Rate War Looms as Shippers Move to Fight Railroads
A nationwide clash brews as manufacturers and shippers unite to challenge railroad tariff hikes. The Texas tariff IFP filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Southwestern Freight Association sets an 8 percent Texas rate increase and signals broader increases to follow. A Chicago meeting is set for July 24 to strategize, with possible court battles and legislative action next winter across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Texas
IFP
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern Freight Association
E. A. Leland
St. Louis
Explosion at Williams Town coal mine likely kills twelve
An explosion of gas at the Williams town colliery in Pottsville Pennsylvania on Wednesday afternoon leaves twelve miners dead and eight burned. Six victims have been rescued, six remain inside the burning workings, with little hope of survival. Most men were Williamstown residents and nearly all American.
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Williamstown
Susquehanna Coal Company
Pottsville
Bomb Explodes in West 140th Street Apartment Archway
A dynamite bomb detonated in the archway of a fashionable New York apartment house on West One Hundred and Fortieth Street, hurling residents from beds and shattering windows. The blast caused considerable damage. 42 families reside there. Police found no threats and the motive remains a mystery.
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West One Hundred and Fortieth Street
New York
Men Shocked by Lightning at Butler Factory
During a severe electrical storm 100 workers at the Pittsburg-Euck eon Bed company in Butler Pennsylvania were shocked by lightning. Three men were seriously injured as the current followed the shafting and shocked every man at the machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg-Euckeon Bed
Butler
Car Stopped to Aid Woman in Wisconsin Attack
Interurban passengers halted their car to rescue Miss Minnie Heflin from an unknown assailant in the country between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. She was attacked shortly after leaving the car.
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Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Minnie Heflin
Reward Offered in Houghton County for Sheriff Fees
The Houghton County Michigan board of supervisors offered two thousand dollars and Sheriff Beck added five hundred for the arrest and conviction of those who sent an internal machine to Beck nearly destroying the jail.
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Houghton County
Mich
Board of Supervisors
Sherif Beck
Beck
Dey Attempts Swim Drownings Near Knoxville
Loren Vittum aged 16 drowned in a pond near Knoxville Tennessee while swimming with two companions. Vittum, learning to swim, tried to cross the pond and sank.
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Dey
Falla
Loren Vittum
Knoxville
Vittum
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotation Update
Sioux City market reports Wednesday prices with top beeves at 6.60 and top hogs at 6.40.
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Sioux City
Beneficiaries Named in Grover Cleveland’s Will
The will leaves 3000 dollars to Nicer. Ming Mary Hastings a nurse in modest means at Kendall Mont Company hospital is among the beneficiaries of the late Grover Cleveland.
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Ming Mary Hastings
Company
Kendall, Mont
Grover Cleveland
Miner Drowns in Wabash River at Clinton Ill
Deserted by fellow prospectors as he sank Michael Coersch a miner died in the Wabash River at Clinton Illinois while companions fled in superstitious fright upon witnessing the drowning.
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Michael Coersch
Wabash River
Clinton, Til
Honduran War News Reports Retake of Gracias and Threats
Official advices confirm Honduran government forces have retaken Gracias and plan to advance on Choluteca while facing northern border threats. Reports place a potential attack near Punta Cortez with General Lee Christmas active nearby. The state department seeks reliable info as American and Mexican efforts push for peace and mediation.
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State Department
Gracias
Choluteca
Honduras
Carribean Sea
Punta Cortez
Lee Christmas
Puerto Cortez
Puerto Cortes
Dodge
Salvador
Albany
Panama
America Plus
Cartagena
Guatemala
Denatured alcohol ruling subjects doctors and druggists to liability
Internal Revenue commissioners hold both prescribing physicians and druggists liable for selling denatured alcohol for external medicinal use. The decision notes denatured alcohol contains kerosene and wood alcohol, making it unfit for external medicine. It cites law imposing fines and imprisonment for selling or using such alcohol in medicinal preparations.
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Commissioners of Internal Revenue
Alia to Hang Soon in Canon City
Giumppe Alia, a Denver priest convicted of murder, faces execution at the state penitentiary in Canon City. Officials say the exact day and hour remain undecided, following Colorado practice of selecting the execution week rather than a fixed time.
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Giumppe Alia
Denver
Magrarer
Canon City
Colorado
Zionists In Convention Open Eleventh Annual Meeting
The real work of the eleventh annual Federation of Zionists convention began Monday with talks on the movement’s aim to bring about the emancipation of Jews in Palestine. Officers report a gratifying rise in societies joining the federation in the past year.
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The
Federation of Zionists
Palestine
Hogs Reach New Yearly High on Market Strength
The hog market rose to a yearly peak on Monday as prime hogs sold for 7.05 in Chicago. Analysts cite corn scarcity and a resulting hog shortage as the main driver of the advance since March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcago
Auto Through Bridge In Louisville Injures Prominent Society Group
Mr and Mrs Shelby Bonnie Miss Elizabeth Shirley Richard Menefee Dr Carl Wiseman and Frank Ball chauffeur were injured Monday in Louisville Kentucky when an automobile went through a broken Salt River bridge.
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Shelby Bonnie
Elizabeth Shirley
Richard Menefee
Carl Wiseman
Frank Ball
Louisville
Salt River
Baby Born on a Street Car in Chicago
A passenger on an Armitage Avenue street car gave birth to a girl on the way past the city hall causing a half hour streetcar stoppage Monday in Washington street Chicago.
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Trafic
Washington Street
Chicago
John Ruloff
Armitage Avenue
City Hall
Leading Mason Hugh McCurdy II in Critical Condition at Home
Hugh McCurdy II a former grand master of the Knights Templar in the United States and a noted authority on Masonic jurisprudence is critically ill at his home in Corunna Michigan and may not survive.
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Very II
Hugh McCurdy
Knights Templare
United States
Corunna
Mich
Troops Ordered to Navajo Reservation in Arizona
Five more troops of the Fifth United States Cavalry have been ordered to the Navajo Indian renova tion in Arizona under Col. Huner. The move follows earlier troop deployments as authorities seek to restore order and oversee operations on the reservation.
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Fifth United States Cavalry
Navajo Indian Renovation
Arizona
Col
Huner
Remorseful Woman Confesses Attempted Family Fire
Mary Meyers of near Winfield Iowa admits to plotting to burn the Livesays and two children with a chloroform sponge and oil soaked cobs. She told her husband and father of the plan after a nervous collapse. held to grand jury on $1000 bond.
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Mra
Mary Mewers
Winfield
Livesays
Treasure Hunt for Stevenson Island Gold
Captain Nils Peter Sorenson of New York claims to have proof of a sunken treasure on Stevenson's Island. He says $20,000,000 in gold bullion lies beneath the ocean and has organized an 18 month expedition to retrieve it. He cites the 1886 wreck of the Gen. Grant near Auckland and says a New Zealand concession allows landing a crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nils Peter Sorenson
New York
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sorenson
Gen. Grant
Auckland
Melbourne
New Zealand
United States Wins Hammer Throw and 1500 Meter at Olympics
The United States clinched the hammer event with Flannigan first at 170 feet 4 inches, Mc Grath second and Walsh of Canada third. In the 1500 meters Sheppard led late to beat Whison by about a yard with Hallows third as Wilson faded in the final stretch.
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United States
Flannigan
McGrath
Walsh
Canada
Showers
Sheppard
Whison
England
Hallows
Sullivan
Wilson
Tait
Abduction Suspicions Hover Over Vail Woman and Daughter
Mrs. Fred Adams aged 21 of Vail Missouri and her young daughter Freda are believed abducted after a visit in Trenton New Jersey. Detectives Trafton and Sharp are seeking them in Chicago. Relatives report they failed to reach home.
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Fred Adams
Vail
Freda
Chicago
Trafton and Sharp
Trenton
N. J
Dies of Baseball Wound In Itsburg Boy 9
Frank Pillips of Itsburg Pennsylvania dies after bleeding from the mouth since June 22 when struck by a baseball. The 9 year old passed away Tuesday.
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Frank Pillips
Itsburg
Sioux City Man Hans Bern Disappears Near Omaha
A Sioux City man named Hans Bern disappears after leaving a saloon on Omaha’s Douglas street. Reported debris found on a bridge includes a coat with hat, a lodge receipt, tax payment, and theater programs. Authorities suspect the Missouri River route may be involved, with one likely lead referencing Eagle 77 and Emerson.
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Hans Bern
Sioux City
Douglan Street
Omsha Bern
Tenth and
Douglas Streets
L. A
Bern
Counce! Blut
Born
Kerns
Fellers
Lodge 77
Fraternal Order of Eagle
Bronx City
Emorton
Nebraska
Ninth Street
Novelty Theater of
Denver
Eagle 77
Soo City
Hane
Emerson
Hern
Guard Camp Lands Leased Near Ashland for Rifle Range
Adjutant General Charles F. Schwartz set July 19 to August 18 as the National Guard encampment period. A 120 acre tract along the Platte river near Ashland is leased for three years with a state buy option to serve as a permanent rifle range. The bend of the river provides long range for practice under Guard and regular army officers from Port Crook. The governor and staff and other prominent figures are expected to attend.
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Ashland
National Guard
Charles F. Schwarts
Platte River
Port Crook
Alan
Nebraska man a victim in con game indictments
John Weber of Lexington testified in Chicago to secure three indictments for operating a confidence game against W H Carpenter, Charles Commons, and the United Co-Operative House Purchasing Society. The scheme offered 35 down and 65 a month for a $1,000 home, with Weber having paid 3200. Indictments returned. federal officials plan further action.
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John Weber
Lexington
Orto Final Court
Chicago
W. BH. Carpenter
Charles 4H. Commons
Unitad Co-Operative House Purchasing Society
Weber
Fim
Hog market soars in South Omaha to new 66.60 record
Prices in the South Omaha hog market rise to 66.60 a hundredweight on Monday, a yearly high, while receipts stay light. Commission men speculate about seven dollar hogs as cattle ease slightly from last week’s close.
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South Omaha
Omaha Police Move Against Concealed Weapons
Omaha police launch a determined campaign to curb carrying concealed weapons amid a surge of shooting frays recently. Authorities say the ban aims to reduce violent incidents and reinforce public safety.
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Omaha
Governor Sheldon Returns From Kansas Trip
Governor Sheldon reports a pleasant time and good meetings during his Kansas visit. He notes Anna Tillman could not attend due to ill health and says she could not be present.
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Sheldon
Prom Tana
Hhe Kaneas
Annator Tillman
Ten Horses Killed in Barn Blaze Near Blue Springs
A barn on the Draper Step Henson farm three miles east of Blue Springs was struck by fire on Monday and completely destroyed. Ten head of horses perished in the blaze and the incident caused extensive loss to the farm.
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Draper Stephenson
Blue Springs
Wheat Crop Prospects Reported Mixed In Early Fields
Ariington reports winter wheat and early fallow care are in the shock. Some fields show poor growth but overall average prospects appear good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariington
Funeral of Dr. Banes and Dr. Bunce
Funeral services were held for Dr. Charles Bunce aged 70 of Mastings who died Saturday night from cancer at the stomach. The ceremony was conducted Monday morning by Reverend C. W. Meyer.
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Dr. Banes
Charles Bunce
Mastings
Ancer
Wes
Rey C. W. Meyer
Elkhorn River Rises Fast at Norfolk
The Elkhorn river reached its highest level in five years at Norfolk on Monday and continued rising at about two inches per hour as residents monitored flood risks.
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Elkhorn
Norfolk
New Doane College Biology Professor Named
Arthur Kelley of Franklin New Jersey is named as the new professor of biology at Doane College. Mr Kelley is expected to graduate from Dartmouth with the degrees of A B and A M this fall.
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Doane
Arthur
Kelley
Franklin, N
Doane College
Mr. Kelley
Dartmouth
A. H
A. M
Cuming County Crops See Rye and Winter Wheat Above Average
In Cuming county reports rye and winter wheat yield and quality above normal while hay crops are bumper. Corn development lags due to moisture, and wheat around Wymore looks good with harvest underway. Wayne and Valentine areas praise crops and hay growth amid hot, dry conditions.
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Cuming
Oman
Wymore
Woerd
Waeayne
Valentine
Met
Bowles Live Stock Agency opens South Omaha office
J P Bowles president of the Powlea Live Stock Commission company of Chicago is in Omaha to establish a branch. He has rented three rooms in the Exchange building and started offices to serve the local market. W P King, a long-time South Omaha buyer, becomes manager for the new office as preparations continue for a August 1 start.
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J. P. Bowles
Powlea Live Stock Commission Company
Chicago
Omaha
Reme
Bowles
South
Exchange Building
Chr
Cusp Commission
Orma
W. PF. King
South Omaha
Prisoners Escape From Valentine County Jail
Two prisoners awaiting trial escaped Valentine county jail Sunday by dismantling a wooden bedstead, prying the cage door, removing door panels and breaking the outer lock. They stole two horses with saddles and bridles from Mosera Brosius home and headed north. One inmate faced attempted forgery charges and the other petty theft.
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Valentine
Rolea
Mosera Brosius House
Cattle Move To Eastern Markets Amid Strong Range Condition
Range cattle begin moving to eastern markets earlier than usual as spring ranges remain in splendid shape. A Burlington report notes 160,000 cattle loaded in forty eight hours, with Texas stock not yet fully moved.
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Burlington
Fromharkian
Texas
Panhandle
Wayne Chautauqua Hosts Second Annual Meet at High School
Wayne Chautauqua association schedules a second annual event at the high school grounds from July 39 to 30. Authorities tout a splendid site and a full program with costly entertainments including daily entertainments by the Wayne Commercial Club band and other attractions to ensure a successful meet.
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Wayne Chautauqua Association
Wayne Commercial Club Bend
Bridge Project Probed During Inspection Run
A special train and two coaches toured Valentine for the inspection of the planned 400000 bridge across the-fobrara near Johramm. Officials examined the ground as part of preparing the Northwestern line expansion.
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Johramm
Offcra
Hino
Valentine
First New Wheat of Scusg Sold at Beatrice Market
The first new crop of the season was marketed at Beatrice on Wednesday by Frank Thornburg two miles east of the city. The wheat tested just over 60 pounds to the bushel and sold for 0.0 pence per bushel.
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Beatrice
Frank Thornburg
New Factory for Omaha Hoff-Aber Incorporation
Hoffbine and Eben as incorporators file articles of incorporation with the Omaha court clerk. The company capitalization is listed at 100,900 dollars. It is formed to manufacture and sell indexing devices.
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Hoff-Aber Company
Robert I. Hoffbine
George GC. Eben
Omaha
Wheat harvest winds down in Gage County fields
The wheat harvest is nearly finished in Gage County as farmers move to hay cutting. Last year they worked overtime in corn fields, now being cleared of rank weed growth and cropland cleanup.
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Gage County
Young Man Overcome by Heat on Farm Near Nullerton
George KN Carter eredt 20, working hay on his father’s farm near Nullerton, collapsed from heat. Dr. Torber arrived to find him dazed with sunken eyes and cooling body, but the man’s life was saved through prompt surgery or revived treatment.
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Nullerton
George KN
Carter
Torber
Yong Man
Lynching Report Stuns Middletown Tennessee Community
A mob of about ten men lynched Hugh Jones near Middletown Tennessee early Tuesday after he attempted to assault a young white girl. Authorities reported the mob acted with force before dawn.
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Hugh Jones
Middletown
Tenn
Jones
Rain Falls Over Seethoused Area After Pleasant Week
A heavy rain drenched the southweet and northwestern Kenene districts Sunday evening following a week of fine corn growing weather. Corn stands in splendid condition after the shower.
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Kenene
Murphys Quarry Receives New Machinery and Workers
The Murphys report arrival of five force of vinty ton and three bicade of equipment at Murphy Quarry half a mile from Lemleville. Ned Pee prepares to do two large Sincunt of rhippling as crews mobilize for site work.
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Maurphy
Murphs
Avercy
Lemleville
Ned Pee
Fragmentary Chronology of Historic Events and Figures
A jumbled list of dates and events from 1000 to 1907 including battles at Sempach and Pultowa, Champlain founding Quebec, treaty moments in Monterey and Gettysburg, statehood shifts for Idaho, royal marriages, and political sentences. Names such as Peter the Hermit, Peter the Great, Champlain, Lincoln, and Mayors appear amid varied geopolitical notes.
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Peter the Hermit
Sempach
Champlain
Quebec
Peter the Great
Russia
Charles XII
Sweden
Pultowa
Washington
Cambridge
Kings Eee Conn
Red
America
Mass
United States Navy
Monterey
United States
Mexico
Denmark
Guarante
England
France
Prussia
Filmore
Gurrevo
Loni Canning
India
Port Hudson
Miniver
Gettysburg
Payne, Atserott
Harold
Mrs. Surratt
Coln
Wilson urges moral unity amid modern society
President Woodrow Wilson argues the core issue is separating the individual from the mass to elevate conscience over corporate and political unions. Governors announce university appointments and commencements highlight leaders like Osborn and Wu Ting-Fung with honorary degrees and ThRoosevelt Jr. completing college early.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Clase
Warner Box
Chase 8. Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Universlty
Michigan
Peter White
Marquette
Osborn
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Kansas State University
Americas
Wu Ting-Fung
United States
Iowa University
Lin D
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Financial Developments Favorable for Trade Outlook
Dun's Review of Trade notes generally favorable effects on future commerce. Crop prospects meet expectations. demand rising in wholesale markets and retail sales show improvement. Bank clearings dip 4 percent from last year. Chicago district failures drop to 25 with six over $5,000.
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Tome
Ing Biyers
Asaat
Chicago
Dun
Trade and Industry Outlook Amid Seasonal Quiet and Cautious Optimism
The midsummer lull in trade remains, but rising seasonals and crop prospects spark guarded confidence for fall business. Stock replenishments are common, retailers resist sharp cuts, and imports push buyers toward broader fall purchases as inventory and repair slowdowns are offset by renewed production. Bradstreet’s figures show 240 U S business failures last week versus 185 prior week, with Canada at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Midwest Market Prices Report From Several Cities
Illinois and Indiana markets show cattle in the 4.00 to 8.00 range, hogs up to 7.10 prime heavy, wheat No 2 around 78 to 90 cents, corn No 2 white 60 to 70 cents, oats and rye varied. Regional notes include Milwaukee wheat 1.12 to 1.16, Detroit oats 0.50 to 0.75, and Buffalo cattle 4.00 to 7.25 with hogs 4.00 to 7.25, plus sheep and lambs in multiple bands.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Ste
Detroit
Cartie
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
Trade and Industry Sparse Report on Baker Short Weights
The article notes investigators tracing bakers accused of short weights in Minnesota with inspectors pursuing several suspects. It mentions legal action, supervision by a district inspector, and a meeting of a local pharmaceutical association at a lakeside venue near Alex Titsevdwton with plans for a large tent sleeping hall used for the gathering.
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W. DT
Lake Onrlong
Alex
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Afghanistan
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Teck
Cleveland
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