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Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
1
Arkansas Hold-Up on Express Car Loot Stolen Train Left Standing
Five men robbed the No. 1 Cotton Belt passenger train near Bylau four miles south of Texarkana after forcing the fireman to back the engine and opening the mail and baggage cars. A large sum of money was secured from the express car before the robbers disappeared with the locomotive. No passengers were harmed, but travelers were frightened as the engine was driven away and later not found by 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. The exact amount remains undisclosed by Cotton Belt Railroad and the express company.
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Cotton Belt
Texarkana
Armstrong
Henderson
Bylau
Cotton Belt Railroad
Express
First Stake Driven for St Louis Exposition 1903
The first stake for the world fair to be held in St Louis in 1903 was driven Tuesday at Forest Park to mark the Louisiana Purchase centennial celebration. William H. Thompson, chairman of the groundstand buildings committee, led the ceremony with Louisiana Purchase Disposition Company officials and municipal officers present. The stake was later withdrawn for preservation.
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St. Louis
Forest Park
Louisiana Purchase Disposition ‘Company
William H. Thompson
Clash Threatens War Ties Venezuela and Colombia
The Republica, Venezuela's semi official organ, urged action over grievances with Colombia. Diplomatic notes exhausted, the piece declares now is the time for reprisals, signaling a near warlike clash between the two nations. Other items note Army photographer C. E. Root leaving the division of military information, two anarchist suspects arrested in Denmark, York chainmakers strike, McGinnity reinstated in the American League, and a Tennessee bloodshed quarrel near Shawnee.
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Venezuela
Colombia
Republica
E. A. Root
Tenth Infantry
War Department
Fort Crook
Czarin and Czarina Visit Denmark at Elsinor
The Russian imperial yacht Stanart anchored at Elsinor Denmark on Monday afternoon with the Czar and Czarina aboard. They were greeted by Wing Christian and all members of the Danish royal family.
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Czarin
Denmark
Czar
Czarina
Elsinor
Wing Christian
Stanart
Christian
Belgian Steamer Noraumore Sunk Near Athina
A Belgian steamer named Noraumore, bound from Belgium to Bombay, sank near Athina Turkey on Sunday. All forty crew except one were drowned in the disaster.
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Noraumore
Belgium
Bombay
Athina
Turkey
Flood at Cleveland Engulfs Eastern City Hundreds Affected
Dawn revealed a devastating flood in Cleveland's eastern sector following a cloudburst that struck after 2 AM and intensified until 10 AM. Authorities estimate about 1 million dollars in damage as eight miles of east Cleveland flooded from Woodland Hills Avenue to East Madison Avenue, with no lives lost.
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Cleveland
Government
East End
Woodland Hills Avenue
East
Muadison Avenue
Expert swimmer drowns during exhibition at Rockaway Beach
Geo Belcher of Brooklyn famed as an expert and fancy swimmer drowned at Broad Channel Rockaway Beach Sunday while giving a deep water carry demonstration. His 18 year old daughter Eva was carried as part of the act. both sank with onlookers misreading the scene. A man rescued Eva and revived her, but Belcher was lost.
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Geo.Belcher
Brooklyn
Broad Channel
Rockaway Beach
Eva
Belcher
Buchanan Will Advise After St Louis Conference
After a several hours long conference in St Louis with President Francis and other Louisiana Purchase Exposition officials, Director General W S Buchanan of the Pan American Exposition left for Buffalo. Francis said Buchanan has consented to sustain an advisory relationship to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition within official and business engagements. He will share experience in exposition work and a wide foreign network.
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St. Louis
Francis
Genwal W. S. Buchanan
Buffalo
Buchanan
Exposition Company
Government to investigate Hawaii medical inspection dispute
A sympathetic dispatch from Tokio to the London Times dated Saturday reports Japan's remonstrance over medical inspections of Japanese in Hawaii. The United States promises a full investigation and suitable measures to address the grievance.
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United States
London Times
Tokio
Japan
Hawaii
Quarrel After Mine Gang Attack Ends in Death
A quarrel in Jackson Ohio Monday left John Anderson fatally shot and Seth Perkins seriously wounded. They were attacked by a gang of ten miners while returning from work. several attackers were shot, but names are not learned.
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Jackson
Ohio
John Anderson
Seth Perkins
German trade groups oppose tariff increases in Berlin
The central committee of German shoe dealers in Berlin presented a petition against higher duties on shoes in the new tariff bill. The hatmakers' organization plans a deputation to Herr Moeller, Prussian minister of commerce, to protest the proposed duty on felt hats.
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Central Committee of
Berlin
Hatmakers’ Organization
Herr Moeller
Lynching verdicts handed down in Alabama case
In Welumpa Alabama the jury found John Strength and Martin Fuller guilty of murder in the second degree for participating in the lynching of Robert White a Black man. Each defendant was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary.
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Welumpa
Ala
John Strength
Martin Fuller
Robert White
Mysterious Murder Strikes Weber County Figure
Robert Graham a noted Weber County Utah citizen and Mormon church official was shot and killed returning home from church Sunday night. The crime is shrouded in mystery with no clue to the killer.
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Robert Graham
Weber County
Utah
Turks Sounding Germany in Franco Turkish Dispute
Ottoman government reportedly seeks German arbitration to resolve the Franco Turkish controversy. Germany is unlikely to agree and France would probably refuse arbitration.
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Germany
France
May Wood Jim Younger to wed Alix Mueller in St Paul
Reports say James Younger will marry Alix J Mueller, a well known St Paul writer and philanthropist formerly of Missouri. The Mueller family is connected to the Younger brothers.
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May Wod
Jim Younger
James Younger
Benedict
Alix J. Mueller
St. Paul
Ariter
Will
Be Younger
Miss Mueller
Missouri
Czar in Denmark Visits Royal Danish Court
The Russian Imperial yacht Stanart anchored off Denmark as the imperial party, greeted by King Christian, paid a formal visit to the Danish court. A reception followed aboard with remarks on improving Russo Danish ties and the cordial atmosphere between nations.
Sinking of Belgian Steamer Noranmore Near Athina
The Belgian steamer Noranmore bound from Belgium to Bombay sank near Athina Turkey on Sunday. The vessel went down with most of her crew, save for one man who survived.
Vice President Roosevelt Visits Illinois National Guard Encampment
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt visited Springfield on August 30 to attend the Illinois National Guard encampment. He arrived with a large escort, met Gov. Yates, inspected Camp Lincoln, and reviewed troops amid cheers. Separate items note quiet in Colon, a steamboat disaster victim recovered, and smallpox statistics rising nationwide plus Nicaragua’s Merry-Lawson treaty approval.
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National Guard
Ghiengo and Alton
Roosevelt
Dar
Camp Lincoln
First Cavalry
General Headquarters
Gov. Yates
Root Not in Danger Despite Abscess at Home
Secretary of War Root is suffering from an abscess at his New York residence. Physicians report he is not in danger and that no operation will be necessary. The situation remains under medical care with no immediate complications anticipated.
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Root
New York
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
A compendium of market quotes from Chicago to New York listing prices for cattle hogs and sheep, plus grain and dairy items. The report covers cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with notes on grades and No 2 classifications.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Iowa State Fair 2 Years of Success Pleased Managers
Iowa agricultural department officers praise this year’s Des Moines fair with best ever livestock exhibits and strong racing and amusements. Attendance will likely exceed expectations despite slight revenue drop from last year, though not reaching the record. Officials credit management and popular displays for sustained interest.
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Iowa Agricultural Department
Des Moines
Iowa
Thie State
Iowa Leads in Newspapers Per Capita Across Nation
A census bureau preview shows Iowa surpassing Massachusetts as the state with the highest number of newspapers per population. Over the past decade printing establishments grew from 16,000 to 23,916 nationwide, with Iowa contributing to the national rise through a large relative increase.
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Washington Dispatch
Census Bureau
United States
Massachusetts
Iowa
Union
Reform Churches Picnic Draws Sixty Centuries Reach
Reform churches of Sioux County held their annual missionary picnic last Thursday five miles east of Sioux Center. Towns represented include Orange City Sioux Center Boyden Hospers Rock Valley Carm el Middleburg Newkirk Alton Hull. About 2000 attended and a program featured noted speakers. Collection topped $800.
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Sioux Center
Reform Churches of
Sioux County
Orange City
Boyden
Hospers
Rock Valley
Carmel
Middleburg
Newkirk
Alton
Hull
Army Deserters Caught Near Cascade Iowa
Two men deserters from Fort Leavenworth were arrested while working on a Cascade area farm by deputy marshal G. F. Gustafson. George Hi Peters and Maurice Shaughnessy, who deserted August 10, were returned to Fort Leavenworth the same day. Peters’s mother lives in Rockwell City. Shaughnessy is from Creston. Also notes Humboldt camping season winding down as cooler weather returns, with over 100 campers this summer and many staying for business readiness.
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Iowa
Geo. Hi. Peters
Maurice Shaughnessy
United States Army
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Cascade
United States
G. F. Gustafson
Fort Dodge
Peters
M. S. Peters
Rockwell City
Shaughnessy
Creston
Humboldt
Oil samples taken from Bremer County well near Frederika
Geo Stohiman collected oil samples near Frederika Bremer County from a well dug years ago forty-two feet deep. A tub of water from the site ignited when a match touched it. The oil will be analyzed by a competent chemist to determine value.
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Bremer County
Geo. StohIman
Frederika
Death by own action of a Young Girl
Stella Dearborn of Floris aged 15 died near Ottumwa after swallowing strychnine. No cause is known for the act. Medical help was summoned but she died within five minutes of the physician's arrival.
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Stella Dearborn
Floris
Ottumwa
Humboldt gun club forms with twenty members
A Humboldt gun club has been organized with about twenty members drawn from the county’s best shots. They plan dual shoots with other clubs this fall, with good traps and targets purchased to boost the sport and keep events engaging.
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Humboldt
Humboldt County
Whiskey or the Revolver
H Hough was found dead near Parkersburg Thursday morning with a revolver in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other. He was 45 years old and unmarried.
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H. Hough
Parkersburg
Deadlock Broken at Iowa GOP Senate Nomination
After five days and 3,387 ballots in Webster City the Thirty-seventh District Republican convention ended. Hardin County cast twenty votes for W. Hartshorn of Wright County, making him the nominee.
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Webster City
Hardin County
W. ©. Hartshorn
Wright County
Town Receives $27,014 From State Apportionment
Among the apportionments of the militia appropriation to the several states are the following Illinois $50,980 Iowa $27,014 Michigan $20,728 Nebraska $16,993 South Dakota $8,496. The figures reflect how the funds are divided among the states.
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States
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Nebraska
South
Dakota
Tragedy in Mason City Quarrel Ends in Shooting
A neighborhood quarrel in Mason City last Saturday night led Mrs. Linhoff to fetch a revolver from her porch and shoot neighbor Bromley, killing him after a sequence of heated exchanges with Mrs. Kettleson and Mr. Linhoff. Mrs. Linhoff was arrested and jailed.
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Mason City
Ac, Linhoff
Sdwin Cy Bromley
Kettleson
Linhoff
Romention
Des Moines Jail Holds Suspected Attacker in Lynch Fear
Ada Ware, 16, says she was assaulted by a gang of colored men near Des Moines. Her father and workers armed themselves and searched for the assailants. Two men were captured near Rock Island tracks and identified. Seymour Washington named as the suspect. He was bound over to the grand jury and confined in Des Moines county jail.
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Iowa
Rock Island
Valley Junction
Seymour Washington
Martin
Des Moines
Defense of Judges in Chicken Case Sparks Arrest
Deputy Game Warden arrested Judge Hubbard of Cedar Rapids and Judge Trimble of Keokuk at Ledyard after they were found eating prairie chickens with three more in possession. They were taken to Algona for a hearing before Justice Clarke. Trimble admitted the chickens were his and Hubbard acted as attorney claiming today equals tomorrow in law.
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Hubbard
Trimble
Riley
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Ledyard
Algona
Clarke
Lincoln
Was Big Day for Onawa Woodmen Picnic
The sixth annual Sioux Valley Woodmen's Association picnic at Onawa drew the largest crowd yet. Music came from the Onawa and Castana bands. Welcoming address was by Rev. J. R. Terkins of Onawa camp, with Rev. J. B. McNamara of Sloan camp giving the response. In the Whit ing versus Decatur drill Whit ing won 844 to 744. Judges were Jake Prichard Fred Hosking and Dr. Gillespie.
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City
Sioux Valley
Woodmen’s Association
Onawa
Castana
J. R. Terkins
J. B. McNamara
Sloan Camp
Neb
Whiting
Decatur
Jake Prichard
Fred Hosking
Smithland
Dr. Gillespie
Mapleton
Impudent Bum Breaks In Demands Breakfast
A vagrant entered the home of Mat Cavener near Egan and demanded food while his two young daughters were home alone. He searched pockets and stole sixty dollars from trousers, then fled. No further trace has been found.
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Mat Cavener
Egan
Mr. Cavener
Baptist Circuit Rider Killed in Red Oak
Silas White an 80 year old Baptist circuit rider was killed by a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train while watching work on a culvert in east Red Oak. He was deaf and likely did not hear the whistle. his body was mangled and thrown over telegraph wires. He lived with a sister in Shenandoah and was well known in early days. Stock Yards Change Hands in Sioux City rumor confirmed. purchaser unnamed but big packers rumored.
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Silas White
Burlington
Red Oak
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
White
Shenandoah
Sioux City
John C. Coombs
Credit Commutation Company
Irish 94-year-old ex-territorial treasurer visits Missouri Valley
8S. G. Irish of Whiting, aged 94, visits relatives in Missouri Valley. Once Dakota territory treasurer and long-time Mougna County board member, he remains active. Meanwhile, workmen digging from a river bank in LeMays unearthed a coffin with a male child’s remains. police and coroner investigate.
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LeMays
Good Year at Okoboji Season Ends Strongly
Hotel men and boatmen report the 1901 Okoboji season as one of the best in lake history, nearly closed Saturday. They note the Pan-American Exposition drew families away from the lakes, yet the season remained remarkably successful.
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Okoboji
Okobojis
Indicted for Wife Murder in Sioux City
A Sioux City grand jury on Saturday indicted Ben MelXnight for first degree murder in the alleged killing of his wife last June.
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Sioux City
Ben MelXnight
Last Tune
Notable seafarers and young prodigies in 1900s sports and crime
Captain Arias Rhodes commands the yacht Comstitution with a record of Atlantic crossing in 15.5 days and early coaching by his father. Willie English, famed for his freckles, signs a lucrative window display deal. jockey Harry Cochran, 15, earns up to 25k yearly after a 14-win ten-day spree. A Henry Fawcett led British fact-finding on Boer concentration camps. Charles Pickett, 30, elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. A murder indictment faces Lind Reynolds and wife over a child adoption scheme. Rosa Lee Johnson, 16, dies after leaping from a courthouse.
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Arias Rhodes
Sanatete Fe
Long Island
Rias Ithodes
Cheavas
New York
Globy
Rhodes
Europe
Atlantic
Harry Cochran
Louisg
Harry
Young Cochran
Ted” Sloan
Keiff Brothers
Lakeside
Chicago
Charles D. Pickett
Order of A — Elks
Ele
DR. Pickett
David B. Henderson
Iowa
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