Eleven Drownings in Lake Killarney Tragedy
A four oared boat carrying five Americans four English, four Irish boatmen and several tourists was swamped in a gale on Lower Killarney lake. All five tourists and two boatmen drowned though two women were seen clinging to an oar before sinking. Bodies not recovered.
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Killarney
Ireland
Killarney Lake
A. A. Hilton
Tacoma
Wash
Loughead
Boston
M. H. Calum
Massachusetts
B. Barton
Lnndon
Florence Wilkinson
Brentwood
Essex
Speaker Cannon threatens new committee placements in extra session
Washington reports Speaker Cannon will reveal remaining house committees on the session's final day. Attacks on insurgent Republicans and rewards for loyalists loom as tariff conference fights shape assignments. Heyburn and Frye trigger gallery smiles as debates expose untamed bosoms and shifting alliances.
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Washington
Cannon
House
Uncle Joe
Champ Clark
Fitzgerald
New York
Harrison
Broussard
Louisiana
Final arguments in Missouri river rate injunction heard
Final arguments began in United States circuit court with Judges Grosscup Baker and Kohlsaat on the bench. The case challenges an Interstate Commerce Commission order reducing rates for shipments east of Buffalo or Pittsburgh to west of the Missouri River. Luther Walther for the commission, W D McHugh and S A Lynde for railroads, C H Fyffe for Central Freight Shippers association opening for complainants.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court
Grosscup
Baker
Kohlsaat
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
Missouri
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Missouri River
Luther M. Walther
W. D. McHugh
S. A. Lynde
C. H. Fyffe
Central Freight Shippers’ Association
Sigel Slayer Still At Large In New York Case
New York news reports the district attorney and police refuse to discuss progress in the hunt for Jeon Ling the Chinese suspect in the Elsie Sigel murder. Chung Sin Leon Ling's former roommate is under examination amid conflicting stories about his role. Authorities note various search crews without narrowing the case.
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New York
District Attorney’s Office
Jerome
Police Department
Bingham
Jeon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Eighth Avenue
Chung -Sin
Leon Ling
Chinese government may offer reward for Leon Ling arrest
Washington reports the Chinese government likely to post a reward for the arrest of Leon Ling if the missing Chinaman is not captured by week’s end.
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Washington
Leon Ling
Two Chicago Banks to Consolidate
The American Trust and Savings bank and the Continental bank, two of Chicago's largest financial institutions, announced that they had agreed to consolidate.
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Chicago
American Trust and Savings Bank
The
Continental Bank
Radium Price Sets Record At Eight Million Per Pound
London June 24 A British company received an order valued at 150000 for seven and a half grammes of radium to be used by Lord Iveagh and Sir Felix Cassell. The purchase aims to equip an institute founded by Lord Iveagh to study cancer cures.
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London
Lora Iveagh
Sir Felix Cassell
Lord Iveagh
City Council Sets Objections Date for South Iowa Paving
The city council met at City Hall to consider the paving of South Iowa avenue. The report of the general improvement committee was adopted, and July 19 was set as the hearing date for objections. Officials expect quick progress after that date if no unforeseen issues arise. A carnival discussion favored holding on the square to benefit nearby businesses, with calls for regulation under local business oversight. The council will study the matter further before deciding.
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South Iowa Avenue
General Improvement Committee
Dixon
Jno. H. Strack
City of
Washington
Iowa
Iowa Avenue
Jefferson Street
Town Avenue
Town
Yesterday's Ball Games Highlights Across Leagues
American League results feature wins for New York over Boston 5 to 4 and Philadelphia 8 to 3 over Washton, with Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Chicago posting varied scores. National League saw doubleheaders in Bronx and New York, plus Cincinnati and St Louis games, and Western League reports include Topeka and Omaha results.
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Boston
R.H.E
New York
Doyle
Suggs Schmidt
Bailey-Criger
Philadelphia
R.H.E. Phil
Moore Jacklitseh
Bergen-Rucker
R.H
Mattern
Graham
Marquard
Mathewson
Meyers
Schiles
Lindaman
Ferguson
White
Bowerman
Crandall
Snodgrass
Schles
Cincinnati
R.H.E. Chicago
Kroh
Hagerman
Brown
Moran
Archer
Gasper
Fromme
Roth
St. Louis
R.H.E. Pittsburg
Willis-Gibson
Beebe-Bresnahan
Wheat and grain futures slip on persistent price declines
Chicago grain prices fell with wheat leading the slide as July prices weakened across corn oats and pork lard and ribs also eased. Cash markets showed No 2 hard wheat at 1.25 to 1.26 and No 2 corn at 73 to 74 cents. South Omaha cattle hogs and sheep receipts were mixed with steer and hog prices softening.
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Jane
Board of Trade
Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Markets Report
Chicago June 23 cattle receipts 14000 steady with steers 5.50 to 7.25 cows 4.00 to 5.25 heifers 3.60 to 6.25 bulls 3.75 to 5.25 calves 3.00 to 7.00 stockers and feeders 3.30 to 5.25 Hog receipts 29000 ten to fifteen cents lower heavy 7.75 to 7.82 light 7.40 to 7.60 packing 7.60 to 7.70 pigs 5.50 to 6.90 bulk of sales 7.40 to 7.70 Sheep receipts 15000 steady sheep 4.00 to 5.50 lambs 7.60 to 8.75.
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South Omaha
Chicago
The Proper Thing
Dialogue shows Fred learning of Joe's marriage. Joe confirms the marriage occurred nearly six months ago. Fred awkwardly offers congratulations while Joe softens with sympathy rather than praise.
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Fred
Joe
Dr Eliot selects a five foot Harvard classics shelf
Dr Charles W Eliot ex president of Harvard reveals selections for a five foot library intended for English speaking readers. The list includes Benjamin Franklin Autobiography Cicero Plutarch Darwin and other grand works. He believes fifteen minutes daily reading can supply a liberal education.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Harvard Classics
Benjamin Franklin
John Woodman
William Penn Bacon
Atlantis
Prayer for the world's uninhabited regions ends sermon
An earnest young preacher in a remote country village concluded a long supplication by urging prayer for those dwelling in the uninhabited portions of the earth.
Notice of Intention to Pave South Iowa Avenue Washington Iowa
Official publication outlines a city plan to grade curb and pave South Iowa Avenue between the current terminus and the city boundary. A July 19 1909 public meeting will allow affected property owners to object to the proposed resolution and method.
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Mailee Williams Mfg. CO
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Shaner-Weaver
R.H.B
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Crito
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Volpone
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Donne
Herbert
St. Augustine
Plutarch
Dryden
Official
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Wasat
Ity Council
J.D. Dayton
Westoe and Washington Co
Owa
King
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Nd McElhinney Drug Co
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
Ofice
F St
Foley
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