Flood Threatens Corn and Wheat Areas as Rivers Rise
Report from Des Moines to Joliet and across Nebraska details three inch to four inch rainfall causing floods. Joliet suffers damage while western Nebraska bottoms flood and eastern regions face rising waters. In Denver a wind storm precedes heavy rain. Missouri and Mississippi rivers reach dangerous levels, with Bay Island and adjacent bottomlands under 10 000 acres affected. crop losses estimated at $25 000 and more rise anticipated.
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Des Moines
Joliet
His
Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebr
Denver
Denver Cole
Kokomo
Colo
St. Louis
Tidnails
St Louis
Altan
Missouri River
Hannibal
Bay Island
Weat Quincy
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Commerce in South Africa Report by U S Consul
United States Consul General Bigham reports South Africa faces rapid postwar expansion. Farms will be repaired, stock rebuilt, machinery bought as demand surges. Nations seek direct ocean routes. US lacks direct Cape Colony links but ships goods there. British subjects expect to control trade. US must increase effort beyond quality.
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United States
Washington
South Africa
State Department
Bigham
Cape Town
Bishop Moore Attacked by Japanese in Korea Mission
A July dispatch reports Bishop Moore of the Methodist Episcopal church and two companions were attacked near Soo Won Korea while en route to dedicate a church. The bishop narrowly escaped a crushing blow. Appenseller was struck, Swearer suffered a forehead gash, and all survived.
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Washington
Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Soo Won
Corea
Seo
Iso
Messrs Appenseller
Swearer
White Appenseller
Gaynor and Greene fight on Erwin in Quebec case
Quebec July 18 proceedings in the Gaynor Greene case focused on filing affidavits and counter affidavits as prosecutors argued to quash habeas corpus writs issued June 20 and 21. Testimony described offers to settle civil claims for 300000 to 590000 tied to extradition and criminal cases, with details of interviews at the Windsor Hotel and affidavits from Greens and Gaynor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Gaynor-Greene
McMaster
Caron
Taschereau
Benjamin D Greene
Erwin
Whidsor
Montreal
Greene
Washington
Gaynor
Georgia
Marion Erwin
Windsor
B. D Greene
Greane
United States
Canada
Donn
LaFontaine
M .Carter
John F. Gaynor
O Keefe
Bloan
Menaster
Knox
Agent of Murphy and Co. Given a Heavy Sentence
Meridian Mississippi July 18 Fudge G Q Hall today sentenced a number of persons convicted at the present term of the circuit court Blau agent for Murphy and Co who was convicted for dealing in futures was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail F A J Longshire and M F Turner who pleaded guilty to the charge of dating in futures were each fined 250 dollars and sentenced to thirty days but imprisonment was suspended
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Meridian
Miss
Fudge G
Q Hall
Circuse Court
Blau
Murphy & Co
F A J Longshire
M F Turner
Rice Dies on the Gallows for Aurora Post Office Robbery Killing
Leon Rice was hanged in Toronto for the murder of Constable William Boyd on June 4, 1901. He, with Frank Rutledge and Charles Jones, attacked a jail convoy after a post office robbery at Aurora. Boyd died from a gunshot while Jones was wounded. Rutledge killed himself in jail. Rice was sentenced to Kingston for twelve years but executed.
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Toronto
Ontario
Leon Rice
William Boyd
Rice
Frank Rutledge
Charles Jones
Aurora
Court House
Walter Stewart
Boyd
Stewart
Jones
Rutledge
Kingston Penitentiary
Lfe
Two Nicaraguan Port Attacks Aided by Colombians
Senor Corea reports two attempted assaults on Nicaraguan ports by revolutionists aided by the Colombian government. About a thousand men reached Monkey Point near Bluefields but retreated due to heavy seas. Earlier in the month a landing near Bluefields was repulsed with several deaths. many revolutionists were captured including an American named Wilson.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Senor Corea
Monkey Fotnt
Bluefields
Wilson
Cyclone Ravages Ontario Towns in July Tempest
A fierce cyclone passed within a mile of Chesterville Ontario on July 18 leveling about sixty rods in width. Dwellings overturned and cattle killed or injured across farms. Generals’ persons were killed and a number injured. Damage will exceed the amount noted in early estimates.
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Ontario
Chesterville
Newhouse Found in Africa After Baltimore Disappearance
Richmond Va July 18 Charles Henry Newhouse a young cattle broker of Culpeper County vanished from Baltimore on Christmas Eve 1911. Today his father and M W Newhouse member of the General Assembly were told a letter had reached Mrs Newhouse in Culpeper stating Charles was in Cape Colony South Africa.
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Baltimore
Richmond
Charles Henry Newhouse
Culpepper County
M W Newhouse
General Assembly
Prisoner Escapes Through Window at Calera
Special dispatch reports Mark Howard, a convict from Montgomery County, who had been recaptured recently, escaped again at Calera while being transported to the mines. He sprang through an open car window with his hands still cuffed, sprinting into the woods before pursuers could catch him.
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Mongomery
Ala
Mark Howard
Calera White
Mark
Farmers flee as Kansas downpour floods Piper area
A cloudburst near Piper Kansas ten miles west of town caused creeks to overflow and flood the countryside. Many farmers and families abandoned homes leaving hogs and poultry to drown. One horse was washed from its foundation.
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Kansas City
Piper
Kans
Here
Alabama Regiments Mobilize for Camp at Sans Souci
The Third Alabama Regiment at Montgomery prepares to march to Sans Souci on Mobile Bay. The First Regiment goes into camp there tomorrow. Southeast Alabama companies from Troy and Dothan passed through today en route.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Sans Souci
Moblie Bay
Troy
Dothan
Union Leaders Weigh 500000 Weekly Anthracite Aid
At the convention the plan to fund the anthracite strike was referred to a committee of top officers and district presidents. President Mitchell urged targeted support for the anthracite sector while warnings were issued about diverting funds. Secretary Wilson estimated a weekly need near $500,000, with potential income from per week or per earnings assessments.
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Mitchell
Lewis
Wilson
Harkins
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Fiahn
National Organization
Credentiala Committee
Ohio
Dolan
Dempsey
John P. Reese
Iowa
Witzpatrick
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kans
George R Henderson
The
General Debility and Strike News Across Cities
A health remedy ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla for fatigue and run-down conditions, claiming vitality and organ tone restoration. The article also reports multiple labor strikes in Chicago and Baltimore, with freight handlers, ironworkers, hod carriers, carpenters, bricklayers, and plasterers threatening or initiating walkouts over wage and reinstatement disputes.
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Gulf
Santa Fe
Henderson
Round House
Cleburne
Temple
Galveston
Chicago
Curran
Freight Handlers’ Union
Frederick Wrob
State Board of Arbitration
Pan Handle
Northwestern
Illinois Central
Baltimore
Patent medicine claim for PAZO OINTMENT cure
The ad promises refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure ringworm eczema tetter old ulcers pimples blackheads and other skin diseases. It emphasizes that eczema has no cure and the drug will refund money if not effective.
Trial on indecency charge against Lockhart continued
Judge J L Wills empaneled a grand jury in Columbus to hear the case of Barney Lockhart, a young Negro accused of public indecency for exposing himself to two women near his employer’s tailor shop. The case, tied to witnesses and a non resident principal witness, was postponed to next Wednesday after bond issues.
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Columbus
J L Wills
Barney Lock
Hart
North Highlands
Recorder’s Court
Butt
Lockhart
Willis
Willie
Providence
Brummidge
Fudge Willis
Knights of Pythias Banquet at Racine Club in Columbus
Knights of Pythias banquet at the Racine Club celebrated a joint installation of Stonewall Lodge No 3 and R Lee Lodge No 51 followed by toasts to Grand Chancellor M Sommerkamp of Columbus. About one hundred knights attended with speeches praising growth in Georgia and membership gains, including a 60 percent rise at Stanswell. Max Banner served as toastmaster.
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Order
Columbus
Stonewall Lodgse
R. Lee
Knights of Pythias
Racine
Georgia
Y. M. Sommerkamp
Sommerkamp
Pythian
Stanswell
Max Banner
Candidates push for election of railroad commissioners by people
In Anniston and Calhoun county on July 18, supporters launched the drive to elect the railroad commission by the people. J Keith of Anniston announced as a candidate for the legislature and backs a popular election for the commission. Joseph J Arnold of Jacksonville also supports the issue and plans to campaign in defense of voters rights.
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Anniston
Ala
Calhoun County
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
J. Keith
Keith
Woodstock
Joseph J. Arnold
Jacksonville
Alabama Railroad Commission
Gushers Still Spout Flames At Jennings Oil Field
In Jennings Louisiana experts describe a plan to fight the raging oil well fire. A proposed $10,000 reward was denied by Heywood Brothers yet the team pursues multiple schemes including a dropping cone, vented pressure control, water and steam floods, and chemical application to quell the blaze.
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Jennings
United States
Heywood Brothers
Allen Heywood
Lsten
Jennings and
Beaumont
Trade optimism tied to weather and demand in July
New York July 18 reportage notes improving but uneven trade signals as warmer weather boosts retail distribution while some sectors lag. Rail earnings rise with June gains, iron and steel edge up, wool, dry goods show mixed strength, and cotton market remains cautious amid favorable harvest outlooks. Exports show July week results with higher flour and corn shipment totals and overall year figures trending down from last season.
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New York
Bradstrest
Ceale
Birmingham
Chicago
Pittsburg
Thia
SeLeca Tet
United States
Overworked Woman Recovers With Pink Pills for Pale People
Miss Massey of Lake street St Albans Vermont recounts near collapse from overwork anemia and fatigue. After ineffective treatments in Vermont and Montreal she trusts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, taking twelve boxes to restore color appetite and strength. The article notes genuine pills sold only in packages with full name.
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Georgiana J. Moasey
Lake Street
St. Albans
Montreal
Willams
Mr Williams
Dr. Williams
Dr Williams
Dr Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Dun's Weekly Trade Review Prospects Improve Ahead of Fall
New York July 18 R G Dun & Co's Weekly Review of Trade reports better outlook as labor disputes ease and farming conditions improve. Backlogs shrink, output resumes, and midyear dividends ease financial strain. Cotton and iron markets show steady to firm prices, while export demand grows. Failures total 213 in the U S vs 193 last year, and 20 in Canada vs 32.
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Dun’s
New York
R G Dun & Co
Ars
Im Securities
Staples
India
China
United States
Canada
Primary Ordered for Second District Nominee
The executive committee for Alabama's second congressional district ordered a primary to nominate a candidate to succeed Colonel A A Wiley. The date matches the state primary on August 25 with the same rules. Wiley hosts the committee after a June 18 banquet at Fleming's. Terry Richardson threatens to run. Stallings declines. A Confederate veterans group plans a Virginia battlefield excursion, traveling by Southern Railway and Seaboard Air Line.
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Montgomery
Ala
A A. Wiley
Wiley
Fleming's
Terry Richardson
Stallings
Carrollton
Eax-Confederate
Virginia
Southern Railway
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Uncle Sam
S. F. Sweinhart
Huntsville
Gag Piedicat Co
Etkhert
Ind
Murphy and CO
Newhouse
Africa
Anda
Anthine
Pythias
Louisiana
Miss Massey Tella
Vercome
Loren Buel
Mali
J. Newton Hathaway
M. D
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