Dover’s Bleriot crosses Channel in airship effort win
French aviator Louis Bleriot finally crosses the English Channel in an airship during a dawn flight from Dover to Calais. He averaged 45 mph, rising to 60 mph at times, with a moth-like, wind-swept ascent above the sea. He claimed the Daily Mall prize of 5000 dollars for the first channel crossing by airship, beating rivals Latham and de Lambert.
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Dover
Louis Bleriot
Engileh Channel
Gundey
Bleriot
Lea Barreques
Calais
Channel
Blerlot
English Channel
Hubert Latham
Count de Lambert
Train Plunge Into River Leaves Dozens Injured in Wreck
A Wabash passenger train No 4 plunged into the Missouri River thirty miles east of Kansas City Saturday after flood undermined the roadbed. The wreck left six to ten fast and thirty six persona injured with possible fatalities. a freight train passed the same spot safely three hours earlier.
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Kansas City
Wabash
Missouri River
Here
No. 4
Murder of Princess Mestchersky in Russian estate
News from St. Petersburg reports the murder of young Princess Alexander Mestchersky at her father’s estate in Smolensk. The housekeeper killed the 11 year old girl with an ax after being discharged in revenge. The Mestchersky family, long prominent in Russia, has multiple influential branches.
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St. Petersburg
Alexander Mestchersky
Smolensk
Mestebersky
Russia
Wyoming Cowboy Hae Missing Amid Search Efforts
A confused Cheyenne report describes a Wyoming cowboy's disappearance two years ago. Relatives recall attempts to locate him with strife and unclear details amid ongoing inquiries in Wyoming and nearby towns. An unrelated note mentions an incident where laborer Ervin was struck by a moving engine in the same region.
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Cheyenne
Anna Friend
Achian Kyles
Frank
Cheyne Anil
Portland Physician Shot by Wife in Domestic Tragedy
Portland physician Dr Roy M Collins was shot and killed by his wife at Major J A Sladen’s residence on a Saturday morning. Authorities say jealousy and temporary mental aberration may have driven the act. Mrs Collins, formerly Mrs Van Winkle, was arrested and jailed.
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Portland
Ore
Roy M. Collins
Bride
J. A. Sladen
Frisbie
Dr. Collins
Outing Ends in Tragedy on Yellowstone River
Four men and women drown when a boat carrying picnicers on the Yellowstone River capsizes near the Montana Water Power dam south of Billings. Alderman John A. Alderman from the Third district dies. Mr Staffek, a prominent pioneer, also perishes. Three young girls Pressie West Minnie Waggoner and Lewis Lehfeldt’s child drag him from the water but fail to save him. J Scott rescues another swimmer after hours of effort.
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Billings
Mont
Yellowstone
Montana Water Power Company
John Ae
Ets
Montana
Staffek
Pressie West
Minnie Waggoner
Lewis Lehfeldt
J. Scott
Notable Washington Supper for Gridiron Club Members
Senator Newlands hosted a moonlit lawn supper at Woodley near Washington. Guests included Gridiron Club members, top officials, Speaker Cannon, and numerous senators. F H Newell spoke on reclamation work with stereopticon views of irrigation projects in Wyoming Colorado Utah Montana Nevada and Arizona. Ambassador Reid hosted King Edward VII during a weekend visit with Mrs Reed and notable national attendees.
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Washington
Newlands
Woodley
Gridiron Club
Secretary of Agriculture
Cannon
Senate
House
West
F. H. Newell
Pioneer Day Celebrations Wide Across Utah
Pioneer Day observed across Utah on July 24 marking the sixty second anniversary of the Mormon pioneers arrival in the Salt Lake Valley. Salt Lake business paused while celebrations drew crowds to resorts and local towns including Lehi Provo Park City Logan Ogden and others. In Seattle Tacoma and broader Northwest railroads announce abolition of switching charges on grain shipments to Seattle and Tacoma from mills and depots, reducing costs for growers and exporters.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake Valley
Salt Lake
Lehi
Uy Ae
Provo
Park City
Logan
Ogden
Tacoma, Wash
Tavemant
Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukie
Pricw
Unclear incident report from Madrid amid bombing scare
Fragmentary dispatches describe a bombardment response around Me Hila state with patrols and suspected contraband arms. The incident allegedly resumed after a pause and authorities estimate wide involvement in the Tim region as preparations for a major operation proceed.
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Madrid
Mielal
Wostramers
Cere
Tim
la Est
Death of Two Mombaly at Canyon Picnic Tragedy
A Boulder Colorado canyon flood during a family reunion swept away Verne Carlisle age 13 and Arthur Dickerman 35 while other picnickers escaped. Verne Carlisle Mrs. Abbott Zera Carlisle sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized after the sudden torrent. Sixth person died in the fast rising flood as the canyon walls offered few shelter points.
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Boulder
Colo
Twoléile Canyon
Verne Carlisle
Roblamop
Mis
Arthur Dickerman
Greeley Colp
Vernie Abbott
Garden City
Zera Carlisle
Robineam
Bis
Mra AL
Forrest
Arthur Dickermas
Vere Carlisle
Daring Robbery Attempt In Salt Lake City
Two men on the Commercial Club stairway tried to rob Cashier Sweet of the Pullman company in daylight. Sweet fought back, was struck with a revolver but cried out, preventing the heist of 1600 dollars. Suspects J H Cummings and W O Rowe, a railroad fireman and a peanut butcher, were arrested and named as likely culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Commercial Club
Pullman Company
Sweet
J. H. Cummings
W.O Rowe
Cummings
Rowe
Mysterious Connection Reported in Governor Comet Tale
A garbled OCR item links a governor with a comet story, mentioning belief in a sin forgiven and a tragedy involving a member of a household. The fragment hints at Wednesday timing and a possible slayer, but details are unreadable.
Student Who Killed The Emperor Must Die
Describes the verdict in the London case where Madéarial Dhingri, an Indian student, killed during a public gathering at the Imperial Institute. The prisoner spoke only once in court declaring his act driven by patriotism as the proceedings noted the night of the incident.
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London
Madéarial
Prepar ing Their Proof and Exemption in a Crime Case
In Seattle Washington the National Woritorial Association concluded its session at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition and adjourned after electing officers: A Nevin Pomeroy president from Chambersburg Pa. A P Baumgartner vice president from Santa Anna Cal. R EB Dodwell second vice president from Artesian SD. A D Moffett third president from Elwood Ind. W F Parrott corresponding secretary from Waterloo. RH Walker recording secretary from Athens Ga. W A Steel treasurer from Battle.
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Seattle
Wash
National Woritorial Association
A. Nevin Pomeroy
Chambersburg
Santa Anna
Cal
R. EB. Dodwell
Artesian
Rce
A. D. Moffett
Elwood
Ind
W. F. Parrott
Waterloo
Walker
Athens
W. A. Bteel
Battle
Suffragettes Escape Holloway Insubordination Case
London six of fourteen suffragettes jailed for breaking windows at Wakehall were released for insubordination. Herbert Gladstone, secretary of state for home affairs, indicated in parliament that all the women would be turned out within a day. The women defied prison rules and reportedly kicked and bit female wardens.
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London
Holloway
Wakehall
Herbert Gladstone
Home Affairs
House of Commons
Gladstone Ward
Youngster of 107 Out for a Time in Yonkers
Alexander Harriette 107, veteran of the Mexican war, vanished from his daughter's Yonkers home two weeks ago and was found in a moving picture show. He told relatives they misjudged his strength and he wished to prove he was still as young as before, then returned home. In Washington, nine Cayuse War veterans will receive $1.60 a day for 1847 1848 service as the comptroller’s office relies on no existing file for adjustment.
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Deaver
James W. Hobingan
Mumphion
Jamies L. Fyrd
Memprs
Thun
Josiah Hine
Byrd
Han Cum
Cyluwade Springs
Bau Francisco
New York
Alexander Harriette
Yonkers
N. Y
Harriette
Washington
Oregon
Comptroller of the Treasury
Feu
Prise Babi
Jane Pipes
Toy Ee
Renlaone
Brown
Lewis see-Clark
Mustans
Helena
Miles City
Bis Horn
Billings
Jaborere
Nevada
Homal
W. Knowles
Gother
Joseph Morlineau
Everett
Wash
State Redhead Commission
W. Peidgeon
Iangus
Geary Avery
Colorado Springs
Bronce Best
James J. Hilli
Brooklyn
Kumdoomniys
Ani Prinomne
Sala
Donauion
Marem
Cardinal Amériou Defies Civil Law in Letter
Cardinal Amériou, judged by the civil court for urging disobedience to separation law, releases a long letter asserting nonrecognition of the court sentence. He states the faithful must disobey laws conflicting with church ideas and endorses the "neutral school." He vows during investiture to defend church rights and liberties against royal or state powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaus
France
Ameriou
Eller
Duel at the depot ends with shooting in Tooele
A Tuesday duel at the Tooele Utah depot between two Mexican men escalated when one was shot four times. The assailant fired a pistol and a knife was used by the other, with the victim sustaining a breast wound that pierced through and exited the back, plus two bullet and knife injuries to the arm and lip areas.
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Tooele
Utah
Lang
Curiosities and Casualties From a Turbulent Era
A collage of reports spans political snares and local mishaps. Secretary Meyer rules wartime spears may be loaned to states. a deadly near miss on a California railroad crosses paths with a Pittsburgh youth’s river accident. A Cleveland actress slain in a suspected family dispute prompts official inquiry while a Tennessee jail escape ends in a fatal greenwood tragedy. Provisional diplomacy rumors, a Sing Sing gadget claim, and a San Francisco boxing injury set a chaotic national slate. A senator group plans a Pacific voyage, and a groom drowns near the shore as a wedding day turns tragic.
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New York
Meyer
Albert Lawson
Sherif A
Tenn
Jose E. Tiperine
Cayettao Lopes
Muzicans
McAllen
Texas
Wepity Bnerm
B. Mayfield
Muiphatic Denil
Mexico City
United States
Honduras
State Department
Peter ©. Hains, Jr
Sing Sing
William Bennis
Altoreay ‘Weywan
Mills
Mise Barreto
Tve
Houssle
Hewall
Tiis
San Francisco
George Glick Orr
Jola
Cal
Stanley Ketchel
Pugisat
Whit Ba
Gret
Hed Bapa
Lowa Board of Partons
Francis Smith
Amerian
Ondar
Pittstoe
Vedeler Lardena
Hot
Unclear fragmented notes mix people places and events
Fragmented OCR text references multiple stories including a possible double drowning on the Bighorn River near Billings, harvest labor movement, land and salt contamination reports, a Red Men battle, and political results, with unrelated names and dates interwoven.
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Ossed Channel van Airship
Parsons
Edith Weedille
Ginger
Edith Weedill
Robert
Wyoming
Boy
Howe
Ervin
Waew
Hague
the Hague
Jemous
Denlovey
Ambassador Reid
Biltoe
England
Edward
Mra. Reid
Reid
Westin
Naam
Mombaly
Waite
Canyon
Gecape
Dimeult
Congress
Handell
Judiciary Committee
Durango
Worg
Mancos
Montezuma
Ed F. Nolan Baker
Nolan
Shea
Cornelius P. Shea
Chicago
Tulky
Alice Walsh
Butte
George Wivason
Alto Spaulding
Hewson
Spaulding
Spauldeing
Heme
Hutte
Merterer
Hasry
Po-lice
Krishanovsky
National Educational Association
Nawe Ouneaee
I i. Es
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