Strike tightens as Union Pacific machinists walk out
A major strike hits Union Pacific as machinists and helpers refuse to work, with 1500 expected to join including roundhouse workers. Omaha and Council Bluffs shops led the walkout, while officials caution on exact numbers and await the next move by the railroad.
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Wnion
Omaha
Council Blas
Athke
Syston
Round House
Eil
Rainwell
Qhar Canness
Remarkable feat in railway construction by Iowa workers
Four hundred and forty men in Mediapolis under heavy rain drove 120 miles of Burlington and Western Road track converting narrow to broad gauge. Eighteen crews of sixteen men each worked four miles daily without pausing Sunday trains, drawing 200000 spikes and moving rails to wider gauge while guards held umbrellas to stay dry.
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Mediapolis
Burlington and Western Road
Tho Weinds
Memory of M Kinley Unveiled in Washington Church
A white marble tablet with gold lettering honoring William McKinley was unveiled at Metapotitia MEL church in Washington. The ceremony drew notable figures and included poetry, hymns, and homage to the late president and his legacy.
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Tamer
Barbie
Washington
William McKinney
Thomas Lf. Aucherson
Tarmerty
Ohio
Metapotitia Mel
Roosevelt
Cor
Farninwer Entered Could Be Governor Campaign
A municipal race report describes Farninwer as a potential governor candidate with broad support from farmers. The piece notes his campaign trail through multiple counties and mentions Democratic youth volunteers, laborers, and engineers in attendance as part of a wide showing for his candidacy.
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Farninwer
Portey
Jis
Mali
Lewis
Ad Democratic Young
King Edward Shows Improvement After Illness Bulletin
London reports King Edward VII’s condition improves as doctors deem peritonitis unlikely. Buckingham Palace sends a bulletin of favorable signs, crowds cheer outside the palace, and officials express cautious optimism while international passengers hear the news with relief.
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Edward
London
Buckingham Palace
Churchill
Troveri
Liverpool
Queenstown
Pyenine
Indiana Prison Scandal Alleges Convict Scam Ring
Investigators probe a scheme at Michigan City and Indianapolis prisons where guards or allies allegedly solicit relatives of inmates under pretense of sharing profiles or release help. Payments and bribes are said to flow from prisoners or contractors, with brokers collecting fees across multiple state sites.
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Michigan
Ladiana
Alichigan City
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Moleserty
Tie State
Strike to Spread as Union Pacific Tensions Rise
Union Pacific machinists seek a conference with utilities, demanding non-union purges and wage increases. Officials say demands will be refused, risking a full-scale strike that could paralyze operations. Executives from the machinists and boilermakers meet, signaling a tense, growing dispute.
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Union Bacitie
Sporint
Union Pacific
Outer
Te Urtee
Muatehinigns
Cmmittes
Nina
Great Forests On Fire In Colorado Mountains
A Denver special reports widespread forest fires in Colorado with extensive damage. Officials say most blazes are of incendiary origin. about 1,000,000 dollars in timber burned west of Breckenridge and Ouray County. Fire fronts threaten four square miles as crews battle the flames.
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Denver
Etre
Duringa
Breckinridge
Samsnit
Prac
Healy
Willer Square
Ouray Cote
Caele Bon Wing Kuge Dies in New York Event
A garbled report notes the death of Caele Bon Wing Kuge in New York during a Sunday event. The text references a rescue or elite gathering, with unclear details about participants and circumstances, and mentions Cape Town and a Chile dispatch amid confusion and injury concerns.
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Kiel
Prandini
Newy York
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Uae
Fies
Ryes Grosaing
Adler de
Promoted Leaders in Western Defense Debate
Sebastian I is promoted as AM DBA Wixpatel and John Sihg Ui oversee a Western defense effort. The piece notes leadership changes at the Dreolk stand Mtagtrogd with emphasis on the best military talent in the west and mentions trials and suspension proceedings involving local officials.
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Dba
Wixpatel
John Sihg Ui
Peer
Wreck in Ute Pass Kills One and Injures Many
A Colorado Midland excursion train derailed near Calder's Siding Ute Pass, twelve miles from Cascade, killing a man named AML Taglish and injuring several others. Rescue teams recovered bodies and rushed the injured to St. Menier's hospital. In Morrison Illinois Henry Cuntiehd killed his wife then died by suicide. their fifty year marriage had been troubled, with neighbors noting jealousy.
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Colorado Springs
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Ute Pass
Cripple Cwek
Stenck
Tiewkoe
Reveretta
Pranels Aml Taglish
Chris Ot
Dassimkers
Calder's
Cascade
Colorado
Inglisk
Mis Meek
Sayone
Owli
Nul Yajivrad
St. Meniers Hospital
Atlace
Henry Cuntiehd
Morrison
Starling
Ated
Byine Een
Tervans
Suiue Tie
Tie
Kate
Pasteur
Derailment Near St Louis Injures Crew As Train Plunges
A St Louis dispatch reports No 5 passenger train on the St Louis and San Francisco Railway derailed west of the city while en route to Texas. The forward car overturned though casualties were avoided as men escaped unharmed. several cars left the tracks and rails were disrupted at the accident site.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
St. Louis Dispatch
St. Learteds
San
Doar
Exdra
Charles Scott
Wes Horros
Neo
Outbreak in China Amid Destruction of Missions
A Pekin dispatch reports American and British mission buildings destroyed amid unrest in Szechuan. A missionary was murdered and local officials faced punishment as rioters were executed. leaders tied to the uprising were beheaded.
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Theis Kir Chao
Vnh
Tien Ko Cha
Storm Damage in Denver Could Reach Fifty Thousand
A Denver report estimates storm damage may total up to 50 000 with hail and rain damaging crops, homes, and fruit trees across the city and valley. Officials note several towns faced heavy rain and snowfall, threatening property and agricultural losses.
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Ana Vielley
Denver
Cole
Colorado
Vie
Tesdville
Motorman Killed as Storm Strikes City Rail Line
A severe wind and rain storm Saturday caused a deadly rail accident and multiple injuries. A motorman died, nine others were seriously hurt, and emergency crews assisted during the chaotic scene amid high winds and poor visibility.
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Tad
Spee
Saiyan White
Paurer Tis
Citekaniaugin
Chittancoya
Lem
Fernoga
Une Ceerrensece
Lowteviks
Fiendliah Revenge and Bootlegger Hunt in Hawkeye Town
Riotous Saturday with vigilantes forcing warrants against bootleggers. Mrs Ridley barely saved by her sick bed as fire and gasoline were used to burn down Riley’s house. Pursuit by authorities and citizens follows amid a crackdown on illegal taverns and tavern thugs in Emmet County.
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Mstherville
Hie
Gow
Riley
Chia County
Anti-Safoon League
Emmet
Pendt Watts Oy
Glodhamnds
Jay
Amin
Mridley
Gan Ages der Dims
Plague Outbreak Believed Spread Near Bridgewater Town
Reports from Creston and Cumberland branch towns tell of a cholera outbreak spreading through Bridgewater and surrounding townships. Farmers fear large livestock losses and rising prices as efforts attempt to curb the disease and protect herds.
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Bridge- Water
Creston
Bridgewater
Cumberland
Eptins
Dedication for Discharged Convicts Event Planned near Fort Dude
The Cot. segn plans a dedication around Aug 1 for discharged convicts at a site near Fort Dude. The reform effort aims to involve interested citizens and feature a one story house on the Tarna plain to provide work for released prisoners.
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Des Moines
Fort Dude
Contin
Tarna
Cattle sales and local incidents amid Alvord and Keokuk reports
The article notes Blg Dewls in Catre selling about SYW,000 in cattle, with 3,000 head bought in western Nelank ka and shipments planned to Tabor. It also records a suicide at Alvord, Henry Stuhr found hanged in a livery barn, a coroner inquest returning death by self harm, and Capt. Israel Anderson's death at ST. Also reported are a court painting accident at Demars, a bridge debris discovery, and various local notes on public works and individuals.
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Catre
Myron Munsinger
Cate Kin
Nelankka
Tabor
Sulcide
Alvord
Tlenry Stuhr
Enleile
Abvard
Wallace
Rock Records
Installation of Bishop Garrigan at Sioux City Cathedral
A large crowd attended the installation ceremony for Bishop Garrigan at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City. Archbishop Kenne joined other dignitaries as Garrigan was installed, greeted by a motorcade and a guardsmen escort.
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Sayar
Garrigan
We Newdove
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Garcanu
Kenne
Dobie
Pia Caerlage
Jrlice
Schoolor Wivle
Mitchelledtle
Tnt Ag
Wakey
Boas
Lirbbe
Gode Commission to Meet to Revise Towns Code
The Towns Code Commission, chaired by Senator Trewin, will meet next month to revise the laws and prepare a new edition. The group plans to finalize the index and advance publication, with work starting promptly on the supplemental volume and full legislation volume to be completed.
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Trewin
Des Moines Dispatch Notes Strikes and Local Incidents
A Des Moines dispatch reports telephone operators striking with union demand for recognition and funds. other items cover farm accidents, a fatal child injury near the Scott farm, a joiner accident at Fort Dodge, crop prospects in Ottawa and Marshalltown inspectors named, and various crime and weather notes. The report lists multiple locations including Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, and Ottawa with several individuals and incidents.
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Des Moines
Eradoa Assembly
Towa Wiley
Rabies Fear and Public Health Measures Rise in Town
The article describes growing concern over rabies and reports on local public health actions. It notes cases, warnings, and proposed improvements including sewer, library, and water projects funded by state allocations, plus officials changing positions and plans for encampments and governance.
Tornado Toll and Destruction Across Multiple Counties
A severe windstorm and tornado swept through Hancock Marion and surrounding counties causing widespread damage. Houses, churches, and factories were destroyed or damaged. at Maxwell and Mettordaville workers were killed or trapped. Dozens of injuries were reported and property losses reached millions of dollars with trees uprooted and power lines down.
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van Flay
Pendletna
James Uniley
Mettordaville
Gyetions
Casera Ie
Mites
Patedding
Hancock County
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Marion Connty
Ais Doting
Rane
Diiage Fa ‘Fipperappe Amt
Cotton
Madison Coputy
Shea
Maxwell
Stata
Perdons
Toot
Fragmented OCR Voices Late Napoleonic Rule Debate
A garbled OCR passage discusses a Napoleonic era political clash and a government facing possible defeat. It mentions Waldeck-Rottimau, Proce Latent Great Mian, and figures like Campbell and Canbetti in a dispute about welfare and civic support.
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Gritney Ninister
Hough
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