Deadly Ont storm and tornado leave towns wrecked
A fierce storm and tornado ripped through Winchester Ontario causing widespread devastation. Homes fences and barns destroyed with several fatalities and many injured. Notable losses include the brick Shaver residence and multiple farms. Inquiries list Mrs J Q Kearns Edward Kearns Miss MacGregor Miss Nelson Hart and William Hreckstead among the dead.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Chesterville
Ont
St. Lawrence
Michael Grady
Winchester
John Clark
Clark
Harmon Shaver
Mre
Jonn Q. Kearns
Edward Kearns
Misa MacGregor
Mia
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Fight Interest Grows in San Francisco
Reported surge of interest for the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons bout with fans arriving from the east and interior regions. Referee George Siler among arrivals. odds hold at 10 to 4 as promoters dispute quotes. Fitzsimmons cleared by the San Francisco Athletic Club physician as in perfect physical condition.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Jeffries
Eddie Graney
Fitzsimmons
San Francisco Athletic Club
Mystery theft hits safety vault at Washington Park track
In Chienxo Illinois on July 19 Associated Press reports 32 318 in cash and two certified checks missing from the Masonic Tempio Safety deposit company vaults after racing at Washington Park Track. Bookmakers George Rose KK N Murphy and S Sturgeon are named with small losses and notes of tampering. Police investigate theft with no robber captured.
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Associated Press
Chienxo
Washington Park Race Track
Masonic Tempio Safety Repestt Company
George Rose
KK. N. Murphys
S. Sturgeon
Washington Park
Wight
Carey and His Victims
George Carey, arrested by a postal inspector in Patterson New York, was arraigned before United States Commissioner Shields and held in 1600 dollars bond for examination next Thursday. Government detectives plan to bring members of the Corey family who were persuaded to fund Charles Corey's claim to an English estate valued at 240 million dollars.
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Preza
New York
George (. Carey
Post Office
Patterson
N. Y
United States
Shields
Corey
Charles Corey
England
Substitute for Rubber Incorpuses in Texas
A charter was filed with the secretary of state for the Gua Cushy company with capital of 10400 dollars. It plans to manufacture a substitute for rubber by refining Toxan oil and cottonseed oil. Incorporators include Robert Rovyte Truc Minas M Wonight Thomas C Sweepe and Gorse o et.
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Associated Pyres
Austin
Texas
Atete
Gua Cushy Company
Robert Rovyte
Ghinames Ww
Truc
Dilext
Minas M, 7
Wonight Thoman C. Sweepe
Gorse Oet
Reaunisnt
Violent Earthquakes Shake Trinidad Port Kingstown
A St Vincent dispatch reports the island in consternation from a series of violent shocks beginning Thursday. Kingstown business districts were deserted as buildings cracked from tremors. Further details from the island are awaited as recovery efforts begin. A separate note mentions a severe typhoon in China near Tiong Kong, Judy with substantial damage and casualties suspected.
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Associated Press
New York
St Vincent
Port of Spain
Trinidad
New York American
Statiex
Kingatown
Ciuna
Tiong Kong
Judy
Ie Ds
Milwaukee plans 4 million pulp and paper complex
A Milwaukee group advances a proposed pulp and paper company with 4 million in capital. Backers include Theodore F. Rice and J. P. Hummel with Cass Paine and Andrew A. Hathaway among promoters. The plant would sit on twenty acres by the St Marys Falls canal near Sault Ste Marie, drawing power from the falls for sulphite and ground wood works and a newspaper print facility.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Jourmal Sys
Chicago
Theodore F. Rice
J. P. Hummel
Cass Paine
Andrew A. Hathaway
St. Mary's
Sault Ste. Marie
Three Die In Collision Near Pembine Wisconsin
Two engineers and one fireman died in a head on crash on the Soo road west of Pembine. Freight trains Nos. 22 and 23 collided near a high trestle, one train on the trestle. The dead were William Raymond engineer No. 25 William T. Johnson engineer No. 22 and Albert Anderson fireman No. 23 all residents of Michigan. Passengers escaped injury though the cabooses shook badly. Fire destroyed five cars as crews battled the blaze. No. 23 had orders to meet No. 22 but went ahead, yielding the fatal wreck. Conductor W. D. Jones led No. 22 and Conductor McClinchy led No. 23.
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Pembine
Wis
Areman
Soo Road
Here
William Raymond
Michigan
William T. Johnson
Gladstone
Mich
Albert Anderson
Ald
W. D. Jones
McClinchy
Des Moines Strike Expands Across Iowa Telephone System
The Des Moines Retail Grocers Association endorsed the strike and ordered Iowa telephones removed from stores. Electricians and linemen strike in Davenport with expected spread to Bell system in Rock Island. Central girls rally in support as vandals cut two large cables at Locus Street bridge cutting service to East Des Moines. Four hundred forty instruments useless and more wires cut in West Des Moines.
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Eaty Agnociate
Preas
Des Moines
Marshfield Street Fair Set For September 24
Marshfield Wisconsin residents announce a guaranteed fund of unknown amount raised by local businessmen. At a recent meeting FB Reege was elected president, J B Titmult vice president, O G Linderman treasurer, and John H White secretary. A special officers meeting set the fair date for September 24.
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Marshfield
Wis
FB. L. Reege
J. PB. Titmult
O. G. Linderman
John H. White
Bismarck Relative Freed Amid Scant Details
Karl von Bismarck, who says he is Prince von Bismarck’s grandnephew, was freed after a suspended sentence for alleged bursary crimes in New York. Prosecution claimed he pawed tapestries under pressure of hunger as a motive.
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Ry aAssesiated Press
New York
Kkarl von Bismarck
Prince von Bismarck
Han Beer
Hin Dlacharge
Newbureer
Thamarck
Wisconsin Convention Ends Amid Spooner Debate and La Follette Endorsement
A Madison convention featured fierce intraparty maneuvering over Spooner and caucus reform. Governor La Follette pressed for a strong platform while delegates faced pressure to endorse Spooner with platform conditions. The gathering showcased new leaders, sharp rhetoric, and a durable push for reform despite tensions.
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Committee On
Senate
Spooner
Winkler
Terannot
Pfister
the Park Hotel
Friends of
la Follette
Oats Soar to Highest Price Since 1874 in Panic Trade
Chicago breakfast, July 19 A hot oats session sent prices up to 65 cents a bushel, the highest since 1874, driven by fear of July option shorts and looming harvest losses from heavy rains. Mayor James Patten of Evanston reportedly held a large position, with about 2,000,000 bushels of new July oats influencing trading as bears were crushed by depleted stocks and scant deliveries.
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Es Associatea Preas
Chicago
Board of Trade
James Patten
Evanston
Shorts
Patten
Man Attempts Suicide at Waverly Beach
In Menasha Wisconsin on July 19 a well dressed man named John Wieboldt, bearing a mileage book and letters for John Rhyner, tried to ingest acid near Waverly Beach. He spilled most of the liquid on his mouth and chest, suffering severe burns, and was rescued by a party of college boys. A note to Mrs. John Rhyner Chicago was found. He said financial and family troubles drove him to end his life, and he appeared to be of means with money and jewelry on him.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Principe
Naturalis
la Foliette
Menasha
Wis
John Wieboldt
John Rhyner
Waverly Beach
Belvidere Avenue
Chicago
Lfe
Rhyner
Shipping expects Morgan tied Cunard line draw
London dispatch notes merchants watch the Morgan combination and steel industry. they foresee higher freights and renewed British shipping prosperity as American steel consolidations curb domestic production, raise prices, and push exports from England and Germany to fill the gap.
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Associated Presa
New York
Liverpool
Cunard
London
The
Tribune
United States Steel Corporation
Iran
Germany
England
America
Central Pool
Chinaman's Predicament at San Francisco Bureau Hearing
Lin Jow, a Chinese native-born claimant denied native status, seeks a China trip without registration. United States Commissioner Heacock orders dismissal, citing improper citizenship proof and risk of mass challenges if hearings were granted. He cautions patience with boys aged sixteen to eighteen and notes a woman's silent suffering.
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Presa
San Francisco
Cat
Lin Jow
China
Bureen
Eltisen
Jow
United States
Heacock
Jon
Balfour Silent on Cabinet Changes Amid Dissatisfaction
London reports mounting discontent within Conservative and Liberal Unionist ranks over the ministry. Speculation centers on Joseph Chamberlain possibly leading a stronger government, with debates over the education bill and Irish contempt case. Reforms may include reshaping a nineteen-member cabinet and potential exchequer successors.
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Associated Press
London
A. J. Balfour
Conservatives
Liberal Unionla
Balfour
Joseph Chamberlain
Patrick A. McHugh
North Leitrim
Alr Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Halfours
Mr. Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Emperor Whitun
Great Britain
Germany
Lord Salsbury
House of Commons
Balfour Io
Hanbury
Board of Agriculture
Michael Hicks- Reach
James W. Lowther
George Hamilton
India
Edgar Vincent
Constantinople
Earl Halsbury
R. B. Finlay
Lord Halsbury
New York
Carl Marshal
the Tribune
George HT
Old Settlers Excursion Planned by Oshkosh Club
The Of Settlers' club sets next Wednesday July 23 for the annual outing aboard the steamer B F Carter with the Arion band. President Stevens predicts a pleasant event with no charges for members and honorary guests being old Oshkosh residents. A caterer will provide ice cream and coffee. travel direction depends on Lake Winnebago conditions. Nine o'clock start time.
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of Settlers’ Club
B. F. Carter
Arion
Stevens
Oshkosh
Lake Winnebago
Rice Tinkham Wed in Trinity Episcopal Church
Thursday evening wedding of John Stanley Rice and Tressa May Tinkham took place at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. G. W. Greenwood officiating. The couple were attended by Chester Rico and Miss Kittle Dolphin and plan to reside at 66 Otter Street after a short housewarming.
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Merritt Street
Wall Paper
Radford & Riess
Sterling
Abilities
Mra
Rico
6& Otter Atreet
Belgenland Towed Into Harbor With Broken Shaft
The American liner Belgenland, Philadelphia bound for Queenstown and Liverpool, was towed into harbor today by the British steamer Scholar after its shaft broke. The Scholar was traveling from Galveston to Liverpool when it picked up the Belgenland.
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Halifax
Belgenland
Philadelphia
Queenstown
Liverpool
Belgentraid
Galveston
Miners Endorse Mitchell Plan to Avoid General Strike
At Indianapolis July 19 the miners convention backed President Mitchell's recommendations with few changes. Mother Jones urged opposing government by injunction, while the union voted to fund the anthracite strike with about 1 million dollars in treasuries and a 10 percent assessment on earnings. The convention adjourned after routine business and singing America.
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Indianapolia
Incl
Mitchell
Joncas
Indianapolis
Special Comiuditte
Ryan
Hines
Minneapal Ia
National Treasury
Russell
Finais
America
China’s Future Bright, Says U S Consul in Cairo
Hubbard T. Smith vice and deputy consul general of the United States at Cairo travels to a new port today. He recalls his Canton consulship during the Boxer outbreak and notes China has a real future if the government stays stable and progressive.
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New York
Hubbard T. Smith
United States
Cairo
Egypt
Smith
Canton
Rockhill
Pekin
Lian Chen Tung
China
Liang
Mrs Nation to Speak at Armory Tonight
Mrs Nation the Kansas saloon smasher will lect ure this evening at 8 30 in Armory Merritt street, with a large crowd expected. If rain continues, she may speak at Electric park Sunday afternoon and evening at 3 30 and 8 30 under the Winnebago Traction company auspices.
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Carrie Nation
Sabd-Station Park
Winnebago Traction Company
Kansas
Armory Boon Merritt Street
Nation
Aterm
Electric Park
Armory
Mining Deal in Marquette: Cleveland-Clustron Buys Itasca Lease
The Cleveland Clustron company announced purchase of the Itasca Mining lease on 16 acres near Hawkins mining in the western Monaba range. Price $40,000 plus 7 cents per ton royalty on ore mined, with estimated total value over $3,000,000 and potential ore of about 16,000 tons yet to be discovered.
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Associated Press
Marquette
Mich
Cleveland Clus Tron Company
Itasca Mining Company
Monaba Range
Great Northern Railroad Aids National Good Roads Plan
The Great Northern places at government use a complete train led by Cal Fr. W. Richardson to demonstrate road building in the Northwest. Operating cost about $100 daily for a 100 day itinerary, funded by a £10,000 cash subscription. A national good roads convention is to be held locally during state fair week with coordinated fare discounts from September to October.
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Associated Preas
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Cal
FR. W. Richardson
United States
Northwest
National Good Roads Convention
Nouthern Ines
Northern Pacific
800
Omaha
Spokane
Kotona
Cascade Range
Chicago-St. Paul
St Paul
Duluth
Death by Own Action Note to Wife Found
In a room at 330 West Adams Street Chicago a man’s decomposed body was found hanging from a rope tied to a closet door. A note naming his brother J J Wise of Philadelphia and a threatening message about his wife and another man was found on a photo. The body was sent to the county morgue.
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Associated Prem
Chicago
West Adams Street
J.J. Wise
Third Street
Philadelphia
Man Struck and Killed by Train in Madison
Henry Pr. Schunts aged sixty from Prairie du Sac was struck by the Northwestern paper train in the eastern part of Madison at about eight this morning while walking on the tracks. He did not see the oncoming train as he was signaling a train on a different track.
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Northwestern
Madison, Wis
Henry Pr. Schunts
Prairie du Sal
Harness race postponed at Glenville Driving Track
The special trotting race featuring The Abbott The Bank and Lord Derby scheduled for this afternoon in Cleveland has been postponed indefinitely due to heavy rain and a muddy track.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Glenville
Abbott
the Bank
Lord Derby
Three Divorces Granted in Circuit Court Saturday
Three divorces were granted in circuit court at Saturday proceedings. Carrie Kerstell obtained from Andrew Kerstell for cruelty and abandonment with $200 awarded and custody of Alma, five, while Andrew works at Paine Lumber. Lydia Schlessing won from Frank Schliessing with $150 weekly support for Carl, one, and $56 final property division, Oshkosh. Edith Wellner divorced Nathan Wellner for desertion with custody of Gordon, two, and $50 yearly support for the child.
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Carrie Kerstell
Andrew Kerstell
Alma Kerstel
The
Paine Lumber Company
Lydia H. Schlessing
Frank C. Schi
Tremont Hotel
Colby
Gordon
Oshkosh Welcomes New Baseball Team as Milwaukee Sentinels Arrive
The Oshkosh club, formerly the Milwaukee Sentinels, arrives Sunday morning and will play Appleton that afternoon in near sellout conditions. Oshkosh has beaten four of five top Wisconsin teams this season, with a close loss the only blemish. If crowds approve, the former Milwaukee squad becomes a permanent Oshkosh organization and completes the season schedule.
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Oshkosh
Milwaukee Sentinels
City
Appleton
Miktwaukes
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Return of Cari D Laemmie Noted in Eastbound Update
Fragmentary text reports Cari D Laemmie returning from the east with scattered references to Sitowers Tonight and weather notes predicting showers this afternoon and tonight with clearing Sunday. Mentions of winds and temperatures appear garbled.
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Waupaca
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Riordan
Zacex
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Park Hotel
Madison Port
Trac
Maize
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Xo Chare
Hrburgas
OLD Settlers’ Excursion
John Stanley Rice
Trensm M. Tinkham
Belgenland Safe
Junea
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