Jealousy Drives Missouri Tragedy Ends in Double Death
Cameron Missouri July 7 Henry Whitaker 23 shot and killed his sweetheart Miss Thompson 15 and then shot himself after failing to win her. Whitaker had pursued Miss Thompson for months while rival Whiteker attempted to win her affections at a Fourth of July event. Neighbors found Miss Thompson wounded and Whitaker dead beside her, a tragedy shocking the county.
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Cameron, Mo
Henry Whitaker
Sam Thompson
Whitaker
Miss Thompson
Vallins Must Go Chief of Police Ousted by Supreme Court
Jerverson City Missouri July 7 The Supreme Court sitting en banc refused the plea of no jurisdiction by the police commissioners in the Vallins case and granted a writ of ouster depriving the chief of his office The court held Vallins appointment for six months was contrary to the city charter which distinguishes policemen from police officers as probationary versus permanent appointees Since Vallins was named a probationary officer he is deemed to usurp the office and has no standing or right to plead before the court
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Kansas City
Jerverson City
Supreme Court
Vallins
Vallin
Final Tariff Vote in Senate Before Adjournment
In Washington on July 7 the Senate planned a final vote on the tariff bill before adjournment with agreement across parties. Debate covered the anti trust question and Pettus amendment defeat. Allen of Nebraska offered a cent bounty on beet sugar, sparking sharp exchanges before tabling the amendment.
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Washington
Senate
Pettus
Allen
Nebraska
Narrow escape threatens Oregon Christ Endeavorer excursion
The Christian Endeavorer train from Oregon narrowly avoided a wreck two miles from Cottonwood as a 20 foot trestle had burned out. Charles Broadhurst spotted the danger minutes before arrival and flagged the train, stopping it a few feet from the ravine. The party then returned to Cottonwood and held hymns and prayer.
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Reppixe
Col
Christian Endeavorer
Oregon
Cottonwood
Charles Broadhurst
Broadhurst
Floods in France Raise Death Toll and Damages
Reports from southern France indicate flood disasters have worsened with about 400 lives lost and property damage around 40 million dollars. The events touching many villages prompted widespread destruction and concern across the region.
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France
National Reform Press Association opens in Nashville
In Nashville on July 3 the National Reform Press Association began its session with about seventy five delegates including many Texans. Vice President Hayes presided in place of ill President Burkitt. Speakers attacked fusion and Butler while urging a middle of the road path and Omaha platform allegiance. The convention adjourned to Monday as Factions clash over fusion and party leadership.
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National Reform Press Association
Nashville
Tenn
Texas
Frank Burkitt
Mississippi
Hayes
Pomeroy
Wash
Harry Tracey
Paul Dixon
Missouri
M. H. Matzinger
J. A. Parker
Kentucky
Abe Steinberger
Kansas
Jesse Harper
Lilinsis
Omaha
Metsinger
Ohio
Democratic Party
Allen
Butler
Faubeneck
Simpson
National Committee
Vincent
Indiana
Committee On Organization
Marion Lutler
Reform Press Association
Illinois
Robert Seliniog
J. R. McDowell
Railroad Wages Cut by Santa Fe Pacific Across Line
Richard English, general master mechanic, ordered sweeping wage reductions for Santa Fe Pacific railroad shop workers from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. Machinists and boiler makers drop from 4 4 00 to 3.20 per day while helpers fall to 17.5 cents hourly. Carpenters lose to 19.5 cents, blacksmiths and others to 10–15 cents, with skilled helpers paid 17.5 to 25 cents and outside points 20–27.5 cents per hour.
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Santa Fe-Pacific
Albuquerque
N. M
Richard English
Santa Fe-Pacific Railroad
Atlantic & Pacific
Siventeen
Los Angeles
Rockhill Named Envoy to Greece Roumania and Servia
The president sent nominations to the Senate naming William Woodville Rockhill to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and consul general to Greece Roumania and Servia. Arthur S Hardy is named minister resident and consul general to Persia.
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Lade
Wasatetux
Senate
William Woodville Rockhill
District of Columbia
Greece
Roumania
Servia
Arthur S. Hardy
New Hampshire
United States
Persia
Pittsburg District Strikes Elevate National Miners’ Fight
The United Mine Workers order led 10 000 to 15 000 of 21 000 miners in the Pittsburg district to strike. The strike centers on a uniform mining rate with Pittsburg as the pivotal point for five states. West Virginia miners show slow response, Danville and Brenham districts report work as normal, and overall aims hinge on if more workers can be brought out.
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Pittsnurs. Pa
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburg
Dolan
West Virginia
Danville
Brena
Tory
Nonthern
Hlnos
Protection to Miners in Ohio Strike Area
An order by Judge Yatt of the United States Circuit Court in the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division directs the U S marshal to protect miners and stop unlawful interference with Wheel ing & Lake Erie Railway and Wheeling Lake Mine & Pittsburg Coal company operations. Receivers Myron T Herrick and Robert Blichensderfer secured the order to shield workers in Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
United States
Southern District of Ohio
Judge Yatt
Myron T. Herrick
Robert Blichensderfer
Wheeling
Ex Mayor Cunningham Under Fire In Kansas City Incident
Arkansas City July 7 Ex Mayor George W Cunningham announced to his wife he would go to Kansas and soon returned to confront a man at a rear door The assailant fled through the street and disappeared into sewer lines The incident involved a pistol shot and unidentified parties The affair may prompt court action as both men are prominent in society and church circles
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Arkansas City
Kan
George W. Cunningham
Kansas
Cuonmingham
Fort
Garkuses Uuusitybsi
Cunbinghii
Tragic Balloon Ascent Ends in Child’s Death
An 11 year old boy, son of Chauncey Hill, died after being lifted by a hot air balloon’s guy rope at Blair Park near Oakland. The rope snapped free and he fell two thousand feet, crushed upon impact. Witnesses said attempts to save him failed as the balloon rose and the child cried for help.
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Chica
Betraus Hill
Chauncey Hill
Miss Olney
Blairs Park
Oakland
Charles Conlan
Acme Athletic Club
Aerowaut
Avap
Ilr
Hin
Sven
State Labor Commissioner reports wage trends and worker data
Topeka July 3 State Labor Commissioner Lee Johnson released a recapitulation of his predecessor W G Bird s report detailing wage and employment data across occupations. The report covers workers from brakemen to street railway workers and notes trends in wages home ownership insurance and family size with per cent changes and average earnings across industries.
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Topeka
Kan
Lee Johnson
W.G. Bird
Carpenters
Tagamoetive Bremen
PAL
FIOM
Simee Tste
Tim
Poe
Mrs A G Stacey Elopes With Denver Suitor
Local resident A G Stacey reveals his wife eloped with J J Lapin of Denver after four months apart. Stacey claims the couple left Wednesday evening by train to San Francisco, while he notes Lapin previously deserted another wife in Arkansas City. He cites California excursion plans as the alleged motive.
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Newroy
Kan
J. J.lapin
A. G. Stacey
California
Christian Endeavor
Halstead
Stacey
Mr. Lapin
San Francisco
Lapin
Arkansas City
Visibhie Feients
College faculty fills most vacancies and notes resignations
The college regents elect new professors including Fischer, Faville, Winston, Metcalf, Parrott, Short, Hall, and appoints two more posts. Mrs Winchip resigns as sewing superintendent, leaving one vacancy. Murder on the Indiana ship in Brooklyn Yard is reported with a marine suspect. In Arkansas, James Burgin and wife are found murdered in their home with robbery as a suspected motive and no clue.
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Ava
Mesuarras
Kua
Aul Fischer
Edr Faville
Wolfville
Kansas
Caverjsity
Port Deposit
WL. Hall
Winchip
Indiana New Yor
Thomas J. Keeney
Indiana
Brooklyn Masy Yard
Philip Carter
Jonble
Arkansas
Hentonville
Ark
James Burgin
Unclear OCR fragment mentions trains and services
Fragmentary text describes train schedules and services with streets and stores and implements mentions West End Drug store and miscellaneous business notes. no clear event or person details emerge.
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West End
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