Verdict on Fog Shroud Signals At Wester Springs
In the wake of a deadly wreck at Wester Springs on July 1, the jury faulted the signal system and recommended distance signals for all towers to prevent speed dangers in fog. They criticized Julia Wilcox, a signal operator, for poor judgment yet found she played no role in company manipulation. the verdict affirmed public demand for rapid trains while noting unsafe high speeds in fog.
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Ciase
Stéin Springs
Julia
Wilcox
Wester Springs
Siveek
Isdald
Labor claims victory in arbitration board ruling
Labor says a unanimous arbitration board decision vindicates union abuses and holds Elevated Railway commission officials responsible for discharges linked to union activity. District Attorney Telletier says the grand jury will investigate and punish those involved. the board found conduct framed as strikes harmed public interest.
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Boston
Ita
48000 Men Needed on Farm in Northwest States
An immigration bulletin from the Great-North rally reports Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana crop conditions as perfect with prospects of a bountiful harvest. Wages range from 1.75 to 3 dollars a day as communities seek 20 to 600 men, with 48 000 men needed on farms in the northwest.
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St. Baul
Northwest
Central West
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montaiay
Tahvash
Morida comes to life at the Wm. Triplett Co. big tent
Citizens can now view Morida in a dramatic and comic performances at the Triplett Co. tent set at the corner of Walnut and Second. The article notes the unique privilege of this presentation and invites the public to enjoy the shows.
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Ttr
Morida
Wm. Triplett Co
Walnut
Dixon Begins Work On New Platform
Chicago reports Senator Joseph de Dixon campaign manager for Roosevelt talks with third party leaders about a draft platform for submission to the national convention in Chicago on August 6. He promises a platform to stir the country and address the great problem, while opposing third ticket support could hurt Roosevelt efforts. Morton Hull, a legislator, sent a letter to Roosevelt headquarters warning that a third ticket would defeat Republican state candidates. Press seats at the national convention must be requested by July 28. Campbell expelled by Western Miners Federation at Victor convention amid charges he tried to turn the federation against its officers.
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Chicago
Joseph de Dixon
Roosevelt
Third Party
New ‘Party
Dixon
Tiindls
Deneen
Wee
Morton D. Hull
Regislature
Doria
Medill
Cormick
Campbell
Cripple Creek
Thomas Campbell
Butte Union No. 1
Western ‘Federation
Bel ‘Mili
Moyer
Federation Agaist
National League results unite scattered city matchups
Yesterday's box scores show varied outcomes across the National League with Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York posting mixed results. Notable performances include Benz Sullivan Ford Sweeney and Rixey Killifer for the Bugs and the St Louis standout runs in several late frames.
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Cincinnati
Mavauerd-Meyers
David McLean
Pittsburgh
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Boston
Hendrix-Gibson
Hays-Rariden
Chicago
REE Chicago
Aji al Cinchinati
R.hle
Brooklyn
Pennock-Lipp
Powell-Stephens
Cleveland Voor Looguoloi
Wood-Cady
Kaler-O’neill
REE
Benz-Sullivan
Ford Sweeney
Washing Rhe
Detroit
Washington
Willett- Breea
Vaughn- Williams
Western League
Lincoln
REE Cinada Sass Rae
Topeka
Hagerman-Carney
Frantz Chapman
Iowa State Fair and Dairy Show Draw Opposition
A damaged letter from H Botsford of the Des Moines Commercial Club notes opposition from railroads to Iowa events. The missive claims rail lines favor weaker weekend fairs over the state fair and other agricultural showcases in Iowa.
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Towa
iMate
Sisak City
Boteford
Iowa
Owa Wheat Crop Tops Yea rs Yield in South State
Des Molhes July 24 reports the southern state wheat crop now threshing as the biggest in years, with early yields exceeding past averages. Threshing is general in southern counties while northern oats are lodged and hamper harvest. Rain aids corn and garden crops, crab and grasses improve after a cool week.
Jailed for Shoplifting in Fort Madison Case
Chicago dated item reports Mrs. Sophia Kat zer of Fort Madison Iowa told Municipal Judge Newcomer she could not resist penuliftic temptations seen in a state store. She pleaded to goree to support her two children but received ten days in jail after evidence showed it was not her first offense and she had money in her purse.
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Chicago
Sophia Katzer
Fort Madison
Newcomer
Goree
Two Men Seriously Injured in Gilbert to Handali Motorcycle Crash
Alias July 24 two young men John Fanson and Jacob Jacobson of Gilbert were seriously injured en route to Handali when speeding on a motorcycle failed to see a person in the road and collided with a fence. Found unconscious along the right-hand side, Fanson suffered a broken collarbone and facial bruising while Jacobson sustained serious internal injuries.
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Alias
John Fanson
Jacob Jacobson
Gilbert
Handali
Rgtl
Fatmar
Hanson
Jacobson
Serloud
Flon
World News and Local Trials From July 24
Reports note French forces mortally wounding hundreds of Moorish tribes and three French killed with seven wounded after crossing a ravine. In Washington a labor leader Joan Mitchell is jailed nine months in the Bucks Stove case, with Gompers and Morrison also sentenced. Californie Sugar Combine sought dissolution in San Francisco, with depositions in a federal antitrust case. Bishop Henry W Waerven of the Methodist Episcopal church dies of pneumonia in Denver. In Tokyo heavy rains and floods cause main damage and many deaths near a Migselang.
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Satrou
Washington
Joan Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Bucks Stove and Range Company
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
Californie Sugar Combine
San Francisco
California Sugar Refining Company
Western
Sugar Lust
John D. Sprecklas
A. D. Sprecklen
American Sugar Refining Company
Wilson EB. Pierce
Warren
Denver
Henry W. Waerven
Methodist Episcopal Shareh
Cenfertnee
Dird
Hove
St Pierre Rebuilt Amid Echoes of Destruction and Hope
An analysis of Martinique’s St Pierre after the Mt Pele eruption details the devastation, ruins, and rapid regrowth. It argues rebuilding will occur as new housing rises among sugar cane plains, noting urban changes and the town’s shift from picturesque to a bustling business center.
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Agua Vame
St. Pierre
Martinique
Etna
Vesuvius
Mt. Pele
St ‘Pierre
Fort DeFrance
Vice Presidency Viewed As Honor Yet Demanded Respect
The vice presidency is a high honor and distinction though many in public life see it as a lesser role. The Christian Science Monitor argues it is no empty office and carries real authority as presiding officer of the Senate and as next in line to the presidency, despite sentiment that it may limit future opportunity.
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United States
Heas
Christian Science Monitor
Vicw
United States Senate
Worse Poverty at Home in City Slum Tour
A New York woman recounts guiding an upstate visitor through a poverty display in a city slum. Three shopfront signs reveal poverty's reach, including a maid wanted advertisement, provoking the visitor to question the depth of urban hardship. The anecdote ends with the visitor doubting further exposure.
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New York
Upstate
Elf Woman Balances Charity Work And Personal Life
In a candid interview, a young elf explains her drive to aid the poor, noting four hours on a train and ten hours of work daily. She argues women should be independent and capable, planning to write a book on charity in Chicago after years of hands on effort, and acknowledges work may interfere with marriage.
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Harpeng
Tare
Finch
Aurora
Vassar
Schodl
Chicago
Shaw
King George angry over biography of King Edward
King George denounces a biography by editor Sidney Lee in a national supplement. It claims Edward lacked political insight and diplomacy, praising tact yet treating him as not a serious ruler. The Daily Telegraph later called it gauche and deplorable.
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Edward
National Dictionary
Sidney Lee
The
Daily Telegraph
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