Heat Wave Smashes Records Across Midwest and Beyond
The Weather Bureau reports a sweeping heat wave across the nation except the Pacific coast, with many spots setting new high marks. In St Louis 108 degrees was logged, Davenport 106, Chicago 102, and Kansas City 104, while Iowa Missouri and Kansas endure unprecedented stretches of 90 degree plus days and no rain in sight.
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Washington
Wes Usher
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Great
Corn Belt
Davenport
Dubuque
Springfield
Ill
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas
Kansas City
Gov. Dockery
Weather Bureau
Custom House
Death of Mrs Kruger Sent Home in Europe News
Brussels reports Mrs Kruger dies at Pretoria after long separation from Paul Kruger and the death of her daughter Mrs Smith. London papers note Kruger’s tears and quiet prayer. editors publish sympathetic memorials praising her as a capable Boer wife and housekeeper.
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Paris
Brussels
Kruger
Pretoria
Hilversum
Heymans
Boeschoten
Transvaal
Orange Free State
London
the Times
Paul
Paulus Kruger
du Plessis
South African Republic
Mme
Dom Paul
Mme. Kruger
South Africa
Kiowa-Comanche opening sparks unrest at Fort Sill
At Fort Sill Oklahoma Territory the Kiowa Comanche opening on August 6 faces disquiet as about 150000 registrants contend for 13000 claims by lottery. Many reservation residents lack funds and plan to move toward Lawton if unselected amid drought heat and scarce water.
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Fort Sill
O. T
Lawton
Bowles Plans Long Tow to Move Spanish Dock
Rear Admiral Bowles directs the navy to transport the Havana harbor dry dock to Subig Bay Luzon. Had he not acted the dock would have been sold to New York capitalists who were near finalizing transfer. The route spans 11916 miles from Havana via Canary Islands Gibraltar Port Said Aden Colombo Singapore Manila to Subig Bay.
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New York
Bowles
Navy
Havana
Subig Bay
Luzon
Navy Department
Canary Islands
Gibraltar
Port Said
Aden
Colombo
Singapore
Manila
Toilers May Clash In Pittsburgh Steel Strike
Reports say steel mills will reopen under guard as President Shaffer warns of a fight. McKeesport strikers block entrances over import rumors, while 125 tube mill workers are organized by Amalgamated. Widespread tension and planned work reassignments affect nine thousand workers.
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Pittsburgh
Steel Corporation
Shaffer
Fort Sumter
McKeesport
Tighe
Amalgamated Association
National Tube Works Company
Paipeninst 3
Wellsville
Vandergrift
East Liverpool
Leechburg
Apollo
Saltsburg
American Sheet Steel Company
White
Opera House
Chester
Duncansville
Old Meadow
Scottdale
Monessen
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Porto Rico Governor Meets President in Canton Visit
Gov. Charles J. Allen of Porto Rico arrives from Washington, attends services with the president at the First Methodist Episcopal church, and spends the day at the McKinley home. He plans to visit Washington then Lowell and Maine for a vacation. He presents Porto Rico’s local taxation plan tied to free trade, awaiting July 25 proclamation.
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Canton
Charles J. Allen
Porto Rico
Washington
First Methodist Episcopal Church
McKinley
East
Lowell
Mass
Maine Woods
Congress
United States
Allen
Moonshiners' Bullets Kill Deputy in Tennessee Ambush
A six-man revenue posse led by Deputy Collector Bell was ambushed near Monterey in Putnam County early Saturday. Deputy Marshal Thomas Price was killed and Posseman C Mackey seriously wounded. Bell and others carried Mackey to safety as they pursued the mortally wounded moonshiner and prepared to recover Price's body.
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Nashville
Tenn
Monterey
Putnam County
Bell
Thomas Price
C. Mackey
Collector Bell
Mackey
Price
Economical Reforms Decrease Army Costs in Philippines
Manila July 23 reports say Gen. Corbin and Gen. Chaffee plan drastic army economy in the Philippines. They expect a 60 percent cost cut within a year by shrinking forces to 20 000–30 000, abolishing districts, and centralizing at Manila Dagupan and Iloilo or Cebu with new barracks, hospitals, and transport savings. An electric railway will link docks to a new storehouse costing 100 000 dollars.
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Corbin
Chaffee
Philippines
Manila
Adjt
Dagupan
Iloilo
Cebu
United States
Pasig
Corbin and
Insular Constabulary
Insular
Riot in Fairview park sparks militia call in Indianapolis
At Fairview park 10 000 people witnessed a clash between white Bunga loos and black youths. The whites fired shots and attacked the crowd as officers protected Black bystanders. Charles Daniels was shot in the neck and may die, with others beaten and struck by stones. An old western city feud is cited.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fairview Park
Charles Daniels
Fatal Affray Shocks Dewitt After Night Shootout
In Clinton Illinois a late Saturday shootout in Dewitt left Ed Taylor dead on the scene. Warren Brewster and Clay Conder, both under 21 and from near Danville Kentucky, wounded Fred Taylor and others. the pair are jailed in Clinton.
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Clinton
Dewitt
Here
Warren Brewster
Ed Taylor
Clay Conder
Brewster
Fred Taylor
Fred Wilson
Conder
Danville
Taylor Brothers
Faith in Christ at Epworth League meeting draws 10000
In San Francisco on July 22 the international Epworth League convention peaked with a grand Sunday service at the Mechanics' Pavilion. Bishop Joyd delivered a fervent sermon on Faith in Christ, receiving an impromptu reception as thousands gathered. Across the city, many churches hosted visiting clergy and services.
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San Francisco
Epworth League
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Joyd
League
Fires Struck Mattoon in Wave of Arson
Mattoon Illinois on July 22 reports 18 fires in four weeks causing 2.4 million dollars in damage. Sunday night three blazes erupted in two hours, all incendiary. Officials blame retaliatory acts tied to police actions against gambling and vice. a vigilance committee will be formed and extra guards deployed to patrol the city.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
Mattoon
Aguinaldo Protests Surveillance As Surrender Pressure Mounts
Aguinaldo remains highly irritated by constant American surveillance in Manila. He must append the word prisoner to his signature and has spurned calls to urge insurgent General Malvar to surrender. He did sign an oath of allegiance with the note Prisoner in Malacapan prison intended to influence Malvar, if forwarded.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Malvar
Luzon
Malacapan
Fighter Kid Hubert Knocked Out as Father Dies
In Evansville Indiana on July 22 Kid Hubert of Louisville was stopped by Jack Beauscholte of Chicago after receiving a telegram with news of his father’s death. The riverfront bout ended with the Louisville challenger defeated.
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Evansville
Ind
Kid Hubert
Louisville
Jack Beauscholte
Chicago
Hubert
Higgenbotham Named Juror of Awards in Machinery
Springfield July 22 Charles T Higgenbotham superintendent of the Illinois Watch company has been appointed juror of awards in machinery at the Pan American exposition in Buffalo New York assigned to judge industrial exhibits in Buffalo.
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Springfield
Ill
Charles T. Higgenbotham
Illinois Watch Company
Buffalo
Lynched in a Park in Elkins West Virginia
In Elkins West Virginia July 23 a mob hanged William Brooks a colored man after a fatal shootout with Chief of Police Robert Lilly who was wounded and later died Brooks was captured after a chase and turned over to the sheriff but mob violence led to a park lynching as Brooks swung from a tree while a crowd dispersed
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Elkeins
W. Va
Elkins
William Brooks
Robert Lilly
Camberland
Brooks
Lilly
Public comfort plan for Grand Army week in Cleveland
Cleveland outlines a wide effort for public comfort during encampment week. A large force of guides in three eight hour shifts will operate at rail stations and boat landings. The city hall office will host information bureaus with 20 plus package checks and resting stations.
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Cleveland
Grand Army Committee
Grand Army
Soldiers’ and Sailors
State of
Ohio
Rassieur
United Hat Manufacturers of the United States Planned
Plans for a consolidation of leading hat makers are moving forward to form the United Hat Manufacturers of the United States with a proposed capitalization of 20 million dollars. Firms from New York City Danbury Yonkers Fall River and Orange Valley favor the union to include soft and stiff felt hats.
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New York
the Journal of Commerce
United Hat Manufacturers of the
United States
New York City
Danbury
Train Collision Injures Passengers near Montezuma
A serious Mexican Central line accident near Montezuma, El Paso, yesterday left several passengers severely injured and others in danger of death. A Pullman car, moved out of control while coupling, rolled down a steep grade, narrowly avoided derailment, collided with the train and delivered a severe shock to riders.
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el Paso
Tex
Montezuma
Admiral Sampson Takes Responsibility for Maclay History
Boston July 23 Rear Admiral Sampson said he was responsible for statements in Maclays naval history as reading proofs. He defended first reports, suggested an investigation, and noted Schleys later interviews were inaccurate. Washington July 23 Secretary Long declined further discussion of the Sampson Schley controversy.
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Sampson
Maclay
Schrey
Boston
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Congress
Schley
Santiago
Washington
Long
Strike of Stationary Firemen Called Off
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on July 23 a joint meeting of the strikers and executive board of United Mine Workers officially declared the strike off.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Four Die in Pittsburg Oil Can Fire
A Penn avenue blaze Monday killed mother Mrs Sophia Ratza aged 30 and her three children Viola 8 Kash ner 5. The husband was badly burned. An oil can explosion started the fire, leaving a grieving family in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Penn Avenue
Sophia Ratza
Viola Ratza
Kashner Ratza
Cincinnati’s Hottest Day Sets New Record
Cincinnati reports a government thermometer reading of 205 degrees at 2 30 p m on July 23, surpassing all prior heat records in the city. The extreme temperature marked a historic heat wave and prompted local advisories.
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Springfield
Ill
Edward Feerer
Anderson
Ind
Cincinnati
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