Fourth of July Celebrations in Porto Rico Enthusiastic Parade
Patriotic citizens in San Juan observe Independence Day with a grand parade of about five thousand participants including 2500 schoolchildren and 800 native troops. Gov. Allen's committees coordinated events with both parties assisting. Festivities included a ball, prayer and speeches, a noon salute, athletic contests, a mass meeting, a boat parade and fireworks with telegrams from other towns noting observances.
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Sandcan
Faa
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
United States
Gov. Aten
Ponce
Train Robbers Surrounded Near Wagner Mont
Three robbers who held up the Great Northern express near Wagner are surrounded at Busk Allen's ranch by Sheriff Griffith and a twenty man posse. Pursuit continued along Beaver Creek and Dry Fork. Estimated loss now cited as 70,900 dollars including explosive damage to the car.
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Great Northern
Gurat Fallts
Mont
Great Northern Express
Wagner
Grifith
Busk Allen
Dry Fork
Griffith
Quiversi
Fosse
Allen
Through Express
Fatal Fourth of July Roof Fall in Canton Ill
A crowd watching street attractions on a Canton Illinois roof collapsed the front wall sending boys onto pavement. Eva Snydum seven died instantly. Charles Fellows gravely injured. about twenty others hurt. Separate notes report a Muskegon Michigan aeronaut killed, broom corn crop news from Mattoon Illinois, Pingree’s body arriving in New York, Jamaica July celebration, Springfield gun club scores, and a quiet White House Fourth.
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Canton
Nel
Eva Snydum
Charles Fellows
City Endures Heat Wave as Temperatures Hit Highs
Weather bureau reports show extreme heat across the U S with Phoenix reaching 106 and New York 98. Thunderstorms later cooled some areas, but deaths from prostration mount in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and other cities as hospitals and ambulances handle a surge of heat related casualties.
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Weather Bureau
Pheenix
A. T
Philadelphia
Atlaatic City
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Davenport
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Little Rock
Springfeld
Vicksburg
Washington
Agust
New York
Suuday
Newland Maynard
Jacob S. Rogers
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Ot. Cucaco
LOSS OF A MILLION BY FIRE IN WILLIAMS ARIZONA
Fire in Fleming's general merchandise store in Williams Arizona Tuesday wiped out the main portion of the town and part of another. Estimated loss up to one million dollars, with insurance covering only a small share. No lives reported. Williams had virtually no water supply and no fire department.
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Williams
Ariz
Wierass
Fleming
Conservativn
Like the Chicago Fatality Four Members of the St Louis Fishing Party Killed
A bolt of lightning struck a St Louis fishing party sheltering beneath a sycomore tree by Dead Creek at Cabokia during a Tuesday storm. Three men died instantly while a boy was fatally injured and a man and another boy seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St Louis
Dead Creek
Cabokia
Train Tragedy Claims Ten Boys In Gui Nel Watch
Ten boys aged 11 to 18 were overcome by gas and smoke from a locomotive after a stalled train in Gui Nel led to two boys being crushed when the engine moved. The rest were found unconscious beside the track as rescuers worked to reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrepurne
Keeling
Prac
Continent Dispatch Reports Blur Ravages and Death Toll
Special dispatches from Southern Europe recount further ruin by the Blur and widespread prostration amid oppressive heat in Florence. Six persons were driven to end their lives by self harm, with the death toll rising to twenty two after storms intensified the crisis.
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Europe
Beau
Florence
Sunaioke
Ice Trust Stirs New York Rivalry and Prices
In New York this year the ice trade sees rival firms spending heavily on publicity and capi tal, undermining plans of the rival group. Lee resumes selling at just the price it set the previous year, shaping market conditions amid abundant capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ice Trust
Wast
Lee
Atu
Twister Devastates Homes Across Cumberland Gap Region
A violent cyclone-like storm tore through the Howeillsville valley near Mentucky Cumberland Gap. About six houses were demolished along with several barns. Early reports indicate some loss of life, but details are not yet confirmed.
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Cumberland Gap
Howeillsville
Machinists Demand Gains at NCR Dayton Conference
Representatives of NCR Dayton employees and the company met in Ohio to resolve a labor dispute. Machinists pressed for a nine hour workday at the prevailing daily rate, seeking a standard that would impact wages and scheduling.
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Waytorx
Ohio
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Appointment of Viesxar Count Gurlachstein as minister to Mexico
Old wound to heal envisions reestablishment of Austro Hungarian relations with Mexico. Count Gurlachstein is named minister as diplomatic ties resume for the first time since 1867 when Max Dutlan was shot.
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Viesxar
Gurlachstein
Mexico
Max Dutlan
Fire Damages Telegraph Presses Estimates Loss
A fire Tuesday night at the Daily Telegraph caused about $20,000 in damage. Linotype machines and presses were largely ruined by water, authorities said.
Hottest July on Record Sweeps Cities and Boroughs
Across New York, Washington, Chicago and other cities the heatwave broke early July records. Temperatures hit 102 in New York, with dozens prostrations and multiple deaths in Man hattan, Bronx and Brooklyn, while Chicago saw five deaths and many hospitalizations from the extreme heat. A thunderstorm later cooled the day in some areas.
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New York
Thea Woealier
Tiyas
Eluck
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Auditorium
Mercury
Society in shock as Marquand & Co fails in York
New York society circles reel from the collapse of Henry Marquand & Co, tied to the Seventh National Bank failure. Losses cited range from 2000 to 80000 dollars per person, with a well known matron among the heaviest losers and assignees facing demands for statements and settlements. The firm’s alleged nobles are valued at 5 million dollars, with assets unlikely to reach even five percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Marqnand & Co
Hal Moony
Smare
New York
Society
Newport Wet
Seventh National Bank
Marquand & Co
Sue
Gompers Ill After Car Accident in Washington
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, lies critically ill at his home after a Saturday night accident while alighting from a car with his two children. Doctors fear a brain concussion and possible skull fracture, but expect a probable recovery. The report notes his illness followed the incident in Washington.
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Washington
Wasnexatox
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Buffalo Bank Stays Closed After Saturday Shutdown
The City National Bank, reportedly placed in lockdown by Computer Dawes, remained shut at opening. Fewer than fifty customers were present, and most left shortly after opening. Reports from Globe indicate a severe wildfire affecting Globe and nearby areas, with heavy logs and downed wires complicating details.
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Buffalo Bank
Bufrato
City National Bank
Liz
Globe
Puatx
Phoenix
Gre
Market Quotations Across Cities and Commodities
Market prices for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter and eggs across Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and St Louis, with bids for hogs at 3.00 to 8.22 and cattle 3.75 to 8.25 in various markets. Prices include No 2 red wheat 67 to 72 cents, No 2 white eggs 32 to 62 cents, and cheese butter creamery 18 to 100 cents per pound.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Evra
Toledo
Anata
Milwaukee
Torthern
New York
Easter Rain Relief Lifts Iowa Crop Prospects
A Des Moines report says an inch of rain ended eight days of extreme heat, easing crop stress in southeastern eastern and northern Iowa. Director John R. Sage of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service notes the rainfall improved corn growth after a dry period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sage Saye
Dea Moines
John R. Sage
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Dual Tragedy in Iowa As Oliver Bricker Charged
Coroner's jury rules Oliver Bricker killed C. A. Guild and Clarence Guild near Dayton with a shotgun. Brickers held at Fort Dodge jail. bonds set at 10000 for Oliver and 5000 for George. Conflicting testimonies detail who fired first and how the fatal shots occurred.
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Oliver Bricker
Bricker
Guild
George
Charlie Guild
George Bricker
Farmer Dies by Hanging Near Rock Branch
Charles J. Dice, 67, a Woodbury County resident for 21 years, died by hanging in a pasture five miles southwest of Rock Branch. He woke early Sunday, told his wife of his plan, and was found by his sons about an hour later. Coroner's jury testimony notes health distress and his decision to walk in the open air.
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Charles 1. Dice
Rock Branch
Charles J. Dice
Woodbury County
Wolf Creek
Towanship
Dies
Annual Meeting of Iowa Bar Association in Council Bluffs
The Iowa State Bar Association plans its annual meeting in Council Bluffs July 16 and 17 with sessions at the Donany opera house and headquarters at the Grand Hotel. About 800 members from across the state are expected to attend.
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Council Bluffs
Towa State Bar Assogiation
Council Bluff
Donany Opera Houses
Grand Hotel
State Treasurer's Office Shows Strong Balance After Audit
The auditor found the state treasury balanced with cash and bonds totaling 1,886,064.08. Revenue funds rose from 445,002.87 two years ago to 840,081.07 three months ago, with large future appropriations including 460,000 for Cherokee hospital. Inheritance tax receipts totaled 171,808.78 for the biennial period, split between former treasurer Herriott and current treasurer Gilbertson.
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Cherokee
Apevia
Herriott
G. S$. Gilbertson
Mapleton implement dealer tied to broken home case
L. Buckie sues J. M. Chapman in Onawa district court alleging improper ties with Buckie’s wife Marian Buckle and alienation of affection. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 damages and an attachment of $1,000 after Chapman, a Mapleton implement dealer, disappeared. Buckie’s barber wife from Castana previously married.
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Mapleton
L. Buckie
J. M. Chapman
District Court
Onawa
Marian Buckle
Oliver
F. L. Buckie
Castana
Chapman
Will Lay Out New Town Cornland in Kossuth County
Syndicate buys 7,206 acres in Kossuth County for town of Cornland with railway assurances. William Larrabee, former governor, and son assist. buyers include Thompson and Rich firms. Land sold for 30 an acre, much valued higher now. Project aims to lay out town amid cultivated land.
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Kossurhe County
William Larrabee
Emmet Township
Kossuts County
Fort Dade
Forest City
Lake Milla
Larrabee
Northwestern
Lows
Wn. Larrabee, Jr
Victor R. Dolliver
J. J. Thompson
J. F. Thompson
Forrest City
E. H. Rich
George L. Rich
Fort Dodge
P.M. Joyce
Lake Mills
Cornland
Har din County Court Term Promises Sensational Murder Trial
The next Hardin County district court term at Eldora on August 19 is expected to be sensational. The state v Mal Clemons for the murder of Will Burgduhl at Union is anticipated to be a hard fought case likely to go to a finish. A fire at the Dubuque Daily Telegraph office Tuesday night caused about $20,000 in losses. linotype machines and presses were water damaged.
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Desogue
Daily Telegraph
Joss
I.E. Kinney
Marshallt Own
Red Oak
Lane Implement Company
Hardin County District Court
Eldora
Mal Clemons
Will Burgduhl
Union
Dubuque
Earl Roscelli
Detroit News
John Alexander Dowra
Topeka Journal
Montana
Pennsylvania
Detroit Free Press
New Jersey Supreme Court
Atreet Rail
Detroit Free Prege
Mothers’ Congress of Michigan
Pottsville
Denver Post
Grand Jury
Chicago
Dowie
Detroit Prep Press
Cuba
Grand Rapids Press
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. de Lima
Supreme Court
Rochester Herald
England
Prince of Wales
Balaam
Hague
Salvationists
John Bull
Svant
Philadelphia Ledger
Sam Jones
Evangelist
Pynver Post
California
Hell
Leaver Post
West Baden
Detroit
Baltimore Amercane
Eleven Die as Lightning Strikes Pier Shelter
A fierce mid afternoon storm struck Robling Pier near the Marine Hospital in Chicago, killing six boys and five men aged 12 to 45 who sheltered under a zinc roof. One boy, Willie Anderson, survived after being unconscious and later revived as authorities removed the bodies. The accident marks a historic, deadly lightning strike with no prior record of eleven deaths from a single bolt.
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Marine Hospital
Chicago
Indy
Willie Anderson
Alierson
Ble
Tau Weel
Ute Pier
Bury Robbins
Aldeireus Indy
Lwinan
Grant Monument
Linda Park
Heat Wave Devastates New York City Gasping In Triple Digit Heat
The city endured a blistering heat wave with official readings near 98F and street temperatures around 111F. In the worst day, ninety four people died from heat, ambulance services struggled, and many businesses suffered a 50 percent drop in normal activity. Dispatches report prostrations and deaths in other cities as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Government Observatory
Wielh
Sun
Satea
Ice Men
Ilone
Clergy Moves and Appointments Across Several States
A string of church and university leadership changes are reported: Dean Farrar near Canterbury convalescent. Rev. William Bryant of Detroit invited. Rev. Jenner of Bayonne assumes Christ Episcopal Church rectorship in Chippewa Falls. Rev. Halstead named corresponding secretary for a Methodist hospital and deaconess project in Indianapolis. Dr. Joseph Smith resigns as Princeton Theological Seminary trustee president. Montana Wesleyan selects Rev. J. Walter Morris as new president to succeed the late Dr. Thomas Van Scooy. Rev. J. J. Randall of Grand Rapids withdraws resignation after persuasion to remain at Fountain Street Baptist Church in Yonkers.
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Dean Farrar
Canterbury
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Bay Guy
Mich
William Bryant
Detroit
Tau
Casceltes Jenner
Bayonne
N. J
Christ Episcopal Church
Chippewa Falla
Wis
W. RB. Halstead
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Joseph Tf. Smith
Central Lresbuyghian Church
Baltimore
Trustvees
Princeton Theolosical Seminary
Ontana Wesleyan University
J. Walter Morris
Fragmented clipping critiques and quips across papers
A collage of satirical notes and comments from Detroit News Topeka Journal and other papers. The excerpts mock figures like Dowie Morgan and McIntyre while noting court and political figures, city missteps, and wartime opinions. It reads as a garbled selection of editorial jabs and snippets.
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Fimmet Co. Republicay
Estherville
Jenkins & Nichols, Prerisnen
Porto Rigans
Moaxegoy, Mich
Frank Tarlow
Grand Rapids
Tazlow
Muskegon Lake
Chronicle
Mattoon
Union Broom Supply Company
Combine
Pingree
Hazen S. Pingree
Miviivan
Zealand
Hazen S. Pingree, Jr
Samaica
Kinesvoy
Jamaica
Island
Hall
Springfield
Til
Miinis
G. T. Hall
Camp Lincoln
White House
McKinley
Hitchcock
Gompers
Cleveland
Grand Army
Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
THE
Hawkeyestate
Farmer
OWA State Bar Association
Peart
Lansing
Benson
Irons
John M. Thorpe
Richards
Illinois Central
Frank Crum
Ute
Frank H. Crum
Owa
Agricultural College
Special Agricultural College
Herman Sheckroth
Minden
Des Moines Dispatch
Perry
Stewart Hotel
Cambridge
Lemon Bros
Dallas Center
Clayden
Internal Revenue Service
Third District
4. L. Sage of
Gurper
Wayden
J. W. Patter BO
Executive Council
Butler Paper Company
Bolt
Gotham
Ill
Fred Funston
Octopus
Kentucky
Col
Jack” Chinn
Goebel
Col. Chinn
Buffalo Times
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Congress of Mothers
Transvaal
Anaconda Standard
Publi Treasury
Washington Post
WiHam Mr. Rice
Rice
Wan
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