Elevator plummets three floors injuring eight
An elevator carrying several passengers fell three stories. An elderly man seeking safety in a cellar was among the most seriously hurt, with eight people reported injured in the incident.
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A. W. Lindsay
Symmes Street
Walnut Hills
Peaun
Harzner
Adolph Friedman
Annie ‘Middeke
Fambry
Lena Nieporte
Emma Eibel
Fechheimer-Kiefer
B. F. Miller
Weiner
W. E. Roland
Scott and Sterritt Streets
Covington
Judge Robbing Quits Bench in Powers Case
Special Judge J E Robbins vacates the Georgetown Kentucky bench in the Caleb Powers case amid affidavits of prejudice. Prosecutors and defense clash over a substitute judge as Governor is urged to appoint a replacement.
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Robbing
Commercial Tribune
Georgetown
J. E. Robbins
Caleb Powers
Powers
Robbins
Commonwealth
Franklin
Harriman predicts brighter market future despite stock drop
E. H. Harriman, leaving his offices, says stock declines are temporary and predicts higher prices. He expects improved credit conditions, a rush to buy bonds, and rapid absorption of idle issues as money shifts from bank deposits to bonds.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Mr. Harriman
Body of Woman Floats Ashore Near Staten Island Park
Special Dispatch reports a mutilated torso and legs of a young woman found floating near a Staten Island amusement park. The corpse shows signs of having been in the water for some time and authorities indicate murder is likely.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Staten Island
Dockmen Strike Ended in Minnesota Ore District
After more than two hours of discussion the Duluth Missabe and Northern Railway officials and the ore dockmen reached terms and the strikers voted to return to work. The two and a half week dock strike is ended with concessions from both sides and preparations to resume mining on the range.
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Commercial Tribune
Duluth
Cullum
W. J. Olcott
Duluth, Missabe & Eastern Railroad
Bryan Declines Early Campaign Fight for 1900 Presidency
Columbus Ohio July 31 Harvey C Garber state executive committee chairman announces W J Bryan candidacy for the presidency. Garber says a delegation fight will be for next year as a campaign year is folly before the convention.
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OurLoox
Columbes
Onre
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
W. J. Bryan
Harvey C. Garber
State Executive Committee
Bryan
Garber
Miami Valley
Montague claims $1.6 million graft in $2 million Capitol job
Charles D. Montague of Brooklyn, testifying to the Pennsylvania Capitol Investigation Commission, asserts the State overpaid by more than $1.5 million on a $2 million metallic furniture contract for the Harrisburg Capitol. He details costs, discounts, and proposed value reductions for altered standard work. The commission held an executive session with its members present.
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Pennsylvania
Commercial Tribune
Beach Haven
N. J
Charles D. Montague
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania Capitol Investigation Commission
Montague
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Cuban Uprising Rumor Hardens Into a Mock Conflict
The Santiago revolt saga grows as Liberals claim a Conservative ploy to arm a band and disrupt Palma loyalists while delaying elections. Conservatives counter that Liberals staged the uprising to bluff U.S. authorities. Salguiro’s band is gone and Bibin Rodriguez now controls the Puerto Padre customs house amid family denials.
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New York Herald Co
Commercial Tribune
Havana
Cuba
Santiago
Magoon
Palma
Salguiro
la Lucha
Bibin Rodriguez
Salguirro
Puerto Padre
Rodriguez
Pope to Likely Forbid Priest Jubilee Celebrations
Rome reports on credible authority that Italy's intensified anticlerical campaign may drive the Pope to forbid sacerdotal Jubilee celebrations. Officials fear possible anticlerical demonstrations by pilgrims and foreigners.
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Pope
Rome
Italy
Chaos in Georgia liquor trade as prohibition nears
In Augusta and across Georgia the liquor business reels from an imminent ban set for January 1. Cities including Augusta Columbus Atlanta and Macon forecast heavy losses in property values licenses and revenue as breweries move to other states and railroads offer free freight to relocate. Florida and Alabama emerge as primary destinations for whisky interests.
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Commercial Tribune
Augusta
Smith
Savannah
Columbus
Atlanta
Brunswick
Macon
South
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
Escaped patient holds up train with pitchfork
John Debraw, an escaped Pontiac Asylum patient, stopped a train in Owasso Michigan believing he owned the railroad and had the right to halt it. The engineer halted the locomotive to avoid collision.
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Commercial Tribune
Owasso, Mich
John Debraw
Pontiac Asylum
Debraw
Evans Plans Pacific Cruise Consults With Navy Leaders
Rear Admiral Evans and Captain Ingersoll met in Washington with Acting Secretary Newberry and Rear Admiral Brownson to discuss the proposed Pacific cruise of the Atlantic Fleet. They outlined preparations including coal supplies and dock procedures after target practice at Vineyard Haven.
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Lantic Fleet
Ingersoll
Washington
Newberry
Navy Department
Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Evans
Pacific
Sneersoll
Mr. Newberry
Vineyard Haven
Bureau of Equipment
Pacific Coast
Straits of Magellan
Japanese Protest to Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Five Chambers of Commerce in Japan send a letter to the Seattle Chamber urging action to prevent discrimination against Japanese nationals in the United States. They claim rights and property are being violated and that lives of Japanese subjects are at risk, warning such treatment could lead to broader tensions.
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Commercial Tribune
Seattle
Wash
Chambers of Commerce
Japan
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
United States
Coey questions murder theory in Matthews case
Chicago dealer C A Coey and Laura Matthews mother arrive in Chicago and declare they believe the Colorado Springs death was murder. Coroner’s inquest verdict says self-inflicted bullet wound. Neighboring notes reveal Coey’s letters professing love and plans, with nurse Miss Green reporting threats overheard on a hotel telephone line.
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Coey
Tille Green
Miss Matthews
Rumbaugh
Chicago
Kansas City
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Col
Tas St
Laura Matthews
Broadmoor
Hetge
Miss Green
Laura
Pullman
New York
Ing East
Cody
Girl
Mt Pleasant Man Dies in Colorado Springs Mystery
Amos R. Rumbaugh of Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania died by his own hand in Colorado Springs after disappearing from home two weeks earlier. He was a prominent local figure and a private in Company E of the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers who served in the Philippines during the Spanish War. His wife, who planned to move to her father in Ohio, will delay departure following the Colorado Springs information. His brother Charles will travel to Colorado Springs.
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Rumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Amos R. Rumbaugh
Colorado Springs
Mt. Pleasant
A. C. Ruff
Loudenville
Charles Rumbaugh
Tenth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Philippines
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C. Coey
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