Destructive South Texas Flood Destroys Towns and Lives
August 7 reports from Fort Worth and across south Texas detail a catastrophic flood as the Colorado River breached banks after heavy rains. Ten deaths and millions in property loss are reported with 200 miles of track washed out. Towns like San Angelo Ballinger and Amarillo face devastation as families perish and relief efforts struggle amid downed lines and stranded trains.
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Texas
Colorado
Galveston Floet
Fort Worth
Tex
San Angelo
Ballinger
Cook
Colorads
Sizmilea
Brownwood
South Texas
Boada Ardmore
Santa Fe
Paol
Tyrola
Atoka
Okla
Amarillo
Canyon City
Rigas
B.C. Taylor
Ardmore
I. T
Hartje Divorce Case Ends In Courtroom Turmoil
The Hartje divorce trial closed after a terse address by J Scott Ferguson. Attorney Freeman clashed with Ferguson over a conference account, shouting that veracity would be proved later. Judge Frazer halted the incident. decision not expected until late fall in Pittsburgh.
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Wits
Flay Hushead
Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
J. Scott Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
John M.freeman
Harije
Ferguson
Freeman
Watson
Hartje
Herman Stabbs
John Anderson
Edward Hartie
Americans Kill Jap Fishermen on Attu Island
Washington reports five Japanese fishermen killed and twelve captured on Attu Island, western Aleuts, by the revenue cutter McCulloch under Captain J. C. Cantwell. Edwin W. Bila, in Alaska enforcing the new citizenship fishing law, states the killings occurred before the McCulloch arrived. possible international ramifications are noted.
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Washington
Attu Island
Aleutian
McCulloch
J. C. Cantwell
Department of Commerce and Labor
Edwin W. Bila
Department
Alaska
United States
Alaskan
Boll Weevil Found in Alabama Fields Report
A Texas farmer and merchant from Montgomery County, Alex Dean, asserts boll weevil infestation now reaches cotton at his neighbor’s farm near Ozark Alabama. He describes the insect's habits and warns of its spread, stating his lived experience in the region and years of familiarity with the pest.
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Alabama
Texas
Alex Dean
Ozark
Montgomery County
Tex
Philadelphia Heat Wave Strikes City Hard
Police report up to two dozen deaths from extreme heat over the last days with more than twenty cases of prostration treated in hospitals. The day's high reached 90 degrees at 2 30 p m, four degrees below yesterday’s peak.
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Phileucyaus
Philadelphia
200 Switchmen Strike in New Haven Freight Yards
About 200 switchmen in New Haven freight yards went on strike today alleging several were discharged without cause from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. The action disrupted freight operations in the area as crews refused, and the labor dispute raised tensions in the yard.
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New Heaven
Conn
New York, New Haven and
Hart‘ad
Populist Leader Plans Four More Speeches in Home County
Auguste Ga August 7 Special Tom Watson reportedly announced plans to deliver at least four speeches in McDuffie County to win support for his governor candidate Hoke Smith. Observers doubt McDuffie loyalty and fear Watson may push a campaign to regain influence, hinting at a larger deal involving the state convention and permanent chairmanship.
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Home County
Auguste
Tom Watson
McDuffie
Watson
Hoke Smith
Thomson
Congress
Watsou
Watron
Tom
Watson-Smith
Democratic Party
Watton
I Hoheamish
Arrested for interruptions at gubernatorial campaign meeting
In Chester, August 7, A C Jones candidate for governor was arrested by Mayor Hardin’s order while addressing the crowd. He argued to be heard after a clash with Lyon and the chairman, two officers enforcing the arrest. The incident prompted earlier remarks and a decision not to push the case.
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Columbia
A. C. Jones
Chester
Hardin
Jones
Lyon
Doctor Sues For 299980 For Two Years Service
Dr. C. C. Hendricks of Atlantic City filed suit in county court against Mrs. Laura Bennett widow of Henry M. Bennett former theatrical manager of Brooklyn and Pittsburg seeking 299980 for professional services. He alleges he cared for her at a private New Jersey sanitarium for two years and was paid only 20.
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Ittsburg
C. C. Hendricks
Atlantic City
Laura
Bigger Bennett
Henry M. Bennett
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Hendricks
Bennett
New Jersey
Milk Shortage Strikes Chicago Dairies
Chicago reports a severe milk famine with Chief Milk Inspector Grady citing a dry western season and burned green forage. Dairymen rely on winter fodder, August supply shrunken by half. eight-gallon cans fetch up to $3 though contracted price is lower. Milk arrives from distant Ohio sources up to 300 miles away.
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Grady
Chicago
Onio
Looted bank officials jailed in Chicago case
The Milwaukee Avenue State Bank vice president Theodora Stenn land was arrested on bank law violations after the bank went into receivership. President Paul Stens lend and cashier Herttig were declared fugitives. safety boxes were rifled. bonds set for Theodore Stensland.
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Chicago
Theodora Stennland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Paul Stenslend
Cashler Herttig
MiltonoK Brother For A Burglary Incident In Milton Florida
In Milton Florida this afternoon a man shot and perhaps mortally wounded Hubert Powell after mistaking his brother-in-law for a burglar who was attempting to enter the house through a window. The assailant fired from close range as Powell stood by the window, following a home burglary at the residence.
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D. E. Eliiott
Hubert Powell
Milton
Fla
Hklott
Pensacola
Mia
Speyer Denied New Trial in Slaying Case
Kansas July August 7. J Speyer, a circus performer formerly of New Orleans, convicted recently of killing a youth, was today denied a new trial and sentenced to be hanged September 21. Speyer will appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Kansas
J. Speyer
New Orlean
Speyer
Bupretda
Leader of Mob Placed in Jail in North Carolina
News from Charlotte and Salisbury describes National Guard patrols around the Salisbury jail following lynching amid mob violence. Ex-convict George Hell linked to the killings is jailed. Governor Glenn vows federal and local measures to convict mob leaders with future arrests expected as court convenes to pursue justice.
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Glenn
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina National Guard
Statesville
Selisbury
George
Hell
Montgomery County
Lyerly
Consernor Glenn
Baltswury
Henry Lee
George Ervin
Rowan
Henflersch'a Pazebat
Judge Long
Mob
Telk
Balloonist Falls to Tracks in Parachute Accident
William Johnson, a balloonist, ascended at a Little Falls street fair and broke two parachute attempts. The second parachute failed when its strings broke, sending him plummeting to railroad tracks below where a fractured spine proved fatal. Thousands witnessed the tragedy at Utica August 7.
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Utica
William Johnson
Little Falls
Tudey
Johnson
Woman Gets Death Sentence For Miner Murder
Stockton Delaware August 7 Mrs Bama Ledoux was sentenced today to be hanged October 16 next on her conviction of the murder of Albert H McVicar a miner with whom she had been living by man and wife The convicted woman heard her sentence with calmness The appeal will be filed
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Oyster
Bay
Roosevelt
Arthur Sawyer
Charles Adams
Norfolk
High Seas
Henry Scott
T.ea
H. A. Berwind
Stockton
Del
Bama Ledoux
Albert H. McVicar
Heat Causes Murder and Heat Deaths Reported in New York
Two people sleeping on fire escapes in New York last night died after falling from the structures. The heat caused several prostrations today. James Larpo, driven mad by the heat, shot his wife and then killed himself with a pistol, dying from the mortal wound.
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New York
James Larpo
Weather Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in Georgia
The Weather Bureau forecast shows fair conditions in Georgia with showers mainly in northern portions. Winds will be light to fresh from the south. Expected temperature highs and lows are listed, with normal temperatures and precipitation figures for the period.
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Washington
Georgie
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