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Geneseo Republic

Location

Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1907

Page

10

Americas Crush Cuban Revolt Plot With Calm Garrison Action

Reports claim an attempted uprising in Oriente Cuba was thwarted by American troops. The unnamed insurgent plans centered on a July 12 attack near Palma and Morro. U S units intervened, maintaining public order while quelling the nascent rebellion.

Oriente Cuba Gov Magoon Palaus Absolte United States Morra Castle Santora Touluekils Cbrtee Daerie Aim Ocupatian

Bridge collapse traps several as river rushes in

A bridge gave way causing a fall into the water as people crowd nearby. Rescue crews search the river for victims and assess the wreckage while officials warn of remaining danger.

Ships Crash on Pacific Off California Coast

A steamer of the San Francisco Portland line sank off the California coast at midnight Saturday with 11 people lost. The vessel carried 60 passengers and crew. only some survivors are known as rescue efforts continue near the wreck.

Columbia San Francisco-Portland California

Professor Hau Convicted in Karlsruhe Murder Case

Washington University professor Dr Earl Hau was condemned to death in Karlsruhe for the murder of his mother in law. Crowds gathered outside the courthouse as protests and demonstrations followed the verdict.

Earl Hau Karl Hau Washington University Karlsruhe Germany Ea¢gourt House

Army Recruiting Woes Highlighted by War Department

Persistent enlistment shortfalls strain Coast Artillery and all branches. Officials report few recruits, low pay outside the army, and heavy fortification duties, while competition from the navy grows. The War Department plans a strong data presentation to Congress.

War Department Washington Taft Congress Coast Artillery Lfe Wiese Ory Perticuharis Carey

Rivers in a Rage and Floods Hit Mountain Town

A chaotic flood scenario swept rivers and washed out bridges and banks leaving dozens displaced and hundreds of observers along the river. Destruction included collapsed structures, damaged roads, and a church font toppled by floodwaters.

Dantes Metant Iowlsbure

BILLEK IS TO HANG FOR MURDER BY ARSENICAL POISON

Herman Billek a self admitted faker and mixer of potions was found guilty of murdering Mary Vizal age 20 by arsenical poisoning. Four Vizal family members died earlier in similar poisonings and five indictments were returned against Billek. The verdict caused reactions in court as relatives wept and others fainted.

Herman Billek Mary Vizal Judie Barnes court-la-Ghi— Cage Vizal Martin Tillie Rosie Ella Biilek Blillek Edna Billek Billek Frank and Ierman Emma Verzal Niemann Jerry Bertha Verzal Dilek Neval Mary Varad Eles Daunter Abel Charest Wizal

Emperor of Korea Abdicates After Night Conference

After an all night secret conference the elder statesmen urged the Emperor to appoint a regent and travel to Tokyo to apologize to the Japanese Emperor for sending a delegation to the Haguenese conference. The plan aimed to avert the throne’s dethronement and restore stability.

Tae Korea Iorean Cabinet Tokio Japan Haguenesce

William January Granted Bail From Prison Release

Missouri voter Jean Valjean style pardon case details surface. A petition bearing signatures of 50,000 names was presented to President Roosevelt three months earlier. The subject, William January, is reported to have been released from a Kansas prison.

Missouri Jean Valjean fAansaas Prison Wofoum Tamers Charles W. Ard Deot Roosevelt Uderson Wis Warises Anderson Tn Apu Haown Leavenworth Kansas City Washington Bonaparte

Arsenic Deaths, Pardons, and a Mass Icehouse Fire

Readable portions recount arsenic poisonings in 1900 with Mary Varad and others, leading to public outrage, a pardon granted by President Roosevelt after a lengthy legal case, and neighbors pressing for citizenship restoration. Also notes the largest New England icehouse fire in Wickford, Southwick area with heavy losses, and a Spanish electoral reform vote affecting deputies.

New England Southwick Mass Spanish Chamber of Deputies Ofte Chamber

Shipbuilding trends show more schooners replaced by motor ships

Government reports over a decade show LAGS vessels totaling about 10,560 gross tons built in the United States, marking a rise in motor power ships after a long decline in schooner construction. The era ends with a noticeable shift toward steamship work and newer propulsion.

Legislature’s New Statute Book Reveals Ridiculous Errors

The Montana Legislature’s enacted laws, issued by Secretary of State Yoder, are criticized for numerous spelling and drafting mistakes. Officials warn the printed copies show exact enrolled texts while the printers share no responsibility for errors, highlighting laws misprinted as deceased meat and mistaken terms for patent lands and hay measurement rules.

Montana Supreme Court

Uniform Indian Religion Plan Aims To Defuse Sectarian Influence

Experts in the Indian Department in Washington prepare a non sectarian Christian based code to be taught in government Indian schools nationwide. The reform seeks to remove sectarian exercise and allow denominational worship only where Indians show respect, while past attempts at conversion face harsh critique amid historical coercion.

Indian Department Washington Tooted Indian Bureau Praser Sparmesh Prest Coueres

Bald hewed mith annual quarrel with the house Os has begun

The fragmentary text shows a political clash starting in Washington with uncertain spelling. It references a campaign, possible candidate, and locations such as Philadelphia, but details are unclear.

Daladelpia

Puzzling Headlines Mix Pie Prices and Exposition Buzz

A collage of quips and satirical notes from several papers commenting onPie price increases Meat Trust shoe concerns automobile sprinklers and weather puns. The fragments reference Washington Herald Philadelphia Press New York World and others noting humor and social commentary from early press.

Hester Washington Philadelphia Press Pittsburg Phiadelphia Press Washington Post New York Tribune P. Smeamore

Freight wreck kills fireman Knowles on passing train

An engine crew jumper incident resulted in the death of fireman Knowles after a freight train collided with a passenger excursion near a cut. Engineer Alvord and Knowles escaped serious injury. Knowles died en route to Detroit. The wreck prompted recovery efforts as bodies were removed and dispatched to Detroit and other cities. Investigators blamed the freight crew for encroaching on the passenger run and failing to follow the train order.

Plymouth Mich Peru Marquette Tonla Detroit Saiem Michigan Jonia Ft I Alvord Ina Knowles Sacinaw Jer Kayeds Chew Root Tonta Nan Uirts Sng Ed Corwan Binameal Salem Relgrnere

Demographic Mix in New York City Population

Telegraphic briefs note 78 000 Germans 735 009 Irish 20 000 Russians 223 000 Italians in New York City. Catholic Educational Association of the United States selects Cardinal Gibbons for honorary appointment and urges women to work lighter hours in fruit fields, moving away from sunrise to sunset schedules.

New York City Cathaolic_Educational—Association of Cardinal Gibbons

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