Freight wreck in Virginia kills twenty four after switch failure
A southbound Southern Railway passenger train collided with an open switch car near Charlottesville, killing twenty four and injuring many, including a group of Austrian immigrants. Dr. William A. Lambeth organized relief as workers freed victims from wreckage. Conductor W. Brubeck, in critical condition, reportedly wandered off in distress after the crash.
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Southern Railway
Rockfinh
Chariottesville
Iglea
Saumaker
Willian A. Lambeth
University of Virginia
Specialiain
Charlottesville
University Hospital
California
W.ib. Brubeck
British Welcome Uncle Sam Squadron at Portsmouth Harbor
The British fleet under King Edward welcomed the United States Europen squadron to Portsmouth England on Tuesday with a gun salute as the Kearsarge led the way into harbor. Admirals Cotton and Beresford exchanged signals and calls on the flagships and Sir Willem Day, mayor of Portsmouth, greeted Admiral Cotton aboard the Kearsarge.
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Uncle Sams
King Edward
United States
Great Britain
Portsmouth
Eng
Machias
Kearsarge
Chicago
San Francisco
Cotton
Beresford
Kiruarge
Wis
Willem Day
Fatal Steamer Fight Leaves Six Shot on Nisbit
An excursion on the Nisbit near Mt. Vernon Indiana broke into a large melee. Six persons were shot including Kinney of Mt. Vernon and Frank Kirk in the legs. Givon was fatally wounded, a man named Brown from Henderson Ky died, and a woman from Humber was shot. The boat returned to Uniontown where six men and two women were jailed.
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Stix
Gattle
Nisbit
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Kinney
Frank Kirk
Givon
Brown
Lienderson
Henderdon
White
Humber
Uniontown
Woden
Court Shows Mercy Four Years Cut to Two
Berlin court martial reduces Ensign Huessner's sentence from four years to two years and seven days for killing a friend who failed to salute. Youthfulness cited as reason for clemency. Protective fortress imprisonment ordered.
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Uppeal
Berlin
Huessner
Anilleryman
Hartuiann
Rioters Clash With Soldiers At Vanderburgh Jail
After days of rioting and lawlessness, a mob gathered near the Vanderburgh County jail as Company A and deputies faced fire from rioters. A volley of gunfire left dead and wounded around the jail steps while governor Durbin called out militia units across Indiana.
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Wanavilla
Indiana National Guan
Chris Kratz
Liviston Streat
Indianapolis
Durbin
New Albany
Torre Late
Vincennes
Vanderbere
Gudenya
L Iving
Exmusville
Flood Toll Grows After Dam Break in Pennsylvania
In a Sunday disaster at Oakford Creek valleys the dam fail unleashed floodwaters from Wilmerding to Manor. Over seventy people perished and twenty bodies were recovered with many unidentified. Property damage is estimated at 700000 dollars and the final death toll remains uncertain.
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Pennsylvania
Ite
Deannette
Cass
Mr Day
Oakford Lark
Wilmerding
Jennette
Larimer
Greensburg
Sewtu
Burrell
Manor
Greenbyurg
Oxford
Park
Sonlay
Hale Creek
Three Die In Explosion At South Chicago Factory
An explosion at a South Chicago caps factory instantly killed three men and injured several others, some fatally. A bystander Noble Vigains was fatally hurt outside the building while others Sustained burns and bruises but are expected to recover. Officials blame a canister or cone ignition, with debris mangled bodies and shattered windows reported across the block.
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Chicago
Chicago Avent
Cumberland Flood Fails Area Shuts Rail Lines
Severe floods hit Cumberland and surrounding areas on a Sunday night, with waters up to six feet in parts. Residences damaged, Western Central Railroad closed by landslides, and highways blocked as weather worsened. Reports also note a mine fire in Taam Wyse under control and ongoing rescue efforts. Local authorities and responders coordinate to restore access and safety.
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Cumberland
Cimberland
Pope in Dying Moments as Communion Administered
From Rome dated Monday a report says Pope Leo XIII received last rites and communion during a rapid decline. Medical attendants, including De Castro, assisted the pontiff as pain intensified and life neared its end. The ceremony occurred Sunday night with the papal court in attendance.
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Ima Neela
Rome
Pope Lee
Cousgelansnesas
Leo
de Castro
Lim
Bin
Lome
Furious Race War Tops Evansville Jail Battle
In Evansville Indiana a tense race clash erupted as mobs of white residents tried to lynch Tow Brown, the Black defendant known as the Negro slayer. Police repelled the mob after hours of siege, with Black citizens gathering in the streets in a volatile moment of unrest.
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Iansville
Ind
Noob
Evansville
Bul
Te Rroes
Tow Brown
Watmlnan
Fire destroys Hammond plant in St Joseph Missouri
A fire Sunday afternoon wiped out the main Hammond micking plant at St Joseph. Losses are estimated up to 1 900 000 with coverage by insurance. Two men died in the Thames incident, including fire marshal Charles Milter, unverified. Three others injured, two seriously. Thousands of livestock carcasses burned and large quantities of oleomargarine destroyed.
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St. Joseph
Thames
Charles Milter
Waterspout disaster near Greensburg Pa claims many lives
A massive waterspout near Greensburg Pennsylvania causes widespread destruction with early reports placing the death toll from the incident well over a hundred and leaving countless missing. Concurrent notes report violence in Dallas Texas and unrest in Europe as other events unfold nationwide.
Girdles the Globe Opens Pac ific Cable Record
A monumental sea cable linking the Pacific nations was completed by Pacific Cable Company crews. Messages from President Roosevelt to Governor General Taft and from Clarence Mackay to the President traveled around the world via a chain of cables and ships, marking a historic telegraphy milestone of over 3000 miles.
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Cate
Chas
Sin Praneixey
Oenan Telegraphy
Roosevelt
Mackay
Pa Eile Cable Company
United States
Chaugcey M. Depew
Grand Central Palace
New York City
Oyster Bay
Willie Taft
Manila
Tuff
Philippines
Theodore
Gur
Taft
Washington
Ae United States
America
Globe
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Mr. Mackey
Clarence MacKay
Ohio
Rioswelt
Mr. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
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Honolulu
Midway
Guam
Admiral Dewey
Isongkong
Saigon
Singapore
Penang
Madris
Mombay
Aden
Suez
Alexandria
Malta
Gibraltar
Lushen
Azores
Hongkong
Agirea
Agores
Canse
New York
Gav
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Ada Montrose Aims at Truth in Boston Scandal
In Meadow Brook chapter, Ada Montrose faces a web of accusations and staged alibis as Miss Lee confronts Ada over assumed engagements and past deceptions. Mr. Delafield intervenes to test Ada's truthfulness while Ada secretly plans to ride with Delafield, hoping to outmaneuver the mounting suspicions. The scene shifts from garden confrontations to parlor revelations, revealing Ada's evasions and the tensions between guardians, relatives, and Boston connections.
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Rosa
Lea
Amile
Rost
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Misa Lee
Boston
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Lohan
Conmion
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Mar. Delutheld
Anna
Anta
Delafield
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Ile Bandine
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Elie
Gerond
de Ada
Miss Lee
Anna Lee
Hoan Jnstand
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Lee
Hame
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Soi
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Drunten
Mies Leo
Clayton
Mr. Delafield
Joe
Mr. Delativd
Beau
Thea
Mowton
Detafield
Mick Montrove
Slater
Tandri
Tanner L
Ania
Merbert
Merad
Elory
Adda
The Bloody Fourth Death Toll and Injuries Reported
A Chicago Tribune summary reports 48 deaths and 3,300 injuries from Fourth of July celebrations. It notes higher counts than the prior year with fireworks, pistols, and crackers causing most harm. The article lists numerous incidents across states, including vehicle accidents and fireworks mishaps, with broad casualty figures and local details.
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Chicago Tribune
Fay
Tehye
Unknown romance tale unfolds in a village setting
In a provincial village, a complex romantic triangle develops around Tresile Ada Mantrone and the enigmatic Hetntiott. Rosa Lee’s arrival stirs jealousy as Ada’s past with Dr Clayton haunts present feelings. The narrative tracks hidden affections, evasive replies, and social perception, with a continuation promised.
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Rosa Lee
Atery
Ada Mantrone
Ada
Clayton
California
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