Fireworks Explosion Kills and Injures In Paterson Store
A major blast and ensuing fire at Abraham M. Rittenberg’s store beneath tenement flats in Paterson New Jersey killed many and injured others. Twelve bodies recovered with fourteen believed dead. property loss estimated to 85002 dollars. The blast lifted a street boy, struck a trolley car, and scorched nearby sides.
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Abraham M. Rittensberg
Paterson
N. J
Rittenburg
Shepard
HORDES SEEK LAND NEAR OKLAHOMA RESERVATIONS
Thousands of people camp on the border of Kiowa Camanche and Apache lands awaiting land openings. Dr J D McKeona reports about 20 900 men women and children destitute with many sleeping under wagons and trees. He warns of potential violence among claimants amid a looming lottery.
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Oklahoma Reserve
Oklahoma
J. d. McKeona
Kansas City
Northwestern bid wins railroad sale at upset price
Marvin Hughitt represented the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in a government sale. He bid 1.972 million dollars plus 2.628 million in first mortgage bonds, totaling about 3.5 million. After offsets for mail contracts, the road’s total stood near 8.205 million. Secretary Gage, Hitchcock and Attorney General Knox oversaw the process.
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Marvin Hughitt
Northwestern
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
The
Treasury
Hughitt
Gage
Hitchcock
Knox
Act of Congress
Government Commission
Union miners clash at Matewan mines in deadly shooting
Several hundred union miners marching on the Maritime mines clash with twenty guards and non union workers. Five or more wounded including Boyd Martin and Riley Johnson. two reportedly fatally shot as Sheriff Latfield troops arrive to back down the standoff.
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Matewan
W. Va
Maritime Mines
Lambert
Ano Boyd Martin
Riley Johnson
Anion A
Latfield
Rockefeller Interests Target Kansas City Banks
After Western banks, Rockefeller interests pursue Strong Kansas City institutions. City Nationals Bank of New York, led by John D Rockefeller and Standard Oil, negotiates to buy National Bank of Commerce and First National Bank of Kansas City. Combined deposits approach 50 million dollars. New York bank reportedly has an option on 350 thousand dollars of National Bank of Commerce stock and seeks majority control. National Bank of Commerce equity stands at 1 million dollars with deposits over 380 million. First National Bank capitalized at 250 thousand dollars and deposits exceed 15 million.
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Rockefeller
Kansas City
City Nationals Bank of
New York City
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
National Bank of Commerce
First National Bank of Kansas
First National Bank
Slark's Wedding Present Bridges Murmurs of Wealth
Miss Mabel Durfield Foster wed William Andrews Park Jr at a private Butte ceremony attended by relatives and a few friends. Senator Clark gifted the groom $100000 as part of wedding arrangements. the bride wore a pearl necklace from Clark and a pearl and diamond collar from the groom. A headless decomposed body was found near Chelmsford Massachusetts in a woodland brush, suggesting murder.
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Montana
Mabel Durfield Foster
J. M. Foster
Butte
Mont
William Andrews Park
W. A. Clark
C. Blackstone
St. John’s
Clark
Chelmsford
Mass
Rockefeller Gift Proposed to Cornell University
At a Cornell University trustees meeting in Ithaca New York Dresident Schmurman announced a letter from John D Rockefeller offering 3250.00 to the university on condition that others contribute an equal amount. A storm in Booneville Missouri last Thursday night caused one fatality and several injuries as debris killed Take Wisner and others were hurt.
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Cornell
Sie Trustees
Cornell University
Ithaca, N. Y
Dresident Schurmian
John D. Rockefeller
Thie University
Ouly
Wisner
Booneville
Mays Seizure of Soldier Clothing Sparks Federal Action
Shafter notes the clothing seized from a Presidio dealer came from soldiers and recruits, adds only a small quantity was found, and says the case, now before a federal grand jury, should deter future purchases or sales of soldiers wear by junk dealers in San Francisco.
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Shafter
Col
Mays
Presidio
San Francisco
Vengeance Upon Negroes in Benton Mob Lynching
Frank Smith known as Prophet and F D McLand were hanged by a mob at Benton Louisiana for complicity in the murder of John Gray Foster. About 200 armed men overpowered the sheriff and jailer and executed them along the Arkansas road. Smith prayed as he died and denied involvement while McLand remained silent.
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Louisiana
Foster
Frank
Prophet” Smith
F. D. McLand
Benton
John Gray Foster
Arkansas
Smith
Church of God
McLand
Synehars
Chicago Assessors Move to Tax Church and University Property
Chicago assessors propose taxing church and university property, claiming no exemption if not used directly by the institutions. The plan targets about 25 million dollars in property that has escaped taxation, signaling a likely battle with potential nationwide impact.
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Chicago
Ciurates
Desperate Burglar Stirs Chillicothe Woodland Standoff
A posse of farmers trapped a woodland strip near Chillicothe Ohio after a Tuesday night burglary spree sparked a sheriff call for aid. The desperado burglar began with a street holdup and then broke into three homes, attempting to assault James Carroll's daughter in the last residence.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
James Carroll
Mr Carroll
Market Quotations Across Cities and Commodities
Market quotations list cattle hogs sheep and grains across multiple cities. Prices vary by region with Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toronto Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more, covering cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and clover seed.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
York
Prowse vs Great Western Road Detour Wins Large Damages
A Fort Dodge jury awarded about 17,900 to the plaintiff in the Prowse versus Great Western road case for injuries received last August while working as a conductor. The suit sought 40,000. Jurors deliberated seventeen hours before verdict.
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Great ‘Western
Prowse
Great Westtern Road
Fort Dodge
Saturdy
Smt
Patriarchs Militant Camp heads to Mason City
The First brigade of Patriarchs Militant of Iowa is ordered into camp at Mason City for the week starting June 24 1901. The three regiments nine battalions and 1200 swords will form near the city along the street car line with city water and shade. Gen Raney’s leadership is cited as key to the planned success of the regular organization.
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Mason City
Patriarchs Militant of
Iowa
Raney
First Brigade
Harlan Sweeps Loss in 810000 Fire on Windy Saturday
A fierce south wind fueled a major blaze in Harlan causing over 10000 dollars in damage. Dan Loesbe’s barn burned with hay and grain. Don Landham’s corn cribs and a second barn were damaged. Fourteen thousand bushels of corn destroyed. Grant Norton injured, W F Cleveland burned. several firemen overcome amid efforts to save nearby homes.
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Larlan
Dan Loesbe
Don L. Landham
Grant Norton
W. F. Cleveland
Fast Freight Train Strikes Wagon at Denison Fatal
In Denison a westbound fast freight struck a wagon at a crossing killing 16 year old Thomas Laney instantly and severely injuring W D Laney and another passenger. The engine knocked the wagon 124 feet, flinging the occupants and driving the wagon 600 feet before stopping. The Laneys were millers returning home for dinner.
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Denison
W. D. Laney
Sop Thomas
Laneys
Gilbert Wins Cup In Trapshooting Special
London dispatch reports British trapshooters created a special contest for Americans after their international win. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake won the shoot off against Charles W. Budd of Des Moines after both tied with 28 of 25, Budd exiting after seven of twelve in the tiebreaker.
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London
Llondon
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Charles W. Budd
Des Moines
Gilbert
Budd
Pioneer Jack Earle Dies in LeMars Visit
North western Iowa pioneer Jack Earle drops dead at I. Munson home in LeMars while visiting. Cause given as heart disease. Civil War veteran settled north of LeMars over thirty years ago and recently filed pension application. Age about seventy.
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Jack” Earle
Letars
Iowa
I. ©. Munson
LeMars
Mr. Earle
Poison in Ice Cream at Church Sociable Alarms Community
Physicians report all sixteen girls poisoned after eating ice cream at St Patrick's Church sociable are improving. Several hours of agony followed with some unconscious and in spasms before doctors stabilized them.
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Clinton
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Des Moines Move Noted for State Treasurer Gilbertson
State Treasurer Gilbertson has rented a Des Moines house and will move within days. His health has improved slightly but he remains weak and has given little attention to his duties.
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Gilbertson
Des Moines
Wil
Four Lives Blotted On The Manner In Oska
A chaotic report lists multiple deaths and serious injuries within a few hours in Oska and nearby areas. Naomi Deskin found dead at home. Charles Jas Fayette, 16, killed by a moving Iowa Central car. Lincoln Cox crushed at paving works. Charles Huffmiere, a prominent farmer, died by his own hand at Union mills. John M. Price injured by gas and a fall from a scaffold. fires triggered by gasoline incidents impact Fred Satten’s bicycle shop and Covington dressmaking parlors.
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Oskaloosa
Naomi Deskin
Union Mills
John M. Frice
Fred Satten
Coving
George Fayle Pardoned by Gov Shaw in Bigamy Case
Traveling man for a silk house, George Fayle, who was serving a year in the penitentiary for bigamy, was pardoned by Gov. Shaw. He had been married in Omaha, moved to Des Moines, and later faced scandal over a forged decree used to obtain alimony from his first wife.
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Washington
New York Times
el Paso
Tex
Chihuana
A. R. Shepard
Grant
Shepard
District of Columbia
Republic of Mexico
Batopi- Jag
Bhasly
Tially
Sheldon
Marshalltown
Shaw
Tragedy in Hardin County Sharp Quarrel Follows Fatal Blow
In Union ten miles south of Eliora a quarrel over Clemons wife ended with Will Burghduff dead after Clemons struck him with an iron bar. Clemons is jailed in Eldora for safety amid local anger.
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Union
Eliora
Clemons
Will Burghduff
Burghduff
Eldora
Divine Seeks Divorce In Polk County Court
A Des Moines Baptist minister Lucien Veroman Schermerhorn sues for divorce in Polk County district court asserting cruel treatment. The article notes his long residence in Des Moines and references to religious doctrine about marriage.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Lucien Veroman Schermerhorn
Call for Iowa Democrats State Convention in Des Moines
The Iowa Democrats call a state convention in Des Moines on the morning of Aug 24. All voters who support the party platform and constitutional government are invited to participate as delegates. The convention will nominate candidates including Governor and Railroad Commissioner and designate delegates and alternates.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Natifi
G. H. Hutt
Tary
A. E. Jackson
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Gove
J. Bryan
Executive Council debates bids and insurance effects
The article discusses the Executive Council considering bids for land and rentals, and the role of state surveys and insurance auditors in taxation and reporting. It notes inquiries about title protection, revenue from business receipts, and mentions a legal matter with a dog incident near LeMars along with a teacher and student note.
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Tary Davidson
Elaint
Mertlat
Towa
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