Tragic Sea Collision Kills Many Off Rhode Island
A schooner and steamer collision in Block Island sound near Rhode Island during Monday night resulted in about 150 deaths from nearly 200 aboard the Joy Hne liner and the Harry Kiowl son. Only 19 survivors include 10 crew and 9 passengers. Forty eight bodies recovered. six identified. Names include James B. Harrison, Jasper Hest, Edward Lagan, Jacob Scandrus, George Smith, Harry Eckels.
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Block Island Sound
Rhode Island
Harry Kiowlson
Providence
New York
Ninteen
James B. Harrison
Brooklyn
Jasper Hest
Alpany
Edward Lagan
Jacob Scandrus
Patersons Wailer
George Smith
Harry Eckels
Block Island
Mother and Stepfather Charged With Murder in Looming Lynching
John Wooley and Anna Wooley are jailed in St Joseph Missouri charged with the murder of 20 month old Annie Pearl Smith. An extra guard was posted at the jail after threats of lynching the mother and stepfather. The child's body was exhumed at Faucet Missouri and showed signs of foul play.
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John Wooley
Anna Wooley
St Joseph
Mee
Annie Pearl Smith
Burbank Out Of Prison After Fifteen Months
Former Army officer Sidney S. Burbank released from Leavenworth penitentiary after nearly fifteen months. Convicted by court martial of embezzling army funds and conduct unbecoming a soldier, he alleges conspiracy and criticizes officers. He expects to make statements that would cause sensation in army circles.
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Sidney S. Burbank
Leavenworth
Kan
Burbank
Great London Robbery On Park Lane Theft of Art
Burglars last night entered the residence of Charles Wertheimer in Park Lane London and cut several canvases including Gainsborough and Reynolds pictures from frames. They stole antique snuff boxes and miniatures. The property valued at 175 dollars.
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London
Buveglars
Charles Wertheimer
Park Lane
Gainsborough and
Reynod
Three Asphyxiated in Home by Gas Fire
Michael Ryan, his wife, and their infant daughter died from illuminating gas Saturday night. A neighbor forced entry Monday to find them on the floor of their home with a gas stove still burping, its rubber hose fitted loosely.
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Michael Ryan
Daugher
Electrician Dies After Trolley Wire Shock
J. R. Jackson an Indianapolis electrician died Monday night from an electric shock received while repairing a trolley wire on the Bloomington Dwight Interurban line Monday afternoon.
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J. R. Jackson
Indianapolis
Ind
Bloomington- Dwight
Tarbell Resigns as Second Vice President of Life Assurance
Gage 1K reports Tarbell resigns as second vice president of the Mutable Life Assurance Society in New York. The resignation takes effect March 1, the date of the annual meeting. The note follows a transcript of market quotes and various local notices including murder cases and staff changes.
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Gage
Tarbell
Tarbel
Mautable Life Assurance Society
New York
Hearing on Grazing Lands Policy Before Senate Agriculture
Monday hearing before the senate committee on agriculture debated government control of grazing lands in the public domain. Nebraska senator Burratt proposed authorizing the secretary of agriculture to district unreserved land and charge grazing fees, with cattlemen backing and sheepmen opposing the measure. Roosevelt’s letter to Senator Warren supported general control but urged homestead protection, highlighting tensions between cattlemen and sheepmen over fencing and enforcement.
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Ferval
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Burratt
Nebraska
Secretary of Agriculture
American National
Naseintlan
National Wool Growers’ Association
Roosevelt
Warren
Deriegles
American National Give Stock Association
J. M. Boardman
Helena, Mont
Cattlemen’s Association
Stork To Visit Queen In Spain Amid Heir Preparations
Report outlines royal visit plans as Queen Victoria delays public duties until April first. Spanish women craft christening robes and lay out court pageantry for the upcoming heir to Alfonso XIII, with garments echoing those worn by the late king.
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Alfonso
Spain
Victoria
Alfonso Nut
Ama
War Dogs Are Checked In Washington Conference
At a Washington conference Monday Assistant Secretary Bacon and the Mexican ambassador agreed that the United States Mexico and the nations of Salvador Costa Rica and Guatemala will issue identical pleas to Honduras and Nicaragua. They urge peaceful settlement of differences without war and call for reconvening the arbitration concluded at San Salvador under existing treaties.
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Washington
Bacon
Mexico
United States
Salvador
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
San Salvador
New Mexican Railroad Planned Between Queretaro and Acambaro
A concession has been granted by the Mexican government for a railroad construction between Queretara and Acambaro in Guanajuato. The enterprise is backed by Gov Corlo and other state officials.
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Mexico
Queretara
Acambaro
Guanajuato
Gov
Corlo
Catholics Denounce France Policy at Buffalo Meeting
A large Catholic gathering in Buffalo New York on Sunday adopted strong denunciations of France’s policy toward the church criticizing what speakers called a grave breach of faith with the church. The meeting featured remarks condemning France’s actions and urging solidarity among Catholic communities nationwide.
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France
Buffalo
N. Y
Civilians Win Custing Medal at Gordon Championship
Canadian players won the International Gordon championship medal at Alice, New York, with American teams from New York and Albany. The score was 38 to 31 in favor of the Canadians.
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Alice
New York
Suare Wee
New York Seamen to Strike Demanding Wage Increase
Leaders of the New York Harbor Boatmen's union announced a general strike by tugboat men unless their demand for a $29 monthly wage increase is granted. The move signals escalating labor pressure in the harbor amid stalled contract talks.
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New York
Turmoil in Persia and Moscow Robbery Reported
A Teheran air message says anti government forces seized Tabriz ammunition stores and street fighting continues in Persia. In Moscow a messenger from the government depot at Maclean was held up en route to a bank, and robbed of 26500 dollars.
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Ts Meghding
Persia
Teheran
Tabriz
Moscow
Byvernment Spirit Depot
Maclean
Bank Mondry
Opposition Gains Seen in Nine City Elections
Reports from nine large cities indicate a strong showing for the opposition in parliamentary races. Moscow leads with several seats for conservative democrats while socialists pick up votes elsewhere. analysts predict a short-lived parliament with dissolution possible within two months.
Germany Threatens Hayti Over Crankaction Crisis
Grim strain in Hayti Germany ties as Hermann Co bankers refuse to return funds deemed fraudulently obtained. Haitian minister disputes German terms and a key phrase, prompting Germany to demand withdrawal. American citizen Mansour expelled by Haitian order. U S protests but order stands.
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Germany
Hermann & Co
Port Au Prince
Wis
Fmanes
Pears
Monitor
Mansour
Btr
Furniss
New York
Southern women protest details of Thaw trial in Tennessee
Women of Chattandaga Tennessee met Sunday to denounce the printing of Thaw murder case details and similar court reports. In an address, M. Y Pierson urged that daily papers print less sensational accounts in the interest of home sanctity and children’s purity.
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Chattandaga
Tenn
M. Y Pierson
Chinatown Park Plan Replaces New York’s Chinatown District
The city board of estimate authorized a new park to replace most of Chinatown bounded by Mowery Dovers Pell and Mott streets. Much of the property is held by Chinese firms and individuals including the Chinese theater and the Chinese joss house. The area, long seen as a picturesque pest spot, will be wiped out.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Mowery
Dovers
Pell and
Mott
Fle Holds Pool Championship in New York
Thos. B. E. Hueston of Scranton Pennsylvania retains the wool championship by defeating Ed win Dawson of St. Louis in the three evening play concluded Saturday night. His total score was 358.
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Fle
Thos. BE. Hueston
Scranten
Edwin Dawson
St. Louis
New York
Boo Ie
Cleveland to Speak in Chicago on Washington Birthday
Ex-President Grover Cleveland has accepted an invitation from the Union League Club of Chicago to deliver the oration at the annual Washington's Birthday celebration under the club's auspices.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Unioneague Club
Washington
Golth Dominates Burns in Tennessee Wrestle Bout
Golth defeats Palmer Burns of Town in a Saturday night match at iaxville Tennessee. Golth takes the second and third falls after Burns wins the first. Burns lasting 4 minutes in the third fall, while Golth clocks 10 and 4 minutes for the other two falls. An explosion at Woolwich Arsenal London injures workers with no deaths reported.
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Golth
Ruins
Iaxville
Tenn
Croteh
Cohiamyton
Palmer Burns
Town
Burne
Sanday
Vhemlen Rosvarch Department AG
Woolwich Arsenal
London
Railroads discuss sixteen hour work limit in Iowa Senate hearing
Before the legislative committees on railroads representatives of the railroads stated it is not their aim to oppose the Martin bill limiting employee hours to sixteen per day. They urged changing the bill’s wording, a suggestion not endorsed by the bill’s author or several committee members who feared changes could defeat the measure. The highway discussions were noted for frank exchanges as both sides asked and answered questions.
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Thay
Railway Committee
City Fray Over Port Dodge Gas Franchise Sparks Clash
Mayor and council clash over Port Dodge Light and Power Co franchise. Council members push revocation via ordinance after claims of lax service and failure to provide a proper statement. Mayor vetoes measure, issuing sharp critique. Public letter signed by most councilors and city solicitor reflects deep factional tensions.
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Port Dodge
Certoun Oie
Ort Dodge Light and Power Company
Waa
Bennett
Ordinnes
Taght and Power Company
Tareward
Donor Revealed for Clarion Library Gift
Morgan Everts of Santa Cruz California has donated 19 000 to Clarion for a new library as Webster City’s Kendigll Young estate no longer funds the project. Clarion citizens have raised 4347 toward a site furnishings and books with hopes to top 5000 and vote on the library at a special election. A nine member library board will be appointed by the mayor with a site to be chosen soon and ground to be broken early summer.
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Morgan Everts
Clarion
Abrary
Santa Crus
Cal
Webster BG
Everts
Webster City
Kendygll Young
Woman Burned to Death in Orange City Fire Tragedy
Mrs G Van de Steeg Jr died from burns suffered while tending a kitchen fire at their Orange City home. Her dress sleeves caught alight and flames spread rapidly before her husband G Van de Steeg rushed to smother them. She was the daughter of L Van Pelt, early Sioux County settler.
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G. van de Steeg
Orange City
G. van de Steeg, Jr
van de Steeg
Betten Hotel
Dina van Pelt
L. van Pelt
Sioux County
Railroads sue Des Moines Union over accounting and salaries
Wabash Milwaukee and other lines sue the Des Moines Union Railway in Des Moines alleging misuse of 100000 for improvements without authority. They claim directors voted 7500 to President Hubbell and 2500 for a secretary, seeking an injunction to stop these salaries. The suit targets terminal facilities operated by the Des Moines Union with claimed contract rights.
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Wabash and
Milwaukee
Des Moines Terminal Company
Wabash
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Des Moines Union Railway Company
Des Moines Union
A. M. Hubbell
Des Moines Union Railway
Des Moines
Des Moines Prank On Thaw Trial In NY Reel
A Des Moines stranger seeks the Thaw trial and is misdirected by a local wag. He is told the action is in New York City while a courthouse guide warns of other dramatic happenings, turning the stop into a staged chase with a burdened grip.
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Des Moines
State House
New York City
Girl Loses Life In Accidental Shot Near Varina
Iles Lampman reports an 18 year old girl, Migs Ellin Lampman, died at home near Varina after a loaded shotgun went off while she was putting it away. The shotgun belonged to her brother. the blast struck the temple and she was found hours later by siblings. The mother was present but did not hear the gunshot.
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Iles Ela Lampman
Varina
Migs Ellin Lampman
New Bank Opens Its Doors in Shellrock
The Farmers Brata bank of Shellrock, capital $25,000, opened its doors for business Wednesday with M. F. Green, ex county treasurer, as cashier. The bank will operate from its own building, constructed this fall and winter.
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New Bank
Farmers ' Brata Bank
Shellrock
Capital
M. F. Green
New Church Dedication Set in Jordan Township
A new church in Jordan township Monona county will be dedicated on February 10 with Rev. W. S. Lewis D D of Slona City to officiate. The formal ceremony will involve local congregants and community leaders marking the completion of the religious structure.
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Jordan Township
Monona County
Lewis
Slona City
Parole Sparks Shuffle in Clinton Prison Case
Michael Conroy, denied New Year parole by Gov. Canthias, must return to state penitentiary to serve remaining sentence after his appeal. Dan Murphy, linked to Purrier Rogers Toland gang, granted parole and released from Clinton. J. J. Dale alias Dolan to be released March 12 1907 as his five year sentence for felony ends.
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Urglar Conroy
Michael Conroy
Clinton Narelae
Gonrey
Wigg Spreme
Canthias
Conroy
Dan Murphy
Clinton
Sioux City
Cousett Bluse Murphy
Conrey
Soule to Face Embezzlement Trial in February
Jow Falls Barker's embezzlement case against Soule of Iowa Falls is set for Feb 18 in district court. Judge Evans will preside as the first jury trial. Soule, freed from Anamosa, has been in Chicago since his initial conviction. his second indictment followed.
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Jows Falls
Barker
Wiiiker EB
C. Soule
Iawa Falls
Frank J. Lund
Evans
Olnce
Soule
Lawn Falls
Webster City
No Clemency for Baldis Murderer Must Serve Life
Sioux County man M Baldes who killed his wife must serve the remainder of his life in prison. The supreme court affirmed the lower court verdict of murder in the second degree. The trial heard from Baldes two children who witnessed the stabbing with a knife. Baldes claimed self defense and heart trouble. the court found no error and upheld the penalty as not excessive.
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Sioux County
Moath
M. Baldes
Lfe
Supreme Court
Baldes
Centenarian Lydia Beckwith Noyes Celebrates Birthday
Mrs Lydia Beckwith Noyes of Milbe Rock marked her hundredth birthday at Century Mart. A long lived resident and a French German descendant, she reads without glasses and enjoys the company of many grandchildren though her children, brothers, and sisters have all died.
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Century Mart
Lydia Beckwith Noyes
Mible Rock
Jets Three Years for Perjury in Creston Judge Towner
Thursday sentenced Marlon Wroach in Creston to three years in the penitentiary at Fort Madison for perjury. Convicted in Swearing falsely during a trial in a justice court for creating a riot and menacing citizens with a revolver. He denied using a revolver and it was proven he did.
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Jets
Towner
Marlon Wroach
Creston
Fort Madison
Wroach
Onawa Firemen Seek Next Midwinter Meeting
Onawa Wanta Firemen plan to request the next Midwinter Meeting of the Mapla Valley Firemen's Association at the upcoming gathering. The Onawa Commercial Club backs the department and guarantees purse payments.
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Onawa
Onawa Commercial Club
Onawa Fire Department
Three Roosters Hatched From One Eye in Clinton County Farm
A rare poultry note reports three roosters hatched from a single hen's egg in an incubator on the farm of former Supervisor Geo W Mawry in Clinton County. The curious event highlights unusual egg incubation outcomes observed in local farming circles.
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Geo. W. Mawry
Clinton County
Ragord
War talk over Japanese policy stirs national debate
The article examines threats of war tied to California school segregation and Japanese policy. It cites figures such as Secretary Root and Captain Richmond Pearson, discusses California as a flashpoint, and weighs whether Japan seeks war or a pretext to declare it. It notes concerns over treaties, federal action, and the fear of invasion if schools stay closed.
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Unite Btriten
Hlehmond Pearson
Toh
Uo. N
New York
Ithat
Utthtiatum
Worhington
California
San’ Francisea — School
Japan
Feder
Hoguty
Papi
Toledo
Tia
Battter
Tailat
San Francisco
Tapan
Sports Tales and Figures From an Early 1900s Page
The fragment describes baseball forecasts with the St Louis Browns and Boston Americans, boxing notes on Joe Gans and Jem Doherty, and mentions Martha Sherman and Frank Meusant in athletic contexts. It references New York National League plans, turf losses, and Carlisle Indian School athletics, all in a mosaic of 1900s sports chatter.
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Doherty
Attentis
Martha Sheridan
Jonkeys
Frank Mt. Meusant
Carlisle Indian Farm
Western University of Pennsylvania
Seison
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