Destructive Midwest Tornado Wipes Lowry Area Clean
A violent tornado devastated Lowry Minnesota and surrounding farming country. Ten people killed and many injured as homes, barns, and mills were destroyed. The path extended to Robert Peacock’s farm and Sam Morrow residence where several perished and others injured. Communications down, rivers swollen, crops at risk. eastern Minnesota reports worsening conditions with widespread damage and hail in nearby towns.
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Bt Paul
Glemgaod
Minn
Plowesr
Rene
Lowry
Ver Leigen
Fuad Tracker
Robert Peacock
Sam Marrow
Aterm
Sam Morrow
Anais
Recenirie
Tolof Lauvan
Aikie Hetay
St. Paul
Minnesota
Erne
St Cloud
Bussinsipg
Her
Wreck on Great Northern rail line. one dead three missing
In St. Cloud Minnesota a devastating storm wrecked the Great Northern line ten miles west of a junction. Charica Washburn was killed as Engineer Petter was injured. A box car rider named Waahtuirt and seven others are unaccounted for amid washouts. Bridges failed and trains were stranded overnight.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Great Northern
Betw
Emrine
Wenly
Charica Washburn
Petter
Waahtuirt
Fergus Fells
St. Clu
Fatal high diver falls from Ferris wheel car
Captain Fred Royal, a renowned high diver, likely fatally injured at Ferris Wheel Park in Chicago after plunging 125 feet. He struck the net and ropes, sustaining a severe spinal injury and possible paralysis. Park crowd reacted as he was taken home for care. Royal, 32, had a long career of lofty leaps with this his first serious accident. The Santa Fe Route set excur sion tickets to Nashville for the exposition.
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Fred Royal
Perris
Air Chicago
Ferris Wheel Park
Royal
Capt. Royal
Ana
Capt Royal
Martin Thorn Arrested in New York Murder Case
Martin Thorn, the alleged accomplice in the William Guidensuppe case, is jailed at police headquarters after a 10 pm arrest at Eighth Avenue and 125th Street. A friend named John Delpha prompted Thorn’s capture by revealing a late night meeting plan. Police report a full confession detailing the crime and indicate where the head was dumped in the river, with Thorn citing a Woodside basement issue as motive.
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Guidesuppe
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Martin Thorn
Augusta Nack
William Guidensuppe
Eighth Avenue
5Th Street
Thorn
John Delpha
Tony Martinelli
Itch Street
Delpha
Eighth Ave
125Th Street
Dolpha
McKinley Letter Read At Milwaukee National Education Meet
The national education meeting in Milwaukee opened with a read letter from President McKinley declining attendance due to public duties. Officials and guests, including Governor Schad and Mayors, welcomed attendees as educators delivered addresses on improving education.
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ACM
McKinney
Nicholas Murty Butler
Cantwid
Ohie
Charles H. Keyes
Cwifornia
Jane R. Preston
Misalnstopl
Dantoh
As Ogitton
Adupationad
Amodtkttin
Auditerians
Hecht
Scofel
Tecum Metweeth
J Q. Resery
W. G. Rauischenberzer
TL OR. Stetert
Milwaukee
A. J. Winship
American Institute of Instruction
Boston
A. L. Holloway
Public Books
Fort Smith
Agron Gove
Denver
Albert J. Lane
Chicago
Faust
Charles St. Skibber
Public Instruction
New York
Ty Maceis
Plans for city jail improvements proposed by City Engineer Barnes
City jail upgrades aim to reform prisoner care with input from Drs Thorpe and the police matron. A women’s workroom will be added in the second story for making clothing for the poor, with a commissary, hospital room, and two cells for women prisoners. Kitchen and bathroom facilities will be provided in the basement. Estimated cost around $1,000.
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Barnes
West Toom
Yar
Indemnity Demand Tied to Spanish Cuban Affairs
Washington July 1 Senate debated tariff and Indemnity for Cuban wrongs. Lodge reported foreign affairs measures empowering the president to seek indemnity from Spain while Pettigrew pressed printing of Japan standard papers. Alli son and Mason clashed over tariff amendments as Republicans and some Democrats lined up for or against the bill. Utah’s Carismen opposed.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Janan
Lodge
Masa
Committee On Foreign Affairs
August Bolton
Gustav Richelieu
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Spain
Lodge Eave
Allison
S Trike
Jones
Ark
Mason
Mc Bhery
Louisana
Manth
Mortens
Nevada
Teller
Colorado
Ua Carismen
Utah
McKindey to use order to push sanity bi passage
A Chicago report notes President McKindey plans to sterilize passage of the sanity bill by issuing an executive order if Congress adjourns. The move would target Civil Service employees across customs, Internal Revenue, marshals, district attorneys, pensions, and printing offices.
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Chicago
Workington
McKindey
Congress
Civil Service
Internal Revenue Collection
Washington
Government Printing Office
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department
Justice Fees Cut Down by County Auditor Fagin
Auditor Fagin reduces fee claims of Justices Chesney and McClintock and their constables. Chesney's $7170 claim is cut to 4A, Constable Wintrode receives $45.2, McClintock's fee is sealed down, and Guy's claim is allowed. Reductions follow a ruling from two years prior. some stick to old schedules while others align with the auditor's adjustments.
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Fagin
Chesney
McClintock
Hhe
Wintrode
Cacre
Guy
Pagin
Judge Gill Slated for Indian Territory Judgeship
Portrayed as forthcoming changes in Indian Territory courts with Kilgore and Springer removal, Kilgore to move west, Town of Ohio ally to receive Kilgore’s seat, and Judge Springer’s resignation to be arranged for Judge Gill of Kansas, leaving one extra congressionally created judgeship.
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Indian Territory
Washington
Kilgore
Springer
Town
Ohio
Pringer
Gill
Kansas
Congress
Heat Wave Victims Reported Across Cities
New York suffers a 108 degree noonday heat with one death and eleven prostrations. Genesee valley records 100 to 106 as heat persists. Cincinnati reports multiple heat deaths including L Benton and a newborn infant of the O'Donnels, with total four dozen deaths in four days. Chicago logs four heat deaths while Denver notes 36 degree sun exposure without prostrations.
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New York
Genesee
Genesse Valley
Cincinnati
L. Benton
Fruit Commission
Dina Breckinridge
Jase O'Donnel
Philomena Serge
August Wyindt
Columbus
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Denver
Col
Raid on Joints Sparks Officer Warrants in Town
Police and sheriff officers, led by Kepley and Lu cas, issued warrants for nine alleged liquor sellers in a town near the Shawnee area. J. F. White of the Temperance committee filed the information. Warrants named Walt Richards, Camp Jones, L. H. Holtwick, H. C. Ogivy, C. Bates, Pink Pursley, Gus Knable and Kuehle among others. Some were in custody or on bond. others were not found at home. witnesses described city blocks near East Seventh, East Sixth, Fourth and Quincy streets and the Chesterfield hotel area.
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Kepley
Lucas
Court House
J. F. White
West Street
Ffteen
Walt Richards
East Seventh Street
Camp Jones
Pacific Express Company
Kuehle
Richards
Pursley
Bond
Bates
Pardon Bid For Anna Cormack Of North Topeka
The state board of pardons has received an application to pardon Anna Cormack of North Topeka who is in the penitentiary for murder of Bis Parker at a dance seven years ago. She was sent to prison in January 18M and is described as a physical wreck at age 15. The petition is signed by local officials including Judge John Guthrie and Police Chief Steele.
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Cormack
State Board of Pardons
Anna Cormack
North Topeka
Bis Parker
Topeka
Board of Pardons
Tme
Judie John Guthrie
Steele
Trade With Mexico Increasing Says Minister Powell Clayton
In St Louis on July 7 General Powell Clayton United States minister to Mexico said commercial relations with Mexico are increasing rapidly and hold great future promise. He aims to boost commerce, noting strong Mexican demand for American machinery and furniture. During his visit he planned to purchase household goods and could only acquire mirrors brass bedsteads and mattresses in Mexico City.
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Powell Clayton
St. Louis
United States
Mexico
City of Mexico
Duel With Shotguns Wounds Five In Shoals Farm Fight
Berry pickers Franklin and Ed Bledsoe were shot at near Helton's residence. Franklin and Bledsoe were wounded as Helton fired. Helton and Miss Helton were hit in the exchange. Temperatures topped the 90s with heat and humidity. a hot spell continued with forecasts of warmer weather and possible rain.
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Shoals
Inn
Franklin
Ed Bledsoe
Helton
Frenklin
Bledsoe
Ais
Miss Helton
Hanna's Men Out Almost Total Suspension in Pittsburg District
Report from the Pittsburg district says nearly all river and railroad coal mines are idle. About 7,000 workers are idle in the Monongahela valley with only about 30 at work, as imported miners join locals. The strike affects major pits including Hanna, Benchni, Robbins, and Pittsburg & Chicago Gas Coal Co. Only New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Co. reportedly remains active.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela City
Mononghela
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
M. A. Hanna & Co
Benchni Bros
Robbins Co
Pitsburg & Chicago Gas Coal Co
Dolan
Federal court orders marshal protection for miners rail line
A U S circuit court order in Ohio directs the United States marshal to shield Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway and its coal line from violence and interference. Judge Taft instructs marshals to deploy to Jefferson County and nearby areas to safeguard operations and arrest those harming property or threatening workers.
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Ogal
United States
Ohio
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of Ohio
Eastern Division
Judge Tart
Myron T. Herrick
Robert Bickensderfer
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Company
Wheeling
Lake Erie & Pittsburg Coal Company
Taft
United States Marshal
Jefferson County
Marshal Devannoy
Populist Primaries in Topeka county central committee call
The Populist county central committee calls for caucuses next Saturday July 10 from 7 to 9 pm in Topeka Potwin and Shorey precincts to elect delegates to the county convention on July 17 and a central committeeman for the year. Precinct venues listed with names and addresses for Topeka Potwin and Shorey wards and precincts.
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Topeka
Potwin
Shorey
First Ward
Tomsas Avenue
John Yorkers
Berry's
Mace
Saxon's
West Sixth Street
C. M. Bolt
East Seventh
Gen. Wagner
Judge Webb
J. M. Hart
M. Harrington
West Tenth
A.W. Cantwell
Jerry White
Seventeenth and
Dalton
Quincy
J R. Lyte
the Drive
Brintnall
Debs Colony Commissioner Named From Seattle
Laurence Gromland of Seattle is named one of three commissioners to locate a Debs cooperative colony in Chicago. The second and third commissioners are to be chosen tomorrow. Governor Leedy pardoned William Green, a Black inmate at the Leavenworth National Military Home, for a 20 year murder sentence after a confession of the real killer surfaced.
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Chicago
Laurence Gromland
Seattle
Wash
Debs
Leedy
William Green
National Military Home
Leavenworth
Kirkpatrick Announces Third District Renomination Run
Ex congressman S S Kirkpatrick of Fredonis said in the city he will seek renomination in the Third district next year. He expected no opposition and forecast a Republican national and state ticket victory, arguing the party keeps promises while Populists failed to deliver and the voters will rely on Republicans for beneficial legislation.
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S. S. Kirkpatrick
Fredonis
Jegel
Supreme Court
Kirkpatrick
Sun Editor Dana Switches to Republican Party
July 7 New York Sun editorial declares Dana will align with the sane sober element of the Republican party for the time being rather than with the coalition of the Democratic party with Populism and the wild elements of the Republican party.
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New York Sun
New York
the Sun
The
Sun
McKinley to Attend Logan Monument Unveiling in Chicago
President McKinley plans a western trip to Chicago for the Logan monument dedication on July 22 after Congress adjourns likely between the 16th and 18th. He will be joined by several cabinet members as the timetable for the trip is confirmed, with Mrs Logan awaiting word of the President’s travel.
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Chicago
Washington
Mc Kinley
Congress
Logan
Forty tramps aboard wrecked Pittsburg freight train
Pittsburg July 7 a Pittsburg and Lake Erie freight train en route to Cleveland derailed at Falston. Ten cars plunged into the Beaver river. forty tramps aboard, one unknown dead, three injured, six missing. Injured include John Kelly Chicago George Martin Joliet Adam Kavishell New Brighton hospital. Kavishell likely to die. Cause likely a broken flange.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Falston
Beaver River
Ares
John Kelly
Chicago
George Martin
Joliet
Adam Kavishell
New Brighton
Kavishell
Money Drive Aimed At Currency Reform In Cabinet Plan
President McKinley called a cabinet meeting to push currency reform via a congressionally sent message. He will seek a nine member commission with funding, outlining reforms to currency and national banking laws as equally vital as tariff and urging action during the current extra session.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Congress Tomarch
Senate
Can Greke
Mabharily
US Ships Ordered To Tangier In Morocco Crisis
A Washington report says two American warships, including the San Francisco, are en route to Tangier to protect an American citizen amid a Moroccan enforcement case. Consul Burke received a request for arrest of the implicated man, while Governor Lochner and three others were pardoned for violating a local provably law with fines imposed.
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Tangier
Buaineas
New York
Herald
Washington
Morocco
Oreer
San Francisco
San Francinco
Raleleh
Peewee
David N. Burkett
Lewis Lochner
Willem Failer
Jarue Newkirk
Willian Bewartt
Doden Chty
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Charlie Ro Skinner
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Jeil
Cuba
Committee On Foreign Relaions
Judge Gill
Arkansas City
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Kansas Avenue
Hanna
Monongahela Valley
Federal Court
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M’kinley
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Price Baking Powder Co
J. S. Browning
Royal Baking Powder
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