Floods in Silver City and Santa Fe RailBridge Losses
Reports from White Water New Mexico describe extensive flooding near Silver City destroying the Simmer House and many business blocks while washing out the Santa Fe Railroad Silver City branch with several bridges lost. Initial feared deaths were unconfirmed. later reports indicate no confirmed fatalities.
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Puerco
Col
White Water
N. M
Silver City
Simmer
Santa Fe
Theft of a Boy From Springfield Reach
The 16 year old L R Stafford was taken from Springfield to New Lewisville Arkansas on July 23 on a charge of stealing 1000 dollars from county collector C C Von Rohe. He confessed guilt and surrendered 124 dollars of the loot. Stafford, son of J W Stafford and once a known resident of the city, lived in New Lewisville. He was a friend of the collectors children and learned of the money at the house. The episode was kept quiet to avoid interference and a requisition.
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Missone
Stamarieno
L R. Stafford
Springfield
New Lewisville
Ark
Cotton Hall
C.C. von Rhea
Stafford
Stattorn
Arkansas
Young Stafford
J. W. Stafford
Golf Railroad
Sixteen Indians Killed While Attempting Escape in Wyoming
At Hoback canon a camp of seventeen Indians was surprised during arrest for Wyoming game laws. Prisoners started for Jackson's Hole. in the cavon they attempted to escape and all were killed except a papoose. A squaw man, John H. Carnes, reports settlers facing death threats in Jackson county.
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Wyoming
Sisset Lace
Idaho
Jeff Jackson
Hoback Canon
Indiana
Jackson's Hole
Car Papoose
John H. Carnes
Jackson County
Baseball Scores and Local News Blitz
Western League results include Kansas City over Kansas City and Minneapolis over St Paul, plus Milwaukee and Terre Haute. National League notes show Chicago and Pittsburgh splits, Baltimore over Pittsburgh, and St Louis beating Boston. A sheriff's shooting incident in Missouri ends with Crain dead and Ray fleeing, with pursuit by Sheriff Thompson. British election results list Conservatives and Liberals with minor gains, and a Missouri bank ordered into receivership in Hanamonvade.
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Kansas City
Indianapolia
Tndianapolis
Minneap
St Paul
Dormit
St. Pal
Miwaukee
Milwaukeee
Terre Hante
Chicare
Brooklyn
Chicago
CAS Pittebure
Pirst Gano
Baltimore
Pittsbore
Pitteburg
Cleveland
Washington
St. Limie
Boston
St.Louis
Lewisville
Philadelphia
Lennsveile
Cipciznath
Cincinnat
New York
Utica gold mine fire causes major damage in Ancers Camp
The Utica mine in Ancers Camp Cal July 23 caught fire near the 900 foot level. The fire trapped smoke and gas. 1300 inches of water now flow in. Pumping will take about three weeks. Loss estimated at least 250000. Utica largest quartz producer in the U S with 700 men employed. Mine owned by Alvin Hayward T D Lane and the Hobart estate.
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Ancers
Cal
Utica
Fie
United States
Enp
Alvin Hayward
T. D. Lane
Hobart
Taylor
Union Pacific Considers Electric Lighting for Switch Lamps
The Union Pacific eyed adding electric light to its switch lamps across the system. Plans for a separate receiver on Start Line were dropped. Huntington yards would have Briison incandescent lamps but the idea was abandoned. Urban yards could be lit using local electric plants, a Chicago firm showed a light could be attached to the lamp with little cost and maintenance, yielding brighter light. Omaha, Council Bluffs, Columbus and North Platte yards may get electric lighting, making UP the first U.S. road to power its lamps electrically. the trial will draw close attention.
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Union Pacific
Huntington
Chicago
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Columbus
North Platte
United States
Portland Man Struggles to Sell Beloved Family Horse
A Portland man faces trouble selling the family horse as relatives object, declaring the animal is past 30 and not worth leading home. He touts its qualities to buyers while kin dispute its value.
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Hass
Portland
Cuyer
Has a Good Record Jacob Seelig Captains Life Saving at Hell Gate
Jacob Seelig recently appointed captain of the life saving force at Hell Gate has a noted record of rescuing fourteen people from drowning. Also reported are boxing bout arrangements and a Democratic editors convention with Bland Cockrell Stevens Stone speakers scheduled in Missouri and Hedalia.
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Jacob Seelig
Hell Gate
Separia
Hedalia
Bland
Cockrell
Stevens
Governor Stone
Susie Hayward to Testify in Hannibal Murder Case
Cresco July 23 Mrs Susie Hayward who gave sensational testimony Saturday against Mrs Hearne in the Amos J Stillwell murder at Hannibal Missouri declares she will appear before the grand jury and testify whenever she is needed.
Death of a Veteran Conductor in Vandalia System
Samuel D. Clift, a veteran Vandalia conductor renowned nationwide, died yesterday morning from a stroke. Friends have begun a drive to lift the mortgage on Chase Sprague’s home.
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Tenueuvre
Ind
Samuel D. Clift
United States
Chase Sprague
Beggs' German Salve promoted as top world ointment
An old advertisement touts Beggs' German Salva as the greatest pile ointment in the world with claims of active guarantees and sample boxes, sold by all druggists.
Wichita acts sulky kicks in saloon dispute
A Wichita figure reacts angrily to a dispute over saloon access, declaring if she cannot have saloons she will refrain from actions. Her stance signals a broader local tension over licensing and curbside establishments.
All Laws Repealed In Wichita Whisky Fight
Wichitra Kan July 28 Wichita council repeals all ordinances relating to saloons ending municipal liquor tax. Councilman says state must enforce liquor laws if desired, but cost on state. City clears enforcement risk despite potential political backlash.
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Wichira
Kan
Wichita
Morrill
Holmes in Court Repeats Story as Wife Contradicts
In a district attorney interview Holmes, an alleged insurance swindler and murderer, reiterates his claims after a cross examination. His wife, present during the session, shows disgust as she adds details, including a Toronto diary dispute and his two day fishing trip absence. Baking powder tests favor Royal.
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Holmes
Toronto
Watal
Negroes Urged To Exhibit At Atlanta Exposition
Negro commissioners in Amaxta Ga urge the colored people of the United States to redouble efforts for a creditable display at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. They note the exposition company fulfilled its promise and call on all who can contribute to send items at once for a race exhibit.
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Amaxta
United States
Atlanta
Exposition Company
South
Rainmaker of Caddo drawn gifts from Iowa visitors
A crowd of Iowa Indians passed through Gotaeie to visit the Caddo rainmaker, the elderly medicine man who credits his rite with sending heavy rains. They presented ponies and other gifts as thanks for saving the grass stock feed relied on by their herds. Durrant trial opens in San Francisco for Blanche Lamont murder with venue change request. Consular reports signal a Central European business crisis.
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Gotaeie
Police Officer Missing in Minnesota Mystery
Sr. Paul July 23. Sergeant John Zierkelbach of Central police station was seen last Friday forenoon for the last time. Since then nothing has been heard of him. His friends and relatives seem at a loss to account for his strange departure. Another Cashier Missing in Connecticut. Whittamaryie July 23. John Walden, cashier of the Dime Savings bank for fifteen years, is short $30,000 and has left for parts unknown.
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Sr. Paul
Minn
John Zierkelbach
Central Police
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Persistent Coughs
State commander from Lincoln Neb recounts using Dr King's New Discovery for obstinate coughs in two children. After trying other medicines, the coughs disappeared in two weeks. J L Sheldon arrives, and piano tuning orders to box 422 will be addressed promptly.
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Lincoln
Neb
King
J. L Sheldon
Desertion, elopement and duel in a Civil War camp
A band of soldiers recounts Harry Blanton smitten with a captain's daughter. Plotting a secret meeting at a peach tree, a hurried wedding, a brother's duel, and Blanton's near capture, followed by desertion and arrest. The tale ends with Blanton's discharge after the colonel reads the circumstances.
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Fort Manhasset
Harry
Darma
Blanton
Simul
Elim
Beardies
Bianton
Harry Blanton
Trig
Johnson's Bayou
Philadelphia Times
Russia's Ice Supply and Street Demand in Summer
The article notes Russia ranks second to the United States in ice consumption. Throughout summer, street ice is widely sold in most towns and shops stock ice for beverages. In St Petersburg there are more than 10,000 ice houses where ice harvest is stored.
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Russia
United States
St Petersburg
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