Freight wreck kills Oshkosh fireman amid stock losses
A northwestern freight train derailed near Oshkosh after overheated rails buckled, killing fireman Alfred M. Helstad of Antigo as the engine and ten cars plunged into a slough. The engineer Robert McLellan and a brakeman were injured, about fifty cattle hogs and other stock perished, and wreckage blocked the line while crews fought to recover bodies and animals.
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Alfred M. Helstad
Antigo
Robert McLeWan
Lake Butte Des Moins
McLellan
Heistad
Algoma Street
Riverside Cemetery
Wreck Involving Bark Cars Leaves Bridge and Paper Damaged
An accident damaged a locomotive and multiple rail cars near a slouch bridge. The engine was broken and derailed cars carried bark veneer and paper, much of which was ruined. A large crew from Fond du Lac and local laborers cleared debris and repaired rails as Velstad, a resident of Antigo, was killed. his body to be buried in Antigo after relatives were notified.
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Fond du Lac
Velstad
Helstad
Antizo
Tle
Fiss & Bull
Antigo
Hicks Aide Believes War Between Chile And Peru Unlikely
Special to The Northwestern reports Col. Juan Hicks former United States minister to Chile arrived in Washington from New York and heads home to Oshkosh, after bidding farewell to State Department officials. He dismissed eastern papers predicting war between Chile and Peru over a minor issue, saying no war is likely.
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Washington, D. C
Juhan Hicks
United States
Chile
Washington
New York
Oshkosh
Hicks
State Department
Peru
Flicks
H. C. Stevens
Plot to Murder Czar by Anarchist Ring
Stockholm July 1 AP reports further evidence of an anarchist plot to assassinate the Russian emperor during his upcoming European trip. Adolf Wang, who shot Major General Beckman then died by suicide, belonged to a group of anarchists linked to the plan. Eight Russian anarchists were arrested before Beckman’s killing. two were found in the palace. Wang left a note saying his Russian comrades were arrested, so he killed the first high official he met.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Russia
Adolf Wang
Beckman
Coast Artillery
Wang
Gas Fatal to Two in Chicago Home
Mrs Mamie Cunningham of Louisville Ky and her three year old daughter Mamie were found dead in bed today from gas poisoning in the home of her brother in law John Cunningham 44 North Ada street Chicago The police consider it an accident and think the gas was not turned on with intent One gas jet was open and the brother in law suggested the gas may have not been fully turned off or blown out by a window draft Mrs Cunningham had been widowed for three years relatives say she showed no despondency.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mamie Cunningham
Loulaville
Mamie
John Cunningham
North Ada Street
Gus
Foretold His Death in Sudden Fourth of July Fear
Gustav Thiese, a Civil War veteran in Akron, predicted he would die between July 2 and 6 due to dread of the Fourth of July celebration. He died today from the stress after writing to the Akron W C T U urging a sane Fourth. His appeal spurred a local movement for a calmer holiday.
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Usy
Associated Press
Akron
Gustav Thiese
Helexas
Thiese
Akron W. C. T. U
Government Runs Behind Deficit Hits 889 Million
Treasury figures show fiscal year ended June 20 receipts of 4 432 846 and disbursements of 694 244 002, resulting in a deficit of 889 811 356. The Associated Press reports from Washington on July 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. GC
Treasury
Brandenburg Stricken By Mild Paralysis, Writer News
New York July 1 Brandenburg newspaper writer Branden burg is suffering from a mild paralytic attack, per a statement from his attorney Samuel B Thomas.
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Associated Press
New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Samuel B. Thomas
Gingles Jury Secured in Chicago Case
Chicago residents report the jury in the Ella Gingles larceny case was seated at noon with eight jurors chosen that morning. The trial proceeds as court records list Gingles as the defendant in a matter marked by Irish ties and local proceedings.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ella Gingles
Messina Quake Strikes Sicily Reignites Fear
News from Messina and Reggio reports a fresh earthquake six months after the deadly December 1908 event. Strong shocks at 7:20 and 7:95 a.m. caused panic, with one woman killed and a child seriously hurt. Authorities and rescuers guard against looting as residents flee to shelters and the countryside.
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Messina
Sicily
Calabria
Reggio
Erbus
Earthquake Shocks Reggio Cause Panic and Damage
Dispatch from Reggio reports a strong earthquake felt in the city around 1:40 this morning. Buildings suffer wall collapses and widespread panic but early word lists no casualties though several wounded include a lieutenant, two soldiers, and two carbineers.
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Messina
Mileta
Reggio
Linly
Soldier's Shot Is Fatal at Mercy Hospital
Des Moines July 1 Captain John C. Raymond of the Second Cavalry U S A died at Mercy Hospital today after lingering from a gunshot wound suffered three weeks earlier from Corporal Lisle Crabtree. Sergeant James Washburn and Corporal Such who were wounded recovered. Crabtree is in the guard house at Fort Des Moines.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John C. Raymond
Second Cavalry
Mercy Hospital
Jim
Lisle Crabtree
Army
Crabtree
James Washburn
Such
Fort Des Moines
Defeat of Income Tax Motive Debated in Senate
In Washington on July 1 the Senate debated the corporation tax as a weapon against the income tax. Senator McCumber challenged Aldrich's resolution, stressing his personal views. Senator Borah defended alternatives while Root urged to pass the corporation tax to beat the income tax, arguing it wiser policy and patriotism.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
McCumber
Borah
Idaho
Aldrich
Hunsel
Thnance Committee
Th Corporation
Finises
Nowh Dalkein
Finance Committee
Clapp
Mee Cumber
Aldrich Md
Volea
Bourtat
Ward
Senate Finance Committee
Mr. Root
Taft Home From New Haven After Late Train Arrival
President Taft returned to Washington from New Haven shortly after 1 AM, arriving more than half an hour late. His younger son Charles met him at the station and the party proceeded to the White House by automobile.
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Wanhfasten
New Haven
Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Taft
Charles
White House
Russia plans expedition to Teheran and Bakhtiari lands
The Associated Press reports Russia preparing an expedition into Teheran and surrounding regions with troop movements from Baku to Enzeli. Britain and Persia shift positions as Moscow aims to secure trade routes while Bakhtiari tribesmen and local governors monitor the volatile frontier. A clash between Bakhtiari factions and the Russian-backed forces may occur as authorities seek to keep the northern corridor open.
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Presa
St. Petersburg
Dora
Artllery Department
Cunensug
Teherne
Bersin
Eenzeli
Gasphin
Kaxpiu Resolutioniaia Nuke
Teberin
Bozatt
Tiisiao
Persia
Rewan
Great Reritsin
Eheran
Poeheran
Threatening Letter Targets Taion City Judge
A letter from St Louis threatens Taion City Circuit Judge Tudge E. Jones with assassination and the murderers of eight night riders. It warns the court house in Union City will be blown and the city set afire. The judge calls the letter a bluff. A separate note to Nashville Mayor James Brown threatens him for enforcing prohibition.
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Associated Press
Taion City
Tenn
Tudge E. Jones
St. Louis
Union City
Judas Jones
Trita
Nashville
Enn
James Brown
Saw Mill Accident Causes Several Hundred Dollars in Damage
A piston blowout at John Week Lumber company's saw mill in Stevens Point injured two men, Philip Grebin with a fractured ankle and Thomas Brill, while causing repairs expected to take nearly a week. The incident occurred July 1 and was dispatched as a special from Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wig
Wisconsin
Stevens
John Week Lumber Company
Philip Grebin
Thomas Brill
Grebin
Abrogation of Aigun Treaty Opens Amur Trade
The Sangari river maritime custom was opened to international trade today, abrogating the 1858 treaty of Aigun. The Amur river will be opened to international trade on August 1. Tang Shao Yi returned to Peking after a world tour that included the United States.
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Usy
Peking
Sangarl
Aigun
Amur
Tang Shao Yh
United States
Luce and Sawyer Wedding in City Home
Mr Con OD Luce and Miss Pearl E Sawyer, both of this city, united in marriage at the bridegroom's parents’ home on Luceway avenue Wednesday evening at eight. Rev Edward H Smith of the First Congregational church officiated. Miss Filna Tuce was bridesmaid and Mr Norman J Barber best man. Guests attended a wedding supper afterward. The couple will reside at 106 Monrege avenue.
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Edward FE. Smith
Con
Luce
Pearl E. Sawyer
Brkde
Bn Sawyer Avenue
Bidward Hf. Smith
First Congregational Church
Filna Tuce
Norman J. Barber
Mrs. Luce
Monreg Avenue
Politician Fumbles Police Chief Shakeup in New York
In New York on July 1 Theodore A. Bingham loses his post as police commissioner as Mayor McClellan orders an investigation into the Georga Duffy case. Deputy and secretary resignations follow, including Slattery and Woods, while William F. Laker is named acting commissioner amid accusations of political pressure and police persecution.
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Associated Pees
New York
Youtl
Theodore A. Hingham
Nawyelty
Tingham
McClellan
Georga Duffy
Prooklyn
Bingham
Pats Pletura
Tastee Cingnora
Tdingham
Tunson
Slattery
Floff
Igagher
Arthur Woods
Daniel G. Slattery
Hingham
Wright Airship Repaired At Fort Myer Flight Trials
The Wright aeroplane is prepared for another flight as the trial deadline nears for A M Herring to deliver an eligible aircraft. Wilbur Wright and a mechanic repair the craft after overnight damage while Orville reviews the Alexandria course with a captive balloon. Lieutenant Calderara resumes flights near Rome using the Wrights’ aeroplane and plans to build his own craft.
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Associated Press
Washington, D C
Wright
A. M. Herring
Hia
Fort Myer
Herring
War Department
Glenn H. Curtiss
Datmmondsport
Aignal Corps
Neu
Curtiss
Wicbur Wright
Orville Wright
Homa
Wright Brothers
Theeutenant
Naval Collier Nero Grounded in Dense Fog
Newport R C July 1 The naval collier Nero grounded today on Brenton's reef during a heavy fog. She was damaged and remained on the rocks as the crew took jumps.
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Associated Press
Newport, R. C
Nero
Brenton's Reef
Harvard Bests Yale in Morning Races on Thames
Harvard varsity four and freshman eight defeated Yale on the Thames at New London Conn on July 1 with clear water margins. Harvard won the eight by about ten lengths, the varsity four finishing roughly three lengths ahead after a slow start for Yale. Times show Harvard leading in half and mile splits, while the freshman eight also led from the start and finished comfortably ahead.
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Yale
Harvard
Associated Press
New London
Conn
Iwo T
Varsity
Thames
Broadview
Navy Yard
Strangled Laundryman Found at Stanton Street
New York on July 1 Ung Yow a Chinese laundryman was found strangled with a rope wedged in a wash tie at his Stanton street laundry in great disorder after a struggle. The money drawer was rifled and the brother identified the victim. Police say the murder has no connection with the Sigel case.
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Associated Press
New York
Ung Yow
Stanton Street
Sigel
Jockey Club Adopts Three-Race Rule for UK Handicaps
London July 1 The Jockey Club ruled that no weight be allotted to a horse in a handicap until it has run three times in the United Kingdom The move targets the influx of French and American horses and has drawn notable criticism from industry observers and enthusiasts.
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Associated Press
London
Jockey Club Today
United Kingdom
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