United States weighs response as Venezuela border dispute heats
The British ultimatum to Nicaragua provokes little concern, while the Venezuela boundary clash grows tense. Bayard urges arbitration but Britain resists, and armed forces from both sides threaten a clash. The United States contemplates stronger support for Venezuela if Britain persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington
Nicaragua
Great Britain
United States
Venezuelin
Uramee Ee
Bayard
Govarnion
Congress
Schoomberg
State Department
Venendia
Where is the Wheat Disappearing in Elevator Stockholder Inquiry
A morning report claims 295 000 and 40 000 dollars worth of wheat vanished from elevators. T. P. Slatter, president and general manager of Lewis United Elevator Co, says the missing grain and 100 in bonds were tied to loans and security held by Continental National Bank. He asserts a broader vendetta against him by other company members and declines to account for the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lewis United Elevator Company
Uap
T. P. Slatters
Sid
Continental National Bank
Boiler Explosion Claims Five Lives at Massachusetts Tannery
An explosion in a Connecticut Massachusetts tannery boiler killed five workers and injured six. The boiler, overdue for repair, ruptured when the whistle rope was pulled, sending iron and brick into the engine room and burying men under wreckage. Rescue crews cleared debris as survivors sought help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Wohum
Mase
Connecticut
Urgen
American Israelites Hold Second National Convention in New York
Delegates from thirty lodges gathered in New York for the United States Grand Lodge of American Israelites second convention. The meeting discussed origins of the movement and its split from Benevolent Society of the Sons of Benjamin, noting its organization under Article 2 of the insurance laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Grand Toch of
Perent Grader
New York Maennercher Wall
Beret
Benevolent Society of the Sons of Benjamin
Peace Restored in Peru and Other World News
Advices from Lima report that peace has been restored in Peru. In Kansas City a bank suspends operations with assets around 1.88 million and liabilities about 1.59 million, heading toward liquidation. Reports from Hong Kong indicate bombardment of Tai-Wan while Puerto Principe declares rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Buenos Ayres
Lima
Big Hank
Kansas City
National Bank of
Hangar City
Ani
Ane
Cuban uprising hope tied to Campos move to Cuba
The report claims Gomez leads the Puerto Principe rebellion with a mass island rise suspected once facts are known. News that General Campos is ordered to Cuba sparks Cuban congratulations, seen as proof of movement seriousness. Col. Figuireda says Gomez commands Puerta Principe and would defeat Campos if he is in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Gomez
Cuba
Puerto Principe
Ilevang
Mydad
Campos
Figuireda
TSM Ors
Puérte Principe
Tam Glad ‘Campos
Campes
Supreme Court Divided Over Income Tax Case
Washington special reports a sharp division among Supreme Court justices on the income tax law. Observers note extra precautions suggest deep opinion differences and anticipate separate majority and minority opinions or a compromise. Attorney General Olney indicated some provisions may be unconstitutional yet part of the law could stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasington
Supreme Court
Talkiff
Olney
Thad
Outlaws Attack Braggs Town and Shoot Deputies
Sam McWilliams Sam Butler and George Sanders led a raid on Braggs nine miles east of Fort Gibson. Deputies fought the gang. several outlaws were killed and Butler wounded. Morally wounded clerk Morris Madden was killed. Bodies shipped to relatives. one gang member later captured and convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdiglia
Breaes
I. T. Fort Smith
Ark
Sam McWilliams
Sam Butler
George Sanders
Braggs
Fort Gibson
T. J. Madden
Johnson
Bherit
Amin
Manning
Hiram Stevene
Mladden
Derry
Gorreta
Lucky
Eati
Sanders
Signs of business revival grow in distinctness
New York review notes improving indicators in rail earnings, clearings, and industrial signs despite limited demand for finished goods. Wheat guesses vary, Atlantic flour exports fall vs last year, corn and pork prices shift, bankruptcies rise modestly with 284 in the U.S. and 42 in Canada, suggesting longer-term recovery rather than current weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R.G. Don
United States
Canada
Forest fires rage across Kentucky and Indiana with heavy losses
The Commercial Gazette special reports widespread wildfires in western Kentucky and southern Indiana. Estimated losses reach £200,000 in Kentucky and lower in Indiana. Homes and timber destroyed near Bowling Green, with several fatalities including Henry Eller and a farm worker. Additional blazes devastate Anelia Browlows and Clark County farms, while missing relatives raise fear of further deaths.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Commercial Gazette
Bowling Green
Otis Smith
James Waters
Henry Eller
Ellet
Anelia and
Browlows
Edwards
James W. Pennry
Clark County
Dates
Weber
Kier
Pegrons
Fenny
Wis
Washington special on Indian land contracts and Texas ships
Interior Department faces long running questions over Winnetage and Omaha Indians contracts declared void by a court decision. Subleases may be honored with government approval, and direct leases from Indians could be allowed pending injunctions to curb company interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan
Waahington
Winnthage
Omaha
Bremer Wins $3,000 Insurance Suit Over Fire Policy
Marie L Bremer, beneficiary and fiancée of William Terry, won a $3,000 judgment against the Metropolitan Accident Insurance Company in Marshalltown. Judge Hindman ruled the company lacked authority to issue the policy and that Terry died of consumption. The piece also notes statewide fire insurance re adjustments and rate changes with new centralized risk approval under David Beveridge.
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Marie L. Bremer
Metropolitan Accident Insurance’ .Company
Hindman
Marshalltown
Fevor
William
Terry
Kierele
Miss. Bremer
Dadge Hindman
Insurance Company
Iowa Alliance
Towa
David Beveridge
Beveridge
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Lions City
Ottumba
Riska
Victim of Drink-Farmer Peter Tulsa Found Dead by Hanging
Peter Tulsa a 50 year old farmer living seven miles south of Council Bluffs killed himself after a night of heavy drinking. Neighbors note he returned home late then walked to the barn with a lantern. later found hanging in the haymow with a loaded revolver nearby. The incident follows a chaotic evening with his family and lacks an immediate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tulsa
Council Bluffs
Ther
Kong
Frank Stebbing
Many Iowa items mix crime, sport, and state news
A long mixed-page recital notes Mrs. Tilden’s school board election, a near miss with the fast mail at Marshalltown, and N P Wicks filing tax suits in Dubuque. It lists hunting yields on the Mississippi, suicides near Clinton, a Rock Island mail run, state capitol relics, a shoe of pies and cakes, and a pending Des Moines Leader sale. It also mentions arrests, a ducking accident, hospital recoveries, and a jail visit, with various local legal actions and mortality reports.
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Tilden
Ames
Mershalltown
N. DP. Wicks
Dubuque
Mississippi
Toney Brothers
Clinton
Johnston Stutting
Pat Crowe
Desperado
Scott County
Ren. Davenport
Rock’ Islands
Grinnell
Des ‘Moines
State Capitol
Washington’ House
Serrard
Bitcher Payne
William Twightfoot
Gearlog
Ob. A
Ord
Peter Kramer
Dyersville
Elis
State University
Godfrey
Belmond
Sam
William Gilman
Adelbert Cram
McCoy Clark
Quincy
Helman Tulip
Crawford
Adel Bank
Adel
Patterson
Madison County
Promiece
Large Coal Mines to Open in North Iowa Region This Fall
Prospecting parties led by the Boone Valley Railroad and Coal Company, with Brown and Browne presidents, plan several new mines along the Des Moines River south of Fort Dodge. Three prospecting crews use diamond, steam, and horse power drills to locate veins, with initial shafts and slopes promising 3 to 8 feet veins. The project, expected to employ about 500 miners, would be the region’s largest in years and mark a major expansion of coal production north of Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frompany
Towa
Boone
Ebal
Mine Strike Averts Crisis In Appanoose District
Southern operators and miners reached a wage schedule agreement after lengthy talks. The deal mirrors the 1808 scale with 80 cents summer and 20 cents winter day wages, powder and smithing prices unchanged. Monroe County operators Jack Ong and Smoky Hollow resisted earlier higher demands but ultimately acceded to 20 cent and 80 cent scales to avoid a strike.
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Smoky Hollow
Monroe County
Monrose County
Boy Severed Head in Clinton Murder Shocks Town
A seven year old boy, Albert Swanson, was found headless in an upper room after his father, August Swanson, a widower, allegedly attacked him with a hatchet. The assailant fled and remains at large as police investigate motive amid the family’s hardship.
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Clinton
Els
August Swanson
Pelling
Albert
Swanson
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Kong Hong Special
Tai-Wan
Formosa
Tampa
le Auguaetine
Augustine
Fla
Pt. A
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Cambridge
Third Artillery
Stewart Isa
Sanguine
Stewart
Nevada
Diermany
Reichstag
Kehen al le
Bismarck
Pension Tuscan
Buffalo
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Concord
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Hamlin
Carlisle
Milbod
Josfon
Tsaac K. Stetson
Brazil
Prask
St. Catharines
Tivasil
Gyethner
Trask
Ein Janerin
Indian Territory
United States Creslogical Survey
Imedis
Elwood
Tinean Brown
Hille
Dunchess
Buccleuch
London
Duchess of
Buagieneh
OWA
Des Moiges
Directura
Muccatips
Mary C. Tul
Trolmgue
Marshalsteawa
al. Mauck
Issfresr
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Line
Les Moines
Merlin North
Lie
Bo Taucranite Company
A.A. Weston
Victor
Connes
Glinton
Gierk
J. T. Markham
Markhan
Tow. Pratt
W. J. Pratt Grocery Company
Fing
Tea Manes
Cay
C. G. Drenry
C. CG. Prouty Wholesale Grocery Company
Prouty & Wratt Company
Walter McMurray
Central Union Telephone Company
Central
Atolka
J. C. Conrad
Weston Company
Arthur Conrad
Weston
Andy Rudy
Emma Clark
Fenne Clark
Dex Moines
Lark
Btalker
State Agricultural College
TE. BL Sarera
Alcona
O. S. Lund
Baker
Chicaea Veterinary College
Licmonratic
Orgin
Samuel Strauss
Adlan Dawson
Register
Lioux City Journal
Sioux City Ltritune
T.C. Drawson
Connell Duffs
Tog. Dawson
Connell Bhuffs
Lawsons
Allan Frawson
Aditer Am
Strange
Conerm
Clinton County
Righ
Webster Cite
Dave
Feiler
Sud Giendak
America Township Co-operative Creamgery Association
Wilk Creek
denMars
Sudbaorila
van Leuven
A Parton
Iseq
van Leuwen, Jr
Amamera
Pensign Department
van Teuvan
Geraiin Shiga
Sawphe Chicarn
Durlinten
Quinney
Dhe
Chicarne
Beadk Island
Pacific
Mason City
Fork
Joes Moines
Faucht
Richard Russel
Golfax
Auoust Hubbert
John Johnson
Bose
Farmner
Swain
Merrill
Renisen
Milligan
Lenox
Board of Trade
T.T. Calpas
Warren
Guill
Lowa Legion of Hienor
Tawa Grand Laden
Legion of Honor
Marshaihoven
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