Fight at Tama Ends in Man Slain During Grudge Clash
In Tama a fight broke out over a Beil team at a feed barn where Chamberlain, about 50, worked. A struggle led to Chamberlain fatally stabbing Salk after grabbing his throat. Salk, a 28-year-old farmer, was arrested after the incident, which occurred amid a disputed claim of self defense. Chamberlain, divorced, had been single.
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Tama
Tama Cyvanna
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Salk
Sci
Sheik
Seik
Toledo
Girl Dies After Rifle Accident at Cedar Rapids Camp
A party of nine teens from Cedar Rapids joined a new settlement near Split Neck. A rifle on a table fell and discharged, striking Elya Evarts who died an hour later while Fred Finch was injured. Dr Christensen had the bullet removed and Evarts died at the hospital. T J Brown and others brought the body for burial.
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Cedar Rapids
O. &. Johnston
Split Neck
Elya Evarts
Fred Finch
Dywarts
Dr. Christensen
Mr. Winch
T. J. Brown
G. S. Johnston
G. . van Silke
Fatal kerosene fire in Iowa City injures woman
In Iowa City a woman identified as Mise Blezak poured kerosene on a kitchen range causing a flash that burned her clothing and body. She is believed to be fatally burned. Her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs Joseph Holb, sustained serious burns while trying to help. Mr and Mrs Holb are expected to recover.
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Iowa City
Wille Slezak
Joseph Holb
Mise Blezak
Mra
Holb
Milwaukee Road hires 406 workers in Dubuque return
Following Illinois Central news of 8000 workers recalled, Milwaukee road brings back 406 employees in Dubuque. They resume a ten hour day, six days a week. Officials view the move as evidence of economic recovery despite storm disruptions and a bright crop outlook nationwide.
Flood Stricken Town Seeks Aid After Destructive Storm
Governor issues proclamation to mobilize relief for northeast Iowa flood and storm sufferers. McGregor was nearly wiped out by a heavy storm destroying buildings and property and causing deaths. Contributions to First National Bank, McGregor by citizens urged. Also reports of drownings and illnesses across the region, including Mississippi River areas and notable residents stricken by illness.
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Cumming
Cummins
Iowa
McGregor
Poyti- Toner
Tt. Kinnaird
First National Bank
Man Held for Murder Preliminary Hearing Set
Fred Seick, arrested in Cama on murder charges in the Cyresus Chane berlain case, faced a preliminary hearing before Justice DP Hixon. Defense claims self defense. the judge remanded Seick to jail with grand jury action and no bail. District Court October term opens October 2.
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Fame
Fred Seick
Cama
Cyresus Chaneberlain
Hnas
DP. Hixon
Seick
Cho
Soick
Ourdey
Figure Cost of Primaries in County and State
The cost of the primary election in Town will be about 2000 to the county and a little under 200000 for the entire State. Half of the expense comes from the State and half from county treasuries. Newspaper bills for announcing the election vary, with bigger papers billed more than weeklies. The executive council plans lower allowances for large daily papers and may reject excessive charges.
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Bach County
Treasuries
Executive Council
Iowa Women Vote On Local Propositions
The state Supreme Court held that constitutional suffrage limits apply only to elections for public officers and do not restrict votes on propositions. The ruling came as a Des Moines election for a half million dollar city hall project was set aside. It involved women’s voting rights on tax levies and municipal bonds.
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Sayn
Supreme Court
Mater
Des Moines
Woman dies after dog bite and blood poisoning incident
Mary McElroy dies in Town City after a quarrel left a man unknown to bite her arm. Infection from the bite led to blood poisoning and her death in an ambulance en route to a local hospital. Her husband Henry McElroy, once separated for twenty years, is a member of the St. Louis police.
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Mary McElroy
Henry ‘MecAlroy
St. Louis
Thief Grips Man's Grip and Five to Six Thousand
In Fort Dodge a man waiting for an eastbound train in the central depot room was robbed of his grip containing notes and papers worth between 5 000 and 6 000 dollars. He and his wife were bound for Indianapolis after recent severance from a firm he served twenty nine years, receiving nearly 4 000 as salary and commissions in settlement. Police struggle to locate the missing grip.
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Meyers
Humboldt
Trials Central
Hin’ Grip
Tie
Indianapolis
Grip
Among Our Neighbors Feeds Local Crime and Accidents
The Marshall county winter farmers meeting is planned for Marshalltown. Henry C Berg, a Clay County merchant, cut his throat in despair over ill health. Martin Factor, 12, suffered severe burns from kerosene exploded on a bonfire in Mason City. Smith, son of a former mayor, seeks release from Anamosa for embezzlement. Banner S Bowen of Pella dies in Portland at age 70. Mrs C Miller, 25, injured by a cannon cracker explosion in Marshalltown, losing an eye and suffering facial burns.
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Marshalltown
Henry C. Berg
Clay Coaster
Martin Factor
Mason City
C. Miller
Fourth's ghastly roster of Fourth of July deaths
A Chicago Tribune style summary reports the deadly toll of Independence Day celebrations across the United States. Forty eight killed and 2,800 maimed or burned by fireworks through July 6, with Chicago and New York showing high fatality rates. Tetanus from powder wounds expected to add weeks of casualties. overall national losses include 267,960 in fire damage and widespread injuries due to careless displays.
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Guopowder
Toy Pistola
Rimaways
Cimckce
United States
Chicago Tribune
Carelesmens
Navy Secretary Receives Report on Fourth of July Victory
Historic cables from Hayti and Chicago recall the era’s Fourth of July exploits. Sampson’s fleet action is cited with one killed and two wounded. Across the nation, reports note many fatalities and injuries as celebrations continued into the decade. The piece reflects on Santiago victory and its impact on American families.
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Hayti
Mooney
Secretary of the Navy
Cervera
Sampson
Chicago
United States
Lfe
Presa Buliedio
Santiage
Hve
General Warner Named To Lead Taft Nomination Effort
General William Warner chosen chairman of the committee to notify William Howard Taft of his presidential nomination. Warner, a Civil War veteran and longtime politician, served two terms in the House, was Mayor of Kansas City, district attorney for Missouri's western district, and National Commander of the Grand Army. He has long been a Republican figure based in Kansas City.
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Wiliam Howard Taft
United States
Missouri
Grand Army of the Republic
Warner
Congress
Kansas City
Alam
Ira
Grand Army
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Russian composer HimskyKoryakoff dead at 64
Prof. HimskyKoryakoff, noted Russian composer, has died aged 64. In Washington, Trederick Hyde and Joost Schnoelder were found guilty in land fraud cases. Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh donated 500000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for treatment.
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Trederick A. Hyde
Joost YL Schnoelder
Washington
iHenry Phipps
Pittsburghad
Johne Gopkina Hospital
Baltimore
Inty
Balloon Race at Chicago Draws 100000 Fans in Wind
Nine balloons took to the sky from the Aeronautique Club grounds as heavy winds and thunder lashed the route for the world balloon championship. Spectators packed Chicago streets and the lakefront to watch, with luck dictating ground outcomes and no injuries reported. The event, praised as a premier aeronautic spectacle, placed Chicago on par with Paris for air sport prominence.
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Lapatches
Aeronautique Club
Mariner
Sixty-seventh Street
South Park Avenue
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Chicago
Paris
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Cilengo
National Educational Association convention notes
Thousands of teachers gathered in Cleveland for the annual NEA meeting. The spelling bee crowned Marie Bolden, a 14 year old colored girl from Cleveland High, with a flawless score. Mae Thurnby of the Wittsburg team also went perfect as her team placed second. New Orleans placed third and Erie fourth. Lorenzo Dow Harvey was elected NEA president, succeeding Edwin G. Cooley. Denver was chosen as the next convention site, with Atlantic City, Chicago, and Seattle as past or competing hosts.
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Cleveland
Marie Bolden
Mae Thurnby
Wittsburg
New Orleans
Erie
Cleve Hind
Lorenzo Dow Harvey
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Menomonie
Wia
Stout Training Schools
Milton College
Sheboygan
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Harvey
New Hampshire
Edwin G. Cooley
Chicago
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Denver
National Educational Association
Atlantic City
Seattle
Disastrous Nebraska Flood Strikes Lincoln Area
A cloudburst turned Ball Creek into a three mile wide torrent causing 8,000 homeless in Lincoln near William J. Bryan's Fairview home. Seven deaths are confirmed with many women and children feared drowned as rescuers plied the floodwaters and 500000 dollars in property loss is reported. Russians in the valley were rescued as water reached the homes.
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Neb
Willian J. Bryan
Fairview
Coal beds found near Controller bay Alaska reports
Geological survey notes valuable coal beds discovered in the Controller bay region. Fire destroyed Tamaqua Manufacturing Company plant at Tamaqua Virginia causing $200,000 loss. Artist Jules Lefebvre urges broader competition for his American art students prize.
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Controller Bay
Alaska
Tamaqua Manufacturing Company
Tamaqua
Jules Lefebvre
Jallan Academy
Robert Kleurrl
America
Global labor unions grow as strikes sweep nations
A survey of unions spans Aberdeen to Boston detailing new formations and escalated organizing drives. Reports show San Francisco barbers surpassing seven hundred members, British spinners financing labor funds, and German transport workers aligning with major federations.
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N. 1
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Revere
Munas
Indorera
Byory
Bolton
Mass
Lamplighters’ Union
Qchelsea
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General Federation of
Germany
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New York
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