Storm and flood devastate New York City amid deadly heat
A severe storm in New York caused at least three direct deaths and many injuries after winds reached 72 miles per hour. Lightning struck repeatedly as a cloudburst drenched Manhattan and the polo grounds near the New York St. Louis game, prompting police to evacuate frightened spectators. The Bronx bore the brunt as trees fell and windows shattered, while two men reportedly drowned after being swept from piers into the bay as relief efforts followed.
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New York
Jean
Manvhattan
Bronx
the Navy
Ike
Transvaal
Ordered to Trinidad United States Gunboat Bancroft
The Bancroft, a U S gunboat now at San Juan Porto Rico, has been ordered to sail to Trinidad. Officials say the mission includes inspection and to position an American vessel near Venezuelan waters amid revolutionary activity in eastern Venezuela to safeguard American interests.
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United States
Bancroft
Venezuela
Washington
San Juan
Porto Rico
Trinidad
Ti Ia
Venezuelan
Grasshoppers Devastate Fifty Mile Montana Strip
Prof. Cooley of Bozeman reports from Forsythe region that a Krils hopper infestation has ravaged a strip seventy miles long and fifty miles wide. He notes severe range deterioration, with plains dotted by starved cattle due to the grasshopper raids.
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Montana
Butte
Mont
Cooley
State Agricultural College
Bozenun
Forsythe
Bad Man Shoots Three Resort Keeper Fires On Sheriff
In Iron Mountain Marinette Wisconsin a resort keeper Bronk en Gorder shot at three men Jos Lawrence deputy sheriff Joby Wang and Jehu Jachert. Jachert died later and the others were seriously wounded. A crowd nearly lynched the keeper. Also reported are federal postal deficits and death notices from Heav ey Pennsylvania with four deaths due to heat.
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Iron Mountain
Marinette
Wis
Crowemubin
Mich
Noted Brooklyn Wife Seeks Justice Against Murder Suspect
Mrs Barton, wife of Lora Barton held in St Louis on a murder charge, says she hopes he is hung and that he would deserve it long ago. She fled Brooklyn due to his notoriety and fears for their child. She criticizes his smooth tongue and claims he could disguise crimes with religion.
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Heidelberg
Transvaal
Botha
Kitchener
Dias
Backington
Bea Cit
N.Y
Barton
Lora” Barrington
St. Louis
Wurder
Piace
New Jersey
Tracy Rose
Frost Uistanpy
Daughtery
Mitel
Pocahontas
Bishop
Asuk
Asmed Gilliland
Fiendish Cruelty in Woodward Township Robbery
In Clearfield Pennsylvania a thief posed as a mercy seeker at Miles ORourke’s home. He struck Mrs O’Rourke with a stage lifter, bound her, and burned her feet with a lamp to force disclosure of a hiding place for over £2000. The robber escaped. no reward is offered.
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Clearfield
Woodward Township
Miles O'Rourke
Mra. O'Rourke
Great Western
M. Gilley
Waterloo
Buxton
Davenport Line
Odd Fellows
Congregational
Lyota
William Young
Lehigh
Roosevelt
Port Dodge
Luther
George Feardesty
Keokuk
Seldon McNamee
Bessiey Geaves
Stavin Wilson
McNamee
Council Blutts
St. Bernard's Hospital
Reynolds
Rock Island
Mollie
Alps
J. Garnett
Justice Schroeder
Roy Silver
George Potter
Silver
Potter
Western Iowa Interurban Hallway Company
John Witt
Devenport
Iowa Telephone Company
Ottumwa
Scandal at the Fair Looms Over Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Washington reports discuss a possible congressional probe into the Louisiana Purchase Exposition management. Louis people demand the $5,900,000 claimed, while promoters say about $9,000 has been spent, a figure contested by critics amid stories of mismanagement.
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Congress
Washington
Bnt
J. Lonis
Kountz Trial Begins in Pittsburg Court
The trial of Walter J Kearny for the May murder of John W Walsh, a wealthy contractor, opens before Judge McFarline and Judge Reawn as jurors are selected. Mrs Kouitz, wounded in the same incident, has charged her husband with felonies and is recovering from wounds.
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Phuaburg Pittsburg
Walter J Kearny
John W. Walsh
Fudges McFarline
Criminal Court
Walsh
Kouitz
Willing to Forgive Gen Clay Senda for Child Wife
Gen Clay writes to his former child wife seeking reconciliation after she left him for Richardson Brock. He reveals a terminal illness and asks her to return despite a cost of his life, noting she has since married Brook and moved on.
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Clay Senda
Wuu
Lexington
Kyllen
M. Clay
Whitehall
Huts
Lik
Richardson Brock
Busta
Craig
Thinois
Nana
Clay
iHiverce Cyn Tilla
Brook
Immigration Arrivals at New York Port Rise in Year End Totals
Immigration figures show a heavy inflow at New York through Ellis Island for the fiscal year ending last month, with aliens arriving exceeding the previous period by about 2505. The first six months of the current calendar year also show higher arrivals compared with the prior period.
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New York
Goa
Enis Island
Woman Dies of Poisoning in Quelled Murder Case
In San Francisco a woman, Mrs. Bea Gaters, dies after allegedly being poisoned by a man who had previously boarded with her. The husband reported the crime as investigators seek the suspect, with transport authorities involved in the case and newly created pesos noted in the report.
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Bea Gaiters
Accused of Robbing Mail in Blarksburg and Docket Set
Jacob Devins faced charges in Columbia for breaking open and stealing street mail boxes. A decoy letter was found on a bin. In Chicago about 1,500 woodworkers quit as strikes spread. Washington: Aug W Mychell arraigned and pleaded not guilty with demurrer deadline set for July 2010.
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Blarksburg
Pao
Jacob Devins
Columbia
Wet Devine
Washington
W. Mychell
Prichard
Criminal Court
Auh
Keosauqua Voters Rich in Prominent Figures
Keosauqua, a small village of under 1,800, is credited with producing numerous notable U S figures including two U S district judges, a circuit judge, a Supreme Court judge, three U S Senators, and other leading professionals. The article lists names such as Senator W A Clark, Judge Caldwell, Senator George Q Wright, Judge George W McCrary, and attorney John F Billen among those linked to the town and county.
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WW. C. Caldwell
Eighth United States Circuit
Keosaugua
Famour
Keosauqua
United States
Iowa
Town
W. A. Clark
Montana
A. G. Davis
Caldwell
George Q. Wright
J. B. Wowel
George W. McCrary
President Hayes
John F. Billen
New York City
Contees
Gould
van Buren
Metropolia
Nominated Ticket and Platform Adopted at Iowa GOP Rally
The Des Moines Republican state convention nominated A. R. B. Cumming for governor and John Herriott for lieutenant governor with Charles A. Bishop and David J. Palmer named for Supreme Judge and Railroad Commissioner. The gathered Republicans approved a protectionist platform, praised Roosevelt, and voiced support for reciprocity, regulation of trusts, and gold standard.
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A. RB. Cumming
Des Moines
John Herriott
Stuart
Charles A
David J. Palmer
Washington
F. J. Riggs
Sigourney
Yeal
Perkins
Dolliver
Sioux City Journal
Kendall
J. W. Blythe
Gov, Cummins
Allison
Iowa
Cousins
Dingley
Nelson Dingley
Mason Statesman
Cousina
Roosevelte
Mark Hinoana
Fle Nile
Gov.iuntains
Lacey Wis
Fox
Ol, Hepbuth
Weedtetary Witkds
Suesks
Wayoumiment
Cummins
Roosevelt
Shay
Wilson
Senate
United States
Congress
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
Union
Shrewd Traitore of Men and Apache Tracking Prowess
A historical piece describes the Apache as a supreme tracker, reading minor trail clues with keen vision and instinct. It recounts methodical following of footprints over tough terrain, noting patient glides, quick glances, and misreadings by the inexperienced.
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Arkigona
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