Welcome Electric Storm Claims New York Lives
A severe heat wave across the eastern states caused hundreds to fall ill as temperatures topped 100 degrees in spots. A dramatic afternoon thunderstorm swept Brooklyn and Manhattan, killing and injuring several, with New York City reporting seven heat deaths and numerous prostrations.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Philadelphia
Philadelmnia
Baltimore
Washington
Reston
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Howe
Secretary of State Goes Right 10 Work
Elihu Root was formally inducted as secretary of state and spent the day examining the Venexidan situation with Penfield Russell of Venezuela Calhoun and others. He prepared documents and information in Washington and New York for the mission ahead. Stockholm houses conclude secret meetings and a joint committee drafts a bill to settle differences between factions.
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Washington
Elihu Root
New York
Solicitor Penfield
Russell
Venezuela
William J. Calhoun
Roosevelt
Stockholm
Rikedag
Boston man General Ashton dies of heat stroke in Seattle
Seature Washington July 1 General Oliver Ashton of Boston Massachusetts collapsed in the Hotel Washington Seattle from a heat induced stroke. He arrived Wednesday with his wife after a trip to Alaska and had wintered in Los Angeles. Three prostrations and one death were reported in the past 24 hours as the heat wave continued. Edgewater and Jordan Parks were opened to sleep in Seattle under police guard during the height of the heat. Other notes include heat related distress in St Louis and a severe storm in Albany with power outages and lightning disruptions.
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Peceous
City
New York State
Albany
Bure den Iron Works
Connecticut
Boston
Seature
Wash
Oliver
Ashton
Mass
Washington
Alask
Los Angeles
Cal
Seattle
Cleveland
Suryim
Loca Weather Bureau
Reistreich
Board of Pub Safety
Edgewater
Jorden Parks
Arc Car
Astem
Speirs Falls Power Company
Miners Blown To Fragments In Dynamite Blast Near Des Moines
Five miners die in a West Riverside coal mine storage powder house explosion caused by lightning striking dynamite. Victims include engineer Charles Brown and sinkers Duke Miller Harry Belknap Dell Vance plus pumpman George Arrowood. Debris scattered up to 300 feet. initial blast unnoticed until day shift arrived. Weather rainstorm and sheltering in the powder house linked to ignition.
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Des Moines
West Riverside
Charles Brown
Duke Miller
Harry Belknap
Dell Vance
George Arrowood
Pumpman
I Wn
Vance
Arrowood
Yahillies
Prominent Utahan Arrested in Canada
Salt Lake City reports Chief Lyne announces the arrest in Lethbridge, Alberta of John Cannon, son of the late George Q. Cannon, former secretary of the Utah Louisiana Purchase fair commission, on forgery and uttering fraudulent papers. Cannon allegedly obtained thousands of dollars via fraudulent vouchers. warrants were issued March 15 and he fled Utah. The governor declined to state possible action.
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Salt Lake City
Pol Ice Lyne
Lethbridge
Canada
John @. Cannon
Utah
Louisiana Purchase Fair Commission
Cannon
George Q. Cannon
Heber M. Wells
Fair Commission
Territorial Police of
Alberta
Russians Are Red Hot After Some Laurels
Tokio reports Emperor Nicholas has promised Linovitch support and mobilized four army corps. Witte’s plenipotentiary role signals Russia’s stance on peace. Heavy fighting continues off Shakhatien with no immediate word on new Japanese operations.
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Tokio
Nicholas
Linovitch
M. Witte
Russia
Shakhatien
Saloon Men Perjure Suspects in Ravalli County Case
Two Anti-Saloon League workers J H Croghan and Harry Townsend were arrested for perjury after confessing they lied about liquor sales by Jesse Dannon and Charles Tram in the Ravalli county local option matter. They were bound over to district court amid local unrest and vows to pursue the case to the limit.
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Standard
Calkins
O'Brien
District Court
Carpenter Killed By Elevator At Boston Montana Smelter
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls July 18 John Britsch a carpenter at the Boston Montana smelter was instantly killed while lifting a plank to the top of the concentrator. The plank swung or slipped, the timber broke, and he was crushed between the elevator and crosspieces. Coroner Brady summoned. inquest set for tomorrow at 1 PM. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
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Standard
Great Falls
John Bruseh
Boston
Montana
Britach
Enraged bull gore death of Ruth Bruffey near Livingston
In Livingston area on July 18 a 12 year old girl, Ruth Bruffey, daughter of George A Bruffey, was gored to death by a bull at the Bruffey ranch near Mission creek. The girl and her mother and sister were milking in the corral when she tried to drive the bull out. The animal pinned her and she died about two hours later. A doctor arrived but she was dead before his arrival. The girl will be buried nearby.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Ruth Bruffey
George A. Bruffey
Upper
Mission Creek
Bruffey
GP. Chisholm
Bozeman
Wind
Te Aawars
Slater
Brusfey Ranch
Buddy Ryan Defeats George Peterson For Welterweight Title
In San Francisco on July 1 Buddy Ryan of Chicago won the welterweight championship in the twentieth round against George Peterson. Peterson's corner threw in the sponge after multiple knockdowns, with Ryan pressing the attack in the final rounds. Peterson fought bravely but could not match the eastern challenger.
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San Francisco
Shwddy Ryan
Chicago
George Eleeron
Peterson
Selda
Peterson Wa
Teain
Ryan
Petey
Optimistic Russians Claim Strong Army Drives Peace Talks
In Manchuria July 18 General Rattanoff, commander of the Third, told a red press correspondent that Japanese advances halted by stronger Russian positions and recovery from Mukden losses. He said never has the Russian army been so strong in every respect and that the Japanese seek peace.
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Godzyannl
Manchuria
Red Press
Rattanoff
Mukden
Antelope Trial Ends as Jury Receives Sealed Verdict
In Helena the case of the Indian Joseph Antelope, held on a circumstantial charge, ends after eight months in jail. The jury, instructed to return a sealed verdict, will reconvene in the morning. Also in Helena a large meeting supports Broadwater’s bid for the national Eagles home, with five fundraising committees to start work at once.
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Helena
Joseph Antelope
United States
Antelope
The
Standard
Broadwater
Eagles
Montana
Denver
Body of Blackmar in Chicago To Day
The body of W. W. Blackmar of Boston, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, will arrive in Chicago to morrow morning at 1 30. It will lie in state two hours in the Memorial building, with General Smith leading a delegation to receive it. The body will be taken to Boston for burial, leaving on the Michigan Central at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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W. W. Blackmar
Bosto Mander-Mne
Grn
the Republic
oFelow
Grand Army
Smith
Department of Ilinois
Memorial Bath
Mbrary Building
Riley Mugs
Edward A. Hertoi
Rand Army
Boston
Blackmar
Durlal
Baston
Michigan Central Railroad
Tate
No Verdict Yet in Williamson Case in Portland
The Portland jury in the Williamson Gesir Hse case has not returned a verdict by 1 o'clock tonight as missteps occurred over more than three hours. The judge indicated the jury leans toward conviction or acquittal with a clear split, but a decision is not reached.
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Portland
Ore
Ata Verdic
Attempt to wreck Twin City express near Scappoose
An unsuccessful attempt was made shortly after midnight to wreck the northbound Twin City express on the Northern Pacific line two miles west of Scappoose Oregon by placing a 1 million pound steel rail across the track. The train slowed but the impact bent the rail into a horseshoe and carried it for about 100 yards before stopping.
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Portland
Ore
Northern Pacific
Twin City
Scappoose
Captain John A King Addresses the G A R
Washington July 19 Captain John Ry King issues his first general order as he assumes command of the Grand Army of the Republic. The order honors the late commander Wilmon Blackmar and calls for 10 days of colors draping at all headquarters and posts. A G A R committee is named to prepare a suitable Denver encampment resolution. Shoemaker relinquishes chief of staff. McCurdy appointed. Adjutant general to continue duties until successor chosen.
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Washington
John Ry King
Grand Army of the Republic
Wilmon Blackmar
GALRA
Denver
In Spector
Judge Advocate General
E.B. Stillings
Boston
Shoemaker
McCurdy
Department of Minnesota
Staf
Bookmaker Dempsey May Be Hurt Fatally
Wash July 19 As a result of a fan automobile accident this afternoon J P Denney a well known bookmaker received injuries which may result fatally Col Jack Thompson was severely brain damaged about the nip and will probably be laid up for several weeks and C Dick Richards was Slightly Injured about the head and arms The accident occurred the result of a collision with a bogey the bookmakers were returning from the Tees at Mellows about a mile in from the sack.
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Wash
J.P. "Denney
Jack
Thompson
C. Dick Richards
Tees
Mell Ows
Dr Jim Death Mystery Near Arlington Washington
The body of Dr Jim, an Indian man about years old, was found under a bridge near Arlington Washington. He disappeared Monday after being seen near the Skquamish area. Police say the body was found after a washout and the case is treated as a possible homicide. Madrid announces Spain will repatriate Spaniards imprisoned in the Philippines by Americans during the 1896 war and who remain in the islands.
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Est
Wash
Jim
Madrid
Iula
Philippines
Islands
Pads and Fancies in Polluted Category Campaigns
Local race sees prominent figures amid heated debate over controversial practices. Campaigns emphasize integrity while challenging opponents, with supporters highlighting policy plans and community concerns.
Book subscriptions tied to Town Topics examined by DA
New York reports district attorney investigators will audit the Town Topics books and the related work on the book Fads and Facts or Fads and Panches. The probe centers on subscriptions, notable names, and alleged pressure to buy. Prominent signers include Mrs Huntington and others as the case proceeds toward the grand jury.
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New York
Gane
My. Serotet
Charles H
Atle
Grand Jury
Krotet
Post
Wag Mra
P. Huntington
Court of Special Emvssions
Krotel
Edward Lauterbach
Laueterbach
John Jacob ‘Astor
Clarence H. Mackay
Chauncey M. Depew
Perry Belmont
Lauterbach
Thorousky
Orienta Arrives from New York via Kingston Jamaica
Panama's Uitle guns boat Orienta reached Colon following a voyage from New York dated June 18 via Kingston Jamaica, reported July 1.
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Colon
Panama
Orienta
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Duke Charles Biward Takes Saxe-Coburg Gotha Throne
Gotha July 1 The Duke Charles Biward of Saxe Coburg Gotha reached his majority and assumed government. He entered the capital with ceremony, received the oath of installation in the throne room, and met his mother the Duchess of Alsbang at Friedenstein Castle.
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Gotha
Duchy of
Saxe-Coburg and
Charles Biward
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Friedenstein
Alsbang
Pero Willant
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