Severe Midwestern Storms Cause Floods and Damage
Reports from Wisconsin Indiana Michigan and Ohio describe heavy rains up to three inches in a night causing river rises washouts and widespread damage. Homes bridges and telegraph lines were damaged while crops and livestock faced losses across Madison Broadhead Joliet and La Crosse with mills and boats reporting hazards and evacuations.
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Milwaghee
Mar
Madison
la Crosse
Wis
Here
Croym
Porterville Tinplate strike spurs finish fight fears
Three mills of the Porterville Tinplate Company in McKeesport operated today. Manager Lauth declares the union will not be recognized or the scale signed. President Schaffer of the Amalgamated Association vows the strike will be fought to the end. Workers have revolvers and strikers patrol roads to the works, with no conflict yet but trouble feared.
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Pittetirg
Porterville Tinplate Company
McKeesport
Mangeer Lauth
Schaffer
Ampalgamated Association
Aswerts
Great Railroad Projects Open Between Montana and Coast
A 1900s report from San Franciact outlines a major rail plan funded by Senator W A Clark to extend the Oregon Shore Line toward Central Oregon and open a vast new country. The proposal envisions a coast to inland tunnel and connections between Mentella town and San Francisco with Pedetland, aiming to link the southern end to the coast and cut travel time, including a 37 hour saving between Kansas City and Mexico City.
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W. A. Clark
Oregon
Mentella
Grain markets and stock notes from regional markets
Grain markets show mixed movement as prices edge higher for wheat and corn while soybeans ease. Regional traders watch weather cues and government reports for signals, with daily volume and prices tracking nearby supply expectations and market sentiment.
Pope Leo XIII Dies After Prolonged Illness
Rome reports the death of Pope Leo XIII at 4 10 am after a long illness. He faced a pleural operation and a failing condition but showed moments of revival before passing away as cardinals traveled to the Vatican. President Roosevelt sent condolences praising his charity and leadership.
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Rome
Tome
Vatican
Christendom
Ierth
Evans
Velponi
Steve Luanot
Hohorabt
Zapiodl
Law Aih
Cagiineto
Mareh
Rio
Vincesso
Oyan Tewcpt
Jveult College
Viteetd
Gregory Ivlate
Henetento
Sperugin
Spoleto
Nameet
Peat
Plus IX
Plus EX
Plus
Churel
Junie
Fite
Fem
Pins
Satel
Leo
Lew SN
Petras
Hal Dongine
Lee
Roosevelt
Waebitetat
Ieenge
Cardin
Petia
Mreidert
Roonevelt
Ander
Catholic Clureh
Jonna Hay
Murder and lynching in Wyoming report
A violent incident in Wyoming ends with the lynching of two suspects linked to murders of Tom Gorman and Mrs Hoover’s killer Walter. Bodies were buried in a local cemetery after a pursuit near Cody and Shell Creek in the Big Horn mountains. Police and investigators traced a long escape across rugged terrain before the extrajudicial action.
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Cady
Jeso Gormids
Tom Gorman
Walter
Hoover
Nimsty & Ato
Rom
Vietliae
Gorman
Waltien
Codyard
Quint
Gorman and
Waltore
Comean
Chithes Smith
Hal Sweeney
Upper Shell Creek
Big Horn
Roweertountain
Two Children Drown in Clearwater at Dewilston
Two youths aged 12 and 14, John Priesel and Joseph Basten, drowned in the Clearwater near the Spake junction while ashers sought light work. Joe Busemen tried to save them but perished with the children recovered soon after. The Talkington family also lost two sons in the same vicinity.
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Dewilston
Talkington
Lewston
John Priesel
Joseph Baasten
Ths
Joe Busemen
Old Soldiers Preferred in Public Service Order
Acting Commissioner Willcox issues guidance to internal revenue collectives per President Roosevelt order of January 17, 1909. The directive requires honoring Civil War solicitors by honorable discharge and directs careful staff assignments to marine enlistment and related service tasks.
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Washington
Shaw Hae
Internal Revenue
Gangine
Storokesper
Storokenmmer Ramieor
Rioters Indicted in Evanaville Grand Jury Action
Grand jury returned indictments primarily against Black residents of Evanaville for involvement in a riot and assault on soldiers. July 2 notes multiple suspects charted. July 20 recounts a failed robbery attempt on Bob Bettner near the railway station as a driver and passenger escaped.
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Bob Bettner
Unlimited Power for Good Plan for General Miles Adopted
A dispatch from Washington reports the Philippine government weighing General Miles plan despite Roosevelt and Root opposition. The War Department received a copy, noting possible military aid and governance changes in Mindanao, with educators and allies described.
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General Miles
Roosevelt
America
Windington
General Wood
War Department
Ali
Alan Ceuta
Hay Stacks Burned In Fire Destroys Property Near City
Lightning caused a blaze that destroyed about 45 acres of primeworkd land and hay stacks, with no insurance on the property. Investigators note possible arson tied to several local figures in the area, as residents recount the scene and damage across the farmstead.
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John Armetrong
Lorie
Genetee
Atria
John
Cotchety
Elasic Currency Debate Shapes Next Congress Session
Financial legislation News from Washington outlines Secretary Shaw presenting a currency expansion plan aiming to raise money supply by around 26 percent of bank capital with a 5 percent multiplier. President Roosevelt faces divisions over elastic currency vs existing laws as Congress weighs actions tied to the Cuban treaty and broader economic stability.
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Washington
Roonevelt
Congress
Aldlvocwton
Bilian
Quincy
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Thomas Clyde Saith
Bermalin
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AcCarEy
Gardner
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Gleveland
Warsaw
Pennsyvania
Montana
Coast
Kansas City
Mexico City
Cackley
Lace Moneyer
120 Cent Street
Breland
Molasnes
Leo XIII
Prin
Wyoming
Mindanao
Shaw
Lawton
Seren
Linarehad
Cleniege
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