Rock Island Wreck Kills Dozens at Belk Landing Aug. 10
Survivor accounts detail the Rock Island express wreck and fire near Belk, with at least 24 killed and many injured. Colonel J. M. Millikaye describes his escape from the smoking car as rescue workers race to recover victims and identify the dead. Police and coroner reports list the dead and wounded, while a $1,000 reward is offered for the wreckers.
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Bille
National Guard of the United Sates
Pawengers
Lin
McDowell
AlcDowell
Peoiientiary
Deaner Talyphone
Miliakaye
Ehase
Union
Burlington de Missouri
Train Wreck On Rock Island Line Kills Many
A deadly wreck on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line near a high trestle disrupted service. At least twelve passengers were reported killed with many injured as a coal train collided with another carriages and overturned. Police arrested a suspect named George Davis as possible wrecking involvement. inquiries continue into the calamity and its cause.
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J. W. Glover
Laland
George Davis
Cherry
Armored Plath Frauds and Naval Ordnance Testimony
In Washington DC Ang 1h Captain Sampeey chief of the navy ordnance bureau testifies on frauds and the treatment of plate by placemeal in armor. He cites methods of hardening and softening plates and cautions that strength varies with different parts. Lieutenant experiments suggest extreme weights up to 5 000 or 10 000 pounds may be permitted in extreme cases.
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Uaruegi Yan'k Gee
Wasnishton
Ang
Wenor
Frauly
Sampeey
Ordnance Bureau
Navy Department
Intereat Sas
Hampson
Four Alabama judge guilty of murder scandal ties end
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction alleging Judge Job Tolley guilty and ousted from office. The case centers on the killing of Robert C. Moore, cashier of the Scotbere Bank, linked to the Skelton brothers and a related bribery telegram warning.
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Wisnot
Imieston
Robart
Supreme Court of Alabama
Job Tolley
North Alabam Court
Antieder
Robert C. Moa
Bank of Scotbere
Skelton Brothers
Helfelater
Alley
Skeltons
Bo Kons
Hutt
Skelton
Sunremne Coort Bulla
Pasthst Miln on a Bicycle
Fragmentary OCR reports a tentative world record by a cyclist near New York with an interspersed phrase about a mile time and a late note mentioning 40 policemen to Haitiaville and a daytime event. Names and full details are unclear due to damaged text.
Tariff Conference Crises Stir Senate Debates
In a tense session the Tariff Conference and Senate discussed the stalled tariff plan. Open and secret discussions showed divisions over free sugar provisions, with several senators signaling opposition to any bounty clause and plans to revisit the bill. Debate continued into the afternoon as conference members weighed the next steps amid unresolved terms.
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Wastosaris
Ang
Senate
Tariit
Sifaitn
Wilwon
Tie House Ixtoclaies
Aod
Ferrees
Bishaw Poll
Bunntors Kyle
Alion
Popullity
Ani Cuttiry
Choling
Tari
Kyle
Allen
Petr
Bingehard
Caffery
Ahey
Benatar Gill
Nate
Ngols
Senate Tariff Conferees Clash Over Agreement
The Senate debated the tariff conference stalemate as Senator Hill urged prompt action and the conferees faced resistance from conservative members. A resolution directing report of key disagreements hung in the balance while executive sessions continued. The day also covered a government exhibit proposal and sundry civil bill amendments.
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Hilt
Dex Hate
Failurd
Beater Hill
Benatur Aldrich
Kauwel
Hill
Akilifid
Benatar
Gray
Harris
Benator Hill
Coualdaras Hoo
Wien
Senate
Eriabar
West
Ruth Ba Ehoe
Bedawwr Aldrich
Mills
Corfeirées
Cockrell
Aldrich
Atlanta
Thia Choe
Congress
Russia and Corea War Notes From St Petersburg
A dispatch from St Petersburg reports eight Mandan warships sailing toward Korea under orders for action. The eastern Siberian squadron commander is told to hold troops ready for any direct moves. Russia vows to protect its interests while pursuing neutrality amid shifting alliances. Additional dispatches describe Chinese and Japanese movements and rumors of battles near Seoul. The New York Times correspondent notes large troop movements toward Seoul from Parson and Yausou as tensions rise.
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Hergin
St Petersburganya
Corea
Arciv
Siberian
Hussein
Aline
Tisies
Tinh Tain
Hung Chong
Vion
Avan Leulso
Seoul
London
Shadehallegrands
Paeaon
Yausou
Yores
Mosely A Sure Winner In Chickasaw Election Report
Early results from four Chickasaw Nation counties show Moseley leading for governor with 267 votes while Burns 140 and Loyd 20 trail. The majority likely outstrips required threshold, prompting potential reference to the Interior secretary rather than legislative action.
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Chek Cs
Aloo
Dave ‘Uren
Palmer
Mosely
Willem Burn
Hobart J. Loyd
Osley
Legislavare
Secretary of the Interior
Lightning Strike Kills Several Boys Near Dallas
A prop storm at a rural field south of Here sent a crowd of boys fleeing to an oak tree after a shower began. Lightning struck the tree, killing Jolie Jacobs Walter Atay Tom Hianch ard Witlat Kenney Joh Tadson Chels Porty and Will Walal outright. about a dozen others were injured and many believed to die.
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Dallas
Texas
Here
Jolie Jacobs
Walter Atay
Tom Hianchard
Witlat Kenney Joh Tadson
Chels Porty
Will Walal
Representative Pickler Proposes Five Commissioners to Survey Western Lands
In Washington Aug, Representative Pickler of South Dakota introduced a bill to appoint five commissioners to thoroughly examine mineral, timber, agricultural, grazing and desert lands in a specified Tongl ade area. The panel would report practical methods and required legislation for land utilization in the public interest.
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Wasiixanoy
Hugueeentative
Souith Dakota
NO NRHD FOR TROOPS ONCE AGAIN IN DANGER
Fragmented dispatch reports no longer a threat to Union troops from Srelkoern as Gen Brooke returns to post. Advisers warn Montana strikers are dispersing and troops in that district may be redeployed from the line.
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Union Paeife
Srelkoern
Omama
Ade
Union Paeife Winte
Ommbe
Ogden
Trope Ly
Brooke
Department of the Pioste Tall Cate
Montana
Hue
Louisville Jockey Club Receives Bid to Settle Debts
The Louisville Jockey Club, once leading southern racing, nearly dissolves as Osborne accepts a $4,000 bid from the new Louisville Jockey Club to settle debts and restart racing. The City of Peking steamship arrived today from Hong Kong and Yokohama without any Chinese passengers aboard.
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Ban Francis
Ang
Peking
Hong Kong
Yokkebama
Loalsville Jockey Lab Nin Minne Lawisvilln
Old Louisville Jockey Club
Whch
South
Exivinor
Ansignoe Osborne
Loulaville Jockey Club
Wit
Oid
Idaho Republicans Nominate State and Congressional Ticket
Idaho Republicans hold a Boise convention to nominate their slate for governor, congress, and United States senate. The battle over the senatorial nomination ends with Governor McConnell achieving acclimation and the ticket praised, despite some disappointment among supporters.
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Boise
Idaho
Harmoniava
United States
Mor Connell
Tatah
Sweet
Alio
Fenn
McConnell
Idaho Convention Debates Senate Nomination and Platform
Idaho delegates clash over nominating a senator, debating direct vote vs party control, and endorsing a Republican platform. The convention adopts a platform backing protectionist policy, labor support, and strong national unity while stressing state rights and anti corruption.
Contested Idaho convention nominates four congressmen
The est order of business was the nomination of four congressmen with W E Borah and Halley presenting the names. Wilson received acclamation as nominee for governor, while Mr. Heyburn led the ticket alongside other candidates. The convention adjourned after a heated ballot, with multiple judges and officials nominated by acclamation or vote.
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Pines
Rich
Fremont
Carfee
Canyon
Borah
Ala
Tagor
Senate
Bich
Democratic Party
Taggett
Ale Meilmnan
James I
Lewiston
W. T. Heyburs
Moscow
Boral
W. E Borah
W. B Heyburn
Acetuma
Stodor
W. B. Heyburn
McConnell
Limnell FL
la Feli Giroux
P. J. Millis
Povateilo
Willan Hyndan
Katelin
Iewlenait
Tim Ballot Reguttert
Mills Tm
Hhynna
Parsonn Ue
Aolamation
Keank Barbway
Phen
Bunting
Blackfoot
Hyul
Hautiig
Conlin
J. W. Cirrath
Hatley
J. P. Curtis
Watt
jMisitiob
Veluy
Jatiolat Contientions
Wirat
Gn Heltman
Kootonal
C. W. Bento
Bhotheme
Hecand
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J. E. Babb
J. R Richards
Canyons
Cumter
Stained
Oneida
Alfred Judge
Bear Lake
Ada
Elwore
Charlea Brown
Elewor
Bingham
Tannock
Bremont
Logan
Alturne
T.he Thorive
Tonatara
Rob. Vetvon
J. W. Crissioghan
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Yingham
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Hewr Lake
Rantinck
George C Parkinson
Davidy
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E. Hi. Dewey
Owyhoe
Latal
Neg Perce
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Latah
New Perea
Idaho
G. Mc Day
Nex Perce
Willian L. Nopinowh
Nez Perce
Kooteral
S. Bi. Henry
Kootens
Ir. & Browne
Latau
Shoshone
W. J, Heybun
Koutenul
Charles Sweeney
Nek Perce
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Omaha Strikers Compelled to Obey Law After Troop Intervention
Federal troops moved into Omaha to quell strikers and enforce public order, forcing workers to abandon protest activities. Local authorities reported heightened security and urged calm as negotiations continued between labor leaders and management.
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Omaha
Packinghouse Strife Spurs Governor Orders As Workers Strike
Nebenska's government orders rise after a 10 hour work stoppage at Cudahy and other packing houses. Deputies guard plants as strikers confront troops, a worker is injured amid clashes. some return to work while authorities restrain further violence.
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Osta Ira
Balwoon
Ayia
Ulvo
Gmail
Burlington
Trou Cudahy’s
Tonigl
Jury visits crime scene as trial unfolds in Montana
The jurors and officials tour the Columbia Falls area to view the cabin and road where the murder allegedly occurred. Charles Miller testifies seeing men pass the cabin with puns and leading to the body. Black repeatedly shifts his demeanor as the trial grows more absorbing with Dr Mullard expected to testify tomorrow.
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Mont
Amn
Columbia
Tie Gasty
Tblauk
Columbia Kalle
Miller
Ney
Ted Black
Alexander
Black Tool
Black
Mullard
Helena
Mack
Decline in Corn Yields Signals July Drop Across States
The July report from the agricultural department shows a notable drop in corn yields across Nebraska Kansas Iowa and other western states due to recent weather. The August forecast predicts lower spring wheat prospects with some areas noting excellent quality in winter crops. meanwhile a town in Nevada was destroyed by a fire causing extensive damage and loss.
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Washsines
Etatialiclia of Agriculture
Anguat
Slater
Nebraska
Kanyas
Iowa
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