New York, N.Y. Bob Burman lowers his own World's Record for one mile on a dirt track at Brighton Beach in his Blitzen Benz. Washington, D.C. William Eads How, the Millionaire Hobo, on his way to the Hobo Convention. Richmond, Va. Scenes in...See moreNew York, N.Y. Bob Burman lowers his own World's Record for one mile on a dirt track at Brighton Beach in his Blitzen Benz. Washington, D.C. William Eads How, the Millionaire Hobo, on his way to the Hobo Convention. Richmond, Va. Scenes in connection with the Henry C. Beattie trial at Manchester Court House. New York, N.Y. The Labor Day Parade and the American flag used to collect money for the defense of McNamara, the alleged dynamiter, now in jail at Los Angeles. Charleston, S.C. A storm of cyclonic velocity devastated the city, killing seventeen persons. Quincy, Mass. The launching of the largest battleship in the world, the "Rivadavia," for the Argentine Republic. Paris, France. For the ladies, the advance fall styles in women's suits and dresses. Bucharest, Roumania. A great oil well is on fire and has now been burning for two weeks. Dublin, Ireland. The King and Queen of England pay a visit to their Irish subjects. Newark, N.J. Kramer successfully defends his title as National Bicycle Champion. Brooklyn, N.Y. McGrath, champion hammer thrower, attempts to break his record at Celtic Park. Coney Island. Miss Elaine Golding, of Bath Beach, wins the swimming race from Battery Park, New York City, to Coney Island, fifteen miles in 5 hours and 54 minutes. Written by
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