Grand Duke Nicholasevitch Escapes Assassination At Krasnoye-Selo
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholasevitch narrowly escaped a bullet attack while reviewing troops at Krasnoye-Selo. Guardsmen fired during blank practice. several arrests reported and an investigation launched to identify gunmen amid possible disloyalty plots. The emperor altered plans to visit Krasmore-Selo following the incident.
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St Petersburg
Nicholas Nicholasevitch
Council of National Defence
Imperial Guards
Krasmoye-Selo
Associated Press
Aide de Camp
Winter Palace
Neva
Krasmore-Selo
Tunnel Blast Kills Foreman in Hudson River Project
In the Jersey City to New York tunnel under the Hudson River, a heavy blast shattered rock injuring two laborers and killing foreman Michael O'Connor, 35, with debris hitting workers. The incident occurred in New York as a Pennsylvania Railroad construction crew faced a deadly fate.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hudson River
Jersey City
Michael O'Connor
One Dollar Ahead Democratic Fund Drive Aims to Win House
Washington August 11 Chairman Griggs of the Democratic Congressional Committee sent out thousands of circulars seeking $1 subscriptions from Democrats in the south to fund the campaign. The message urged loyalty and patriotism, promised campaign literature topics, and pledged to expose graft while stressing the need to elect a Democratic House to investigate government departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
South
Democratic Party
Alf
Republican Party
J. M. Griggs
Wash‘Meton
D.C
Steamer St Paul Nears New York After Southampton Route
A steamship named St Paul from Southampton to New York was en route, with reports indicating it remained on course about twenty miles west of a noted point, continuing its voyage toward the American port. The message provides fragmented navigational details from a wireless transmission.
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Bhaecovert
Steemer St
Bridge Blitz Ends Steamer Troy Strikes In Duluth
The steamer Troy, a 6000 ton Western Transit Co. vessel, struck the Interstate bridge at Duluth at 1 am, sending a span into the river and blocking all traffic. The 500 foot draw span is grounded, with no passable route for ships, tugs, or rail and street traffic between Duluth and Superior. The bridge, owned by the Great Northern railroad, cannot reopen this season though the obstructing span will be removed likely by Monday.
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Duluth
Minn
Troy
Western Transit Co
Head of
Superiors
Great Northern Railroad
Upper Harbor
Superior
Final Events of National Regatta Pulled On Lake Quinsigamond
Worcester Mass Aug 11 championship day at Lake Quinsigamond for the national association of amateur oarsmen regatta finals. Favorites clash in the championship singles with entries from Seawanhaka Brooklyn Nonpareil New York and Halifax among others. senior four survivors include Ravenswood Portland Mound City and Winnipeg clubs. Intermediates and international fours, doubles and eights also scheduled with 4 o'clock finals and 3:20 pm semifinal groupings.
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Worcester
Mass
Lake Quinsigamond
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Frank B. Greer
Boston
Greer
East Boston Rowing Association
Boston Athletic Association
National Association
Fred Shepherd
Seawanhaka Boat Club
Brooklyn
Titus
New York
Harry 8Ennett
Springfield Boat Club
Frank Vesely
First Bohemian Boat Club
E. McGee
Toronto Rowing Club
John O'Neill
St Mary's Club
Halifax
Ravenswood Boat Clu
Secret revolutionary printing office found near Moscow
Police discovered a secret printing establishment in a neighboring village printing the Viborg and Terjloki manifestoes. Three bombs were seized. Mme Efresoff, alleged head of the central organization of social revolutionists and Peasants' league in Moscow, was recently arrested. Fifty agitators were expelled from Moscow yesterday.
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Recret
Moscow
Revolutionary League
Viborg
Terjloki
Revolutionary Committee
Mme Efresoff
Social Revolutionists and Peasants’ League
Makers' Convention Highlights Bridgeport Attendance Rise
Bridgeport Aug 11 One hundred twenty five attend convention. Membership figures show an increase from 45,000 to 4,000 during the year.
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Bridgeport
Beach Warrants Ineued
Chicago Aug 11. Preliminary action by the state's attorney's office.
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Beach
Chicago
Findings of Committee on British Policyholders and Foreign Insurers
London August 11 finds the Lords select committee stating it is not desirable to compel foreign insurers to deposit funds in Britain for British policyholders. The panel notes a near unanimous actuarial and company view against such deposits, citing tradition, equal claims, risk of government guarantees, and possible misperceptions of solvency. It urges, however, that foreign firms be brought as close as possible to British standards under the Life Insurance Companies Act of 1909 to preserve freedom and protection for all policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Pubic
Life
Railroad strike meeting may reshuffle depot crews
August 11 reports show Val Fitzpatrick and James Murdock arriving to advise strikers amid a New Haven and Hartford work stoppage. The unauthorized strike has paralyzed freight in yards, with about 250 out and efforts to recruit strike breakers easing moves, possibly displacing around sixty existing workers. Old employees may be recalled as the strike ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Fitzpatrick
Brotherhood of Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co
Fitspatrick
Brotherhood
Fitzpatrick
James Murdock
Funeral of Seaman Nelson Stanley in Rockport Mass
Funeral arrangements reported for Nelson Stanley seaman aboard the battleship Maine flagship of Rear Admiral Robley D Brags in Rockport Massachusetts. The obituary notes his death and the ship’s crew awaiting the return of Yankton from Newport for honor guards and general shore leave.
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Rockport
Mass
Nelson Stanley
Maine
Robley D. Brags
Yankton
Newport
Forecast for Comnectics Local Access Sale
Weathered OCR fragment mentions a forecast for Comnectics and a local access sale. Lacking clear names, dates, or outcomes, the card notes uncertain wind conditions and a sale event with minimal readable details.
Ice cart clash on Grand street unsettles crowd
A large crowd gathered as an ice cart driver struggled to back a horse into a rear refrigerator area at Joslin and Allen's store. Detectives Kennaugh and Bergin watched as a rural farmer confronted the driver, prompting a tense scene but no violence. Calls were made to fix the driveway to prevent future incidents and keep the area clear for teams.
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Grand Street
Atkins
Joslin & Allen's
Kennaugh
Bergin
Middlebury
Sasa
Gilt Edged Tramps Show Vacation Gospel Tour
Milwaukee August 11 A dozen travel worn tramps due Sunday morning in Milwaukee are not destitute va riety but a party of Chicago ministers and business men on a vacation trip. They sing and preach along the right of way while living openly and have resolutions to fine anyone wearing a white shirt until the journey ends. Members include Dr William E Chalmers Clyde J Newman and Louis A Crittenden.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
William E. Chalmers
Morgan Park Baptist Church
Clyde J. Newman
Chicago Record-Herald
Louis A. Crittenden
Tabernacle Baptist Sunday School
Police orders curb police abuse and petty squabbles
Boston Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara upholds a trial board finding exonerating a patrolman charged with threatening language. He warns officers must not engage in personal abuse and should avoid petty squabbles while enforcing the law. Providence Cigar Makers' union No 1 endorses a resolution by president James A. Dobeil.
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Boston
Stephen O'Meara
Police Trial Board
Providence
Burpee Factions Brace for Primary Clash in Waterbury
Registration data shows a packed August 31 clash as Phelan Lynch and Hurley forces vie in Waterbury wards four and five. New voters total 425 in ward four and 450 in ward five, shaping a close senator race. Burpee seeks re election as city judge amid whispers of deals to avoid clashes with Irving Chase, while Chase denies involvement and a peace-brokering effort appears to have halted direct confrontation in Hartford and Waterbury.
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Waterbury
Phelan, Lynch and Hurley
Irving Chase
Colonel Burpee
Mr Chase
Burpee
Hartford
Ne Sassen Cocina Chase
Counterfeiting case in New Jersey nets multiple aliases
States Commissioner Bigelow of Newark with Joseph J Lowery alias Jack Harvey alias Joseph McArdle held on counterfeiting charges. Bail set at 2560. wife with two aliases Kitty Kitne and Elizabeth Vogler held on $1000 bail as witness. Code communication alleged. arrest followed by jail days. case connected to New York secret service. Concord S H Ang 11 report notes communications with vice president.
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New York
Bigelow
Newark
N. J
Joseph J. Lowery
Jack Harvey
Joseph McArdle
United States District Court
Trenton
Kitty Kitne
Elizabeth Vogler
Robert McD. Moser
Hhis
Lowery
Mrs Lowery
Vermont Report Finds House of Correction Operates Well
The State Investigating Committee led by N G Williams and C H A Stafford concludes conditions at Rutland’s house of correction are generally favorable. No graft or immorality found, but recommends businesslike reforms, salary adjustments, prison accommodations expansion, and changes to the fee system blamed for overcrowding.
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Montpelier
House of Correction
Rutland
Commisson
Charles J. Bell
N. G. Williams
C. H. A. Stafford
H. F. Brigham
Busi Deas
General House of Correction
F. 5. Pratt
Brattleboro
Commission
Airship Tries Thunderstorm Flight in Franklin
Leo Stevens and Major Charles Miller attempted a flight in Stevens airship during a thunder storm at Franklin. Strong upper winds and a failing engine led to a tree collision, engine breakdown, and a controlled descent back to the aerodrome. Balloon expert Dr Julian P. Thomas called the flight highly successful.
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Franklin
Leo Stevens
Charles
Miller
Stevens
Major Miller
America
Julian P. Thomas
New York
Bryan Arrives in Paris for Four Day Visit
William J. Bryan his wife and daughter landed in Paris on August 11 for a four day visit. He refused to discuss his candidacy for the presidency of the United States.
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Byran
Paris
William J. Bryan
United States
Dedication of St Agnes chapel to be led by Bishop Tierney
The Misses Helen Reilly of Walnut street and Kitty McNally of Mill street are spending a two weeks vacation in Litchield. The dedication of St Agnes chapel at Woodmont will take place tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. with Bishop Tierney in charge of the ceremonies. Rev Edwin Downes of the Connecticut Diocesan Mission Band will deliver the sermon. A number of Waterbury residents will attend.
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Helen Reilly
Walnut Street
Kitty McNally
Mill Street
Litchield
St Agnes’ Chapel
Woodmont
Tierney
Edwin Downes
Connecticut
Waterbury
Optical Department Services Highlighted by Lake and Strobel Co
An advertising note urges readers to visit the Lake and Strobel Co optical department for complete eye care facilities and corrective services. It emphasizes readiness to address eye trouble promptly and offers available optical solutions.
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The
Lake & Strobel Co
Strike Ends For Deck Hands On Rail Tug Boats
New York August 11 strike by tug boat deck hands ended with most workers returning to duty. Railroads reported fleets largely in service though some workers remain out. New York Central secured twenty two men who were sent to boats. other lines like Erie and Lackawanna reported smooth freight handling. Sultan unable to attend Constantinople prayers. illness kept him from Friday services for three weeks.
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New York
Timore & Ohio Railroad
Laehigh Valley
New
Constantinople
Masgue
Bergmann
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New York Today
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Bryan
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Humane Man
Ice Corporation
Horsee
Wing Chase
Concord
State Investigating Committee
Vermont
City News
Mahon
New Haves
Hampson,Sellow
Hampson-Sellew Furniture
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