Armistice Sought as Cuban Conflict Calls for Peace
Mayors appeal to Congress for aid after higher casualties in Shawneetown Illinois. Madrid and Havana dispatches report Cubans urged to accept autonomy terms and an armistice to reach peace. The Spanish manifesto urges unity and offers a come ruled Cuba while stressing fidelity to home rule.
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Washington
Havane
wLheré
Spain
Cortesa
Oficial Gazette
Havana
Cuba
Britain presses for Wei-Hai-Wei lease amid Pacific power balance
London dispatches report China faces pressure from Britain to lease Wei-Hai-Wei after Japanese evacuation. Pekin sources suggest China may concede to Japan’s favored terms while Britain presses for the island of Ghagan and pre-emption rights in the Tang Hishe area amid broader Chinese diplomacy.
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Gritsin Fay
Wei-Hoai-Wei
Stinn Tung
Chincao
Tatahe
London Telegraph
Cladds McDonald
Haa
Ghagan
bin Tsien
England
Times
Jeasool Wei-Hal- Wei
Monster horror river flood devastates Shawneetown reports
Reports from Shawneetown indicate the river overflow has inundated the town with eight miles of frontage flooded along the tracks. Mayor Carney seeks congressional aid as the mayor says 35 to 60 people were drowned and the town is largely destroyed with scant supplies for survivors.
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Shawneetown
Wil
Congress
Oes
Jiife
Shawneetown Gastar
Firat Hepartard
Wits Station
Carney
de Saya
Destructive Shawneetown Flood Triggers Death Toll Rumors
Reports describe a levee breach above Shawneetown Illinois on Sunday afternoon. The city floodwaters rose five miles, with initial death estimates around one hundred and later rumors of two hundred or more. Rescue boats carried blankets and surgeons as residents crowded telegraph offices for word of missing relatives.
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Shawneedtown
Shawneetown
W . A. Chicago
Uelock
Long Distance Telephone Company
Mt. Fernon
Ind
Vernon
Shawneetowa
Ives Defeats Schaefer in Big Billiards Championship
Ives beat Schaefer in Chicago Saturday night for the title in billiards by a score of 690 to 927. Ives held the offensive edge throughout, with a high run of 83 in the 2th inning and 8 inings mate bal. Spectators supported Ives as he closed out the match with a 364 luttons advantage to clinch the victory.
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Frani Ives
Snealy Schaefer
Chicago
Jake
Sue
Ives
Spectatora Aml
Harvey and surgery raise fears for pastor’s health
W T Harvey known as Coin Harvey lies in Chicago after an appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Surgeons report the operation completed and he remains in serious condition as his family prays for recovery.
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Tt. Harvey
Harvey
Preabytgrian Hospital
Chicago
Lia Family
Mr. Harvey
Fires Off Tug as Warship Signals Fail
A tug tried to pass the flagship near Key West Saturday night but ignored signals. A 4 pound shot was fired across its bows. investigations allowed the tug to enter the harbor. The incident showed fleet alertness amid rapid firing and public alarm.
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An Key West
Theson
Eallfa
Texas Tragedy Ends in Duel Between Editor Brann and Captain Davis
In Waco, editor Brann of the Iconoclast and Captain M T Davis dueled after long running feuds. Both men were mortally wounded. Brann died after brief recovery hopes faded, Davis died from lung injuries. Ward and others were injured by stray bullets. The confrontation followed insults linked to Baylor University.
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Baylor University
Baylor
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Braun
Viktor Brawn
W.S. Ward
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Beige
Kennedy
Eugene Kepfer
Sergeons
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Canvas Uniforms Ordered for Army Field Use
General Miles orders 189 canvas uniforms aiming for broad adoption as light serviceable field dress for the U S Army. Samples use strong gray brown canvas with colored cloth and chevrons indicating service arms infantry blue artillery red cavalry yellow.
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Army
United States Army
Brovtiersmen
Navy
Servien
Minnesota Convention Date and Political Shuffle Noted
Minnesota committee hearings reveal a 1501 delegate gathering with Aryan support and broader backing for reform groups as Demetralia district actions unfold. Governor Taner appoints G L Pittenger to a metal industry post, while editor Igbert Heitel dies after a spine ailment. Eugene Ysaye named to succeed Anton Seidl as head of the New York Journal and Advertiser orchestra. Austria seeks 45 to 99 million Rheimns for navy buildup. New York Methodist Conference endorses equal representation among annual conferences.
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Minnesota
Demetralia State Committee
Minneapoliv
Dane T
Ugene Vasye
Market Wholesale Weights and Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Regional price table lists cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges by city including Indianapolis Detroit Cincinnati Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Grain quotes cover wheat corn oats rye and a creamery butter category with varied quality grades and standard futures style values.
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Vndianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Catie
Detroit
Catlie
Toledo
New York
Hes
Sam
Ile
Trans Miss Exposition Commission Maps State Building Plan
The Trans Missippi Exposition Commission approves a 13 000 expenditure for a pulling and building project. The commission plans a permanent headquarters in Council Bluffs within three weeks and estimates total costs not to exceed 26 000 while conforming to original designs. White Chapel district in Des Moines faces nuisance charges and injunctions leading to temporary closures and departures.
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Council Bhuls
White Chapel
Des. Moines
Will Enter a Convent Miss Lizzie Healy Goes to Philadelphia
Miss Lizzie Healy of Fort Dodge leaves for Philadelphia to enter a convent. She is sister to Hon Thomas D Healy senator from the Tenth district and M F Healy former state central committee chairman. After Fort Dodge high school she studied at Notre Dame college and graduated top of her class. She then studied at Ann Arbor earning high honors and completed a course at Tuslor Conservatory in Maxie.
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Fort Dodge
Philadelphia
Thomas D. Healy
M. PF. Healy
State Central
Democratic Party
Uhig City
Notre Dame College
Ann Arbor
Ier
Preliminary case on murder charge at Awlebon fair
James Cunningham and Miss Ida Hepp face a grand jury after being charged with the murder of her child during a fair week in Awlebon. The child was found at a fairground stall, reportedly covered in debris. Testimony extended over two to three days amid public surprise at the judge’s decision.
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James Cunningham
Ida Hepp
Awlebon
Bell
Mayne
Grauting
Fragmented Local Notes From an Era of Turmoil and Theft
A garbled report outlines a cattle buying trip and property losses near Giles Holt with mentions of a Wall Lake purchase plan and a likely ill fate for a dealer. It references the Interstate Sheriffs association meeting in Connell, farm thefts near Wesley, a widow Molly Zumminck, and a fatal shooting involving Lenni Merwin’s daughter with details muddled by OCR.
Illegible theft report and medical note from Cascade incident
A garbled report describes a theft at a savings bank and a death linked to a medical condition. It notes a Firman, Henry, and John Gary in unclear sequence with references to a Cashier Sinish and a westward day, ending with illness and passing.
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Willi
Wialte
Lena
Elena Seaf Farsery
Esis
al AL Simpedn Auiek
Henry Tia Nete
SIT
Mes’ Savings Bank
Bart
Davenport Election Delivers Democratic Gains
The Davenport vote shifted power to the Democrats as city officers and Gye outlet eia holder were elected, defeating a Republican slate with broadly similar property interests.
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Davenport
Ity
Gye
Eia Hinderteen
Grand jury orders immediate repairs at Carros candy jail
The grand jury demands extensive repairs at Carros candy jail to fix unfit conditions. Investigators reveal the facility has housed prisoners elsewhere and even used living spaces to accommodate them, indicating severe overcrowding and unsafe conditions.
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Carros
Thes
Pioneer Cal. Robert Smythe Dies at Mt Vernon Home
Robert Smythe longtime Linn County figure and poetical circles member died at his Mt Vernon home on Sunday at the age of eight years. He had been a pioneer in Cal. and was active in local culture for years.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
Esa
Vaalwalth
Robert Smythe
Robert &Maythe
Linn County
Mt. Vernon
Iowa Legislature Ends Session Amid Tariff and Tax Debates
The Iowa Legislature adjourned with high drama after votes on express tax increases and state revenues. lawmakers approved funds for the Cherokee insane asylum and a war aid package, while debates over salaries and fast freight taxation stoked tension before final adjournment.
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Gilbertson
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John Downie
L. G. Kinne
Board of Control
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Batoh
Japanese Symbolism Mirrors and Floral Language in Arts
The article describes Japanese symbolism with the accusing mirror in temples and mirrors on fans symbolizing purity. It notes the flower language, vase arrangements, and artist-led displays of stems to convey meanings. It also mentions a Maine milkman and cows swimming to pasture, framed as curiosities.
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Japan
Earth
Heaven
Great writers faced poverty and hardship across eras
A sequence notes Bacon as avaricious leading to disgrace, Defoe’s multiple Newgate exposures, Cervantes repeatedly pressed by creditors, Spenser in poverty and neglect, Cowper haunted by insanity, and Milton blind in old age lacking comforts.
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Newgate
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Cervantes
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Spenser
Cowper
Milton
Afflicted Mother Recounts Cure By Pink Pills
A Paw Paw resident, in ill health since 1890 after two child deaths, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with a remarkable recovery. She describes years of neuralgia and nervous distress ending after using seven or eight boxes, and invites others to write for details. Mrs Eien Oderkirk is cited as the informant.
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Paw Paw
Burlington R. R
Srell
Williams* Fink
Eien A. Oderkirk
Oldest English Drapery Firm under Sign of the Crown
An ancient English linen drapery house traces its existence to around 1000, located in Shelford Pedfordshire under the Sign of the Crown. The business has stayed within the same family for nearly 300 years and has been run by Cater & Sons since 1750 in the original building, with advice on garment care and stocking construction included.
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England
Shelford
Pedfordshire
Cater & Sons
Spring Medicine Hood’s Sarsaparilla Unequaled for Makisx Nich
The article touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the best spring medicine, claiming it purifies the blood, improves energy, and aids in cleansing the system amid cold weather and poor diet. It warns of impurities and potential health risks if not taken.
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Hood
Hoel
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