Eleven Die In Lake Erie Waterworks Tunnel Explosion
In Cleveland on July 12 eleven workers were killed when a gas explosion occurred in the Lake Erie waterworks tunnel under construction. The victims include foreman John Parks and brothers James Parks, along with Italian workers John Fradey and Tony Brunett, among others. The disaster halted work after prior incidents of gas and quicksand complications.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
John Parks
James Parks
John
John Fradey
Tony Brunett
Emerson Smith
John McCauley
William Tucker
Gus Wartz
Frank Clements
Frank Haney
Sagasta resigns as Spain faces possible cabinet reshuffle
Madrid and London dispatches report Senor Sagasta visited the queen regent to tender resignation of his cabinet. A partial or full cabinet reconstruction is anticipated with a military-leaning lineup possibly, while peace talks with the United States are discussed with possible Cuban independence as a limit.
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London
Madrid
the Times
Senor Sagasta
Berlin
The
Standard
United States
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Canaries
Philippines
Washington
Spain
M. Delcasse
Tragic Tunnel Explosion Claims Three at Shore End
Con O'Donnell, a lock tender 3,700 feet from shore, heard ten shocks and survived dazed after an explosion. Patrick Warner and Martin McCauley perished in gas as they tried to reach the tunnel’s rock 5,200 feet from shore. James Clements, son of a killed worker, rescued the unconscious pair near a mule cart before lights failed beyond 5,060 feet.
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Con O'Donnell
Patrick Warner
Martin McCauley
James Clements
Peary on Arctic Voyage and Notable Deaths
Windward arrives with provisions for Peary's Arctic expedition and he plans to travel aboard Help to reach polar waters. Also noted are the renunciation of George M. Pullman's widow claim, the death of J O Goddard, Kansas City official Thomas C Belle, and rear admiral Ammen, Civil War hero, at 78 in Washington.
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North Sydney
C. B
Windward
Peary
Arctic
North Pole
New York
Whitney Pier
Help
Baffin’s Bay
Washington
Ammen
Naval Hospital
Port Royal
Madrid and Washington Intercession Policy Shift
The foreign minister disclosed his government's stance to Spain's ambassador in Paris, awaiting Madrid's consent for a key move. A plan by Austria and France to intercede in Washington via the British ambassador is abandoned. Madrid reports Captain Amon denies Cervera had orders to leave Santiago Bay, saying the admiral could exit only if unable to hold the bay.
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Senor Leon Castillo
Paris
Madrid
Austria
France
Washington
Capt. Amon
Cervera
Santiango Bay
Cullom Named Chairman of Hawaii Commission Mission
Washington July 12 American members of the commission appointed by the president under the act annexing Hawaii to the United States were in conference at the capitol. Senator Cullom was chosen chairman and other officials designated. August 1 was set as approximate sailing date from San Francisco. The group aims for two months in Hawaii and to have recommendations ready by the next Congress. The plan includes a full territorial government with a delegate in Congress and local legislation, with detailed matters deferred until Honolulu.
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Washington
Hawaii
United States
Capitol
Cullom
San Francisco
Congress
Dole
Honolulu
Messrs
Dole and
Frear
Cudahy Packing opens new Sioux City beef plant
The $3,000,000 Cudahy Packing plant in Sioux City starts operations with summer beef capacity of 800 to 1,000 cattle daily and 1,000 to 1,300 in winter. Sheep killing runs 800 to 1,000 daily, and hog capacity is 2,000 to 2,500 daily, rising to 2,500 to 3,000 in winter.
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Cudahy Packing Company
Sioux City
Attorney General Rules on Convict Term Start and District Election
Attorney General Remley issues two opinions. One holds a convict’s imprisonment starts from the court set date despite delays. The other requires a judicial election in the First district to choose Judge Banks’s successor.
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Remley
Banks
Eastern Iowa District Medical Association Holds 27th Convention
The Eastern Iowa District Medical Association convened its twenty seventh annual convention in Burlington. Officers elected include President H A Leipreiger Vice President Dr M C Carpenter Fairfield Secretary Dr F J Herrick Ottumwa. Curators named George B Little Burlington Tm H King Mount Pleasant I C Brockman Ottumwa H M Farr Mount Pleasant.
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Eastern Iowa District Medical Association
Burlington
H. A. Leipreiger
M. C. Carpenter
Fairfield
F. J. Herrick
Ottumwa
George B. Little
Tm. H. King
Mount Pleasant
I. C. Brockman
H. M. Farr
City Marshal Gifford Shot at in Iowa Falls Disturbance
Unarmed and off duty City Marshal Gifford attempted to quell a disturbance in Iowa Falls among four tramps. He was shot at several times but suffered only slight injuries. Posses were formed and the city plus surrounding county searched for the assailants. Six suspects were arrested.
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Gifford
Iowa Falls
Crop Report Notes Broad Harvest Progress and Conditions
The weekly report shows corn mostly laid by in excellent condition with good progress in haying. Winter wheat and rye harvest underway, early barley ready to cut, and spring wheat and oats standing up well with improved conditions evident.
First Red Cross Society Formed in Iowa
A group of women working for Iowa soldiers met at Mrs. E. B. Whitcomb’s Des Moines home and organized the state’s first Red Cross society. This is expected to lead to many more local auxiliaries across Iowa.
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Iowa
Des Moines
E. B. Whitcomb
Red Cross Society
State
Editor D N Richardson Dies in Groton Vermont
D N Richardson editor of the Davenport Democrat died at Groton Vermont after years of poor health. An old Davenport settler, he was known across the west as a steadfast Democrat and a notable figure in state politics.
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D. N. Richardson
Davenport
Groton
Mr. Richardson
West
Teachers Examinations Dates for State Certificates
The schedule lists the towns and dates for town teachers exams for state certificates and life diplomas. Tabor college July 26 27 Des Moines Drake university July 29 30 Shenandoah August 12 13 Mason City August 18 19 Dubuque August 25 26 Humboldt August 2 8 Cedar Falls July 28 29.
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Tabor
Tabor College
Des Moines
Drake University
Shenandoah
Mason City
Dubuque
Humboldt
Cedar Falls
Hydrophobia scare spurs countywide alarm and local updates
Osceola and surrounding areas reel from hydrophobia fears as livestock deaths surge across the county. Burlington Battery’s 87 member Sixth Iowa volunteers undergo inspection. Cedar county fixes June 10 as the first settlement date and will mark annual gatherings then. Daughters of the American Revolution aid army hospital corps with bed clothing and supplies. Town City promotes a jewelry factory by selling lots, raising $35,000. Standard Pearl Button Co of Dubuque files incorporation. Davenport High School notes 993 graduates since 1864, biggest class 1895 with 64. Southwest Town reports a larger fruit crop. Dubuque revenue receipts total about $178,000 for the year. Lamoni State Savings Bank registers incorporation. Dubuque collector warns traveling salesmen to pay $20 annual license. similar for brokers. Mason City bucket shop closes until Sept due to tax pressure. Sioux City to build a $300,000 brewery plant by 1899. Mrs. Eliza May dies in a Burlington runaway. Earl Morgan drowns in Nodaway river at Shambaugh. Charles W Green, Bol ton block elevator operator, commits suicide over drinking woes. Star Jay Garton drowns during Lake Como naval mock battle before 2000 watchers. Charles Howe, 82, dies in Osceola. Bankston Catholic church cornerstone laid. projected cost $20,000.
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Burlington
F. 8
Iowa
Cedar County
Daughters of the American Revolution
Keokuk
Army Hospital Corps
Oskaloosa
Iowa Central Railway
Town City
Standard Pearl Button Company
Dubuque
Davenport High School
Southwest Town
Internal Revenue Office
State Savings Bank of
Lamoni
Patterson
Eliza May
Earl Morgan
Nodaway
Shambaugh
Charles W. Green
Bolton Block
Sioux City
Lake Como
Jey Garton
Tardy Reckoning Over Strawberries On Bagley Avenue
A Detroit street vendor hawks Michigan strawberries on Bagley Avenue. A housewife counters with a bid for a bushel, the vendor offers a discount, she pays 82 small measures, then she rushes after him as he vanishes, leaving her exultation and frustration in the street.
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Bagley Avenue
Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Beatrice Becomes Nearly Normal After Pink Pills
A Freeport mother recounts her four year old Beatrice recovering from spinal meningitis and a paralytic stroke after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Beatrice began walking again and gained color and strength after nine boxes, with complete nightly rest returning.
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Freeport
Ill
William Shay
Taylor and Hancock Avenues
Beatrice
Shay
Reduction in Bicycle Prices and Health Remedy Claim
A note on western capitalists considering a large bicycle company aiming to produce first class wheels and sell them for ten dollars. The passage also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a first class remedy for stomach liver and blood, claiming affordable health for fever and ague.
Balding Naval Officer Answers With Vindictive Retort
A London naval officer noted for his steady rise and gray hair faces a junior who asks about his pronounced baldness. He snaps that years of men stepping over his head in service have kept him bald, a sharp self defense quoted by London Judy.
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London
Judy
No-To-Bac Promises Relief From Tobacco Habit
An ad claims tobacco makes nerves tense and irritable, while No-To-Bac acts as a tuning key to relax nerves and restore happiness. It guarantees tobacco habit care and urges all users to try No-To-Bac.
Mystery seekers urged to join freemasonry despite uncertainty
Anxious to learn freemasonry duties a youth bought a book titled Masonry Dams and remains unclear about the oath. The quip notes the irony that he might better study water obstruction. Moonshine column.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promoted for Army and Navy Men
A 5c 10-day mail offer promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet used by soldiers and lovers in service. It claims to cure aching, tired, swollen, sweaty feet and ease new shoes. It cites 10,000 testimonials and offers a free sample by mail from Le Roy New York.
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Army
Navy
Allen
Allen 8
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Hasy Case Prompts Travel Cure for Fatigued Patient
A doctor urges the ailing patient to take months away for change of scene and air. The patient, a long time traveling salesman, protests, while the doctor prescribes the rest in exchange for three dollars. The exchange is reported in Chicago Evening News.
Allen's Poot-Dante Foot Powder Ad in Le Roy NY
Poot-Dante powder shaken into shoes relieves swollen hot tired feet and controls sweating. Allen's Foot-Mas e cools feet eases walking and treats corns bunions blisters and callous spots. Trial package free. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmated
le Roy
N. Y
Arctic Resources Debate Sparked in Recent Years
Teacher asks students what Arctic regions yield amid ongoing controversy. Entire class chorus responds with Explorera. Chicago Evening News.
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Arctic
Chicago Evening News
Salzer Seed Co Promotes Profitable Wheat and Varieties
John A. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin markets winter wheat rye data clovers and samples of Salzer's Sted Cross claiming high yields up to 80 bushels per acre and a farm seed catalogue with 4 cent postage offering seed at four cents.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
Old Eta tint and opera glasses jibe at Jeweler’s Weekly
A garbled snippet shows an optician offering $18 gold spectacles and quipping about fitting the customer with opera glasses. The old dialogue hints at price and eyewear fitting in a jewelers' weekly context.
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Optician
Shenandoah at McVicker's Theater Crowds in Chicago
The Chicago Daily News notes Shenandoah draws crowds from surrounding regions for a military spectacle at McVicker's Theater, with a limited one week run. Fragments also advertise Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, plus miscellaneous remarks and testimonials from 1904.
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Shenandoah
McVicker's Theater
Chicago
McVicker's
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