Four Drowned On Collision In Long Island Sound
In foggy waters the schooner Myronus bound from Rockland to New York collided with the Tennessee. Four crewmen drowned. Captain Belatty and another crewman survived after being aided by Tennessee passengers. Tennessee took on passengers from the Maine and anchored off the scene, while other ships offered help.
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New York
Myronus
Rockland
Long Island Sound
Neptune Line
Tennessee
Fall River
Belatty
New Bedford Line
Maine
Collaton
Joseph Kenney
Michael J. Coffin
United States
New Jersey
Tennesse
Norwich
Chester W. Chapin
Providence
Thenessee
Baggagemaster Crimm Battles Three Italians at New Canaan Station
Baggagemaster Thomas Crimm fought three Italians on the New Canaan station platform. He drew his revolver and shot Joe Lusitano in the forehead after a chase, while two assailants escaped. Lusitano and Crimm were both held in bonds of $500 for trial tonight as Justice McLoughlin presided.
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New Canaan
Conn
Thomas Crimm
Joe Lustino
Grimm
Lusitano
Lord Sefton Resigns Amid Liberal Land Reform Rift
London reports Lord Sefton resigns from the Campbell-Bannerman ministry in protest at liberal land legislation. The move marks the first defection from the cabinet as he cites lack of accord with the government’s extreme measures. Aug 12.
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Lord Sefton
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Campbell-Bannerman
President's Aid and Telegraph Strikes Hit Several Cities
Telegraphers unions across the country moved on strikes or planned action over labor contracts. In Galveston eighteen men with Mexican Cable Co faced a union appeal alleging contract labor law violations citing two noncitizen workers on leased lines to New York. Other cities report varied strike activity, with Western Union and Postal workers in Chicago, New York, Cairo, Atlanta, Houston, and Seattle taking or threatening action as arbitration and settlement efforts unfold.
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Galveston
Tex
Galveston Union of Commercial Telegraphers
Mexican Cable Co
New York
United States
Chicago
Western Union
Postal People
Postal
Samuel Gompers
Autoists Derelict in Cromwell Auto Marker Case
Middletown’s Dr Campbell, Hilliard Chase of Manchester, and Mrs Frank L Peck of Waterbury faced Justice Edward L Grigga in Cromwell for auto law violations. Campbell blamed a garage change. fined $2 plus costs with appeal noted. Chase offered no excuse. decision reserved. Peck claimed no knowledge. car tied to her deceased husband’s estate. Possible others summoned to appear on similar charges.
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Middletowe
Nups
A. U Campbell
Middletown
Hilliard Chase
Manchester
Franklin L. Peck
Waterbury
Edward L. Grigga
Cromwell
Campbell
Chase
Mre Peck
Richard Mansfield Reappears In News of Illness
In nervous diseases, Richard Mansfield the actor has once more attended to the ill patient. The family says there is no change in the condition, but indications suggest Mansfield is not as well as at the outset of his visit to Adirondack portions of the care.
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Richard Mansfield
Mr Mansfield
Adiron
Dublin Archbishop Declines Party Intervention
Dublin August 12 Mgr Walsh archbishop of Dublin declined to call a conference of John Redmond John Dillon Timothy P Healy and William OBrien to compose political differences within the Irish party. He says he knows nothing of the views of those guiding action and feels debarred from giving practical support he once regarded as duty and pleasure.
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Dublin
Mgr Walsh
John Redmond
John Dillon
Timothy P. Healy
William O'Brien
Iriah
Pilgrims' Landing Memorials Planned in August
Two historic events will be commemorated within ten days in Massachusetts. On August 20 at Provincetown President Roosevelt will witness the corner stone laid for a monument marking the Pilgrims voyage end and early days on American soil. On August 15 at Gloucester a bronze tablet will be unveiled to honor the 1620 landing at Stage Fort harbor. The Provincetown monument, funded by the Cape Cod Monument association led by Captain J Henry Bears, has raised about $92,000 through subscriptions after a long local dispute with Plymouth.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Provincetown
Roosevelt
Gloucester
Bay
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Plymouth
Cape Cod
Harriman Holiday Trip Highlights Pleasure Ride
magnate B H Harriman spends three Chicago hours on a leisure break with Julius Krulttelecitz director of maintenance Harriman to inspect Union Pacific and Southern Pacific after vacation he dismisses business worries and discusses no talk of Standard or I C C investigations. Fulton Celebration Along Hudson Observed along the river Aug 17 marks the centennial of Robert Fulton s Clermont voyage with decorations and music on the steamship line. Four Fishers Die In Launch At Raritan Bay Four men die when the Beroy launch sinks during a fishing trip off Red Bank New Jersey the dead include Gustave Meser of Newark and three others as panic grips the party.
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Magnate
Far West
Chicago
B. H. Herriman
Julius Krulttelecitz
Harriman
Fulton
Hudson
New York
Robert Fulton
Clermont
Bonnie Dean
Robert, Fulton
Red Bank
N. J
Raritan Bay
Gustave Meser
Charles Guenther
Charles Wever
Newark
Milford Arraignment Details For Waterbury Man
D Daniels of Waterbury was arraigned in Woodmont after a summer ome incident reported in Milford on August 12. The court appearance follows ongoing local police action and further proceedings are pending.
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Milford
D. Daniels
Waterbury
Woodmont
Connecticut Weather Forecast Flustered By Odd Text
Unclear OCR style forecast shows fair conditions for Connecticut with possible showers and variable winds. text appears garbled with mismatched words and missing dates, offering no definite meteorological details or times.
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Connecticut
Starrs Opinion on Japan War Risk At Chicago Talk
Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago argues in All Souls church that Japan could defeat the United States in war and warns against sending the fleet into the Pacific. He contrasts Western naval strength with perceived Japanese power and questions American deserter morale and pay. He says he hopes no war occurs and that if it does it would be America’s fault.
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Chicago
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Japan
United States
Pacific
All Souls Church
Russia
Harriman Probe to Seek Answers Before ICC
The Department of Justice disclosed that a proceeding will begin to compel E. H. Harriman to answer questions he refused before the Interstate Commerce Commission in New York last winter. No other proceedings against him or against the Union Pacific have been determined or are under consideration.
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Washington
Department of Justice
E. H. Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Union Pacific
Majesty of the Family and the Train Encounter
A Success Magazine tale recounts a southern family known as the fast family undertaking a journey to White Sulphur Springs. Old Simon drives the coach onto a railway crossing, provoking a passing train to derail the coach and scattering people and trunks. Simon explains he believed others would stop when they saw it was their kin.
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Simon
Yassuh
Marie George
Success Magazine
No Police Nearby Ends Odd English Rural Tale
An old English farmer seeks a wife from a widow and her daughter but cannot choose. He bets on chance, closes his eyes, and finds both present. The joke ends with the widow’s quip about inflammatory rheumatics and a misheard line about an inflammatory room-mate.
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English Midlands
Taughter
Ocean Grove bans gum sales as tobacco sales return conflict
In Ocean Grove New Jersey chewing gum can no longer be sold while tobacco sales have also faced a backlash. The text notes a clash where men respond to restrictions once placed on women by pushing back against tobacco and now gum sales are restricted.
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Wen Rave
Ocean Grove
N. J
Readying for Change in a Quiet Town
A fragment speaks of someone resisting new directions and hearing of broader care arriving for neighbors. No industry hum or busy street noise. The text hints at a calm principal district with sewage or waste issues affecting Littionsn.
Man Linked to Armenian Conspiracy Arrested in New York
Kissak Jelalian, accused as a member of the Armenian Hunchakist group, was arrested after a prolonged police search. Authorities say the capture could unravel the Armenian conspiracy tied to the July 22 killing of rug merchant Hovhanes Tarshanjian, with Jelalian allegedly guiding the assassin to Union Square. Detectives hold several suspects under surveillance as more arrests are anticipated in New York and Boston.
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New York
Kissak Jela- Man
Hovhanes Tarshanjian
Relalian
Vessel Marthas Vineyard Returns After Fog Rock Incident
The steamer Marthas Vineyard with 750 excursionists anchored off Pasque island after striking a rock in dense fog. No serious damage found. Captain Merriman kept the ship at anchor until clearing weather. All aboard safe. two women saluted on impact. Passengers faced food shortages, especially babies and small children. Crew surrendered staterooms to women and children. many used life preservers amid anxiety and relief at arrival. Canary birds brighten Siloam church Children’s Day with 2148 pupils enjoying services and singing canaries suspended from the ceiling. The crowd marveled at the birds joining in song and the novelty of the spectacle.
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New Beurora
Sumss
Marthas Vineyard
Pasque Island
John W. Merriman
Rock
Merriman
Pennsylvania
Siloam Church
East Susquehanna Avenue
Philadelphia
Herbs For Home Kitchen Gardens And Drying
Housekeepers with kitchen gardens or window sill herb boxes can grow herbs for year round use. Dried herbs are more pungent and should be stored in airtight containers after crumbling. To dry mint for winter, harvest before blooming, hang heads down in the garret, or lay on paper, then bag when fully dry and suspend.
London Cab Fares and Hay Fever Anecdote
Ambassador Bryce recalls a London cab tale about tipping, fare laws, and a humorous exchange with a driver. The anecdote ends with a hay fever gag as a passenger asks for mercy and a kiss to wipe away tears. The Cleveland Leader report frames the scene as a light comic cue on urban travel and etiquette.
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Cleveland
Hungarian Girl Becomes Noted Violin Maker in Denver
A young Hungarian girl living in Denver is described as the world's only female violin maker. The report highlights her exceptional skill and unique position within the craft, noting her youth and international background as distinguishing factors.
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Denver
Prince Yi To Die In Korea Japanese Court Sentences
Seoul reports the Korean supreme court sentenced Yisang Sol to death and Yi Wi Chow and Yi Chun to life imprisonment after a Hague deputation mission. Prince Yi, nephew of Korea’s emperor, condemned the outcome and vowed renewed patriotic work. New York dispatch notes Prince Yi’s reaction and Roosevelt’s refusal of a private audience.
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Seoul
Korean Supreme Court
Hague Deputation
Yisang Sol
Yi Wi Chow
Yi Chun
New York
the Hague
Prince Yi
Korea
Broadway Central
Roosevelt
Hartford Club Faces Four Player Sales By Commission
The National Baseball Commission announced action affecting four Hartford contract players. Johan O Connor Fred Nehring Mink Cunningham and John Lelivelt from the Philadelphia Americans are listed as sold to minor league clubs with recall options to August 25. Each player is valued at $250.
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National Baseball Commission
Hartford Baseball Club
Clarkin
Philadelphia Americans
Johan O'Connor
Fred Nehring
Mink Cunningham
John Lelivelt
Floods and Earthquakes Kill Many in Central Japan
Reports from Victoria B C dated Aug 12 say floods cause heavy loss of life in Central Japan with several hundred drowned. Kozashima Island and Lau area suffer numerous deaths after quakes send residents to hills. Ground subsides twenty feet at Tagkiwa. many killed or injured. Japan dispatches steamer Tensbeth with relief.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Athening
Kozashima
Lau
Tagkiwa
Tensbeth
The Wild Call in Birds Expressive Notes of Fear
Country Life notes that most song birds use three notes to express love alarm and fellowship. A scream of distress when hunted by a cat or hawk unites species as the simple shriek of terrified nature.
Union of the Mental and Moral
An excerpt quoting Phillips Brooks on uniting mind and conscience to form a reliable mature character. The text praises childlike qualities tempered by steady moral growth, describing how such steadiness becomes a guiding strength when leadership is required of a future ruler for his people.
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Tate
Washood
Phillips Brooks
Rioting in Falls and Grosvenor Districts of Belfast
Reports from Belfast describe widespread destruction with damaged windows lamps and smashed doors as rioters clash with cavalry. No deaths but over sixty injured treated in hospitals. Troops deter further attacks as rioters remain aggressive.
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Belfast
Ireland
Falls
Grosvenor
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