Disaster at sea claims hundred as river and ocean ferries sink
Reports from Hamburg and Votereburg recount two maritime tragedies. A Volga crossing ferry sank with 68 harvesters drowned, while the Primus excursion steamer collided with the Hansa on the Elbe, causing numerous deaths and heroic rescues. Survivors describe a sudden crash, panic and boiler explosions as rescue boats attempted to reach victims. The incidents prompt further diplomatic notes from St. Petersburg and Washington regarding maritime conduct and deserter concerns aboard ships in Nagasaki and San Francisco.
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Votereburg
Volga
Ucreanski
Hamburg
Prius
Hamburg Semishiy Line
In Hansa
Elbe
Primus
Ruxtehude
Assassination at Jackson Courthouse Shocks Breathitt Feud
Jackson Kentucky July 22 town marshal James Cockrill was fatally shot from a second story courthouse window by unknown assailants. Six shots fired, Cockrill died on Main Street. He is brother of Thomas Cockrill tied to Breathitt county feuds with the Hargis faction amid local turmoil. Officials and courthouses defended, governor appealed for help as the feud unsettles the region.
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Jackson
James Cockrill
Main
Thomas Cockrill
Breathitt County
Benjamin ‘Harges
Cockrill
Hargis
Goebel
Frankfort
Taft and the Pope in Rome July farewell visit
Governor Taft and party met Pope Leo at the Vatican before leaving Rome for Naples. The pope praised U.S. methods and said an apostolic delegate will be instructed to carry out agreed terms with the United States. He also lamented rumors and false reports about Vatican negotiations. Washington announced arbitrators for the Placentia plume claim against Mexico. Sir Edward Pry and de Martens named by the United States. Pagano Gualfas Chelli and Savornin Lobman named by Mexico.
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Logan
Beckham Iead
Rome
Taft
Naples
Vatican
Leo
Pontiff
United States
Kwill
Ue Jovo
Ihon
Unite States
Att
Ue Pope
Radon
Winthers
Mnise
Variou
Washington
Mexico
Hague
California
Sir Edward Pry
England
Oblet Jantice
Gort of Appeals
de Martens
Russia
Pagans Gualfas Chelli
Baltimore Storm Claims Drowned and Damaged Homes
A July 21 Baltimore storm struck from the southwest, killing 11 people and injuring many as boats overturned and a family perished in the harbor. Drowned victims include Roy Bateman and several Schuler family members. a rowboat capsized near the Edna V. George tug. In the western flood, the Mississippi valley swelled with multi‑million losses, with Keokuk and Hannibal hardest hit, markets and rail lines disrupted, and crops submerged under rising waters.
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Baltimore
Lin Fey ii
Cty
Portons
Roy Bateman
Joseph Quin
John Cain
Thomas Carroll
Harry McCormick
Mary Sclu
Behuler
Cook
Schuler
Cooper
Mississippi
Keokuk
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Hannibal
Des Moines
Alexandria
Gregorya
Freight wreck injures passengers and workers in Ohio
July 22 in Hudson three railway employees and a passenger were severely injured after an open switch allowed a westbound Pittsburg flyer to collide with an eastbound freight. Injured include Mary Nimma of Columbus, Harrison Headley of East Liverpool, engineer John Schibely of Cleveland, and conductor Sreman Leith of Cleveland. The freight crew escaped harm and about 100 passengers endured shock and broken glass.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Mine Workers plan large strike funds and arbitration push
President Mitchell heads to Wilkesbarre to push a centralized defense fund for the anthracite strike. Officials estimate 150000 workers and 750000 dependents, with weekly costs about 500000. aims include 1000000 monthly remittances and a 10 percent statewide management change. The union seeks arbitration as districts prepare to canvass public subscriptions.
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Mitchell
Indianapolis
Wilkesbarre
Mine Workers’ Convention
Indiana
Milnois
Iowa
Tennessee
Kentucky
Treasury
West Virginia
Defense Fund
Pau
United Ming
Minera
Civile Federation
Garment Workers Strike Expands Across New York
Twenty five thousand East Side garment workers strike with predicted 16000 more joining. Unions including the Brotherhood of Tailors and various jacket and trouser makers demand a 56 hour week and union-scale wages. Additional protests push total strikers to around 41000 as job security and middleman wages are debated.
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New York
East Side Garment
Brotherhood of Tailors
Vest-Makers' Union
Trousermakers' Union
Knee Breeches: Makers’ Union
Children’s Jacketmakers’ Union
Sailors’ Jacket Makers’ Union
Buttonhole Makers’ Union
Brotherhood of Tallora
Astila
Market summary of July 21 grain and livestock prices
Chicago markets show mixed cattle and hog values with prime and feeder categories drifting, lists by cattle type and region. Texas and Cleveland quotes include steers, cows, heifers, bulls, and lambs with price ranges from $2 to $8 per unit, and grain notes indicate no clear futures movement.
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Chicago
Ua Wicow
Texas
Tod Ateers
Cleveland
Texas Fed
Galveston
Vittaburg
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Lord Clonbrook
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San Francisco
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Irish Parliamentary Party
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Redmond
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Mayaville
Milton C. Russell
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Knights of Rythian
Red Men
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Era
Maysville
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Knoxville
William Delap
la Follette
Tenn
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Cardinal Rampolla
Hay
the Pope
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Asinagato
Gulf of Mexico
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Peoria
Ula
Ulinots
Farmer
Seneca County
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James Cook
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Leberman
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Cincinnati
Milea Avenue
Mary Cowley
Frader- Feck Morrison
Salem
Morrison
Yong
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Roy Mlorian
Lorain, Q
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John Murphy
Lorain Steel Company
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Jefferson, O
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Webb Weaver
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Broadway
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Tandon
Carlton House Forrier
Mr. Mackay
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Telfener
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N. J
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Hopkinsville
Cadiz
Troye County
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Cadix
Cumberland Telephone Exchange
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H. M. Garton
Bank of Cadiz
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C. A. Chappell
Inure Lance
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Hoge Vranta
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Lambert
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