Man named Bowser risks death in Niagara whirlpool ride
Peter Bowser of Chicago piloted his 20 by 4 foot pine craft Foolkiller through the Niagara River whirlpool with Bowser aboard. A towing crew pulled Bowser from the rapids after about 65 minutes in the surf, Bowser crediting shoulder straps for saving him as he recounted the perilous ride and loss of his hat.
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Peter Nissen
Niagara
Niagara Fats
N. Y
Chicago
Bowser
James Labland
Foolkiller
Jeffries Declines Fight. Ruhlin Seeks Fitzsimmons Match
James J. Jeffries will not fight Gus Ruhlin citing an injured arm. Ruhlin agrees to a match with Bob Fitzsimmons, arranging immediate talks for early August. Al Smith held the champion’s money as forfeit. Ruhlin balked at conditions on the payout.
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Ruahlin
Fitzsummons
New York
James J. Jeffries
Gus Rublin
Jeffries
al Smith
Rublin
Madden
Ruhlin
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Rubblin
Oregon Arrives at Che Foo to Dock at Kura Japan
The Navy Department announced the Oregon has arrived at Che Foo and will sail to Kura Japan to dock on July 12. The vessel's destination and timing are confirmed as part of ongoing movements in the region.
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Oregon
Che Foo
Washington
Navy Department
Kura
Japan
Dinton Trieue
Sunny Women and the Value of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An article extols a sunny wife’s influence and warns of illness dampening her home. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a temperance remedy improving regularity, nerves, and female health. The piece cites a testimonial from a woman in Stoutaville, Farrs?d, noting prior suffering and relief.
Allies Hold Peking Legations Amid Unrest Across China
Shanghai dispatch reports two sieged legations in Peking under constant attack with loyal forces under Prince Ching countering rebels. British and Japanese fleets, 50,000 allied troops expected ashore as Tien Tsin area sees heavy fighting and massive Chinese mobilization.
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Shanghai
Princes Ching
Peking
London
Warren
Foreign Office
the Express
Lao Tai Sheng
Chinen Fu
Tien Tsin
Taku
Che Foo
Express
Tien Tain
Last China mail reports Boxer uprising and Chinese response
State Department receives a May 21 report from Minister Conger detailing the Boxer uprising, the Tsung-li Yamen notes, and warnings of mob violence. He cites promises of suppression and the risk if no stronger action is taken, urging decisive measures and potential American marines for protection.
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China
Washinneton
State Department
Conger
Peking
Tsung-li-Yamen
Shang Tung
Jo Opie
Eleven Americans killed in Luzon week of fighting in Philippines
Report from Manila dated July 9 details a week of scouting in Luzon with 11 Americans killed or jailed and 16 wounded, 160 Filipinos killed, eight Americans released from rebel captivity, and 100 rifles surrendered. A convoy ambush near Indang Naic and a three hour fight in Panay’s Antigua province are noted with no American casualties. Insurgents show growing acceptance of amnesty terms and some American operations paused to let rebels maneuver.
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Philippines
Manilla
Luzon
United States
Indang
Naic
Rio Grande
Antigua
Panay
Reinforcements For China Cabinet Confers On Pekin Move
Washington officials discuss Chinese situation and renew a push to dispatch forces to China. Admiral Kempff’s cable estimate of needed force is reviewed but an agreement is reached to keep his figures confidential.
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China
Washington
Kempff
United States
Pekin
Educators Gather for National Education Association Session
Charleston July 10 delegates from across the country arrive as the National Education Association opens. The convention, with the national council of education the department of Indian education and the national conference of religious education meeting briefly, fills hotels and conference spaces.
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Charleston
D. C
The
National Educational Association
National Council of Education
Department of Indian Education
National Conference of Religious Education
Contract For Eculder Railroad
Knoxville July 10 J P McDonald a Knoxville railroad contractor instructs a procurement or construction matter regarding a railroad project with details cut off in the fragment indicating a contractual arrangement and potential local bidding or oversight context
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Eculder Railroad
Knoxville, Tenn
J. P. McDonald
Knoxville Railroad
Coninder Hee
Beer Araniai
Striking Transit Workers Reignite Boycott Against St Louis Company
The St Louis Transit strike, halted July 2 after an agreement, is renewed by the street railway men's union. Members allege breach of faith, seek reinstatement of all workers within 24 hours of any future agreement, and vow vigorous boycott to cripple the company’s earnings.
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Mr. Louis
St. Louis Transit Company
Street Railway Men's Union
Whittaker
Fred W. Lehman
Joseph W. Folk
Jester On Trial For 29 Year Old Murder Case
Alexander Jester faces trial in New London Missouri for the 29 year old murder of Gilbert W. Gates. The jury was not yet seated when court adjourned. Gates disappeared en route from Kansas to Illinois. Jester fled after being found with the victim’s wagon. He later surrendered in Oklahoma City under an alias while John W. Gates, the steel magnate, pursues evidence.
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Gilbert Gates
New
London
Alexander Jester
Gilbert W. Gates
Young Gates
Kansas
Illinois
Jester
Oklahoma City
O.T
W. A. Hill
John W. Gates
Powers on Trial in Goebel Murder Case
The commonwealth cases against Youtsey Powers Davis Whitaker and Combs for complicity in the Goebel murder at Frankfort were called before Judge Cantrill in Georgetown Kentucky. A large crowd attended as jurors were drawn and witnesses from across the state were summoned with a jailer order to produce Caleb Powers.
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Caleb Powers
Franklin County
Dalton
Noaks
Frankfort
Nelson Breaks Eleven World Records in Bicycle Feat
John Nelson of Chicago shattered eleven world records at Charles River Park in Boston. He rode 66 miles 80 feet in two hours and set marks from 26 miles to 54 miles with times ranging from 48 minutes to 1 hour 17 minutes.
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Nelson
Boston
John Nelson
Chicago
Charles River Park
Three Men Charged in Wise Family Murder Case
Anoka Minnesota reports warrants issued for James Hardy Elmer Miller and William Mattison on murder charges in the Wise family killings. They allegedly killed Mrs Wise and her son William on May 27 and mortally wounded William Wise Sr and Joe Wise. The confession links the men to forbidden relations with the Wise girls.
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Anoka
Minn
James Hardy
Elmer Miller
William Mattison
William Wise
William
Joe
Mattison
Hardy
Miller
Grand Jury Final Report Highlights County Responsibility
A fragment from St Louis on July 7 notes the grand jury's final report emphasizes increased local government responsibility and public accountability. The incomplete text hints at addressing community concerns and potential reforms.
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Grand Jury
Bininer Pole T
Officers of Imperial Light Horse report heavy Boer actions
Lord Roberts telegrams reveal fierce Boer activity in Orange River colony and western Transvaal. Captain Currie and Lieutenant Kirk of the Imperial Light Horse are reported killed. Lieutenant Young of the First Canadian Mounted Troop wounded. One squadron pressed a large enemy force. Civil mails suspended to Johannesburg and Pretoria telegraphs refused amid rising tensions.
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Loxpon
Lord Roberts
War Office
Hatton
Young
First Canadian Mounted
Currie
Kirk
Imperial Light Horse
Orange River Colony
Western Transvaal
Cape
Lourenzo Marquez
Middleburg
Machadodoro
Daily Telegraph
Hollis
Cape Town
the Standard
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Three More Bodies Recovered From Saale Disaster
July 9 report states three more bodies found from the Saale wreck raising the total recovered to 146 with 29 from yesterday. Victims were located in the second cabin aft, scantily dressed and burned.
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Saale
New York
YMCA Convention May Call Knoxville Its Next Host
Negotiations started to hold the national YMCA convention in Knoxville next June 1902. The event would mark a major gathering for the organization in this city with plans pending confirmation.
Fatal Fireworks Explosion in Philadelphia
Seven children were killed and 23 other children and one woman were seriously injured by a fireworks explosion at a street merchant’s stand in Philadelphia on July 6. The blast caused extensive damage and prompted emergency responders to rush victims to nearby hospitals.
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Philadelphia
Wheat rally follows corn gains on global markets
Wheat prices rose after early softness, aided by corn strength and a higher Liverpool close. September wheat gained 4 cents, corn climbed on hot weather and Kansas damage claims, with various futures advancing and cash quotes listed for No 2 red wheat and No 2 cash grains.
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Kansas
Chicago
Liverpool
Chicago Live Stock Market Report July 9
Cattle counts show steers steady to 10 cents lower, natives strongest. best sale today with one car at 5.70. Hogs receipts today around 0 to 20,000 with active trade 5.42 to 6.60 for heavy and mixed. sheep receipts 22,000 with lambs up to 2 cents higher and wethers 4.10 to 4.75.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas
Cattle and hog market figures from Kansas City listings
Kansas City live stock report shows cattle receipts around 4 percent with steers steady and butchers’ stock strong. Prices for native steers, stockers, canners, fed westerns, fed Texans, and grass Texans are listed with ranges. Hog and sheep receipts reflect improved demand, higher prices for heavy and lamb seasons, and stockers and feeders trading in the mid two dollars.
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Kansas City
Fed
South Omaha Live Stock Prices July Report
South Omaha market notes show cattle receipts around 4700 with prices easing 5 to 10 cents from Friday. Native steers bring about 4.40 to 5.40, cow and heifer classes range 3.00 to 4.50, feeders and canners mixed with limited demand and slow activity.
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South Omada
Uae
Jcalye
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