Fugitive Oregon convict terrorizes Kent resident
Harry Tracey, an Oregon convict, evaded capture near Kent Washington on July 10. He forced E M Johnson to buy a new revolver and ammunition, borrowed money, and fled with Johnson's horse toward Seattle or the Palmer cut-off while monitoring pursuers. Tracey threatened Johnson's family and consumed a week’s provisions before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Wash
Harry Tracey
Oregon
E. M. Johnson
Tracey
Johnson
Tacoma
Seattle
Palmer
Secretary Shaw and Family Missing on Gresham
Boston dispatch says Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and his family are missing after the revenue cutter Gresham failed to reach Boston within expected 24 hours. The Dolphin will search at dawn. Seabird sighting found no trace between New York and Boston. An Navy officials hold conference at the navy yard amid growing anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
United States Revenue
Gresham
Vineyard
Long Island Sounds
Dolphin
Seabird
New York
Navy Yard
Admiral Johnson
Navy
Darling
Cambria Company
Johnstown
Shaw
United States
Vatican
Conaty
Chicago
Arbitration Committee
Paris
J. Pierpont Morgan
Queen Alexandra
Pierpont Morgan
House of Commons
John Dillon
Ireland
Return Postal Card System Two Systems Favored
A four member commission of assistant postmasters general reports two methods for return postage card trials. One uses corporate handling of all city return card business, the other favors direct government dealing with firms sending cards. Each plan to run in six cities for testing amid urging from advertising and order houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Miraculous escape stories emerge from mill creek shaft crisis
Johnstown witnesses recount the Klondike mine disaster as Tom Foster and Powell Griffith lead rescue efforts through fire damp and gas. Foster recalls instinct guiding them to safety while several workers perish or are trapped in the dip. Survivors describe helping others and narrowly escaping through water levels to relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Foster
Klondike
Mill Creek
Powell Griffith
Roberts
Foster
Fowell Griffith
Johnstown
Loop the Loop Too Often Blood Over Buggy Wheels
Springfield Ohio July 10 Special As a result of Samuel Kay Westminster Sr Joe attempt at the Elks carnival loop the loop he lies in hospital with broken collar bone dislocated shoulder fractured left upper rib hurt right knee and facial bruises Kay rode the Incline at 445 pm but wind kept him from starting down until 515 pm After two thirds of the loop he lost control and plunged between the loop and the net somersaulting landing on neck and unconscious He wheel was smashed Kay has done trick riding years but never tried the loop before He visited the incline in the last two days The other item from Skidmore Missouri July 10 Five Peters brothers attacked Jesse Patton and Joseph Tate with corn knives and pistols during a feud over buggy wheel l ocking Patton shot likely dying Tate skull fractured El Peters left arm nearly severed Others injured Lee Peters son and perhaps head to timbered Lowlands a posse hunts him The other Peters are in custody Nurses say Kay rests easy and will recover unless internal injuries Kay says he plans another try Saturday
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Springfield
Ohio
Samuel Kay
Westminster
Joe
Kay
Skidmore
Lee
Russ
Claude
Rue Peters
Jesse Patton
Joseph T. Tate
Patton
Tate
el Peters
Lee Peters
Peters Brothers
New Methodist Sanctuary To Adorn Peachtree Street
Plans accepted for First Methodist Church on Peachtree and Porter Place. Committee list includes George Winship and W H Patterson. The stone edifice cost about 360000 with lot at 28000, seats 1200 in main hall and 60 to 700 in Sunday school rooms, total about 2000 capacity. Denny is architect. dirt expected by Sept 1. occupancy by April after vacating current building.
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First Methodist Church
Peachtree Street
Porter Place
W. H. Patterson
Prudential Building
George Winship
Co. W. Humnouth
M. R. Berry
F. P. Rice
W. M Nixon
W. Palmer
C. W. Byrd
W. ¥. Denny
Tragic Cambria Steel Mine Disaster Risks Hundreds Of Lives
Johnstown, July 10 A deadly explosion at the Cambria Steel rolling mill mine under Westmont Hill near Johnstown trapped hundreds of workers. Rescue attempts were hampered by toxic gases and damp air, with at least several foremen and fire bosses perishing. Officials fear as many as 200 or more may be dead, while some miners escaped or reached the surface from other entrances. The blast spurred frantic scenes as families awaited news and authorities prepared further rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Foster
John Whitney
William Malcolm
Johnstown
Cambria
Steel Company
Westmont Hill
Cambria Iron Company
Westmont
Richard Bennett
John Meyers
Mill Creek
M. G. Moore
A. G. Prosser
G. T. Robinson
H. Rodgers
William Blanch
John Retallick
John Thomas
Harry Rodgers
Wlliam Stibich
Klondike
Gambria Steel
Moore
Prosser
Richard
Eddie Yamanski
Mr. Bennett
Tragic Klondike Mine Explosion Rips Through Deep Section
In the Klondike area about a mile from the Rolling Mill mine entrance a deadly blast tore through the thick walled section. Survivors describe mangled roofs and walls, lethal damp, and brutal conditions as rescuers battle to reach those trapped. Two escapees crawled from the air shaft to safety, while two miners in the blast area returned later to report the scene.
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Klondike
Rolling Mill
Tescue
Mill Creek
Kernville Hill
Ethel Roosevelt Derailed by Pony Trampling Near Sagamore Hill
Little Ethel Roosevelt kept her cool as a girth slip caused her pony to wheel and threaten a fall. Archie and a friend rode with her when the saddle slipped. she yelled to halt the pony, then readjusted her saddle and rode on, narrowly escaping injury.
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New York
Ethel Roosevelt
Archie
Sagamore Hill
Ethel
Charleston Naval Station Land Purchase Expanded
Secretary Moody orders 98 14 acres more for the Charleston naval station in South Carolina. Rear Admiral Endicott seeks city approval to buy land adjoining the existing site in Chi Cor a park for a naval hospital at 3200 dollars per acre, with a swift purchase once Charleston confirms the offer.
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Moody
Washington
Endicott
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Naval Station
Charleston
Charleston City
Chicora Park
City of
Naval Hospital
Morgan's Shipping Combine Questioned in House
London July 10 J P Morgan's shipping combine again faced questions in the house of commons Gerald Balfour said the government would not promise to consult the house before admiralty agreements but no subsidizing arrangements would be made until the committee report is submitted Paris July 10 Premier Combes ordered prefects to close noncompliant religious orders within a week affecting about two thousand establishments as they face the law of associations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
London
J. P. Morgan
Shipping Combine
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade
Admiralty
Mr. Morgan
Paris
M. Combes
Negro Holds Police At Bay In Norfolk Killing Coroner
In Norfolk on July 10 a Black man identified as Gray killed Dr. J. C. Batts, a city coroner, then fired on officers for over two hours. Gray fell from gunfire after a standoff in which several policemen narrowly escaped injury. he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in a dying condition.
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Norfolk
Nly
Gray
J. C. Batts
St. Vincent's Hospital
State Executive Committee
Montgomery
Birmingham
Dc. F. Osborne
Oklahoma
Page Accepts Texas Professorship in Political Science
Thomas W. Page, assistant professor of history and economy at the University of California, has accepted the professorship of political science at the University of Texas, with the move set for July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Texas
Berkeley
Cal
Thomas W. Page
University of California
University of Texas
Afro Americans in a Row Storm Over Officer Election
A political storm split Afro American leaders in Paul Minnesota as officers were elected causing a floor coup fears of insurgent ousting the ruling faction. The nominating report named Fortune Pledger White Dancy Scott Johnson Deas McGhee Williams with Washington delivering a speech at House of Hope church. installation was delayed for further debate.
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Paul
Minn
Tomore Row
Thomas T. Fortune
Jersey City
W. A. Pledger
Georgia
George H. White
North Carolina
J. C. Dancy
L. B. Scott
Louisiana
H. P. Johnson
E. H. Deas
South Carolina
Frederick L. McGhee
St. Paul
Fannie Barenett Williams
Booker T. Washington
House of Hope Church
Plans approved for new First Methodist church on Peachtree
Fair Friday showers in east. Saturday dry with strong northeast winds. Plans pass for a $60,000 First Methodist church to be built at Peachtree street and Porter place. Also: manufacturers join Interstate fair exhibit in the Agricultural building and local political and labor news across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Peachtree Street
Porter Place
Barr
Seaboard Air Line
Birmingham
Standard Telephone Company
Wolfe
Philadelphia
Atlanta
American Bar Association
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Harry Tracy
Man
Sere
Shan
Treasury Department
Missouri
NEW Methodist
Willis F. Denny
Feachtres Street
Forter Place
Pony
Charleston Naval Station
Morgan's Shipping Combine
Philippines
Boot
Wright
Cuba
Havana
Council of
Isabella
Warm Springs
W. C. Radinson
Macon
B. Aycock
Bulloch County
Aurl
Alabama
Columbus
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