Bennington Boiler Explosion Kills 39 Sailors in San Diego Harbor
The U S steamer Bennington explodes its starboard forward boiler near the San Diego wharf at 10 30 am killing 39 crew and injuring many more. Rescue ships ferries and physicians rush to aid as commanders flood the magazine to prevent further blasts.
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Sawmill and Planer Fire Destroys Pow ell Mill in Lake Charles
Lake Charles Louisiana July 22 a double fire at the sawmill and planer of J G Powell on the riverfront destroyed the mill and machinery with lumber in yards in about thirty minutes. Loss estimated between twenty five thousand and one hundred thousand with little insurance owner Powell now in Colorado and a strong wind threatened adjacent property. El Paso authorities ban knock out prize fights at International Athletic club after Friday night bouts were allowed with limits.
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China and Japan Alliance Seen Possible in Far East
Washington reports that amid Japanese victories over Russia the Chinese government and people view Japan more favorably. A Pekin diplomat notes a future strong China Japan alliance guided by Far Eastern leadership, though not imminent and China remains unprepared.
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Bomb kills several in Fyeloостok and wounds police chief
A bomb in Fyelostok, Russia, on July 22 killed several people and severely wounded others including the town's police chief and his son. The report notes a separate Chicago item about a national reciprocity conference in August inviting participation from farmers and livestock groups with flexible credentials.
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Burned Teenager among six injured in car plunge into ditch
In Indianapolis on Friday night a car plunged into a ditch on the river road near Broad Ripple. The burning vehicle exploded a gasoline tank. Olive Johnson, fourteen, of Lima Ohio, was found dead beneath the wreck along with five others burned or bruised. Driver C O Dale suffered serious burns.
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Almost Washed Away in Georgetown and Louisville Floods
A cloud burst hit Georgetown Indiana and nearby Louisville July 22 flooding Main Street to three feet. Indian Creek became a torrent, causing extensive damage to shops and property in the town twelve miles west of New Albany on the Southern rail line.
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The Pro-Consuls Eulogy by Kipling for Milner
The Times of London publishes Rudyard Kipling’s poem The Pro-Consuls honoring Lord Milner, former British high commissioner in South Africa. A specimen verse extols digging foundations to enable enduring realms and landscapes.
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