Missing Picnic Party in Santa Barbara Traced to Tragic Death
Miss Katherine Grathwold of St Paul is dead after a mountain outing from Santa Barbara. Frederick Luders, an artist, is a raving maniac. Fred Webster Nellie Stone Fred Gilbert Grace Porter are unlocated as searchers scour Lacumbre trail and surrounding woods. Grathwold, 24, was visiting for health.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Katherine Grathwold
St Paul
Minn
Frederick Luders
Fred Webster
Nellie Stone
Fred Gilbert
Grace Porter
Miss Grathwold
Luders
Local Hibernians prepare for Hartford state convention parade
Waterbury Hibernians plan a Wednesday exodus on a special train to Hartford for the state convention and parade. Tickets are on sale at multiple local shops. Arrangements at 8 pm hall meeting will finalize accommodations for attendees. County divisions include New Haven, Ansonia, Waterbury, Derby, Meriden and more with various bands and drum corps listed.
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Waterbury
Hibernians
Hartford
Duncan's Pharmacy
Roe’s Drug Store
Baldwin Street
Killoughey’s Drug Store
Brooklyn
Roberts's Drug Store
West Main Street
Moore's Drug Store
East Main
Welton Streets
Grant's Shoe
South Main Street
O'Brien
C F. Smith
P. J. Creamer
P. J. Linehan
James J. McGuane
Aids
Michael Donahue
Giles P. Hennnessey
Ansonia
William BE. Dreyer
John AH. Cain
John Enright
New Haven
William J. Murphy
Naugatuck
Patrick McNamara
Morton's
New American Band
Ansonia Brass Band
Derby
Meriden
Mt Carmel
Branford
St Francis T. A. B
Preacher Roughly Used As Mob Intervenes At City Rally
In New York on August 17 Rev Maxwell P. Johnstone, an open air evangelist at Twenty third street and Fifth avenue, was mobbed after a remark considered uncomplimentary to two listening women. He toppled from his improvised pulpit, jostled and kicked about as police restrained the crowd. The women fled the scene.
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New York
Maxwell P. Johnstone
Twenty-third Street
Fifth Avenue
Duel Over Woman Ends in Fatal Brooklyn Shooting
In New York, Alabria Romanielli Wag dies in a Brooklyn vacant lot from a pistol wound after a planned duel with Frank Ferro. Wag alleges Ferro shot him after a feud over the same woman. Ferro fled with brothers Dominico and Antonio Romanelli present.
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New York
Alabria Romanelli
Brooklyn
Frank Ferro
Romanelli
Ferro
Dominico
Antonio Romanelli
Couple Identified In Adams House Death In New Haven
Police and Coroner Mix probe the Adams house double death to identify the man Teafil Kunda of New Britain and the woman probably Sophie of New London. The New Haven authorities pursue likely next steps in the investigation.
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New Haven
Adams House
Teafil Kunda
New Britain
Sophie
New London
Big Naval Review 10 Day Event In Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt reviewed the North Atlantic fleet anchored off Lloyd's Neck near Oyster Bay New York as four squadrons formed in four long lines. Loss of the Massachusetts and Indiana reduced command to two rear admirals while ships from BaltiMore to Texas and cruisers Yankee Olympia Topeka P rairie and Panther took position. The Mayflower carried the president and dignitaries and fired salutes as the fleet passed in review then anchored again.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Long Island Sound
Lloyd's Neck Point
Roosevelt
Bar Harbor
Kearsarge
Barker
Alabama
Illinois
Texas
Baltimore
Coghlan
Olympia
Topeka
Prairie
Long Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Indiana
Sands
Yankee
Wise
Admiral Dewey
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Admiral Rodgers
New York Navy Yard
Brownson
Comandant
Naval Academy
Chaffee
Thomas Lipton
Sherman Crawford
Oliver Iselin
Butler Duncan
Woodbury Kane
Frederick G. Bourne
New York Yacht Club
Pope Receives Manila Archbishop in Private Audience
In Rome at 5 o clock the pope met Archbishop Harry newly consecrated as Manila archbishop. They discussed Philippine affairs as the pope pledged support for Catholicism and pacification. The pontiff presented a cross to the archbishop and spoke kindly to his secretary Mgr. W. Fowler and Father Donahue of Alabama.
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Manila
Rome
Harry
Satolli
Philippine Islands
Pius X
Mgr. W. Fowler
Father Donahue
Alabama
Negro Colony For Tacoma Heads North From New Orleans
The Rev. H. F. Davidson of Mount Olivet Colored Baptist church arrives in Tacoma with twenty five colored men to colonize the city. He plans to buy a large land tract to form a cooperative colored community and will allocate a portion of monthly wages to fund the purchase. Davidson anticipates thousands of colored people will migrate north over time.
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Tacoma
Wash
If. F. Davidson
Mount Olivet
Aimed Shot at Wife Wounds Infant in Springfield
In Springfield Massachusetts on August 17 Michael Mc Elligott a Boston and Albany railroad employee fired at his wife with an 82 caliber revolver missing her and wounding her four month old child held in her arms. The bullet entered the child’s body under the heart and, not hitting a vital organ, left a chance for recovery. Police arrived as the man threatened them but eventually threw the weapon into a stove and surrendered.
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Springfield
Mass
Michael McElligott
Boston and Albany Railroad
Mob Law Denounced by Rev Dr McArthur
New York Aug 17 Rev Dr Robert S. McArthur, Calvary Baptist pastor, denounces lynching and mob violence as dangerous to republican government. He calls mobs savage and treasonous, praises fearless sheriffs, and argues officials may shoot to kill to defend prisoners amid calls for restraint.
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New York
Robert S. McArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Ourg
Africa
FISH Favors Railroad Consolidation and Mergers
Stuvesant Fish president of the Illinois Central argues consolidations will benefit prosperity. He says railroads will not be controlled by a single entity or the government, merges should reduce costs and lower rates. about 800 railroads may consolidate into twenty to thirty firms.
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New York
Stuvesant Fish
Illinois Central
Elopement Doubt Fades as Bodies Found in Lake Incident
In Gloversville New York Aug 17 the body of George Evans surfaced at Canada Lake after a dynamite blast near the boat site. Miss Florence Brown’s body was later recovered near the same area while Miss Brown was still missing earlier. Both victims were brought to Johnstown for coroner’s inquest.
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Gloversville
George Evans
Canada Lake
Nigger Bay
Miss Brown
Johnstown
Warrior Convulses Court Over Veteran Salutes
Patrick McCauley, 60, a veteran of the Sixty-Ninth Regiment, is discharged in Jefferson Market court after repeatedly saluting during questioning while charged with intoxication. Magistrate Flammer notes his veteran status and warns him not to return or risk showing his wounds.
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New York
Vlammer
Jefferson Market Court
Patrick McCauley
New York State
Flammer
Chicago barber arrested for 1899 murder in Chicago
Frank Sinoni a 25 year old Chicago barber is under arrest in New York awaiting Chicago police action. He is accused of killing Oscar Quarstrom with a razor on August 2 1899. Detective Petrosino identified him in upper First Avenue and the man admitted the killing, claiming self defense of his father. He will be held for advices from Chicago.
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Chicago
New York
Frank Sinoni
Oscar Quarstrom
Petrosino
Upper First Avenue
Sinoni
Quarstrom
Sultan Deseen Defiant to U S Demands
Manila reports Major Robert L. Bullard demanding a dress from Sultan Deseen of the Lano Moros after a visit by U S troops. The sultan, claiming friendship with Americans, surrounded the detachment with warriors and displayed an American flag, offering battle while replying with only defiance.
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Manila
Robert L. Bullard
Sultan Deseen
United States
Bullard
Protest Against Maccabees Insurance Claim
Hartford August seventeenth a writ of protest was served on the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World via the insurance commissioner for recovery of life insurance on Mrs Ann Flynn s daughter who died in April Miss Flynn a member of the Harriet Beecher Stowe lodge Hartford held a $1000 policy the money not paid she seeks $1500 damages in addition to the policy
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Maccabees
Hartford
Panama Treaty Rejected by Colombian Senate
Washington reporting a cablegram from Minister Beattie in Bogota says the Panama canal treaty was rejected by the Colombian senate, signaling a setback in the agreement. The note confirms the bloc of opposition in the senate opposed ratification, affecting diplomatic prospects.
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Panama
Washington
State Department
Beattie
Bogota
Collision at Worcester injures one in trolley clash
A Boston and Worcester trolley car collided with a locomotive used for double track construction in Worcester Massachusetts this morning injuring one man and leaving several others shaken and transported for treatment.
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Worcester
Mass
Boston and Worcester
Pope Distributes 20000 for Rome Poor
Rome Aug 17 The pope has given 20000 dollars for distribution among Rome's poor. His Holiness appears to have recovered health with increasing audiences despite heat. This morning he received Prince Chigi and Prince Orsini. He urged the prince to keep his office, while Orsini said the resignation was not due to duties but dissatisfaction with late papal conduct.
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Pius X
Rome
Chigi, Marsisi
Orsini
Papal
Leo XII
Prince Orsini
Greene halts Loop the Loop at Coney Island vigilante show
New York police commissioner Greene after dining with Captain Dooley inspected Coney Island and warned against Loop the Loop deaths. He cited penal code provisions banning life endangerment shows and said no more performances of that description would occur on the island. President Butler returns to push Columbia Journalism School funded by Pulitzer.
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Greene
New York
Dooley
Coney Island
Hakem
William Gorham
John M. Peters
Penal Cnde
Butler
Pulitzer
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Maine
Columbia School of Journalism
Pulizer
Connecticut Weather Forecast Focuses On Fair Conditions
A weather forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies tonight and Tuesday with light variable winds. No significant changes expected in temperatures or precipitation across the period.
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Connecticut
Tentile Workers Back Then Threat of Mills Closing
The Philadelphia textile strike shows 6 000 to 7 000 workers resuming today with no concessions from manufacturers. From the original 60 000, about 10 000 remain out as dye supplies strain mills and may force closures if dyers stay firm. In Pittsburg 500 stone cutters strike for 60 cents an hour, impacting about 15 000 other workers. The Connecticut National Guard plans to enter a team in the interstate rifle match at Seagirt New Jersey on September 7 and 8.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
New Haven
Connecticut National Guard
Seagirt
N. J
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Elizabethport
Jersey City
Hoboken
City News Briefs Move Through Local Life
Mrs Margaret Brickley and family return from Catskills vacation. Hearing on charges against Police Officer Goggins set for tomorrow before board of public safety with reports he may resign. Infant Peter Jerkybackon dies. funeral tomorrow at 3 PM with interment in Calvary cemetery. Daniel Dougherty dies. funeral tomorrow at 2:30 PM with interment in St Joseph's cemetery. Michael Dillon returns from the Philippines after four years in the U S Army and time in Manila. Judge Peasley decides case awarding $40 to plaintiff against We agatiat Jacob Goldberg and wife. Thomas Lee dies. funeral Wednesday at 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception church, interment in St Joseph's cemetery. Mary Dowling dies. funeral at Immaculate Conception church Wednesday. Bartholomew Collins, driver for Ralph Blakeslee, injured ribs. to be laid up 10-12 days. Funeral of W W Jerman held at Newton Heights Oakville. many attendees and floral tributes. Interment Riverside cemetery. Daniel Cassidy of New York and Lucy Burns of 347 South Main Street wed at Immaculate Conception church. ceremony by Rev O'Brien. reception at bride's home. couple depart for honeymoon. Future residence not specified.
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Margaret Brickley
Wall Street
Catskills
Goggins
Board of Public Safety
Peter
Joseph Jerkybackon
Railroad Street
Calvary Cemetery
Daniel
Jacob Goldberg
Jorge Peasley
Thomas Lee
Sperry Street
Michael Morrissey
Bridgeport
Church of the Immaculate
St Joseph's Cemetery
Mary Dowling
Edward Dowling
River Street
Thomas
Edward F
Michael
Thomas ‘Whalen
Immaculate Conception Church
Bartholomew M. Collins
Ralph Blakeslee
Philo Newell
Aaron Byington
Frank Jones
Cyrus Ruscoe
Nosahogan Lodge
No 21
Ladies’ Aid Society
Oakville
Odd Fellows
Papa
J. G. Jackle
Tutfle
D. J. Weeks
SimonsviHe Cturch
John Kelly
William Wood
Alice Wood
Snage
Hafeman
Bouquet
William Robinson
Riverside Cemetery
Daniel J. Cassidy
New York
Lucy E. Burns
South Main Street
Father O'Brien
Harry A. Burns
Mary I. Smith
Cassidy
Res
Committee Formed to Plan Citys Fiftieth Anniversary
A committee of twenty five, led by Rev Dr Anderson and Rev W J Slocum, was appointed by the aldermanic board including Mayor Kilduff and President Goss to arrange a grand celebration of the citys fifty year incorporation. Members list features ministers, aldermen, attorneys, postmaster, and doctors. city clerk Ryan to receive the roster. No meeting date set yet though.
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Ji. G. Kilduff
Goss
Board of Aldermen
Joseph Anderson
W. J. Slocum
F. J. Brown
R. N. Blakeslee
Charles Banby
Henry B. Carter
Isador
Royal Clan Scottish Clans Convening in Cleveland
Cleveland August 17 The twenty first convention of the Royal Clan Order of Scottish Clans will convene in this city for four days starting Tuesday with about 200 delegates from the United States and Canada. A delegation of 68 from Star England states arrived last night. Officers include Royal chief W H Dean Bradwood Illinois royal tonist John P McKnight Massachusetts past royal chief Walter Scott New York royal consul George Taylor Hamilton Ontario.
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Cleveland
Order of
United States
Canada
Star
Walter Scott
New York
George Taylor
Hamilton
Ont
Body of Man Found in Canal at Windsor Locks
The body of Ridalto Ghezzi, a 22 year old laborer who came from Italy three months ago, was recovered from the canal after he disappeared during a fever. Authorities believe he may have died by his own action in delirium. A brother resides in Windsor Locks.
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Windsor Locks
Ridalto
Ghezzi
Gheazt
Italy
Tropical cyclone damages Yucatan port and homes
A tropical cyclone at MEPRIDIA Yucatan caused rapid destruction with torn trees, ruined roofs, and damaged houses and plantations. In Progreso port about twenty small vessels were wrecked ashore and hundreds of bales of pennequin and cotton ready for shipment were destroyed.
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Yucatan
Mepridia
Progreso
Bennett Remains Arrive From Idaho for Funeral
The remains of Philo R. Bennett arrived in New Haven from Idaho where he was killed last week. The body lies at the Bennett residence until Wednesday when the funeral will be held.
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Bennett
New Haven
Philo
Idaho
Passenger train derailment kills three in Saxony
A passenger train derailed between Rothenkirchen and Ober-Krinita in Zwickau Saxony on August 17 killing three people and injuring forty others. Local authorities investigated the cause and extended aid to the injured.
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Zwickau
Saxony
Rothenkirchen
Ober-Krinita
Czar and Czarina Leave St Petersburg for Maneuvers
The czar and czarina departed St Petersburg to attend army maneuvers near Pskoff, about 162 miles away, signaling royal presence at military exercises planned in the region.
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St Petersburg
Pskoff
Here
Runaway Ends Fatal for Mrs. Wyer in Fostoria
In a runaway incident in Fostoria Ohio on August 17 Mrs. Stephen Wyer was killed and her mother Mrs. Philip Statler along with her brother Charles Statler were seriously injured, potentially fatally, in the crash.
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Fostoria, O
Stephen Wyer
Philip Statler
Charles Statler
Van Keuren Nominated May Hope Dark Horse
Local political maneuvering centers on Van Keuren as a potential mayoral candidate with backers rallying behind Lynch and Blakeslee factions. Republican divisions mix with reform hopes as a central meeting in Lynch’s camp looms, while Van Keuren is pitched as a competent, unpolitical administrator to curb delinquencies.
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Waterbury Military Band
President Roosevelt
McArthur
Pope
City News
Aldermanic
Dr Anderson
William J. Slocum
Scotcohmen
CANAL
Archbishop Harty
J. J. Harty
Cardinal Macchi
van Keurn
Beeted
Lynch
Ios
Herty
Bhukeslée
Therty
Doherty
John Kellogg
Ie Blee
Miéeting
Thoms
Saemake
Eral
Plumberg Steam Fitters
Otheh
Blakeslee
Chesson
Plang
Thomases
Republican
van Kenuren
Constantinople
Perial Trade
Turkey
Macedonia
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