Train in River Women Assist the Victims
A Missouri river wreck near Kangag City injures forty-two with six dead and many hospitalized. Women and a St. Louis physician aid victims, fashioning bandages from skirts and tending wounds as cars submerge and the bridge’s flood-weakened structure is blamed.
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Kangag City
Bto
Missouri River
Ivea
Charles Flowers
Angineer
Katlaas City
Touls Bond
Moberly
Harry Eckert
Daggageman
St. Louis
Daniel
E. L. King
Eldon
Charles Anthony
Jesse Oldham
Frank Gardner
Mt. Vernon
Hackett
Orrick
Misy I Rene Dorton
P. W. Snathotti
Peter Nau
Cleveland
Jacob Steinfeld
George Ileteulf
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Marner Tonyeck
Lohreck
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Wg Four
Chic Eago
Cincinnati
Zlongville
D. P. Beatty
Akron
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
H. B. Creel
American Look Company
Edward Long
LaFayette
D. A. Sullivan
Lina
Mary Blay
Louisville
Jacob Ilzy
Maccolla
Miles
Knoxville
Tenn
Zionsville Iti Zens
Navy Reserve Cruise Set for Great Lakes This Summer
Secretary Meyer ordered the final summer cruise for the Navy Reserve on the Great Lakes with August 10 to 20 as the dates. Thunder Bay on Lake Huron is the rendezvous. Commander C Marsh will direct the exercises. Naval Constructor D Co Nutting will inspect hulls. ships include Nashville Yagis reserves lrothea Essex Hawi Gopher Yantic and Don Juan de Austria. officers assigned to each vessel. White Plains hearing on Thaw resumes. Laurel Latdytuy, 28, commits suicide near Guthrie County after reprimand by mother.
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Washington
Meyer
Navy Department
Mayer
Great Lakes
Schools
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Thunder Bay
Lake Huron
Conmander
C. Marsh
U.S
Naval Constructor
D. Co. Nutting
U. N
Hull
Nashville
Yagis
Lrothea
Essex
Hawi
Gopher
Yanti¢c
Don Juan
Umpire Attacked and Grandstand Collapse at Hart
In Jackson Michigan on July 2 an enraged crowd chased Umpire Eldredge from the grounds. Spectators rushed the field and a grandstand collapsed, injuring fifteen to twenty people, three seriously. In Bloomington Minnesota on July 25 Bert Holcomb died when an automobile driven by W T Short left the road, struck a guard rail, and overturned. two others were injured.
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Hart. Jackson
Mich
Eldredge
Southern Michigan League
Grandstaud
Bloomington
Bert Holcomb
W. T. Short Jose
Here
Former Mistress of the White House Dead at 85
Elizabeth Taylor Dandridge, daughter of Zachary Taylor and former mistress of the White House, died in Winchester Virginia at age 85 after a long illness. Born at Fort Snelling in 1824, she married Maj. William Bliss and later became known for her grace and entertaining in the White House. Her sister was Sarah Knox Taylor, first wife of Jefferson Davis.
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Winchester
Abel
Elizabeth Taylor Dandridge
Zachary Taylor
United States
Dandridge
Fort Snelling
Miaa
Philadelphis
Maj
William W. 8
Blise
Philly Dandridge
Sarah Knox Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Wood
Reid Host to British King in English Town
American Ambassador and King attend church service at Silgee church in Sisoe England. Crowds gather as the royal party arrives and a guard of honor of local boy scouts salutes them. The king and queen greet the scouts before leaving Wrest park for Ambassador Reid's residence.
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Sisoe
England
Raid
Wrest Park
Reid
Silgee
Mr. Rela
Rockefeller on income tax views reported in Cleveland
Cleveland Jay 24 reports John D. Rockefeller’s stance on the income tax. He says once money is lawfully accumulated, people no longer have a right to share earnings from that accumulation. He argues post facto laws should not affect property rights and that undivided ownership cannot be denied short of confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jay
John D
Three Drowned Men and Suspected Foul Play Across Town
In Monmouth Illinois W D Sweeny a presumed Spanish war veteran was found drowned in Town Central pond with a head injury suggesting foul play three companions were arrested awaiting the coroner's inquest. In Philadelphia John P Roden age 7 died after attempting self harm by rope ending in heart disease. In Marshall Michigan James Comstock Jr 19 and Benjamin Curtis 36 drowned when their boat capsized six miles from Marengo on the Kalamazoo River while fishing.
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Monmouth, I
W. D. Sweeny
Marshall
Mich
James Comstock, Jr
Benjamin Curtis
Mill Pond
Kalamazoo River
Marengo
Hides Tariff Fight Delays Adjournment Calls Hoped This Week
Washington July 28 The tariff dispute centers on hides with conferees delaying votes. Bitter exchanges between Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne marked last night session as Taft presses for free hides. White House hopes to present a conference report within 24 hours and adjourn by week’s end. Taft maintains demand for free hides, arguing any 7 percent cut fails to realign boots and leather prices without freeing hides.
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Washington
Aldrich
Payne
Taft
House
Senate Teaders
Hig
White House
Senate
Congress
Packing Trust
Middle West
Aldesmeyer
Indiana Train Collision Kills One Boy Near Munster
A car collided with a Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville passenger train near Munster five miles south of Hammond Indiana. Three occupants were hurt including Harris Eberhardt 16 son of E G Eberhardt Woolen Manufacturing Company executive. Richard Flagg 13 from Hillsdale Michigan was killed. Arthur Carlson suffered minor bruises after apparent jump to safety.
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Munster, Ltd
Chicago, Indianapolis &Louisville
Munster
Hammond
Ind
Richard Flagg
Hilladale
Mich
Harris Eberhardt
E.G. Eberhardt
Woolen Manufacturing Company
Arthur Carlson
Flmeel
Father-in-law of Taft suffers stroke in Cincinnati
John W Herron aged 68 is seriously ill after four mild strokes. He is the President’s father-in-law and his condition prompted Mrs Taft to be notified though Mr Herron wished the news kept from her to avoid distress. He hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John W. Herron
Taft
Herron
American Sabres See Pope in Vatican Audience
Dr. Ryan Devereaux of Washington, a former U S army surgeon who served in the Spanish war, returned on the Cleveland with Mrs. Ryan Devereaux and their seven children. The family enjoyed a special audience with the pope, the first time the Vatican received young children by the supreme pontiff.
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Pope
New York
Ryan Devereaux
Washington
Cleveland
Ryan-Devereaux
Vatican
Baseball game results from yesterday across leagues
National League saw Cincinnati beat St. Louis 7 with other NL games not scheduled. American League results include Oleaga 3 over Philadelphia Lietrait 9. Boston 4 over St. Louis 6. Washington 6 over St. Louis with no other AL games. Minor leagues list multiple doubleheaders and postponed games across American Association Western League Central League and others with scores for Columbus Minneapolis Louisville St Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee Toledo Kansas City and more.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Iniianapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Wichita
Pueblo
Wiehiita
Puyslo
Toneka
Denver
Sour Bend
Layton
Evansville
Wheing
Grand Japlis
Fare Wayne
Terre Tiare
Zanesville
Terre Lfinute
Edur Ranlds
Pusmsue
Rook Island
Blovrutagven
Duveanes Peards
Dabaque
Springfeld
Bubuce
Sprimsciela
Green Bay
Rockford
Appleton Freeport
Pound du Las
Racine
Osnonlt
Madison
Oshkosh
Pitts
Chew
St. ‘Louis
Brooklyn
Cinein
Boston
Nus Louis
American Association
Columbus
Os Pouleville
Haute
Vaneville
Wigne
Gwdeyton
Rapids
Cattle Disease Charbon Reaches Humans in Louisiana
Charbon, a deadly cattle disease once common in ancient times, has attacked humans in Cameron Parish Louisiana with eight cases in Leesburg. The germ enters through skin cuts and can cause tumorous growth and blood poisoning. US government animal health experts have arrived to assist local veterinarians in fighting the outbreak.
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Charles
Louisiana
Leesburg
Cameron Parish
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Kentucky militia split as resignations hit Louisville unit
Resignations from the colonel and 25 officers of the Kentucky National Guard infantry leave Louisville military department hamstrung. Willson said he will accept vacancies as soon as they reach Frankfort and warned against subordination. The wave follows Col. W S Caldeman’s withdrawal to Michigan after two officers were dismissed, fueling discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky National Guard
Gay
Willson
Frankfort
W. 5. Caldeman
Michigan
Slavs Princess for Revenge Blood Bath in Russia
The 9 year old Princess Alexandra Mestchersky was killed at her father’s estate in Smolensk province. A discharged housekeeper decapitated the child with an ax in revenge, a shocking act linked to a prominent Russian family with deep historical ties. Also, Persia’s crown jewels are reported missing as Mohammed Ali, ex shah, dies amid delays locating the gems.
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St. Petersbrug
Alexandra Mestchersky
Smolensk
Mestehersky 3
Jn Rusela
Persia
Feberall
Mohammed Ali
Exshah
Rugsiae Legation
Demonstration in Trafalgar Square Against Russian Emperor
A large protest assembled in Trafalgar against the imperial policies of the Russian emperor. The crowd voiced strong opposition and urged reforms while expressing international tensions.
Bleriot Crosses English Channel In 23 Minutes
Louis Bleriot, a French aviator, flew a small monoplane from Calais to Dover in about 23 minutes at an average speed near one mile per minute. He stayed roughly 250 feet above the sea, landed on the cliffs of Dover, and won a prize of 8,000 pounds. Orville Wright praised the feat, calling it a personal triumph for Bleriot and noting the Monoplane’s control limits.
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Dover
England
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Calais
France
Bleriot
Les Baraques
Bierist
London Daily Mail
Engligh Channel
Hubert Luther
Count de Lambert
Nis
Tavage
Wright
Washington
Orville Wright
Mr. Wright
Blorint
Hubert Latham
150 Rescued as Ship Sinks Near Gallipolis
Ohio River steamboat Tacoma sinks after a collision near Provtoraville. 150 passengers evacuated safely including a Cincinnati excursion party. the vessel valued at 75000 and owned by Greene of Cincinnati. Also note: Pensacola reports three crew lost from the fishing schooner Minnie W in the Gulf hurricane, with two others escaping.
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Galliapolla
Gallipolis
Tacoma
Ohio River
Provtoraville
Cincinnati
Greene One of
Cinennati
Pensacola
Fla
Minnie W
Wealthy Portland Man Dies in Jail By Own Action
Alfred Wertman, said to be from a wealthy Portland family, died in Philadelphia county jail by self harm after being jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He tore his clothing, struck the cell door, and died in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Alfred Wertman
Portland
Ore
Sister of Lieut Sutton Seeks to Clear Name in Navy Inquiry
Annapolis July 26 Mrs Rose Sutton Parker sister of Lieut James Succon US Marine Corps whose death is under renewed investigation is expected to testify today She aims to clear her brother of the stigma of suicide noting she seeks only truth The hearing lasts as witnesses from both naval and other quarters are called and a possible verdict reversal could shift blame or lead to further court martials and dismissals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Rose Sutton Parker
James Succon
United States Marine Corps
Parker
Sutton
Navy Department
Washington
Made Corps
Burlington Faces Arrival of Negro Troops in 10th Cavalry
July 28 Vermont town Burlington confronts the arrival of about one thousand Negro soldiers from the Tenth Cavalry assigned to Fort Ethan Allen. The piece notes a historic abolitionist legacy and local opposition to Jim Crow cars, with no immediate war department move to redirect the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
John Brown
D. J. Foster
National Capital
Tenth Cavalry
Ethan Allen
Vermont
St Albans
Tenth
War Department
Police Inspector Indicted in Chicago Graft Probe
Chicago grand jury returned ten indictments against Police Inspector Edward McCann of the Desplaines Street district for soliciting bribes and malfeasance several other charges allege graft and police protection of vice. State's Attorney Wayman supervised presentation of evidence. the move surprised many outside the attorney's office.
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Chicago
McCann
Desplaines Street
Brentanno
Deny
Vicfong
McCain
Wayman
Demme
End of Strike Seen at Pressed Steel Car Co
Pittsburg July 24 The strike of Pressed Steel Car Company workers at McKees Rocks shows signs of settlement. Restoration of 10 men to good standing is the key issue now between the workers and President Hulfgloor. Hope remains that he may relent and end the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
McKees Rocks
Ing Ja
Hulfglor
Veteran railroad chief Pitcairo dies at 73 in Pittsburgh
Robert Pitcairn, longtime Pennsylvania Railroad official and former general superintendent, died at his home in Pittsburgh aged 73 after retiring three years earlier due to ill health. He served 52 years with the railroad and was a prominent figure in the company’s management for many years.
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Déaz
Pittsburg
Robert Pitcairo
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pitcairo
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Elizabeth Dandridge
Rockefeller
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Tatt
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Haa Met
Mrs. Tafts
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Kentucky
Gzar
London
Tordon
Trafalgar
Russia
Hogland
Alval
Lieut
Mra. Parker
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