Fire at Hotel Julien Injures Several. Mass Exodus at Dubuque
Fire gutted the Hotel Julien in Dubuque on Monday morning, forcing nearly two hundred guests to flee in night clothing. People leaped from balconies and escaped via fire escapes as flames spread from the basement, damaging the lobby, barber shop, telegraph office, and Union Electric offices. Loss estimated at $50,000, insured.
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Dubuque
Hoter Julien
Middle West
Sam Levy
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Charles Hvang
Philadelphia
Edward Engler
Darley Darley Classer
Mubuque
North American Telegraph Company
Union Electing Company
Insuranec
Head on Train Crash Injures Eleven Near Garrison
A head on collision on the Rovuk Ishard road near Garrison injures eleven, with William Lahue of Garrison critically hurt. An engine and passenger coach from Iowa Falls to Vinton struck a freight train due to orders mix up, destroying both engines and delaying traffic for hours. Also noted are multiple injuries among the crew and passengers, while Dr. Miller and Mrs. Sayler are later found guilty of manslaughter in Crescent City. Lake City Chautauqua dates set for July 24 to 30 to avoid a local tournament.
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Vinton
Garrison
Here
William Lahue
Iowa Falls
George Miller
Frank Lyman
Lake City
Chautauqua
Redpath Chautauqua
Seed corn special sent through Iowa for farmers
A seed corn train, dispatched in early April to aid Iowa farmers, travels across the state with orders from Ames and other towns. In Le Mars, farmer Jas Nash was struck by a freight train while starting a jam from Hinton. the horse and wagon were hit, and Nash, aged 65, died instantly, leaving a wife and child.
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Marshalltown
Prders Or
Olden
Ames
le Mars
AprierAs
Jas Nash
Jiama
Hinton
Truges
Nash
Richmond Chief of Police Richmond in ouster trial continued
In Connel Bluffs on April 12 the state case against Chief of Police George H. Richmond was extended for one week in district court due to the defendant's serious illness.
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Richmond
Connel
Bluffs
Geo. H. Richmond
Taft Calls For Party Unity At Republican Club Dinner
President Taft urged unity at a League of Republican clubs dinner in Washington. He said no man has the right to read another out of the party and urged Republicans to back pledged measures, while allowing frank dissent within the party. He emphasized loyalty through action in Congress and warned against supporting other parties.
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Washington
Taft
League of Republican Clubs
Ile
Theo
Republican Party
Congress
Taft era defense by Attorney General Welkersham in Chicago
George W. Welkersham spoke for President Taft at the Hamilton club urging Republicans to choose loyalty to the president and party. He condemned insurgents as traitors and warned that those not with him must depart from the party. He blamed Congress delays on insurgents and urged unity to enact promised legislation.
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Chicago
George W. Welkersham
United States
William Joward Taft
Hamilton Club
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Congress
Tali
Colorado River forms second Salton sea in California
Cattlemen from Laguna Salada Mexico report the Colorado river is rapidly forming a second Salton Sea in lower California. A party of engineers is preparing to visit the region thought to be little known and potentially isolated.
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Salton Sea
el Centro
Cal
Laguna
Salada
Mexico
Colorado River
California
Dies Talking of Dead Friend in Iowa City
In Iowa City a discussion about the recent death of Isaac Graham, a wealthy retired farmer, preceded his own death from heart failure expected to occur soon. The report notes the close memory of a boyhood friend and reflects on the late man’s life.
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Iowa City
Isaac Graham
Thin City
Pullman Rates Reduced by Interstate Commission
Washington report shows the Interstate Commerce Commission asserting jurisdiction over Pullman sleeping car charges and ordering upper berth rates reduced to about seventy five percent of lower berths. The ruling targets two paid routes and sets a standard expected to cut night travel costs nationwide.
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Washington
Interstate Commercey Commission
Pullman
Franklin BK. Lane
Supreme Court
Chisago
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Thomas F Walsh Dies in Washington Mansion
Colorado millionaire Thomas F P Walsh died last night at his Washington residence on Twenty second Street and Massachusetts Avenue from heart failure. Mrs Walsh, his daughter Mrs Edward Melean and his son in law Edward Melean were by his bedside. His illness began a month earlier in San Antonio Texas and he had wished to see his young grandson one last time before passing.
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Washington
Thomas Fpf. Walsh
Twenty-second Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Mr. Walsh
Eight Men Blown to Atoms in Dynamite Blast
San Antonio reports a catastrophic dynamite explosion 22 miles northwest of Coleman, killing eight men and badly mangling three, with one missing. 200 workers nearby were saved by being distant from the blast. the accident occurred at a Santa Fe railroad ento site as 1,800 kegs exploded.
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San Antonio
Tex
Coleman
Coleman County
Santa Fe
Roosevelt Italian Citizen Porto Maurizio Boulevards Named
Ex President Roosevelt opened a new boulevard in Porto Maurizio and received honorary citizenship as the city hailed him with cheers and flowers. The municipal council declared him an honorary citizen and named the new shore drive Roosevelt Boulevard amid universal applause and banners.
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Porto Maurizio
Roosevelt
Deal
Toosevelt Forever
New Shore Drive
Roosevelt Boulevard
Hold Up Pioneer Express on Milwaukee Road
Two masked bandits attempted to rob the Pioneer Express as it passed through southwestern Wisconsin. Conductor A. P. Shumway of Milwaukee wielded a lantern to ward off the attackers after they forced the train to stop. The bandits escaped after cutting the air hose. Later two colored men were detained in La Crosse on suspicion but denied involvement and gave no names.
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St. Paul, Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wisconsin
A. P. Shumway
MiLwaukee
la Crosse
Wis
Engine Hits Street Car In Chicago Crash
More than a dozen people were injured with six seriously when an electric car was struck by a switch engine at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks near Eighty fourth Street and Commercial Avenue. The car was torn in two as the engine plowed through it. passengers were hurled about and many escaped death. The crossing gates reportedly failed and the switch engine operator was away from his post.
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Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Eighty-fourth Street
Commercial Avenue
Fragman
Premier Brand speech interrupted in riot at St Clamonti
Violent counterdemonstrations by anarchist groups disrupted Premier Brand's electoral campaign in St Clamonti. They smashed windows and fired revolvers during his address to constituents. Also announced: Sidney Dr. Wilgus named new superintendent at Elgin State Hospital, Springfield, with duties starting May 1.
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France
Brand
Nils
Elgin Asylum
Springfield
Uhl—Orn
Sidney Dr. Wilgus
New York
Lein State Hospital
St Louis Police Chief Ousted After Board Vote
St Louis police board removed Chief Edmond Fr. Crecey after a trial in which he was found guilty on five of eight charges. Captain William Young was appointed to succeed the deposed chief.
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St. Louis
Edmond Fr. Crecey
Police Board
William Young
British Dreadnought Colossus Launched at Clydebank
The Colossus, Britain's ninth Dreadnought battleship, was successfully launched on Saturday at Clydebank Scotland. It has a displacement of 22 000 tons and marks a major step in naval strength.
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Clydebank
Scotland
Great Britain
Bandit Bank Raid Ends With Three Captured Near Coal City
Chicago youths robbed Coal City State Bank before daylight. They gagged the night watchman and engineer, blew the bank safe, and fled on a Santa Fe freight with $2,000. A telegraph operator helped trigger a posse. three bandits were captured near Verona after shootouts while two escaped with loot.
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Coal City
Dames Brothers
Cfeers
Coal City State Bank
Chicago
Barney Ghetto
Washington Fire
Santa Fe
Sherif Thomas Steel
Morris
Ghetto
Eugene Miller
Yazoo
Je 1 Watts
Cation
Watts
Miller
Mazon
Motton
Bad
Verona
Posse
ORDER BUTTER TRUST PROBE
Washington AG Wickersham ordered a strict investigation of the Elgin butter board not to prosecute or dissolve. Testimony before the Lodge committee indicated New York pricing controls weekly butter prices and that the Elgin district fixes Monday’s price for the week, with most butter shipped east.
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Washington
Wickersham
Elgin Board
Butter Trust
Newman
Wood
Lodge
Department of Justice
New York
Gin
Elgin
Wisconsin
Andrew Carnegie Feeble After West Return
New York friends fear for Andrew Carnegie as he returns from the west. At his home officials say fatigue explains his condition but two aides helped him alight from a car and his appearance suggests unrest or illness, causing worry. Rivers and harbors bill approved. Senate Commerce Committee backs the measure for internal improvements and deep waterways before reporting to the full Senate. Knoxville, Tenn.—Joe Humphreys, a Black man, arrested on suspicion of starting a $200,000 oil plant fire. he reportedly confessed Friday.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate
Knoxvilla
Joe, Humphreys
Standard Oil Company
Birthplace of Mrs Eddy Burns in New Brunswick Fire
The farmhouse where Mrs Mary Walter G Eddy founder of the Christian Science denomination was born July 16 1821 was destroyed by fire on Friday in Bow New Brunswick.
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Mrs. Eddy
Burns
Bow, N.B
Mary Walter G@. Eddy
Christian Science Denomination
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Authenticated Claim
Vermont woman testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during life change, claiming restored health and strength. Advertisement touts wide endorsement and long history aiding female complaints from inflammation to nervous prostration, urging readers to try the remedy.
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Fteville
Pinkham
Lydia K. Pinkham
The Road to Popularity In Modern Life Advice
A fragment describes popular behavior tips from a glossy source. It warns that mere politeness and surface smiles do not reveal true character, urging readers to notice genuine feelings and consistent actions over show. It notes the danger of fake charm and the value of authentic expressions.
Baker’s knock leads to bread delivery dispute
A brief rural tale describes a baker in the southeastern states calling at a customer door. After a polite exchange the resident refuses service, prompting the baker to insist by offering to slip the loaf through the keyhole. The incident highlights quirky neighborhood manners and the stubborn doorstep comedy.
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le Eustomers
Algy and Adgernon Debate Why Ocean Is Salty
A humorous exchange unfolds as Algy and Adgernon joke about the ocean’s saltiness. The young speaker asks why the sea is salty and Algy quips about a supposed cause.
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Algy
Adgernon
You Mrs Snoggs Opines On Tariff Reform and Foreign Pay
In a clipped, dialect filled remark attributed to Tha Yutler, The Vested Interests quote Mrs Snoggs debating tariff reform and the burden on foreigners, noting personal frustration over a top-four back and a six week absence.
Postum Cited As Cure In Old Fashioned Coffee Letter
A family letter describes heart trouble relieved after abandoning coffee for Postum. The writer claims rapid improvement after switching and notes friends also quit coffee for Postum, praising boiled preparation and recommending The Road to Wellville. The letter is presented as genuine and humanly engaging.
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Wellville
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