Consent to Peace Dfferences Between Neighbors
The Good Offices of the United States in the Central American war are agreed by both belligerents. San Salvador reports a Salvadorean attack on Guatemalan forces at Plat Anar with a Salvadoran victory. Guatemalans suffer about 2,000 killed wounded and prisoners. The Guatemalan invasion via Santa Fe was repelled by Honduras, which aligns with Salvador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Ariaga
Platanar
Santa Fe
Honduras
Salvador
Peace Talks Open Between Guatemala and San Salvador
Washington reports both Guatemala and Salvador have accepted US goodwill mediation for a peace conference to settle differences and end hostilities. Arbitration may be considered later. no territorial dispute is noted though indemnity could be discussed. A recent Salvadoran victory at Platanar is mentioned. State Department updates come from Acting Secretary Bacon during Secretary Root's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Guatemala
San Salvador
State Department
Gao
United States
Salvador
Savador
Regalad
Platanar
Oyster Bay
Bacon
Root
Salvadoran General Regalado Dies in Guatemala Border Raid
Mexico City reports General Regalado of El Salvador perished on a border scouting expedition near Guatemala. He led a small escort against a large Guatemalan force, fought bravely and killed several attackers before being killed. No quarter was asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Regalado
Salvador
Guatemala
Mexican Government Aids Southern Border Defense
Mexico City reports the government actively protects its southern frontier. General Barillas, identified as head of the Guatemalan revolution, remains in the capital. Public sentiment favors Salvador and Honduras as friend and ally in Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
Barillas
Salvador
Central America
Honduras
Zulu Impi Wiped Out In Home Valley Fight
The Sun day Times reports a Zulu impi destroyed in the Home valley by loyal levies and Transvaal men. Zulu belief in Chief Bambanta’s death was unsettled until his head was displayed for two days before burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
The
Sunday Times
Transvaal
Bambanta
Financial Embarrassment Hits Augusta Cotton Firm
Revelation of Alexander and Alexander financial embarrassment shows discrepancies near 145000 dollars after the disappearance of Thomas W. Alexander head of the firm and prominent Georgia family. The Georgia National Bank absorbs a loss of 115000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Alexander & Alexander
Thomas W. Alexander
Georgia
Georgia National Bank
San Francisco Rebuilds Across The City
San Francisco rises from the ashes with rapid rebuilding, structures advancing on all sides as July progresses. The city shows surprising speed in construction and recovery activity amid ongoing recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Imperial recruiting drive calls 17000 for Yemen service
In Constantinople on July 16 an imperial trade order mobilizes 17,000 recruits to join Yemen operations. The announcement highlights a large conscription effort amid regional and imperial defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abdul
Constantinople
Yemen
Change of Ministry Sparks Jubilee in St Petersburg
The Council of the Empire accepted the parliament's famine relief bill of 7,500,000U without amendment, signaling confidence in the Goremykin ministry by some yet prompting jubilation in the lower house as observers see a possible lack of trust from the upper chamber. Executives balance cabinet recommendations with not antagonizing the lower house amid a crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. Petersburg
Council of the Empire
Goremykin
Constitutional Democrats
Russian General Kozlov Shot in Peterhof Park Mystery
General Kozlov of the headquarters staff was murdered in Peterhof park on Saturday. The well-dressed assailant used a revolver and was arrested but not identified. The case is viewed as mysterious with suspicions of a social revolutionary meaningfully studying a photo of Gen Trepoff before the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Kozlov
Peterhof
Trepoff
Colossal Uprising in Sight in Odessa Region
Odessa reports daily agrarian outrages and strikes spreading in southern provinces. Peasants are organized and led by propagandists importing arms, with a noble marshal predicting a colossal uprising against landowners. Soldiers are said to support the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Kherson
Mutiny Breaks Out in Kasarva Cavalry Regiment
On July 7 a mutiny erupted in the Kasarva regiment of cavalry at Tamboy. During the ensuing disorder an infantry officer and a Nejini dragoon soldier who charged the mutineers were killed. The mutineers have barricaded themselves in their barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamboy
Kasarva
Nejini Dragoons
Strange maneuver creates comment at Panama
Panama reports two San Blas chiefs John Davis and Onalipilele arrived to inform President Amador that captains of two English sloops were seized by the Colombian gunboat Cartagena off Isle of Pines. The gunboat commander met with Indian chief Managuina and pledged a return next week. The event has stirred concern in the isthmian republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
San Blas
Republic
Managuina
Colombia
Indiana hotel probes reach French Lick and West Baden
Indiana Auditor Warren Bigler demands a full investigation of Thos. Taggart and Lee W. Sinclair, managers of French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels. The inquiry aims to uncover relations with gambling casinos raided last week, lease terms, and whether profits flowed to hotel treasuries. Both managers offered no objection to the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigler
Miller
Treasuries
Taggart
Sinclair
Colombian Warship Seizes British Sailors Off Colombian Coast
Governor Magoon reports a Colombian warship seized the captains of two British schooners near the Colombian coast but released them upon learning they were British subjects. No further trouble is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Magoon
Panama
Drydock Dewey Reaches Olongapo After Long Voyage
Navy officials express pleasure at the Dewey drydock arriving safely at Olongapo P I. The vessel sailed from Maryland Steel plant Baltimore Solomon's Island Chesapeake Bay on December 28 East. The 196 day voyage covered about six and a half months. The Dewey cost 1 124 000 dollars and measures 500 feet enabling docking of the largest U S battleship in four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Olongapo
P. It
Maryland Steel Company
Baltimore
Solomon's Island
Chesapeake Bay
United States
Militia on standby during French Lick casino raid
It was planned to rush a militia company from Indianapolis to French Lick and West Baden if resistance had occurred. The raid happened in the forenoon and the Monon train at 4:55 p.m. would have carried troops arriving at 9:10 p.m. Had there been any resistance, the arrival would have been immediate, but no force was required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
West Baden
Indianapolis
Mutinous Cossacks Refuse Mobilization at Ust Medvieditsa
Cossacks of the second reserve in the Don territory refuse to join the colors after being ordered to provide police service. This mutiny at Ust Medvieditsa signals tension within local forces on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ust-Medvieditsa
The
Don
JETT TAKES BLAME IN MARCUM MURDER TRIAL
Curtis Jett testified in the Hargis and Callahan case that he killed Lawyer Marcum. He said the pistol came from Seldon Hargis, but he acted of his own accord and took full responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattyville
Curtis Jett
Hargis
Callahan
Marcum
Jett
Seldon Hargis
Admiral Rojestvensky Acquitted in Sea of Japan Trial
In Cronstadt on July 11 Admiral Rojestvensky was acquitted after a ten hour court martial deliberation for surrendering to the enemy following the Sea of Japan battle. Four Bedovi destroyer officers were found guilty of premeditated surrender and condemned to death by shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstadt
Russia
Rojestvensky
Sea of Japan
Bedovi
Central Pennsylvania coal miners resume 1905 wage scale
About 40 000 men in the Central Pennsylvania bituminous district will return to work on nearly the 1905 scale after a conference with operators, President John Mitchell, and UMWA Secretary Wilson. Representatives from affected districts participated in the agreement to restart on the 1903 1905 scale basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Chicago Council Backs Capital Punishment for Assaults
Chicago moves to curb brutal attacks on women and children as the city council votes unanimously to urge capital punishment. The state legislation committee will draft a report for Springfield lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Springfield
Roosevelt to stay Sagamore Hill through September
President Roosevelt will remain at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay until late September and will not leave Washington until after the November elections. He then proceeds to the Isthmus of Panama and returns to Washington for the opening of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Washington
Panama
Congress
Case Pending in Paoli Over Hotel Charters Demurrer
In Paoli Indiana on July 14 lawyers argued the demurrer in the state versus the managers of French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels. Today the court will decide. If sustained the case may be dismissed and appealed. If overruled, evidence will address whether a state of affairs justifies restraining orders and receivers before a final charter revocation hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
West Baden
Eight Girls Die Drowning After Picnic Near Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids on July 13 eight girls ages seven to sixteen drowned after one slipped into a river hole during a riverside picnic. Ruth Kiersy survived and alerted neighbors after the attempted rescues. The victims were Lucille, Hazel, Gados, Josie Sweeting, Ruth Sweeting, and Cora Coyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Lucille
Hazel
Gados
Josie Sweeting
Ruth
Cora Coyle
Claus Usher
Ruth Kiersy
Lucille Sweeting
Hazel Sweeting
Ruth Klersy
Death After Beating Over Drunken Incident in Evansville
A.J. Gleich farmer and fruit grower and Harry Linnville blacksmith were arrested in Evansville for the death of Oliver Bryant a coal miner. Bryant drank heavily and attacked his wife before neighbors beat him severely. He died soon after at the police station from his injuries. Arthur Linnville is sought as a third participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
A. J Gleich
Harry Linnville
Oliver Bryant
Bryant
Arthur Linnville
Sister Valaria Fatally Injured In St. Anthony’s Elevator
Sister Valaria, in charge of St. Anthony's hospital in Michigan City Ind, was severely injured when an elevator jammed between the third and fourth floors. She crawled out to pull the car downward and was dragged as the elevator dropped, suffering a crushed face and broken cheekbones. Her condition is listed as very critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister of Charity
Michigan City
Ind
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Valaria
Lynnville Fire Destroys Most of Town in Indiana
Lynnville Indiana suffered near total ruin after a large blaze destroyed twenty three buildings in the town ten miles from Boonville. Loss exceeds 75000 dollars with most insured. Origin of the fire remained unknown as flames overwhelmed available extinguishing tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
Boonvile
Ind
Boonville
Death at Wheat Elevator Tragedy Claims 12-Year-Old
In Greensburg Indiana on July 16 a boy named Reuben Duncan twelve years old was smothered to death when a car of wheat at Williams Sons elevator in Sandusky was being loaded. He and companions had jumped into the shoot and were wedged as the wheat moved trapping him under hundreds of bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Williams & Sons
Sandusky
Reuben Duncan
Duncan Lad
Duncan
Bourke Cockran to wed Miss Ide in Washington
Announcement confirms engagement of Annie Ide daughter of Governor General Ide and Congressman Bourke Cockran. The wedding is planned for Washington next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Cockran
Manila
Annie Ide
Ide
Washington
Market Report Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain and livestock prices on multiple markets listed with bids for wheat corn oats and various livestock. Indianapolis prices show No 2 red wheat 75 1 2 c and hogs 4 75 to 6 97 per hundredweight. Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo values and receipts are provided for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Drowning in Kent Creek Claims Two Rockford Men
Two men, John Jio cinco and John Piazza, died in Kent creek near Rockford yesterday afternoon. Jiocinco, unable to swim, drowned first. Piazza attempted a rescue and both were swept under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
John J. Jiocinco
John Piazza
Kent Creek
Jiocinco
Piazza
Bryan on the Go in a European Tour
William J. Bryan departed London on Sunday for a continental lecture tour visiting Oxford Stratford-on-Avon Edinburgh Glasgow Belfast Cork and Dublin He plans to return to London on July 23 and then travel to Hawarden afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
London
William J. Bryan
Oxford
Stratford-on-Avon
Edinburg
Glasgow
Belfast
Cork
Dublin
Hawarden
Revolution Captures Mato Grosso Capital Cuyeba
In Mato Grosso, rebels seize the state capital Cuyeba after occupying the city and killing the state president. The uprising challenges Rio de Janeiro authorities as the government searches for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matto Grosso
Rio Janeiro
Cuyeba
Charleston Arrives With Root Aboard Secretary’s Cruise
The United States cruiser Charleston reaches Jlan Juan with Secretary Root and party on board, during a presidential mission aboard the warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlan Juan
P. R
United States
Charleston
Root
Fatal shooting near Mt. Vernon ends in tragedy
Ezra Mitchell and Arthur Hall longtime friends and roommates. Hall aimed a revolver at Mitchell while in bed, prompting Mitchell to fire a pistol thought to be unloaded. The bullet struck Hall in the side and pierced the liver. officials fear a fatal wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Ezra Mitchell
Arthur Hall
Hall
Mitchell
Indiana editorial rally to be held at Winona Lake
The Indiana allied editorial rally will be conducted at Winona Lake from August 6 to 11 by the Indiana Republican Editorial association the Democratic Editorial association and the Northern and Southern Indiana Editorial associations. It will be the first rally of its kind in the state and is expected to be the largest convention of Indiana newspaper men ever held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Ind
Indiana
Winona Lake
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Democratic Editorial Association
Death in Patrol Box at Indianapolis
Edward Dolby longtime police officer was killed when a heavy feed wire and the patrol box key produced a fatal shock as he inserted his key in patrol box No. 313. He warned a companion not to touch the box before dying. his fingers showed blackened tips and his body turned dark from the current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edward Dolby
Colby
Insurance Investigation Ordered in Indiana
Indianapolis July 153 State Auditor Warren Sigler announces a thorough examination of the State Life Insurance company. He has served notice to officers to inspect the companys books and business methods starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Warren Sigler
State Life Insurance Company
Boy Killed While Target Shooting in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana on July 10 a Plobert rifle fired accidentally while boys practiced at a target. George Schnake aged fifteen was struck in the temple and died instantly. Foun R Reichert owned the rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Plobert
Foun R. Reichert
George Schnake
Spores Detained in Indiana Reformatory
Wm. A. Spores, alleged killer of Douglass Fawbush, is held in the Indiana reformatory for safe keeping. He was arrested in Scott County Kansas after being identified by Sheriff Peacock following warrants from Scottsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spores
Jeffersonville
Ind
Wm. A. Spores
Douglass Fawbush
Scott County
Indiana Reformatory
Kan
Scottsburg
Peacock
Boy Dies of Lockjaw After Toy Pistol Wound
Eleven year old Lyton Markland of Terre Haute Indiana dies at Union hospital from lockjaw nine days after a hand wound caused by a toy pistol on July 6. He is survived by Mr and Mrs J H Markland of 1715 North Dighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Lyton Markland
Union Hosgpital
J. H. Markland
North Dighth Street
Tragedy Near Princeton as Wreckers Spike Mine Switch
A switch at the Jackson mine siding twelve miles east of Princeton Indiana was spiked by wreckers causing a westbound Southern railway freight train to derail. Three men were killed and one believed injured recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Jackson
Southern Railway
Wne
Meadville
Uprising Rumors Alarm Johannesburg Residents
July 12 report from Johannesburg states rumors of a black uprising on July 17 provoked native servants to warn mistresses to seek safety, signaling heightened civil tension in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Executions Ordered in Salonika Trial
In Salonika on July 123 a trial of thirty five peasants tied to twenty eight Turks concluded with twenty one sentenced to death and others receiving related penalties. The report notes a harsh outcome amid ongoing reprisals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonika
Grain fires near Modesto devastate 15000 acres of crops
Modesto area reports fires destroying more than 15 000 acres of wheat barley and pasture along with numerous ranch houses and barns. The blaze prompts ongoing firefighting efforts and local evacuations as damage accumulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto
Cal
Boston
British fleet to visit Russian waters in August
The British channel fleet will visit Russian waters in August. Japan plans to open Dalny to international trade at the beginning of September. Reports from Japan claim the Korean revolution is supported by the Korean emperor and court. A large lumber mill and multiple buildings burned at Mintbrook, N F, with $100,000 loss. Mine workers strike in central Pennsylvania settled. Carl Neff and Miss Daisy Reed killed by a fast train in Bloomington, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Dalny
Korea
Mintbrook
N. F
Pennsylvania
Carl Neff
Daisy Reed
Bloomington
Potter group plans home for aged potters
The National Brotherhood of Creative Potters decided to build a home for aged and indigent potters. The Philadelphia health inspectors condemned and destroyed 33 000 pounds of impure foods in a cold storage plant. Sensational rumors of a Jewish outbreak in Warsaw caused panic and mass flight of Jews from the city and Lodz. Henry Evans, foreman for inspectors at the Pittsburg and Western Railroad, was shot and killed by a robber, who escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Brotherhood of Creative Potters
Philadelphia Bureau of Health
Seventh Cavalry
Tambov
Warsaw
Lodz
Henry Evans
Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cetral
America
Sam
General Trepoff
Cartegena
Fathomed
Isthmian Republic
Indiana State News
Hoosiers
Paoli
Market Report
New York
East Buffalo
Toledo
Mr. Root
William McKinley
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Canton
Ohio
Peter Klerner
New Alttiny
Pranklin Township
Chetto
Ames A. Watson
Corydon, Ind
Charles Ebalt
Cumberland Phone
Raesey
John
Meunier
Rainsey
Hirrisen
John W. Alstott
Cursdon
Iureka
R.R E. Fehrdeif
Sigter
Ramsey
Yar
Tiugber
Shiarheth
Ora
UBLIC
Nevin
Wood Peters
Henry A. Stevens
Bade
Meade County
Kentucky
Ohio River
Edmonds
Milan
Cky
State of
Harrison County
Harrison
Tliza Hurst
Pearl Hurst
Wiza Hurst
William H. Byrne
Thomas M. Hyrne
Fannie McCown
Letitia Ginkins
Henry Ginkins
Hattie Luebiz
Wim. Ridley
Hattie Luebig
Corydon
James A. McRae, Glerk
Harrison Circuit Court
Chamberlain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!