Russia's pacific party seeks unity to curb extremism
Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow describe a new pacific party aiming to unite moderate constitutional democrats and progressive elements to oppose violent revolution. A push to appeal to the country calls for peaceful reform while preparing an electoral campaign and constitutional goals.
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St Petersburg
Moscow
Pacific Tegeneration
Octoberista
Constitutional Democrats
Doubassoff
Nepluleff
Sebastopol
Social Revolutionists
Savinkos
Central Committee
Military Council
Cronstadt
Central Prison Bureau
Zinovieff
New Island Formed Near Dutch Harbor Reported
Captain Truebridge of the Northwestern reports a newly formed island west of Dutch Harbor between the Bogostof Islands. The island rose in June, stands 900 feet high, with undetermined length. A photograph from the revenue cutter Perry shows cream-colored clouds over the summit and surrounding water.
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Tecoma
Truebridge
Northwestern
Perry
Dutch Harbor
Bogostof Islands
Castle and
Fire
Jane
Gans and Nolin Agree on Neely Fight Terms
In Neleontiens bout negotiations in Gobifell Nevada on August 10 Joe Gans and Billy Nolin signed articles fast. Gans agreed to accept ten thousand dollars as his share under an agreement with the Marquis of Queensherry to finish at the agreed weight.
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Neteen-Gans
Gobifell
Nev
Joe Gans
Billy Nolin
Bat- Neisel
Sigmed
Neleontiens
Gane
Marquis of
Indictments For Violations Of The Sherman Act In Western NY
Jamestown New York August 10 federal grand jury in the western district of New York returned indictments against the Ace Pennsylvania Railroad and Vacuum Oil Company for violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act involving interstate commerce.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Western
District of New York
TEE Ace Pennsylvania Railroad Company Vacuum Oil Company
Bishop Lawrence Denies Endless Chain Hoax
Boston August report states Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts, Rev William Lawrence, denies involvement in a widespread endless chain of prayer hoax. Letters claimed to start a universal prayer chain prompt fears of calamity. Lawrence calls the scheme demented or mischievous and issues public denial to halt the nuisance.
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Boston
William Lawrence
Episcopal
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Union
Canada
Montreal
British Columbia
United States
Episcopal Church
Florida
Texas
Pia
Nn Oy
Iehop Lawrence
Paris
France
King Edward and Prince of Wales race at Cowes regatta
Aug 10 at Cowes Isle of Wight King Edward and the Prince of Wales joined the fleet aboard Viscount Treagh's Cetenta in the schooner contest. Other entrants named include William's Meteor Sunshine Clara and Adela. Cutters and yawls started with Navahos Ki White Heather Merry Maid and Nyria as bright weather and a strong breeze persisted on the regatta's final day.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Viscount Treagh
William
Meteor
Sunshine
Clara
Adela
Navahos
Merry Maid
Nyria
Injured in Wreck Near Fruitland
Fifty five people were injured today in a railroad accident near Fruitland Dallas Texas. The wreck occurred on a long curve as the sleeper and one day coach plunged to a twenty foot embankment.
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Dallas
Tex
Fruitland
Six Indict New York Railroad Rebate Cases
Aug 10 report says six indictments are returned in New York as part of the railroad rebate investigation. Authorities accuse defendants of improper rebates and related charges.
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New York
United
Aix
Arrest of Nelson in killing of Maurice Kent in New Britain
Alfred Nelson, 18, of New Britain, arrested in New Haven for the fatal assault on Maurice Kent after Kent refused to pay him $1.10. Nelson admitted the attack and said he knew Kent died from it, then was taken to New Britain by train amid questions about his mental state.
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New Haven
Alfred Nelson
New Britain
Maurice Kent
George Street
Nelson
Kent
Main Street
McGrath
Pope
Hunt for Acid Thrower Shocks Stratford Resident
Mrs Ellen Garry accuses Jefferson Davis Garry of attempting murder by throwing acid and forcing it down her throat in Stratford. Sheriff Stagg and deputies searched the area all day for Garry, who faces possible charges if captured. Mrs Garry, recently from Florida, asserts she left her husband amid threats to take her children.
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Stratford
Ellen Garry
Jefferson Davis
Garry
Stagg
Pose
Florida
Hood
Nice Boys on Freight Cars Charged in Yonkers Apple Theft
Sixteen to twenty year olds were arrested atop freight cars at Fort George with intent to steal apples in Yonkers. They were arraigned in Harlem police court where the magistrate, considering discharge, asked their purpose. Each was fined ten dollars and remanded to the court prison.
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Yonkers
Slxteen Bays
Fort George Ont
Whitman
Harlem
Little Girl a Life Saver in New Haven Event
Eight year old Madeline daughter of Anthonys and a local lawyer saved five year old Clemens Batesley from drowning at Morris Cove. The child witnessed the fall from the rocks and pulled him to safety until assistance arrived.
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New Haven
Madeline
Anthonys & Lawyer
Clemens Batesley
Morris Cove
Vessel Released From Block Island Rocks In Fog
A vessel was freed from rocks off Block Island this afternoon after going ashore on August 1 in thick fog. No injuries reported and the crew returned to safety.
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Block Island
Save Four Eyesight
A brief note highlights vision issues and unexpected troubles with sight. The text urges attention to eye health and the importance of regular checkups.
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Veriow
Auto Wreck in Bronx After High Speed Pursuit Injures Four
In Bronx at Jerome and Burnside Avenues a touring car wrecked while pursued by James I Smith a mounted policeman. Occupants Elliott Miss Evans Miss Margaret Howard Mrs of Richmond Va and James F Smith suffered skull fractures and other injuries. Elliott arrested and hospital treatment began for all.
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New York
James I. Smith
Jerome and
Burnside Avenues
Bronx
Smith
Howard
Evans
Fordham Hospital
Margaret
West 116Th Street
Elliott
Stewart
Eighty First Street
Richmond
James F
Jerome Avenue
Burnside Avenue
Miss Evans
Mrs Howard
Robbery Case Ties Bank Ledger to Forged Notes and Theft
The report details a bank theft linked to President Stensland and cashier Hering, with a private ledger showing forged notes, large bets, and missing funds. Investigators, including Olson and Jones, probe payments, forgeries, and implied liability as notes and cash were moved through the bank. Oyster Bay suit alleges damages against Loeb over Bores arrest.
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Paul 0
Stenfsland
Milwaukee Avenue
Rae
Beusie Eaome
Hering
Olson
Stensmut
Tiering
Stensland
Stensiand
State Bank
C. 1C. Jones
Harry Olson
James
Loeb
Oyster Bay
William Loeb
Naloge Bores
Bores
Washington
Police Raid Four Brokerage Firms in New York
New York police raided four brokerage establishments today charging all four with irregularities. John A. Boardman & Co of Philadelphia is named as owner of the establishments.
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New York
John A. Boardman & Co
Philadelphia
Establehmests
Waiting for Fitzpatrick as New Haven Strike Continues
New Haven details show little change in the switchmen strike on the New York New Haven Hartford line. Freight moves better, and the railroad filled sixty striker roles with men from elsewhere as Valentine Fitzpatrick arrives to aid a potential settlement.
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New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Valentine Fitzpatrick
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Bridgeport
George J. Henry
Brotherhood
Joke With An Egg In It
Frederick Pay a young Englishman struck by Wilkinson a colored clerk at Acker Merrall Condit store after an egg in his hat prank. Wilkinson fled returned with a pistol and threw it in the Lenox Avenue subway entrance where it exploded before patrolman arrested him.
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New York
Frederick Pay
Wilkinson
Acker, Merrall & Condit
126Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Pay
Lenox Avenue
Birminham
Lightning Was Polite In Cottage Street Prank
An August Derby report says a lightning bolt caused no spills while tossing six ink bottles down a stairway at William M. Davis home on Cottage Street. The bolt pierced a window and brass bed, lightly shocked occupants Elsworth and Straun, moved bottles and a lamp, rang the door bell wire and scorched a dog, then possibly opened a skylight at MacNamara’s house next door.
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Derby
William M. Davis
Cottage Street
Elsworth E. Straun
Mr Straun
Mes MacNamara
Corbett Pushes Auto Home Novel Training Method
James J. Corbett reportedly develops an accidental training method while returning from Manhattan to Bayside. Accompanied by Mrs Corbett Mr Logan and Miss Julia Ward the party faces car trouble two miles from the Corbett home with women leading the way. The report blends sport and odd technique with a note on Germany Russia and a local newspaper closing line.
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New York
James J. Corland
Corbett
Logan
Julia Ward
Manhattan
Bayside
Flushing
Bat
Waterbury Mayor Named Temporary Chairman for State Demo Convention
Attorney John J. Walsh announced William E. Thoms, mayor of Waterbury, as temporary chairman for the Democratic state convention to be held in Hartford September 11 and 12. Thoms expressed honor at the nomination and indicated he would attend unless prevented. The selection is well received across the state, with Waterbury pride growing as his administration gains popularity.
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Norwalk
John J. Walsh
Democratic State Central Committee
William E. Thoms
Waterbury
Hartford
Thoms
Woman Falls From Fourth Floor Window in New Haven Hotel
A woman registered as Mrs L. C. Massey of Hartford at the Aldrich house in New Haven fell from a fourth story window and died. Charles Elard claims his wife left Hartford a week earlier. he identifies the deceased by Massey as his wife. Medical Examiner Hartlett cites a broken back as the cause.
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New Haven
Aldrich House
L. C. Massey
Hartford
Charles Elard
Massey
Hartlett
Dog Attacks New Milford Manufacturer in Aug Assault
George J. Smith a wealthy manufacturer is seriously injured after a white bull terrier attacked fowl in his poultry yard. Smith fired but missed the dog which then mauled him as he fell. Mrs Smith killed the animal with an axe. Doctors fear hydrophobia and officials order muzzling and killing of dogs amid an apparent rabies outbreak. Miss Carrie Epp was also attacked by a dog during her visit.
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New Milford
George J. Smith
Smith
Mr. Smith
Caite
Army Officer Missing After Threat to Kill Himself
Washington Aug 10 Army officers seek Lt John S Hamilton Twelfth Infantry who vanished after sending Aug 2 a note to the chief of staff stating his intention to kill himself He asked that his body be buried beside his Arlington father He is a New York native 27 served in the Spanish American War His wife in Baltimore asks the War Department for help in the search
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Hamilton
Mimcett
Washington
Army
John
Twelfth Infantry
Arlington Cemetery
Potomac
Chicago
New York
Spain
District of Columbia
Mamiton
Baltimore
War Department
Death of Joseph Pikoraytis at Waterbury Hospital
Joseph Pikoraytis age 22 died at Waterbury hospital after being overcome by heat at work in the Chase rolling mill earlier this week. He had recently come from England and had been living with his uncle at 2 James Street. Undertaker Moriarty attended the burial arrangements. Local G A R post and Boulder Grove Nesgatuck are noted among those invited.
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Joseph Pikoraytis
Chase
Waterbury Hospital
Gallant Fight Claims Four in Leyte Encounter
Manila Aug 10 First Lieut John F James and two privates of the Eighth Infantry were killed in a hand to hand clash with Pulajanes at Julita Leyte Surgeon Calvin Snyder and Int Revenue Collector Willams of Illinois also killed The detachment of ten men fought against outnumbered odds 11 pistols four Krag Jorgensen and 300 rounds of ammunition were captured Republican Convention New Haven Aug 10 dates set for September 9 and 27
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Manila
John F. James
Eighth Infantry
Calvin Snyder
Int Revenue
Willams Oflinois
Julita
Leyte
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