Five Mile Motor Pace Thrills Butte Crowd
Ivor Lawson headlines a rich evening of racing at the saucer track. Lawson wins the two mile professional open and features a standout five mile motor paced exhibition with Chapman and Gussie Lawson, finishing in 8:56 with a last mile of 1:36. Hoffman wins the amateur half mile handicap and Green prevails in the one mile professional invitation.
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Saucer Track
Ivor Lawson
Warne
Artie Bell
Staver
Lawson
Burris
Chapman
Bell
Hoffman
Allen
Joe Rayburn
Green
Haydock
Lawcen
Gussie Lawson
Ivor
California
Lawcon
Walne
Rayburn
John M. Chapman
Francis D. Ford
Great Falls
Bert Roberts
Denver
Ford
Roberts
Barnett
G. Gorman
Butte
Adolph Olsen
Stern
Frank J. Hoffman
Fireman Henry Behringer Injured in New Accident at Viaduct
Henry Behringer driver of the hook and ladder at Quartz Street fire station was thrown from the wagon during an afternoon run at the viaduct in a collision with another team. He sustained a head cut but no serious injuries.
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Henry Behringer
Quartz Street
Henry
Severe storm strikes Delaware Ohio causes flooding and damage
Delaware Ohio suffered a heavy storm with downed wires and damaged bridges. Olentangy River rose four feet in four hours while Ashley village streets flooded six inches. Waterworks risked cutoff as water rose around the plant and crops faced heavy losses. Lightning struck Henderson Main's barn with injuries to the family and Mrs Boliver Hayes of Ostrander fainted.
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Delaware
Ohio
Delaware County
Ashley
Henderson Main
Boliver Hayes
Ostrander
Delaware Water Works
Injuries Report After Incident Attacks Several People
H. Smith and an elderly couple suffered severe bruising while Mrs. A. L. Fitzinger had head and facial injuries. D. B. Sutherland was struck on the head and prostrated. About 50 others received slight injuries.
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H. Smith
A. L. Fitzinger
D. B. Sutherland
Destructive cloudburst hits Grand Rapids region
Storms in Michigan cause thousands of dollars in damage as a cloudburst cripples railroads, washes out dams on the Flat and Rogue rivers, and forces mills idle. The Grand River rises rapidly after four hours of rain, with fruit trees and peach crops sustaining heavy losses.
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Grand Rapides
Mich
Michigan
Vere Marquette
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Rogue
Grand River
Cleveland Weather Brough to Standstill by Storm
In Cleveland on July 5 the city logged 1.54 inches of rain overnight causing widespread trolley wire failures and washouts. Many telephone lines were burned by lightning while the government thermometer read 75 degrees at dawn.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Series of Murders Reported in Clifton Arizona
Phoenix reports from Clifton describe a week of killings. Ed Barwell killed his wife and shot himself. Jose Violon shot Aurelius Rodriguez and fled to the mountains. A Las Cruces picnic fight ended with Deputy Sheriff Burch killing Perry Green.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Clifton Tell
Ed Barwell
Jose Violon
Aurelius Rodriguez
Violon
Las Cruces
N. M
Burch
Perry Green
No Trouble Reported at Wardner, Empire State Idaho Official Says
Spokane reports deny rumors of trouble at Wardner Idaho as false. John A. Finch mine owner denies disturbance and messages from Wardner to the Chronicle confirm no trouble has occurred or is expected.
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Spokane
Wash
Wardner
Idaho
Empire State-Idaho Company
John A. Finch
The
Chronicle
Fire destroys Hay's General Store in Wilbur basement blast
A major blaze in Wilbur Washington started in the Hay's general merchandise store basement around 6 PM caused by an oil explosion. The smoke rose high as firefighters battled the flames detailing extensive property damage. No injuries are reported in the initial account.
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Wilbur
Wash
Hay
General Merchandise
Destructive Blaze Ravages Town With No Loss Of Life
The fire raged through two blocks destroying several structures before squads could enter. Fire protection was limited to a bucket brigade and a water tank. Injuries occurred but no fatalities. Principal losses include M E B E T Hay missing figures, T H Robertson $4.00, C M Carpenter’s saloon and hotel $6,000 with $4,000 insured.
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M. E
E. T. Hay
M. EB
T. H. Robertson
C. M. Carpenter
Mint cashiers suspended over $30,000 gold missing
San Francisco reports no arrests yet in the $30,000 mint shortage case. Government investigators have not disclosed theories and have not jailed any suspect. Cashier Cole and Chief Clerk Dimmick were suspended pending the investigation.
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San Francisco
Cole
Dimmick
Mint
Secret Service aids probe into San Francisco mint theft
Washington July 5 Chief of the Secret Service Wilkie ordered an officer to assist in the investigation of the money theft at the San Francisco mint. The action followed a telegraphic request from Director A Roberts who is currently in San Francisco.
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Washington
Secret Service
Wilkie Today
San Francisco
A. &. Roberts
Polo business district burned in Caldwell County fire
In Hamilton Missouri on July 5 a large fire destroyed Polo's business area in Caldwell county. The blaze consumed the bank of Polo and 20 buildings causing losses estimated over 50 thousand dollars. Polo is a town of 10000 on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line.
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Hamilton
Polo
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Caldwell County
Bank of Polo
Northwest Swept By Heavy Rain Spoils Crops
The Northwest region was drenched by a heavy rain on July 5 in St. Paul Minnesota. Farmers fear crop damage and hope for hot dry weather to recover.
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St. Paul, Minn
Farmer William A Conway Kills Neighbor In Albany
A special to the Daily News reports William A Conway a young farmer struck neighbor John Bryant and Bryant's son with a club then shot himself. Conway is believed insane and alive in Albany Missouri after the incident.
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St. Joseph
Daily News
Albany
William A. Conway
John Bryant
Bryant
Conway
Desperado Captured After Riveride Assault
Frank Feine one of the Italians who attacked the Efidenur family with stilettos across the river from Steubenville was captured in bushes along the river after a desperate struggle. He was taken to Wellsburg to prevent his lynching.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Frank Feine
Wellsburg
Walkerville Council Seeks Moral Guard with Drink Ban
Walkerville city council debated an ordinance prohibiting any official to drink liquor on duty while also considering anti spitting measures. Mayor Murray pushed for enforcement as Aldermen questioned scope and duty hours. Treasurer Collins was cleared of suspicions as bond changes were noted and a Main Street grading contract was awarded.
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Walkerville
Murray
William Kennedy
Annear
Hamilton
Butte
Chapin
Judiciary Committee
Elliott
Wharton
Street
Collins
Butte Electric Light Company
George Holbrook
Edward Murray
Main Street
Butte Briefs a Patchwork of Local Life and Crime
Butte residents host guests from Livingston Bozeman and Chestnut while town notes a Bar tenders union election a new baby born and honeymooning couple. Sports recount Overland and State Savings Bank teams split three close games. A post mortem found a fatal knife wound to the lung amid multiple arrests for assault.
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Overland
State Savi Bank
Overlands
Harry F
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