Debris Search Ends in Eight Dead at Crystal Hall
London Ontario July 17 eight men and women are confirmed dead from the Crystal Hall collapse yesterday. The three story brick building on Dundas street fell onto Brewster's 5 and 10 store trapping about 100 shoppers and workers during a special sale. Rescue efforts continue as officials fear the toll may rise.
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London
Ontario
Crystal Hall
W. T. Hamilton
Frank Smith
Clara Mullins
William Tamblin
Edward Howell
Jos, Long
Dundas Street
Brewster's
Brewster
Maniac gunman shot after deadly chase near Hammond
A heat crazed assailant terrorizing Hammond area is killed after a swamp chase six miles east of the city following a battle that left two men fatally shot and four wounded. Victims include Frank Chambers and Frank Martin, with police chief Joseph Martin among the wounded. Julius Polinski, a recent West Hammond arrival, is identified as the suspect.
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Chicago
Hammond
Ind
Frank Chambers
Frank Martin
Henry Anderson
William McKay
Joseph Martin
Edward Jenkins
Julius Polinski
West Hammond
Minnesota
Congress Street
Willam McKay
Pine Station
McKay
Polinski
George Hamion
Gary
No Move In Carolina Case
Asheville NC July 23. While several railroad officials remain here, pie Judge misreads or delays ruling in the ongoing Carolina case.
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Carolina
Asheville
N.C
Unwritten Law Pardon Frees Woman Slayer Angie Birdsong
Governor Varadman granted a full pardon to Angie Birdsong for the killing of Dr. Butler in Copiah county. The decision followed a two hour debate about unwritten law and gendered justice amid protests from about 1,000 neighbors.
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Jackson, Mich
Varadman
Angie Birdsong
Dr. Butler
Copiah County
Mrs. Birsong
McNair
Birdsong
Mr. Price
Mrs. Birdsong
Indiana Judges Keep Traveling Expense Allowance
Circuit and superior court judges with multi county districts will keep the 300 yearly traveling expense allowance from the 1903 act. Judge Vinson Carter ruled that the 1907 salary law does not repeal the traveling grant. The decision followed Auditor Billheimer’s demurrer challenge regarding the extra pay.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Vinson Carter
Superior Court
John Billheimer
Joseph H. Shea
Seymour
Billheimer
Grief Strikes Copenhagen After Tragic Notice
A July report from Copenhagen notes a tragic event affecting a family with six children. Authorities received a notification indicating lethal self harm in the incident, prompting local grief and inquiries into the circumstances.
Heat Wave Strikes Elks Parade Crowds. Philadelphia Records Damages
Philadelphia reports say hundreds were prostrated by heat during yesterday's Elks parade with about 100 remaining in hospitals overnight. Four deaths are attributed to heat and humidity, dozens more are seriously ill. officials praise rapid hospital response and orderly evacuations as crowds disperse to resorts and events.
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Philadelphia
Elks
Valley Forge
United States
Knox
Washington
Delaware
Grand Lodge
Pen and
Bohemia
Butter Trust Disclosed in Michigan Court Action
In Detroit on July 17 Judge Swan refused a permanent injunction against Eben F. Dudley of Saginaw amid claims that a $19 million butter and creamery trust keeps butter prices near 30 cents. Dudley profiled as a former employee paid to stay out and now reclaims business to provide for his family.
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Detroit
United States
Swan
American Farm Products Company
Eben F. Dudley
Saginaw
Dudley
Chicago
New York
Combine
Lyon & Moinet
St. Johns
Straightway
Postoffice Rules Affect Celluloid Cards Sent By Mail
Washington issues a ruling that all articles made wholly or in part of celluloid must be enclosed in a metal box with a tight lid before mailing. The new regulation will impact many Christmas and birthday cards sold for domestic delivery through Fort Wayne post office.
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Fort Wayne
Department At
Washington
Frank Tilford hosts birthday trip for 760 little mothers
Frank Tilford of Park and Tilford surprised a group of 760 destitute or burdened poor girls with a birthday excursion. They traveled to Cottey Island at Tilford’s expense and were introduced to the island resort’s wonders in a celebratory outing.
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New-York
Frank Tilford
Park and Tiford
Cottey Island
Tilford
Seats collapse injures eight and injures many at Evansville
Eight badly injured and about 100 others bruised when a section of Chautauqua auditorium seats collapsed in Evansville Indiana during Evansville day. Victims include Mrs. S Biedermann Albert Cooley 13 George Worthington Fred Hostetter Gertrude Schlaffer 12 Mrs Eves Mary Alsomer 18 Bertha Grant 12 and Nola McCuthean 8. Rescuers pulled victims from timbers as doctors treated the wounded on site.
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Evansville
Ind
Chautauqua Auditorium
Bertha Grant
Nola McCuthean
Head of the Moulders Denounces Injunction Evil in Union Rally
The Iron Moulders' Union of North America in Philadelphia during its quad rennial convention heard Joseph H. Valentine condemn the "injunction evil" as judges abuse equity powers to bar union activity. Reports show funds: monthly $1,482,522. strike $1,600,490. benefit $298,154. defense $248,524. out of town relief $125,498.
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Philadelphia
Iron Moulders’ Union of North
E. J. Denny
Will Keep Caid M Lean Declines Sultan's Right Bower
In Tangier July, Raisuli refuses to surrender the Sultan's right bower. Sheriff Ouezzan fails to free Caid Sir Harry McLean, now held by Raisuli. Mehalli leads 1,270 men toward Elknes to demand McLean's release by force, with Bagdadi's force from Tetuan joining.
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Raisuli
Sultan
Tangier
Morocco
Ouezzan
Caid
Harry McLean
Ratguli
Caid Mehalli
Elknes
McLean
Caid Bagdadi
Tetuan
Caid Mehalla
Taft Campaign Denial From Columbus Manager
Arthur Y. Vorys Taft campaign manager issues a formal notice denying any coalition or opposition with other candidates following a Gallipolis telegram inquiry. The statement asserts the Taft movement is independent and peaceful and not aligned with any other official candidacy.
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Columbus, CO
Arthur Y. Vorys
Gallipolis
Bays
Taft
Football Player Tug Gon Dies in Oberlin Crash
Oberlin Ohio mourns 22 year old football figure Tug Gon known as Wil gon after a fatal crush incident July 23. Police report details remain incomplete as community honors his impact on local football circles.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Allen
Wilgon
Massed bands dazzle Elks reunion in Philadelphia parade
In Philadelphia on July 17 the Elks reunion featured a massed band parade with over forty bands and 1,500 musicians. Crowds packed two miles of streets, creating chaotic scenes before security moved in.
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Philadelphia
Reunion of Elks
United Bands
Edward Leach
New York
John W. Wagner
Kansas City
Thomas E. McNulty
Baltimore
Charles E. Schmidt
Wheeling
W. Va
Thomas H. Mills
Superior
Wis
Elk Attacks Rider After Park Swing Ride Incident
A man riding at Woodside park was attacked by a vicious elk during a switchback ride. The elk chewed the rider’s ear, prompting a police response as officials note the severity of the offense could carry penalties up to twenty years in prison.
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Scouts
the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Colorado
Woodside Park
Pennsylvania
Six Story Collapse Damages Franklin Street Buildings
A six story Swigart Paper Co building at 120 and 122 Franklin street in Chicago collapsed today, partly wrecking 118 Franklin. No one was inside at the moment. Several people narrowly escaped injuries. Damage estimated at 50,000 dollars.
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Chicago
Franklin Street
Swigart Paper Company
Tourists Start Glidden Tour to Philadelphia
Baltimore July 23. Automobileists on the American Automobile Association Glidden and Hower trophy tour resumed their journey to Philadelphia a 172 mile run within ten hours. The route is macadamized all the way and considered an easy finish for the field.
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Glidden
Philadelphia
Baltimore
American Automobile Association
Glidden and Hower
Cod Schooners Driven From Okhotsk by Russian Gunboats
The cod fishing schooner John D. Spreckles, Captain Dart, arrived from the Okhotsk sea reporting pursuit by the Russian cruiser Mandjur. The Castle's crew previously brought word of Russia claiming exclusive rights within thirty miles of the shore. Dart suspects the barkentine Fremont, left behind, may have been captured.
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San Francisco
John D. Spreckles
Dart
Okhotsk Sea
Castle
Russia
Spreckles
Fremont
Ben
Syrians Reach Out in Kaleel Farrah Fight After Arrests
Syrians who clashed in Kaleel Farrah's store last week have made peace and declined to prosecute city court cases. Police report the pattern is common and officers tire of arrests. Special Judge W N Ballou releases Arnold Tincompt after a lenient lecture. Fort Wayne Gas Co pollution case delayed to August 6.
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Kaleel Farrah
Arnold Tincompt
W. N. Ballou
Fort Wayne Gas Company
Hattersley Injured In Streetcar Incident On Lewis Street
Alfred I Hattersley stumbled while boarding a Lewis street car at Main and Clinton streets last Saturday. He suffered bruises to the knees face and other parts of his body though injuries are not serious and will keep him out of service for several days. Also in the city last evening were Auditor John W Earl County Assessor Jacob Lindsey and County Attorney L W Welker of Albion en route to Indianapolis to appear before state tax commissioners.
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Alfred I. Hattersley
Lewis Street
Main
Clinton Streets
John W. Earl
Jacob Lindsey
L. W. Welker
Albion
Indianapolis
Picnic honors Ed Reinhart at Swinney park with baseball games
Thirty five boys, friends of Edward Reinhart, hosted by Edward and with help from Mrs. John Schilling Rev. Gustav Hottenroth and Prof. A Deringer, enjoyed a Swinney park picnic yesterday afternoon. A baseball game and other sports followed by refreshments like ice cream and lemonade.
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Edward Reinhart
A. A. Reinhart
Swinney Park
Edward
John Schilling
Gustav Hottenroth
Prof
A. Deringer
William Ehrman
Ed Ehrman
Andrew App
Mathias App, Jr
Jerald Halstein
Lem Baker
Clem Schaefer
Virgel Mettler
Henry Allgeier, Jr
Walter Ankenbruck
Leon Herber
Leon Luley
Oscar Alter
Elmer Wunderlin
Clem Schneiders
Alfons Schilling
Robert Janch
Ed Stahl
Florence Ehlinger
Norbert Ehlinger
Joe Braun
Bernard Myers
Ed Appel
Irwin Rastetter
Fred Krull
Clarence Conrad
Clem Woehnker
Herbert Kocks
Walter Berghoff
John Berghoff
Alfred Woebhnker
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Kate
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Sam Breaker
Mary
Connecticut
Saratoga
Willing
Lillian
Scott
Europe
Dallas
Texas
John K. Tener
Charleroi Pa
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Delaware River
Market
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