Italian Fruit Merchant Murder Sparks Racial Violence
July 29 report from Indianapolis describes Raphelo a prominent wholesale fruit dealer killed in Washington Street row. Disembowelment of a Black assailant occurred, another Black man escaped. Italian colony swears vengeance. The era’s tensions reflect violent crime amid immigrant communities. Roosevelt and family reportedly amuse themselves. Odell rumor about railroad post.
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Raphelo
Washington
J Roosevelt
R Bay
Erner Odell
Wartiman Railroad
Roosevelt
Mayflower
Platt
Captain Hobson to wed former Vice President’s daughter
In Mington Illinois on July 28 Captain Richmond Hobson is set to marry Miss Stevenson daughter of the former vice president Adlai Stevenson. Hobson has frequently appeared in Stevenson's company and in Bloomington during the past six months. A second note mentions experts to organize a national conference of state bank examiners to adopt uniform rules, coordinate legislation and protect investments.
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Mington, Ill
Richmond Hobson
Miss Stevenson
Adlai BE
Stevenson
Hobson
Bloomington
Mich
Navy Board Recommends Spanish over French at Academy
The naval academy board proposes curricular changes to drop French and replace with Spanish. They also urge a full-rigged practice ship and note admissions will cap at age 18. Meanwhile the Duke of Marlborough’s marriage and possible postings are mentioned without detail.
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Heton
Board Ta
Naval Academy
Forts
V Nibler Dalles Youth Dies of Lung Disease
An 18 year old girl V Nibler died at La Grande on Saturday from lung affections. She was the daughter of Minnie Nibler and Y Hudson, a theatre worker in Dufur area. A separate notice reports the death of a 60 year old man named Howell in Port Batu morning, leaving a widow and son. another line mentions a well known person from Salem City, age 54, dying with children noted.
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V. Nibler
la Grande
Minnie Nibler
Y Hudson
Dufur
Dalles
Howell
Ream City
Port‘Batu
Grain Losses Reach Fifteen Thousand Acres in Storm
A powerful wind and hail storm last night laid flat fifteen thousand acres of grain in Larimore North Dakota. The storm caused great losses and disrupted local harvest plans as farmers survey the damage and begin cleanup efforts.
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Larimore
N. D
Favorable to Corn in Latest Crop Report
Washington July 29 The weekly crop report says corn had another week of exceptionally favorable conditions. Late spring wheat needs rain but, on the whole, its condition is promising.
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Washington
Navy ships reach Caribbean harbors in fresh dispatch
Washington reports the Machias has arrived at Cape Haytien while the tug Potomas reaches Laguayr. The brief advisory notes the two vessels’ movements in the Caribbean region as of July 28.
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Washington
Navy Department
Machias
Cape Haytien
Potomas
Laguayr
Fire destroys Pittsburg paint and rubber stores inflaming injuries
Fire of unknown origin in Pittsburg early today gutted the Deacon Bros dealers in paints and glass and Stu art Bros handling rubber goods. Damage estimated at 300000 dollars. Five firemen were injured by explosions.
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Pittsburg
Deacon Bros
Stuart Bros
Lynch 5 On Trial Show Uncertainty In Attitude To Evidence
Colonel Arthur Lynch Irish MP charged with treason is arraigned again and remanded to allow lawyers more time to consider new witnesses. Prosecution presents evidence of Boer service and his request for committal. Tickets for Westminster Abbey coronation merely read Coronation their majesties nineteen two and sparked comments for lack of a date.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Lynch
Westminster Abbey
Governor Loses First Round in Suit Against Spreckles and Leak
San Francisco July 29 Superior Judge Sloss discharged the writ of prohibition sought by Governor Gage to bar the local police court from trying the libel suit by Attorney Boardman against Spreckles and Leak. The judge held the local trial not prejudicial to the governor and will not interfere with the salt to be brought in Wilmington.
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San Francisco
Sloss
Gage
Boardman
Spreckles and Leak
Wilmington
Navy reports disturbance at Cape Haytien
Commander McCrea of the gunboat Nashville at Cape Haytien reports a very disturbed situation with an unorganized mob in the city. Foreign consuls have been threatened, and protection will be provided on board to prevent bombardment without due notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
McCrea
Nashville
Cape Haytien
Chinese Prince Cheng Visit Postponed to Later Date
The Chinese minister notified the state department that the planned visit to the United States by Prince Cheng and his suite has been postponed for the present.
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Washington
State Department
Prince Cheng and
Suite
Requiem Mass Held for Mackay at St Marys Cathedral
London July 29 a requiem mass was celebrated at St Marys Cathedral for Mackay with a large congregation present Clarence Mackay Princess Colonna and Ambassador Choate among attendees
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London
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Princess Colonna
Ambassador Choate
Middleton Executed in Dannemora for Wife Murder
George D. Middleton, sentenced for the murder of his wife, was electrocuted in Dannemora, New York, today. The crime occurred a year ago and he was tried last month.
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Dannemora
N. Y
George D. Middleton
Schwab Returns to Duty After Illness Rest
Schwab, in Atlantic City, says he feels good and will be back in harness soon. He states his recent illness was a warning to rest and recover.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Schwab
Corner Stone Laying of New Christian Church
Hundreds attended the corner stone ceremony at Water and Johnson streets on Sunday evening. Dr. W. F. Cowden of Tacoma led the services. All town churches dismissed services for the event as construction proceeds toward a premier city church building.
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New Christian Church
Water and
Johnson Streets
W. F. Cowden
Tacoma
Seattle man posed as Harry Tracy to woo dancer
William Nixon of Seattle attempted to win a dance hall girl by disguising himself as Harry Tracy. A policeman and another man, alerted by the girl's tale, almost beat Nixon in retaliation for the ruse.
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William Nixon
Seattle
Harry Tracy
International Lake Yacht races draw cross border entries
Rochester July 29 In yachting circles interest centers on the International Lake Yacht Racing Association meet today at Charlotte Lake Erie. The Canadian and American clubs compete with the 435 footers featuring Genesee Invader and Beaver in a top class clash across the lake.
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Rochester
N. Y
International Lake Yacht Racing Association
Charlotte
Lake Erie
Genesee
Boers' Self-Government Speech Sees Quicker Path
London July 29 Lord Chamberlain fully recovered and back in the House. Liberal Leader Campbell Bannerman led cheers as Chamberlain stated self-government for South Africa would come sooner than many thought.
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London
Lord Chamberlain
House of Commons
Campbell Bannerman
Chamberlain
South Africa
Chief Rabbi Josephs Dead in New York
Chief Rabbi Jozephs head of the orthodox Jews of America dies from brain embolism in New York on July 29.
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Josephs
New York
Jozephs
Orthodox Jews
America
First Crop Returns From W P Templer Farm
The season’s first wheat returns report harvest on 80 acres of barley at 35 bushels per acre and 50 acres of wheat yielding 760 sacks of fine, clear grain. The crop is better than initially expected.
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W. P. Templer
Robbers Break Postoffice Safe in South Pasadena
Early July 29 report from Los Angeles says the South Pasadena post office was robbed at midnight. Thieves blew the safe with dynamite to gain stamps worth 450 dollars and money, then stole tools from a nearby blacksmith shop. Office furniture was wrecked by the blast.
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Los Angeles
South Pasadena
Volcanic Study Planned in Hawaiian Islands
The United States Geological Survey will conduct a special investigation into volcanic phenomena in the Hawaiian Islands this season. Dr. Whitman Cross of the survey will spend part of the year among the islands, which are highly suited for such study due to their volcanic origin and major peaks Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea in Hawaii reaching about 14 000 feet.
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Hawaiian Islands
United States Geological Survey
Whitman Cross
Colorado
Mauna Loa
Mauna Kea
Hawaii
Baseballist Insane After 1887 Injury
July 29 former ball player Phil Reccius was taken to the insane asylum. The condition stems from an 1887 Spokane accident when he was struck by a batted ball and never recovered.
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Phil Reccius
Insane Asylum
Spokane
Man Learns Following In Hearse After Leading Procession
A man discovers his broad following only as he takes the lead in a funeral procession in a hearse, prompting local onlookers to reflect on his influence and presence.
La Grande Will Not Disband But Will Stay In League
La Grande Beet Pullers will remain in the Inland Empire League despite rumors of disbanding after a 10 game losing streak. Manager Cohen of Pendleton confirms a telephone message from La Grande's manager stating continuation in the league.
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LA Grande
la Grande Beet Pullere
Dayton
Wash
Boise
Idaho
Oregonian
Cohen
Pendleton
Washington and Oregon Electric Railway stock offering
A notice describes a railroad investment by the Washington and Oregon Electric Railway Light & Power Company. It cites a population of 40,000 in wealthy farming areas, offers 1,000 shares at par $100, now selling at $90 per share, with $1,600,000 total and 15,000 shares at $1 each, paid and non-assessable. Chief
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Washington & Oregon Electric Railway Light & Power Company
Tributry
Law Copter
Bhees Telly
Explosion Injures Four In New Subway Blast
Four men were badly hurt and several severely shocked by a dynamite explosion in the new subway at Sixty Second Street and Park Avenue, New York, on July 29. The incident prompted immediate emergency response and a probe into construction safety.
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New York
Park Avenues
Natives Revolt in Portuguese West Africa
Lisbon dispatch reports natives in Portuguese West Africa revolting attacking garrisons and mutinying in factories. A general uprising is feared as unrest spreads across colonies under Portuguese rule.
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West Africa
Lisbon
Newa
Leanda
Portugese
Lord Kitchener Rumored to Be About to Marry
London reports a rumor that Lord Kitchener plans marriage soon. The scant detail mentions no fiancée and cites no official statement, leaving the rumor unconfirmed.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Riot brings renewed clashes at Landsford and Shenandoah
In Wilkesbarre on July 29, a fresh riot erupted as strikers at Landsford and Shenandoah defied authorities. Homes of non unionists were pelted with stones while several shots were fired. no injuries were reported.
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Landsford
Shenandoah
Wilkesbarre
New York Market Wheat Slips on Poor Western Graves
New York market reports liberal primary point receipts and a large rise in visible supply as southwestern farmers dump wheat due to rain damaged holdings. Market closes weak after open at 76, range 76 to 76.5, final 75.75. Prices for St Paul Union Pacific Stees noted, while wheat values abroad show $1.14 in San Francisco for July 29.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Stees
Indians in revolt over Creek ratification in Oklahoma
sensational dispatch from Okmulgee Indian Territory reports the Snake Indians rising against a Creek ratification. the body of councilman barry bruner of the house of warriors was found and one of crazy snakes followers slain, believed to be creeks' vengeance.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Okmulgee
I. T
Barry Bruner
House of Warriors
Crasg Snake
Death of King Humbert Commemorated in Rome Observances
Rome marked the second anniversary of King Humbert I who was assassinated at Monza on July 29, 1900. Commemorations spread across the kingdom with Rome as the focal point. Visitors joined services at the Pantheon tomb, filing past the vault as wreaths from provincial, civil, military, and labor groups were laid in tribute.
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Rome
Humbert
Monza
Gaetano Bresci
Italy
Russian Workmen Strike Revives Tense Petersburg Calm
St. Petersburg July 29. The agitation among workers has revived as about 4000 men gather at a supplier depot demanding action. Police presence increases as protests continue in the city.
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St. Petersburg
Oregon Pensions Granted To Residents Names and Amounts
Oregon pensions awarded to residents include Jordan Fuqua of Willamina twelve dollars Alonzo P Mann of Richland thirteen dollars Lunsford Batley of Monmouth thirty dollars Joseph W Rose of Marshfield twelve dollars James W Starr of Junction City eight dollars John Disher of Thornton ten dollars Andreas O Krogtad of Toledo six dollars
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Real Deata
Oregon
Jordan Fuqua
Willamina
Alonzo P. Mann
Richland
Lunsford
Batley
Monmouth
Joseph W. Rose
Marshfield
James W. Starr
Junction City
John Disher
Thornton
Andreas O. Krogstad
Toledo
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Leak
Cheng
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Cayton
Bastar Uropeal Imarte
Sbarce
Thes Hague
Pendleton and Vicinity
Ore
Dooly Building
Walla Walla
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Toine
Feorpece
Aree
Mesetale Valley
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New York Market
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Rati
Oregon Pensions
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