Storm Havoc Most Terrific Downpour in Summer
Chicago reports indicate one death, numerous injuries, widespread fires from lightning, and heavy crop and property losses ranging from 100000 to 250000 dollars. Rail lines damaged, utilities broken, basements flooded, and cloudbursts crippling roads. A missing man, likely B G Hill, is believed swept from a yacht during the storm. Nearby La Crosse, Wisconsin records 5.33 inch rainfall causing rail and telegraph disruption and house fires.
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Chicago
Ilinois Central
Carlin
B. G Hill
la Crosse
Wis
United States Weather Bureau
Coulee
Burlington
Seattle
Milwaukee Railway
Thief in Fatal Acrobatics on Moving Train
William O'Brien, held by the heels by detectives chasing burglary charges, leaped from a Third Avenue Elevated train window. He struck his head on ties and died from a fractured skull after being dragged nearly a block. Police found skeletal treys and pawn tickets in his rooms.
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New York
Third Avenue
William O'Brien
O'Brien
Powers side with Turkey on Crete flag dispute
A joint note by Britain, Russia, Italy and France to Turkey promises removal of the Creten flag hoisted in Crete and expresses hope Turkey will not order its fleet to Cretan waters amid the ongoing dispute.
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London
Crete
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
France
Turkey
Johnson Wins Pennsylvania Title at Meadow Club Tennis
Wallace F. Johnson, state champion, defeated I P Larned in the Meadow club tennis tournament with scores 8-4 8-7 6-4 6-0. In Janesville Wisconsin a 60 year old woman, Mrs Sarah Geins of White Waller, fell from a viaduct as a train approached and died from injuries.
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Southampton
Wallace F. Johnson
Pennsylvania
Meadow Club
I P. Larned
Janesville
Wis
Sarah Geins
Trans Misssissippi Commercial Congress reconvenes in Denver
After a 19 year gap the Trans Mississipp i Commercial Congress reconvened in Denver on August 16 1891 opening a week of talks on Panama canal relations with Latin republics immigration land laws Pacific coast defense and liberal merchant marine policy Conservation of forests public domain irrigation waterways drainage dry farming and postal topics dominated the program with delegates from states cities and various chambers of commerce in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Arthur F. Francis
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Thomas F. Walsh
Denver Auditorium
Congress
Panama Canal
Barrett
International Bureau of American Republics
Legations
Hawaii
National Defense
Pacific Coast
Cuban Prison Reform Talk Impresses American Prison Association
Gen Carlos Garcia Velez Cuban minister to the United States delivered a notable address before the American Prison Association congress in Seattle. The session featured talks by H F Morgan and Dr H C Sharp, plus W A Gates on county jails and J C Sanders on Indiana Plan. The association discussed prison reform progress in Cuba and related topics.
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Seattle
Wash
American Prison Association
Carlos Garcia Velez
United States
Cuba
H. F. Morgan
Richmond
Wardens’ Association
WhitLaw Reid Sails Home From London
Whitelaw Reid the American ambassador to London left Liverpool on the Mauretania for New York. Negotiations over the Hankow Sue-Chuen railroad loan delaying his return have been moved to Peking, with his return to London possible after October 1. Helena Reimers seeks a limited divorce from her husband after a dispute over her sister living in their home.
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New York
Brooklyn Board of Education
Helena Reimers
Supreme Court
Crane
Bacon to Visit France and London in August
Former Secretary of State Robert Bacon travels from upland to Scotland and then to Paris in a period that may include becoming ambassador to France. He has not publicly commented on reports of succeeding Henry White. The trip follows a Scotland visit and proceeds to Paris.
Massachusetts War Game Demonstrates Defense of Boston
An elaborate military exercise in Massachusetts simulates a hostile landing to test Boston’s protection. Gov. Draper orders 7 000 troops under Brig. Gen. Pew as U S coast artillery from New York forts and militia regiments from several states participate. Commanders include Maj. Gen. Tasker H Buss and Brig. Gen. Bliss.
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Boston
Draper
Massachusetts
War Department
Washington
Gov. Draper
Adjt
Brigham
Pew
United States Coast Artillery
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Dstrict
Columbia
Tasker
Buss
Bristol
Plymouth
Blue Army of
Red Army
Boston Harbor
Pen
Bliss
Bristol County
District of Columbia
Buzgarden Bay
Puritan
Pilgrim
Gay time for hotel men at Northwestern convention
Omaha Aug 16. Northwestern Hotel Men's association holds its annual convention with business sessions and social events. Initiation of the Knights of Al-Sar-Ben for the men and an automobile ride for the women mark opening activities. Tomorrow visits to Council Bluffs and Lake Manawa are planned, followed by more rides and a banquet at the Hotel Rome to close the three day event.
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Omaha
Ned
Northwestern Hotel Men's Association
Knights of Al-Sar-Ben
Council Bluffs
Dake Manawa
Rome
Life Term for Killing Friend in Mexico Missouri
Luther Anderson a farmer was found guilty of murdering his friend August Wagner at the latter s home near Mexico Missouri in 1903 Anderson was sentenced to life imprisonment by the court bringing closure to a long standing case in the region with the verdict reported from Mexico Missouri on August 16.
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Mexico
Luther Anderson
August Wagner
Here
Anderson
Five Die In Wreck Near Rockford Nebraska
Five killed and 35 injured in a head on collision on the Denver Rio Grande near Husted Colorado between two trains No 8 and No 1. Wreckage extensive engines and cars damaged. Cause believed to be failure to observe orders. wrecking train dispatched and casualties listed from Nebraska and Colorado.
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Pueblo
Col
Denver & Rio Grande
Husted
Colorado Springs
Palmer Lake
Wadleigh
Denver
Dalton
Harwold
Risley
Johnson
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Col. A
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Rockford
Gately
C. Uren
St. Louis
George Smith
Lewiston
R. Burns
Virginia
J. H. Hate
Submerged Lands Tour Reaches La Salle Illinois
The Chi per field legislative committee investigating submerged lands along Lake Michigan and Illinois rivers travels by steamer with attorney general representatives on day one. Daily sessions will review testimony maps and figures from the engineering department as the tour proceeds toward Chester.
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la Salle
Chiperfield
Lake Michigan
Ulinois
Iingis
Mississippi
Chester
Beth
Attorney General's Office
Explosion on Russian Submarine Kills Two Injures Dozens
A massive explosion in the engine room of a Russian submarine tied in the Neva River killed two and injured 30 to 40, with many workers trapped aboard. American Joseph Mitch of Bridgeport, connected to Simeon Lake’s submarine project, was among the injured. The craft, a crocodile class with 480 tons displacement, 1200 horsepower, and 15 knot speed, floated after the blast which damaged the shell but not the hull. Authorities cited benzine ignition during a trial as the cause, while access to engines was blocked by flames. Seventeen Russians were among the injured.
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St. Petersburg
Neva River
Joseph Mitch
Bridgeport
Mr. Lake
Admiralty
Lake
Release of Hoosier killer posted in Arkansas bond
Pine Bluff Arkansas Aug 14 Chancel or Elliott of Jefferson county decided that W Y Ellis who recently shot and killed N P Willis of Indianapolis at Little Rock was entitled to bail and fixed the amount at 10000 Attorneys for Hillis immediately secured bondsmen and the defendant was released The only evidence was from physicians and family showing bad physical condition and that close jail confinement could cause serious illness The hearing lasted 20 minutes after postponement arguments The states attorney said he will appeal to the supreme court
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Chancelor Elliott
Jefferson County
W. Y. Ellis
N. P. Willis
Indiapolis
Little Rock
Yail
Hillis
Supreme Court
LIFE SECRET OUT KILLS WIFE IN COLUMBUS
In Columbus on Summit street, Alfred Haberman killed his wife after eight years of marriage upon returning from Washington. He then shot himself, ending a fatal dispute over her race which appeared to be white. The couple had a seven year old son. The incident followed national fraternal congress events in Boston where delegates gathered and speeches were given. In Des Moines, John B. Blank, head of Fidelity Loan, killed himself following losses tied to the Independent Ice Company’s receivership.
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Columbus
Ife
Alfred Haberman
Washington, D. C
Summit Street
National Fraternal Congress
Boston
Gov. Draper
Hibbard
Somerset
Alexander Fraser
Canadian Fraternal Association
Aident
Charles B. Piper
Des Moines
John B. Blank
Fidelity Loan Company
Plank
Independent Ice Company
Head on collision near Husted injures many
A Denver & Rio Grande head on wreck near Husted thirteen miles north of Colorado Springs left nine dead and dozens injured. Eastbound No. 8 collided with No. 1 after a misread order as a relief train rushed to the scene from Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Among the injured are H C Tannehill of Des Moines and John Reinhart of Carson Iowa.
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Colorado Springs
H. C. Tannehill
Des Moines
John Reinhart
Carson
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Husted
No. 8
Pueblo
James Roseparka
Chicago
CG. M. Larkin
C. S. Brown
Jerico Springs
J. A. Gossage
T. H. Murphy
Denver
A. A. Davison
McPherson
Kas
F. G. Frederick
St. Louis
F. W. Beless
James J. Parker
Peter Nelson
Monroe
Neb
Andrew Jacobson
Oldham
Elmer Jokisch
Virginia Falls
J. J. Frank
Kans
F. J. Sedlacik
T. M. Randolph
Okmulgee
Okla
Kansas City
John W. Roberts
Cambria
E. C. Whitfied
Henry C. Shipman
Kimball Avenue
J. W. Leafgren
Axtell
O. C. Skinner
Topeka
E. C. Tannehill
D. K. Seaton
Harrisburg
Acacia Hotel
GH. McCreary
Dallas
Tex
Eugene H. Harlacher
Hau Claire
Wis
D. C. Hogan
Glouster
Census Enumerators Named in Taft Administration
President Taft named census enumerators for districts in Iowa. John W. Rowley of Keosauqua is listed for the First District, Asa A. Hall for the Second District, and Sam Culbertson of Knoxville for the Seventh District, in Washington on August 1.
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Washington
President Taft
John W. Rowley
Keosouqua
Asa A. Hall
Sam Culbertson
Knoxville
Burdette Not So Well In Recent Illness Report
Los Angeles August 16 The condition of Rev Robert i Burdette the noted humorist and preacher is not so favorable as previous reports indicate He is suffering intensely from sciatic rheumatism and remains under medical care and observation.
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Burdette
Los Angeles
Cal
Roberti
Miss Griffin Not Lost Denied In Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa August 16. Prelates here state Miss Madge Griffin has not vanished and has been heard from since the alleged disappearance. Seven Hurt In Freight Wreck In Nebraska
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Miss Griffin
Fort Dodge
Madge Griffin
Chicago
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Middle West
Irving Park
Commercial Congress
Trans-Mississippi
Whitelaw Reid Sails
Liverpool
Metropolis
Northwestern Association
CQL
Rockford, Neb
Submerged Lands
Illinois
Slayer OF Hoosier
W. Y. Ells
Indianapolis
Rio Grande
Rock Island
Beatrice
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