Disaster off Scotland as Norge sinks with 700 emigrants
Survivors recount the Norge disaster off western Scotland where the Danish steamer foundered near Rockall. Of about 700 Norwegians, Danes, Swedes and Finns bound for New York, only a handful were saved as lifeboats failed and waves overwhelmed the vessel. Survivors describe heroic efforts to reach boats and shore amid heavy seas and a proceeding rescue by the Salvia.
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Lenton
Energie
Philadelphia
Flushing
Hart of Lewin
Norge
Scotland
New York
Copenhagen
Rockall
Norges
Elizabeth
Anna Buckley
Hilma Fleischman
Survivors of Norge Tragedy Across Atlantic
Aboard the Salvia trawler off Grimsby, about 200 children and many women were aboard the Norge when it sank. Survivors recount harrowing scenes as boats capsized and people cried for help. A Danish minister was sought but unavailable, leaving fear and chaos as the vessel sank within minutes. The captain’s crew fought to save lives while many clung to debris and life belts in the freezing sea.
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Pearman
Norge
Chiidren
Peter Nelson
Hms
Hebrides
Grimsby
Grimsby Vastrieht
iSome
Jittie
Beanse
Gundel
Nhagen
Lewis
Rockall
Eng
Stetmer
Presa
John Johaneser
Tromace
America
Ferra
New York
Rees
Supreme Court invalidates AG Coleman on prohibitory amendment
Article analyzes a Kansas and Alabama constitutional dispute over publishing amendments in journals and newspapers. Justice Brewer's opinion rejects strict publication requirements, arguing substance over form. It compares past cases and the need for proper procedure to amend the constitution.
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Supreme Court
Coleman
Burrow
Seation
Colemen
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Wes
Ith Kansas
House
Collier Va Frierson
Alabama
Kansas
Tote
Samme
Cerry
Egainst Mintake
Democrats seek nomination for Gold Man on St Louis wait
Report notes a pending nomination push within the Democratic side for a candidate nicknamed Gold Man in St Louis discussions. Bryan Bolt is expected to figure among potential names as the process unfolds.
Populist Fate Tied to Democratic Convention News
Springfield July 4 delegates at the Populist national convention discuss that a Parker Cleveland ticket or Bryan shift could decide the party's future. Gorman's stance remains uncertain as Maryland and New York leaders weigh ballots while Tammany signals oppose Cleveland. Delegates expect a platform and ticket before the convention ends.
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Springfield
St. Louie
State Arsenal
Parker
Cleveland
St Louis
Willam J. Bryan
Bryan
St. Linuis
Nebraska
SL Louis
Daniel Williams
Indiat
Thomas BE. Watson
Georgia
Hh. J. Burkhart
Taoiland
Winns V. Allen
EB. V. Ridgley
Kansas
I. D. Sutherland
Jod L. Weller
Iowa
Alna A H. Cardin
Kentucky
Wardy
Arkansas
Samuel W. Wiliams
Indiana
Col. Milton Park
Texas
Record Crowd at World’s Fair Grounds July Fourth Speech Day
A large crowd gathered at the World’s Fair Grounds despite threats of storms. Lafayette Young and William J. Bryan spoke at the Louisiana Purchase monument, Governor Pardee and Hamilton Lewis addressed attendees, and patriotic exercises occurred at the Pennsylvania building with the Declaration read over the Liberty Bell. A parade was reviewed by President Francis Cardinal Satolli General Bates and state governors, followed by athletic events, band concerts, and a balloon race on the program.
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St Louis
Louisiana Purchase Monument
Lafayette Young
Dew Moines
William J. Bryan
G. C. Pardee
Clifornia
Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Pennsylvania
Francis
Cardinal Satolli
John C Bates
Not A New Face As Topeka Saints Return Injured Players
The Topeka Saints arrived at 10 o clock on the Rock Island train after a poor road trip with four league losses and two exhibitions. Four new players were told to report today Core a catcher recently discharged from Fort Riley Curry ex Kansan University third baseman Harry Cheek who caught for Fort Wayne from New York. Only Cheek was present at noon. The lineup was to be announced at 2 30 with Carter on the mound. If Core cannot go Sister will catch and Liming injured. Schranz at first base and Durand see Oneca has been at third. Two new candidates for jobs were received by the manager.
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Mio
Mr. Gorman
Col
Murray Vandiver
Maryland
Gorman
St. Louis
Vandiver
Parker
West Virginia
Hearst
New York State
Jetter
Hilleee
Willan F. Sheehan
Te Tammany
Chas. F. Murphy
Cleveland
Eliott Danforth
Senator Hill
Tammany
McClellan
Judge Parker
Parke
Hill
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Parker Ple
Illinois
Topeka
Rock Island
Saints
Core
Fort Riley
Curry
Kansan University
Harry Cheek
Fort
New York
Carter
Schranz
Durand
SetantoF of the Sew Vo York candidate canvasses for votes
A campaign note outlines methods for a New York candidate to gain support. The speaker predicts a canvass could push votes beyond 40 and suggests Barker may reach that target while doubting Afr Parker securing a convention majority.
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York
Saehoon
Kanone
Une Sibari
Went for wrong man in intoxicated street brawl
In Quincy a dispute at Lawless livery stables led Bert Campbell to attack Louis Charonhas with a gun and knife. After a mistaken target and a gunshot wound to Louie’s leg, Charonhas beat Campbell with a revolver butt. Campbell faces an assault with intent to kill charge.
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Bert Campbell
Apnea
Louis Charonhas
Campbell
Marathon
Quincy
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Branner
Wi & Gun
Louis
Louie
Manly
Loule
National committee meets to decide temporary state contests
The national committee in St. Louis opened at 10 o clock to address convention contests. The Illinois case contested seats of John P. Hopkins and Ben T. Cable. The panel backed the Harrison and Hearst plan 35 to 16. Chairman Jones delayed Subcommittee formation, but it will favor Harrison and Hearst interests.
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St. Louis
National Committee
Illinois
John P. Hopkins
Ben T. Cable
Harrison and Hearst
Jones
Harrison and
Hearst
Rune six offers to surrender Port Arthur through France
Port Arthur rumor claims Rune six proposes surrender with guns and garrison relocation, but confirmation is unlikely and widely regarded as false. Japan seeks 100 cavalry horses, with orders reportedly placed in New York.
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Tokin
Runesix
France
Port Arthur
Japan
New York
Ferry Boat Upset At Muskegon Claims Several Drowned
Grand Rapids reports a ferry boat accident at Muskegon where several people are believed drowned. The incident comes amid a broader run of maritime disasters including Norge and La Bourgogne, with public sympathy and investigation anticipated.
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Muskegon, Mich
Grand Rapids, Mich
Muskegon
Death of Ruby Tracy Aged 1 in Rochester
Ruby Tracy aged 1 died Sunday morning at 2 o clock at Gli Weat Sixth Avenue from scarlet fever. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the house. Interment at Rochester.
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Ruby Tracy
Gli Weat Sixth Avenue
Rochester A
Eighte en dead as train wreck leaves many injured
A headline reports a rail disaster with eighteen killed and forty injured after a train overturned and seven of the nine cars burned. The engine collided with freight cars, piling the wreck across the track and causing extensive damage.
Wabash Wreck toll rises as death toll grows near Litchfield
Wreck victims mount in Illinois as two more die and authorities probe an open switch on the Wabash line. State's Attorney Mill and Coroner Grey investigate possible arrests while hospitals fill with wounded. Names of the dead and injured flood in from the line toward St Louis as relief efforts mobilize.
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Litchfield
Fourth Urat
L. V. Mill
Boro
Grey
Charles A. Corneau
Pamenter
St Francie Hospital
Strack
Leoue
Gma
Itte
SS Francia Hospital
ST. Pierre V
Bald
Montreal
Canada
L. D. Eschatadt
South
Albany Avenue
C. . Lutmer
Milwaukee
Dan HM. Davis
Decatur
Joseph Harder
North Dakota
James Banford
Theresa Gebreg
Anna Kenyon
Kingston
Gertrude Kitt
Chicago
Mary Kitt
Joseph Kitt
Muncent Chicagmin
Pand Lanerey
Gercomber
Perry
Minniuldas Nock
Aricaton Heights
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