Train rear-end collision near Pittsburgh kills seven
Seven killed and a score injured in a rear-end wreck of special trains from Cleveland to Washington on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line, eight miles west of Pittsburgh. A block signal failure and haste led to a high-speed crash into a Pullman and a sleeping car, with fire consuming forward and rear cars. engineers and crew among casualties. The Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland and other passengers were aboard the trains bound for the inaugural ceremonies.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Washington
Pitts Fort Wayne
Chicago
Ying
Ohio
Almams Pittsbues
Tippecanoe Club
Engicorps
Chas. IB
Pope
Ation
Cleve
Nja
Rochester
New York Central Lines Plan Record $200 Million Chicago Expansion
New York Central Lines reportedly form extensive plans to invest over 200 million dollars in Chicago aimed at tightening control over large Chicago originated tonnage. The Big Four routes propose linking Lake Shore Michigan Southern Nickel Plate and Big Four with Chicago industries and the wider railroad network.
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New York Central
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michigan Canal
Nickel Plate
Big Four
Czar Promises Voice in Laws Amid Labor Arrests
Amid worker protests, the czar pledges a voice for the people in lawmaking. Authorities clash with labor groups as arrests occur, and calls grow for uncensored publication of proceedings. Strong entities include the czar, government, and labor representatives. The report notes demands from mixed unions and opposition to suppression of deliberations.
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Nicholas
Ninae
Indictment Echoes in Turbulent River News
Fragmented text reports an indictment involving Hermann, with references to destruction, pipes, and damages around $600,000. Mentions St. Marie Michigan, Ohio River, Cincinnati harbor, and a river-related event. Includes scattered market quotes and legal language with unclear dates and names. The garbled OCR yields a partial crime and river trade scene.
Russian Labor Strikes Intensify Amid Imperial Manifesto
Imperial Messenger calls for rally to defend the throne as Moscow strikes resume and discontent grows. In Saint Petersburg about fifty thousand workers are out while delegates push for a Schidlovsky reconciliation committee and a Friday reply deadline, risking a general strike.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Caucasus
Iabor
Schidlovsky Reconciliation Committee
People's Palace
MM. Schidlovsky
Men Fight For Day's Work At New York Snow Job
Police quelled a small riot after a New York ad offering a day's work to fifty snow shovelers drew more than 900 applicants. As the man with fifty checks arrived, a stampede broke out among about 800 hopefuls, with couples fighting for the jobs and police reserves called in to restore order.
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New York
Fifth Street
Banker to prison Arnold Beuthien gets four years
Arnold Beuthien, cashier of the New Liberty Savings Bank in Davenport, pled guilty to one count of embezzlement and was sentenced to four years in the Fort Madison penitentiary by Judge James Bollinger. He had been indicted on four embezzlement charges and one forgery, with the plea coming as a grand jury session loomed for further charges.
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Arnold Beuthien
Fort Madison
Davenport
New Liberty Savings Bank
James Bollinger
Beuthien
Gyrand
Battle Rages Northward as Japanese Drive Russians
The battle near Mukden intensifies with Japanese forces pressing along the right bank while Russian troops fall back, threatening a rout. Separately at Orange New Jersey six hat factories suspend work after a wage dispute, idle workers number in the thousands. West Point Nebraska sees springlike weather as gardens are planted and soil thaws with moisture.
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Mukden
Turopatkio
Orange
N. O
West Point
Neb
Indiana Bars Clarettes In Indiana Governor Signs Anti Cigarette Bill
An Indianapolis dispute claims Gov. Hanley signed the Parks anti cigarette bill set to take effect in June prohibiting manufacture and sale of cigarettes and cigarette papers. Embezzlement Charged Man linked to Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance of Providence is charged with embezzling about $6 000. John J Mayberry fourteen years secretary of the Chicago based firm was arrested in Chicago. Train Runs into Wreck Passenger excursion train wrecks on the Pennsylvania road near Lil Pa injuring no one. two engines and five sleepers damaged.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Dhet
Hanley
Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Providence
John J. Mayberry
Chicago
Rau. Tate
Pennsylvania “Road
Lil‘ Pa
Thireday
Mrs Jane Stanford Dies in Honolulu under Suspicion
Mrs Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of Leland Stanford dies at Moana Hotel Honolulu amid suspicions of poisoning. Reports describe threats and prior poisoning attempts in San Francisco. Her death prompts condolences, university affairs, and a city state response with flags at half mast.
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Jane Stanford
Honolulu
Jane Lathrop Stanford
San Francisco
Leland Stanford
Moana
Stanford
Karen
Henry Highton
Korea
Charles
Wilson
Palo Alto
Sand
Big Fire Destroys Liverpool Block in East Liverpool
A major blaze in East Liverpool OH wiped out six large buildings and many smaller ones starting at 7 PM Tuesday and not controlled until midnight. The Diamond Mulberry Wirth Market block was razed with all interiors lost. Firefighters from Rochester PA Steubenville and Wellsville aided the local department after five hours of effort.
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Liverpool
East Liverpool
Diamond and Mulberry Avenues
Wirth Avenue
Market Street
Rochester
Steubenville
Wellsville
Serious Revolt in Arabia Turmoil Surges in Yemen Province
Desperate fighting rages between insurgents and Turkish troops in Yemen province. Sanaa becomes the center of the uprising, with signs of spread to Assir. Insurgents surround Sanaa. heavy desertions occur among Turkish forces as Ab and Hidjeh near capitulation. An alleged Turkish victory on September 1 is contradicted by insurgent gains.
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Constantinople
Yemen
Arabian
Sanna
Assur
Sanua
Hidjeh
Seb. 1
Murderer Confesses in Chicago Robbery Murder Case
James A. Logan Jr a 17 year old colored youth confessed in Chicago to killing Mrs Delia Tracey the woman found dead on a sidewalk in the fashionable section of Slyde Park Robbery was the motive and the crime occurred three blocks from the scene of the tragedy
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James A. Logan, Jr
Chicago
Delia Tracey
Slyde Park
James McAroll Sentenced for Farmhand Robbery in LeMars
James McAroll alias Causey was sentenced by Judge B R Gaynor in LeMars district court to eighteen months in Anamosa penitentiary for holding up farmhand Edwin J Sissling last December. McAroll obtained $150 and a wagon and team. he was arrested at Remsen.
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James McAroll
Causey
B. Re. Gaynor
LeMars
Anamosi
Fedwin J Sissling
MeaAroll
Remsen
Nan Patterson Case Arguments Await Ruling on Release
After hearing writs of habeas corpus and certiorari the court reserved decision on releasing Nan Patterson from Lambs Prison in New York. Justice Guys presided as arguments concluded and no ruling was announced Wednesday.
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Nan Patterson
Lambs Prison
New York
Supreme Justice
Guys Nor
Mrs Leland Stanford Poisoning Report Claims Strychnine
A chemist's analysis of bicarbonate of soda taken by Mrs Leland Stanford before her death in Llanouln CT finds the substance contained strychnine. The report asserts the poison was present in the dose that preceded her death.
Granite Cutters Strike Ties Quincy Industry
Quincy Illinois granite industry halts as nearly 2500 men are involved in a broad strike by granite cutters affecting production and shipments across the region.
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Quincy
Maxi
Highwayman shot by assistant county attorney
Assistant County Attorney Anderson fatally wounded one of two highwaymen who tried to rob him at Chicago early Wednesday. Joseph S. Perdy, attorney in Hilo, Macailwn Islands, was arrested on a warrant charging complicity in frauds at Kolowikauni post office where $27,000 disappeared. Ohio Supreme Court upholds Rogers 50 year street franchise law in Cincinnati and the legislature curative act.
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Anderson
Chicago
Fraucis
Joseph S. Perdy
Hilo
Macailwn Islands
Kolowikauni
Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
Rogers
Cincinnati
Desperate Woodchopper Battle Ends in Shootout Near Patterson
Sheriff Williams and officers return from Patterson station with two badly wounded men and a cache of weapons after a shotgun and knife fight over lumber ownership. Charles Love, Myron Welliver, Wilbert Colling, and William Higgens fought vs Higgins and Triquins as Welliver and Wiggins attacked Love. Higgins suffers life threatening injuries. six dozen shotgun pellets found in Higgins abdomen amid a lawless wooded region near the river and Skunk River. All involved are under arrest with Higgins guarded at home.
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Burlington
Williams
Slingluff
Prugh
Patterson Station
Umher
Charles
Love
Myron Welliyer
Wilbert Colling
Willam Higegins
Higgins
Plce
Triquins
Welliver
Charles Love
Wiggins
Bank executive freed as judge Rules 1809 unconstitutional
Martin Reuthien president of the Savings Bank of New Liberty was released in Davenport after Judge James Balfinger ruled section 1809 of the Iowa Code unconstitutional. The decision affects bank officers including Arnold Benthien and Arnold Genthien, who pleaded guilty to indictments but faces limited sentencing. The ruling also impacts state banks by allowing officers to borrow bank funds for personal use without board approval.
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Martin Reuthien
Davenport
Savings Bank of New Liberty
Jude James Balfinger
Arnold Benthien
Arnold Genthien
Jawa
CAPT Ebert Expelled From Iowa National Guard
For the first time in Iowa National Guard history a captain was removed from office and expelled from state service. Capt. M. O. Whert of Company IX Toledo Fifty third regiment faced action on a complaint by former Adjt Gen Byers made months earlier. Charges included disobedience of orders refusal to answer official letters and interrogations and failure to make reports when demanded.
Gorn Belt Meat Producers Elect Leaders in Carroll Meeting
The Carroll County group known as the Gorn Belt Meat Producers Association met at the mayor's office Saturday. They re elected Mayor Parsons as president and LW CG Stevens as secretary and treasurer. Membership fees were reduced and members pledged to push railroads for a square deal for shippers.
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Carroll County
Gorn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Carroll
Parsons
Fort Dodge Shoemaker Attacked in City Shop
Patrick Smith, a veteran Fort Dodge shoemaker, was assaulted in his shop and left for dead. He regained consciousness and staggered to a nearby street, blood from deep head wounds. Police suspect robbery. the shop showed signs of a struggle.
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Patrick Smith
Fort Dodge
Letson Balliet Freed After Brief Prison Term
Promoter Letson Balliet, dubbed Napoleon of finance and mining magnate, was released at Red Oak after serving eighty seven days of a three month term. He escaped payment of a ten thousand dollar fine and the associated costs charged by federal authorities.
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Letson Balliet
Napoleon
Red Oak
Balliet
Tragic Train Crash Victim Identified as J. G. Betz
The body of a man found under a railroad bridge near Council Bluffs has been identified by his wife and daughter as J. G. Betz of Shenandoah. He appears to have fallen from a Union Pacific train, authorities say.
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Council Bluffs
Northwestern
J. G. Betz
Shenandoah
Flooding Reaches West Fork and Maple Divers Regions
An Onnawan special reports West Fork Little Sioux and Maple Divers overflowed their banks on Wednesday evening water spilling onto bottom lands, signaling rising flood conditions and area impact.
Large Sheep Shipment From Boomgarden to Chicago Market
A shipment from Boomgarden Rock Rapids sent fourteen cars of sheep to the Chicago market. The consignment contained 1,650 sheep, marking the third lot of the week.
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Boomgarden
Rock Rapids
Chieneo
Attorney Accused of Forgery in Dows Indictment
A grand jury indicted TOW. Hillyard, an attorney of Dows, on forgery charges. The report notes other indicted individuals connected to his transactions and mentions a tandem deaf incident in the case.
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Tow
Hillyard
Dows
Grand Jury
Plender John Walters Struck by Northwestern Train
John Walters, a prominent Dama County farmer, was struck by a Northwestern passenger train at Chelsea cabin in the afternoon and died instantly. The accident halted traffic as investigators began checks and local officials voiced condolences. Further details were not immediately available.
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John Walters
Plender
Dama County
Chelseahabin
Tragedy in Sioux County Dutch Farmer Held Insane
William Van der Wilt of Sioux County near Sioux Center killed his wife in a frenzy after dinner on a Sunday. He was confined to Cherokee hospital for the insane by the county insanity commissioners, with coroner Huivenga reporting no disquest. Neighbors captured him two miles from his home.
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William van der Wilt
Siouxs County
Sioux Center
Cuenday Atternoot
Cherokee
Stoux County
Huivenga
de van der Witt
van der Witt
Congressmen Sullivan and Wearst in violent clash shock House
The article recounts a violent altercation between Congressman Sullivan and Wearst, described as a murder charge, shocking the House of Representatives. It sketches political careers, party shifts, and the era’s tensions including battles over timber tariffs and refinery projects. It also notes figures like Massa chusetta Clatriet, Keivn T. Rod, and others in a sweeping, era-tinged political portrait.
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oJolbn
A. Sullivan
Wearst
Mleyventh Massachusetta Clatriet
Tleda
Kevyn T. Rod
Abington
Mars
Bosfond
Boston University
Popadar Ree
Mayenne
Moss
Cotsress
Imirder
Agadnst
Thowrest
Horna Ta
Sullivan Weis
Comte
Vaccination Debate Sparks School Board Panel Action
A council move to vaccinate children provoked a tense board session as Younkermann objected, then withdrew his motion. President Mara ree defended vaccination amid concerns about disease, while physicians warned nonvaccination would worsen conditions next September as schools resume.
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Comneil
Yotrakeruian
Marerae
Watersan
Tinley
Younkerman
Vounkermann
Mir
Yotrnkernui
Tt Wis
Dennison Arraigned in Iowa on Robbery Conspiracy
Tom Dennison, prisoner of federal marshal George M. Christian, arrived in Logan Saturday. He was booked by Harrison County officials, posted 10 000 bonds, and held on accusations of grand larceny and robbery. Dennison appeared with attorneys Cochran and Busan, then went to Cochran & Egan’s law office before returning to Omaha.
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Tom Dennison
Logan
T Om Dennison
George M. Christian
Lagat
Chiristian
Dennison
Harrison County
Cone House
Cochran
Busan
Sternf
OL OQ
Boek
Hanest J. Hart
J. P. Greenshields
Othee
Cochran & Egan
Dle
Omaha
Married two wives governor requisition case in Iowa
A convoluted report details Governor Cumming issuing a requisition to Colorado for a bigamy suspect Moyer held in Meokuk. Notes of arrests in Colorado Springs and Wisconsin, allegations of a mother’s remarriage, and a contentious public display tied to a Patterson Bible rumor and a threatened building collapse in Burlington. Des Moines businessmen arrested for gambling in a club setting.
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Des Moines
Sunyday
Senator Allison appoints new secretary in Dubique dispatch
Lee Ate Newley, once Col Henderson's private secretary, is named private secretary to Senator Benatar Allison, succeeding Congressmine Dawson. He will assume duties on Marren, when Mr Dawson begins his career as a CONVERS.
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Senator Allison
Dubique
Lee
Newley
Col. Henderson
Pris
Benatar Allison
Congregational church of Bol mond to be enlarged and rebuilt
In spring the Congrepatioid church of Bol mond will be enlarged and thoroughly rebuilt and will be dedicated as the Sands Memorial church in honor of Rev. Jobo 1D Sands. The project is led by pastor POET tts, with Whip Trays dow assisting at the worksite.
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Rehbotld
Bolmond
Eho da Menor
Jobo
Mystery in Buena Vista County Court Retains Silence
A dark afternoon in Buena Vista County yields a murder case. Anne Oal is charged with a crime linked to a strangled body found in an old shed near the Wins Central stockyards. The victim is identified as a young man. a shoe string tied around the neck marks the cause of death. In Woodbury County, Charles Sloan dies after injuries on his farm. he had been brought to a Sioux City hospital for surgery and passed away Monday night.
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Othe Winais Centeal
Duhigie
Woodbury County
Charles Sloan
Oliver Sloan
Samarttay
Sioux City
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