Frightful accident at Pounding Mill severs farmer’s left foot
Robert K. Gillespie, a west end farmer, stepped before a mowing machine blade while whipping a balky horse near Pounding Mill. The blade severed his left foot above the ankle. he fell, saving his other leg. Doctors from Tazewell and Pounding Mill treated him, and he rested well with little bleeding.
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R. K. Gillespie
Gillespie
Drs. Crockett
Tazewell
Graham
Pounding Mill
Robert K. Gillespie
West End
High Farm
Letters Pouring In On Political Leaders in West Virginia
Washington reports a flood of letters to West Virginia senators and leaders urging them to untangle political affairs. Senator Elkins hired Senator Scott to meet in New York with talks of a harmony plan as national figures prepare for a conference. The national committee may intervene to avoid jeopardizing the state's seven electoral votes. A Charleston meeting of the state regulars on the 21st is expected to push for active compromise steps.
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Washington
West Virginia
Elkins
Scott
Maine
New York
Hitchcock
Dover
National Committee
Charleston
Prohibition Convention Opens With 5000 Plus Delegates
The Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio opened with over five thousand delegates alternates and visitors. Wright Artman as potential ticket leads while many within the party urge nominees from within the Prohibition ranks. The platform discussion centers on tariff revision anti inj unction labor issues and local option laws.
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Columbus
Memorial Hall
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Frances Willard
Clintonb. Fiske
John Bidwell
Oliver W. Stewart
Silas C. Swallow
Neal Dow
Wright
Artman
Seabon Wright
Samuel R. Artman
Lebanon
Ind
Indiana
Seaborn Wright
Aftman
Prohibition
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Illinois
A. G. Wolfenbarger
Nebraska
Felix Tyne- Whirter
Frederick Wheeler
California
Alfred Manterre
Joseph P. Tracy
Michisem
J. W. Cranfill
Texas
Anti-Saloon Leagues
Temperace
Prohibition Declared as Sole Platform Policy
The platform will state in strongest terms for out-and-out Prohibition and announce only one plank in the platform, which is prohibition. The statement emphasizes a single policy focus and vows unwavering support for prohibition.
Giuseppe Alia Hangs for Killing Father Leo Heinrichs
In Canon City Colorado on July 15 Giuseppe Alia was executed at 8:30 p m for the murder of Father Leo Heinrichs. He cursed the Roman priesthood and shouted in Italian before the death sentence was carried out.
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Canon City
Colo
Italy
Guiseppa Alia
Leo Heinrichs
Kern Given Warm Reception At Home
Indianapolis July 15 a large crowd gathered in Delaware street and courthouse yard to welcome John W Kern the newly nominated Democratic candidate for vice president of the United States He spoke for about twenty minutes after being introduced by Charles W Fairbanks The reception was hearty generous and spontaneous with both Republicans and Democrats cheering Mrs Kern and William John Kern Jr Kern arrived around six o clock and proceeded to his home escorted by a large procession
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
United States
Delaware Street
Kern
Charles W Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Mr. Kern
William John Kern, Jr
Bryan Praises Publicity Plank Amid Campaign Debate
From Fairview Nebraska July 15 Bryan welcomed the national Democratic committee action on publishing campaign contributions. He noted Republican Treasurer Sheldon would not reveal contributions before the election but would disclose them afterward. Bryan cheered the Denver platform's publicity plank as aligned with his views.
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Ae Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
National Democratic Committee
Bryan
Sheldon
Republics
Denver Canye Tfon
National Committee
Bourne to See Taft in Hot Springs Visit
Senator Jonathan Bourne plans a Hot Springs appearance that signals reconciliation with Taft’s nomination while maintaining support for a second presidential term for Roosevelt. The article notes the Ohio situation and rising interest around Arthur I Vorga of Ohio as a key player.
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Hot Springs
Jonathan Bourne
Bourne
Taft
Roosevelt
Arthur I Vorga
Ohio
Trolley Accident Kills One Injures Dozens Near Johnstown
Johnstown Pennsylvania July 15 One man was killed and twenty five or thirty others injured when a trolley car struck a traction engine at a crossing one mile from Johnstown, then ran backward over a steel embankment.
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Johnstown
Johnstown Passenger Railway Company
Exhibition drill by Arab patrols at Mystic Shrine session
In St Paul Minnesota the July 15 exhibition drill by Arab patrols opened today's session of the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine. The event showcased drill precision and ceremony as part of the council gathering.
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St. Paul, Minn
Imperial Council of the Mystic
Seven Die in Gas Explosion at Williamstown Colliery
In Pottsville July 15 seven miners died and ten were injured in a gas explosion at the Williamstown Colliery Summit Branch Mining Company. The blast wrecked the No 1 shaft and set the mine afire as rescuers and nurses, including women volunteers, aided the wounded.
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Pottsville
Williamstown
Summit Branch Mining Company
John Reilly
Arthur Hawk
Charles Rickert
John Whittle
Anthony Frelas
James Bowman
Michael Stakum
William Meinhart
Charles Parker
Martin Doyle
Ralph Finley
John Walsh
Isaac Heiss
Charles Hepler
Monrow
Eight Die In Explosion At German Dynamite Storeroom
A massive dynamite blast struck a storage room on the seventh level of a colliery near Dorbowtight in Essen, Rhenish Prussia. Eight bodies have been recovered, eight more injured with several in hopeless condition, and three others remain underground, presumed dead.
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Essen
Rhenish
Prussia
Col-Lieries
Dynamite Bomb Hurls Into West 140th Street Apartment
A dynamite bomb exploded in the areaway of a fashionable apartment house on West 140th Street New York unleashing panic. The blast sent occupants from their beds as windows shattered and a large hole was torn in the cement court floor.
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New York
West 140Th Street
Bom
Economy Decides Choice Blue Ribbon Lemon or Vanilla
The ad copy argues the economy governs flavor choice, claiming Blue Ribbon Lemon or Vanilla lasts twice as long as competing options. It frames consumer decisions as driven by cost efficiency rather than taste.
Bombing rocks wealthy New York apartment block
An explosion damaged a high class New York City apartment block housing 42 families. Police have no clear motive or suspects and detectives report no threatening letters found. If the attack is linked to the Black Hand it would mark a first targeting the wealthy residential area.
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Black Hand
New York
Olympic medals awarded to Britain France and Sweden
London reports gold medals to Great Britain France and Sweden in the final Olympic events. Britain achieved a double victory while France and Sweden each won one first prize. The United States earned a silver in the three mile team race, with American teams present in all events.
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London
Great Britain
France
Sweden
United States
Shrine group elects officers for 1909 Louisville conclave
St Paul July 15 The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine elected officers and chose Louisville as the 1909 conclave site with Seattle Louisville Atlantic City and Detroit as contenders. Fran Cc Roundy became past Imperial potentate as not a candidate for re election. Overshieve won the second ballot for outer imperial guard.
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St. Paul, Minn
Imperial Council
Order of Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Louisville
Seattle
Atlantic City
Detroit
Fran Cc. Roundy
Imperial
Imperial Guard
Cave-in buries five workers in Youngstown sewer
Five men were buried by a sewer cave-in in Youngstown Ohio on July 15. Three bodies were recovered by rescue teams as crews continued the search for the remaining victims.
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Youngstown
Norfolk and Western Coal Shipments June Report Rise
Official June figures show total coal shipments from Norfolk and Western mines at 119 624 for the month with overall coal trade improving and prospects for a strong July. The report notes a gratifying increase and better runs across all lines, implying a return toward normal conditions.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Incendiary Fire Destroys Store House in Lee County
Tazewell Virginia July 15 Special a fire believed incendiary occurred at Hagan in Lee county last night destroying a store house and contents belonging to G W Garrett the building was insured for 2800 dollars
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Tazewell
Hagan
Lee
G. W. Garrett
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