Mine Disaster Kills 21. Families Linked in Tragedy
In Sykesville Pennsylvania the Cascade Coal and Coke shaft explosion kills 21 miners. Brothers George and John Hook die together, as do Nick Paverick and his 15 year old son. After damp likely caused most deaths. rescue crews recover remains despite surface alarms. Authorities suspect gas ignition. surface reports claim higher entombment.
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Sykesville
Cascade Coal and Coke Co
George
John Hook
Nick Paverick
Bureau of Mines
Big Tent Collapse at Wild West Show Kills Ten
A thunderstorm toppled half the tent at a Chicago Wild West show trapping patrons. Thousands fled as lightning struck and wind ripped canvas and poles loose. Police and calm staff helped avert a larger disaster with no further details on the injured.
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Chicago
Tornado Strikes El Centero Causing Multiple Deaths
A tornado hit El Centero California killing about twenty people and injuring several while razing many buildings. Rescue crews expect the death toll to rise toward forty as debris is cleared and survivors are found amid the wreckage. Property loss is described as enormous.
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el Centero
Cal
Piacem
Former Statesman William A. Bense Dies at 60
Port Slinton authorities report former State Representative William A. Bense died from stomach trouble at age 60. Known as the Father of the House, he served Ottawa County in 1887 1894 and 1905 1910, leaving a notable legislative legacy.
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Port Slinton
William A. Bense
Bense
Ottawa County
Duchess of Devonshire Dies After Heat at Sundown Park
The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire collapsed during the Sundown park race meeting, the heat described as excessive. She was taken ill suddenly and died, with officials noting heat as the cause of death in this sudden tragedy at the event.
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London
Duchess of
Devonshire
Sundown Park
Forest fires threaten Matheson and Toronto supply hub
Fires near Matheson Ontario endanger the mining region's main supply town with 300 residents scrambling to avert disaster. In Washington, Postmaster General Hitchcock names New York Chicago Boston St Louis main post offices as postal savings depositories beginning August 1 for deposits.
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Matheson
Toronto
Washington
Hitchcock
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Avings
Fire Toll Unknown as North Ontario Fire Swells Death Toll
Reports from Ontario detail the Porcupine lake disaster and surrounding fires. More than 100 dead, property losses over 2 million dollars, 350 coffins shipped north, and relief trains delivering tents and blankets. Survivors and missing persons are being accounted for as hospitals fill in Haileybury Cobalt Liskeard and North Bay.
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Toronto
Ont
Golden City
Porcupine Lake
Pocupine Relief Committee
Halleybury
Matheson
Carlton
North Bay
Quebec
Lake Temiskaming
Sudbury
Government
Porcupine
North Country
Pottsville
R. H. Webber
Lockport
N. Y
Dome
Cobalt
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Grand Trunk Railway
Haileybury
Liskeard
Italian Woman Granted Life Imprisonment In Murder
Ottawa set aside the death sentence for Angelino Napolitano, an Italian woman, convicted of killing her husband at Sault Ste. Marie on April 16. She claimed he tried to force her into an immoral life for money, and prosecutors argued she acted to protect her family’s name and honor. The cabinet commuted the hanging slated for August 9, following intense pressure.
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Ottawa
Ont
Angelino Napolitano
Sault Ste. Marie
Committeeman Ryan Dies in Waukesha
Democratic National Committeeman T Q Ryan died suddenly of heart failure in Waukesha Wisconsin at age fifty two after years of illness. He had continued his professional duties until his death.
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Wisconsin
Democratic National Committee
Waukesha
Wis
Ryan
Congress Sets Dates to Pass Wool Tariff and Statehood Bills
Washington July 15 A Senate led by Penrose and La Follette agrees on voting days for key measures before August 8. Recip rocity bill July 22 wool revision July 27 free-list August 1 reapportionment August 3 and Arizona New Mexico statehood August 7. Adjournment likely after statehood vote.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
House
la Follette
Penrose
Martin
Smoot
Bailey
Stone
Burton
Borah
Bristow
Bourne
United States
Senator Martin
Heat Kills 1200 Horses In New York City
New York reports over 1200 horses killed by heat in 11 days. Losses include $70,000 for a packing concern and $40,000 for another corporation. Estimates place city horse flesh at $300,000 and nationwide losses above $1 million.
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New York
Hayti Navy Receives A. S. Yacht American
New London July 14 report says the yacht American owned by B S Dick of New York is bound for Norfolk News to sail for Hayti and join that country's navy. It carries eight modern rapid fire guns.
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Hayti
Navy
New London
Conn
B. 8
New York
Newport News
Wickersham Faces Bar to Questions on Alaska Fraud
Washington reports the house judiciary committee will favorably report a inquiry resolution by Delegate Wickersham demanding Attorney General records. He alleges Alaska syndicate agents defrauded the government via perjury to about 50000 dollars and cites a 1908 memo and a Jarvis affair tied to railroad project corruption.
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Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
House Committee On Judiciary
House
H. J. Douglas
Alaska Syndicate
D. H. Jarvis
Government Revenue Cutter Service
Seattle
John H. Bullock
John J. Lesnor
Hazey
Bird Man Fatally Hurt in Erie Aviation Crash
Bud Mars, famed bird man, crashed during an aviation meet in Erie Pennsylvania. He died after two flights when control failed during descent. His wife Mrs Mars witnessed the tragedy as the metal biplane lay wrecked at Hamot hospital remains hopeful faded.
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Erie
Bud Mars
Hamot
Mars
Washington
Harry Atwood
Atlantic City
White House
Taft
Algiers
Alegia
Edouard Paillole
Auto collision kills two in Port Washington
Port Washington July 14. Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett's automobile collided with a trolley construction car. Mildred Johnstone age eighteen and Edith Johnstone age twenty were in the car. Edith Johnstone and Frank P Jordan were killed. Mildred injured and feared to die.
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Port Washington
N. Y
Five Ohio towns report death, riots, and crime incidents
A collage of brief items from across Ohio recounts a widow’s note before her suicide in Portsmouth, a burn surgery with skin grafts on a child in Amherst, a riot at Gallipolis epileptic hospital injuring guards, a child’s death in Springfield from scalding, and various other local tragedies and legal actions in Cincinnati Columbus Marion and Youngstown with incidents ranging from arson, assault, and accidental injuries to wage and labor disputes in Lisbon.
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Portsmouth
James Gibbs
St. Joseph’s Hospital
W. E. Wheatley
Gallipolis
B. L. Kennison
Gallia County
Cincinnati
R. W. Luebke
Delaware
Jesse Way Henkle
Merle Henkle
Miss Henkle
Remarkable Resinol Remedy Endorsed by Salem Reader
Mrs. W. Linsky of Salem Massachusetts reports five years of use with Resinol Ointment curing stubborn sores in children after two doctors recommended it. The advertisement touts Resinol Ointment for diverse skin troubles and its instant effect, plus Resinol Soap for prevention and hair care, sold by druggists nationwide.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Mrs Emerine Green
Mrs Emerine Green of Osage Iowa praises Doan's Kidney Pills as best remedy for kidney disorders and related symptoms. She cites relief from backache dizziness bloating retention and other kidney and bladder troubles. Available from druggists and stores at 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.
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Emerine Green
Osage
Iowa
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Help for Soldiers Prompts Home Kitchen Efforts
In a letter quoted by Puck a woman asks why homes like Mrs Willis and Mrs Gillis cannot share frontline recipes. The appeal urges readers to prepare meals for soldiers at the front, turning domestic skills into support for troops.
Grandfather's Fault and Silent Partner
A brief dialogue where a father chides his son for high spending, the son questions him and suggests blaming the grandfather, framed as a humorous silent partner. The exchange highlights family finances with a playful punchline.
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Grandfather
Brazilia Work Forces Shutdown Amid Ailments
A fragmented report notes widespread illness and a dangerous bite causing disease and panic. It mentions old chronic issues and ongoing strains despite years of no major failures. Authorities face swift actions and urgency in response with a focus on safety.
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Brazilia
York
Teething Syrup Ad and Local Mentions
An old ad text touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething softening gums relieving pain and curing wind colic priced at 25 cents a bottle. The excerpt also references spinster and bachelor culture in a rural setting.
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Mrs. Napolitano
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Helen Kiger
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Columbus
William Kennedy
Ellis Osborne
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Mary Rogers
West Mansfield
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Youngstown
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Washington Dispatches
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Bellefontaine
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