Agua Dulce Surrenders to Colombian Revolutionists
Washington dispatch reports Agua Dulce capitulation by government forces amid 3600 soldiers casualty estimates. Four rebel vessels seized in Panama Bay. insurgents advance toward Colon Panama railroad. Morales Berti and troops surrender while Benjamin Herrera vows humane treatment. Berti keeps sword as honor.
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Forest Fire in Wyoming Threatens Sheep Men
Reports from timber fire districts say sheep men will suffer heavy losses as thousands of sheep struggle in burning timber. Supervisor Atherly leads fifty men and full firefighting gear toward the affected district to battle the blaze. Action halts mining at the Stampler mine as lands are mobilized for firefighting efforts.
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Best Electrocuted for Murder at State Prison
Boston dispatch reports John Best was electrocuted at 12:22 Tuesday morning at the state prison for the murder of his employer and rival George E Bailey of Breakheart Hill farm Saugus. The dismembered body was found in sacks at the farm location.
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New Bridge at Omaha Contract Let for 2100 Tons of Steel
Contract for the new MinnIs Central railroad bridge over the Missouri River has been let to American Bridge Company. The structure will carry a double track, include a draw, and measure 1100 feet in length with eleven spans of fifty feet each.
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Powder Magazine Explosion Near Boston Damages Fort Winthrop Site
A large blast at Fort Winthrop on Governor's Island in Upper Boston shattered windows across Boston and nearby towns. One man died and several were injured. the explosion involved about six tons of powder stored in underground casements. Authorities suspect arson by boys lighting fires on the island.
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Electric Cars Crash Injuring Ten Near St Paul
Two electric cars on the Port Snelling road collided Sunday evening on a single track between the fort and Tuscarora Avenue. Ten people were taken to the hospital with injuries as cars met at full speed at Hamline Avenue. The Fort bound motor car and trailer were shattered and debris trapped passengers.
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Bartholin Death Confesses in Chicago Murder Case
Chicago dispatch reports the body of four men, possibly Willan Bartholin, found in a field near Lowther IA 200 miles from Chicago after a self inflicted gunshot. A pocket letter tied to the murder of Bartholin’s mother and fiancee is found. letters signed Minnie Mitchell also recovered.
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Bartholin
Vicious volcanic eruption transforming St Vincent landscape
Reports from Kingstown describe the Southeville eruption on September 3 to 8 near the Rebacen River. A one mile wide stream of fire, ash clouds, falling lava, and ground deformation alter west coast ridges and Carib settlement ruins. Foretell severe crop damage and evacuations as storms lash the crater.
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Vaults of the United States Treasury Hold Record Gold Stocks
The United States treasury vaults hold a record amount of gold, surpassing any prior total and likely more than any country in history. As of last Saturday the treasury contained about 573 million dollars in gold, up sharply since July 2, 1901, with deposits continuing at roughly 200 thousand dollars daily.
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Desperadoes Jim Wright and John Templeton Killed in Rogersville
In Rogersville Tennessee a deadly clash left two noted desperadoes Jim Wright and John Templeton dead. Wright was an escaped convict from the Tennessee penitentiary and was said to have killed six men, while Templeton also had a reputation for violence. A posse engaged them. Wright shot and wounded George Wolf and Jack Rogers and Wrights son was captured.
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Tennessee Penitentiary
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Prowling in pursuit of Sheriff Strain killer Carus near Monona County
A Monona County pursuit report says Corporal Prichard and posse hunt Ed Carns the gunman who shot Sheriff Strain. Tracks and sightings place Carns near a riverbank between Maple Land hus and Albaton and near Wipton's house as villagers recall his reddish brown hat and dark coat. Bloodhounds were unused after failing to trail the suspect.
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Vipton
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Des Moines Man Charged With Peterson Family Murder
Thomas Lewis was arrested and arraigned on the charge of murdering the Peterson children in April. Des Moines reports say Lewis was once held and later discharged. Lawyer H G Carpenter filed the information accusing Lewis as the killer, with ongoing evidence and pursuit.
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Raid on a Joint in Kansas City left two hurt
A dozen to a man raided a Kansas City Kansas joint Saturday night to serve a writ by a justice of the peace on proprietor Andrew Mathewes. In the ensuing scuffle Paul W. Radmacher a cooper was shot in hand and shoulder and stabbed while Deputy Constable Gaw was struck and severely injured.
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Des Moines Brief: Ex-Treasurer Rowe Abroad as Railroad Official
Chester W. Rowe, Poweshiek County treasurer and former defaulter who fled to Mexico after stealing nearly $10,000, is prospering there. He served six years for the theft and, now a Mexican citizen, avoided extradition. Once a railroad porter, he returned to railroading on the Mexican Pacific, advancing from conductor to train dispatcher and acting division superintendent.
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Chester W. Rowe
Poweshiek County
Mexico
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Young Iowa Boy Ends Life Over School Refusal
A 14 year old boy from Muscatine killed himself at Montezuma where he was staying with grandparents rather than attend school. He had been brought in from the country to go to school but refused and then shot himself Sunday night.
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Slain by Pickets in Coal Mine Incident Near Wilkesbarre
A Wilkes-Barre area report says two striking Italian miners from Savoyersville were attacked by pickets near the Warry E colliery as they headed to work. One Haitian miner was killed and the other badly injured, likely to die. supporters threaten retaliation against the assailants.
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Waterworks Change in Burlington and Local Notes
The Waterworks Company of Burlington, formed months ago, has bought the old water company and now opposes city contracts. stock transferred amounts to 40,000. Apples from Creston boast four specimens averaging twenty inches in circumference and one and a half pounds each. A resident near Soldiers’ Haven faces possible charges for alleged dipsomaniac conduct. A gas plant and several shops were destroyed by fire in Gitaere causing extensive losses. A Port Dodge pension demand is filed by Preston for service with the Rail Company. Albion’s oldest resident Dowd dies at age 90 after long county residence since 1860.
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Creston
Charles Gav Anough
Union County
Accident in Glasgeaw disrupts crossings injures three
A tram car allegedly became unmanageable on a Saturday night and collided with three cars at a crossing on the then fiell street incine. Twenty passengers were injured and Dowth Chilton died after kidney disease surgery in New York.
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Sheriff Strain Dies From Wounds Near Whiting
Monona County Sheriff Willard Strain died Friday evening at 8 after a gunshot wound inflicted during an attempted arrest of Ed Carns. He was born in Polk County on December 10, 1841, and leaves a wife Myrtle and two children. A $500 reward is offered for Carns, the alleged murderer.
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Jick Weems
Whiting
Ed Carns
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Sheri Straly
Polke County
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President Roosevelt to Visit Sioux City September 20
A Des Moines dispatch notes a telegram error about the date of President Roosevelt's Sioux City visit. An official Washington update states the president will arrive September 20, with no change to the itinerary.
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Ottumwa Couple Seek Death Des Moines Gas Tragedy
A Ottumwa couple in Des Moines planned suicide by gas in an Eighth Street apartment. The husband Taylor died after their door was forced open and gas hose attached. wife survived barely. Taylor had written a letter accusing greedy corporations of blocking work.
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Big Horse Show at Des Moines State Fair Grounds
A Des Moines dispatch says Des Moines will host a large society horse show at the state fair grounds from September 15 to 20 during the Oud Fellows' sovereign grand lodge convention. About ten thousand visitors are expected with one thousand entries anticipated, promising one of the west's largest shows this year.
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New Survey Sets Route for Des Moines to Sioux City Rail
A brief survey outlines a proposed line from Des Moines to Sioux City by the shortest route. Engineers' report will determine if the railroad is built. Darlington seeks revenue from Sioux City with Great Northern and wishes a share of local packing house business.
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Sarvesurs
Sioux City
Darlington
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Small Boy Kills Brother in Jamison Home Shooting
One year old Forrest Prine accidentally shot and killed by his older brother in Jamison. The incident occurred Thursday evening when the older boy, returning home, set down a .22 caliber rifle to open a gate and the younger sibling picked it up and fired. All three involved are sons of EB Prine of Jamison.
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Doon Savings Bank Cashier Shoots Self in Head
Doon News reports Hernan Thasehe, cashier at Doon Savings Bank, shot himself near his left temple around 1 am on Wednesday. A district court near Hawarden heard a murder charge against Clark with eight divorces granted Wednesday. a jury returned against bidietment in the first degree, details incomplete due to OCR errors.
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Iowa Democrats Nominates Ticket Amid Silver Debate
Des Moines dispatch reports the Democratic State convention nominated a ticket by acclamation. The platform omits free silver, contrasting with Kansas City pledges, and attacks tariffs and trusts while urging government action against monopolies. Ex Gov Boles leads opposition to the Kansas City stance, with nearly all measures framed around reform and self government. The event ended amid procedural wrangling and a weathered push to resolve resolutions.
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Five Victims in Electric Car Collision Near Lenox
President and several officials survive a severe crash when an electric car collides with a carriage near Lenox Massachusetts. Gov. Crane Secret Service agent Drury and others are reported killed or critically injured as the party continues toward Lenox after the accident.
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