
Mgr Falconio
Washington
Glennon
St Louis
Order of Knights of Columbus
Exposition Grounds
Governor Swanson
Virginia
Harry St George Tucker
Jamestown Exposition
Edward L. Hearn
Benjamin J. Kieley
Georgia
Burglar Shot Dead in Philadelphia
A burglar carrying brass fittings was shot and killed by Patrolman W. W. Stevenson near central Philadelphia after not halting. The man’s identity remained unknown. fittings were traced to a nearby foundry.
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Philadelphia
W. W. Stevenson
Colored Chauffeur Drowned at Pine Orchard
William Ad ame, a 35 year old colored chauffeur employed by Miss Mary Mersick of New Haven, drowned at Pine Orchard while bathing. He was seized by cramps and could not reach shore before sinking.
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Branford
Aug
William Adame
Mary Mersick
New Haven
Pine Orchard
Williams Declared Elected Jackson Mint Aug
The Democratic state executive committee declared Williams elected, with August reports from Mint noting the claim and the party’s formal acknowledgment in the state capital.
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Williams
Jackson
Mint
Democratic State Executive Committee
Metz in Berlin Eyes New York Bonds for Europe
Berlin and Comptroller Metz study municipal finance and weigh selling New York city bonds in Europe after a weak New York sale. Metz sees Paris as a strong market, Berlin may join, while European leaders distrust new issues and German munis flooded the market. New York four percents may not trade below par by law. Imperial treasury notes at 4.20 percent recently fell below par signaling weak loan market.
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Berlin
Aug
Metz
New York City
Europe
New York
Paris i
False alarm on missing trolley agent Kingsbury
Frederick Kingsbury of 1261 East Main Street was reported missing but a Boston telegram proved forged. His wife, Mrs Kingsbury, expects no return today and fears mental distress. M. J. Leary examined Kingsbury’s accounts, offering no condition details.
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Frederick Kingsbury
Trolley Express
East Main Street
Boston
Kingsbury
The American Spice Trade Association forms in New York
The first spice trade organization brings together fifty six leading firms from New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati St Louis Rochester and Toledo. J H Recknagle elected president as the group aims to settle disputes in the trade. Remaining members include firms from several eastern centers. An injunction in Chattanooga restrains United Mine Workers district No 19 at Mont Lake from interfering with Mont Lake Coal Co business and from persuading workers to quit.
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American Spice Trade Association
J. H. Recknagle
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
St Louis
Rochester
Toledo
Chattanooga
Tenn
United Mine Workers of America
District No 19
Mont Lake
County
Mont Lake Coal Company
Tornado Leaves Four Dead In Midwest Towns
Des Moines Indiana and August final reports confirm four fatalities caused by a tornado. The storm ripped through farming areas, with Rockwell county seeing 13 barns destroyed and substantial livestock killed. Clear Lake suffered heavy losses as well.
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Des Moines
Aug
Rockwell
Clear Lake
City News Heat Records and Brewing Plant Opening
The city endures one of the hottest days of the season with laborers dropping from heat prostration but none serious. The Hellman Brewing Co plans to open its new cold storage plant next Wednesday with invitations to city editors and proprietors. Baron J Torkomian, a Bank Street real estate dealer, was noted after stopping at the police station at about 10 PM to ask for S Brsstzes.
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Hellman Brewing Co
Baron J. Torkomian
Bank Street
Brsstzes
Berlin Baron Lindenau Held For Blackmail In Hau Case
Berlin reports Baron Karl Lindenau, a new key witness in the Hau murder case, arrested in Mannheim on blackmail charges. He allegedly sent Fraulein Olga Molitor an anonymous note claiming she shot her mother, promising silence in exchange for marriage. police view it as blackmail. The press treats Lindenau’s claims with skepticism.
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Berlin
Karl Lindenau
Karl Hau
Washington
D.C
Mannheim
Karlshrue
Linden
Olga Molitor
Frau Molitor
Brakeman Injured in Thomaston Accident
Albert Philips of Middletown New York a brakeman for the New York New Haven and Hartford road was badly injured at Thomaston this noon. His right foot was crushed both legs fractured his back injured and his head hurt considerably. He was brought to Waterbury hospital on the 115 train and his condition was critical due to shock.
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Albert Philips
Middletown
N. Y
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Thomaston
Waterbury
August furniture sale offers odds and ends for all homes
In keeping with our policy of fore ver years and with the policy of the largest stores in the big cities we offer odd pieces of fine furniture. Whether you buy a whole house or just an odd piece the August sale proves a money saving event to patronize. Reid & Hughes advertise furnishing the prettiest.
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