Eastland Disaster Toll Mounts in Chicago River Steamship
The Eastland excursion steamer capsized on the Chicago River injuring and drowning hundreds. Reports place the dead from five hundred to over eighteen hundred with crowds aiding rescue and a makeshift morgue set up at the Theodore Roosevelt.
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Reid Murdock
False imprisonment suit over Sheriff Lamb in Humboldt case
In district court this morning J. B. Davis sued Humboldt County Sheriff Lamb and six bondsmen for 390,000 arising from Davis’s arrest and imprisonment tied to the murder of W. H. Forquer on the fifth of this month. A separate note from Montana reports Deer Lodge Racing Association planning a 30 day meeting near Butte with allowed oral betting.
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J. B. Davis
Smith Believes in Standing Fight In Kidnap Plot
President Smith of the Mormon church on a San Francisco visit says he can defend himself against kidnappers and bandits and that, like Roosevelt, he believes in standing fighting. He refused a bodyguard. Also thanks from Luther Butler and family to supporters during family illness and death.
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United Press
San Francisco
President Smith
Mormon Church
Roosevelt
Luther Butler
Joan Butler
Frank Butler
Mrs Beaulieu Drowns During Fishing Trip Near Tracy
The San Jose Mercury reports the drowning of Mrs Cyril Beaulieu while swimming on a fishing trip with her father and brother near Tracy. Her body was recovered the following morning after her brother attempted to save her. Burial took place in the Catholic cemetery in San Jose amid floral tributes and a large funeral service at St Claire's Church.
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San Jose Mercury
Cyril Beulieu
Mia
Cyril Beaulieu
Santa Clint
Anly
James Lewis
Morris Lewis
Raymond O'Brien
Robert Ifolman
Paul Maue
Pioneer Day Observed By Mormons In Utah Statewide
Utah and neighboring states marked Pioneer Day commemorating Brigham Young’s 1847 Utah Valley arrival and temple founding, with Salt Lake City hosting an elaborate daylight pageant weaving Utah’s early history into the closing day of the Wizard of Wastate carnival.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Oregon
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Dam Young
Wttle
Saul Lake Valley
den Xrims
Brigham Young
Thousands expected at communion service in Exposition Park
Los Angeles July 24 Thirty thousand worshipers are expected to attend the communion service at Exposition Park tomorrow. Eight hundred deacons will serve bread and wine to the multitude as the mammoth outdoor service closes the great national convention of Christian churches in session here the past week. Following the communion there will be brief addresses by noted speakers attending the convention.
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United Press
Angeles
Cal
Exposition Park
Great National Convention of Christian Churches
Kidnapped Sheep Herder Confesses Ransom Plot in Idaho
Lon Dean, a sheep herder, admits abducting Ernest Empey for a six thousand dollar ransom. Empey reports the captor chained him nightly to a tree, as investigators follow leads amid local chatter and questions about the case.
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United Press
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Lon Dean
Ernest Empey
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Empey
Bui
Tenge Situation Reaches Resource Limit
In Bayonne on July 24, Kinkead says the situation is intense and he has reached the limit of his resources. He warns that further action may be constrained by available support and equipment.
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United Press
Bayonne
Kinkead
Nevada Dry Farm Investment Prompts Political Tensions
Senator A W Hesson lauds Pleasant Valley dry farm as Nevada’s richest investment while Governor Boyle considers appointing him to the board of control. Funding woes halt work. rotation of crops urged to conserve moisture and prevent losses into 1916.
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Lamoille
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Sewson
Loros
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OOD HAY HAND WANTS A JOB
Jos Peek seeks employment in a hay crew after thirty two years out of the field. He offers two dollars a day and explains hay fever limits his leisure. Recently he sold his Whiterock ranch and waits for work as a sturdy pitchfork hand.
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Percy Woodgate
Peck
Whiterock
Nevada Tax Commission Secretary Heads State Budget Tour
L. F. Adamson secretary of the Nevada Tax commission departs today on a statewide trip to instruct county commissioners in the proper method of preparing budgets for county government operations. He will confer with other county officials on matters relating to revenue during the tour.
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L. F Adamson
Nevada Tax Commission
Newsa
German Attack at Warsaw Continues as Russian Forces Hold
Berlin reports renewed German assaults on Warsaw with Russian troops described as holding positions. The situation remains tense as fighting persists around the Polish capital.
Charming Lecturer Speaks Tomorrow at Presbyterian Church
Miss Dysart, returning from a year on furlough in Korea, will speak at 7 p m Sunday at the Presbyterian church. Her prior addresses drew vivid accounts of Korea and its awakening. The pastor will preach at 11 about Christianity, Ourselves and Others. Sunday school is scheduled for 6 o'clock.
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Miss Dysart
Korea
James Dysart
Presbyterian Chorch
Pitaro Preliminary Examination Set for Thursday
The preliminary examination of Telesforo Pitaro the Spaniard who shot and killed Ramon Yragnen last Saturday night was set for next Thursday morning at ten o clock.
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Telesforo Pitaro
Ramon Yragnen
President Wilson to map out fair defense program
Washington July 24 The White House said President Wilson would map out a fair and reasonable and practical program for national defense on his return from Cornish New Hampshire. His conferences with Secretaries Garrison and Daniels are considered most significant.
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United Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Cornish
New Hampshire
Garrison
Daniels
Wigwam Tonight Teases Final Diamond From the Sky Showing
Patrons face the last screening of the eighth Diamond From the Sky episode at the Wigwam along with two comedies and Pathe Weekly. Tomorrow the program presents Hearts In Exile starring Clara Kimball Young in Siberia five reels long with music by Mrs. McElroy Mrs. Linday and Mr. Pennock starting at 7 45. Bowman and Best Preliminary Today burglaries case opens before Judge Castle with James Dysart defending and District Attorney Carville for the state.
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Hearts In Exile
Siberia
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McElroy
Lindaay
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Best
S. E. McGinnis
Mount He City
Ji Tlee Castle
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