Hailstorm Ruins Wheat Crops Across Minnesota and Dakota
A severe hailstorm caused estimated losses of two million bushels of wheat across nearly 200000 acres in Minnesota and North Dakota. Farmers report 50 to 100 percent crop loss in Cass and Traill counties, with extensive damage from Argusville to Kelso. Reports from Hendrum and Ada detail additional devastation, while insurance coverage remains under five percent.
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Vargo
N. D
Cass
Gilesburg
Stalll
Red River
Minnesota
Grandin
Stanford
Kelso
G. H. Knight
Kandin
North Dakett
Halstad
Ifendrum
New Locktford
Eddy County
Aisa
Ada
Minn
Makoto
Hendrimo
Hinn
Adquo Bail
Rodie
Why Valley
Here
Mills sells oil land farm to Bundant Oil for 342000
Austin August 11 Ex United States Senator Roger Q Mills sold part of his oil land farm to Bundant Oil Company for 342000. The purchase includes several large producing wells that yield substantial daily revenue. The farm was valued at only a few thousand dollars before being struck less than two years ago.
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Milis
Io ‘Trent
Austin
Tex
United
Roger Q. Mills
Bundant Ol Company
Senator Mills
Slander and Murder Near Dearborn Missouri
Mrs W I Jam Montgomery, wife of a farmer near Dearborn, shot and killed Mrs Jonnthat Collier for testifying in a recent slander suit. She started toward another witness and was arrested.
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St. Joseph
WI Jam Montgomery
Dearborn
Jonnthat Collier
Vase charge against Edaarl Grondin dismissed
A charge of selling oleomargarine without a license against Edaarl Grondin was dismissed for lack of a court action. The decision cited no cause of action. The case list includes names Courne of Action Seney Miri Awe and others in a murky docket entry.
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Seney
Miri
Awe
Edaarl Grondin
Laurier Denies Chicago Festival Visit Comment
In a personal letter to H J Kobisnat of the Chicago Pines-fernald Premier Laurier denies a Washington claim that he refused an invitation to the Chicago autumn festival. He says he would respond in his own words and would consider the Chicago invitation with courtesy.
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Chicago
H. J. Koblsnat
Chicago ‘Pines-ferald
Ste Wiltvid Taniries
Denis
PF. W. Fltapatrick
Treasury Te Ea Ment
Washington
Patrick
Premier Tauber
Hind
Hils
Laurier Adys
Wherry
Admiral Dewey Cannot Visit England to Reach New York by Oct 1
Aug 11 report from Lonton states Admiral Dewey responds to Daily Mail inquiry with a firm message he cannot visit England and must arrive in New York by October 1. The Italy visit caused mixed government reactions as Spain protested toasts honoring Dewey, leading to officials explaining actions and Dewey canceling plans to come to Rome.
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Dewey
New York
Lonton
Admiral Dewey
Daily Mail
England
Agouin Dewey
Italy
Spain
Itla
Bagliolo
Gonzales
Naples
Rome
Henry the Real Traitor in the Esterhazy Dossier
The Times reports over 103 documents of importance were given to Parisian German attache Col Schwarzkopfen via Esterhazy for and with Lieut Bourg. One filled details of French fortifications. Proceeds from the trafic were divided between Esterhazy and Henry, with Henry known as the real traitor in Paris for months before arrest and death.
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London
the Times
Paris
Col
Schwarzkopfen
Esterhazy
Bourg
Public Session Stages Dreyfus Court Martial In Thebes
Col Jounus announces a public session for Saturday in the Dreyfus court martial at Thebes France as 32 witnesses testified today. The court completed examination of the secret dossier and police precautions remained tight with Captain Dreyfus escorted lightly to the Lyces.
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Col. Jounus
Dreyfus
Thebes
France
Col Yonanst
Nreyfus
Lyces
Men Push Effort to Bring Republican Convention Home
The Business Men's League moved to secure the Republican convention in Enistu gurnich St. Louis Aus 11. A special committee will be appointed led by C. P. B. Wallbridge to notify national committees. The mayor, Merchants' Exchange and KR. Kerens are on board. Exposition Coliseum is proposed for its size and space.
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Viseroun
Enistugurnich
St. Louis
Business Men's League
C. PB. Wallbridge
Merchants’ Exchange
National
KR. C. Kerens
Agnostic Honor ore Convert to Christianity Event at Library
Toledo Olio reports Memorial A B churches class No 8 hosts Aug 15 entertainment at the shore featuring a bonfire. The blaze will burn the Infidel library of M O G Waggoner once a fierce agnostic. the volumes cost thousands and the collection is said to be the largest of its kind in America.
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Burning Hill
Toledo
Olio
A. B. Ehures
Vhore
M. OG. Waggoner
Ohio
UV. B
America
Troops Departs for Natal Cheered by Cape Town Crew
In Cape Town a British transport evacuates troops for Natal as the United States cruiser Chicago arrives July 11, drawing vociferous cheers from her crew and onlookers.
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Urlikh
Cape Town
Tailor Hired Sioux Todian as Expert In His Shop
A tailor in a Sioux Todian town employed a Sioux Todian to handle tailoring at his establishment. The worker is said to be educated and skilled in his trade, boosting the shop's reputation and efficiency.
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Endian
Bloux
Sruz
Redian
Devastating Caribbean Hurricane Strikes Puerto Rico Coast
Storm unleashed nine hours of destruction across San Juan Ponce Cayey Arecibo Humacao and nearby towns leaving at least several deaths and widespread ruin. Reports cite $500000 in property loss $250000 to port assets and thousands of homes destroyed with food and supply lines severed.
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Sam Joan
Hall
Millon-Harmacad
Sanu Juan
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ponce
Customs House
Alboulto
United States
Wi Cayey
Qatano
Standard 611
Bayamon
Coro- Hina
Gaguas
AL Courier
Twumacro
Eben Swift
Vitth Cavalry
King
Eleventh Infantry
North
Humacao
Taspedress
Tuanero
Breamer Blocum
Thames
Marguez
Single
Fsland
Daylia
War Department
School Superintendent Shot Dead in Elizabeth Aug 1
George W. Blazer, superintendent of the Illinois public schools, was shot and killed on the street last night. The shooter, believed to be W. L. Yonand editor of the Eye, was seen with Blazer shortly before the tragedy and has since disappeared. The motive appears linked to a recent town board article in the Eye.
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Netn Shotty
Elizabeth
Cole
George W. Blazer
Illyabath
W. L. Yonand
Wye
Blazer
British shipping firms ordered to hold transports for South Africa
The St James Gazette reports all British chartered transport companies have been notified by the Admiralty to keep vessels in reserve for immediate dispatch of troops to South Africa. The notice directs ships under charter to refrain from deploying transports until further instruction.
For a Ten-Hour Day in Nee Lake Wis
Aug 11 in Nee Lake Wisconsin workers strike for a ten hour day after long shifts. The Te Klew Dale Lum company faced labor action as employees demand shorter hours and better conditions.
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Nee Lake
Wis
Lwa Hun
Te Klew Dale Lum
Love Stunts
Wey
Counterfeiters Arrested in Wien Texas
Soloman Dole and partners H Eller and W Wilting faced counterfeiting charges in a Bastemount area, with state penitentiary sentences implied. Officials reported arrests tied to noted—though unclear—counterfeiting activity and related investigations expanding county actions.
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Wien
Tex
Soloman Dolesu
We. H. Eller
W. W. Wilting
Baste
Vst
Pated
Ioan Penelier
I Walys Sons
United States transport Morgan Cols sails with 675 crew aboard
The United States transport Morgan Cols sailed for Sanity last night with 675 recruits aboard. The Hastingsville vessel reported an uneventful voyage and no incidents were noted during the trip.
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Keerulty
Far Manite
Deryedsee
Ave
United States
Morgan Cols
de Hastingalle
Miles Omitions Chief Order In Manila Controversy
Washington August 11 Secretary Root met Gen Miles to discuss army inspection and Secretary Alger s orders before resignation. The talks aim to modify Alger s inspector general control shift and to save thousands of recruits for the Philippines. Root seeks reports from recruiting stations as part of the plan.
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Alger
Washington
Root
Miles
Algor
Mites
Pilippine
Oy. 1
Boy Saves Train From Obstructed Tracks Near Deadwood
Fourteen year old Manley Benyer warned the engineer of a speeding excursion train at Madison when two horses fell through a damaged trestle and blocked the canyon track. The incident occurred as teachers returned from the Hot Springs state convention, prompting praise and a free instruction course at the Annte permit Rehool in Madison.
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Young Beaver
Mexican Troops Clash With Yaquis Near Medano
A state troops engagement near Medano results in several Yaqui deaths and one officer, Lieut Francisco Calles, dying from sunstroke during a forced march. General Torres sustains a minor wound but shows rapid recovery. Indians retreat from Boewny and are believed to move toward Vienn. The death of Jan Malden is noted, with further attacks anticipated near Vienm.
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Chicago
Tribune
City of Mexico
Medano
Francisco Calles
Torres
Ian
Boewny
Vienm
Jan Malden
Mutiny Aboard Vessel Victoria Leads to Clash at Sea
In Seattle a violent mutiny erupted aboard the United States transport Victoria as about sixty Chinese crew members demanded higher pay and shore leave. Ship officers faced the mutineers with calm defiance, and the clash was quelled by the first and second officers. The crew seeks $7 more per month after learning they would work for the U.S. government.
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Seattle
Wash
United States
Victoria
Muthy
Cotton Merchant Killed in Manitou Hotel Row
Guy McKemle a noted cotton merchant and Gaines Tex scrips board member died after a fight with Barker hotel staff in Manitou. He demanded an apology for an alleged insult to Mrs McKemle, was struck on the temple and died shortly after.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Guy McKemle
Scrips
Gaines
Tex
Barker Hotel
Manitou
McKemle
Diplomatic Courtesy at Berl on Appointment of New Envoy
August 11. The President McKine sends a written letter to Emperor Willa expressing pleasure at the appointment of Dr Mian von Schwartzenstein as envoy extraordinary to the United States during the absence from America of Dr von Hojle ben the German ambassador in Washington. The letter notes that von Schwartzenstein's previous stay in Washington is pleasantly remembered.
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Berl
McKine
Willa
Mian von Schwartzenstein
Eusvey
United States
Amerien
Dr. von Hojleben
Germ
Washington
Ar. von Selwartsenste
Bishop shuns rebellion at St Patrick’s East St Louis
Bishey Janssen of Belleville diocese states St Patrick's rebels in East St Louis receive no further recognition. A parish building will be rented, Vicar General Close will lead, and St Purdek's church will be unrecognized with a new church to be erected.
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St. Touts
Bishey Janssen
Belleville
Farlowers
St. Patrick’s Church
East St. Louis
Close
Othe
St Purdek
Moth Infected Krult Sent to Minnesota to Evade Inquiry
A California fruit shipment infected with codling moths was sent to Minneapolis Tuesday night to dodge an inspection by Inspector Brown. An assay of one box showed at least half the pears wormy, suggesting deliberate evasion of quarantine measures.
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California
Minnealpolly
Tispector Brown
The Hottest Day Yet In Chicago Weather Report
Chicago August 11 reported yesterday as the hottest day of the year with the official thermometer at 00 and street levels 3 to 5 degrees higher. High humidity increased discomfort and there were several prostrations reported, none serious.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Auction for Soldiers Benefit At Orpheum Theater
In San Francisco on August 11 an Orpheum auction sale raised funds for the Henefit Fund for Soldiers. Five Keats boxes sold for 3900 dollars, the Beats sale expected to bring a substantial sum for the California regiment’s entertainment and recreation.
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Henefit Fund For
San Francisco
Orpheum Theater
California
Iron Ore Find Near La Valle Prompts Steel Company Option
Iron ore has been found near La Valle in this county. Had Steel company has secured an option on the Grover property owned by EH A. Grover. The discovery is described as a large quantity of iron in the area.
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Baraboo
Wis
Irge
la Valle
Had Steel Company
A. Grover
Eight Injured as Train Hits Open Switch at Depot
At Sinunton California August 11 the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train collided with an open switch at the depot striking several freight cars. Eight persons were injured none fatally.
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Sinunton
Chesapeake & Ohio
Sheridan Transport Sailors Return Home With Troops
The United States transport Sheridan sailed from Mant Aug 11 for home carrying 607 men of the South Dakota regiment 60 of the Minnesota regiment and 205 discharged from various organizations after engagements near MacArthur.
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Sheridan
Manlin
UGT
South Dakota Regiment
San Bernando de la Union
Hinlf
MacArthur
Mant
United States
South Elite Regiment
War News From Maine Front Awakens Aug. 11
New York dispatch reports General MacArthur and General Wheaton in Maine area with troops resting near Calutet while reconnoitering. The gunboats Yorktown Conecor d Callao and Pampanga shelled San Fernando de la Union destroying the town. Natives returned fire with muskets but were driven back.
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Wheat
MacArthur
New York
Maine
Mare. Aarthies
Oon
Wheaton
Yorktown
Conecord
Callao
Pampanga
San Fernando de la Urizon
Movements Northward by General MacArthur Report
Gen Otis telegrams capture of letters urging delay for European recognition by Aug 1. MacArthur’s forces advance north toward Catlet, fighting heavy, with 500 wounded and several officers struck, as insurgents retreat and fronts reposition toward Santa Rita amid supply line strain.
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Mac
Arthaes
Washington
Ange
Otis
United States
Otly
MeccaArthurs
Insurgenta
Catlet
Sing Fernanide
Revouu
Braden
Aberlithy
Linn
Willians
Wiltyfirst
Santa Tita
Macarii
Wheaton
Liscum
MacArthur
Los 10
Man Uses Sword to Self Harm Then Sets House Ablaze
Aug 11 report from Cilengo details George M. Patterson a Hyanston cook who first drank whisky then stabbed himself with a rusty sword. He survived the wound, then set fire to his house and waited to be consumed before being rescued and taken to a hospital for recovery.
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Cilengo
George M. Patterson
Hyanston
Paterson
Oremen
Presidential hopeful appoints agent to New York
A confidential envoy linked to General Jin has been dispatched to New York to convey the candidate’s stance on the presidency of Sante Douluge. The agent departed in the period around Saturday or Monday and is fully empowered to present Jin’s views.
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Jimises
Sante Douluge
New York
Cartun Pinoy
Awana
Gen
Jinn
Smothered to Death in Elevator Accident at Dewar
Rendon Follett, twelve, son of WW Pollet, the Dewar postmaster, was smothered by shelled corn in an elevator in Waterloo county. The elevator door opened to his car, and he was playing inside when the tragic accident occurred.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Rendon Follett
WW. W. Pollet
Dewar
Smelter Strike Stays As Wage Settlement Sought
In Tieniver Colorado on August 11 the Denver Sweltey Men’s union continues its strike until the American Smelting and Refining Company agrees to pay the wages set by the state board of arbitration.
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Tieniver
Colo
Denver Sweltey
Watthe American Smelting and Refining Company
State Board of Arbitration
Grand Stand Collapse at Union Grove Baseball Game
A grand stand collapsed at Union Grove during a baseball game attracting about 4,000 spectators. At least twenty people were injured or more, with emergency crews responding to the scene in Wisconsin in August.
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Ihnelng
Wis
Aug
Plente
Union Grove
Sonali
Pope in Good Health Says His Physician
Aug. 1 report from Dr Lappont, pope’s physician, states the pontiff is in good health and has received Crone attention as part of routine care.
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Lappont
Crone
Pontit
Fatal Fire Claims Family In Fingias Aug 11
A deadly blaze in Fingias on August 11 killed Thomig Mar tty and his friend Marlon, along with Mary and their three children ages 8 to 13. Local authorities say the fire caused extensive damage. investigation underway.
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Fingias
Marlon
Van
Thomig Martty
Mary
TL Uuit
Infanticide Charge Lodged Against Mrs Cormican
Mrs Mary Cormican, resident near the city, is lodged on an infanticide charge. She admits strangling her child and beating it to death. Police note the suspect Tobinson is linked to the Savages in a nearby area.
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Metamonlo
Wis
Aug
Mary Cormican
The Voice of Morn Time to Rise Jolt in Morning
A playful quip from Detroit comic Daily Office notes a wake up routine. The line about coffee misreads as a wake up knock from a sandindy figure and a jolt to start the day. The joke hinges on the unexpected door knock signaling morning rituals.
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Detroit
Crown Necklace Found In Dagmar Grave Rumor
A rumor claims a crown or amulet named Good Luck Crown was found in Queen Dagmar’s grave to ward off evil, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitter as a cure for dyspepsia, with a private revenue neck bottle cover noted. The scene includes a quip about bequeathing a thousand-dollar watch to a son and a dying friend’s dialog from Jewelers' Weekly.
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Dagmar
Phara
Good Advice From a Veteran Doctor
A younger physician seeks a month long vacation while an elder cautions against leaving patients to cope without him. The Ohio State Journal notes the value of availability and suggests careful planning to avoid patient disruption.
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Ohio State Journal
Patent list and rail improvements highlighted by 1900s notices
The document lists patent agents and inventors from Minnesota North Dakota and nearby states with various devices from gas generators to bicycle frames and gate designs. It also recounts Baltimore and Ohio South Western Railway upgrades, noting large rail deliveries, line changes, a one mile and a half shortening, substantial curvature removal, and several bridges abandoned as progress accelerates.
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Baltimore and Ohio South Western
Parkersburg
East St. Louis
Clueinnail
St. Louis
Wireless Matrimony Speculation Echoes 1900s Wit
In playful verse, the speaker muses on future inventions after horseless carriages and wireless telegraphy. The quip lasts as a light jab at modern progress, hinting at domestic life entwined with technology and novelty. A playful social snapshot from a bygone era.
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Henry Peck
Allen's Foot-Erie powder advertised for foot relief
An antique ad touts Allen's Foot-Erie powder to shake in shoes for foot comfort and to cure corns bunions swelling and sweating feet and ingrowing nails. It lists price and dealer details in Le Roy New York and mentions sample mail order. It also cites Erie canal tonnage statistics from 1880 and 1897 and notes Pinos Cure for Consumption with Philadelphia address and a quoted elevator remark about a quirky customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen's
Erie
Allen &, Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Lydia E Pinkham Remedies Praised by Readers
Readers from Texas and Pearl report severe female troubles improved by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. Letters describe spells with the spine, loss of wind, and relief after starting the remedies, urging others to try the products despite doctors' warnings.
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Dean Muna
Pixenaamm
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Gurrrupy M. Jom
Jonesboxe
Texas
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