Multiple Iowa incidents report train death and incidents in Iowa
John Cook of Towa is killed by a train near West Superior Wisconsin while en route to North Dakota. George Hauser sustains broken ribs and chest injuries setting a steam thresher at Whitten. Texas fever hits a Black Angus herd in Fonda after import from Oklahoma. six of 160 die and quarantine is ordered. A dance riot in Van Horne leaves Marshal Kraft near death as shots and beatings occur. Premiums totaling 30000 are offered for the state fair with new features. Robberies and arrests unfold in Asbury, Durango, and Sioux City, with Stamps valued at 400 found. a Blackhawk County tramp steals a team in Eagle township. Federal court in Dubuque denies Callaghan & Co. an injunction over McClain’s Annotated Code. Henry Behne man attacked by tramps. injuries severe. A passenger train collision at Alta Vista injures one and kills another. Paul, brother of Jim Paul in Webster City, fatally injures himself in a pony race crash. A buggy accident in Lake City kills Mr. Green and injures Mrs. Green. The steamer Portland delivers Frank Novak, suspected in a store fire murder, to Pinkerton watch. J. D. Flannigan, Fort Dodge grain dealer, commits suicide after despondency and wheat speculation losses. John C. Bills, Davenport lawyer and former mayor, dies by suicide amid melancholia. Olive McGrew near Lancaster suicides by river dive. Sac City fire destroys six businesses and a dwelling with near 12000 loss.
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Towa
West Superior
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North Dakota
George Hauser
Whitten
Fonda
Oklahoma
J. Kenneday & Co
Jesse James
Asbury
Durango
Mike Turley
George Bush
Rock Island
Des Moines
Fifth Street
Vine Street
Quinn
George Ranney
Sioux City
Alvord
W. E. Buxton
Eagle Township
Blackhawk County
Buxton
Emlin McClain
Iowa
McClain
Alta Vista
Chicago It Western Railway
Paul
Jim Paul
Webster City
Homer
William Cunningham
A. Green
Lake City
St. Michaels
Alaska
Pinkerton
Frank Novak
Juneau
Dyea
Chilkoot Pass
Klondyke
Novak
Walford
Cedar Rapids
John C. Bills
Davenport
New York State
Olive McGrew
Lancaster
North Skunk
Sac City
D. R. Herrold’s
Riot at Merida Fatal as Police Clash with Candidacy Opposition
News of the Week reports a riot in Merida Yucatan sparked by opposition to a governor's bid for a second term. Police charged protesters, leaving twelve dead and many wounded. The item reflects wider global tensions and notable events from the period.
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Yucatan
Peru
Nanimo
Luigi
Savoy
Mt. St. Elias
Lord Salisbury
England
France
Russia
Thessaly
Iowa Patent Office Report Des Moines August 25
A copyright is granted to Carl W. Dahlberg for The Iowa Road Guide. Patents allowed but not issued include B. F. Wood automatic kitchen ventilator, M. J. Ribyn Jr sprocket wheel with retained chain alignment, I. J. Ring power transmission for mowing machines, and W. A. Ellis tire shrinker and stretcher. Free patent information offered by Thomas G. and J. Raven Orwig, solicitors.
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Des Moines
Carl W. Dahlberg
B. F. Wood
M. J. Ribyn, Jr
Keokuk
Thomas G. and
J. Raven Orwig
Solicitors of Patents
Czar Thanks Wis Sig ters at Krasnoe Selce Camp
The czar czarina and President Faure with their suites watched a 59000 troop march at Krasnoe Selce camp. The czar thanked his men and Faure toasted the Russian army while sending greetings to French soldiers. The czar and Faure exchanged toasts affirming Franco Russian military camaraderie.
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St. Petersburg
Czarina
President Faure
Krasnoe Selce
Faure
Czar
Conference A Failure Reported By Paris Courier
Paris reports say United States Minister Woodford and Ambassadors Porter and White failed to reach a decision. Woodford faces a delicate task to pressure Spain without rupturing ties. Spain's attitude and European support favor Spain, with France and Germany hostile to American interference. Policy may be watered down to Cuba claims with Spain's filibuster issues.
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Porter
London
Paris
The
Daily Mail
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Woodford
Ambassador Porter
Ambassador White
Spain
Europe
Canovas
France
Germany
Cuba
Fort Taken as Afridis Capture Afghan Frontier Outposts
Reports from the frontier say Afridi forces overran forts near Jamrud and Maude. Garrison at Fort Ali-Masjid resisted fiercely then retreated toward Lowrag. Quetta warned to be ready as fighting widens with tribesmen advancing on Khyber Pass area.
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India
Bombay
Peshawar
Khyber Pass
Fort Ali-Masjid
Jamrud
Lowrag
Quetta
Fort Maude
Westmascott
Kohat
Khyber Rifles
Jewangera
Explosion Kills Three at Illinois Brickyard
At W. H. Haliday brickyard in Cairo Illinois a boiler exploded shortly after 7 am Monday killing three men Riley Bradley Gideon Ricks and Henry Schiller and injuring eight others. The dead were all men and most workers were Black except Schiller. A large boiler fragment hurled the victims about 50 feet. Cause of the blast was not known.
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Riley Bradley
Gideon Ricks
Henry Schiller
Ed McCurdy
Proctor McCurdy
Dennis Bland
Jesse Woodford
Jim Keys
Ike Thomas
Will
Jim Curtis
Deacon Committed to McLean Hospital Insane
Edward Parker Deacon, of Boston, was committed Sunday to McLean hospital at Waverly as a precautionary measure after growing violent. He previously killed Emile Abeille in Cannes on February 17, 1892, and arrived from Narragansett Pier days earlier, showing a withered, demented condition.
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Mass
Edward Parker Deacon
McLean Hospital
Waverly
Emile Abeille
Mr. Deacon
Catholic Foresters Adjourns Illinois Convention
Streator Illinois August 27 State court Catholic Order of Foresters closed its convention here with 206 courts and 16975 members a rise of 2031. Funeral benefits exceed 30000 while the cash on hand stands at 36112 Officers elected include state chief ranger Thomas McEnerney Chicago state vice chief ranger W A Dieter Naperville and state treasurer James Burk Chicago Aurora was chosen as next convention site.
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Streator
Ill
Catholic Order of Foresters
Thomas McEnerney
Chicago
W. A. Dieter
Naperville
James Burk
Aurora
Wisconsin convict-made goods labeling ruled unconstitutional
Madison August 26 A U S circuit court judge ruled that a recently enacted Wisconsin law requiring labeling of convict-made goods sold in the state is unconstitutional. Judge W H Seaman delivered the decision in the case challenging the labeling requirement.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
W. H. Seaman
United States Circuit Court
Famine Abates in India Says Mission Relief Committee Cable
From Bombay Bishop J. M. Thoburn reports famine conditions are steadily abating as he chairs the interdenominational missionary relief committee. The message came via cable from Bombay, Aug 26, quoting Thoburn on relief progress.
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India
New York
J. M. Thoburn
Interdenominational Missionary Relief Committee
Bombay
Fire at Pittsburg Seventh Avenue hotel causes heavy losses
A Thursday night blaze in Pittsburg caused about 165000 in property damage and injured two firemen when the Strawberry alley wall of the Edmundson & Perrine building collapsed burying rescuer Zeke Glover and Harry Helt. Two boys were missing as crews recovered victims Holt and Glover. The fire started from a gas engine explosion in the cellar, and guests numbered 150 fled the hotel dining area as flames spread to nearby structures.
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Pittsburg
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Smithfield Street
Seventh Avenue
Strawberry Alley
John Neelan
Edmunson & Perrine
John Daub
Edmundson & Perrine
Zeke Glover
Harry Helt
Holt
Glover
Lawrenceville
Fire destroys Fitzgerald Trunk plant on Wells Street
A large blaze at the Fitzgerald Trunk company plant on Wells street in Chicago destroyed the building and its contents. The fire broke out shortly after 11 o clock last night and caused about 200000 dollars in property loss.
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Chicago
Fitzgerald Trunk Company
Wells Street
New American Party Formed In St Louis Convention
The New American party emerged in St Louis with a 40 to 50 delegate convention representing nine states and territories. Col. E H Sellers of Detroit elected chairman of the national committee, which will base its headquarters in Detroit for the year. The platform calls for abundant revenue and demonetization of gold and silver, replacing coins with metallic tokens and treasury notes in unlimited legal tender.
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St. Louis
New American Party
Col
E. H. Sellers
Detroit
Anarchist Plot Aimed at Queen Regent Revealed
A Daily Mail dispatch from San Sebastian reports a secret London anarchist meeting resolved to avenge Angiolillo by attacking the Queen Regent of Spain. The Spanish government has learned of the plan in connection with the Canovas del Castillo assassination.
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Daily Mail
San Sebastian
Angiolillo
Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Cloakmakers Strike Ordered in New York City
Henry Fisher of the walking delegates announces the Brotherhood of Cloak Makers will call out about 12,000 cloakmakers in New York City and vicinity for a general strike starting today.
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Henry Fisher
Board of Walking
The
Brotherhood of Cloakmakers
Brotherhood
Uruguayan President assassinated during independence fete
Montevideo reports President J Idiarte Borda was shot and killed at a national celebration. The slain leader, elected for 1894 to 1898, died almost immediately. The assassin is a youth named Arredondo. The fete marked Uruguay’s independence anniversary of August 25, 1825.
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Uruguay
J. Idiarte Borda
Arredondo
Borda
Senor Cuestas
Senate
Greece
Turkey
Germany
Marquis of Salisbury
Austria
Italy
Russia
France
India
Kansas
Senor
Hawaii Awaiting Japan Reply On Immigration Arbitration
The Hawaiian government has not yet received an answer from Japan regarding the offer to refer the immigration trouble to arbitration. The Hawaiian Star notes Japanese talk of uprising cited in their press as a pretext for Naniwa’s presence in Hawaiian waters. The situation remains unchanged as of August 28.
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Cal
Mariposa
Sydney
Honolulu
Japan
Hawaiian Star
Peace Pact Favored State Lawes
The American Bar Association meeting featured Governor John W. Griggs of New Jersey addressing reform in lawmaking and a resolution to promote international arbitration treaties. The committee on uniform state law reported thirty states and one territory have appointed commissioners, with California and Arizona joining conferences in the past year.
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Cleveland
American Bar Association
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
California
Arizona
Czar Toasts French President Aboard Cruiser Pothuan
At a luncheon on the French cruiser Pothuan the czar proposed a toast to the French president, saying their nations share a fresh bond and are resolved to work together to maintain world peace in a spirit of right and equity.
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St. Petersburg
Pothuan
Khyber Pass Falls to Afridis After Attack
Fort Lundi-Ko tal at the end of the Khyber Pass was attacked and burned by 300 Khyber Rifles soldiers. The Khyber Pass leading from Afghanistan into India has fallen into insurgent tribal hands.
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Peshawar
Lundi-Kotal
Khyber Rifles
Afghanistan
India
Governor Mount Plans Ohio Speaking Tour in October
Indianapolis August 28 Governor Mount has accepted an invitation from the Republican state central committee to make several speeches in Ohio during October. He may spend about two weeks in the state.
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Gov. Mount
Ohio
Indianapolis
Mount
Republican State Central Committee
Negro Interstate Free Silver league holds first convention
Quincy Illinois August 27 1912 The first convention of the Negro Interstate Free Silver league is in session President Taylor outlines the aim to perfect the organization and unite states under one constitution for the coming campaign.
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Quincy, Ill
Negro Interstate Free Silver League
Taylor
Al Hankins Dead In Chicago Gambling House Incident
Al Hankins, noted sportsman and fast-horse owner, died after being caught in a folding bed and strangled at 3908 Cottage Grove Avenue. He was with Sam Kohn and William Moguelvang, who ran a gambling house there.
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al” Hankins
Chicago
al Hankins
Cottage Grove Avenue
Hankins
Sam Kohn
William Moguelvang
Fire destroys large Kansas City Car and Foundry plant
A major section of the Kansas City Car and Foundry Company plant in Armourdale burned late Wednesday night from a furnace burst. Loss pegged at 150000 dollars with insurance totaling 450000 dollars. plant owned by Armour interests.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Car and Foundry Company
Armourdale
Armour Interests
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Range Today
Chicago August 26 The table lists the range of quotations on the Chicago board of trade for today with figures shown for various commodities and contract months across the floor trading activity.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
State Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Winona Park
The state Christian Endeavor convention opened at Winona Park Indiana on August 28 with 1590 attendees and at least 1000 more delegates expected to arrive.
Alien Tax Law Is Voided by U S Court
Pittsburg reports a federal judge ruled the alien tax law unconstitutional on Thursday. Judge Acheson of the United States court declared the statute void, signaling a significant legal challenge to wartime or immigration fiscal measures.
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Pittsurg
Acheson
United States Court
French Duties to Remain
Paris reports the cabinet has decided there is no ground at present to modify cereal duties.
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Paris
Woman recounts home remedies for a fall from a cherry tree
A Detroit Free Press reader recalls visiting an elderly aunt and treating injuries with catnip tea wild onion poultices hot water and lye before a neighbor called a physician. She attributes a broken rib to home methods and notes the reluctance to hire high priced doctors.
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Rember
Detroit Free Press
Curious anecdotes of geniuses pets and foibles
A collection of playful notes about famous figures and their companions. Macaulay fed dinner alone and toppled wine glasses for sport, Cowper cherished many pets, the duke of EB feared hares, Rembrandt painted from memory a pet monkey, Philip of Burgundy built water hole traps, Richelieu’s cat outlived him, Handel fed three meals then ate all, and Harris trained a clever pet to drink beer.
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Macaulay
Cowper
Rembrandt
Philip
Burgundy
Richelieu
Handel
Harris
Chins as character indicators in a humorous astrology style
A quirky excerpt describes chin shapes and facial features as clues to personality. Protruding chins signal ambition and fighting spirit, retreating chins imply yielding nature, and dimples or fleshy centers hint at generosity or meanness, with health and longevity linked to certain chin types.
Difference Between a Planet and a Star
The distinction lies in light production versus reflection. A star emits its own light, while a planet reflects the light from another body.
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