Bomb Attack On Stolypin Villa Kills Dozens In Russia
Four revolutionists attempted to assassinate Russian Premier Stolypin by a bomb at his villa on Aplekarsky island. The blast wrecked the house. the premier survived, but his daughter, son, secretary, and General Zamestin were among the dead or wounded. About fifty people were killed or injured in the catastrophe.
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M. Stolypin
Aplekarsky Island
Zamentin
Zamestin
Japan
Stein
Tauride
Tower House
Fats
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Stolypin
General Min Slain In St. Petersburg Revolt Aftermath
In St. Petersburg on August 27 a fatal shooting killed General Min, commander of the Seminov regiment, at Peterhof station. A young woman fired five shots from an automatic revolver and surrendered after arrest. Min’s wife captured the assailant. This follows prior terrorist acts including an attack on Premier Stolypin and other revolts linked to harsh reprisals by Min’s battalion.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Peterhof
Min
Moscow
Two Records Broken At Celtic Park Irish Carnival
Martin J Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club threw the discus 134 feet 4 inches at Celtic Park to break the Canadian record and likely set a new world mark. John J Flanagan, same club, set a new world record with a 56 pound weight throw of 42 feet 5 inches.
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New York
Martin J. Sheridan
Cannon Endorsed for President by Illinois Republicans
Springfield Aug 22 The Illinois Republican state convention endorsed Speaker Joseph G Cannon for president and reelected Senator Shelby M Cullom. The convention named a state ticket with John F Smulski as treasurer Francis G Blair as superintendent of public instruction and trustees including Carrie S Alexander Fred Hatch Alexander McLain and L L Lehman for short term.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
Shelby M. Cullom
Cullom
John F. Smulski
Francis G. Blair
State University
Carrie S. Alexander
Fred Hatch
Alexander McLain
L. L. Lehman
Illinois Democrats table Bryan call to resign Sullivan
Peoria Ill Aug 22 By a vote of 2038 to 670 the Illinois Democratic convention tabled William J Bryan’s request for Roger C Sullivan’s resignation from the national committee. The convention endorsed Bryan as the party’s leader for 1908 despite opposition. A ticket was nominated with N L Pietrowski Chicago for treasurer Miss Caroline Grote Pike county for superintendent Daniel R Caleron Chicago John S Cuneo Chicago and Miss Clara Hourland Peoria as Windis trustees.
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Illinois
William J. Bryan
Roger C. Sullivan
National Committee
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Sullivan
Committee On
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Jacksonville
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Bellsville
N. L. Pietrowski
Chicago
Caroline Grote
Pike County
University of Windis
Daniel R. Caleron
John S. Cuneo
Clara Hourland
Louisiana Lynching After Attempted Assault
In Calhoun Louisiana on August 27 Alfred Schautneit, a Black man, was lynched after a reported attack on Miss Olive Chambers. A posse captured him nearby and he confessed. A warning notice was posted on his body threatening other Black men to refrain from assaulting white women.
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Calhoun
Alfred Schautneit
Olive Chambers
Schautneit
Market quotations Minneapolis Wheat August figures
Minneapolis Wheat market report lists Sept at 72 3 4 cents Dec at 73 3 4 to 73 cents May at 173 cents. On track prices show No 1 hard 78 cents No 1 Northern 77 cents No 2 Northern 75 cents No 3 Northern 73 3 4 cents.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and Flax Prices Steady in Duluth Market
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 Northern at 78c No 2 Northern 76%c Dec 73%c May 78c Flax to arrive and on track with Sept 1.143%4 Oct 1.13% Dec 1.10% Prices listed for future delivery remain steady in Duluth on August 25.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and hog prices at St Paul stock yard
St Paul August 25 cattle market reports steer prices from good to choice at 4.50 to 5.50 dollars per hundredweight, cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.50, years 4.00 to 5.50. Hog prices range 5.85 to 6.15 per hundredweight. Sheep reported at 4.00 to 5.00 for lambs 6.25 to 7.25.
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St. Paul
Chicago Livestock Prices Report
Chicago market report lists cattle prices for cows and heifers calves and stockers and feeders with ranges from 1.854 to 7.75, hog prices for mixed and butchers good heavy rough heavy and pigs, and sheep and lambs with several quoted spreads.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report
Chicago August 25 Wheat Sept 94 11 c Dec 74 44c Corn Sept 48 14c Dec 43%c Oats Sept 29 3 29%c Dec 30%c Pork Sept 17.00 Jan 13.57 Fats nothing doing Butter Creameries 19 23 4c dairies 17 20%4c Eggs 12 s 16c Poultry Turkeys 13c chickens 12c springs 13 14c
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Chicago
Rebels seize San Luis in Pinar del Rio
Insurgents led by ex congressman Pino Guerra capture the town of San Luis, about ten miles west of Pinar del Rio city, after a sharp clash with rural guards. Fifty guards surrender, the town’s railroad station seized, and the base deemed important for future operations. Governor Luis Perez joins the insurgents as American dealers recruit hundreds of horses for rural guards.
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Pinar del Rio
Pino Guerra
San Luis
Luis Perez
Second Town Captured In Cuban Rail War
Insurgents led by Pino Guerra seize San Juan de Martinez the western railroad terminus. No bloodshed reported as rural guards retreat. Guerra warns of bridge destruction if reinforcements arrive, prompting a dispatch to the palace for confirmation.
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Rebel Leader Bandera Killed in Cuban Clash Near Havana
Havana reports the death of General Quentin Bandera a noted Black Cuban insurgent leader killed in a morning encounter with rural guards near Punta Brava fifteen miles from Havana. Three bodies described as severely gouged by machetes were brought to Havana morgue. Bandera aged about sixty had long fought in Cuba's wars and wielded influence among colored citizens.
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Quentin Bandera
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Senate
Peabody Sends 4000-Dollar Check to Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Francis S. Peabody of Chicago sent a 4000 dollar check to the Milwaukee Avenue State bank receiver, covering all claims against him including forged papers, to ease victims' losses and hasten bank affairs settlement.
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Francis S. Peabody
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Peabody
Wellman Balloon Expedition Reported Finished in North Pole Quest
London August 27 The Daily Mail reports from Christiania that a Spitzbergen steamer saw the Wellman Chicago Record Herald expedition shed and balloon finished last week. Mr Wellman plans a new trip soon.
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Vice President Fairbanks Reviews Troops at Fort Harrison
Vice President Fairbanks inspected troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana on Monday. An explosion at the Vulcan colliery in Mahanoy City Pennsylvania killed two men and left five badly burned. The twent ieth annual convention of the United Master Butchers association drew several hundred delegates to Milwaukee.
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Kansas
William J. Bryan
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Carlisle
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Europe
United Master Butchers’ Association
Milwaukee
Notable Deaths And A Cholera Death In Berlin
Thursday reports a child’s death in Berlin from cholera with authorities investigating. The Earl of Leven and Melville, Scotland’s high commissioner, dies. Jay C. Morse, longtime Illinois Steel president and Hanna’s brother-in-law, dies in Cleveland. Dr. A F Morris, famed auto enthusiast, dies in New Jersey at 35. Ten Waukesha residents claim heirs to Michael Roup’s fortune of near 100 million.
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Earl of Leven
Melville
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Privy Seal of Scotland
Jay C. Morse
Ilinois Steel Company
M. A. Hanna
Cleveland
A. F. Morris
New York
Warrant County
N. J
Waukesha
Wis
Michael Roup
Germany
Edward McMahon Dies Former Superior Comptroller
Edward McMahon, aged 74, was the first city comptroller of Superior Wisconsin and has died. The piece notes his role in the city's financial history and obituary details.
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Edward McMahon
Superior
Wis
Franklin & Billion
New York Consolidated Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
London
Danny
San Francisco
Philadelphia Widow Faces Death After Daughter's Marriage
Mrs. Margaret Fogerty of Philadelphia attempted suicide by swallowing creosote grieving over her daughter's marriage. The report notes her condition is dire as medical staff work to save her life.
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Margaret Fogerty
Philadelphia
Notable deaths and ventures bookmark a busy week
Captain Nathan Appleton is dead in Boston. James J. Hill plans to extend the Northern Pacific into California. Rhine and Moselle Fire Insurance withdraws its California license. Miss Marie Nunnemacher drowns while sailing at Pine Lake Wisconsin. The Deutscher Krieger bund hosts its twenty first annual convention in Dubuque Iowa with a parade of delegates and local groups.
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California
Rhine and Moselle Fire Insurance Company
Marie Nunnemacher
Robert Nunnemacher
Milwaukee
Pine Lake
Wis
Deutscher Krieger Bund
North America
Dubuque
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