Rock Island Train Plunges Into Cimarron River Near Dover Oklahoma
A Rock Island passenger train No 12 plunges from a high bridge into the Cimarron River three miles from Dover Oklahoma after the bridge fails due to driftwood and flood pressure. Eight dead, about twenty injured, and many missing as dawn search begins. engine crew escape with injuries, two Pullmans remain on track.
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Rock Island
Dover
Oklo
Cimarron River
Cimarron
Platy Family Trouble Divorces Sought By Carmody Spouse
Mrs Francis J Carmody wife of the Southern District US District Attorney and stepdaughter of Senator Thomas C Platt plans divorce after a brief unhappy marriage begun last December Col Carmody and Miss Louise Snow wed in a fashionable ceremony The couple separated last April and she has since stayed with her mother at Senator Platt’s Highland Mills estate in New York City area The separation was kept quiet and few were aware of it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Carmody
Francis J. Carmody
United States District Attorney
Southern District of
New York
Thomas C. Platt
Col. Carmody
Louise Snow
Senator Platt
Lawson Recovering From Illness At Dereamwold Estate
Arnold Lawson reports Thomas W. Lawson is convalescing after a month of distress following his mother's death. Doctors expect him to resume personal business within six weeks, though he remains retired at Dereamwold near Egypt, Massachusetts. His mind has not been impaired. Locomotive boiler explosion near Monongahela, Pa. killed the engineer and fireman, four injured. engine and caboose damaged beyond repair. Oliver Prettymanfl of Havana New Jersey, 18, dies from cigarette use.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Arnold Lawson
Dereamwold
Egypt
Mase
Buller
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Monongahela
Sioux City Dive Stock Market Report
Tuesday quotations from the Sioux City live stock market show top steers at 3.00 and top hogs at 6.10, reflecting day’s trading activity and price levels for livestock buyers and sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Slock City
Banking Scandal Shocks Flotland With Custody Move
A banking scandal in Flotland results in the detention of Bland Van Den Berg and associates suspected of embezzling 294 000. Shares of a hubkapap surged 190 percent on a market day. The case involves Donel, Mrs. Marlon Wallace Wall, and a nurse named Wu, linked to the alleged scheme.
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Flotland
Einhegzlemenn
Bland van den Berg
Senth Iful- Hand Lank
He Hubkapap
Pourse Wess
Farewell to Zion City By Dowie Declines Health
John Alexander Dowie in frail health plans a farewell service at Shiloh house next Sunday and possible departure for Mexico. He urges followers to stay away from the election for a new general overseer to prevent Voliva's contested succession. Dowie’s wife and son travel to Zion City and White Lake. admission to Shiloh house is denied.
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Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Shiloh House
Mexico
Tabernacle
A. W. Arrington
Voliva
Landis
Dowie
Ben MacChul
White Lake
Mich
Gladstone
Roosevelt May Move To Bayside Long Island Estate
President Roosevelt inspected a Bayside Long Island estate and nearby properties while visiting last Friday. The site, between Gould and Harvay houses, overlooks developable land along the bay and could become a new New York home for the president with possible Longworth interest.
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Long Island
Roosevelt
Balside
L. I
John McGraw Woodbury
Charles M. Gould
Louis Harvay
G. Howland Leagitt
Charles Harvey
Woodbury
Bayside Park
North Shore Realty Company
Machinists Scarce Delay Mare Island Repairs
Navy Department faces machinist shortages at Mare Island Cal due to high San Francisco wages. Repairs to army transport Solace and other vessels will be delayed until Yorktown, New Orleans, Buffalo, and training ship Intrepid are finished. War department expects possible loss of army transport Sheridan off Oahu.
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Navy Department
Mare Island
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Cal
Solace
Yorktown
New Orleans
Buffalo
War Department
Sheridan
Oahu
Hawaii
Wilmette Contractor Survives Suicide Attempt by Fire
Pete Lehr a Wilmette cement contractor poured kerosene on himself and set a blaze but his wife and a sister in law with neighbors extinguished the flames. He lay unconscious but may recover. Officials think he acted in a demented state after finding he had set fire to the oil soaked sheath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmette
Pete Lehr
Ill
Joseph Lehr
Lehr
Bejucas Rebel Leaders Reject Government Peace
At a Bejucas town hall meeting on Monday rebel leaders rejected government peace proposals after several violent speeches. The decision follows amid tensions in Cuba as the conflict persists.
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Bejucas
Cuba
Strike on Oil Trust Hits Standard Fleet Workers
Oil workers and deck hands on Standard Oil Company fleet of fourteen tankers in New York walked out Saturday demanding higher wages. Firemen and stokers joined the strike, signaling escalating labor unrest in the oil transport sector.
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Oil ‘Trust
Turkish Mutineers Kill Several Soldiers at Port Said
Mutiny aboard Turkish troops near Port Said leaves several dead. After the clash, authorities report quiet restored and security measures in place.
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Assaiel, Venilele
Port Said
Potomac Sails to Newfound Land for Fisheries Inquiry
In a naval move, the tug Potomac departed New York for Newfound land to prosecute a fisheries inquiry. Onboard were officers including Broz Alexander and others as part of the mission. A Canton Ohio contractor, James Corneliog, stands charged with murdering his wife after a quarrel.
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Potomac
Sanny
New York
Newfoundland
Broz. Alexander
Witt Warder
James Corneliog
Canton, G
al Whidow Welgitl
Fatal clash over injured after San Francisco streetcar crash
In San Francisco two electric street cars collided on Turk and Devisadero streets causing two deaths. William Pierson a bookbinder and John Gelp a baker died. Several others were seriously injured, including Albert Johnson and Arthur Johnson. Police redirected victims to Central Emergency Hospital.
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Tuvat
William Pierson
Book Binder
John Gelp
Baker
Albert Johnson
Arthur Johnson
George Ingisch
Turk and
Devisadera
Bilis
Devisa- Acto
Exidy
Turk
Devisadero Street
Ellis Street
Pierson
Gelp
Central Emergency Hospital
Eddy Street
Boy slain by gambler at Goldfields Mining Camp
John Moritz fourteen a telegraph messenger was shot by gambler Jack Thompson in Goldfield Nebraska after a bump at a dance hall leading to a fatal second shot as crowds riot with lynching talk. Moritz was well known and from St Paul.
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Goldfields
John Moriz
Jack Thompson
Goldfield
Neb
Moritz
Thompson
Fred
St. Paul
France Nabs Counterfeit Ring Tied to International Gang
Police uncovered a band of expert coiners with fifty members, including several Latin Quarter students, in a multi country operation. They passed counterfeit ten and twenty franc notes plated with gold dust, estimating 200000 francs circulated in six months. The group, connected to England and Germany, planned to expand to Chicago and Buenos Aires.
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United States
England
Germany
Chicago
Buenos Ayres
Robbers torture woman during home invasion
Mrs Ora Miller lies critical at Liberty Indiana after two masked robbers stormed her home Sunday night during an auction. Red hot irons were placed on her toe to force her to reveal where money was kept but the burglars took nothing. Ohio dog units arrived to aid the search for the thieves.
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Ora Miller
Liberty
Ind
Miller
Dayton
Commencement Exercises Held at Stanford University
Commencement exercises postponed from last June were held at Stanford University in California. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of the University of California, delivered the address on Philology and voiced a strong opposition to the proposed simplified spelling movement.
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Stanford University
Cal
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Wheeler
Britain’s Army Burden Speech at Newcastle Conference
War Secretary Haldane told a conference of the regional volunteers at Newcastle on Tyne that the nation is nearer than many think to overcoming the crushing burden of armaments. He warned that the pace of reform must quicken to ease the strain and strengthen national defense.
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Britain
Joeal Volunteers
Newcastle On Tyne
Haldane
Freight Wreck Derailed Car Fire Near Palestine Texas
An International and Great Northern freight derailed at Privy Switch near Palestine Texas on Sunday afternoon. One car loaded with matches sparked a fire that spread to fourteen of twenty three derailed cars, causing a blaze in the wreck.
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International
Great Northern
Louls
Privey Switch
Palestine
Texas
Banks Hit by Four Robbers in Underwood North Dakota
Four robbers blew safes in two banks at Underwood North Dakota and escaped with cash. Police launch search for suspects as details remain unclear. Local authorities urge public vigilance while investigators review security footage and interview witnesses.
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North Dakota
Underwood
N. D
Hawkeye State reports oil well near Maqnoketa draws crowds
Curiosity surrounds an oil discovery near Maqnoketa drawing strangers from nearby towns. Trucks, wagons, and trains pour into the area as locals and visitors tour the site. Tests by H A Guffy of Pittsburg confirm an underground source. landowner Samuel Earnes may lease the farm. a drill is already on site with leasing talks ongoing.
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Harry
H. A. Guffy
Pittsburg
C. W. Farr
Samuel Earnes
Guffy
Earles
Dividend of Grinnell Bank for Creditors
Creditors of the defunct Grinnell First National Bank begin receiving a 10 percent dividend from the receiver. About $33,000 remains for distribution, bringing total creditor recovery to 75 percent of claims. The bank failed after thefts totaling about $275,600 by cashier Henry C Spencer and his son Clark Spencer, who drowned in Arbor Lake near Grinnell in summer 1904.
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First National Bank of Grinnell
Grinnell First National
Henry C. Spencer
Clark Spencer
Arbor Lake
Grinnell
Hampton Globe Change Hands After 15 Years
M Bilderback sold the Hampton Globe last week to A M Mott of Hampton. The purchase is believed to be for C W Williams, former Milwaukee Sentinel attache and veteran newspaper man, replacing Bilderback as publisher and editor.
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Hampton
M. Bilderback
Globe
A. M. Mott
C. W. Williams
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Finding Loco Weed in Iowa Near Sidney Causes Alarm
Several specimens of oxytropis or loco weed have been found near Sidney in the past week and shown in the streets. It is a shrubby plant in the bean family with odd pinnate leaves and a spike of violet flowers. When stock, especially cattle, eat this weed it makes them crazy.
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Iowa
Sidney
Rich Sioux City Man's Will Probate Filing
The last will and testament of Abel Anderson, former president of the Northwestern National Bank, filed for probate in district court. The estate values at $260,000 with the widow Mrs. Anderson as chief beneficiary and three children receiving large bequests.
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Sioux City
Abel Anderson
Northwestern National Bank
Weae
District Court
Kelley Convicted in Onawa Assault Trial
John L. Kelley was found guilty after a two day trial in Monona county district court. He faced an assault with intent to commit great bodily injury charge. Kelley was sought by Ponca Neb for a cutting scrape, but Monona county authorities refused to surrender him.
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J. L. Kelley
Onawa
John L. Kelley
Monona County
Ponca
Neb
Webster City Grants Car Franchise Victory
A special election in Webster City approved Boone Webster City and Interurban Railroad Company to operate streetcars and provide an interurban service between Boone and Webster City. A five year tax remission was granted.
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Webster City
Boone, Webster Ciy and
Boone
Elevator Destroyed In Washington Fire At Whiting Elevator
A blaze destroyed the W. A. Whiting elevator at Washington on Saturday. Loss estimates range from 15000 to 26000 dollars with 8000 dollars insured. About 2000 bushels of oats burned and 1800 dollars in patent swinging gates stored inside were lost.
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W. A. Whiting
Washington
City Official Fistfight Sparks Scrutiny in Sheldon
City attorney T. E. Diamond of Sheldon reportedly clashed with another official in a disputed incident over a wing notice service. Diamond was said to be beaten after he handed the notice, with controversy arising over proper serving procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Diamond
Sheldon
Widmond
Thieves in Totel flee with watch from Oxford hotel staffer
Thieves in Totel, employed at the Oxford hotel in Missouri Valley, absconded with a dining room girl's watch and other jewelry. They were later captured in Toone and will be brought back for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totel
Oxford
Missouri Valley
Alan
Sueste
Toone
Boy 11 Falls in Botna River At Harlan
A bay 11 year old named Roy Prowned went missing after being found mrowned in the Botna river at Harlan. A large crowd searched for the body but rescue efforts failed.
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Roy
Martan
Chester Palmer
Botna
Harlan
Anti-Saloon League Leader Seeks State Protection
Attorney for the Anti Saloon League and workers warn they face danger while enforcing state law as Burlington officials are cited for protection failures. Gov. Cummins investigates before outlining action amid about 100 injunctions against saloon men and intense local excitement.
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Elpln
Jones
Burlingtoty League
Burlington
Anti-Saloan League
Cumming
Stolen Picture Is Found in Waterloo Case
A Rembrandt painting titled Rembrandt painted in Paris by Miss Alice Johnson loaned to the Waterloo library association has been recovered. Two men, G. P. D. Ralston and C. A. Ralston, are held for investigation. Mrs. C. A. Ralston transported the frame to Cedar Rapids. the piece was recovered at Rock Island depot. The missing canvas was returned after an officer retrieved it.
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Waterloo
Polles
Rembrandt
Paris
Alice Johnson
Waterloo Library Association
West Alderbrary
Jnl
G. PD. Ralston
A. Ralston
C. A. Ralston
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Detalter Dye On Trial For Forged Instrument Uttering
H Claude Dye former Tabor bank cashier faced trial in Council Bluffs after a $25000 shortage was settled by relatives in the area. Dye was brought from Seattle where he lived since the settlement, charged with uttering a forged instrument despite the financial settlement.
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H. Claude Dye
Tabor
Council Bluffs
Dye
Seattle
Monona County Medical Society Elects New Officers
Monona County Medical Society selects officers led by President Dr. H. E. Douglas of Otawa and Vice President Dr. Arthur TL Alison of Rodney with Secretary Dr. Fred S. Spearman of Whiting. A resolution updated the dead beat list for professional use.
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Monona County Medical Society
11. E. Douglas
H. E. Douglas
Otawa
Arthur TL. Alison
Rodney
Fred S. Spearman
Whiting
Des Moines Man Arraigned for Second Degree Murder
H. Dieckingen appeared in Justice Duncan's Des Moines court on a second degree murder charge in the Brydenburgh case. He pled not guilty and bonds were set at $5,000 but he could not furnish bond and was sent to jail. Dieckingen is a prominent Des Moines insurance man.
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Dieckingen
Duncan
Des Moines
Trene Brydenburgh
Elrada
Dickinson
Navy Graduation Noted For Towa Boys
Eighty six midshipmen graduated at the Annapolis naval academy last week. Philip G. Lauman of Dex Moiney stands third. Richard Hill of Fort Dodge eighth. Three other Iowans also graduated Chester H. Keppler Iowa City Bryson Bruce Gardenville and Raymond F. Ireltson Waterloo.
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Towa
Navy
Annapolis Naval Academy
Philip G. Lauman
Dex Moiney
Richard Hill
Fort Dodge
Chester H. J. Keppler
Iowa City
Bryson Bruce
Gardenville
Raymond F. Ireltson
Waterloo
Outrager Is Convicted In Fremont County Case
In Sidney the jury found Charles Johnson of Fremont County guilty of outraging Veda an eight year old girl. Veda is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ty and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs G W Crose, well known southern Iowa residents.
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Outrager
Fremont County
Sidney
Charles Johnson
Veda
Johnson
G. W. Crose
Towa
Military Funeral For William J. Smith In Sioux City
A full military funeral was held in Sioux City for William J. Smith of Company L, Fifty-sixth Regiment Iowa National Guard. He was killed near Beatrice Nebraska by a fall from the Fifty-sixth regiments special train from Fort Riley Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
William J. Smith
Wifty Sixth Regiment
Iowa National Guard
Beatrice
Neb
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Fort Riley
Kan
Pile Stealers Sentenced After Break In Near Sidney
Frank Price received one year in state prison at Port Madison for breaking and entering a house at McPaul's near Sidney and pleaded guilty to entering and eating two pies. Charles Crawford got eight months in the county jail. Fire destroyed the Armour cold storage and butter renovating plant at Oxford burning five hundred dressed chickens and other products. Loss around 2000 dollars covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Price
Port Madison
McPaul's
Sidney
Charles Crawford
Armour Cold
Oxford
Thunder Storm Injures Team Of Horses In Corydon
During a thunder storm at Corydon a lightning strike hit a team of horses driven by William Rebd causing injuries to both horses and the driver Mr Robb.
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Corydon
William Rebd
Robb
Death by own action at Muscatine claimed by Sylvester Burts
An older Muscatine resident, Sylvester Burts, killed himself by shooting. Health was cited as a possible cause amid a string of three Muscatine violent deaths within three weeks. Lyal Gladstone, 10, an employee of the Great Western Carpet Company in Muscatine, fell into a belt at work and was smothered to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Sylvester Burts
Lyal Gladstone
Great Western Cerpat Company
Economic Optimism Rise Amid Industrial Weather
Dun's Review reports mixed activity in early September. Chicago manufacturing shows steady output and rising wholesale demand, with new branches opening and stronger cash flows. Yet rail strains grow from crop movements while overall failures fall versus last year as buyers regain confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Corwin
Wong
Tits Tavalyysii
Galna
Leon
Vanane Ile
Daetiic
Southert
Spellon
Dakense
Mercantile Collections
Wodew Deanands
Chiedea Distetet
Dun
New York
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Chicago Market Quotation Sheet Shows Wide Price Ranges
The report lists mixed commodity prices across cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati and Buffalo with cattle hogs sheep and grain values. Key figures include hogs at various premiums heavy and fair conditions and grain items such as No 2 wheat oats rye corn and barley with multiple price ranges and regional quotes. A brief telegram notes a violent incident in Atlanta where a clerk named B A Kline reportedly died by self-inflicted razor action amid a broader capture of Alpine forces.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
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Milwauker
Cholee
Eyts
Hatton
Hrevitioes
Armoginos Sanches
Antceh
B. A. Kline
Atlanta
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