Chaffee Chosen to Command In China Mission
President assigns Gen Ada L. Chaffee to lead American military forces operating in China. He will depart for San Francisco to sail July 1 with the Sixth Cavalry aboard the Grant, which will call at Nagasaki before heading to Che Foo. Chaffee mirrors Lawton in warlike record, with Civil War service and Indian campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workington
Ada 1
Chaffee
Ching
San Francisco
Thue
Nagasaki
Che Foo
Gan Chaffee
Lawton
Seventh Cavalry
Santiago
Cuba
Trooke
Ignaiudi
Big Sailor Knocked Out by Gus Rahlin in Coney Island Bout
Tom Sharkey suffered his first decisive defeat after fifteen rounds at Seaside Athletic Club in Coney Island as Gus Rahlin delivered a clean knockout on June 26. Sharkey showed grit, trading relentless blows and clinging to Rahlin’s frame despite a battering finish, in a historic heavyweight clash.
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Gus Rahlin
Sharkey
Isile Athletic Club
Coney Island
XN. Y
Tom Sharkey
Seaside Athletic Club
Gus Rhulin
Uiat
Suse
Hawul
Verdict of Coroner's Jury in St. Louis Riot Cases
Coroner's jury finds three riot victims Edward Thomas George Rine and Edward Barkhard killed in the St Louis riot near Sixth Street and Washington Avenue. Jury rules homicide but blames no one. deputies deemed to have acted in discharge of duties for one death, others by unknown assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Edward Thomas
George Rine
Edward Barkhard
Possu Comitatus
Sixth Street
Washington Avenue
Uwwg
Mobile
Conventon delegates nominate Roosevelt ticket unanimously
Philadelphia dispatch reports the national convention named Roosevelt to succeed President with unanimous support. Temporary Chairman Wolcott called the meeting to order as the Star Spangled Banner played. Seven delegates who helped found the Republican Party in 1850 marched to the platform with a faded flag, signaling unity.
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Philadeliphia
Mulhinley
Roosevelt
Eatvention
Lode
Cathugiwan
Sian
Ars
Cabri
Dave Hay
Chiavirman Wolcott
Sons
Ney
Chas. M. Roswell
Republican Party
Mitaherg
Moyne
Abaiemi
Ube
Gittsey
Gen
Grosvenor
Chie
Pyrine Poon
Vien
Paesentieal
SPAS
Peport
Wwe
Qumiinthuas
Ptathirm
Gies
Pete
Cuba
Byath
Republican Candidates Debate Road and Labor Planks
The platform endorses a canal to connect Atlantic and Pacific routes, keeping options open for the U.S. route to determine the final path. It supports maximum employment with fair wages and labor dispute arbitration, condemns convict labor, and cites historical symbolism in delegate gifts. The Rhode Island delegation presented a bronze gavel to the chairman, symbolizing ancestry and key events. The Philadelphia convention opened with elaborate decoration and a stirring Star Spangled Banner as Gov Roosevelt arrived. ten thousand attendees stood for the anthem. The press was well located near the speakers’ platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eousteles
Nicaragua
Lanawit
United States
Washington
Jefferson
Alaska
Hiyawatha
Rhode Tale
Child
Rhode Tyland
Bonner Fe
Opening of the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia
An early session in Philadelphia opened with delegates cheering as Senator Lodge presided. The platform was adopted, endorsing opposition to trusts, pledging Cuba independence, and outlining tariff and commerce positions. The hall buzzed with photographers capturing every moment as the parade of dignitaries and speakers began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tto
Areb- Nisheg Tytn
Chaivauin Lodge
Che Nest
Order of Uisiness
Alabama
Chto
Pura
Foraker
Verheseot Enreky
California
Gey
Mount
Indiana
Jot
Tove Rencevett
Ganda
Hou Bop
Lal
Towadssaeed
Dolliver
Aia Vealet
McKiley Serte
Melinshey
Howe
Carini
Delegates and Tunnels at Philadelphia Convention Amid Bustling Market
Report from Philadelphia describes delegates from Oklahoma Michigan and Washington and others at a political convention. It notes tunnel access backstage telegraph quarters and messenger space. Vendors sell buttons badges and convention seating ranged from five to sixty dollars for multiple sessions.
Wonders of the Paris Exposition headline tour
Description of Paris Exposition wonders includes electric ships on the Silver Seine at high speed, glass walls with diamonds and drapery in the Palace of Light, and a vast display of palaces and attractions from Africa and Asia. Mentions of sponsors, royalty, and exotic displays frame a grand world fair preview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jight
Walla
Omar
Jorisaleas
Solonton
Menelik
Pomeopel
Centurien al Tsg
Petes
iPartionlinne
Taddan
Abyssinia
Sian
Nuyanaver
Asia
Ce Apaper
Afghanistan
Gus Uanent
Wreck disrupts lines as trains crash near Water City
A collision and derailment near Water City involving the Northwestern No. 443 and Central trams caused a wreck with about thirty five stock cars derailed. Engineers escaped injuries by leaping clear as a hangar was struck. Cattle and hogs were scattered, with several animals killed or harmed. A wrecking crew from Iowa Fulla arrived to clear tracks and restore passage.
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Wateater City
WiMools
Navy Western
Ag Tt
Towa Fulla
Laing
Maniag S terrible deed and multiple shootings
A violent home invasion ends with Charles Mefford, a UT youth, fighting back against Maniag who wounded several residents with an axe and pistol. Mefford killed in a subsequent struggle, then a neighbor Drake sustained critical injuries before Mefford killed himself as police approached. Other items report church ministers pressuring saloon regulation, a fatal pitchfork accident, and various local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifite
Hinaweele
Charles Mefford
Janes
Fiasimmons
Kitzatamana
Stetford
Asa
Mr. Pittallmons
Max
Dashlag
Matford
Joseph Drake
Meford
Hha
Drake
Mefford
Firemen In Tournament Honor Association Parade
Firemen in a regional tournament were honored at a parade in Os Grove with over 6,000 attendees. Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Onawa and neighboring towns competed in novelty and standing-coupling events, while Mapleton claimed the top racing prize and Missouri Valley set a fast 4 second time in a trial. Officers were named with Willow Grove leading as president and secretary and treasurer named from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opaiva
Dita
Mapleten
Qiobatt
Sotiatlar
Onnwa
Blow Grave
Early
Login
Tattle Creak
Missouri Valley
Tuistein
Carroll
Danbury
Leagan
Odebale
Onu Wig
Alaoue Valley
Meplaton
Seballee
Oaawe
Himeon
Missouri Valley Rin
Sichudles
Karlynud
We Wallon
da Grove
Wed
Burke
Migsouri
Itis Creek
Micsunel Villay
Wiillaina
Onawe
Archy Winston
Onawa
Saplatan
Ita
Opened a Dead Man's Mail in Jackson County
A Jackson County man, Edwards, was arraigned for violating postal laws after opening a letter addressed to a deceased inmate at the county poor farm. The case arose when Edwards opened a letter belonging to Dee, prompting a Cedar Rapids warrant and his custody before a commissioner. The scene and details are muddled in the report, with weather and local references interwoven.
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Aakeon
Quadral
Edwards
Andrew
Jackson County
Commissionwe
Dubya
United States
Deen
Hy Bel
Dee
Cedar Rapids
Edwarda
Atancous
Tragic Calhoun County drowning tied to pasture search
A Calhoun County resident died by drowning after an alleged misadventure near a well. A boy found the body in the well with head above water and feet outside the opening. Investigators noted a rough scene and items near the well. In a separate note, the Coal Dealers Association of Iowa and Nebraska held its second annual convention in Council Bluffs with about 100 members taking a six day rail tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shanker
Calhoun County
Walter Shloker
Pomeroy
Anielde
Shanker
Susie
Ulin
Cust
Coal Dealers’ Association of Laws and Neobraska
Wboul KO
Thwan Heetect
Minnegota
Man Killed, Falls Critically Hurt in Mine Melee
A string of local calamities includes two children fatally crushed by a roof slate while near a top turning in a mine room. Dan Randall suffers severe injuries from a runaway wagon incident at Nambure. multiple others escape with heavy bruises as a horse and wagon derail. Simultaneously political buzz follows McKinley and Roosevelt slated as Republican standard bearers amid a Colfax campaign rally turning estate dispute. Fires devastate Creyton properties with losses near 10000 dollars and insurance at 8000 dollars, suspected incendiary origin.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia
Iowa
E. Lloyd
Prunny
Will
China
Mate
Cubs
Ala
Chicago
H. KK. Duffield
Board of Trade
Cottage Grove Ave- Buen
Duffield
Toledo
Ohio Court
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Centennial Board
Big Omaha
Continental Clothing Company
Omaha
Eastern Clothing and Shoe Houses
O'Brien
Flo
Jack ‘Mhiamnas
Keenw
Suwanee County
Live Oak
Bayonne
New York
Consumer Coal and Jee Company
Cincinnat
Little
Parsons
Dick Brown
Vevuy
Jnd
Mt. Mobo
Ladouteville
Pwo
Fergus Falls
Ainn
Me J. Daly
Congress
Constantinople
Lloyd J. Griscum
Mim Burrus
Pa.s
Masland & Sons
Mckintey
Roosevelt G. O. P
Acclans
Fornker
Tomestt
Goat
Ation
Pripgey and
Hall
Dr. Camden of
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Ress
wiLtlas
Wey
Theodore
Usip
Rhode Deland
Meury Cabot
Rhode Island
Chestnut Street
Broad Street
Vie
Sunses
Teow
Degra Leg Bok
Mevator
Nigler
Burton Cool Walter Dinter
Dehowere
Maro
Wallington
Lexus Wars
Oom Pani Kruger
Michigan
Gom
Kruger
Transvaal
Ia W
C. Mitchell
American Party
Brink
Bare Ton Coli
Imperor
Willian
Yoo
Hawkeye
News OF the Week
Klook
Vrain
Collin
Waotater
Joage and
Qaetly Autter
Trammen
Kayaapolis
Judea
Atte Nown
Maniag
Sioux City
Martin Haw
Roy Steeta
Roy Petersmier
Tetersmier
National Sons of Veterans
Mason City
National Luna of Veterana Antuary College
Ec. E. Cox
Hartford
Conn
Cawdin
Rockford
Mich
Ws A. Morrig
Redfleld
Church of Chicago
A. L. Sorter
Mason Ciy
Chang
Minieer
Des Moines
Ta. Hyon
W. J. Chase
Obs
Chaise
Tie Ia
Dex Moines
Teir
Edward Perry
Afton
Union County
Walter Raymond
Raymond
Perry
Creston
Afton Overland
Iamonds
Garner
Mro
Mel
Uecker
Seni
Tregimental
Nuctional Guard
Lowa Hava
Byers
Hapublicny
AM. Cumming
Board of Supervisors of
Sioux County
Toyrdopan
Db Mensihan
Northwestern
Clarence
Stanwood
Firemen
Aid Gon Kilked
Mteman
Willan Allison
An Nissun
Mfne
Hunaway
Dan Randall
Nambure
Raniall
Ines
Ket Gqaupaign
Che Nuwa
McKinley
Rooseygit
T Ho Osimpalgn
Eldora
Nfteen
Hetty Membarg
Jowa
Alva Reacer
Glenwood
Gini
Drummy, Mittchel
Dempsey Jorgenson
Saies Lucke
Aylag Hear Kent
Kiry
Crenton
Sollog
Harvery
Humphrey
Creyton
George Strick
Land
Turner
James Salta
Hull
Hholi Way
Manualmounty
Hanttarton Cor Oulus
Colfax
Jordan
Haten Telt
Gust Johnson
Dew Moings
Prinyiphex
le Jorowan
Colfas Mortical
Kerns
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