Peace Talks at Vereeniging Show Few Signs of Breakthrough
South African peace negotiations remain fragile as delegates in Vereeniging face lasting differences and a stubborn minority favors continued hostilities. London dispatches note Balfour offered no forecast as Parliament reassembles, while Britain’s cabinet details are handed to Pretoria for uptake at the convention.
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Mrs Mary Lease Seeks Retirement From Public Life
Mrs Mary Lease of Wichita Kansas says after divorce she will not remarry and plans to retire from public life in five years when her youngest child Ben Elur is of age. She asserts her public career began at his birth and that her ex husband has no funds to pay charges he faces. He denies wrongdoing and says ambition caused their separation.
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Wichita
Kay
Ealt
New York
Ben Elur
Lease
Northwestern
Chicago
Northwestern Road
Chased by an angry mob and miner deaths reported
Reports describe a mob of 500 miners and citizens chasing a policeman from Fernie after incendiary remarks. Explosion at Crow's Nest mines blamed for 151 dead, with only fifty bodies recovered. others involve ballots and opium rights disputes, executions, and coal price rises.
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B. C
William Stevens
Stevens
Crow's Nest
Murderer Withernp Hanged by Mob at Milstouri Bridge
A mob of over 200 men hanged Abe Witherup from a Milstouri bridge after seizing sheriffs and doors at Paris jail. The victim Wil liam Grow’s kin escorted the condemned man. Witherup confessed guilt and claimed a land quarrel sparked the killings four weeks earlier.
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William Grow
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Countles Clark
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Carrie
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Grow
Withernp
Deed is 4 mystery Indiana lover tragedy ends two lives
A South Bend carpenter, John W. Cherry, 31, killed his sweetheart Susanne Keeskemeti, 16, early Friday morning then shot himself. Police found the pair in the parlor with Cherry’s revolver across the girl's heart, no sign of struggle, both bullets lodging in the ground.
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John W. Cherry
Susanne Keeskemeti
Advance Price of Coal by New York City Dealers
A New York special reports coal dealers raising anthracite to 8.50 a ton and bituminous to 4.50 for small purchases, with large-quantity soft coal at 3.95. The piece notes prices have rarely exceeded these levels since 1871 when anthracite hit 11 a ton.
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New York City
New York
Defied By Robbers at Rosebud in Bold Break In
Rosebud US special reports three armed men robbed William King’s store, blew the safe, netting $100 and papers. Citizens fired on the trio who fled after a window burst. The robbers defied locals as they escaped amid gunfire. Severe early Saturday storm isolates districts, damages wheat orchards and buildings. Monogutc village unroofed. nearby Princeton damage noted. Five days’ storm isolated Mackleod region. floods swell rivers and destroy bridges. Livestock losses reported. Near Arcola Mo two women shot. Allie Pelly shoots mother and daughter then kills himself. Governor’s safety rioting suppressed in Kharkoff region. Arkansas City triple shooting leaves wife wounded, Abner Garter dead, shooter dead.
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Willam King
Indiana
Warsaw
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Princeton
100 Miners Entombed in Fatal Fernie Disaster
Vancouver dispatch reports a devastating blast at the Fernie Coal Company's No 2 and No 8 shafts in British Columbia. Over 100 miners remain unaccounted, with only 24 known safe. rescue efforts hampered by coal damp and dangerous conditions. Authorities seek the cause, with theories including an open lamp or a detonated methane pocket, while foreign workers are among those affected.
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British Columbia
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Ternie
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Hhe
Fornie
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Ferric
Wellington
Watches Industry Growth Reported by Census Bureau
A Washington dispatch notes a census bureau special report on watches and watch cases. It records 22,754,403 dollars invested across forty three establishments in the United States, with a production value of 14,606,571 dollars and total outlays including 5,510,570 dollars in wages and 5,684,905 dollars for materials and related costs.
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Washington Dispatch
Census Bureau
United States
Order of Farm Hands may form to harvest crops
A Wichita Kansas article reports growers in Texas and Louisiana forming links with Kansas and Oklahoma dealers to secure harvest labor. The plan envisions traveling crews moving from New Orleans to North Dakota to harvest wheat rice and corn in season, aiming for broad regional co operation.
Francis Varga Dies as Hungarian Patriot Leader
Francis Varga, long noted as advocate for enfranchisement in Hungary, dies after recounting his life. He claims to have sentenced 260 persons to death during wartime rule, a grim record linked to Wallachian atrocities. A Lowan resident for fifty years, he helped establish the New Budé Tyogarinn colony.
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Francia Varga
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Rnder Tonks
le Vargr
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Morton Captured After Passing Worthless Drafts
A Sioux Rapids manhunt report states a suspect named Morton, linked to Strawbridge of Philadelphia, was captured in Fort Dodge after fleeing Spencer by the Clipper train. Sheriff Parker and Deputy James turned him over to the local sheriff. He allegedly bought stock from Starrett Bros at storms Lake and Port Dodge, dodging a $4000 sight draft and cashing drafts totaling $500 before fleeing.
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Sioux Rapids
Fort Dodge
Trice
Clay County
J. 1. Morton
Strawbridge
Clothier
Philadelphia
S&pencer
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Spencer
Graiiville
Storm Lake
Omolin
Port Donze
Parker
Degrity James
Port Dodge
Sheciil Pree
Starrett Brox
Decorah Cut Off After Flood. At Least Two Feared Lost
A weather flood cut Decorah off from the outside world for 48 hours. Water swept the valley from Conover to Decorah, washing away railroad bridges and telegraph poles. Two men traveling from Decorah to Conover reported streets flooded, bridges destroyed, and at least two deaths. People fled to higher ground. Milwaukee Road crews work to repair lines.
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Conoversara
Decorah
Winneshick County
Conover
Milwaukee Roai
Discharged Girls Face Arson Charge in Monona County
In a state care case at Blencoe Justice Brows dismissed the arson proceedings against Misses Li Holman and Allen after determining the status of Holman’s island was unclear. A separate note reports alleged infanticide near Hamilton with a burned newborn found beside a beer bottle likely tied to campers. Decorah relief efforts estimate losses up to 1,000,000 reflecting a community mobilizing for storm victims. Two Brundage children pleaded guilty to assault and battery with suspended sentence and potential school proceedings. An 80-year-old man, Joseph Coler, was struck dead by an Illinois Central train near Nashua. A Onawa new ML 2 building contract was awarded for 7,200, with cost reductions from plan changes.
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Tieag
Jesse Brundage
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Sloan
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Nesault
J. T. Wagner
Rentence
Rutorn
Cattle Movement Brings Record Through Rioux City Yards
Western regions face anxiety as Rioux City yards handle a record 10 860 head of Texas cattle last week. Three trains arrived Sunday with heavy consignments, and 4000 cattle were reported the previous week. Cattlemen fear continued shipments will deplete feeds, worsening drought effects and crowding the ranges across Kansas Missouri and surrounding areas.
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Rioux City
United States
Kansas
Missouri
Doings of Wesley Elkins and Noted Local Parolees
News from Wesley Elkins, the Boy Araeigeest, who was paroled on recommendation of the legislature and is now at work in Mt Vernon with Prof Havlin of Cornell College. He is earning some money doing odd jobs, involved in Sunday school, and plans to study at Cornell College. Joe McCrary returned to his county farm. Saintos faded, Maine trip uneventful, others paroled by the last legislature are employed in local factories.
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Maine
Clash in Schools at Ames Causes Discharge
A board of education meeting in Ames led to the discharge of Music Instructor Woodcox after Superintendent Miller accused him of sending copies of a poem to Boone residents. Woodcox and Miller clashed over a prior agreement, triggering a heated dispute as teachers resigned amid the turmoil.
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Miller
Fishton
Woodcox
Boone
Miner
Richards Will Remain Iowa Law Professor Declines Northwestern Offer
Iowa City regents confirm Barry B Richards, a University of Iowa law professor, will stay at Iowa. Northwestern had offered a nine year package including rising salaries, but Richards opted to remain in Iowa City citing ties to the community and preference for his current position.
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Iowa
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Iowa City
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Child Struck and Killed by Streetcar in Fort Dodge
Four year old John Hanley, son of laborer John Hanley, was instantly killed Saturday evening when he attempted to cross a streetcar track and was run over. The accident occurred in Fort Dodge as the boy rolled a hoop and was struck by the car wheels.
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John Hanley
Doon River Tragedy Claims Two Girls Drowning
Two girls were swept trying to ford the Low River at Doon. An 11 year old daughter of A D Graves was drowned. A second girl, daughter of W A Montgomery, was in serious condition but expected to recover.
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Tragic Suicide Under Scrutiny In Leyhoud District
A 36 year old man from Leyhoud, named as Roger Conmitted, was found dead Thursday afternoon after reportedly attempting suicide by throat injury with a rag. Police inquiry continues into motive and method.
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Iowa News Briefs From Des Moines And Council Bluffs
The board and state architect met in Council Bluffs to plan temporary school facilities after a fire, with lawmakers and Gov. Cummins weighing the need for funding and a possible special session. The Des Moines Supreme Court heard Johnson v. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad about injuries on a moving train. Gov. Cummins weighed the murder reward case in Newton, while a Des Moines man and a detective argued over reward claims. A public buildings bill proposal in Washington, and Oklahoma bounty for a suspect’s return, were noted. The state library board met to discuss traveling libraries and funding, and the Hull v Hull divorce case ended without relief.
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