Eight Die in Chicago & Alton Wreck Near Slater Missouri
A Chicago and Alton passenger train collided head on with a freight train near Slater Missouri 100 miles east of Kansas City. Eight people were killed outright and about twenty five injured as fire damaged the wreckage. Officials named include conductor Daniel McCann and engineer J. Anderson with others unconfirmed. Relief trains were dispatched and injured passengers were to be transported to Marshall and Kansas City areas.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Chicago &Alton
Chicago
Naiton
Wrank Briggs
Slater
I. S. Hogers
United States Express Massenger
Kasisas Stylh
Watlpourd Man GP Service
W. B. B. Lain
Karras
Theuae & Alton Railway
Mr. McLain
Vrash
Systra Relief
Loech Offeer
McLain
Calliston iv
Lin
Ham
Poyrly
Marshall
Chicago & Alum
San Francisco
Electric line for Stoughton moves forward
Madison July 10 P L Spooner applies to Stoughton city council for a franchise to build and run an electric railway within two years. Power to be taken from Kilbourn City as Milwaukee capitalists discuss connecting southern Wisconsin summer resorts.
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Madison
Wis
P. L. Spooner
Stoughton
Janesville
Oconomowac
Boardman on Canteen Policy At Camp Douglas
Adjutant General Boardman states no sale of liquor on the grounds of Camp Douglas. He clarifies that military authorities neither consider nor intend to permit a canteen camp, in response to circulating talk about such an establishment in Madison.
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Madison
Wis
Camp Douglas
Boardman
Treasury Balance Report Shows Cash and Gold Reserve
Treasury balance brought forward on July 10 in the general fund excludes the $50,000,000 gold reserve in redemptions. Available cash is $116,466,082 with gold at $101,864,874.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Feneral
Division of Redemptions
General Wood Condition Update From Havana Cable
Acting secretary Gen Ward received a cable from Major St T Boots of the Seventh Cavalry in Havana reporting General Wood's condition is unchanged but improving in care and strength.
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Washington, D. C
Dst
Ward
St. T. Boots
Reventh Cavalry
Havana
Woot
Outlaws Located Near Missouri River Front
Sheriff Griffith reports the Great Northern express bandits near Malta may be corralled sixty miles south of the railroad on the Missouri river side of the Little Rockies. He seeks reinforcements to finish the capture as Lieut. Governor Higgins offers a $1000 state reward for the arrest of the robbers.
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Associated Press
Bt. Paul
Minn
Glasgow
Mont
Sherif Griffith
Great Northern Express
Malta
Missouri River
Little Rockies
Griffiths
Higgins
RULE OF RUSSIANS PUSH RAILWAY BUILDING IN MANCHURIA
A Pekin dispatch reports Russia rapidly completing the Manchurian railway and planning to use 50 000 troops for defense. Td Hung Chang proposes withdrawing Chinese troops from Manchuria to avoid conflict, leaving Chinese policemen only, while Chinese soldiers are said to collude with bandits to plunder and resist Russians.
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Br Associated Press
London
Pekin
Hung Chang
Manchuria
Wisconsin Dairy Products Worth 32 900 000 in 1900
Wisconsin dairy output for 1900 totaled 32.9 million dollars. Butter production reached 80 million pounds and cheese 60 million pounds, while milk and cream consumed by 2 068 000 people valued at 8 460 000. Commissioner Adams notes rising stock value and improvements in cattle, barns, feeding, and dairy technology reducing waste.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
H. C. Adams
Hinsey Admits Endowment Rank Finances Fail, Insolvent
John A. Hinsey, former president of the Endowment rank board of control of Knights of Pythias, testified before the supreme lodge that the recent report shows the Endowment rank drifted into insolvency under his management. He said death claims grew, investments failed, and repeated overdrafts occurred, though the report does not accuse him or others of misusing funds.
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Fresa
Chicago
John A. Hinsey
Board of Control
Knights of Phythias
Supreme Lodge
Hinsey
Parole Granted to Coleman and James Younger
The Minnesota state pardon board approved the parole of Coleman and James Younger at noon today. They have served twenty five years in Stillwater penitentiary for complicity in the robbery and murder during the Northfield bank raid.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
State Pardon Board
Coleman
James Younger
Stillwater Penitentiary
Northfeld
Bante
Eight-Story Ylorderus Stores Destroyed by Fire
Fire swept the Ylorderus department stores in Sydney destroying eight story buildings spanning three streets. Estimated damage exceeds 500000 with insurance credits about 394000 largely in local companies.
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Associated Proes
Sydney
Ylorderus Department
Kilbourne Nominated for Governor at Democratic Convention
Columbus reports Colonel James Kilbourne of Columbus nominated for governor by the Democratic state convention. John F. Cassady and Anthony Howells named for lieutenant governor. Cassady withdraws as Howells is nominated by acclamation amid debates over platform and taxation planks. Delegates clash over seating and rules as Johnson faction gains influence.
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James Kilbourne
Lie Ia
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
John F. Cassady
Belefontaine
Anthony Howelle
Masgillon
Parlor
Cassady
Maine
Howells
Acchamation
Curran Re-elected President of Wisconsin Medical Board
Madison July 10 The state board of medical examiners re elected Th J Curran of Two Rivers as president and A M Tudwig of Richland Center as secretary at today’s meeting. Licensure examinations will be completed tomorrow.
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Madison
Wis
State Board of Medical Examiners
Th. J. Tt. Curran
Two Rivers
A. M. Tudwig
Richland Center
Chicago Sees Hottest Day on Record Across City
The Associated Press reports Chicago endured the hottest day ever recorded. Thermometers soared despite a dry southwest wind, with readings reaching unprecedented levels by early afternoon and clear skies with no rain reported.
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Associated Presad
Chicago
Western Horses to Be Inspected at Border Checks
A proposed strict inspection of all western horses before crossing into Wisconsin is under strong discussion by the state livestock sanitary board. If Governor La Follette approves, the plan would be announced soon with inspections likely at St Paul and Chicago.
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Madiven
Wis
Wisconsin
New State Livestock Sanitary Board
la Fullette
St. Paul
Chicago
Teachers Discuss Elementary Education At National Meeting
The National Educational Association session in Detroit centers on improving elementary education. Bishop Foley opens with prayer as F Louis Boldan warns against overreliance on individual study and outward show, urging fixed curricula and practical instruction aligned with life needs. Other speakers include Charles H. Richards and William K. Fowler.
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Dv Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
National Educational Association
Light Guard
Foley
Green
F. Louis Boldan
Elry
St. Louis
Hig
Charlee H. Richards
James HH. van Sickles
Laltimare
William K. Fowler
Neuraska
Unionizing Teachers Dominates National Labor Convention
Milwaukee AP dispatch reports Mayor Edgar A. Agar of Fairbury Illinois outlines a plan for teachers unions to champion labor. He urges using only union labeled textbooks, promoting labor-leaning content, and raising teachers wages at the Glass Drittle Blowers convention.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Catset of Labor
Edgar A. Agar
Fairbury
Agar
Federation of Labor
Girl Rides in Box Car from Oshkosh to Madison
Judy and fourteen year old Ruth Pryne ran away from Oshkosh, bound for Madison, riding in box and cattle cars. The girl was found asleep in the railroad yards and is detained at the police station awaiting Oshkosh officers. She says she rode for fun and arrived in Jonesville overnight before reaching Madison.
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Madison
Wis
Judy
Ruth Pryne
Oshkosh
Jonesville
Molineux Murder Case Delayed Until October Term
Albany July 10 There is reliable authority that the court of appeals which met here today will not hand down any decision in the Molineux murder case until the October term of the court.
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Associated Press
Albany
N.Y
Court of Appeals
Molineux
Turkey Pays Up Indemnity Claim to Turkey
Washington reports the state department has received the amount of the American indemnity claim, $95,000, via the American legation at Constantinople.
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American State Department
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
State Department
Turkey
Constantinople
Strike Talks Set Amid Quiet Readiness for Conference
Tittaburg Pa July 10 strike tension eased as officials prepare for tomorrow’s conference. Both sides reportedly ready for a brief session with minor issues dropped, wage talk avoided, and unionization of all mills the sole item. Amalgamated plans and company reps remain unsettled.
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Associated Press
Tittaburg
Liiely
Schwab
American Tin Plate Company
Monessen
American Sheet Steel Company
Tin Plate Company
Amalgamated
Wellsville
Ohio
Amalgamated Lodge
Mandamus Sought To License Kellogg In Wisconsin
Madison July 10 The state board of medical examiners was served with a writ of mandamus by Judge Siedecker to issue a license to James Kellogg of Portage Kellogg who graduated last May from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Chicago and claims the right to a license on his diploma The legislature earlier passed a law requiring exams for all applicants not matriculated at Wisconsin colleges which Kellogg claims is discriminatory and unconstitutional The case will be heard Friday.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
State Board of Medical Examiners
Seasion
Siedecker
Circuit Court
James Kellogg
Portage
Kellogg
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Chicago
Wisconsin
Wage Increases Set at July 1 Conference
In Youngstown Ohio a mid year wage conference between the Amal gamated association and Secretary Nutt of the Labor bureau of the Republic Iron and Steel company approved wage raises. Puddlers receive 5.25 per ton up from 4.97 and finishers gain 3 percent. The July 1 increase affects about 40000 workers including independent and Republic combine employees.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Ohio
Amalgamated Association
Scretary Nutt
Mbor Bureau
Republic Iron and Steal Company
Bar Iron
Republic Combine
Combine Now Formed as Standard Taberoth Company
The combing to be known as the Standard Ta be Ollerath company was effected today under New Jersey law. The capital stock is 1,000,000 underwritten by Youngstown capitalists. The combine consists of seven concerns and is expected to make Youngstown the headquarters of the new concern.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
One
New Jersey
Stork
New Combing
Texas oil men plan two steel bulk steamers for Sabine pass trade
Independent Texas producers led by James M. Gulley contract with Neafle & Levy Ship and Haul Building Co in Philadelphia to build two 800000 gallon bulk steamships for shipping oil from Sabine Pass worldwide. The M. S. Dollar near Camden, N J, has been sold to the same syndicate and may join the fleet.
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Associated Preas
Philadelphia
Independent Oil Produgons
Texas
Janes M
Camden
N. J
Syndi Cate
Jingoes Jubilate at Guildhall Demonstration
London July 10 a mass meeting at Guild Hall supported the government war policy. The 4000 capacity hall overflowed as Jingoists paraded outside. Patrio tic songs rang out as stock exchange and bankers applauded the South African policy amid protests against the opposition.
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Associated Press
London
Guild Hall
Stock Exchange
Queen'n Hall
Frank Greer
Henry Labouchere
House of Commons
Ninth annual meeting of Wisconsin Federation of Labour in West Superior
West Superior Wisconsin July 10 reports the ninth annual meeting of the Wisconsin Federation of Labour with about fifty delegates from across the state. Milwaukee leads with the largest delegation while Oshkosh Neenah Racine and La Crosse are represented. Delegates fault funding and apathy for fewer representatives than expected and politics will be debated as the federation leans toward education for socialistic aims though some seek to remove political discussion from the agenda.
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West Superior
Wis
Wisconsin Federation of Labour
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Neenah
Eacine
la Crosse
Tt Fa
State Federation
Democratic Party
Constitution Leads in Yacht Race Toward Outer Mark
In Batemans Point, Constitution leads Columbia by a quarter mile and Independence by half a mile at the end of the first hour as fog and a seven knot wind hinder progress. Shamrock trials near Rothesay report the challenger winning a race by four minutes after leading early.
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Associated Press
Asssociated
Wana
Batemans Point
Constitution
Columbia
Independence
Shamrock
SONS
Rothesay
Firth of Clyde
Kushatian Bay
Leeward
Windward
Martial law proclaimed in Seville amid striker turbulence
Seville, Spain, July 10 martial law has been proclaimed as strikers cause unrest. A mob paraded the streets hurling stones until a late hour and troops patrol now guard the streets.
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Associated Fross
Seville
Spain
Heat Wave Hits Racine as Temperatures Jump
The Racine government station recorded 108 at noon and 16 by 2 PM as a hot south wind blew through the city. No fatalities were reported.
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Racine
Wis
Jay
the Mercury
Government Station
Deluge destroys Corbin Montana town and concentrator
A cloud burst washed away nearly the whole town of Corbin twenty miles south of Helena. The Northern Pacific and Great Northern tracks were washed out. no firm toll of life is confirmed though locals fear casualties. The concentrator and most dwellings were obliterated, with extensive property loss and debris filling streets.
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St. Paul
Minn
Helena
Mont
Corbin
Big Peck
Meas Aogen
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Troma
Tse Cape
Generel
Round Table Talks Highlight Library Association Meeting
Round table talks occupied much of the attention of the American Library Association at Waukesha Wisconsin. State library associations and women's clubs were cited for advancing library interests. Prof. Charles H. Haskins of the University of Wisconsin participated.
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Assocated Press
Woukeshi
Wis
American Library Association
Charles H. Haskins
University of Wisconsin
Texas Town Blown Away in Night Storm
Private telegrams report Port Lavaca in Calhoun county wiped out by a cyclone last night. Most houses destroyed and many boats wrecked. no lives reported lost. Port Lavaca lies on Lavaca Bay.
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Associated Press
Austin
Tex
Port la Vaca
Calhoun County
la Vac Bay
Guif
Dlextos
No New School House Planned by Eighth Street Lutheran
The Eighth Street Lutheran Church decided at its business meeting to abandon plans for a new school house until next spring. Members split on construction materials with debates over brick walls versus veneer.
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Eighth Street Lutheran Church
Eighth Street
Sale of Livery Stable Authorized by County Court
On Tuesday George L. Madison administrator of the estate of the late James Peterson was instructed by Judge C. D. Cleveland to sell at public auction the livery premises occupied by the deceased George Tyrrell W. B. Krippene and Q. W. Minckler were named as appraisers of the property.
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George L. Madison
James Peterson
C. D. Cleveland
George Tyrrell
W. BH. Krippene
Q. Ww. Minckler
Freight Handlers Strike Over Ten Hour Day
Milwaukee yard freight workers walk off job in Sioux Falls. They seek a ten hour workday, not higher pay. Division Superintendent Beardsley arrived to negotiate the dispute.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
8. D
Milwaukee
Superincendent
Beardsley
Educational bill carried by large Salisbury majority
New York July 10 The Salisbury government carried an educational bill by a strong majority of 333 votes to 215, according to The Tribune's London correspondent.
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Salisbury
Tribune
London
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