Tornadoes devastate Tyler and Mississippi towns
Tornadoes swept Tyler Texas early Friday and killed four people including G A Francis, a Dallas News agent, and his child. Six others injured as twelve buildings collapsed and lines failed, with five miles of devastation. In Mississippi’s Jones county Mossville Service and Sosa were demolished with six to ten dead, including Windham family and Ike Holloway relatives, as residents recalled gripping wires to stay grounded.
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Tyler
Tex
G. A. Francis
Dallas News
Moses Lee
Francis
Irwin Franklin
Mississippi
Meridian
Miss
Mossville
Service
Sosa
Jones County
Morrison
Ales Windham
Ike Holloway
New York to Paris Autocar Race Starts Amid Crowds
The six cars begin the New York to Paris race from Times Square with 200 supporters and thousands watching. Mayor McClellan delayed. Colgate Hoyt starts the engines as traffic is halted for a half hour. Cars proceed up Broadway toward Albany and beyond toward San Francisco, with a grandstand band and a pistol start. Cervera’s Rescuer Dies. George H. Norman of Brookline, a polo figure and Spanish-American War gunboat officer, dies after operations and pneumonia at Corey Vt hospital.
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New York
Times Square
Omaha
Cheyenne
Ogden
Reno
Goldfield
San Luis Obiapo
San Francisco
McClellan
Colgate Hoyt
Automobile Club of America
Broadway
Cervera
Boston
George H. Norman
Brookline
Newport
Gloucester
Admiral Cervera
Corey Vit
Norman
Fire Fighter Drowned in Canal Street Fire
Deputy Chief Charles W. Kruger died this Friday while directing his crew during a Canal street blaze. He fell through a trap into a water filled basement and drowned.
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Drowned
New York
Charles W. Kruger
Canal Street
Iowa State News Events of Recent Occurrence Throughe Out the Commonwealth
Not provided enough readable details to extract a complete summary.
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Iowa State News
Commonwealth
Des Moines Dr. Miller Shot by Drugist Davis in Barricaded Home
Dr. J. OH Miller city physician lies in critical condition at Mercy Hospital after a 22 caliber Marlin rifle bullet struck him through the chest and back during a shooting by M. EH Davis a Ninth and Center streets druggist. Davis wounded his wife Mrs. Bessie Collins-Davis in the leg a neighbor Stella Banks intervened and police stormed the house capturing him. Davis claims he acted from anger over his wife though he says he loved her too much. Mrs. Collins-Davis treated at Methodist Hospital and not in serious condition. Davis is jailed awaiting further proceedings.
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Miller
Des Moines
M. EH. Davis
J. OH. Miller
Mercy Hospital
Bessie Collins-Davis
Methodist Hospital
Davis
Ninth and Center Streets
Stella Banks
Dr. Miller
Murdered Creston merchant found with bullet wound
N Z Taylor confectionery merchant of Creston was found dead in his store building apartments shortly before 8 oclock. His divorced wife discovered the body and reported the murder. A revolver, the presumed weapon, was missing and robbery was considered a possible motive. The couple had a history of violent quarrels.
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Creston
N. Z. Taylor
Taylor
Sie
Palice
Coal bill suit filed against Dubuque city
The Martin Strelau company served notice on Mayor Schunk demanding payment of about $40,000 for coal. The debt, contracted by old water works trustees, was hidden until reaching a large amount. City refuses payment, old trustees deposed, former superintendent in prison for embezzlement, promising a heated trial.
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Dubuque
Martin
Bert Hendersiiter Confesses in Taylor Murder Case
Creston reports Bert Hendersiiter, son of Mrs Belle Taylor and stepson of Nathan Taylor, confessed after hours of interrogation to firing the shots that killed Nathan Taylor outside the confectionery store. He gave motive as revenge for alleged ill treatment of his mother and surrendered a watch and chain from the victim. He is deemed likely to be committed to the insane ward at the penitentiary. The motive remains unclear and no other clues emerged. Mrs Taylor has enlisted a well known criminal lawyer.
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Bert Hendersiiter
Stephen Taylor
Burlington Mule Law Enforcement Ordered by Attorney General
Attorney General Byers orders Burlington County Attorney Kuhlemeier to enforce the mule statute fully. Kuhlemeier to consider action, as partial enforcement already exists under a compromise in the city. Violation could lead to removal from office.
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Byers
Burlington County
Kublemeyer
Burlington
Kuhlemeier
Candidates quizzed on druggists selling liquor at fountains
In Council Bluffs, mayoral candidates face questions about druggists who allegedly inject wine and other liquor into soda fountain drinks. Some druggists admit selling liquor but deny allowing youth access. Ministers claim no knowledge of the agitation to seek policy positions on enforcement.
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Council Bluffs
Ministerial
Des Moines Woman Killed By Street Car on East Seventh
A Des Moines woman Mrs Solomon Grand was killed after stepping on streetcar rails with her daughter watching as a westbound car dragged them over 100 feet on East Seventh Street and Grand Avenue. Mrs Meyer Galdenson, a Mercy Hospital patient, was seriously injured but improving per doctors. The incident occurred as the women attempted to cross the tracks and were struck by an eastbound car.
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Antu
Des Moines
Solomon Grand
East Seventh Street
Grand Avenue
Meyer Galdenson
Mercy Hospital
Lawyer May Be Disbarred in Centerville
A committee appointed by Judge Vermillion to prepare an accusation against Attorney John B. Smith over alleged improper acts in local court practice. Charges details are unclear. rumors of attempted suicide are unfounded. Smith has hired counsel to defend as disbarment proceedings proceed.
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Iowa City
Kirschner
Iowa State Sanatorium
Supt
Centerville
Vermillion
John B. Smith
MacKown Writing His Life in Jail
Webster City prisoner George Macknown awaits a second trial for setting fire to Webster Citys $100000 felt shoe factory and spends his time composing a life history. He is educated and talented and believes the manuscript will interest Hamilton county residents, though he plans not to publish.
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MacKown
Webster City
George Macknown
Hamilton County
Electric Light Lines Expand to Neighboring Towns
The success of transmitting electric current from this city to Alden for several years inspires others in the region to pursue similar projects. Plans include a high tension line from Hampton to Chapin and Geneva to supply light and power from the Hampton plant, while Union town considers building a plant to illuminate Union Whitten and nearby areas within a short radius.
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Iowa Falls
Alden
Hampton
Chapin
Geneva
Union
Whitten
Nico
Troops Ordered From Fort Gibbon to Fairbanks Alaska
Washington directs a company of infantry from Fort Gibbon to Fairbanks Alaska to preserve order amid a looming strike. Open air meetings and threats of violence prompt federal action. Marshal plans to arrest lawbreakers and maintain peace. 250 deputies sworn for protection as rioters are dispersed.
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Washington
Oliver Thursday
Fort Gibbon
Alaska
Fairbanks
United States Court
United States
Perry
Wisconsin Delegation Backs Bryan At State Convention
Milwaukee Wisconsin delegates to the national Democratic convention in Denver were instructed to vote as a unit for William J Bryan for president. The platform was adopted by a rising vote.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Denver
Col
William J. Bryan
Former Governor Indicted in New Jersey Case Against Voorhees
Indictments charging perjury were returned Thursday against former New Jersey governor Foster M Voorhees and Frank H Combes after a grand jury scrutiny of actions while they served in Bankers Life Insurance Company. In Minneapolis coachman Christopher Fagen killed himself after dreaming he faced crime, in Dr Martha Ripley’s residence barn room.
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New York
New Jersey
Foster M. Voorhees
Frank H. Combes
Bankers' Life Insurance Company
Minneapolis
Minn
Christopher Fagen
Martha Ripley
Tenth Street South
Explosion injures pupils at Adrian public school
A boiler explosion in the Adrian Missouri public school basement Friday tore away the floor of the primary department. A teacher and about 60 pupils were precipitated into the basement, many burned or scalded in the incident.
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Adrian
Annapolis Professor W F C Dies at Naval Academy
Annapolis Md professor W F C, a 1880 naval academy engineering graduate, died here Friday. The death ends a long association with the academy and its academic force.
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Annapolis
W. F.C. Hassin
Naval Academy
Chileans Greet the Fleet at Valparaiso Harbor
The 16 American battleships under Rear Admiral Evans sailed into Valparaiso bay in a grand display. President Montt and Chilean officials greeted the ships from the Gen. Baquedano, firing salutes as the fleet formed a circular sight seen from the hills. The Baquedano escorted the fleet out toward Callao, ending a historic afternoon in Chile.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Evans
Callao
Peru
Montt
Republic
Curaumilla Point
Valparaiso Bay
Chacabuco
President Montt
Gen. Baquedano
Baquedano
New American ski record on Chester Creek Hill
On Chester Creek Hill in Duluth Mina the fourth annual National Ski Association tourney ended after weather delays. John E. Venson set a 119 foot record, beating 110 feet despite others failing to reach it, amid a large crowd and prize consideration by John Wanuabo.
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Duluth
Mina
National Ski Association of America
Chester Creek Hill
John Wanuabo
John E. Venson
Double Tragedy in Toronto Ends in Suicide
In Toronto Ontario on Friday James Feehley a grocer’s clerk shot his separated wife and then killed himself with a bullet to the head. The wife was mortally wounded and believed to die.
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Toronto
Paying Teller Arrested in Minneapolis Shortage Case
Adolph stem wit, a paying teller at the National Bank of Commerce in Minneapolis, was arrested Friday after a shortage in his accounts was discovered, totaling $3,450.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Adolph Stemwit
National Bank of Commerce
Windsor Castle Joke In Royal Encounter
A witty exchange in England centers on Windsor Castle with a fair American asking to glimpse the queen. The prince of Wales replies he is not a butler, prompting the American to ask about his mother and a humorous moment reflecting Anglo American humor in royal settings.
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England
Windsor Castle
Prince of Wales
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Warning
Mercury containing ointments threaten smell and overall health through mucous routes. Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Fd Cheney & Co Toledo claims no mercury and acts through the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, drugs sell Hall’s tablets for constipation.
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Tatl
F.d. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Uying Hall
Cheney & Cor
Prive
Hall
Guess Where I've Been and Church Spitting Signs
A man at a noonday lunch counter claims a city has churches with matching cuspidors in pew corners and a vestibule sign banning spitting inside while urging tobacco disposal. An advertisement touts Defiance Starch as a superior modern product with new ingredient for strength and smoothness compared to 25 year old patent starches.
Three Adversaries at Whist Move Senator to Patience
The late Senator from Massachusetts loved whist and played with skill. A friend recalls him becoming impatient only once when paired with a particularly stupid partner. Despite this, he and his partner led against strong players as a spectator asked about progress. He replied, I have three adversaries.
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Masachusetts
Sunday Magazine
Nutley boy recalls theater visit in excited words
A Nutley New Jersey youngster visiting Manhattan described his theater experience to his grandmother. He recounted a scene where a buttler announced a line about carriage walls and then described a large man with gold buttons on his coat and the words My God, there's a hack outside.
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Nutley
N. J
N. Y
All-Round Man McManus Heads New York Letter Carriers
William V. McManus, newly elected president of the Letter Carriers' Association of New York, discusses the ideal carrier. He quips that the ideal man should be all-round, as the Cincinnati suburbanite ad once advertised a man who could teach Spanish, watercolor painting, and the violin while tending a bull.
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William V. McManus
Letter Carriers’ Association of New York
Cincinnati
Coffee Drinking Weakens the Heart Says Doctor
A German physician warns coffee harms the heart and calls caffeine poisonous. He endorses Postum as a safer beverage, claiming it improves nourishment and heart health, with anecdotes from his family and patients. The ad-promotes Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and cites The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Wellville
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