Colorado Is Very Wet Flood Strikes Rhodes Canyon Area
A Colorado flood blamed by residents on July 16 forced about a hundred Rhodes canyon occupants to shelter on hills overnight. A man drowned near Berwind, seven Ta Darco mines and a general store suffered washouts, and the Colorado & Southern railroad bridge at Tabarco was swept away. City streets flooded, riverfront buildings damaged, and streetcar service halted by the power-house flood.
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Trinidad
Colo
Rhodes Canyon
Berwind
Ta- Darco
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Death in the Patrol Box in Indianapolis
A live wire in a Gamewell signal box killed Patrolman Edward Dolby of the Indianapolis police and shocked several colleagues. Dolby was returning to Central Station when struck. investigations underway. Also noted is a Wyoming tragedy near Rawlins where a deserted wagon shows bullet holes and possible loss of four people.
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Indianapolis
Edward Dolby
Dolby
Central
Thia
Rawlins
Wyo
Vacation excursion fares from Iowa Central rail line in 1900
Summer 1900 rail travel lists low round trip prices to numerous western and southern destinations, with sale windows from July to October and liberal stopovers. Includes to St Paul Minneapolis 88.65, Duluth 112.65, Denver 28.80, Salt Lake City 36.30, San Francisco 67.00, Los Angeles 67.00, Portland 61.80, Seattle 45.80, Helena 11.80, and special rates for G. A. R. encampment and Ells meeting. Tickets on sale July 10–15, limits August or September, with extensions and route flexibility noted. Also mentions homeseeker rates and local bakery item.
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Iowa Central
Ackley
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Denver Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Puget Sound
Spokane
Helena
Butter ii
Denver
Colorado Springs
Missouri River
Education Association
A.B
Qutis
Minx
Nations at War Across Central America War Reports
Reports from Washington and Central America describe Guatemala invading Honduras and clashes with El Salvador. Honduras and El Salvador claim victory after Guatemalan forces suffer heavy losses, while Nicaragua states it remains neutral.
California Heavyweight Sam Borges Faces Jack O'Brien in Tough Bout
In Philadelphia July 17 California amateur heavyweight Sam Borges fights Jack OBrien in a six round battle. OBrien lands the left to the chin and nose early, Berger rallies with a deep eye gash and fierce rushes. By the final rounds both boxers are worn and bleeding as the bout ends.
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Philadelphia
Sam Borges
California
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Berger
Ingo
O’brien
Good Ladrones Fight Near Caseguran Ends in Death
Lieutenant Gos tello reports a clash with Ladrones under Pauleton Y Villafuerte at Caseguran Abay Luzon Sunday. Villafuerte was killed, four rifles and ammunition seized, provincial treasurer arrested and jailed at Caseguran awaiting Insular Orders. Villafuerte was brother of the Indyone leader captured earlier. A. R. Talbot deserted at Iloilo and fled to Galamras then captured after pursuit. he was crazed and dismissed from the constabulary along with his men.
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Manila
Gostello
Constabulary
Ladrones
Pauleton Y Villafuerte
Caseguran
Abay
Luzon
Villafuerte
Insular
Indyone
A. R. Talbot
Iloilo
Panay
Galamras
Talbot
Roosevelt likened to Gladstone by Chicago speaker
Dr Frank W Gungaulus of Chicago compared President Roosevelt to Gladstone at a Chautauqua closing session in Galesburg Illinois July 17. He praised Roosevelt as a statesman with diverse talent, decisive action, imagination and conscience, noting a tendency to write too much at times.
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Galesburg
Roosevelt
Gladstone
Frank W. Gungaulus
Chicago
United States
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Eversole Arrested Over Alleged Poisoning Attempt
In Tetersonville on July 17 William Eversole was arrested at a church on a charge of trying to poison his four year old stepson. The mother of the child says the affidavit alleges the attempt occurred while the child slept and that this was the second attempt on the child’s life. A four ounce bottle once containing chloroform was found on Eversole’s person, which the mother says was used. Eversole denies the charge.
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Eversole
Rebels threaten Rio as US secretary sails in
War news from Brazil reports rebels marching toward Rio de Janeiro while Elihu Root travels aboard the Charleston to attend the Pan American congress. In Matto Grosso rebels control towns after killing the state president, with heavy casualties feared as federal forces under General Riberto contend with Nabayeber’s tactics.
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Rio Janeiro
Elihu Root
United States
Charleston
Matto Grasso
Riberto
Ig Ap
Salter
Nab Aye Ber
Giant Cracker Fatality at Bartonville Asylum Attendant Dies
Louis Hamilton, attendant at the Bartonville insane asylum, died from jaw injuries after a giant cracker exploded in his hands on the Fourth of July. Initial wounds were not serious, but the jaw became stiff last Thursday and physicians could not halt the attack.
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Peoria
Louis Hamilton
Bartonville Manne Asylum
G A I Men May Stop Over on Return Trip
Visitors to the G A R convention in Minneapolis August 13 to 18 will be granted ten days of stopover privileges in Chicago on the return journey. The announcement comes via 8 H Towler, chairman of the Grand Army Council.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
H. Towler
Grand Army Council
Mob Aims to Punish Man for Attacking Wife in Evansville
Evansville July 11 A coal miner Oliver Bryant intoxicated attacked his wife. Neighbors formed a mob, seized Bryant from his home, and beat him to death with clubs. Warrants issued for several men. A J Gleich and Harry Tranville arrested on murder charges. others to be arrested. Gleich said the mob intended punishment, not killing.
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Evansville
Ind
Oliver Bryant
Bryant
A. J. Gleich
Harry Tranville
Gieldh
Zimmerman in Irigh Railwaye Irigh Belfast July 11
Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati Ohio and his son in law the Duke of Manchester met Belfast promoters to discuss the proposed Newry Keady and Tynan railway. They consulted with the promoters with a view to purchasing the project and its proposed line.
Roosevelt Works Toward Central American Peace Plans
President Roosevelt meets at Sagamore Hill with Taft and Bacon to push Central American peace talks. Honduras seeks participation, to be included in outcome rather than in shaping conclusions. Negotiations to be conducted aboard the U S cruiser Marblehead near Guatemalan waters.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Taft
Bacon
Washington
Rio Janeiro
Honduras
United States
Marblehead
Guatemalan
Outlook Is Favorable for Trade and Industry
New York reports mid summer conditions remain strong with trade well above prior years. Confidence grows from favorable crop reports and absence of adverse factors while wholesale distribution stays heavy and collections are prompt. Most industries and manufacturers show activity through fall and winter, with coal mines easing wage disputes and miners receiving a 1 percent July rise. US and Canada failures decline from last year.
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New York
K. G. Don & Co
Inbor
United States
Canada
Milwaukee Groom Wrestles Bride Over Kiss at City Hall
Bound to have that wedding in Waukegan Illinois July 144 Henry Berninger of Milwaukee and Miss May Martin of Chicago wed at the courthouse by Justice W V Orvis. After the formal pronouncement the couple wrestled for a kiss, she hid her face with her fins, then the pair struggled again before officials. A loud smack ended the scuffle as the groom admitted the kiss amid jokes and surprised audience.
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Waukegan
Henry Berninger
Milwaukee
May Martin
Chicago
Court House
VW. V. Orvis
Allence
Berne Inger
Anti-Saloon Crusade Moves in Kansas City Case
W Trickett assistant attorney general targets Kansan City Kan property owner Mrs Mary Grubel with hotel tied to a saloon in an upper room. Her three sons Frank Ed and George and clerk Martin Meumager arrested for aiding violation of the prohibition law. Bail set at 200 dollars.
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Kansas City
Kan
Pry
W. Trickett
Kansan City
Mary Grubel
North Fifth Street
Frank
George
Martin Meumager
Mra Grubel
Ag Bella
Bach
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Uncle Sam's
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HIT Mob
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