Cotton Leak Mystery Ties DC Grand Jury to Health and Trade
Washington July 24 The grand jury in the District of Columbia convened to probe the cotton leak scandal. Officials from Secretary Wilson to clerks will be summoned. E S Holmes Jr a former statistician heads for England to consult a London specialist. The War Department orders a special report on yellow fever at New Orleans and contemplates moving troops to Chickamauga. Foreign commerce for the just ended fiscal year rises to 2 696 970 13 surpassing 1904 records with both imports and exports at new highs. Carter May Resign as Hawaii Governor arrives to seek the president’s support amid rotunda affairs.
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New Orleans
Chickamauga
Uurwan
United Stats
Dinporta
Washington
District of Columbia
Wilson
Holmes, Jr
England
London
War Department
Marine Hoentital Pervice Hang
Chickamiuga
Bureau of Anitiatiog
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Carter
Oyster Bay
Hawaii
Hin
Aruncheon
Mra Roosevelt
Preliminary Inquiry Into Bennington Explosion Death Toll
In San Francisco on July 24 officials report 190 aboard the Bennington. Sixty six identified dead, four unidentified, with forty four in hospital and others on duty or deserted. A board led by Surgeon Peck will investigate the wounded and advise on further moves to Mare Island hospital. Admiral Goodrich will decide on an official inquiry.
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San Francisco
Rennington
Hopital
Lily
Plain Drake
Bur
Peck
Enalyn Suhm
Smith
Mare Island
Thare
Mare Taland
Lucien Young
William Filelwollee
Indiana
Cleve Wentworth Trookman
Freano
George L. Mark
Thomas Burke
Frank de Cartney
M. L. Holland
Mike Conway
Wilson
Bennington
Fast freight wreck injures workers near Butte siding
A Montana report describes a collision on the Oregon Short Line near Williams with a northbound fast freight derailing into a standing work train on a siding. Several men were injured, and the engine reportedly ran out of control before the crash. Railway officials expected eight hours to clear the line.
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Butte
Mont
Williams
Wal
Oregon
Senator Mitchell seeks extension for bill of exceptions
In Portland on July 24 Senator Mitch el appeared in federal court to request more time until tomorrow to complete a bill of exceptions for an appeal, which was granted. He will be sentenced after. The court then proceeded with the trial of Congressman Wiliameen and co-defendants, using the same evidence as the prior trial.
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Mitchell
Portland
Mitchel
Wiliameen
Ame
Judge O'Uriel grants stay of execution for Albert T Patrick
New York July 24 Judge O Uri el of the court of appeals granted a stay of execution for Albert T Patrick pending a rehearing. The motion, by Attorney Hill, cites overlooked points in the prior affirmance of the conviction. A rehearing is set for October 2. In Chicago July 24 John F Wallace, former Panam a Canal chief engineer, denied he accepted the presidency of the Seaboard All One.
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New York
O'Urier
Court of Appeals
Attorney Hill
Albert T. Patrick
Chicago
John F. Wallace
Seaboard
Interior hurricane devastates Sherman county warehouses
A violent interior hurricane struck Sherman county yesterday afternoon, destroying between 12,000 and 15,000 worth of property. Six warehouses were wrecked or blown from their foundations along with the postmaster J. M. Parry's residence partially tipped. Buildings at Moro, Klondike, McDonald and Temas followed, with notable damage to the Wasco and Pacific Coast Elevator company structures. Debris lined up in a near straight line to the north, while no rain fell before or after the storm.
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Sherman County
J. M. Parry
More
Klondike
McDonald
Temas
WA. Gordon Company
Foxthe
Demos Springs
Bie
Wasco Warehouse Company
Wheat prices plunge on Northwest crop fears
Chicago July 24. A five cent drop in wheat on the board of trade sparked a panic after reports from the Northwest warned the big crop may not be as large as hoped. July closed at 92.5, with main line at 97 and later reaching 98.
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Northwest
Chicago
Board of Trade
Inter
Oil Tank Fire Threatens Humble District
A massive oil fire in Humble on July 24 destroyed the OULtit facility and spread toward Ogford property, threatening Benner. About 3 million barrels of oil burned or endangered, with 10 workers killed and 60 injured as fires reached the Guffey tanks holding 6 million barrels. heavy rains limited spread.
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Humble
Texas
Olford
Bennerel
Guffey
Komura Arrives in Chicago for Peace Talks With Officials
Baron Komura, Japanese envoy, reached Chicago at 9 45 am aboard President Hill’s private car. He was met by a Japanese citizens committee and hosted at the Auditorium hotel before departure to New York. The delegation expressed Japan’s demand for satisfactory terms and noted Witte’s Russian role.
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Chicago
Baron Komura
President Hill
Great Northern
Auditorium Hotel
Mexico
Japan
M. Witte
Witte
Dune
New York
Komura
Clyater Bay
Tragic suicide lands Milton rancher in tragedy
W E Derrick, a 22 year old rancher near Milton, took his own life with a razor after a private plan, reportedly while his family was away. The body was found under a yard tree. coroner’s inquest ruled death by own action. Derrick had recently faced hard times and may have been depressed. A second portion covers an Interior Department conference on Indian education and land policy, presided by Inspector Valentine, with farmers and renters debating lease terms and educational emphasis.
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Milton
W. EB. Derrick
H.C. Derrick
Chex
Derrek
Howe
Ofbe
Henderton
Derrick
Valentine
Valentinend
Wo OM
Pierce
Jude Foe
Fee
Vaalentine
Miners in Baker County Mine War Breaks Out
Open warfare erupted between Mayflower and Union Computer mines in Baker City with revolvers fired. Three men were wounded Paige of Mayflower shot in the foot Lubbenheimer of Union wounded in shoulder and abdomen. Sheriff Brown and deputy on scene. foreman Joseph Wilson with Smith said to have fired for Mayflower. The clash stems from tram road construction crossing the Mayflower right of way.
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Baker County
Baker City
Union
Paige
Ahot
Lubbenheimer
Union Company
Brown
Depuw Sionare
Joseph Wilson
Smith
Union Companion
Wholesale Slaughter in Chicago Man Kills Four
Chicago July 24. Timothy Dooling of 22 West 12th Street shot and killed his sister and a two year old niece then seriously wounded his father and sister-in-law before shooting himself. Dead are Timothy Dooling aged 22, Mrs J Griffin aged 23, and the %-year-old niece. Injured Patrick Dooling the father and Mr Elizabeth Griffin the sister in law. Motive not learned.
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Chicago
Severn
Timothy Dooling
West 12Th Street
J. Griffin
Patrick Dooling
Elizabeth Griffin
Barn Fire Destroys Delongvert Barn and Fanned By Wind
Aime Delongvert’s hillside pasture and barn, spanning ten to twelve acres, were burned this forenoon after a locomotive spark. Firefighters from two companies arrived late due to distance, water delays, and favorable wind limited damage. Several nearby houses were saved as flames spread along the hill back of St. Joseph’s Academy.
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Aime Delongvert
St. Joseph's Academy
Delonevert
Ahd
Funeral rites for John Paul Jones at Annapolis grounds
At 10 o'clock in the morning the body of John Paul Jones was brought ashore and laid at the Tremmaval Academy grounds. The simple ceremonies lasted about 40 minutes. Funeral Wednesday with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Grover Cleveland and family anticipated to attend.
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Vawtt
Annapolis
John Paul Tones
Tremmaval Academy
Poushkeepeie
Daniel Lamont
Woodlawn
Grover Cleveland
Rebels driven from steamer position near Manakha
July 24 dispatch reports Turkish troops fighting Yemeni captains at Haditha Arabia and driving rebels from their stronghold near Manakha. The clash occurred amid severe losses on both sides as operations continued.
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Arabia
Turkeh
Arata Ot Baoan
Capitins
Yemen
Seovhie
Steeme
Inictine
Poisoning Suspected After Autopsy Finds Strychnine
New York July 24. Dr B J Carpoll who performed the autopsy on the second Mrs Cartton today says conditions point unmistakably to foul play. In his opinion it was strychnine poisoning.
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New York
B. J. Carpoll
Cartton
Balfour Declares Cabinet Will Not Resign in Commons Row
London July 24 Premier Balfour announced in the House of Commons that the cabinet will not resign after Thursday’s defeat. The session opened amid uproar with Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman entering to loud cheers and Irish members clashing as questions rose. Balfour cited precedent and said the government still commands confidence while promising the opposition would soon be allowed to test the proposition.
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London
Balfour
Commons
House of Commons
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Skull Crushed in Streetcar Fall Fatal for Fenn Smith
Fenn Smith a laborer from Tenth and Eastman streets died after falling from a streetcar at Thirteenth and Eastman. He was riding the car when he attempted to slide backward to alight, struck the back of his head on the curb, fracturing the skull. He died at St. Alphonsus Hospital shortly before midnight. Smith had family ties and was employed at the Catholic Cathedral. Local details indicate a fatal accident with life hopes cut short.
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Bobe
Fenn Smith
Thirteenth
Eastman Ette¢In
Smith
Tenth
Eastman Streets
Freud
St. Alphonsus Hospital
van Note
Tite
Aeon Ives
Nampa
Stewart returns to Grand Junction from Colorado
K Stewart arrives home from a Vista to Grand Junction with his family. Proprieter W R Stewart of Freewater livery barn says land values in Colorado have surged. He notes fruit tracts once $80 per acre eight years ago now fetch up to 1000 per acre. Grind Junction peach crops expected light due to frost and poor spring weather. He prefers Umatilla county as home and plans to continue business in Freewater after travel through Idaho and Tinh on return to Oregon.
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K. Stewart
Grand Junction
W. R. Stewast
Freewater Livery Barn
Cal
Mire Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Colorado
Grind Junction
Umatilie County
Freewater
Poesine
Idahkw
Oregon
Destructive Sierra Nevada Fires Threaten Mills and Homes
Cheyenne reports forest fires racing through the Sierra Moda mountains near Ditlon in the timber country. Sawmills ranches and mine buildings burn as property losses mount toward an estimated one million dollars. In sports, A L Doherty defeated W A Larned in Wimbledon Davis Cup singles.
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Cheyenne
Sierra Mode Mountains
Ditlon
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Rumela
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the Kalker
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Broerkoe
Kronstadt
Tiflis
St. Petersburg
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Howe of Commons
Steven Madre Mountains
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