France may force show of force in Venezuela clash
Washington reports say American grievances with Venezuela may be settled by diplomacy while France, lacking diplomatic ties, could resort to force. Paris and Washington discuss an eventual pacific approach, with no Monroe Doctrine involved, and relations strained over property seized by Castro.
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France
Washington
Venezuela
State Department
Tudge Calhoun
Department
Caraeng
Castro
Ashington
Paris
Venerzuela
Five Years Sentenced in Reed Case at City Court
Sunday afternoon in Sious City the United States government case against Reed concluded. Judge Reed imposed a five year term in the state prison at Anamo. Attorneys for Mr Brown indicated the sentence would not be appealed. Brown may gain time through good behavior reducing the term to about three years and nine months. The spectators reacted with tears and quiet sobering amid the courtroom scene.
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Reed
Sious City
United States
Anamo
Brown
M Brown
Runaway Illinois Mail Train Barely Avoids Wreck
Turbulent incident near Grand Crossing Chicago ends when fireman and crew avert disaster. An unnamed individual was struck by debris and knocked unconscious but rescued as the southbound mail train halted before catastrophe. Condition of the injured not immediately clear, investigators examine the scene.
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Illinois
Grand Crossing
Chicago
Death of Buck McCarthy Stirs Local Politics
Buck McCarthy, once a steel yard district figure and notable in local politics a decade ago, has died Friday. He was known for his campaigns and public service. Recent notes mention international images of migrants and regions including Tuvalu and Austria in the broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spuck
McCarthy
Mes J
Buck
Alna
the Steelk
Vriday
Ity
Sioux City Market Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes show mentions of Sioux City market terms, hog prices, and a fatal incident. The text is garbled with stray quotes and partial phrases, making exact details unclear. No coherent event or date can be established from the readable snippets.
Mutiny and Murder On Schooner Berwind Off North Carolina
A fierce mutiny and killings aboard the schooner Berwind ending with five dead men are recounted by captured crew aboard the Blanche H Wing. Three Black sailors Robert Sawyer Henry Scott and Arthur Adams are jailed near Cape Fear awaiting charges as Scott claims sole killings amid a conspiracy after departing Mobile on September 28.
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Berwind
North Carolina
Harry A. Berwin
Philadelphia
Southport
N. C
Wilmington
New York
Blanche H. Wing
Qurantine
United States
Collier
Pinner
Robert Sawyer
Henry Scott
Arthur Adams
Aage
Sawyer
Adams Eunlavel
Scott
Blanche
Mobile
Cokely
Adaims
Adams
St. Vincent Islands
Prominent New York Politician Dies By Jump
Armitage Mathews lawyer and county Republican secretary in New York leaped from a window in his apartment, ending his life rather than face trial on fraud indictments involving the Weissel estate. He had sought a venue change which was denied as the case neared Thursday’s scheduled court appearance.
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New York
Weissel
Armitage Mathews
County Republican Committee
Mathews
Black
Abraham Bruber
Dismembered body found in New York as head surfaces
The severed head was found in front of 615 East Eighteenth Street wrapped in a shirt and a German newspaper. Police traced the victim to Thomas Corcoran, a ticket chopper on the elevated line, after Fred Bauer was arrested as a suspicious person near 149 Third Avenue. A trunk and limbs were found in a Third Avenue house and closet. A Marinette Wisconsin paper mill fire threatened the plant Thursday night, with $150,000 loss partly insured.
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East Eighteenth Street
New York
Third Avenue
Fred Bauer
Thomas Corcoran
Marinette
Wis
Marinette and Menomine
Injunction Blocks Policyholders Meeting in Chicago
Judge Brgntano of the superior court at Chicago issued an injunction Thursday restraining a meeting of Western Life Indemnity Company policyholders. The purpose was to consider merging Western Life with another company.
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Brgntano
Superior Court
Chicago
Westerny Life Indemnity Company
Western Life
Mob threats after Moltiat murder near Edna jail
A Houston dispatch reports Monk Gilbert says a mob hunted for a murderer near Moltiat. Leaders captured and jailed at Edna as a threatening mob surrounded the jail. In Chicago, a hose cart and an electric car collide injuring six firemen, with two feared fatally.
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Houston
Wex
Monk Gilbert
Moltiat
Hassheen
Edna
Chicago
Goete New Set of Bye Eyelids, Abremarkable
Goete reports a remarkable surgical operation resulting in a new set of eyelids. The procedure showcases advances in cosmetic eye reconstruction and highlights patient recovery milestones and expert commentary.
Trial of Packers Indictments May Be Narrowly Upheld
Federal grand jury in Chicago handed indictments against five Packers and seventeen employees for conspiracy to restrain trade. Judge Wumphrey indicated even counts likely to stand while odd numbered counts may be sustained. Subpoenas issued to Edward Wilden and Libby McNeil Libby. Tilden ordered to produce packing company papers by November.
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Chicago
Bft
Wumphrey
Pumphrey
Eet
Ftumphrey
Edward Wilden
Board of Education
Nation Packing Company
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Tilden
Bank Robbery Case Against Lima Men Indicted
A special grand jury in Lima Ohio handed up indictments against Elijah Bowsher, custodian, and Thomas K. Wilkins, leading real estate agent, for the Christmas Day 1898 robbery of the American National Bank in the same building.
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Lima
Barr Aginst
Elijah Bowsher
Thomas K. Wilkins
American National Bank
Bowsher
Wilkins
Mayor Uses Police to Enforce Quorum in Omaha Council
In Omaha Nebraska the mayor stationed police at council chamber doors on Wednesday to stop three council members from leaving. The tactic preserved a quorum allowing passage of an ordinance for a contract with Omaha Gas Company to furnish illuminating gas to the city.
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Omaha
Onn
Neb
Moores
Omaha Gas Company
Alton Couple Seek Help After Son's Disappearance
The 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Reagan of Alton NL disappeared. Mrs Reagan traveled to St Louis and urged police to search for the boy. She suspects a nurse from Cloquet MN who is currently gone may have taken the child.
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George Reagan
Alton
Reagan
St. Louis
Pretty Girl Murdered in Cleveland Towns Arrested
A boarder, William Towns, was arrested in Cleveland Quebec after admitting to stabbing to death Mary Iing with a bloody knife found on him. He had been rejected as a suitor and the murder occurred six days earlier at the King residence.
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Pretty Girl
Pretty Mary Iing
Willian Towns
King Home
Cleveland
Towns
Bank cashier amid cattle rustling arrest in North Carolina
W H Denny cashier of the First National Bank at Williston North Carolina has been arrested on the charge of receiving horses known to have been stolen. The arrest ties into a major cattle rustling case recently uncovered in the state's northwest region.
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W. H. Denny
First National Bank
Williston
N. C
Judge Holden Grants Injunction to Repress Strike
Chicago judge restrains Typographical Union No. 16 and members from interfering with Chicago Typothettie workers amid a printers strike. The injunction targets actions against employed members as union tensions rise in the industry.
Reward Offered by Millionaire Banker in Annie Thornton Case
Isidoy Worner a New York banker classed as millionaire offers 100000 dollars reward for the conviction of the gang accused of assaulting Annie Thornton a domestic worker in his household. The action centers on bringing the attackers to justice after the recent incident in his city residence.
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Isidoy Worner
New York
Annie Thornton
Snow hits Wisconsin after first fall of season
The first snow of the season fell at Tan Crosse Wisconsin on Wednesday. The thermometer dropped from 80 to 46 degrees in twenty four hours.
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Wisconsin
Tan Crosse
Wis
$100,000 Horse Dead Vies in Lexington Race
The Yankee Consul thoroughbred, valued at $100,000, perished after a race in Lexington New York on Wednesday. The two noted horses competed, highlighting the high stakes and prominent owners in the event.
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Lexington
Mrs Hearst Donates Nearly Half a Million to State Uni
The board of regents at the University of San Francisco, Calif, met Wednesday and announced gifts including a donation by Mrs Hearst totaling nearly $500,000. Other valuable gifts were also received, enhancing the university’s endowment.
Tragedy in Roseburg Fight Leaves Three Dead
A conflict between Greek laborers and a railroad gang superintendent near Roseburg Oregon on Wednesday results in three deaths including the superintendent s wife and two Greeks. Investigations proceed as authorities seek motives and parties responsible.
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Roseburg
Ore
Banker Guilty in Irregular Banking Case in Iowa
W. J. Brown, formerly president of the First National Bank of Storm Lake, was found guilty after a weeklong federal trial in Sioux City on 31 counts of irregular banking. Judge Reed delayed judgment until Friday. bond set at 10,000, with potential sentences of five to ten years per count. Brown was a well known Northwestern Iowa banker linked to Storm Lake, Linn Grove, and Sioux Rapids.
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Sioux City
W. J. Brown
First National Tank of
Storm Lake
Henry VT
Reed
Brown
Liberty
United States Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Mr. Brown
Triak
First National Bank
Currency
Washington
Town
Stormake
Linn Grove
Sioux Rapids
Dennison Freed as Second Indictment Dismissed
Judge Green at Read Oak dismissed the second indictment against Tom Dennigan tied to a Pullock diamond robbery on a Northwestern train near Missouri Valley. The ruling cites indifference of Harrison County authorities and weak state proving power. Dennigan previously acquitted on a similar charge. Elmer Thomas may appeal.
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Judge Green
Read Oak
Tom Dennigan
Frank Shercliffe
Missouri Valley
Red Oink
Harrison County
Elmer Efhomas
The
Civile Federation of Omaha
Green
Leaping fromTrain Claims Young Man at Fort Dodge
A Fort Dodge report states Celecian Clarken an 18 year old son of a wealthy farmer died in the city hospital after leaping from a Great Western passenger train while riding on the blind baggage. He was urged by a friend from Vincent to ride on the baggage car front and was confused when a brakeman tried to switch near Fort Dodge resulting in his leap. His parents are heartbroken.
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Port Dodge
Celecian Clarken
Great Western
Chirken
Vincent
Fort Dodge
Clarken
Hiis
Henderson Sinks Into Critical Illness
Former Speaker Senderson of Dubuque battles a three month paresis. He suffered a sinking spell Wednesday afternoon and is kept in secrecy by doctors. A nurse remains at his bedside as physicians grow greatly alarmed and friends say the end may be near.
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Sormer Speaker Senderson
Dubnuque
Mr. Henderson
West Des Moines High Student Loses Eye in Lab Explosion
Lulu Burkhardt, senior at West Des Moines High, lost sight in her right eye after a chemical laboratory test exploded. Glass fragments entered her eye and doctors said Monday night there was no hope of saving her sight.
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Lulu Burkhardt
West Des Moines High School
Unknown man killed on Northwestern tracks near Rolfe
A man was found dead on the Northwestern tracks near Rolfe after being struck by a night train. The body bore the name W. O. Butler on a shoe but no other identification or origin could be determined.
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Rolfe
W. O. Butler
Lisbon wagon accident claims 14 year old life
Elmer Watson, a 14 year old boy living near Lisbon, was riding in a wagon when he reached for a shotgun at the bottom of the wagon. The weapon discharged and Watson was fatally injured.
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Elmer Watson
Lisbon
Watson
Des Moines pawnbroker finds strange skull left by physician
A Des Moines pawnbroker opened a package and found a green greasy skull described as a green skull with a hole. The skull was reportedly left by City Physician Miller a few weeks earlier and forgotten.
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Des Moines
Satiuviday
Tuater
Fairfield tragedy ends in double violence after divorce
Wilma Monek fatally stabbed his recently divorced wife at Fairfield. He then attempted to shoot her and fatally shot himself, dying at the scene. The couple had separated days earlier in a troubled split.
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Fairfield
Wilma Monek
Forgery Suspected in Gresser Murder Plot
Grand jury in Dew Maines subpoenas County Recorder Mes. Dodgen to produce three mortgages against Edward J. Gresser’s property and the Gresser deed on the Cressor farm. Authorities suspect a forged deed tied to his murder, with arrests expected soon after weeks of planned alibis and prearranged details.
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Dew Maines
Cownty
Mes. Dodgen
Eward J. Gresser
Cressor Farm
William Gle. Carter
Kolock
Gressor
Durango Woman Saves Train From Great Western Disaster
Mrs. Peter Koenig of Durango disclaims Kate Shelly role yet her heroism saved a Great Western train. A Durango bridge on fire forced a train approaching at forty miles per hour to confront flames. She fetched water, rallied twenty farm hands, and helped extinguish the blaze before the locomotive crossed the half mile danger zone. More than 100 passengers were aboard, and disaster was averted by her actions.
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Peter Koenig
Durango
Kate Shelly
Great Western
Endowment Accident Association forms to insure quarantine detentions
A Connell Blutts organization filed articles of incorporation with Des Moines secretary of state to form the Endowment Accident Association. It provides for a $60 monthly payment to policyholders detained by quarantine, with liability capped at five weeks, and state authorities have approved the articles.
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Connell Blutts
Des Moisnes
Endowment Accident Association
Jilted Farner Ends Life After Rejection at Ride
Lake Clouser, 20, a farmer north of Gilbert, Iowa, shot himself Sunday after being told his company was no longer wanted. A couple riding nearby heard the shot as he drove away with a girl he hoped to take for a ride. A brother at Gilbert confirms the tragedy and suggests a premeditated act.
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Farner
Lake Clouser
Gilbert
Jie
Boy Sues United States Gypsum for Damages
A minor, represented by his mother, sues United States Gypsum Company of Moet Dodge for 15000 dollars over injuries from a foot incident involving a cart wheel. The suit questions the company duty to encase hazardous wheels and names Albert Startman as employer.
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United States Gypsum Company
Moet Dodge
Albert Startman
Beo
Cox
Webster City blaze forces man to flee burning car
A Webster City special reports a moving box car forced to jump by Hayden of Gilmore City after a fire broke out west of the city. Hayden sustained head and leg injuries at the Wilson Hotel where he was under Odd Fellows care. Wrayden, en route from the Dows races with the horse Chestnut, witnessed the incident as the car and horse were consumed by flames.
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Webster City
Hayden
Gilmore City
Les
Wilson Hotel
Odd Fellows
Wrayden
Dows
Through with Shercliffe gubernatorial move on Shereliffe
Gov. Cummins said after Dennison indictments were disposed of he would consider Oklahoma obtaining Shereliffe. He delayed the requisition awaiting possible use as a witness in the Dennison case. The disposition remains undecided. Lorin Theaix, 24, found dead near a Toledo creek. coroner investigates whether it was suicide or homicide. Stomach contents sent to state chemist.
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Cqumming
Oklahoma
Cummins
Dennison
Wrank Shereliffe
Shereliffe
Lorin Theaix
2 Creek
Oledo
Prang Held on Burglary Counts After Arrest
Prang, the painting contenelor, was bound over to the grand jury on burglary charges after arrest at Mort Dodge. A lone eral burglaries were linked to the suspect, with bond set at $500. Evidence from the suspect’s home and a neighbor’s missing items supported the case.
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Ror. Prang
Contenelor
Mort Dodge
Pain
Instsimaner
Iowa Haifor Wins First Prize at Royal Cathe Show
Aberdees Angus Senior, a yearling heifer owned by A. CG Binnie of Alta Lit, won first prize at the American Royal Cathe show in Kansas City Missouri on Wednesday.
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Kansas City
Aberdees Angus Senior
A. CG
Binnie
Alta
Milford Haalee Fumiloac Case At Sea Weather Stranded
Milford Haalee Fumiloac, a sailor from Milford, was stranded after his supply became exhausted at Arnold's Lark ice house. He was hauled ashore when weather worsened, and the ongoing heat in October made the sea shortage more inconvenient, delaying relief efforts.
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Milford Haalee
Milford
Arnold's Lark
Great Council of Red Men Install Officers at Marshalltown
The Great Council of Red Men closed at Marshalltown Wednesday evening with officer installations. The salary of the grand chief of records rose from 200 to 500 dollars.
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Great Council of Red Men
Marshalltown
Suntary of the Great Chief of Records
Buried 80 Thousand Dollar Gold Treasure Legend
An 1880s tale recounts Colonel Zachary Taylor’s frontier post at Bert Metay near the Mississippi where $80,000 in gold was buried by four soldiers to fund pay for Black Hawk era scouts. The treasure was never found after a battle with Native forces. rumours say it remains hidden at the original site.
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Taylows
Missisaippi
Wrukon
Peadria du Chieu
Irr
Black Hawk
Zvchary Tylor
Bert Metay
Indiana
Ganstat
Aylor
Rodskinss
Gatonel Taylor
Moveieric
Chermatonight
Baal
Coretary Bluff
Monroe County Has Highest Negro Population in Iowa
Census figures show Monroe County leads Iowa with the largest percentage of Black residents at 9.6 of the population, followed by Lee and Polk. Other counties report lower shares, while thirty nine counties report no Black residents. The data also highlight foreign born populations and native born parentage across the state, with Buchanan County highest for foreign born residents and Wayne County leading native born with both parents of native stock.
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Monroe County
Iowa
Census Bureau
Lee County
Polk
Wapello
Mahaska
Appangose
Jasper
Scott
Tana
Tama Reservation
Miere
Adams
Andubon
Dinckhiwk
Buena Viste
Tatelev
Oalhiotn
Cass
Buchan County
Wayne County
Davis
Decatur
Charlie
Ringgold
Madison
Warren
Cities Own Waterworks and Light Plants by Ownership
Census information shows 262 towns own water works systems while 25 rely on private companies. Of gas plants, 29 are municipal and 67 private. electric light plants are 37 municipal and 127 private. Rates vary with Atlantic highest at 2.50 per thousand feet. lowest at 1.00 in Burlington, Canton, Dubuque, Graettinger, Jesup.
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Gna
Atlantic
Burlington
Canton
Dubuque
Graettinger
Jesup
Ho Vate
Sibley
Ma Eus
Preston
Dallas Center
Mareus
Independence
Clayton
Marshalltown
Monticello
Ists
Bunte Center
Davenport Commercial Club plans new ballading project
In Lyon County officials anticipate a rural delivery system costing about 40000 dollars. A long-time painter at Gayneithaffy Motor Co. barns died instantly after being struck by a North Western passenger train near the soldiers' home in DavenportOs Commehael, a noted master painter, was involved in the accident.
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Davenport Commercial Club
Lyon
Davenport
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Storm Duke
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