Weaver Will Seek Prosecutions With Mayor's Lead
Philadelphia report says Mayor Weaver may press criminal charges against prominent city figures after Elihu Root advised him to act when District Attorney Bell refused to initiate. Root's letter followed New York talks. Bell defends his position amid ongoing dispute over indictments including Councilman Caven and ex Chief Hill. Bell later suffers a broken leg from a building elevator fall.
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Philadelphia
Elihu Root
Weaver
Root
Iohn C. Bell
New York
Judge Gordon
Frank H. Caven
John W. Hill
Bureau of Filtration
Caven
Hill
D. J. McNichol & Co
Israel W. Durham
James P. McNichol
D. J.mcnichol
Caven and Hill
Gordon
Bell
Mr. Bell
Williamson on the Stand in Oregon Congressional Case
Congressman John Newton Williamson testifies in U S circuit court denying government charges while admitting a Prineville writing may resemble his. The defense highlights travel in July 1902 as a key issue in the stock fraud indictment context. In Kansas City, seven of twelve stock yards men plead not guilty to weighing frauds and are bonded for trial October 4.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
John Newton Williamson
United States Circuit
Willamson
Prineville
Williamson
Heney
Poindexter Hotel
John N. Williamson
Kansas City
Stock Yards
Charles Wiggings
Nebraska
Ray Bowen
Omaha
William A. Towers
Towers
Japanese Warships Probe North of Sakhalin Island
Japanese warships north of Sakhalin appear to be preparing a landing on the island. Four torpedo boat destroyers reconnoitered Olga and Vladimir bays near Vladivostok on July 14 and 15, sounding and examining shores, and surveying Izumrud wreck with divers.
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Sakhalin
St. Petersburg
Olga
Vladimir Bays
Vladivostok
Izumrud
Town Aniwa in Shawano County Wiped Out by Windstorm
A report from Appleton says the town of Aniwa in Shawano County was wiped out by a severe windstorm. Aniwa has a population around 500.
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Wisconsin
Appleton
Wis
Aniwa
Shawano County
Missouri Bank Receiver Discharged in Swanger Case
In St Louis a circuit court dissolved the receivership of People's United States Bank and discharged Receiver Selden P. Spencer after finding that Missouri Secretary of State Swanger acted on impression rather than a thorough investigation. Judge McElhinney cited lack of personal inquiry before the receiver was appointed.
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Missouri
People’s Bank
St. Louis
People’s United States Bank
McElhinney
St. Louis County
Selden P. Spencer
Swanger
Secretary of State
Iowa to Be Represented Sioux City Movement Spreads
Iowa will be represented at the National Reciprocity conference in Chicago as Governor Cummins leads a delegation of prominent Iowa men to support a movement by large manufacturers to improve trade relations with Germany and European powers. Congressman Hubbard has been urged by George Marsiles of Cudahy Packing to promote the cause.
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Iowa
Sioux City
United States
Germany
Missouri Valley
Chicago
E. H. Hubbard
George Marsiles
Cudahy Packing Company
Hubbard
Cummins
Two Swim Lower Rapids Niagara River
Carlisle D. Graham of this city and William J. Glover of Baltimore swam four miles down the Niagara River lower rapids from the American side to Lewiston in about twenty one minutes. Both wore life belts and inflatable rings. Glover led from the start but was held briefly by an eddy near Devil's Hole, saved by his life belts.
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Niagara Falls
Carlisle D. Graham
William J. Glover
Baltimore
Niagara River
Lewiston
Glover
Webb
Devil's Hole
Three Die In Kirwin Mine Explosion Near Meeteetse
Three men died when an explosion wrecked the Kirwin gold mine near Meeteetse Wyoming on July 18. The dead are M C Chubb shaft boss William Goss and James Miller miners. Four others were severely injured as Dr Richards rode 11 hours via four relays from Thermopolis to reach the scene.
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Kirwin
Meeteetse
Wyo
M. C. Chubb
William Goss
James Miller
Thermopolis
Richards
No Let Up In Sight In Heat Wave Across Nation
The weather bureau reports no relief coming for several days as a midsummer hot spell grips the country. Temperatures reach 96 in Philadelphia 94 in Chicago and New York 93 in Washington and 92 in St Louis as conditions persist from the Mississippi Valley to the Florida coast.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
New England
Florida
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Senator Clark Recovers After Radical Surgery
New York July 18 reports a slowly improving condition of Senator William A. Clark after a radical operation performed Saturday. Physicians note steady rally and expect continued progress with no major anxiety if tomorrow shows the same trend.
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Senator Clark
New York
William A. Clark
Nebraska City Merchant Drowns Himself in Missouri River
H. J. Birkby a prominent dry goods merchant of Nebraska City died by his own hand in the Missouri River. After years of illness and failing sight he walked to the river at Central Avenue about 9:30 a.m. removed his hat coat and vest and leaped into the water.
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Nebraska City
H. J. Birkby
Missouri
Central Avenue
Intense Heat Persists in Sioux City Area
Intense heat continued in Sioux City and surrounding area with a maximum official reading of 96 degrees, four degrees cooler than Sunday. The town reports widespread suffering but no deaths.
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Sioux City
Fatal Explosion on United States Lightship 67
Reports from Carmanah point say a boiler on the lightship 67 off Cape Flattery exploded with several men killed. Victims' identities and exact casualty figures are not yet confirmed.
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Victoria
B. C
Carmanah Point
United States
Cape Flattery
Four Deaths from Great Heat in Chicago
Chicago reports four deaths and fourteen prostrations due to extreme heat and high humidity. The day’s heat kept temperatures high and contributed to the fatalities and illnesses across the city.
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Chicago
General W. W. Blackmar Dies in Idaho
General W. W. Blackmar, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died in Idaho of interstitial nephritis at age 33? no, age 72? The article notes his career from Civil War service and field promotion. He arrived July 10 for a northwest tour and became ill. funeral planned in Boston with widow present. Captain John R. King will act as commander-in-chief until the next encampment.
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Boise
Ida
W. W. Blackmar
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Grand Army
Northwest
General Blackmar
Bristol
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
West Virginia
Five Forks
Custer
Blackmar
John R. King
Baltimore
King
Maryland
Virginia
Washington
Hingham
Kinsley
West
Montana Senator Clark Rallies After Brain Operation
United States Senator Clark of Montana continues to recover from brain abscess surgery. Physicians report steady progress but warn four days remain critical. Mrs Clark in Paris has been advised and will be updated Friday on the operation’s status.
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Montana
New York
United States
Clark
Paris
Opening of Uintah Reservation Lands Aug 28 1905
The president signed a proclamation opening the Uintah Indian reservation lands in Utah on August 28, 1905. Registration starts Aug 1 at Vernal Price Provo Utah and Grand Junction Colo and closes Aug 12. Drawings begin at Provo Aug 17. Prospective homesteaders pay 1.25 dollars per acre or furnish final proof.
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Uintah Reservation
Washington
Uintah Indian Reservation
Utah
Vernal
Price
Provo
Grand Junction
Colo
Wrecking Plot Suspected In La Freight Train Crash
Southern Pacific freight train wreck near Lafayette Louisiana kills Engineer Whalen and severely injures Fireman Caine. Open switch and evidence of deliberate attempt to wreck a passenger train, which had passed an hour earlier. switch light proven and preparations found.
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New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Lafayette
Whalen
Caine
General B. M. Thomas Dies in Dalton
General B M Thomas dies at his Dalton Georgia home from peritonitis He was a West Point graduate and a distinguished brigadier general in the Confederate army.
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B. M. Thomas
Dalton
West Point
Alexander 8 Improving in Illness Report
The condition of James W. Alexander former president of the Equitable Life Assurance society is reported generally improved while he remains ill at a Long Island retreat.
To Kunzmans Family Summer Garden at Odd Fellows Hall
The rear of Odd Fellows Hall hosts a family summer garden offering shade and refreshments. It will be open all summer for an enjoyable hour with a comfortable atmosphere in the city.
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Kunzman
Still Doing Land Business Price Pledges Continued Service
Land broker L. J. Price asserts he remains active in land business and offers improved service, urging the public to call on him for assistance.
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L. J. Price
Desert Land Notice and Final Proofs Filed in Missoula
The United States Land Office in Missoula Montana published notices on June 12 1905 and July 3 1905 listing settlers filing for desert land claims or final proof. Names include Beardslee Beardsley Lima Monida Grant Stoner James Burt Elmer M Martinell Asa Beardslee and Lena Lewis with witnesses from Dillon Grant Lima and Dell Montana. Proceedings before U S Commissioner A Johnson and Daniel Arms Register.
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Eielats
United States Land Office
Heléna
Mont
Jonsons
Montana
Arby Beardslee
Lima
Grant Stoner
James Burt
Elmer M. Martinell
Dell
Asa
Beardslee
Dillon
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Missoula
Hawley
J. Selway
Ane
Neyne
Johnson
U. S
Kioalana
John Sorensen
Phister
Carlos L
Engle
William Lovell
Grant
Daniel Arms
Montan
Lovilla Selway
Frank R. Lincoln
Nem
Lena Lewis
Grant Ventura
A. Hazelbaker
William G. Blair
Frank P. Blair
Daniel C. Phister
John H. Shefer
DantEet Arms
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Minnie Kenison of Dillon Montana has filed desert land claim No 6695 for 320 unsurveyed acres in Beaverhead county. The final proof will be taken August 14 1905 before F A Hazelbaker clerk district court Dillon. Witnesses Ole Dahla Rolla Henderson William Kenison John Kenison all of Montana.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Minnie Kenison
Dillon
Beaverhead County
M.M
F. A. Hazelbaker
Clerk District Court
Ole Dahla
Dell
Rolla Henderson
William Kenison
John Kenison
Frank D. Miracte
Register
Notice of desert land proof for Eva A. Yount in Beaverhead
Eva A. Yount of Bedrock Montana files notice of intention to make proof on desert land claim No. 7992 for 320 unsurveyed acres in Beaverhead County. Hearing before F A Hazelbaker in Dillon on August 14 1906. Witnesses Lon Yount Frank Burrell Henry Hildreth Theopolis Crayer all of Bedrock. Frank D. Miracre Register
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Department of the Interiornited States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Eva A. Yount
Bedrock
Beaverhead County
Mont
F. A. Hazelbaker
Dillon
Lon H. Yount
Frank Burrell
Henry D. Hildreth
Theopolis B. Crayer
Frank D. Miracre
Register
Desert Land Final Notice for Publication
United States Land office Helena Montana issues notice that Mae Murphy of Butte Montana filed for desert land irrigation and reclamation rights. The claim is to be proven before F Hazelbaker District Court Clerk in Dillon Montana on August 11 1905 with witnesses W R Tash George M Tash and Pendergast among others.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Mae Murphy
Butte
Hazelbaker
Dillon
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Elapur
Tribune
the Tribune Publishing. CO
Dillon, Montana
COR. Bannack
LETT
Nature’s Art
Gallery. OF the Rockies
Castle Gate
Tennessee Pass
Marshall
Grand Black Canyon
AHR
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Salt Lake City
Colorado
A. B. Ayers Trav. Pass
E. R. Hunt
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
REX Rheumatic
Rex Rheumatic Ring Co
Hartford
Connecticut
Huber
BROS
Dillon, Mont
Aya
Nees
Salt Lake
S. S. Carruthers
Department of the Interior Land Office
FA. Hazelbaker
Alfred L. Arp
Bart
Hungate
Ames Patterson
Wm. C. Patterson
Non Mont. D
Mrga
Desert Land
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