Tragic Greensburg Flood Destroys Oakford Dam
A cloudburst near Greensburg Pennsylvania on July 6 floods Oakford park wrecking amusement buildings and washing away the dam walls. At least 26 people die with rumors exceeding 100. rescue efforts and evacuations follow as waters surge through ravines and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Oakford Park
Little Treek
James McGreh
Cam
Perry
Jeannetts
Greenshneth
Irwin
Juir
Brusa Creek
Oakford
Youghioghesy
Manor
Grafting of Frog Skin Performed at Michigan University
Ann Arbor July 6 frog skin graft on a human hand successfully performed by Surgeon Westfall at Michigan University. Growth slow but promising for medical science. Expensive strike hits Denver plants with estimated damage of 25 000 to 30 000 to Grant and Globe smelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Alich
Michigan University
Westfall
Denver
Col
James B. Grant
The
American Smelting and Refining Co
Grant and Globe
German claim on postwar losses deemed untrue
Berlin reports that the German foreign office says Germany does not intend presenting to the Cuban government any claim for losses sustained during the recent war. A separate item from Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania notes the drowning of Eliny D Trimble and two youths near Harveys Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Strangler Alfred Knapp Trial Delivers Day by Day Testimony
Eight witnesses testified in Hamilton Ohio as Alfred A Knapp faces a murder charge over his wife Hannah Knapp. Defense claims deny knowledge of her death while state evidence traces a grim pattern from New Albany to Cincinnati. Knapp’s mother and a Madison teacher described his troubling behavior and potential mental issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Alfred A. Knapp
Bosch
Darby
Knapp
New Albany
Ind
Hannah Knapp
Albert Rusk
Bellevue
Stars
Edward M. Scharacer
Catef
Adams
Heidrich
Tueday
Atre. Knapp
Reuben Haman
William Maher
Charles E. McCarthy
John Cleary
John Smith
Wiam Wallingford
Martha Rels
Cincinnati
Roumer
Babylon
Seaman Lost Overboard In Columbia Race Tragedy
In Newport on Thursday the long running affair of American yachts saw Carl B. Olsen of the Columbia washed from the bowsprit and drowned as the defender neared the first turn. The Columbia quit racing in tribute as Constitution and Reliance endured serious sail damage amid a ferocious sea and wind over 20 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Carl B. Olsen
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Reilanre
Employers Agree to Arbitration in Washington
The Employers' Association of Building Trades of Washington and the Central Labor Union council of allied building trades sign a pact to submit all grievances to arbitration in Washington on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Employers’ Association of Building Trades of Washington
Council of
Allie T Building Trades of Central Labor Union
Perpetual banishment for Haitian leaders reported
Washington July 3 United States Minister Powell says at Port au Prince more than 50 Haitians are doomed to perpetual banishment. The list includes the late President Firmin and family as well as Gen Salnave and his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Powell
Port Au Prince
Firmin
Gen. Salnave
Eight Princeton students barred for cheating on entrance exams
Eight students who took the Princeton University entrance examinations last month have been permanently barred from admission due to cheating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Pope Leo at the Last Sacrament Bedside
Rome July 6 Pope Leo's condition worsened as the last rites were administered at his bedside in the Vatican. Cardinals, guards, and the pontifical family gathered while Cardinal Rampolla and confessor oversaw the rite. The pope, pale and frail, gave a faint benediction before sinking back.
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Rome
Popleo
Vatican
Mes
Lapponi
Piacentra
St. Damaso
H Iim
Pope Leo
Leo
Knights of the Cloak and Sword
Sacred College
Rembrandt
Pontifical Family
Cardinal Rampolla
Serafino Vannuttelli
Apostolic
Vasticum
Therys
Piazza of
St. Peters
Turks and Bulgarians Clash Near Vodena
In European Turkey near Vodena 45 miles north of Salonica Turkish troops and Bulgarians fought. Bulgarian casualties included ten dead with uniforms bearing badges reading Liberty or Death. Turkish forces reported two wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskub
Turkey
Vodena
Salonica
Senator Lodge Denies Nomination to Party Chair
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge denies in an interview with a newspaper representative that he will become chairman of the Republican National Committee or lead the upcoming campaign. The statement counters speculation about leadership of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
St. Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hanna
Republican National Committee
W. J. Bryan Opens New Home in Lincoln
Lincoln residents gather at W J Bryan's new home in Fairview on Friday evening. About 500 friends attend despite threatening weather, marking the formal opening of the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Fairview
Stabbed In Neck Case Noted In Atlantic City Report
A brief Atlantic City dispatch notes a stabbing incident involving De Paul of New York who arrived with his wife and discovered her condition at a local register. Police are investigating the case as details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
de Paul
New York
United States Pacifies Cuba With Naval Stations Isle of Pines Treaties
In Havana on Friday the naval stations treaty and the Isle of Pines treaty were read in the senate and referred to foreign relations. The naval stations plan fixes seven articles and the Isle of Pines four. ratifications must exchange in Washington within seven months. The naval pact covers rental, boundary fencing, prohibitions on commerce, fugitives, and duties. The Isle of Pines agreement relinquishes U S title in exchange for Cuban grants to future stations and protects American property rights and ongoing activities for citizens resident there.
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Havana
Isle of Pines
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Cuba
Paris
Fire destroys Hammond packing plant main building
The Hammond packing plant main building in St Joseph Missouri burned Sunday afternoon. Estimated loss up to 1.5 million insured. Two men died one possibly Charles Miller fire marshal. Three injured including one seriously. Stockyards district threatened until Nelson Morris plant nearby saved Swift plant to the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Hammond Packing Plant
Charles Miller
Nelson Morris
Mammond
Swift
Petty Removed as District Auditor Over Defalcation
The District of Columbia commissioners told auditor James T. Petty he may no longer serve in that role due to negligent methods that enabled a $73,000 defalcation by clerk James M. A. Watson. Petty is offered a board seat on personal tax appraisers with a reduced salary. Alexander McKenzie, a former deputy under Petty, is named as his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Commissioners of the
District of Columbia
James T. Petty
James M. A. Watson
Petty
Alexander McKenzie
Citywide purge nets 300 slot machines in Kansas City raid
Kansas City Kansas police raided Friday seizing more than 300 slot machines and closing seven gambling houses in a major cleanup. Mayor Gilbert called it the first act in cleaning the city, promising to rid the area of gambling for at least two years. Pool rooms were left untouched. In separate dispatch, Washington heat exceeded 100 degrees with thermometers at 102 degrees.
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Kansas City
Kan
Middle West
Gilbert
Washington
Weather Bureau
Street Car Collision Injures Fifteen in St Louis Intersection
In St Louis at the Oliver street and Jefferson avenue junction, fifteen people were injured in a collision between two street cars. Motorman A. G. Killa from the Oliver line is not expected to recover.
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St. Louis
Oliver Street
Jefferson Avenue
A. G. Killa
Friday for several sages
The fragment notes a cold period with the phrase the bher has been cold for 48 hours, indicating a weather or seasonal remark without clear specifics.
Riot Tears Evansville as Mob Rules City Jail Fears
Evansville Indiana erupted into a race riot after patrolman Masser was shot by Leo Brown. A mob surrounded the jail and attacked Negro residents, firing on police, wrecking Fruit's saloon, and injuring and killing several. Troops were ordered to restore order.
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Evansville
Ind
Vincennes
Massey
Brown
Breennecke
Water Street
Main Street
Budd Fruit
Upper Fourth Street
Fourth Street
Market Square
Fruit
Pacific Cable Completed Linking San Francisco to Philippines
The Pacific cable was completed late Saturday night by welding the eastern and western lines at Honolulu aboard the cable ship AnsHa, connecting San Francisco to the Philippine islands over more than 12,000 miles. A Roosevelt message to Mackay and Mackay's reply traversed the world in 13 and 9 minutes respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honolulu
AnsHa
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Mackay
Commercial Pacific Cable Co
Noted Officials Sail for Europe on Kroonlands
Among passengers sailing for Europe Saturday on the Kroonlands were Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller his wife and daughter and Mrs Leslie M Shaw wife of the secretary of the treasury and daughters
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Europe
New York
Kroonlands
Melville W. Fuller
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Major Justice Scheibert Dead Observer of Civil War
Berlin reports Maj. Justic Scheibert the military editor of the Kraus Zeitung has died. He served as an observer accompanying Gen. Lee's army during the American Civil War and witnessed operations.
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Justic Scheibert
Berlin
Maj
Kraus Zeitung
Gen. Lee
America
Walcott Knocks Out La Fontise in Third Round
Joe Walcott defeats Mose La Fontise in the welterweight battle at Butte Montana, winning by knockout in the third round. The Northwest title bout ends decisively as Walcott floors La Fontise to claim victory.
New York Builders Strike Ends With Arbitration Plan
Employers and unions reach an arbitration framework. Main points include a two tier board system for trade and general disputes, a ban on strikes during disputes, union and employer arbitrators for six months, and terms allowing outside workers at union wages when needed.
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New York
Chas E Hidlitz
Building Trades Employers’ Association
United Board of Building Trades
Employers’ Association
General Arbitration Board
Building Trades Employers Association
Building Trades Association
American Rabbis Define Sabbath Policy in Detroit
The Central Conference of American Rabbis adopts an amendment to its Sabbath report, upholding the historical Sabbath as a fundamental Jewish institution and directing a special committee to study observance methods. Officers elected, business completed, conference adjourned sine die. A telegram to President Roosevelt congratulates him on forwarding B nai Brith resolutions to the czar.
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Detroit
Mich
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Sabbath Commission
Roosevelt
Society of B'nai Brith
Czar
Prevented Lynching in Peoria After Mob Attack
A 200 strong white mob in Peoria attempted to seize Minnie Pearl a colored woman after she wounded Perry Coombs an 11 year old white boy with a club to defend his mule feed crossing her lot. She was arrested before the mob reached her home. They wrecked her house and threw belongings into the river after learning she was gone.
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Peoria
Minnie Pearl
Perry Coombs
Lipton Challenger Stumbles But Finishes Four Minutes Behind
In New York on July 4 a sudden wind shift hampered Sir Thomas Lipton's former challenger, crippled and Hmping, as it crossed the finish line four minutes behind the sleek Shamrock II, the new cup hunter.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Shamrock II
Post Office Personnel Join Independence Celebration
Washington observers report nearly all post office employees joined a patriotic celebration in the post office building on Friday including staff from the auditor of the treasury department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Auditor of the Treasury
Department
Post Office
Yanger to Meet Hanlon in September Return Bout
Benny Yanger manager signs articles for a second meeting with Eddie Hanlon to be staged in September at Hayes Valley Athletic Club. Kansas City reveals two pitchers McDonald and Souders released by the American Association club in early July.
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Yanger
Nantion
San Francisco
Benny Yanger
Eddie Hanlon
Hayes Valley
Kansas City
McDonald and
Souders
Kansas’ City
American Association’ Baseball
McDonald
Veteran of Mexican War Proves He Is Alive in Sullivan
James Watson, a 70 plus year old veteran of Company G 1st Illinois infantry, is alive despite War Department records listing him dead. He lost his discharge certificate in a 1852 fire and has struggled to prove he is living to obtain a pension. His captain allegedly reported him dead after a surgeon predicted a short life.
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Sullivan
Ind
James Watson
Watson
1St
Illinois Infantry
Alton
War Department
Lease Extends Interurban System 99 Years
Indianapolis July 1 The Union Traction Co of Indianapolis with 200 miles of interurban lines linking major cities and a capital stock of 38 5 million and bond issue of the same amount was leased for 99 years to the Indiana Union Traction Co with 5 million capital stock and same bond issue 1 9 million authorized. dividends on the leased company rise from 1 to 6 percent and increase 1 percent yearly guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Union Traction Co
Muncie
Anderson
Elwood
Marion
Logansport
Indiana Union Traction Co
He Was No Dude in Indianapolis Ice Cream Parlor Fatal Shooting
At midnight in an Indianapolis ice cream parlor William Bottom and Clarence Butler, both Black men, argued over a nickname. Butler drew a weapon but Bottom fired twice, hitting Butler in the chest. Butler died. Bottom remains at large.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Bottom
Clarence
Butler
Bottom
League maganates discuss Grand Rapids removal in Marion
At a Central League meeting in Marion Indiana on Wednesday night the removal of the Grand Rapids team was discussed but no action was announced Lima Ohio shows interest in the franchise and a committee including Anderson business men visited seeking a return of the team to Lima.
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Marion
Ind
Central League
Grand Rapids
Lima
Anderson
Taylor and Gilbert Formally Announce Gubernatorial Candidacy
At a Nip-and-Tuck club dinner by the Blue River near Newcastle Indiana on Tuesday evening former Attorney General William L. Taylor of Indianapolis and Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert of Wayne County formally announce their candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Juy
Blue River
Newcastle
William L. Taylor
Newton W. Gilbert
Ct. Wayne
Barbers' International union HQ to move to Indianapolis
Indianapolis July 1 announces that the Barbers' International union headquarters will shift from Cleveland to Indianapolis. President F X Neschang of Albany will likely stay in his home city.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Barbers’ International Union
Cleveland
F. X. Neschang
Albany
Uncle Ike Levy Dies at Osgoo Home
North Vernon Ind July 1 Uncle Ike Levy a famed counterfeiter died at his Osgoo home early Tuesday morning He had only been ill four days and led a notorious counterfeiting ring once regarded as the slickest in the United States.
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Ike’ Levy
North Vernon
Ind
Ike Levy
Osgoo
United States
Celi bates Club Joins English Society In English Ind
The Celi bates club is the latest addition to the society of English. Charter members number seven: William Weil Sheridan Cunningham Stephen Jones Mrs. Patton Robert Sloan Jerry Moore and W. E. Cummins.
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English
Ind
The
Celibates” Club
Society of English
William Weil
Sheridan Cunningham
Stephen Jones
Mrs. Patton
Robert Sloan
Jerry Moore
W. E. Cummins
Park Theater stage manager Millspaugh dies in mystery note
Anderson Ind July 3 Sack Mills paugh stage manager of the Park theater was found dying shortly before 2 o'clock Friday morning at the Becke hotel. Morphine wrappers lay by his side and a note read Good bye everybody woman the cause.
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Millspaugh
Anderson
Ind
Sack Millspaugh
Park Theater
Becke Hotel
Death of James McMurray in Indianapolis
James McMurray aged 85 died in Indianapolis on Thursday afternoon. Fifty years ago he was one of Indiana's prominent figures and the original Lincoln man of Central Indiana.
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James McMurray
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Lincoln
Terre Haute Club Manager Resigns After Short Tenure
William James, who arrived from Columbus to manage the Terre Haute club, resigned after two weeks alleging the association refused to back him in efforts to control the players.
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Terre, Haute
Ind
William James
Columbus, C
Terre Haute
The
Bank Organized at Dillsboro Indiana
A national bank was organized at Dillsboro Indiana on Tuesday with capital stock of 25000 dollars Daniel W Cole of Versailles is named president Wa J Gray of Elrod is named vice president and the cashier will be chosen later.
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Dillsboro
Milan
Ind
National Bank
Daniel We. “Cole
Vérsailles
Dis
Wa. J. Gray
Judge May Adopt Former Inmate Of House Of Refuge
In Indianapolis on July 3 Judge Whallon expressed intent to adopt Bertha Kentrup the daughter of a police court prisoner. The six year resident of the house of refuge faced rough treatment and two intoxicated men upon return to her mother, prompting the judge to consider making her his own daughter.
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House of Refuge
Indianapolis
Ind
Bertha Kentrup
Whallon
Ames Shovel Co to Acquire Terre Haute Plant
The Ames Shovel Co of Boston closed negotiations to purchase the Terre Haute shovel and tool works. The Terre Haute plant burned recently and is being rebuilt with about 200 workers affected before the fire. Ames reportedly controls half the U S shovel tool factories and may operate the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Ames Shovel Co
Boston
Gardner returns after being reported dead years ago
Lawrenceburg Indiana July 2 Frank Gardner brother of Councilman Gen Gardner of the Fifth ward was once given up for dead by relatives. He has returned from Cripple Creek Colorado where he works as a bridge builder and contractor and owns mining property. Clairvoyants claimed he died years ago. He left nearly 20 years ago seeking wealth and vowed not to return until rich.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Frank Gardner
Gen. Gardner
Fifth Ward
Cripple Creek
Col
Fort Wayne and Springfield Interurban Railway Incorporation
The Fort Wayne and Springfield Railway Co an interurban company was incorporated Tuesday in Indianapolis. It will build lines from Fort Wayne through Middleton Decatur Monroe Berne Genève Bryant to Portland and from Decatur through Pleasant Mills to the Ohio Indiana line. Capital stock is $300000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway Co
Interurban
Fort Wayne
Middletown
Decatur
Monroe
Berne
Genevt
Bryant
Portland
Pleasant Mills
Notable Whitecap Trial Deferred to Bloomington Hearing
In Bloomington Indiana on July 1 a landmark whitecap litigation trial was set for hearing in a $10,000 damages suit. The alleged crime occurred in Newark over four years ago with Joseph Britton as the victim. Defendants are prominent Green County citizens, suit transferred there on venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Newark
Joseph Britton
Green County
Judge Reverses County in Saloon License Case
Vernon Ind July 2 Fitzgerald sitting as special judge reverses Scott County commissioners decision refusing Warren Smith a liquor license granting him permission to operate a saloon in Scottsburg.
Superintendent Byers Resigns at Jeffersonville Reformatory
Jeffersonville Indiana July 3 Joseph P Byers superintendent of the Jeffersonville reformatory handed his resignation to the board of managers Thursday night The resignation was accepted W H Whittager of Indianapolis was elected to take his place
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Jeffersonville
Ind
Joseph P. Byers
Jeffersonville Reformatory
W. H. Whittager
Indianapolis
Engineer Severely Burned in Gas Explosion
William Martz an engineer at the Greenfield waterworks was seriously burned when gas exploded as he tried to light a fire under a boiler. The blast burned his face and upper body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Ind
William Martz
Indianapolis men fined in drop forge restraining order case
In superior court Judge Carter fined William Vead Frank Kettlewell and Jas Anderson each 25 dollars and costs for violating the restraining order issued last December in the Indianapolis drop forge case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Carter
William Vead
Frank Kettlewell
Jas. Anderson
Mary Kinney In Critical Condition After Ink Incident
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on July 3 18 year old Mary Kinney attempted death by swallowing red ink. She was found unconscious in her room about midnight and in a critical condition. In Manion Indiana July 3 Central League magnates stripped the Grand Rapids franchise from the Anderson Baseball association and transferred it to the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Mary Kinney
Rural carriers deny planning strike over wages
Anderson Indiana July 3 rural mail carriers of Madison county denied reports they planned to strike if wages were not raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Rural Mail Carriers’ Association
Madison County
Premature Mine Blast Kills Two in Brazil Indiana
A premature explosion at Superior mine No. 1 in Brazil Indiana on Thursday afternoon killed Jesse Perkins and fatally injured George Perkins. The blast instantly ceased Jesse’s life and left George in critical condition as rescue crews investigated the accident.
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Brazil
Ind
Superior Mine No. T
Jesse Perkins
George Perkins
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Eliny D. Trimble
Resi‘dent
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Nanticoke
Wesley
Harveys Creek
Pope Clings
United States Naval Station
St. Joseph, Mae
J. T. Petty
Leadville
Cot
Pacific Cable
the American Rabbis
Peoria, I
Shamrock
HE Was
Dude
Clarence Butler
Anderson Business Men
the Celibates Club
NEW Interurban Company
Fort Wayne & Springfield Railroad Co. Incorporated
Manion
Anderson Baseball Association
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