Greensburg Miner Killed Amid Edna Swin s Strike Tension
In Greensburg Pennsylvania miner John Wessell was shot dead while en route from home to a mine. origin of the shot is unknown. The Pittsburg Coal Company sought an injunction to halt strikers from disrupting workers who wished to continue. The Independents pressed to sign a wage scale, but many leaders and members remained hesitant, with arbitration plans under discussion and broad speculation about future actions in the anthracite field.
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Greensburg
John, Wessell
Wessell
Howard
Robin
Pittsburg
Edna No
Thianyght
Ntumber
Mitchell
Vesuvius Eruption Sends 200 Foot Wide Stream
A violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius projects a waterborne lava flow spanning about 200 feet as residents seek shelter. Reports describe tremors and ash clouds affecting nearby towns, with authorities urging precaution and evacuation where possible.
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Vesuvius
Prince Isaka Seme Wins Columbia Oratorical Prize
Full blooded African prince Isaka Seme, of the Zulu lineage, won Columbia University's top oratorical honors for his address on The Regeneration of Africa. A Columbia College senior in 1906, he plans further study at Oxford before returning to Zulu land to potentially serve as attorney general for his people.
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Colimbia
New York
Columbia
Prince
Columbia College
Oxford
Zunuland
Africa
Wotel In Germany Banquet Hall Collapse Tragedy
In Nagold Germany the Hotel Sum Hirsch collapsed during a festal banquet. About 200 people were present. about 55 bodies recovered and 100 injured were removed from the ruins. Twenty are still missing and presumed dead. The collapse is blamed on careless repairs after the building was raised five feet to add space below.
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Wotel
Germany
Nagold
Little Black Forest
Hirsch
Professor Millburn Defies Dress Code With Badge Claim
Washington D C music teacher Ralph Millburn sparked controversy by wearing women’s clothing in public and asserting legal right to do so with a silver badge proclaiming his identity. He argues if a woman may dress as a man, a man may dress as a woman without deception, citing precedent.
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Millburn
Washington, D
Proscentan
Ralph Millburn
Mary Walker
Money Left On Train Prompted By Forgetful Passenger
A valise containing $9 000 in currency was found on a Lake Shore passenger coach by conductor Miles. The owner, G W Inman, said he left the money aboard to pay workmen but forgot it when he left the train at Leon. The bag was sent back by return train.
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Ohio
Alan
Pratt
Ashtabdale
Lake Shore
Miles
G W. Inman
Leon
Red Men train wreck near Richmond Indiana
A special train carrying Richmond members of the Order of Red Men from Rushville district meeting was wrecked. One coach ran down a twenty foot embankment and six passengers were hurt. The Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad line was involved in the incident.
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Richmond
Ind
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Order of Red Men
Rushville
Warwick County Politician Held on Embezzlement Charge
James P. McWilliams, a longtime Warwick County political figure, was sentenced to prison on embezzlement charges. He was taken Thursday to the prison, where he appeared overcome with emotion and required hospital attention.
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Tor
Daya
Sherrick
James P. McWilliams
Wesigo
Mcwilliama
Warwick County
Politician Burdett Shot Dead in Muskogee Home
Prominent Muskogee figure I. W. Burdett was assassinated by gunfire while at his home. His body was not discovered until the next morning. Burdett reportedly carried $200,000 life in France and was a leading local political force.
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Muskogee
Burdett
Bofanila
Antit
Farmers Co operative Association Holds Annual Session
Dopeka Kansas farmers cooperative association gathers for annual session with nineteen delegates from Oklahoma Nebraska and Kansas. Yearly report shows grain sales at two million bushels with one and a half million bushels shipped abroad or to market.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Association
rDopeke
Kan
Farmers’ Cooperative, Association
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kanwan
Bootleg liquor raise concerns at Spalding revival
Lewiston Idaho dispatch reports bootleggers profited from alcohol during Indian revival services in Spalding. Deputy Moresman and another officer searched for suspects but found none. two drunken Indians were seen in town. Prosecutor Craw aims to arrest the liquor supplier and push state charges despite federal prohibition changes.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Spalding
Sheriiff Moresman
Mtonroa
B. &. Craw
Slipped and fell man worries over wealth at hospital
Ferdinand Fonda, 66, of 10 West One Hundred and Fourth Street Manhattan, slipped on icy pavement before 761 Columbia Avenue and fractured a kneecap. En route to J Hood Wright hospital he fretted over $40,000 in mining securities in his pockets while the doctor reassured him. He then proceeded to the hospital.
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Ferdinand Onda
New York
Ferdinand
Fonda
Famous broncho buster Duncan Clark killed in Wyoming
Duncan Clark, famed broncho buster and former world steer roping champion, was accidentally killed near Cheyenne Wyoming while hunting. He and two friends crawled toward an antelope herd when a gun carried by one of the men behind him discharged, the shot striking Clark and causing instant death.
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Duncan Clark
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Awith
Clark
Retired Miner Fatally Wounded in San Jose Burglar Fight
George Douglass, a wealthy Colorado retiree, was fatally injured during a revolver confrontation with a burglar in his San Jose home. The intruder fled to Santa Clara, where he was captured. A diary found on the suspect listed robbed addresses in Palo Alto and San Francisco, tying him to multiple burglaries.
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San Jose
Cal
George Douglass
Colorado
Santa Clara
Palo Alto
San Franscisco
Akron Jury Fails to Agree in Wagoner Case
Akron judge discharged the jury after failing to reach a verdict in the case of Capt. Aaron Wagoner former cashier of the Akron Savings Bank charged with falsifying accounts in his reports. Wagoner had served as chairman of the state board of penitentiary commissioners.
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Akron
Akron, O
Aaron Wagoner
Akron Savings Bank
Hia
Wagoner
State Board of Penitentiary Commissioners
Oklahoma Floods Hit Farms as Rivers Reach High Levels
Heavy rains and snowmelt surge rivers across Oklahoma. Guthrie and surrounding areas report rivers overflowing banks and causing damage to farms and property. Authorities warn residents of rising flood risk and urge precautions.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Second Victim of Auto Dies in New Rochelle
New York reports Mrs. George J. Kuchler died Wednesday from injuries after being struck in a Sunday accident in New Rochelle. Her sister Mrs. Alvin Stein of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday from injuries. John Johnson, owner of the machine, is held pending the coroner's investigation.
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New York
George J. Kuchler
New ‘Rochelle
Alving: Stein
St. Loria’. Mo
John’ ‘Johnson
Dr William Loigen Bequeaths Residence to Christian Church Board
Kansas City pioneer physician Dr William G Loigen aged several years retires and gives his residence valued at about 70 000 to the board of extension of the Christian Church in a final act of charitable bequest.
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Kansas City
William G. Loigen
Thinaty
The
Christian’ Church
Earthquake Felt in Ashland Oregon
Earthquake reported in Ashland Oregon Tuesday night at nine o'clock lasting about two seconds.
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Oregon
Ashland
Ore
Sioux City Packers Exhibition Schedule for April
Western League base ball outlines April exhibition games for the Sioux City Packers. They will play St. Paul in Sioux City, Milwaukee, Fort Dodge, Waterloo, and Duluth on various dates, with a week of games at Vermillion and short trips to Yankton and Ek-Point. Duluth holds the Northern League championship.
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Sioux City Packers
Sioux
City
St. Paul
Terests
Milwaukee
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Duluth
Inglualve
Packers
Vermillion
Yankton
Ek-Point
Ohio Delegation Speaker Honored by Longworth Visit
Washington report notes Representative Longworth and Ohio delegation discussing Republican congressional seats. An item from Sheboygan Wisconsin reports women voters deterred by new voting machines on Wednesday. Also an obituary item notes the death of two daughters of Herman Konoski from a farm, details unclear due to fragment.
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Longworth
Washington, D C
House
State of
Ohio
Sheboygan
Wis.t
Womin
Tevers
Miners and Operators Face Strain Over 1903 Scale
Des Moines report notes a tense strike situation with miners pressing for a 6.65 percent wage increase to the 1903 scale. Operators resist, fearing Illinois settlement at a lower rate and risking a disadvantage for Town. Some talk of 30 to 60 day suspensions. Rail service disruptions due to coal shortages affect routes via Minneapolis St Louis Town Central and Iowa lines and freight cuts. The joint committee met Thursday but did not progress beyond opening positions.
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Des Moines
Noord
Minneapelia
St .Louis
Central
Winthrop
Estherville
Iowa Central
Mason City
Peoria
Keokuk Publisher Charles Warwick Dies at 63
Charles A. Warwick, proprietor and general manager of the Keokuk Constitution-Democrat, died Wednesday morning aged 63. Born in Ohio, he moved west as a child and built a long newspaper career starting in 1876 as a traveling solicitor for the Gate City. He later became city editor and business manager before starting his own publishing business about twenty years ago, with ongoing financial success. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son.
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Charles A. Warwick
Charlies A. Warwick
Keokuk
Library Is Voted Down in Guthrie Center Library Gift Rejected
Guthrie Center voters majority oppose Carnegie gift to build a library. About 300 women cast ballots Wednesday, voting against funding $600 yearly support. result defeated by 91 votes. Men’s votes counted separately swung against the offer by 62. This is the third rejection amid bitter campaign.
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Guthrie Center
Carnegie
Battle with Snakes on Burling ton Farm Porch
Workmen tearing down a porch at the C. F. Deems farm near Burlington found an abandoned wall filled with many snakes. They fought back and killed sixteen large reptiles including blue racers black snakes cow snakes water moccasins. It is believed all the snakes were killed.
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F. Deems
Burlington
Meters Installed for Atlantic Light in Residence Area
The city council ordered abolishing flat rates and requiring metered light in both residence and business sectors. Installation of airatho light meters in the residence portion of Atlantic is now complete and meters are in place in business houses.
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Atelantic
Whisler Cleared in 1906 Bloomfield Murder Case
Claude Whisler was found not guilty in Ottumwa after admitting he shot Frank Ogden at Whisler's home near Bloomfield on April 1, 1906. He testified the shooting was in self defense after Ogden insulted Mrs. Whistler.
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Whisler
Claude ‘Whisler
Frank’Ogden
Bloomfield
Ottumwa
Ogden
Accidentally Shot Child Loses Arm Near Independence
A six year old boy Alfred Quartz was accidentally shot by his twelve year old brother, silx miles nduth of Independence. The injury is severe and the boy will lose his right arm.
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Alfred Quartz
Silx Miles Nduth
Independence
Iowa City student dies after gym exertion
Leo Struble a 19 year old engineering student at the state university of Iowa City died in the university gymnasium on a Wednesday from heart failure brought on by exertion. He was from LaPorte City, Ta, and had lived in California Milan before moving to 480 goes in Monona County. The report notes a sale or transfer valued at 31200 dollars involving McLean County TM.
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Iowa City
Leo Struble
the State University
LaPorte’ City
University
Goor
Monoua
Faraz
Fred, McCaysland
Whiting
Califor- Milan
Has
West’ Park
Monona
Sada
Olay
McLean
Daughters Contest Will Over 870000 Inheritance
In Council Bluffs, Mrs Charlotte Bri on and Mrs Anne Aukland filed notice of contest against the will of their father in his dotage. They allege mind poisoning by relatives and claim the mother Wilva Casson and brother John influenced him to favor husbands who squander estates. They seek a share but seek to bar substantial portions for their stepchildren and request the principal be held for maturation.
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Council Bluffs
Specia
Hiz
Dotage
Mind
John
Desperate School Dispute Over Missing Report Cards
In Hartley the high school head accuses assistant principal Mina Crego of taking twenty five report cards from Prof. Bell’s desk. The board of education dismissed Crego, who appealed. County superintendent Nellie Jones arrived for an open trial in Hartley City Hall as attorneys prepare for both sides.
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Pearle
Snutley
Martley
Bell
Lila
Crego
of, Education
Mina Crego
Wadnerdhy
Nellie Jones
Hartley
Interurban Line Contracts Let in Des Moines
Des Moines awarded contracts Wednesday for twenty two miles of Newton and Northwestern Railway interurban from Fort Dodge into Des Moines. A new firm of Peter Shugart Nevada and Judge J. L. Stevens Boone secured the work to Kelley and Ames, with completion required by August 11.
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Newton
Northwestern
Des Moines
Newton and Northwestern Railway
Tort Dodge
Peter Shugart
Nevada
J. L. Stevens
Boone
Polk Electric Wines
Des Males
Kelley
Ames
Missing for ten year. Relatives seek woman once from Sioux City
Police Officer Ed De Ford of Des Moines leads a search for Miss Jonanna Walsh sister of Mrs. De Ford, missing for ten years after a reunion in Sioux City. She is believed to have fled to Sanborn and Sheldon, Iowa, with further notes from Naw Tross, Ireland prompting renewed efforts to locate her.
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Sioux City
Ed de Ford
Des Moines
Jonanna Walsh
de Ford
Miss Walsh
Sanborn
Sheldon
Naw Tross
Ireland
Fire Rips Through J & Chas Dry Goods Ottumwa
A devastating blaze started at 9:46 Friday night in the J. & Chas Dry Goods building on Main Street Ottumwa. Flames spread quickly to adjacent structures including W. J. Denelan Dry Goods and the First National Bank. Estimated loss ranges from 71000 to 190000 with no insurance figures provided.
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Ottumwyg
J. &. Chasg Dry Goods Company
Main Street
W. J. Denelan Dry Gooda Company
First National Bank
Canton Fire Drill Highlights School Alarm
A Canton special recounts a training drill at Washington Training School where 360 pupils promptly evacuated after an alarm. Firefighters extinguished a blaze using chemical extinguishing agents.
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Canton
Washington
Insanity Decreed for Clinton County Couple in Double Arraignment
In Clinton County near Loat Nattan a husband and wife, Emanuel Strocalin and his wife, were arraigned for examination into their mental condition and both found insane. They will be sent to Independence for confinement and treatment. The Des Moines dispatch notes the Iowa General Assembly adjourned after its 31st session. Clifton Brady, 11, son of Dr. and Mrs. R. Brady of Sioux City, was taken to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for rabies treatment after a dog bite.
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Emanuel Strocalin
Loat Nattan
Clinton County
Strocsiin
Hia
Tuten
Fenalye
Atate Hospital
Tor
Hig
Dngane
Des Moines
General Assembly of
Iowa
Roy
Clifton Brady
R., Brady
Slouah City
Pasteur Nurtute
Chicago
Brady
Sunday amusement ban advances through the senate vote
In a tentative deal the Gh government pushes a Sunday amusements bill. it bars theaters and other amusements, except baseball, after a Thursday passage. The act would restrict Sunday entertainment across the state, with Gh authorities seeking to enforce observance while bills move toward final approval.
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Jt Als
Senate
College Plans Grand Semi Centennial Jubilee
Leander Clark College, formerly Western College, Toledo, announces a grand semi centennial celebration and jubilee during the coming commencement in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Clark
Colege
Toledo
da Drranging
Wesl
Constantinople Besieged and a Medley of Historic Dates
A garbled chronicle lists events from 1688 to 1905 including Constantinople besieged by Alex Ander Concarellis, royal appointments in England, battles, treaties, explorations, and notable disasters. It references the siege of Constantinople, the surrender of Vera Cruz, the Great earthquake in Paris, and the Copenhagen battle, among many other dates and incidents.
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Constantinople
Alex- Ander Concarellis
Europe
Willaa Casta
Tuan
Parteo de Laon
Santi Ana
Texas
Vera Cruz
Ishd
Royal Adelaide
Margate
Hives Jost
Alggria
United States
Johnson
Sandwich
Txhwasds
Paris
Antioch
Dennsylvaniacant
Chios
Greece
Jesse James
St. Joseph
Moe
Paternoster Row
London
Dan
Steinman
Wilfix
William Bernet
Wider
Cincinnati
Maulong
China
Batile
Chatchuaya
Tay Gaukl
Yaeht Ceront
Dauntless
Sammon
Parla
Baron Tava
Washington
Manipur
Assam
New York
Cleveland
Hal-Chow
Chandler
St. Charles
Ark
Casale Chadwick
Andad
Venezizaela
Yggin
Prench Cable Company
Simpoz Tunnel
Senator Patterson Contempt Case In Colorado Spotlight
Senator Patterson of Colorado, former editor of the Rocky Mountain News, was found in contempt of the State Supreme Court last November and fined $1,000. The order stays collection of the fine until the case is reviewed by the Supreme Court.
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Patterson
United Staters
Supreme Court
United States
Colorado
Rocky Mounain: News
State Supreme
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