Two Americans Tortured While Held in Mexico City
Pittsburg police report two American men William Moffat and Bernard Maloney were tortured after arrest in Mexico City on barn robbery charges. Names of two companions withheld as Mexican authorities pursue them. Yaqui tension cited in coverage. New York Republican convention set for September 14 with Elihu B. Choate named chair.
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Mexico City
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William Moffat
Baward Maloney
Jpolice
Mexico
York
Republican Converninate
An Atate
Elihu Oat vi
Choate
Destructive Breech Blow Extends Wounds on Gun Crew
A gun crew on board the Courenne suffered serious injuries when a breech blew out during drilling, three men in desperate condition. Experts link the disaster to B powder decomposition, recalling the 1907 Tennant disaster with over a thousand lives lost. Overheating and rapid firing caused the shell to explode, hurling nearby sailors and blinding two men while another’s limbs were amputated upon arrival at hospital. This marks the third turret accident in sixteen months, following earlier 1907 incidents on April 19 with fatalities and August 2 with crew casualties.
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Tena
Phils
Wild Day in Cotton Pit Foreshadows Volatile Market
In New York on Wednesday the bull and bear factions clashed over speculative control of the cotton market. Blocks of 3000 and 4000 bales traded in frenzied fashion, bulls halting purchases as prices swung from 9.48 cents to 9 cents per pound, about 2 dollars per bale below the morning high and four dollars twenty six cents under earlier peaks.
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New ‘York
New York
Frifay
Railroads Face Possible Car Shortage This Fall
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association plans to push a campaign at its Chicago meeting to force railroad officials to repair rolling stock in anticipation of heavy crop movement this fall. Fred W. Upham warns a repeat car shortage is likely unless railroads speed up service, despite signs of recovering prosperity and optimistic rate reports.
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Hilnels Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Association
Fred W. Upham
Ilinois Manufacturers' Association
Northern Pacific Train Wreck Near Glendive Mont Kills Two
The Northern Pacific north coast limited crashed twelve miles west of Glendive Montana on Monday night after striking a burned bridge. Imreman Matthews and one unknown tramp died while about twenty to thirty others were injured. one seriously. The engine driver diverted the train and saved most cars, except the smoker and mail car.
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Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
Glendive
Mont
Imreman Matthews
Bandits Held Up In Indiana Robberies Traced By Posse
Three armed bandits robbed Erie station at Crown Point and Grand Trunk depot at Griffith, Ind., of $700 in tickets and cash Monday night. A posse pursued the robbers through Crown Point woods exit Tuesday. the night operator was locked in a box car and found hours later.
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Crown Point
Grand Trunk
Griffith
Ind
Big Steal in Smoky City
An alleged conspiracy by mercantile employees in Pittsburgh to rob their firms has led to four arrests and claims of over $60,000 in goods stolen from half a dozen firms. Each suspect was a trusted worker for multiple firms, with about eight firms involved. More arrests are expected.
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Rohbbeil
Pittaburg
Eagles Convene Tenth Annual Convention in Seattle
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held its tenth annus grand aerte ses sion at Moore Theater in Seattle Washington starting Tuesday morning for a four day meeting. About 1800 delegates attended the convention while at least 80 000 lay attendees filled the laity sections.
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Seattle
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Moore Theater
Wash
King and Emperor Exchange Warm Kiss at Cronberg
Wilhelm and Edward Kiss arrived in Cronberg Germany on Tuesday morning and were greeted by Emperor William and his suite. The two kings exchanged cheek kisses and a cordial embrace before driving by automobile to Friedrichsnt castle.
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Wilhelm
Edward Kiss
Baward
Cronberg
Germany
Emperor William
Fire at Wheeling millinery and residence kills three daughters
A Tuesday fire at a Wheeling millinery shop and home occupied by Mrs Gavin caused the deaths of three of her daughters and left Mrs Gavin fatally injured. The blaze began early in the day, with gas escaping cited as a probable cause.
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Gavin
Wheeling
Fatal Well Accident Near Lar s Tabee Claims Two Brothers
Two brothers Carl Swanson and Solomon Swanson, ages 28 and 24, died after entering a farm well at Albert Hanson’s property near Lar s Tabee to rescue a keg of beer. Albert Hanson and Solomon Swanson attempted rescues, both succumbed to gas. Carl died at bottom. Albert Hanson narrowly saved life, later unconscious.
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Solomon
Carl Swanson
Albert Hanson
Lars Tabee
Carl
Albert Hatton
Solomon Swanson
Alates Wtho
Hhdenver
Choate Fails In Suicide Bid Then Leaves Des Moines For Los Angeles
Fred M. C. Choate slashed his wrist in a desperate bid to end his life after threatening his wife and child. He left Des Moines for Los Angeles and vowed to continue fighting for custody. His wife plans to remain in Des Moines and pursue divorce. A tense parting with their daughter occurred at his hotel before he departed via Northwestern station. Choate was watched by authorities until morning when medical aid saved him. He says he will make no further attempts.
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Fred M. C. Choate
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Choate
Transportation congestion threatens national commerce outlook
The article warns that traffic congestion risks crippling mobility as harvests and factory activity surge across regions. It cites heavy grain, tobacco, and cotton crops, rising imports, and a flood of migrants stressing rail and port facilities, with officials predicting record freight demand through mid 1909. It notes Mexico unrest, labor strife, and government efforts to manage mail and customs operations while signaling policy steps on parcel post and immigration enforcement.
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New England
Marleta
Intorstate Commerce Commission
Democrats Tin Conference in Des Moines Rally
The Democratic conference at Des Moines drew leaders from across the state to the Savery hotel parlor. Candidates for senator governor five congress seats and state offices praised unity while deriding Republicans. Possible judicial dates Sept 17 or 24 were noted and the campaign opens Sep 1 in Ottumwa with Gov candidate Fred B. White to announce.
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Des Moines
Ayeery
Congress
Savery Hotel
Flon
Fred BE. White
Ottumwa
New Bank at Hardin County Iowa Falls
State Examiner Robb to be cashier of a new national bank in Hardin County, replacing the county’s oldest bank. The Hardin County Savings Bank will operate with the national bank, handling real estate loans. Officers include McKeen Duren as president, J D Newcomer as vice president, James Nickolls as assistant cashier.
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Ells D. Robb
National
Hardin County
Hardin County State Bank
Lyman I. Wisher
Tower
Hardin County Savings Bank
National Bank
Heindle
Mr. Robb
McKeen Duren
J. D. Newcomer
James Nickolls
Neighbor Found Dead in Back Yard
Mrs. O A Tripp, visiting neighbor six miles from Maxson City, discovered Mrs. William Alitz dead in her back yard near a board walk. Alitz, about 40, daughter of a Plymouth area resident, had recently been left by her husband who had gone to the field. Death appeared recent with no sign of struggle and a history of epilepsy disclosed in years past.
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Rody
O. A. Tripp
Maxson City
William Ajltz
Meteor Pall s At Faulkner Seeks Classification
A meteor fell in L A Huff s Faulkner yard during a storm. The stone weighs about five pounds, is concave, reddish brown, with six quartz spots, and shows signs of burning. It passed through a grape arbor and fence, then buried in ground near the gate before retrieval. It will be sent to Memorial University at Mason City for classification.
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L. A. Huff
Faulkner
Memorial University At
Mason City
Doctors' Auto Goes Down Between Ogden and Boone
A car carrying Drs Grnce and Clark of Ogden and Dr Nordatroni of Boone veered off the road near Ogden to Boone. The rear wheel collapsed at speed, causing a serious injury only a dislocation of Dr Clark's shoulder in the crash.
Infant dies from tea burn injuries in Iowa
An 18 month old girl, child of Mr and Mrs James Hogan of Iowa Walls, died after a teapot spilled hot tea on her back and shoulders. The accident occurred about a week earlier and the baby succumbed Thursday to the burn injuries.
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James Hogan
Iowa Walls
Passing of Oneida and Town Name Change Proposal
Oneida town name at the Chicago Milwanukee and St Paul junction is to pass into history and the shortest railroad name to change to Manchester and Holbert rail road if Oneida becomes Hol bert in honor of a woman slated to receive a new $20,000 residence this fall or next spring.
Oneida Town to Be Renamed Holbert After Wealthy Citizen
The town formerly Oneida at the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul junction and Chicago Great Western and Manchester and Onei da will shed its name as wealth influence leads to Holbert. A $20,000 residence is planned this fall and next spring, signaling a broader transformation of the rail stub into the Manchester and Wolbert railroad.
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Onella
Trolbert
Oneida
Iowa
Chicago
Milwaukee
WIRE TO CHURCHES OUT CLEAR LAKE WRECKS SERVICES
WIRE TO CHURCHES OUT CLEAR LAKE. Wrecking band cut electric wires feeding churches forcing Sunday services to break up. Band leader and two others jailed as clashes between churches and a wide open element flare up after park band incident. Several injuries and police actions noted.
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Clear Lake
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