Miners and officials swept by a string of crimes and fires
A jumble of reports recounts injuries at Daly Judee mine in Parke City and a fatal blaze in Knox Tennessee dormitory housing. Courts sentence five dealers to fines and workhouse, while a Washington Post clerk is charged with embezzlement. Politicians sign immigration and Panama canal bills amid rail and freight concerns.
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Adolph Sellwater
Daly-Judee
Parke City
Walerlow
Nevada
Fairview
Common Pleas Court
Todo
Uimm
Panama
Charles McWharter
Washington Ciy Post Office
Coryuilit
City
John A. Merritt
C. L. Smith
Munnvapolia
Harry Queal
Tim ‘Berman
Knox Industrial School
Knoxville
Tenn
SS Petersiurs
Wilson to Oversee Packing House Regulation
Secretary Wilson will forego his annual vacation to oversee the new meat inspection law. He will organize and direct operations for the next two months, assigning Dr T W Wiley to chemistry while he focuses on enforcement and publicity. He argues American meat is among the healthiest and the law will ensure may be relied upon at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Wilken
Department of Agreniure
T. W. Wiley
Chematry
United States
Panama Canal Bonds Offered by Secretary Shaw
Secretary Shaw announced public sale of Panama canal bonds totaling 30 million dollars. They carry 2 percent interest, dated August 1, 1906, with quarterly interest, redeemable after ten years and payable thirty years from date. Tax exempt, available to citizens equally, subscriptions due by July 20, 1906.
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Washington
Shaw
Ujo Recent Ac
United States
Irinle Ae Security
Fonds
Cltzene
Appeal Taken in Rebate Case Securities
In Kansas City the final steps in the rebate cases occurred Monday with appeal bonds perfected and bills of exception filed for Chicago Morlington Quincy Railway Co and George L Thomas the New York broker, with Wischet clerk LB Taggart. Previous execution had been preserved in the Armour Swill Citi Nelson Morris stock ventures. The next step is the filing of exceptions in St Louis on August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
United State District Court
Chicago, Morlington & Quincy Stailway Company
George L
Aspears
Lote
Denver Officials Face Rights Ruling in Mayor Court Case
The district judge, John Mulling, presides over a high profile matter involving city officials and a special grand jury. Attorneys Dan Wallin and Tenje Fiblees face scrutiny as the case probes alleged wrongdoing and potential investigations tied to a supreme court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Atap Vlisorg
Panier
Supreme Court
Wallin
Bloody tragedy in Mr Laimeiat Mit hurlew Etre hit od Mito
Fragmented OCR text reports a violent event involving a man and a presumed spouse with injuries to a child and mentions a petitioner and authorities. The readable lines are garbled and no clear names, dates, or places emerge from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Anil
Ileaw
Mining Camp Brawl Sparks Widespread Unrest
A chaotic brawl at a mining camp erupts into wider conflict as factions clash near Cheyenne. Local authorities report injuries and disrupted operations while investigators seek to restore order.
Islets of Pines to be governed by United States law
A Senate joint resolution proposes a temporary U S government for the Isle of Pines. It adopts the canal zone model and grants military civil and judicial powers to a presidentially directed authority to govern the island and protect inhabitants liberties and religion until further act or treaty changes.
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Washington
Isle of Pines
Senate
Morgan
Committee On
United States of America
Congress
Chill
Eald Tele of Pines
The Finish of Castro
Washington learns of U S pressure for settlement of American claims against Venezuela after Castro resumes the presidency on July 5. Judge Calhoun’s Venezuela visit and the State Department’s reviews set the stage for renewed assertions of American claims. The note from Secretary Hay marks a cautious but decisive shift.
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Washington
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
United States
Castro
W. J. Calhoun
State Department
Hay
Firemen Rescue Lifted From Foundry Fire
In East St Louis four firemen were hoisted twenty feet above five large furnaces at the American Foundry plant to fight a blaze. They were stranded for about half an hour as crane operators fled. Fireman Mile Bullivan finally signaled and lowered his crew after dangling in extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
American Foundry Company
Mile Bullivan
Will Battle to Break San Francisco Water Monopoly
The Bulletin reports Standard Oil plans to challenge the Blue and Sierra Nevada Water & Power Company, accusing it of monopoly in San Francisco for over forty years. The takeover price is stated as 6,019,000 dollars.
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Wareen
Uman
Kiev
Jiwa
New Orleans
Talula
Stalan
Prandanitive
Coparruetion Company
Chile
London
Ban Princisco
Standart
Fo N
Blue
Spring Valley
San Francisco
Sierra Nevada Water & Power Company
Orien
Two Dreadful Wounds Reported in Turmoil Duel
The text describes mortal wounds to two individuals named Columbia and C-Word after a violent duel. It notes a weapon, a roadway, and subsequent deaths or injuries. Authorities or onlookers are referenced, with unclear localities and a county authority mentioned.
Lane names and protest gather in Washington amid claims
Unclear OCR text shows scattered names and events in Washington on a Friday. Mentions of Fiab Kobane Califernia and various individuals suggest a local or national protest or meeting with uncertain details.
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Washington
Wreck on London Southwestern line claims many lives
A passenger train from Plymouth to London derailed on a sharp curve at 1 50 am. Twenty three Americans and four train staff died. Dozens injured as survivors describe the crash like heavy gunfire. Late NY arrival spared further casualties.
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America
Salisbury
England
New York
Prymouth
London
Plymouth
Abe
Southampton
Othe
Plead Guilty Plea in Russian Naval Surrender Case
Depositions from officers and sailors of the torpedo boat destroyer Bedovy relate to the May Sea of Japan battle surrender to Japan. The court martial of Admiral Rozestvensky and aides shows attempts to shift blame, with Rozestvensky pleading guilty for failing to prevent surrender.
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Il Petersburg
Bedoyy
Redestvensky
Sea of Japan
Thair
Rojestvensky
Bedovy
Admiral Rorestvensky
Large Appropriations Discussed by House Committee
Washington lawmakers outline total federal appropriations for the 1907 session. Chairman Tawney cites a total near 880,183,201 including regular accounts and deficiencies. He notes a net increase of about 960,000,000 from prior totals and details allocations such as 48407 000 for the canal and 10,260,000 for new building projects plus 68,028,000 in a larger figure with 5,000,100 added for San Francisco.
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Washington
Tawney
House
Congress
Melinge
Negro Fiend Hanged by Indian Territory Mob Near Womack
A black man accused of raping a 16 year old girl near Womack was captured Saturday night. He was taken to the scene and hanged by a mob of about 76 men for the crime. Will Newbright of Bay Ante was named as the man who led the mob. The altercation followed a ride to the area and the scene moved toward Womack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Chickasha
Tre Hoherteon
Womack
Mirahall
Will Newbright
Auto Turned Over in Mishap Near Mirhowak
A vehicle owned and driven by Pustinastar of Mirhowak Ind turned over Sunday evening near Oecvole while nine occupants were aboard. Two injured seriously while others escaped with minor injuries as rescue crews arrived.
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Pustinastar
Ka ‘Hhaw
Mirhowak
Ind
Final Session of the Fifty-Ninth Congress Ends
Washington reports the final session closes with no major business. Speaker Cannon praises enacted measures including appropriations and public expenditures, calling the first session memorable for the rate legislation and related reforms benefiting the people.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Senate
Cannon
House
Fifty Ninth Congress
Republic
Will Not Make The Race A Letter To President Roosevelt
Colorado Springs delegate W A Lenant who helped found the first national Republican convention asks if Roosevelt will run for president again. The White House replies that Roosevelt will not be a candidate next time and wishes Lenant well.
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Colorado Springs
Cola
W. A. Lenant
New York
Roosevelt
Conant
White House
Washington
William Loeb
Washington Deficit to Surplus Compared by Secretary Shaw
Secretary Shaw reports the year end deficit of about 24 million dollars including 6 million in extraordinary expenses for the Panama Canal. This year shows a 29.6 million dollar surplus with 18 million already paid toward the canal. Fred Knox suffered a skull fracture from a street accident but is reported dead in New York.
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Washington
Shaw Hae
Panama Canal
Raid on Mandy Cay Labor Lib by church group shocks town
Unclear OCR text describes a Sunday raid by church members on a local labor library and alcohol sales. Mentions arrest of a girl and stock damage, with confusing references to persons and places. Summary preserves uncertain details as read.
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Canon City
Cola City
Mandy Cay
Will Defend Hights and California Merchants Unite
Prominent California business groups including the Merchants' Association and the Chamber of Commerce join the defense of industry interests. Leaders from the Merchants' Association and related organizations called for stronger measures amid ongoing financial strains and regulatory concerns. The collective effort aims to safeguard regional commerce and support manufacturing sectors during a period of economic stress.
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San Francinco
Lowlivine iv
Holding Out Relief Funds In Portland Oregon
Mayor Harry Lane denounces committee delays in forwarding San Francisco relief funds. The group holds about 48 044 dollars plus 1840 dollars in stock dividends. Lane threatens a public meeting of subscribers to rebuke fund holders if money is not sent promptly.
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Lane
Portland
Ore
Harry x. Lane
San Francisco
San Francisco Tire
Lewis
Poo Pia
James D. Phelay
Edward T. Devine
Red Cross
Portiant
Autvorsiy Wn
Rescued From Death After 22 Hours in Tomb Pit
Jeremiah Fisher a Staten Island plumber survived a twenty two hour entombment when a sand avalanche buried him in a Tompkinsville pit after a street car accident. He was freed with great effort as rescuers battled shifting sand and perilous conditions. Fisher remained in grave condition with severe injuries and possible paralysis.
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New York
Mystin
Jeremiah Fisher
Tompkineville
Staten Fe
Stave Ton
Fisher
Deficiency Bill Passed Amid Senate Session
Washington price senate at three days session panned the general deficiency appropriation bill carrying about 11 6 million dollars. An amendment allowed vessel owners damaged in collisions with government ships to sue in United States district courts. Debates over labor provisions and canal zone supervision shaped the narrow passage of the measure.
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Washington
Price Senate
United States
Benator Gallinger
Dowle Case Reveals Large Bank Overdraw and Personal Expenses
In a Dowle cane hearing before Judge Landis, Harwood of Zionitr Bank testified Dowle's account showed an overdrawn balance of 481287. Since 1899 Dowle had drawn about 840 per year. The checks indicate the funds were used for personal expenses.
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Thicaga
Dowle
Landis
Harwood
Zionitr Bank
Thaw Indicted by Grand Jury in White Murder Case
William E. Thaw faced grand jury action on murder charges linked to the killing of Stanford White in Madison Square Garden. His wife Evelyn Thaw testified briefly but invoked protection against further questions. No trial date set until District Attorney Jerome returns to the city next week.
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New York
Furry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Madinen Square
Evelyn Neabith Thaw
Fven
Asulemnt
Garvan
Jerome Returne
Badgers Cheer Bryan Convention Deliberations
Milwaukee reporters describe strong support for Democratic presidential candidate Bryan at a party convention held Thursday. The event featured two sessions with mentions of revolutions and adoption of a platform prepared by the resolutions committee.
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Milwaukee
William J. Hryayne
Mr. Bryan
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