Disease cures and a tornado strike report across states
An old column blends health quackery with a dramatic tornado outbreak. It cites Vilustras and mysterious remedies, then details a severe storm smashing multiple towns from Indiana to Missouri, with dozens injured, buildings destroyed, and rail lines and telegraph disrupted. Names include Lawrenceville, Vincennes, Martinsville, Terre Haute, and Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lawrenceville
Lata Ley
Riley
Emison
Briceville
Vincennes
Thomas Riley
Trewery
Martinsville
Floyd Oakes
Terre Haute
Muncie
Toad How
Lafayette
Monon
Logan
Great Missouri Tornado Totals Mount Over Forty Dead
A destructive tornado swept across Missouri causing extensive damage in several counties. Early tallies report over forty dead, numerous injured, and wide property losses estimated up to nearly two million dollars. St Charles and surrounding areas faced severe destruction with homes, churches, and a hospital heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Missouri
Moss
Indiana
Jewept
Finzee
St. Charles
Charles Dogmgel
St Aborjes
Charles County
St. Louie County
St. Peters
St Charles
Glimore
Wentzville
Wie Colorads Limited
Storgs
Te Vent
Taasea
Floods Ravage Onion Fields and Rock Island Shops
Heavy rain drenched the Pleasant Valley district causing nearly all onion fields to flood with about half the crop destroyed. Basements of Rock Island department stores flooded damaging thousands of dollars worth of goods.
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Tia
Pleasant Valley
Rock Island
Ace
Thasanda
Sinking of African Ilex Fulaka by German submarine found
London inquiry into the sinking of the African Ilex Fulaka on March 2% concludes the vessel was sunk by German submarine torpedoes. Lifesaving measures were properly carried out and discipline had been maintained as the Mersey finds.
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London
Tulk
Judeneat Bi Lie
Ilex Fulaka
Alii Bil
Gort Mersey
Besii
Italians Meet Defeat in Tough Battle
A fragmented report describes a decisive defeat for the Italians as they faced a strong opponent. The match featured key players and moments, but details are obscured by the damaged text.
Railroads Lose On Two Cent Fare Basis
A 1930s Commerce Commission hearing examined railroad fare reductions. Missouri Pacific reported passenger revenue declines while others noted increased costs. witnesses discussed fare comparisons from 1907 to 1934 and urged reconsideration of fare structures amid economic pressures.
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Jay
Sanbiwesal
Passenor
Wag
Commeres Commission
Nuter
Gene
Miysouel
Missouri Pacific Anster Td
Dnetenae
Noskonmors
Missouri
Five Montenegrins Indicted for Neutrality Violations
Federal grand jury in San Francisco returned indictments charging twenty or more counts related to acts violating U S neutrality. Names withheld pending arrest. Indictments include recruiting for Montenegrin forces and furnishing war supplies, tied to the steamer Sacramento voyage in 1914. Arrests reported in Oregon Arizona and New York.
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Mmoeagn
Nantes
Megrins
Montenegry
Constantinople
Genta
Unitedtates
Jove Matanovich
Silva Gjourashiuvich
Tanovich
Antu V
Acr
San Prancisco
Cal
Federal Grand Jury
Sacramento
Valpariss
Chile
Huerta May Be Freed in Austin Texas
Governor Ferguson unlikely to act on a requisition for General Huerta due to anticipated federal prosecution over neutrality law violations. Article notes government caution and signals movements in Washington may remove need for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ferguson Jeing
Huerta
Washington
Rockefeller 76 at birthday amid bomb scare in Texas
Rockefeller, aged 76, celebrated with family as a bomb scare rocked a Texas event. A busier fuse sparked a blaze and a bay window was blown open, delaying activities while forces secured the scene and investigated the blast amid the birthday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Russians Take Offensive Along Vistula Front
Russian forces push along the Vistula between the Vistula and Bur, near Kraswk, pressing Austro-Hungarians and threatening Lubin while German forces hold near the western front. Allies prepare defenses toward Calais as Russian activity continues, with reports of trench losses and Turkish valor noted amid overall war strain.
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Tordgn
Russia
Vis‘ula
Bur
Kraswk
Lubin
Waa Ticsevtar
Patat Gallet
Marshal van Maektensen
Galieh
Yorn
Lelylam
Het Bertie
France
Millet
Ten Die After Trolley Wreck Near Queenstown Ontario
A trolley car carrying Toronto excursionists jumped a curve on an incline from Queenstown Heights and plunged into a steep embankment. About 35 passengers aboard. eight bodies recovered at the scene and several others died later. Dorothy Keats, seven, identified among the dead. The car was crushed. riders describe a sudden lurch before the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Ont
International Railwaye
Queenstown Heights
Toronto
Beng
Niegarm Falls
Two Americans Killed by Shells at Warnington
A fragmentary report notes multiple casualties among American personnel after enemy shelling near Warnington. Names and precise affiliations are unclear due to damaged text, but the incident is tied to a submarine attack scenario and chaotic battlefield references.
Rich lands robbed by new repluy system debate at banker farmer meet
Des Moines farmer director Henry Wallace told delegates that rich lands are being robbed of productive power under the present repluy system. He argued soil fertility can be rebuilt with long term reform and warned against driving population from rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulicago
Hery Wallace
Des Moines
Jnting
Wallner
Romania Offered Neutrality at Vienna Conference
A Vienna meeting Monday with Von Bethmann-Hollweg, von Jagow, Count Tisza, and other leaders discussed Romania and Bulgaria. Roumania was said to be offered something for maintaining neutrality toward the end of the war, with references to Rumania, Belgrade, and neighboring states.
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Paris
Rome
Hagan Agency
Dalia
Dapatoh
Sua
Bulgaria
Vienna
de. von Bethmann-tall- Whe
Gorin
Gatton von Tagoy
Bacon Lawrie Fountrian
Stephen Misa
Vaqueros Killed as Raid Strikes San Miguel Ranch
Report from Del Rio Texas says Mexican and American forces clashed near the San Miguel ranch 40 miles west of Del Rio on the Mexican side of the border. Vaquero deaths were reported along with several horses driven off during the raid linked to Villa and Cortanza factions. Villages near the border noted heavy fighting as troops moved into the area Wednesday night.
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DM Tio
Tex
San Miguel Ranch
del Rio
Livan Cortanza
Villa
Mexicans threaten to raid Brownsville report
July 8 two Mexican bandits linked to a raiding gang in Cameron County clashed with officers and civilians in Hidalgo County west of Ner. Sheriff W T Vann received the alert via anonymous letter warning of a Brownsville raid. Captain J J Sanders and Governor officials saidMoxtung raiders are active in the Del Rio area. local ranger measures are seen as insufficient to handle the situation.
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Brownsville
Tes
Cameron
Hidolso County
Nere
W. TF. Vann
Povrew Foder
Shech? Vann
Superfish
Tertdime
Catala Sander
Saub
Austin
Tex
J. J. Sanders
del Rivix
Banden
Moxtung
Davis Injured in Plaza Crash in Alpha
R. S. Davis a 0 year old salesman on Summit Avenue was seriously hurt when a buggy he rode in collided with a streetcar at 12 46 pm Thursday in Alpha. He was knocked unconscious after striking the pavement and treated at a local hospital. The buggy was badly damaged and police reports vary on fault with some witnesses saying the horse bolted while others place the buggy near the tracks by the north fork trestle where a car called Theadan operated. Davis was removed to a hospital by ambulance after the crash.
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R. &. Davis
Summit Avenue
Almepha
Davis
Deen Usher
Tadly
Harie
Crocxett Street
Lord Norbury Joins Army of Workers in War Effort
Lord Norbury, a peer, has joined the movement of civilians contributing to the war effort. He has begun his self-imposed task in a factory, taking part in the aeroplane works and aligning with the broader recruitment of workers supporting the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbury
Lonnon
Lord Norbury
Wee Mark
Che Fitrm
Weather outlook notes unlikely change for days ahead
Allen Buell of the weather bureau reports no significant change in conditions after examining the weather map. A storm bringing heavy rains lies to the lake states while Southwest Texas remains unaffected with generally mild temperatures elsewhere and cool nights in the Rocky Mountain region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Lake States
Texas
Reel Mountain
Negros oppose jitney regulation in Charleston
A disrupted July 4 scene in Charleston shows Black residents pressing the public service commission to curb jitney drivers. They allege discrimination and demand fair treatment in transportation amid tense city politics.
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Charleston
W.va
France Restricts Gold Exports Under New Decree
A new French decree blocks gold exports except by the Bank of France. The rule targets shipments not destined for approved central banking use, aiming to tighten bullion movements as authorities monitor international trade and currency flows.
Labourers and peers in early factory scene described
An impression of a work site with Lord Norby and Lord Aurhuryla among laborers. Workers discuss pay, tasks, and acceptance of hard manual labor while a teacher questions efficiency and loyalty, reflecting class relations and early industrial life.
Quick Removal of Inky Growths Treatment Promoted
An ad describes a home remedy using powder and water to cover hairs, applying a paste then washing after a few minutes to remove hairs. It claims one application usually suffices, with a gelatine product sold in an original package to ensure results.
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