Cyclone Tears Through Grand Rapids Killing and Injuring
A July 13 storm blasted Grand Rapids from the southwest at 4 am injuring 40 or more and causing extensive damage. The city market and adjoining baseball park were struck as the grandstand roof shattered. Horses were killed and many people hurt. Nellie Wiersma was crushed by wagons as she tried to calm frightened horses. Charles Gibbs died from shock linked to the event.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Baseball Park
Ball Park
Nellie Wiersma
Charles Gibbs
Leonard R. Warner Dies, Chicago Livestock Dean
Leonard R. Warner, aged 95, longtime leader of Chicago’s live stock trade, died in Chicago. Born in New York he moved to Chicago in 1858 and entered the livestock business with the Union Stock Yards at its 1865 creation, continuing until a stroke two years ago.
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Chicago
Leonard R. Warner
Mr. Warner
New York
Union Stock Yards
Warner
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Endorsements from Mrs J W Stanley Cheneyville La and Mrs M Gary Chicago Ill praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for ailments from feminine ills backache and recovery after childbirth. Both recount improved strength and health and offer testimonial letters for broad use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Cheneyville
J. W.stanley
M. Gary
Chicago
Ill
Feas
Seattle Bar Appoints Panel to Aid Inquiry
In Seattle the Bar association approved a committee to assist the House Judiciary subcommittee led by Chairman Graham in gathering evidence for the probe of Judge Cornelius Hanford. The group voiced confidence in Judge Hanford despite criticism of the subcommittee’s focus on incriminating evidence.
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Seattle
Walsh
Graham
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Cornelius Hanford
Seattle Bar Association
Bar Association
iManford
Association
Spain urged to enforce neutrality on Portuguese frontier
Lisbon reports Spain received a collective note from England and France urging adherence to neutrality laws. Portuguese premier Augusto Vasconcellos protested royalist encampments on Spanish soil and arrests followed in Estremadura near Lisbon. Royalist attacks and clashes near Casimbra and other frontier points are noted with several casualties.
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Lisbon
Paiz
Spain
England
France
Republic of Portugal
Senor
Augusto Vasconcellos
Arthur Henry Hardinge
Portugal
Bellas
Estremadura
Queluz
Casimbra
Atlantic
Democratic Club
Navy plans midsummer battleship exercises at Newport
Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus announced Atlantic fleet drills for July 22 to 27. Blue fleet led by Rear Admiral Aaron Ward comprises the Florida Delaware Michigan Utah and North Dakota with destroyer groups. Red fleet under Rear Admiral C McR Winslow includes Louisiana Kansas New Hampshire South Carolina Vermont and destroyer groups. Submarine groups also take part.
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Newport
R. I
Atlantic
Hugo Osterhaus
Florida
Delaware
Michigan
Utah
North Dakota
Aaron Ward
Louisiana
Kansas
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Vermont
C. McR. Winslow
Barbecue and Political Rally Planned in Sutherland Springs
Sutherland Springs hosts a large free barbecue and political rally on Thursday July 18. County candidates invited to speak while roads talks, two ball games, dancing and swimming entertain attendees. Free barbecue meat provided, attendees supply own extras. State candidates hoped to attend. speakers may travel from Beeville.
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Sutherland Springs
Good Roads
Beeville
Heckman Hanson bankruptcy inquiry under Judge Hanford
The bar of Seattle and King County urge the profession Congress and the committee to aid the production of evidence for Judge Hanford fitness debate. Subcommittee today heard one witness Jerrold Landon Finch to finish the Heckman & Hanson bankruptcy branch of the investigation. Next case concerns Kerr & McCord fees in Pacific Packing receivership alleging Judge Hanford approved 140000 and aligned with the firm in forming the Hanford Irrigation and Power company.
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Seattle
King County
Congress
Hanford
Jerrold Landon Finch
Heckman & Hanson
United States
Kerr & McCord
Pacific Packing and Navigation Company
Hanford Irrigation and Power Company
Unveiling of Rollo Statute Draws North European Delegates
In Fargo North Dakota on July 13 a ceremony unveiled a statue of Rollo the Viking chieftain in a city park. Hundreds of Northern European residents and a French official attended. The statue, a Rouen replica presented by Rouen to the United States, was unveiled with H G Maugras representing France.
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Fargo
N. D
Europe
France
Rollo
Rouen
America
H. G. Maugras
Washington
Maugras
Normandy
Paris
Railroad Candidate R R Smith Tours Texas for Congress
R R Smith former legislator from Atascosa county campaigns for congressman at large accompanied by Capt. C S Young. The tour began in Jourdanton, then San Antonio and Austin with stops in North Texas. Smith reports strong encouragement amid 22 candidates for the two seats.
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Austin
Tex
R. R
Smith
Atascosa County
C. 8. Young
Jourdanton
San Antonio
North Texas
John Henry Hanged for Wife Murder in Austin
John Henry, a Black man, was hanged at 4 15 yesterday afternoon in Austin for the September murder of his wife. He delivered a forty minute speech claiming conviction by false witnesses and asserted his innocence as the fall broke his neck.
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John Henry
Austin
Tex
Militia Nears Capture of Fugitives in Magoffin County
A report says twenty militiamen chased murderer Bud Collins through the Magoffin mountains after he allegedly killed Mack Bailey and a brother. A Bailey brother reportedly shot Collins in the back. Collins fled to the mountains with armed supporters. A confrontation is expected as Collins’ guards resist arrest.
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Lexington
Magoffin County
Bud Collins
Mack Bailey
Baileys
Collins
Wolters Plans Courthouse Speech in Weatherford
Jake Wolters arrives from Fort Worth to address a senatorial campaign at the Weatherford courthouse this afternoon. He is also set to speak in Mineral Wells tonight.
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Wolters
Weatherford
Tex
Jake Wolters
Fort Worth
Creel Issues Open Challenge to Democrats and Republicans
H G Creel issues an open political challenge to all Democrats and Republicans at 123 Soledad on Saturday July 13 at 8 p m. The notice appears as political advertising inviting public participation.
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H. G. Creel
Soledad
Bailey predicts revolution if U S changes persist
Senator Bailey of Texas warned at a private dinner that if U S changes mirror the last thirty years, a crisis akin to the French revolution could arise within thirty years. He blamed Congress and the Democratic Party for inflating evil and urged leaders to speak truth to the public.
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Washington
Bailey
Texas
United States
Congress
Democratic Party
Paris
Mothers Council Reconsiders Shorter School Sessions
A San Antonio Mothers Congress meeting at Mrs. Malone Duggan's home gathered school officials and principals to seek views on shorter or longer public school sessions. The council defers to the school board's stance. no immediate record is planned unless council members request another meeting.
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San Antonio
Congress of Mothers
Mothers’ Council
The
Malone Duggan
Congress
Don A. Bliss
T. N. Dechmann
Lectures Draw Crowds at Sutherland Springs Chautauqua
The Baptist Chautauqua at Sutherland Springs features Dr. F C McConnell lectures on Isaac and Rebecca hailed as the best so far. Diplomas for B Y P U and mission class graduates will be awarded Sunday morning. New arrivals include Mrs Sorrellle Lavernia Eugene Rice Stockdale and others settling in tents. Dr F M McConnell state missions head attends and will join program weekend.
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Sutherland Springs
Tex
Baptist Chautauqua
F. C. McConnell
Isaac and
Rebecca
J. R. Magill
R. F. Stokes
W. E. Foster
Sorrelle
Lavernia
Eugene Rice
Stockdale
J. M. Folts
Kingsville
Fiona Ware
W. A. King
F. M. McConnell
Shooting in Hallettsville Leaves Livery Stable Owner Wounded
Hallettsville Texas July 13 Ed Ellinston owner of the livery stable was shot and seriously wounded Thursday night Frank John restaurant owner is under arrest in connection with the shooting with details not disclosed.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Ed Ellinston
Frank John
Have the Light Follow You on Your Vacation
A travel column offers advice on choosing a reliable hotel lamp service for safe, well lit trips. It stresses practical lighting tips and personal comfort during holiday stays.
Swenson Plans Freeport Port at Brazos River Mouth
New York bankers Swenson and son file charters for three Freeport entities in Brazoria County Texas. The Freeport Sulphur company with $200000 capital aims to develop sulphur mining and manufacture. Freeport Terminal and Freeport Townsite companies organize to manage output and town development with a roster of Texas and New York investors led by William T. Andrews and Eric P. Swenson.
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Austin
Tex
Lne
Brazos River
Brazoria County
Swenson
Swensons
William I Andrews
Stamford
Jones County
Freeport Sulphur Company
Freeport
William T. Andrews
Charles A. Jones
Texas
Eric P. Swenson
Swen A. Swenson
New York
Sidell Tilghman
New Jersey
Mr. Tilghman
Swen A Swenson
Freeport Terminal Company
Frank 8
Defends U S Loan to Nicaragua from Criticism
Adolfo Vivas, Nicaragua’s consul general in San Francisco, rebuts Manuel Ugarte’s attack on the U S loan. He cites a treaty transferring debt to New York bankers and credit support from Brown Bros and J W Seligman, with $1.5 million advanced and Ham named customs collector. He argues the United States aided Nicaragua’s finances and restored its credit, warning against sensational claims.
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San Francisco
Cal
Adolfo Vivas
Nicaragua
Manuel Ugarte
New York
United States
Senor Vivas
Customs House
Nicaraguan Assembly
United States Senate
Brown Bros
J. W. Seligman & Co
Clifford P. Ham
Fragments of Beasley Body Found Near Lake Pontchartrain
Fragments believed to be J. H. Beasley of Meridian Mississippi were recovered from the Northeast ern railroad bridge over Lake Pontchartrain after a man was struck by a passing train and unable to move from the tracks.
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New Orleans
J. H. Beasley
Meridian
Miss
Lake Pontchartrain
Germany Prepares Chart for Gulf and Caribbean
Berlin July 13 The German minister of marine commissions a new chart of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to be ready before the Panama Canal opening.
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Germany
Berlin
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Panama Canal
Drowned saving sparrow on canal near Glenview golf
Evanston police drag the drainage canal for the body of Clar ence Passmore a 17 year old caddie who died while trying to rescue a crippled sparrow. He and two friends were walking to the Glenview golf grounds when he leaped in after the bird and was swept away by the strong current.
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Evanston
Ill
Clarence Passmore
Glenview Golf Grounds
Passmore
Shooting at Grand Isle Leads to Physician Wound
Dr. R O Seay, a prominent physician, was lured from his home by a false service call and shot by unidentified assailants after an attempted segregation incident. He was seriously wounded and transported to New Orleans for treatment. Ber nie and Basin Rigaud, brothers, are under arrest. Riebe Undertaking Co. provides auto ambulance service.
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New Orleans
Grand Isle
R. O. Seay
Gulf of Mexico
Bernie
Basin Rigaud
Free Recipe for Weak Kidneys Promises Quick Home Cure
An advertisement offers a $3.50 free kidney remedy recipe from Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit. It claims to relieve headaches back pain fatigue eye issues and sleeplessness with pure remedies and promises a copy by mail. The letter-style pitch invites readers to request the plain-envelope mailing and asserts rapid, self-administered relief.
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A. E. Robinson
Tck Building
Detroit
Mich
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