Fatal Wreck on Colorado Road Splits Freight Trains
Denver reports a heavy freight train broke in two on a steep grade near Castle Rock and struck the Colorado & Southern Passenger No. 12. The locomotive was demolished and Fireman Frank McAdams of Denver died after his legs were severed. Many passengers were bruised. injuries included C. H. Knight of Botne, Idaho.
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Denver
Castle Rock
Colo
Colorado & Southern
Frank McAdams
C.H. Knight
Botne
Idaho
Russia Eyes August Start to Save Peace Talks
In the first ten days of August officials aim to jumpstart negotiations, with Russia seeking progress to secure a peace process. The move signals a push to settle hostilities and establish terms amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic efforts.
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Russia
Bloody Riot in Warsaw Strikes Hit City
War news reports a bloody riot in Warsaw as a strike era clash with troops unfolds. A dispatch notes Russia accepts August as the window for the first peace plenipotentiaries meeting, with exact date contingent on Japanese arrival in Washington.
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St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Russia
Washington
Inactivity Period Without The President Abroad
The dispatch discusses a lull in activity due to the president's absence and peace talks in Paris and Washington. It notes no armistice negotiations officially opened, with cautious hope from Japanese and Russian envoys and a likely August arrival of plenipotentiaries, along with the need to copy many papers.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
England
Paris
Plenipotentiarien
M. Nelidoft
M. Nelidoff
Wave of Disorder Reaches Warsaw in Poland Uprising
Report from St. Petersburg dated June 28 describes a general strike turning bloody in Warsaw. Troops fired on strikers with several killed, while clashes continued Monday night and Tuesday afternoon. Dispatches note 400 armed workers repelling Cossacks, with reinforcements sent to the suburb. Lodz Gazette accounts and official telegrams cite hundreds dead, exact totals unclear.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Warsaw
Poland
Lodz
Ficial
Cossack Troops Fire Into Socialist Group Near Lodz
In a forest area near Lodz a secret meeting of 200 socialists was surprised by Cossacks. At noon today eighteen socialists were wounded and 180 arrested. Authorities had received word of the gathering and a squadron of Cossacks surrounded the forest and fired into the group. Continued on page twelve.
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Warsaw
Zquerz
Lodz
Ten Years Prison for Crystal's Slayer Details Emotions
Special Dispatch reports James 8 was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced by Judge Leslie to 19 years in the penitentiary. His lawyers appealed for a certificate of probable cause and bail was denied. The judge criticized the jury's understanding of manslaughter and noted the act occurred in the heat of passion, not insanity.
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Great Falls
Leslie
Supreme Court
Keer
James
NOT ANY FOR OSCAR SAYS SWEDEN S KING
Stockholm June King Oscar denies reports he would place a prince from Bernadotte on Norway's throne He will only consider if the Riksdag unexpectedly expresses a wish and crowns the prince king The king thanks supporters across the country for loyalty and affection.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Norway
Cund
Riksdag
Bernadette
Notorious burglar McCoy dies in prison hospital
New York dispatch reports “Big Frank” McCoy a famed old time bank burglar and partner of the late “Jimmy” Hope died at the Metropolitan hospital on Blackwell's Island. He had lived poorly on Manhattan's East Side and was hospitalized June 18. McCoy was linked to numerous sensational robberies and often spent his wealth as quickly as he earned it.
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New York
Big Frank’ McCoy
Jimmy” Hope
Manhattan Bank
Metropolitan Hospital
Blackwell’s Island
McCoy
Fire devastates White Sulphur Springs landmark barn
Jay East reports a major blaze at White Sulphur Springs damaging Hughes and Tipton barn owned by Charles Sherman. The fire destroyed the red barn and stables, killing or injuring several horses and destroying wagons and harness. Miller Daniels saloon and adjacent residences were also burned with outbuildings affected. The cause remains undisclosed and losses pegged around ten thousand six hundred dollars.
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Standard
Helena
Jay East
White Sulphur
Betting at Delmar Race Track Pauses After Arrest
Report from Jefferson City states Governor Folk will not call armed force to enforce the anti betting law. Sheriff Herpel says he will not only stop the betting but would proceed to halt it at the court. all operations in the betting ring at Delmar race track ceased after yesterday's single arrest.
German Financier Faces Prison Over Forgery Case
Bartholomars, actor from Case Ts, arrested here on charges of forging drafts for 424,000. He appeared before a United States Commissioner, with the case continued for 30 days. He must remain jailed as the offense is unbailable.
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Ree Barthalomars
Case Ts
Weaver
United States
Foote
Barthalomars
Ain
Fierce Forest Fires Rage Along Yukon River
Forest fires along the Yukon river between the Tanana mouth and Eagle City have cut all communication with Nome and St Michaels. For four days the Seattle cable office has been unable to reach those points on Hering Sea. Major Glassford said service remains down and it is unclear when the line will be restored.
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Seattle
Wash
Yukon River
Tanana River
Eagle City
Nome
St. Michaels
Hering Sea
Glassford
Missouri bankers eye forged notes near 100000 claim
Clinton Missouri June 27 reports say alleged forgeries of notes by Salmon and Salmon county bank approach one hundred thousand dollars. State Bank Examiner Cook refused to specify the amount, noting the Kansas City State Bank loaned 120800 to Salmon and Salmon and held 307000 in securities. The total securities exceed the losses even after deducting straw notes.
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Clinton
County Bank of Salmon & Sal
Cook
Kansas City State Bank
Salmon & Salmon Bank
Salmon Bank
Congress Irrigation Tour Sparks Missoula Hospitality
Missoula hosts a congressional irrigation committee tour from Spokane to Bitter Root and Hamilton, with 100 travelers touring Rittertoot and Daly farm areas. The visitors enjoy luncheon at Ravalli hotel, express admiration for Missoula climate and irrigation progress, and vow fruitful outcomes from the trip.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Congressional Irrigation Committee
Spokane
Bitter Root
Portland
Pacific Coast
Congressional Party
Fort Missoula
Orchard Homes
Dar- | Meular
Missoul
Toon
Mempere
Northern Pacific
J. M. Dixon
Ritter’ Toot Valley
Hamilton
Ravalli Hotel
Ain
Big Daly Farm
John R.toole
Messousi
Beffore
Confederate Veteran Captain Dies After Despondent Jump
Washington notes Capt Robert D Graham 66 a Confederate Army veteran and son of a former cabinet officer leaped from a sixth floor window ledge of an apartment house and died shortly afterseriously injured before death certified as self inflicted. He had been ill and despondent. a former secretary of the civil service under Cleveland.
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Washington
Robert D. Graham
Cleveland
More Privileges for Stockmen of State
Washington reports the forestry service will revise grazing rules in forest reserves. Grazing permits specify livestock numbers per reserve, with reductions or exclusions if damage occurs. Cattle and horses typically may graze in all reserves, while sheep and goats gain access where conditions warrant, under one year permits or longer where conflicts are settled.
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Washington
Lst
Forest Reserve Service
Rumor of Kuropatkin Death Spreads in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg a rumor circulated that General Kuropatkin had been killed, linking it to supposed Russian losses and his capture. The government and press agencies offered no confirmation, while official sources noted Japan’s continued advance and Russian van posts under pressure but holding.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Nogi
Drese
Linviteh
Chinese boycott drives Chinese US exclusion aims
Chinese opinion on excluding Chinese from the United States remains heated. Chinese buyers resist American goods, compradores refuse lucrative posts, and newspapers abroad urge Beijing to stand firm. China contemplates sending a mission to Washington, but U.S. and local authorities show hesitation amid anti American campaigns. The boycott of American goods continues as protests grow.
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Peking
United States
Chin
Frm
Hawaii
Philippines
China
Washington
Rockhill
Niger
Board of Foreign Affairs
Yuan of Ch
Mayor Weavers Axe Falls On More Necks
Philadelphia report details several firings and pleas in a city election probe. William Watkins, chief assistant fire marshal, dismissed. four police officers discharged. Judge of election William Yost pleaded guilty to fraudulent return and sentenced to five months and a fine. Inspector Herward Strauss admitted conspiracy and faced five months. William Glenn pleaded guilty to oath violations and was fined and imprisoned.
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Philadelphia
William Watkins
William Yost
Herward Strauss
William Glenn
Chi
Collision in Lima injures night switchman
In Lima Ohio at 10 30 p m Pennsylvania railroad eastbound from Chicago to New York struck a switch engine with cars in the local yards. Night master Kendrick is believed to be fatally injured. No passengers were hurt though shaken. The limited was late and freight crew used the passenger tracks for switching.
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Lima
Ohio
Pennnsylvania
Chicago
New York
Kendrick
Limited
Chiscago
Fireman Sacrifices Life To Save Child In Railroad Tragedy
In St Joseph Missouri on June 27 fireman George Poeht of the St Joseph and Grand Island line lost his life while rescuing a two year old child spotted on a railroad track near Powell Nebraska. As a freight train rounded a curve brakes could not stop the danger in time Poeht climbed onto the pilot and pulled the child clear but his foot slipped and was crushed under the pilot leading to fatal injuries.
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St. Joseph
Powell
Neb
George Poeht
Roosevelt Visits Harvard Class of 80 in Cambridge
President Roosevelt joins Harvard alumni in Cambridge celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Class of 1880. He tours Alpha Delta Phi, Harvard Stadium, and Oakley Country Club, attends a Bishop Lawrence reception, and receives cheers from students and townsfolk despite rain.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Roosevelt
University of
United States
Boston
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Harvard ‘Alumni ’Association
Bishop's House
Loeb
Ton ‘Kermit
Rom Groton School
Charles, Tate
Harvard University
Judas Francis C. Lowell
United States Crcuit Court
Samuel Crath=re
Flist
Uniearany Church of Cambridge
Alpha Delta Phi Society
Chestnut Hill
George C. Lee
Oakley Country Tutt
Watertown
Tiken
Thame
Ae di
Oakley Country Club
Porcelain Club
Bishop Lawrence
Somerset i
Asaxsactrugetts
Bishop Lawrences Yard
Secret Service
MIL
Allngy Country Club
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Joe Dixon
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generaEstin
Sweden
Landmark
Anton
Delmar Race Track
Jan Iubelik
Yio
Yukon
Missouri
Montana
Senator Newlands
ENS
Newlands
America
Pennsylvania
MR. Roosey
Amusy
Taft
New Haven
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