Gas Explosion at Panama Mine Believed Doomed 7 Men
In Moundsville, seven men are believed dead after a gas explosion at the Panama mine of Ben Franklin Coal. Two rescuers were found unconscious, one later revived, while three more rescued workers show grim burns. Six miners remain unaccounted, with deadly after damp preventing access.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Panama
Ben Franklin Coal Company
Moundsville
David Brooks
C. E. McCabe
Fort Pitt
Brooks
Dyers Back Bill Against Adulterated Clothing
The National Association of Dyers and Cleaners of the United States endorses a push for a pure clothes bill in Congress. They adopted a resolution supporting efforts to stop the sale of adulterated clothing, backing Representative Murdock of Kansas if such a bill is advanced.
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ST. Louis
Murdock
Kansas
National Association of Dyers and Cleaners of
United States
Congress
Weather Summary for La Crosse and Surrounding Regions
For La Crosse and vicinity expect fair weather tonight and Friday with a slight rise in temperatures. Wisconsin and Minnesota portions forecast generally fair nights and Fridays with warmer conditions, while Iowa and the Atlantic Gulf area see showers nearby. overall, a warm spell with no major storm centers noted.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Atlantic States
Mississippi Valley
Plains
Rocky Mountain Region
Atlantic
Gulf States
North Dakota
Lake Superior District
Canadian
Lorimer Speaks in Own Defense in Senate
Lorimer defends himself in the Senate addressing charges or scrutiny facing his tenure. The response outlines his rationale and positions amid ongoing investigations or political pressure.
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Lorimer
Lorimer Defends Senate Seat Amid Stormy Debate
Senator William Lorimer of Illinois delivers a curtained defense of his right to sit in the Senate as packed galleries hear him dispute corruption charges. Senator Reed attacks Edward Hines, while Lorimer cites alleged newspaper conspiracies over school fund looting and press control. A thunderstorm adds to the drama outside the chamber.
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Washington
William Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Lorimer
Hines
Edward Hines
Reed
Missouri
United States
Congress
Nelson W. Aldrich
Aldrich
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Lee O'Neill Brown
Brown
Cook County
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Record- Herald
Lawson
Press Trust of Chicago
Deneen
Fountain of Truth
Indian Crowns in River at Tomah
A student at the Indian School in Tomah reportedly sank in seven feet of water on the river. Authorities say heart trouble is the probable cause and search efforts are underway.
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Indian School
Two Wisconsin Boys Drownings and Rescue at Tomah and Swift Creek
In Tomah, nineteen year old Joseph Daney drowned in the Lemonweir river while swimming with Tomah Indian school students. The body has not been recovered due to high, discolored water after recent rains. In Swift Creek, nine year old Walter Ledegar was saved by thirteen year old Joseph Weigle after currents carried him beyond his depth. Weigle swam to shore with the boy despite his own exhaustion.
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Joseph Daney
Tomah
Lemonweir
la Crosse Bay
Swift Creek
Walter Ledegar
Joseph Weigle
Brakeman Miraculously Survives Train Derailment Near Green Bay Streets
William Miller a brakeman on the Green Bay and Western railroad was thrown from a box car roof as rails spread and the engine derail ed at Eighteenth and Green Bay streets. He escaped with a bruised hip while traffic on the La Crosse division was halted for the day. A wrecking crew was dispatched with hopes to resume service by tomorrow.
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William Miller
Green Bay and Western Railroad
Eighteenth
Green Bay
Miller
la Crosse
Marshland
Papal Guards Recruit as Desertions Hit Pope’s Ranks
Colonel Jules Repond of the papal guards called for recruits to replace twenty deserters who left because the pope denied holiday requests. He vows to reform the force into real soldiers if needed, amid ongoing desertion threats.
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Rome
Jules Repond
Papal Guards
Repond
Taft Signs Resolution Thanking Carpathia Crew
President Taft signed a congressional resolution thanking Captain Rostron and the Carpathia crew for rescuing Titanic survivors. The message honors their swift voyage and lifesaving actions in the disaster.
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U. S
Carpathia
Washington
Taft
Congress
Rostron
Titan
Americans Sweep Olympic Events In Stockholm T:
America dominated the Stockholm games with sweep in pole vault and first and second in shot put. Ralph Rose and Pat McDonald won the shot put for the US, while H S Babcock led in pole vault setting a new Olympic record.
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Stockholm
America
United States
Sweden
Finland
Kiviat
Jackson
Jones
George A. Chisholm
Boston A. A
Goulding
Falls Kaiser
Webb
England
Altimane
Italy
Rasmussen
Denmark
Ralph C. Craig
Detroit Y
Rose
McDonald
Ralph Rose
Pat McDonald
New York
Nicklander
H. S. Babcock
Columbia University
W. R. Dray
Danbury
Woman leaps from train in Madison suicide attempt
Mrs Sophia Graf believed from New York City leaped from a Chicago and Northwestern passenger car in Madison. She tried to take her own life and desert her four year old son whom she had just been stopped from throwing from the window before arrival.
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Madison
Wis
Chicago & Northwestern
Sophia Graf
New York City
Secretary McRoy Receives Seven Applications for World Series Seats
Boston July 11 Secretary McRoy of the Boston Red Sox received seven applications for seats at Fenway Park for the world series. One applicant was J. R. Thomas of Chicago who said with the Red Sox outfield there’s nothing to it and wants tickets.
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Boston
Mass
McRoy
Fenway Park
J. R. Thomas
Chicago
Red Sox
Britain objects to Panama canal tolls law to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
Alfred Innes, charge d affaires of the British embassy, advised Secretary Knox that the proposed Panama canal bill granting toll exemptions to American vessels while denying them to others violates the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Britain plans a formal note outlining objections, while Senate consideration proceeds as scheduled. Germany and France reportedly back Britain, with Canada Pacific Railway subsidies cited as a factor.
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Washington
Alfred Innes
Knox
Great Britain
Innes
England
State Department
Senate
Panama
Branderee
Germany
France
John Bull
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion
Clayton Contempt Bill Passes After Filibuster Ends
Washington July 11. The Clay ton contempt bill passes the House by 233 to 18 after Minority Leader Mann yields to the overwhelming majority following a failed filibuster.
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Washington
Mann
House
Fireman Electrocuted At Wisconsin Mill
Fred Schroeder a Barker and Stewart saw mill fireman was electrocuted at work in Wausau Wisconsin today after placing an iron poker in contact with a high voltage wire.
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Wausau
Wis
Fred Schroeder
Barker & Stewart
Convention Aborts Early Nominations at Day Convention
Atlantic City July 11 Morning session of the prohibition national convention centered on organizing matters. Delegates Pitts of New York and Baker of Missouri sought to insert correspondence on presidential candidates’ stances on liquor, but it was tabled. Parliamentary experts blocked immediate nominations, aiding dark horse candidates led by Francis E. Baldwin of New York.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Pitts
New York
Baker
Missouri
Francis E. Baldwin
Dark Horse
Progressive party organized in New York state
The progressive party in New York state organized at a conference in Metropolitan Tower with acting state chairman William H. Hotchkiss presiding. Over 150 men from nearly every county attended. a state convention will be held next week to elect delegates to the Chicago convention on August 5.
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New York
Progressive Party
New York State
Metropolitan Tower
William H. Hotchkiss
Chicago
Plague Rumor Downplayed as Havana Reports Second Case
Havana health officials confirm a second bubonic plague case amid doubt from the marine hospital on its genuineness. The first patient shows improvement and is expected to be released soon.
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Havana
Marine Hospital
Wisconsin Democrats Confront Key Convention Clash
At Milwaukee July 11 the Wisconsin Democratic Convention opens amid a tussle over the gubernatorial choice with Judge John Karel challenging A J Schmitz. debate over repealing or amending the income tax and a push for progressive reforms. Hubert O Wolfe urges unity with progressives and Bryan praise as committees convene for nominations and platform work.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank B. Schultz
State Central Committee
Pabst
John C. Karel
A. J. Schmitz
Karel
Wisconsin
Schmitz
Davies
Madison
Wilson
Wolfe
Hubert O. Wolfe
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Assemblyman to Read Record of Milwaukee Man
Assemblyman set to read a record of a Milwaukee man as Wolfe plans to follow with a speech aimed at galvanizing the state convention. The event signals a push to unify party ranks and energize supporters for upcoming sessions.
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Milwaukee
Wolfe
Bryanize
Wolfe to Name Schmitz Nominee Tonight in La Crosse
In La Crosse, Wolfe plans to name Schmitz as the party’s chosen candidate tonight placing Schmitz’s name in nomination. Local sources say the announcement will be made at a party meeting and marked by supporters gathering in anticipation.
Dolherty Narrowly Clears Slate for Attorney General Nomination
Late today the field for attorney general narrowed as Adolph J. Schmitz appeared set for nomination at the La Crosse convention while William F. Wolfe abandoned a gubernatorial bid.
La Crosse Delegation Plays Key Role At State Convention
La Crosse county’s delegation faces a pivotal night supporting Adolph J. Schmitz for governor. Assemblyman E. J. Kneen will read Judge John C. Karel’s record, accusing him of opposing progressive measures, as William F. Wolfe campaigns for Schmitz. Nominees for attorney general and other posts are discussed amid a split over the party line and possible open primaries.
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H. B. Robertson
Milwaukee
Wis
la Crosse County
Adolph J. Schmitz
E. J. Kneen
John C. Karel
Schmitz
Tribune
Judge Karel
Wolfe
William F. Wolfe
Kneen
John F. Doherty
la Crosse
W. F. Wolfe
George Hammersley
Karel
Billy Wolfe
Tom Carney
Racine
Burt Williams
Ashland
O. F. Roessler
Jefferson
State Central Committee
W. A. Mollenpaugh
Milton Junction
Henry Bolens
Port Washington
Bolens
M. P. Cannon
Merrillan Junction
J. M. Callahan
Nicholas Schmidt
Marathon City
T. P. Donnivan
Tomah
Berne May
West Salem
W. P. Coffland
Viroqua
John Doherty
Evan Evans
Baraboo
Hubert O. Wolfe
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