Stockmen and Packers Reach Postmortem Agreement Change
In Chicago representatives of major stock exchanges and packers agreed to modify a postmortem inspection rule. The change limits the requirement to dairy cows and common native canning cattle, with range cattle exempted. Pivotal leaders from Swift Kansas City and other exchanges participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Chicago
Priday
Chicasgo
Swift
National Livestock Exchange
Kansas City
Lennon
Kansas City Exchange
J. H. Simeocek
St. Louis Exchange
A.L. Koeuhter
St. Louis
National Exchange
Daly
St. Joseph Exchange
Holmes
Allwaukee Exchange
Ransom
Buffalo Exchange
Wall Street Tip Triggers Chester Runyan Bank Theft
Chester B. Runyan, paying teller at Windsor Trust Co NY, stole 96 317 dollars after a Wall Street plunge sparked by a tip. Nine days earlier he took 14 000 from the bank, vanished before arrest, was captured Friday in New York with half the money recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runyan
Wall Street
Steel Trust
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
New York
Bunyan
Mine explosion kills two miners in Caliinsville Tennessee
A bomb device caused the blast at mine MG 17 in Caliinsville, Tennessee, killing Louis Colonia and August Gennetti. Superintendent G Houck stated no labor trouble or sabotage was found and authorities investigate the suspected mining accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afine
Tutedell
Pridgy
Caliinsville
Tnn
Louis Colonia
August Gennetti
Ghouck
Unclear Foreign Trade Sentiment Reported From Telegraph
Fragmentary OCR appears to quote a London Telegraph correspondent claiming Japanese leaders insist they will not boycott American goods and that doing so would end trade relations, reflecting tense wartime economic pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehamis Mereé
Enbhs
London Telegraph
Amere Jean
Racheb
Clichs
Guise
Bank Failure Closes Fort Dallas National Bank
The Fort Dallas National Bank in Fort Dallas was closed Friday by directive of the Federal Reserve due to insolvency. Liabilities are listed at $804,000. The bank’s assets and failure details are under examination by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dallas
Death sentence in Bulgaria premier's murder case
A court martial sentenced Petroff to death for murdering Premier Petkov of Bulgaria. His two accomplices received life imprisonment and fifteen years penal servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroff
Premier Petkov
Bulgaria
Kentucky Judge Kills Gambill in Home Invasion
Taylor Gambill attacked ex County Judge F C Duff at Duff's home in Perry County Kentucky, Duff shot and killed Gambill. The report notes a chaotic market line in Sioux City with livestock prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Assallang
Taylor Gaimmbill
F.C. Duff
Perry County
Duff
Gambill
Missouri Quake Warnings From Tsismarck Advic
Reported earthquakes in Missouri caused building vibrations and minor damage. Advisory from Tsismarck AiG warns residents to stay indoors and inspect structures after tremors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Advic
Tsismarck
Aig
Plumber Charles Buwler Faces Tragic Domestic Incident
In Texas over twenty years in the trade, Charles Buwler allegedly drank two bottles of carboue while his wife watched amid a distressing domestic scene. Further details from the division report remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueliiad KH
Charles Buwler
Tex
Peter
Lis
Fifteen Dead in Wisconsin Storms Across State
A severe Wisconsin storm sequence left at least fifteen people dead and many injured. Oakdale near Camp Douglas was wiped out with four fatalities, while Neillsville and Grand Rapids reported multiple deaths. Farmhouses destroyed, stock killed, and telegraph lines down hampered details. a Pott district school near Warrens vanished and a Tomah resort suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Oakdale
Milwaukee Road
Camp Douglas
John Dame
Millston
Jasper Popp
Wryeville
Andrew Baumel
Warrens
Joseph Buckner
Neillsville
Lyman A. Charles
Grand Rapids
Gillsville
August Beyers
Wensel
Nellisville
Senator Dick to Explain Connection to City Treasurer Shortage
Akron report says Senator Dick will issue a statement on the $173,999 shortage of Fred B. Smith Akron city treasurer from lending public funds to friends. Smith has repaid part of the county and school board shortfalls totaling $104,008 and seeks to square the city accounts. Notes for $5,000 each from “Dick & Miles” dated July 4, 1905 show only $1,000 paid. the Dicks refer to U S Senator Charles Dick and his borrowing of public funds awaits explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Akron
Fred B. Smith
Smith
Fight at Mattoon ball game injures umpire and crowd
A riot broke out at a Mattoon game between Charleston and Mattoon in the Eastern Illinois league. Umpire Clancy was assaulted after a first base call with the score 0 0 in the eighth. Police intervened to save him. several others were injured. The game was forfeited to Charleston 9 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moh
Mattoon
Charleston
Clancy
Indianapolis
Pa Hce
Chines
Riot at Jamestown Exposition Turns Violent
A Wednesday night riot erupted at the Jamestown exposition when around 400 South Carolina and Wentucky residents attempted to seize control of cap path. Powhattan Guards resisted. Several people were injured.
Recovery of Stolen Mail Sacks Near Mooreville
Two mail sacks stolen in a February 1996 catage near Mooreville have been recovered by the post office. About 700 letters were sent on to their destinations. The regulatory authorities report the matter resolved with the letters en route to recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilday
Mooreville
Tye
Burglars Blow Open London Post Office Safe
Burglars busted into the London Si post office early Tuesday and blew the safe with dynamite. A considerable amount of money and a large quantity of stamps were stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barples
Post Ofice
Postnicy
London
Frost Damages In Ofato As Cleveland Records Tie Frosts
Readable text notes frost damage in Ofato with Cleveland recording a low of 46 degrees above zero on Tuesday. The report says frost occurred with chill conditions and widespread effects mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofato
Cleveland
Gordo
British Embassy Party Arrives in Intervale Illinois
The British Ambassador and Mrs. James Bryce plus embassy staff arrived in Intervale Illinois from Washington. British official business will be conducted from there during their stay. The Buena Vista Lake near Bakersfield California has broken flooding 20 900 acres owned by Biller Lax and Tevis Land Company causing 1 006 000 dollars damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshie
James Bryce
Intervale
N. IL
Washington
Buena Vista Lake
Bakersfield
Cal
Biller & Lax
Tevis Land Company
Major Warding Ordered to Panama
Major Cheater Marding of the corps of engine cars has been assigned to Panama to report to Goethals, head of the Isthmian Canal Commission, for special duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Warding
Panama
Maj
Cheater Marding
Corps of Engine Cars
Goethals
Isthmian Canal Commission
Rotesta Names New Chicago Park President
George F. Keobleri, director of the rhint gf Washington, was elected the new president of the Commercial National Park of Chicago, succeeding the late James H. Eviela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George FE. Keobleri
Rhint
Washington
Commercial National Park of
Chicago
James H. Eviela
Woman Confesses Practical Murder in Love Plot
Mrs Kinda Hewesto aged 18 of Benmore Pa is jailed after confessing to killing her husband by dousing his bed with lamp oil and setting it alight. Ignats Hutra her former lover is charged as accessory. She claims husband was drunk and she feared marriage to Hutra. Hutra denies knowledge. both await further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiorch
Kinda Hewesto
Benmore
Ignats Hutra
Mra Hewersto
Howersto
Hutro
Release of Ponca murder suspect ends three months at insane hospital
Frank Brink, acquitted of killing Miss Bessie Newton in Ponca on February 6, 1900, has been released from the state insane hospital at Norfolk after three months. Hospital officials say Brink never was insane, and he has returned home a free man. The shooting occurred as Newton prepared to wed Edward O'Donnell of Humboldt, sending Brink to a dramatic se llen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brink
Bessie Newton
Ponca
Neb
Norfolk
Brink
Edward O'Donnell
Humboldt
Thensang
Mail Swindlers Sentenced by Fort Smith Judge
Officer of Wrecked Investment Concern sentenced by Judge Rogers in Fort Smith Arkansas. Southern Bank and Trust officers convicted of mailing to defraud. C C Waller president Texas and F Demen Lemon vice president Pittsburg were fined 1000 dollars and imprisoned 34 months. Ed Hunt cashier and J M Langston Jr director fined 500 and 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Fort Smith
Ark
Southern Bank and Trust Company
C. C. Waller
Texas
F. Demen Lemon
Pittsburg
Ed Hunt
J. M. Langston, Jr
Excursionist Dislocates Neck in Punching Machine Bet
Axel Harrold of Somers Point New Jersey suffered a dislocated neck after butt of a punching machine during a wager. Surgeons work to realign his spine after he struck the target and fell unconscious following the attempt in Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Axel Harrold
Somers Point
N. J
Starrold
Lime Weeks to Win Claim at Cass Lake Land Office
About one hundred people gathered at the Cass Lake Minnesota land office Monday seeking to enter claims in the Chippewa Reservation. Lewis Tarsen of Fosston led a group after previously filing on a valuable farm amid the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Cass Lake
Minn
Lewis Tarsen
Fosston
No Fleet Transfer Denied by Roosevelt Official
Ambiguous reports that an elite fleet or Atlantic ships would be moved to the Pacific and affect anti American positions in Japan were denied by Secretary to the President.
Postmaster Leaves of Absence for Georgia League Meet
All fourth class postmasters in Georgia granted leaves of absence to attend the state league of postmasters meeting in Atlanta on August 17. The event gathers officials from the fourth class post offices to discuss clerical and operational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State League of Fourth Clas
Atlanta
Gen James Li Alcahire Appointed Army Quartermaster General
The president on Tuesday named Gen James Li Alcahire as quartermaster general of the army with brigadier general rank, succeeding the retired Charles F. Humphreys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
James Li. Alcahire
Army
Gannens
Charles F. Humphreys
Western League Baseball Schedule at Sioux City
Schedule of Western League games to be played in Sioux City in July shows matchups against Pueblo Des Moines Lincoln and others with specific dates noted. Also reports indictments of nine Italians for murder in New Orleans related to a kidnapping case and notes no deaths in Galena during June, a rare city record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Denvep Wees Ecerestens
Pueblo
eoueeSiy
Des Moines
Lincoln
S.e
Nimo
Bos
Landina
Navy
Galema
Gabema
Warning Unheeded Fire Destroys Des Moines Home
WH N Trow and his wife with three children escaped a blaze that destroyed their Des Moines residence. Mrs. Trow suffered burns on her hands as flames fed on the house and contents. The owner, J. C. Morningstar, resides in Canada. Highland Park residents demand a full police probe into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
N. Trow
Mera
J. C. Morningstar
Canada
Trow
Des Moines Union Railway
Highland Park
Accident pins Plymouth County woman under buggy near Willow Creek
Mrs Eugene Schroeder of near Oyens lies in serious condition at her home after a Friday crash on a Willow creek bridge. Her mother in law Mrs Nick Schroeder and the couple's young son escaped unharmed when their buggy overturned after a sudden car appeared on a blind curve. The horse backed the buggy down the embankment and toppled, trapping Mrs Schroeder beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth County
Eugene Schroeder
Ovens
Willow Creek
Hickey
Oyens
Schroeder
Nick Schroeder
LeMars
Oyen
Man Becomes Tramp After Banker Losses
A body recovered from the Bellevue river near Dubuque is believed to be A McRoberts of Charles City, once a Calmar banker worth about 75000. Once wealthy, he lost his fortune, turned to liquor, drifted nationwide, and ended as a tramp. His wife runs a Charles City boarding house. A wealthy brother allegedly refused aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. MeRoberts
Charles City
Bellevue
Dubuque
A. McRoberts
Calmar
McRoberts
Train frightens horses injuring Newton pastor and wife
Rev W Dissenbach of Newton and his wife were seriously injured when a Rock Island train frightened the horses they were in near News ton. Mrs Dissenbach broke her left arm in two places and was bruised. the Rev Dissenbach was knocked unconscious and had eye surgery considered survivable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dissenbach
Newton
Tiwary
George Hans
Newston
Rock Island
Divorce on the Street Sparks Des Moines Scene
Mrs. T J Vasparre of East Des Moines publicly argued for a divorce decree with Judge James A Howe outside a Polk County court. The judge, overwhelmed by the confrontation, retreated into the crowd as the scene drew onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James A. Howe
District Court
T. J. Vasparre
East Des Moines
Elishonor
Polk County
Joan Woods Ends Life in Sheldon Home
John Woods a 60 year old Sheldon resident died by his own action at his son's house, strangling himself with a pillow case. In poor health and despondent after losing his wife last September, he had returned from California two months earlier. He leaves three children and three brothers.
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Sheldon
John Woods
Wooad
California
Wallace Woods
Emma Galdie
Dr Miller
Sanborn
DB. T. Woods
Miles Woods
Henry Woods
Wansts
Lightning kills St. Anthony baseball player as others struck
A lightning bolt struck the St. Anthony baseball team as they left the field after a six inning game with Clemens at St. Anthony. Albert LaPlant, 22, second baseman, was killed instantly. eight others were knocked down but not seriously injured. About a hundred spectators watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
Hehtring
Clemens
Albert LaPlant
Farmer Wins Ditch Suit in Honeyfield Case
Judge Clyde ruled in a March term decision regarding Honeyfield who filled a ditch on his Charles City farm. The ditch, in use for about fifty years, must be opened within sixty days, with Honeyfield enjoined from its obstruction while a separate criminal case mentions Dexter convicted of a US land scheme and facing prison and $600 fine. Clinton features 11 year old prodigy Vivian P. Stork delivering two recitals to a large audience of music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Honeyfield
Charles City
Dexter
Iran
United States Main
National Land Company
Mgona
Cinton
Clinton
Vivian P. Stork
Prominent Addresses At Spencer.Chautauqua Draws Big Crowd
Bryan and La Follette spoke to large audiences in Spencer with 1 500 plus attendance noted. A severe Madstorm hit Sibley Kib ley area damaging crops and fences across several miles. Helen Kahler, aged 18 months, died after ingesting eighteen cold cure tablets mistaken for candy in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Kibley
Priar
Helen Kahler
Watertown
Parrot Alarm Sparks Fire Alarm at Store blaze
A parrot alarm cried fire from a birdcage near the dewn seed Store in Wgex Maines drawing out fire department response. No injuries reported as flames were contained in the commercial district. Meanwhile Des Moines reports a missing carpenter Mat of Foyer Sundell from the Columbia hotel a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wgex
Maines
Dewn
Civer
Des Moines
Multirole mayor presides over city license case
Mayor S. W. O. Straight of Atlantic acted as policeman judge and jury in a Saturday case. A man peddling without a license was arrested by a minor, brought to the mayor’s office, fled, and was tried convicted and fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. O. Straight
Attlantic
Quarrel Turns Fatal as Interpreter Strikes Sheriff with Brick
In Cedar Rapids a quarrel during a horse purchase led Joe Seolara to strike Sheriff Philip Cladds in the head with a brick. The sheriff remains unconscious and may die. Seolara fled the scene and Cladds is confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Seolara
Philip Cladds
Cedar Rapids
Sheriff
Seolara
Cladde
Marriage on the lawn at LaMars Mey ends in trip
Miss Arabella Osborn daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Osborn and L J Anderson wed in a 6 Oelock morning ceremony on the lawn at LaMars Mey C A Corbett officiating After a wedding breakfast the couple departed for a wedding trip and plan to reside in Chicago after August 1 Ler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabella Osborn
Mgr
Cedar Rapids mill owner and war veteran dies after long illness
Prominent Cedar Rapids man Cp. SL. John, longtime president of the Town Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance association and former city marshal, dies after a prolonged illness. He led the Anchor Mill Company and was a noted manufacturer in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
John
Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Anchor Mill Company
LeMars Chautauqua Draws Big Crowds For Bryan and Dubois
The LeMars chautauqua drew large crowds as William Jennings Bryan spoke on Wednesday afternoon and Hon. Fred Yt. Dubois of Idaho delivered the Fourth of July oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrin
LeMars
William Jennings Bryan
Fred YT. Dubois
Idaho
Burglars Crack Mason City Safe at Decker & Sons Plant
Thieves tapped the office safe at the Decker & Sons packing plant in Mason City and took nearly $100. The watchman was arrested and released for lack of evidence. Treton beat Paulina 1 to 0 on their home grounds with Paullinan, Parks and Holmes, Ireton, Batley and Zimmerman contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Decker & Sons
Treton
Paulina
Paullinan
Parks
Holmes
Ireton
Batley
Zimmerman
Gunsautus at LeMars Chautauqua Sermon Draws 2500
Dr F Ww Gunevalus of Chicago preached to 2500 at the LeMars chautauqua on Sunday afternoon and spoke on an evening lecture titled The Ideal of Culture.
Painter Falls From Scaffold in Newton Incident
Frank Louz, manager of the Louz Paint and Paper House, slipped from scaffolding and fell about fifty feet at Newton. Medical reports indicate spinal injuries with doubt cast on his recovery by hip physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Louz
Louz
Newton
Farrier George W Nichols Dies After Horse Fall
George W Nichols a prominent farrier near Aftom died after being thrown from a horse. The accident caused a brain tumor leading to his death, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tly Horse
George W. Nichols
Aftom
Government bug experts warn of swarming insects
Authorities report specialist teams warn that swarms are likely to invade the reduction area, threatening crops and regional yields. Officials emphasize urgent monitoring and containment to prevent widespread infestation across the district.
Early 20th Century Inventions and Health Reforms Highlighted
The piece discusses North and English sparrows and avian extermination methods, then describes a Santos-Dumont dirigible aeroplane test that ended in wreck. It notes opposition by a Famous Doctor to overuse of bottles and pills, advocating diet, sun and air to reduce disease mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos-Dumont
Paris
Frederick ‘Teves
England
London
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Tramp
Joan Woods
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