Disaster on Italian steamer Sirio wreck near Hormigas Island
Off Cape Palos Spain the Italian steamship Sirio with about 900 people aboard struck the Hormigas reef and sank. Survivors recount terrifying scenes as emigrants fought for lifeboats, the captain killed himself blaming imprudence, and rescuers bring aid to Cape Palos where families wait in distress.
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Cartagena
Spain
Cape, Patos
Biro
Jono
Bercetona
Cadiz
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Hormigas Island
Ainse
Italied
Wescuers
Teache
Cape Valos
Sirias
Homnilgas Island
Cape Pulos
Stermer
Sirio
Denon
Bareejong
Hormigas
Cape Palos
Totter
Cartangena
Circus
Jast
Bright Boys Duel With Knives Ends in Injuries in Milwaukee
Two 13 year olds, Joe Klatt and Stanislaus Wargin, allegedly fought a knife duel in a vacant Milwaukee lot after a quarrel over a card game. Wargin was slightly wounded in the right shoulder and treated by a physician. Klatt was arrested on assault and battery charges. case to be heard in juvenile court.
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Milwaukee
iAug
Joe Klatt
Stanislaus Wargin
Southelty Hills
Wargin
Honor
Kistt
Bumblebees Attack Child Sparks Eye Injury Fears
In Shelbyville Indiana a bumblebee colony nesting in B V Y Whaley's yard stung Braxter Whaley, a one year old boy, badly enough that doctors fear loss of sight after rescue. In Tavesville Wisconsin veterinarian E D Roberts dies following hernia operation at Lakeside hospital.
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Shelbyville
Ind
B. VY
Whaley
Braxter
Tavesville
Wis. Ang
E. D. Roberts
Lakeside Hospital
Lake Shore Limited Collision Kills Three
An eastbound Lake Shore Limited and a westbound passenger car collided three miles west of Vermilion. The crash tore the trains into a wreck, killing W J Moody of Reach Park Ohio and Fred Emiley of Lima, and Famer Yerrick of Milan died in hospital. Injured include RA Mellaney of Cleveland with a broken leg and several others from Wella Willoughby and Otto Mc Bride of Lima. The crash is blamed on a possible miscommunication or error at a curve.
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Lake Shore
Here
W. J. Moody
Reach Park
Fred Emiley
Lima
Ant Famer Yerrick
Great Western Ol
Wella
Willoughby
Cheat Crnehad
Otto McBride
Tima
Mirror saves life and halts daughter’s deadly plan
In Amsterdam Indiana Hollack Matthews averts tragedy when a mirror reveals his daughter holding a shotgun toward him. She planned to kill him then herself. Matthews, a respected schoolteacher, was wounded only slightly by the misfired gun. The incident centers on the daughter’s intent and the father’s quick action.
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Amsterdam
Ind
Hollack Matthews
Matthews
Misa
Emma MecAdame
Ingtanabe
The Writers Abroad and Health News
Haulin Garland must abandon his trip due to health. Jerome K. Jerome has long writing gaps and sporadic mood dictates. John T. McGutcheon has gone to Europe and will tour many countries en route back via the Transsiberian railway. Professor Borden P. Bowne travels world wide, in Bombay recently, plans England and Scotland then Boston in autumn. George Meredith may quit novel writing pending health recovery.
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Haulin Garland
Jerome K. Jerome
John T. McGutcheon
Europe
Aalu
China
Borden P. Bowne
Bombay
England
Scotland
Boston
George Meredith
To Make Bhoce Wear Recipe for Boot Soles
Melt together tallow and resin in a two to one ratio and apply to boot soles. The treated soles absorb the mixture and last much longer than untreated shoes, preserving wear.
Cullom Clinches Illinois Primary Return to Senate
Aug 6 Chicago report shows Shelby M. Cullom favored for U.S. Senate after a turbulent primary. Lorimer, Yates contest ends with Lorimer securing districts enough to win renomination. Numerous incumbents, including Cannon, Lowden, Mann, and others, secure renomination across multiple districts. party slate complete amid new primary law.
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Mann
Bommer
Lorimer
Sifth
James HR. Mann
Joseph Cannon
House of Representatives
Frank
C. Lowden Tras
Man jumps from moving train at Louisville and Nashville line
Thomas Delehanty of Nanbyville Tennessee, an insane patient at Manhattan State Hospital, escaped a rear window of a south bound passenger train and fell twenty five feet to the ground. An attendant halted the train, officers assisted, and Delehanty was bound, hoisted to the track, placed in a wagon, and sent to a hospital. His injuries were slight.
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Cincinnati
Thomas Delebanty
Nanbyville
Enn
Manhattan State Hospital For
Loulaville
Nuxhville
Mex
Drowning at Davie reveals unsteady youth and guardian
Eliot Michigan August 6 The drowning of Davis aged 29 after rolling into the water during a boating episode is reported. Gerow saw him sink and officers recovered the body. Davis had unsteady habits and Alderman George P Caldwell acted as guardian of Davis, who left an estate valued at 14000. He was half-brother to Mrs Caldwell and George Taylor, driver at the central fre station.
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Eliot
Mich
Davie
Mra. Caldwell
George Taylor
Central Fre Station
BEW Reform Organization Meeting Aims To Fight Health Scams
New York announces a conference to form a national society to gather and spread information on dangerous health practices. The group aims to back laws against quackery, drug and food adulteration, and the sale of alcohol and narcotics under proprietary labels.
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New York
Hudson Theater
Itis
Governor Vardaman Addresses Voters In Mississippi
Governor Vardaman urged white voters in Brookhaven to support legislators who would oppose education funding for Negro children. He spoke of a "Jim Crow" reserve in Washington and said southern congressmen avoid reform due to fear of criticism. He vowed to push a bill annually if elected to the senate and preferred repealing the fifteenth amendment over ruling like a king.
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Orleans
Vardaman
Assissippi
Brook Fayen
Miss
Washington
Mississippi
Senate
Edward
Funston Leads Army Camp Duties in Tacoma
General Funston, overseeing maneuvers at the American lake camp, mends his own bed and helps raise his tent because no soldiers volunteer as army servants. He appears to enjoy the hands on work amid the camp duties and officers.
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Funston Watta
Tacoma
Wash
Funston
American Like
Fonnston
Lord Douglas Detention Sparks International Tug of War
The British nobleman Lord Douglas faced forced confinement in Dilke with handcuffs and bruises after detainment for two nights and nine days. The incident triggers a rigid probe by the British consul in Boston and could shape U S British diplomatic responses.
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Portland
Ore
Sholto Douglas
Boston
Holt
Roosevelt Letter Supports Audubon Plume Fight
President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt express strong sympathy for the Audubon Society’s campaign against plume use. The letter notes Queen Alexandra’s public disapproval of decorative aigrettes and suggests Roosevelt’s public stance could aid abolition efforts more than lengthy campaigning.
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Terodore Rourevelt
Biade
Roosevelt
Woxton
Dutcher
Queen Alexandra
England
Audubon Societies
_Notorious bigamist case shocks Asheville police inquiry state side_
An arrest in Asheville North Carolina targets a man claiming to be Lord Sholto Douglas son of the Marquis of Queensberry. He used the alias Lont Douging and was tracked after a missing heiress case disrupted a California social set. The arrest prompts high level inquiries and possible punishment for the supposed bigamist. In Texas Cold Springs an election day shootings leaves multiple wounded and one killed. E Adams the Democratic tax assessor candidate was killed in a firefight. Sam Adams wounded. W Robertson and C W Wilkins injured.
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Douglas
United Statea
England
Lord J. Douglas
Marquis of Queensberry
Asheville
N.C
Bigamist
Lont Douging
Caroling
Miss Wood
Portland
Lord Douglas
Marquis of
Queensberry
Ang
Sholto Douglas
United States
Lord Sholte
California
Texas
Cold Springs
Tex
E. Adams
Sam Adams
Tyas
W. ¥. Robertson
C. W. Wilkins
Williams
Riot on Seventh Street Sparks Police Action in Rockford
A mob of about 2,000 gathered on Seventh Street after a boy was accused by Officer Swan Carl-Son. Bricks, stones, and rotten eggs were hurled at a street car as officers attempted to pass. Police and fire crews quelled the riot. several heads were cracked. Five arrests reported in the Swedish district.
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Rockford
Ang
Swan Carl- Son
Seventh Street
Dock Laborers on Strike in Superior and Wik
About 800 dock laborers from North Western Coal and Pittsburgh Coal are set to strike before dawn. Police were summoned at 1:15 in the afternoon and a heavy guard is stationed on the docks.
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Superior
Wik
North Western Coal Company
Pittsburg Coal Company
Ntercheon
Parliament Adjourns Briefly for Session Closure
British Parliament adjourned until October 28 after a very brief session. Members met mainly to pass appropriation bills and receive the royal assent, marking a short, uneventful adjournment.
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Tondon
House of Fords
Illinois Central Passenger Trains and Schedules Summary
Train Nos 93 94 run Waterloo to Dubuque and Dubuque to Fort Dodge with passenger service. Chicago Sioux City Fort Dodge routes shown with departures from Waterloo Dubuque and Chicago connections. Several trains listed include St Paul Albert Lea and Chicago limited and express services with times and cancellations on Sundays.
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Omste
Sioux City
Dodges
Mall
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
i—Way
Waterloo
Fort Dodsa
Creu
Betwom
St. Paul
Chicago
Albert’ Leg
St Paul Express
Albert
Breight
Albert Lea
Right Road to Chicago and St Louis Railroad Notes
Railway division bulletin lists Chicago routes with stops at key cities including Omaha Memphis Colorado Peoria Fort Wayne and St Paul. Notation shows No 20 Chicago and St Louis limited stops Sundays. No 8 St Louis Mail and Branch with limited major stops daily. No 72 Way Freight operates and schedule details appear.
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Gedar Rapids
Chicago
Omaha
Dt. Zonis
Dam Yer
Mamphis
Colorado & Peoria
Fort Wonk
St Jonepe
St Paul Henses City
Minnesposia
Svarywhere
St Louis
Inn
St Louis Mail
Br. Brees
Dally
tWay Freight
Ax.dux
Waterlo o Cedar Falls 4 North erp Railway service notice
Waterloo and Cedar Falls routes are listed with connections at Waverly and Denver Junction to Omaha and the C G W Ry. No. 46 links with No. 8 from points west, and No. 44 runs via Waverly to six points west. Co. H. Eighmey advertises something good for you. Ring us up.
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Cedar Falls
Waverly
Omaha
Denver
C.G. W
All Pointer
Co. H
Am. P.m. OY
Ly Cedar
Aterloo
Glasgow
Toy Xe
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