Silver Bill Riley Ended Career As Noted Gambler
William Riley known as Silver Bill ran a famous pool room on Gambler's Row in the 1870s and wagered on horses, sports and elections. He died in Chicago at about sixty three with little funds but a reputation for honesty and prompt settlement of all bets. His life began in Brooklyn and a later rise from a $1.50 start to a $100000 settlement to his widow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Riley
Corzet
Riley
Ecard
Cleveland
Blaine
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Ceylon
New York
Great Britain Declines Panama Exposition Invitation
The British government informed American ambassador Walter H. Page that Great Britain will not participate in the 1915 Panama Exposition. The Times notes the refusal follows the canal tolls dispute, seen as Britain resenting the United States action.
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Ambassador Page
New York
Walter H. Page
Great Britain
Washington
New York Times
the Times
United States
Mid-Summer Heat Sweeps Across Central States
A heat wave spanning from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast pushed temperatures to 106 in many cities on July 31. Readings hit 106 in Galesburg and Burlington, Illinois, 104 in Peoria, and 102 in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Davenport with dozens of deaths and prostrations reported.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Central States
Rocky Montains
Atlantic Coast
Kansas
Ohio
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Davenport
Iowa
Louisville
Illinois
Galesburg
Peoria
Burlington
Ill
Cairo
Ills
Missouri
Osio
Weather Bureau
Fire at Milwaukee Chronic Insane Asylum Stirs 300 Patients
Fire broke out after midnight at the Milwaukee Chronic Insane Asylum. About 300 patients rushed windows, smashed lights, and fought guards before disorder was curtailed by a responding squad. Details incomplete due to damaged text.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Chronic Insane Asylum
Most Photographed Beauty Breaks Engagement in London
July 31 reports Miss Pearl Aufrere a famed stage favorite and postcard model has broken off her engagement to Lord Dangan son of the Earl of Cowley. Her photographs circulate widely and she faced pressure to quit modeling after marriage, prompting the split.
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London
Pearl Aufrere
Lord Dangan
Earl of Cowley
Miss Aufrere
Coaches Crash Through Trestle Near Chester
Two killed and about fifty injured when two passenger coaches of a mixed freight and passenger train of the Lancaster and Chester Railway plunged through a trestle and fell fifty feet. Victims include YV Craft of Anderson and Elijah Halil a train crew member. Rescue teams transported most injured to a local hospital.
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Associated Press
Chester
S. C
Lancaster and Chester
H.craft
Anderson, S. C
Elijah Halil
To-A-Tocat—Hospital
Kickapoo Worm Killer Proclaimed For Worms Ailment
Kickapoo Worm Killer is advertised as a candy lozenge that expels intestinal worms and restores health. The ad cites child benefits and a testimonial from J A Brisbin of Elgin Illinois, with a price of 26 cents and distribution by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St Louis and Van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Ala.
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J. A. Brisbin
Elgin
Ill
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
van Antwerp Drug Co
Mobija
Ala
Oklahoma Boosters Face Widespread Complaints Across States
Complaints mount against the Oklahoma Boosters touring in a private car selling land lots. Assessments claim over 1 million dollars collected nationwide, about 200 thousand from Pennsylvania. Sunbury residents bought lots for 350 dollars with 60 down and 10 monthly payments. Seven warrants issued. Wilkes-Barre investigators call McAlester deal a major fraud. W.F. Gorsuch TM and Victor Rausch remain jailed with a hearing set for next Monday.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Sunbury
Post Office Department
Wilkesbarre
McAlester
Okla
Gorsuch
Victor
Rausch
Mondday
State Artillery May Encamp Here in August
Alabama plans to camp its only battalion of artillery in Mobile during August. Major L S Dorrance and Governor Neal confirm training with two hundred soldiers and several batteries. One battery operates from Birmingham and Montgomery. date to be announced after Adjutant General Scully's return. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve endorsed for burns and wounds.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Mobile
L. S. Dorrance
Birmingham
Neal
United States Army
Scully
Second Infantry
Bucklen
J. H. Polanco
Delvanile
Tex
R. No
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Ady
Cincinnati Election Returns Charter Vote Victory
The Associated Press reports a majority of 125 to adopt a new city charter. The citizens' ticket led by Walter H. Knight defeated the Bigelow faction by several thousand votes.
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Associated Press
Citizens
Walter H. Knight
Bigelow
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatism for men and women. It advertises children bladder regulation and offers testimonials from Alabama while listing Dr. W Hall of St Louis for contact and sales.
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Texas
Alabama
W. Hall
Olive Street
Louis
Aaeces
Wreaths Cast Upon Watery Grave of William T Stead
From the Franconia near the Titanic site mourners cast laurel wreaths into the sea for William T Stead London editor and author lost in the Titanic wreck. Miss Kate Stevens who worked with Stead organized the service as 1500 guests stood with bowed heads while the band played Nearer My God to Thee.
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Associated Press
Boston
William T. Stead
London
Cunard
Franconia
Kate Stevens
Mr. Stead
Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic Ad Claims Liver Boost
An old classified style ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic as a general strengthening tonic that drives malaria from the blood, arouses the liver, and builds up the system for adults and children, priced at 60 cents.
Blaze Damages New Orleans Firms In Vulcanizing Room
Fire across Baronne Street from the De Soto Hotel caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage to a two story brick building housing the Enterprise Electric Company Enterprise Motor Company and the Louisiana Motor Company A wireless apparatus valued at a total loss originated in the vulcanizing room of an automobile concern and the fire occurred late last night
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Enterprise Electrc Company
Enterprise Motor Company
Louisiana Motor Company
Valnec
de Soto
Baronne Street
To Overcome Sunburn and Freckles with Wax Treatment
The ad suggests dabbing merco rized wax on the face overnight to remove sunburn freckles and create a new youthful complexion. It claims gradual outer skin absorption with no hurt and notes one ounce of mercorized wax is enough. also recommends saxolite in witch hazel to reduce wrinkles.
Costly Plan for Federal Valuation of Railroads
Washington July 31. The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a five to seven year national valuation of railroads, costing $10,000,000 to $15,000,000. An immediate $1,500,000 is sought to organize a five district corps of engineers with field crews and an annual $1,921,500 field cost plus $350,000 for accounting and $150,000 for a Washington office.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Appropriations Committee
Corps of Engineers
Clements and Prouty
George B. McGinty
Commission
McGinty
Civil Service
Pathe's Weekly No 33 Features Betty Taming Comedy
Thursday listings show Pathe's Weekly No 33 featuring The Taming of Betty a comedy starring Clara Kimball Young and Maurice Costello at the Royal Theatre with Lubin's The Wiles of Cupid drama. Admission 3? cents offered July 30.
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Pathe’s Weekly
Betty
Vitagraph
Clara Kimball Young
Maurice Costello
Cupid
Lubin
Royal Theatre
Young Woman Is Held For Assassination
Irvine Ky July 31 Maude Patton assassinated Reuben Todd a wealthy merchant Saturday night and was indicted by a grand jury for willful murder Todd recently married and it was claimed he tried to end relations with Miss Patton and she shot him through the heart in his store where she had concealed herself
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Associated Press
Irvine
Maude Patingg
Reuben Todd
Todd
Meet Me on the Square feature explains the town marquee
A double page feature in Item today explores why the town square remains central, detailing social gatherings, local landmarks, and community nostalgia that draw residents to the square for shared events and memory.
Washington Swept by Storm of Great Force
A historic cyclone-like storm struck Washington with wind hail and heavy rain, killing three and injuring many as it toppled trees including a giant elm planted by President Hayes. The White House grounds suffered damage while emergency crews cleared debris and assessed losses across the city.
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Washington
White House
President Hayes
Presidential Drive
Hammel's Dollar Day Promises Bargains
Read the details in today’s page ad for Hammel's Dollar Day. The advertisement urges shoppers to visit the store tomorrow for discounted items and special prices.
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Hammel
Five Workmen Killed in Camp Quarrel
Five workmen were killed last night in a camp near Fernwood Ohio during a quarrel among racial factions. Several men were seriously stabbed and the sheriff's office said the incident arose from the fighting.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Fernwood
Treasury Won’t Seek Extra Margin on 2 Percent Bonds
Secretary McAdoo declared the treasury would not call for more margin on United States 2 per cent bonds to secure national bank circulation despite lower market values. Officials noted the currency bill retirement provisions followed American Bankers Association recommendations and were amended to redeem all outstanding 2 per cents in cash with interest at maturity in twenty years, increasing holder privileges.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
United States
American Bankers’ Association
Business Men's Lunch Special Offer at DeBriere’s
The notice promotes a Business Men's Lunch from noon to 2 30 p m offering high quality meals. It highlights quick service by skilled cooks and a cup of DeBriere's Famous Java Coffee for five cents. It emphasizes catering to the trade and using market-fresh items.
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DeBriere
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