Fearful Wreck Kills Seven and Injures Many
Kenian Ohio July 26 Seven are dead four missing and 17 injured as a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck at Trebin collapsed into burning Pullman cars. The train struck a coal car on a downgrade at high speed triggering a fierce blaze and gas-tank explosion. Rescue crews fought flames for two hours as victims burned alive and survivors struggled free from the wreckage.
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Kenian
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Trebin
Bryan Campaign Visit Boosts Maine Democratic Drive
Augusta Maine July 26 William J Bryan spoke to a large democratic meeting ahead of his Ban cor talk and Maine campaign. Roosevelt plans to speak at Bangor Western Maine State Fair next month as Republicans press to maintain majorities while Democrats work to narrow GOP margins for broader election impact.
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Augusta
William J. Bryan
Bancor
Walch
Roosevelt
Eak
Maine
Bangor
Independent telephone men meet in Rochester
Representatives of New York state independent telephone companies hold a meeting in Rochester. They deny a report of a coming combine and state the conference aims to discuss mutual matters about rates and uniformity of service among exchanges, including toll lines.
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Rochester
New York
Dallas considers starting water system project soon
Dallas officials plan to begin work on a municipal water system soon, outlining initial steps and potential impact on residents. The move signals long term infrastructure improvements and public service enhancements for the city.
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Dallas Ig
Armed supporters siege Paris convent in liberty or death display
Paris July 26. In line with Premier Comb’s circular on associations, police visited the Convent Rue Saint Maur after Tuesday’s demonstration. Fifty men allied with the nuns fortified the building, threatening trouble if evacuation occurred, with a banner reading Liberty or Death.
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Paris
Venezuelan Crisis Escalates as Troops Sail to La Guayra
Commander McLean of the cruiser Cincinnati reports from Laguayra Venezuela that the president has embarked with troops for La Guayra, leaving 300 soldiers at Barcelona. Rumor says Valencia has fallen. The notice notes the Venezuelan leader, capital moves, and troop redeployments.
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United States
Venezuela
Laguayra
Washington
Navy Department
McLean
Cincinnati
Barcelona
Valencia
Fitzsimmons and Jeffries Ready for World Title Fight
San Francisco reports both fighters in perfect condition at noon as they await the 9 30 p m championship bout. Betting runs strong with Fitzsimmons favored 10 to 4 percent after a brisk morning surge. Fitzsimmons spends time at his hotel and phantom sparring while Jeffries trains lightly and rests.
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San Francisco
Fitz Simmons
Fitz
Jeffries
Colored Heavyweight Championship Fight Preview
The Chicago crowd awaits the 16 round bout between Bob Armstrong and Denver Ed Martin for the colored heavyweight title, staged before the W National Sporting Club of London. Martin, recent holder of the English heavyweight title after defeating Ferguson, is favored for both titles, while Armstrong is noted for size and power.
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Chicago
Bob Armstrong
Denver Ed
Martin
W National Sporting Club of
London
Sporting Men of
Ferguson
England
Armstrong
Boxing Show Promises Night of Action by Bobby Dobbs
Baltimore fans anticipate the Eutaw Athletic club event tonight led by Bobby Dobbs and the Texas June Bug. Under the agreement Dobbs must stop his opponent within twenty rounds or forfeit his purse share.
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Baltimore
Eutaw Athletic Club
Bobby Dobbs
Texas
Dobbs
Hayti election seen as likely to elect Fouchard
Washington reports political disturbances in Hayti and says the insular election held today is expected to confirm Fouchard as president. He is said to have the confidence of Haytians and to be strong enough to restore order, aiding political and commercial welfare.
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Washington, D. C
Hayti
Fouchard
Double Runaway Accidents Near Pendleton injure two
On Thursday afternoon near McKay creek four to five miles from Pendleton on the Pilot Rock road, Mrs. Gertrude Hammond was thrown from her cart, suffering deep arm wounds and other cuts. Charles Mortimer, dragged across a barb wire fence with a deep arm gash and chest injuries, was taken to town for treatment. Wright’s buggy escaped unharmed. Both rigs wrecked and horses damaged. Hammond and Mortimer were hospitalized for dressings and repairs.
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McKay Creek
Pendleton
Pilot Rock
Gertrude Hammond
Charles Mortimer
Wright
Rock
C. J. Smith
Mortimer
Sisters’ Hospital
Cole
The New Merger in Rail Consolidation News
Reports claim absolute confirmation of the purchase of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul by Union Pacific. Rockefeller Harriman stock is reported in a New York safety deposit box. A company to hold securities is planned, tied to the Northern Securities case outcome.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific
Rockefeller-Harriman
New York
Northern Securities Company
A Big Sheep Killing Near Rock Springs Wyoming
A telegram reports that at Leonard Bedgwick’s sheep ranch near Rock Springs Wyoming one herder was murdered and about 7000 sheep shot by cattle men. Intense jealousy between sheep and cattle herders leads to frequent killings of both species on unfamiliar ground.
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Denver
Leonard Bedgwick
Rock Springs
Wyo
Steamship Primus Disaster Claims 112 Missing
Hamburg July 25 authorities report 71 survivors from the Primus after she sank Monday in a collision on the Elbe with the tug Hansa. The disaster leaves 112 passengers unaccounted for.
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Hamburg
Elbe
Root to open fall campaign in Peoria address
Secretary of War Root accepts invitation from the Republican state committee to open the fall campaign with an address in Peoria on September 24. The event is hosted by the Republic Club as its biennial commemoration in the city.
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Chicago
Root
Republican State Committee
Peoria
Ar Naneee
Republic Clube
Iron Ore Laded for Cleveland From Wscanaba
In Bheyboygan July 26 a vessel loaded 26500 tons of iron ore from Wscanaba destined for Cleveland. All hands were saved.
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Bheyboygan, Wie
Wscanaba
Cleveland
Coal Mines Set to Reopen in Kanawha and New River Fields
Charleston W Va July 25 The coal operators posted notices that all mines will resume operations on the 28th and that employees not reporting for duty may be discharged. Eviction proceedings will be taken against strikers occupying company houses.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
New River
Murder at New York Identifies Victim as Grocer Joseph Catino
In Brooklyn a mutilated body found in a gunny sack near the water on Wednesday night is identified as Joseph Catino, a local grocer. Vincent Trica has been arrested on suspicion for knowledge of the crime.
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New York
Brooklyn
Joseph Catino
Vincent Trica
Rumor of Hicks-Beach resignation in cabinet stir
London dispatch reports Sir Michael Hicks-Beach urged to withdraw his resignation after a cabinet meeting. The prime minister faces pressure from several factions backing weaker candidates for chancellor of the exchequer, possibly pushing the PM to take the post himself. Reconstruction of the empire will wait on the king's convene nce.
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New York
Michael Hicks-Beach
London
The
Tribune
Survey parties to select irrigation sites in western states
Washington July 25 surveying parties will be sent out as rapidly as organized to select and lay out irrigation sites in western states benefiting from new congressional legislation. Federal estimates differ on reclamation potential, with 200 million acres claimed by some and 60 million acres by F H Newell of the geological survey and American Forestry Association.
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Washington
F. H. Newell
Geological Survey
American Forestry Association
Driver and Team Killed in Bridge Collapse
A wagon loaded man fell 265 feet after a bridge gave way near Holbrook in Portland. The driver and both horses were killed. The victim’s name was not learned. Anton
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Portland
Holbrook
Anton
Captain Strong's Story in London Arrival Reports
Captain Putnam Bradlee Strong reached London yesterday calling from New York under an alias. He says May Yohe's accusations against him arose from her distress over his desertion of her.
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Captain Strong
London
Putnam Bradlee Strong
New York
Echo weekly to be established in Elma Washington
A new weekly paper will be launched in Elma Washington named the Echo. The venture adds to local journalism offerings in the region and aims to serve residents with community news and notices.
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Elma, Wash
The
Echo
Serious Railway Accident at Malta Ohio
A passenger train on the Ohio and Little Kanawha railway derailed on a trestle near Malta on Thursday. Gertrude Buerwood of Patten's Mills was killed and 18 others were dangerously injured, with fears that more may die.
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Stockport
Ohio
Little Kanawha
Malta
Gertrude Buerwood
Patten’s Mills
Deer hunters sighted. Tracy and companions on route south
In Oregon near Salem on July 36 a farmer Leyl Herren reported seeing the men believed to be Tracy and companions at Turner south of Salem. Herren says the group are deer hunters traveling toward Southern Oregon.
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Nee Or
Woodbury
Tracy
Companions
Leyl Herren
Turner
Salem
Herren
Oregon
Judge orders no arrest of Miner Secretary Wilson
Parkersburg July 26 Judge Jackson directs marshal not to execute an arrest order for William Wilson secretary of the United Mine Workers on the charge of disobeying an injunction The judge says the delay is to prevent further bitterness from rising.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Jackson Tolay
William Wilson
United Mine Workers
Royal cruise aboard the king's yacht at Cowes
The royal yacht carried the king on a brief cruise from Cowes today, July 25, as part of a routine royal outing.
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Cowes
Royal Yacht
Messenger Boys Strike Paralyzes City Delivery
Chicago July 25 messengers from Postal and Western Union walked out this morning over pay demands of 75 cents for eight hours and 10 cents overtime. The strike caused several demonstrations in downtown streets and left messenger service substantially paralyzed.
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Big City
Chicago
Postal and Western Union Messenger Boys
New York Market Wheat Prices Mixed on Rain Damaged Grading
Report from J L Ray & Co Pendleton and major exchanges shows dull trading. Wheat closed several fractions under yesterday with varied quotes across Liverpool New York Chicago and St. Paul. Receivers complain about poor grading due to heavy rains impacting oats and wheat quality.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Steel
Holiness Campmeeting Opens Near Evansville
The second annual Southern Indiana Holiness Association camp began on Coal Mine hill near Evansville Indiana and will run for two weeks Dr B L Hyde of Pennsylvania leads with assistants Rev L Baker and Rev E S Dunham both evangelists from Ohio guiding the event
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Evansville
Ind
Southern Indiana Holiness Association
Coal Mine Hill
B. L. Hyde
Pennsylvania
L. H. Baker
E. 8S
Dunham, Evangeliats
Ohio
Fire Destroys United Shirt Building. Two Firemen Die
Albany July 25 two firefighters Donald Bishop and James Shelley were killed when a wall collapsed onto the roof of the Columbia Hotel after the United Shirt and Collar Company six story building burnt out. The blaze gutted the factory housing about 20 firms and caused heavy damage to nearby Germania Hotel Columbia Hotel and residences. Property loss estimated at about half a million.
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Albany
N. Y
United Shirt and Collar Company
Donald Bishop
James Shelley
Columbia
Coblar Company
Germania
Bryan's Gas Delivers Speech on Taxation in Rock Island
Bryan arrived at the Rock Island court house this morning and delivered an address focusing on unjust taxation. He contrasted the plight of the poor man seeking food with the rich man moving from one watering place to another in search of another stomach to fill.
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Rock Island, Me
Bryan
Court House
Cushman Backs Railroad Commission Seat Plan
Congressmen Cushman, a renomination candidate, declared in favor of creating a seat on the railroad commission. Governor Merride has made this issue central to his campaign.
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Tacoma
Cushman
Railroad Commission
Meride
Linola Commission Plans $75,000 State Building at Fair
The linola commission has decided to spend $75,000 on a state building at the World's Fair. The resolution outlines funding and project scope for the exhibit, aiming to represent state interests and promote local industry to visitors.
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Linola Commission
Prison Work Treadmill Abolished in 18 British Prisons
A plan to abolish compulsory treadmill work is to be implemented in 18 British prisons. The reform aims to replace the hard labor with more constructive activities while maintaining discipline and order among inmates.
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William Dwyer
M. M. Fosters
Columbus
Charles McGowan
Greenfield
Dayton Fire Department
Lively
Haytians
Big Eastern Railway
West Virginia
Wilson
King
Messenger Boys
New York Market
Washington & Oregon Electric Railway
Crower Company
Korrereet
Rvee
Hele
Pendleton and Vicinity
E. T. Wade
Bayt
Oregonian
Dendleton
Ove
Dooly
Walla Walla
Wash
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