Eruption of volcano ruins plantations in Java death toll rises
Reports from Tacoma date July 15 recount a volcanic eruption in northern Java destroying 50 miles of coffee estates. Hundreds of lives, including natives and Europeans, perished as ash, stones, and lava swept the region. The disaster also claimed a superintendent and about 25 coolies amid widespread estate destruction.
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Tacoma
Wash
Java
Singapore
Hong Kong
Li Hung Chang
China
Erik Steamer Sails to Find Explorer Peary
The steamer Erik sails north under Herbert L. Bridgman of Brooklyn, Peary Arctic Club secretary, with 24 aboard. The expedition hopes to bring back Peary and his wife by October, carrying enough provisions for a year.
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Sydney
Erik
Peary
Herbert L. Bridgman
Brooklyn
Peary Arctic Club
Iron molders win gains as eight firms sign pact
In Chicago on Tuesday the iron molders' union reports eight firms signed the agreement including the American Tin Can company, the so called tin can trust. Of about 1000 molders who struck Monday more than 800 have returned to work at the higher wage level demanded when the strike began.
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Chicago
Iron Molders’ Union
American Tin Can Company
Tin Can Trust
Mena Man Nelson Ends Life at Home in Presence of Wife
Frank Nelson shot himself in Mena Arkansas Tuesday night. Mrs. Nelson says he feared arrest for killing two men in Indian Territory, one white and one black. In Denison Texas a Katy railroad barn at Adair, Indian Territory, 90 by 180 feet was struck by lightning and destroyed, reportedly the largest in the Territory.
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Mena, Ark
Frank Nelson
Nelson
Indian Territory
Denison
Tex
Katy
Adair
I. T
Rain Saves Corn Near Vinita While Claremore Faces Drouth
A heavy rain at Vinita I T. aided late corn and watered cattle. Westward the rain missed, leaving Claremore in a six week drought with corn burning up.
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Vinita
I. T
Claremore
Drouth
Fire destroys Dillon boardinghouse in Denison Texas
A boardinghouse in Denison, Texas, burned down with most contents saved and the building a total loss valued at 2000 dollars with no insurance. In Dallas, S B Rose was arrested on a warrant for assault to murder by precinct No 8 constable H J Lucas.
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Tex
Atoka
I.T
Dillon Boardinghouse
Dallas
S. B. Rose
H. J. Lucas
Pickpocket gang robs Epworth league party in Colorado
In Glenwood Springs Colorado on July 15 a gang of pickpockets believed linked to Colorado Springs robbed about 20 Epworth league members. Victims lost money railroad tickets and some trunks with baggage checks. Dr J H Wilson and Mrs Harrington among those hit. Major S K Hooper arranged passes to Ogden for stranded travelers.
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Epworth
San Francisco
J. H. Wilson
H. R. Harrington
Dover
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Hirty
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Ison
Charles L. HI. G
P. D
Fort Worth
Texas
Texarkana City to Host Two Day Oath Ceremony
In Texarkana officials announce plans for a two day oath event amid optimism. The piece notes reactions from Joseph Chamberlain’s colonial secretary and a contrasting view from an unnamed Bears leader regarding postwar finances and Transvaal debt management.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Sir William
South Africa
Transvaal
Astronomical Expeditions Fail to Record Eclipse
Prof. E O Bainard of Yerkes Observatory reports from Sumatra that most expeditions to observe the May 6 total solar eclipse failed due to persistent cloud cover. One station had poor equipment as planners overestimated cloudiness.
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San Francisco
E. 0
Bainard
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Sumatra
Tremont Struck by Wild Duck In New London Harbor
The Tremont of the Joy Line, with 300 passengers aboard, collided with the steam yacht Wild Duck at midnight near New London. Forty feet of Tremont’s bow was torn away, passengers were moved to other ships, a brief panic ensued, but no injuries were reported as Tremont was towed in and beached and the voyage to New York continued.
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New London
Conn
Wild Duck
Tremont
Joy Line
Boston
New York
Strike Benefit Fund Planned by Youngstown Mills
Amalgamated workers at Republic Iron and Steel mills in Youngstown announce a plan to collect strike benefit funds from members. They will donate one day's pay every two weeks, about 800 members, to raise roughly $3000 monthly for strikers. Workers also seek rapid rehiring for striking steel hoop men.
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Youngstown, C
Youngstown
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Shaffer
Transport Indiana Arrives From Manila with Troops
The transport Indiana reached San Francisco after a 26 day voyage from Manila carrying 110 passengers and 1000 soldiers of the Forty second regiment and the Third artillery. One death occurred during the voyage.
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San Francisco
Indiana
Manila
Forty-second Regiment
Third Artillery
National Bundesfest Draws Crowds For Competitions
In San Francisco on July 17 interest in the National Bundesfest grows daily. Firemen fill the ranges with many competitors expected to add up scores. Warm weather favors marksmanship and teams anticipate high scores tonight.
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San Francisco
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