Bristol Bridge Tub Race Disaster
At Bristol Indiana on July 6 about 300 residents gathered to watch a tub race when 100 feet of the bridge sidewalk collapsed into the St Joseph river. The fall sent 100 people into the water and many were struck by iron debris. Fifty were seriously hurt and several were expected to die though none were killed on the spot. Doctors from surrounding areas were summoned to treat the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BrisTol
Ind
St. Joseph
Grand Stand Collapses at Buffalo Driving Meet
The Press Cycling club meet at Driving Park in Burrao New York drew top Class B riders, including Eddie Bard who won the 10 mile open. During the final race the grand stand collapsed injuring 19 spectators and fatally injuring three. The stand, three years old, was built by C C Hamlin, owner of the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrao
N. Y
Press Cycling Club
Driving Park
Eddie Bard
C. C. Hamlin
Independence Day Mishaps.
Hector Myer an 18 year old boy was killed in Minneapolis on July 4 by a premature explosion from a small cannon. The blast tore a large hole in his side during celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hector Myer
Family tragedy marks Tiffin Fourth as shots claim two lives
In Tiffin Ohio on July 4 or 6 a shotgun discharged by Charles A Hull fatally wounded his mother and his 11 year old sister. A toy cannon accident left Willie Boller blind in both eyes. Fireworks and celebrations turned fatal as local residents faced injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Charles A. Hull
Willie Boller
Chicago’s Fourth of July Wounds and Fatalities Pace City
Chicago recorded a large number of injuries from Fourth of July celebrations with about 100 wounded and two fatalities. The dead are Anton Deering and Falcon Thane, both struck by bullets from unknown shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anton Deering
Falcon Thane
Judge Orton Dead in Madison Wisconsin
Chief Justice Harlow S. Orton died suddenly in Madison in the evening from heart failure linked to kidney troubles and other complications. Born in 1817 in New York, he had served as Wisconsin Supreme Court justice since 1878. Associate Justice John B. Cassidy succeeds to the chief justiceship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Harlow S. Orton
New York
Wisconsin Supreme Court
John B. Cassidy
Mrs Katherine OLeary Dies of Acute Pneumonia in Curiaco
Mrs Katherine OLeary owner of the cow blamed for the 1871 Chicago fire that cost the city $190 million died of acute pneumonia. Relatives and friends gathered at her residence to pay respects. The three story stone front brick structure marks the site of the infamous origin of the great fire.
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Curiaco
Katherine O’leary
Chicago
O’leary
Engineer Killed On Omaha Train Near Hamline
Henry Redpath an Omaha line engineer in St Paul was killed while on duty. He leaned from the cab window near a narrow bridge and was struck by bridge posts as the Duluth train to Minneapolis moved at speed. He died instantly.
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St. Paul
Rear End Collision Near Niantic Fatal for Two Trainmen
Wabash train No 41, delayed an hour, struck a rear sleeper at Niantic 20 miles west of Decatur. Two trainmen were fatally injured and several passengers narrowly escaped death as a light engine crashed into the rear sleeper and jammed it into the chair car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Lls
West
Niantic
Here
Fire destroys a dozen buildings in Wellington
Fire started at 9 p.m. in a frame stable and swept through Wellington destroying twelve buildings. The blaze threatened both business and residences, with total losses about 50 000 dollars.
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Wellington
Spain Arranges Funds for Cuba Campaign
Maprio reports that July 6 the colonies minister Senor Abarazensa secured Bank of Spain funds to prosecute the insurgent campaign in the Island of Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Maprio
Senor Abarazensa
Bank of Spain
Cuba
New Contempt Method Enforced in South Carolina Dispensary Case
Judge Buchanan in Sumter fined John H. Bowen of Charleston $200 and sentenced four months hard labor for contempt after violating an injunction against liquor sales. The case tests a new dispensary law provision allowing circuit judges to try such violations without a jury by using injunctions at first arrest and contempt sentences on a second arrest. The decision shocks the liquor trade known as blind tigers.
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South Carolina
Coluibia
8. C
Buchanan
Sumter
John H. Bowen
Charleston
D. C
Charleston County
Sumter County
Bowen
Irish Nationalists Tax Funds for Faction War
Boston July 8 The leaders of the Irish Nationalists in Massachusetts with state representatives issue a call to Irishmen urging unity and warning that funds raised to support faction fighting at the polls serve no Irish interest and may aid English interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Ireland
America
English Secret Service Fund
Ultimatum to Hill shifts control in New York Democrats
Ex mayor W R Grace resumes leadership of the state Democratic Party presenting Senator Hill with a stark ultimatum. Grace demands one half representation at the state convention this fall or a fight. Hill has not committed but says a united party could win the state senate and secure a Democratic US Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. R. Grace
State Democracy
Grace
Hill
State Senate
United States
Corbett Begins Training Amid Rainy Delays
New York reports Jim Corbett planned to start training for his bout with Bob Fitzsimmons on July 4 but rain disrupted the schedule. He will train perhaps an hour daily from now until September, treating this period as a vacation with moderate exercise under Delaney's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Delaney
Elks Convention Under Way in Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J July 8 Delegations gathered as Elks converge for the summer convention to run Tuesday through Thursday Grand Exalted Ruler E B Hayes and grand officers set up headquarters at the United States hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Atlantic City
N. J
E. B. Haye
United States Hotel
National Educational Association Opens in Denver
The 34th annual National Educational association convention began in Denver with limited teacher arrivals as the National Council of Education sessions proceed. The general convention is slated to meet on Tuesday July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Denver
National Council of Education
Match Between John R. Gentry and Joe Patchen Set for July 24
St. Joseph July 8 J F Scott owner of pacing stallion John R Gentry and Col John G Taylor owner of pacer Joe Patchen have arranged a $2500 match for July 24 at the Freeport Illinois meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry
Patchen
St. Joseph
J. F. Scott
John R. Gentry
John G. Taylor
Joe Patchen
Williams County Auditor Dies In Well Accident
Williston North Carolina July 8 Gus Anderson auditor of Williams County was overcome by gas while cleaning a well on his property and fell to the bottom. A quicksand layer in the well prevented recovery of the body.
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Williston
N. C
Gus Anderson
Williams County
Indian Teachers Convention Closes In Sioux City
The Indian Teachers convention in Sioux City Iowa concluded last night with Bishop W H Hare of Sioux Falls delivering the principal paper on the final day. The gathering was reported a success from every point of view with active participation from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Hare
Sioux City
Bishop W. H. Hare
Sioux Falls
Land Patented to Northern Pacific for Fargo District
Secretary Smith approved and directed patenting 240,694 acres to the Northern Pacific Railroad in the Fargo district, covering sections including No. 24.
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Washington
Smith
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Fargo
Appointment of William J Horton as U.S. Attorney for Indian Territory
The president appointed William J Horton of Indian Territory to be attorney for the United States for the Central district of Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Washington
William J. Horton
United States
Central District of Indian Territory
Great Northern Reorganization Plans Face Legal Hurdle
New York July 5 The Northern Pacific committee reports limited progress on its plan. The Great Northern guaranty proposal is deemed impracticable due to Minnesota law. Hill denies endorsing the impracticability and calls Adams statement unexpected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northern Pacific Reorganization Committee
Adams
London
Great Northern Railroad
Minnesota
Reorganization Committee
Great Northern Party
Great Northern Company
Hill
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad Company
Great Northern Counsel
Swamp Lands at Stake in Duluth and Iron Range Grant
State Auditor Dunn questions the Duluth and Iron Range railroad land grant to 400000 acres of swamp lands worth about 1500000. Attorney General Childs to hear the issues, with a hearing likely Saturday afternoon. The road is charged with noncompliance with grant terms including route directness and equipment standards under 1875 1876 amendments and 1883 1885 acts.
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St. Paul
Dunn
Childs
Duluth and Iron Range Railroad
Duluth and Iron Range
Chandler
Chicago
Minnesota
Records Broken DutoutsH July 5
In June iron ore shipments from this port totaled 220 500 tons and Two Harbors 265 390 tons, both records for the month. Lumber from Duluth reached just over 17 000 000 feet while coal receipts were light at 38 225 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutoutsh
Duluth
Washburn Iron River Western Railway Incorporation Plan
Washburn Iron River Western railway files articles of incorporation aiming to bond Washburn County for 150000 dollars to build a line from Washburn to Sandstone on the Eastern Minnesota railway. The project would open access to a timber country and link local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Sandstone
West Superior
Wis
Iron River and Western Railway
Eastern
Minnesota
Judge orders sheriff to eject Alvord from West Superior works
Milwaukee July 5 Judge Ludwig signs an order directing the sheriff of Douglass county to eject Thomas G. Alvord the receiver appointed by the Douglass county Superior Court from the West Superior Iron & Steel company works and to restore possession to Receiver Robert Kelly previously appointed by Judge Ludwig.
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Milwaukee
Ludwig
Douglass County
Thomas G. Alvord
West Superior Iron & Steel Company
Robert Kelly
Willis J. Moore Named New Weather Bureau Chief
It is understood that Willis J. Moore, head of the forecasting office in Chicago, has been selected to succeed Professor Harrington as chief of the Weather Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Washington
Willis J. Moore
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Professor Harrington
Speaker Meyer Dead in Illinois
Speaker Meyer of the Illinois house of representatives died in Freeport Illinois at age after a period of illness. The death was unexpected though he had been ill for some time, marking a sudden loss in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
CubcaGco
Illinois House of Representatives
Freeport
Increased Working Force at Chicago and Milwaukee Shops
Dusvavee Illinois July 5 The Chicago and Milwaukee shops have increased their force by 60 men in the last two days.
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Dusvavee
Ila
Chicago
Milwaukee
Miners Riot Near Elkhorn Region In West Virginia
A special reports miners across the Elkhorn region rioting burning houses and causing depredations along the Norfolk and Western line near the Virginia West Virginia boundary. Governor MacCorkle has troops en route and expects to deploy them by noon to restore order amid a prolonged strike driven by hunger.
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Wheetine
W. Va
Elkhorn
Norfolk and Western Road
Virginia
West Virginia
MacCorkle
Troops Readied as West Virginia Mines Tense
Governor MacCorkle orders eight companies of state troops to readiness after telegrams warn of armed strikers in the Elkhorn and Bluefield region. Strikers are massing and say they will drive out the scales used by operators to run the mines, with some operators moving forces across the Virginia line.
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Charleston
W. Va
Elkhorn
Bluefield
MacCorkle
Virginia Line
Murder of Police Chief by Wife in India Case
San Francisco reports a startling tale from India via Hong Kong of F. G. Lester, acting superintendent of police at Codra, shot by his wife. She claims brutal treatment by him led to a momentary act of passion with a rifle, killing him instantly. Lester is linked to Sir Edwin Arnold and a Bombay general, while Mrs. Lester is Colonel Braham’s daughter. The case attracts attention due to their prominent connections.
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San Francisco
India
Hong Kong
Rio Janeiro
F. G. Lester
Codra
Edwin Arnold
Bombay
Mrs. Lester
Braham
Lester
Death of Amador Guerra in Cuban insurgent clashes
Details reach Havanna of Amador Guerra's death after two battles at Palmas Altas near Manzanillo. Captain Bocas led 80 volunteers against 400 insurgent cavalry. volunteers suffered 17 killed and 19 wounded. Insurgent casualties included Guerra and Lieutenants Borrero and Ferrero, with 60 rank and file killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamayor Ferrero
Heat records and sunstroke claim pioneer death
Mercury at 100 in Pierre and Grand Forks with 96 on Friday. A two day heat spell concerns crops. Morten Sorrensen, pioneer citizen, died from sunstroke.
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Pierre
N. D
Grand Forks
Morten Sorrensen
Dastardly bombing attempt targets Bliss residence and church
In Columbus on July 8 a bombs were thrown at the residence of Jerry P. Bliss director of public improvements and at a nearby small frame church. The church was partially wrecked and the residence lightly damaged with bricks blown from a corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jerry P. Bliss
Nicholson freed on bail after West Virginia theft arrest
E L Nicholson was released on $250 bail in New Martinsville after being charged with stealing papers worth 5000 from Carr Bros Chicago at a local hotel. He was later rearrested in Wellsburg and brought back on a new charge of stealing papers valued at 25000 belonging to Ferdinand Brown.
Kortgaard's Sentence Stands in Embezzlement Case
The supreme court affirmed the Hennepin county district court verdict convicting Kristian Kort of embezzling 23000 dollars from the State Bank of Minneapolis while president of the bank. Kortgaard received a five year prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kortgaard
Sr. Pavut
Supreme Court
Hennepin County District Court
Kristian Kortof
State Bank of Minneapolis
Ex-convict charged in Oregon express robbery
John Case, an ex convict living 17 miles east of Rippies, was arrested on a charge of robbing the Oregon express Monday night. Train hands identified Case and witnesses also identified a horse seen near the vicinity.
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Rippies, Or
John Case
Here
Oregon Express
Case
Population in Kansas City Rises 12 Percent
Kansas City population grows to 205,985, marking a 12 percent increase over 1890 according to the city directory. The rise reflects rapid urban expansion in the five year period.
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Kansas City
Ramburo’s Death Confirmed In Havana Pursuit
Havana reports the insurgent leader A. Ramburo has died after a pursuit by troops. He was surrounded and lost eight men during the engagement.
Poison in whisky linked to self-made liquor and deaths
Farno July 5 special reports M Holje and Martin Kolberg died from unknown disease then septicaemia. Four more men Louis Bye Ole Olson H Johnson and Charles Kjus fell ill and died within four days after drinking bootleg whisky laced with fusil oil and tobacco. Officials quarantine homes. samples sent to Chemist Ladd. no contagion suspected.
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Farno
N. D
The
Argus
M. Holje
Martin Kolberg
Mayville
Louis Bye
Ole Olson
H. Johnson
Charles Kjus
Olson
Montgomery
State Board of Health
Ladd
Agricultural College
Waddle
Portland
Conspiracy to Rob Railroad Unearthed in Green Bay
In Green Bay Wisconsin a conspiracy to rob the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad has been uncovered among its employees. Several arrests have been made and more are expected. Detective Goodenough, Chief Nolan and Deputy Sheriff Peterson led the investigation. Alexander Armstrong and John Wolf among those arrested confessed. warrants remain outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Goodenough
Milwaukee System
Nolan
Peterson
Alexander Armstrong
John Wolf
Triple Hanging in Mississippi At Mayersville
In Vicksburg on July five a crowd of about twenty five hundred gathered for a triple hanging in Mayersville. Bill Purvis Griffin Hubbard and Grant Wilson all pleaded guilty and professed faith as they spoke on the scaffold. The trap sprung at 11 57 a m and all three were pronounced dead at 12 12 p m. They had been convicted of murdering Dr. King owner of a trading boat at Carolina Landing.
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Vicksburg
Issaquena County
Mayersville
Bill Purvis
Griffin Hubbard
Grant Wilson
Dr. King
Carolina Landing
Judge Charged With Bribery in Portland
Port land July 5 Municipal Judge has been indicted by the grand jury on charges of malfeasance in office and bribery. The judge’s office has been under investigation and the indictment reflects discoveries of judicial corruption by the district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Traders Supplied Firecrackers Prompt Trade Board Action
A July 5 demonstration at Cubcanco’s board of trade saw cannon firecrackers set off in the pit by younger members. President Baker halted the disturbance and suspended Henry Poole and Frank Pardridge for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubcanco
Board of Trade
Baker
Henry Poole
Frank Pardridge
Indian Teachers Convention Closes in Sioux City
The Indian teachers' convention has ended in Sioux City Iowa on July 9 concluding a successful gathering with praise from participants and observers.
Ex Minnesota official Charles Sherwood found dead in Chicago
Former Minnesota lieutenant governor Charles D. Sherwood, a physician turned lawyer and politician, was found dead in the lake near Peck Court after leaving the Victor hotel for a surgical consultation. Ill health and business reverses are cited as possible causes. He had roots in Rushford Minnesota and a Tennessee town named after him. his widow and two children reside there.
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Minnesota
Chicago
Charles D. Sherwood
Peckcourt
Sherwood
Hall of
Grand Crossing
Victor Hotel
State Street
Peck Court
New Milford
Conn
Rushford
Minn
Tennessee
Idaho man linked to forged Chinese certificates case
The arrest of James Graham of Idaho followed a confession by an accomplice and affidavits showing Graham funded the scheme and received bogus Chinese certificates. Special agents gathered further proof in Coeur d'Alene and pressured Graham to explain before arresting him and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
James Graham
Idaho
J. P. Gleason
Internal Revenue
Graham
Gleason
Washington
Yarborough
Coeur d’Alene
Schuyler
Not Guilty Verdict for Robert Fitzsimmons in Syracuse Case
In Syracuse on July 5 the People versus Robert Fitzsimmons ended with a not guilty verdict after nearly four hours of deliberation. The foreman announced the result to loud cheers as Fitzsimmons congratulated jurors, sent a telegram to his wife, then left for New York with his brother in law Martin Julien and attorney Fred C. House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Robert Fitzsimmons
Ross
Fitzsimmons
New York
Martin Julien
Fred C. House
Yellow fever rises in Santiago de Cuba
The U S consul reports yellow fever increasing in Santiago de Cuba but cannot provide exact case counts because private physicians do not report cases. He notes 19 deaths in the city from this cause during the week ending June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Washington
United States
Santiago de Cuba
State Comptroller Blocks Dallas Boxing License
State Comptroller Nat Finley informs Dallas tax collectors the department will not authorize a license to legalize the Corbett Fitzsimmons boxing match in Dallas. The move blocks the proposed pugilistic encounter in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Nat Finley
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Dallas
Arresting Wisconsin Fishermen Test Backstaff Law
Two hundred fishermen began fishing on Lake Winnebago in open violation to test the Backstaff fish law which sets the season start August 1. Four arrests have been made and over 100 more are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Osakasa
Wis
Lake Winnebago
Toledo and Ann Arbor Road Sold at Auction
At noon the Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan road was sold under a federal court decree. It fetched $2,267,000 and was bought by R. C. for the bondholders. The company will immediately undergo reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo and
Ann Arbor
Toledo
Toledo, Ann Arbor and
North Michigan Road
R. C
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Milwaukee Road
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Fitzsimmons Not
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