Five Die As Car Plunges Down Burlingame Embankment
A San Francisco car carrying five women and two children plunged down a steep grade near Crystal Lake, killing five occupants and injuring two. Victims include Mrs. Thomas A. McCormick, Clara McCormick, Ira G. O'Brien and Mrs. Ira G. O'Brien. The emergency brakes failed after Miss Ethel McCormick attempted to stop the vehicle.
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San Francisco
Burlingame
Thomas A. McCormick
Clara McCormick
Robert T. O’brien
Ira G. O'Brien
Ira G. O’brien
BE. G. McCauley
Ethel McCormick
San Mateo
Crystal Lake
Miracle as Pullman Train Derailed Near Benson
Eighteen passengers were injured when a Rock Island Railroad all-Pullman westbound from Chicago to Los Angeles struck a broken rail at Hade station, forty miles east of Benson. The rear two coaches ditched after the diner left the tracks, with all passengers in berths thrown about as cars overturned.
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Tucson
Ariz
Golden State Limited
Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
Los Angeles
Hade Station
Benson
Three Men Killed in Hazleton Blast
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a premature blast at the Charles Kehoe stone crushing plant killed three men from the city William Burton John Singers and Charles Gatty. Thomas Kehoe son of the contractor was injured. Kehoe called the deaths accidental and said bodies were hurled from the scene.
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Hazleton
Charles Kehoe
Thomas Kehoe
William Burton
John Singers
Charles Gatty
Kehoe
Sawmill Fire in Beaudette Sparks $225000 Loss
The Shevlin-Mathieu Lumber Company sawmill at Beaudette Minnesota was destroyed by a fire believed caused by sparks from a large burner. Estimated loss runs about $225,000 with $113,000 insured.
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Beaudette
Minn
Shevlin-Mathieu Lumber Company
Three Deaths From Heat in Cleveland
Cleveland records three deaths linked to a heat spell as temperatures hit 91 degrees, prompting widespread suffering across the city. Local officials note heat-related health risks and urge precautions.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Taft Plans Phonograph Speeches in Virginia Visit
In Hot Springs Virginia Taft approved several short speeches to be recorded on phonographs. He tested experimental takes and noted variable satisfaction with reproduction. A Virginia rally is set for August 21 on a clubhouse porch near the hotel with Taft addressing Republicans after a visit with local officials.
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Hot Springs
Taft
W. J. Bryan
Virginia
Sheriff Brown
Judge Taft
Mr. Taft
Loeb and Wright Join Ananias Club
Oyster Bay August 4 The Roosevelt administration denies final action on eight West Point cadets dismissed for hazing. The president says he has heard nothing definitive from Secretary of War Wright or Secretary Loeb and accuses both of releasing false information.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
West Point Military Academy
Roosevelt
Rudolph Foster
Loeb
Luke E. Wright
Secretary of War
Wright
Ananias
Judge Vanderveer Killed In Auto Train Crash Campaign
Judge George A. Vanderveer, a Republican hopeful for the Ninth district seat, died in Hutchinson Kansas when a Rock Island train struck the automobile he rode in while finishing his campaign. Owner Rowel Taylor, driver and occupant, was injured but likely to recover. Vanderveer was a prominent figure in Kansas law.
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Hutchinson
Kan
George A. Vanderveer
Ninth Judicial District
Rock Island
Rowel Taylor
Andeveer
Kansas
Real estate magnate S. T. Mc Knight dies in Minneapolis
Minneapolis reports the death of S. T. Mc Knight a leading real estate man and millionaire lumberman who passed away from heart disease. The prominent figure in Minneapolis business circles is survived by family and his enterprises.
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Minneapolis
S. T. McKnight
Deadly fires devastate Fernie region in 10 million loss
Vancouver reports more than 200 killed and a property loss exceeding 10 million as fires from Fernie spread to Michel and Coal Creek. Relievers including Winnipeg and Vancouver send aid. refugees overwhelm Nelson and Cranbrook with pitiable conditions.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fernie
Winnipeg
Elk River Lumber Company
Michel
Nelson
Cranbrook
Sampson
The
Cranbrook Herald
Relief from Spokane Aids Fernie Refugees
Spokane arrives with relief for Fernie region as Cranbrook shelters house over 2,000 refugees. A Spokane convoy carries 3,000 loaves of bread and milk while citizens raise more than 15,000 in minutes. Provincial officials oversee aid amid fears of Slav unrest and urgent gun requests.
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Spokane
Wash
Fernie
Cranbrook
Wheat and produce surge as heat hits corn belt market
Scorching heat across the corn belt and Dakotas Minnesota sent the board of trade into wild excitement. Wheat rose nearly 8 cents a bushel and produce prices climbed sharply amid the heat driven demand.
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Chicago
Corn
Dakotas
Minnesota
Board of Trade
Hottest Day of Summer Brings Prostrations in Milwaukee
Milwaukee reports the peak of a heat wave with a 94 degree official high while street thermometers top 100 degrees. Two people were overcome by the heat on Monday as residents endured extreme conditions.
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Milwaukee
Wiretappers Arrested In Bank Fraud Scheme
Two men James McVickar and Charles Forbes were captured in a Brooklyn restaurant with alleged counterfeit money as police linked them to a wiretapping gang that stole about 600 900 from William F Walker of New Britain Connecticut. A Belleville Michigan contact aided the arrest scene involved a Michigan storekeeper and deceptive letters. The counterfeit package is held by federal authorities for later analysis.
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New York
William F. Walker
New Britain
Brooklyn
Charles T. Forbes
Manhattan
Ruthuff
Gegan
Michigan
Ruthnuff
Dixie II Wins Harmsworth Cup Race Off Huntington
The American motor boat Dixie II defeated the British Wolseley-Siddeley in a 30 mile Harmsworth Cup race on Long Island Sound. Dixie II led by 49 seconds at 27.75 knots while overcoming a near finish crash from gasoline fumes.
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New York
United States
Long Island Sound
Huntington
Dixie
Motor Boat Club of America
E. J. Schroeder
Duke of Westminster
International Paper strike shuts most mills in New York
General Manager Whitcomb said the strike has closed nearly all International Paper mills in the companys paper division. Only a few ground wood and sulphite plants remain active, with further closures probable if the stoppage continues.
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Whitcomb
Ile
New York
International Paper Company
Mr. Whitcomb
Whirl of Death Ride Fatal in Coshocton Theater
William Wilson was killed instantly in Coshocton Ohio when a new bicycle stunt called the whirl of death loop the loop went wrong. The crowded theater saw panic as women and children rushed exits and several fainted or were trampled. Wilson’s head struck a beam and he was fatally injured.
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Coshoeton
Willam Wilson
Wilson
Tragedy in St. Louis as candidate shoots rival
St. Louis on August 4 reports Roy C. Woods, Republican candidate for public administrator of St. Louis county, shot Alexander Steube, a Wellston butcher, amid a heated campaign. Less than an hour later Woods was fatally shot by an unknown assailant. Woods did not recover.
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St. Louis
Roy C. Woods
St. Louis County
Alexander Steube
Wellston
Woods
Emerson Defends Western Tennis Title at Kenwood
Nat Emerson of Cincinnati successfully defended his Western tennis championship by defeating L. Harry Waidner of Chicago at the Kenwood Country Club courts in Chicago.
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Chicago
Nat Emerson
Cincinnati
L. Harry Waidner
Kenwood Country Club
Scores from American Association and National League games
In Toledo St Paul defeated 19 to 3, Columbus beat Minneapolis 10 to 5, Louisville lost 0 to Kansas City 2, Indianapolis lost 1 to Milwaukee 2. American Leo beat Cleveland 2 to 0. In the National League Boston lost 4 to 7 at Pittsburg, Brooklyn won 2 to 0 at St Louis, New York routed Cincinnati 6 to 0, Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 1.
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Toledo
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Leo
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Market Quotations Wheat Prices in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Wheat prices for August 3 show Sept at 1.02% and Dec at 1.01. On track values list No 1 hard at 1.18, No 1 Northern at 1.14% and 1.12%, No 2 Northern at 1.12% and 1.12%, No 3 Northern at 1.08% and 1.10%.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and flax price quotes steady on arrival
From Duluth on August 3 the market shows wheat on track with No 1 hard at 1.18, No 1 Northern at 1.17, No 2 Northern at 1.12, and futures for September at 1.02 and December at 1.00. Flax also on track with September 1.27, October 1.26, November 1.26, and December 1.26.
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Duluth
Northern
Livestock Prices Reported at St Paul Market
St Paul market figures list cattle with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, hogs 6.00 to 6.75, sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.25, yearlings 4.25 to 5.05, and spring lambs 6.00 to 6.25. Cattle values include good to choice cows and heifers at 4.00 to 5.00 and yields 3.75 to 5.00 for yeals.
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St. Paul
Wheat and meat futures scattered across Chicago grain bazaar
Chicago notes prices for wheat corn oats and pork with Sept and Dec contracts. Wheat Sept 94 1 4 c, Dec 96 3 4 c. Corn Sept 76 3 4 c, Dec 65 3 4 c. Oats Sept 45 3 4 c. Pork Sept 15 87 1 2 c, Oct 15 95 c, Jan 16 75 c. Butter and eggs quoted with creamery, dairies, and egg values. Poultry prices: turkeys 14 c, chickens 12 c, springs 15 16 c.
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Chicago
Cattle and hog market quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago market report lists cattle prices by grade and source including Texas Western cattle stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and pigs. Hage Light mixed heavy rough and good to choice heavy values appear with several price ranges and a sheep line showing yearlings and Jamba values.
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Chicago
Reeves
Texas
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Nels Michelson
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Chamberlain
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Beaudette, Minn
Loeb and
Ananias Club
British Columbia
Thomas Biggs
Fernie Miners’ Union
Associated Press
Michel City
Frank
Blairmore
Coal Creek
Crows Nest Pass
Lida
Connecticut
Dixie II
Emerson
Waidner
American Association
New Iv.a
National League
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Chicago Union Stock Yarde
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