Excursion Train Disaster Kills and Injures Many
A Pennsylvania excursion train disaster near the depot caused multiple deaths and injuries among 2,700 spectators. Luther Begler and Frank Urbach are listed among the dead. James Begley Annie Begley and Frank Urbach Sr. are among the injured, with Begley in concussion and Mrs Begley severely crushed. The tragedy marred the annual AOU outing as a fast freight derailed during a scramble for trains.
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J. C. Begtes
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Frank Urbach
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James C. Begley
Windber Journal
Annie Begley
Kbrank Trbach
Upper Yoder Township
Alfoonz
War on civilization and China’s role in the war
A Daily Express report from Tokio cites fears of German Russian and Japanese moves in Manchuria and China. The Standard condemns China as a belligerent facing foreign powers while Russia denies losses and reports on regional clashes.
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Peance
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Iti
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Kwan
Ho Nan
Hu Pi
Prince Tuan
Pekin
Shan Tong
Hong Kong
Li Hung Chang
Unverified Brussels Dispatch on Pekin Legations
Washington officials expressed suspicion about a Brussels dispatch claiming Chinese legations were in Prince Ching's palace in Pekin. They noted foreign influence, counterrevolution links led by Prince Tuan, and conflicting reports, including possible Belgian secretary ties and Shanghai bases, with cautious optimism mixed with doubt.
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Shanghai
Murder Trial Reveals Mountain Men Plot in Goebel Case
Testimony in the Caleb Powers trial details W H Dalton and others planning to mobilize 1000 to 1250 mountain men from Harlan and Belle counties to march on Frankfort. Powers allegedly distributed funds, warned of killings if the legislature did not settle Goebel contests, and arranged armed men to remain in the capital. Witnesses describe January conference, gun tagging, and orders during the Vanmeter Berry contest.
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Tanner
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Criton
Gold Democrats Call For Independent Third Party Bid
In New York a group of gold Democrats and anti imperialists discussed forming a third party ticket. They condemn McKinley’s Philippine policy and Roosevelt militarism, urge free silver, civil service reform, and an end to special privilege. A committee will invite supporters to meet in Indianapolis on July 25 to pursue a third ticket.
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Opposition to Beckham Dominates Kentucky Dem Convention
Lexington July 19 opposition to Governor Beckham for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination centers on his Goebel election law stance. The fight focuses on organization and the Goebel law, with Blackburn backing Judge Lewis and McCreary as potential candidates. The terms kids and mossbacks shift to Gosbelism versus a new departure as the convention opens.
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Beckham
Blackburn
Judge Lewis
Judge Black
McCrezi
Consid Dle
Bryan to Speak as Bryan Campaign Moves East
William J. Bryan plans several speeches in New York and the eastern states during the campaign. Baseball results include Brooklyn 19 over Boston 3 and New York 3 over Cincinnati 9. A shooting and suicide occur as Bianchi kills his cousin Joseph Passino and then dies.
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Pekin
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Pittsburg
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Bianchi
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Deadly Heat Hits City as 70 Die in Camden Fire
Torrid heat linked to a disaster in Camden and nearby areas. More than 70 deaths, many babies and children, with about 40 bodies at Bellevue morgue. Temperatures on streets from 92 to 105, bureau record near 34 degrees above ground. Dozens hospitalized from heat and falls. one suicide attempt amid the blaze. List of identified deceased includes John McDonald, Otto Henke, Joseph Lawrence, Sarah Golden, and others. Police and officials warn of continuing heat dangers.
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Jats
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Weather Bureau
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Sables
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Otto Henke
John Hartford
Joseph Lawrence
Charles T Taffer
Rameau Jacques
Sarah Golden
J. Runax
John Moran
Elsie Goldfrick
Martin Cowheeney
John McGuire
Catherine Toole
Heat in Philadelphia and Camden Causes Six Deaths
Philadelphia reports six deaths and two in Camden from extreme heat. Four prostrations treated at hospitals as the city logged 84 F at dawn, 93 F by noon, peaking at 98 F in the afternoon. Humidity fell from 63 to 50 percent. 90 F noted at 8 pm. Capt. Charles J Holmes of the Vacant Idler was arrested in Cleveland for manslaughter after a July 7 capsizing that killed five women and a baby. Ball set at 1,000. The coroner heard testimony about failing to shorten sail before the squall.
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Christian Endeavor
Clark
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Iowa
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Fort Cance
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Cleveland
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Holmes
Freeze Out Small Manufactures Topic in Iron Market
Cleveland reports a plan to freeze out small manufacturers of plate and bar iron and steel who entered business during the iron boom. Prices have fallen from 45 to 285 per ton over weeks, forcing several small mills like those at Minerva Ohio and Erie to quit. The aim is to restore prices by September.
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Idaho Republican ticket named at Boise convention
Boise July 19 The Republican state convention named its ticket with John T. Morrison of Canyon as comptroller D W Standred of Bannock as lieutenant governor A A Crane of Rovelay as supreme court E J Steele of Latah as secretary of state M Patrie of Fremont as state auditor Harry J Syms of Elmore as attorney general George E Gray of Oneida as superintendent of public instruction and Miss Jessie Reilly of Baline as a member of the slate
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M. Patrie
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Harry J Syms
Elmore
George E. Gray
Oneida
Jessie Reilly
Baline
Burned to Death at Her Home in Paradise Township
Irene McMaster aged 17 was burned to death at her York Pennsylvania home while helping in the family van. Her clothing caught fire at an open flame and she fled frantically until overcome. A small child nearby was badly burned and her father was seriously burned while trying to tear off the burning clothes.
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Irene McMaster
Paradise Township
Durnea
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