Eighty dead feared in Cadeby colliery mine explosions
Cad eby England. Bodies of sixty nine victims recovered as rescue teams press search for additional fatalities. Sixty nine include thirty miners and others who died trying to rescue entombed workers. Three government inspectors among the dead. King and Queen visited scene.
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Conisbrough
Eng
Cadeby
William Henry Pickering
Yorkshire and North Midland District
King George
Queen Mary
Yorkshire
Pickering
Barry
Douglas Chambers
Hewitt and
Tickle
Athletics draw salaries for Olympic absence
New York City employees on the American team in the Olympic games will continue to receive their usual wages during their absence abroad. The board of aldermen approved a resolution funding payroll pay for up to two months for athletes Patrick McDonald Mathew McGrath Regan Erickson John J Eller Jr Simon Gilds of the police department George W Bonhag of the water department and John Dietz of the Seventy first regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Board of Aldermen
Patrick McDonald
Mathew McGrath
R Gan Erickson
John J. Eller, Jr
Simon Gilds
Police Department
George W. Bonhag
Water Department
John Dietz
Seventyfirst Regiment
Thousand Islands Park Fire Destroys Main Area
A major fire at Thousand Islands Park in Watertown New York wiped out the business district the Columbian hotel the state educational building and eighty seven cottages. The estimated loss runs about 500000 though no lives or serious injuries were reported.
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Thousand Islands Park
Watertown
N. Y
New York State Educational
Destructive Winds Hit LaCrosse Area in Two Storms
Two windstorms struck LaCrosse Wisconsin and nearby farms. The first cut a path about two miles wide and eight miles long through a densely settled farming area north of the city. The second, more destructive, occurred around five o clock. Hundreds of acres of grain crops were ruined and numerous buildings damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Wis
Opinion Extends Eight Hour Day to All Federal Workers
Washington D C Attorney General Wickersham has issued an opinion extending the eight hour labor law to every mechanic and laborer employed by the United States. Earlier readings limited the law to public works such as fortifications and buildings, but the ruling now covers the 1000 laborers at customs ports.
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Washington, D. C
Wickersham
United States
Live Stock Market Sioux City Cattle Hogs and Sheep Report
Cattle ranges include good to chosen corn fed steers from 8.00 to 9.50, cows and heifers 5.50 to 7.50, grass stock 4.50 to 5.25, canners 2.50 to 4.50, bulls 4.25 to 7.00, veals 4.50 to 8.25. Hogs sold mostly 7.10 to 7.25 with top 7.35. Sheep show lambs 5.00 to 8.00, yearlings 4.75 to 5.25, ewes 4.00, wethers 4.25 to 4.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Dr Magee Acquitted in Fulton Trial
Fulton Missouri Dr R S Magee chief staff physician at the Fulton hospital was acquitted after a jury deliberated about an hour on charges of unofficial conduct in a high profile local trial.
Severe Windstorm Hits Fergus Falls Area
A violent windstorm struck Fergus Falls Minnesota causing about 50000 dollars in city damage and estimated 100000 dollars in surrounding vicinities. The storm approached tornado strength in the vicinity and caused additional damage nearby.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Call for National Progressive delegates to Chicago convention
A call issued in New York urged supporters of the National Progressive movement to send delegates to a national convention opening in Chicago on August 6. The list is signed by Chicago chosen committee members and Roosevelt followers from 40 states, coordinated by Senator Dixon, Roosevelt’s campaign manager.
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United States
Chicago
New York
Dixon
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Evansville public service merger tied by restraining order
Evansville Indiana obtained a temporary restraining order blocking a merger among the Evansville and Southern Indiana Traction company the Evansville Police Service company and the Evansville Gas and Electric Light company with a combined capital of 13 million dollars. Other items note Pittsburg steel mills to stay open this summer unprecedented for hot season.
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Evansville
Ind
Evansville &Southern Indiana Traction Company
Evansville ‘Poalfce Service Company
Evansville Gas and Electric Light Company
Pittsburg
Notable society marriages and advances in 1900s events
Personal Richard Harding Davis wed Miss Elizabeth Genevieve Mc Avoy known as Bessie Mc Coy the Yama Yama Girl in Greenwich Conn by justice of the peace Wil liam C. Runges. Whitelaw Reid held Fourth of July open house in London for 2000 guests at Dor chester house. Secretary Meyer remains bedridden in Hamilton Mass but near sea move to Dolphin Beverly for a short run. Nellie Grant Sartoris wed Frank H. Jones at Cobourg Ont wedding simple after Maj. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant’s death. only family and close friends present.
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Richard Harding Davis
Elizabeth Genevieve McAvoy
Lawrence McAvoy
Bessie McCoy
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Mrs. Reid
London
Dorchester House
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Flynn and Johnson in Las Ve bout ends disputed decision
Sporting Jim Flynn faced captain of the New Mexico state police in the ninth round clash. Referee Smith awarded Johnson the decision after both fighters were penalized for holding and illegal batting. Ad Wolgast retained his title by defeating Mexican challenger Joe Rivers in 13 rounds at Vernon.
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Jim Flynn
New Mexico State Police
Las Vegas
Smith
Johnson
Flynn
Ad Wolgast
Joe Rivers
Vernon
Cal
Bronx Girl Murder Seen. Suspect Arrested
Domestic Julia Conners a twelve year old girl was murdered in a Bronx vacant lot with 36 wounds. Giovanni Greci owner of a coal and wood cellar near the lot was arrested charged with homicide. Florence Molz identified Greci as one of three men who lured Julia and another girl into a cellar and was sent to the Children's Society as a material witness.
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Julia Conners
Bronx
New York
Giovanni Greci
Florence Molz
Greci
Julia
Children’s Society
Impeachment Report Falls In House Turmoil Over Gag Rule
Washington lawmakers clash as judiciary committee report on Judge Archbald triggers a heated impeachment debate. A gag rule limits amendments and debate to three hours while progressives push amid broader Washington dealings including Bullitt’s nomination and a flag desecration bill.
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Judiciary Committee
House
Washington
Henry D. Clayton
Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
William M. Bullitt
Louisville
Lehmenn
Foreign ship builders complete 239 vessels in June
Foreign ship builders completed 239 vessels of various types during June. Most were of the usual wood hull design and construction method, reflecting steady output across the period.
Posse kills youth in bold Rome bank raid chase
A 15 year old boy, Charles Clark, was killed and three men wounded after a bank robbery at Rome near Mount Pleasant. Cashier J N Heilmann was shot in the left arm and is expected to recover. Suspect Clark fled in a buggy, led a long chase with armed pursuers, was cornered eight miles south of Rome and killed.
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Mount Pleasant
Rome
Charles Clark
J. N. Heilmann
J. J. ‘O'Loughlin
William Basham
Henry County
Heilmann
Chas. Clark
Clark
Mr. Pleasant
Falls Off Cliff At Eagle Point Park Injures Girl
Miss Mercedes Funnell daughter of Policeman Charles Funnell fell over a cliff at Eagle Point park during Fourth of July celebrations. She became caught in a tree top thirty five feet below, breaking her leg in two places and sustaining other injuries.
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Clinton
Mercedes Funnell
Charles Funnell
Eagle Point Park
Doctor Is Badly Injured In Humboldt Collision
In a head on crash between an automobile and a motorcycle in Humboldt Dr C P Christiansen was seriously injured He was thrown from the motorcycle and suffered a compound fracture of the leg below the knee as well as severe facial lacerations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
C. P. Christiansen
Insurance Man Arrested in Mason City
George Barkdahl is jailed in Mason City awaiting investigation for allegedly writing fake insurance policies for the Modern Woodmen of America. He was arrested at Ventura as he boarded a train to the city.
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Mason City
George Barkdahl
Woodmen of America
Barkdahl
Ventura
Womar Hurts in Runaway Near Knoxville
Mrs Daniel Maloney wife of a young farmer living northwest of Knoxville was badly injured in a barn lot runaway accident. Skull fracture reported and recovery not expected. Information indicates she was probably fatally injured with no immediate chance of recuperation.
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Womar
Knoxvile
Daniel Maloney
Here
Indianola Livery Barn Burned. Four Horses Lost
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Chappel livery barn in Indianola, burning four horses and several rigs and tools belonging to the city. Loss to the livery barn and its contents was $4,000.
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Indianola
Chappel
Odd Fellows Home Dedicated In Mason City Event
Special trains brought three thousand Odd Fellows and visitors for the dedication of the home for old folks at a cost of 85003 dollars. Grand Master Stevenson of Council Bluffs delivered the dedication address.
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Odd Fellows Home
Mason City
Stevenson
Council Bluffs
Municipal Market Place Planned in Marshalltown
To Provide Market Place, Marshalltown. The city council is making arrangements to establish a municipal market place where farmers may bring their produce and sell directly to the consumer.
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Marshalltown
Workman Crushed By Magnet in Davenport
Joseph M. Nebrich aged 21 was crushed to death by a 3,500 pound magnet at the Bet tendingford car shops in Davenport. His body was unrecognizable.
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Davenport
Joseph M. Nebrich
Bettendorf
Aged Farmer Drowns in Water Tank Incident
Carl Kay, aged 60, a prosperous farmer living north of town, was found drowned in the water tank at his son’s home where he had been residing. The death is being investigated as a possible accidental drowning.
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Manden
Carl Kay
Here
Spencer Hosts Northwestern Old Soldiers Reunion
Ideal weather drew large crowds to Spencer for the Northwestern old soldiers reunion. An estimated 300 to 400 veterans attended alongside thousands of other spectators in attendance.
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Spencer
Blame Fixed For Killing in Webster City
Coroner jury fixes blame for the shooting of William Reinhart on Nelson Morris a young clerk Morris fled the city and is at large.
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Webster City
William Reinhart
Nelson Morris
Morris
Iled
Revival of old time campmeeting at Clear Lake
Clear Lake plans a revived campmeeting, reviving the Methodist national event begun forty years ago by Chaplain Lozier and Dr. R. W. Keeler. The initiative seeks spiritual benefit for locals. Meetings are scheduled for the last week of July on the leased twenty acres held under a ninety nine year lease.
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Clear Lake
Lozier
R. W. Keeler
Memorial for Worker Shenandoah Shares Bronze Fountain
The W C T U recently installed a bronze drinking fountain at Sheridan and Clarinda avenues. It cost 350 dollars and serves as a memorial to Mrs H S Nichols a longtime Page county W C T U leader and state treasurer at her death last year.
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Shenandoah
Sheridan and
Clarinda Avenues
H. S. Nichols
Page County
May Build New Church in Mason City Parish Seeks Site
Holy Family Catholic parish has optioned nearly two blocks of land for a larger church and school. A previous Washington and Seventh site bought three years ago with a church building now deemed inadequate.
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Mason City
Holy Family Catholic Parish
Washington and Seventh
Coal Miner Killed Crossing Bridge Near Des Moines
Des Moines report of a fatal accident identifies John Horn a 52 year old miner from the Economy coal mine as instantly killed while crossing the Rock Island bridge at Four Mile Creek east of Des Moines as a west bound Rock Island freight train passed.
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Des Moines
John Horn
Rock Island
Rock Island Bridge
Four Mile Creek
Horn
Sully celebration erupts in stabbing attack at town event
Arley Infield of Sully slashed Dick Sparks and John Holsworth during a Sully celebration. He allegedly believed he had been insulted, grabbed a butcher knife from his shop, and attempted to cut Sparks' throat.
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Newton
Arley Infield
Sully
Dick Sparks
John Holsworth
Infield
Sparks
Four Hurt In Auto Wreck at Woolstock and Eagle Grove
W T Jones a Woolstock hardware dealer backed down an embankment injuring himself Mrs Henrietta Jones Mrs J E Poole both of Woolstock and Mrs Ben Moon of Eagle Grove in the collision.
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Eagle Grove
W. T. Jones
Woolstock
Henrietta Jones
J. E. Poole
Big Auto Race Planned in Western Iowa Meet
Harlan Shelby county automobil ists organize a major race meet set for July 12 and 13 in the area. The event promises to outdo prior western Iowa meets with purses totaling 1500 dollars and six races scheduled each day.
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Harlan
Shelby County Automobilists
Iowa
Elliott Landmark Burned
Lightning caused the destruction of the Watson mill once a landmark two miles south of Hilliott. Built in the 1860s, it had been repaired and with new process machinery still produced a good flour grade before burning.
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Elliott
Watson Mill
Hilliott
Youth Kills Self After Dance Companion
John Tuney of Lawler aged 20 shot himself in the head shortly after escorting a young lady home from a dance in New Hampton. He lived twelve hours after being found unconscious in a barn.
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New Hampton
John Tuney
Lawler
Arraigned for Deadly Assault in Sully
Arley Enfield, who stabbed three men at Sully on the fourth, was arraigned before Justice Carey on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. He will face a preliminary hearing July 25.
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Newton
Arley Enfield
Sully
Justice Carey
May Be Victim of Murderer in Iowa City Barn
Iowa City youth Joseph Horn aged 17 son of a Washington county farmer was found delirious in a Richmond barn with a bullet in his brain. He will probably die. Murder is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Joseph Horn
Washington County
Richmond
Aged Man Killed By Bull in Pasture Near Home
Alta-Johannes Dahlberg aged 36 was killed by a bull in the pasture at his son's home near here. He went out to drive stock, failed to return, and a search found him dead.
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Alta
Johannes Dahlberg
Here
Farmer Killed by Team Near Cedar Rapids
Benjamin Englehartz, a Jones county farmer, was killed when his team bolted at a passing automobile near Cedar Rapids. He fell from the wagon, breaking his neck, in the fright during the incident.
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Cedar Rapids
Here
Benjamin Englehartz
Jones County
Osceola Dominates Southwestern Iowa Firemen's Meet
In Atlantic the Iowa Fire Tournament drew around seven thousand spectators. Osceola swept most athletic events claiming four firsts and three seconds, asserting a strong performance across the competition.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Osceola
Will of Red Oak doctor bequeaths nearly 300000
The will of the late Dr. M. N. McNaughton, a prominent Villisca figure, was filed with the county clerk at Red Oak. It disposes of property valued at nearly 300,000 dollars, detailing the estate of the deceased.
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Red Oak
M. N. McNaughton
Villisca
Domestic science drive emphasizes pure food and buying power
Des Moines reports a national push by progressive clubs to promote pure food this winter. Women, responsible for about 30 percent of household purchases, are urged to use their buying power to improve food standards. Worcester expo will split into home sites, interior equipment, and pure foods with lectures by authorities. Iowa discusses fire insurance taxes, the Blanchard law, and demands for agent permits and stricter examinations amid concerns over old shacks and fire risks.
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Des Moines
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Women’s Club
Ccellar
Garret
United States
Iowa Fire Association
Iowa
State’auditor
Iowa Association of Fire Association
Ole O. Roe
Iowa Loses Fourteen By Fire In Six Months 1912
Iowa records fourteen fire deaths from Jan 1 to June 30 1912 an increase from the prior period Eight deaths stem from careless gasoline or kerosene handling A February Maxwell blast killed four children and two other deaths arose from gasoline and kerosene carelessness Five fatalities occurred when people were trapped in burning buildings The state fire marshal notes Fourth of July deaths not included and urges caution with flammable liquids.
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Iowa
Maxwell
National Tax Association Conference in Des Moines
Governors state officers and educators will attend the sixth annual National Tax Association convention in Des Moines September 3 4 and 5. The event promises one of the city’s largest lists of notables with 151 accredited delegates and expected attendance above 500 people.
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New Moines
National Tax Association
Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
Plead for Lower Assessments Before Board of Equalization
Representatives of multiple railroads and branch lines appeared before the executive council acting as a board of equalization to urge lower tax assessments on railroad property and stock. Governor Carroll secretary of state and state auditor attended. all roads except the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe requested reductions.
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Executive Council
Board of Equalization
Carroll
State
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Veterinaries Take State Examination in Iowa Town
Seventy students from Iowa State veterinary college at Ames and from several other colleges attended the state examination for certificates to practice in Iowa. The tests were held in the state house house chamber and directed by the state board of examiners. Among those seeking credentials was D. J. Davis, an Australian who praised Iowa and its people after accompanying Dr. Cousins of Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Veterinary College
Ames
Kansas City Veterinary College
Chicago Veterinary College
Grand Rapids
Mich
Veterinary College
Ontario
Toronto
State Board of Examiners
D. J. Davis
Iowa
Cousins
Maxwell
Gibson
Hawkeye
Towa National Guard School Opens at Rifle Range
The Towa National Guard School of Instruction opened Tuesday at the rifle range under General James Rush Lincoln. Adjutant General Guy E. Logan listed regular army officers appointed as instructors, including Major Michael J. Mennigan, Capt. A. G. Lott, Capt. H. A. Drumm, Lieut. F. H. Turner, and Capt. Ivers Lennard. Iowa National Guard officers from across the state will attend the one week program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa National Guard
Isn
James Rush Lincoln
Guy E. Logan
War Department
Regular Army
Logan
Michael J. Mennigan
Seventh United States Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
A. G. Lott
Sixth Cavalry
Des Moines
H. A. Drumm
F. H. Turner
Twenty-third United States Infantry
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Ivers Lennard
Twenty Sixth Infantry
Fort Wayne
Mich
Iowa National Guard
Bankers Plan August Conference on Agricultural Education
State bankers prepare for the annual conference on agricultural development and education in Minneapolis in August. Twenty five states will be represented by committees including C H McNider Mason City C A Larson New Hampton J L Edwards Burlington J A Dunlap Keokuk and P W Hall Des Moines secretary of the Town Bankers association. National bankers show interest in expanding rural school agricultural education across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers of State
Minneapolis
Iowa
C. H. McNider
Mason City
C. A. Larson
New Hampton
J. L. Edwards
Burlington
J. A. Dunlap
Keoku
Iowa Traction Engine Law Ends Plank Bridge Requirement
The Thirty third general assembly left a joker in laws governing traction engines on roads. Section 2 of Chapter 02 set a Nov 1 1910 expiry for plank under wheels on bridges and culverts. The board of parole resumes sessions and heads to Fort Madison to review life cases for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Thirty-third General Assembly
Attorney General's Office
Board of Parole
Fort Madison
State Penitentiary
Ufa
Transcript of Kelley Evidence in Kel ley murder trial appeal
The defense completed a transcript of Kelley evidence from the district court murder trial of Dr Harry D Kelley. It will be submitted to the supreme court for the September term to argue the jury verdict of manslaughter was faulty while noting the defendant’s alleged insanity at the time of Edward Sterling's murder.
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Kelley
Harry D. Kelley
District Court
Supreme Court
Edward Sterling
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