Train Robbery Near Texarkana Rails Loot Money In Transit
Five men halted a No. 1 Cotton Belt passenger train near Texarkana late Tuesday, boarded the express car, blew open the safe with dynamite, and took a large sum while passengers were frightened. The locomotive was stolen and driven south with the robbers in control. no passengers were harmed. The exact amount is undisclosed.
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Toxarkana
Armatrong
Werder
Cotton Belt Railroad
Henderson
First stake driven for St Louis Ghent Exposition site
The first stake for the world’s fair to be held in St Louis was driven at Forest Park by William H. Thompson as chairman of grounds and buildings committees. Officials of the Louisiana Purchase Company and inspectors gathered at the site near the central brow of the grounds for the ceremony marking the start of construction.
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St. Louis
Ghent
St. Teele
Forest Park
Lousiata Purchast Position Company
Mindieion
William 11. Thompsen
Cobhip Reade
Tacely
St. Pha
Vlore
Dagihete
Warlike Outlook and Domestic Turmoil Hit Tijd
A fragmented dispatch cites warnings of imminent action against foes as well as domestic unrest. Reports cover a Fort Crook reassignment, arrests of alleged anarchists near an imperial party venue, a York chainmakers strike over wage scales, and a reinstatement for pitcher Joseph McGinnity. Other items note a Czar’s yacht visit, a Belgian steamer sinking, a Lakeside factory fire, and a Boer action with fatalities and injuries.
Flood Devastates Eastern Cleveland Leaving Million Dollar Damage
Dawn reveals eight mile long by one and a half mile wide flood zone in Cleveland's east. Authorities estimate damage around 1 million dollars after a clock carves a wall of water down Woodlawn Hills to East Cleveland and East Mailison Avenue. No lives lost, deemed a near miracle by officials.
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Cleveland
Woodlam Hills Avenue
East
Mailison Avenue
Expert Swimmer Drowns During Exhibition at Rockaway Beach
George Belcher of Brooklyn died while performing a back carry rescue at Broad Channel Rockaway Beach on a Sunday exhibition. His daughter Eva Belcher, 15, was carried in the water and survived after bystanders pulled her to surface. The crowd initially misread the act as part of the show.
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George Belcher
Geo. Belcher
Brooklyn
Faney Schomer
Broad Channel
Rockaway Beach
Eva
Belcher
Afope
Buchanan Will Advise After St Louis Conference
Director General W J Buchanan of the May American Exposition will advise the Louisiana Warehous Expositions after a several hour conference in St Louis with President Francis and other officials. He agreed to a advisory relationship to assist with final business engagements and provide experience in exposition work and foreign field connections.
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St. Louis
Francis
W.J. Buchanan
Bogfalo
Hiren
Bresilent & S Snd
Creating a Riot and Other City News
Reports from New York describe Mrs. Nation's arrest after public disorder at Fifth Street and Eighth Avenue. Four more bodies were recovered from the Delaware River explosion, with three identifications and several still missing. International tense notes include a Tokyo remonstrance over Japanese medical inspection. A Ohio murder result follows a gang assault after a work ending. Berlin dealer protests tariff rises as lynching cases yield mixed verdicts in Alabama. Turkish-German diplomacy hints at arbitration, while James Younger rumored to wed Miss Mueller of Missouri. Russian yacht Stambul’s arrival marks royal reception in Denmark.
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Delaware
Philadelphia
Chira Weild
Netlie Ballentyne
Elizabeth Gillison
Roosevelt Visits Springfield for National Guard Encampment
President Roosevelt makes a second Springfield trip with the national colors as he attends the state encampment of the Minos National Gael First cavalry engineer and artillery. Gov Yates and officials greet the vice president at the station and executive mansion. A parade and review follow at Camp Lincoln with thousands in attendance and a nineteen gun salute.
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Suregogu
Roosevelt
Springefield
Ampaigning
National
Minos National Gael
First Cavalry
National Guard
Chienge and Alton
Welogk
Roosevel
Gogo
Tie Wa
Temiered
Supreme Vanet
Jems
Baants
Ukrais National Garand
Gitans
Charles FitzSimons
Chicago
First Brigade
Hore S. Clark
Mivttuon
Sea
Arinead Chen
William Clodentoet
Phint
Executive Mansion
Yates Endetas
Atobo'elack
Parely
Yates Wah Stall
Proceasiul
Camp
Trouble in Persia Proclaims Martial Law in Tehran
A Teheran dispatch dated Aug reports a widespread revolutionary movement in Persia driven by government discontent and peace talks with Russia. The grand vizier is accused of corruption and failing to perform reforms as martial law is proclaimed in the capital amid shah’s entourage.
War Hero Dies and Philippine Service Noted
Gen William Ludlow Sucewinba dies of consumption after a career marked by Spanish War service and a stint as military attaché in London. William Tadlow dies at a convent amid another note on Visayas governance. Also mention of incorporation papers for Geonse 1 Phillips Grain Company and a mining accident in Michigan with fatalities from a dynamite explosion.
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Wm. Ludlow Sucewinba
Reis
William Tadlow
Visilnexs
Philippines
Vitary
Department of Visayas
Blone
Elmare
Jien
Lawson
America
London
Jie
Fortific
PRU Ps
Phillips Grain Company
Chicago
Mrnday
Springfield
Phillips
Market Quotations and Grain Prices From Chicago Markets
Summary of price quotes across wheat corn and oats with reference to Milwaukee wheat and cattle markets. Includes bids and offers for hogs cattle and sheep, noting fair values and notable price levels in Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis markets.
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Prige
St. Louis
SOK
GU Co
Perthert
PSO
SOOO
State Fair Attendance Tops Expectations as Livestock Shines
The Iowa State Fair drew strong attendance with unique livestock displays and expanding attractions. Organizers praise improved exhibits and revenue, noting high prices from concessionaires and overall satisfaction with the event despite steady crowds on midweek days.
Iowa Leads in Newspapers Report Sparks Debate
A Washington dispatch cites a study claiming Iowa leads in newspaper growth while Massachusetts nears the top, with overall counts showing 80 establishments nationally and a rise over the past decade. The report analyzes population, political influence, and regional trends in press distribution.
Reform Churches Picnic Draws Two Thousand From Sioux County
About 2,000 people from 40 Sioux County churches attended last Thursday’s missionary picnic near Sioux Center. Represented were Orange City Siews, Boyden, Blompsers, Heck Viriley, Middlebury, Newkirk and Attan. The event raised over 350 dollars through the collection.
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Niles
Siew
Teforty
Sioux County
Tryna
Orage City
Siews
Renetor
Boyden
Blospers
Heck Viriley
Irtel
Middlebury
Newkirk
Attan
Wascepdiaead
Army Deserters Caught Near Fort Leavenworth
Two soldiers, Crowe and Shaughnessy, deserters from the United States Army, were arrested outside Fort Leavenworth after being found working away from the post. They were returned to the fort the same day.
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Peters
Manpiee Shaughnessy
Crowe
United States Army
Fort Leavenworth
Tam
Mirshal
Gustaffes
Fort Piadse
Port Lowsenworth
Deter
Otnather
Mra M
Woman Uses a Gun in Mason City Neighborhood Quarrel
A tense dispute in Mason City erupted Saturday night as two men clashed near a residence on Lindhoff street. A bystander, identified as Mrs. Rettluso, fired a revolver from the porch striking and killing Bromiley after an argument with Lindhoff and another neighbor. Lindhoff was arrested and jailed.
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Mason City
Menelis Tna Teaggenty
Madan City
Mew
ASU
Brotley
Mir Rettluso
Linhoff
Lantol
Max
Lindell
Mr. Reomtey
Bromley
Vox
Linhof
Outrage Case Sparks Des Moines Vigilante Search
Ada Ware, 14, daughter of a farmer near Valley Junction, claims a gang of black men abducted her, stripped and assaulted her before fleeing into the woods. Deputies traced two suspects to near Rock Island tracks and jailed them at Valley Junction, with a third man named as a possible accomplice. Authorities press charges as investigations unfold.
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Des Moines
Ada Ware
Valley de Tignail Caanmerce
Hier
Cathie
Gotaspare
Quy Rock Island
Jgetion
Sayan
Obscure Onawa Picnic Highlights Local Event
A chaotic report from Onawa details the sixth annual Stony Valley Wood association picnic. Rev Joff de Loos delivered remarks as Neb Witla secured a victory with a tense score. Judges included Prreland Moskos and Gilleapie among others.
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Stony Valley
Onawa
Joff de Loos
Qiniwa
J.B. MeNgmatea
Sharpegie
Darwin
Deonti
Neb Witla
Pelntay
Tievatie
Duke Prreland
Pred Moskos
Sulu Doh
Cad de
Gilleapie
Mapleton
Impudent unhoused person assaults girl theft at Mort Gavener’s
A homeless man accosted two girls near Eyoan and Mr. Gavener’s lane. He demanded items and fled with a pair of trousers after a struggle. Neighbors report stolen packages and no further sightings.
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Mort Gavener
Eyoan
Cavener
Lane Adene
Baptist Circuit Rider Killed Near Red Oak
Stan White, riding for a Baptist circuit at Red Oak, was struck by a rail or vehicle while riding eastbound on a Burlington line. He died from injuries. the accident prompted local officials to review safety and policing in the area. The report notes his age as about 50 and references contemporaneous investigations and newspaper notices.
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Lowa Agricntatral
Lowa
Neviontoney
Crom
Cheshire
Stan White
Burlington
Red Oak
Silay
Chicago
Qaiboey
Shenandeah
Weather and crop prospects across states amid variable spring conditions
Readable sections describe crop yields and conditions across multiple states as spring weather varies. Reports mention Michigan Nebraska Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and the Ohio valley with mixed progress for corn wheat and tobacco. Overall prospects show pockets of good yield amid drought heat and washout in parts of the Great Plains and upper Midwest.
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Ieee Seetiana Bea
Michigan
Sebrasta
Kansas
Missaneh
Washington
Olio Valley
Minnesota
North Dakota
Cotton Belt
Saeeyet
Missouri
Okhthoma
Sautenbur
Kennesaey
Boulsiana
Tobavoia
Thebbe Valley
New York
Maryland
Dudfana
Mississippi
Miscaari Valley
Werto
Patatoen
Susan Bevle Vondinue
Bares
Tee Arta
Colette
Anhalt
Roger
Balent
Untangling a high seas controversy over shipboard duties
A lengthy report details disputes about naval command and engineer authority affecting deployment and certification aboard vessels. It cites deliberations by the State Department and references to German and Allied wartime trade, with timelines and legal questions about duty assignments and promotion standards.
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia, Iowa
Timiaanen
Arkansas
Blanding
Sinah Beowern
Venezuela
Jobin Sevans
Thesday
Fort Crook
E. A. Root
Teath Infantry
Division of Military Information
War Department
Czur
Catie
Copening
Serce
Lwo Kispede
Ehateau
Imperial Party
Lerlin
Standard Chain Company
York
Warvisburg
Carlisle
Pittsburg
Prenton
N. J
Calwinbus
Mayrion
Ind
McGinalty
Joseph McCinpity
Chicagoa
Johnson
Copnelly
aAdvives
Taucuck Claiborne
Czar
Denmark
Crain
Deard
Misinur
Vemark
Nurthmore
Belgium
Bomby
Athi
Turkey
Mintlaise
N. McGraft & Son
Lakeside
Mich
Lord Iitchener
London War Office
Sud
Borrs
Wateryaal
Jinwaue Keaal
Buchanan
Vocre Nation
Fedaenias
United States
Suchen
Ohio
John Alderson
Seth Perkins
Taereane
Berlin
Hatuutkera’ Organization
Moeller
Prassian
Welumpa
Ala
Jon Stremeth
Martin Huhner
Stubert White
Beg
Germany
France
Thermahy
Brance
May
Jim Younger
James Younger
Benedict
Alix J. Mule Jey
Unbuut &T. Paw
Will
Miss Mueller
Missoun
Crar
Stanuir
Crurika
Teddy Iillinois
Visite National Guard
Persia
War Hero
Islpe Iing
Sayor
Hawkeye State
Iowa
Massachusetts
Osu
Politios
Reform Churches
Herabeldt
Aden
Bremer
Kotihman
Frederika
Stella Dearborn
Plorik
Wili
Ottawa
Humboldt
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Dewelock
Webster
Coats Whittier
Dakota
Cory Therghien
Bae City
Wey Pte
Ingard
Wink
Tharles Loanen
Seuseuagd
Derries Jetehed
Petense
Mabon
Chae Wadden
Peimble
Keokuk
Ledgart
Somerow
Rey
Warren Lingels
Baptist
Ton Cheeutar
Shawtty Mamas
Juhu
Reper
Stour City Stork
Beinb
Whitiig
Tina Bevn
Jiog
Migaoni Valley
Trish
Supervicars
Howsehip
Monans County
Pia Dee
Centeardin
Onihd
Waorhowar
Sean Fai
Wile Maacher
Liege
Paswarden
Se Eetite
Pennbes
Pbpeoydae
Peugeot
Gayeener
Batis Bool Gris
Quade Tale
Oley Vance
the Agricultural Department
Grete
Rity
Wavhgation
Allhees
Navy
Statien
Uonoul
Marsat
Mike Nay
Amd
Pshothia
Goa Orisipettag
Andy
Lee
Jaske
Foger
Jess
AL Respeeta
Goa
Euapee
Nani Rae
Mmbert
Tee Patil Corpos
Edict
Chigt
Talgards
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