Inhuman Captain Refused Aid To Distressed Vessel Sylph
Report details Captain Holville of the United Fruit Co vessel Sylph failing to slow and assist the distressed ship off the North Carolina coast. Inspectors condemning the master as resource-less led to revocation of his license by the inspector officers at Norfolk and the Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Aldville
United Fruit Company
Diaghlatast
North Carolina
Norfolk
Washie
Evans
Florida
Holville
Oteri
Bremen Steamer Disabled Enters Halifax Harbor in Tow
The North German Lloyd steamer Bremen, sailing from New York last Thursday, was sighted entering Halifax harbor in tow of the steamer Lucigen. Its propeller is damaged after a shaft failure left the ship adrift for a day. The Bremen carries 100 cabin passengers plus steerage. All aboard are reported well.
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Bremen
Halifax
N.S
Fjneral
New York
Luci
Lucigen
Crisis in Franco German Talks Strains
Paris reports a fresh crisis in negotiations between France and Germany over the Moroccan conference, suspending meetings between German plenipotentiaries Dr. Rosenmüller and Revall. The foreign office sees room for adjustment despite tensions. Meanwhile reports cover a wife killer in Nebraska, a bribery acquittal in Grand Rapids, and other diverse notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Paris
France
Rosenmuil M. ‘Revall
Foreign Office
Russia plans second peace conference despite Roosevelt talks
Reports from St Petersburg say Emperor Nicholas II issued invitations to a second peace conference in The Algyoe with Russia seeking foreign powers including the United States. The move, confirmed Monday by a source, follows secret negotiations and astonishes observers as Japan relations and dates remain unclear, implying a delayed meeting and possible agenda proposals from Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Ysenon
St. Petersburg
Nichalan Oxgain
Wolyarsal
Nui
Thussink
Algyoe
United States
Russia
Roosevelt
Japan
Monlay
Hassia
Floods Rock Missouri and Kansas Railways
Heavy rains push streams higher across western Missouri and eastern central Kansas. Kaw River rises again in Kansas City while Missouri River remains low. Washouts disrupt railroad traffic from Carthage to Sedalia as damage spreads through Marshall and surrounding counties.
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Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Bay
Caerofstown
Marshall Sod
Sedalia
Boston Mayor Laid To Rest Amid City Observances
Funeral services for Mayor Patrick Collins were held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston with vast crowds and city shutdowns. Buildings were draped in black, flags at half mast, and municipal offices, courts, and schools closed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulnek
Birbor
Parukera Not Ready in Hert Trage Cases
Federal court in Chicago heard that the counsel were not ready to proceed and planned to file a notice of action. The testimony referenced a person who claimed to have killed General Oniter Ral during the Coster massacre and who allegedly killed Gey, Cunter, Jaeth at the Branding Mock reservation in South Dakota, aged 2.
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Parukera
Chicago
Meir
Oniter Ral
Coster
Eald
Kilixt Gey
Cunter
Jaeth
Branding
South Dakota
Canadian Cruiser Fires On Erie Fishing Tug At Boundary
A Canadian cruiser fired on the Erie tug Varnhurst near the boundary line after a chase that began five miles over the line. The Vigilant pursued the tug and sailors reported shells struck the vessel, wounding two fishermen and scattering nets as the Varnhurst fled toward port.
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Erie
Npecind
Saya
Jyaat
Midlake Erie
Crusace
Garey G. Dien Wiest
Pack
Din Hindao
Atcnin
Alma
Yulia
Boyd
Dunn
Barnhurst
Jasot
Iarnhurst
Wreck near Arcadia injures passengers and kills two trainmen
A southwest passenger train from St Louis wrecked Sunday near Arcadia Missouri on the Twin Mountain route. Two trainmen were killed and fifteen passengers injured as the long heavy train left the rails on a sharp curve. Engineer Allen and Fireman Brown of the leading engine died instantly. Engineer Mayes severely hurt while his fireman escaped with minor injuries. Passengers suffered only minor abrasions.
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St. Louis Samalay
Tron Mountain
Arcadia
Allen
Brown
St. Louis
John Mayes
Lake Vessel Ketchem Burns in Superior With Loss
The schooner Ketchem, traveling from Duluth to Cleveland, burned Saturday night near Parisian Island in Lake Superior. Two crew members, Mrs. B Ames the cook and Mate Andrew Anderson, drowned while attempting to reach a lifeboat. The ship was beached in twenty three feet of water before burning to the water's edge.
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Ketchem
Lake Superior
Duluth
Cleveland
Parisian Island
Tati Superior
B. Ames
Cook
Andrew Anderson
GOAL MINE ACCIDENT CLAIMS MULTIPLE WORKERS
Ned Yandel died and Adam Pletcher and Chaos, Cashing were seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon accident at Stonington. The engineer lost control as workers were hoisted. two colleagues attempted to drop to safety while two others were pinned in the wreck. Nearby events include Cuba liberal rally in Efanova and a pastor dying during prayer in Monroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimnals
Ned Yandel
Adam Pletcher
Cashing
Stonington
Iter
F. Mobinson
Methodist
Monroy
Swam Fifteen Aifex and Won Medal in New York Race
Thirty men swam in the Sinilay event on the third endurayee with Alfred Brown of the Colege Point crew winning the world medal by swimming fifteen fills. One competitor remained in the water at the fileh while Brown claimed victory. Brigadier generals Honhiain Nena and Dowie We Benham are noted, with a sudden apoplexy death of an aged veteran in Win Sunday.
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Endurayee Swinaning
United States
Vulnareur Ife
New York
Fileh
Alfred Brown
Colege Point
Honhiain Nena
Dowie We Benham
Ife
Chidhood
Dorle Coluovnea
Serihner
W.log Devty
W.L. Douglas
Pryona
W. L. Dovigias
Hreckton
Mass
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W. L Douolas Strong
Maria Shoon
Man
Anil
Pottom
Wantel
Ahondoilart
Wil
Douglas Alinow
Sant Fran
Dougla
Pegpitony Muang
Pe Lang
Cramped tramp seeks pie in wary matron’s kitchen
In Freeborn Minnesota a wary matron denies a disreputable tramp pie until she asserts the man’s appearance and manners reflect his condition, while a separate ad cites Mr Goward praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for restoring vitality and health.
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Freeborn
Minn
Roe
Gowith
Dodd
Mr. Goward
Wodd
Fragmented Narratives and Reflections From a Busy Page
A collage of vintage snatches includes a jubilant mother praising a baby, a beleaguered husband entering politics, and quirky lines from newspapers. Also present are nature prose on spring trees, sentimental poems, and a physician’s testimonial extolling a tonic as a cure for nerves and blues.
Murder Toll Mounts in Des Moines Insurance Man Case
The body of George I Griswold, prominent Des Moines insurance agent, was found in the river with wounds from bullets or a sharp weapon. A rope-lacerated back, clothing torn, and a cord piece tied to pants point to murder and robbery as motives. Police seek a leather strap Griswold carried. family and the Massachusetts Life Insurance Co. face a dispute over his desk and $20,000 in policy proceeds.
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Ty Des Moines
Geo NH
Crisewohl
Masauelingetta 1 Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dehermen
Raceoguyer
Griywold
Des Moines
George I. Griswold
Griswold
Massachusetts Life Insurance Company
Grunwold
Dina
George Cramer
Chicago
Grawell
Dod
Hoth
Lta
Tax Ferret Law Ruling at Council Bluffs
More than $3,000 in taxes were immediately added to Pottawattamie County accounts with thousands more to follow per Judge N. W. Macy in Council Bluffs. In cases by the county treasurer the defense claimed exemptions dating back five years, but the court held that registered demand notices constituted valid demands.
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Conncil Dieta
Pottawattambe
N. W. Macy
Council Blutts
Kent
Four Die as Lightning Strikes Indianola County Fair Tent
A bolt hit the poultry exhibition tent at Todianola’s county fair causing four deaths and six serious injuries among spectators and workers. The tent pole split and the structure tore open while hundreds of chickens in the coop were killed. Charles Simmerot was seriously injured in a separate strike at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Seriouay
Todianola
Covpr
Alafat
Charles Simmerot
Prolonged Coma Remits After Stroke In Child
A young girl who suffered a stroke months earlier woke from a prolonged coma following a fainting episode. Despite medical attempts with sleep aids, baths, and stimulants, she remained unresponsive until waking suddenly, resuming normal health with no signs of the prior illness. Doctors reported no recurrence of the coma.
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Cinton
Yaya
Awoko
Clinton
Atven
Aidy
Dal
Poly'steian
Amd
Len Ilius
Raid on Manchester Prohibition Tea Tent Sparks Satire
Prohibitionists in Manchester staged a raid on a Delaware County temperance tea tent. Investigators found the “amber thick” sample was mostly cold tea, undermining claims of alcohol in the drink. Accusations fly as locals speculate on who orchestrated the prank and mock officials' zeal.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Fire destroys Beaver Creek stock farm buildings
A Wednesday morning blaze at N. A. Lind’s Beaver Creek stock farm near Holte destroyed cattle, sheep, and hay, sparing only the rear barn. Fifty-nine or more cattle including premier shorthorns were lost, with an estimated loss around 35 thousand dollars and substantial insurance. The origin of the fire remains undetermined.
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N. A
Lowen
Beaver Creek
N. A. Lind
Flolte
America
Fdnd
Minnesota
Diddenly
Atic Heighborkom
Traction Engine Crash Injures Man Near Hoone
A traction engine fell from a bridge over a small stream near Hoone injuring Leslie Loud who was trapped between the plank and boiler. He suffered severe burns and a leg amputation was reported. the incident followed bystanders pulling him clear amid smoke and shock.
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Hoone
Barbers
Leslie Loud
Six Years for Burglary Led to Cherokee Sentences
Reports from Cherokee describe Willige Gers a Stitt and Jotivan receiving six year penitentiary terms for burglary and breaking into Meriten hardware store. Other items note bank insolvency payments, heirs of Andrew Jackson's estate aiding creditors, and local crime alerts including a manhunt for Nurscon Pickrell.
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Willige Gers
Stitt
Cherokee
Jotivan
Iaat Rimmer
Meriten
Oliver
Anamosa
Johnson
New England
Farmera and
Merchanta Bank
Voma
Andrew Jackson
Damaged suit and political turmoil swirl in Logan region
The fragmented report details Annie Christenson of Allanourt Valley alleging coercion to sign an official petition linked to attorney George W. Kyran and a Logan scandal. It also notes population miscounts in Blackhawk County, a death from appendicitis at Low State College student Grover C. Howard, and planned Spirit Lake election on September 26 over municipal utilities. An inquest is expected for a train death near Sioux City, while Constock Hull faces Grand Jury proceedings for larceny.
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Gan Cage
Logan
Annie Christenson
Allanourt Valley
Aned Cgeorge
W. Kyran
Stoakk
Crimsuna Sant
W. Berenson
Egan
Hin
Lagan
Power of Orava Reflections and a Noted Pipe Dream
The fragmentary reminiscences discuss reasoning faculties and historical figures. Eugene Mackford recalls a Bay water incident and a crab episode while touching on Washington and George W. as a clever horse trader. The piece probes leadership, invention, and the value of imagination in public works.
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Orava
Eugene Mackford
Paton Market
Hoely
Winckford
New York
Duniten Bay
Chen
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Aurelia
Iowa
States Ship
D.by
Are. Roosevelt
Chis Yorn Crolec
Joseph Howell
Ear Togers
Neb
Will ‘Ile
Boodler
Grand “Rapids
Mieli
James Mo
Salubury
Lake Michigan
Moss
Department of Commerce
Waeleington
D.C
Edward Boltz
Charles W Stevenson
Immigration Service
Buffalo
Sioux City
Bronx City
New
Jef Doyle
Joseph Vangdon
Jefferson Dukie
Tacoma
Wash
Bt. Joseph, Mo
United Electric Light and Power Company
Siower
Ope
Pat ‘Tick Brady
Will
National Sone of Veternuy’ Associaion
Gettysburg
the Hague
Boston
Oakley
Xxiall
Avadarko
Okla
Kone Gonzalea
Steats
Uncle Sam
Secret Service
Washington, D. C
James W. Boyd
Public Heart and Marine ‘Hospital Service
Hboyd
Witte
England
Kaiser Wilhelm ST
Ay, Witte
Plymouth
Eng
Cleveland, O
Standard Oil Company
Tokio
South Bartonville
Zeltar
New Orleans
MonJay
Hilied
Felizardo
teonUawa
Cavite
Batangas
Elis
Rochester
N. Y
St. Louis Dispatch
Kipoli
Mississippi River
Fort Arthur
V Vladivostok
Sea of Japan
Re. Petersburg
Efovana
Cuba
Toro Miguel Gomez
Sfr Peeates
Detroit Journal
Vale Anh Hill
Atlanta
Mwluswolf Flint
California
Europe
Rome
Ventum Co
Muttle
Reek, Mich
Tharg
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Geo. I. Griawell
Doe Moines
Myblora
Goma
Ces
Sherlock’ Holmen
STOOK
Mausona
At Jane
Nurscon Pickrell
Manaenn
Ghel
Kuntz
Fickrell Hag
Tily Kaplan
Upper Iowa
Cha
Upper Town
Hampton
Biase
Fort Dodge
Great Western Coreal Company
Ort Dodge
Croquillette Kina
Car Agr Staplde
New Fayen
Con
Cedar Rapidn
Tawa
Girl
Blackhawk County
Ste
Elia Nishes
Onawa
Aman
Grover C. Howard
Ah Young Wan
Lown State College
Amey
Spirit Lake
Hollfey
Imuntelpay Electric
Olao
Rainthiz Nn
Oruabad
Porbes
Gironville
Blouxity
Wil Huld
Conatock Hull
Comatock
Alexander Clark
Clinton Fahersman
T Fx
Conatock
George Edwards
Krand
Weywid
Orangy
Hethaly
Nleo
Moshawk
Arly
Alevstora
Brush Creek
Adams County
Ohio
Hwart
Senetus
Arene
Heitsomo
Alabastine CO
Grand Rapids
Mich
New York City
A.J. Tower CO
Boston, U.S
Tower Canaan CO. Limited
Foratia
Canada
Psy Pit
Carters
Roguinto the Bowers
Smai
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