Collieries Damaged In Shenandoah Region Total $7.5 Million
State mine inspector says Shenandoah district colleries worth about 7 500 000 have been flooded and rendered useless by floodwaters, four owned by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co and one by the Shaler estate, with 2000 miners likely to seek work elsewhere. The region remains quiet aside from the discovery of Daniel Sweeney’s body at Bliss colliery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surenandoah
Wuvas Steyn
Bear Run
East Bear Ridge
Kohineer
Preston No. Y
Philadelhia & Reading “Coal & Trek Co
Valliery
Lawrence
Shaler Estaté
Pottsville
Steyn
Whitty Sia
Mons
Shenandoah
Daniel Sweeney
Bliss
Des Moines Rail Collision Kills Nine Men on Freight Run
A Milwaukee Road freight and a local faster train collided near Rhodes Iowa injuring thirty three and killing two engineers Dennis Markress and William Drayman. Fireman William Tharp died later. Nine workmen on a construction train and several others were seriously injured while a crane band aided as rescuers. A special train transported injured to Rhodes with Dr Trout attending.
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Des Moines
Luwa
Aug
Rhodes
William Tharp
Trout
Et Perry
Wreel Clevers
Dennis Markress
William Drayman
Perry
Firrman William Thorp
Fast Fraight
Dany ix
Collins
Anouk
Tragedies of A Say Ay Locis and Vienna Firelight
A 6 0 Watkins killed his wife before her parents and neighbors then shot himself dead. In Vienna S C Tugsdale killed by his son amid management disputes. The Carrier was shot five times with a revolver and died. Vienna jail inmate Solomontson mentioned police inquiry as families collide over a business dispute.
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Ang
Watkins
Ifehoren
Heisibors
Cairo
Sagedale
Vienna
Obin Geath
S.C. Tugsdale
Ays Hvis
Body found near Tacoma with $15000 hidden on it
Police identify a drowned woman known in Lower Yukon as Derky after a body was recovered near a St Michael Creek. A sum of about 15000 dollars reportedly tied to the victim was turned over to authorities as investigators seek the source and ownership of the money.
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Tacoma
Wash
Aus
Ly Tre Bay
St Michael Dratts
Yulon
Seattle
Rampart
Yukon
United States
Mrs Tolton Found Safe After Disappearance
Mrs Tolton, missing since July 28 amid murder rumors, was found in La Porte Tennessee and returned to Westville with Sheriff Small. She claimed her husband sent her to seek medical treatment and denies murder allegations. He was reportedly freed from jail and was en route back toward Westville.
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Laporte
Hatela Tolton
Westville
Wader
Wis
Salva
Rminy Dacracks
Dearborn Ehigag
Sherif Small
Shs
Chichen
Bryan as presidential candidate pledge at Lake assembly
Gon pergos at the Cinar Lake assembly, asked about being quoted, denies being a candidate for president. He says he would not refuse if the party decides the proper man. He believes the time to be ripe for Republican reinistration in the Philippines and trust issues to support a campaign.
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Gon Pergos
Cinar Lake
Ree Perle
Fort Wayne Light Company gains Indiana incorporation
Fort Wayne Electric Light and Power Company files with the secretary of state for incorporation with 500000 capital stock. Directors include Hawin Catlin, William Bowbright, Henry Pan, John W. White, and others from Fort Wayne. Also notes increases in capital stock for foreign and Tippecanoe Mining and Milling, plus Pal Hollenbach, Sienoror Manufacturing, and others with varied investments and directors.
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Indianavolis
Fort Wayne
Warsaw
PAL Hollenbach Company
Ken
Liquor Realage Capital
Mali Kluren
New Athay
Sienoror Manufacturing Company
Swith
Manutthre Winuin's Clothing
Jlern and
Heden
Morton A. Tyger
Joseph A. Haley
New Lumber Prices Adopted by Cincinnati Mills
Wood manufacturers have adopted uniform prices to take effect August 1. Poplar and select grades rise by several dollars per thousand board feet, with No. 1 common and other stocks also increasing. The next meeting is set for Chicago on September 3.
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Cincinnati
Inara
Ixsension
Nels
Chicago
Outlaw Harry Tracy Ends Chase in Fatal Self Destruction
Spokane dispatch details the pursuit of bandit Harry Tracy across Washington. Cornered after two days of evading a Cres ton posse, he was wounded and dragged into a wheat field where he shot himself to avoid capture. The lengthy manhunt drew sixty or more officers and ended with Tracy dead and rewards posted for lawmen.
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Spokane
Wash
Harry Tracy
Creston
Lloodimysty
Tracy
Bildy
Lake Greéule
Fellow
Washington
Cresion
Dana
Tracy Yanther
Canom
Bosse
Teney
Cushee
Seattle
Wraey Tau
Menel
Gregor
Slum
Dunes
David Merril
Frank W. Ferrell
Ry VT
Joung
Tiffing
Frank Ingratiaen
Jone
Merril
Napavine
Tuly
Charles Raymond
FR. Bresne
PUPILS OF OLD SPRINGFIELD ACADEMY REUNION
Former pupils of Springfield Academy gather for a biannual reunion at Pythian hall South Whitey Indiana with prayers by Rev J de Petco and welcome by Mrs Rose Stewart Muston. Several alumni from Liberst and Bluffron attend as program features include addresses by Mrs Ada Brown Blichenster and ex-Congressman WF McNagny. A memorial segment honors deceased students.
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Ind
Pythian Hall
J. de, Petco
Rose Stewart Muston
Theer Andersom
Hills
Stu
GB. Moe
South Whitley
Ada Brown Blichenster
Huntington
Sys
TR. Robison
Bluffron
A. H. Pence
South Whitey
ML & Anderson
Attros
WF. McNagny
Columbia
Samuel Allright
Fragmentary item on land transfer and proceedings
A partial OCR item notes a transfer or land matter with references to securing an interest and an end note about lands and proceedings. The readable phrases are limited and unclear, but indicate a legal or property transfer context without full details.
Train Holdup in Illinois Ends in Slaying and Loot
Robbers halted a passenger train on the Chicago line near Gainey Road, terrorizing the engineer and passengers. An express messenger, William S. Byl, was killed as the bandits looted $4,066 in silver and attempted to escape with the express car’s valuables. Detectives and men aboard the craft pursued the robbers, with efforts to capture them continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pikertin
Aspense
Governor Taft Weighs Friars Lands Transfers in Philippines
Washington Aug 6 The War Department has known for some time that friar lands in the Philippines were routed through companies. Governor Taft testified before the committee that transfers were made to avoid hostility and that stockholders protest against condemnation has been recorded. He said some transfers were colorable and the ownership remains with the religious orders.
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Washington
War Department
Root
Taft
Senzalo Committee
Philippines
Pratwet
Eraor Wart
Hiv
Rook Tehe Owen
Sore
Seenonery
Boul
Mattiichen
Ratoe
Sieh
Unik
Fort Wayne man Tries death by Own Action
William Miles, twenty five, of this city, attempted to cut his throat in a self inflicted act. He later received treatment and was found bleeding on restaurant steps after alarming behavior driven by drinking. Son of David Miles of Cass Street, he was believed to be under care of relatives and began to recover.
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Reddy
Penirie
Troy
Adds
Maddy
Ada
Ole Nerade
Tracy
William Alcs
Columbia Mile
Columbia City
Miles
Hattel
Will Armigo
David Miles
Cass Street
Czar Receives Kaiser as German Emperor Arrives in Russia
The German emperor William II arrived in Russia aboard the Standart and was greeted by a decorated harbor and saluting Russian warships. A cordial reception followed as the two leaders prepared for a planned conference aboard the Standart, with ceremonial escorts and a formal display at the harbor.
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Reval
Russia
William
Germany
Souaqstoad
Cobérars
Phenaollerm
Pring Homurich
Amie
Mae Standert
Own Officers Elected at Gorunna Town Meeting
A garbled report lists local officers elected for Gorunna. Names such as Cognetimen, Willigotue, Aldyin, Roynolus Targe Mile, McMesner, and Wigtul are mentioned alongside marshal William Greg, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Gorunna
Speekul
Corvana
Wes Weld
Irer
Cognetimen
Willig
Rene
Aldyin
Roynolus Targe
Mile McMesner
Wigtul
Marshal William Greg
John Rhea for Congress in Rowling Green race
John Rhea was nominated for Congress by the Democratic party in Rowling Green this afternoon. His likely opponent Mobhy Mew also entered the race, shaping a competitive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowling Green
John Mea
Tor Congress
Deaths and Funerals in Allen County and Nearby Areas
John Wagner lifelong resident of Allen County dies at home after years of ill health following a fall. He was a carpenter by trade, partnered with George Freseler, later ran his contracting business solo, and was active in St Patrick’s church and the Catholic Benevolent Legion. Surviving wife and four children reside at home. Funeral set for Saturday morning at the Wagner home and St Patrick’s Church. Also noted are the deaths of George Leonard Magee, infant son of Mr and Mrs Raward J Magee, and Prink O Wood with funeral plans pending. Ella Doflge’s funeral to be held at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Allen Coity
South Well Me Street
Heer Sie
Yoray Aono
Alensonimby ST
Cutt
George Freséler
Mea
Confeel
Wagner
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Catholic Benevolent Legion
Edswird
Parry
Insaph
Bartha Wagner
St Patrick's Catholic Chureh
Threat of violence follows man with Huntington home
William Titwles, residing Huntington, was arrested after threatening an officer. Deputy Ryan detained him following a confrontation at a local power house where Titwles attempted to stay all night using a maker’s card. Court action and warnings followed as investigators assessed the threat and motive behind the menacing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Titwles
Huntington
Shei Ryan
Hawley
Power
Gall
Union Bronmakers
Powerhation
Ems Ployer
Ryan
Wheat Hawley
Wwe
Captain White
Wes
Peter
Cincinnati
Yan
Iriam
Chief Arthur Warns No Strike If Avertable
The report states Chief Arthur believes a strike can be avoided and urges actions to prevent walkouts. It notes leaders traveling to New York and discussions over operations and locomotive power changes amid ongoing tensions.
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Arthur
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SS Michael
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Doge
Mrs. Tolton
Gol. Bryan
Fort Wayne Light Company
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London
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Teddy Ranch
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Page Dee
OLD Springfield Academy
Indiana School
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Kaiser
ERIE
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Lita
John Rhea
Congress
Allen County
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George Leonard
Raward J. Magee
Taylor Street
Prink O. Wood
Greece Avenue
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