St Louis Struck by Severe Flood Storm
St Louis endured a devastating storm with the Des Peres river turning to a mile wide torrent. Rainfall reached over seven inches in downtown and raised flood fears for the Mississippi at St Louis as rescuers used boats and ladders to save marooned residents.
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Citi
gene—River Des Peres
St. Louis
Missouri
West End
Carondelet
Oelock
Dee Peres
Fire Department
Volunteria
Park Lakes
Bulgarian minister resigns over ill health
Sofia reports Bulgarian Minister of War Fen Mitcheff has resigned due to ill health. He is succeeded by General Jacoff.
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Fitcheff
Jacoff
Sofia
Bulgaria
Fen Mitcheff
Gen
Bulgar minister Pan retos views Macedonia war link
Stephen Pan retos, Bulgarian minister to the United States, told an audience in Oakland that Bulgaria’s stance in the European war hinges on annexation of Macedonia. He noted Macedonians in the United States would join Servia if summoned, and that Bulgaria wishes to avoid war due to its toll.
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Oakland
California
Stephen Pan
Retos
Bulgaria
United States
Washington, D. C
National Education Association
Macedonia
Servia
Spy Charges Can Wait Washington Action Delayed
In the probe of alleged German activities in America Attorney General Gregory said there is no cause for immediate action and charges can wait. He noted the ongoing investigation and emphasized prudence over haste.
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Washington
America
Gregory
Root Heads Bar Association Elects Elihu Root President
Elihu Root of New York was unanimously elected president of the American Car Association, announced from East Lake City Utah where association meetings were held. The centrist reformer and attorney led discussions on transportation policy and legal standards.
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East Lake City
Utah
Elihu Root
New York
American Car Association
Caranza Captures Durango Reported by Agency
Washington telegrams report Gen. Caranza announced Durango fell to Gen. Domingo Arrita. The dispatch notes 15 Americans in the French Regiment, six wounded in hospitals, and six listed at the front.
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Carranza
Durango
Washington
Caranza
Domingo Arrita
Paris
Lyone
Fru
Gallow's Tree Preserved As Controversial Site
Marietta Georgia observers guard the oak where Leo M Frank’s body was found to deter souvenir seekers. Gov Harris posts a 1500 reward for the first three convictions in the lynching while the British embassy releases a statement on cotton as contraband of war and allied plans to defend prices and planter interests.
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Marietta
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
W. J. Frey
Phagan
Atlanta
Harris
Frank
Washington, D. C
Cmtaser
Allige
United States
Interista
Admits Assisting Murderer In Pennsylvania Case
George McHenry pleaded guilty to five counts of assault attempted murder and conspiracy linked to a deadly attack on Franklin Schneier. He confessed to police and said he acted under pressure from attorney Thomas Perney. McHenry condemned Forney and vowed to speak further at the proper time.
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Misboure
Pennsylvania
George McHenry
Thomas Perney
Franklin Schneier
Washington
McHenry
Forney
Elopement Stopped at Rock Island Station by Schneblys
In Peoria New London area, a midnight elopement to Chicago was halted at Rock Island railroad station when Mrs Cathrine Schnebly intervened leading to the arrest of Floyd M Kepner as he prepared to board with her daughter Miss Virginia Schnebly.
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Peoria
Chicago
Rock Island
Catherine Schnebly
Floyd M. Kepner
Virginia Schnebly
Booker T. Washington urges capital N in Negro term usage
On the eve of the National Negro Business League convention in Boeton delegates hear Dr. Booker T. Washington call for dropping the term nig ger and for spelling negro with a capital N to reflect dignity and unity.
Child Rescued After Drowning Escape At Sea
Martha Woodbury age two, daughter of Mrs Roth and Woodbury, narrowly escaped drowning when carried out to sea on a log that drifted onto the beach while she played. She was rescued and unharmed.
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Beverly
Mase
Martha Woodbury
Roth
Woodbury
Munition Plants Expanded in London
David Lloyd George, minister of munition, announces that another 190 publications join Sar munitions production, bringing total to 125.
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Talgen
London
David Lloyd George
Munions
Man 93 Gets 7th Divorce in Georgia
Robert Knox known as Uncle Ted, 93, is granted his seventh divorce in Georgia. A Mexican War veteran, farmer, and poet, Knox vows he may marry again for a good woman and fortune. He wooed his current wife by correspondence last December and announced plans after court separated them.
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Chaisworth
Cgeorgia
Robert Knox
Ted
Bob
Jony
Knox
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Plover Iowa mother praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her 19 year old daughter's female weakness. She reports five bottles restored regular periods and strength and notes many letters praising the remedy. The ad invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Plover
Iowa
Mra Gasros Hevic
Plover, Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
More Than a Stranger: Detroit Tiger Tryout Tale
Detroit Tigers manager Hughey Jennings rules on player hopefuls. A morning tryout tale recalls a newcomer who claimed to be a right fielder and stayed at the plate after being sent to right field. The exchange highlights a stranger in the park and questions of fit.
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Hughey Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Jennings Toel
Chap
Jennings
Mr. Jennings
White-Is Brown an optimist in planting garden seeds
White-Is Brown remains hopeful about his garden as he has just sown seeds, signaling an optimistic start to the planting season.
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Brown
Sharing the family name in a New York Times anecdote
A Harlem man recalls a couple named John Wesley Smith and Edna Smith who argued over female name use after marriage. Edna demanded progressive recognition by adopting John Edna Smith, while John resisted. After months of conflict he conceded, accepting John Edna Smith as a sensible compromise.
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Harlem
Smithe
New York
John Wosley
Edna
John Wesley Smith
Edna Smith
John Weasley
Man
John Edna Smith
Mere
John Fdna Smith
Mra Smith
New York Times
Student's prank on Cuvier ends in amusement
A pupil dressed as a fearsome beast and crept into Georges Cuvier's room declaring she would eat him. The naturalist laughed, noting the creature had horns and hooves and that grain and fruit, not flesh, were its feast, exposing the prank.
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Cuvier
Horne
Faces Turned Toward Sunrise
Elbert Hubbard calls for men who can help lift burdens and act, with faces turned toward the sunrise, urging practical effort and purpose. The speech frames courage, work, and service as paths to progress in a challenging world.
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Baer
Elbert Hubbard
Country Dog Knows Best About Catching Rabbits
A rural dog chorus notes that town dogs dream of chasing rabbits while a country hound accepts reality and remains cautious. The line contrasts urban bravado with country pragmatism, implying wisdom comes from experience.
Africa's Vast Frontier Yet Largely Unexplored
A rough estimate places about one eleventh of Africa's landmass, roughly 1,000,000 square miles, as still awaiting exploration. Explorers note the continent's remaining unmapped regions, climates, and cultures awaiting record and study.
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Africa
Italy Consumes Least Tobacco Per Capita Among Civilised Nations
A historical report notes that Italy consumes less tobacco per person than any other civilised nation. The observation highlights regional patterns and potential public health implications amid evolving social norms.
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Italy
Mexican Raiders Lynched Near Brownsville
Two Mexicans held in San Benito Texas were taken out without guard and killed. Their bodies were burned and left beside the railroad between Harlingen and Sabino. The killings relate to the Sebastian raid and the Austin killing last week. Four alleged band members were reported at Mercedes in connection with Private Windhouse’s murder.
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Brownsville
Texas
San Benito
Ter
Austin
Harlingen
Sabino
Mercedes
Windhouse
United States Army
What Peona Believe in Mexican Peon Superstition
The text notes a Mexican peon’s religion shaping daily life with calinto and superstition. It describes how superstition attributes unexplained events to evil spirits and fetishes, while Christian symbols like the cross retain potency amid customary beliefs.
Sorghum Defines Political Economy As Science
Senator Sorghum offered a blunt view on political economy describing it as a science that explains how government should run but cannot tell how to win votes. He emphasized practical politics over theoretical forecasts.
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Sorghum
Electrrietty and the mine blaze of 1879 tale
A fragmented 1879 era note describes a colliery blaze lit by a real estate owner and a woman who bears pride despite hardship. The text mentions a rapid ground change as the owner advances down the bill and hints at vanity in the narrator’s view of the woman.
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Bill
Forty Suits Ordered for Harry Thaw in Mittsburg
Mittsburg reports a local tailor completed an order for forty new suits for Harry Thaw. Thaw remains fastidious about attire as the wardrobe update is arranged.
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Harry Thaw
Mittsburg
Confessed to Ten Murders Tied to Southern States
Black man William C. Griffe, identified here as Moulure, confessed to killing ten men across four southern states. He died in a related incident, with official records stating the execution was carried out for the W. and Washington case.
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Moulure
Willliam C. Griffe
W. & Washington
Urges Fist Fights at Annapolis
A Naval Academy graduate wrote to Secretary Daniela urging authorities to encourage fist fighting at Annapolis as a means of settling his potential dispute. The letter references the academy and seeks official backing for combat resolution.
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Annapolis
Washington
Naval Academy
Daniela
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