Explosion and Fire Sweeps Six Story Chrystie Street Tenement
A bomb reportedly planted by Black Hand agents ignited a Chrystie Street Italian grocery and sparked a blaze that destroyed a six story tenement, killed twenty, and injured fifteen as flames trapped residents and led to dramatic rescues. The wave of fires also hit Long Beach hotels and Coney Island amusements and a steamship suffered $15,000 damage.
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New York
Chrystie Street
Long Beach
L. L
Steeple Chase Park
Coney Island
Hamilton
Old Dominion Line
Black Hand
Seashore hotel burned with 1100 guests fleeing
Long Beach Long Island July 30 eight hundred guests of the Long Beach hotel escaped a fast spreading fire that destroyed the three story 600 foot long wooden resort. The blaze started on the first floor at about 5 pm and left no one hurt though most lost clothing and personal effects. Sparks set nearby cottages ablaze. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
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Long Beach
L. I
Atlantic
A. B. Chapman
Unknowns Murderer Escapes
Council Bluffs Iowa reports Detective George Wilson died from a gunshot wound after confronting an unknown shooter he attempted to arrest. Patrolman Richardson remains dangerously wounded with uncertain recovery. the assailant remains at large and unidentified.
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Council Bluffs
George Wilson
Richardson
New York Justice Denies Gas Company Annullment Action
New York July 30 Justice McCall denies the application by Attorney General Jackson to obtain permission to bring an action to annul the corporate existence of the Consolidated Gas Company in the supreme court.
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New York
Jackson
Consolidated Gas Company
McCall
Supreme Court
Racial Mob Violence Erupts After Killing in Tangier Sound Town
Rumors of a race clash spread as Reed fatally shot Daugherty and a mob pursued and killed a black man later captured near Tangier Sound. Authorities bolstered patrols while vigilante mobs attacked several colored families and dragged the victim's body to a telegraph pole.
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Reed
Daugherty
Tangier Sound
Nieh
Agree Upon Prize Court at The Hague Meeting
Great Britain and Germany reached a practical agreement on a permanent international prize court with fifteen judges. The United States Japan and six major powers will supply one judge each while Latin America provides two and the rest come from other peace conference nations. The court may share judges with a proposed permanent arbitration court. Two admirals will serve in advisory roles.
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The
Hague
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Japan
Latin America
Arbitration Court
Joseph H. Choate
Kenton Lawyer Registers Forgery Charge and Jail Plea
Thomas Black a leading Kenton lawyer and former mayor turned himself in and asked to be jailed on a forgery charge involving about 28000 dollars over nine years. He acted for clients including Dr. F W Sapp of Columbus and executed many mortgages between 1899 and 1909.
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Columbus
Black
Kenton
Halt in Prosecutions In Rail Rate Dispute
Governor Glenn of North Carolina calls for a halt to prosecutions and new indictments in the railway rate case. He cites a pending agreement between state officials and railroads, noting two lines, Louisville and Nashville and Carolina and Northwestern, have not yet complied with the 2 1/4 cent rate. He telegrams these roads to begin compliance by August 8, aligning with South and Atlantic Coast Line.
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Raleigh
Glenn
Carolina
Louisville
Nashville
Northwestern
South
Atlantic Coast Line
Low Tariff for Coal Seeks Summer Rail Rates
The Northwest Retail Coal Dealers Association passed resolutions asking railroads to set cheaper summer coal rates to avert a coal famine. Inland dealers could restock during summer, reducing the fall and early winter rush when car shortages are most pronounced.
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Duluth
Northwest
Northwest Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Four Minneapolis Sawmills Suspend Operations for Logs
Four of the six Minneapolis saw mills have suspended sawing indefinitely due to a lack of logs. The shutdown is expected to last a month during the heart of the sawing season, with only one mill likely to operate through the season as the river flow remains insufficient.
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Minneapolis
Storm Strikes Boat Near Lake Shore Tragedy Unfolds
A July storm capsized a launch off Sunnyside near Hanlons Point with ten men from Toronto Junc tion aboard. Only Gewee Shields survived after clinging to wreckage and swimming to shore as others perished. Search for missing continues at night.
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Nto
Joseph
Dundin
Frank
Kyle
Glen Daly
Frank Daly
Dawson
iNerherhagan
Gordon Leroe
Budge Miller
Toronto
Unconscious From Fright On Train Top
E R Buckley hotel clerk and George Elliott New York actor were found unconscious on a sleeper top as the Twentieth Century Limited neared Cleveland. They climbed out during departure from Buffalo in fear of exposure and peril, fainted while clinging to a guard rail. A Lake Shore employee revived them and they were arrested for attempting to ride free. Both men were well dressed and said they were broke and trying to beat their way to Chicago.
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Cleveland
E. R. Buckley
George Elliott
New York City
Limited
Buffalo
Lake Shore Railway
Chicago
Edison Gets Injunction Over Use of Portrait and Name
New York July 27. Vice Chancellor Severs of Newark ruled a man's picture and name are his own and cannot be used without consent. Edison sought an injunction against a company using his image with a supposed recommendation for a neuralgia cure. The court granted the restraining order, Edison claiming no authorization or written recommendation was given.
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New York
8Everis
Newark
N. J
Thomas A.edison
Edison
Riots Rage in Sicily and Reggio Over Nasi Imprisonment
In Rome on July 27 riots erupted in Messina and Reggio di Calabria after ex Minister Nasi was imprisoned in his home for embezzling state funds. The mobs damaged property, wounded about thirty, cut public lights, and attacked the Liberal club with chairs tables bottles and billiard balls.
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Rome
Nasi
Orie
Sicily
Messina
Reggio di Calabria
Reggio
Cardinal Palace
Liberal Club
Fund Appointed to Prosecute Magill Case
The article reports that H. Magill and Fay Graham Magill were involved in prosecutorial steps following the death of Magill’s first wife. It notes authorities and the public interest in the case with references to local residents and officials.
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Walion
H. Magill
Ide
Fay Graham Magill
Tee Magill
Magill
Rubsing Officer Assassinated
Tiflig Jugy, commander of the Two Hundred and Hirstsinfantry, was shot and killed by a2 bol during a clash. Authorities investigate the motive and identify suspects as security forces cordon the scene.
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Tiflig Jugysky
Two Hundred
Bol
Victory for Next Friends in Eddy Competency Inquiry
Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy Christian Scientist leader wins a Merrimack superior court ruling as Judge Robert N Chamberlain denies five defense motions to limit the inquiry scope and to allow defendants to join the preliminary competency inquiry.
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Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Leader
Edy
Merrimack
Robert N. Chamberlain
Mrs. Eddy
Dominican treaty proclamation announced by Washington and Santo Domingo
The president signs a proclamation notifying the public of the Dominican treaty's conclusion. In Santo Domingo President Caceres also proclaims. The document reiterates the treaty agreed Feb 8 1907 providing US assistance in Dominican customs revenues and calls for full faith in its observance.
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Washington
Santo Domingo
Caceres
Roosevelt
United States
Dominican Republic
Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement in New York Case
Chester B Runyan a Wind sor ist company paying teller pleaded guilty to grand larceny for misappropriating nearly 100000 dollars of his firm's funds. He was remanded for sentencing in court.
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New York
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor * Ist Company
Nine Die in Bahia Blanca Clash and Other Briefs
Nine men were killed and many injured in a clash between harbor strikers and police at Bahia Blanca Argentina. A wind storm caused panic and injuries at a Chautauqua tent in Ashland Nebraska. A Danish engineer claims a beer tablet that dissolves in water creates a beer with gustatory and aroma quality. The father of Karl Hall sentenced to death in Kar Germany suffered a stroke and is critically ill. Ex sheriff E. J. H. Tamsen dies in New York at fifty eight after a stroke. Jacob Steiner pioneer of Head of the Lakes region dies in Superior Wisconsin at sixty eight. A tariff opposition policy is adopted by the American Protective Tariff Association in New York. Twenty independent Havana cigar makers raise prices for American buyers.
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Argentina
Ashland
Neb
Karl Hall
Kar
Germany
Frau Molitor
E. J. H. Tamsen
New York County
New York City
Jacob Steiner
Superior
Wis
Steiner
Colony of
Board of Managers
American Protective Tariff Association
Havana
Market Quotations Wheat Prices and Grades
Minneapolis wheat quotes for July 25 show Sept at 97¾ to 98½ cents. On track prices list No 1 hard at 1.01 dollars, No 1 Northern at 1.00, No 2 Northern at 96¾ to 97 cents, and No 8 Northern at 93 to 95 cents.
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Minneapolis
Dee
Northern
Cattle prices at St Paul Union Stock Yards July 25
Cattle Good to choice steers $5.50 to $6.25, fair to good $4.00 to $5.00, cows and heifers $3.50 to $5.00, veals $4.50 to $6.00. Hogs $5.70 to $6.10. Sheep wethers $5.25 to $6.75, lambs $5.50 to $7.00, spring $6.56 to $7.00.
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St. Paul
Governors Visit Iron Range Aim for Peaceful Mine Settlement
Governor Johnson returns from the Iron Range where he meets miners in Eveleth and Virgini a and backs peaceful settlement. Leaders pledge no militia use and seek moral persuasion to resume work while ensuring order amid tensions between miners and mine owners.
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St. Paul
John A. Johnson
Teofila ‘Petriella
Ernor Johnson
Hibbing
Eveleth
United States
Virginia
Johnson
Citizens Oppose Strike on Iron Ranges Sparks Town Meetings
In Duluth July 27 reports say the strike backbone is weakening as Fayal and Spruce mines at Eveleth prepare to restart. 1400 to 1500 people attend a rally defending workers who return to duty while authorities bar street meetings. Monmouth and Hibbing see varied progress as Austrians and Montenegrins resume work under guard.
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Duluth
Fayal
Eveleth
Wordo
Cuiseais
Jessmore
Western Federation of Miners
Fisiotnae
Chisholm
Monroe Tenner
Glen
Hibbing
Federation
Kosher Shops Closed After Disorder in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on Thursday all kosher butcher shops shut after disturbances. Food not spoiled was returned to wholesalers for storage. Police reinforce the Jewish district. no disorder occurred. Prisoners for hearings were discharged. one woman held on inciting to riot bail. Retail butchers seek wholesale price concessions.
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Philadelphia
Wheat and flax price report from Duluth market
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.01 and 1/4 percent, No 1 frocthers at 1.00 and 1/4, No 2 Northern at 99 3/4 with July and September at 1.00 and December at 1.00. Flax to arrive on track at 1.18 with July 1.18, September 1.18, October 1.16, November 1.16 and December 1.14.
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Duluth
Northern
Wheat and grain and pork prices listed in Chicago markets
Chicago market report shows Wheat July 90 3 4c Sept 98c Corn July 64c Sept 58 1 2c Oats July 44c Sept 8c Pork July 16 35 0 Sept 16 55c Butter Creameries 21 24c Dairies 18 22c Eggs 12 14c Poultry Turkeys 12c Chickens 11c Springs 15c
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Chicago
Chicago Union Stock Yards Prices July 25
Chicago July 25 cattle and hog quotations list ranges for cattle cows heifers calves good to prime steers and stockers plus hog categories light mixed heavy rough with price bands across the market showing values for each class.
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Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Compromise Eases Belfast Dock Strike With Partial Break
Compromise ends latest phase of Belfast dock strike as about a thousand workers return to unloading coal steamers. The labor action had persisted for over a month, and renewed activity follows negotiations.
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Belfast
Women Lead Plot Against Russian Emperor in St Petersburg
Details reveal leading conspirators including Madame co sief wife of a St Petersburg lawyer and a woman known as Garden Nina alias Petrova who fled abroad. Others named Niketenko Naounoff Emme and Brussoff Chiabroi Zayadsky with Klossovsky chosen to kill the emperor. The plan exploited royal maids to gather habits and movements and espionage was exposed through these channels.
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St. Petersburg
Thorities
Cosief
St. Peturg
Garade Nina
Petrova
Niketenko
Naounoff
Emme
Eddy Hearing Urged For Mary Baker G Eddy Competency
Concord New Hampshire July 27 Masters appointed by the superior court to determine Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy's competency in a legal action to secure an accounting of her property were urged by General Frank S Streeter Eddy’s counsel to set a prompt hearing. He cited her age and ongoing physical decline saying delaying the inquiry would deny justice and constitutional rights.
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Concord
N. H
T Masters
Perior
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Frank S. Streeter
Three Year Old Kilie Hutson Dies in Tragic Shooting
Three year old John Hut, at a neighbor’s home in Minneapolis, found a shotgun and tragically killed himself with the full charge entering his head. Police report indicates careless handling led to the fatal accident.
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Kilie
Minneapolis
John Hut
Notable Deaths and Incidents in Unclear Dispatch
A Colonel Philip Figgelmessy is dead in Philadelphia. Henry H. Rogers of Standard Oil fell ill suddenly. In Leesburg Ohio Pearl was shot dead by Anderson after a dispute. A fight over rate regulation is noted. Mexican student Ostes at Cornell tested a water bicycle on Lake Cayuga. Queen Helene of Italy reportedly in a nestling condition with birth expected soon.
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Philip Figgelmessy
Kossuth
Philadelphia
Henry H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
His
Jose Antonio Ostes
Cornell University
Cayuga
Helene
Italy
Census Delayed In Cuba Hindering Elections
Havana July 27 The Cuban census cannot be completed this year and Taft had hoped to finish before elections. It is now expected the census will only be finished late in the year, delaying elections until January or February. The situation is disappointing to Cuban politicians.
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Havana
Taft
Fire at Jis Campbell livery stable injures many
A fire tore through the livery stable of Jis and Campbell in Chattanooga on July 27. About 300 horses stampeded through the streets as a crowd of around a score fell and several were seriously hurt.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Jis & Campbell
Command Changes After Krasnoye-Selo Review Mutiny
Gene Behilder, in charge of the Krasnoye-Selo review, was relieved by Grand Duke Nicholas after the Sementovsky regime refused to participate and disrupted the parade. General Zuboff, closely attached to the general staff, succeeds him with a minor appointment in the provinces.
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St.Petersburg
Gene Behilder
Krasnoye-Selo
Sementovsky Regim
Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholasegsteh
Imperial
Der
Zuboff
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