Illinois Central Railroad completes 2500 mile telephone network
Officials of the Illinois Central Railroad report completion of a copper telephone system linking Chicago to New Orleans and other key points. The network covers about 2500 miles with lines in operation to St Louis, Dubuque, Omaha, and beyond. Tests with New Orleans were completed, costing just over $114,000. The system aims to improve wreck alerts and keep railroad points in close contact, with crews en route from New Orleans to lend capacity for communication at disaster sites.
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Chicago
Inois Central Failroad
Abbago
Central
Bis
New Orleans
Memphis
Hust St. Louis
Dubuque
Omaha
Fulton
Lo Lowleville
Ue UN
Tllnois Central
Sony
Talline
Rvanston
Dinos Central
Wimdhar Syeber
Trains Collide in Brooklyn Elevated Crash
A head on collision on Adams street involving two Brooklyn Elevated trains derailed six cars and wrecked two. Several injured, at least two fatally. Godfrey and Henry Moore trapped under wreckage and likely killed. Meterman Charles Sluttuck arrested. John Sullivan missing after the crash.
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New York
Brooklyn Elevated Railroad
Adams Street
Bath Beach
Godfrey Moore
Henry Moore
Charles Sluttuck
John Sullivan
35,000 A Week Italian Opera Tour From New York
The plan calls for an American tour beginning October 8 lasting sixteen weeks with Mascagni directing his own orchestra and singers. Two operas to be produced have never before been heard on this side of the ocean. Aubrey Wentworth returned from Italy with Mascagni contract details. The tour is described as the most expensive Italian opera engagement, with a record salary of 35,000 for the conductor.
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New York
Kronbere
Katine Clile
Muscusal
Ibs
Arlie Asibrey Mittenewal
Tae
Mascagni
Aubrey Tiwenthal
Luly
Mescigni
Suttenthal
Sarbach Winner in Close Republican Primary
In a tight race for county representative Sarbach edged Hotton Kas with a marginal lead over F- Graham. County clerk results remain unsettled with a probable recount. Other races saw Connell favored over Krank and Wooburn, Weicker, and several officials unopposed. King’s wound heals. Mary Meade dies in hospital after murdering her children.
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Hotton Kas
Albert Sarbach
F- Graham
Samuel Weicker
Sneder
W. A. Thompson
A. J. Seybold
W. D. Talbert
GC. E. White Crust
Fatal fist fight over girl in Portland
Two Oregon youths Frank Carlson and George Bald win aged 18 quarreled over a girl and fought with bare knuckles in front of witnesses. The fight lasted about two minutes in two rounds, ending when Carlson collapsed after a stomach blow. Weapons were seized early, and police were notified.
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Portland
Ore
Frank Carlson
George Baldwin
Baldwin
Carlson
Stee
Win
Ares
Metro
Iene
Kalawin
Hechtome
Wilson Is Saved From Death in Nicaragua Case
News from Kingston Jamaica and Managua Nicaragua reports Dr Russell Wilson of Ohio was spared the death penalty after intercession by Nicaraguan Minister Senor Corea. The U S consul Chester Donaldson in Managua relayed that President Zelaya would commute Wilson’s sentence, likely to imprisonment then expulsion. Senator Hanna in Cleveland welcomed the dispatch confirming the commutation.
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Washington
Russell Wilson
Ohio
Nicararua
Corea
State Department
Chester Donaldson
United States
Managua
Monkey Point
Glwefields
Wilson
Senor Corea
Zelaya
Pen Wilson
Nicaragua
Kingston
Jamaica
Psyche
Dr. Wilson
Hanna
Ceveland
Hanha
Dr. Wiltons
Associated Press
Weather and crops report mix of rain and forecasts
A fragment from a periodical page notes half an inch of rain with 26-100 inch Sunday and 40-100 inch Saturday. Forecasts predict unsettled weather with showers through Aug 1 then cooler, plus a government forecast of generally fair conditions with possible local showers. Temperatures ranged from 66 to 74 as winds shifted. The report also cites European crop conditions with wind and rain damaging wheat in the UK, good barley and oats, and varied yields in Hungary Germany. An incident in Manila mentions Moros attacking an American camp, killing three Moros and noting water contamination with 61 cholera cases.
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Smith Tod Ann
Southea
Ofelock
London
Mark Lake Express
United Kingdom
Hungary
Germany
Saxony
Bavaria
Silesia
Manila
Brown
Matalang River
Nauli
Toda
Lightning strike kills farmer's son in Weilsville Kas
During a heavy rain Sunday afternoon Dwight Pairchild 26 son of C H Fairchild farmer near Holbe was struck by lightning and killed instantly. Willie driving cows through the pasture witnessed the accident and alerted others.
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Weilsville Kas
Dwight Pairchild
C. H. Fairchild
Holbe
Willie
Leading Mason Dies After Typhoid Fever in Kansas City
Nester Moore of Hocking & Moore, prominent in Masonic circles statewide, died this morning after a typhoid fever. His funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment.
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Wichits
Kes
Nester Moore
Hocking & Moore
Mackey Nominated by Senator Burton for U S Marshal Seat
Senator Burton recommends W H Mackey of Junction City for United States marshal to fill the Crum vacancy in Kansas Fifth district. Burton cites Mackey’s fitness and district support from Republicans, noting past offices held in Geary County and Junction City.
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United States Marshal
Burton
W. H. Mackey
Junction City
Abilene
Willian H. Mackey, Jr
United States Limarshal
Crum
Firth
Calderhead
Mackey
Firth District
Hhis
Kansas
H. E. Richter
George A. Clark
Bmw
Sutton
J. M. Simpson
Cyrus Leland
Wilders
Metcalf
United States
J. S Dean
J. E. Lambert
Buiten Hirst
LS. Crum
W. J. Sterne
Sterne
Bief
J. FR. Burton
Abbiene
Marsing
Copeland
Kansas City
Washington
L. 5. Cran
Efte
Marshal Crum
Stanley
Leavenworth
Tee
Geary County
Canadian Shooters Best London Cup at Bisley
The National Rise association meeting at Bisley saw Canada win the Mackinnon cup with 1375 points. England scored 1340 and Scotland 317 points. A tornado disaster struck on July 7 causing deaths and damage in several villages. The Bachlas arrived at Cape Haytien on July 28.
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London
National Rise Association
Bisley
Scotland
Cape Haytien
Cape Hastien
Neon
Vinewood Park Seeks Right of Way Denial
Vinewood Park railroad aims to renovate the road access on Maryhind avenue Highland Park. A petition with 47 signatures urged granting right of way, while a remonstrance with 14 signatures opposed it. The commissioner's decision refused the right of way due to concerns that several remonstrance signers were related or not residents of Highland Park.
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Vinewood Park Railroad
Sommilesighera
Maryhind Avenue
Highland Park
Bighland Park
Heart trouble haunts Colonial Secretary Chamberlain
London dispatch reports Colonial Secretary Chamberlain suffers recurring heart problems since a July car crash. Three eminent heart specialists examined him and advised against resuming Commons duties. A public statement says he is recovering slowly and his appearance at Parliament may be unsafe given the serious condition.
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New York
Lune
Chamberlain
World Dispatch
London
House of Commons
Fitz to sue over defaming story in press
Robert Fussimmons, stirred by reports of a fake story, plans to sue for 110000 dollars for defamation. Coronel Kowalski will likely be retained by Fitzsimons, and regardless of outcome, the case will be pushed to the bottom of the news cycle.
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San Francisco
Robert Fussimmons
Coronel Kowalski
Fite Simmons
Bob
Street Car Hold Up At Night In Grandview
Two young men robbed a street car crew on the Grandview division at midnight. Conductor Edgel surrendered $12 after revolvers were pointed at his head. Motorman escaped with no money. Robbers fled on foot toward 28 Fifteenth street, wearing hats pulled down. Police found a wool skull cap and umbrella but captured no suspects.
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Kansas Cty.y
Engel
Ralph
Grandview
Metropolitan Street Railway
Edgel
Itus
Fifteenth Street
Kansas City
Kan
Broadhurst
Eighteenth Street
Mississippi river commission reports on river improvement funds
The Mississippi river commission, in charge of improvement from the Obi mouth to the passes head, submitted its annual report to the chief of engineers. Since 1879 total appropriations for that river portion have been 43,572,092 dollars. With no new appropriations since 1%, work limited to repairs reveals discrepancies indicating a geological disturbance along the Gulf shore and stresses the need for reinspection of formations that indicate surface stability.
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Washington
Mississippi River Commission
Obi
Gulf of Mexico
Dance in Indian Territory Sparks Notable Event
A report notes a large dance held in the Indian Territory attracting many attendees. Mentions Govere Gtram in Kentucky and Mount enties Ky. Cad B-A ae yere wind endical storm in the period. The fragmentary item signals a regional social event with unsettled geographic references.
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Kentucky
Mount Enties
Wichita and Topeka in factory strength clash
The Wichita Eagle argues Wichita equals Topeka as a manufacturing city citing 1900 census figures. It claims Topeka relies on Santa Fe shops for bragging rights while Wichita shows broader industrial diversity and larger total factory employment and wages. Major Anderson counters that Santa Fe is only part of Topeka's industry and Wichita outpaces Topeka in total factory payroll and employment. Moody leaves Oyster Bay after forty days as Roosevelt hosts farewell events.
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Wichita Eagle
Wichita
Topeka
Ory
Eagle
M. W. Levy
Wichita Commercial Club
Staliatician
Asatorn
Santa Fe
Mr. Levy
Topela
Office of State Secretary of Agriculture
F. D. Coburn
Raves Wien
Sacle & Gee
Levy
Major Anderson
Sixth Street
Wheat Belt
United States
Sedgwick
Ruggles Return as Topeka World Correspondent
John Curran resigns as Topeka correspondent for the Kansas City World. He will be succeeded by a new writer at this place. Curran left Topeka two years ago and then led the Leavenworth Telegram effort. The paper reports a granite development project of interest at Granite.
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Topeka
Kenses City
John Curran
Pobulinttate Central Committee
Kanna City
Eee
World
Per
RM. Jes
Cole
Leavenworth Cerontele
Two Yachts Available for President at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt will have two yachts at Oyster Bay with the Mayflower already at the Sagamore Hill estate. After Secretary Moody arrived, the department ordered the ship to Oyster Bay and it sailed yesterday. It is not stated how the vessels will be used, but short cruises in the sound are presumed when the Mayflower is unavailable due to heavy draft.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hil
Moody
Abe
Sound
Trolley Line Meeting Set by Dover Committee
A special Dover meeting is called to discuss a trolley project launched by Dr. Bradley. The committee includes Alfred Sage, Win M. Lytie, J. W. Winters, H. Plickinger, Edward Hewins, A Kiene, Frank Kingsley, Matthew Peterson, R. J. McGiatre, John Thomson, and C. Brad. They will convene tonight with partners from nearby townships and the Topeka Commercial club to attract capital and advance building.
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Ben Bees
Dover
Dr. Bradley
Dover Township
Alfred Sage
Win M. Lytie
J. W. Winters
H. Plickinger
Edward Hewins
A! Kiene
Frank Kingsley
Matthew Peterson
R. J. Mc
Miss Wooster Contrasts Plans for Readers and Books
Miss Wooster reports that publishing houses seek to bundle her readers مثل elementary arithmetic series. She has offered to keep plates and publish them herself while selling the books on a single right basis. Kansas Book Company will handle Kansas elementary arithmetic and Zercher & Co. handles Oklahoma and Nebraska. Two arithmetic series are mentioned.
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Kansas
Zercher & Co
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kipling Retires From Rottingdean to Secluded Tunbridge Wells
London July 28 Rudyard Kipling plans to leave Rottingdean near Brighton after five years to settle in a more private country house in Tunbridge Wells. He seeks seclusion from a growing stream of admirers who pilgrimage to his former residence. His new home will be enclosed by high walls and extensive grounds for protection from public gaze. He spurns invitations and social patronage with pronounced contempt.
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Hottingdean
London
Rudyard Kipling
Rottingdean
Brighton
Tunbridge Wella
Kipling
England
Cholera Reports and Local Changes Across Regions
Cholera rages in St. Petersburg with deaths and cases noted between July Us and 2. Egypt reports new cases and deaths as fires flare in the city. Morgan quits banking while remaining a bank owner. State Printer Morgan leaves finance duties to focus on public duties. A Catholic mission house in Washington receives a $10,000 gift for priest missions to non Catholics, donor anonymous but connected to a known priest.
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St. Petersburg
Bmancheria
Egypt
Mouche
Washington D.C
Jip
Alexader PF. Doyle
Apostolic Mission House
United States
Unclear Citizens Report From Paris Market Scene
Fragmentary OCR reads like a Paris market update with references to temperature shifts and unidentified items. Mentions Baron de Seconsse and Yelbene-Ttabhars, with notes on actuations and stovepipes. Details are inconsistent and names possibly misspelled.
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Paris
Baron de Seconsse
Yelbene
SHOT BY STRIKERS IN ITTISVILLE AND WILKESBARRE
In Itsville on July 3 a man was shot at his home by a crowd of strikers and will likely recover. Albert Landermen was chased and shot. four other men were badly beaten. In Wilkesbarre on July 28 warrants were issued for striking miners accused of assaulting steam employees of the Susquehanna Coal Co. on their way to work. President Mitchell was at western quarters.
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Itsville
Daniel Saan Doveysan
Boriaose
Nery
Shenandash
Thogabt
Albert Landermen
Wilkesbarte
Naurticoke
Sanquehanna Coal Company
Western Pennsylvania
Olio
Mitchell
St Quarters
Paris Riots After Clerical Demonstrations Leave Many Injured
Paris reports say many injured with ten seriously hurt and hundreds arrested after clerical and anti clerical protests over unauthorised religious schools. Crowds filled the boulevards as a student procession was dispersed by police and red flag demonstrations near the Sureshure statue were broken up. Quiet returned at midnight.
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Paris
Sureshure
Round-Up Stray Horses Near NIU An Area
A report describes a round-up of stray horses in the region around NIU An Area, where horses were gathered after straying for months or more. Several horses were found healthy, with no injuries, and ownership disputes are noted over market values and ranges.
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Roumniu
Bryan turns sailor on yachting trip from Bridgeport
Bryan sails from Bridgeport on a yacht owned by Lewin Nixon of New York heading east through Long Island Sound. He plans to stop at Borkisand for several days and rest before continuing the voyage, with simulations of various coastal destinations expected to be reached by Tuesday. Accents of crime and other notices appear in the same column: Alfred B. Canningham, dubbed Chicago’s counterfeit king, has been arrested by federal officers for creating counterfeit half dollars, with a plant found and several workers detained, and a writ of conspiracy issued alongside other scattered items from New York and Chicago to Denver and California news briefs.
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Lewis ‘Nixon
Bridgeport
Conn
Willars J. Bryan
Lewin Nixon
New York
Loto New Acates
Long Island Sound
Bryan Will
Borkisand
Chicago
Alfred B. Canningham
Federal Secret Service
Cune Ningham
Cunningham
Foote
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