Prostration and Heat Deaths Across Midwest and Indiana
Heat prostration claims multiple lives from Indianapolis to Pendleton and Wakefield. Reports detail deaths of Mrs Martha A Martin age eighty four near Winamak and a series of prostrations in Cincinnati Springfield and Muskingum. Lightning destroys a Middletown barn with horses, wheat, corn and farm tools lost. drought relief rains arrive across Indiana boosting corn and crop prospects.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winamac
Ind
Martha A Martin
Middletown
Fremont Lewis
Shipping News Briefs From Atlantic Ports
YOKOHAMA reports Empres of Japan from Hong Kong to Vancouver. NEW YORK notes Tauric from Liverpool and Amsterdam from Rotterdam. GIBRALTAR passenger Callibra from Naples to New York and Victoria from New York to Naples. SCILLY reports Mausdam from New York to Boulogne and Rotterdam. NEW YORK STAR notes Trave arrived from New York and proceeded. other arrivals include Saxonia and Lauren with July dates.
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Vancouver
New York
Tauric
Liverpool
Amsterdam
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Ameterdam
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Victoria
Scilly
Mausdam
Boulogne
Rotteroe
Koo- Luwe
Hremen
New York Star
Trave
Lauren
Saxonia
Local Forecast Details From Wappenhans
A brief weather forecast notes westerly winds and Wednesday fair conditions with cooler air in the northeast. It lists maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation, and comparative normals for July, with departures since July 1 and since Jan. 1.
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Ohio
Indiana
R.H
Plus. Co
Wappenhans
Horror of Boer reconcentrado camps described in Chicago talk
Rev Herman D Brockhuisen, former Pre toria Dutch Reformed pastor now in the United States, warned at a Chicago church that Boer men women and children in reconcentrado camps suffer from hunger disease and unsanitary conditions. He plans to tour churches to raise funds sent to Pretoria while optimistic about Boer resistance against Britain. Kruger urged Americans not to aid England by supplying war matériel.
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South Africa
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Christian Reformed Church
Herman D. Brockhuisen
Pretoria
United States
Brockhuisen
Great Britain
Europe
Kruger
Fatal street fight in Isoline ends in police killings
In Crossville Tennessee a street disturbance in Isoline leads to Policeman Pink Pass killing W E Knox in a knife attack. Pink Pass then shoots Shirley Pass, son of the officer, fatally wounding him. Chief Hill P Lowery and E E Swofford confront Pass. after a confrontation Pass shoots Swofford and Lowery returns fire, killing Pass. Both officers surrender.
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Tenn
Journal and Tribune
Crossville
Pink Pass
W. E. Knox
Shirley Pass
Isoline
Policeman Pass
Negrotown
Knox
Hill P. Lowery
E. E. Swofford
Pass
Swofford
Lowery
Swotford
Chicago Wins Brooklyn Trophy in Whist League Debut
Chicago captured the Brooklyn trophy on opening day of the American Whist League tournament in Milwaukee. Six teams entered as Chicago won four straight rounds to claim the honors, with results showing Chicago defeating Wisconsin and Atlantic in several rounds while New York, Northwestern, Michigan, and Atlantic posted varied wins and losses. Tomorrow features play for the Hamilton trophy.
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Chicago
New York
Atlantic
Chicago Beast
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Michigan
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Rhine oil and gas ventures and German company arrests
The Rhine vintage is described as in excellent condition. Certificates of incorporation were filed in Dover for the Spring Valley Oil and Gas Company in Cleveland with capital of 500,660 dollars. John Fish, a New York builder and mason, made an assignment with liabilities about 30,000 and nominal assets around 40,000. Two Treber trocknung Company directors in Castel, Germany, arrested. five directors now in jail. El Verde Rio Oil Company filed articles of incorporation in Ogden Utah. paid-up capital 1,600 and about 3,000 acres of Green River basin petroleum land. Charles A. McDonald of Wooster has been appointed receiver for West Lebanon Cent Seeway at the request of stockholders Hanna and Jones Long of Cleveland.
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Green River
Charles A. McDonald
Wooster
West Lebanon
Funel RB
Hanna
Ones Long
St Francis Mill Fire Destroys Canada Paper Plant
Windsor Mills Quebec July 29 A blaze consumed the St Francis mill owned by the Canada Paper Company and its contents valued at about 250000 dollars, causing total destruction this evening.
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St. Francis
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Major Allen Named Chief Of Island Constabulary In Leyte
In Manila July 2 Major Henry Allen of the Forty third Volunteers has been selected as chief of the island constabulary and will organize the force. Captain Spellman, also of the Forty third, faces a two year prison term for prompting illegal trading at closed ports. General Chaffee orders troops to button coats outside barracks and wear khaki for duty, with dress swords for active commands and social white outfits permitted.
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Philippines Commission
Wheat from Russia Arrives in Kansas City for Seed Use
Fifteen carloads of Russian hard wheat, part of a four week Odessa shipment, reach Kansas City and are stored in a government warehouse. Four more carloads expected. The 14 446 bushels will be distributed for seed in Kansas and Oklahoma to improve export wheat quality. Cost to lay down in Kansas City was 2 25 a bushel.
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Santos Dumont completes ascent amid mixed results at Eiffel launch
The aeronaut M. Santos Dumont lifted off at 4:35 PM and landed at 4:55 PM amid cheers. The display pleased spectators yet fell short of his plan to circumnavigate the Eiffel tower. A rain squall soon followed, and a motor smoke issue prompted a cautious retreat.
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Balloon crossing attempt by Comte de la Vauix from Toulon
Paris reports Comte de la Vauix the aeronaut has reached Toulon to supervise August Mediterranean balloon crossing preparations. President Loubet and French ministers have funded the expedition. A large sea facing shed will be built. Pigeon posts will span the coast from Barcelona to Nice with routes to Corsica and Algiers.
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American Locomotives Tested By Lyons Mediteranean Rail
The Lyons Mediterranean Railroad bought ten American locomotives now at Arles and to be tested for possible adoption. They also note American coal was used due to lower prices but now Cardiff coal costs have fallen. News from London and Cadiz covers British and German naval maneuvers and related exchanges.
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Arles
Marseilles
Cardiff
Defending Fleet Annihilated Under Enemy Channel
Report claims the defending fleet was annihilated and the channel left at the mercy of the enemy. Eighteen cruisers were supposably sunk, signaling a severe setback for Allied forces.
Moroccan envoy El Menebhi Arrested at Mazagan
A Tangier dispatch reports El Menebhi, envoy of the Sultan of Morocco, arrested at Mazagan after disfavoring concessions granted in England and 2000 pounds spent in London and Berlin. A separate Daily Mail note from St. Petersburg says two thousand Tibetans attacked Major Kosloff’s expedition near July 16, with half the force killed and others wounded. Russia seeks satisfaction.
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Crisis Deepens for Signor Crispi on Humbert Anniversary
Naples July 29. At noon Signor Crispi appeared to be sinking but rallied this afternoon. He dictated telegrams of condolence to the King Queen and others on the anniversary of the assassination of King Humbert.
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Giant forest fire rages in Jutland prompts 3000 troops
News notes a massive forest blaze in Jutland Sweden prompting 3000 troops to assist firefighting crews. Other items report King Edward distributing medals at Marlborough House, Churchill as war correspondent and MP, naval maneuvers off Toulon with ministers aboard, an Antarctic expedition to Kiel, Mormon growth in Germany, Dowager Empress Frederick’s ill health, Choate’s London visit, the Tsar’s improving health with rowing workouts, and Woodward leaving Paris Exposition duties with praise from President Loubet.
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Banquet for Minister Wilson in Santiago Chile
Banquet in Santiago de Chile honors Henry L. Wilson, the United States minister. The event marks a diplomatic gathering as Wilson continues his duties serving in Chile with a focus on strengthening bilateral ties.
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Chilean Banquet Marks Friendly Sentiments for SA Date
Chilean friends plan an elaborate banquet to honor a prominent figure and celebrate friendly ties on a notable date. The event showcases diplomatic warmth and cultural exchange between Chile and the guest nation.
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Obituary roundup reports several notable deaths
Milwaukee press veteran George H. Yenowine dies at forty six after a career with Evening Wisconsin Yenowine's News and Louisville Courier Journal. Chicago notes founder of German Methodism Adam Miller dies at ninety one. Iowa Soldier Home inmate James Co Henry aged ninety three. Memphis judge John L T Sneed eighty two. Natchez ex Confederate Lyman G Aldrich dies of paralysis. Paris novelist Paul Alexis dies.
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Miss
Lyman G. Aldrich
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Insurance suit targets New York and Pennsylvania clause
In Pittsburgh on July 2 in Common Pleas Court No 3 the Stephenson and Foster Company sued seventy three insurers to recover about 120000 dollars. The case tests the so called New York and Pennsylvania clause that voids all insurance if a building falls except when caused by fire. Insurers argue the building fell ten hours before the fire started. The Stephenson and Foster building burned February 4, with a loss of 50000 dollars and insurance of 190000 dollars.
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Common Pleas
Stephenson & Foster Company
New York
Pennsylvania
Stephenson & Foster
Riot fears after miner riot and death in Zanesville
Melvin Shelton, wounded by Grant Taylor during the shooting that killed Taylor earlier, died today in Zanesville Ohio. Tonight hundreds of miners gather at King's Mill amid excitement over possible lynching of Busby the Black man blamed for provoking the riot. Authorities in Cambritze brace for possible trouble.
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Robbers torture man to force concealment of money
Thieves tortured Mr Drum to obtain the hiding place of money believed secreted in the house. They gained $50 before the screams of the women alerted neighbors and drove the robbers away. They escaped afterward.
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Odd Pencils Made For Glass Skin And More
A New York Sun survey describes colored lead pencils for glass porcelain polished metals and fabrics as well as wood and paper. It notes uses by surgeons for marking skin in operations and by lumbermen carpenters and designers. The piece highlights wide variety and ongoing demand for special pencils.
Divine services at notorious New York dive urge local concern
The Buffalo Times reports plans for Sunday night divine services in a notorious New York City dive for an indefinite period. The piece questions the potential good versus sending missionaries abroad, noting the controversial setting for spiritual efforts.
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Masked Men Rob and Mistreated Farmer Family
Twelve masked men raided the residence of Peter Drum, a wealthy farmer eleven miles east of Bucyrus, Ohio, during the night and maltreated his family before fleeing. Local authorities investigate the assault and seek leads on the assailants.
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