Flood Impacts Felt in Gainesville Texas After Thursday Storm
The Gainesville Texas flood left no confirmed deaths but caused extensive damage. Pecan Creek swelled to a quarter mile in width with depths from two to fifteen feet, filling basements and damaging goods. Bridges were wrecked, streets heavily damaged, and homes left with water on floors up to two feet. Continuous rain from 6:30 to 11 PM and lingering showers into Friday morning added to the destruction.
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Gainesville
Tex
Pecan Creek
Cloud burst washes away cattle wagons near Desert
McKinney Texas July 4 A cloud burst struck near Desert in this county Thursday night washing away county road wagons tents harness and feedstuff. The men cut loose their mules and climbed trees to escape the rising flood waters.
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McKinney
Tex
Desert
This County
Bonham Sees Heaviest Rainfall In One Hour
Bonham Texas recorded a one hour downpour Thursday night totaling thirteen and a half inches by 6 am Friday. Livestock drowned railroads damaged and several houses struck by lightning as residents faced the historic storm.
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Bonham
Tex
Drowning Toll and Flood Damage Reported Near Beeville
Beeville Texas July 4 reports confirm that seventeen Mexicans drowned near Normania and Mineral. Railroads in the area suffered storm damage to roadbeds and crops sustained injuries.
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Beeville
Tex
Normania
Mineral
Rain Deluges Washes Out Savoy Lake Day
In Savoy Texas on July 4 the lake day was ruined as heavy rain swept the area. Old settlers call it the worst downpour in Fannin County in twenty five years.
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Savoy
Tex
Fannin County
Farmers' Institute At Taylor Show Highlights Livestock
Taylor Texas July 4 large attendance at the Farmers institute meeting with the livestock department as the feature. Superb horses on exhibition and diverse thoroughbred cattle breeds praised. Hon. Jefferson Johnson of Austin and B F Johnson gave talks and premiums were awarded.
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Taylor
Tex
Farmers’ Institute
Institute
Texas
Jefferson Johnson
Austin
B. F. Johnson
Bids Opened as Texas Textbook Board Reviews Submissions
The state textbook board opened bids from competing book publishers and will keep them private until awards are announced in a few weeks. The Thursday session extended into Friday, and officials expect time to compile figures before public release.
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Austin
State Textbook Board
Water and Light Commission Promotes Assistant Bookkeeper
At a meeting the City Water and Light Commission promoted Harry Prowse to assistant bookkeeper to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. G. Hill. The action came at the July meeting in Austin.
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Austin
City Water and Light Commission
Harry Prowse
W. G. Hill
Mrs Kronle Victim Dies in Seguin Home
Seguin Tex July 4 Mrs Kronle, the victim of an unknown assailant, died at her home Friday. No arrest has been made.
Claud Helm Acquitted In Homicide Case
In Decatur Texas the district court heard the Helm homicide case and the jury found Claude Helm not guilty. He was released from custody after the verdict.
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Decatur
Tex
Helm
Claude Helm
Compromise Reaches Administration of McCann Estate
Mrs. Jesse C. McCann widow of James H. McCann sought letters of administration in the case tied to the murder of her husband. Contested by Fr. Hume of Lexington Kentucky and Joseph McCann of Grove, Indian Territory. The matter ended with Garrard Strode named public administrator to handle the estate.
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St. Louis
Jesse C. McCann
James H. McCann
Barrington
Fr. Hume
Lexington Ky
James McCann
Joseph McCann
Grove
I. T
Garrard Strode
Meridian Tragedy Over Shot Wounds Young Man in Dispute
In Meridian Mississippi on July 4 Dan I Moore a baggage man for the North eastern railroad shot Ellis Poole about eighteen after a quarrel earlier in the day. Moore says he acted in self defense and surrendered to police.
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Meridian
Miss
Dan I Moore
Ellis Poole
Moore
Poole
Contract Discontinued Over Mail Box Hour Devices
Washington July 4 an order ends the contract with Postal Device and Improvement company for devices indicating mail collection hours from letter boxes. The order took effect July 1. The California firm had supplied thousands of the devices to the postal service and is linked to a congressional visit by Representative Loud-to-California.
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Washington
Post Office
Postal Device and Improvement Company
Loud
California
Post Office Department
Postal Service
European squadron sails for Portsmouth England
The United States European squadron sailed for Portsmouth England on July 4 as part of ongoing naval movements.
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Kallandborg
Denmark
United States European Squadron
Portsmouth
England
Rabbis Endorse Historical Sabbath as Core Jewish Practice
The Central Conference of American Rabbis declared in Detroit on July 4 in favor of maintaining the Historical Sabbath as a fundamental Jewish institution and to improve its observance. It ordered a special committee to study methods to implement the policy and adjourned sine die after eight hours of talks and officer elections.
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Detroit
Mich
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Sabbath Commission
Washington hears latest Manchuria phase kept secret
Odessea dispatch hints at a new Manchuria phase unknown to the public. Secretary Hay and Count Cassini have discussed the issue and U S officials consider Russia shifting policy to be more acceptable to the United States. The Jewish petition presentation suggests Russia encouraged China to break open door pledges, opposing American interests. The administration may support the Anglo Japanese note and a united protest from powers.
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Washington
Odessa
State Department
Hay
Count Cassini
Manchuria
United States
Russia
China
Discovery of diamond cache at Madison Island camp
At the YMCA boys camp on Madison Island New Haven a boy named James Wilson found a sealed wooden box in a rock cavity. Inside were a smaller sealed box with a diamond and bracelet, Lincoln assassination clippings, and a note claiming more valuables follow directions. Coins were scattered beneath the box. The search was postponed as daylight faded.
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New Haven
Conn
Young Men’s Christian Association
Madison Island
Treasure Island
James Wilson
Lincoln
Fireworks Caused Chicago Stock Yards Blaze
Carelessness with fireworks sparked a fire at the Newgass & Sons stock yards behind the tran sit house. A rocket set the stables ablaze, releasing over 200 horses that fled through the streets and led to twenty horses dying. Loss estimated under 25000 dollars.
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Chicago
M. Newgass & Sons
Newgass
Man Killed as Horses Drown at Gould Estate
A man was killed and two horses drowned at the Howard Gould estate in Port Washington Long Island. The fatalities followed a panic among dockside horses spooked by whistles from the Gould yacht Niagra in the harbor. The driver was thrown from the dock onto rocks.
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Port Washington
L. I
Howard Gould
Gould
Niagara
Suit Filed Over $1 255 000 Mining Damages In Colorado
Orphan Bell Mining and Milling company sues Isabella Gold Mining company in district court Cripple Creek Colorado seeking 1 255 000 damages for allegedly improper extraction from 1888 89 on the former's property.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Orphan Bell Mining and Milling Company
Isabella Gold Mining Company
Definite reply awaited on Manchuria ports opening
Shanghai July 4. The United States waits for a definite Chinese reply to demand opening Manchuria ports. Chinese delegates evade, while Americans press for explicit reference to Pekin government.
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Shanghai
Manchuria
Pekin
Chinese Commissioner Arrives for Worlds Fair Visit
Chinese imperial vice commissioner general Jiny ¢-Wen Kai Kah arrives in St. Louis from Pekin with his wife and children to remain through the exposition. The commissioners suite includes thirty six attaches and artisans.
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St. Louis
Jiny
Wen Kai Kah
Pekin
French Protest Over Cup Award In Dublin
The Globe's Dublin correspondent reports a French representative protest against Jenatzy receiving the cup claiming he received assistance at a control point. The dispute centers on the legitimacy of the award and the fairness of the event.
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London
the Globe
Dublin
Jenatzy
New York Men Arrested in Grand Larceny Swindle
James O'Brien and A H Biles were arrested on grand larceny charges after Frank G Randall of Richmond Virginia accused them of swindling him out of 1779 dollars. Police say the duo used newspaper ads to promote a coffee scam involving cheap beans and chems. O'Brien surrendered at a St Nicholas Avenue apartment but officers entered after forcing a window.
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New York
James O'Brien
A. H. Biles
Frank G. Randall
Richmond
O'Brien
St. Nicholas Avenue
Biles
Induced to Quit at Denver Smelter Strike Spreads
On July 4 shortly after midnight three hundred Denver Smeltermen workers urged Omaha and Grant Smelter staff at the American Smelting and Refining Company to halt operations. About 300 more at Globe smelter joined, protesting manager Franklin Guinerman denial of an eight hour day.
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Denver
Denver Smeltermen’s Union
Omaha
Grant Smelter
American Smelting and Refining Company
Globe Smelter
Franklin Guinerman
Fatally Wounded Railroad Agent in Robbery Attempt
Chicago police report G W Lathrop agent for the Chicago and Northwestern at Clyburn Junction was shot Friday night by a robber trying to rob the office. Lathrop fought the intruder, who fired four times, the fatal bullet striking Lathrop in the breast.
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Chicago
G. W. Lathrop
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Clyburn Junction
Lathrop
Cleveland writes Independence Day letter to Tammany
Former President Cleveland sends a July 4 letter to Tammany Hall insisting the influential political body must uphold the rights of the people and renew its commitment to good government as it marks Independence Day. He notes the society’s vast influence and responsibility.
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Cleveland
Tammany
Tammany Society
Senator McComas Struck When Lightning Hits Car
In Hagerstown Maryland on July 4 a bolt struck the feed wire of an open electric car bound for Williamsport. Senator Louis E McComas and several passengers were shocked, the senator knocked from his seat and briefly stunned while another passenger and a woman fainted.
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Hagerstown
United States
Louis E. McComas
Williamsport
Fourth of July Tragedy Ends in Home Made Cannon Blast
New York on July 4 reports the death of August Edgely a 21 year old from Jersey City known as the Midget. He built a gas pipe cannon loaded with gunpowder and fired it despite warnings. The explosion blew off the top of his head and killed him instantly.
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New York
August Edgely
Jersey City
Edgely
Chicago Post Office Money Order Business Falls Short
Chicago reports 123 million dollars in money orders for the fiscal year ending with 7.5 million transactions. The preceding year shows 44.8 million dollars in orders.
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Chicago
Porte denies Bulgarian troop concentration charges near Kustendil
The Sultan’s government in Constantinople on July 4 denied Bulgarian allegations that Turkish troops were concentrated at strategic frontier points near Kustendil and Djumala.
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Constantinople
The
Porte
Kustendil
Diumbala
Will Soon Qualify as Comptroller in Austin
July 4 report notes Mr. Stephens must post a $75,000 bond to qualify for the comptroller position in Austin. Once bond is filed, he will formally assume the duties.
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Austin
Stephens
Wheat Harvesting Progresses briskly in region
Wheat harvesting moves forward at a strong pace with farmers reporting good yields and steady activity across fields. Market prices and weather conditions influence ongoing collection and crop processing plans.
President Roosevelt Enjoys First Clam Bake of Year
In Oyster Bay New York on Friday President Roosevelt and family joined friends for a beach clam bake at Huntington bay. The event began with a boat parade from Roosevelt pier and included the Sylph yacht party plus meals from a hamper lunch.
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Oyster Bay
Lab
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Pier
Sagamore Hill
Huntington Bay
Wm. Emlin Roosevelt
Dublin uproar halts meeting over king's visit address
A Dublin special meeting on a proposed address to King Edward was broken up by public gallery uproar. Lord Mayor Timothy Harrington quit the chair and adjourned as protesters sang God Save Ireland and cheered, then were removed by officials.
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Dublin
Corporation of Dublin
Edward
Ireland
Timothy C. Harrington
God Save
Kansas City Raid Closes 7 Gambling Houses
Kansas City Kansas police shut more than 300 slot machines and seven gambling dens in a raid on Friday. Mayor Gilbert said it marked the first step in cleaning the city and that the current administration aims to remove gambling for at least two years. Pool rooms were not targeted.
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Kansas City
Kan
Middle West
Gilbert
Mob Hangs Suspect After Assault Robbery in Union County
In Charlotte on July 4 a mob ambushed and hanged John Osborne, a Black man accused of assaulting and robbing 60 year old Lizzie Wentz at her Union County home last Sunday. He was seized from officers transporting him to prison.
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Charlotte
N. C
John Osborne
Lizzie Wentz
Union County
Indiana tram incident leads to arrest and mob
A Black man was arraigned before a magistrate near Monroe after a tram incident yesterday. He was ordered jailed in Monroe, but officers were attacked by a mob who seized the prisoner and he died in the related events.
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Indiana
Monroe
Fort Worth Beats Corsicana 2 To 1 In Texas League
Fort Worth defeated Corsicana 2 to 1. Buchanan of the Fort Worth club struck out thirteen and held Corsicana to three singles. No game in Dallas due to muddy grounds.
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Fort Worth
Corsicana
Buchanan
Dallas
Sporadic scores from regional gridiron matchups
In the Little Rock Shreveport game the score was 8 to 4, with Little Rock narrowly ahead. Birmingham defeated Nashville 3 to 0, and Atlanta routed Montgomery 13 to 5. New Orleans beat Memphis 5 to 3 in a competing regional clash.
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Little Rock
Shreveport
Birmingham
Nashville
Atlanta
Montgomery
New Orleans
New Orlets
Memphis
National League Pittsburgh Defeats Philadelphia 7 to 3
In a National League game at Pittsburg, Pittsburg beat Philadelphia by seven runs to three. The outburst featured a strong offense from Pittsburg and solid pitching to secure the win.
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National League
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Deknyffe Takes Second in Jamies Gordon Bennett Cup Race
In Dublin on July 4 S R Deknyffe was declared second in the Jamies Gordon Bennett cup car race with M Far man third by a minute. Jonatzy won the cup by eleven minutes.
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Dublin
S. R. Deknyffe
M. Farman
Deknyffe
Jonatzy
German Jenatzy Wins Bennett Cup Race in Ireland
Berlin reports a German driver Jenatzy won the James Gordon Bennett cup race in Ireland, stirring strong enthusiasm among automobile sportsmen and car makers. German industry gains praise and anticipated export demand for German cars grows. Prince Henry of Prussia expressed satisfaction at the domestic industrial triumph.
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Berlin
Jenatzy
Ireland
Prince Henry
Prussia
Automobile Club
Industr
Motorman Killed in Richmond Strike Clashes
Richmond July 4. The first fatality of the street car strike occurred Friday when Charles E. Graham a striking motorman died from a brutal slashing by W H Lowery another striking motorman. Graham was killed amid rumors he helped undermine striker positions. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Richmond
Charles E. Graham
W. H. Lowery
Graham
Destitution Hits Hanna After Mine Disaster
In Hanna Wyoming on July 4 a great destitution among families grew from the mine disaster Tuesday. Of 235 dead, 230 miners remain entombed as efforts continue to recover bodies blocked by fire smoke and gas. Charitable Western states urged to aid the Hanna mayor without delay.
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Hanna
Wyo
Flys Noon Tour Prompted Hammock Humor
An Illinois congressman recounted resting in a hammock at a downstate hotel when millions of flies swarmed him. The proprietor claimed flies avoid the hammock during 12 noon to 2 pm daily, as they retreat to the dining room.
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Illinois
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Edward Noisy
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