Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three Men in Ashland
An explosion at a Pennsylvania powder mill near Ashland killed superintendent J L Pierce and workers William Wallace and George Woodisil. Twenty five buildings were damaged and fire spread before crews contained it. The blast shattered windows in Ashland, with the cause not yet determined and the financial loss about 1500 dollars for structures and machinery.
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Perlor
Wis
Pierce
Wilmington
William
Walllace
George
Wodlall
jPantic’ Dynamite Company
Ashland
Del
William Wallace
George Woodisil
Falten
Wallace
Wooodisil
Storn
J.L. Pierce
New. England
Tobacco Trust Inquiry Nearing End In Tennessee Grand Jury
Washville Tennessee July 16 In vestigation of altered tobacco trusts before the federal grand jury has run two weeks and will close this creek Indictments if any will likely be filed Wednesday or Thursday Several witnesses remain to be examined and examination continues today
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Associated Frees
Washville
Tenn
Roosevelt’s Busy Week Begins at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt starts a hectic week with plans formed at Laramere Hill. The Associated Press reports he will finalize vacation details, establish brigadier posts, and address many matters with Secretary. A morning train brings officials from Oyster Bay to Canada for a visit, marking a busy schedule.
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Associated Press
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Laramere Hill
Diplomatic Visitors at Sagamore Hill This Day
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon is expected at Sagamore Hill today with Gen Theodore Bingham, NY police commissioner, and PL Dunne on the noon train. Fy Whitridee, the ambassador to Spain, will visit Sagamore Hill to report on his Madrid mission.
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Bacon
Sagamore- HI
Theodore Bingham
New York
PL Dunne
Dooley
Binghim
Washington
Dunne
Fy Whitridee
United States
Alfonso
Spain
Saganmore- HL
Aylward Considered as Democratic Governor Candidate
A Milwaukee committee including Col George P Bird and J Fehlandt urged John Aylward to run for governor on the Democratic ticket. The group gathered for discussion at Col Bird's Madison office, receiving many letters from prominent Wisconsin Democrats in support. The meeting was unanimous in inviting Aylward to announce his candidacy to bolster the party statewide.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Demohenalty
Madison
Dane County
George P. Bird
John
Aylward
BirdJohn’ Fehlandt
W. Levis
George ‘Kroncke
Jabo
Alford
Joseph
Schubert
L. B. Murphy
Elmore T
Elver
August Hoppman
Carl Gebhardt
the Staats Zeitung
Leob Rotimers
The
Railway Accepts Blame in Plymouth Steamer Wreck Inquiry
The London and Southwestern Railway counsel stated the railway accepts full responsibility for the Plymouth steamer wreck on July 1 with twenty seven lives lost and the legal consequences. He hopes the admission will shorten the inquest. Edward Sentell, last survivor of the Sentell family of Brooklyn, lost his wife and children Blanche and Gertrude in the Salisbury wreck. The family had gone abroad for the summer. Blanche and Gertrude were Brookyn public school teachers, Charles was an attorney, Edward W. Sentell was a retired real estate operator of wealth.
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Plymouth
Express
London
Southwestern. Railway
Robert
Critchell
Chicago
Edward IV. Sentell
Elks Train Wreck North of Forbes Junction Kills Engineer
A passenger train No.7 on the Colorado and Southern railway carrying Texas Elks to a Denver convention was wrecked three miles north of Forbes Junction. Engineer Marlin J. Callum was killed and Charles T. Garrell is badly hurt.
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Trinidad
Col
Valy
Colorado
den' Ver
Forbes “Junction
Marlin’ J. Callum
Charles T. Garrell
Train Crash Inquiry Links Death to High Speed
An early report from Salisbury England states the jury investigating the express wreck that occurred days earlier blames excessive speed. The investigators concluded the high speed caused the accident that derailed the train.
Demurrer Sustained in Indiana Receiver Case at Paoli
In Paoli Indiana Judge Thomas B Buskirk sustained the third demurrer in the state’s quo warranto action against French Lick Springs and West Baden Hotel companies seeking a temporary receiver and injunction to halt gambling at the resorts. The judge held the state’s complaint failed to state a cause and noted the auditor’s examination should precede such extraordinary relief. An appeal is noted, with possible return of the case to Buskirk’s court if reversed.
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Gampiloz
Paoli
Ind
Thomas. B. Buskirk
Orange
French Lick
Baden
Miller
Uce
Supreme Court
Assassin Fires Four Shots in Park Slaying of Kozlov
A man dressed as a workman shot General Kozlov in the Peterhof English Garden during a park concert. He fired four times after examining Kozlov's face in a photo, then tried to flee. Police detained him as a crowd watched. a photograph found on his person identified the killer.
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Presmy
Petersburg
Kozlov
Trenot
Asnihromnei
Heraeu
Aneas
Unclear fragment hints at Social Revolutionary link and missing name
The text notes an unnamed individual claiming membership in the Social Revolutionary organization and the police failing to uncover his name. General Koz was not involved in politics. He married a granddaughter of the famous Shield Marshall Count Alexander Suvarom.
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Kul
Hiat
Social -Revolutionary
Koz
Alexander Suvarom
Peace talks loom as Roosevelt hosts Guatemalan Salvadoran accord
From Oyster Bay July 16 Associated Press reports peace efforts between Guatemala and El Salvador under President Roosevelt and Acting Secretary of State Wilson at Sagamore Hill. Honduras may join. tentative terms discussed while U S diplomat Whittridge stays, and Taft plans to travel to Canada.
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Associated Press
Oyster Bay
Nuc
Guatemala
Salvador
Jarq
Rosevelt
Te Raven
Sagamore Hin
Honduras
Ang Wihne
United
United States
Whittridge
Sagamore Hu
Taft
Murray Bay
Canada
SM. Bacon
Republic of Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Manuc
Benilla
Twenty Annual Convention Opens for United Typothetae of America
The twenty nth annual convention of the United Typothetae of America opened today with the executive committee seated and preliminary business under way. Several prominent form members. discussion centered on committee actions and future standards for the trade.
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Unitel Typothesae of
Americ
Hartje divorce hearing postponed over letters dispute
Pittsburg July 16 The Hartje divorce case adjourned again as defense seeks access to Aladino letters held by plaintiff. Judge Fraser rebuked lawyers for delays and sensational press coverage while ordering the exhibits surrendered for defense review.
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Associated Presa
Pittsburg
Hartjo
John M. Freeman
Mra
Harvie
Fraser
Bossessson
Ferguson
Theatund
Priest Stirs Society in Milwaukee Sermon
Milwauker Wis July 16 A News Special Iron Racine Society reports a German delivered by Rev Father Thomas Johnson of St Rose church sparked a city uproar. The reverend condemned loge 5 tarpiages and warned that newly married couples face dangers from crowds.
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Milwauker
Wis
Iron Racine Society
Thomas Johnson
St. Rose Church
Pentioman
Bali
Injunction Issued Against Thiesen in Drug Firm Case
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee July 1908 Judy Gelden granted a temporary injunction restraining T W Thiesen from conducting drug business until June 8 1908 after a sale to Bradwell company. The case drew attention as the firms are major city suppliers.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
LA Wisconin
Racinegala
Judy Gelden
Kradwell Drug Company
T. W. Thiesen
Red Or Drug Company
Thiesen
Tearsing
Bradwell “Company
Gult
Jude Belden
Were Tired of Life Crime Suicide Duo in Store Above Home
Edward E. Klogs and his wife, owners of a small millinery store at 21 North Avenue, were found dead in their upstairs rooms. Both victims suffered throat wounds and headshot injuries. a revolver and a letter expressing they were tired of living were recovered. Police believe Klogs killed his wife and then himself.
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Associated Eremyy
Chicago
Edward E.klogs
North Avenue
Elosa
Polten
Klons
Judge Affirms Lear Conviction In Bank Embezzlement Case
Philadelphia July 16 Judge Gray of the U S court of appeals affirms the conviction of Henry Lear former president of the Doylestown National Bank for abstracting a large sum. The court denies a new trial and orders the five year term of imprisonment to stand.
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Associated Treas
Philadelphia
Gray
United States Court of Appeala
Henry Lear
Doylestown
Passenger Killed by Oncoming Train Near Milwaukee
Milwaukes, Wis July 16 Journal special from Racine reports Phillipso Paura, 25, of Chicago, died after attempting to flag a southbound passenger train and was struck by a northbound train. His body was torn to pieces. An inquest to be held this afternoon.
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Northwestern
Milwaukes
Wis
Hacine
Phillipso Paura
Paura
Chicago
Earthquake Shakes El Puno Texas Scare Sparks Evacuation
A distinct earthquake shock was felt at 11:50 am in El Puno Texas causing buildings to sway and residents to flee into the streets. Weather instruments swung, no damage was reported and temperatures fluctuated briefly.
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el Puno
Texas
Associated Press
Tel Paso
Weather Bureau
Manila cholera cases rise briefly in July report
Acting Secretary of War Oliver received a cable from Governor General Ide reporting improving cholera conditions in the Philippines. The message notes sixteen cases and eleven deaths in Manila on the ith instant, with overall relief in sight despite a few recent infections.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Oliver
Ide
Philippines
Manilla
Ice dealers acquitted in Florida fraud trial
Jacksonville July 16 jury found several ice dealers not guilty of criminal intent to defraud after a lengthy trial on charges of price fixing contrary to law. The case was one of the hardest fought in the state's history.
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Neem
Associated Press
Jacksonvilla
Fla
Jackson
Thaw Visit Sparks Tearful Prison Meeting
Mrs. William Thaw visited son Harry Thaw in Tombs prison where he is held for the Stanford White murder. The two embraced briefly through iron bars as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw watched from a distance. Police cleared a path for the crowd as Mrs. Thaw left for the Hartridge office.
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Yoo
Associated: Press
New . York
Williamp Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry
KX. Thaw
Tombs
Stanford White
Thaw
Mia
Evelyn Nesbit-Thaw
John Smith
Shaw
Aly Boy
Smith
Josiah C. Thaw
Mia. Thaw
Kitchigammi Wins Power Boat Race at Mackinac
Shaw's Kitchigammi won the Mackinac Island power boat race by arriving ten hours ahead of rivals from Chicago. The event took place on July 16 in Mackinac Island, Michigan, with weather notes and forecasts accompanying local observations.
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Mackinac
Mackinac Island
Mich
Shaw
Kitchigammi
Chicago
Garth
Heymann Co
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