Train Collision Near Corning Kills 34 on Fourth of July
A rear-end collision two miles east of Corning New York between a passenger train and an express train killed 34 and wounded about 50. The passenger train from New York to Buffalo was stationary when the express struck it at full speed. Many victims were in day coaches bound for home for the Fourth. The scene drew physicians, undertakers, and police. a coroner planned an inquest as identification proceeded.
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New York
Buffalo
W. F. Drake
Passaic
N. J
Corning Hospital
Ili
Johnson
Flynn
Las Vegas
N. M
Atéa
John Charley
Phinger
Johnson Hhasety
Tucey
Timt H
Avoena
Fd. W. Smith
Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wol
Hig
Big Vernon
Joe Rivers
Rivers
Venice
Sesue
Tsong
Tue
Coomerer
Carey
Carep
San Francisco
Board of Aldermen
Old Fort Block House
Central Park
Fraunce's Tavern
Lower Manhattan
Broadway
City Hall
Boston
Franklin Park
Castle Island
Charles River
Johnson Wins in Ninth Round in Reno Style Showdown
The July 4 front in East Las Vegas reports Jim Flynn of Pueblo challenging Jim Johnson for the heavyweight title amid a bustling World Championship atmosphere. Crowds, bets, and prefight weigh‑ins fill the town as boxing lore and Fourth of July fervor mingle in a planned dramatic matchup.
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Johnson
Smith
Las Vegas
N. M
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Reno
Jim Flyon
Pueblo
Colorado
Jeffries
Regina rebuilds after cyclone as streetcar service resumes
Regina moves toward recovery with the return of street cars and a massive debris cleanup. Officials plan housing and a two storey warehouse, while a temporary directory catalogs up to two or three thousand homeless. Looters face twelve months hard labor as relief funds climb toward one hundred thousand dollars.
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Board of Trade
Regina
Metropolitan Church
CG. P. R
G. T. PP
Politician Frank Cochran Tour Through Manitoba and Port Nelson Route
Winnipeg report notes Hon. Frank Cochran arrived Transcona at noon and will reach Winnipeg at 2 pm. He plans a West tour to Le Pie, returns August 10, then proceeds to Selkirk to take the lake and river route to Port Nelson.
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Winnipeg
Frank Cochrane
Transcona
Lepie
Selkirk
Port Nelson
Upper Fraser Claims Four More Victims
Vancouver reports four more victims claimed by the Upper Fraser as the Fort George steamer brings survivors. Three marooned men A A Ost ley J P Johnston and Andrew Johnston were found on a log jam after 52 hours without food. Joseph Gessler from Toronto was rescued after 86 hours marooned on an island. Four bodies believed drowned include two named Mitchell and Thomson with two others unnamed. all came from Winnipeg.
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B.C
Fraser
Fort George
Fort George Canyon
A. A. Ostley
J. P. Johnston
Andrew Johnston
Joseph Gessler
Toronto
Tie
Mitchell
Thomson
Winnipeg
Narrows
Gessley
Regina to Hold Election on July 11 Due to City Damage
Regina Sask July 4 A Liberal candidate proposed a joint nomination with the Conservative to avoid an election in the city, but the plan was declined. The result is an election on July 11 in the province as a whole, with streets wiped out and two more damaged, forcing tents to be used for polling in affected areas and parties to operate under difficult conditions.
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Regina
Sask
J. F. Bole
J. S. Embry
Tomoorrow
Alon Y
Revival of Sir Wilfrid Laurier Naval Plans Considered
London reports Premier Borden and Sir J D Tazen dodged press questions on policy. The Guardian suggests Canadian and imperial interests may revive a modified Laurier plan. The Times notes Borden may offer two to three dreadnoughts as partial fulfillment of Canada’s duties, the moral value depending less on ships.
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London
Borden
J.D. Tazen
Queenstown
Manchester Guardian
Wilfrid Laurier
The
Times
Toronto
Canada
Alberta Crops Praise During Doonedale Tour
Hon. Mitchell and associates toured the southern constituency viewing road work in spring. Dominion Day was spent at Doonedale where crops were praised as superior. About 600 people, mostly Americans and Ontarians, attended the Doonedale picnic and a Lucky Strike team from Alberta dominated, followed by a patriotic address and dance in the evening.
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BR. Mitchell
Lawrence Sexton
A. AN. Terrill
Wedherne Hat
Hl. Foster
Doonedale
Allorade
Alberta
Lucky Strike
Altorado
Mitchell
C N R Head in City Discusses Coast Route and Material Holdups
Sir Donald Mann, head of the C N R, passed through the city on his coastward route. He said the main object is to provide an outlet for a line east and west and to finish the through line first. He noted Alberta’s problem is securing material and workers and that money is available, but material is needed to push the work.
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Wolgast
Rivers
Tom Jones
Jack Welch
San Francisco
Freddie Welch
Wolkwast
Donald Mann
MN. R
Donlald
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Sir Donald
Regina
Yester
Esplanade Park Pathways Near Completion
The river bank walkway project at Esplanade Park is being rushed and expected to finish in about ten days. A center pathway has been added and seating capacity nearly doubled, promising a wonderful improvement for park patrons.
Old Glory Adds Two Stars to the Union Flag
Two stars were added to the national flag marking Arizona and New Mexico statehoods. The change recalls the 1818 act guiding star additions, with prior rearrangements noted and the flag set for future stability. Observances across major cities highlighted Fourth of July celebrations.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Washington, DC
Act of Congress
Tdago
Washington
Montana
North
South Dakota
Utah
Army and Navy
Oklahoma
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W. A. P. Dispatch
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Brooklyn
William A. Armstrong
Hoboken
Lucy Setteducati
New York City
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Lynn
Tigers
Lightwright
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W. A. P. Cable
Pionie
Sen
Esplanade Park
Old Glory
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Hall of the Americas
Pan-American Union
John Barrett
Baltimore
United States
Great Britain
Fort Melfenry
Francis Scott Key
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