Taft Threatens Military Occupation in Cuba Crisis
Secretary Taft presses moderates to accept arbitration with rebels, warning of temporary military occupation to restore order and hold fair elections. Havana reports say moderates capitulate after a turbulent caucus, while Cuba faces resignations, looming intervention, and unrest across government and provinces.
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Taft
United States
Aft
Nberal
Btate
Bacon
Tut
Palma
Cuan Congress
Maft
Palma Yychosa
Nea
Hersetts
Natium
Mondea Capote
Aod Zayas
Jberala
Mmoderates
Governmnt
Haryana
Pike's Peak Centennial Celebrated in Colorado Springs
A centennial observance in Colorado Springs honors the rediscovery of Pike's Peak. The piece recounts Zebulon Montgomery Pike leading an expedition into the Louisiana Purchase area, Pike's later missions tracing the Mississippi to its source, and his death in the War of 1812. It notes Jefferson's mixed stance on exploration and Pike's enduring place in western history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Springs
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Rockles
United States
Zebulon Montgomery
Pike
Louisiana
Toronto
Conner
Tockies
West
Big Mountains
Fremont
Rockies
Joseph Rod
Simp ul spelling debate reaches Congress in Chicago
Chicago editorial discusses proposed simplification of spelling and its impact on congressional printing. It argues shifts in spelling will force resetting countless documents, costs rising to millions, and urges Congress to permit both new and old spellings pending budget decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congres
Charman
Tie
Farms feed the world exports to foreign territories
A Department of Agriculture report shows farm and forest products exported to noncontiguous foreign territories, including the Philippine Islands, valued at BILGNO4,T. With Philippine trade excluded, U S domestic exports to foreign countries totaled $82,746,027.
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Terestorten
Rios
Philippine Islands
Department of Agriculture
United States
Domextic
Philippines
South America
Afview
Porto Rico
Avail
Alaska
Guam
Tutuila
Midway Islands
Storm on the Gulf Coast Wreaks Havoc and Damage
A fierce storm lashed the Louisiana gulf coast with wind up to forty eight miles per hour and heavy rain. New Orleans suffered damage and fears for bayou villages. the system likely struck Mississippi coast and Mobile as well. High winds hit Alabama Mississippi and northern Louisiana with rising water in Lake Pontchartrain. Suburbs damaged. water four feet deep near Moss Point. Mobile reported torrential rain and strong winds as barometers fell. News notes report Alfonso signing a modus vivendi with the United States and various local financial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Louisiana Gulf Coast
Bayou District
New Orleans
Mississippi
Mobile
Alabama
Nouthern Louisiana
Lake Ponchartrain
Moss Point
Migs
Ring Alfonso
Colonial National Bank of
Cleveland
Ohio
Wells
Burlington Railway
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Atchison, Kaw
Western
Custom House
San Francisco
Philippines
A. A. Eckdol
Coxewail
U. S
Navy Department
Ueowning , Woo and Child
Bur Harbor
A. J. Smith
Portland
Oregon
J. N. Williamson
Pike’s Peak Legend and Nation’s Growth Highlight Frontier History
The piece reflects on Pike’s Peak and American exploration, praising explorers for shaping westward migration and national identity. It notes sparse details about export values and trade involving the Philippines, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and noncontiguous possessions, with totals illustrating regional economic connections and the broader reach of U.S. expansion.
Movement for Pare Droge Response in New York Adulterated Drug Sale Pact
Dr. Darlington, head of the city health board, reports that nearly all New York wholesale drug dealers back his demand to halt adulterated, inferior, and substituted drugs. Analysis shows 72 percent of drug sales failed to meet prescribed standards.
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New York
Darlington
City Health Board
Pharmncopmig
Parliament Replaces Finland Diet After Nine Month Assembly
The ancient four chambered diet of the grand duchy of Finland ended Tuesday after a nine month session that formed a new government structure. It is succeeded by a parliament elected by universal male and female suffrage. The governor general read the Czar's address praising the diet and promising reforms to aid industrial and agricultural workers.
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Finland
Grand Duchy
Beactnasts Vrederick Townsend in London Court
Townsend charged with allegedly wounding James Ridley pleads justification after being insulted as a Glasgow Sylsh nin and Sultan. The report also notes historical figures and royal visits with references to police escorts and security details surrounding notable events and dignitaries.
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Vrederick Townsend
London
James Ridley
Tdhey
Glasgow
Iowa State News Child Wife Seeks Annulment in Des Moines
A district court case seeks to annul a marriage saying the wife was traded to Henry Toopfer by her parents for horses. She claims she married last September, lived briefly with Toopfer, endured cruelty, and was later placed with the Iowa Humane Society for care.
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Inga
Henry Toopfer
Anna
Toopfer
Des Moltes
Toppfer
Inklans Man Captured Near Sheffield
John Martens, a 28 year old German, was captured near Sheffield by Rune authorities after an eight year suspected escape from Independence. A terrorizing resident’s report notes he enticed by farm job offers, trading green corn and apples, and was brought to Mason City in poor condition.
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John Martens
Rune
Sheield
Cerro Gordo County
Sheffield
Mavon City
Independence
Martens
Rockwell Marshal
Morgan Davis
Iowa City
Cella
Davin
Jasper County
Newton
Will Uareier
Homme
Gurvier
Mique Anderson
Molina Keewmsu
Clinton
Fier. Dewitt
Parkersburg
Buck Gruve
Mason Chey
Poles
Eltr
Des Moines Relative Murder Theory in Death near Golf Club
The Klumb family of Des Moines questions a self inflicted death theory after the body of Carl Klumb was found near the Golf and Country Club. Investigators report a badly decomposed body with a bullet nearby and a gun at the scene. Relatives insist he could not have killed himself, citing alleged wealth and motives.
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Carl Klumb
Des Moines
Aufelde
Kmart
Anfelde
Khimb
Ufe
Miax- Ney
Prairie City Stores Burned After Severe Storm
A lightning strike damaged Litt & Gilt hardware and five following bolts destroyed three Prairie City stores. About 15000 dollars in losses reported. Fire department and rain helped contain the blaze, averting greater destruction in the business district.
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Prairie City
Murder and accidents loom in Iowa tales of crime and tragedy
A jumble of brief items reports a juvenile murderer in Athia, a brakeman killed in Brooklyn, a man struck by a car in Clinton, and a child’s miraculous escape. It also notes oxytropis found in Cremont County, a Davenport robbery, an electrical project in Buenos Ayres, teacher meetings in Cedar Rapids, and a runaway child near Fort Dodge.
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Crenant County
Cremont
Leyden Keafanyder
Clinton
Habe Cannen
Ghift
Wr. Ryerse
Fort Dodge
Elevator fire in Washington company abandons rebuild
A fire at the Washington elevator caused 726,000 in losses with 25,000 in other damages. Two thousand dollars of patent gates were destroyed. The company plans not to rebuild. Eight deaths in Muscatine noted over three weeks include one suicide and one attempted act. An itinerant merchant, Brown, fell from the Iowa Central bridge at Mason City, dying instantly.
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Washington Directure
Washington
Vinlent Dentha
Sylvester Burne
Muscatine
Bee
Long Faull Ja Vatal
Nck Brown
Iowa Central
Maxon City
Qeorige Newman
Ottumius
Waterlon
Dodge
Lawn City
Jl.t. Proestier Company
Davenport
Trawkeye Ant Company
Wenge Hat Company
Des Moines
Lindolph Frantz
Waterloo
Sadie Boywalt
Modale
Togan
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Couner Biulla
Border State Briefs From Clinton Era Reports
Clinton faces housing shortages while officials announce new postmaster appointments in Stanhope and West Bend. Reports cover weather damage, thefts, accidents, bank reserves, farm losses, and local incidents across Iowa towns including Ottumwa, Dubuque, Mason City, and Waterloo with multiple injuries, thefts, and business notes.
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Quean
Tollowerm
Hends
Anadlerate
Ofive
Polina
Mberas
Mhberas
Tutt
Cuba
Congress
Capote
Entinet
Gen. Nunez
Daft
Iluvana
Currey
Couhent
Drake Tid
Wes Ward
S Peak
Jore
Turkey
Tyke
Donald Markenzla
Wallace
Trnsala
Ee Canvowitz
Dward
Iis
Scotland Yard
Adolf Harnach
Tioch
Carnegia Institute
Pilteburg
Victor Emmanuel
Ancona
Iowa State News
Inklans Man
Rick Man
Can Guirty
Musldeil
Oxcar Nagler
Athia
Lip Town
Napier
Nenkeman
Kted
Peter Maple
Brooklyn
Migile
Mapte
Valley
Tunetion
Napa
Keokuk Hoy
Ryoenow Ayren
Howard N. Rhersele
Iowa
Cedar Taplia
Meancatine
Sylvester Burns
Muscating
TV Health
Troy Hi
TyerJolnaon
Stanhope
Ottumyra
Orheyedan
Oat
The
Lutheran Church
Vimar
Dubuque
William’ Luithly
Ames
Toone
St. Ansgar
James A. VanKleet
Mason City
Flora
Emmerson
14. C. Litchfield
A. S. Orne
Mississippi River
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