Deadly Storms Hit Central States and Lakes Region
Severe storms sweeping from the Rockies to Texas bring floods and tornadoes. Losses mount in Missouri Kansas and Arkansas with dozens dead and many missing. Property damage runs into millions as homes bridges and grain stores crumble amid rising rivers and violent winds. A separate Lake Michigan storm capsizes boats near Milwaukee and Waukegan with drownings reported.
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Missouri
Winona
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Foni
Columbus
Ottawa
Kan
van Suren
Fishcroek
Indian Territory
Thomasville
Fayelleville
Ark
Paoli
Richards
Wincon
Baxter Springer
Stussell County
Jefferson City
Trafic
Fort Scott & Memphis
Arkansas
Illinois
Johnstown
Lake Greeva
Wis
Father Wogan
Miss Slogan
Harvard
Dr Wogan
Elgin
John Preston
Miss Heenn
Kaye's Park
Culesgo
Chicago
Marvard
Kenosha
Waukegin
Wisconsin
Escape From Jail by Noted Criminals in Ludlow Street Yard
Three famous outlaws Charles Allen Joseph Killoran and Marcy Russell escaped Ludlow Street jail yard at 9 am taking keys and revolvers. A 2000-strong crowd pursued them through Lindlow to Broome streets. the men split up and vanished in the crowded Lower Manhattan streets. Authorities note no prior visit or weapon on search and raise alarm as bail stood at 10600 with next examination delayed.
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New Youk
Charles Allen
Joseph Killoran
Marcy Russell
Springfield
Scranton
Ludlow Street
Lindlow Street
Broome
New York
United States
Secret Service
Amsterdam Avenue
Pilloe
Moore Succeeds Harrington as Weather Bureau Chief
Willis LB Moore, a Milwaukee born forecaster, was appointed to succeed Prof Mark W. Barrington as chief of the Weather Bureau. Aged about 40 and a Republican, he previously led Milwaukee’s local forecast team and later transferred to Chicago after promotion. He earned high marks for accuracy during a Washington reporting stint and taught meteorology at a salary of 2,500.
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Willa I. Moore
Wether Burea
Wasmyorex
Willis LB. Moore
Weather Bureau
Mark W. Barrington
Washington
Milwaukee
Chicago
Moore
Borvigg
Victims of Fanatics Across Chinese Riots
A string of reports from June to July recount anti missionary violence in Szechuan province, with deaths and massive property losses pegged around 85 million in Cheng Ta city. French and Protestant missions destroyed, inhabitants including women in danger, Pe king promising protection.
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Sazo¢hann
Ching, Torta
Peking
Cutcaga
Frederick Hellman
Fritz Helman
Ida Helman
Pxity Helman II
Wile Helman
Hedwig Helman
Rellman Cottage
Mivh
Thomas Phillips
Woodville
Light Brigade
Balaklava
England
Phillips
Fourth of July Celebrations Across World Cities
Reports from New York Aly and Tymaeny Chicago and Paris describe quiet Fourth observances with picnics speeches and a large labor rally in Chicago led by Stevenson Melkinley Gompers and McBride. In Paris the American chamber of commerce hosted about 350 for a celebratory dinner.
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Yarjoun
New York
Aly
Tymaeny
Society of Tammany
James 8. Campell
Ohio
Thomas M. Waller
Connecticut
Grand Sachem Smyth
James Uindsay Gordon
Smyth
Cleveland
Hill
Herbert
Navy
McAdow
Lindsay
Flower
Evans
South Carolina
Gov
Hughes
Arizona
Alan Abbott
Caudert
Rauss
Curesno
Sharpshooters' Park
Winds Industrial Union
Chicago Trades
Labor Assembly
Stevenson
Melkinley
Samuel Gompers
John McBride
Sr. Toms
Pans
Lafayette
Vienna
United States
Breaux
Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
Pope Leo Favors the Poor Abolishes Abstinence Fridays
A rumor claims Pope Leo X promulgated a decree abolishing all abstinence days except Fridays, applying to the poor and their families. Father Ducey notes it aligns with long‑standing clerical pressure to ease burdens on the working poor, though no official document has been seen. The rumor spreads amid other brief reports on weather, crops, and local incidents.
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New York
Father Ducey
St. Leo's
Eecc
United States
Dun's Review Highlights Midsummer Trade Prospects and Failures
Dun and Co reports midsummer trade centers optimistic on crop prospects and distribution, with wage gains and rising working force. Prices have slowed some buying. Commercial failures rise year to date, with manufacturing and banking sectors showing shifts. half-year totals indicate overall declines in several failure classes. Baseball notes follow.
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Dun
New York
Dun & Co
Alatia
IGA
Democratic delegates meet in Colorado convention
A Colorado Democratic state convention gathered about 100 delegates in Denver with Gov. Sam Brown elected chairman in Arbuckle’s absence. Delegates adopted resolutions opposing the current administration’s financial policy and endorsing Illinois Democrats in calling a national convention for a sound money platform.
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Colorado
Denver
Cal
Sam Brown
Arbuckle
Democratic State Committee
Illinois
Morton
Trolley Cars Wreck in North Buffalo Morning Crash
A trolley derailment on a steep North Buffalo street injured eighteen passengers with one man killed. Motorman James Hamilton died on impact while the car, running on a slick track, plunged 21 feet down an embankment. Passengers listed with serious injuries include Frank Green and Mrs Frank Anderson among many others.
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Manimilton
Frank Green
Will Probaly
Frank Anderson
Rochexter
Arin
Samual Manor
Charley Richardson
Wellsville
Charles Spence
Salineville
Moody Coburn
Tain City
Samuel Manor
John Manor
Lucila Anderson
Bila Mebole
Burrano
Tralley
North Buffalo
Fonawanda
Niagara Falls
Battle on Cuban Soil and U.S. Court News
Reports from Cuba describe heavy fighting near Manzanillo with 1500 insurgents led by Rubi repulsed by Spanish forces under Cal. Aguar and Gen. Rabi. casualties include 48 rebels and 50 government troops. Other items cover an expected appeal in the Stanford estate case over 14 million dollars, a mail robbery sentence for Theodor Kettle, and Plankinton Bank’s debt status plus a rumored appointment rejection by General Burd Stuberts.
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Saunilet
Elehty Laxergesta
di Ayvawa
Cal. Aguar
Rabi
Taro
Maj. Sanchez
Manzanillo
Santiago de Cuba
Azar
Worl
Maj
Sanchez
Col
Veguita
Rubi Jost
Agatar
Stantford
Wasurgevon
Marmion
Rasy
United States
Leland Stanford
United States Court For the Southern
District of California
Central and Southern Pacific Railroad
Moss
McKissick
Many Mishaps and a Parade of Fireworks Tragedy
On Independence Day in several towns, a parade drew thousands under heavy police escort when insults sparked violence ending in a murder and injuries. Reports describe accidental shootings, a shooting during a street scene, and a deadly mishap during a fireworks display injuring many as panic swept crowds.
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White Street
Pierce
Trish
Apal Lodges
Webber House
Larimer Street
John D. Manix
Keele
Compang
John Gray
Wan Keele
Gyansvinrn
Inn
Ouly
Henry Kirkendall
Ben Sandefur
Kirkendall
Sandefur
Innting
Tirris
Silas Wu
Attica
Chicago
Evanston
la Sanna
General seed distribution halted by Secretary Morton
The usual general distribution of seeds by the agricultural department will not occur next year. Secretary Morton opposes the program and, under an attorney general opinion, will inaugurate reform by supplying seeds only for scientific purchases. The notice signals a shift in government practice and congressional duties.
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Agricultural Department
Wasutyevoy
Morton
Treasury
Wasmineton
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Tine
Muystardus
Minn
Kian Kortgaard
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Supreme Court
Kortgaard
Orrunna
Ill
Thomuss Reardon
May Clark
Harrington
George Fuller
Lacy
House of Lords
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San Luis Oiisio
Idaho
Jandanmma
Miniter Rania
M. W. Ransom
Mexico
State Department
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Ie Rousal
Teves
Prrysyuncu
Edward Magell
Leo
Bext
Manxaro
Chicago, St. Pan
Minneapolis & Onaha
St. Paul
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Otclay Homa
Union Fuel
Tle
Ruel Islan
Sirlington
Missori Pacific Railways
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Harlow
Orton
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Minn Oils
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Hai Des Drolnes
Rockford
Ste Pepe
Digksonville
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Narres
Etne
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Herculaneum
Naples
Supreme Court of Minnesot
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Uayward
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Tai Win
Formosi
Laiko
Ad Wan
Fountains
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Clouder Falls
Drs Moines
Tienry Wirseh
Globe Clothing Store
Win
Samuel Redstone
Day
Gscu
Ateausuns
The
Guardian Monday
Burd Stuberts
Army
Misers
Tenn
Memphis
Ashport
Island Forty
Harry Robinson
Pater Watson
Dorber
Ady
Mary Winder
Mamie Stewart
Nimo
Wade W
Buzzan's Bay
Mass
John Meyer
Dena
Preswont
Daly
Tinots
Hon
Coleman
Beenite
Dimoguy, Ja
Daly B
Irank Smith
Ninulical College
Dyersville
Keeley
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