Florida Phosphate Beds and War News Mixed Dispatch
The item mixes notes on Florida phosphate deposits discovered by government geologists in 1884 and export patterns to Germany Britain Norway Sweden Denmark Austria and Russia with assorted observational scraps. It mentions Japanese officers in the Russo-Japanese War and a wager about survival at the front, plus scattered commentary on public figures and ancient sites.
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Florida
Poverniment
Gulf Coast
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Austria
Russia
Prince, Bie
Algiers
Bowne
Stirthus
Fortune Ties Bible to Inheritance Case
In Nevis a woman named Metta Highee of Maxwell county is among thirteen heirs listed to divide a fortune of 85 million dollars, tied to lands and real estate. The case traces to a century old estate once owned by Jonathan Steele, a pioneer pilot in New York, with lands later becoming public property. The inheritance settlement centers on family Bible records and a long-held family lineage.
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Nevis
Raman
Lima
Metta Highee
Maxwell
Komi Town
Jonathan Steelman
New York
Jonathan Breeldun
Wnoold
Jonathan Steele
Mrs. Higsbee
Atinna
Des Moines Woman Slays Bulldog With Ax to Save Brother
In Des Moines Iowa July a woman named Mrs William Webb used an axe to kill a vicious bulldog that savagely mauled her younger brother. She hacked the animal after it tore flesh from the boy’s cheeks and head. The dog died from its wounds and rabies were not feared.
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Des Moines
Wiliam Webb
Death of Judge Waters Ha In the Philippine Islands
News of the death of Judge Waters Ha in the Philippine Islands arrives by cable from Manila. A native of Union County, he was born in Creston and served in the National Guard before joining the regular army in the Philippines. He studied at Creston public schools and graduated from the local college. He returned home in 1903 for a visit with his parents and later served as a judge under the civil government until his death. His wife, Miss Clara Stanchikel of this city, had traveled to the Philippines to marry him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uroston
Mae Cae
Lon Fekis
Iighland
Hein Son
Wateren HA
Ickig
Slanila
Gyeetun
Wits
Borbainion
Creston Publidie
Creston
Taver College
Tawa
Inva Nationa Guard
Fred Atcer
Philippine Islands
Ile
Philippines
Clara Stanchikel
Tavisie
Tokis
John Hay
Salem
Mass
Charles
Helen Leonard Hay
Warsaw
Springfield
Brow University
Clara
Amzasa, Stone
Cleveland, O
King
Castilla Days
Pike County
John G. Nicolay
Abraham Lincoln
Ex-Gn employee Henry Baumann risks life by on-track jump
Henry Baumann a former Northwestern employee, attempted to end his life by throwing himself on the track ahead of a train. Several comrades risked their lives to pull him away and saved him from injury.
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Henry Baumann
Denison
Henry Traumhnn
Diver's Neck Broken Death at River Bathing
Harry Egan 14, of Monticello, dies after diving from the railway bridge above Anamosa. Jumping fourteen feet, he struck sand and broke his neck. Egan and companions were bathing at the river bridge on July 3 when the accident occurred.
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Harry Egan
River Bridge
Anamosa
Monticelli
Egan
Geneva Becomes Hub for Annual Bean Dinner
Geneva prepares for the fourth annual bean dinner festival attracting thousands. The event, once a local feast, now draws wider attention with a nationwide attention to the headliner and the celebration date fixed for June.
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Geneva
Qeneva
Jowan After Medal High Gun in Grand American Handicap
R R Barber of Paillina claimed high gun honors at the Grand American Handicap after posting a scare of WW W, finishing as the standout shooter in a field that included notable contestants from several clubs. The event featured a dramatic final round with Barber's exceptional marksmanship drawing praise from onlookers and sponsors alike.
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R. R. Barber
Paillina
Liddenpolis
Gerber
Peulina
Barber
Arsenic Found in Cyrus Pratt Stomach in Poison Case
State chemist Professor Kinney reported large quantities of arsenic in Cyrus Pratt’s stomach, a finding central to the case against Pratt’s wife Mrs. Pratt and her hired man Wil Versing. The report aims to resolve whether embalming fluids influenced the evidence and whether poisoning caused Pratt’s death.
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Kinney
Cyrus Pratt
Des Moines
Ketones
Calhoun Cotiny
Wil
Lake City
Pratt
Nowhhat
Dersing
Lnake City
Persing
Tor
Shi
Disappears Again A Second Reward Offered For Virgil White
Des Moines July 3. Father Virgil White offers 1600 reward and distributes thousands of circulars after his son again disappears from lodging houses and employment offices in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Detectives search hotels hospitals and agencies while the trunk shipped to Omaha becomes the only solid clue as days of pursuit unfold.
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Virgil White
Des Moiies
Baldwin
White
Gmetad
View
Tn Aise
Defiance
Sam
le Gall
Mah Nashale
Nebraska
Coubell Ihatys
Lin, Taly
Iowa
Des Moines
Sam Wadsworth
Council Tlufts
Omaha
Comncil Bluffs
Register
John C. Hume
Hume
J. G. H. Hunter
Witte
Aume
Ube
Pari
Deathbed scene links arsenic poisoning case in Lake City
Mrs. Cyrus Pratt and hired man Will Persing are central to a Lake City poison case after Pratt’s death. Attested by county officials, tests on Pratt’s stomach may reveal arsenic, while Mrs. Pratt admits buying poison to use on mice. An inquest and autopsy followed, noting severe gastritis and arsenic poisoning signs.
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Lake City
Persing
M. WW. Btutchison
Pratt
Speaker
Lake View
Priatt
Yetter
Mrs. Pratt
M Pratt
Tratt
Mr. Priatt
Vetter
Mre Nichols
Vetter’ S
Sam Vunca
Pritts
Tater Persie
Rockwell City
Hutchison
Morton
Blaty
Juytion
Mr. Fratt
Mental collapse of Virgil White linked to sweetheart’s death
Des Moines reports Virgil White, a prominent young attorney, believed detained in the home of Attorney J. G. Hume as investigators probe a possible love affair behind his disappearance. A note book found in his room details his life and mental decline, while his father travels from Keokuk to seek a thorough medical examination and avoid asylum.
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Virgil White
Des Moines
J. G. Hume
Omaha
Fred EB. White
Virgil
Keokuk County
John €. Hive
Oinuhn
White
Will Ferguson
Missy Belln Thompson
Drake University
Miss Thompson
Ghie
Mr. White
Margaret Craig
William Bayard Craig
Iowa Cashier Skips Bank With Six Dollars
Graettenger Saw hogs bank cashier William Mueller disappeared from Graettenger a week ago. Sheriff Conkley obtained an order to have the bank's safe opened.
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Graettenger
Iowa
Craettely Fa
William Mueller
Graettenger Sawhogs Bank
Conkley
Noted diplomat John Hay dies after illness
Secretary of State John Hay, aged 59, died in Newbury, Illinois, after a pulmonary embolism. The death followed a day of improving health and a night of quiet rest. Hay, a famed statesman and author, served as Lincoln’s secretary, ambassador to Europe, and secretary of state since 1898, leaving a legacy in diplomacy and literature.
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Scudder
Yurse
Dr. Beudder
Dr. Leander
Dir Murphy
Secrc
Tary
American Ships Bring Paul Jones Body to France
American squadron under Rear Admiral Sigabee arrives at Cherbourg to convey Admiral Paul Jones’ body to the United States. The Brooklyn flagship and cruisers Chattanooga Taco yng and Galveston are greeted with gun salutes as batteries fire twenty one guns. Vessels decorate the harbor with flags as the fleet anchors in the inner harbor.
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France
Paul Jones
Cherbourg
Sigabee
Brooklyn
Chattanooga
Tacoyng
Galveston
United States
Arsenal
Admiral Besson
Comninder
No pay for ship service by Kansas auditor
Kansas Auditor of State Seth J. Wells informed the executive council that he will refuse to audit warrants tied to a $5,000 appropriation for the silver service of the battleship. He argues the legislature did not specify timing and questions the governor as purchasing agent authority.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Seth Jt Wells
State
Sneathers
Guuddit Wats
Wangas
Wells
Executive Council
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Algona
Andrew Lang
Tate
Conington
Thiben
Ty AL Wredells
Nice
Cestinje
Prince of
Montenegro
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
John Farley
Biglardo
Japan
Athens
Eltyitesy
Servier
Chile
Hess
Mik Rat
Gaeglin
London
Tissoppmamnd
Cogmaderee
Daltows Browne
Seana
Indian Territory
Ilan Territory
Lelely
Misesour
Oklonowa
Old London
FS. Blackwell
Toston
Wee
Bernhards
Maxwall
Bulldog
Warren Fl. Ickis
Lowan
Manila
Teeter
Trey
Jowan
Fonda
Perssing
Husband
NET
Hay
Washington
Bad Neuheim
Charles L. Scudder
Boston
Fred T. Murphy
Eaton
Secretary Hay
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