Disaster at Sea Columbia Sinks After Night Collision
Eureka California reports the steamship Columbia collided near Shelter Cove and sank with 249 aboard. Of those, 177 survived, including 107 passengers and 37 crew, rescued by the George W. Elder and San Pedro. Survivors include teachers from Los Angeles convention and passengers from many states.
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George W. Elder
Eureka
Cal
National Educational Association
Mendovino County
Bia
Shelter Cove
Columbia
Ricks
Steamship Company
The
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle West
Los Angeles
F. ©. Louis
Pasadena
Louis
San Pedro
Doran
Whitney
J. E. Byrnes
George T. Sparks
Fort Smith
Ark
Sparks
Plot Against Korean Throne Leads to Executives' Arrest
Seoul dated July 22 reports a discovery of a plot against the throne and the arrest of elder statesman figures including Pak Yung Ho and Yi Do Chai alongside four Korean officers. The deposed emperor allegedly influenced events to block cabinet efforts to restore order while Japanese authorities guard the city amid rumors of naval support arriving at Chemulpo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Pak Yung Ho
Yi Do Chai
Marquis Ito
Tokio
Chemulpo
Kidnapping Charge Dismissed in Custody Case
Great Falls July 22 Special Dispatch says Chauncey M. Stubbs and Maurice Rossa had kidnapping charges dismissed after the county attorney admitted Stubbs had equal custody rights to his daughter. The baby remains with Stubbs’ nurse. The mother plans to renew divorce proceedings and seek a writ of habeas corpus to determine custody.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Chauncey M. Stubbs
Maurice Rossa
Stubbs
Collision blame rests on Columbia officers, Eureka
Eureka July 22. O Swanson a sailor on the San Pedro cites the Columbia officers for the fatal collision. Swanson and other crewmen say the order to put the wheel hard to starboard sent the Columbia across the San Pedro bow. Witness G G Peterson on the Columbia watched the San Pedro approach before the impact. Passengers report foggy conditions but say weather cleared after the crash. The San Pedro drifted a quarter mile and both ships warned each other with short whistles.
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Eureka
Cal
O. Swanson
San Pedro
Columbia
John Erickson
Swanson
G. G. Peterson
Brdge
Pasengers
Italians Rob Bunkhouse in Red Lodge Robbery
Four Italian men entered a bunkhouse near the Northern Pacific yards in Red Lodge and demanded money. A fight left Dominick Lotera severely cut and Natta De Trusa injured as the robbers escaped with 165 dollars. three suspected Italians were arrested in Joliet and a fourth accomplice named dogo remained at large.
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The
Standard
Red Lodge
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Dominick Lotera
Natta Dc. Trusa
Joliet
Charles Headington
Buatchelder
Dogo
I.otera
Heavy Sentence for Mr Coopper Short Time in Jail
A heavy sentence was imposed on Mr Coopper with fifteen days in jail and a fine payable to Big Five. The ruling underscores strict local penalties.
Judge Hunt Delivers Heavy Sentence for Illegal Fencing
Helena dispatch reports Judge Hunt sentencing F. D. Cooper of Cascade County to 15 days in jail and a $590 fine for illegal fencing, noting it was his second offense and urging strict adherence to law to deter others. The court granted a stay via appeal.
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Helena
Judy Hunt
F. D. Cooper
Cascade County
Freeieurt
Guage Munt
United States
Hunt
Cooper
Russians Beat Jap Sealers in Copper Island Raid
Victoria B C July 22 News via steamer Humpress of China reports a deadly clash when a Japanese sealing schooner from Tokio landed near Copper Island Russian seal rookeries. Russian guards fired from shore, Japanese retreated to their vessel after casualties on both sides.
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Victoria
B. C
Humpress
China
Copper Island
North Pacific
Tokio
Karl Hau Convicted and Sentenced to Death
Karlsruhe reports Karl Hau was sentenced to death for the murder of his mother in law Frau Molitor. Trial testimony included Wieland of the Molitor household who traveled from Kiel to clarify the case and supplied a straightforward timeline.
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Karlsruhe
Karl Hau
Frau Molitor
Wieland
Molitor
Kiel
Hall
Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line Offer Coal Storage Incentive
Chicago July 22 J C Stubbs traffic director announced the railroads will urge coal customers to store coal. They offer 25 cents a ton off freight and 25 cents a ton off coal price for shipments in July and August with storage by August 31, 1907, after ICC authority to publish the reduction without 30 days notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. C. Stubbs
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago limited rear-ends meat train near Marshalltown
The Chicago limited on the Northwestern Railway struck the rear of a meat train near Marshalltown Iowa today. T. J. Jeffries an Idaho stockman was killed and two others injured probably fatally.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago Limited
Northwestern Railway
T. J. Jeffries
Idaho
Trains Tied Up After Washout Delays Midwest Run
La Crosse July 22 All trains on the Milwaukee Northwestern and Burlington systems between Chicago and St Paul are tied up due to a washout caused by heavy rains.
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la Crosse
Wis
Milwaukee, Northwestern
Burlington
Chicago
St. Paul
Defense Opens TS Arguments For Client
Defense begins presenting arguments for his client in a TS case, outlining legal strategy and anticipated questions. The proceedings focus on establishing reasonable doubt and highlighting procedural issues raised by the defense.
Court Evening Session Called as Heat Delays Ruling
In Boise on July 22 jurors complained the courtroom heat. KE Richardson urged a late 6 pm session while outlining the Steunenberg murder case and the Coeur d Alenes labor turmoil. Orchard faced cross examination as McGee prepared perjury charges against Aller.
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Boise
KE. F. Richardson
Willang D. Haywood
I. L. McGee
Orchard
McGee
Couet
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