Five Die in Chicago Fire as Chemicals Ignite
A Chicago blaze at the Pabst Chemical company on Buren Street killed five people and injured nearly twenty, after an underground chemical explosion. The Nolan family, including a mother and three children, perished in the fire, while engine mishap later threatened engineer John Doody as a rear axle failed on Fifth Avenue.
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Chicago
Perhitya
Pabst Chemical Company
Buren Street
Nolan
The
Chemical Company
Truck Company No. 8
van Buren Street
Fifth Avenue
John Doody
Adams Street
Dooly
Big Duluth Elevator Burns on Rice's Point
A fire on Rice's Point in Duluth Minnesota destroyed Elevator DY of the Consolidated Elevator Company and a dock and sheds of the Northern Pack. Property across the bay front valued at about a million was saved by tug boats and fire crews. The blaze raged from 12:35 PM to about 4 PM and left only smoldering ruins by 8 PM.
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Duluth
Minn
Rice's Point
Consolidated Elevator Company
Harvard Wins Boat Race Inchaotic New London Rowing Event
Harvard varsity eight finished the long distance course ahead of a struggling Yale crew in a dramatic Harvard Yale boat race. Yale, crippled and down to seven rowers, lagged far behind as Griswold fought to push the pace.
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New London
Conn
Harvard ‘Varsity
Yale
Harvard
Former Bank Clerk Arrested in Plitshburg Pa
Former discount clerk H. W. Tiers of the First National Bank of this city was arrested Thursday on an information by national bank examiner Folds, charged with obstructing about $51,000 of the bank's funds. Amusement Resort Burned Near Indianapolis. The White Cully, an amusement resort ten miles from Indianapolis, burned Friday night causing a loss between $150,000 and $200,000 with few people present.
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Plitshburg
H. W. Tiers
First National Bank
National Bank Xaniner Folds
Indianapolis
Monument to Hoar Unveiled in Worcester
The people of Worcester paid tribute to Senator Georga Freishie Hoge as they traveled to dedicate a monument memorializing the statesman. A city ceremony honored Hoge’s public service with a lasting tribute and remarks from local leaders.
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Hoar
Worcester
Georga Freishie Hoge
Shortage in Sac county hits $34 thousand
A Sac County audit by Barnap reveals a $34,611.50 shortage in the late treasurer W H Pettis account. The report cites cancellations duplications and omissions as error types and recommends an auditor system. Pettis was arrested on embezzlement charges, bonds set at $5,000 with wife as surety, while real estate and other collateral totaling over $27,000 have been pledged.
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Bae
Board of Supervisors
Sac
William H. Pettis
Sac County
District Court
Mother Drowns Four Children in Ida Grove Cistern
Mrs Augusta Johnson of Ida Grove drowned her four young children in the farm cistern while husband worked in the field. Neighbors and town residents rushed to help but the children, two boys and two girls, all died before rescue. Johnson attempted suicide with a bed cover but was subdued. authorities and crowds gathered as the grim event unfolded.
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Johnson
Ida Grove
Augusta, Johnson
Will Anderson
Son Slain by Mother Near Red Oak
A mother near Red Oak fatally stabbed her 6 year old son with a knife, wounded her daughter, and then injured herself. The boy died a few hours later while the daughter and mother remained unconscious. Milo Wilcox, residing two miles from Wallin, reported the incident to local authorities.
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Red Oak
Milo Wilcox
Wallin
Narrow Escape in Sioux City Hotel Fire
Fire at the Oxford hotel trap creates explosion as a lighted match ignites a closet gas meter. Miss Agnes Woln, recently discharged from a hog hospital, is rescued from a second story window, suffering serious smoke inhalation.
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Sioux City
Oxford
Agnes Woln
Fairfield Man Dies of Injury in Runaway Tale
Fairfield farmer Le Jones died from injuries after a runaway at Wellman sustaining a fractured skull and multiple broken ribs. He reportedly bolted through a neck of Wellman, chased by a stump, before an abrupt stop near the post, leaving his condition fatal.
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Fairfield
Town City
le Jones
Fairfleld
Wellman Dn
Wellami
Half a Million Lass: Northeastern Iowa Storm Paralysis
A week after a severe storm, towns like Prairie du Chien McGregor and Dubuque face widespread flood damage and health risks. Six feet of water flooded streets, debris breeds typhoid, and rebuilding costs run to 300000 to 500000 dollars. Large crews work to pump basements, clear debris, and restore commerce while farms suffer near total crop losses in Iowa's northeast.
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Iowa
Dubuque Athough
Jiassel
Dilippi
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Waukon
McGregor
Bayer Walters
Dubuque
Child Slayer in Court In Des Moines Juvenile Case
Nine year old Kenneth Reeves faces a potential reform school sentence after a fatal quarrel with Cecil Jenkins. Judge McHenry, presiding juvenile court, will hear witnesses fromBoth families about the incident at 412 South East Fourth Street where Jenkins died after Reeves struck him with a broom handle, crushing the skull.
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Kenneth Reeves
Des Moines
McHenry
Cecilenkins
Little Jenkins
Cecil Jenkins
Reform School
South East Fourth Street
Young Reeves
Jenkins
State attorney seeks removal of county attorney over muter law enforcement
Sensation in district court as Attorney Cosson petitions for removal of County Attorney Kuhlmeier for failure to enforce the muter law. Rev G Li, pastor, signs petition claiming Kahl mmur did not execute AG orders. Judge Withrow returns the matter to regular fall term. first state move to enforce the law in Burlington, likely to become a celebrated case.
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Withrow
Clington
Rock Rapids Man Drowns in Roel River
A 44 year old Rock Rapids man, employed at the Iowa Savings Bank, drowned in the Roel River while with friends near Ta vomininy. The body sank in about twelve feet of water. Authorities note the incident occurred amid a dangerous, quadyed area with nearby residents from St. Stones, Ontario, Canada.
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Rock Rapids
Dapette
Iowa Savings Bank
Roel
Shaw
Uprising in Mexico Sparks Ambitious Diplomatic Moves
Ambassa dor Wariqnue C. Creel is redirected to Washington as unrest spreads from Las Vacas to Torreon and Juarez. Mexican authorities vow extradition for ring leaders, while U S troops move north amid reports of attacks near Matamoras and bridges burned.
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City
Mexico
Wariqnue C. Creel
Washington
Chihuahuas
Las Vacas
Mexican State Department
State Department
United States
Las Yacas
Mariacal
Ambassador Cree
el Paso
Tex
Torreon
Matamoras
Coahuila
Torren
Chihuahua
Luis Ballesturos
Juarez
Mateus
Cardeleas
Durango
Mexican Central
International Fina
Coahuila & Pacific Railway
Coahuila & Pacific
Forteon
Mexico City
Jimines
Leader From Saltillo Rally Ties Funds to Northern Mexico Move
C W Patton, a mining expert arriving in Torreon, notes funds for a northern Mexico revolution flow from a wealthy landowner near Saltillo Coahuila. The claim links a ranchman leader living in Saltillo to finance for insurgent activities in the region.
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C. W. Patton
Iing
Noherun
Torreon
Mexico
Sallilllo
Tornado Wrecks Pukwana Town in Yrulo County
A tornado struck the town of Pukwana, six miles west of Mitchell, Yrulo county, Saturday, wiping out most of the town. No injuries reported. About twelve Queen stores were destroyed and extensive damage occurred as the path widened.
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Mitchell
Pukwana
Yrulo
Here
Larache Steamer Disaster Strikes Spanish Docks
Report from Carunna Spain confirms 150 aboard the steamship Larache with 65 rescued and 85 missing after a foggy collision near Muros. The captain and ship’s doctor perished along with the first officer. many survivors lacked clothing. Rescue boats were damaged in the chaos.
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Carunna
Spain
Lattest Reynrts
Larache
Argentine Republic
Muros
Usurper Moorish Sultan Orders 18000-Strong Army
Mulai Hafid, the usurping sultan of Morocco, summons tribes to raise an army of 18,000 at his palace. Tangier reports Sultan Abdel-Aziz seeking a $600,000 loan secured by government property mortgages in Tetuan Rabat and Saffi. Rabat reacts with agitation as Mulai-Taid operations reach Moz and Tetuan.
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Pez
Mulai Hafid
Gulun
Maroces
Tangier
Sultan Abdel-Aziz
Tetuan
Rabat
Saffi
Mulai-Taid
Moz
Abdel-Aziz
Marriage of Jean Reid to John Hubert Ward at Chapel Royal
London ceremony unites Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American ambassador to England and Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley in the Chapel Royal of St James Palace. King Edward and Queen Alexandra gaze from their private gallery as the Tudor chapel is decorated with floral arrangements for the wedding.
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Jean Reid
London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Whitelaw Reid
England
St. Jamies’ Palace
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Walting
Queen Victoria
Leeds Died in Paris at Ritz Hotel
W B Leeds died suddenly in Paris at the Ritz hotel on Tuesday, with his wife Mrs Leeds by his side. Once president of the Rock Island railroad, he left an estate estimated around 35 million dollars. Intimate Paris friends noted his wealth. reports place his fortune at 35 million. Marines Arrive at Colon Deptember sheduled 1250 marines to guard the canal as election day nears.
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W. B. Leeds
Paris
W. LB. Leeds
Ritz
Leeds
Mi. Ig
Rock Island Railroad
Colon
Washington
Sacoma
Canal Zine
Railway Disaster in India Near Daroda
A collision on the Bombay and Daroda line near Daroda killed several people and left about 220 injured. The express train derailed with four passenger coaches and four mail cars damaged while a freight train engine burned.
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India
Newbiy
Bembay
Daroda
Priday
Mis Roosevelt Decorated At Chis Fabat
Mis Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt attended a local event at Chis fabat where Moodore Roosevelt and Miss Huvevyell joined in a tied display. The scene featured a decoration ceremony marking the occasion.
Club Women Are Hurt In Bath Road Coach Crash
Two thousand clubwomen from Boston attending the biennial general federation session were returning from carriage drives when a tally-ho coach on Bath road mid hill broke a forward axle and toppled. The accident injured three women seriously and many others with bruises. Private cars transported the injured to Newport hospital where most were treated and released. three remained.
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Newport
Boston
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Englan's Beach
Bath Road
Newport Hospital
Sherman Nearing Recovery After Illness
Cleveland reports indicate Representative James Sherman is recovering from illness with no operation needed. Dr. E P Carter said Sherman had a comfortable day and would likely leave hospital for home Monday. vital signs near normal and condition improving hourly.
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Cleveland
Tames
Sherman
E. P. Carter
Carter
SY. Sherman
Allen
Stone
James
Edwin P. Carter
Big Oil Field Loss From Western Pennsylvania Fires
Electric storms struck western and northern Pennsylvania on Tuesday and Wednesday igniting a large quantity of oil causing three spectacular fires at Bradford Warren and Washington refineries. The blazes destroyed three valuable refineries and consumed over 100000 barrels of oil with an estimated loss near 500000.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Warren
Washington
Democratic state convention adjourns after Bryan resolution vote
Burlington Wisconsin delegates concluded a spirited session voting 192 to 37 to table a resolution instructing national convention delegates to back William Jennings Bryan. The adjournment followed an animated exchange as talks turned to Denver and the election of delegates to the national convention.
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Bryan
Burlington
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Accused of Murder of Exarch Nikon Arrests Reported
Accused in the assassination of Archbishop Nikon exarch of Georgia, with several deacons and a figure named Tilsy tve griesia arrested here on Friday in connection with the June 10 killing. Local authorities state the case is under active investigation and list no formal charges at this time.
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Tilsy
Tve Griesia
Priday
Nikon
Exarch
Georgia
Drowned at Mankato Flood Involving Four People
In Mankato Minnesota Eva Paler aged 10 and her guest Maud Worlds aged 1 along with Max Sues aged 20 were drowned during a flood caused by the river overflow while the girls were bathing at St Peter.
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Thres
Mankato
Minn
Eva Paler
Dged
Maud Worlds
St. Peter
Max Sues
Walord
Southern Pacific indicted in San Francisco fraud case
A federal grand jury in San Francisco indicted the Southern Pacific and related parties on charges of rebulling in PECHUICCHOL. The case names Tenants and the Ube yfailreti gangpany as defendants in a scheme involving shipwaanta and cargo.
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Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Thea
Tuiy Priday
Tre
Southern Pact Condon
Ubeyfailreti Gangpany
Pechuicchol
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