Paris Underground Railway Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead
The Metropolitan Electric railway disaster in Paris last night left at least eighty four bodies recovered with the death toll likely exceeding a hundred. Firemen faced dense smoke as they flooded the tunnel and recovered victims from the underground wreckage amid scenes of mass distress in Montmontant and La Couronnes stations.
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Paris
Metropolitan
Metropolitan Electric Railway
Montmontant
la Couronnes
Belleville
Miles Seen As Likely Grand Army Chief Candidate
Delegates en route to the San Francisco Grand Army convention indicate Lieutenant General Miles could become a strong contender for commander-in-chief. New York delegates report letters urging Miles's candidacy, though not sent by him. J. T. Stewart says General John Black of Chicago will be the next commander-in-chief.
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Kansas City
Grand Army
San Francisco
Miles
Grand Army of the Republic
New York
J. T. Stewart
G. A
John ©. Black
Chicago
Is Terribly Beaten and Locked in Box Car in Springfield
Harry Perkins of Chicago, a non union worker at Springfield Roiler works, was assaulted by strikers and left unconscious in a box car near a Wabash station two miles from the city. Company police recovered him and returned him to the plant. Company officers offered a $100 reward for mob members. Perkins came to the plant about twenty days ago through National Metal Plate.
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Springfield
Harry Perkins
Chicago
Springfield Roiler Works
Perkins
National Metal Plate
Deaths and legal notes mix in coastal and inland news
Milwaukee reports the death of Walter Bates, ship engineer, after a blow in the steamer Georgia’s engine room. Carrie Nation’s habeas corpus case is upheld, with a 350000 damages claim possible. A bustle theft case in St Paul resolves with found item worth 7300 dollars. Canada’s Cup sailing update places Strathcona ahead. Shamrock II prep for cup races in New York. Chicago sees two company insolvencies. James Tobin dies in jail awaiting murder arraignment. Indiana moves to crack down on Christian Scientists’ practice. A possible lynching case shocks Geneva authorities.
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Milwaukee
Walter Bates
Georgia
Goodrich Line
Mackinac Island
Bates
Spring Lake, Mich
Non-Association Bosses Face Coerced Labor Alliances
Chicago August 11 plans to expose alleged conspiracies between labor unions and capitalist associations to oust non-union workers and non-association employers. Contractors cite joint actions by unions and trade groups including Plumbers, Painters, Builders’ trades and Teamsters to pool profits and fix wages, forcing non-members out of business.
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Chicago
E. A. Rysdon
J. C. Williams
Itysden Concern
United Association of Plumbers
Master Plumbers’ Association
Plumbers’ Union
Master Painters’ Association
Associated Building Trades, Painters’ and Doctors’ Union
Illinois Coal Operatorsociation
Coal Team Owners’ Assation
Teamsters’ Union
Laundrymen’s Association
Master Pakers' Association
Bakers’ Union
Chicago Steam Users’ Association
Chicago and Milwaukee Breweries’ Association
Chicago Metal Trades’ Association
Sheet Metal Contractors’ Association and
Carpenters’ Union
Adolphus Busch
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company
St. Louis
Chicago Teamsters
Association
Hurricane warning issued as storm nears Cuba
Washington reports the weather bureau warning that a hurricane seen east of the Barbadoes on August 8 is approaching Cuba from the Caribbean and will likely recur toward the Florida peninsula. Vessel interests are cautioned about dangerous storms in the Gulf, South Atlantic and Cuban waters over the next 45 hours.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Associated Press
Barbadoes
Cuba
Caribbean Sea
Florida Peninsula
Gulf
South Atlantic
Cuban
Derailed MKT Flyer Near Schell City Injures 21
Sedalia Missouri August 11 The northbound Missouri Kansas & Texas flyer derailed near Schell City. Star mail and chair cars splintered and three others derailed due to spreading rails. The train was crowded and 21 passengers were injured, most from Texas. Injured taken to Nevada. Many badly hurt.
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Sedalia
Schell City
Texas
Nevada
American Yacht Day in Canadian Cup Races
The Irondequoit American yacht defeated the Strathcona Canadian yacht in today's race for the Canada's Cup, the third race of the series run in Toronto on August 11.
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Toronto
Irondequoit
Strathcona
Macedonians Vow to Press Uprising Until Goals Met
Delegates of the Macedonian committee at Sotia issue a bold appeal to the powers. They demand a Christian governor general for Macedonia and a joint permanent administrative board to halt Turkish oppression and enforce reforms. The group pledges to continue the fight until their aims are achieved, signing as Dr. Tatartchefy, Dr. Christo, and Dr. Matopf.
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Sotia
Macedonian Commititee
Macedonia
Vilayet
Adrianople
Europe
Perte
Committee For the Macedonians von In
Tatartchefy
Christo
Matopf
Balfour Reports Macedonia Affairs Worsening in Commons
London August 11 In the house of commons Tremler Balfour said he could not give satisfactory assurances on Macedonia. He noted European diplomacy has had limited success since the Berlin treaty and warned revolutionary bands hinder peace. He urged pressing the Porte to restrain Turkish troops while acknowledging Russia and Austria favor a coordinated plan.
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London
Macedonia
House of Commons
Tremler Balfour
Balfour
Europe
Berlin
Russia
Austria
Bryce
Peratitionista
Porte
Pius X fainting spell during mass reported in Rome
Pope Pius X suffered a fainting fit while celebrating mass in Rome on August 11. He regained consciousness and was taken to his apartments. The strain from coronation ceremonies exhausted his nerves and disrupted sleep, with audiences mostly suspended.
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Rome
Pius X
Illinois accepts date for shoot at Camp Lake View
St Paul Aug 11 Adjt Gen Libby announced the National Guard of Illinois accepts Sept 2 as the date for the interstate rifle contest for the Washburn trophy. Wisconsin and Iowa had already set the date for the shoot at Camp Lake View near Lake City Minn. The trophy in possession of the Milneis guardsmen has not been contested for several years.
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St. Paul
Adjt
Libby
National Guard of
Ulinois
W Consin
Tewa
Camp Lake View
Lake City
Minn
Milneis
Earthquake Rattles Malta At 5 35 This Morning
Malta reports a violent quake lasting about a minute at 5 35 in the morning. The tremor caused alarm across the island and is described in dispatches from the capital.
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Malta
Ceed
Austria
Russia
Durbin Replies to Roosevelt Letter From Indianapolis
Governor Durbin sent a formal reply to President Roosevelt noting telegraphic acknowledgment. He praises Roosevelt’s call for denouncing crime and strengthening law, saying the appeal will influence public sentiment and press leaders, clergy, and teachers to unite against crime and uphold essential responsibility to ensure law is effective.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Roosevelt
Eta
Wealthy Man in Orders in Fond du Lac
Sigourney W. Fay of Philadelphia was ordained deacon at St. Pauls cathedral Fond du Lac by Bishop R H Weller with presentation by Dr F B Jewell and sermon by Canon J G H Barry. Fay, once at Philadelphia divinity school, was tutored by Bishop Grafton and will be ordained priest next June to assist in the Fond du Lac diocese.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Sigourney W. Fay
Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Cathedral
R. H. Weller
F. 8
Fay
Grafton
Fils City
Hail Storm Wrecks Iowa Corn Crops in Northwestern Region
A violent hail storm struck northwestern Iowa on August 11, damaging corn crops as chunks of ice the size of a man's fist fell, extending as far east as Hamilton. Sioux City reports describe widespread crop destruction and heightened concern for farmers in the affected counties.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Hamilton
Stone elected to fill unexpired term as grand chief engineer
Cleveland Ohio August 11 W 5 Stone of Elden laws has been elected to fill the unexpired term as grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, vacancies created by the deaths of T M Arthur and A Gi Youngson.
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Cleveland
Ohio
W. 5. Stone
Elden, Laws
Gran
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
T. M. Arthur
A. Gi. Youngson
Help for Newspapers on Unstaffed Train Mail Routes
Washington Aug 11 Postmaster General Paine ends use of bage men on trains without mail clerks to handle open newspaper mail after a petition by many publishers. The plan shifts to barragemen to oversee mail on lines carrying only closed pouches, with no postal staff on board.
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Washington
Paine
Post Office Department
Shallenberger
Waar
The Two Big Fighters Fight Plans Clash In Ring
San Francisco reports Champion Jeffries weighs near 280 pounds yet looks fit. Trainer Delaney says Jeffries will attack early to topple Corbett with speed and strength, while Corbett vows to counter with a short-arm defense.
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San Francisco
Harbin
Jeffries
Delaney
Corbett
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