Train boiler explosions kill three abroad on same day
Three boiler explosions hit different rail lines in Pennsylvania Ohio and Tennessee injuring and killing several crew. In Trbsng Ohio a Pennsylvania freight engine boiler blast killed Engineer Chamberlain Fireman Weisner and Brakeman Stewart. In Breckenridge Missouri Burlington freight engine blast killed Brakeman Milbourne Hall Fireman Brewer and another fireman. In Milan Tennessee Winds Central train blast killed Fireman Maloney and Fireman Henderson with two tramps fatally harmed. freight cars derailed and a store and factory burned, half a million in damage.
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Chamberlain
Weisner
Stewart
Breckenridge
Burlington
Milbourne Hall
Patrick
Brewer
Eamiel Roberts
Milan
Tent
Manana
Bosineer Maloney
Chicago
Robert Henderson
Jackson
Teen
Bor
New York Maniac Strikes Women and Children
Police link a brutal cellar death of eight year old Katie Dritachler to recent strangulation murders of Sophia Kohler and an unidentified woman. Authorities warn of an insane killer at large, noting a hair thread tied tightly in the victim’s neck as a signature of the suspected maniac.
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east-Lehe
Deen
Maniac
Sophia Kohrer
Strangitatio
Katie Dritachler
Sophie Kohier
Santa Fe Rearrangement Reshapes Operating Divisions
Topeka August 1, changes in the Santa Fe railroad operating department reorganize divisions into Eastern Central and Western grand divisions. Eastern includes Illinois Missouri Kansas City Eastern Southern. Central covers Middle Oklahoma and Panhandle. Western spans River Colorado New Mexico and Rio Grande. Sioux City to build a new auditorium funded by subscriptions. initial $5,000 raised quickly and $10,000 by day end toward a $25,000 goal.
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Topeka
Kas
Santa Fe Railroad
Ilinois
Missouri
Kansas City
Sioux City
Turbulent Lodz Strike Ends in Deaths and Unrest
Lodz reports a violent strike with troops clashing with workers in the city center. At least thirty people killed or wounded as arrests and police raids sparked further disorder. Businesses halted and unions prepare for a larger labor conflict amid ongoing confrontations between socialists, nationalists, and police.
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Lodz
Crisia
Found Dead at Swimming Pool in Philadelphia Club
Edmund R. Watson, president of the Northern National Bank and treasurer of Henry Hees Brewing, was found dead at the Columbia Club swimming pool in Philadelphia early today. He allegedly slipped while about to dive, struck his head on the concrete coping, and died soon after as the coroner investigated.
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Avgi
Edmund R. Watson
Northern Naonal Bank
Henry Hees Brewing Company
Columbia Club
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Massacre blamed on Arabs holy war in Casablanca
Dispatches from Tangier and Casablanca report Arabs incited attacks on Europeans and Jews in Casablanca with claims of a holy war. Nine or more killed as French and Spanish residents sought refuge, while European laborers at the harbor faced assaults. Reprisals and rescue efforts disrupted harbor work as international cruisers head to Casablanca amid tensions.
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Doutor Merle
Casiblanca
Cana Dianca
Casablanca
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Chieta
Jeu
Stip
Messalmans
Cablanca
Galilee
Solitary life beckons Belle of Elkader and a local entry
In Dubuque on August 1 special report notes Mike Mae Conaiding, famed as a social figure from Elkader, entering a convent with Rev. Father O'Reilly guiding the move. The action surprised friends and left many regretful as details unfold. Also reported is the death of John Wybrant, a Civil War veteran and river engineer, who collapsed from apoplexy in Dubuque. He was 80, never married, and had retired two years prior at 78.
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Mike Mae Conaiding
Elka
Dubugus
Father O'Reilly
Rikdder
Milag Considine
Solitarufe
John Wybrant
Bubuque Thureday Torendon
Wybrant
Lancaster
Mississippi
Oklahoma Republicans Convene to Draft Platform and State Officials
Tulsa August 1 delegates at the Oklahoma and Indian Territory Republican meeting adopt a platform and consider naming a slate for the proposed state of Oklahoma. The convention includes a Taft welcome banner and a call for a square deal for every man and nation as Congressman McGuire urges a telegram to President Roosevelt.
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Republicans of
Oklahoma
Taft
Oklahoma City
Georgia
Dixie
Mctuire
Roosevelt
Ithal
Anarchistic Talk by Petrella Sparks Miner Tension
Aug 1 Duluth dispatch reports 243 dock workers at start of shift with more to follow as Hibing Eveleth districts see quiet early activity. Petrella urges armed readiness and last stand defiance, promising governor inquiry and backing from the Western Federation of Miners amid coming mass meetings and potential strikes.
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Eveleth
Petriella
Western Federation of Miners
New Transit Merger Under Scrutiny in New York
The public service commission of greater New York begins investigation into the Interborough Metropolitan Company merger of Manhattan and Bronx transit facilities. Allegations claim stock watering and fares inadequately serve the public as August Belmont, Thomas F. Ryan, and Theodore Shantz lead the company.
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Public Service Commission of
Greater New York
Manhattan
Bron
Interborough- Metropolitan Company
August Belmont
Thomas F. Ryan
Theodore Shantz
Panama Canal Commission
Postmaster Change in Jesup as C M Straley Resigns
Famous author C M Straley long time postmaster at Jesup resigns to join Waterloo Concrete Roofing Co as secretary. He hands over duties to successor J C Felts after a strong contest. Esther Conrey to return home to Neleigh Nebraska from visit with Mrs Ruby Parshall. Rostand Cyrano de Bergerac author and Mrs Thompson in the city for a few days with Mr and Mrs Floyd Thompson.
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Jesup
Waterloo
Waterloo Concrete Roofing Co
J. C. Pelta
Felts
Esther Conrey
Ruby Parshall
Neleigh
Neb
Paris
M. Edmond Rostand
BE. M. Thompson
de Bergerac
Independence
Gad
Floyd Thompson
Choked to Death in Coughing Fits in Iowa
A four year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Urich, living northeast of Webster City, Iowa, choked to death last night during an uncontrollable coughing spell. Elsewhere in New York a dispatch reports Korean delegates hoping to urge U S government action to curb Japan and Korea's status. Prince Toyo and Yi Sangsul arrived aboard the steamer May Jestse to meet President Roosevelt. Clayton Bronson is in Jesup on business today.
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Iowa
Shelal
Amos Urich
Worgan
Roosevelt
New York
Japan
Korea
Prince Tygoly Oufjoul
Mother to Have Her Little Boy Reunited in Colorado
After three years apart Vernie Thomas will join his mother in Denver, following court and community investigations that confirmed the mother’s fitness. Bickley of Denver agreed to escort the boy from Waterloo to his parent, as local caretakers at Germania hotel prepared to say farewell.
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Juvenile Court of
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Southern Pacific Declares Quarterly Dividend Increase
New York Aug 1 directors of the Southern Pacific company today announced a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on common stock. This marks an increase of one half of one percent.
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New York
Southern Pacific Company
Thaw Chooses Lawyer for Stanford White Trial
Martin W. Littleton of Brooklyn has been selected by Harry K. Thaw to lead the defense in the Stanford White murder case. Littleton, a former Brooklyn borough president and famed orator, will charge about $25,000 and succeed Delphin M. Delmas as chief counsel. Thaw announced the choice after conferring with his mother and wife.
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Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Delphin M. Delmas
Cass
St.Louis
Alton B. Parker
Chicago
Washington Civil Service Examinations for IC C Railroad Accountants
Civil service examinations are held in several cities for railroad accountants to be employed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The goal is to create a list of eligibles to examine railroad books under the new railroad rate law.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi Democratic Primary Shapes State Race
Mississippi voters face a state primary that will determine the new legislature and two United States senators. Governor Vardaman and Congressman Williams lead a heated race, while Senator A. J. McLaurin faces no opposition. Six men seek the governorship as the contest centers on railroad ownership and party platforms. If no candidate wins outright, a second primary will be held August 22.
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Dane Bla
H. D. Money
Vardaman
John Sharp William
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United States
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Senate
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E. F. Noel
T. A. Sisson
Earl Brewer
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Luther Manship
Wiley N. Nagh
B. Watts
State Committee
R. V. Fletcher
Joseph W. Power
Secretary of State
H. B. Blakeslee
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