Daring Outlaw Harry Tracy Escapes Pursuit by Sea
Oregon convict Harry Tracy eludes pursuit after binding a farm family and forcing a row to Madison Point. He traveled by water across Puget Sound, tied up the Johnson family, and fled as deputies trailed the Sea Lion. Tracy has killed three officers since appearing near Seattle and remains at large.
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Seattle
Wash
Harry Tracy
Oregon
Cuditee
Tracy
Fisher
Meadow Point
Madison Point
Johnson
Johnsons
Anderson
Washington
Sail Boat Capsizes Drowns Three Detroit Boys
Three Detroit youths Tony Henkel Oscar Rosenberg and Gonrad Brede drowned after a sail boat capsized in the middle channel at St. Gail flats Sunday. The tragedy occurred about 200 feet from Savage's hotel where Henkel and Rosenberg were staying. Bystanders saw the accident but could not help as the boys sank quickly.
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Detroit
Mich
Tony Henkel
Oscar Rogenberg
Gonrad Brede
St. Gail Flats
Savage's Hotel
Henkel
Rosenberg
Fire destroys multiple buildings on Wabash and threatens Siegel, Cooper
A Sunday blaze in Chicago leveled 305 307 309 and 811 313 Wabash avenue causing losses surpassing 325000 dollars. Firefighters prevented further damage by stopping the flames from reaching Siegel Cooper & Co department store on State street, separated by a narrow alley.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Siegel, Cooper & Co
State Street
Mormon temple dedication draws U S leaders to Copenhagen
About 300 American Mormons including former Senator Frank J. Cannon and family attend the dedicating of the Mormon temple in Copenhagen. The report notes a large contingent of missionaries and local press coverage during the event.
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Copenhagen
Annexation debate heats Senate amid Cuban ties
In Washington on July 1 and 2 the Senate debated Cuban annexation with Sen Elkins urging annexation and Sen Platt and Sen Hanna opposing. The session saw criticism of Gen Wood, passage of a rear admiral pay bill for Adm Schley, and a flurry of conference reports and appropriations before adjournment sine die.
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Washington
Senate
Elkins
W. Va
Cuba
Platt Ct
Hanna
United States
Gen. Wood
Adm
Schley
House
Pond River
Porto Rico
Omaha
Neb
Pulaski
Baron Steuben
William Victor Tomb
North River
New York Harbor
Detroit
Mich
Alexander Macomb
South Platte Canal and Reservoir Co
Anna Eliza Isabella von Hemert
Messrs. Payne
Cannon and
Richardson
Tenn
Congress
King Edward's Condition Improves in July Updates
London reports a satisfactory, though slow, convalescence for King Edward with daily bulletins likely. Crowds thin at Buckingham Palace while doctors focus on private practice. royalty and coronation guests depart as ministers note improving health and potential transfer to the royal yacht by month end.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Frederick Treves
Maj
Delme Radcliffe
Crown Prince
Norway
Prince Komatsu
Japan
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Aosta
Prince Waldemar
Denmark
Prince George
Greece
Edward
Royal Yacht
Southampton Waters
No News From the Missing Steamers Reported
Seattle report from Nome says no news on the missing steamers Jeannie and Portland as the Indiana arrives with Captain E V Roberts aboard.
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Seattle
Wash
Jeannie
Portland
Indiana
E. V. Roberts
Nome
Independence Day Celebrated Across Texas with Music and Fireworks
Independence Day observed Friday across Texas with music and fireworks. Laredo reports large displays in Torrson, marking a bigger celebration than in prior years, while Monterey held no public event.
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Mexico
Laredo
Tex
Texas
Torrson
Monterey
Editor Fined For Contempt In Kansas Court
Eldorado Kansas July 3 N R Cady editor of the Augusta Journal was fined 107 dollars and costs for contempt of court for criticizing Judge Aikman for refusing a change of venue for Jessie Morrisdie.
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Eldorado
Kan
N. R. Cady
Augusta Journal
Aikman
Jessie Morrisd
Democratic Party Struggles for a Unifying Nucleus in 1904
The article argues that genuine leadership in the party is elusive with Bryan's influence hindering Hill or any figure's rise. It cites Tom Johnson, Cleveland, Harrison, Pattison, and Olney as potential leaders while noting broad, vague Jeffersonian ideals offer little concrete agreement for winning elections.
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Democratic Party
David B. Hill
Bryan
Hill
Gorman
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Olney
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Bryan's Campaign Plans From Southern Tour
William Jennings Bryan reported from his southern lecture tour that the south may shift from the Kansas City platform toward David Bennett Hill's leadership. He notes loyal rank and file amid ambitious leaders like Bailey and expects the west to back Kansas City, aiding regular democracy in the fall. He sees Washington Democrats as friendly and marks the central west as the key fight ground for early campaigning.
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William Jennings Bryan
South
Kansas City
David Bennett Hill
Lincoln
New York
Bryan
Bailey
Democratic Party
West
Congress
Washington
Middle States
Central West
Mr. Bryan
Democracy in disarray and calls for party harmony
A critical outlook on Democratic splits across tariff reform imperialism and Philippine policy. The piece cites figures like Sulzer Hill Bryan Croker and Hill, argues reform requires fresh leadership, and warns old guards hinder reunion. It urges clearing the field by replacing entrenched war-horses with new stock to improve unity.
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Watterson
Sulzer
South Africa
Congressman Richardson
Danish Islands
Mr. Hill
Tom Johnson
Bryan
Croker
David B. Hill
Democracy
Tf Democracy
Americans in the Philippines Aim for Noble Moral Policy
The Toloilo Panay Times quotes ruling sentiments that Americans in the islands should not exploit the Filipinos but uplift the Malay race. It calls on Americans to be virtuous and honest, living up to national ideals to perform a noble, Godly task in humanity.
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Tloilo
Panay
Bryan faces revolt as reorganizers seek control in 1904
The text describes Bryan rallying the masses to resist expediency and block the reorganizers from taking charge. It notes leaders pushed back in 1896 aiming to regain influence and warns of dangerous implications for his leadership. Tom Johnson of Cleveland emerges as a favored option in Nebraska.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Nebraska
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Fragmented quotes on Bryan and Cleveland circulate in 19th century papers
A jumble of quotes from the Indianapolis Journal Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Chicago Record Herald Cleveland Leader Chicago Tribune Milwaukee Sentinel notes on William Jennings Bryan Grover Cleveland and political harmony references to Watterson Tom Johnson and White Law Reid reveal partisan sniping and alleged shelved status.
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Cleveland
Bryan
Indianapolis Journal
Chicago Tribune
Ohio Legislature Digest on Municipal Code and Sessions
Representative A G Cummings of Oberlin discusses a short municipal code bill with the governor and anticipates a possible special session around August 15. George B Okey remarks the Roger law error can be fixed in minutes, while municipal government reforms may require two weeks and three possible legislative paths.
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Columbus
A. G. Cummings
Oberlin
George B. Okey
Mrs. W. J. Latchford Dies in Horse and Carriage Incident
Mrs. W. J. Latchford wife of the Royal Packing Co. vice president was found dead three miles from Van Wert Ohio entangled in horse and carriage lines after a runaway scene. She had been visiting locals and before marriage worked for the Chicago Record as a reporter.
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Latchford
Alexander Ricketts Sells Beal Law Shooting Incident
In Blanchard Ohio on July 5 Alexander Ricketts a businessman shot and killed Jerry Slike son of village saloon keeper Jacob Slike. Slike had spoken against anti saloon faction methods after their election victory. Ricketts is at large.
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Mr. Blanchard
Alexander Ricketts
Jerry Slike
Jacob Slike
Beal
Ricketts
Slike
Boyhood Fish Trip Ends in Fatal Accident
Marysville Ohio July 5 Elmer Brown while fishing with friends in Big Darby creek was accidentally shot by William Tyrrell who aimed at a bird hidden in bushes. Brown lost his left eye and the heavy load struck the breast and right side. condition was critical Friday night.
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Marysville
Elmer Brown
Big Darby Creek
William Tyrrell
Brown
Floods Wash Bridge and Flood Cambridge Streets
Heavy rains turned the river into a torrent and washed the railroad bridge north of Cambridge from its abutments. Several city street bridges were carried away and homes flooded, forcing residents to seek higher ground.
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Cambridge
Here
Filipino general meets American captor in Chicago
The Bryan philosophy cites Gen Buencamino who, in Chicago, showed restraint toward the man who harmed Filipino freedom rather than resentment. The general, a practical man, welcomed the one who introduced him to American civilization, per Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Bryan
Gen. Buencamino
Chicago
Cen. Buencamino
Inter Ocean
Columbus Newark and Zanesville Electric Railway Formed
The Columbus Newark and Zanesville Electric Railroad Co incorporated with 1,500,000 capital to build an electric railway from Newark to Zanesville with a branch to Granville.
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Columbus, C
Columbus, Newark
Zanesville
Death of L. B. Harvincn Former First National Bank President
L B Harvincn aged 89 former president of the First National Bank died shortly after noon Wednesday at 2261 Grandin road Cincinnati from pneumonia and fever after an asthma attack.
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Cincinnati
L. B. Harvincn
First National Bank
Grandin Road
Fourth of July Casualties Reported in Toledo
Casualties at Toledo July 4 include Earnest Price aged 12 of 512 Norwood avenue drowned at Ottawa park Harry Thompson 21 of Ottawa Lake Mich fatally hurt in street car accident and Thomas Roach 42 of Cleveland died of sunstroke.
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Toledo
Earnest Price
Norwood Avenue
Ottawa Park
Harry Thompson
Ottawa Lake
Mich
Thomas Roach
Cleveand
Boy Hurt as Colt Gores Nose in Marysville
Homer Belt, a 12 year old son of Frank Belt, was kicked by a colt in Marysville Ohio. His nose was nearly torn off and he remains in precarious condition.
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Marysville, O
Homer
Frank Belt
Peace Restored as Potters Avoid 1915 Strike
East Liverpool July 4 8500 pottery workers breathe easier as the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters announces peace after day long talks with the Western Manufacturing Potters' association. Officials say an agreement reached though not all demands fully satisfied.
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East Liverpool
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Brotherhood
Western Manufacturing Potters’ Association
Ohio Census Report on Agriculture 1900 Figures
The Ohio agriculture census for June 1 1900 records 276 719 farms valued at 1 036 615 180. Land and improvements account for 79 percent, with farm machinery 36 364 150 and livestock 125 954 616. Farm property totals 1 198 923 946. 1899 farm products worth 257 065 826, 61 percent from crops. Gross farm income 200 820 776. return on investment 17 percent.
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Washington
Ohio
Firecracker Accident Destroys Storefront and Injures Two
In Bucyrus Colorado on July 5 William Mollenkopf was blinded and badly burned after getting too close to a firecracker. Sparks from fireworks stored in the Bittikofer store at Sulphur Springs caused a general fusillade, demolishing the store front and ruining a large stock. John Purnell suffered serious injuries.
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Bucyrus, CO
Wm. Mollenkopf
Bittikofer
Sulphur Springs
John Purnell
Brothers survive trestle accident near Struthers
Three Shaovki brothers Mike Simon and Luke were caught on the Mahoning Valley electric line trestle near Struthers Ohio Tuesday night. Luke was killed by a car from a fractured skull. Mike lost his left arm and suffered a hip fracture and broken nose and is in critical condition. Simon was knocked into a 30 foot gully but escaped with minor injuries.
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Youngstown
Mike
Simon
Luke Shaovki
Mahoning Valley
Struthers
Here
Luke
Electric Railway Franchises Secured for Havana Cuba
Franchises authorizing construction and operation of electric railway lines in Havana Cuba have been secured by H G Hamilton and W H Park of the city. The concessions are estimated to be worth 25 million dollars.
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Youngstown
Havana
Cuba
Messrs. H. G. Hamilton
W. H. Park
Trolley Collision in Fostoria Hits July Excursionists
A Toledo, Fostoria & Findlay electric car carrying Fourth of July excursionists collided with another car on a switch near hero Friday evening. Injured include E. H. Retan with crushed hips and injured daughter and son, W. B. Boyd with crushed ankle, and Charles Scharf with deep leg and neck cuts.
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Fostoria, O
Toledo, Fostoria & Findlay
Hero
E. H. Retan
W. B. Boyd
Charles Scharf
Colt Prince Mack Sells for $1000 in Hamilton Trade
Hamilton Ohio July 4 Hon A F Bickley sold his 38-year-old colt Prince Mack to Mara Nickoll of Lexington Kentucky for $1000. Two years earlier Bickley bought the horse for $35 and the animal has since shown considerable speed. The owner said it is the highest price he ever paid for a Butler county horse.
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Hamilton, O
A. F. Bickley
Prince Mack
Mara Nickoll
Lexington
Ortiz Suspends Sentence in Calhoun Shooting Case
In Coshocton Ohio Howard Leighigger received a three year penitentiary sentence for shooting Schoolmaster Tom Calhoun last January. Judge Maxwell suspended the sentence until October for circuit court review of an appeal.
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Coshocton
Howard Leighigger
Common Pleas Court
Tom Calhoun
Jude Maxwell
Circuit Court
Davis divorce trial ends with agreement on terms
In Coshocton Ohio on July 4 Rev John P Davis agreed to divorce his wife with custody of their children if she drops cruelty charges and covers costs. He departed to address his congregation in Golcrain Ohio.
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Coshocton
John P. Davis
Davis
Golcrain
Sailor Thomas Roach Dies of Sunstroke At Vernon
Toledo report says Thomas Roach of Cleveland died Thursday afternoon aboard the Vernon while at the Hocking Valley Dock due to sunstroke.
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Toledo
Thomas Roach
Cleveland
Vernon
Hocking Valley
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