Sack of Kruschevo: Insurgents and Turks ruin city
Insurgents and Turkish forces devastate Keuschevo, leaving women and children destitute. Descriptions condemn atrocities by both sides as Macedonian and Bulgarian authorities plan occupation. Keuschevo, perched on a hill near Monastir, housed thousands of mostly Greek residents and wealthy Turkish merchants who prospered abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keuschevo
Mins
Krenscheyo
Monastir
Vince
Niiselave
Colombian Senate Appoints Three to Plan Canal Treaty
Dr Herran in Washington transmits Isthmus dispatch from Senor Rico Bogota urging a three member Senate committee to craft a plan for Panama canal negotiations. The aim is cordial U S relations and advancing American commerce while maintaining legality and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herran
Washington
Lin
Senor Rico
Bogota
Lee
Senate
United ‘States
Panama “Canal
Ambulance Collision After Out of Control Wagon Crash
An out of control wagon crashed into an ambulance and a dirt wagon on Grove Street in St Louis injuring several. Fred Grenner was thrown from his vehicle and severely injured but continued his journey. James McAlvey suffered severe injuries and refused hospital care. Carter lay unconscious after the ambulance encountered the overturned wagon and was taken to hospital, seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wower
Grove
Bat McAlvey
Dryse
Carter
Heag
Taft to Succeed Root as War Secretary
Governor Taft of the Philippines will enter the cabinet, succeeding Secretary Root. Root submitted his resignation on August 19 and it was accepted with him to remain until January 1. Taft will assume duties of the War Department shortly after Root leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Root
William H. Taft
The
Jud. Taft
Wrecked in Great Hurricane Sinks Lost Ships and Passengers
A crash report from Mobile notes the loss of the American schooner G. B. Bentley with eight passengers and crew. Other vessels from American and British origins are feared lost after long overdue status reported. The Bank of Arrow Rock, Missouri, was robbed though likely minimal loot secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta Buegn & Co
Mobile
Alay Cave
G. B. Bentley
Sam Jaden
Horror at Gudapest warehouse fire claims many lives
Fire swept a mixed residential and warehouse building in Gudapest killing numerous residents amid a blaze that destroyed a warehouse full of materials. Firefighters aided occupants by suspending ladders to reach those trapped, with fifteen saved by fleeing through windows. casualties include several children. The incident left extensive damage and a high death toll, number still uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pha
Denen
Jung Ouresstacy
Qhove
Panic on Raging Ganal Steamer Indiana Swims to Bottom
Panic struck a crowd aboard the pleasure steamer Indiana Swot as it sank in the Indianapolis Water Company canal near Walrview Park. About fifty people were aboard when the vessel went down three quarters of a mile above its starting point. Skiffs aided rescue as thirty passengers were thrown into the water and investigators weigh overloading and leaks as possible causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis "Water Company
Walrview Pack
Tutlinnapolis
Ind
Stout
Didhoiapalis
Broad Ripte Park
Trouble at Cripple Creek Miners Called Out of Drainage Tunnel
Union miners working in the drainage tunnel at Cripple Creek Colorado were called out by executive officers after Superintendent Balin refused to hire only union men. President Samuel Berard of the El Paso Mining Company said the tunnel would be completed even if the US Army is needed to protect workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colo
Lnvest
Balinheidge
United ‘States Army
Samuel Berard
EY Paso Mining ‘Company
Wreck Attempt Damages Missouri Pacific Train Engine
An apparent dynamite explosion near Quindaro aimed at two Missouri Pacific trains disrupted train No. 10 and forced an open switch for outbound No. 6. No injuries reported as the No. 10 engine sustained damage to headlight and side windows while the other train escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Quindaro
Onieu
Kansas City
St. Josph
Woman Held in New York After Midwest Train Collision
A Chicago woman connected to a wreck in Wisconsin is detained in Kansas City while New York authorities pursue charges. The incident injured several and occurred near Fond du Lac as a train wreck tossed travelers into a nearby house converted into a hospital. Evidence at the scene includes luggage room investigations and checks tied to the suspect’s alleged activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Fond Dui
Cody
Hanidella
Bre
Ergek
Kansas
Otty Nellie Brooks
Heery
Brooks
New York
Lheglagy
Tcagisus City
Astivad
At Centralia a deadly crossing crash claims multiple lives
A wreck near a railway crossing in Centralia kills several people including workers from a mining or industrial firm. Victims named include Mien Maxfield and others. Investigations aim to determine cause as authorities prepare a formal report.
Methodists Charge Clergy Over Misused Funds in Tennessee Case
Rev John Hammond faces accusations of misappropriating church funds linked to Methodist administration in Tennessee and California. The probe cites $141000 amid broader claims of deception and book losses totaling tens of thousands, with Hammond accused of destroying records to conceal thefts and others removed from the book concern. The case involves San Francisco commission accounts, a Chinese mission, and university endowment ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammond
John J. Bammtond
Medhodiat
Iech Marth
Expmanes
Tron
Hamnord
Hammond Tan
Waton
Balin & Mains
New York
Leslie ME. Shin
Tun
Velley of
the Treasury
San Francisco
Book Concern
MUL
Rthes
Atunmendad
Homer Enron
Hamitond
Watan & Mains
Aneel
Cey — Cotlero
Fly
Hammond
University of Tho
Light on Mystery in Detroit Ripper Case
Detroit police broadcast a fire alert seeking the arrest of Charles Price alias Emil Weltz a man reputedly linked to a child murder. The mutilated body of a young victim was found behind the Michigan Store Company's works. Police say Price recently offered a person a prize to reveal a child’s secrets and promise other undisclosed evidence. Price is a former convict with prior manslaughter charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mick
Charles Price
Emil Weltz
2 Mulder
Little Alphonse Wilties
Michigan
Price
Frice
Great Forest Fires Run Wild Across Montana Frontiers
Northern Pacific railroad workers in Missoula report unprecedented forest fires in the mountains west of the city. The blaze sweeps Pend Oreille country from Hone Point to Torho, with another major fire north of Clarke's Fork and several fires within the Flathead Indian Reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Northern Pacific Railroad
Missoula
Mont
Pend O'Reil
Hone
Torho
Clarke's Fork
Flithead Indian Reservation
Squadron Recalled as Russia Threatens Turkey
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate the Russian Black Sea squadron has been recalled after being ordered toward Turkish waters. The move follows requests linked to the Rostkowski incident and a note from the Porte demanding action, affecting tensions around Constantinople and Monastir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
St. Petersburg
Talaca
Rostkowski
Monastir
Constantinople
Aduadron
Porte
Gambling fears and ship damage mark wartime era reports
Scattered items recount gamblers frightened after a boy’s claim of si ghtings at resorts and a two week disappearance. Wars ships Minganr ickusettr damaged near Matpe coast off New York Harbor, escorted by Potomac and others. Massachy headed to dry dock for repairs. Bulgarian and Greek actions prompt mobilization. Train wrecks and circus disasters meet tragic tolls in scattered notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minganrickusettr
Matpe
New York Harbor
Tuiliana
Potomac
Massachy
Getts Will Ge
Brooklyn Kevy Yard
Eepiics
Crime at Goal Camp Sparks Lynching Fear in Oska longa
A white man Charles Taylor abused his family at a cow camp three miles west of Oska longa, assaulting his two daughters and leading to a mob of about 600 men threatening lynching. Taylor was captured after a pursuit with officers. previously he served time for rape and was known as a gambling figure with a long criminal record. In a separate incident, 13-year-old Oscar Boehm was killed by lightning while working with his father in Lewis Township, Pottawattamie County. the father survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Waytor
Charles Taylor
Oska
Longa
Taylor
Hong
Anegry
Scott
John Riggenbers Hai
Oxkmoosa
Olivet
Gatheral
Oskaloosa
Mahoska County
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Eddyville
Jane
Oscar Boehm
Wiliam Bochus
Plower
Lewis Township
Pottawattawje
Oscar
de Baible
le Mal
John Whistler
Detroit
Lils
Ghidgo
Dosibors
John
Kinsale
le Mats
Niles
Fort Dearborn
Driftwood for fuel from river banks aids Des Moines poor
Des Moines homes face winter as driftwood, lumber and logs washed along the Des Moines River’s south bank are proposed as fuel for the needy. High water left heaps drying, claimed to be hundreds of dollars worth, with no single owner. The report notes damage along the riverfront and potential aid for the city’s low-income residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thieves Take Hogs from Herd Beheld by Night
Police report a theft targeting a herd of fourteen fine young hogs from the barn at Mainhaditewn. Commandant Nferton suspects a small party of rioters acted quietly to steal the animals and asks for information leading to recovery.
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Pourteen
Duras
Commandant Nferton
Toir
Torton
RIA
Alteao
Horton
Clinton Packing Plant to Resume Operations at Full Capacity
The Clinton packing plant, idle for several years, will reopen this fall under Rudy Bros. of Kansas City. The facility, once built by the Glendale Packing and Provision Company, is to operate at full capacity focusing on hog slaughter with cattle also processed to serve the region. Rudy Bros. currently run a large plant in Kansas City and plan to shift emphasis to hogs at Clinton while maintaining some cattle processing locally.
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Ite
Cluton
Gluten Packing and Provision Company
Lerenttey
Ruddy Bros
Kanaag
Kangas
Rudy Bros
Clintay
Mysterious Disappearance of Dubuque Resident William Drowbach
William Drowbach of Dubuque, titled lord of the city, vanished after setting out August 10 for At Hope Wisconsin then Bloomington. He planned to meet Geo Haren and return home, seeking permanent residence at Hope. Authorities report no search effort and relatives fear foul play as no word has come. He reportedly carried a large sum of money.
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Wiliam Drowbach
Dubugque
Wiliam
Drowlord
Dubuque
At. Hope
Wis
Bloomington
Geo Haren
Dubugie
Fist, Hope
Wisconsin
Threatened Auto Party Extortion Case In Johnson County
Hugh Maher, a young farmer of Johnson County, was arrested by Constable Slater and jailed in Iowa City to answer a charge of threatening to kill and attempting extortion. He allegedly demanded $500 from J G and Ernest Pickering after their auto broke down near Cedar Rapids during a tour, offering $250 as partial payment and scheduled for Sept 2 hearing.
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Johnson County
Hugh Maher
Morse
Slater
Iowa City
Maher
J. G
Ernest Pickering
Cedar Rapids
Lowa City
Tite’ Bacher
DROWNED HIMSELF SURROUNDED BY HARDSHIP MOURN
A list of drowned and missing persons reports from Iowa and nearby towns. Susan Martin widow of a Jackson County farmer reportedly jumped into a cistern west of Dubuque after a period of poor health. Other notes include escapees, a missing Dougherty merchant, and a drowned Ottumwa youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan - Martin
Ausan
Martin
Jackson
Juan Jeu Than
Chicago's Centennial and Fort Dearborn Fortunes
An OCR fragment outlines Chicago's early history from Fort Dearborn to development, noting Baptiste Pointe de Saible, LeMalle, and wartime events. It references the fort’s construction in 1804, the 1812 massacre, and postwar growth to a then eight-figure population, amid scattered misreadings and garbled dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villaga
United States
Chicago
GUB
ETG
Baptiste Pointe de Saible
West India cyclone fear and ominous period predicted
A damaged OCR passage warns of a severe cyclone in the West Indies era, describing a looming ominous period with a global impact. It names regions including Russia, India, Cuba, and the United Kingdom, suggesting widespread danger and a September storm that could produce great disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holans
West India
Whae'thyell
Noasla
Tauan
Cuba
Merchants and Fire Losses Spread Across Town News
A string of odd notices reports mergers of breweries in western regions funded by Philadelphia and Pittsburg capital, and a wall of a typewriter factory at Syracuae. Workers were rescued after a fire damaged G. A. Trooper & Co in San Francisco. Dr. Alden A. Knipe of New York claimed a 2000 balance for a salary tied to town projects. The Post Office Department announced July 2015 free delivery routes, with several routes opened for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pywonty -Breweries
Pameyl- Sygnia
Gombiqe
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Ta. CO Sith, & Brothera
Yudor Construction
Syracuae
Alden A. Knipe
New York
MavLepu
Dilver
PostoMeds
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Kruschevo
Taft
Tayat
Tommierly
Archi-on
Bapesa Kan
Phe Eduyner
Rabvers
Arrow Rock
Saline County
Ganal
Sgore
Centralia
Mien Maxfield
Delet Dahaayear
Tut Oils
Central Uta
Leiar
Weivins Jinme
Howe
Retianea van Abt
Newport
Rictardiy
Chicofa
Bien Lyes
Atria
Dbl
Wea
Uta Elveie Leola
Beuiswiek
News OF the Week
T. E. Morris
Grady
Stebbina
Bond
Morac
Buntlington
Wright County
Pau Claude
Roosevelt
Wenytha
Hilsworth
Seevethey
EL Bank
Jowa Falls
Noythern
Des Motes
Iowa Halls
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Dusness
Cidea
Newton
Wich & Co
Mapleton
Mapleton Gaia Company
Clinton Packing Plant
Auto Party
Gieil Coover
Independence
Herl
Dougharty
W. Braddenburg
Hia
Dougherty
Cardy
Invkes High
Byty Dyas
Golden
Wedhling
Rey
Willian
Meyer
Oda- Volt
Sutherland
Ottumwa
Oscar Robinson
A. A. Trobleson
Molyes
Edward Mentt
Glenwood
Allen
Old Fort Vearbonn
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