Terrific storms and hail devastate Wisconsin farm towns
Violent weather swept through Dane and Iowa counties with eight mile long paths of destruction. Hail damaged crops and buildings while trees snapped and telegraph lines failed. A German farmhand was killed on a Collins farm. Damage runs into hundreds of thousands, with rivers rising and towns near flood danger.
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Prisoner Escape Attempt In Hot Box Foiled In Missouri
In a June 20 incident at the Missouri state penitentiary a prisoner named Hammond, packed in a shoe box in a shipment to Chicago, nearly escaped death. The crate had no air holes beyond cracks. a Cedar City freight office worker heard groans, opened the box, and found him unconscious. Hammond revived after removal and warden Hall retrieved him back to the penitentiary.
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Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Praised
Mr J W Purver of Truhart says Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets have done him more good than any doctor. He believes a physician would spend all his time making this medicine if possible. For sale by Lindeman’s Pharmacy.
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Doings in the Hosier State Goshen death and family tragedy
Goshen Indiana reports the death of Mrs Speed in New York after a cancer operation. Her brother EBuganey Luttz of Goshen plans to claim the body for burial in Indiana. Mrs Speed had sought return home amid a sensational divorce from the Outlook editor. Her father Christian Stutz of Middlebury, once financially strained, is noted for his Chicago trading ties and a family toll including a dentist’s chair death and an adopted daughter’s passing in Colorado Springs.
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Women Firefighters End Goshen Blaze Heroic Charge
In Middlebury Indiana 100 women organized a fire brigade to combat a spreading blaze as surrounding towns aided with inadequate equipment. They fought for three hours to protect homes. the fire burned five hours at coal docks and factory yards, damaging lumber yards and units, with losses about 24000 and seven hundred dollars insured.
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Lightning Sets Fires On Wabash Valley Traction Car
A severe thunderstorm struck a Wabash Valley traction car at a station in Wabash Indiana. Lightning hit the pole and wires causing flames to sweep the car. passengers panicked and several were injured by glass and burns before the car was towed to Wabash.
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Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts, ulcers, fever sores, sore eyes and boils. Customer D. L. Gregory of Hope, Texas reports rapid healing of a bad sore and sore eyes, noting the salve’s benefits. The ad lists a price of 25 cents.
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Japanese emissaries arrive for August peace talks
Washington reports say Japanese plenipotentiaries could reach the capital in early August if deemed desirable. The talks aim to secure an armistice only if Russia is ready and if both belligerents accept the initiative, with no armistice until terms are agreed. The conferences hinge on arrival dates and ongoing diplomatic outreach.
War Party at Petersburg Pushes for Hard Peace
Reports from Petersburg in June show a war party in the capital pressing allies to obstruct any peace. Despite two armies tightening lines, officials in St. Petersburg and Peterhof give cautious, optimistic readings as Lieut. Gen. Linevitch reinforces arguments. Russian correspondents echo the fear of humiliating settlement yet note rank and file indifference to peace terms.
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Russians Recapture Manchurian Towns in Japanese Days
A Reuters dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the Russians have retaken Kiao Yang and Sumienchen in Manchuria, driving Japanese forces from the positions. The Tokio dispatch notes 5900 cavalry and 29 guns defending, under General Mishchenko, with heavy fighting on the Russian right wing and Russian losses reported as 80 dead.
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Roosevelt Determination to Curb Grafters Cited
The Washington correspondents say if Mr. Roosevelt is truly determined he will not have time for high sounding talk while weeding out grafters and dead stock, as noted by the Detroit Tribune.
Russia to have assembly at Peterhof palace
June 20 St. Petersburg dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas receiving the Moscow delegation headed by Prince Fronchelskoy in the Alexander Palace. The Moscow officials outlined Russia's distress from war and internal unrest, urging direct state action. The emperor replied that the state will proceed, and pledged sovereign will to orderly governance.
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Japan's Peace Terms Reported as Moderately Harsh
From St Petersburg a Novoe Vremya interview with a member of the Japanese embassy at Vladivostok says Japan's peace terms will be moderate, based on the Japanese note draft. Japan seeks indemnity for war costs but would not demand major territorial cessions or naval restrictions, instead asking guarantees against renewed war and broad credit for settlement.
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Chesapeake renamed Severn for naval vessel
In Washington the navy department reports the Chesapeake steamer once tied to the Wach academy was officially renamed the Severn. Capt Schroeder urged the change to avoid the prior name’s wartime associations, noting the ship’s emblem and lowered flag to an enemy during battle.
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Postal Treaty Signed With Panama and Australia
Washington reports the postmaster general and Panama's Minister Obatdia signed a postal treaty effective July 18 aligning rates and conditions for Panama with those among the United States Canada Mexico and Cuba. A parcel post convention with Australia takes effect August 177905 and aligns closely with existing conventions with Great Britain Japan and others.
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Morocco Aims for Amicable Conference Adjustment
Paris reports indicate Germany and France near agreement on the scope of a Morocco conference. Officials say diplomatic strain is easing as talks focus on international reforms and commercial privileges rather than altering Morocco’s political status.
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Roosevelt Chauffeur Fined For Speeding Incident
Washington report describes President Roosevelt's chauffeur stopped for speeding while carrying the president, his son Theod who knows along a country road to Great Falls Two policemen chased the car and charged the chauffeur with 25 mph in a 15 mph zone The president insisted the chauffeur slow down and the case was dropped once the occupants were identified
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Walker Arrested for Burglary and Duping Woman’s Brother
Chicago reports arrest of Elliott Walker alias William Davis, a petty criminal said to have committed at least four Louisville burglaries totaling about $10,000 in plunder. The piece also notes a bank closure in Fredonia New York and includes an unrelated cereal of medical ads for Dr King’s New Discovery promising cough relief and pneumonia prevention.
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Eliot Walker
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Daw
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Secretary Way Visits White House After New York Arrival
Secretary Way arrived from New York and was promptly received by the president at the White House. He will stay in Washington for a few days before spending the summer at his home on Lake Sunapee in New Hampshire.
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Way
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White House
Lake Sunsanee
New Hampshire
King’s New Life Pills Offer Cure for Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement promises relief for stomach and bowel diseases, headaches, biliousness, and constipation. It touts King’s New Life Pills as a guaranteed remedy sold only at J N Jones drug store for 86 cents.
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