Deadly coastal collision sinks Columbia with hundreds feared
A fog shrouded night off Shelter Cove sees the iron steamer Columbia torpedoed by the lumber laden San Pedro. More than 100 passengers and crew perish as the vessel sinks within five minutes, while the San Pedro is towed to Eureka and survivors are rescued by the Roanoke and Daisy Mitchell. Captain Doran goes down with the Columbia.
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Columbia
San Francisco
San Pedro
Shelter Cove
Montocino County
Portland
Roanoke
Doran
George Elder
Eureka
Gers
Daisy Mitchell
California
George W. Elder
Hitler
Edward Butler
Portsmouth
Ohio
Butler
Doren
Losses Reported After Columbia Steamer Sinks
Eureka Calif July 22 The steamer Columbia carried 249 people two hundred and forty nine of which 144 were landed by the Elder including 107 passengers and 37 crew Four lifeboats were recovered with 13 18 and 15 aboard and a fourth boat with unspecified count Ninety four passengers and five crew members were saved bringing total saved to 144 with 83 passengers lost 27 crew lost and 190 total casualties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Calif
Columbia
Death Toll Drops in Mendocino Marine Disaster
Eureka Calif July 22 Hourly the death list in the Mendocino coast disaster shrinks. Best reports say 157 of 249 souls escaped death. One hundred seven passengers and thirty seven crew were brought to this port. Three more lifeboats have been picked up with eighteen, fifteen, and unknown aboard. Survivors are being cared for at hotels and private houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Calif
Mendocino County
Penalty Clause of Rate Law Declared Unconstitutional
Judge Pritchard of the United States court discharged Ticket Agence Wood and Wilson of the Southern railway on habeas corpus and ruled the penalty clause of the new rate law unconstitutional. He warned penalties could total two and a half million dollars daily per ticket sale, far exceeding the original suit, and would violate federal state court comity and U.S. court jurisdiction if enforced.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Asheville
N. C
Pritchard
United States
Agence Wood and
Pritcherd
Virginia leaders weigh two cent rail rate to Supreme Court
Richmond July 22 Governor Swanson Attorney General Anderson and others met to discuss Virginia railroad policy. They are generally expected to decide to bypass the federal injunction and take the two cent rate question directly to the Supreme Court, challenging Judge Pritchard’s injunction.
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Richmond
Swanson
Anderson
Prentiss and Stuart
Allen Caperton Braxton
Corporation Commission
Virginia
Federal
Pritchard
Supreme Court of the United States
Brilliant GWU professor condemned to die for murder
Karlsruhe report says Karl Hall, a young law professor from George Washington University in Washington DC, was found guilty of murdering his wife's mother Frau Molitor, a Baden Baden resident, on November 6 last. He heard the verdict with perfect composure and spoke cheerfully with his counsel after sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington University
Karlsruhe
Karl Hall
Washington, D. C
Frau Molitor
Baden-Baden
Attorney Richardson Pleads for Haywood Life in Boise
In Boise on July 22 E F Richardson spent four and a half hours appealing to a jury for the life of William D Haywood. The court adjourned afternoon sessions and held a late six oclock session due to heat. The McGee perjury case against defense witness Dr I T McGee continued. Harry Orchard faced a long cross examination while denying alibi and Wallace meeting claims. C W Aller, another defense witness under perjury charges, was bound over for district court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
E. F. Richardson
William D. Haywood
I. T. McGee
Harry Orchard
McGee
Couet d’Alenes
Wallace
Several Elks Attended James town Events in Norfolk
News brief clusters report Elks gathering in Norfolk Virginia on July 22 with a theater visit in the evening. Other dispatches cover a fatal Racine storm in Wisconsin, a Toyooka coal mine explosion in Japan, Baltic battleship orders in Russia, a military balloon incident near Tsarskoe Selo, a Pere Marquette worker’s death after a Michigan wreck, Seoul intrigues, Nellie Madigan’s hospital death after a car train crash, Sultan and pretender fighting in Morocco, and a Chicago Rock Island train wreck near Papturn New Mexico with minor injuries to most passengers.
Lawyer Completes Sixty-One Day Water Fast
Chicago is told by attorney George E. Hufford of Lincoln Park Boulevard that a sixty-one day water fast cured his chronic ailments. He weighed 194 pounds at start, 159 at end, and reported improved health, a first meal of orange and beef tea, and assertion that his organs now run naturally.
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Chicago
George E. Hufford
Lincoln Park Boulevard
Mr. Hufford
Shunned by Society Leader Cecilia Johnson's Chicago Rise
Cecilia Johnson, sister of gambler Mushmouth Johnson, rose from obscurity to top social ranks at the University of Chicago. She led Englewood House, joined Phi Delta Phi, and became a prominent figure before peers learned her lineage. Her records were erased from the sorority after the discovery.
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Chicago
Cecilia Johnson
University
Midway
Mushmouth” Johnson
Cecilia
Englewood House
Phi Delta Phi
Firis
Order
Building and Loan Delegates Arrive for Chicago Meeting
Chicago hosts the fifteenth annual meeting of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations with sessions at the Palmer House. Delegates will hear papers on Full-Paid Stock, The Permanent Retention Surplus, and Life Insurance for Borrowers, sparking wide discussion among attendees.
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Chicago
Ill
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Palmer House
Charles Elliott
Topeka
Kan
S. Wittkowsky
Charlotte
N. C
J. O. A. Brackett
Massachusetts
Bridge collapse at Lorain splits crowd at river edge
In Lorain Ohio this morning a foot bridge collapsed as workers from the ship yard leaned on the railing waiting for closure. About twenty men fell into the river with several drowned and two bodies recovered. One more man is known to be in the water and others are missing.
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Lorain
Old Sloop of War Marion Up for Public Sale
Bids open tomorrow at Mare Island Navy Yard California for the old wooden sloop Marion built in 1871 74 at Kittery Maine. The 1900 ton vessel has 216 foot length 37 foot beam 16 foot 6 inch draft and 11.25 knot speed used recently by California Naval Militia for training.
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Washington, D. C
Marion
Mare Island
Naval Militia of
California
Corporation to Look After Japanese Treaty Rights
Seven Fresno Japanese residents organize a corporation to watch treaty rights and take political action. Articles filed with the county clerk, headquarters secured, secretary linked with similar groups across California. Fresno hosts over 1,000 Japanese residents, swelling to more than 5,000 in peak fruit season.
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Fresno
Cal
California
Uncle Sam Seeks Expert Forest Rangers
The government service offers a path to become an expert forester with strong career prospects. The forest ranger position provides a solid start in a new profession, reflecting the growing importance of forestry in the United States. An opportunity for young men to join the United States forest reserve service is highlighted with a suggested July start.
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Forest Rangers
Aricona
New Mexico
United States Forest Reserve Service
Wife Disciplines Husband in Harlem Court
In New York July 21 Mrs Lucy Wilkinson asked if she could discipline her husband John for disorderly conduct. She described overpowering him and sitting on him to quiet him. Magistrate Walsh paroled him into her custody for good behavior.
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New York
Lucy Wilkinson
East Eighty-fifth Street
Walsh
Harlem
John
Wilkinson
Jersey Mob Lays Lynching Threat After Blinding Blow
In Somerville New Jersey a midnight melee led to William Rowe being beaten near Main Street by a mob led by Assistant Chief L A Bellie and Town Commissioner Joseph Barris. Rowe is hospitalized in serious condition. William Kline the alleged assailant, a negro, remains at large. A bystander handed Kline a rolling pin amid the street fight provoking fears of lynching as tensions rose after the brawl.
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Somerville
N. J
L. A. Bellie
Joseph Barris
William Kline
William Rowe
Rowe
Somerset Hospital
Kline
Printers Ink Used to Seek Pulpit Job in Pittsburg
In the Christian Worker free want column Rev. George A. Jones of Mt. Oliver signs an advertisement seeking a pulpit, noting August availability and September readiness. He says he will also try dailies if needed, joining others using church papers to obtain positions in Pittsburg’s first press ad for pulpits.
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Pittsburg
The
Christian Worker
Christian Church
George A. Jones
Mt. Oliver Station
City Council Seeks State Probe After Street Bid Rejection
At a city council meeting last night, officials rejected RE Oliver’s $10 500 settlement offer on South Bland Street and urged the supervisors to hire Kelly Bros. to begin work on the 30 feet city already owns. The council also approved paying A Loher 300 to raise his property for Lee Street grade changes. Chief Newkirk asked the board to investigate his altercation with Reporter Biggs, and the council adopted a resolution requesting that inquiry.
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RE. T. Oliver
South Street
Lee Street
Pr Avenue
A. Loher
Police
Newkirk
Board of Supervisors
Biggs
Death of Edward S. Jack in Roanoke Virginia
Edward S. Jack died at age 32 at his home 118 Fifth Avenue N. C. from tuberculosis. A Spanish American War veteran from Portsmouth served as an orderly with General Fitzhugh Lee’s staff. Native of Floyd County survived by wife mother and four brothers with funeral at Jefferson Street Baptist Church and burial at View.
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Roanoke
Edward
Jack
Fifth Avenue N. c
Portsmouth
Fitzhugh Lee
New Mexico
Floyd County
Mary J. Jack
Messrs
George
Harry
Frank
Robert W. Jack
Jefferson Street Baptist Church
Fairview
Extensive Coal Lands in Pennsylvania Optioned
Johnstown reports 213 coal land parcels in Somerset County sold on options to Thomas J. Adler for the Somerset Coal Company of Baltimore. The options cover 38 000 acres at an average price of 60 dollars per acre totaling 2 280 000 dollars.
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Johnstown
M. W. Kelm
Scott Dibert
Somerset County
Thomas J. Adler
Somerset Coal Company
Baltimore
MacLean Forbidden to Write to Outside World
Tangier reports bandit Raisuli has banned Caid Sir Harry MacLean from writing to outsiders to prevent disclosure of Raisuli's retreat. Authorities warn the ban may hamper communication between the caid and external entities.
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MacLean
Tangier
Raisuli
Caid
Harry MacLean
Fifty Die in Sicilian Sulphur Mine Fire
Rome reports fifty workmen suffocated in a sulphur mine fire at Girgenti Sicily. Rescue efforts continued as officials warned of further casualties and warned residents of dangerous conditions in the mine and town.
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Sicily
Rome
Girgenti
Double Strength Double Delightful Blue Ribbon Treat
An ad proclaims Blue Ribbon product twice the vanilla flavor and twice as delightful. The note mentions an office closure for summer vacation and signs off with Fred L. Black, D.D. dated August 8.
Summer kidney troubles prompt quick care
An ad notes summer kidney irregularities caused by excess drinking or overheating. It urges immediate attention with Foley's Kidney Cure and mentions Chase & Sanborn teas sold by Sublette & Barnes. The ad is dated 20-31.
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Foley
Chase & Sanborn
Sublette & Barnes
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Fast Relief
The best remedy for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation is DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills. Their action is prompt and sure. A weeks treatment for 65c. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Gentle Cleansing
The ad touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a stimulant for the bowels that cleanses without irritation. It emphasizes gentle action and irritation free relief.
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Babbitt Metal
Superior Supply Co
Bluefield, W. VA
Top National Bank
W. E Gnoman
Pennaent
R. E. BoLine, Cahier
W. B. Hicks
Epwin Maxon
W.O PoL1oox
L. A
Princeton Avenue
BR. L. Speal
North Carolina
West Virginia
Chicago Grain Market
Richardson
W. D. Haywood
Associated Press Dispatches
Norfolk
Jamestown
Racine, Wis
Racine County
Tokio
Toyooka
Bungo
St. Petersburg
Baltic
Tsarkoe Selo
Detroit
Mich
Danner Higgins
Pere Marquette
Salem
Seoul
Nellie Madigan
Edward J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Malilla
Morocco
el Paso
Tex
Rock Island
Papturn
N. M
University of Chicago
Uncle Sam
Jersey
Grief Newkirk
Mis
Edward Sr
Pennsylvania
Aulbudy LD
Fred L. Black
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