Frightful city fires, deaths, and war news flash in brief
A chaotic condensed dispatch reports a Philadelphia fire destroying a Josiah Thompson foundry with $100,000 loss, a king’s health bulletin from Warsaw, a Baltimore and Ohio train fatality, a Chicago marriage by telegram, Newry unrest injuring police, and multiple injuries deaths across Illinois and Missouri along with European royal entries and Polish machinery talks. It notes a 12 year old drowning in Union Park lagoon and July Fourth tragedies from Jackjaw infections to a missing formal trial delay in Oshkosh.
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Francis
John Barrett
Seoul
Corea
Philatelphia
Josiah Thompson & Co
United States
Sanborn
St. Louia
Laura Tesson
League of Patriots
Strasburg
Joan of Arc
Paris
King Mawald
Harry Palmateer
Whiting
Ind
Frank Aman
South Chicito
Baltimore & Ohio
Miss Palmateer
Johanna Hillebrand
Chicago
St. Joseph
Mich
Ohio
Caseyville
Samuel Sturgis
Sturgis
Union County
Andrew Decker
Decker
Brazil
Ozin
Frank Binster
Birmingham
Ala
Willie Cannor
Austin
Gurnee
Helena
Johnson
Wellington Wells
Brookline
Mass
Wm. D. Ewart
Silver Lake
Harrisvile
N. H
Mra
Wells
Boston
Ireland
Newry
Down
Armagh
H. Bredin
Oshkosh
Wis
Merton C. Andrews
St. Paul's Church
Yust
Andrews
Warsaw
Agricultural Societies
Poland
Dievct
Victor Immanuel
Italy
St. Petersburg
Alexander II
John Meyer
Union Park
West
Chicago Avenue
Mathias Junier
Lister Avenue
Cooke
Milwaukee
de Kalb
Milwauks
Disaster on Elbe Primus sinks after collision with tug
Hamburg reports 50 lives lost as the steam yacht Primus carrying 185 passengers capsizes in the Elbe after striking the tug Hansa near Blankenes. Seventy plus rescued, many bodies recovered. passengers include members of the Eilbeck Male Choralsociety. Rescue efforts ongoing as boats and divers search for victims.
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Hamburg
Primus
Hamburg-American Line
Hansa
Wibe
Buttehude
Blankenes
Dolphin
Accidents On A Battleship Rettican
The Russian battleship Rettican, built in Philadelphia for Russia, suffered deadly accidents. Five crew members died from an exploding water tube en route from Philadelphia, and two others perished after falling into the drydock while painting the ship’s keel.
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St. Petersburg
Rettican
Philadelphia
Court of Appeals Reverses on Bank’s Four-Month Exemption Rule
In St Paul July 21 the circuit court of appeals overturned a St Louis case ruling that all unexempt property owned by a bankrupt four months before filing must be shared. Fourth National Bank held $60,000 in notes against Siegel Hillman Dry Goods. Bank had paid $14,600 within four months of bankruptcy. Referee had expunged bank claims unless it returned the $14,600. District court ordered denial of the motion. Swarts appealed to the circuit court which reversed the lower court.
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St. Paul
L. Swarts
Federal District Court
Swarts
Circuit Court of Appeals
Terrific storm at Hastings damages crops and livestock
A fierce hailstorm struck Hastings Nebraska on July 22, with ice chunks nearly a quarter pound for 15 minutes. Chickens slaughtered, young stock injured, gates and corn driven to the ground. Mississippi river at a standstill with flooding in Illinois bottoms near Burlington Iowa.
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Hastings
Neb
Mississippi
Burlington
Illinois
British Soldier Arrested for Wife Slaying in Halif ax
George William Cook a retired British soldier is under arrest in Halifax N S for murder. He allegedly cut his wife’s throat with a razor six weeks after their marriage. He reportedly told police I loved her and am willing to die for her.
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Halifax
George William Cook
Gonk
Lem
William S Byers Arrested in Greensburg Robbery Case
Greensburg Pa July 22 The climax in the alleged robbery of nearly 250000 in money and bonds from Jack Byers was reached when Wm S Byers a Westmoreland county lawyer and Democratic nominee for Congress was arrested on information sworn by Jacob Byers the reputed owner of the missing funds. The bail bond stood at 250000 but late tonight no bondmen had been secured.
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Greensburg
Jack Byers
Wm. S. Byers
Westmoreland County
Congress
Jacob Byers
Attorney Byers
Mine Workers Arrested in Charleston Arrests
Federal Judge Keller issued attachments for the arrest of John Richards, president of district No. 17 UMW, and 29 members over meetings near Collins colliery. A July 17 38 meeting violated the injunction against Wilson Mother Jones and others. Richards and ten others appeared in Hinton. next hearing in Charleston. Judge Guthrie issued an attachment for ten miners in Kanawha & Hocking Coal Co. case for injunction violation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Collins
Keller
John Richards
United Mine Workers
Wilson
Mother Jones
Richards
United States
Hinton
Guthrie
State Court
Kanawha & Hocking Coal Company
Accidents at Harlem Races At Chicago Jockey Club
July 22 opening of Chicago Jockey Club summer meeting at Harlem saw five of six horses fall in a steeplechase. The mare Queenship was killed, Jockey Taylor bruised but recovering aboard Farrell. Icuni, an outsider, finished far behind as others fell. Worthington and Dupes, uninjured, remounted Dagmar and Helen Paxton to finish within one length for second.
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Chicago
Chib
Harlem
Queenship
Taylor
Farrell
Icuni
Terni
Worthington
Dupes
Ree
Dagmar
Helen “Paxton
Washington July 22 Drafted Warrant Public View
Washington dated July 22 reports that by directive of the Secretary and General Carlin Today a warrant or court action is noted. The fragment mentions an exp rview and a published notice. details are limited.
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Washington
Carlin-Loday Wrot
the Courtote
DECLARE AGAINST STRIKE AND FUNDRAISING PLAN
Indianapolis July 214 at 1 pm the United Mine Workers adjourned after declaring against a general strike and outlining a fundraising plan to aid striking anthracite miners. The special commission’s recommendations matched President Mitchell’s during the convention, including a 1000000 monthly goal with district and local union contributions and an appeal to the public. The address denounces coal operators, urges arbitration support, and calls on citizens to back unions through subscriptions and donations. Illinois pledged 60000, Ohio 16000, with Iowa and Indiana promising later. Michigan miners to vote soon on the convention scale and resume operations thereafter.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
National Treasury
Cain
Ilinois
Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
General Brooke to Retire
Washington July 21 Major General John H Brooke to retire upon reaching age limit Monday A Civil War brigadier general and veteran of the Porto Rican expedition he later chaired the evacuation commission in Cuba and served as governor general before being relieved by General Wood now commanding the department of the east
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Washington,d. C
War Department
John H. Brooke
Miles
Wood
Department of That
Unknown man found dead near Hampton Central tracks
The body of an unknown Black man was found beside the Tawa Central tracks near Hampton on July 21. He had a hatchet wound to the head and appeared to have been dead about two days. Three Black individuals seen with him last, who have since disappeared, are suspected in connection with the case.
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Hampton
Troops Return from Manila
Two soldiers return from Manila as part of a larger contingent. The indistinct note references military movements and veterans, with unclear names or units due to OCR damage.
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Manila
Maly
Convict Harry Tracy Conflicting Reports Ahead of Pursuit
Seattle July 21 no word on escaped convict Harry Tracy since he left Sawyer Lake cabin Friday morning. Cadihee, back in Seattle with most of his posse, hinted of new information and possible renewed pursuit. Guards remain at Ravensdale Covington Auburndale. David Merrill’s body found near Chehalis. Mrs Mary Waggoner claims $1,500 reward but Superintendent Lee offers $400. Waggoner plans to appeal to the governor. Tacoma July 19 after 400 days of pursuit, effort to capture Tracy ends with no further posses.
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Seattle
Wash
Harry Tracy
Sawyer Lake
Cadihee
Ravensdale
Covington
Auburndale
David Merrill
Mary Waggoner
Chehalis
James
Oregon Penitentiary
Cliffs Iron Buys Mesaba Lease Near Hawk ing Mine
Marquette Michigan July 21 official report Cleveland Cliffs Iron company has bought Lasca Mining company lease on 160 acres beside Hawk ing mine on the Mesaba range. The deal pays 50,000 cash and 7 cents per ton for ore mined now totaling about 5,000,000 tons, plus 20 cents per ton royalty on ore mined. The royalty and future finds push the value over $2,000,000 with an estimated 10,000,000 tons in the tract.
Riots in Leavenworth As Soldiers Clash With Mob
In Leavenworth Kansas a mob of soldiers sacked a black man in revenge for a fatal shooting. Police dispersed the crowd after firing and clubs. Gas sales rise and more trouble is feared as troops from the Fourth Cavalry arrive to quell unrest.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fourth Cavalry
Crossriver Car Hit by Freight Train Injures Eight
Council Bluffs Iowa July 21 a crossriver motor car carrying forty passengers was struck by an Illinois Central freight train at the Broadway crossing today eight people were seriously injured and the rest suffered bruises or minor injuries in the collision.
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Council Bluffs
Broadway Crossing
Clarke's son unknowingly funds barber visit tale
In Butte on July 21, United States Senator William A Clarke’s son Charley befriended a barber. Charley praised the barber to his father who visited the shop and asked for the bill. The barber quoted fifty cents. the senator paid six cents and quipped Charley has a rich father while I do not.
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Butte
Mont
United States
William A. Clarke
Chas. W
Charles
Charley
Olympian Games Delegates Face Berlin Delays
Berlin July 21 delegates arrive as Emperor William may avoid Berlin for a month delaying meetings with Olympian delegates. Judge Payne Noyes and Furber Jr. arrive July 16 and await possible official German representation while Congress considers presidential recognition of the games. China Accepts Conditions for Tianjin Restoration.
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Berlin
William
John B .Payne
Laverne
Noyes
Henry J. Furber, Jr
Chicago
Congress
China
Pekin
Damage by the floods threaten vast Iowa river region
Heavy rains in central Iowa push flood danger across 800 square miles between Keokuk and Hannibal. Des Moines and Iowa rivers rise, flooding lowlands and threatening Alexandria and surrounding farms. Grain men estimate losses around 4 million dollars with widespread crop destruction likely.
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Rivera
Illinois
Keokuk
Hannibal
Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi River
Hanibal
Lino
Des Moines
Skunk
Davenport
Alexandria
Quincy
Corydon
Gttumwa
LaGrange
Yellow Springs dam breaks flooding acres near Burlington
A report from Burlington Iowa dated July 18 notes the Yellow Springs dam north of town has broken. About sixteen hundred acres are submerged as waters reach new highs. In Columbus Junction recent rains raised the Iowa and Cedar rivers flooding fields and ruining oats and hundreds of acres of corn yet to be harvested.
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Yellow Springs
Burlington
Here
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Cedar
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Joliet Illinois
A rainfall of nearly four inches in Joliet over the night and day overflowed streets and yards along Spring and Hickory creeks. Several manufacturing plants closed due to high water, with more rain feared and potential serious consequences. Freeport elects D H Farrand circuit judge to replace the late Crabtree.
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Joliet
Freeport
D. H. Farrand
Dixon
Crabtree
Market Reports Chicago Produce July 2 Cattle and Hogs Mixed
Chicago market notes cattle receipts were light yet prices held steady to slightly higher for prime steers with strong demand. Hog arrivals exceeded expectations with dull bidding 14 to 2 cents under prior highs. Sheep receipts were small but demand rose, lifting some top bids and margins amid uneven trading.
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Chicago
de Ndyanes
Chicago Grain Market Report From July Opening
Chicago grain readings show a quiet session with wheat and corn trading modestly. Wheat prices eased to session lows while futures for September opened lower, and oats and rye were mixed with overall undercurrents soft.
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Chicago
St Louis Live Stock Prices and Wheat Quotes
July 22 report from St Louis shows cattle receipts with hogs steady for wattyes and lower for Texans, prices range from 3.00 to 7.85 per hundredweight for different classes, including fancy stockers and feeders. Minneapolis grain notes wheat futures for July and nearby contracts, with on track bids and price levels listed.
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Louis
Texas
Minneapolla
Minneapolta
Minn
Bentember
Wie
Northern
Tee
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