Defective Rail Ditches Cars In Rock Island Wreck
A northbound Rock Island passenger train leaving El Reno was wrecked two miles south of Kremlin Oklahoma Territory at 1 45 p m. One man C L McLain of Enid was killed and 24 others were injured none fatally. A broken rail in a culvert washed out by heavy rains caused the derailment. The engine and mail car stayed on the track while several passenger cars and the Pullman overturned or left the rails. Engineer Kelly shut off the air quickly and prevented a larger disaster.
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Kremlin
O. T
Rock Island
el Reno
Here
C. L. McLain
Enid
L. J. Schmidt
Kansas City
W. H. Kelsey
Medford
James Taylor
Jamesport
G. H. Sholand
Victor
Cole
D. E. Laighman
Joplin
K. Raub
North
Topeka
A. N. Smith
Milo
John Chaney
Chanute
Kan
D. B. Redman
Baileyville
John Droppleman
Artell
A. G. Kline
Nebraska
Andrew Nette
Negro
Lincoln
Neb
J. O. Credan
Axtell
Kelly
Narrow Escape From Wabash Wreck Near Peru Indiana
Passengers in peril as two trains collide on a curved section seven miles east of Peru. Train No 5 slowed by a burned bridge, a special bridge train dispatched, surgeons summoned, emergency brakes full on. Two men injured but not seriously amid a dramatic wreck unraveling.
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Peru
Ind
Shipwrecked Yacht Crew Rescued Near Toledo
Rudolph Nearing William Regler and Arthur Bateman were towed to Toledo by the steamer Hesper after their 28 foot yacht Privateer battled a storm off Put-in-Bay. The trio faced near swamping and exhaustion before rescue near West Sister Island.
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Toledo
Rudolph Nearing
William Regler
Arthur Bateman
Privateer
Bateman
Regler
West Sister Island
Hesper
Disastrous Explosion Destroys Yacht Kid and Damages Club
A gasoline barrel explosion on Vernon C. Seaver's yacht Kid in Chicago set the vessel ablaze and damaged the Columbia Yacht Club building. Four men were burned, the yacht valued at 9 000 dollars and the loss pegged at 300 dollars for the clubhouse fire. Some dock and club visitors narrowly escaped injury as flames spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vernon
C. Seaver
Kid
Columbia Yacht ‘Club
Columbia Yacht Club
Unsuc cessful attempt to wreck B and O express near Teegarden
Walkertown Indiana July 31 two masked men obstructed the Baltimore and Ohio express track three and a half miles east of Walkertown near Teegarden. Track watchman Thomas Kronk fought them off after being knocked down but the assailants escaped toward Walker-Randsgenlied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkertown
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Baltimore
Teegarden
Here
Thomas Kronk
Kronk
Walker- Randsgenlied
Nebraska Crop Conditions Report for Nebraska
Weekly crop bulletin from Lincoln reports hot weather with late week showers. Eastern counties received half to 1.5 inches, some over 3 inches. Threshing and haying favorable. haylight in most areas, northern parts good. Corn deteriorated. northern crops half or less, southern fields near fodder. Rain may help corn. fruit crops drying and injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Iowa corn crop condition uncertain after drought
The Iowa section of the United States crop service released its report based on 306 correspondents. It notes damage extent cannot be determined until moisture and moderate temperatures reveal effects, with conditions generally better in northern Iowa than in southern districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Corp Service
Crop reports for Kansas show improved conditions
U S department of agriculture summaries indicate eastern counties may reach one-quarter to one-half a corn crop with timely rains. Pastures recovered, wheat feeding halted. In the middle division corn is gone in Butler, Harvey, Cowley and Reno, others yield one-third to one-half. Western division best, later corn partial, alfalfa third crop being cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Butler
Harvey
Cowley
Reno
Chicago Grain and Provisions Trading and Closing Quotations
The decline in grain prices paused with a moderate check. September wheat closed at 68 54c, December 76c. September corn 54 34c, December 55c. September oats 83 33%4c, etc. Cash quotes list No. 2 red wheat at 68%4c and various other prices for corn oats and wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jng
Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Summary
Chicago live stock market notes show cattle receipts at 38 500 with Texans 1 425 and varied prices for steers cows and calves. Hogs receipts 18 000 with bulk sales 5 60 to 5 90 and strong demand. sheep receipts 18 000 with dull trade and lambs and wethers priced across several ranges.
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Chicago
Texas
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Highlight Market
Cattle receipts 7 000 natives 1 600 Texans and 700 calves with varied gains across categories. Cows and heifers stockers feeders up 10 25c. choice export steers 5 50 to 5 00. western and range cattle mixed. Hog receipts 15 000 up 15c with top at 6.00 and typical ranges 5.00 to 6.00. Sheep receipts 3 500 steady with lambs 4.90 muttons 3.25 to 4.00 and stockers 1.50 to 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Texas
South Omaha Live Stock Market Totals
Cattle receipts around 2,000 with higher prices for natives and western steers and cows. Hogs receipts near 10,200 with prices up to 8.75 for heavies and about 5.50 to 5.60 for bulk sales. Sheep receipts about 10,000 with lambs steady and ewes and wethers lower to 3.40 and 3.00 respectively.
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South Omaha
South
Omaha
St Joseph Live Stock Market Totals and Prices
St Joseph cattle receipts 2 248 cattle mostly 10c higher with cows heifers and bulls stags stockers and veals valued across a range from 1 60 to 6 00 and 2 005 00. Hog receipts 12 268 with best prices 10c higher and lighter weights up to 24c 7c higher for under good grades and pigs quoted around 5 65 to 5 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Eavy
Sioux City Stock Ethics Case Briefed
A Sioux City ethics case is outlined in brief, detailing the pursuit of accountability and the involvement of local officials and investigators. The report emphasizes governance standards and potential consequences for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Pittsburg Awaiting Union Peace Vote After Long Conference
In Pittsburg on July 31 disappointment hangs over the Amalgamated Association as the executive board failed to ratify New York peace proposals with Morgan Schwab and Gary of U S Steel. A new meeting is set for today to seek modifications especially on allowing non union workers and retaining strike breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
New York
Amalgamated Association
Morgan, Schwab
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Union Mills
Babies Starved in Kansas City Foster Homes
Police uncover a baby farm of neglected care in cheap flats where multiple infants died of starvation. Foster parents hired to care for babies for small sums, including a blind husband and sister, and a local physician source, ran a chain of starvati on cases across several residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Broom Corn Conference Highlights Crop Outlook
Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Nebraska broom and brush manufacturers met in Chicago to discuss the broom corn situation. They conceded short acreage but noted recent rains should save most of the crop, with Missouri and part of Kansas as potential exceptions. No uniform prices were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Conaty Likely to Be Named Bishop in Iowa Field
The Rt. Rev. Thomas Conaty rector of the Catholic university is to be raised to the bishopric within weeks. Washington observers expect the new diocese to be created in Iowa and served from Sioux City or Des Moines with Conaty likely assigned to the Iowa see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conaty
Iowa Lee
Washington
Thomas Conaty
Catholic University
Sioux City
Des Moines
Chisago Machinists Win Strike Progress Report
Chicago July 31 local officials of the International Association of Machinists said the Chicago strike is practically over and the nine hour day is firmly established here. Seventy seven firms of ninety five have conceded the union demand while eighteen firms, some not yet back in operation, still stand out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisago Machinists
Chicago
International’ Association of Machinists
Automatic brake tested on Pike's Peak cog road
A test of the automatic brake on the Pike's Peak cog road near the summit halted a train after reaching 25 miles per hour. Only H F McKay, city editor of the Gazette, rode the train while a large crowd watched the demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Springs
H. F. McKay
the Gazette
Pike's Peak
Potatoes in Cincinnati Market Hit High Prices
Dry weather shrinks potato supply allowing a Cincinnati commission firm to corner the market. Prices advance to 3.35 and 3.50 per barrel for better quality as the limited stock is controlled. In Algona, a 13 year old girl named Lutie Wiley is credited with rescuing someone from drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Algona
Lutie Wiley
Rain Breaks Iowa Drought Across Northern Iowa
Rainfall of 1.8 inches ends drought in Iowa with broad coverage across northern counties. Fort Dodge Manson and Ackley report heavy rains while Dubuque notes general storm passage improving conditions. Weather relief comes amid ongoing warmth and dry period relief for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Manson
Ackley
Fire at Liscomb Creamery Wipes Out Contents
A Sunday fire in Liscomb destroyed the creamery building and its contents except for the separator. Insured for 4000 dollars, the loss exceeds policy. Several adjoining sheds burned and nearby buildings were saved after fierce efforts. Manager Thomas Culp collapsed from heat and is in precarious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Liscomb
Thomas Culp
Bear Kills Man at Iowa Exhibition Shore
William Lepley a local blacksmith was killed by a chained bear at the Palisade boat landing in Town Falls Iowa. He swam near the shore with about 50 spectators when the bear dragged him underwater and fastened its teeth in his neck. Lepley died within moments after the body was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lepley
Town Falls
Palisade
Lepley
Trouble Over Army Post Water Supply Standstill in Des Moines
Des Moines faces a delay in completing the army post as the city water company and government fail to reach a contract. The citizens committee promised 200000 gallons daily and mains extension, but the government will not commit to a fixed quantity, leaving the project in limbo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government and Water Company
Des Moines
Citizens’ Committee
Otis
Root
Turner
Davenport Fire Levels City Block Expanse
A massive Davenport fire destroyed the Weirhauser and Denkmann mill complex and over 50 homes, leaving 100 families homeless. Fire departments from Davenport, Rock Island, and Moline fought the blaze, which was fueled by lumber piles and fanned by a southeast wind. Losses exceed 700,000 dollars, with 400,000 tied to the mill and 300,000 to residences and property. The fire, halted by nightfall, left the district from Federal Street to Bridge Avenue and river to Seventh Street burned and evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Rock Island Fuel Company
Weirhauser & Denkmann
Fire Department
Rock Island
Moline
Ills
St. Catherine’s Hall
Weirhauser & Denkmann Company
Soas
Bluffs
Federal Street
Bridge Avenue
Seventh Street
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Physicians and Surgeons
T., P. Stanton, M D
Mastory
West Side
Stewart's
Wetmore Trugs
TM Throckmorton
Cor
Digek
Lucas County
Leines Cash
McKtween
Theo. Barnes
AA Cklveen & Barnes ‘Physicians and Surgeons
A. L. Yocom
M. D
N. E. Cor. Square
Chariton
H. Boynton, M. D
Chariton, Iowa
S. W. Thomas
I. D
Newbern
Alls
Marion
Lucas
Warren Counties
Mary Montgomery
Ofice
Aaron
Cc. T. Brant
Manning & Penick’s Block
West Aide
Attorneys AT Law
JC. W. Stuart
F. Q. Stuart Stuarria
Stuart Attorneys
Tad Rogally
Matt
C. Hickman
Hickman Bigstys
Equate
Campbell
Offce Over Smyth’s Clothing
North Bide
Yvarren S. Dungan
Mallory Block
East Side Square
Andrew J. Sith
Attorney At Law
Chariton Bank
Hoagland Se
ePlanes
Simon
Oppenheimer
Ekfelt & Son Undertakers
Fuseral
Peocetitin Ets
Corner Square
Fonce
Court Ave
Aquare
Barbara E. Dougherty
Old Stan and Whitlock
Old Sts
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Shfel
Bather
Bear
ARMY
CEN C
Gista
Waugh Chemical Company
Nilo, Lowa
Gordon
Lawer
Baron Gordon
Maid of
Brooklyn
Aenaral Duke
Netherby
Jim
Jess
Sir Impor
Ada
Ioc
ROG
Siglo and
Shaavy
Nyiveey- Dasa
M. E. Church
Cring Smith
E. GC. Dewitt
ACO
D. Q. Storie
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