Thorough Inquiry Reveals Navy Probe into West Indies Claim
A thorough inquiry outlines Admirals Sebley and Hoedigeon case details with direct orders from Secretary Lane. The investigation covers alleged improper conduct, prior engagements, and the handling of wartime reports amid controversy over shipments, communications, and strategic actions in the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atmel Sebiey
Sondact
West Indies
Shell
Adasiral Sebiey
Lane
Tate
Srisz
Cieninegen
Sentiare
Cioufmercs
Bey West
Santiazo
Fie
Hoedigeon
Santagy
Sebley
Doug
Senate
Grant Teamsters Nothing In San Francisco Strike
The Employers Association and Mayor Phelan exchange messages amid the Zot teamsters strike. The Employers refuse a conference and present a single proposition: no forced unionization, arbitration in wage disputes, and commitment to avoid strike unless arbitration fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empiusera
San Francisco
Teamsters
Phelan
Employers Association and
Brotherhood of Teamsters
Employers’ Association
Cabinit
Echoes of Santiago Courage From Spanish Captain
Captain Ealate who commanded the Vizcaya at Santiago denounces the Brooklyn as no cowardly act. He notes the Teresa with Admiral Cervera aboard attempted to ram and, when Vizcaya also steered, Brooklyn fell off 22 degrees. He calls the maneuver proper given other American ships attacking the Vizcaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealate
Santiago
Vizcaya
New York Journal and Advertiser
Schley
Brooklyn
Teresa
Cervera
Rates for the veterans at Cleveland encampment
Grand Army Commander Leo Hassieu outlines rail fare plans for the thirty-fifth national encampment in Cleveland September 9 to 14. Central Passenger Association offers 1 cent a mile for travel to and from Cleveland with other regions posting varied round trip or higher rates. A separate fire incident at a Cincinnati building housing Sage Company caused damage and loss of goods estimated at 15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Leo Hassieu
Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
Central Passenger Association
Cenal Passenger Association
Qarriage Company
Sage Company
Cincinnati
Davenport Sawmill Fire Strikes City Block Area
A blaze swept through a sawmill and surrounding property in Davenport on Friday evening, burning timber yards and warehouses. Fire crews battled flames as workers rushed to sever wood and prevent spread toward nearby districts including the Genevawas and Catharine’s boarding houses, with several structures damaged and valuable equipment lost. No retainer details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arez
Fise
Antiemee
Davennet
Isield Peal Company
Imiene
Wererhenser- Denkmann
Paris
Darecport
Bork
Lester Compasses
Lester Compasses Etpemtigg Promyrtir
Esoris
Mort
Geneiwas
Catharine
Grainalir
Celock
Ommiinrretiot
Tmder Csi
Phi
Wererizaner-Denkmina
Fovlir
Euuer Irene Bill Sysserate
M. Robert, Tii
Cee
Mel Fseres
Hive
Wiest Ins
Sa ‘Apes
Noted gang member Temple captured at Fort Leavenworth
Sel Temple, longtime Eus wok gang associate operating in Western areas, was arrested near Leavenworth Kansas by two detectives. Temple surrendered after a revolver was pressed to his chest. accomplice William Jones, alias William Webster, resisted with a double trigger attempt but was wounded in the neck, nonfatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sel
Temple
Fort Leavenwworth
Euswok
Eatews
Acathera Manges
Oxiahems
Lewresworth
Kan
Werether Nin
Wiliam Jones
Wiliam Wenster
Por Leavenweth
Snowr
Jones
Wilhelm as Peacemaker Report in London Daily Express
Rumor in the House of Commons says Emperor Wilhelm may act as peacemaker for the Boers. The Express reports Kruger and advisers have empowered the Kaiser to take initiative to boost German popularity at home, amid questions about his friendship with Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
House of Commons
Sys
London Daily Express
Wrilliam
Kruger
Great Britain
William
Mystery Cleared Up Wife Claims Body After Hotel Fall
The death of a young woman who fell from a fifth story window at the Hotel Morrison in Chicago is clarified. She registered as Mrs 3B DeGraff of LaCrosse Wisconsin and had a man with her earlier. LaCrosse tailor B Delsraff claimed the body saying the woman was his wife, divorced last November over her temperance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Morrison
Chicago
3B. DeGraff
Latrosse
Wis
B. Delsraff
Free Trade Declared for Porto Rico and US
The President issued a proclamation abolishing duties between the United States and Porto Rico and establishing a civil government on the island. The move is ceremonial, with the commercial freedom noted in prior Porto Rican legislative resolutions, marking the anniversary of the flag planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porto Rico
Pullman Car Rolls Off Near Marshall Pass
A sleeper on the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge line west of Marshall Pass derailed after breaking from a westbound passenger car. The Pullman rolled down an embankment, turning two complete somersaults, and landed 46 feet below the track. A dozen passengers were injured, none killed, cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Pass
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Youth Named Suspect in Denvolys Assault Case
A 14 year old boy from Kinsport is identified as the assailant in a July 8 choking and assault near a vacant lot by DenvoL ys. Roy Feasington, 15, is in custody as the alleged assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picks Boy
Chese Kinsport
den- Vol Ys Do
Fing
Roy Feasington
Brooklyn Bridge Sagging Causes Panic and Shutdown
A damaged cable route on the Brooklyn Bridge prompted an emergency evaluation and partial closure after a sagging tower threatened the structure. Police and engineers investigated the cause as workers secured the span and warned pedestrians to avoid the area during repairs.
TOWN IS IN ARMS. ARK SCARE OF BLOWS IN ORCEOLA
Fragmented report from Orceola Arkansas describes a clash involving a Lane Herk and Gispaich of the Sbise fpstecla with local forces. The text mentions Sam Bowee and other figures, alleging political or social tension and a staged confrontation with rides and drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orceola
Ark
Arc
Goaoir
Eeeasi
Csre
Driverard
Furcrariei
Coleman
Lie Tincek
Pet Bowen
Tevin Potesien
Grwt
Novus
Tornado Strikes Near New Ulm Injuring Men
A tornado and heavy rain blew down several buildings near New Ulm Minnesota injuring two men. Farm buildings and grain bins were wrecked as a strong wind and downpour swept the area. Weather accompanied the incident with dark skies and localized damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Minn
Alemele Passet
Nex Ula
Rioting at Columbus Spurs Icemen’s Striking Tension
Riots erupted in Columbus as icemen continued their strike targeting nonunion workers and blocking supplies from storage houses. A drugstore team, attacked by strikers, sent a police wagon guard to Crystal Ice Company factory. Fort Sill Oklahoma forms a law and order league to counter crime. members threaten summary punishment by hanging crooks, with handbills warning suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Otro
Crystal Ice Company
Law and Order League
Fort Sii
Oklahoma
Mactay Urges Schley Court of Inquiry After Naval History Critique
Mactay defends Schley’s position after criticizing Schley in his history of the United States navy. He says Schley should demand a court of inquiry as the proper course and sole means of vindication. He adds no further comment on Sebley’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mactay
Pigars
Schley
United States Navy
Sebley
Market Quotations Across Cities for Commodities Rates
Market quotations list cattle hogs sheep and grain prices from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and Toledo. Values given include cattle from $2.50 to $5.85, hogs from $3.00 to $6.12, sheep around $3.00 to $3.73, wheat No 2 around 60 to 68 cents, corn No 2 mixed about 50 to 52 cents, oats No 2 mixed 34 to 37 cents, rye around 49 to 60 cents, and a clover seed price at $4.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prine
T&c
Indianapolis
St. Louisa
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Des Moines Capital Office Fire Damages State Records
An early Des Moines capital office fire destroyed state binders and printed department reports. Several records were lost or damaged including boiler shop and legal papers. Investigations focus on insurance and potential reprinting of damaged Perry records. casualties reported as staff injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ofice
State Binders
Lees
Demeres
Kanes
ETSI
Perry Cemreyan
SaGe
Sreeek
A&M AWFUL CHARGE against Sioux County farmer
A Sioux County farmer named Henry Dowdr faced arrest after a tape related incident with his own daughter. Neighbors describe a troubling pattern with liquor and abuse allegations. The community is divided over whether intoxication influenced the alleged actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Henry Dowdr
Dewar
Monarch in small way Iowa man earns private island
Calvin Jordan of Wes Moines obtained Clapperton Island, a 19000 acre tract in Lake Huron between Grand Mantonsin Island and Ontario, from the Canadian government. He plans timber, timothy and wheat farming on the partly cleared land where timber was sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Calvin Jordan
Wes Moines
Clapperton Island
Lake Huron
Grand Mantonsin Island
Ontario
Jordar
Timothy
Shirtwaist in pulpit shocks Fort Dodge crowd
Rev H D Wiard pastor of Congregational church at Fort Dodge appeared in a brand new shirtwaist with choir members behind him. He urged coolness and comfort and invited any man in the audience to remove his coat if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Wiard
Fort Dodse
Mr. Wiard
Fire Rampage at Phelss Store Carmed Describes Escape
Fragments recount a fire at Phelss Store Carmed where Miss Demme and Miss Is a fight on a stair, a group of riders and smoke fill the scene. Joon Fo Phelan climbs to safety amid flames, cutting himself, while bystanders and Gary assist as the blaze damages the Cheisa store and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Demme
Tee
Hig Tar
Joon Fo
Phelan Bal
Jie
Gary
Cheisa
Joss
Sroreau Tex Amd
Iowa corn not badly hurt says state official
Creerae Hf. Van Houten, secretary of the state board of agriculture, reports that crops in northern and eastern Iowa show corn greatly injured but not as bad as feared. He notes regional differences and suggests rain could raise the overall crop condition, calling the current average damage a high percentage of the rain crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
San Houten
Lave
Norton
Iowa
Creerae Hf
van Houten
State Board of Agriculture
Jouare Eurelong
Sugar Beet Crop Thrives in Drought Near Oasiswa
Despite heat and drought one beet crop in the Oasiswa area prospers under thorough cultivation. About seventy five acres are grown with Mr. Moss tending fifty acres and others in small patches. Moss reports strong beets and plans continued care through early August and to plant ninety nine more acres next year. Six sons serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaaswa
Neghborhood
Moss
Remains of Prof Wernli Laid Away in LeMars Cemetery
The funeral of Professor Jacob Wernli of LeMars was held at the German M E Church with a large crowd. Reverends Kaste and McDonald led service. German and English eulogies were given. Banks offices and courthouse were closed in tribute. Six sons served as pallbearers. Iowa census bulletin reports state school population 769 870 with 24 882 foreign born 4 095 colored and male 870 040 female in school age. Males of militia age 475 700 with 79 550 foreign born and 8 520 colored. Males of young age 685 208 including 158 025 foreign born and 4 083 colored. Capt King, recently dismissed from the U S army for bribery, visits Fort Dodge and handles business. He heads Andrews Opera Company with Kansas City base. Sheriff Skelton and posse arrest William Woodfork near Little Sioux for alleged murder of Amos Woodfork in a drunken altercation. Woodfork is accused of stabbing his brother. Lightning from a storm starts a blaze at Jackway Bros barn near Aurora destroying buildings, hay and hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wernli
LeMars
Jacob Wernli
M.E
Kaste
McDonald
First Methodist Church
Iowa
Census Bureau
King
New Place
C. W. King
United States Army
Fort Dodge
Andrews Opera Company
Kansas City
Accident Near Sloan Injures Man In Thrashing Gear
Sam Ashby caught a finger in a thrashing machine near Sloan on Friday and lost it at the first joint. Little Johnson, also known as Sully Comity boy, who had been hospitalized for anthrax, was discharged after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Sam Ashby
Qouvead
Anthras
Litle Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Graettinger Times
Graettinger
Bormie Pointe
Navy
Grant Teamsters
Echley
Coward
Fic
Davenport
Wilhelm
Brooklyn Bridge
Saeed Us
TOWN
Haio
A&m
Monarch
L. C. Wangdahl
Badger
Wangdahl
Mra
John Shreavers
Mapleton
Mrs. Shreavers
Waterloo
Franklin County
Hampton
Carl Jacobson
Union Electra Company
Dubuque
John C. Macy
Phelss
Vosso
Woodfork
Skelton
Alixsourl Valley
Wiliam Woodfork
Little Sioux
Lis
Amos
Jackway Bros
Aurora
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!