Express Wreck At Monaca Kills Two and Wounds Many
Train No. 23 northbound on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie line derailed after passing an open switch at Monaco 26 miles from Pittsburgh. Two dead include fireman W. J. Cunningham and baggageman Lowry Black. Forty injured, with three fatally hurt and others seriously hurt. Conductor F. L. Murray led the wrecked train. physicians rushed to the scene. reports of additional injuries followed as rescue continued.
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Pittsburg & Lake Erie Road
Monaca
Pittsburg
W. J. Cunningham
McKee's Rocks
Lowry Black
Lola B. Perkins
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
James Lee
Washington
Jefferson Carse
Beaver
F. L. Murray
Monaco
Yohe
Crops Across Europe Show Mixed Prospects
The Mark Lane Express notes UK rains needed as wheat ears form on short stems and may not fill. France spring crop weaker. Spain sees early cutting with Andalusia and Murcia expecting fine yields. Central Europe promises well near the Adriatic, but severely deficient near the Baltic, with Croatia and Hungary likely good while Prussia and Prussia Poland face deficits. Bavaria and Austria show mediocre results.
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Mark Lane
London
United Kingdom
France
Spain
Andalusia
Murcia
Europe
Adriatic
Baltic
Croatia
Hungary
Prussia
Poland
Bavaria
Austria
Severe storm batters Pittenburg area with multiple deaths
A powerful storm struck Pittenburg and surrounding towns causing 1.19 inches of rain in 48 minutes and continuous lightning. A narrow tornado-like path from McKee's Rocks through Allegheny and parts of Pittsburgh to Wilmerding and Turtle Creek swept through, with at least three fatalities feared, including Italian laborer Charles Marcus.
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Pittenburg
Vinciity
United States Weather Bureau
McKee’s Rocks
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Wilmerding
Turtle Creek
Boer invasion grows in Cape Colony reports indicate large Boer force
A London dispatch notes no official report on the Waterkloof mishap where British troops took a reverse. Cape Colony tension rises as letters to the Daily Mail claim 7000 to 10000 Boers occupy eastern and middle districts, recruiting and mounting horses.
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Lord Kithendr
London
Waterkloop
Cape Colony
London Daily Mail
Couple Falls 54 Feet at Homestake Highland Hoist
While returning to Terraville 8.D. Herman Peterson and his wife fell through a coal chute. The woman suffered internal injuries and may die. The man sustained a broken arm that required amputation and may die.
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Terraville
Herman Peterson
Postpone the Invasion of Lake Front by Pottawattomies
The planned Lake Michigan invasion at Chicago by the Pottawattomies of Michigan and Indiana has been postponed. The Chicago syndicate is securing funds to pay the Indians their long promised 45000 dollars.
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Lake Front
Chicago
Pottawattomies
Michigan
Indiana
Chicago Syndicate
Telephone improvements at West Point over four thousand
The Medvadia Telephone company reports extensive upgrades on the West Point line. The project will cost over $4,000 and aims to enhance service once completed.
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Telephone
Imta
Medvadia Telephone Company
West Point
West Virginia Flood Deaths and Losses Reported
Dispatches from last Saturday's flood in West Virginia report conflicting totals for deaths and property losses. Estimates range from sixty to 1000 deaths and 75000 to 500000 dollars in property damage.
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Erty
West Virginia
Waddell Wins Chicago American Derby In Record Time
Robert Waddell rode Virginia Bradley's Aloha gelding to a 2:33 4-5 finish, one length ahead of Terminus at Washington Park in Chicago. The $25,000 stake boosted his owner’s earnings to about $75,000 as Terminus and The Parader followed in second and third.
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Bradley
Robert Waddell
Washington Park
Chicago
Terminus
Bobert
Robert Waddeill
Chicago Heat Ends in Fatality and Several Prostrations
A brutal Chicago heat wave reached ninety degrees with high humidity. Charles Jenkins died, John Hall was fatally injured after falling from a third story window seeking air. Prostrations included Michael Bemis Stephen Conger Emil Hagermann Mary A Lyon and Alexander Rasm. None of the prostrations are expected to be fatal.
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Chicago
Charles Jenkins
John Hall
Michael Bemis
Stephen Conger
Stillwater
Minn
Emil Hagerman
Mary A. Lyon
Alexander Rasm
Big wedding called off shocks London society
A Morning Post dispatch notes the marriage of Miss Vivian Sartoris and Mr Archibald Balfour will not take place. Miss Sartoris is granddaughter of A B Grant and a known London figure while Mr Balfour is a cousin of statesman Arthur Balfour.
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London
Morning Post of
Vivian Sartoris
Archibald Balfour
Miss Sartoris
A. 8. Grant
Mr. Balfour
Arthur Balfour
Statesman
Cailles Takes the Oath in California surrender
General Quilles surrendered at Santa Cruz in Laguna province with 650 men and 500 rifles. Oaths of allegiance to the United States were administered to former insurgents. Colonel Cabelles fled to the mountains with part of his command and also surrendered. Cailles could not fully control the district, but the surrender proceedings were orderly.
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Quilles
Santa Cruz
Laguna
United States
Cabelles
Cailles
Wanamaker Offers Half Million for Philadelphia Franchises
John Wanamaker, after his $2.5 million bid to Mayor Ash for city street car railway franchises, sent a note to Robert H. Foerder offering $500,000 for the franchises and adding the city’s prior offer to be included.
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Ashbridge
Philadelphia
John Wannamaker
Robert H. Foerder
Couple Arrested in Minneapolis in Sioux City Jail Escape Case
William Plummer and his wife are under arrest in Minneapolis. The woman is accused of helping her husband escape from a Sioux City jail where he was to be taken to Anamosa prison for a five year highway robbery sentence. A bloody revolver was found on Plummer. Police seek links to a killing of a Black man in Merriam Wisconsin.
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William Plummer
Minneapolis
Minn
Sioux City
Anamosa
Plummer
Merriam
Wis
Syndicate Plans $100 Million Move to Control Cotton Seed Output
The North American reports a syndicate intends to form a $100,000,000 capital combination to dominate United States production and sales of cotton seed products. It is negotiating to acquire stock in the Southern Cotton Oil company.
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North American
United States
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Boy Found Not Guilty In Kansas Farm Killing Case
The jury acquitted Charles Betts, thirteen, of gunning down farmer C. L. Wiltberger near Winfield Kansas after Wiltberger was shot in the back on August 18 while returning from town with grain proceeds. The jury deliberated about thirty hours.
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Charles Betts
C. L. Wiltberger
Winfield
Kas
Wiltberg
Burglary at Norfolk Lumber Manager’s Home
Burglars entered the residence of R. B. Weller, manager of the Norfolk lumber company, while the family was away and took Mrs. Weller’s watch along with the children’s savings, totaling several dollars.
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R. B. Weller
Norfolk Lumber Company
Premature Rock Cut Blast Kills Two Near Kalama
A rock cut blast on the Washington and Oregon road half a mile south of Kalama Washington killed two men and wounded seven others. Rescue crews reached the scene as workers remained at the site awaiting further instructions and safety checks were underway.
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Kalama
Wash
Washington & Oregon Road
Penitentiary Fire Foiled by Fox Alarm and Governor Help
A plot to burn the state penitentiary was foiled Sunday when Nicholas Fox, a life prisoner granted commutation, spotted the blaze in the Lee Broom Co. factory within the prison walls and alerted workers. The fire, likely incendiary after candle remnants were found, was doused with swift action and Governor Savage assisted. Fox's impending release was indicated for July 2 as the incident was investigated. The report also notes low farm wage figures from a U S Department of Labor bulletin, detailing average monthly earnings and rations for men women and children in North Carolina.
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State Penitentiary
Nicholas Fox
Lee Broom Co
Savage
Fox
Bulletin
United States Department of Labor
North Carolina
Echoes of the Tornado at Butte Nebraska
Swollen carcasses dot the valley after last week’s tornado. Rescue efforts are praised as H. Wilson saved Theodore Anderson from drowning. August Anderson’s family suffers extensive loss with two children dead and all others ill. Dr. Zimmerman tended the injured for days.
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Butte
Nebraska
H. Wilson
Theodore Anderson
Zimmerman
Naper
Greening
August Anderson
Death of Ashland Singer Dora Lamona Christian
Dora Lamona Christian, a member of the Scandinavian quartet known for concerts across Kansas, died in Burlington Kansas after a month of illness. Her body was shipped to Ashland Nebraska for burial. She was to marry J A Davis of the Forrest City hotel in September. a service was held at the hotel led by Rev Dr Robbins of the M E church.
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Dora Lamona Christian
Burlington
Kan
Ashland
Neb
Christian
Kansas
Dora
J. A. Davis
Forrest City
Dr. Robbins
M. E. Church
Construction Begins on Hastings Asylum Wing
The contractors for the new wing to the Hastings asylum for the chronic insane have started work and will employ a large force next week for excavation. The wing will be built fifty feet north of the institution and connected by a passageway to the main building, mirroring the south wing.
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Asylum For
Hastings
Newark Fire Spreads Across Brush Factory and Elevator
A blaze at the brush factory of J. M. Martin & Son and the adjacent grain elevator of J. C. Smith & Wallace Co. in Newark caused losses of 60000 and 100000 respectively. Insurance amounts are not known.
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Brush
J. M. Martin & Son
J. C. Smith & Wallace Co
Newark
N. J
Attempted Bombing at Manhattan Church Reported
An attempt to blow up the First Methodist Church in Manhattan Kansas was directed at Pastor Rev J M Miller. Investigators believe jointists orchestrated the act in protest of his anti saloon crusade. No arrests have been made.
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Manhattan
Kan
First Methodist Church
J. M. Miller
Calhoun Family Die In Rogers Kerosene Lamp Blast
Mrs. Milly Calhoun and three children burned to death at Rogers Texas when a kerosene can exploded as she filled a lamp. A child reportedly struck a match starting the blaze.
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Milly Calhoun
Rogers
Tex
Dietrich Set for Manila Voyage With Corbin
Adjutant General Corbin arrives in San Francisco with Senator elect Dietrich of Nebraska. They plan to sail for Manila aboard the transport Hancock.
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Dietrich
Corbin
San Francisco
Dietric Nebraska
Manila
Hancock
The Open Air Telephone Arrives for Street Use
The Chicago Journal compares the open air telephone to wireless telegraphy noting its convenience for public streets. It envisions commuters alighting from streetcars, calling central, and talking with a pastor or loved one in an instant.
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Central
Chicago Journal
The New Bicycle and a Stomach Bitter Claim
Bicycle makers say the current model equals 1900 and improvements are impossible. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is touted as the ultimate stomach medicine for dyspepsia indigestion constipation flatulency and sour stomach. Never take a substitute.
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Hostetter
Australian newspapers of the early press scene
The Sydney Bulletin and Daily Morning Herald plus Daily Telegraph in Sydney, the Argus and the Age in Melbourne, and the Advertiser and Register in Adelaide are noted as Australia's chief weekly and daily papers.
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Australia
Sydney Bulletin
Sydney
Daily Morning Herald
The
Daily Telegraph
the Argus
the Age
Melbourne
Advertiser and Register
Adelaide
Grain-O new food drink replaces coffee for all ages
Try Grain-O Ask your grocer to lay to show you of Grain-O the new food drink takes the place of coffee Children may drink it without injury as well as the adult All who try it like it Grain-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java but it is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it without his trees 15c and 25 da per package Sold by all grocers
Potato tuber growth linked to Fusarium Solani fungus
Scientist Bernard reports in Comptes Rendus that potato tubers arise from fungal action by Fusarium Solani, present in all tubers, which attacks subterranean stems and halts growth to form tubers. Also includes assorted 1900s-era medical ads and quack cures.
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Comptes Rendus
M. Bernard
la Pomme de Terre
New Fast Train to Colorado via Missouri Pacific
Missouri Pacific Railway expands double daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and Pacific coast. Trains depart St. Louis at 9:00 a.m. and 10:10 p.m. Kansas City departures 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Through sleeping cars between St. Louis and San Francisco. Excursion tickets available.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
Colorado
Utah
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
H. C. Townsend
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Advertisement Teething Aid
An old ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming gum softening pain relief and wind colic cure priced at 250 a bottle. The ad contrasts grooming habits with hair thinning men becoming more particular in combing. A wry line notes many people harm themselves chasing popularity.
First Physician Thinks Case Demands Consultation
The note in Tit-Bits hints the patient is extremely rich and a consultation may be sought. First physician questions whether a consult is necessary, while the second agrees a consultation is likely.
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Maging Widd
Pennsyvania
Ber
General Grant
Balfour
Wanamaker
Bergiars
Norfolk
Pen
Twister
Death OF
Dora L. Christian
Bur
Lington, Kas
Autralian Newspapers
Piso
J W. O' Brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Ball
Price
Ach
Aidneys
Oodada
Land of Plenty
Wolter
Department of Interior
Ottawa
Canada
Vv. Bennett
New York Life Bldg
Omaha
Nature
Phelps Brown
Brown
Newburgh
N.Y
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