Striker Shot and Deputy Arrests Turmoil at Coal Mine
A clash between striking mine workers and deputies at the Mahigh Coal and Navigation Company colliery ends with Patrick Sharp slain by a deputy. Melimoyle is arrested. crowd disperses after punishment fears. News notes mounting unrest in Panther Creek valley and a call to station troops near Shep Monk.
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Patrick ‘Sharp
Lanesford
Saenidle
Melimoyle
Maneb
McEinnoyle
Sharpa
Gombert
Mauch Chunk
Shep
Thik Rhu
Tornadoes Rampage Through Kansas and Iowa Area
Weaving storms struck Lost Springs Kansas Des Moines Des Moines area and Polk County Iowa. One farmer died after a bolt struck a fence and ran along wires causing electrocution. Reports describe wrecked trains and wreckage near Roel Island and Muscatine with fatalities and injuries. Congressman Robert Mitt of the Ninth District reportedly ill with dysentery at the Strate Hotel in Chicago during the event.
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Ifteen Stedrs
Des Moines
Neax Bondur
Polk
Isa
Venezuelan News and German Policy in Caribbean
The Associated Press reports Germany does not wish to be seen as denying marines at Venezuelan ports and fears retaliation if attacked or if German citizens are harmed. Caracas alleges Porto Cabello capture by revolutionists is untrue, while navy officials doubt the town’s control status. No final word has been received from Commander Nichols regarding the dispatch.
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Okinsky
Associated Press
Germany
Venvzuelin
Venezuela
Garibbean Sea
United States
Carnena
Porto Cabello
Navy Department
Washington
Porta - Cabeilo
Venezualaa
Nickole
Minister Mil ton M. Sweeney Takes Life at Pittsburg Church
Reverend Mil ton M. Sweeney D D pastor of the Belleyne Pittsburg church died by self inflicted wounds in a church building. He reportedly cut both wrists with a penknife and used a razor on his knee. Mrs Sweeney discovered him at 6 o clock Friday morning. He was over 60 and a prominent Western Pennsylvania minister.
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Pittsburg
Milton M. Sweeney
D. D
Church of Belleyne
Auburn
Sweeney
Invasion of Canada bonanza wheat farm plan
A U S syndicate led by T B Haird of Nebraska plans a 20 000 acre bonanza wheat farm in Canada between Craik and Davison Albert Prairie region. Land costing about 200 000 has been purchased with another 100 000 reserved for improvements. Syndicate includes F J Wardell of Aurora Nebraska and other financiers from Iowa and Illinois.
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St. Baol, Minn
T. B. Haird
Nebraska
Canada
Craik
Davidsin
Prides
Albert
Gydian Eneifie
Arctic Explorers and other early 20th century items
A patchwork dispatch describes Peary Arctic club messages from Samuel W Burt-Jett aboard the Windward with plans to reach Etah by August and reunite with Peary. Separately a West Laramie signal operator prevents a wreck by stopping a switch, and Chicago rail workers win a wage increase. A Kansas City officer dies after a confrontation, and an Ohio post office robbery yields $690 in stamps. The Eight-Hour Law is urged by Cincinnati Typographical union leaders.
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Windward
New York
Peary Arctic Club
Samuel W. Burt- Jett
Labrador
Sydney
Raye
Etah
cross_ smith
Peary
Heye
Newark
Avith
Chicago
South Seago City
Treaty With China Open Door Aim Maintained
The United States plans a treaty with China signed August 15 to open trade and communications with the interior. Secretary Hay pushed for an open door as negotiations for a China treaty proceed, aided by Britain’s recent treaty baseline. The move aims to abolish the likin tax and boost foreign commerce through interior access, aligning with earlier Boxer era peace terms. Also reported: a British, American, German, and Japanese tari treaty announcement and a Chicago area railroad wreck injuring two, one fatally.
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United States
Chine
Swas
Sharretts
A. Asain
China
Thia
Hay
Nccess
Ching
Atute Department
Eexport
Shanghai
Chicago woman sues over dog bite injuries
Mary Davis files action against Jalvis in Chicago alleging a vicious dog belonging to the family bit her last February. She says the bite caused sickness and cost her 200 dollars for treatment.
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Mary
Epidemic of Crime Affects Jackson County
Six persons die violently in Jackson County and surrounding areas in a week. W A Smith and son Jacob shot near Indalesville. the father dies, son injured but to recover. A negro picnic hosts violence linked to a game. Mrs Jussie Rose, wife of Smith Rosen, drowns herself in Henderson Creek. Thousand Rebels Killed in Pekin conflict. viceroy reports imperial troops attack rebel HQ and capture Long Yu Hung. Charles Johnson, a black man, lynched in Walput Grove Mississippi after assault on a young white woman.
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Jackson County
In & Wesk
Jackson
Gilesburg,Al
Sayur
Jussie Rose
Smith Rosen
Henderson
Creek
Saya
Sze Chun
Fatally wounded husband case shocks town in Gallaugher murder
Charles Holada confesses to plotting with Mrs Gallaugher to kill wealthy stockman James Gallaugher who was shot as he slept. He sought Gallaugher’s work under an assumed name, claiming Mrs Gallaugher’s affections while the husband traveled. State attorney calls admission proof of guilt. Mrs Gallaugher’s attorney seeks full investigation.
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Charles Holnda
Madera
James Gallougher
Gallaugher
Becau
Hhe Head
Holada
Gallnagher
Gailat
Oth
Bon
Gallangher
Ana
Sims Arrested for Murder of Wisconsin Father
John Sims, 6 oclock Saturday evening, charged with murdering his father James M. Sims. He appeared before Justice West under $5,000 bond for preliminary truth at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Bonds furnished. Warrant issued on County Attorney Netgees instructions. Sheriff Barbee arrested him. The shooting occurred Wednesday morning as James Sims pursued his wife with a knife. verdict by the coroner's jury said the shooting was done under great provocation, but justifiable.
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Aim
Bussey
John Sime
James M. Sims
Justice West
John Sims
Netgee
Barbee
Young Sims
Worning
Ili
Ames Gollese Fire Destroys Rebuilt Main Building
An Ames fire completely destroys the remaining portion of the central Iowa State College building, previously partially rebuilt after a year and a half. Discovered by an elevator shaft watchman at 4 am, the blaze left the boiler house intact and caused about 2000 dollars in losses. Fire origin remains a mystery. In other notes, a Creston woman narrowly escapes disaster when a light fire near her home injures her badly after a fall. separate reports mention a Fort Dowze fatal fall and local weather effects in Des Moines.
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Des ‘Moines
Iowa State College
Ames
Advanced Ag
Boilar
Fragmentary Crime Scene Description From Local Report
The readable text references a night time homicide with a body found in a house. It mentions blood on walls and floor, a head injury, and suspects linked to a man named Tom Williama. The garbled OCR includes stray names and dates but preserves a murder scene outline and investigators noting violent details.
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Abe
Jesse Tumini
Lote
Hye Toole
Hiytehiel
Hhya
Simo
Thurady
Toman
Dan Williama
Remarkable gathering honors veterans at feast and talk
A faded scene recalls a gathering where old soldiers like Chase, 98, David Wi, and John Casabeer shared pleasant stories. They hailed from notable campaigns including the Civil War and the Mexican War, with Chase described as a colonel in that conflict.
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Ant
Toscan ‘Chase
David Wi
John Casabeer
Moseo
Chase
Railway Assessments Show Higher Total Than First Report
Des Moines reports that after mile by mile computations of 66 sections of railroad property in Iowa the executive council’s assessment is higher than initially announced. The total for all systems branches and new lines stands at 41,887,084 dollars, several thousand more than earlier figures. The discrepancy arises from different methods of totaling by mile versus by whole route.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Counel
Collision near Humboldt kills one injures another
Two stock trains on the Chicago and North Western collided three miles east of Humboldt in the early morning. A stockman was killed and another wounded when the first section was struck by the engine of the second. Conductor Roe Harlan jumped from the Seal train and was killed as his head struck. The caboose was hurled thirty feet and six leading stockmen were bruised. Engineer Bo Nortia of the second train jumped with a broken arm. The dead conductor is blamed for not displaying a red light at the rear of his caboose.
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Chicago Dispatch
Hammond
Ind
Chisago and Erie
Chicago’ and Western Indiana Road
Chicago
George JV. Barris
Cave
City
Daniel
Waris
Wes
A. Humboldt
Chicago and
Northwester Road
Here
Roe* Harlan
BO. Nortia
Train robbery arrests shock Waterloo community
Reports say Jon Powell of Kentucky and Frank Russell of Dix were arrested Saturday on charges of attempting to hold up a rail line near Washborn. Police reportedly saved a fleeing crowd from harm as the suspects confronted the railway crew and a tense scene unfolded.
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Atartoo
AL Waterloo
Jon Powell
Kentucky
Frank’ Russell
Dix
Euger
Washborn
Belday
Agricultural market notes on prices and crops in 1908
The article discusses pig iron contracts for spring 1908, demand for structural materials, and the impact of a strong crop year. It notes rising western tonnage, farming optimism, and concerns over railroad capacity in the Northwest. Wheat prices decline amid good crop prospects, with world supply figures and historical context provided.
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Westuen
Ayfiis
Great Northern
Son
Bistica
Sears
Market Prices for Grains and Livestock Across Regions
Market report lists oats corn wheat and rye prices by No. 2 and assorted grades. Includes hogs sheep butter and milk products with ranges from several states and cities such as Detroit Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Prices show broad variability with several entries around 4 7 and 8 dollars per unit and notes on prime and choice grades.
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Detroit
Gattle
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United States Steel Corporation
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Doriing
Nichols la R
Coyne
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Kan
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Ohio PostoMics
Palestine
Briday
International Typographical
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Botha
Fria
London
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Edward
Southampton
Boardief
Lord Kitchener
CASE
Phehawkfye
Charles Woladd
James’ Galladgher
Sims IS Arrested
Ames Gollese
Corrine Bullard
C. L
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Creston
Jorge Woufire
Danine
Leltoy
Holver
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Smithson
Holstein
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