Interior withdrawals large Montana North Dakota lands
The secretary of the interior withdrew entry of 225000 acres of land in Montana and North Dakota from the lower Yellowstone reclamation project. President Roosevelt appointed Frank A. Leach of Oakland director of the mint replacing George R Robertson. Postmaster Meyer urged removing Assistant Postmaster Morgan as New York postmaster to succeed Wilcox. Twenty seven new coast artillery companies ordered. Army officers detailed for German maneuvers: Brig Gen Edgerly Maj Gen Willcox Capt Michie Capt Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Montana
North Dakota
Yellowstone
Roosevelt
Frank A. Leach
Oakland
Cali
Mint
George R. Robertson
Chicago
Meyer
Morgan
New York
Wilcox
Coast Artillery
United States Army
W. S. Edgerly
de W. Willcox
R. E. L. Michie
G. H. Shelton
Iowa Bar Leader Elected President and Notables’ Passings
D D Murphy of Elkader elected president of the Iowa State Bar Association. Prof Angelo Heilprin, renowned scientist living in Philadelphia, dies in New York. G W McCarty, Nebraska senate clerk and Adams county pioneer, dies at Juniata home. Admiral John Pearse McLear of the British navy dies suddenly at Niagara Falls. Outy Death attributed to heart failure. Andrew John, former Seneca Nation president, dies in Washington from cerebral hemorrhage. Rev Kay, Evan date rector of Oskinloosa, accepts call to Mason City Episcopal church after leaving Congregational ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Murphy
Elkader
Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelphia
New York
G. W. McCarty
Senate
Nebraska
Adams County
Juniata
John Pearse McLear
Clifton Hotel
Niagara Falls
Andrew John
Washington
Mr. Kay
Episcopal Church
Oskinloosa
Mason City
Congregational Church
International moves and crimes reported abroad
Katsunoshe Inouye, Japan's ambassador to Germany, recalled. Eugene Rene Pabelle, former French ambassador to the Vatican, dies in Paris born 1831. J Pierpont Morgan buys a sixteenth century manuscript on Queen Margaret of Navarre in Paris. Consul general Frank D Hill arrives in St. Petersburg. Tolstoi denied dead. Morocco accepts Alwedras police regulations. A female teacher in Shanghai decapitated for alleged complicity. Polish father murders daughter over ugliness. sentenced to three years. Smolyan, Russia, burned with many deaths and extensive property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katsunoshe Inouye
Japan
German Empire
Paris
Eugene Rene Pabelle
France
Vatican
J. Pierpont Morgan
Margaret of Navarre
Frank D. Hill
Minnesota
United States
St. Petersburg
Great Britain
Leo Tolstoi
Morocco
al Wedras
Anhui
Shanghai
Hail of fires floods and deaths hit multiple states
Fire destroys the General Compress plant at Argenta Arkansas with losses around 205000. A cloudburst in Zanesville Ohio causes three deaths and heavy property damage. Lightning kills ranchman Gillum J Stanley in Forsyth Montana. A swimming class drowning at Annapolis. Two miners killed in Tamarack mine Calumet Michigan. Two Italian climbers die on Mount Manni Pelvoux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Compress Company
Argenta
Ark
Zanesville
Ohio
Gillum J. Stanley
Forsyth, Mont
Multiple Disasters Reported Across U S Locales
A series of deadly and damaging incidents include Frank Stivers fatally struck by a passenger train then died at Wall Lake Iowa. Hart town near New Brunswick suffered near total destruction by fire with $250000 loss. Auditorium in Evansville Indiana collapsed injuring eight seriously and forty to fifty more lightly. Walter Teddy an eleven year old drowned at Tamarack dam Calumet Michigan after cramps. A Chicago Great Western train collided with a rear train in Kansas City injuring and killing passengers. A churchgoer Mrs Harry Miller of Bucyrus was killed by lightning striking the church steeple. A baby’s body found in a water tank near Oskaloosa Iowa after a visit home. Third Avenue elevated train crash in New York injured fourteen, two possibly fatally. Heavy rainfall in Southeastern Nebraska flooded streams, damaged bridges, drowned cattle, and ruined harvested grain with damage estimated around 150 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stivers
Wall Lake
Iowa
Hart
New Brunswick
Locsis
Evansville
Ind
Tamarack Dam
Calumet
Mich
Walter Teddy
Chicago Great Western
Kansas City
Passeger
Harry Miller
Bucyrus
Ross Hargreaves
Oskaloosa
Third Avenue
One Hundred and Fouyrth Street
New York
Nebraska
Missouri
Neuer Dodge Center
Minn
West Concord
Eden
New Richland
Zumbrota
Henning
George Mackuson
Series of Local Homicides and Crimes Reported Across Several States
Reports detail police shooting in Miles City Montana killing a hobo during a dark duel. Edward Bergmann pleads guilty to murdering his aunt and receives ninety nine year term in a Missouri penitentiary. In Fort Smith Arkansas educator A O Gholston kills wife over jealousy. A family feud ends with John Wheelhouse killed and nephew seriously wounded in St. Petersburg. An explosion damages Lucio Grenaldi’s Philadelphia home after Black Hand demands. Pennsylvania board denies pardon for James B. Gentry, convicted of murdering Madge York in 1896 Philadelphia. In Indiana a drunken spree ends with Marda Brokazinwitch shooting Joseph Pilkerton and wounding Michael Lapore before suicide. Corbin Kentucky men cause death by inflating John Ballard with air. Massachusetts constable Bernard Gately hears a murder report and shoots Mary A. McBride during an attack at her office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miles City
Mant
Edward Bergmann
Kate Quernheim
St. Louis
Fort Smith
Ark
A. O. Gholston
St. Petersburg
John Wheelhouse
Richard Wheelhouse
Pennsylvania State Board of Pardons
James B. Gentry
Madge York
Philadelphia
Marda Brokazinwitch
Nelleville
Ind
Joseph Pilkerton
Michael Lapore
Insurance Exits Rise as Robertson Law Takes Hold in Texas
Nineteen insurance companies withdraw from Texas after the Robertson insurance law goes into effect. The American clearing house, eight months in trying to pool freight cars nationwide, appears to be breaking apart in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Robertson
American Clearing House
Chicago
Sisterhood of
Catherine Drexel
Philadelphia
Town Creek
Ala
Teddytown
Haywood Rebuffs Murder Charge Testimony
William D. Haywood testified in his own defense in Boise declaring he is not guilty of Frank Steunenberg's murder and other crimes. He denied meeting Orchard early, sending Orchard to Cripple Creek, aiding Lyte Gregory’s murder, or giving Orchard money, and he claimed he lit one fuse at Wardner but others led the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Wardner
William F. Davis
Big Bill” Davis
Orchard
Davis
Haywood Stands Borah's Grilling in Steunenberg Case
William D. Haywood left the witness chair after six hours of cross examination by Senator Borah and his own counsel. The defense neared closing with one more witness, while the state would start rebuttal. Haywood denied threats attributed by Orchard and affirmed ties to the Western Federation, praising its role amid Colorado troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Borah
Boise
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Senator Borah
Steunenberg
Moyer
Orchard
Simpkins
Sensations Are Many in Haywood Trial Rebuttal
Boise Idaho July 16 Sensations rise as the state begins rebuttal evidence in the Haywood trial A witness admits aiding a labor riot that left two dead A defendant’s murder conviction is read and another witness is shown to have been sent to an insane asylum Neighbors informants raise admissibility questions with a decision due Monday morning Perjury charged as William Dewey testifies about armed participation in the Wardner riot and mob activity on April 29 1898 Harry Orchard begins his testimony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
William Dewey
Bunker Hill and Sullivan
Wardner
Davis
Harry Orchard
Lockjaw Fatal to Two in Albia Iowa
Two deaths from lockjaw occurred in Albia Iowa as a result of injuries in separate incidents. Albert Ann was kicked on a finger by a mule leading to blood poisoning and eventual death after amputation. Mrs George Williams suffered a finger splinter injury followed by tetanus and death despite amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Iowa
Albert Ann
George Williams
Another Perjury Charge in Haywood Trial
Boise July 17 another warrant charging perjury against witness C W Aller who testified for the defense in the Haywood case was issued by Ada county prosecutors Aller formerly a telegraph operator and ticket agent at Cripple Creek Colo is accused of perjury Orchard testifies on stand again denying knowledge of a grandfather and recounts that his uncle was insane Aller had testified to seeing Orchard and D C Scott together at a depot prior to the explosion at Independence depot on June 6 1904 Scott denied being in Cripple Creek at that time witnesses contradicted Aller in rebuttal testimony and perjury charges were sworn out after court adjourned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Haywood
C. W. Aller
Florence & Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek
Colp
Ada County
Orchard
Harry Orchard
Peter McKinley
Ireland
Western Federation of Miners
Mine Owners’ Organization
Citizens’ Aliance
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Aller
D. C. Scott
Rebut Evidence of the Defense
In Boise on July 18 the prosecution called six witnesses to rebut defense claims. Three testified on the Coeur dAlenes in 1899 and three on Colorado during the 1903 04 strike. A key witness contradicted defense claims about the Vindicator mine explosion. A perjury hearing for depot agent C W Aller proceeded with Orchard as principal witness. Aller released on 2500 bond.
Governor Mead Salute Fatal Accident at Fort Worden
A governor's salute at Fort Worden in Port Townsend Washington turned deadly when a 17 gun volley overheated a cannon and exploded. One man was killed and two severely burned during Governor Mead's reception yesterday as Private Tobassen of the Sixty second Company lost an arm and suffered severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Gov. Mead
Fort Worden
Tobassen
Storm Devastates Minnesota and South Dakota Farmlands
Reports from St Paul describe torrential rain and fierce wind that wrecked houses and barns across southern Minnesota and northern South Dakota. Crops were flattened in many areas while some grain benefited from heavy rainfall. Lightning killed livestock and several buildings were demolished, with Eden and New Richland among hard hit spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
South Dakota
Three Found Guilty in Sheridan Coal Lands Fraud
In Cheyenne Wyoming a jury convicted millionaire E M Yolbrook attorney L L Lombrough and businessman Robert Philamane of conspiracy to defraud the government of coal lands in Sheridan county. Each faces up to two years in prison and a $1000 fine on the two counts. Judge Boneyard said sentence would come in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
United States District Court
E. M. Yolbrook
L. L Lombrough
Robert Philamane
Sheridan
Sheridan County
Boneyard
Gov Johnson Ponders Special Session On Rates
St Paul July 21 Gov Johnson returns from vacation and says a meeting with the attorney general may decide on calling a special session to address the 2 cent fare and commodity rates. He does not see it as urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Burglar Steals Strong Box From Carriage Factory
In Faribault Minnesota on July 20 a break in at J F Lindeman’s carriage factory office robbed the safe of its strong box containing notes valued at 1500 dollars or more. Only a small cash amount remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong Box
Faribault
Minn
J. F Lindeman
Girl Swallows Poison After Love Disappointment
Martha Rach aged twenty four attempted death by swallowing carbolic acid at the Milwaukee station in La Crosse Iowa. She is in serious condition in hospital and may die. Disappointment in love is believed to be the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Iowa
Martha Rach
Milwaukee
Elevator Fire Ravages Town in Hunter North Carolina
Fire started in the local elevator yesterday morning causing about 40000 dollars in damage. The blaze threatened to destroy the town before firefighters gained control after a hard battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
N. C
Burglars Hit Rob Hardware Store in Spooner
Spooner Wisconsin July 21 burglars broke into the hardware store of J P Schneider and took about 75 dollars worth of goods including knives revolvers and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Hardware
Spooner
Wis
J. P. Schneider
Telegraph Strike Settled In San Francisco Area
Telegraph operators affiliated with Western Union and Postal Telegraph in Oakland and San Francisco ended a month long walkout. They will return under pre strike pay and conditions and arbitrate grievances per Col. Clowry's June 20 compromise. Arbitration committee will be formed by employer and union appointees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Col
R. C. Clowry
I. N. Miller
Western Union
T. W. Storer
Postal
S. J. Small
North Dakotan E F Ladd Elected President at Jamestown Exposition
The Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments elected E F Ladd North Dakota food commissioner as president. Vice presidents include E W Burke Iowa H E Linkrecht Chicago and S M McCrader Richmond. R M Allen Lexington Ky treasurer T K Bruner NC state board named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Ladd
National Food Commissioners
Norfolk
Association of State and National Food and Dairy Department
Jamestown Exposition
North Dakota
E. W. Burke
Iowa
H. E. Linkrecht
Chicago
S. M. McCrader
Richmond
R. M. Allen
Lexington
T. K. Bruner
North Carolina State Board
Br. F. Ladd
A. C. Bird
Michigan
F. J. Kracke
New York
M. Allen
Kentucky
Set of tools removed from man’s leg in operation
Deadwood South Dakota July 21 Henry Anderson had long leg trouble. Doctors opened his leg and removed a chisel nails screwdriver wood pieces and a tin fragment. He recalled a past ditch explosion but was unaware of the objects in his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Henry Anderson
Anderson
Mayor plans to offer city attorney post to Lenroot
Superior Wisconsin July 21 The new state law bars railroad attorneys from official posts prompting Mayor Linley to offer the city attorney position to former Speaker Irvine Lenroot. Judge L K Luse, tied to Wisconsin Central and Soo Line firms, left the city attorneyship yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin
L. K. Luse
Luse
Wisconsin Central
The
Soo
Luse, Powell & Luse
Linley
Irvine L. Lenroot
Cousins Die Together in River Tragedy at Sioux City
Francis Cane a wealthy Sioux City bachelor and retired farmer and his cousin Mrs John Healy wife of an Illinois cigarmaker and Lincoln alderman were drowned when their canoe struck an unknown launch on the Big Sioux River near Sioux City Iowa on July 21 two youths manned the other boat
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Francis Cane
John Healy
Lincoln
Big Sioux
Appleton Teen Fatally Injured in Mill Accident
Frank Stroebel seventeen a machine tender at the Appleton paper mill was fatally injured when drawn into a mill machine in Appleton Wisconsin on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Wis
Frank Stroebel
Appleton Paper Mill
Lindstrom Moves to Secure State Girls' Training School
Lindstrom Minnesota on July 21 reports efforts to attract the state girls training school. The town sits in Chisago County center and aims to boost regional prominence and economic benefits from hosting the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindstrom
Minn
Chisago
To Wed Soon, Drown
Lima Ohio July 21 two young men J L Davis and Misa Oo cia Webryke drowned when their boat cap sized They were to be married soon and were well known in the community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
J. L. Davis
Misa Oocia Webryke
Lightning Strikes Braaten Home. Three Brothers Hit
James Braaten is dead and two of his brothers are in serious condition after a lightning bolt struck the Braaten home in Palermo North Dakota on July 2. The incident leaves a family without one member and two others wounded seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
N. D
James Braaten
Braaten
Ten Victim Dies From Georgia Explosion
Boston July 21 Midshipman J T Cruz is recorded as the tenth victim of the Georgia explosion. The loss follows the memorial day incident on the battleship, with officials confirming the casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Georgia
J. T. Cruz
River Steamer Tennessee Sinks After Storm Hit
A heavy wind and thunderstorm drove the river steamer Tennessee into the Eads bridge abutment. The vessel, valued at $20,000, ripped open its side and sank in the river near St Louis on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Tennessee
Eads Bridge
Band Leader Drowned in Atlantic City Bathing Death
Atlantic City July 21 Captain August Azzali leader of the Mexican band that accompanied the El Paso lodge of Elks to Philadelphia drowned last evening while bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
August Azzali
el Paso
Lodge of Elks
Philadelphia
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Washington Notes
Johann Dorosiewicz
Poland
Smolyany
Russia
Hadshipman
H. C. Phinney
Manchester
N. H
Annapolis
Henry Newman
Theodore Kosko
Tamarack
Calumet, Mich
Manni
Mieie Pelvoux
Lucio Grenaldi
Grenaldi
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Corbin
John Ballard
Ballard
Bernard J. Gately
Lowell
Mass
Mary A. McBride
Des Moines
Winchell
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
National Congress
American Shipbuilding Company
Lorain
Great Lakes
Rockaway Beach
Gov
Independence
Lyte Gregory
Jack Simpking
Federation
Dewey
Bill
Union
Burke
Western Federation
Colorado
Mule
Coeur d'Alenes
Vindicator
Wood
Justice of the Peace
Savage
D. C. Shott
Independence Depot
Dakota
Gov. Johnson
Girl
North Dakotan
Lenroot
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