Greatest blast ever fired by human hand at Portsmouth
Thousands gathered along the water front as fifty tons of dynamite were exploded at Henderson's Point near Portsmouth New Hampshire to widen the channel for large ships. Navy engineers oversaw the precision blast with 250 drilled holes and a water cushioned detonation to protect workers and nearby property.
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Portsmouth
N. Hy
Henderson's Point
New Hampshire
Navy Department
Reservoir Hill
Gregory
U.S. N
Edith Foster
O W. Foster
Massachusetts Contracting Company
Navy Yard
Piertesland
Newcastle
Bomb throws kill and wound Helsingfors official
In Byelstock Russia a bomb detonated in the town center killing several and injuring many, including the police chief and his son. London dispatch says Col. Kremarenko, Helsingfors police chief, was shot by Procope W and died. Procope W was arrested as an accomplice of the man who previously tried to assassinate former governor Missojedomr.
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Byelstock
Russia
London
Helsingfors
Finland
Col. Kremarenko
Procope
Procope W
Missojedomr
Bomb Shatters Pavilion Windows in Constantinople Attack
In Jonatantinople on July 22 a bomb thrown by an assailant targeting the sultan damaged the dining pavilion used by diplomatic corps. Aboard was A Grant Smith second secretary of the American legation with Captain Smiley of the US Army. no injuries reported.
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Jonatantinople
Diplomatic Corps
A. Grant Smith
Smiley
United States Army
Turkish censorship suppresses truth on sultan assassination attempt
London reports say Turkish censorship hides the truth of news from Constantinople about an attack on the sultan. Dispatches describe a bomb in the mosque courtyard after the Selametik ceremony, with the sultan uninjured and calm. A few people were killed or injured.
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London
Preas
Constantinople
Selamitk
Body of Admiral John Paul Jones Sets Sail for United States
The body of Admiral John Paul Jones, found in Paris, passed the Virginia capes today aboard the U S cruiser Brooklyn. Rear Admiral Sigsbee led the North Atlantic fleet as three divisions met the battleship squadron off the coast, with transfer planned to Annapolis for interment at the United States naval reservation. Edward W Nash, head of the American Smelting and Refining Co, died at his Omaha home today from a stroke suffered May 22.
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Norfolk
John Paul Jones
Paris
Horace Porter
United States
France
Virginia Capes
Brooklyn
Sigsbee
Capes
Chesapeake Bay
Admiral Jones
Hecht House
Annapolis
United States Naval Reservation
Omaha
Edward W. Nash
American Smelting and Refining Co
Boxing Possibility McAuliffe Carney Face Off Today
In New York the scene centers on a potential clash between former lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe and English rival Jem Carney, both veterans and famed for a Boston draw years ago. Dispatches place the bout at Birmingham in five rounds for a $1,000 purse. Toronto hosts Canada cup trials with three Toronto and Hamilton boats and two extra entries in the running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack McAuliffe
Jem Carney
Gland
Birmingham
McAuliffe
Carney
Likewine
Boston
Canada
Toronto
Ont
Dominion
Hamilton
William Johnston
Beaver
Old Orchard Preservation Plan At Manzano Village
The Fstancia Valley Development association invites a celebration in Manzano to help bury and cover the bare roots of a thirty tree apple orchard rumored to be time immemorial. Volunteers will attend an old time barbecue and lends a hand with spades and shovels. The Uintah reservation opens for homestead entry August 28 with registration at several towns and details in a Denver Rio Grande pamphlet. Robert Miller plans a Pendleton, Oregon visit with family and property management arranged by local associates during his absence.
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Fstancia Valley Development Association
Manzano
Manzano Mountain
Great Uintah Reservation
Grand Junction
Colorado
Price
Provo
Vernal
What
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Robert Miller
Pendleton
Ore
R. L. Wootton
G. L. Abthetarer
Bennington Disaster Exposes Navy Boiler Threats
San Diego and Washington reports detail the Bennington explosion with 51 dead and about 50 injured. Commander Young and Rear Admiral Rae discuss causes including possible high explosives and crown sheet failure, while crews search flooded boiler rooms for missing sailors.
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Washington, D. C
C. W. Rae
Navy
Bennington
Lght
San Diego
Cal
Dean
Gatherings North and South Highlight Michigan Convention
Detroit hosts the German Beneficial Union annual convention with 16 000 Michigan members and others from several states. The event opens tomorrow with sessions outside the city and a street parade planned Monday. Excursions to St Clair State and nearby points are on the program.
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Detroit
Mich
Vtera
German Beneficial Union
Michigan
St. Clair
Indians Employed On the Belen Cut-Off
Outing Agent Danette of the Indian Office has begun placing government wards to work on the Santa Fe cut off at Belen. Twenty of the larger boys have been sent from the school to De Jen with another detachment expected. Danette arrives from Colorado with eleven boys who worked there last summer and will likely be sent to Belen in a few days.
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Danette
Indian Office
Santa Fe
Belen
de Jen
Dagnette
Colorado
Belon
Interstate Commerce Board Probes Elevator Allowances
St Louis July 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission began an investigation into alleged railroad allowances given to companies or individuals owning train elevators or grain shippers. It is charged these allowances fuel violations by letting grain merchants profit over actual lifting costs.
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St. Looie
Interstate Commerce Commission
From Teacher to Dangerous Thief
Ona Crane a Kansas City teacher accused of multiple thefts fled to avoid punishment. Police exiled her after a May 31 purse theft in a department store earned a $19 fine and a brief jail stay. Despite refined appearance she admitted taking money on cousin’s urging then fled town after more arrests.
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Kansas City
Ona Crane
He Force
Winfeld
Kan
Kansas
Jalil
Jai
Birthday of Only American Cardinal Gibbons
Halmore Maryland July 22 Cardinal Gibbons will be 71 years old tomorrow and many messages of congratulations arrive. Born in Baltimore July 22, 1824 he was ordained priest in 1861 and consecrated bishop and vicar apostolic of North Carolina seven years later. In 1877 he became Archbishop of Baltimore and nine years later elevated to cardinalate.
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Halmore
Cardinal Gibbons
Rapid Wachlarine
North Carolina
Taltimore
Jacoby Boys Revisit El Paso Baseball Roots in Old City Tales
Johnny and Harry Jacoby, sons of Colonel Jobo Jacoby Sr, return to El Paso to recall their early days with the Browns and the old man who cheered from the stands. The brothers, born in the city, grew into solid players after years away, carrying memories of South Second Street shops and Ward Three roots.
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al Paso
Johony
Harry Jacoby
Jobo Jacoby
Jacoby
South Second Street
Tierney
Johnny Jacoby
Browns
el Paso
New York barely nears naval expansion as ships rise
New York reports a surge in naval expansion with the battleship Connecticut and many others to enter service in the coming year. The effort shifts activity to construction sites, while First Lady Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt backs a national silk industry and promotes home production. Brooklyn plans a million dollar art temple combining an opera house and garden, replacing the fire-destroyed Academy building.
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New York
Connecticut
Nebraska
Vermont
Virginia
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Louisiana
California
South Dakota
Tennessee
Washington
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Charleston
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Madison Square Garden
The
Academy of Music
Academy
Millionaire oil operator Doheny visits city with family
L L Doheny of Los Angeles, owner of large oil holdings and interests in mining in Mexico, arrived in the city with his wife, children, and friends including H G Wylie, Milla, and P Harwood of San Luis Potosi. The party traveled privately en route to Los Angeles from Mexico, having been in Silver City years ago.
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L. Doheny
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Mexico
Mr. Doheny
H. G. Wylie
Milla
P. Harwood
San Luis Potowl
Silver City
Grant County
Hon Jerry Simpson Reported Sick at Home
Hon Jerry Simpson or rather Jerry Bimpoon is confined to his home on South Main Street Rowell with a rupture of a main artery from the heart on the right side near the heart. He can walk about but must be careful to prevent rupture. Physicians say if nothing serious happens he may leave the house in about three months.
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Jerry Bimpoon
South Main Street
Rowell
Britt Charsges Title In San Francisco Bout
Jimmy Britt retained the world lightweight crown at Woodward’s Pavilion San Francisco on July 22 defeating Kid Sullivan over twenty rounds. Britt dominated most rounds using superior science and defense while Sullivan offered few clean blows. Referees praised Britt’s generalship and precision as Sullivan failed to land meaningful punches.
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Woodward's Pavilion
San Francisco
Jimmy Britt
Sullivan
Brit
Washington
Hirit
Britt
Axgat
Newport Wedding in Hunt Theme Unites Pomeroy Bride and Clark
Newport July 22 Miss Gretta B. Pomeroy daughter of Mrs C Pomeroy wed Phillip A. Clark of New York in a hunt themed ceremony at the Pomeroy residence on Ocean Drive. Guests arrived in riding outfits reflecting the couple's equestrian circle. The bride, a noted country rider, joins a social couple familiar with Newport summers.
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Newport
R. L
Gretta B. Pomeroy
Clark
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Hopp
Fort Rosecrans
Washington, D.C
Lucian Young
Lst
Ensign N. K. Perry
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Young
Moat
Lowman
Dy. G. W. Bull
Nashville
South
Charles Clay
Chicago
Jacoby Boys
Old Man
Uncle Sam
Historical Society of
Flushing
New York City
Johnann Sprong
Fuehing Cemetery
Historical Society
Harry Lehr
Board of Health
Megry
Texas
Eagineer Thompson
Taylor
Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio
Sanderson
New Orleans
Houston
Jerry Simpson
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