Hague Talks on Mines Split Britain and Germany
At The Hague the maritime warfare committee faced bitter dispute over submarine mines. German delegate Baron Marschall von Bieberstein demanded abolition of mines, saying English press brands Germans barbarians, while Gen. Horace Porter of the American delegation defended limits and conditions on mine use.
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the Hague
Great Britain
Germany
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Horace Porter
Porter
Japan may annex Korea amid rising Korea unrest
Reports quote Marquis Ito suggesting Japan could alter policy if Korea remains unfriendly, warning it could be the last day for Koreans. News wires describe insurgents gathering around Seoul and groups of Koreans, including ex-soldiers, attacking Japanese and pro Japanese individuals as Japanese troops chase them toward the mountains.
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Japan
Korea
Marquis Ito
Fokio
Seoul
Brain surgery leaves man able to walk after removal
David Wilke of Manchester Virginia regains ability to walk after an operation that removed a brain mass. A companion, Myr Walker, fell from a building, injured head, recovering but later losing arm movement. overall a patient at a hospital improves and is discharged.
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David Wilke
Manchester
Myr
Fatal shooting in Collinsville by deputy sheriff
A Black man, George White, was fatally shot by Deputy Sheriff Will Blake after terrorizing Collinsville on Wednesday night. White, armed with a public safety item, fled to his saloon and refused arrest before Blake struck him through the heart.
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Collinsville
George White
Will Blake
White
Aiatbion
Blake
Sions City Live Stock Market Headlines Unclear Report
Fragmentary OCR text references Sions City and stock market terms with unclear date and entities. No coherent event or outcome is discernible for a valid summary card.
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Sions City
Quelathass Orie Sheux Jiy
Hive
Gives Up His Bible Class Jet Roykefeter
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear names and locations. No coherent events or dates can be established from the readable parts. The piece appears to reference a Bible class leadership matter and a Fort Avenue area but lacks concrete facts.
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Jet
Roykefeter
Nemes Mente Bile
Lake Effect
Disaster strikes near Agus Calientes amid rail collision
A wreck occurred between a freight train and the El Paso express near Agus Calientes. Thirty persons were injured and many more sustained unspecified damage in the collision.
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Vmesino
Agus
Calientes
Octopus of Standard Oil Records Earnings Across Subsidiaries
Frank B Kellogg in New York exposed profitability of seventeen Standard Oil subsidiaries for 1903 and 1906. The Standard Oil Co of Indiana earned 10 516 082 on a 1 000 000 capital in 1906, over 1000 percent annual return, while New York and New Jersey units showed large profits and shifting balances with rising liabilities and growing accounts receivable.
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Octopus
Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Frank B. Kellogg
New York
Indiana
Landis
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
New York Company
Real Wife Controversy Ends With Settlement
The real Mrs. Klimovicz is identified in Chicago court proving a disputed marriage claim. John Klimovicz of Grand Rapids was accused by Tillie Taland of Chicago as a proclaimed wife. Mary Sematis of Grand Rapids testifies the claimant is the real Klimovicz wife. She plans divorce after confronting the dispute over a missing shoe remark.
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Klimovicz
John Klimovicz
Grand Rapids
Mich
Tillie 'Taland
Chicago
Mary Sematis
Accused of Big Swindle in Harrisburg State Capitol Case
Warrants issued for John H. Sanderson George J Payne Charles F Vetter H Burd Cassell contractors Joseph M Huston architect former Auditor General Snyder and State Treasurer Mathues all of Harrisburg Pa charged with construction and equipment of the state capitol Each defendant must post a $60 000 bond Seven other warrants said to have been issued.
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Pennsylvania
John H. Sanderson
George J. Payne
Charles F. Vetter
H. Burd Cassell
Joseph M. Huston
Snyder
Mathues
Harrisburg
Indiana man imitates Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde becomes insane
Albert Deaver of Newcastle Indiana witnessed a stage production and attempted to imitate Mr Hyde. He grew so absorbed that he could not return to normal and recently slipped into the Hyde persona becoming uncontrollable. He was taken to an insane hospital for care.
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Indiana
Dr. Jekyl
Mr. Hyde
Albert Deaver
Newcastle
Ind
Dr. Jvkyi
Mr. Nyde
Wink Tre
Insane
Germans Win Balloon Race
The German balloon Porrero, piloted by Herr Edhelof, won the long distance prize in the international balloon race. The Primer landed at Dayenne, France, after covering a long miles distance from True.
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Porrero
Herr Edhelof
Dayenne
France
AP Members Endorse Telegraphers Strike Handling
At the annual meeting of the Associated Press in New York on Wednesday a resolution was unanimously adopted approving the direction taken by the association's officers during the telegraphers' strike.
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A. P
Associated Press
New York
Anti-Saloon League Elects Whison President
In Norfolk Virginia during the National Anti-Saloon meeting the Anti-Saloon League of America elected Bishop Luther B Whison of Chattanooga Tennessee as president at the annual session on Wednesday.
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Anti-Saloon League of America
Norfolk
Luther B. WhHson
Chattanooga, Tenn
Robbers Kill Bank Cashier in Swiss Heist
Two Russians targeted the Montreux bank in Switzerland shooting and killing the cashier, seizing the cash box and fleeing. A pursuing crowd captured the robbers, ending the incident.
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Montreaux
Switzerland
H. W. Trowbridge Dies in New Jersey Home
Alva H. W. Trowbridge former president of the American Bankers Association died at his Hackensack New Jersey home Wednesday. The longtime financier guided the bankers group through postwar reconciliation and growth.
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H.W. Trowbridge
Alva H.W. Trobridge
The
American Bankers’ Assocciation
Hackensack, N. J
New York School Enrollment Surges Over Last Year
New York reports 737 387 pupils enrolled this year marking an increase of over 20 000 from the prior year. Officials note growth across districts and grades as districts add space and staff to meet demand.
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New York
Japanese Trainer Linked to Yangtze Disaster Fatalities
A Japanese trainer named Tafu Maru is reported to have caused a disaster near Ching Kiang on the right bank of the Yangtse Kiang. The incident reportedly claimed 109 lives with many more missing.
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Ching Kiang
Ching
Yangtse Kiang
Kellogg Reveals Huge Profits of Standard Oil Trust
Frank B Kellogg during the New York hearing on dissolving the Standard Oil Trust presented figures showing profits between 1899 and 1906 totaling about 490 million dollars and dividends of roughly 308 million. The companys assets grew from about 201 million to 872 million while maintaining a capital stock of 98 million. Kellogg disclosed the trustees control over over seventy subsidiary firms in refining and pipeline transportation of oil.
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Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Oil Trust
Frank B. Kellogg
New York
Nclusive
Standard Oil
Kellogg
Chemist Claims Artificial Petrifaction Breakthrough
Agostino Giuseppe Grosso of Vercelli now in New York says he can turn organic matter into stone. He tested preservatives by injecting chemicals into eggs in Ecuador years ago and observed hardening within hours. He demonstrated the method to doctors in Vercelli with successful results on beef and vegetables.
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Agostino Giuseppe Grosso
Vercelli
Italy
New York
Peru
Ecuador
JAP AMBASSADOR TO QUIT IN BERLIN
In Tokio it is reported Count Inouye the Japanese ambassador to Berlin has signaled a desire to resign. Viscount Aoki, ambassador to Washington, is mentioned as a possible successor. No official statement has been issued by the foreign office. Baron Waneka might be named ambassador to Washington if spared from the Tokio exposition duties. Baron Kaneko is regarded as a leading diplomat.
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Mikado
Berlin
Tokio
Count Inouye
Germany
Viscount Aoki
Washington
Aoki
Baron Waneka
Baroi Kaneko
Japan
Montreal tragedy as pitched bat hits Henri Pilor
Henri Pilor died after a pitched ball struck him in the chest at a baseball game in Montreal Quebec. The ball passed through another fielder’s hands and struck Pilor, who died almost instantly.
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Henri Pilor
Montreal
Que
Pilor
Aid for Telegraphers Reach Gompers Appeal
Following a recent conference President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will issue an appeal for aid for the striking telegraph operators.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Prison Keeper John McLaughlin Dies After Operation
John McLaughlin longtime keeper of Brick Well Island for thirty seven years died at St Vincents Hospital New York after an operation. Funeral plans not announced.
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John McLaughlin
Brickwell Island
St. Vincents Hospital
New York
Composer Benning Dead
Local report notes the death of composer Benning in Milwaukee following an illness. The obituary mentions his role in composing the coronation ode for King Hawken and records his passing on Tuesday at an advanced age. Authorities cite complications from appendicitis.
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Benning
Cris Louis Veening
Milwaukes
Hawken
Thesday
Apprentices Gain Small Wage Hike Across Halle Fe Shops
Tucreast Waxes for Shoapmen. Apprentices in all the shogs of the Halle Fe have been granted an in crease of 7cents an hour, dating tars to Bene. 2 The raise was granted vol untarily.
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Halle Fe
Seymour bank receivership faces 50 cent payout
Creditors of the defunct Partners’ and Drovers’ State Bank of Seymour seek compensation. Claims total $410,740.39. estimated assets range from $220,000 to $250,000. Ware’s trial set for October. cashier Leroy Ware indicted and expected to tell the truth.
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Seymour
Partners
State Bank
State
Leland Windsor
C. A. Mast
Davenport
Dolar
Ware
Leroy Ware
Davenport Insurance Man Rescued From Train Tracks
Police saved George Casey a Davenport insurance man by pulling him from Des Moines Union tracks just ahead of a Great Western train near Union station. He was found at the station hotel and after a $10 fine at the police station he disappeared, heading south on the Wabash express for parts unknown.
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Davenport
George Casey
Des Moines
Great Western
Casey
Elliott Hotel
Sac City Chautauqua Ten Day Assembly Planned Next Summer
Sac City Chautauqua association annual meeting re elected W Dixon EL Gordon Dr W J Findley Dr Z Fuller Orville Lee G W Lee FLW Lering BL Th Brownell TH Coburn as directors with W J Dixon president BF OB Gordat vice president Dr W J Findley secretary ELON Bailes treasurer. Ten day assembly to be held next summer with several events secured and auditorium construction planned after location is settled.
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Sac City Chautauqua Association
W. Dixon
EL Gordon
W. J. Findley
Z. Fuller
Orville Lee
G. W. Lee
Flw Lering
Th. Brownell
TH. Coburn
W. J. Dixon
BF. OB. Gordat
Nine Chickens Cost Thief S900
A thief who stole nine extraordinary chickens valued at S900 believed he was grabbing a bargain. He planned to sell them for a cent, but discovered the birds cost him $100 after the purchase. He keeps the birds in the market, and the deal remains unsettled.
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Wemin
Miner Tianka Record Forty Years Ago
Owen McCov ern died at his home in Wales after a long illness. He missed about twenty days of work in the period, with five or six days due to fest sickness and ten for prior short illnesses. The remaining days reflect his lifelong vacations taken while employed.
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Tianka
Owen McCovern
Im Wale
Presbyterian Church Seeks Pastor for Fort Dodge Parish
Fort Dodge presbytery issued a call to Dr. E Hastings of Grundy Center to fill the vacant pulpit. The Fort Dodge church has had a vacancy for six months after Rev Baird left for Oklahoma City. The congregation totals about 2000 communicants. Patrick Rankin, longtime Eagle Grove railroad engineer, died suddenly after arriving at a doctor's office. his age was about sixty. He leaves a wife and one daughter.
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Iler
Myre
Jdobu Andersen
Midale
Gifows
Japorkaedd Chom
Dee Giaael
Fort Dodge
Presbyterian Church
E. Hastings
Grundy Genter
Baird
First Presbyterian Church of
Oklahoma City
Okla
Patrick Rankin
Eagle Grove
Northwestern
Hankin
Gee
Painter Charles Carter Dead After Train Collision at Marshalltown
Charles Carter, a 40 year old painter from State Center, was killed in Marshalltown after attempting to alight from a freight car and being struck by a Northwestern passenger train. The incident occurred shortly after he successfully left the freight.
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Northwestern
Charles Carter
State Center
Marshalltown
Reverend Bob Roberts Accepts Mason City Church Call
The Rev Bob Roberts of Lake City will begin his pastorate at the Christian church of Mason City after November 1 following the resignation of Rev C P Smith.
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New Mason Cty Divine
Bo T Roberts
Lake City
Christian Church of
Mason City
Wit
C. P Smith
Big Clinton Bridge Progress Buoys River Crossing
Two hundred workers including pile drivers build the three track bridge for the Chicago and Northwestern across the Mississippi at Clinton. False work nearly finished from Illinois Central shore to Little Joel Island with steel to begin by January 1, 1908. The central span will be 405 feet, with a 64 foot center pier passable for boats. major lattice spans and extensive fill and approach work follow.
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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
Missippi
Lnion
Illinois Central Shore
Little Joel Island
Directors Deny Fraud in Interstate Development Suit
Fraud charge against Floyd county stockholders alleges directors Morris Sherman Vonberg Be Hirsch and Lockwood conspired in the Interstate Development case. Directors argue losses resulted from judgment errors not fraud or neglect. Plaintiffs accuse them of aiding the Riado company with a $10,000,000 capital to attract investors. Case set for October in Dubuque US circuit court.
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Interstate Development Company
Floyd County
Charles F. Morris
Chester E. Sherman
G. W. Vonberg
Prof. F. Be, Hirsch
H. L. Lockwood
Riado Company
Washington, D. C
United States
Dubuque
Farmers Organizing to Control Grain Markets in Iowa
Plans to form a Iowa branch of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America aim to wrest grain market control from speculators. G M Davis, connected with the Atlanta Constitution, travels to Des Moines to organize with national president R F Duckworth supervising. The Texas model for cotton market control inspires expansion to other agricultural commodities.
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Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Iowa
Texas
G. M. Davis
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Des Moines
R. F. Duckworth
Tragic Boone Deaths Include Two Men Killed
Three deaths reported at Boone with two men killed by a train and a third likely dying after taking poison. Charles Gustafson, a switchman, crushed between train bumpers leaves a widow and a son. An unidentified Austrian was struck by a Chicago and Northwestern engine at Means and Smalley mine. Sheriff Lopez orders officials to shave to curb disease risk.
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Charles Gustafson
Boone
Hoy
Sanden
Chicago and Northwestern
Means & Smalley
Dies with Lips Sealed After Burlington Safe Scene
George Robinson died in hospital from a bullet fired by a policeman who surprised safecrackers at Letsy Brewing Co. office in Burlington. The incident left his accomplices unidentified.
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Letsy Brewing Company
Burlington
George Robinson
Policeman Wels
Iowan Drowned While Crossing Email Stream At Washington
A resident known as Peteor Continue, who left Orange about a year ago, drowned this week in Washington while attempting to cross a waterway on floating logs. The incident is reported as a tragic accidental drowning.
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Peteor Continue
Orange
Washington
Fragmented Chronology of Early American History
A garbled list of historical milestones from 1402 to 1900 includes strained references to explorers like Hudson, battles such as Lexington and Yorktown, and political acts from Congress. It also mentions inventions and medical devices with brief, unclear notes on figures like Hamilton, Washington, and Franklin amid incoherent phrasing.
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Englist
Homeldon Will
Columbus
New World
Henry Hudson
Lord Stirling
United States
London
Sis Philiphaugh
Faneuil Mall
Body
Wolfe
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Nomsburg
Congress
Virginia
Connecticut
New
The
United
Alexander Hamilton
Treasy
Knox
Massachusetts
Lord William Downe
Tread
Mattsburgh
Baltimore
Melloury
Near East
Jhualtimore
Adrianople
Russia
Tukey
Walter Forward
4 States Treasury
Mississippi Rifles
Company of Davis
Teneria
Mexi
Foundland
Jenny Lind
Castle Y
Alexander IE
Austria
New York
Lincoln
Fremont
Fourteety
Altoona
Met‘lellan
Hinckley
Sarept
Ee i
Yishes
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Sac City
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Banks
John C. Lopez
Haboes
John A. Sodestrom
Town University
Iowa University of Iowa City
James Rowson & Son
Iowa City
Hertford
B.C. Wall
Theenical World Magazine
George Por
South Norah
Hippolyte
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