Mis sissippi river navigation plan and foreign notes
A lengthy digest covers Major Hanbury’s annual report on Mississippi channel work from Hue Timola to Ohio, noting aim to remove obstructions for safer navigation. It also surveys global topics from opera superstitions to textile fibers from peat, outdated industries, crime notes, and a Dover boy dentist visit with a dime reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getinan
Pudliemer Kimball
South Dakota
Mississippi River
Hanbury
Hue Timola Seid
Ohio
Harshiy
Destructive Hail Storm Rips Crops Across South Dakota
A severe hailstorm swept across Mellette and Brown counties near Northville and Aberdeen on July 3 damaging crops in a 6 to 8 mile wide, 50 to 60 mile long tract. Windows shattered in Northville and Mellette, with significant crop and property losses reported. A later update notes widespread crop destruction and ongoing harvest conditions across the state, including oats and wheat, plus posted fair plans in Vermilion and postmaster appointments in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Spawlen
Pasate
Hunter
Mellette
Northviile
Melletty
Bouth Dakot
Turon
Earry
Clay County
Wiookings
Brown County
Mindauri River
Live Bird Tourney Draws Thousands to DuPont Ground
A large crowd attended the live bird tournament at DuPont Powder Company grounds in Chicago with 10,000 expected participants and 5,000 spectators on site. John Watson of Chicago served as referee and George Andrews of New York as official scorer as pigeons from many states competed for the Watson Cup and a $5,000 prize pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ley
Watson's Park
DuPont Powder Conmipas
de Nemours
Gompaty Iia
Tauguey
J. A. R. Elliott
Jack Brewer
New Jersey
J. Nugerty
Miexouri
Richard Merril
Wikemala
Chaves W. Budd
R. O. Melkes
Ay Vieson
Worthington
Edward Rik
Ohio
Charles Gelman
Fred Gillert
Lowar
Frank Varmelye
Nebraska
Jed
J. Maldwin
Minnevilli
Sargeant
Missouri
D. A
Povpyay
Jim Mailey
George Spreen
Cherles Young
Frank Alkire
Waddell
Chi Abe Kietatian
McFarland
Jenn Muble
Tt M
Bhaw
M.D
Feathingham
M. D
Timeis
Tohn Muir
Minnesota
George Doltit
Waletelneroff
McMuchy
New York
Onesworld
Hover
Newark
An Meadows
Fonnessee
Hert Clariage
Taylor
Mdcvoy
Howard
Massachusetts
Courtney
H. J
Galliius
Ihany
Texada
Indiana
Venand
Macrichusetts
Conneccicut
Delaware
Maine
Pennsylvania
Weal Virginia
Red Gibert
Spirit Lake
Handseay
Chute
Min Jacob Pents
Shepard
Th. Wetards
Cinetonath Tichard Merrill
Milwaukee
PF Massey
Thomas Maraball
Keithie Jniry
Chauncey M. Powers
Decantury What
Mover
Rochester
N. Y
Coal Rates Cut From Chicago to Iowa Towns
Western freight officers shift focus from rain to coal tariffs as Chicago to Iowa routes face a 2 1 2 cent per ton drop. The Chicago Great Western line announces a 2 2 4 cent reduction from Chicago to Grampton, Marshalltown, and Manley Junction with corresponding cuts to other Iowa points, affecting eastbound shipments blocked through Peoria.
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Chigaga, Aig
Chicago
Peoria
Mall
Towa Central
Poisoned by Ice Cream Ingestion Sparks Arrest
Reports from Sioux City and nearby areas describe dozens of people affected by poisonous ice cream, with physicians attending at the bedsides. No deaths reported. Dominick Conti arrested as vendor. Also notes arrival of nearly all denominations for the Brotherhood of the Kingdom conference in Marlborough and Hung Chang’s England visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Dominick Conti
Brotherhood of the Kingdom
Marlborough
Vermillion Old Loge Schoolhouse Meeting Notice
Fragmented OCR recounts Vermillion area history with references to Old Loge Schoolhouse and local associations planning future gatherings. It notes residents of Vermillion and nearby areas, a historical meeting event, and invites community members to attend in September at a modest wood building with narrow walls.
New Ontario Marriage Law Sets Distant Rules for Wedlock
Aug 1 Ottawa reports Ontario implements a new marriage act effective 9 am. It limits marriages crossing borders and requires consent for underage parties. The act stipulates penalties and court review, aiming to curb informal unions and regulate ceremonies abroad.
Old county notes span marriage to shipboard deaths
Fragmented OCR recalls family ties, local education, and landmark preservation as a 19th century figure recounts an era. Mentions Peter Jordan, Amos Shaw, and Wil lington notables amid schoolhouse lore and a burning landmark. Also recounts a Atlantic City rail disaster with forty three dead and many injured.
Graphic Eye Witness Tale Of Atlantic City Rail Crash
An eye witness Julian Price Jr. recounts a Reading and Pennsylvania Railroad collision near Atlantic City. He describes the jolt, passengers injured and dead, rescues through windows, severed limbs, and the harrowing scene as survivors aided the injured and mourners reacted amid wreckage and cries of despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Atlentia
Reading
Penney
Vania Ralirada
Julian Price Jr
Price
Atlantic City
Pleasantville
Panera
Collfon
Sighba
Leon
Debria
Harry
Camp Meeting at Clear Lake Draws Huge Attendance
The state camp meeting at Clear Lake closed today after a very successful gathering. Attendance, interest, and energy surpassed any prior event on these grounds in a decade with hundreds present and tents filled. Over fifty pastors attended as people from Cedarapids, Marion, Vinton, Lisbon, Manchester, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Parkersburg, Ackley, Tama, Marshalltown, Waverly, and many more filled the area. Audiences frequently reached 1,000 and up to 3,000, aided by Ananda Smith and Rev. Stuntz from India assisting management.
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Clear Lake
Tai
Dulya
Thous
Cedarapids
Marion
Vinton
Lisbon
Manchester
Waterioo
Cedar Falls
Parkersburg
Aplington
Ackley
15I- Dora
Whitten
Gladbrook
Tama
Mansonr
Me. Pleasant
Hedrick
Marshalltown
Albion
Towa Fatla
Tolmond
Kenswick
Chicago
Minneapolis
Algona
Spirit Lake
Mimmetsburs
Westy
Dette Goprith
Lake Milly
Porext Gity
Northwood
Ananda Smith
Stuntz
Indi
Fusion at Fargo Democrats and Populists share offices
Reports from the Populist Convention show a committee decision on dividing offices with the Democrats. Nominations include Governor H R Richardson of Pembina and J T Eager of Stutsman, with Laura J Binenhuth as Superintendent and electors C A Dighess Trail and Wilder Morton. The convention adjourned to Grand Forks August 12.
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Popuste
Democrats
Fargo
N.D
Funion — Committee
Popullata
Democrata
Richardson
Pemnia
J. T. Eager
Stutsman
J. E. Hodgson
Sargent
Laura J. Binenhuth
Foster
D. I. Selgfried
Marnes
C. A. Dighess
Trail
Wilder
Morton
Grand Forks
Vanderbilt Feud Over Choice Of Bride On Wedding Day
A tumultuous wedding at the Vanderbilts court follows a public family rift over consent. Cornelius Ar and Mlen Wilen Maye, young couple tied to the Vanderbilts, faced a tense ceremony as relations soured. The elder Vanderbilt, resisting the match, faced a contested outcome as the family’s prestige and propriety were tested by the union. The incident underscores a clash between fortune and personal choice amid a storied American dynasty.
National Convention Called for Painters and Decorators in Chicago
Report outlines the national convention of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of the United States held in Chicago. Delegates from about sixty to seventy unions across the country, totaling roughly 10,000 members, attend. The piece notes past factional splits in Buffalo and Baltimore under leaders and mentions the Emote and McKing factions, with ongoing loyalty and potential tensions affecting union unity.
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Chicago
Chicaz
Aue
Council
Nationaal
Hir Brotherhood of Palasters and Decarihis
United States
Ander
John M. Welter
Uniona
Tilly
Buffalo
Baltimore
Olint Mott
EMOTE
McKing
Futur
Lae Ge Eral
Toeater
Lafayette
Ind
Palatine
Lomene
Federuthin of
Gila Y
Oleomargarine Contest Instigates Railroad Books Probe
In Syracuse August a state suit seeks to compel four New York railroads to produce accounting books under the oleomargarine and butterine law. A motion to show cause why seven state orders directing production should not be vacated was argued before Special Term Judge Peter F. B. McLennan with Army General Benjamin Tracey and others for the defendants and Assistant Attorney General Hansel for the state. The court set September 1 as the deadline to file briefs and reserved decision on whether the plant may examine third parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravendel Hoda
Anson
Mayerten
Mors
Pea Hobittan
Pea Molton
Frank Petilerens
Wmn
J. Golwy
Eetrol
InvieKlgalen
Neoin
Shomag Jordan
Peter Jordan
Ag Theorkrimnlances
Amox Shu
Clark County
Washington
Shaw
Harrigan
House of Representatives
W. H. Lyons
Bloux Falix
United States Court Commistronce
Jolley
Lyons
Willie
Jixl
Bronx Falls
Ankid Wille
Ulke
Demour & Co
Syracuse
Aiajnet Armour & Co
Armour Parking Company
Peter FB. McLagnan
Benjamin J. Tracey
Platt
New York
Allaruny
Chister
Chicago
Admons & Co
Joseph Malin
Daniel A. Gelutin
Watertown
Theodore H. Hansel
Bacterius
Travey
Tuatios McLennan
Benator Gordon Won’t Seek Office or Support Ticket
Haltimore Md Aug 3 Benator Jight B Gordon at Georgia says his name was mentioned for the presidency on a gold democratic ticket but he would not accept any nomination. He will support the Chicago Convention nominees and describes Bryan as an honest, upright man and says Gordon would be more conservative in currency views and not influenced by party factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Conant
Marre
Frakes
State Department
Washington
Tdaho
Tate Valle
Bourmulan
Galtaz
Barbowh
Onuaelo
Ottawa
Ontario
St O'Elork
Deereatt
Sehury
Kuala
Widener
Phowers
Aiba
Auedina
Lily
Europe
Jasmin
Fur Ulin
Auriéuin
Rwiteerland
Pink
Italy
Killyfower
Carnation
Tom Flathers
China
Kpenser
Hower
CovenAri
Philological Society
Shakespeare
Dame Quickly
John Falstaff
Talventer
Hungary
Ir Walter Rayleigh
Tal Wie
Maite
Nim
Roatoke
Noch Carolin
Vis
Miu
Phoebe Cousins
Angeles
Loa Angohoy County Woman Suffrage Campaign Committee
Mra
M. V. Longley
Lelind Stanford
St. Louis
Los Angeles County
Waman
Misa Cauxins
St. Loula
Samy Dine
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Philadelphis and Reading Railroad Company
Reading Tain
Lfe
Ente Neer Farr
Reading
Tyobey
Te Block
Engineé Farr
Krinr
West Jersey
Camden
Atlante
Les
Bryan
Haltimore
Benator Jight B. Gordon
Georgia
du Sid
T Doulder
KoNy
DIVIDENDS AND BANK FAILURES REPORTED IN BRIEFS
The comptroller of the currency declares a 25 percent first dividend for Black Hills National Bank of Rapid City and a 20 percent fourth dividend for North Platte National Bank. W. D. Eaton & Co of Boston assigns to J. W. Spaulding. wool market troubles cited with $250,000 liabilities. Walter Crump, president of Commercial National Bank in Columbus, Ohio, found dead. Glove fashion notes discuss Joose gloves and a blonde named Mise Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hill National of Rapid Citaya
Washington
Liyidenda
Black Hilla National Bank of
Stupid City
North Platte National ‘Bank of
Wool Commission
Fatts
Boston
Maia
Wal Rommixsion
W. D. Eaton & Co
Souther Square
Haw
J. W. Spaulding
Preent
Crady
Nenker
Pittsburg
Walter Crupra
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Kimballgraphic
Ommany
Wirmy
M. le Soucier
France
Ambrose Thomas
Parle Opera Coique
Theater de' Arta
Rouen
Pacin
Ambrose
Thomas
Willim Matmer
Middletown
Delaware and Mudeon
Vaimer
WackeMith
Iself
Ite Diels
Dover
N. H
Menfidt
Aun Ta New
Marmaduke
London
Tralian
Seville
Slater
Francis Jenne
Mr. Cust
Mall Mall Gazette
Wat Man
Barney Bar NATO
Mayfair Gazette
Welsbadén
Platte
Taunus
Aine
Churchen
Pyleane Rouahs
Town of
Northville
Meermiter
Here
Manwnelt
Strikig
Vermilion
Het Mide
Alymady
Aum
California
Charles Hollenbeck
Seward
GC. Fisher
Lytton
Mra. M
Wickershelm
Manitee
Colorado
John Wickerton
Andy
Oly
Sammie
Botes
Bryan Donlostt
Lincoln
Neb
Ang
Aligen
Ynee Fan
Faye
Geen
Sioux City
Hung Chang
England
Southampton
Lord Lonsdale
Carleton
Parialay
Bbeloty of Pioneers
Hie Nursery
Gentuw
Temghsre
Willy
Roi
Mew
J. Austin
Chin City
Alice
CIA
Drath Sevilery
Wits
Bat Tyra Avindawss
Perthdl
Vandertilt
Gilles
Cornalina Vandytble
Jay Vist
Newport
Salool Wild
Amos Shaw
Dsacushiont
Inston
Ward Alten
Ship Board
Moyiys
Tonyayit
Eourk
Mtr
Rymy
Sontewiticn
Tlas
Vanderbilt
Couray
Mavey Whitney
Lins
Owen
Oman O'Hoolihan
N. d
Tila City
Reading Railroad
Phiatellis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mennaylvania
Bridgeton
Excaripulata
Millville
N. J
Hagheer Farr
Usiih
Murphy
N. James Peters
J.D. Johan
Charles D. Burrougha
Boas
Charley Saay
Hof
Belly
Trower
P. C. Goldsmith
Thridgeton
Samuel Thorne
Charles Murta
John Greiner
Charliesackler
Charles P. Mecyar
May
Trenchard
Franklin Dubois
Charfetd
J. Ernest
Jenile
Sheppard
Mary Wentzell
Alloway
Lydia Carr
Pearl Marta
Niidizeton
Elms May
Anna Proca
Edward Marr
Mun
Charley Sebert
Charles May
W. Wood
WW. Taylor
James L, Bateman
Fox
Mry
Hattie Loper
Llarven Hughes
Kebevea
M. Loper
Yorktown
Nike
Caralon
A. Peters
Conte
Jackota
Albert
Taylon
Pearl Street
Wm. Wentzell
Mary Pitman
John
Kelly
Wari
Spaulding
Della Johnnyn
Hack
Howdelit
Shirley
Watson
Johnson
W. Johnson
Misa Lizzie Mutta
J. C. Memssey
Samuel Mutt
Bea View
Corpacs
Wm. G
Hivee Pereona
Thomas O'Koollhan
Lioun Jy
Polly
Stor
Fusion
Cleveland
Murgacds Bay
Mass
Thurber
Joseph Jefferson
My Crane
Charles I. Jefferson
Mashpee
Treasury
vuMclal
Ba Tyround
The
Socialistic Congresa
International Socialist Trades Congresa
Chamberlain
Chamberlain, D.D
Placini
Missouri River
Bismarck
Young Vanderbilt
Cornelius Ar
Mlen Wilen Maye
Nony
Wayilly
Ming Grace Wilkon
Alma
Vander
Che Wilson
Teltus
Barat Ny
Warriages
Koch
Vanderbilt Monaion
Vanderlitts
Max Ringe
Hit Aon
Mise Wilson
Fenlor
Gordon
Comptroller
Termhardt
Mise ‘Terry
Laos
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