Wreck Kills 20 US Soldiers in Mobile Alabama Train Crash
A troop train derailment near a slate line in Mobile Alabama left 20 soldiers dead and over 70 injured. The engine tender jumped the track 200 feet from the trestle causing three coaches to plunge 5 feet. injured were rushed to Mobile area hospitals as ambulances, trucks, and cots were mobilized.
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Slate Line
Mobile
Heapitala
Hotel A
Souther Ne Press Company
Ime
Pankhurst Detained at Ellis Island in Deportation Case
Report says Mrs E Pankhurst, leader of militant suffragettes, is detained at Ellis Island. A special board of inquiry convicts her of a crime involving moral turpitude and orders deportation from the United States. Washington action signals government stance on radical activism.
Kentuckian Appointed to Porto Rico Positions
A Kentuckian named Arthur Yager is nominated to govern Porto Rico. The announcement lists Jacob A. Harring of Texas and Burton Wheeler of Montana in related federal posts. The slates reflect appointments from multiple southern and midwestern states.
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Kentuckian
Porto Rico
Wushiseros
Wigon
Porto
Hico
Arthur Yager
Kentucky
United States
Gitar Burton KR Wheeler
Mureul
Jacob A. Harring
Istrict
Texas
Fire destroys two story rooming house killing two and missing one
A blaze at a two story rooming house left Emma Anderson widow and James Wilson among the known victims. Two persons were cremated and a third is missing as four families narrowly escaped death.
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Chinaro
Emma Andersson
James Wilson
Heiress Sues for Divorce in New York Society
New York society buzzed as Mrs Ado Sore Droulllard, a social leader known in Europe, filed for divorce from Capt James Merre Droullard amid high society attention and speculation. The suit signals a turbulent turn for the prominent couple with broad social implications.
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New York
Eggs Pay for School House in Hebron Nebraska
York Neb Church members raise 4 913000 for a new school building in Hebron using revenue from Sunday pledges. Women of the diocese donated funds from offerings placed on Sure days.
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York
Neb
Hebron
Robert Geelets Reconciled in New York
In New York reports indicate strong justification that Robert Geelet and Mrs Geelet have reconciled their differences. The notice notes renewed harmony and suggests the couple remains united after prior discord.
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Robert Geelets
New York
Robert
Mrs Geelet
President Wilson's daughter declines actress offer to write play
Washington Miss Eleanor Wilson, youngest daughter of President and Mrs. Wilson, will not accept the $100 offer from the Misses Nash actresses of New York to write a play for them to co star in.
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Washington
Miiss
Eleanor Wilson
Wilson
Missea Nash
New York City
Czarina's Physician Is Summoned From St Petersburg
In St. Petersburg the czarina's physician was summoned to Livadia to join the imperial family, reviving rumors of a royal birth visit by the stork.
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St. Petersburg
Livadia
1890 Mine Disaster In Cardiff Traps Dozens Dead
In the Universal colliery in Cardiff Wales rescuers struggled to confirm survival of 26 men trapped by a mine wreckage. About 60 men rescued in total with 31 bodies recovered. Officials warned there was little hope for those still entombed as passages lay blocked with debris and afterdamp filled the tunnels. Rescue attempts were halted after canaries died and safety helmets proved ineffective.
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Cardiff
Wales
Hescwers
Universal
Fferals
Col Pearson
del Pearton
Canaries
Jas
Hawthorne and Morton Freed From Atlanta Prison
Jillian Hawthorne and Dr W J Morton were released after about six months for postal law violations. Hawthorne will do literacy work in New York and was praised for helping fellow inmates and contributing to the prison paper. Morton noted the meals had improved since arrival.
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Atlan, Ga
Jillian Hawthorne
W. J. Morton
Hawthorne
New York
Morton
Atlanta
Asked to Run for Congress in New York Twentieth District
A telegram urged William Sulzer to accept the Progressive nomination for Congress in the Twentieth district to replace Oscar Straus who declined. Sulzer had earlier become New York governor after being removed by impeachment by a 42 to 12 vote with two members not voting, and Martin Glynn was sworn in as his successor, the first in state history to ascend to office.
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New York
William Suluer
Progressive Party
Congress
Oscar Straus
Albany
William Sulzer
High Court
Martin H. Glynn
Leutenant
Caleb Powers Retirement Announcement Sparks Controversy
Caleb Powers announces retirement at term end amid claims he sought to remain due to financial stability. He defends the move as not caused by ostracism, saying the game is strenuous and life destroying.
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Washington
Caleb Power
Gow Goebel
Pelties
Congress
Mrs Ringling Divorced by Dane County Judge
Mrs Della Ringling was granted a divorce from Alfred T Ringling by Judge Stevens in Dane County circuit court. An alimony settlement is reported, with terms undisclosed, but a large permanent sum is anticipated. The couple had been separated for years.
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Madison, Wis
Della Ringling
Alfred T. Ringling
Stevens
Dane County
Hingling
Elopes With Rich Mother-in-Law in Peoria Romance
Charles Peterson aged 22 runs off with his wealthy mother-in-law Mrs. William F. Phillips in Peoria Illinois. Phillips, the husband, remains at home caring for his daughter and his son-in-law's child while the pair begin a new life together.
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Peoria
Charles Peterson
William F. Phillips
Phillips
Washington warns Huerta amid Mexican crisis report
A dispatch from Washington cites President Wil to warn Huerta factions while peace talks attempt to calm Mexico, noting U S pressure to offer Constitutionalists a chance to resolve the dispute through diplomacy. No move expected before the Mexican elections, observers say.
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Huerta
Washington
Mexico
Coal famine threat looms as Wyoming coal arrives in Denver
25 cars of Wyoming union mined coal reach Denver prompting predictions of a walkout that could halt the city’s coal supply. Colorado operator tensions rise as clerks fear disrupted orders and potential strikes, threatening city power and heating needs.
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Wyoming
Denver
Cohlin
Wyoming Cloes
Mupply Og
Colorado
Filipinos Grow Bumptious Stirs in Manila Discussed by Miller
Manila reports a government shake up as Piliping Central influence provokes native agitation. A mob attacked three Americans at a baseball game. Mr Miller, U S representative, favors territorial government with an elective senate and strong veto by the Governor.
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Manila
P. T.reeview
Ite Foundation
Piliping
Miller
United States House of Representatives
Marquard Alienation Suit Dropped
New York Supreme Court Justice Newburger signed an order discontinuing the alienation of affections suit brought against Richard A Marquard the famous Giant pitcher by Joseph A Casen formerly the husband of Blossom Seeley.
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New York
Supreme Court
Newburger
Richard A . Marquard
Joseph A Casen
Blossom Seeley
Beauty Doctor Case Ends With Five Hundred Fifty Five
Philadelphia resident Salvatore dAmico earned 655 dollars from a nose work. He paid 45 dollars for straightening, then 200 dollars for an operation after a poisoning incident. He sued the beauty doctors and won 1,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Salvatore dAmico
Chicago man Vo picka sails to Europe as minister to Balkans
Charles J Vo picka of Chicago, recently named United States minister to the Balkan states, has left for New York to sail for Europe next Tuesday.
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Chicago
Ili
Charles J Vopicka
United States
Balkan States
New York
Europe
Four killed and seven injured in tent colony clash
In a deadly confrontation at the tent colony, four miners were killed and three were wounded, including mine guards. Deputies opened fire with machine guns after a guard was shot, escalating the violence amid the dispute between workers and guards. The incident drew Sheriff Bradley and local authorities to the scene.
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Fortes
Uricera
Hradley
Secretary McAdoo Ends Roman U In Public Inscriptions
Washington DC secretary McAdoo ordered the abandonment of the old style U in inscriptions on public buildings and the use of ordinary everyday characters. The move aims at simplicity and reflects a preference for standard lettering on public structures.
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Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Seven Drown in Flooded Mine at Rockdale Texas
A flood overwhelmed the Vogel coal mine near Rockdale Texas drowning seven Mexican miners. Forty three other workers were inside the mine when the flood struck and escaped.
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Rockdale
Tex
Vogel
Here
Hall
Progressives and Republicans Unite in New York City
After several conferences leaders of the Progressive and Republican parties in New York City agree to join forces to block Tammany Hall from controlling the next board of aldermen.
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New York
Jeaders
Tammany Hall
Ony Meat Trust Quits State as Ouster Suit Proceeds
Jefferson City reports say the Ony Meat Trust has quit the state while an ouster suit remains in play. No testimony has been taken. attorney Saya notes the case may be argued at the supreme court term. Historic packing firms including Hammond and Armour have faced actions tied to Missouri anti trust laws. The National Packing Company case file is set for supreme court review as officials consider broad legal moves against major meat firms.
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Saya
Save Here
Jefferson City
Bt Lawle
Heel and I Revision Company
Hammond Packing
Supreme Court
MW Borders of
Chicago
Mor
St Louie
Meith
Evcept
St Joseph
Morris
Arte
Ty Armour
Netersl
Dantelien
Tin Wapreme
Merrie & Oo
Merria, Swift and Armor Companies
Eupreme
Tarkor
Cattle Billing Law Opinion From Merrie & Co Attorneys
Jefferson City hosts discussion on prohibiting billing practices for cattle and temperature control in Missouri. Merrie & Co, a firm with several later plant facilities, argues before the state board of equalization. ambiguous records suggest inquiry into Missouri cattle misstate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Merrie & Co
Missouri
Etate Board of Equallnaiion
Forgery Suspect Escapes While Transferred to Prison Plant
An inmate from Jerkeos emunty bound for a state penitentiary for forgery escaped during transfer to a penitentiary work plant. Authorities pursued the fugitive, but tracing efforts remained unsuccessful.
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Jeffersan
Parole Board Recommends Cuts in Sentences for Offenders
The board of pardons and paroles, in its tenth session, reports that nine prisoners received paroles after meeting conditions, while one case involved a time-cut sentence for a convict who gave satisfactory service.
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Jefternis
Aly
Bea Reiraem
Tare Board of Pardons
Perotee
Public Service Panel Probes Gas Shortage at Kan sac City
After a joint hearing with the Kageas Commission, the Jeffersonite public service commission will travel to Spripefeld Mo to investigate complaints alleging a fuel shortage and possible overcharge by the Springfield Gas and Electric Company affecting several Minaouri and Karneas towns.
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Jeffersonite
Commineian
Kageas Commission
Kansac City
Ehortade
Minaouri
Karneas
Spripefeld Mo
Fealdents Gearnet
Dene Oive Rafee
de Springfield Gas and Electric Company
Investigation Report on Chillicothe State Home for Girls
Auditors from Jefferson City have spent days examining the State Iadicenial Home for Girls at Chillicothe. The report states the institution is one of the best managed in the state.
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Jeferson
Audie Jotn
Tionden
Chillicothe
State Supreme Court to Hear Bond Remission Case
Jefferson City Mandamin proceedings were elevated to the state supreme court in banc by Emil Growman, Coulee for the St. Lauie board of education, to test the governor's right to remit a forfeited bond.
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Jefferson City
Wmpreme
Banc
Emil Growman
Coulee
St Lauie
Plan to shift school tax levy to county unit
Jefferson City reports a proposal to make the county the taxing unit for school taxes instead of individual districts. State Superintendent William P. Evans is gathering data from 114 counties to show disparities in taxable wealth among districts, to be discussed at the state teachers association in St Louis in November.
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Jefferson City
Miesour
State Teachers’ Association
St Louie
William P. Evans
Apple Orchard Draws Sightseers Near Plack's Crossing
An apple orchard at the C M Trace home near Plack's Crossing flourishes with early June and Jonathan trees attracting many visitors. H H Thomas, 71, was released from prison on a sick parole by Gov Major after a six year forgery sentence and will refer to W D Stutreville of Mount Vernon, Ind.
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Carterville
C M. Trace
Plack's Crossing
Jeffereon City
H. H. Thomas
Major
Thomas
W. D. Stutreville
Mount Vnnon
Ind
Freight-rate dispute stirs Missouri railroad commission
Jefferson City reports the state commission found no authority to alter old freight rates. Railroads Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt faced complaints from George McMair alleging overcharges on lumber shipments. Lawyers for Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain warned rates would be contested in court. The commission noted continuous shipment rules and railroad actions after rate changes. A federal court decree, filed June 16, limits further action by the commission in the Missouri rate case.
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Roace
Jefferson City
T M. Swadbury
Willity Commission
Vreee
Iron Mountain
Cotton Hell
George McMair
The
Lambermen's Orchange of
St Laws
Ol Martin
Chirdy
Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain Ageteme
Ehipmenta
United States
Kan
Fragmented note on bank seal checks and private labor price rise
Fragmentary OCR text mentions state treasurer seal preserved checks from banks and trust companies dated September balances 114 T3402 total 1209719.26 interest since last January. Mentions Jefferson City Center and Missouri penitentiary mix up and a private labor price increase from one cent per day to another.
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Jetfeorneon Uliw State Treenever
Banke Anf
Beleg
Ageregate Ie
Joffereon
Miscouri Penitentiary
In Memoriam Note for Missouri National Guard Officers
The document records a recommendation from the adjutant general for the Missouri National Guard. It lists Lt. Col. Charles W. Vewrew and Lt. Howe as officers connected to the Michael Milter avatomy at Colembbe, with rank and unit details implied and timelines around September.
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Teffernon
Mieerurt
Murrle
Kansas Cote
Laeoree
Charles WV
Howe
Notable officers appointed in the Meare Mines board
A list from the Meare Majorio pod details 16 officers including Stewie legtevant EC Shmid and Jobin V Leow as assistant cheexglirer and post enstetant eurhews. The document names Al ave of B1 Lewly and alt rape fer the ruler fi in 1914.
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Jeffereen
Rave
Stewie
Jobin
Jetfeerein City Labor and Conviet Shipping Plan
An official report outlines a program to staff Jetfierein City by convicts to fill a gap of 17 miles with road and feed operations. It notes manufacturing plants run by a contractor under state safety and sanitation rules while detailing oversight by Mississippi River Improvement officials and attendees at the convention with Gav K F Donne and Pherbarde of Mianesd present.
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Jetfierein
Missouri Slum Impact Tied to Corporate Activity
Jefferson City notes a corporation reform act aims to curb heavy slums and rising business conglomerates in Missouri. The measure compares current corporate charter numbers with those of prior years to gauge impact and accountability.
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Jeffereon
Ity
Forty Seventh Cenera
Missouri
Local Option Election Ordered in City Controversy
In Mexico the circuit court ruled on a writ of certiorari by George Noterteon against Mayor Willard Potts and city council members. The case questioned the validity of the council’s order for a local option election. Judge James D. Harnett held the action valid and the election will proceed on schedule.
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Mexico
George Noterteon
Willard Potts
Counc
James D. Harnett
Circuit Court
Shackleford to Select Postmaster in Jefferson City
Jefferson City notes that Senators Stone and Reed will not participate in postmaster selection and will defer entirely to Congressman Dorsey W Shackleford. Springfield reports Frank F C Wavery sam held without bond on charges of diverting funds from three transient commission companies at Willow Song Mo.
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Shackleford
Jefferson City
Stone and
Reed
Dorsey W Shackleford
Jeffer City
Springfield
Frank
Sam
Ate
Trangent Cope
Willow Sorngm Mo
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Mrs. Ringling
Joe Prince
Prince
Charles Jordan
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Joseph Vertincrentt
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Vopicka
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