China and Japan clash over Pekin policy and foreign pressure
A Chinese protest dated August 19 to France and Japan over their pact to influence the Chinese realm prompts suppression of public matters. Japan gains protectorship mood while China fears official action, amid rising Chinese nationalism and a new movement led by Chang Chin Tung to bolster native enterprises in Fukien against Japanese influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
France
Japan
Jipan
Wai Wu Pu
Board of Foreign Affairs
Pe- Kin
Woren
Manchuria
Chang Chin Tung
Wukien
Railroads barred from new cream rate by Chicago judge
Judge Rohlsaat in Chicago issued a temporary injunction against fourteen Western railroads and five express companies stopping a Sept 1 rate on shipments of cream milk and butter. Fourteen Midwestern creameries claim the combination would fix an excessive rate and drive them out of business. A protest has been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission, but a hearing cannot occur for about a year. October is set for the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohlsaat
United States
Chicago
Western Railroads
Express
Middle West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wealthy Cincinnati Manufacturer Missing After Lunch With Brother
Seward Heidelbach of Cincinnati, a wealthy clothing maker, vanished Monday after dinning with his brother. He carried about $4 600 and had heart illness blamed for possible mental decline, with friends fearing for his safety as he had not been seen since noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Seward Heidelbach
Heidebach
Secretary Straus Plans Return to Duties in September
Secretary Straus of the department of commerce and labor told Salt Lake City officials he expects to resume his duties about September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Salt Lake City
Department
Hotel Keeper in Girardville Slays Sister Then Kills Self
Thomas Lavelle a leading hotel keeper in Girardville Pennsylvania shot and killed his sister Mary as she slept early Thursday then killed himself with a second bullet. The tragedy occurred at the family residence leaving the community shocked. Investigators preliminarily indicate motives remain unclear as the bodies are being examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lavelle
Girardville, Pa
Mary
Witte Accepts Directorship at Bank of Russia
Count Witte once Russia’s most powerful official after the emperor has taken a directorship at the Bank of Russia based on advices from St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte Bank
Count Witte
Russia
Bank of Russia
St. Petersburg
Sioux City Live Stock Quotes Report
Thursday quotations from the Sioux City live stock market list prices for hogs at 9.40 and other futures. The fragment notes trap heroes and a line about hogs at 6.00, but lacks full context or complete figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sioux Ciy
Great Disaster in Japan Reported by Amerion Fonzeul
A damaged report from Heale Japan cites aid received from the Amerion fonzeul and a naval convoy action at 315.00G.GUG. The disaster caused varying property losses and left many residents homeless while emergency crews assess damages and displaced people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Amerion Fonzeul
Heale
Kubtlek Announces United States Tour Amid Vietinnet Return
Daniel Protman, noted for bringing Subst to America, reveals another American tour of the Vietinnet starting November 1. A single cent price is listed, signaling a debut in new markets and potential regional stops for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubtlek
Tou
Daniel Protman
Dan Subst
America
Cattle shippers seek railroad charge reparations at Chicago yards
H C Wallace assignee for the Corn Belt Meat Producers association filed a complaint with the interstate commerce commission in Washington alleging that several railroads have collected terminal charges of $2 per car at the Chicago stock yards since June 1 1904 in defiance of a prior ruling that $1 was reasonable. The petition seeks reparation to numerous shippers across Iowa Wyoming and neighboring states for more than 2300 cars, with the commission to determine repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
H. C. Wallace
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Rock Island
Illnois Central
Iowa
Central
Burlington
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Willmar
Sioux Falls
Wallace
Corn Belt Meat
Carter's Son Killed by Electric Shock at University
L H Carter son of Gen W F Carter and a Chicago resident died instantly in the University of Illinois dairy room at Champaign. He was a special student, working on a chandelier when an electric current pierced his body while standing on an engine to complete the circuit. C G Potter heard a scream, found Carter dead, and removed the body. Carter had been in the university electrical dept during the summer for practical experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Winds University
L. H. Carter
W. F. Carter
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
University of Illinois
Champaign
Young Carter
C. G. Potter
Potter
Carter
Electrical
University
Son killed by father after siding with mother
John Oster Jr of Mash, Indiana, died Tuesday morning from stab wounds inflicted in a quarrel with his father, John Oster, 60, who is under arrest. The son defended his mother during the dispute, sparking a knife attack that left him mortally wounded after a pursuit to a neighbor’s home. He died Wednesday at the house where he was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oster, Jr
Mash
John Oster
Oster
Patrolman Captures Suspect in Illinois Hospital Sleep Break
Patrolman Frank Welsh of Chicago found a man sleeping at the Illinois hospital doorway Tuesday night. The awake suspect cried you want me for the murder you are a policeman then fled until the officer drew his revolver. He was taken to the station where he confessed to a murder from two years ago and claimed the name Bargab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Welsh
ChicaGo
Ilinois Hospital
Burbage
Tragic Gary Girl Found Dead. Manhunt Ongoing
In Gary Indiana a murdered girl named Lizzie, one of thirteen, was found near Nineteenth avenue and the Pennsylvania tracks. Police traced footprints and initials T M and IT M in sand. Henry Schroeder led 600 volunteers in a large search as authorities pursue the unknown assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Lake County
Henry Schroeder
Schroeder
Express Robbers Caught In Otterville Office
Walter Harrington, son of C O Harrington of Carthage Missouri, was captured while breaking into the Pacific Express office at Otterville Missouri. Detective Walter Kemp hid in the office and Harrington resisted before being arrested and later released on $2500 bond in Boonville. The case follows weeks of thieves ordering goods to be sent to C N Stenson then raiding depots for jewelry and other valuables, including a $400 collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harrington
C. O. Harrington
Harrington
Carthage
Pacific Express Company
Otterville
Walter Kemp
Boonville
Staten ©. C. D
C. N. Stenson
AVERT STRIKE AT THE YARDS CHICAGO TEAMSTERS ACCEPT OFFER
Chicago stock yards workers avert a strike as Teamsters accept the Packers offer on nearly all points. Wage and work condition changes include a 1 cent per hour raise for 60 percent of workers instead of 14 cents. Golden to present the amended agreement to the packers Tuesday with a special meeting planned to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Teamsters
Chicago
Teamsters
Golden
Wages War on Black Hand in Pennsylvania
The state constabulary campaigns across Pennsylvania target the Black Hand organization. Indications show operations stem from New York central headquarters. Dozens of arrests have been made with more expected as investigators aim to break the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Constabulary
New York
Telegraph Office Burns in Arkansas City Fire
The Western Union Telegraph office in Arkansas City Kansas was destroyed by fire early Wednesday. The building and all instruments records and furniture were gutted with the fire suspected to be incendiary in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Arkansas City
Kan
Gold Shipments to Europe Reach Two Million
Muller, Schall & Co. of New York engaged $500,000 in gold for export to Hamburg on Thursday. This deal, combined with other engagements by the firm in the past fourteen days, brings their total shipments to about $2,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Hamburg
Germany
Muller, Schall & Co
New York
Amusement Park Attack Mortality Reported in Pittsburg
Mrs. Anna A. Hucke died Wednesday from injuries after a lion attack at Luna Park amusement resort in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The assailant was a large Nu- Taldian son who escaped from a sideshow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna A. Hucke
Luna Park
Pittsburg
Mutiny Threat at Sea Over No Shore Leave
The officers and men of the United States cruiser Raleigh in Honolulu threaten mutiny after two months without shore leave. Coaling of the cruiser has been delayed as a result of discontent aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Raleigh
Honolulu
John D May Faces Loss Over Testimony Fees
John D. May may lose 72 dollars in witness fees the United States owes for testifying in the 29.45 million dollar Standard Oil rebate case unless he can prove residence. The case centers on government claims regarding rebates and competition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Western League Baseball Schedule at Sioux City
Western League games set for Sioux City with Lincoln series on September 6 7 8 and other nearby dates in the immediate future. Lincoln and Sioux City appear in the schedule with planned dates and venues as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lincoln
Fire Claims Four In Oklahoma City On Font Grand Avenue
Four persons perished in an early Wednesday blaze on Font Grand avenue in Oklahoma City as they searched for an exit from a deadly trap. Local investigators described the scene as a fatal fire in a residence, with rescuers noting frantic efforts to escape before the flames overtook the occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Font Grand Avenue
Oklahoma City
Sultan Adul Aziz Assassination Rumor From Tangier Desk
The London Tribune Tangier correspondent reports, under reserve, rumors that Sultan Adul Aziz has been assassinated in his palace at Fez. The telegraphic note reflects uncertainty and cites no official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Tribune
Tangier
Adul Aziz
Fes
Fair of Dunmore Dies Amid Christian Science Ties
The Earl of Dunmore, a notable Christian Scientist who recently met Mrs Mary Baker Eddy, died Monday night at Trimley Manor near Canterbury England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair of
Dunmore
Earl of Dunmore
Christan
Mra
Mary Baker Eddy
Trimley Manor
Canterbury
England
Balloon Related Accident at Oreseville Fair
Balloon Burvtea ascended high above Oreseville Ohio during the county fair when a tethered airship called Knabensrue'a rose two sixty feet then plummeted. The seronaut survived with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreseville
Police Hunt for Albert Schmitz on Rape Charge
Sioux City police issued an information charging Albert Schmitz with a rape of a four year old daughter of W. Neth. Schmitz, a barber, was said to have enticed the child into a front room and assaulted her several days ago. The child is recovering under medical care and police circles are alert for his arrest.
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Albert Schmitz
Sioux Street
fJeten
W. A. Neth
Sioux City
Schmitz
Dineen
Dye
W. C. Schmitz
Miss Schmitz
Palmist's Curse Foretold Des Moines Woman's Doom
Mrs Elizabeth Cowperthwaite a well known Des Moines woman visited a palmist to have the bad luck lifted. The palm reader promised she would be struck by lightning in payment of 31. Last Friday she was admitted to the Clarinda insane asylum raging and imagining the house full of electric currents during a thunderstorm, the family had to control her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmist
Elizabeth Cowperthwaite
Des Moines
Cowperthwaite
Launch Owner Blamed in Ottumwa Boat Disaster Suit
J Fred Stevens sues the estate of W H Powell over the Ottumwa launch tragedy on August 1 alleging negligence for lacking an anchor and life preservers. Stevens says his wife and daughter Annie perished along with Powell's wife, son Hallie, and Mrs Stevens. The suit seeks accountability from the hotel side for guest safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ot Tumwa
J. Fred Stevens
W. H. Powell
Ottumwa
Stevens
Annie
Powell
Hallie
Miss Stevens
PAYS 200 AN ACRE FOR FARM NEAR BATTLE CREEK
Ida County records a new farm land price record with a fifty acre sale west of Battle Creek. H Rogers sold to Jens Iverson at 200 dollars per acre, valued as a permanent home site. Previously the Krick farm near Ida Grove brought 137.50 per acre.
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Ida County
Battle Creek
Hotel boiler explodes injuring Chicago man in Des Moines
Fred G. Kelly of Chicago, an expert testing new appliance, was burned severely when a Savery hotel boiler exploded in Des Moines on Wednesday. He suffered facial, arm, and chest burns and was taken to Mercy hospital. Des Moines assistant J Price also sustained serious burns. The incident prompts mystery surrounding other sensational deaths and local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Savery
Des Moines
Fred G. Kelly
Kelly
Mercy Hospital
J. Price
Fire wipes three blocks in city with $110000 loss
A major blaze destroyed three buildings and damaged others, estimated losses totaling about $110,000. The Boston store, Sheerer, and Carpentry buildings burned, with contents valued at $70,000 and structures at $39,000. Officials suspect a dynamite blast sparked by unknown causes. Several businesses and professionals in the area suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
W. H. McNall
Sheerer
R. W. Christy
Carpengia
Wl Carpenter
Wek
Novelty Company
Graham
Dry Goods Company
Owan Cafe
Vaal Devere and Miller
Patterson
Cumming”& Daugherty
J. B. Newman
Birthday tribute for Twelve Men Aged Across Eight Decades
A birthday gathering at Eldora honors Mr. Bowe, aged 85, with eleven friends whose ages average 77, totaling over 800 years. Attendees include Jonathan Edgington, 837, and W J Moir, 90, plus Charles Strother, 86, Richard Ripley, John Graham, Henry Thamer, Andrew Nutting, Stephen Whited, John Murray, James Buchanan, and others present in the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Wil S. Porter
Mr. Bowe
Charles Strother
Jonathan Edgington
Richard F. Ripley
Iowa
W. J. Moir
John Graham
Hardin County
Washington
Lincoln
Henry Thamer
Andrew J. Nutting
Stephen Whited
John Murray
James Buchanan
Man Constructs Self Made Coffin For Funeral
The eccentric Levi Orman, who named Ormanville after himself, chose a home built coffin from preserved lumber for his burial. No preacher or music was used beyond hymns by neighbors. He was buried in an old wagon within a ground vault, with rough boards and earth layered over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Orman
Ormanville
Two Men Arrested for Freight Car Robberies at Mason City
Floyd Scott and Will Burmelster of Mason City were arrested after a police search of their homes uncovered large quantities of cloth and dry goods. The spree involved eight freight cars in Central yards destined for Minnesota towns, with losses in the hundreds of dollars. Detective Cornell aided the local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Minnesota
Floyd Scott
Will Burmelster
Jal
Cornell
Mail Carrier Missing From Orange City Route
Family of Orange City man C Idema seeks help locating him after he left home Friday afternoon to sign papers for his new mail carrier post and has not been seen since. He is married with two young children and was described as unusually affectionate when departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amily
Orange City
C. Idema
Idema
Goodby
Safe is Dynamited at La Moille General Store
Thieves dynamited Hans Erickson's La Moille general store on Tuesday night securing 11 dollars in cash and 100 dollars worth of jewelry, then helped themselves to a lunch and 200 cigars before fleeing. The item notes ongoing threshing and farm activity in the area with references to local elevators opening for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Erickson
la Moille
Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
A snapshot of commodity prices from major markets including Indianapolis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee New York and Buffalo. Prices cover cattle hogs wheat rye corn oats and butter eggs and meat values with ranges and unit details for No 2 white and mixed grades across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Noah Milwaukee
Harley
New York
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SHERM
F.myers
Aene
Tokio
Pekin
Western League
Baseball
Perry W. Darling
Clinton
M. M. Everett
Little Sioux
L. H. Davis
Kingsley
Volpe
Frances
Frank Stoettel
LeMars
Tom Murphy
Tom Muhy
Fonda
Wy. Murphy
Dinsta
Dhrive
Ely
Boyers
Bradine
Nativo
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