Whitecaps shoot two in Needmore Tennessee raid
In Needmore a colored settlement east of Lewisburg, two men were shot during a midnight raid by masked whitecaps. John Milligan died after nine gunshot wounds as he fled a back door escape. John T. Hurter was fatally wounded while fleeing. The attackers rode on horseback and in a buggy and wore face coverings. motive remains unknown.
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Needmore
Lewisburg
Tenn
John Milligan
John T. Hurter
Milligan
Hunter
Farmington Pike
Explosion at Nitro Plant Wrecks Bluffton Area
Terrific blast at the Empire American Nitroglycerine plant two miles northeast of Bluffton Indiana killed at least three workers and a visitor who entered shortly before the explosion. The entire facility was destroyed and shock was felt over a wide area.
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Empire-American
Bluffton
Ind
Polar expedition letter from Port Solombel sent at sea
Chancellor W S Chaplin of Washington University receives a letter from Charles E Rillie quartermaster of the Zievler Polar expedition mailed at Port Solombel Russia at sea on July 6. The letter says the expedition plans to reach Varda July 7 and spend fifteen months at sea with bunkers filled and mail received.
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W.S. Chaplin
Washington University
Charles E. Rillie
Port Solombel
Russia
Varda
Civilization
Pole
Gold in Porto Rico Forest Reserve Report
Dr. John Clayton Gifford of Cornell University surveys the Luquilla forest reserve in Porto Rico for the bureau of forestry in Washington. He reports new gold streams and native panning soil, plus large aromatic itaum trees of an unraised species. The reserve features strong water power and dense tropical growths.
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Porto Rico
John Clayton Gifford
O F Cornell Universty
Luquilla
Bureau of Forestry
Washington
T Orto Rico
Roosevelt Gifts $100 for Signet Baby
A $100 check from President Roosevelt was received for Theodore Roosevelt Signet born to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Signet of McKeesport Pennsylvania. The funds were placed in a bank in the child’s name with interest to accumulate until he reaches 21.
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Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Signet
McKeesport
Signet
Tragic Fishing Dynamite Explosion Near Macauley Point
Two men died when dynamite used to fish exploded on a small island two miles from Victoria near Macauley Point. The blast tore their bodies and scattered remains over the rocky shoreline.
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Victoria
B. C
Macauley Point
Jewish Migration From Kherson Grows Rapidly
Advices from Elizabeth Stad report a rising Jewish migration from Kherson province to America. Three hundred Jewish families left for the United States in June and daily departures in July ranged from ten to twenty families.
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Russia
Elizabeth Stad
America
Kherson
United States
General Miles Contemplates G A R Command at En Campment
San Francisco report notes General Miles may seek the top post of commander of the G A R upon his Aug. 8 army retirement. Advance delegates to the encampment press toward nominating him for the position.
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San Francisco
Miles
Army
Storm Hits Mishawaka Causes Severe Damage and Injuries
A powerful storm struck Mishawaka Indiana causing extensive damage including several buildings burned and many chimneys and trees toppled. Four people were knocked senseless by lightning and one of the injured is reportedly fatal.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Scientist Gets Carnegie Grant for Cuban Blind Fish Study
Professor Carl H. Engliemann of the Indiana State biological station at Winona has received a $1,000 grant from the Carnegie Institute of Washington to support expenses in furthering his research on the blind fish of Cuba.
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Carnegie
Carl H. Engliemann
Winona
Cuba
New
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Public Printer Palmer May Go
A movement has started to remove Public Printer Palmer, according to a trustworthy source. The report notes organized effort and aims to replace Palmer with a successor who supporters say will better handle the duties of the office.
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Palmer
Grain prospects across the nation show mixed harvests
A long survey notes frost limits in the north, rain shortages in parts of the south and central valleys, and ample moisture east of the Rockies. Corn and winter wheat yield varies by state while spring wheat improves in the upperMissouri and Red River regions. oats rust and hay damage cited in several areas.
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North Dakota
West Gulf Districts
South ‘Atlantic
East Gulf States
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Nebraska
Iansas
Ohio Valley
Rocky Mountain
Iowa
Illinois
Ike
Missouri
New York
Michigan
Pacific Coast
Red River
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Virginia
South Anakota
New England
Oklahoma
Ohio
Upper Peninsula
Cory
Kansas
Croerie
Northwest
Central West
Secretary Hay’s Daughter Welcomes Baby Evelyn
Mrs J W Wadsworth Jr, daughter of Secretary of State John Hay, is mother to a healthy girl named Evelyn. The event makes Mrs Hay a grandmother and marks a family milestone.
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J. W. Wadsworth, Jr
John Hay
Evelyn
Willie Sells Loses Suit Over Mother's Estate
Willie Sells, circus performer, failed to win a $378,000 claim for salary as a bareback rider against his mother Mrs. Alice Sells's estate after her death in Topeka Kansas. The suit was decided against him.
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Willie Sells
Alice Sells
Topeka
Kan
Willie
Minneapolis Police Chief Sentenced to Six and Half Years
Col. Fred Ames, superintendent of police in Minneapolis under Mayor A. A. Ames, was sent to Stillwater to begin a six and a half year term in the state prison for bribery.
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Fred Ames
Minneapolis
Minn
A. A. Ames
Stillwater
Sarto Elected Pope Pius X After Conclave Ballot
Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto patriarch of Venice was chosen on the seventh ballot in Rome to lead the Catholic Church as Pope Pius X. Born 1845 in Riese he rose from Venice parish work to bishop and cardinal and was known for piety and practical teaching. He becomes the 234th successor of Peter.
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Vénice
Leo XIII
Rome
Pius X
Peter the Fisherman
Leo
Lorenzo Perosi
Cardinal Sarto
Venice
Perosi
Sarto
Pope
Riese
Salesian Institute
Cattolongo
Birth and rise of Pope Pius X from Italian bishop to pope
The record notes Giuseppe Sarto born June 2, 1835 in Riese Italy. It traces his path through Castlefranco Padua Lombola Salzano Treviso Mantua to bishop, cardinal June 12 1893, and election as pope August 4 1903.
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Riese
Italy
Sogan
College of Castlefranca
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Salesian Institute
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Salzano
Ganon
Treviso
Mantua
Venice
Giuseppe Sarté
Pius X
Method of casting ballots in papal conclave described
The article explains the papal election process. Cardinals sit under canopies, with green canopy for Cardinal Oreglia the sole survivor created by an earlier pope. After a pope is chosen, all canopies lower except the new pope’s. A writing table stands before each cardinal plus six in the middle. The senior cardinal bishop leads.
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Oreglia
Election of Pius X At Vatican Smokes Sign After Ballots
The report details the conclave process from opening the Sistine Chapel doors to the election of Pius X. It describes the ceremonial renown attire, the kiss of reverence, the fisherman's ring, and the public blessing. It also explains ballot procedures including two thirds rule, accedo options, and the smoking signals signaling results.
Burning of Chicago to headline centennial jubilee in fall
Chicago plans a two hour display of red fire atop 1000 tons of rooftop flames across skyscrapers to mark the centennial celebration. The event includes a mock O Leary fire scene, bombs memorializing the cow, an Indian village, Fort Dearborn reenactment, and a lakefront massacre tableau. Rail fares will be reduced and many decorations become permanent in the city parks.
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Benes Seston
Chicago
O’leary
DeKoven Street
Fort Dearborn
Lake Front
Outlaws Battle Kills Militiamen At Grand Victory Mine
Placerville dispatch reports two confrontations with convicts escaped from Folsom prison. On Saturday night militiamen Lieut. Smith and seven in Company H engaged four convicts. three soldiers fell and several wounded. Festus Rutherford and W C Jones among the slain. Jones had served in the Philippines. The fugitives escaped after the exchange.
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Placerville
Cal
Folsom
Grand Victory Mine
Dutch Flat
Festus Rutherford
W. C. Jones
Jones
Philippines
Lieut. Smith
Company H
Trade and industry hold steady amid swift rail gains
The New York market shows resilience after a speculative drop with retail demand strong for summer fabrics and full openings noted. Railway earnings rise 12.5 percent this July and 23.1 percent above 1901 while foreign trade gains and favorable agricultural news support continued activity across energy metals and crops.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Soipiers
America
Alabama
United States
Canada
Mississippi River Commission Sends Annual Expenditure Report
The Mississippi River Commission released its annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, detailing allocations from the sundry civil and river and harbor funds. Highlights include $27,000 for Helena harbor and $1,000,000 for levees, with other district dredging and surveys funded. The 14-foot channel study from the Illinois river mouth to St. Louis received $25,000, noting that permanent deepening is not yet practical under current conditions.
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Mississippi River Commission
War Department
Washington
St. Louis
Helena
Ark
Memphis
Tenn
West River
Greenville
Miss
Natchez
Vidalia
Clinois River
Electric railways kill 100 in two months
A roundup of incidents reports 100 deaths tied to electric railways in two months. Joshua Butler and family die after being struck by a train at Port Pokley Pennsylvania. C Weiss in Syracuse kills wife and himself in New York City.
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Port Pokley
C. Weiss
Syracuse
N. Y
New York City
Chicago
St. Louis
School Board of
Kansas City
Superior Court
Tacoma
Wash
Moody
Brementer
Bremerton
Puget Sound Navy ‘Yard
Supreme Court
Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Regional quote table lists cattle hogs sheep and grain values in Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York and more. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye and livestock ranges with creamery butter and egg quotes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
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