Runaway car wreck leaves seven dead in mine district
July 4 in Steona Pa. a runaway train car derailed along a feeder track near Porifan, killing seven men and injuring several as it struck parked cars. Searchers found multiple bodies along the line, with investigators noting clothing fibers on the wheels. The disaster is described as one of the worst railroading losses in the area.
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Steona
Sarre
Porifan
Martin’s Branch
Imig
Stveral
Portage
Puritan
Tortie
Tyy
Portafinight
Inamgine
Won
Saritan
Portage to Puritan Track Fatality and Democratic Convention
Reports describe a deadly accident on the Portage to Puritan track where several men were killed while traveling at night amid dense woods and liquor influence. The incident follows labor strife at the Saritan mine. Also noted is the North Carolina Democratic state convention at Raleigh with Franklin McNeill named as corporation committee chair and June Bryan endorsed for president.
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North’ Carolina
Jeansboro
N. C
Comap
Franklin McNeill
Bryan
Charles B. Aycuck
National Bay Association Opens Annual Convention
National Bay Association in O h Bay opens its annual convention with about members present. An Ohio shippers scene is noted, as delegates discuss the chamber of deputies and a counter aden of character against an opponent. A rail wreck on the Delaware and Hue is reported as a brief item.
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National Bay Association
n-Bay
Foris
Neoga
Nent
Rational Tay Association
Eeene of
Ohio Shippers
Chamber of Deputies
Binbury
Boni
VLE
Eraordinary
Train accident near site of souring mishap
A steam locomotive derailed after a switch was misread by a signalman approaching fifty miles an hour. The engine and four passenger cars left the track, toppled into a ditch, injuring engineer Ed Crane and fireman William Flannery who remained aboard to the hosts.
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Ed Crane
Mireman Wiliam Mlannery
BEGINS WORK AGAIN Orster Bay N Y fly 4 President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt resumes governing duties from Sagamore Hill today and plans to address neighbors for the Fourth of July celebration. Cortelyou regrets not attending but says they will be with the town in spirit.
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Orster Bay
N.Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Washington
Cloneral Cortelyou
Speyer Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder
In Kansas City a jury in the criminal court returns a second verdict of guilty of first degree murder against Martin Speyer circus performer formerly of New Orleans. He killed his little son here four years ago by slitting the boy's throat amid an alleged attack on a young girl. Speyer had been convicted at the first trial but was granted a rehearing.
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Kansas City
Martin Speyer
New Orleans
Speyer
Chinese Troops Capture Rebels Near Ehangchow
London report from Shanghai says imperial forces captured 5,000 rebels at Hsicheng near EHangchow. The Big Unite Secret society killed a magistrate at Hsicheng and destroyed Protestant and Roman Catholic churches there.
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London
the Tribune
Shanghai
Imperial
Thsicheng
Ehangchow
Inite
Hsicheng
Telephone Men Strike in Philadelphia Region
Splicers and linemen, about 1,000 workers from the Bell Telephone company across Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware, strike to demand higher pay and shorter hours.
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Philadelphia
Bell Telephone Company
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Representative Adams Ill in Chicago Hotel Room
Wisconsin representative Adams is confined to his room at the Auditorium hotel with a severe illness. Reports say he suffers aggravated stomach trouble contracted after leaving Washington.
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Adams
Chicago
Wisconsin
Auditorium Hotel
Washington
Illinois farmer trapped by mail box fire prank in Chicago
William 4 Miller of Arthur Douglas county attempted to set off a postal box alarm on Clark Street near Adis streets in Chicago. Firemen police and bystanders responded as in comic strips. Miller claimed Amish ties and said he planned to sell a souvenir card and return to North Dakota. He was taken to Central station and told to return to the country.
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Chicago
Chiles BO
Chirk
Adis
Teuty
Fee Alam
William 4. Miller
Arthur
Douglas County
J. Miller
North Dakota
Clark Street
Ele
Miller
Central Station
Ideal
Tie
Young Man Acquitted of Perjury in Marriage Case
Paris AS July 4 Triest l Warris was acquitted by a jury on perjury charges tied to his statement to the county clerk when he and Miss Pearl Downs, 14, were issued a marriage license. The bride later left with her father seeking custody. the court withheld a declaration of marriage.
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Paris
Triest
L Warris
Pearl Downs
John Downs
July Fourth Celebrations Worldwide Reported
Forth of July festivities noted across the United States and abroad in communities with American residents. Umpire Jack Haskell leaves the American Association staff without stated reason. Aimerika steamer disappearance with about 150 souls remains unresolved. Missouri Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Mrs Myers uxoricide death sentence. Cholera of virulent type reported in Manila area. Soldier Christian Invight of the Sixteenth Infantry among US victims. Secretary Root departs Washington for New York and Brazil voyage planned. George Y Wisner, 65, Detroit engineer of renown, dies of stomach trouble. Dr Salmon, ex head of animal industry, hired by Uruguay. Wilhelm II reportedly races a train in Kiel in 99 minutes. Harry P West, 72, president of Pennsylvania Mutual Insurance, dies in Atlantic City of heart disease. Ambassador and Mrs Longworth host luncheon at Dorchester House. Ocean liner Deutschland beats La Provence in a race past the Lizard. Krantz brewery fire in Mindlay, Ohio, causes $0.0,000 loss.
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United States
Jack Haskell
American Association
Aimerika
Supreme Court of Missouri
Myers
Uruguay
Suiperor William
Kiel
Harry I’. West
Pennsylvania Mutual Insurance Company
Atlantic City
Tie
Etd
Dorchester House
Representative
Long- Worth
la Provence
Renewwer
Krantz Brewery
Mindlay
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Sold Widely
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as pleasant reliable pills that never gripe. It claims they reduce woe and death by action and encourages purchase from all druggists.
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DeWitt
Sale of twenty acres timothy near city or share rent
Auction notice states twenty acres of timothy hay near the city is for sale or may be rented on shares. Machinery available to assist if needed. Inquiries directed to the office. Dated 6-27.
Succession of Shocks Hits Socorro NM 20 Quakes
Albuquerque dispatch reports Socorro New Mexico endured twenty distinct earthquake shocks starting at 3:15 AM on Monday, with subterranean rumble and building movement. Residents prayed and fled outdoors. walls cracked and debris rattled, though no serious damage was recorded as aftershocks continued for about eight hours.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Socorro
Candidate for County Treasurer Seeks Republican Primary Nod
Thomas Shaffer M Wirling and others announce candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Republican primaries. Names appear in short notices with dates indicating filing and eligibility.
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Lhereby
Thomas
Shaffer
Candidate declarations for Stephenson County sheriff race
Multiple candidates announce self for sheriff of Stephenson County subject to party primaries. Verolson Wagatt Brubaker and W J Mconnell named as contenders, with Dunlap and others listed as seeking nomination under Republican and Democratic banners. Local political notices reflect primary alignment and candidacy filings.
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Stephenson County
Verolson
Wagatt
B.F. Brubaker
W. J. M’oann
William Dunlap
Political candidate notices in Illinois Republican primaries
A sequence of public notices announces candidacies for the Illinois General Assembly and county schools superintendent positions. Names include W H SHONS WILLIAM W KRAPE J J BHAFFER and HENRY RITZMAN, all subject to Republican primary decisions in the Twelfth Senatorial district and local races.
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General Assembly
Illinois
Republican Party
William W. Krape
D&wt
Henry Ritzmnan
Candidate for County Clerk Promotes Campaign
A candidate announces intention to run for the office of county clerk in Steph County Republic. The notice names M. Mulnix as the announcing party and outlines the bid for the county clerk position.
North-Western Line Excursion Rates to California and Denver
Excursion fares offered from all stations June 25 for a round trip plus 2.00 to San Francisco Los Angeles and back. Daily through trains The Overland Limited The Los Angeles Limited and The China and Japan Fast Mail with electric lighting and drawing room or tourist sleeping cars. Additional excursion to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 24.40 July 10 to 15. August 30 limit for Ellis J B Sweat agent 4 17d&wtd.
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San Franisco
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
Salt Lake
China & Japan
C. M
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Whl
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Freteht
John Drennin
Twinois Central Ailroad
Commaston
Automobile
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Pan Automobile
New Zion City
Wyoa
Alloa
Vic
Cook Robin
Thfestar
Methodist
United Brethren
Robin
A. C. Wood
Ile
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D.w. Hunter
Lis
Alton
Marl Baker
Chienzo
Alton Limited
Alton Road
Chamberlain
Juvenal’s Want
Briely
Milwaukee
VAS Blatz Brewing CO
H. W. Melchior
J. Scheidt & Co
J H. Farnum
Robt, Casay, M.aan Geo. Tinsley
Socorro, N. M
B.G. Cooper
M. G, Wirling
W. H. Shons
Therby
Nomingation
J.J. Bhaffer
Ld&w
M. Mulnix
Stephia
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Freeport
Pawn Sells Bros
JNEW
Salvo
Jungkuat’ Crug
Sama
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