Peace mediation talks with China and U S stance
The United States asserts mediation conditions acceptable to both sides as China seeks international intervention. Officials cite President Wilson's careful note while Wu and Soong publicize telegrams showing both sides ready to cooperate under European approval. In New Orleans a violent arrest ends with Captain Day and Officer Lamb dead and Mora hospitalized after a fight with two armed suspects.
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Washington
Department of States
Soong
Ana
Europe
Shong
State Department
Sheng
Shanghai
London
Pekin
Wendal
Sung Hyamen
Jung Lu
Tica Tsin
Five Die in Willis Lake Bathing Tragedy at Ventura
Report from Ventura California details five drownings at Willis Lake after a raft wobbled and bathers fell in. Rescue attempts failed as the group tried to save one another amid rising panic. Other items note U S government gold holdings reaching a new high, a disabled steamship Windward near Port Anysnes, and local crime and gas developments.
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Tinure
California
Ventura
Cal
Willis Lake
Dd Cushing
Campania Collides With Bark Embleton Near Tuskar Head
The Cunard liner Campania en route from New York to Liverpool struck the Liverpool bark Embleton amidships off Tuskar Head. Embleton sank instantly. seven crew rescued, eleven missing including the captain. Campania bows stove but she arrived at Liverpool safely.
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Cunard Line
Campania
New York
Liverpool
Embleton
New Zealand
Tuskar
Deak House
Mob Tar and Feathering Incident In Mansfield Ohio
Police rescued Cyrus L. Fookler a preacher of the Christian Catholic Church from a mob at a Mansfield hotel. He was tied and stripped before officers intervened, then led to the police station and removed from the city after a near-fatal fright.
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Mansfiald
Ohio
Manghelt
Cyrus Lb. Fookler
Christian Catholic Church
Alexander B. Dowie
Chicago
Leta
Fookter
Fookler
Hin
Fockler
Chinamen in Danger at Rock Springs Wyoming
Cheyenne officials prepare for martial law as outrages against Chinese residents in Rock Springs 20 miles west of here prompt troops to be held in readiness. State authorities fear federal action and expect two infantry companies to move to Rock Springs to protect Chinese in case of violence.
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Trovepa
Hock Springs
Wyo
Cheyenne
Ruca Springs
Hhere
Union Pacific
Chinatown
Rock Springs
Mrs Palmer Loses Jewels in Paris Necklace Reward
Advertises reward for return of a $10,000 necklace missing after entering the Palace Elysee Hotel. Mrs. Palmer Malmer of Chicago, a US exposition commissioner, believes theft or loss occurred. suspecting transit through Paris, authorities seek information leading to recovery.
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Heward
Paris
Potter Malmer
Chicago
United States Commission
Blylen
Palmer
Palace Elysee Hotel
Bobs
Four Young Men Die After Drinking From Suspect Beer Keg
Four youths in Cerro Garde County near Minnesota allegedly drank from a keg of beer tainted by a toxic substance. Three died and the fourth remained in critical condition after rapid onset illness. authorities note the report may be implausible, given keg handling and possible contamination.
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Cerro Garde
Minnesota Ring
Fort Thage
Heal
New Bridge at Boone Promises Engineering Marvel
A new steel bridge spanning the Des Moines River west of Boone progresses in construction. The structure rises 185 feet above water, extends 2683 feet, rests on pyramid foundations, uses twenty steel towers and eight piers, and aims to eliminate curves saving nearly three miles of track at a cost around 2 million dollars.
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Des Moines
Des Males
Boone
Lerone
Langth
Man confesses to smothering wife with pillow in St Louis
A 40 year old man in Burlington, Iowa, confessed to killing his wife in St Louis on March 27 1897 by pressing a pillow over her face. He awaits police conference and penalty. The report also covers barn fires in Lincoln Township and a Panama mayor shooting, plus other local incidents.
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Barlington
Markes
G&g
Tie
St. Louis
Bun Herring Place
Lincoln Township
Onawa
Samuel Hoss
Freight Train Holdup Near Jefferson Ends In Wounds
Eight men boarded a freight train near Jefferson and robbed the crew after forcing them to surrender. Malachy of Glidden was wounded in the chest. Robbers made off with cash and valuables, believed to have headed toward Boone. Three suspicious strangers eyed by authorities under surveillance. FACULTY STRENGTHENED Agricultural College Adds Engineers and Vets with $23 000 Fund. The Iowa State College at Ames expands its faculty with new engineering positions and other appointments funded by a $23 000 support grant from a legislative appropriation.
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Jeffersonu
Jefferson
Malachy
Glitden
Nett
Grand Junction
Boone
Agricultural College
Saute Agualtura College
Ames
Elgil Engineering
I. J. Bartof
B.S. Lampher
Coral University
Lewis E. Young
State College of Pennsylvania
J. A. Walling
University of Lews
Moi. Reynolds
Minnesota University of Mines
Mise Sarah Mills
Boston
Assistaytma Freinch
Germany
Woodend
University of Lonnayivania
Left to His Conscience and Farm Schemes Dominate Iowa News
A Burlington murder confesssion prompts no case against a man after St Louis investigation. Coroner cites death by consumption but neighbors suspect smothering. In Clear Lake a vast tenant farming project emerges with 20 villages of 20 acre plots. Fort Dodge reports sneaks and burglaries. Archbishop Keane’s statements circulate from Washington to St Louis. Muscatine factory blaze devastates a sash and door works. Miscellaneous crimes and local notes fill the page including a Young reunion plan and political moves.
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St. Louis
J. Dabliwag
Burlington
Daliiman
Elevators fail at Mose Cottage towers in dramatic mishap
In a continuation of ONAPTHA XVIII and XIX, Sir Luke and Weems scheme to move Miss Muir while Miss Muir herself resists. An improvised high tower elevator collapses during a planned reception, exposing tensions among Luke, Weems, and Muir's circle as plans unravel and characters flee to safety.
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Robert Noone’ Howe
Southampton
Sir Luke
Miss Mule
Mose Cottage
Luke
Sir Muir
Miss Muir
Caledonia
Capetown
England
Chehesford
Fiat
Aimergan Prusen
Blavishord
Weevis
Sally
Putin
Tamy
Xere
Warman
Amd
Armelades
Abel
Evocative Tale of Turmoil and Robbery in Wickedeat Town
The text depicts widespread unrest in Wickedeat Town and surrounding areas with violent acts, robberies, and murders as civilians and authorities struggle to defend the community. It mentions gold mines attracting crime, nightly dangers on streets, and a populace living under fear as efforts to restore order falter.
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Uwanin
Kirtingdarsk iv
Ortad
Hito
Thy
Hany Yelles
Etty
Erie
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Iowa
B. I, Lloyd
China
Uncle
New Orleans
John T. Day
Peter J. Lamb
August T. Mora
Leonard Pierce
Hubert Charles
Aucein
Patrolnon Cantrelly
Mora
Pierce
Charles
Cantrelle
Capt
Day
Lamb
Hentucky Distillers
Louisville
Independent Distillers’ Association
Wem
Buffalo
N.Y
Washington Street
St. Doline
Steiauce
Port An Asynes
Nate
Saue
Mentacky
Ywonsloro
Kya
Robert Bry Iait
Shalby Township
Colwabos
Veiaily
Pana
Inturaudiite
DeWet
Endon
Roberts
Farentiers Walker
Cape Town
Knox
Gould
War Department
Bulding
Stonx
J White
Louis Catue
Detroit
York
Robert Benjaminn
Panama
Frank Miller
Benjamin
Miller
Shelby County
Nellie Wand
Webster City
Nellie
Sinclair
Sinclaire
Dee Moines
Weaver
Republican Safe Committee
Wil
J. B. Stepardson
Marble Rock
Anatalt
Rockwell
Home Aid
Jackson County
Peal Hal
AO Randence
Sowa
Dug Krall Cigein
Malps
Jensae
Cughy
Preston
Venement Maron
Clear Lake
J. G. Léon
W. E. Statesa
Peoria
Union Township
Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Jon
J. 2
Mr. Dolliver
Vey
Slows Center
Stoux Center
Jerry Wassenaars
Schoep & Wassenbars
Kain Cuondurims
Washt Lon
D.C
Archbishuy Kalu
Loui
Keane
Catholic University At
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Wis
Dubuque
Isi Muscatine
Muttig Bros
Muscatiny
Une
Wits
Dillon Bo Dail
Sturm Hake
Oliver
Dillon
Hingis Central
Stoke Lake
Twrntieth Tawa
Jaws Veteran Association
Wall Bee Hat Getabyy Saald
Cedi Eapads
Adidress
J. Dulinsed
Malcum
Fuchs
George Curtin Deelhion
M. Cuths
Clinton
Hhy Ha Ohana
Gieguey Monahan
JT Yean
Eaygene
Stam, City
Batehern
Port Dotan
Atreyu
Uae
Nathan Diurner
Clark
Caledogla
Weems
Cheluiaford
Muir
Bin
Cape Own
Sid Ridings
Cledonsford
Eadtoy Dart
Geoph
Bern
Theo
Nic Luke
Nthoe
Rons
Ap Whale
Vode Hopes Bond
Magaleges
Lake
Caving
Beloy
Abe
Hha
Waltlig
Bile Bhutata
Racine
Hitle
Wang
Whi Hua
Schoo
Iabor
Lincoly
Egon Suaga
Dow
Ives
Highland Park
Diethday
Abraham Liccolo
Antil
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