Tragic Train Stabbing Ends Bride's Wedding Trip
A Louisiana tragedy aboard a train near New Orleans interrupts a bridal tour. Groom Fred Van Ingen shoots and kills himself after attempting to fire on a former suitor. bride Miss Rehrer escapes harm as relatives intervene, the pistol jammed by a uncle.
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PF. Benuvs
Plaquemine
Fred van Ingen
Alexandrian la
For
Gov
Blanchard
James Rehrer
Live
Tuten Rouge
Denuwe
van Ingen
Alexandria
Benouve
Atfert
Pain Quirty
Texan seeks release before wedding after long sentence
Charles Pempkins, age 60, formerly in Mexico as a mining engineer, has surrendered to finish a one year and three month term. He plans to marry soon and aims to clear his record before becoming a benedict. He accuses a guardian of financial harm and says he will complete the remaining eleven months.
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Charles Pempkins
Mexico
Satten
Padwards
Bank Directors Face Stricter Oversight on Bank Conduct
Government orders bank directors to improve oversight of national banks. Directors must answer twenty five probing questions to reveal links between executive actions and bank operations. Immediate meetings are required to enforce accountability and deter lax supervision.
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Murray Poday
Dipeering Thom
Bos
Farmer Kills Saloonkeeper in Aaron County Carriage
A violent incident ends with farmer Al Martin fatally shooting saloonkeeper Wood Arnold after a confrontation at a saloon in Tiaswer. Arnold, aged about 28, had been drinking before the incident. Martin, aged 45, claimed self defense as Arnold attacked him inside the establishment.
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Farmer
al Martin
Tiaswer
Mewes
Ty Wood
Arnold
Bowling records fall in St. Queuis Ten Pin league
Sehneidt team of St. Queuis Ten Pin league rolled 3,506 pins in three games, an average of 1,102. The high game reached 1,152. Three players averaged over 241.
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Pwr Works
Sehneidt
St. Queuis
City Live Stock Market Friday Quotations
Market report shows live stock prices with top bees at 225 and ep hogs listed at 5.50 dollars. Traders respond to Friday fluctuations as prices vary across sectors and livestock types.
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Pgux City
Aged Woman Dies in House Fire
An elderly resident named Isabell Dennis aged 71 was burned to death when her home burned after grass and brush were set alight near Whitney County. The fire damage is under investigation and local authorities are assessing the cause.
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Isabell Dennis
Furnes Dawn and Se Furs Elaborate Assignment Wait
A cryptic note references Furnes Dawn and Se Furs detailing a planned action. The message mentions awaiting an arrangement by Ogee Bro, hinting at an operable plan or pending decision. No clear names, dates, or places are established in readable text.
Japan's Night Parade Dazzles in Celebration of Visitors
A massive Tokyo procession of 15 600 participants lit lanterns and waved American and Japanese emblems in honor of visiting American fleet officers. Admiral Sperry and other officers observed from a special stand as bands played the U.S. national hymn. The crowd's roar and lanterns created one of the era's great popular demonstrations.
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Japan
Romfort
Admiral Sperry
Komura
Foreclosure threatens Yerkes New York mansion art treasures
The Yerkes estate on Fifth Avenue and Sixty eighth Street faces foreclosure after a mortgage debt of about 82 years and unpaid interest. Widow Mary A. Yerkes has not appeared in court. The will provides the mansion and contents pass to a corporation including New York City’s mayor and four Metropolitan Museum of Art appointees after the widow’s death.
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Yerkes
New York City
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Girl shoots betrayer at Chicago fruit store
Jennie Trermpeey of Chicago 1S ages 1S shoots and wounds clerk Joseph George apols at a fruit store after entering to confront her former lover Miss Deonpsey claimed her life was wrecked by his perfidy. Police report she fired three shots with a revolver hidden in her water. One bullet lodged in the man's chest, a serious injury.
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Chicago
Jennie Trermpeey
Joseph Georgeapols
Mliss
Suffragists Sentenced After House of Commons Disorder
Seventeen suffragists arrested October 12 during a disturbance at the House of Commons were sentenced to imprisonment varying from three weeks to three months. They were released on bonds but vow to continue protest actions despite penalties.
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House of Commons
Prince August William Weds Alexandra Victoria in Imperial Chapel
The son of Kaiser Kaiser William is married to Alexandra Victoria daughter of Prince Frederick of Schleswig-Holstein in the chapel of the imperial palace on Thursday afternoon. Prince August William of Prussia aged 21 is the fourth son of Emperor William.
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Kaiser
Jouchess
Alexandra Victoria
Prince Frederick
Duke of Schieswhe-Holstein
Imperial Palace
Prince August William of
Prussia
Emperor William
Half Million Pledged At Missionary Convention
At the Thursday session of the Woman's Home Missionary Society convention in Philadelphia, an appropriation of one half million dollars was pledged for mission work in the United States and its possessions.
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SSO
United States
Cholera Cases Rise Slightly in Manila
Cholera cases in Manila show a slight increase over the last 24 hours with five new suspected infections reported among recent fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Feven New Oera
Oklahoma Flood Reaches Centre and North After Rainfall
Heavy rains in Oklahoma caused widespread flooding across the centre and northern regions, continuing Thursday after three days of downpours. Officials warned residents near streams and low-lying areas to evacuate as floodwaters rose and transportation networks faced disruptions.
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Oklahoma
Pure Hopes Out Centre
Oklhernia
Pails Firm Fails to Clear Hurdle in Thin Ledger
A fractured note from a local business reports a cash shortfall and canceled payments amid a weak bank balance. It lists creditors and notes a restructuring plan to stabilize operations. No names beyond generic references are clear.
Trial reveals loan chain tied Morse to Miss Wilson
In a New York federal trial for Morse and Curtis the secretary Miss Kate A. Wilson is named in testimony about large loans from the National Bank of North America. Government witness Seren Moxley described a sequence where Wilson’s note funded stock purchases, securing further loans, until a cycle collapsed when prices stayed at par. Mrs Clementine Dodge Morse appeared in court beside her husband as defense objections were overruled.
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Chas. W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
New York
Hough
United States Court
Kate A. Wilson
Morse
National Bank of North America
Wilson
Sdrwin Moxley
Miss Wilson
American Tee Company
Hugh
Clementine Dodge Morse
Curtis
Escapes From Night Riders Reach Tiptonville
Col Taylor arrives safely at Tiptonville Tennessee after escaping from night riders who hanged Quinten Rankin at Walnutleg. The masked group argued over his fate with some seeking execution while others wanted to use him to press fishing concessions at Redfoot Lake. Taylor leapt into a bayou to flee, pursued by gunfire.
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Col. Taylor
Tiptonville
Safeaml Sound
Th. A. Taylor
Trenton
Tonn
Fwrer
Walnutleg
Quinten Rankin
Rankin
Taylor
Redfoot Lake
Tay
Flo
Tony
Insurance Firms Offer to Settle Kingston Fire Claims
English fire insurers held liable for Kingston Jamaica fire of January 1 1907 offered to compromise all claims at one percent with no adjustment. The Kingston committee rejected the proposal but would accept one percent plus five per cent event cost. Claims total exceed five million dollars. Final reply from the companies pending.
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Kingston
Sritish Fire
English Court of Appeals
Jamaica
Erent
Wingston
Patas Fire In New York Claims Three Lives
A six story tenement in New York burst into flames on Wednesday trapping tenants. Fire started on the ground floor and spread quickly as fire escapes filled with panicked residents. Three people were found dead in an upper hallway when crews gained control within about thirty minutes.
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New York
Nominations Made by Grand Lodge At Marshalltown
The Grand Lodge at Marshalltown Iowa nominated grand officers for the June election. Nominees include Grand Master K. B. Gunn Red Oak Deputy Grand Master H. C. Ring Marion Grand Warden list of several candidates and districts. A trustee election and town Rebekah assembly adjournment with officers named at Mason City and Des Moines complete the order.
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Marshalltown
Odd Fellows of
Lowa
Seasion
Marshilltown
Grand Amster-K
Gunn
Red Oak
H. GC
Ring
Marion
Sty Mest Stevenson
Council Blutts
W. H. Nelson
Boone
YW. F. Wagner
Sigourney
A. W.W. Lehmalie
Garner
J. W. Cutting
Decorah
T. J. Withite
Carroll
W. C. Kummer
Keokuk
B. Wallace
New Sharon
J. W. Marshall
Storm Lake
J. P. Lambertson
Altbias Flg
Heisel
Avoca
Odd Cellows
Mason City
Rebekah
Alta Striker
Hattie Kerquist
Des Moines
Helen Prescott
Atasea Citys
Elizabeth Matheney
Seeukuk
Hiler
Butcher
Davenport
Armind Lodge
Plice
Widow Leaves Skull Timepiece to Granddaughter
Mrs Jennie Wright of Ireland left a remarkable timepiece collection to her granddaughter Mrs William Fenn of Midera. The centerpiece is a skull shaped watch with death symbol on its forehead and a bas-relief scene of the holy family inside. The case opens by rotating the skull to reveal angels shepherds and worship of the newborn Christ.
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Jennie Wright
Ireland
William F. Fenn
Midera
Ellen
Public Libraries Sees Growth in Iowa
The State Library Association meeting at Cedar Rapids reported 1907 had 42 libraries and 7 associates, while now there are 102 public and 27 associate libraries and 500 traveling libraries. Andrew Carnegie donated 60 libraries. new officers were elected: President Miss Harriett Wood, vice presidents J. B. Richman and Walter W. Trayes, secretary Miss Mary Wheeler, treasurer J. W. Rich, and trustees Mrs at AT Loney and Mrs J. Horton.
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Library Association of Town
State Library Association
Cedar Rapids
A. J. Barkley
Boone
Andrew Carnegie
Harriett Wood
J. B. Richman
Musachine
Walter TY. Trayes
Clinton
Mary Wheeler
Grinnell
J. W. Rich
Iowa City
At AT
Loney
Des Moines
3. Horton
Algons
Supreme Court Decisions Handed Down at Des Moines
The Iowa Supreme Court issued several opinions Wednesday including Wapello County v Hikelberg and Cremer v Wapello County, both affirmed. Ridway v City of Osceola returned for revision. Pleas listed involve appellants Keokuk Monona Lee Woodbury Clarke Osceola with counties and towns named.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Wapello County
Hikelberg
Appellant
Keokuk
Neeley
Incorporated
Yown of
Ridway
City of Osceola
Clarke
McKinnon Elected Agent to National Bank of North America
John W. McKinnon of Chicago was chosen by shareholders to settle the affairs of the National Bank of North America New York a Morse institution suspended in the panic All depositors have been paid and the remaining assets will be turned over to him
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National Bank of North America
New York
Morse Financial
John W. McKinnon
Chicago
McKinnon
Hartzell's Wound Fatal at San Rafael Hotel
F M Hartzell of Pittsburg tied to Carnegie steel interests shot himself in the head at the Hotel Rafael in San Rafael California during a personal crisis. Grief over his wife's death is believed to have driven the suicide.
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Hartzell
F. M. Hartzell
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Interests
Hotel Rafael
San Rafael
Cal
Snowbound Montana Trains Delayed by Blizzards
A heavy storm isolates Butte from north and west while eastern Montana endures blizzards delaying trains by five to ten hours. The unusual snow is believed to have caused losses in sheep.
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Blizzand
Montana
Tornado Strikes Tecumesrt Causes Damage and Injury
A tornado hit Tecumesrt on a Tuesday night causing property destruction and injuring a person. Emergency responders were dispatched as residents reported severe damage and debris across the area. Police and weather officials investigate the outbreak and urge caution.
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New Sexien
Tecumesrt
Touring Car Burns in Boone Farm Fire
A $7,500 touring car belonging to Omaha parties burned in the barn of the W. P. Rose farm near Boone after it broke down and was left overnight. When men began work in the morning the gasoline exploded causing a disastrous fire that destroyed the car and farm implements, resulting in heavy loss.
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Boone
Omaha
W. P. Rose
Webster City Pioneer Injured in Hayloft Accident
Full May reports S J Root a well known Webster City resident fell from his hayman into the alley while feeding his horse. He is paralyzed and cannot talk, with a serious condition and unconsciousness. It is believed he lost balance shutting the door.
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S. J. Root
Webster City
Jury unable to reach verdict in McHugh will case
The jury in the McHugh will case involving property valued at 550000 failed to agree after eight hours of deliberation. Jurors informed the judge there was no possibility of a verdict and were discharged. The outcome leaves the case unresolved at this time.
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McHugh
Fragmentary note on a patient transfer to insane asylum
Incoherent fragments indicate a person was taken to an insane asylum at Cherokee. A seventh dime reference appears, but overall text is unclear and lacks coherent details about names or dates.
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Cherokee
Brown druggist sale halted by attachment dispute
Fisher City residents Jeronal Brown druggist J auctioneer Robert faced a writ attachment contest. Brown advertised household effects but Valentine Gresey J N Johnson and Fret Frye obtained an attachment. Peters served it and sale halted. Marshal Jones intervened. Peters jailed for resisting and others arrested. Grand jury previously discharged charges for Van der Zalm Fisher and Herman Pals amid provocation claims.
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Fisher
Jeronal Brown
J. Auctioneer
Robert
Monerves
Soma
D- C. Brown
Valentine Gresey
J. N. Johnson
Belmond
Peters
Sy Punase
Alessrs
van der Zalm
Herman Pals
Mason City Wife Beaten by Husband in Serious Assault
Mrs. Harry Thiing of Mason City suffered seven broken ribs and chest injuries from a violent beating by her husband, King, during a jealous quarrel over a ramp accusation. The incident caused a city wide sensation as Mrs. King, long a local resident, remains in serious condition while King has fled the city.
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Mason City
Harry Thiing
King
Babe Vanishes Then Found Safe After Long Search
Hundreds scoured rural roads near Jowell for two and a half year old boy son of Mr and Mrs Wick Varnum after he wandered from home while mother attended church. He was found on a farm porch near a distant house pounding to be let inside. he showed no signs of distress and remained calm.
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Wick Varnum
Jowell
Viel
Bank Wobbers at Ovens Threaten Plymouth County Bank
Five men attempted a dawn bank robbery at the Plymouth County bank in Ovens at 2 am. They wrecked the interior, one guarded the operator, two stood outside, and two tried to blow the safe. The operator was the only man fully awake during the robbery attempt. Miss Julia Bentley sails for Jamaica to serve as missionary with East Indians.
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Ovens
Tillionots Central Station
Plymouth County
Jamaica
Julia Bentley
N.T. Bentley
Oskaloosa
Mission Board of the
Friends’ Church
Miss Bentley
New Hampshire
State Bank Pays Out After Founder Suicide
The cashier of First National Bank of Carrell reports deposits totaling 354000 dollars and that the bank can pay out, but it would exhaust all capital stock and surplus. President W J Culbertson died by shooting himself on Monday.
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State Bank
First National Bank of
Carrell
Jay
Grant Woman Survives Suicide Attempt in Kenworthy Case
Mrs. George Weaver, employed in the Grant Kenworthy case, tried to swallow chloroform but was saved by doctors. Ill health and despondency are listed as the cause of the attempt.
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Grant
George Weaver
Kenworthy
Various Labor Unions Grow Across Regions and Industries
A sweeping survey notes unions forming in U States including batters in eight man Francisco launders the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths at Kirk New York and engineers in Melrose. It cites rising per capita taxes, savings banks for workers, and fluctuating membership across multiple trades signaling a busy period for labor.
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U States
Francisco
Cal) Laundeyers
Tron Molders’ Univ of Noeth Aw
Porunto
Cans
Tie Berslip
Ui. & M. Road
Onion
Boston
Melrose
Mini Steam
Engineers
Wacksmaithe
International Brotherhow Blacksmiths
Kirk
N.Y
Belfast
Toston
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Union
International Brewery Work America
ISO
Ain
Tyrift
Ana
America
Pie Ameria of Labor
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