Boston Fire Ravages City As Firemen Battle Multi-Block Blaze
Fire swept through Boston destroying two lumber yards fifty tenement houses and the Dover Street bridge valued at about 2 000 000 and threatening the business district. Firefighter danger and heavy dynamite blasts marked efforts to halt the flames. Separately the H W Johns Manville five story stone building on High street was destroyed with a 400 000 loss.
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Boston
Blacker and Shepard
Dover
Albany
Brookline
Cambridge
Somerville
Dover Street
Washington Street
High Street
H. W. Johns-Manville Company
Italy Aims to Extradite Charlton for Murder Trial
New York. Vice-Consul Gustav di Rosa of Italy told Assistant District Attorney McCarthy in Jersey City that Italy will seek the extradition of Porter Charlton for murder. He said the Italian government would send insanity experts to examine Charlton and insisted he must face trial in Italy if possible.
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New York
Gustav di Rosa
Italy
Attornee McCarthy
Jersey City
Porter Charlton
di Rosa
Chariton
Drowns While Saving Daughter At Oquaga Lake
N Y W R Michaelis publisher of the Chicago Staats Zeitung drowned at Oquaga Lake near here. He was with his eight year old daughter when she fell overboard while trying to save her hat. He reached her and kept her above water until exhausted. Others rescued the child. He sank and died three hours after the incident.
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Deposit
N. Y
W. R. Michaelis
Chicago Staats Zeitung
Oquaga Lake
American boat wins cup at Cowes Isle of Wight
The American schooner Westward owned by A C Cochran of New York easily wins the International Cup race off Ryde. Germania owned by Lient Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach finishes five miles back. Also raced are Emperor Williams yacht Meteor the Cicely and the Susann.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Westward
A. C. Cochran
New York
Ryde
Lient
Krupp von Bohlen
Halbach
Emperior William
Meteor
Cicely
Five Die As Auto Hit By Express Train In Cape May
Five Baltimoreans perish when a West Jersey and Seashore express hits a car carrying Frederick W Feldner his wife and in laws and their chauffeur in Cape May New Jersey. The train collision also injures others and a second casualty list notes a schooner Emma wreck near Castle Island with 24 men and two women drowned.
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Cape May
West Jersey and Seashore
Philadelphia
Frederick W. Feldner
Gom Inlaw
Fritz Merrenthauer
Nassau
Gahamas
Emma
Inagua
South America
Castle Island
Quarantine Order Issued for Infantile Paralysis in Seattle
Dr. J. E. Crichton Seattle health commissioner orders strict isolation for all reported infantile paralysis cases to prevent spread and safeguard public health. The measure outlines immediate placement under quarantine upon diagnosis or suspicion.
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Seattle
Wash
J. E. Crichton
Commissioner of Health
Gore Bares Lobby Secrets In Indian Land Probe
Senator Gore cites telegrams naming Sherman and Curtis linked to McMurray Indian land deal. Witness D C McCurtain reveals he would receive a quarter of the firms fees, $187,500, for contracts. Choctaw Indian W T Hollman says he was paid per head to sign documents as McMurray sought 10,000 contracts.
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Gore
Congress
McMurray
Washington
Senator Gore
Sherman
Curtis
Benator Gore
D. C. McCurtain
McCurtain
Mansfield, McMurray and Cornish
W. T. Hollman
J. F. McMurray
Hollman
Hellman
Plead for Postal Banks Prompt 55 New Requests
Washington reports 55 new appeals to the post office department to establish postal banks. About half are from postmasters, boosting totals past the prior levels with 90 from postmasters and 923 from national banks. Among applicants are First National Bank of Mount Olive DL and First National Bank of Kewanee US seeking depository roles.
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Washington
Post Office Department
First National Bank of
Reward Rises for Rice Murderer in Cleveland Case
The reward for the killer of William L. Rice, shot near his Euclid Heights home, increased to 10 000 dollars. This brings the total from a 6 000 dollar law party reward and an additional 5 000 dollar offer from William Nelson Cromwell of New York who joined Mrs. Rice from an eastern Lumimer resort.
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Cleveland
William L. Rice
Euclid Heights
Indiana Sons of America Camp Opens in Glenwood
The state camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America of Indiana opened today in Glenwood with President Perry Everson of Crawfordsville delivering the opening address. Secretary Lem D. Symmes reported the order in excellent condition statewide and noted new camps soon to be instituted. Last night a contest occurred between initiatory teams from Crawfordsville Indianapolis and Hobsville.
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Indiana Sons of America
Glenwood
Ind
the Patriotic Order Sons of America of Indiana
Perry Everson
Crawfordsville
Lem D. Symmes
Indianapolis
Husbville
Senator Denies Letrothal Story In New York Talk
Senator Stephen B. E. King of West Virginia arrived in New York and rejected Italian cables claiming his daughter Katherine was engaged to the Duke of Abrusal.
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New York
Stephen B. E. King
West Virginia
Italy
Katherine
Opium Seized From Kansas City Tea Store
Police raided Jim Long's tea store in Kansas City Missouri and seized more than 4000 dollars worth of opium. The drug was found packed in a trunk ready for shipment.
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Kansas City
Jim Long
New Tariff Gains in First Year Revenue Surge
Washington reports the Payne Aldrich tariff's first year brought ordinary receipts of 678,860,816 and a surplus of 20,214,029 despite a June 30 1909 deficit. Corporation tax revenue stood at 27,090,924, just under the prior year by 207,000, with overall receipts exceeding disbursements.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Third of Iowa Babies Dead Amid Summer Heat
In Des Moines Dr G H Sumner secretary of the state board of health says one third of Iowa infants under one year have died since hot weather began. He cites cholera infantum infantile paralysis poor milk and improper care as causes. Special physician convention called to discuss prevention. Meant City reports over forty infantile paralysis cases and several deaths.
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Dea Moines
Iowa
G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Sumner
Sumer
Towa
Meson City
Seven suffocate in fire at emigrant lodging house
Seven people, including two women, died from suffocation when an incendiary fire destroyed a lodging house at 106 Rockaway Road in Jamaica on Friday. Two were fatally hurt and ten others sustained lighter injuries. one occupant who tried to save others died of his wounds.
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New York
Rockaway Road
Jamaica
Mle
Socialist Party Gain Across U S Surpasses Fifty Percent
A report compiled by party organizers shows the Socialist movement expanding nationwide with a gain of more than 50 percent over the last three years, reflecting growing participation and influence in local and state politics.
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New Y York
Socialist Party
United States
Drown Child in Play In Mason City Tragedy
Four year old Ralph son of J A Calmar died after playtime water poured down his throat. He inhaled water into his lungs and drowned, dying within an hour.
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Mason City
Ralph
J. A. Calmar
Slump in the Auto Business Hits New York
Indications point to a drop in the auto industry with manufacturers masking weak demand. Banks of layoffs, factory closures for inventory, and widespread overstocking signal a market downturn. An auto agent predicts cars selling at 60 to 96 percent below current prices within months as farmers and small towns curb purchases due to high upkeep costs.
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New York
Twelve Die in Train Collision Near Ignatio California
A head on crash between a passenger train and a terminal engine of the California and Northwestern railroad near Ignatio, California, killed twelve people. The passenger train carried a Red Men delegation en route to Santa Rosa for the state gathering. The collision happened as the train was moving at high speed.
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San Francisco
California & Northwestern Railroad
Ignatio
Cal
Santa Rosa
Browne Must Stand Trial for Bribery Case
Nee O Neil Browne must undergo another trial on the charge of offering $1 000 to Representative Charles A White to vote for United States Senator Lorimer. Judge Kersten denied a motion to quash the indictment and ordered Browne to trial.
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Chicago
Nee O'Neil Browne
Charles A. White
United States
Lorimer
Kersten
Browne
Doctor Roller's Ribs Broken in London Wrestling Match
New York news reports American wrestler Dr. F. Roller sustained two broken ribs in a contest in London with Guma the East Indian wrestler. The injury occurred Tuesday and leaves Roller sidelined for healing.
Iowa corn crop prospects rise despite drought
The weekly bulletin from the Iowa crop bureau reports corn prospects better than the ten year average despite dry conditions. Officials indicate high potential for yields though weather remains variable across the state.
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Iowa
The
Iowa Crop Bureau
Close of the Junior Normals Through With Their Work
The junior normal class completes its assignments and activities, marking the end of a term. Students and teachers reflect on progress and look ahead to future studies.
Eight Junior Normal Schools End Eight-Week Sessions
Eight junior normal schools at Alliance Alma Broken Bow Geneva McCook North Platte ONeill and Valentine closed their eight weeks sessions on July 29 with 1414 total students and 657 in Institute. Attendance surpassed 1909 by twenty. institutes united counties for domestic science and agriculture. Quarantine at McCook delayed classes but faculty kept students on track. 1911- biennium funding of 20000 dollars fully paid.
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Alliance
Alma
Broken How
Geneva
McCook
North Platte
O'Neill
Valentine
Lincoln County
Alliance Junior Normal
Grant
Hooker
Sloux
Box Butte
Institute
Blaine
Thomas
Custer County
Broken Bow
Hitchcock County
Red Willow County
Perkins
Keith
Linton County
Junior Normals
Nebraska Tornado Season Not Yet Heating Up
This summer Nebraska reports unusually few tornadoes with the local weather bureau noting nearly zero severe weather reports to date.
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Nebraska
The
Weather Burea
Farmers State Bank of Sargent Receives Charter
The Farmers State Bank of Sargent in Custer County gains a state charter with paid up capital of 25000 dollars. A separate note mentions machinery exhibit space at the state fair, where secretary W R Mellor reports all machinery lots are taken but hints at possible placement elsewhere on the grounds.
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Farmers’ State Bank of
Sargent
Custer County
State Banking Board
W. R. Mellor
Lincoln State Fair
Water right sought for hydro electric plant at Blue River site
Burdette Boyes of Seward applied to the state engineer for the water right necessary to erect a hydro electric plant on the Blue River three miles below Milford. The action signals formal permitting steps for the project.
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Burdette Boyes of
Seward
Atute
Blue River
Milford
Crop Show At Nebraska State Fair To Highlight County Yields
Nebraska plans a state fair display to demonstrate crop successes across leading counties. The exhibit will show producing power and fruit yields alongside rainfall records since March 1, aiming to boost pride and business statewide.
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Nebraska
University of Nebraska reveals new catalog and extended sessions
The University of Nebraska announces a new catalog for the coming year detailing an eight week summer session, expanded teacher certificates in agriculture and home economics, and a first grade emergency certificate. Entrance requirements rise to 28 points with a 1912 simplified table planned. New courses in agricultural engineering and Slavonic instruction expand offerings, while forestry moves toward a master’s degree.
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University of Nebrasaka
O Demutda
Times
Department of
von Jenda
Valentine
James Cowan
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
College of Law
College of Medicine
Hearing Postponed By Railway Commissioner
The railway commissioner indefinitely postponed the hearing of the Onoh lumber dealers who have complained of freight rates. The action delays resolution of the dispute over charges affecting the lumber trade.
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Onoh
Trusties Escape From State Penitentiary
Three prisoners fled the state penitentiary in July per Warden Smith’s monthly report. William, a Douglas County colored inmate near release, disappeared while working in a cornfield. Authorities say he may be in Texas, complicating return due to conditions there.
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State Penitentiary
Smith
William
Douglas County
Texas
Quarantine Eases In Four Nebraska Counties
Washington disputed mange and scab cattle bans were lifted in Hayes Hitchcock Chase and Dundy counties after orders from the bureau of animal industry. Similar action also occurred in Dawson county Montana with others still under quarantine in Nebraska.
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Washington
Nebraska
Bureau of Animal Industry
The
Agricultural Department
Dawson County
Montana
Nebraskan
Hayes
Hitchcock, Chase
Dundy
Diamonds and autos drive Nebraska’s economic chatter
Nebraskans report a slight dip in diamond values this year while investment in automobiles rises. By April 1 the number of autos stood at 6461 with expenditures estimated between 15 and 19 million dollars, prompting speculation that auto spending influences diamond assessments.
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Nebraska
Nasesdorn
Irrigation Officials Meet in Lincoln on Nebraska Projects
Fr H Newell chief of the federal reclamation service visited Lincoln to confer with Secretary Simmons of the state Irrigation board about state irrigation matters. He is part of a board of army engineers inspecting reclamation projects to apportion 20 million dollars to be spent in the next years. The North Platte project is Nebraska interest and will be reviewed.
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Nebraska
Fr. H. Newell
Federal Reclamation Service
Lincoln
Simmons
State Irrigation Board
Newell
Board of Army Engineers
North Platte
Nebraska in Brief A river of local misfortunes and notes
The Nebraska tidbits report a McCook scarlet fever outbreak under control, a Dannebrog hardware store fire, a Beaver Creek drowning near Fork, elected postmaster in Elk Creek, and orchard politics. Also listed are railroad theft, a Rushville city hall contract, a Sedan anniversary reunion at Riverside Park, and various accidents, resignations, and civic changes across counties.
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Mc Cook
Dean Sackett
H. KE. Sackett
Beatrice
Board of County Commissioners
Sioux County
M. A. Madsen
Dannebrog
KR. M. Jorgessén
Fanous
William Rodgers
Syrathse
Harry Harris
Henry Harris
Ji County
C. H. Stone
Beaver City
American Railroad Employes' and Investors’ Association
A. H. Giles
Louisville
Texas
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Motlon
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