Burglar Robs Bedford Widow and Fire at Chariton Blocks
Alonzo Bristow of Bedford loses 10 700 from a Chicago satchel after its cut by a thief during horse sales at Union Stock Yards. Chariton’s business blocks suffer a large fire destroying eight buildings, with insurance claims and multiple losses across grocery, restaurant, wagon shop and city hall. A lone burglar targets Mrs. Leabel Flutfiunen in Clinton while a boy dies from a peanut wager in Painted.
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Stand Pat Delegates Back Reciprocity Amid Tariff Debate
Iowa’s Republican delegates to the National Convention favored reciprocity in noncompetitive products and opposed tariff revision. Governor Cummins endorsed the plank, while the stand pat faction pushed for no change, arguing protection preserves American industry and labor. The convention adopted resolutions supporting protective duties but endorsing reciprocity to aid domestic factories.
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Murder trials unfold in Indiana crime sprees
A chaotic day in Rising Sun and Bedford features testimonies in the Gillespie murder case, including shell and gun discussions, payments, and a riot gun reveal. Prosecutor Millar leads the Bedford murder case against James McDonald with an array of local witnesses and intimate details of the crime scene.
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Epidemic in New York Strikes Citywide Health Alert
New York health officials report a severe epidemic with thousands of cases, the worst in history, as city records show 3,106 illnesses reported to the heart department amid crowded districts. Medical experts warn many cases go unrecorded and emphasize dangers of delayed treatment and spread to other diseases.
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Primary returns and party notes from the 1904 era
The article itemizes senatorials and conventions across states. It mentions Taliaferro seeking self nomination, Quay backing his son Richard for the Senate, Kentucky Democratic delegates for St Louis on June 8 in Louisville, and James A. Reed withdrawing from Missouri governor race. It notes Virginia Democrats aiming for the spring, Henry Wilson of Parkersburg as a vice presidential candidate, Tuluth Minn figure Patrick McDonnell presiding over the national convention, California Democrats choosing Houret for presidential nominee, and labor party activity in Indiana.
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Opening Indian Lands for Settlement Across Western States
Nearly 2,000,000 acres in the Rosebud and Devil's Lake reservations and others, including Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota, will open for settlement this August. Winners pay $1.25 per acre with possible price reductions. homesteaders may claim up to 160 acres. The openings promise a rush as thousands seek public settlement across multiple reservations and states.
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Barton Resigns Red Cross Presidency Succeeded by Tobin Jirman
Miss Clara Barton resigns as president of the American Red Cross. Met Tobin Jirman, previously serving asacting president, is elected to lead the organization. The ceremony took place at Mrs Leans residence in Washington with Miss Barton and executive committee members in attendance. Mrs Logan, vice president, accepts duties as acting president while new leadership contends with current excitement and outlines aims for harmony. A meeting is planned for September to discuss the tenure and conduct.
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Attendance at Sty AODIS FAIR Week Falls Short
The report notes weak overall attendance during the Sty AODIS event’s opening and second weeks, with only modest rises seen in initial crowds. Figures show overall turnout near 4,074 for the main day, while the Columbian exposition schedule drew limited travel and participation beyond the first weekend.
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Fragmented Telegraphic Political Snippet Feeds Confusion
Local garbled text hints at a political campaign discussion with mentions of a presidential year, candidates, and public interference. The passage lacks clear names, places, or events but implies contestations around elections and civic sentiment amid noisy debate.
Seventy Years Ago A Fragmented War Era Recap
A garbled reminiscence recalls Civil War era scenes with references to General Grant and Lee. Vague notes mention Washington, D. C., Galena Illinois, and events around 1860s warfare, with sporadic names like Sherman and MacMahon amid scattered place names and dates. The piece reads as a collage of historical vignettes rather than a cohesive report.
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Twenty Years Ago Denial Echoes in Parliament
A fragment recalls Gladstone’s public denial before the British Commons regarding government losses and the proposed Alaska cent bill. The garbled text mentions figures, a trussell Sag street reference, and a New York pair linked to a legislative discussion on fiscal policy.
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Ten Years Ago Hire at Boston Mass Buildings Burned
A fragment reports a fire damaging Talmaye's Brooklyn area with adjoining tenner buildings. The article notes a total loss of about 2000 dollars and mentions 4044 persons affected by the blaze.
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