Record heat grips St Louis as 107 degrees tops city
City records 107 degrees with heat causing people to drop on sidewalks and horses to collapse in the streets. Health officials seek funds to buy ambulances and horses to handle cases as authorities warn of ongoing heat. Thunderstorms in the north and central states bring brief relief but no sustained rain, with more heat expected Friday.
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Washington
corn
Negro Workers Import Shadowed by Latrobe Strike
Springfield July 25 Governor Yates was asked by telegram to stop the planned import of 200 Birmingham negroes to fill strikers' jobs at Latrobe Foundry near Chicago. The governor said no legal remedy and suggested sheriff help. About 295 negroes passed Carbondale. they claim they were hired with no strike and will not take striker’s places as they are union men.
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Yates
Birmingham
Ala
Latrobe Foundry company
Chicago
R. T. Cookingham
Methodist Episcopal Church
Melrose Park
Amalgamated Association
Carbondale
Mays Death Story From Fosburg Trial Drama
Little Beatrice Fosburg recounts the murder night describing a pillow case with eye holes and a flash of a pistol. Testimony covers alibis, family recollections, and the intruder sighting as the Fosburg murder case continues with neighbors’ accounts and emotional details.
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Maniag Shoots Six Then Shot By Officers
Leavenworth Kansas July 5 Michael Kelly an insane man yesterday shot six people at the Robert Garrett Lumber company office in the business district killing one and mortally injuring another while wounding four others. He was killed by officers after overpowering him. Victims included John R Garrett 40 Dr Charles McGee 30 Police Sergeant William Dodge and Detective Michael McDonald with others slightly hurt. Kelly had a history of eccentric behavior and had been released from an asylum after threatening to kill those who sent him there. He had been practicing with a revolver for two weeks prior to the attack. The day ended with a street chase and fatal confrontations.
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a . Lund
Forburg
May
Esther
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Dr. Paddock
Robert
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Leavenworth
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Michael Kelly
Robert Garratt Lumber company
John R. Garrett
Robert Garrett Lumber company
Charles McGee
William Dodge
Michael McDonald
Joseph Falthager
Ike Healer
Kelly
Garrett
Topeka
Port Leavenworth
McGee
Dodge
McDonald
Falthager
Baseball Games Yesterday Across Leagues
American League results include Chicago 17 Washington 3, Cleveland 9 Baltimore 6, Detroit 11 Philadelphia 5, Milwaukee 4 Boston 3. National League games show Pittsburgh 11 Cincinnati 2, Philadelphia 4 Boston 1, New York 10 Brooklyn 3, St Louis 2 Chicago 1.
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St Louis
Police Won’t Guard Mills in McKeesport Mayor Defies Trust
McKeesport Pa January 25 Mayor Robert J Black declares he will not allow city police to guard United States Steel mills or import laborers if it sparks strife He will not permit deputy sheriffs or armed guards until McKeesport police prove unable to cope The decision follows a tense standoff with a billion dollar trust and local strife over labor. A separate Newport R I incident reports a one pounder shell from the U S Kearsarge accidentally firing at City Hall breaking stone and injuring a tree limb during standard gun drills at the flagship.
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Robert J. Black
States Steel Corporation
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City Hall
Newport
R. 1
Broadway
Shaffer In Ragged Garb Visits Wellsville
A telegram from Wellsville reports President T J Shaffer disguised as a decrepit tramp met with Vice President Chappell, then rode back to Pittsburg. Nine non union men from Apollo and Dunсanville accompanied him. five worked at the mill while four refused after a violent standoff with 100 strikers. Shaffer hinted no injunction would be issued unless violence or intimidation occurred. Authorities expect important developments within a day.
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Duncansville
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Reading Strikers Parade Readies Strike Stand
The Philadelphia and Reading workers including blacksmiths boilermakers and machinists held a parade and Opera House meeting declaring solidarity to continue the strike. Officials say shops are not as crippled as claimed and notices fix pay rates via foremen with a ten hour day and overtime rules. The Baptist Young People Conclave in Chicago attracts delegates from all states and Canada with an expected 15 400 attendees.
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Abernathy
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Canada
Shrewd Captain Higgins Delays Porto Rico Cargo Entry
A tug off Sandy Hook reports the barkentine Mannie Swan from San Juan carrying about 1290 tons of sugar. Captain Higgins will remain off the port until Friday to avoid costs tied to President McKinley’s Porto Rico civil government proclamation enabling free trade.
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New York
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San Juan
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McKinley
United States
Court of Inquiry to Examine Schley Santiago Campaign
Secretary Long announced a court of inquiry into Admiral Schley's role in the Santiago naval campaign. Open sessions will be held in the Secretary's reception room, weather permitting, with witnesses named by Schley and the judge advocate. The court will report findings, not necessarily an opinion, unless ordered otherwise.
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Washington
Long
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Admiral
Santiago
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Court of Inquiry Named for Schley Case
Official dispatch announced in Wasntvaron that Admiral Dewey and Rear Admirals Kimberly and Benham will form the Schley court of inquiry.
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Dewey
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Benham
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COMMANDER PILLSBURY SELECTED FOR JUDGE ADVOCATE
Special Dispatch to Tas News from Washeton July 25 reports Commander Pillsbury equipment officer at Boston Navy Yard chosen for Judge Advocate of the Ship Court. Prize awards at Elks parade mark Milwaukee and other cities with winners listed. Baltimore cricketers lose to Philadelphia in a high scoring match. incidents of Osceola Arkansas officials resisting eviction spark reports of armed tension. telegraph notes later say stories were exaggerated.
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