Storms and fires devastate towns and crops across regions
A sweeping set of events dominates the record. A heavy New Jersey storm damages crops. Clinton, North Carolina, loses 42 stores and homes to a fire with substantial losses. Shipshewana in Indiana nearly wiped out by fire. Chicago Fourth of July celebrations yield multiple fatalities and injuries. Reports of drownings, accidents, and political unrest appear amid a broad, chaotic wartime era panorama.
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la Grande County
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Spain
Madrid
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Cuba
Tracy Still at Large After Port Madison Escape
Tracy, an escaped convict, vanished after leaving the Johnson home Saturday at Port Madison. Authorities track the coast from lower sound, patrol Miller's Bay where a Whitehall boat was found with only oars remaining, suggesting Tracy may reappear soon or slip further from notice.
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Johnson
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Kitaap
Gorda
Miller's Bay
Whitehall
Anderson
Cigit
Aveny
Venezuelan government routed in Barcelona battle
President Castro and forces clash with the revolutionary army under General Ronado. Three thousand government troops under General Castro are defeated near Barcelona, losing ammo and gear while many troops desert. Rebels move to surround Barcelona as panic grips the city. Castro leaves Caracas for Laguyara then Barcelona with guard and staff.
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Barcelona
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Ossam
Crowned in August as plans trimmed and route set
King Edward expected to be crowned between August 11 and 18 with a shortened procession and a curtailed ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The royal route mirrors the opening parliament procession from Buckingham Palace via the Mall and Whitehall to the Abbey. Additionally, Lord Kitchener’s June 25 valediction praises British soldiers and notes former enemies may serve alongside the king.
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Westminister Abbey
Wueckinghham Palace
Whitehall
Lord Kitchener
Aguinaldo Freed From House After Amesty Proclamation
Aguinaldo leaves house under guard after amnesty. General Chaffee assures same protection as any citizen. Aguinaldo plans a nighttime social call to Cavite inquiring about safety and avoiding daylight exposure. Speculation rises about possible retaliation by enemies of Aguinaldo and Luna’s past leadership.
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Jobeson
Chafee
Wilhem
McKin- Tay
Ninth Cavalry
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Cavite Viejo
Cavite
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Wright
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Fate of Andree party reported killed near Port Churchill
Rev. Dir. Fernes arrives in Winnipeg with alleged authentic details on the fate of explorer Andree and companions. Two years earlier a party of Esquimays under Old Huskie witnessed the Andree balloon near Port Churchill, a gunshot prompted by curiosity led natives to massacre the three explorers. The Hudson Bay Company offers a reward for any remaining outfit parts.
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Pequimaux
Fernes
Winnipeg
York Factory
British Territory
Andree
York
Old Huskie
Vielally
Port Charehill
Mene
Aedree
Ralph Alstine
Hudson Bay Company
Ferres
Hudson Bay Ampany
Ferlion
Tragic Double Death and Angry Revenge Shocks Grand World
A Great Northern family in Grand Worlds, NT, is found dead in a bathtub after a violent sequence tied to a quarrel. Theodore Veuteur of Chicago allegedly killed his wife and wounded a son and stepdaughter, while a storm and a fatal lightning strike disrupt an unrelated event. Authorities report the scene as a complex murder suicide case with multiple casualties and a separate accident in Milwaukee.
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Grand Worls
Epiriia
Flyshinas
Erhleune
Duklog
Theodore Veuteur
Valurer
Cucaga
Lily
Llewly Strawn
Hufiene Ales
Atte Watt
Bank official and clerk accused in £100,000 shortfall
Duke Robertson, a Salt Lake City council member, and two bank officers face charges after a decade long fraud. Special Detective Thacker outlines a system of defalcation in Wells Fargo & Co. Bank. Robertson disappeared, later confessed to a significant shortage and planned suicide before arrest.
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Harry T. de
Welle Farge i Co Benk
Salt Lake Guy
Alamoder A. Robertson
Duke Wed Robertson
Thacker
Meg Thacker
Robertson
Jane Vs. Wrotertson
Hin
Samily
Riots in Rostov on Don as troops clash with rioters
A St Petersburg dispatch reports days of labor riots at Rostov on Don in southern Russia. Troops fired on rioters leaving many dead or wounded and factories wrecked as masked leaders preached anti czarism and destruction of machinery.
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Rostovon-Don
Byatrinsoy
Russia
Rostoron-Dom
Ast
Fifteen Die In Headon Collision Near Gloversville NY
On the Fourth of July near Gloversville New York a head on crash of two crowded cars occurred on the Mountain Lake electric road four miles north of the city. Fifteen people were killed and twenty nine injured as hundreds of pleasure seekers gathered at the resort.
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Gloversville
N.Y
Mountain Lake Railway
Glovernville
Murder Suspect Surrenders in California Police Custody
William F. McAllister, a Philippine War veteran from Wheatland, California, turned himself in to San Jose police. He admits a desire to ease his conscience after a murder at a flood of violence, claiming involvement in the killing of a Filipina during a crime spree. The 2-year-old veteran served with the 30th United States Infantry, stating hardship and disillusionment drove him to the act.
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William F. McAllister
San Jome
Cal
McAllister
Wheatland
Philippines
United Rates Infantry
Ward Ti
Anarchists Wound Sentinel Near Brest Magazine
An assault aimed at a powder magazine near Brest wounded two men who tried to enter the fort, one escaping after a struggle, while a second attempt on Saturday night sought to blow up the magazine. Multiple people sustained injuries in the chaotic incident and pursuit.
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Brest
Adjournment Marked by Oratory and Song in 19th Century Senate
The last session hours featured a rousing adjournment with patriotic singing led by Henderson and notable figures such as General Hooker and Mr. Candler. Seventy bills passed amid debate on naval appropriations and Philippine governance, ending after a long, spirited day.
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Iowa
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Philippine Gill, Government Bill Agrees on Legislation
The Philippine bill outlines a path for a two-house legislature including the Philippine Commission and the Assembly, excluding the Moros and Maguindanao. It envisions a peace process with commissions and creates two commissioners to represent the delegation in Washington.
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Twe House
Washington
Report on charges finds no bribery in West Indies treaty
The committee reports there is no evidence of bribery or improper influence by any member in relation to the treaty of the Danish West Indies. It notes the chairman opened the inquiry, but finds no corruption involving public officers in negotiations or purchase, and states the allegation relied on by the accuser is unsubstantiated.
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Financial measures dominate Senate action in Hillstown
Figures show appropriations for the session, including the Flower bill highly debated and now sent to December consideration after conferences. The Lit Bill for retirement of the silver dollar passed the House but awaits Senate action. Tragedy at a Pawhaska Oklahoma dance ends with Osage graduate Carlisle Dickie shot by Judge Petit after a deadly confrontation.
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Senate
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Oklahoma
Geor
Dickie
Carlisle
Petit
Petit Cang
Ae Ae
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Mery
Lim
General amnesty terms agreed for Philippines proclamation
Authorities have definite terms for a general amnesty in the Philippines. Acting Governor Luke K R Wright has approved them after inspection. The proclamation will be published simultaneously in the Philippines and the United States, with directions to Insurrection authorities already outlined.
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Philippines
Luke KR. Wright
Philpines
Troubles In Marth Theatre At Cape Mall As Polis Battle For Presidency
Fragmented reports describe unrest at Cape Mall amid rival claims by former Swltl minister Pare and General Alesis Nori. Provisional government arms are debated as cabinet officials discuss naval expansion plans and potential ship names while public patience grows.
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Slwltl
Ab Pare
Alesis Nori
M. Viruia
Tim
Adugie Nuenoe
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