Train Plunges From Paint Creek Bridge Wreck
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train bound for Johnstown from Rockwood derailed at Paint Creek bridge in Somerset county when a rail broke. Initial reports claimed many deaths, but later updates said only one woman seriously hurt with others injured or bruised. A special relief train with doctors nurses and reporters went to the scene.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Baltimore & Ohio
Rockwood
Paint Creek Bridge
Somerset County
Missouri May Quarantine Effort Under Way
The Missouri State Board of Health and St. Louis board discuss possible state quarantine against yellow fever. Police urge alert patrols for fever districts and lodging houses to curb potential spread while officials express doubt that an outbreak will occur.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
State Board of Health
St. Louis Board
Pot
Missouri
Russians Shell Merchant Ship Off Korea Coast
Two Russian torpedo boat destroyers attacked the Kelsha, a merchant steamer off Chungching on the Korean north coast, firing about sixty shots. The captain and one boy were killed and another crew member wounded, but the Kelsha escaped and continued its voyage toward Vajadivestock.
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Associated Frew
Tokio, Ang
Chungching
Korea
Woundity Tern
Vaja
Kelsha
Committee Urges Action for October Exponent Reunion
Last spring the commercial Chuir appointed an executive committee to arrange the ex-Oogfetecates Btael reunion to be held October 3 4 and 6. It lists members including O. E Lahman J. W. Orr Time Packer J. B. Torver Mrs We Hassell Mm. We J. W. Sanders and Mrs Chas A. Davidson. Two months remain for the operation and bids will be received at the report ere often up to o o'clock a m Saturday August 6. The Streets and Alleys Committee chaired by Tom HM Bii calls for twenty-five crossings per plans on file.
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Commercial Chuir
O. E Lahman
J. W. Orr
Tie
Bia
Bii
Fever Situation Grows Serious Across the Districts
News from New Orleans and nearby towns reports a sharp rise in fever cases. Iron Mountain passengers are blocked in Concord parish as authorities evacuate dwellings. Monroe licenses militia on approaches. Newburyville enforces curfew. Columbus Mississippi arms guards to curb infection. Alexandria restricts traffic with fumigated trains to avert starvation.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Iron Mountain Road
Concord Parish
Monroe
Newbury
Stockholders Must Pay Up At First National Bank
Topeka August 3 stockholders of the First National Bank will be assessed August 7 per instructions from the Comptroller. Twenty five percent of stock due with balance secured. Further payments at 30 60 and 90 days. Estimated August payment ten thousand and total about forty thousand. Also notes on a Dallas wedding and a Fraternal Aid picnic with Frisco rail fare details between Webb City and Carthage Missouri.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kans
First National Bank
Hradly
Washington
Bradley
Lakeside Park
Webb City
Carthage
Frisco
Pisa
Vinita Loses Final Tulsa Game In Disputed Call
Vinita drops the last of three at Tulsa 2 to 1. Umpire Wayne's ninth inning call at first base is blamed for gifting Tulsa the win. Bluojacket started for Vinita with Wakefield for Tulsa. both hurlers pitched well.
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Dallas
Carrie Jordan
William Hurr
Texas
Carrie
T. J. Jonsan
Vinita
Hurr
Western Union
Strida
Tulsa
Wayne
Bluojacket
Vinite
Wakefield
Twisa
SCONE
Sweden signals peace overtures after tense session
A Swedish parliamentary session ended with the speaker noting disquieting elements but confirming Sweden would be saved from blame as new peace overtures were reported. The event followed a day of intense debate and an offer announced yesterday.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Aig
Fitsdag
Sweden
Blaine Wubreant
Vetdar Boy
August Flower and Local Health Remedies in Ordinary Homes
A fragmented 19th century style notice touts Greens August Flower as a cure for stomach ailments and promotes trial sizes. It contrasts wealth and middle class comfort and mentions physicians sparingly. A separate public notice urges property owners to clear premises to comply with street and alley rules and hints at upcoming city sewer and railroad work.
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Couriej
Ailey Comaittes
Monte Bo Emaa
Property sale notice with mixed details
Fragmentary listing mentions Howse and Jet property in a good barn city water good neighborhood sale. Notes a 900 price with a 450 loan on a ford years phrase appears garbled. Contact EB ENQGUEHART for inquiry.
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Howse
Ford
Onde T. EB. Enqguehart
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Pittsburg
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Batistes and
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