Leander Crew Wins Ninth Consecutive Grand Challenge Cup
Henley July 5 Leander beat the University of Pennsylvania by a length in seven minutes flat securing the ninth straight grand challenge cup. Thousands watched sunny final day racing as Americans showed strong effort with Penn leading early before Leander’s steady spurt. Experts credit American methods for Penn’s defeat amid enthusiastic demonstrations.
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Leander
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Arellano
Tafft
Manila
Thames
Foraker
House of Lords
Earl Russell
Ward
Davis
Doherty Brothers
Shamrock I
Shamrock
Rothesay
Washington
Smith
Snake in Cow Causes Odd Death in Indiana
John Moore of Philomath, near Dublin, Indiana, killed a Jersey cow after it died for unknown reasons. He cut the cow open and a six foot black snake crawled from the stomach, suggesting the reptile had been inside for years. The cow had yielded milk normally until illness.
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Dublin
Ind
John Moore
Philomath
Moore
Lightning’s Visit a Mystery Hits Michigan Farm
Mystery surrounds repeated lightning strikes on Mrs. Amelia Brunke’s Lake township farm in St. Joseph Michigan. A large barn burned with heavy loss while two years earlier her husband was killed by a lightning bolt in a doorway.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Amelia Brunke
Lake Township
Hand Car Run Down Near Sioux City Kills One
A North Western passenger train struck a handcar three miles southeast of Sioux City Iowa injuring two men. Will Brown died almost instantly Andrew Anderson lost a foot and John Anderson escaped unharmed. All three men were local residents.
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Sioux City
Northwestern
John Anderson
Will Brown
Andrew Anderson
Storm Wrecked Circus Hits Grand Island County
A tornado struck Haiti county yesterday afternoon causing extensive property damage and possible fatalities. In Grand Island a local cemetery circus was wrecked injuring twelve people, two of whom may die.
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Grand Island
Neb
Haiti County
Cemtry
Change King’s Title Promised in Commons Bill
In the House of Commons Chamberlain announced a forthcoming bill to change the king’s title to better reflect the sovereignty over the British Empire.
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London
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Judge nullifies saloon consent in Iowa county
Judge Wade ruled the consent statements filed by saloonkeepers in Iowa County invalid and void. He held signers could withdraw their signatures, overturning the canvassing board which had kept the petitions legal despite withdrawals.
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Iowa City
Wade
Iowa County
Marengo
Wiliamsburg
Parnell
Canvassing Board of Supervisors
Morgan buys Northern Pacific line to run Tacoma London
Tacoma reports that J. P. Morgan has purchased the Northern Pacific steamship line and will operate it between Tacoma and London as part of a round the world system.
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Tacoma, Wash
J. P. Morgan
Northern Pacific Steamship Line
Tacoma
London
Professor John Fiske Dies in Cambridge Heat
Prof. John Pisky of Cambridge, renowned lecturer and historian, died in Gloucester yesterday from heat exhaustion at age fifty nine.
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Gloucester
Uly
John Pisky
Cambridge
Missing twenty dollar gold pieces at San Francisco mint
United States mint officials report thirty thousand dollars in twenty dollar gold coins vanished from the cashier vault in San Francisco. Four days into the investigation no culprit found, with six five thousand dollar tags missing from a six million coin count. Director Roberts cites over crowding as a likely factor and notes the shortage falls on the superintendent and cashier.
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San Francisco
United States Mint
Roberts
First Bull Fight in Omaha Delights Crowd
Ten thousand attendees witnessed the first of two dozen bull fights staged by the South Omaha festival committee. The spectacle followed Spanish style but without horses or bulls killed. Toreadors teased the animals as humane society officials watched, with several near escapes and dramatic charges.
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Omaha
Neb
South
Humane Society
Capture of Beyers commando at Hopewell
Official dispatch from Pretoria reports the capture on July 1 at Hopewell of 93 prisoners 56 wagons 100 rifles and 2000 rounds of ammunition from Beyers commando One Boer was killed with no British casualties
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London
Pretoria
Hopewell
Beyers Commando
Monfort Lands Tarred Troops on Isle of Wight
London dispatch reports the British transport Monfort carrying a thousand Cape troops has run ashore on the Isle of Wight. The incident adds to wartime movements and potential rescue operations are now underway.
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Isle of Wight
London
Monfort
Cape
First Endeavor Delegates Arrive in Cincinnati
The first visitors to the International Christian Endeavor convention reached Cincinnati as preparations for the gathering were completed. The event opens with officials confirming all arrangements for the July meeting.
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Cincinnatti
Cincinnati
International Christian Endeavor
New York Endures Heat Wave Briefly Abates
New York reports a 36 hour respite from heat, with officials promising temporary relief as the city endures a new hot spell. Citizens notice a cooler feel but anticipate continued high temperatures and sun.
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New York
St. Louis Freight Handlers Strike Wide Across Railroads
In East St. Louis a strike by freight handlers, transfer wagon drivers, and platform clerks across twelve railroads led 1,805 workers to walk out seeking wage gains. The action began as the freight handlers demanded higher wages.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
Lincoln's body moved to private vault for safekeeping
Springfield reports that Abraham Lincoln's body has been secretly removed to a private vault within the monument to protect it from attempts to steal or vandalize the remains.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Eggs fly as Dowieite preacher confronts doctors and churches
In Waterloo on a Wednesday night Elder Jas R Adams of the Dowieite church faced a hostile crowd, receiving a shower of eggs both good and bad as he railed against doctors and churches. He retreated behind followers and was escorted to the tabernacle. Tensions rise against Zionists with leaders urged to leave town and further trouble expected.
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Waterloo
Jas. R. Adams
Tabernacle
Fire at State Center Destroys Barn and Warehouses
A sky rocket started a midnight fire at State Center destroying Sargeant's livery barn with eight horses and a stallion valued at 3000 dollars, plus two M. M. Bishop warehouses storing paints and flour. Total loss 12000 dollars with 1500 dollars insured.
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Marshalltown
State Center
Sargeant
M. M. Bishop
Meyers sues Elks for fifty thousand damages
Columbus Ohio July 5 Allen Meyers sues the order of Elks for 50000 damages for expulsion from the order and 5000 for compensation for writing the ritual of the order.
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Columbus
Allen Meyers
Order of Elks
Robbers Hold Up Express Train Near Wagner
Three masked men dynamited a Great Northern express car near Wagner Montana seizing cash and valuables estimated at up to 50000 dollars. Sheriff Griffith leads a 20 man posse to surround the bandits at Buck Allen's ranch forty miles south of Wagener as pursuit continues toward the Bad Lands.
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Great Falls
Mont
Wagner
Here
Griffith
Buck” Allen
Wagener
Old Fort Belknap Reservation
Pouchette River
Great Northern
Man Found Mutilated Remains in Williamsburgh Sugar Plant
In a Williamsburgh sugar refinery a worker saw red sugar and examination revealed the chopped remains of a man in a large cylinder. The roll showed Marti Krugg absent, indicating a possible homicide at the factory.
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Guinder
New York
Boers Wreck Train Killing Nineteen in South Africa
London reports from Kitchener that Boers wrecked a train at North Nabroomepruit. Nineteen persons were killed in the incident as authorities investigate the attack and its casualties.
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London
Lipton's Shamrocks Win Three Mile Trial
Lipton's two Shamrocks defeated the Challenger in a three mile trial by about 200 yards in Glasgow on July 5.
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Glasgow
Lipton
Pleasant Ways For Summer Days
Grand Trunk Railway System releases a Summer Tourist Folder along with other literature. Available on request from City Passenger and Ticket Agent at 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Clark Street
Chicago
Fourth of July Globally Celebrated in 1900s News
Fourth of July marked by widespread celebration across US colonies and abroad. Notable events include Banquet at Hotel Cecil in London, American Chamber of Commerce banquet, Hartford in Copenhagen, and legation festivities as nations share the holiday spirit. Diplomatic and commercial figures participated, while local incidents and civic actions accompanied the day.
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United States
Ameriacas
London
Hotel Cecil
Ambassador Choate
Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
Copenhagen
Hartford
United States Legation Guard
Pekin
Philadelphia
Prince Pleads Not Guilty in Kennedy Murder Case
Kansas City July 5 Will Prince indicted for first degree murder as an accessory to the Kennedy killing pleads not guilty. Trial scheduled for the September term.
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Kansas City
Will Prince
Philip H. Kennedy
Harvest Hands Robbed Near Wamego Train Hold-Up
Sixteen harvest hands returning from western Kansas wheat fields were held up on a freight train near Wamego. The bandits forced them to surrender their money at gunpoint. The incident highlights rural crime in July.
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Christian Endeavor
Seventh National Bank
Wamego
Kan
Kansas
Generally Fair Iowa Weather Outlook
Chicago July 5 Special Sindications for Iowa forecast generally fair weather tonight and Saturday. Cooler conditions expected in the east portion tonight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Parader Defeats Commando in Leading Sheepshead Stakes
The Parader ridden by McCue won the Lawrence realization stakes at Sheepshead Bay by two lengths over Mortello. Commando, favorite Domino’s son, was decisively beaten in the mile and five furlongs event, finishing second. Time: 2:49 4-5.
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New York
Commando
Domino
Sheepshead Bay
McCue
Mortello
Barn Fire Destroys Structure Near Moscow
A barn at Frank Leimkuehier’s farm near Moscow burned to the ground early yesterday. Firefighters from Moscow saved surrounding sheds and the loss will be covered by insurance.
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Frank Leimkuehier
Moscow
Pingree's Remains in Detroit to Lie in State
Remains of ex Governor Pingree arrived in Detroit this morning and were taken to city hall under Grand Army veterans escort. They will lie in state all day as thousands view the casket. Imposing military and civic obsequies are planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Detroit
Pingree
Grand Army
Weather summary from 1897 drafts with temperature notes
Weather records mention June with temperatures and extremes. References to maximum and minimum degrees, warmest and coldest readings, and a mean value appear in the fragmented notes. No clear locations or dates can be confirmed from the text.
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R. Ches
Raj Dhes
STILL AFTER BOSTENS
Rev W L Clapp sought to tighten an injunction against W Bosten’s saloon in Macserville as liquor sales continued. A search warrant produced two barrels of beer and a jug of wine stored for later condemnation and destruction. The same day a bill of sale showed Bosten transferring the property to George Rink who kept the business operating.
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W. L. Clapp
W. Bosten
Macserville
Schoenig
Court House
Boston
George Rink
No Races at Milwaukee Regatta of Lake Michigan Yachting
Milwaukee Wis July 5 Had the stiff wind at noon yesterday allowed it the Lake Michigan Yachting Association regatta would have been a success. No races were held except for class K which finished in time Topay won class K.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Michigan
Wich
Topay
Waddell Wins Sheridan Stakes At Washington Park
Robert Waddell, 126 pounds, claimed first place in the Sheridan Stakes beating Six Shooter by a short length while Terminus took third. The race finished yesterday at Washington Park in front of an audience of about 30 000 spectators with a time of 2 12 3 5.
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Waddell
Creago
Robert Waddell
Six Shooter
Terminus
Washington Park
Record broken at YMCA meet by Rollins in shot put
Ralph Rollins a 1991 West Des Moines high school graduate topped the state college record with 35 feet 114 inches in the 16 pound shot put at the YMCA field meet at League Ballpark. He defeated Drake University standout Pell who also failed to reach 35 feet. Rollins’ mark stood as a YMCA record.
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Ralph Rollins
West Des Moines
Rollins
Pell
Drake University
Mark Wis
Secretary War Rumors Roil Boston Area
Morning rumors suggest political tensions rising as South events stir local nerves. Officials in Burlington and nearby towns monitor potential moves affecting public policy and security during a period of uncertainty.
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