Galveston Hurricane Strikes Gulf Coast City
A gulf hurricane battered Galveston with high seas and surge but the 17 foot sea wall protected the inland city. Ten people lost at Tarpon pier seven miles offshore drowned after being washed from rocks into the bay. Beachfront damage included bath houses and piers while the island’s protected area suffered less harm. Bay City and nearby towns reportedly endured heavy losses and floods.
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Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Gulf
Matagorda County
Bay City
Banker's robbery attempt ends with confrontation in St Louis
M G L Dawson a 4 realty dealer was refused a loan at a St Louis bank on Wednesday. Zeelig president of Savings Trust Co. handed Dawson $390 then fired at him. Dawson fired back but missed. Dawson surrendered to police while Zeelig went to the police station to face charges.
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M. GL. Dawson
St. Louis
Zeelig
Louis
Savings Trust Company
Dawson
Poles
Bourgeois Favored For French Premiership By Pallieres
The new French premier plan by President Pallieres offers the premiership to Leon Bourgeois former minister of foreign affairs. Bourgeois expected to travel from Hamburg to Paris Friday. His attitude toward the appointment is unclear and health cited as a possible reason to decline. The cabinet is anticipated to be short lived.
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Pallieres
Leon Bourgeois
Ag M. ‘Bourgeoity
Paris
Adamburg
Irelps
Fire destroys hotels and businesses in Long Branch
Summer Totel Burns. Two hotels and seven business houses were destroyed at Long Branch N. J. Wednesday night. The fire swept a block on Brighton avenue between Second and Saks avenues, causing $100,000 damage. The local fire department was forced to ask aid from Asbury Park.
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Long Branch N. J
Brighton Avenue
Second
Saks Avenues
Asbury Park
Crusade Against Vice Nets 105 Indictments in Chicago
Attorney Wrayman’s campaign against protected vice yields 105 indictments by the grand jury. Targets include west side resort keepers and suburban blind pig operators. The action signals a broad crackdown on gambling and illegal saloons in the city.
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Wrayman
Chisago
West Side Leaves
Extradition papers granted in Fortner forgery case
The French government granted extradition papers for Marion Dwight Fortner at the request of American authorities. Fortner was arrested in early May 19 on forgery charges.
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Mortner
Causa
Marion Dwight Fortner
Allay
Wmn
Wells
Sioux City Live Stock Market and Curfew Notice
Wednesday quotes show beeves at 6.75 and top hogs at 7.70. A curfew law for Negroes is set by the Mobile police commissioners, requiring all Black residents to be off the streets by 10 p.m. starting Thursday night.
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Sloux City
Sioux City
Police Commissioners of Mobile
Aja
Old Artillery Shells Sunk Near Coastline
The report notes that thirty one thousand Siclinite shells of an unmatched caliber were deployed at two miles off the coast and subsequently sunk during a May operation near the shore.
Strike Ends at Butler Steel Plant After Four Days
Four day strike at Standard Steel Car in Butler Pa ends with 8400 workers returning to work. settlement reached after mediation by Rev Father Beeswerkt and Attorney Lavi M. Wiese includes 8 percent rent deduction from pay envelopes and withdrawal of wage increase demand. Twenty three strike leaders to be released. court setback follows injunction petition denial by Judges Ford and Brown.
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Standard Steel Car Company
Butler
Father Beeswerkt
Lavi M. Wiese
Father Beezweski
United States
Commonwealth
Ford and Brown
Common Pleas Court
Pressed Steel Car Company
Public Defense Association of
Private O Neid Captured After Fort Leavenworth Killing
Private Charles O Neil killer of Minnie Charbene at Fort Leavenworth was chased by about 600 cavalrymen before capture by Private William Os thuyzer of the Fifteenth cavalry. O Neil swam to lake Merritt and threatened suicide, then surrendered after lure to shore. Os thuyzer was commended and promoted to corporal. he is a Boer War veteran and once served as interpreter to Gen. De Wet.
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Charles O'Neil
Minnie Charbene
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
William Osthuyzer
Fifteenth Cavalry
O'Neil
Lake Merritt
Qsthuyzer
de Wet
Fall of Clemenceau Cabinet in France
The Clemenceau cabinet resigned after a vote of confidence failed 176 to 212 following a critical marine department investigation. President Fallieres accepted the premier's resignation and ministers immediately left for the presidency.
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Clemenceau
Department of Marine
Special Commission
M. Clemenceau
Fallieres
Paroled Clerk John A. Cooke Freed From Sentence
John A. Cooke former clerk of the Mreatz court of Cook county TL was paroled by the state board of pardons Tuesday. His release came without delay due to the reported kindness of his mother. He was escorted to Chicago in an automobile by friends.
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John A. Cooke
Mreatz Court
Cook County
State Board of Pardons
Chichgoa
Paris jail death linked to mob raid on Black man
A Black man accused of striking a guard was hanged by a mob outside Paris Tennessee, then raised to a mulberry tree near the prison. Officers cut him down about thirty minutes later amid a related incident and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vibert Lawson
Sherri
Comptons
Paris
Tenn
Saliday
Three Thousand Made Homeless In Ontario Fire
A Friday morning blaze damaged a Chinese restaurant on Hal vytury Road near Coebult Ontario. Estimated losses reach $100,000. The fire left three thousand people homeless and destroyed the business district north of the square.
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Hal~ Vytury Road
Coebult
Ont
Fires Rage in Yosemite Canyon Forest Fire Threatens Trail
A Yosemite Merced canyon blaze continues to rage within the gorge near Pointcliff and Panovate, as crews halt its spread toward unarched canyon sections. Half-finished work and canyon trails are blocked as firefighters battle the flames.
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Merced Canyon
Yosemite Valley
Pointcliff
Panovate Elif
Hart to retire from Chinese Customs post after long service
Sir Robert Hart, director general of Chinese Customs, has spent a year on leave in Boyland due to health. After more than twenty years in vacation, he has practically decided to retire from the post.
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Slr
Hubert Hart
Netive
Robert Hart
Boyland
Hunger Strike Prisons Release Sparks Suffragette Tactic
Reports from London indicate several suffragettes secured release by hunger strikes in Holloway. The tactic has prompted other inmates to adopt hunger strikes as a means to gain freedom from captivity in the jail.
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London
Holloway
Six Die in Railroad Tragedy Near Blairstown New Jersey
Six men employed on the Delaware and Yackawannd and Western railroad were killed several miles from Blairstown New Jersey in a wreck. The accident occurred on a weekday, and the names of the deceased were not immediately released pending notification to families.
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Delaware, Yackawannd and Western Railroad
Blairstowh
N. J
Buckday
Irish girl Ella Gingles Cleared of Theft Charge
Chicago woman Ella Gingles was found not guilty of stealing a bracelet from Miss Agnes Barrette after testifying she was a victim of attack and supposed forced sale. The verdict ended a seven hour deliberation as supporters cheered and jurors encouraged her to return home.
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Verdot
Ella Gingles
Chicago
Sterling Lace
Misa
Agnes Barrette
Jace
Miss Barrette
Wellington
French Lick Springa
Ind
Miss Gingles
Thomas Mackey
Ella
Ireland
Second Trial Begun In Calhoun Bribery Case
Patrick Calhoun of San Francisco, president of United Railroads, faces bribery charges for offering a bribe to former Supervisor John J. Fury to vote for a trolley franchise. The case opened in superior court with both sides ready. In a prior five month trial the defendant was accused of bribing former Supervisor Fred Nichola. Heney led the prosecution then and is now in Alaska. Langdon will prosecute for the People upon his return.
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Patrick Calhoun
San Francisco
United Railroads
John J. Fury
Laylor
Superior Court
Fred Nichola
Francis J. Heney
Alaska
Langdon
Brother Killed by Hoe in North Carolina Fratricide
James Bivens killed his brother David with a hoe at Patterson North Carolina Monday night. He surrendered in Goldsboro Tuesday morning and was released on $200 bond after a preliminary exam. He testified he heard his wife scream and found her being choked by David. He carried his wife home and saved her life. The dead man's wife, sister of Mrs James Bivens, testified the killing was justified.
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James Bivens
David
Patterson
N. G
Goldsboro
Givens
India
James Hivens
Seven Injured When Train Car Hits Auto in San Diego
Seven persons were injured in San Diego when a railroad motor car struck the automobile carrying Mrs. J.L. Hibbard wife of the Santa Fe coast line general superintendent and her mother Mrs. Eleanor Hudson. They may die from their injuries.
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San Diego
Cal
J.L. Hibbard
Santa Fe Coast Line
Eleanor Hudson
Thirteen Turks Hanged in Constantinople Revolt
Report from Constantinople states thirteen individuals tied to the recent revolution were executed by hanging on Monday. Names include Cherkessa Mehmed and Yusuf Pasha, former Erzurum troops commander, and Shiek Valedidt. the court martial acquitted the proprietor of the 1kdam.
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Constantinople
Cherkessa Mehmed
Yusuf Pasha
Erzercum
Shiek Valedidt
Rector Huntington in Critical Condition at Grace Church
Rev. William KR Huntington rector of Grace Church New York remained in critical condition Monday Royal Robbins his son in law said there was a slight chance of recovery kept expectations cautious amid the illness and hospital treatment.
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de. Huntington
William KR. Huntington
Grace Church
New York
Royal Robbins
Engineer is Murdered in Cairo Transit Route
Illinois Central engineer Hays Gratty was shot and killed Monday while driving toward Cairo Indiana from the halfway house. The slayer fled and remains unidentified. Gratty’s family resides in Mounds.
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Hays Gratty
Cairo
Gratty
Mounds
Shocks Ripple Through Greek Region. No Casualties Reported
Additional earthquakes struck Analatva and nearby areas in Greece on Monday, with the tremors felt across the region but no casualties reported. Authorities urged caution as aftershocks continued and residents assessed damage.
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Greece
Analatva
Ruthven Girl Reported to Become Hysterical at Revival
Miss Ethel Dean a Ruthven resident reportedly became hysterical and unconscious during Free Methodist revival meetings. Her parents Mr and Mrs S J Dean and evangelist Rev Mr Neal allegedly urged her to join the church. local citizens intervened as the confrontation continued at her home.
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Ruthven
Free Methodist Church
Ethel Dean
Mr. Neal
J. Hanson
Ed Cole
Miss Dean
Rock Rapids farmers' elevator reports losses but vows to persist
Reports from Lyon county elevators show a poor season with Rock Rapids posting a $1500 loss while Doon and Lester near similar deficits. George made money. Stockholders at Rock Rapids decide to continue the venture for another year, aided by increased subscriptions and merchant support as rivals harass operations.
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Lyon County
Rock Rapids
Doon and
Lester
George
Pall of conscience money arrives at Buffalo Center
A Buffalo Center merchant Charles Leishsohn received a queer express package labeled conscience money. The pall, sent by express collect for 55 cents, contained two sacks of pennies totaling 2,740. A note enclosed read You are my friend you have this coming your friend nothing else. The sender remains unknown.
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Buffalo Center
Charles Leishsohn
Iowa
Lethsohn
Interurban Linf Promoters Debate Red Oak Des Moines Route
Promoters and Des Moines business leaders met Tuesday to discuss an interurban railroad proposed to run 160 miles through Montgomery Cass and Adair counties. Judge Horace E Deemer of Red Oak noted no stock subscriptions have been sought yet.
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Capital
Red Oak
Des Moines
Fire at Tracy Destroys Stores and Town Hall
A major blaze in Tracy destroyed Stephens' general store, the Masonic hall, an ice house, stables, and sheds. Loss estimated around $20,000 with $8,000 insured stock. The fire, of unknown origin, was visible thirteen miles away in Oskaloosa and marked the town's worst fire.
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Tracy
Stephens
Masonic Order
Oskaloosa
Death by suicide found near Council Bluffs go sand pit
The body of an unknown man, about 450 years old, was found hanging from a loading platform in a go sand pit two miles north of Council Buffs. He wore no identifying clothing and appeared dead for several days.
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Go Sand Pit
Council Buffs
Des Moines man takes acid after prison memories and marriage woes
Fritz Reed, a paroled convict from East Des Moines, swallowed carbolic acid amid haunting memories of a fatal brawl with Carl Leveke and recent marital trouble. The incident follows a string of storm damage across Mason City area towns including Swaaledale Belmond Dows and Sheffield with extensive losses but no injuries. In separate notes, Attorney General Byers urges discarding free cigarette papers, Creston High School alum Valin is named to Cheyenne, and Gus Haffaged dies at 25 after drinking whisky. his mother lives in Cedar Rapids.
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Carl Leveke
Fritz Reed
East Des Moines
Hewildia
Gus
Mason City
Cefar Rapids
State agency appointments and license grants noted
Two women, Miss Kate Hummer of Panora and Miss Charlotte Goft of Des Moines, were named state agents for girls industrial school at Mitchellville and soldiers' orphans' home at Pa veaport respectively. New druggists and twenty three graduates of the state university College of Pharmacy received licenses from Secretary C W Larson of the state pharmacy commission.
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Kate Hummer
Panora
Mitchellville
Uff
Chdgrlotte Goft
Des Moines
Soldiers’ Orphans
Paveaport
State University College of Pharmacy
C. W. Larson
State Pharmacy Commission
Gasoline stove explodes burning family, house destroyed
Sunday evening a gasoline stove exploded at the home of William Ehrp north of Cushing. Ralph Utter was badly burned on the right hand and arm while Mrs Utter escaped. The fire destroyed the house owned by Noah Williams of Ida Grove with losses likely over $2,000. Earl Stribley of Correctionville was at the scene.
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William Ehrp
Cushing
Ralph Utter
Mr. Utter
Corner Stone Laid for St Josephs Academy
Corner stone of St Josephs academy, costing at least 30100, was laid at Mason City on Sunday with impressive ceremonies. Rev Father P Malloy of Ryan Iowa delivered the address as a large crowd gathered on the lawn. Copies of local papers and various officials names were placed in the stone along with church and civic leaders.
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St. Joseph's Academy
Mason City
Father P. Malloy
Ryan
United States
Jawa
Sets Bain Afire Farm Blaze Kills Calves and Horse
Lynn Silcox, five, son of C R Silcox, a farmer near Estherville, Minnesota, climbed into a hay mow in a new barn and set fire to hay and straw. The blaze spread quickly, two calves died, a horse was fatally burned and shot. The barn and contents were lost, with insurance reported at 300 dollars.
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Lynn
C. R. Silcox
Estherville
Martin’ County
Minn
High School Graduates Fail in Rural Teaching Test
A Marshalltown report shows 72 graduates took June exams for rural teaching. 83 paused and 40 failed, 56 percent unable to pass. A new Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road section opens, shortening Sioux City to coast travel. tracks from Sioux City to Butte laid since September and Butte to Abertiin now complete.
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Marshalltown
Hostetter
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Sioux City
Butte
Abertuin
Summer Chosen Secretary
It was announced Saturday that just before adjournment the state board of health elected Dr Sumner of Waterloo to succeed Secretary Thomas January 1 instead of waiting until the October meeting as had been intended Harrison County Old Settlers The program for Old Settlers day in Harrison county has not been prepared yet the date for the meeting has been fixed for Thursday August 2
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State Board of Health
Sumner
Waterloo
Thomas
Harrison County
Jury Frees Ella Gingles In Not Guilty Verdict
In Judge Bratano's Chicago court, Ella Gingles is acquitted of theft after seven hours of deliberation. The jury found the accuser Miss Agnes Barrette untrue and cleared Gingles of charges linked to lace valued under fifty dollars amid sensational claims of white slavery and sensational testimony.
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Pronce
Ella Gingles
Agnes Barrette
Brattano
Chicago
Ohcé
Jace
Hia Gingles
Miss Barrette
Filla Gingles
Wellington
Don Carlos Dead, Spanish Pretender to Throne
Don Carlos of Bourbon died in Varese Italy after a long illness. He claimed succession to the Spanish throne and led a northern Spanish faction from 1872 until his 1876 defeat by Alfonso XII. His heir is his son Don Jaime, in the Russian army. Supporters reportedly planned to recognize Alfonso upon his death and form a Catholic party resembling Germanys Centrists.
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Spain
Alfonso
Don Carlos of Bourbon
Varese
Lombardy
Italy
Don Carlos
House of Bourbon
Arma
Charles VIII
Alfonso XII
Madrid
France
Don Jaime
Carlos
Isabelle
Ferdinand VII
Christina
Senor Llorens
Clerk Steals 10000 From Express Company in Chicago
Clayton T Zimmerman Jr a 20 year old clerk on 550 dollar monthly salary in the Adama Express Office Chicago confessed to stealing a 10000 dollar currency packet. The theft, uncovered after detectives tracked the missing funds, began when the clerk planned to hide the money for years then use some for marriage and a future home while returning nearly all but 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton T, Zimmerman, Jr
Adama Exncess Company
Chicago
Zimmerman
Express Company
Jefferson Davis's Daughter Dies in Colorado Springs
Mrs J Addison Hayes 54, daughter of Jefferson Davis, former Confederate president, died Sunday at home after six months illness in Colorado Springs. Survived by two sons Jefferson Hayes Davie and William Hayes, and two daughters Lucy and Virginia Webb. Her husband led First National Bank in Colorado Springs. mother died in New York two years ago.
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Hayes
Confederacy
J. Addison Hayes
Jefferson Davis
Colorado Springs
First National Bank
Winnie Davis
New York
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Belmond
Dows
Sheffield
H. W. Byers
Valin
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J.F. Valin
Creston High School
Cheyenne
Wyo
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Clayton T. Zimmerman, Jr
Jeff Davis
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