George Graham West Dies at Sweet Springs
Former United States Senator George Graham West dies at Sweet Springs Missouri after weeks of hunger between life and death. The funeral procession travels to St Louis in a private rail car, with services held at his residence and Spring grounds. Gov Dockery proclaims half mast and orders state public buildings closed for the funeral day.
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George Graham West
Sweet Springs
George G. Veat
Mia. Veat
Alex
George P. B. Jackson
Thompson
St. Louia
A. E. Allen
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
St. Louis
John J. Smith
Ed. T. Crear
Veat
Shakelford
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Earthquake Strikes Wellington New Zealand Damages Reported
Wellington New Zealand reports the heaviest quake in years at 10 22 am Monday causing serious damage to public buildings and heavy losses to private firms in the city. In Missouri Audrain court offers a reward of 100 dollars for the arrest and conviction of Lafayette Newkirk murder suspect revival noted.
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New Zealand
Mexico
Lafayette Newkirk
Audrain County
Fire destroys largest Illinois hay barn in Moorsville
A blaze Friday or Monday destroyed the hay barn of 8. J. Miller at Moorsville, wiping out a 300-ton capacity structure and its contents. The barn was described as the largest in the state.
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Pena
J. Miller
Moorsville
Powers press Turkey to grant American demands
Washington reports say powers signatory to the Paris treaty pressure Turkey to comply with American claims. France Germany Austria urge the sultan to yield while Britain supports the move. Secretary Hay expects a settlement within days as embassies confirm favorable returns, with direct sultan assent preferred over Porte promises. Admiral Harker’s fleet at Lisbon aims to keep the pressure visible.
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Turkey
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France
Germany
Great Britain
M. Des Portes de la
Constantinople
Admiral Harker
Lisbon
Porte
Leishman
State Department
Laishmian
St. Petersburg
McCormick
Sheriff Thompson Sued For Damages In St Clair County
East St Louis, UK Sheriff G Wash Thompson of St Clair County faces two $10,000 damage suits in Belleville Circuit Court alleging false imprisonment of John McStay and W G Rogers. The action, brought by attorney Daniel McGlynn for a packing-house, stems from arrests on July 30 by deputies Vole and Crow amid pack yard labor strife.
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G. Wash Thompson
St Clair County
John McStay
W. G. Rogers
Stock Yards
Stantey Township
Wash Thompson
Belleville
Daniel McGlynn
McStay
Rogers
Vole
Cloud
Vola
Crow
Thompson
East St. Louis
St. Clair County
I. Toddsiday
Tudge Rood
W. Holder
William Downard
Fret Schwab
Frank Meyer
Charles Goohes
Bust
Sd. Lowe
Juda Nolder
Wiliam
Pred Setwal
Colorado Wreck Victims Sucked Into Quicksand
Colorado wreck near Pueblo claims at least 100 lives with 79 bodies recovered and 19 passengers missing. Reports say victims’ bodies were drawn into quicksand. identification notes Mrs Jennie Sharpless of South Bend Ind among the deceased. In Springfield Wisconsin officials form a state association with Ben J Brainerd elected president and other officers named.
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Publo
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Porsons
Jennie Sharpless
Springfeld
Staty Sheriffa of
Almets
Springbelt
Ben J. Brainerd
Sangamon
First View
Charles F. Harbaugh
Knox County
JH. Dewolf
Fulton County
Hardy Whitlock
President Shea Bars Teamsters Strike in Chicago Riots
Chicago faced rioting as meat packing and allied trades workers clashed with police after President Shea ordered the Teamsters not to strike. Overturned wagons and beat drivers marked the day as unions and bosses debated a settlement, with many strikers seeking work outside Chicago.
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Chicago
Donnellys
Harrison
Bown
Japan’s Raid Fears of China Neutrality Breach
Washington reacts to the capture of the Russian destroyer Ryo shitein by a Japanese torpedo boat in Chefoo harbor. Officials warn the action could violate Chinese neutrality and the war limits agreed with the United States. If Russia or China retaliates, wider war risks loom and ties between Japan Britain and France may be strained.
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Korea
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Russia
China
Andora
Ching
Japan
Great Britain
Hessia
France
State Department
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Chefoos
Rosslen
Associated Press
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Shestakovsky
Ryeshitelai
Ft Fe Anid
Stoessel
Suicide claims general amid Port Arthur siege
London reports 10000 sick and wounded at Fort Arthur and panic there after Lieut Gen Stocisel t in command allegedly killed himself. Marquis Oyama moves north toward Liao Yang, with a plan to attack Aug 20. Also note Kasuga sunk at Port Arthur and Count Kamamura promoted to full admiral before death.
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Shanghai
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Manchuria
Liao Yang
Heir To Russian Throne Born In St Petersburg
Fr iday brought news of a royal birth as the_eczarina gave birth to a son in villa Alexandra Peterhof asserts mother and child are well His Majesty expressed joy and named the heir Alexis Nikolaos It is hoped the dynasty will strengthen and the emperor may soon lead with front line duty anticipated. The princess Alix of Hesne, wife of the former heir, had four daughters previously Olga Titania Maria and Anastasia born 1894 to 1899.
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Eczarina
Villa Alexandra
Peterhof
Wieb
Alexis Nikolaos
Herons
Romano
Emperor
Empreus
Stumsia
Alix
Hesne
Olga
Titania
Maria
Anastasia
Nevada Missouri Interstate soldiers reunion elects officers
Nevada Mo. Interstate soldiers reunion elected officers for the coming year with D Gillson as Commander H Mitchell as vice commander fat Shea as quartermaster George Sullivan as officer of the day Rev Rufia Staltz as Chaplain J P Kingsland as adjutant H Mitchell G A Pelman A H Woolf as trustees Col Charles H Morgan of Lamar and Aaron Staple of Greenfield were among speakers Wednesday.
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D. Gillson
H. Mitchell
Fat Shea
George Sulivan
Rufia Staltz
J. P. Kingsland
G. A. Pelraon
A. H. Woolf
Charles H. Morgan
Lamar
Aaron DP
Staplew
Greenfield
Wadnesday
Supreme Court upholds Bryan will rejection in sealed letter case
New Haven Conn Friday high court sustains inferior court verdict in excluding as evidence the sealed letter stating William J Bryan was to receive forty dollars from the estate of Philly S Pennett The opinion by Chief Justice Tarance is joined by all judges
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Conn
Supreme Court of Errore
Wiperior Court
William J. Bryan
Earate
Philly S. Pennett
Tarance
Japan to Protest Russia Warship Taing Tati Incident
Tokyo expects immediate representations to Germany over Russian warships at Taing Tati. The move signals heightened diplomatic tension as Japan seeks clarification and redress regarding the naval matter.
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Japan
Germany
Taing Tati
May Employ Militia at Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska the sheriff considers calling out the militia to quell strikers critical of his methods. The governor says he is ready to mobilize the militia upon request, reflecting tension between local authorities and labor protests amid uncertain guidance from distant officials.
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Omaha
South Omaha
Destroyer Seizure at Chefoo Harbor Reported
Rumors state Russian protected cruisers Ankold and Novik and a torpedo boat destroyer entered Kaichau Bay Thursday night exchanging salvos with German ships. Journal notes possible Russian intent to disarm and remain through war end. Details remain unclear, with ships leaving Port Arthur and a hospital ship heading toward Shanghai amid ongoing confusion.
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Critsera Ankold
Novik
Kaichau Bay
Port Arthur
Ahi Mongolia
Shanghai
Kasagi
Round Island
Saddle Islands
Ruston
Two Depots Robbed at Carrollton Missouri
At about 1 a.m. Tuesday a masked robber held up the Wabash and Santa Fe depot operators in Carrollton Missouri, forcing cash from drawers and constraining access to a loaded safe. Total theft from Wabash was 110, Santa Fe 15.28, with over $1,000 in an office safe inaccessible. Local officers pursued the case. railroad detectives have been assigned.
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Mas
Wabash
Hime
Banta Fe
J. F. Geary
Santa Fe
Santa Pe
Cmy
Grand Army of the Republic holds eighth interstate reunion
Nevada Missouri reports a large turnout at Lake Park Springs as the Grand Army of the Republic hosts its eighth interstate reunion. Veterans from Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Illinois attend the event reflecting strong membership and regional ties.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Lake Park Springs
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Kansas
Arkansas
Illiois
Striking Chicago Teamsters Balk at Walkout
Tense meetings end with decision not to strike as a body though pickets threaten to disrupt stores and depots. Michael Donnelly sought to mediate with retailers while Chief O Neill adds 2000 officers amid rising crime. Milk wagon drivers join sympathy action as violence increases and 150 cattle are slaughtered at a Stock Yards stockyard. Total receipts show 22000 cattle and 16 000 hogs reported Wednesday.
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Chicago
Teamaters’ Joint Council
Teamaters
Michael Donnelly
Teamatera
Soaemuch
Teamstera
Plim
Donnelly
O'Neil Wedheadihy
Twethlele
Medom
Great Western
Mob Attacks Strikebreakers Car and Train in Kansas City
A mob halted a Riverside bound train in Kansas City area, set fire to a car carrying strikebreakers, and threw luggage into the Kaw river. Police dispersed the crowd, extinguished the blaze, and arrested two men and a boy. About 75 strikebreakers were believed present from northern Kansas. Reports also note immigration statistics and a South American naval movement.
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Atrike
Fonmlen
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