Fires In New York Wreak Vast Loss And Death
In the 24 hours ending at eight this morning fires across New York and nearby areas caused more than a million dollars in damage. Twenty people died and fifteen were injured from a Christie Street tenement blaze sparked by a bomb in a grocery store. Steeplechase Park and other amusements at Long Beach and Coney Island were destroyed or damaged, with Luna Park and Dreamland also threatened. The steamship Hamilton arrived with part of its hold ablaze, amid a dramatic spectacle of flames and evacuations.
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Christie Street
Long Beach
L. L
Black Hand
Luna Park
Dreamlang
Tilyou
Steeple Chase Park
Cottfried Messerli
Surf Avenue
George Frost
Steeplechase Park
Frost
San Dora
Hunger Stricken Provinces of China Facing Starvation
New York reports from William H Greysteen describe 15 million Chinese along the Yangtse Kiang suffering prolonged hunger. Families subsisted on leaves bark and weeds while relief arrived from Europe and America. Camps grew in cities as tens of thousands abandoned homes for survival.
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Yang-tse- Kiang River
China
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
William H. Glersteen
Pekin
Greysteen
Europe
America
Mr. Greysteen
Ore Docks in Operation at Allonez Yard
Superior Wis July 29 The Allonez ore docks are operating with a small crew that has grown as the day progressed. Many Finnish workers have left for harvest fields and attempts to maintain a united labor effort for higher pay failed.
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Superior
Wis
Allonez Ore
Tagether
Johnston Succeeds Pettus as Senator in Alabama
Birmingham July 29 Former Governor Joseph F Johnston will replace Senator E W Pettus who died Saturday in Hot Springs NC The legislature will elect Johnston to the unexpired Pettus term Johnston 64 with Confederate ties and a prior governorship from 1896 to 1900 Johnston previously lost a Morgan era senate race to Morgan
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Birmingham
Ala
Joseph F. Johnston
E. W. Pettus
Hot Springs
N. C
J. H. Bankhead
Morgan
Johnston
Pettus
Alabama
Senate
Hundreds Flee From Flames At Long Beach Hotel
Eight hundred guests at Long Beach Hotel fled for their lives when the seaside resort hotel burned early today. No lives were lost though one person is believed injured. The blaze caused about two hundred thousand dollars in losses including clothing and personal effects.
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Long Beach
N. J
Long Beach Hotel
Atlantic Coast
International prize court to have fifteen judges planned
The Hague July 29 Great Britain and Germany near agreement on a permanent prize court tribunal with 15 judges. The United States Japan and six European powers to provide one judge each south two from Latin America and five from other conference nations. Differences remain on operating laws.
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the Hague
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Japan
Latin America
Roosevelt quotes telegram on Haywood verdict
President Roosevelt released a telegram from New York reader Emma Geldman Alexander Bockman and Hippolite Havel calling the verdict in the Haywood murder trial undesirable citizens victorious and urging rejoicing in Oyster Bay on July 29.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Haywood
New York
Emma Geldman
Alexander Bockman
Hippolite Havel
Last Sad Rites for A W Lee Held in Ottumwa
A. W. Lee president of the Lee syndicate of evening newspapers died in Nottingham England July 15. His body arrived in Ottumwa with family and friends and was taken to his home then to First Presbyterian Church for funeral services. Pallbearers included industry associates from Davenport Davenport and Ottumwa as the city observed the funeral with many civic and business leaders attending. The body then left for Cedar Rapids for vault interment.
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Lee Syndicate
Nottingham
England
OttumWa
Laura
W. A. Walker
Cedar Rapids
Lee
J. Lee Mahin
Chicago
E. P. Adler
Davenport
James F. Powell
Second
College Streets
First Presbyterian Church
Commercial and Country Club
Ottumwa Courier
F. F. Stoltz
FE. P. Adler
F. H. Burgess
la Crosse
Frank D. Throop
Muscatine
Lee P. Loomie
W. J. Hill
Hannibal
W. H. Powell
Ottumma
W. C. McMichael
John Mahin
Evanston
John Lee Meah
Terrible heat kills live stock in Texas county
McGregor Texas July 29 heat visitation lasts about an hour and twenty minutes. Thermometers show 179 degrees in sun 117 in shade. Area three miles by two miles affected scores overcome horses cattle hogs poultry drop dead one man lost twenty five head of stock. Phenomenon not explained.
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McGregor
Texas
Desperado Held After Pursuit Near Council Bluffs
Detective George Wilson died from a abdomen wound after a shootout while attempting an arrest. Patrolman Richardson remains in critical condition. A large chase ended with the suspect surrounded in a cornfield seven miles east of the city. authorities doubt escape.
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Council Bluffs
George Wilson
Richardson
Powers Faces Jury Trial for Goebel Murder Again
Georgetown Kentucky July 29 Caleb Powers stood trial for the fourth time on charges of complicity in the murder of Senator William Goebel with Special Judge Robbins presiding. Judge Simms moved to have the sitting judge removed from the bench.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Robbins
Simms
Powers
Berlin reports another girl baby stabbed in working district
A second girl baby was stabbed yesterday in Berlin. The attack occurred in the working populace district.
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Berlin
Rage War 13 in Crisfield After Lynch Mob Returns
Crisfield Maryland July 29 a mob angry over the lynching of James Reed the alleged murderer of Policeman Dougherty returned to the swamp burial site early today dug up the corpse and burned it after riddling the body with bullets. Fears of a race war grow.
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Crisfield
James Reed
Policeman Dougherty
Magill Couple Deny Guilt in Pet Magill Murder
Fred H Magill and his wife Faye Graham Magill declare innocence after being charged with the murder of Mrs Pet Gandy Magill. They admit washing the victim’s face after death and await a special grand jury indictment followed by an immediate trial in Clinton Illinois.
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Clinton
Ill
Dewitt County
Fred H. Magill
Faye Graham Magill
Pet Gandy Magill
Faye Magill
Fred Magill
Magill
Pet
Margaret Magill
Long Council
Magills
Mr. Graham
Lloyd Graham
Faye
Orville Graham
Will Gorman
R. A. Lemon
George K
L. W. Ingham
John Fuller
Decree Extends Coffee Duty Extension to October 1
Paris reports France has extended from August 1 to October 1 a decree requiring a minimum duty on coffee from Porto Rico. The move is framed as courtesy but signals hope for continued tariff negotiations with the United States.
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Paris
France
United States
Porto Rico
Quiet in Hibbing Mines and Stripping Operations
Duluth reports from Hibbing that mining is ongoing at several mines and stripping operations are proceeding as of July 29. The Herald correspondent notes no unusual activity and a quiet scene overall.
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Duluth
Minn
Herald
Hibbing
Acquitted Man Proclaims Court Fair to Afflicted Mother
A man cleared in court declares he bears no enmity and believes the court was fair. He tells his mother the verdict brings good news and relief after a trying legal ordeal. The scene centers on his gratitude and resolve to move forward.
Moyer Granted Bail in Western Federation Case
Charlies H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners will be admitted to bail to be released this afternoon for 25000. State and defense counsel reached agreement this morning. Petti bone’s fate remains to be decided with the state opposing any bail. Haywood acquittal in Steunenberg murder case announced after a 21 hour jury deliberation.
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Boise
Idaho
Charlies H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Pettibone
Colorado
Jury Finds Haywood Not Guilty in Shade Case
In a brief Sunday session Judge Wood accepted a not guilty verdict from jurors after a long all night deliberation. Foreman Thomas B Gess delivered the envelope to the court stating the State of Shade versus William D Haywood. Haywood was discharged with plans to address future trials Monday while Governor Gooding said the verdict surprised him.
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Haywood
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Iowa
Illinois and Iowa forecast fair tonight and Tuesday with slight temperature changes. Sunrise at 4 58 a m and sunset at 7 32 p m. Moon rise at 7 37 p m.
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Chicago
Ill
Illinois
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