New York Fires Ravage Long Island and Coney Island
A massive blaze in New York and surrounding areas killed twenty, injured fifteen, and caused over 1 million dollars in losses. The Long Beach Hotel and Steeplechase Park suffered major destruction, with fires spreading from Christie Street tenements to the Italian quarter after a bomb explosion linked to the Black Hand. Firefighters faced panicked crowds and trapped residents as flames cut off stairways and sealed exits.
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Flight schedule fragment hints at late evening departures
Brief OCR read shows palr tonight and Tuesday with times 7:32 and 7:50, plus 10:87 pom. Ambiguous codes and errors limit clarity yet indicate planned flights or broadcasts.
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Long Branch and Coney Island Fire Ravage Summer Resorts
Eight hundred guests fled the Longbranch hotel at Long Branch New Jersey after a massive fire with no reported deaths. Losses approach $200 000 as clothing and personal effects are destroyed. At Coney Island New York a separate dawn fire damaged the Cave of the Winds area and steeplechase park destroying numerous small hotels with over $1 000 000 in losses. No lives lost though several injuries are reported among workers and spectators.
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Mob Burns Lynched Man's Body in Crisfield
A mob returned to the Crisfield scene and burned the corpse of James Reed, the Black man lynched after assaulting Policeman Daugherty. The body was exhumed and shot, sparking fears of a race war as crowds shouted curses and fired bullets.
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James Reed
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Heat records root in Texas as cattle perish
Sizable Texas heat spell Sunday left the area three miles by two miles scorched. Thermometer hit 179 in the sun and 117 in shade. Dozens overcome. stock losses include 5 head of cattle. Unexplained phenomena accompany the extreme weather event.
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McGregor
Texas
France Extends Courtesy in Tariff Negotiations
Paris signals a goodwill gesture by extending the decree on coffee duties from Porto France from August 1 to October 1, aiming to keep talks with the United States alive. The move is framed as courtesy, not a right, in hopes negotiations lead to a tariff agreement. Also noted are unrelated reports on catarrh cures and a Cedar Rapids sports organizer's collapse.
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Suits Against Railroads Filed Over Safety Appliances
Danville July 29 Twenty five suits will be filed next Thursday against the Terminal railroad association charging violation of the safety appliance act in the use of cars with brakes not in repair and unsafe cars.
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Pioneer is Very Ill and William Haywood Free
Mrs Elizabeth Miller a pioneer of Blackhawk county lies near death as relatives travel from out of town to her bedside. Her long years in Iowa left a large family, with living children in Waterloo and nearby towns. Haywood trial ends with acquittal. his tears mark the moment as Idaho jury clears the Western Federation of Miners leader, ending a nationally watched case that cost state and county substantial sums.
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Mm. J. Rice
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Elizabeth Miller
Iowa
Blackhawk
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Lave
Jerry
Montana
Chas
Lewis
Jin Chapli
J. Rice
Waterloo
Losses From Chautauqua Meet Prompt Review Of Plans
Informal meeting of men interested in the Chautauqua movement reviewed finances showing a possible deficit between 1000 and 1500 dollars. A follow up meeting will report receipts and expenditures. season ticket sales lagged despite efforts by W C T U and church groups. The program was praised but weak patronage led to the shortfall. A shorter ten day or two week format was suggested for next year.
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J.C. Gates
C.F. Fowler
B.S. Humm
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Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds
All nations seek to check the ravages of consumption the great plague that claims many yearly Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are not in danger of consumption Do not risk your health by taking unknown preparations when Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and certain in results The genuine is in a yellow package Wangler Bros UK Jodar MLWET IT
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Island Election Quiet Before Tomorrow’s Tide of Votes
On the eve of the island general election Manila reports unusual calm as mass meetings in Manta Sunday drew little enthusiasm. Leaders prepare for a final push, campaign conducted on strictly American methods with parties confident in the outcome.
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Manta
Funeral for Evansville dog Foxte. pet laid to rest
Two tons of people attended the funeral in Evansville Indiana for Foxte a dog owned by Samuel Trowbridge The pet was laid to rest in a small oak satin lined casket A monument may be erected at the grave Berlin July 29 reports a separate stabbing of a girl baby in a crowded working districtsiders.
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Samuel Trowbridge
Berlin
Dean's Kidney Pills Promising Back and Kidney Relief
Waterloo resident Kilne testifies that after years of back ache and kidney trouble, three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills from Wangler Bros. drug store brought complete relief. He urges others to remember the brand Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents. price five cents.
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East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Iowa
Dean
Wangler Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Trial remarks and thanks from the defendant
The defendant expressed gratitude for the fair treatment by Senator Borah and Judge Wood during the trial. He praised Governor Gooding and noted the strong support from those present in the courtroom as representatives of labor and political organizations faced the ordeal.
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Mover ASO Out Of Jail Admitted To Bail In Idaho
July 29 report states Charles H. Mover, head of the Western Federation of Miners, will be admitted to bail of 25,000 with a lease pattern soon. An agreement ended this morning as counsel discuss action on Pettibone’s case, with state opposition to any bail. Roosevelt telegram notes unanimous citizen victory in the Haywood murder verdict.
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Western Federation of Minera
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Botwe
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Western Federation of Miners
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New Hampton Derrick Accident Fatal to John Sack
John Sack, 21, was killed when a derrick broke while tearing down a frame water tank. He was hurled 84 feet to a rock pile and died instantly, his neck broken from the impact. Sack, born in Newton, had spent much of his life in New Hampton. his body was prepared for burial and taken to his mother Mrs Eli Sack’s home.
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Murder at Council Bluffs Leaves Officers Dead or Wounded
In Council Bluffs Iowa Detective George Wilson died from a gunshot wound after attempting to arrest a suspect who also shot Patrolman Richardsou, leaving him in critical condition. A large manhunt surrounded the suspect by noon, the fugitive reportedly cornered in a corn field seven miles from the city.
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Iowa
George Wilson
Richardsou
Desperado
Farmer Hurt Under Mower in Jubilee Area
L. O. Ohl, a Fox township farmer west of Jubilee, sustained severe injuries Monday while haying when a mower he was driving either caused him to fall or was jolted by a sudden start. He will be incapacitated for some time and unable to attend to business.
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Fox Township
Caleb Powers Fourth Trial for Murder in Kentucky
Georgetown Ky July 28 A special term of Scott county circuit court convened to try Caleb Powers for conspiring in the murder of Gov William Goebel. This fourth trial follows three prior convictions or reversals as federal and state courts battled over jurisdiction and fair trial concerns. Powers has spent seven years in jail amid national sympathy and heavy legal costs.
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