Tragic False Fire Alarm Triggers Stampede at West Street Hall
Chaos erupts at a crowded West Street hall when a false fire alarm sparks panic among 100 spectators including many Hebrews. People race toward exits as women and children jump from balconies and railings, several injured, police and fire teams overwhelmed by the throng. authorities report no real fire.
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Ratits Ory
Syd
West
Weltth Street
Pareentiorae
Ind
Frantic relief as lifeboats rescue shipwreck crew
A storm stranded the AN of th Abo Are and crew from Oran off the shore on Sunday. Fishermen launched boats in vain first, then a lifeboat reached the Russie with all on board. Crowds ashore aided the survivors who were carried to a lighthouse two miles away for care as hours of peril ended with all souls saved.
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Oran
Cairo
Rugsie'ide
British Ships Shell Cape Town Region as Boer Invasion Looms
Reports describe the British ship Sybil anchoring off Cape Town with bluejackets and artillery. Dutch Boer forces, 700 strong, push toward Ceres Worcester while passes near Roggeveld are narrow and defended. Refugees flee Calvinia Clanwilliam toward Piquetberg road as locals mobilize to meet the invaders. An estimated 200 men repelled near Aliwal East, signaling a widening Cape invasion threat.
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Doorn River
Souph
Calvinia
Clanwilli
le Picquetberg Road
Alusburg
Eye
Mall
Orange River
Aliwai
Wodehouse
Heley East
Capa Cony
Newsiat
Hertzog
Blocked Railway Fight in Crawfordsville Court
Indiana judge West refused a temporary restraining order in the case of Chicago and Southeast Railway against landowner Wesley Grantham, keeping the line blocked. The road sought possession until condemnation, but was denied after years of inaction. Armed guards protect Grantham’s land as trains remain unable to cross, with trains and debris moved to a nearby school three miles away. Upsetting events in Tokio accompany the report but focus remains on the railway dispute and court ruling.
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Indiana
West
Crawfordsville
Ind
Chicago and
Southeast Railway Company
Wealey Granam
Adt
Grantham
UK School House
Hacklonda
Ladoga
Grantham Farm
Aguinaldo a Hero Appeal from 2000 Filipinos to Congress
Senator Teller presented to the Senate a memorial signed by about 2000 Filipinos and Manila residents. The appeal asks Congress to support full liberty and independence for the Philippines, rejects autonomy akin to Canada or Australia, and praises Aguinaldo and his allies for their efforts. Senator Hawley objected to printing the document as it denounces the government and soldiers.
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Congress
Teller
United States Senate
Manila
Aguinalido
Philippines
Canada
Australia
Hawley
Redmond laments Irish unity and fears disasters abroad
John Redmond, leading Irish parliamentary party figure, spoke in Dublin urging funds for the Irish cause while criticizing the Ihorst party as broken and warning the Conservative government over risky ventures in China and South Africa. He declared Ireland now has an independent united party with reforms including compulsory land purchase.
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South Africa
United Irish League
Dublin
John Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Ihorst Party
Ireland
China
Cape Town
Invaders Routed in Colombia Venezuela Clash
A 2000 strong force of Venezuelans and revolutionary Colombians invaded Colombia near Cucuta but were defeated by government troops. About 160 were killed, 400 wounded, and 280 prisoners taken, including fifty two women, as tensions rise between Colombia and Venezuela. Judge Tuley rules grain warehouse law unconstitutional in Illinois for class legislation. court says it harms producers. Illinois contemplates kidnapping penalties up to 25 years or 5000 dollars, with parent-child exemptions. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon resumes church work in Topeka planning an enforcement drive with a speech at the State Temperance Union convention.
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New York
Merald
Willemsted
Curacoa
Colombia
Venezuela
Cucuta
Government
Tuiey
Chicago
Hhis
Cass
Supreme Court
Tuley
Mr. Sheldon
Topeka
Ray
Charles M. Sheldon
Kan
Europe
Market quotations from regional grain and livestock markets
Market quotes cover Chicago Cattle prices from prime to low grades, hogs shipping grades, sheep values, and grain bids for No 2 red wheat, No 2 white corn, oats, rye, and potatoes. Regional centers include Annapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Cincinnati cattle figures for comparison.
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Chicago
Bets Creamery
St. Louis
Fort Dodge Captain King Arrested in Bribery Case
Capt. C. W. King of Fort Dodge is under arrest in Mobile charged with accepting a bribe tied to construction contracts at Fort Morgan. He and his supporters claim innocence, alleging a conspiracy. The War Department ordered investigation and relieved him of duties, noting no pre-judgment.
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King
Fort Dodge
C. W. Klang
Mobile
Ala
Fis
Dr. King
Row Mobile
W. King
War Department
Hobson
Fort Morgan
Gen. Brooke
New York
Department of the East
Capt. King
Alabama
Robert B. Wylie
Root
Gapt
College Attendance Up At Iowa State University
Attendance at Iowa State University in Iowa City reached 1 613 students, with estimates that spring term registrations will push total enrollment above 1 600. Authorities anticipate the Hall of Liberal Arts completion by fall or spring term, while President Melean notes a gratifying rise versus last year amid broader trends of steady college enrollments.
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Lowa
Craigz
Drake University
Tona
College of Liberal Arts
Enam
Craig
Deming in Fort Dodge Pays Back Taxes Over Ten Thousand
J H Deming, large Fort Dodge property owner, paid 10014.88 in back taxes after county tax adjustors found unassessed property. He settled amicably, having donated 10000 to Tabor College. Fort Dodge robbers struck American House, a room full of men losing 60 dollars and clothing. thief escaped. Uncle John Stevenson of Spring township Cherokee county grows a new set of teeth at 70, hopeful for a complete mouthful by next summer. Cherokee County officials seat no one for supervisor posts while Dan Unger is excused from the board.
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HW. Deming
Fort Dodge
J. H. Deming
Webster County
Deming
Tabor College
Tabor
Fort Doidge
Lmited
Ing
Grand, Jury
Feoth
Spring Township
Cherokee County
John Stevenson
John
Joba
Judges Ruling Upholds Adopted Amendment to County Law
Judge Hutchinson declares the amendment legally adopted after trials and journal entries. The decision affirms that Daniel Phelan's bid to keep a supervisor seat lost to legal challenges, with the court noting the amendment is part of the state constitution and binding despite earlier criticisms.
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Hutels Os
Dante
Supervigiors
Enger
Hutchinson
Daniel Phelan
Rene Je
Hutchingen
Cheralte
Supreme Court
Twenty-seventh General Assembly
Twenty- Eighth General Assembly
Iik
Tutchinson
Dawoy
Big Railroad Deal Intra n ation Transaction Involving Gowrie Route
A deed transferring the Gowrie and Northwestern Railway to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway was completed for 1 670 216.58 dollars with internal revenue stamps totaling 2 220. The property runs from Gowrie Webster County through Calhoun Pocahontas Buena Vista Clay O’Brien and Osceola to a Cedar Rapids and Northern junction at Sibley Osceola County.
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Dodge
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Gowrie and Northwestern Railway
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Gowrie
Webster County
Calhoun
Pocahontas
Buena Vista
Clay, O'Brien
Oscerls
Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad
Sibley
Oseccola County
Port Dodge Youth Burned in Kerosene Furnace Accident
Ired Mullan, son of Engineer Mullan of the Central, recently moved to Fort Dodge from Waterloo, suffered painful and serious burns when kerosene exploded in a furnace basement. He had opened the furnace door to restart the fire, flames swept out and scorched his face and eyes. He remains under medical care with a lengthy recovery anticipated.
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Port Dodge
Ired Mullan
Engineer Mullan
The
Central
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Law 19 Contention Over School Fund in Sweetland Township
In Muscatine County a rural district resists the Law 19 deduction of at least six cents per pupil for library funds, claiming the district is not bound to withhold. The state superintendent says the board cannot nullify the general assembly act and that funds must be kept by the treasurer’s office as required. Big Ranch Sold in Sonora and Harrison counties at 08.26 per acre, Adams and Whittaker trading as Addison Cochran land.
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Sweetland
Muscatine County
General Assembly
Schtoolaga
Stata
Gener Assembly
Adams & Whittaker
Addison
Cochran
Sonona
Harrison
Messrs
W Pital
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