Tragic Cotton Press Worker Dies in Waco Switch Incident
Tom Coxey, an aged colored man employed by a cotton press company, was fatally crushed beneath a freight car on a sidetrack of the Texas Central railway. He was deaf and did not hear the signals. In Dallas a raid on a house near the union depot led to thirteen men and four women arrested after officers forced entry at 11:15 Sunday night.
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Courthouse Square
Cavitt
Joe R. Reed
Main
W. B. Hudson
Tno
Keistler Place
Burleson
Texas
Mexico
Waco
Tom Coxey
Texas Central Railway
Dallas
Union Depot
New City
Austin
Louie Dean
Clarksville
Tex
Houston and
Warwick
N. Y
Department of State
Frank Bischof
Benavides
San Diego
St. Louis, Watkins and Gulf Railway
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Goulds
G. O. Bodenkien
Longview
Nacogdoches
New York
New Orleans Railway Company
New York Security Company
Young Men's Christian Association
William Lindley
C. FE. Benson
Brownwood
Gust Wallen
Chicago
Silmer Leopold
Sweden
ST. Louis
Iron Mountain
Union Station
Texarkana
National Lines
Durango
Monterey
G L. Price
2Ndv
Q.M
Fire destroys two blocks in Goldfield Nevada
Two blocks of Goldfield business and residence districts burned, causing about 200000 dollars in losses. The fire began in Mrs. Wilson's millinery basement and spread to R Romer’s brokerage and auto shop which exploded. A $40000 hotel under construction fell in twenty minutes and nearby Nevada detective agency and Grand View hotel were damaged.
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Goldfield, Nev
Goldfield
Fie
Postoffice fraud order targets People's United States Bank
Postmaster General Cortelyou issued a fraud order against the People's United States Bank of St. Louis Missouri its officers and agents and EB G Lewis publisher of the Woman's Magazine effective July 9 The action bars the company from using the mails after postal authorities investigated the business details.
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Washington
Cortelyou
People’s United States Bank of St. Louis
EB. G. Lewis
Woman's Magazine
Price seeks withdrawal of charges in Holmes affair
Theodore H. Price the New York cotton broker asked Secretary Wilson to withdraw charges and implications tied to the Holmes removal report. Wilson took the request under consideration.
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Washington
Theodore H. Price
New York
Wilson
Japanese Flag Raised on Russian Soil in Sakhalin
Reporting from St. Petersburg dated July 10, the Japanese flag is now hoisted on Sakhalin, marking a pivotal moment after eighteen months of war. Newspapers and government circles deem occupation of the island inevitable, with Sakhalin seen as a bargaining lever for Japan in future diplomacy and conference talks.
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St. Petersburg
Sakhalin
Novoe Vremya
Battleship Kniaz Potemkine Sailed With Rear Admiral Squadron
Fragmentary report states the battleship Kniaz Potemkine sailed with Rear Admiral squadron on Sunday. Mutineers allegedly cocked and flooded her before departure. Vessel now lies at the port awaiting refit with Sevastopol as a distant prospect amid uncertain plans.
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Kustenji
Kniaz Potemkine
K Temkine
Mutineers
Sevastopol
J Kruger
Niaz Po
Peace Conference Set for Portsmouth New Hampshire
Assistant Secretary Pierce announced plenipotentiaries of Russia will meet for peace sessions outside Washington. The talks are planned at Portsmouth New Hampshire in the government navy yard in the newly completed building there.
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New Hampshire
Washington
Secetary Pierce
Russia
Portsmouth
N. H
Government Navy Yard
Japan
Russian Peace Plenipotentiary Sails to Washington
Moscow official circles report M. Muravieff, former Russian ambassador to Italy, will sail from Cherbourg on July 26 aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to the United States. He acts as Russia's peace plenipotentiary at Washington and is currently in St. Petersburg.
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Rome
Secretary Wilson Defends Cotton Leak Report Against Libel Fears
Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo Wilson states he fears no libel suit over his cotton leak investigation report. He welcomes any action to reveal further facts and says the dispute is a quarrel among gamblers. He will not withdraw charges or communicate with Mr. Price or his attorney.
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Washington
Wilson
Mr. Price
Executive Department
Goverment
Secret Service
Holmes
Jpices
Wm. M. Irvine
New York
Price
Not Unlikely Cotton Report Leak Could Lead to Prosecution
In Oyster Bay New York a potential criminal case may arise from the cotton report leak in the department of agriculture. Assistant Statistician Holmes is accused of furnishing advance crop information to brokers but federal officials have not yet pursued charges. Attorney General Moody will decide and discuss with Secretary Wilson.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Department of Agriculture
United States District Attorney
Beach
Washington
Statistician
Holmes
Department of Justice
Moody
Wilson
Bomb Attacks Kill Two Dvorniks in Tiflis
In Tiflis, Transcaucasia, on July 19 bombings continued daily. Two men named Dvornik were killed and thirteen others wounded by a blast, and a policeman was shot during the incidents.
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Tiflis
Transcaucasia
Wagonworks Destroyed in Owensboro Fire
Owensboro Wagonworks burned causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. Fire authorities investigated the blaze on July 10 in Owensboro Kentucky.
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Owensboro
Satinola Promised to Clear Complexions in 20 Days
Satinola guarantees removal of freckles pimples tan liver spots and other eruptions or money back with a 20 day trial. Thousands testify to its merits Miss Alice Lirette of Thibodaux Louisiana reports four years of freckles and pimples vanished after two Satinola packages pricing 50 cents and one dollar from druggists or by mail.
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Alice Lirette
Thibodeaux
National Toilet Company Sold in Bryan
The National Toilet Company was sold in Bryan by M. H. James alongside all leading druggists. The deal includes distribution through major drugstores and nearby outlets. Details specify a completed sale and plans for continued operations under new ownership.
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Bryan
M. H. James
Elks Begin National Reunion in Buffalo Attendance Sets Record
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opens its annual reunion in Buffalo with delegates from across the country, a record grand lodge presence, and expected advancement of officers. Candidates vie for two grand trustee vacancies as Robert W. Brown nears grand exalted ruler and John D. O'Shea retires.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Board of Grand Trustees
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
John D. O'Shea
Lynn
Receiver Chosen for People's United States Bank
Judge McElhinney names former Judge Seldon P. Spencer as receiver for the People's United States bank after a fraud order by Federal postal authorities. Secretary Swinger notes bank assets include $1,500,000 cash, $750,000 in government bonds, and $900,000 in securities tied to University Heights and Lewis Publishing.
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St. Louis
Swinger of
Missuri
McElhinney
Seldon P. Spencer
People’s United States Bank
Secretary of State
University Heights Property
Lewis Publishing Company
President Monday Morning Sees No Visitors
Oyster Bay July 10 President Monday morning had no visitors.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Manager and Team Arrested for Sunday Violation in Waco
A Waco report from Katy Park states manager Henry Fa bilan and his entire team were arrested Sunday afternoon as the game ended. They must post bail to answer before Justice Moore on Monday on charges alleging violation of the Sunday law.
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Waco
Henry Fabilan
Katy Park
Justice Moore
Sunday Arrests Hit Temple Waco Ball Game
Manager Fabian charged with keeping a place of amusement open on Sunday and players charged with working on Sunday. Fabian’s ball valued at 160 dollars and each player bail set at 50 dollars. All bonded on the spot. Temple defeated Waco 5 to 2.
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Fabian
Temple
Waco
Fort Worth Wins First Game of Texas League Doubleheader
Fort Worth defeats Dallas 11 to 6 in the opening game at Dallas with Boles Moran and Butler homering. In the second game Fort Worth scores three runs while Dallas is shut out. Nearby sports results include various league scores and incidents across the country.
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Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas Baseball League
Boles, Moran
Butler
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