Tornado Rips Across Wisconsin Killing and Wrecking
A violent Wisconsin tornado hits La Crosse area towns from Millstone to Tomah, destroying buildings, crops, and farms. In Oakdale near La Crosse John Dame and others died or were injured. Buckner house vanished, two killed near Koro, and multiple towns report fatalities and widespread damage. Berlin hosts a relief gathering as the storm's toll grows.
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Milwaukee
la Crosse
Oakdale
John Dame
William Butterfield
Dinkdale
Tomisth
Millstone
Warrens Mills
Tomah
Elroy
Marsh Cut
Casualties list from devastating storm toll in several towns
The report lists dead and injured from a storm across Oakdale Millston Weyeville Warren Neillsville Grand Rapids Gillsville and Tomah areas. Names include John Dame Jasper Poff Lyman Charles Mrs August Byers and many unnamed, with several children hurt and unusual damage noting a 1600 pound horse carried from a stable and a horse and buggy blown away.
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Black River Falls
Joseph Buchner
Buckner
Jasper Poff
Warren
Oakdale
John Dame
Millston
Weyeville
Andrew Barnes
Joseph Buckner
Neillsville
Lyman A. Charles
Grand Rapids
Gillsville
August Byers
John Buckner
William Cutterfield
Gustave Stuca
Otto Balgordi
P. N. Larson
Creenwood
Wick
Lyman Charles
August Byer
Elsie Wensel
Nellisvitle
A. M. Malthy
Harry Warren
Black River
Cost of the “Glorious” Fourth Toll Across the Nation
The Record-Herald reports a nationwide July Fourth toll of 36 dead and 1471 wounded in 24 hours of Independence Day celebrations. In Chicago six deaths were due to revolvers misfiring and fireworks injuries, highlighting widespread danger and losses.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Mics & Canvass
United States
New York
Hat disaster leaves many injured across country
The Hat incident scattered the remainder of the headwear across the nation, injuring many and likely leading to several deaths. Cannon firecrackers caused most injuries, many to children who did not know how to handle them, and the resulting fire losses are expected to be heavy.
Three Men Killed In Cedar Point Coal Mine Accident
Spring Valley July 5 Three men were buried in a shaft at Cedar Point LaSalle County Carbon Coal Company and were instantly killed. The new shaft is 625 feet deep. Four men descending with iron pipe when the hoist chain broke. William Smart foreman survived by grabbing the chain Hogan Benson and Charles Agnew died Frank Bassam was pinned by an iron pipe through the body hanging seventy five feet from the bottom and was cut free after remaining overnight.
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Spring Valley
LaSalle County Carbon Coal Company
Cedar Point
William Smart
Hogan Benson
Charles Agnew
Frank Bassam
Thinks War Is Inevitable in Five Years
North Yakima Washington July Rear Admiral W J Thompson U S N retired who arrived for a short stay predicts war with Japan within five years He says war is inevitable and does not think Great Britain will assist Japan He believes the Philippines may be the war’s real outset but US resources will beat Japan He also says France would provide financial aid to Japan.
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North Yakima
Wash
W. J. Thompson
Japan
Thompson
Great Britain
Philippines
United States
France
British stance on Boxer indemnity discussed in Commons
London July 5 in the house of commons Liberal Charles E Price asked if Britain would follow the US example and relieve China of all but actual Boxer uprising costs. Foreign Secretary Grey replied no official US plan known and Britain would insist on reimbursement for actual expenditures.
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London
House of Commons
Charles E. Price
United States
China
Grey
America
Britain bars London-born youth of mixed race from service
The British admiralty and war office have drawn the color line against a youth born in London to a negro father and English mother. He wants to serve in the navy or army, but the authorities refuse enlistment. This marks a new departure in Great Britain.
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London
British Admiralty
War Office
Great Britain
Western Federation of Miners Adjourns in Denver
The Western Federation of Miners adjourned sine die after a session that began June 10. Denver was chosen for the next meeting place and the federation headquarters will remain here with officers continuing in Denver.
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W.F. M
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Federation
Scores on the diamonds shows wide MLB results
Baseball scores from July 5 across leagues and associations. Key results include Philadelphia 5 over Boston in game two, Pittsburg 9 over St Louis in the second game, New York and Brooklyn tied after twelve innings in game one, and Chicago 5 over Cincinnati in the first game. American League features Detroit 9 over St Louis, New York 7 over Philadelphia, and Boston 3 over Washington in the first games. Association and Western results span Milwaukee 25 over Kansas City, Minneapolis 6 over St Paul, Louisville 1 over Columbus, and Denver 4 over Pueblo with game twos noted. Continuous rainfall and shortened games noted in select matchups.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Ouraiin
Tres Moines
Tineadhsioux City
Lincoln
Sioux City
Lincoln Ig
Payer Pueblo
Denver
Pueblo
Storm Forces Exit Before Terrific County Windstorm
A farmer driving two old mares toward a harrow faced dark skies and a looming storm. As lightning and thunder intensified, the animals balked and one rider fled toward the barn. The county then endured a ferocious rain and windstorm that caused lasting damage.
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Antals
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Advertised by Jungkunz
An item promoting Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup claims no opiates and that it clears colds by gently moving the bowels. It contains honey and tar, tastes like maple syrup, and is marketed to children. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 86 Stephenson Street.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Rockefeller to Be Questioned in Chicago Hearing
Pittsfield July 6 Rockefeller travels to Chicago to face federal court inquiry on Standard Oil affairs. He assisted several children at his son in law Prentice’s home to light fireworks and was driven to State Line station for the eastbound train. Judge Landis says no deposition in Massachusetts was requested and to end hysteria over a minor matter.
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Pittsfield
Maia
dJohn TD
Rockefeller
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
E. Parmelee Pren
Tice
Prentice
State Line
Boston and Albany
Landis
Greenbush
Wis
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court of Chicago
Dr. Carey
John D. Rockefeller
Massachusetts
United States
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
John 7. Rockefeller
Mass
United States Marshals
Mysterious Tiny Sum Stolen From Boston Sub Treasury
Boston on July 6 reports a puzzling $8000 missing from the U S sub treasury. The loss appeared during routine checks of a $870000 package sent from Boston on June 7. Treasury officials pursue a secretive inquiry for a month. specie clerk J H Vassar from Lynn reimbursed the government, with no clear suspect identified.
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Sub-Treasury
Boston
United Sates
J. H. Vassar
Lynn
Labor leader arrives to avert telegraph operators strike
Labor Neil arrived to avert a threatened telegraph operators strike in the city as the Commercial Telegraphers' union executive committee members also reached Chicago to assess the situation. In Costa Rica, Breas accepted a proposal for an export duty on bananas to help repay foreign debts, with proceeds earmarked for the national debt. In Appleton, Anna Steffa, 36, was instantly killed when struck by a Jaguar owned by John McNaughton, the paper magnate, suffering fatal neck and arm injuries.
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Neil
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Chicago
San Jose
Costa Rica
Con Breas
Appleton, Wis
Anna Steffa
John McNaughton
Card playing among Jewish women in the past noted
The passage recalls a century old quote from Miss Rebecca Franks praising Philadelphia women for their wit in card games. It contrasts with New York where conversations pause until cards appear and matrons show renewed vitality once the game begins, as cited in Tebrew Standard.
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Rebecca Franks
Philadelphia
New York
Chew
Penn
Oswald
Allen
Preferred to Die and the Banquet Ticket
A starving tramp pleads for food and faces death after seven days without sustenance. A philanthropist offers a lavish three hour banquet ticket with endless speeches and celebrity company, but the tramp returns it and dies in a timber yard.
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Toofen
Longyarn
Timidity of an Elephant on an Indian Road
A rider on an elephant in India follows a Maltese terrier that trots ahead. The elephant watches the small dog constantly, veering aside to avoid it while the terrier remains confident and seemingly unconcerned. The contrast between the giant animal’s timidity and the dog’s bold curiosity amuses onlookers.
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India
London Spectator
Worst of Robbers He Has Levanted to Mexico
Decatur July 6 Detectives tracking Felix B Tait bankrupt manufacturer and alleged forger are said to have located him in Mexico with extradition expected. Tait stole about 40000 of workers savings while deceitfully handling church funds and bank notes. His defalcations reportedly exposed Universalist church treasurer losses of 10000 and factory liabilities exceeding 250000.
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Decatur
Felix B. Tait
Mexico
Tait
Universalist Church
Taft
South Chicago
Death's premature harvest in Chatham Fourth of July disaster
In Chatham Illinois seven two and a half gallon cans of powder were used in a Fourth of July celebration. Mary a 3 year old girl struck a match causing an explosion that killed her and killed John a 9 year old who died later. Maggie 11 and Ernst 3 months were burned and hospitalized. The incident involved Frank Herrean, a local coal mine engineer, who had warned children not to touch the powder. Military appointments and a note on a steamer halted by willow bugs are also mentioned.
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Koro
Berlin
Wis
Paves
Germany
Chatham
Frank Herrean
Mary
John
Maggie
Ernst
Culver Retired From National Guard After 31 Years
Springfield, MI July 6 General James B. Culver of Springfield after thirty one years of service in the Timnets National Guard is placed on the retired list at his request for private business. He will be succeeded as commander of the Second brigade by Colonel Frank P. Wells of Decatur.
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Springfield
Deneen
George Mayhew Moulton
Chicago
Illinois National Guard
James BE. Stewart
Moulton
James J. Healy
Stuart
Culver
Springfeld
Timnets National Guard
James B. Culver
Frank P. Wells
Decatur
Unruly inquest and a Bible cipher love tale
The article blends a coroner’s inquest into ex Tudge Henry’s organic death with a comic boarding house tale. A sister’s anxious vigil for a love affair is sparked by a telegram reading Song of Solomon chapter three verse. Missing Bible creates boarding house chaos and a landlady’s aid.
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New York
Louise
Solomon
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Advertised Remedy
The best remedy for backache, work kidneys, inflammation of the bladder is DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills. Their action is prompt and sure. A week's treatment for 25 cents. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephneson Street
Bible Verse Sparks Secret Room Revelation
A fragment describes a sister fleeing with a Bible to her room and closing the door. Nervous fingers tremble as she discovers a verse, shouting triumph with the line I am my beloved's and my beloved mine.
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Giger
Solomon
Must Have Loved Him
A Manchester man famed as the plainest man in England is the butt of a Strand Magazine joke. A child, surveying a guest, whispers that the gentleman’s mother must have loved children very much because she brought him up, eliciting amused reactions.
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Manchester
England
Strand Magazine
A Better Scheme
A dissatisfied tenant complains a drafty house blows his hair in the middle of the room. The house agent quips it would be easier and cheaper to get a haircut. Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Philadelphia Inguirer
Difference in roast mutton and lamb priced roast
A London Mail quip records a commercial traveler challenging a waiter over whether roast mutton and roast lamb differ. The waiter replies with a price distinction, noting roast mutton costs shillings while roast lamb is priced at one and sixpence.
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London Mail
The Great Danger Questioned in Wealth
A solemn man asks what is the chief danger of wealth and the response from a hearer suggests envy. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Ledger with a pithy, witty tone about wealth and possession.
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Philadelphia Ledger
The Preventive Proposal With a Diamond Ring
A Life note jokes that a girl is hardly deaf to a man's proposal when a diamond ring accompanies it, implying the offer carries weight beyond words. The remark reflects a light, witty tone about engagement customs and romance.
Not Brilliance, but Confidence Says Old Timers
A young man recalls fear of not being brilliant enough to gain fame, while an older, hardened figure counters by saying wisdom lies in not being stupid enough. The New York Tribune captures the exchange as a reflection on ambition and self-assurance.
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Eynie
New York Tribune
Kodol Promises Digestive Benefits From Drugstore Ad
Kodol will nourish and strengthen your digestive organs and furnish the natural digestive juices for your stomach. It will make you well. Kodol digests what you eat. Sold by Wm. FF. Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
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Wm. FF
Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Massage and Turkish Baths at Wilcoxon Building
Mrs SHATTUCK offers home massage and Turkish bath treatments at the Wilcoxon Building. Private sessions arranged for in home service.
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Wilcoxon Building
Shattuck
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