Turmoil in Tokyo as martial law declared amid riots
A London telegram reports Tokyo under martial law after two days of uproar. Marquis Ito and Edward Harriman were stoned, churches burned, and the U S legation protected by troops. Rioting spread to Chiba with the prefectural building and court house burned. About 200 arrests, 80 charged in the assault.
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London
Tokio
Caucasus
Russia
Far East
Marquis Ito
Japan
Edward H. Harriman
United States
Kokumin Shimbun
Minster of Home Affairs
Harriman
Baron Lone
Avance
G. Lile
United States Legation
R P. Schwerin
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Schwerin
States
Legation
Harriman Party
Chiba
Toke
Six Days of War Rages in Baku Between Tartars and Armenians
A six day sequence from Baku describes the Tartars and Armenians sacking each other with rifle fire and fires. Cossack and soldier patrols quell riots as oil reservoirs and refineries burn. By Wednesday a peace procession appears but violence resumes until Thursday when order returns and streets remain empty.
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Baku
Nobel
Balakhan
Sabunte
Babiebat
Directon
Nihifin q@reas
Howeer
Buku
Opposition grows in Japan to Portsmouth treaty ratification
Tokyo riots erupt amid arrests of five public-assembly leaders as Japanwide meeting pledges a movement from Hokkaido to Formosa to memorialize the throne against ratification. Telegram reports anticipate an imperial manifesto and claim mobs seek to deprive Tokyo of light then free prisoners.
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Portsmouth
London
Tobio
Daily Telegraph
Japan
Hokkaido
Formosa
City
New York
Baron Komura
Tokio
Oster Bay
Griscom
State Department
Turmoil in Baku as Balakhany blasts spark massacre fears
Dispatch from St Petersburg datelined Balakhany and Baku describes mass fire and killings amid military assaults on oil quarters and hospitals. Civilians flee the city while martial law confines movement and consulates banks and administration buildings are guarded.
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St Petersburg
Baku
Caucasia
Balakhan
Balakban Sabunto
Nomani
Minimum Price Set for Cotton by Southern Cotton Association
Asheville Sept 8 The Southern Cotton association in convention established a minimum price of 11 cents for the incoming cotton crop after a four hour debate with delegates pushing for 10 3/4 and others for 12 cents.
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Asheville
N.C
Southern Cotton Association
Russian peace envoys lauded at New York dinner
In New York on September 8 Colonel George Harvey hosted a Metropolitan Club dinner for Russian peace envoys de Witte and Baron Rosen and their party. de Witte toasted Roosevelt and the United States. Rosen praised the emperor. Root offered congratulations on the peace mission and the courage shown by both nations.
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New York
George Harvey
Metropolitan Club
de Witte
Baron Rosen
Theodore Roosevelt
Russia
United States
Rosen
Roosevelt
Root
Elihu Rost
Fatal accident on Algonac station roof shocks city
Alex H. Howie manager of Howe Roofing in Detroit is killed while aiding a worker who grabbed a high tension wire during metal roof construction at the Algonac Rapid railway station. The injured man survives. current turned off after a deadly arc. Lebeau leaves for Detroit to notify kin.
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Algonac
Midh
Alex H. Howie
Howe Roofing Company
Detroit
Howie
Algonac Rapid Railway Company
Martin Lebean
Lebeau
Davenport Association meeting program announced for Centerdale
The Davenport Association of United Congregations outlines a two day program at Centerdale Iowa on September 11 and 12. Rev J P Huggett from Cedar Rapids and former Iowa City resident leads the program with Mrs W C Wilcox presenting on Missionary Interests of the Churches and The Women's Work.
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Davenport
United Congregations Church
Centerdale
Iowa
J. P. Huggett
Cedar Rapids
Jomerly
Iowa City
Ivon
W. C. Wilcox
Miss Kate Freeman Injured In Fall On City Crossing
Miss Kate Freeman fell on the Burling ton and Lucas street crossing while en route to a reception hosted by Mrs. Col. Hoxie. She injured her ankle severely and is confined to her home for a time, with friends hopeful for a quick recovery.
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Kate Freeman
Reception
W. IR C
Col. Hoxie
Burlington
Lucas
Rathbone Sisters Lodge Sees Rapid Growth With New Members
At the Rathbone Sisters meeting next Tuesday night fourteen candidates will be initiated and another large addition is expected at the following gathering. The lodge continues to grow rapidly in this city.
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Rathbone Sisters
James Brennan Visited City From Davenport
James Brennan, formerly of this city and now in Davenport, 19, came here due to his sister Mrs. William Mullin’s illness in East Iowa City. He is a brother of Thomas Brennan, an insurance agent.
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James Brennan
Davenport
William Mullin
Iowa City
Brennan
Thomas Brennan
Board Finds Poor Farm Prosperous Despite Name
County supervisors toured the poor farm and concluded the facilities are not as poor as the name suggests. They reported record crops and overall prosperity at the site.
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Board of Supervisors
Sare
Rebekah Lodge Plans September Anniversary
The Rebekah lodge will discuss observing the institution of the Rebekah degree from over fifty years ago. The date is set for September 20 and the anniversary celebration will be a social affair if held.
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Rebekah Lodge
Local Briefs From Washington Township and Nearby Areas
S F Gingrich returned from a summer visit to Washington Township and will resume work as an English instructor at Goshen College in Goshen Indiana. William McWing and Miss Marabatsner of Marion married at the M E parsonage with Rev Nathaniel Pye officiating and will reside in Marion. Charles Alyn to be honored at a Sunny Crest lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs John Williams near the city if weather cooperates. Wm J Robinson and Nettie Musgrove wed at the bride’s mother's home with Rev Pye officiating. couple to reside in Kewanee Illinois where the groom works as a retail clerk.
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S. F. Gingrich
Washington Township
Goshen, Ind
Goshen College
M. E. Parsonage
William McWing
Elizabeth Musgrove
Wm. J. Robinson
Mise Nettie Musgrove
Nathaniel Pye
Robitsott
Kewanee, Ill
Special Meetings Begin at Christian Church
Beginning October 18 the Christian church convenes a series of special meetings lasting at least three weeks. Rev O W Lawrence of Rock Island who has preached there before will lead, with Ralph Bojlean of Red Oak directing the music.
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The
Christian Church
O. W.lawrence
Rock Island
Ralph Bojlean
Red Oak
Leach
Owl Causes Interurban Crash Near Coralville
An interurban car on the bridge over Clear Creek near Coralville struck by a large owl shattered its front glass. The bird was carried inside the car to Cedar Rapids under charge of authorities.
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Lnte
Clear Creek
Coralville
Cedar Rapids
Miller & Miller Offer Monarch Steel Ranges in Carload Sale
Miller and Miller announce a carload consignment of Monarch steel ranges now on sale. The firm notes repeated success with large orders over three years and stores extra stock in a vacant Rate factory room to meet demand as crowds gather at the doors. Tim, the mascot of the university football team, is banned by police and will leave the city soon for his conduct.
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Miller & Miller Land
Monarch Steel
Miller & Miller
Rate Factory
Tim
Maczot
CAR RECEIPTS Wheat and Corn Totals in Chicago Market
Grain prices show Wheat at 46 and 4, Corn at 527 and 462, Oats at 169 as the Chicago Grain and Provision Market reports receipts and price levels for agricultural commodities.
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Chicago Grain
Provision Market
Johnson County Teachers Association Fall Meeting Plan
The Johnson County Teachers Association prepares for its fall meeting at Sharoo Center on October 6 with notable speakers and a pupil recitation from Sharoo Center schools. John McCollister and his daughter depart next Monday for Portland Quebec to attend the fair and visit other western points.
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Johnson County Teachers Wills
Sharon Center
Johnson County
Teachers’ Association
Sharo Center
Sharoo Center
John McCollister
Portland
Quegon
Notice to Contractors for Iowa City paving bids 1905
Sealed proposals will be received by the Iowa City city clerk until 2 pm September 22 1905 for labor and material on curbing and paving in Iowa City including Court College and Capitol streets. Bids may cover separate or all sections with bonds and certified checks required. Plans available at city clerk’s office.
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Iowa City
Iowa
O Court Street
Sammi Street
College Street
Clinton Street
Capitol Street
Burlington Street
Barrison Street
Tow City
Town City
Court Street
Laws City
F. H. Dondore
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