Awful cloudburst devastates Pocahontas region in West Virginia
Flood in Bluefield and Pocahontas coal fields from June 24 floods Keystone town and coal plants. Estimates place deaths around 200 with property losses near 2 million dollars. Bridges, rails, telegraph lines destroyed. Elkhorn River swollen. relief hindered by high water and washed infrastructure.
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Bluefields
W. Va
Johnstown
Norfolk & Western
Elkhorn
Pocahontas
Ennis
Vivian Yard
Keystone
Landgraf
Ord
Bluefield
Vivian
First Load of Kansas Wheat Sold in Winfield
The first load of new Kansas wheat was marketed in Winfield on Saturday. The soft wheat tested 62 pounds and sold for 65 cents. Millers expect better quality and larger yields than in many years.
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Winfield
Kan
Cigarette Smoking Claims Life Of Local Youth
Indianapolis report says Ernest E. Steadman aged 24 died in city hospital from effects of heavy cigarette smoking. He reportedly consumed four to five boxes daily for years.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ernest E. Steadman
Fierce Storm Sweeps Pittsburgh Ohio Towns
A historic wind and rainstorm struck Pittsburgh and nearby areas Saturday causing three deaths. In 40 minutes 1.19 inches of rain fell with continuous lightning. Damage reached about 200000 dollars with flooded streets, wrecked structures, and halted streetcars.
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Pittsburgh
United States Weather Bureau
James Dunn
Harry
Braddock
James Howard
Dubuque
Charles Marcus
Center
Euclid Avenues
Allegheny
Ball Park
Millvale
Gurty’s Run
Soho
Columbus
Ohio
Concord Township
Delaware County
Caleb Harsh
Frank Phillips
George Heath
Phillips
Heath
Chaffee to Assume Military Governor Role in Philippines
Washington reports Gen. Chaffee named as military governor of the Philippines after Taft’s civil governance order. Military vacates Manila Ayuntamiento and Malacayan, with Malacayan to be Taft’s civil HQ and Estado Mayo to serve as military headquarters. Orders, including Friday’s presidential directive, sent to Manila.
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Washington
Taft
Philippines
Chaffee
Archipelago
Ayuntamiento
Manila
Malacayan
Otis and
MacArthur
Estado Mayo
Gen. Chaffee
WADDLELL WINS AMERICAN DERBY AT WASHINGTON PARK
Robert Waddell ridden by James Bullman surged to win the American Derby by a head over Terminus at Washington Park. The 14 1 2 mile race finished in 2 33 4 5 with Terminus second and Parader third. Purse totals were 19575 for first, 3000 for second, 2000 for third, and 100000 in paid admissions. About 55000 attended, with 350000 to 400000 changing hands in bets.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Robert Waddell
James Bullman
Terminus
Parader
Commissions Signed by President Include Nominations
Washington June 24 President signed commissions for Horace N Allen of Ohio as minister to Corea and several reappointments. Addison D James Walter H Johnson John M Barnes and Nathan V Harlan named as federal marshals and attorneys across Kentucky Georgia Nebraska. Harlan is the only new appointee.
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Washington
Horace N. Allen
Ohio
Corea
Addison D. James
United States
Western District of Kentuccky
Walter H. Johnson
Northern District of Georgia
John M. Barnes
Southern District of Georgia
Nathan V. Harlan
Nebraska
Mr. Harlan
Yale Class Leader Adelbert Hay Falls to Death in New Haven
Adelbert Stone Hay former U S consul at Pretoria and eldest son of Secretary of State John Hay died in New Haven when he plunged from a third story window just before 2 30 am on Sunday. He was a Yale 1898 graduate and had rooms at the New Haven house during commencement week. The coroner ruled accidental death with no bones broken. Hay had attended the Hyperion theater and spent time with classmates before retiring to his room.
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New Haven
Conn
Adelbert Stone Hay
United States
Pretoria
South Africa
John Hay
Yale
Hay
New Haven House
Young Hay
Bartlett
Mix
Old College Town
Hyperion Theater
Seth Moseley
Adelbert Hay
College Town
Macrum
Transvaal
Insurgent Gen Cailles Near Surrender in Laguna
In Santa Cruz Laguna on June 24 Gen Cailles the insurgent commander promised to surrender today and said he is convinced of the wisdom of surrender and the liberal intents of the American authorities. The town is filled with armed insurgents though Cailles declines to run for governor and plans to return to Cavite where he owns land.
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Santa Cruz
Laguna
Luzon
Cailles
Pagzanjan
Cavite
Wreck of Train 23 Near Monaca Reports Dozens Injured
Pittsburg dispatch says Train 23 wrecked at Monaca after crashing into an open switch. At least two dead, about 30 injured. Identified dead include J. W. Cunningham fireman and Larry Black baggage master. Dozens more injured with varied wounds. Rescue and medical parties rushed to the scene.
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Pittsburg
Monaca
Here
J. W. Cunningham
McKees Rocks
Larry
Lowry
Black
Mount Washington
James Lee
Washington
Alvira Mills
Bellaire
A. D. Gavin
Holy Ghost College
Lola B. Perkins
Cleveland
W. W. Stephens
Lucy Rose
Cortland
May Churchill
R. L
Cunningham
Yohe
Monaco
Internal Revenue Circular Extends Beer Stamp Perforation Rules
Commissioner Yerkes issues a circular modifying the May 22 1901 guidance and extending until August 1 1901 the effective period for permissible beer stamp perforations. It details minimum perforation dimensions and spacing for legible cancellations and allows temporary use of writing or imprinting the date until August 1 1901 under section 3342 of the revised status.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Physician and son drown in Valley River rescue attempt
Dr A J Baker a prominent Grafton physician and his eight year old son drowned while bathing in Valley River one mile above depth near town. They disappeared at 5 o clock and were found an hour twenty minutes later lying within a foot of each other.
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Grafton
W. Va
A. J. Baker
Valley River
Town
Local Crook Shot in Monroe Porch Encounter
In Monroe Michigan on June 25 18 year old J W Foster fired on a tree at the porch sighting burglars and instead killed William Breckenridge a local criminal who fell from the branches. The fatal shot ended the would be break in and shocked the Foster family who heard footsteps that morning.
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Monroe
Mich
J. W. Foster
J. Foster
William Breckenridge
Breckenridge
Government drops suit against Harrison Butterine Co officers
The government dismissed the criminal case against Harrison Butterine Co officers for alleged revenue stamp violations. The firm reportedly agreed to pay the claimed tax and the prosecution costs.
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Kansas City, Mo
Harrison Butterine Co
Action Against Clark in Helena Timber Lands Case
United States District Attorney Rodgers filed a federal suit to set aside patents for 10,000 acres of timber lands now controlled by Senator Clark. The government alleges the lands were taken up in the last three years under the timber and stone act by individuals who filed for speculative purposes knowing they intended to dispose to Clark or his agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
United States
Rodgers
Clark
Marshals Fired On In Matewan Coal War
A posse of deputy U S marshals led by A C Hufford faced a strikers’ volley near Matewan West Virginia as they attempted to serve an injunction. Fleeing after shots rang out they withdrew toward Thacker with strikers occupying Kentucky mountain passes and vowing to ignore the injunction.
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Lickfork Coal and Coke Co
Thacker
Hatfield
United States
Kentucky
Ex Marines Plan Civil War Reunion During Encampment Week
Cleveland reports a planned reunion of Civil War ex marines during Grand Army encampment week. Details available from William Simmons secretary Survivors' association Philadelphia. Builders exchange will issue privilege cards to non residents and visitors granting exchange room privileges. An information bureau will operate at City Hall inspector of buildings rooms. Grand Army Kansas department headquarters at American house appointed. Loyal Legion Companions will keep open house during encampment.
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Cleveland
William Simmons
Survivors’ Association
Wharton Street
Philadelphia
Builders’ Exchange
Eards
City Hall
Grand Army Department of Kansas
American House
W. W. Denison
Department
Ed B. Jones
Loyal Legion Companions of
Boston Tragedy Ends in Double Siblings’ Death
Richard Freedman shot and killed his sister Rosa 21 and then fired on sister Helen 17 on a West End street. He wounded himself, his first shot missing the heart. a second strike caused his death. Freedman, 25, recently completed a course at Harvard Dental College. insanity from overstudy and illness is blamed.
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Boston
Richard Freedman
Rosa
Helen
West End
Freedman
Harvard Dental College
Manager Charles Vines Suicide Amid Business Troubles
New York reported that 40 year old Charles H. Vines, head of the American Trading and Export Co., shot himself in the left breast with a revolver yesterday afternoon and died before aid arrived. Officials attributed his act to mounting business troubles after a recent rent default and a butcher's bill.
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New York
Charles H. Vines
American Trading and Export Co
Cailles Surrenders with 1150 Men in Laguna
Gen Cailles and his staff surrendered at Santa Cruz Laguna to 650 troops and 500 rifles. Native bands played as Cailles entered the church yard and mass was celebrated by Chaplain Hart of the eighth United States infantry in the church at Santa Cruz.
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Cailles
Santa Cruz
Laguna
P. I
Hart
Eighth United States Infantry
Grip Spreads Among New York Horses
Reports from veterinarians say grip is spreading alarmingly among horses in New York City yesterday noting a rapid rise in cases and concerns for horse health and transportation.
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New York
Formula for Kalsomine Preparation from German Sources
Instructions describe mixing sodium carbonate solution with hot water, adding linseed oil to saponify, preparing glue by soaking and dissolving, then combining with oil and whiting while heating and stirring. Thin with hot water to permit brushing. add liquid bluing to enhance whiteness.
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N. Y. Tribune
Stop This Paper Says Oldest Citizen
An elderly reader interrupts the Denver Times office demanding his newspaper be stopped. The circulation manager relays to halt the press and shut the office for the day as a man named James I. Anderson insists on cancellation.
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Daily Paper
James I
Anderson
Phil
Bobt
Man Anderson
Denver Times
Paradoxical Letters Reveal Strain in Love Letters
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt presents a sharp exchange where John asks Molly why she hasn’t written in three weeks and Molly responds that she is on a sick bed slowly dying and cannot write. The dialog underscores miscommunication and emotional tension.
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Molly
John
Louisville Courier-Journal
Delays Become Dangerous Says John W Danenhower
Cincinnati man John W Danenhower writes Palmer's Lotion cured an eruption on his left arm after over five years of suffering. He attributes relief to the remedy and urges readers to obtain samples by sending to Solon Palmer at 374 Pear Street New York.
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John W. Danenhower
Cincinnati
Ohio
Palmer
Solon Palmer
Pear Street
New York
Woman Calls Husband a Jackass in Denver Times Quip
A Denver Times item notes an Illinois woman scolded her husband for calling her his better half and angrily claimed no sense of justice. The exchange highlights domestic friction and satirical reporting.
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Denver Times
Guide to Washington by Baltimore and Ohio Route
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers the shortest through coach and sleeping car service from Chicago or Pittsburg to Washington. Other through trains run via the Capitol City. An artistic Guide to Washington is for sale at B and O ticket offices or mailed for fifteen cents by D. B. Martin, Manager Passenger Traffic, Baltimore and Ohio R. R., Baltimore, Md.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Pittsburg
Capitol City
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
D. B. Martin
Baltimore,Md
Equal to the Occasion in a Humorous Exchange
A London Tit-Bits quip notes a lord’s carriage arriving with no horses, mocked as an autos mobile. The anecdote highlights the clash between old livery and modern transport in a playful social jab.
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London
New Fast Train to Colorado via Missouri Pacific Railway
The Missouri Pacific Railway begins double daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City to Colorado Utah and the Pacific Coast. Trains depart St. Louis at 9 am and 10 10 pm Kansas City at 6 pm and 10 am with through sleeping cars between St. Louis and San Francisco. Excursion tickets now on sale. For details contact H C Townsend Gen Pass and Ticket Agent St. Louis.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
Colorado
Utah
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
H.C. Townsend
Gen. Pass
After-dinner Speaking Mania at Medical Banquets
A pithy quotation from American Medicine condemns the crowding of after-dinner talks by speakers who have little to say, addressing an audience uninterested in listening amid a peak of such sessions.
Yellowstone Park Extended Tour by Private Coaches
Extended tour offers a leisurely itinerary with long Park stops and private coaches for exclusive use. Pullman sleeping and dining cars included. Escort by American Tourist Association led by Beau Campbell. Tickets cover all expenses. Train departs Chicago via the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway on Tuesday July 9 at 10 04 p m.
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Yellowstone Park
Park
American Tourist Association
Beau Campbell
Marquette Building
Chicago
Colorado
Alaska
Presilwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Nicotine Free Tobacco Moves Noted in Post Column
Hartford Post notes a quest to classify nicotine free tobacco as a thingless item. The column jokes about redefining what constitutes tobacco and questions regulatory labeling.
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Hartford Post
Piso's Cure Receives Endorsement From Indiana Reader
William O Endsley of Vanbur en Indiana reports Piso's Cure as the best medicine for throat and lung affections in a February 10 1900 testimonial.
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Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Not enough information for a full article headline
Quote from Atchison Globe emphasizing shared burden and individual responsibility in daily life.
Hoxsies Croup Cure Claims One Hour Relief
The Ohio State Journal notes a humorous exchange involving Col Bragg and Alex Smart. Bragg proclaims battlefield service while Smart questions domestic help, reflecting a light social cartoon within the paper.
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Col. Bragg
Alex Smart
Ohio State Journal
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Westinghouse Works
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Adelbert S. Hazy
Adelbert S. Hay
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Cleveland, O
Grand Army
Atchison Globe
Canada
Land of Plenty
F. Pedley
Ottawa
M.V. McI Innes
Merrill Elk
Detroit
E. T. Holmes
Main St
Kansae
Tao
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