Powder Disaster at King's Mills Shatters Ohio Hamlet
A massive explosion at King's Powder Mills near Lovetawn Ohio, with 1600 kegs of powder igniting on a freight car, leveled the hamlet of King's Mills. The blast dammed the Miami River, burned houses, and left dozens dead or wounded as rescue efforts began.
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King’s Mills
Loveland
Miami
Lovetawn, O
Kang’ Mills
Here
King's Great Powder Mills
Explosion at Cartridge Factory Kills Dozens Injures Many
Eyewitnesses place the explosion at the cartridge factory scene near King's Mills. Early estimates report up to 15 dead and about 30 injured, as rescuers search the rubble and tend the wounded.
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King’s Mills
Tragic explosion near King's Mills leaves families missing
Report from July 16 describes a cartridge factory blast near King's Mills on the Panhandle line. More than ten killed and forty wounded. flames engulf property worth about $30,000 as three families vanish and rescuers search amid dense confusion.
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Crxciwxatr
Adams Express Company
Panhandle Railroad
King’s Mills
Peters
Little
Miami Road
Day of Mourning Over Sea Wing Disaster
Funeral crowds fill Red Wing amid grief and anger at Sea Wing catastrophe. Citizens blame Captain Wethern and crew for alleged mismanagement as inquests begin and dynamiting continues without new discoveries. Coroner and County Attorney clash over inquest procedures as remains are identified.
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Beggies
Scgeret
Wixec
Mixx
Wethern
Sea Wing
Red Wing
Lake City
L. 8
Bayrell
Argyle
Beast
Jon
Myllo
O. A. Anderson
A. O. Anderson
Puke
Wis
F. M. Wilson
Oneteee Ee
Coroner Not Needed as Jury Dismissed in Local Case
A coroner was not to investigate a case as the jury chose to be dismissed. The attorney stated that in the current community mood, investigation would not be advisable. The jury acted on the decision and the coroner discharged them claiming grand juries are always callable within hours.
Scene of Sunday cyclone at Lake Gervais leaves ghastly wreckage
Thousands visit the Lake Gervais scene in Sr. Paul reporting ghastly wreckage from Sundays cyclone. Two trees overlook the desolation as searchers scour woods and swamps for missing bodies. A $100 reward is offered for each body and medical treatment is provided to the injured.
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Sr. Paul
Lake Gervais
Captain Wethern Arrested for Protection After Steamer Disaster
Report from across the river states Captain Wethern is jailed at Ellsworth Wisconsin for protection at friends’ request following the Ill-Fated Steamer Im disaster. He is held in the Pierce county jail where Diamond Bluff lies, amid fears for his life from victims’ supporters.
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Mars
Captain Wethern
Jai
Ellsworth
Pierce County
Wis
Diamond Bluff
Miners Vote for Eight Hour Day and Damages Plan
The United Mine Workers board, meeting in Wilkes-Barre, announces a plan to sue for damages totaling 310000 for Farm Hill mine victims and to pursue Wilkes-Barre tragedy cases. It schedules a nationwide eight hour strike beginning May 1 if the eight hour standard is not granted, aligning with AFL precedent.
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DifraTon
Costumses
United Mine Workers of America
John B. Rea
Robert Watchorn
Patrick McBride
William Scaiffe
Illinois
W. ©. Webb
Kentucky
John Kane
Indiana
Sod
Dunbar
United Mine Workers
Pny
Wilkesbarre
Hines
Coke
Pennsylvania
Carpenters
American Federation of Labor
Seven Story Warehouse Destroyed in Minneapolis Fire
A seven story Security Warehouse on First Street and Fourth Avenue North in Minneapolis burned, destroying contents and causing nearly 1 million dollars in losses. Two men were rescued from the fourth floor as smoke filled the building. Insurance details and individual losses exceed the building coverage, with many firms named among the substantial claims.
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Minneapolis
Security Warehouse Company
First Street
Fourth Avenue
Wood & Morse
W. W. Morse
National Cordage Company
William Deering & Co
Chicago
Emerson, Talcott & Co
Rockford
Grand Detour Plow Company
Dixon, Ill
American Road
Destructive Storm Floods Wilkes-Barre Streets
A severe thunderstorm in the Wyoming Valley caused rapid flooding in Wilkes-Barre with six feet of water in Canal Street cellars. Railroad delays followed as Jersey Central trains used Lehigh Valley tracks and Market Street crossing submerged. Damages totaled in the thousands and rising.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
Canal Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey Central Railroad
Jersey Central
Market Street
Doctored census fuels new apportionment push
Democratic charges allege the census counts are being doctored to favor a Republican reapportionment this session. They claim blacks in the South were undercounted and that final totals are manipulated before publication to shift seats, with accusations of deliberate suppression of Southern representation.
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Washington
South
A Change in the Army Reform Proposed by Officials
The President and Secretary of War consider abolishing division commands in favor of department level administration. The move aims to simplify military methods, cut costs, and reduce paper delays. The Missouri division, created for Sherman, is viewed as outdated amid reduced Indian campaigns.
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Washinocton
Proctor
Missouri
Givnee Sherman
Sharpsburg Veteran Receives Swift Civil Service Appointment
B F Butterfield of Erie, brother of ex State Senator Butterfield, secured a rapid appointment as an expert accountant after meeting Census Bureau Superintendent Porter and Commissioner Holliday. He enlisted at Sharpsburg, served under Commander Hays, and is well known to Pittsburgh residents.
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B. F. Butterfield
Erie
Butterfield
Secretary of the Interior
Sharpsburg
Hays
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Editorial Association Tours Washington in July
More than two hundred members of the Pennsylvania Editorial Association arrived in Washington this morning. They plan an excursion to Mt. Vernon, a visit to Norfolk and Fortress Monroe, a day in the capital, and a White House reception. The group travels with many accompanying family members and appears to be enjoying a grand trip.
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Pennsylvania Editorial Association
Mt. Vernon
Norfolk
Fortress Monroe
White House
Admiral Belknap clarifies Korea incident duties at Seoul
Rear Admiral Belknap, commanding the Asiatic naval forces, reports no truth to claims he took part in the Korea troubles. He says he only stationed troops at the United States Legation for protection of American lives and property, then withdrew as affairs stabilized.
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Belknap
Asiatic
Navy Department
Fon
Calios
Seoul
Corea
United States Legation
Arkansas Congressman Faces Election Case Hearings
Washington July 15 The House Committee on Elections heard Judge John McClure of Arkansas argue in the Breckenridge election case. He claimed vote fraud in Convey and Woodruff counties and linked crimes to political motives. Breckenridge’s reply is to come tomorrow with ex Attorney General Garland preparing a brief.
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Bobaif
House Committee On Elections
John McClure
Breckenridge
McClure
Clayton
Crisp
Rowell
Benjamin
Convey County
Woodruff County
Hooper
Garland
Troops to the Front for New Mexico Terror
A report sent to the Secretary of the Interior details a mob of several hundred masked, armed Mexicans called White Caps. They allegedly terrorize Las Vegas area nightly, destroying crops and property while claiming land rights. Governor Prince is to report and suggest remedies. troops may be sent to protect residents.
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New Mexico
Democratic State Convention Denounces Republican Policies
The Democratic State Convention in NasHyitai applaigned James C. Richardson as Permanent Chairman and named Seth B. Wade Secretary. The platform endorses Grover Cleveland, opposes the McKinley bill, calls for free silver, condemns Republican legislative actions, accuses party leaders of corruption, and criticizes alleged Republican efforts to foment racial strife and undermine statehood qualifications for Territories.
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James C. Richardson
Seth B. Wade
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
South
Kerr Named Chairman of Democratic State Committee
Philadelphia reports Democrats express approval as James Kerr of Clearfield county is chosen to lead the Democratic State Committee succeeding William F. Harrity. Harrity Donnelly and Sheriff Krombhaar plan to attend the Harrity resignation meeting in Harrisburg along with Kerr supporters and other officials.
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James Kerr
Clearfield County
Democratic State Committee
William F. Harrity
State Committee
Marrisbore
Harrity
Donnelly
City Committee
Krombbaar
Division No. 9
Harrisburg
William L. Scott
Erie
Benjamin F. Myers
Mr. Kerr
Will Not Sign The Scale At Hewitts Mills Strike Prolonged
Trenton July 15 1907 strikers at Cooper Hewitts iron mills vote to stay out until the Amalgamated Iron Workers scale is signed and rates guaranteed for a year. They claim 1000 workers are out with 1000 more ready to join, while Superintendent Stokes calls the figure absurd and the firm refuses any agreement or interference. Hewitt is in Europe and denies Atlantic interviews.
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Trenton
Cooper & Hewitt’s Iron Mills
Amalgamated Iron Workers’ Association
Stokes
Hewitt
Europe
Edward Cooper
Atlantic
Beav er County Bribery Probe Sparks Political Clash
In Beaver and Lawrence counties a bribery scandal flares as Butler politicians press for a full investigation while some lawmakers seek a narrower inquiry. The dispute centers on who paid delegates and whether legal action can reach noncandidates, with lawmakers wavering over jurisdiction and potential penalties amid mixed public support.
Wallace Leaves for Ohio Amid Beaver County Delegate Charges
New Castle July 15. William D. Wallace, New Castle attorney charged with buying Beaver county delegates to the 25th Congressional convention, departed this morning for Niles, Ohio, where he
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New Castle
William D. Wallace
Beaver County
Niles
Ohio
Butler Will Move for Full Probe in Beaver Bribery Case
Special telegraph report from Burner July 15 notes Butler Republicans demand official action on Beaver county delegates bribery disclosures in Senator Quay's Twenty fifth district. Leaders debate whether to convene a conference committee or hold a district primary to determine the nominee with Newton Black and Major McDowell as central figures.
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Republican County Committee
Beaver County
Beaver
McDowell
James Galbraith
Butler
Newton Black
Mr. Black
Sith
Case of Bribery Probed in Chester Hearing
The Common Council chamber hosted a crowded hearing before Magistrate Allen on bribery charges against Dr. Hayward of Birmingham and Joseph Huddell of Lynwood. Prosecutors outlined payments tied to Senator John B. Robinson’s campaign. evidence included a $50 offer to Charles S. Phillips and letters from Senator Robinson. The inquiry continues tomorrow.
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Common Council
Allen
Benjamin F. Pritty
Delaware County Citizens’ Committee
W. C. Robinson
Media
William B. Brownell
Hayward
Huddell
Charles 8
Phillips
Concord Township
John B. Robinson Pees Gee
Robinson
Robingson
Concord
Senator Robinson
Riot and rifle clash reported in Barnwell county
Charleston dispatch July 15 reports a riot near Kearse in Barnwell county with about 300 armed Black men confronting 25 white men. One Black participant has died and aid is being sent from nearby towns.
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Charleston
Kearse
Barnwell County
New Ship Canal Route Surveyed Near Greenville
The surveying corps study a new canal route three miles west of Greenville, leaving the old path at Transfer and meeting it again at Jamestown. Officials consider this the most practical option for the proposed ship canal.
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Greenville
German plan to convert insurers into state institutions stirs fear
Becomes a topic in Hamburg and Washington. US insurers like Equitable and Mutual Life say Germany may revoke licenses. NY Life official doubts absorption but admits licenses could be revoked at government whim.
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Germany
Kingdom
Dunlap
Cable Company
Beats
Equitable
Schweiler
New York Life Insurance Company
Mutual Life
Rapid Spread of the Dread Dieense in Spanish Provinces
Cholera is spreading in Valencia province with fresh cases in several towns. One death reported in Valencia, 35 new cases, and ten deaths at Castello de Rugat. Authorities concealed the outbreak until a government inspector arrived. Over 50 cases and 17 deaths noted. suspicions of concealment to avoid disinfection. A case reached Madrid General Hospital. Valencia air authorities denied admittance and sent a body from the Galeanic Islanda aboard the Lazarez steamer.
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Mapp
Valencia
Castello de Rugat
Madrid General Hospital
Lazarez
Galeanic Islanda
Havin
Sisilor
Spanish Republicans Active in Campaign Against Foreign Interference
Mapu reports Republican newspapers in Spain accuse Queen Christian of planning to wed a German prince and claim German Emperor and an Archduke will visit Madrid to push the Queen toward a triple alliance. They aim to stir anti foreign interference sentiment as Sagasta warns Liberals and Democrats will unite against government pressure on electors.
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Mapu
Christian
Germany
Madrid
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Liberal Club
Bird of Death: Vienna Man Sells Body for Drink Death in Hospital
Alvis Paxes a 55 year old hospital worker known as the Bird of Death died of blood poisoning after handling a patient corpse. He once sold his own body to a museum for cash to buy alcohol, and today his body was handed to the purchaser.
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Viena
Vienna General Hospital
Alvis Paxes
All Over Europe by Balloon from Vienna to Prussia
Two Austrian officers ascended a military balloon at the Prater Vienna and traveled to Bruczkow Posen Prussia. They were drifted to Southern Sweden then back to Prussia, completing the 11 hour serial journey.
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Bertry
Prater
Vienna
Bruczkow
Posen
Prussia
Sweden
American girl Josephine Nuendorf dies by suicide in Bean
July 15. Josephine Nuendorf an American girl studying music in this city died by her own hand today. Authorities report her mind was said to be affected by over study and burdens.
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Bean
Josephine Nuendorf
Fire in Constantinople Causes 1.5 Million Loss
The great fire on Saturday caused losses estimated at 1,500,000 pounds. Insurance coverage amounts to 68,600 pounds with British companies holding the policy for the destroyed property.
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Constantinople
Lomes
Stanley to Improving After Fever Abates
The fever that afflicted Mr. Stanley has abated and he was able to enjoy a long carriage drive yesterday evening in improving health.
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Stanley
Progress of the Heligoland Bill in House of Commons
The Heligoland bill passes the third reading with only a verbal amendment, marking a union victory. In New York, cloakmakers end a strike as manufacturers agree to discharge all non union workers with no assurance of reemployment upon union membership.
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New York
Soldier Louis R. Still Dies. Interred in Philadelphia
Captain Louis R. Still of Company K Twenty third Tennessee Army died in San Antonio Texas his remains were sent to Philadelphia for interment according to the dispatches.
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Pennsyvania
San Antonio
Tex
Louis R. Still
Tatentey
Philadels
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