Explosion at Bluffton nitro plant kills three workers
In Bluffton Indiana, the Empire American Nitroglycerin plant exploded destroying the entire facility. William Howard Edward Radabaugh and William Steffy were killed. a possible stranger also perished. A driver dropping a can is suspected to cause the blast. The blast radius reached 1000 feet with 1100 quarts of explosive lost. A hole 100 by 150 feet and 20 feet deep marked the magazine site. The event was heard up to fifty miles away.
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Bluffton
Ind
Empire American
William Howard
Edward Radabaugh
William Steffy
Pontiff Pius X Sets Coronation for Next Sunday
Rome Aug 6 Pope Pius X rose early and later announced that his coronation will take place next Sunday. He welcomed American pilgrims led by John J. McGrane, the first to be admitted to his presence, and received messages of congratulations while confirming several church appointments. The pope also met Prince Masno and his daughter-in-law, Beatrice, who sent a message of blessing to Americans.
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Rome
Pius X
Mer. Bressan
Sistine Chapel
Cred College
Sisne
Herrero
Ichy
Ccapinelli
Misciatellelli
Anz de Sompere
Zerlupi
Mgr. Silli
Mgr. Galli
Mgr
Arozzi
Mgr. Sardi
Mgr. Volpini
Cardinaoreglia
Cardinagliardi
Ate
John J. McGrane
York
Pope Pius
Prince Masno
Sega Beatrice
Donrlas
Pope Pius X Grants Apostolic Blessing to AP Reporter
Rome August 6. Pope Pius X received the Associated Press representative in audience becoming the first journalist of any nationality to be honored with the pontiff’s blessing. The pope graciously granted the reporter’s prayer.
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Rome
Associated Press
Pius X
British Naval Maneuvers Open With Two Fleets In Clash
London August 6 War breaks out between the home fleet under Admiral Wilson and the Mediterranean fleet commanded by Admiral Domville. Twenty six battleships and forty three cruisers take part in the annual maneuvers as both sides seek mastery of the sea. The home fleet is split into squadrons at Berehaven Ireland and Madeira. Domville concentrates at Lagos Portugal to locate Wilson or Beresford before a junction can be made.
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London
Wilson
Mediterranean
Dumvgille
Admiralty
Berehaven
Ireland
Admiral Wilson
Madeira
Charles Beresford
Domville
Lagos
Portugal
Lord Beresford
Canal Treaty Doom Looms as Filibuster Slows Ratification
Advices from Bogota indicate canal treaty opponents will filibuster in both houses to block a definite vote, avoiding responsibility for rejection as ratifications must occur by September.
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Washington
Bogota
Flood Disaster Drowns 700 in Chefoo China
Berlin reports 700 people drowned in Chefoo flooding on July 27. Bridges and many houses were swept away, leaving about 2000 residents without subsistence.
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Berlin
Chefoo
China
Missing men feared dead in Brooklyn factory fire
New York August 6 report says August Bartlett a Hoboken carpenter and a companion are missing and believed suffocated in a fire at the unfinished brick refrigerator plant of Schwarzschild and Sulzberger in Brooklyn. Several others sustained minor injuries.
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New York
Bartlett
Hoboken
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Brooklyn
Fishermen killed by dynamite blast at Macauley Point
In Victoria on August 6 two men believed to be Henry Caldwell and his son were killed when dynamite exploded during a fishing operation at Macauley Point.
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Victoria, B. C
Henry Caldwell
Macauley Point
Trainman Cha ney arrested for injuction violation
R J Chaney formerly a Mobile and Ohio trainman and grievance committee chair was arrested in Springfield Illinois for violating a federal injunction. He allegedly threatened railroad employees and fled to Oklahoma and Texas for about two months before returning to Murphysboro where he was promptly taken into custody.
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Springfield
Ill
R. J. Chaney
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Humphrey
United States Circuit
Chaney
Oklahoma
Texas
Murphysboro
Heavy Rain and Hail Cause Wide Flooding Across Iowa
Special reports from Logan, Woodbine, Atlantic, Mason City and Clear Lake describe the heaviest rainfall and hail of the season. Willow Creek overflowed in Mason City, forcing evacuations. rail washouts disrupted lines on several roads. Atlantic reports cattle drowned as Walnut Creek flooded. south of Mason City a wide strip of country suffered crop destruction from hail.
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Council Bluffs
Logan
Woodbine
Atlantic
Mason City
Clear Lake
Willow Creek
Milwaukee
Iowa Central
Great Damage To Grain In Wisconsin Storm
A fierce storm in La Crosse Wisconsin at 3 a m tore the steamer Lion from its moorings on the Mississippi river front and swept it through a closed draw. The pilothouse and upper works were torn away, the vessel drifted four miles, then was restarted to return to the landing. Numerous small launches broke free and grain in the area suffered damage along with other destruction.
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la Crosse
Wis
Lion
Mississippi River
Montana Central Wreck Near Havre injures four
The Montana Central southbound passenger train was overtaken by the flyer on a curve near Havre Montana. The Pullman buffet car was wrecked the engine of the flyer damaged and four persons badly hurt. Passengers on the flyer were all badly shaken up.
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Havre
Mont
Montana Central
Here
Gun Hoodoo Strikes Twice As Boy Is Killed In Camp
Eldora Louisiana August 6 Glen Marks was killed when a target rifle discharged accidentally while he was camping. A similar accident a year earlier with the same rifle killed another boy.
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Eldora, la
Glen Marks
Sioux Rapids Pioneer’s Wife Dies After Nightfall Fall
Mrs. W. R. Phillips wife of a Sioux Rapids pioneer fell while closing a window during a rainstorm in Sioux City. She was not discovered until morning when her body was found at the foot of the stairs.
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Sioux City
W. R. Phillips
Sioux Rapids
Fatal river tragedy near Belle Fourche claims two lives
Belle Fourche South Dakota on August 6 a pair named Ner zer Sorant and Fred Couchaise died after their team and wagon were swept away while crossing the Belle Fourche river below town. They had been in town and started for their ranches partially intoxicated. The team and wagon were rescued but the bodies were lost in the current.
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Belle Fourche, S. D
Nerzer Sorant
Fred Couchaise
Belle Fourche River
Servant Burned to Death in Long Island Fire
In a Ronkonkoma New York dwelling fire the servant died and another was badly burned. Commander D. C. Stuart of the Navy and his wife and children escaped unharmed.
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New York
Ronkonkoma
L. L
D. C. Stuart
Navy
Drop in Steel Stocks Hits Market on Aug 5
New York trading opened with extensive selling of United States Steel stocks and bonds. Common stock fell up to 14 percent while preferred shares dropped in the first hour. Bonds eased about a point. Declines were helped by negative trade rumors and a possible treasury stock issue by Consolidated Gas. Major losses hit North American and Virginia Carolina Chemical, with 4 and 6 point drops.
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New York
United States Steel
Schwab
Treasury
North American
Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Consolidated Gas
Pacifics
Grangers
Cole county grand jury seeks telegrams in boodling probe
Jefferson City Aug 5 The Cole county grand jury investigating legislative boodling demands telegraphs between Daniel J Kelley the bak ing powder trust agent and former Lieutenant Governor Lee and other lawmakers. Telegraph firms refused access and Judge Hazell ordered Paine and Frankel to produce the telegrams or show cause by Thursday.
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Jefferson City
Cole County
Grand Jury
Daniel J. Kelley
Baking Powder Trust
Lee
Hazell
Paine
Postal Telegraph Company
Frankel
Western Union Telegraph Company
Grand
Passenger Train Wreck Near Portsmouth
The Norfolk and Western southbound passenger train No. 8 wrecked at East Portsmouth at noon when rails spread. Engineer Billy Simonton of Columbus was fatally injured. fireman 8S. N. McDonald of Portsmouth likely fatally hurt with broken ribs and internal injuries. The train’s speed was about fifty five mph and twenty five others were injured, including Orville Oaks and several named victims.
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Portsmouth
Norfolk and Western
East Portsmouth
Billy Simonton
Columbus
N. McDonald
Orville Oaks
J. M. W. Crawford
John Wilhelm
John Ballard
Duluth Firm Lands Sand Beach Breakwater Contract
Hugo & Tims of Duluth win the government project to build a concrete breakwater at Sand Beach near Port Huron. The $1 million contract requires completion within seven years, replacing the existing wooden structure.
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Duleuth
Hugo & Tims
Duluth
Sand Beach
Port Huron
Deaths Ripple Through Centerville Family After River Tragedy
Hunter Green was found dead at the river edge near Centerville, with heart disease suspected as the cause. His father collapsed shortly after while speaking of his son, and a previous year saw another son take his own life.
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Decatur
Hunter Green
Centerville
Mob LYNCHES A Farmer after jail escape in Asotin
In Asotin Washington a mob of more than 1000 forcibly freed and hanged William Hamilton the confessed killer of Mabel Richards after overpowering guards at the county jail. The crowd carried him to a pole near First and Fillmore streets and completed the execution.
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Asotin
Wash
Hamilton
First
Fillmore
Man Wounds Three Before Being Gunned Down
Minneapolis reports Edward Clarke went on a shooting spree injuring three people before he was shot by officers. The incident occurred as authorities investigate motive and secure the scene.
Ex-convict Harry Riley beats Parkhurst and abducts Parkhurst’s daughter
Harry Riley, released from Salem penitentiary, attacked Elliot Parkhurst and forced Mrs. Parkhurst, daughter of J. T. Jones, to flee with him. Parkhurst, once a deputy sheriff, was beaten, robbed, and disappeared with Riley and the woman after a ball game outing. Authorities suspect a possible motive tied to Riley’s prison years.
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Portland
Ore
Harry Riley
Salem Penitentiary
Elliot Parkhurst
Burglars Loot Hotel Lip Pencott Safe at Fox Lake
Fox Lake August 6 burglars blew open the big safe in the Hotel Lip Pencott during the night and escaped with 2500 dollars. The safe wrecked and the office damaged by high explosives used.
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Fox Lake
Lippencott
Labor issue talk set by Cleveland Hanna platform
Ralph N Hasley of the National Civic Federation announces that Mr Cleveland and Senator Hanna will discuss the labor problem from the same platform in October. A convention will be held then to launch a movement in the West to bring capital and labor into closer relations.
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Chicago
Ralph N. Hasley
National Civic Federation
Mr. Cleveland
Hanna
West
Lockout threat hits Pittsburgh building trades
The Builders' Exchange league issued a general lockout order to take effect immediately in Pittsburg causing an estimated 8,000 workers to lose employment.
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Pittsburg
Building Trades
Builders’ Exchange League
Governor Lafollette Claims 1901 Bribery Charges
In Madison on August 3 the governor accused members of the 1901 legislature of attempted bribery, delivering the charge during a campaign speech at the Monona assembly in Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
Lafollette
Monona Assembly
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Jes M. Schwab
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Cardinals
Pope
Pope Pius X
Colombian Congress
Mobile and Ohio
Iowa
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Belle Fourche
S. F. Corley
the Avenue Grocer
Bly
Mabel Richards
Asotin, Wash
Eau Claire
Minneapolis
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Hennepin
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Marcus Nelson
Sixth Avenue
Nelson
Washington Avenue
Union Depot
William W. Williams
Reviere
McLaughlin
Edward Clarke
Illinois
Cleveland
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