Massive Japanese Victory in Corea Ends Chinese Resistance
Reports from Seoul describe a decisive four hour battle in Corea where Japanese forces annihilated or captured about 16 000 Chinese troops. Losses were heavy for China while Japan suffered far fewer casualties as Beijing plans likely peace talks while Japan seizes control of northern Corea.
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Japre
Seoul
Corea
Sirong
Li Hung Chang
Hing Yang
Cures
Mivay
China
North Enid Destroyed by Incendiary Fire
A fire leveled most of North Enid Oklahoma in the past year destroying nearly all major structures. The Arlington Hotel, Kirk & Co. grain house, Columbia drug store, Avlick's furniture, McCoonnell dry goods and groceries were among the buildings burned in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Enid
Oklhhoma
Special
Smong
Arlington Hotel
Kirk & Co
Columbia Drug Store
Avlick’s Furniture House
McCoonnell
Dry Goodls
Groceries
Tornado hits Delton Wisconsin causes extensive damage
A cyclone struck Tarabco Wisconsin and then Delton ten miles north, destroying several buildings and a forty acre corn field. No fatalities reported. Elsewhere fires burn homes killing two children and injuring a mother. Archaeologist Senor Aorndante Fa Dretti dies at 78. Paris hall burns with art treasures. Court in Youphing Lisbon to mourn two weeks for de Paris. Indian Searts to Go. Secretary Ln.
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Wisconsin
Tarabco
Wis
Delton
Partagese
Youphing
Lisbon
Paris
Indian scouts to be retired from army rolls
The army plans to drop 150 Indian scouts costing $56,000 yearly as part of a policy to grow fighting men and rely on extended enlistments. Officials argue scouts have little to do amid peaceful reservations, and outbreaks could be covered by twenty four barracks if needed. The department remains confident in Indian contentment and will end the scouts’ employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Trade the Past Week Shows Mixed Branches and Big Losses
Dan's Review notes no overall setback and gradual gains in some branches while others fall. Government estimates clash with trade views over corn losses totaling up to 1 billion bushels, with shrinkage feared at 4?00,000,000. Pork steady, lard up 30 cents per hundred. wheat receipts rise. cotton prices down. wool sales rise. dry goods weaker. failures total 207.
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New York
Dan
Atlantic
Colorado Republicans Map State Ticket at Denver Rally
In Denver the Republican Convention nominated Mrs. A. J. Peavy for State Superintendent by acclamation. W. E H. Dudley and M. Giflin were named for regents of the state university. The resolutions committee praised suppression of anarchy, backed labor improvements, supported free silver at a ratio of 16 to 1, opposed waiting on foreign action, and denounced the populist paper money stance while endorsing universal suffrage for women.
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Denver
A. J. Peavy
W. E H. Dudley
M. Giflin
State University
United States
Republican Party
People’s Party
Holt County treasurer found guilty of embezzlement
The Holt County treasurer was convicted on embezzlement charges totaling 370,600 after a trial moved on venue. Judge Robinson presided with state officials Har rington and Judge Jackson among others, and jurors set the embezzled amount at 82,500 with a motion for a new trial to be argued in October. The defendant remains in sheriff custody.
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Holt County
Neligh
Jarrett Scott
Tudge Robinson
Harrington
O'Neill
Jackson
Judea Tiarnes
Ee H. Brome
Ormada
C. Jones
Glaima It Fat a Railroad in Chicago Special
Chicago special reports Lake Street Elevated Road refuses to file property statements, claiming non railroad operation and exemption from assessments. State Auditor Gore disputes the point and an extended investigation may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Street
Gore
Hepburn criticizes Carlisle on silver coin plan
New York banker A B Hepburn and ex-comptroller of the currency condemn Secretary Carlisle for coinage of 4,000,000 silver dollars to redeem treasury notes. Hepburn argues the move could reduce redeemable paper by 151 million but warns of a “coining of a vacuum” and questions the policy’s credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepburn
Carlisle
New York
A. B. Hepburn
Third National Bank
Treasury
Massive Negro Migration to Liberia Discussed in Alabama
In Pine Apple Alabama a large negro convention formed a committee of colored ministers to study Liberia migration. They plan a contract with the Liberian ruler offering each American family twenty acres and cultivation tools. J F McMullin reports the International Migrating Society will launch a steamship from Mobile and New Orleans in October carrying 300 negroes, with thousands to follow if promises are kept.
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Africa
Birmingham
Ala
Pine Apple
Liberia
America
J. F. McMullin
International Migrating Society
Mobile
New Orleans
Breckinridge Loses by Narrow Margin in Lexington Special
Owens leads Breckinridge by 920 votes in Lexington Kentucky with Getto and others trailing. The race ends with Owens 7090, Breckinridge 7070, Getto 3408 as observers expect small variation in final tallies.
Deficit Hits Iowa State Fair in 1694 Losses
The State Fair faces a large deficit with receipts of 20 000 to 25 000 against expenses of 40 000 to 45 000. Rain and limited crowds reduced revenue from Bar num and the Driving Park. Past relief came from legislature, but no similar aid is expected this year. The society can float bonds to cover the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Society
Barnum
Iowa
Agricultural Society
The
Conrad Burned: Fire Devastates Town and Stores
Fire swept through Conrad damaging or destroying numerous shops including Tapps grocery and harness, Krun rodth, Baker, Schroeder Baird, the Bank of Conrad, Stark Bros., Wheelers, Frazer Leibsle, and others. Losses exceed £50,000 with only £18,000 insured. Tama Cuy aided too late. Origin undetermined. Also reports on a Des Moines decision by Superintendent Sabine about Fallon children and school rights.
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Conrad
Tapps’ Grocery
Tapps
Krunrodth
G. H. Baker's
Schroeder & Baird's
Bank of Conrad
Stark Bros
Wheelers Dry Store
Frazer & Leibsle
Wm. Moore
ML A. Field
John Baxter
Dr. Penfield
Tama Cuy
Murderous Assault And Fires Across Clinton To Keokuk
At Clinton a man named Meow harter shot Joe Kewin in the arm and side after an altercation. The killer is jailed. A house owned by P Neiron in Clinton burned down completely. Other items note coal stocks, fire protection measures, and a series of tragic accidents including a man crushed by a mule and a man dying after a fall.
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Joe Kewin
Frank Meowharter
Clinton
Frwin
Fourteenth Avenue
Mewherter
Meuherter
Anc
P. Neiron
Tax Dubuque Millling Company
Tuk
Illinois Central
Dubuque
OLIN
M. GC
Melville
Keokuk
Hiseem
M. Sobieski
George Mil
Farmera Livings
Corveationvills
Sobieski
Simon
Krignd
Tuck Grove
Hia Chum
Littlefield
Diverse Iowa notes from early 1900s local press
Reports recount railroad accident deaths near Milwaukee and Keokuk drownings, school activities in Algona, prairie fowl hunting in Waterloo, local fatalities in East Dubuque and Bayden, water levels at Burlington, corporate and legal updates, burglaries in Miles and Waterloo, farm valuations and crop prospects across Iowa, and a Delmar starvation case with a religious motive.
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Jorn Ingalls
Mt-Waukee
New Hampton
Algona Publics
James Murray
Columbus
Keokuk
Exchepr Gro. Hackert
Hack Rloeser
Waterloo
Asa Pole
East Dubuque
Mississippi
Burlington
Iowa ‘Central
Waco
Texas
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dubuque
Staples
Ep GcopmMan
Donaldson
John Murphy
James Ward
Algona
Ledyard
Tri-City
Clinton Lyons
Fulton
Bel Company
Jona F PuLomper
Bayden
Adel Through
Eldora
Steve Wildey
Charles Marlowe
James Canty
Hibbs
Soldiers' Home Sensation Trails Suspensions
The State Soldiers Home in Marshilltown faces a leadership upheaval as Col John H Keatley is suspended as commandant and Adjutant Fred Wells and treasurer J R Ratekin take interim roles amid disclosures of poor bookkeeping and missing funds. Investigations will probe the Home's finances and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander Kentley
Adjt
Wells
State Soldiers’ Home
Marshilltown
John H. Keatley
J. R. Ratelkin
Fred Wells
Burdock
Keatley
Col. Bestley
Ratekin
Corn yields and crop conditions across Iowa reported
Iowa reports show corn at 36 percent average condition and about 11.88 bushels per acre. Statewide area planted at 4,734,009 acres could yield near 20,000,000 bushels if final returns hold. Southern and central districts report much corn cut. northern districts face immature kernels and frost risk. Other crops: flax 5, potatoes 35, pastures 3, apples 6, grapes 4 percent.
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Distrita
I Dax
Naples
Paver Witt
Delmar
Hall
Fie
Tie WA
Iowa
Ige
Pras
Des Moines Public Health Association Holds Two Day Convention
The Iowa Public Health Association concluded its Des Moines convention with elections for officer roles. J. P. Pronabte was named First Vice President, F. W. Wikard Vice President, K. J. McDowell Secretary, and Fullerton Treasurer. An executive committee includes Panenab Pavia, A. W. Cantwell, Lewis Swingier, GW Carter, Kemper, and others. Numerous papers were read on public health topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Peabo Weglsh
Lowa Public Health Association
Haa
Des Moines
Provident
J. P. Pronabte
Barenport
F. W. Wikard
Pahuque
K. J. McDowell
Clear Laka
Fullerton
Raymond
Panenab Pavia
Keopnuk
A.W. Cantwell
Davennoté
Lewis Swingier
GW Carter
Dea Maines
Kemper
West Tnelington
Denied restraining order over Delaware County courthouse vote
Supreme court denies application to block the Delaware County board from finishing the Manchester courthouse citing improper submission of the public vote. Other notes cover a Sioux City workman killed by falling glass at the Martin Block remodel, a Norwegian clergyman drownings in a cistern, liquor law court actions in Ottawa, and pearl findings in the Wapsi river with a large pink gem valued at around £108 offered for them.
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Supreme Court
Board of Supervisors of
Delaware County
Court House
Manchester
Edward Kenneth
Pletcher-Tutehins Company
Sioux City
Martin
Ottarawa
Henting
John Starks
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Alexander Taylor
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London
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Royatistie de Daneira
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Thomas Tennant
Michael Maysty
State Fair Association
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Grandy County
Sabine
Samuel Fallon
Webster County
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Lavi Mckinney
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Jack Quak
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Burlington and Quinny Railroad
Marshalltown
Thea Jawa
Waednerlay
Norway
Et. Lehner
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C. C. McCarthy
Haa Falion
FE. G.hied
Iter
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