FIRE ON TRAIN LOAD OF LEITER MINERS
A special miner train carrying Leiter miners was fired upon near Christopher on Thursday night after leaving Eldorado. Three guards were wounded but not seriously. two squads likely fired from overgrown areas. Sheriff Stein inspected the scene as guards escorted the next shipment toward Ziegler.
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Benton
Christopher
Eldorado
Ziegler
Phota
Stein
Severichella
Bucksdot
Camp Turker
Zolgier
Loster
General Blackmar Chosen Commander at G A R Encampment
General Wilmon W. Blackmar of this city was elected commander in chief of the G A R. The encampment was held in Denver Colorado with officers elected including John T. King senior vice commander in chief Geo W Patten junior vice commander and Doctor Warren T King surgeon general. The convention adjourned sine die after resolutions on voting franchise and Sons of Veterans participation. Mary L. Hagar of Chicago named national president of the Ladies of the GA. Delegates then toured Washington and Concord in Automobiles.
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Boston
Wilmon W. Blackmar
Ehhet
Goa
Epvion
Denver
Colo
John T. King
Washington
Geo. W. Patten
Chattanooga
Tent
Warren Tt. King
Indianapolla
Reverem
C. H. Braadford
The
Sons of the Veterans
Union
Confederat
Mary ‘I. Hagar
Chicago
Ladies of the
Grand Army
Laxingtand
Concord
Hunger Brings Chicago Strikers to Riot at Stock Yards
Destitute residents on Chicago's west side rioted after hunger spurred attempts to seize meat from stock yards. Eight guards fled, police were pelted, and dozens injured in clashes as the area cleared, with a sergeant stripped and a man hospitalized amid the chaos. Investigations into the Tishomingo Land Office are announced with possible prosecutions for irregularities.
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Chicago
Heavy Rain Ends Drought Saving Corn In Rolla
Prolonged dry spell in Rolla Missouri ended Sunday night with a heavy rainstorm. Farmers report crops nearly dried up but late corn now salvageable. In Milan Missouri a runaway wagon incident injures a young woman, Mian Nona, when horse team frightened, throwing her from the wagon and crushing her skull.
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Rolla
Milan
VBL HW
Mian Nona
Sore
East Side Packers Have Busy Day At Stock Yards
East St Louis reports very large receipts at the National Stock Yards with cattle 77500 hogs 0 000 and sheep 8000. Packers say demand is met despite fewer workers, longer hours, and improved handling facilities. Strikes and tensions include a strikebreaker pursued, police riots, and court actions against three men tied to injunctions. Charles Vere and Chris Mere face charges, with others named Bourke Cloud and Kowek.
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East St. Louis
National Stock Yards
Lamia
Stock Yarde
Donnelly
T. Louw Thoraday
Brooklyn Road
Tuoelay
Collinaville Avenue
Frank Holton
Tuewslay
Jule
St. Clair Avenue
Tri-Cities
Chris Mere
Charles Vere
Holter Tuewlay
Dellaville
Sue Bond
Oantemy
Loula Bourke
Willan Cloud
Stephen Kowek
Japanese Bombard Port Arthur Defence In Heavy Action
Reports from Chefoo flag ongoing Japanese bombardment of Port Arthur and inner forts as ships return to harbor. Observers say new Japanese positions taken near Jinxun and Suhezyen while Russian defenses suffer losses. A rumored naval clash near Port Arthur circulates from Chefoo via Washington dispatches.
Deadly storm claims three lives in St Louis area
A violent windstorm and tornado swept a one mile square zone in North St Louis and across the river, killing three people and injuring over twenty. Hundreds were displaced as roofs, walls, and telegraph poles were torn down, with two miles of business districts largely unchanged elsewhere. Rain, fire alarms, and confusion followed the cyclone with little overall damage beyond the affected zone.
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St. Louis
North St. Louie
Venice
Madison
Eye Witnernes
Yair
Pon North St. Laowle
Eleventh Street
Broadway
Bremen Avenue
Dock Street
Polles
Weather Bureau
Kansan
L. H. Dangefsch
Etty
Expect China to join Japan
In Pekin, European residents believe it will be only a few months or weeks until China abandons neutrality and forms an offensive alliance with Japan. They expect a Japanese capture of Mukden as the signal for Chinese pressure to push the Imperial government to ally with Japan.
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Pekin
China
Japan
Muxden
Alies
General Atack on Port Arthur Reported by Pechil
The steamer Pechil met seven Japanese torpedo-boat destroyers that entered Chefoo harbor on Thursday and were said to be seeking Russian destroyers and torpedo boats that had escaped Port Arthur. Heavy firing was heard all Thursday night. The Japanese stated a general attack along the Port Arthur line was planned for Friday.
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Chefo
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Ambiguity Persists Over Equal Treatment Claim
A dispatch from Constantinople reports that though the American Minister Mr Leishman initially called the Porte s declaration on equal treatment for American schools tentative the follow up explanations were too vague to settle the issue and active correspondence continues between parties.
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Parla
Temps
Constantinople
Leishman
Earthquakes Hit Samon Island Causing Village Deaths
Severe quakes devastate villages on Samon Island in the Greek Archipelago forty five miles west of Binyrna. Inhabitants are killed and injuries reported as authorities assess damage.
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Athens. E
Samon
Binyrna
Macoupin Settlers Meet Reunites in Carlinville
The twenty fifth annual Macoupin County old settlers gathering was held in Carlinville on Thursday. About four thousand people attended. Judge James C. Allen of Olney delivered the address.
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Macoupin
Carlinville
Macoupin County
James C. Allen
Olney
Russiane Order Vessels Destroyed at Port Arthur
An Admiralty official announced that Vice Admiral Ouktomsky must destroy his warships to prevent capture by Japan. If escape is impossible, he should unleash a final sortie and, if necessary, blow the ships and wheels to ensure no part falls into enemy hands.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Ouktomsky
Cortman
Port Arthur
Svoeesa
Admirality
British Warships to Protect Commerce and Trade
London plans to defend commerce amid tensions with Russia. The British government signals willingness to retaliate, even to war, to assert the right to sink neutral ships if interference occurs. British merchant vessels will sail to ports while under Royal Navy protection and may be ordered to fire on ships violating safety corridors.
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London
England
Eznr
Pritieh Wrarahlpe
Russian ships must depart or face action warned
Consul General God informs the State Department from Bhanghal that Chinese reports confirm the Parisian consul general's claim. The torpedo boat destroyer at the port must leave by the 20th inet and the cruiser by the 21st inet under threat of measures.
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Wraahington
Godnow
State Department
Bhanghal
Notal
Comeul
Freight Wreck Near Staunton Shuts Line
A southbound freight train on the Wabash line derailed early Thursday at Staunton when it struck a switch, scattering grain and furniture. The engineer and fireman jumped to safety as the locomotive and its load were wrecked. no condition on injuries reported.
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Staunton
Weather and grain market turbulence in Northwest reports
Rain across the Northwest worsens crop conditions as wheat trading opens with a bull market surge. September futures reach 11644, December 1112 and May 1110 with prices climbing. In San Francisco market strength pushes a new high, though the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Marnday
San Francisco
Col
May wheat hits $1.16 in New York market surge
In New York on Friday May wheat futures surged to $1.16 as demand spanned directions and all offers from sellers were quickly absorbed at advancing prices, shattering season records.
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New York
Heavy Downpour Near Vandalia Deluge Benefits Crops
A heavy downpour near Vandalia dropped over two inches in a half hour, a rainfall valued for its immense benefit to corn crops and fall pastures, according to Ul.
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Vandalia
Bridge Swept Away at Wad Swept Away near Pilot Grove
Heavy rain Thursday night caused a water spout east of Pilot Grove and swept away the new bridge under construction across the Lamine River at O clock Friday morning. Local crews reported the structure was removed as floodwaters rose and damaged the job site.
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Pilot Grove
Lamine River
Japs Gain New Positions In Seige
Japanese forces report gains near Port Arthur during August 14 to 17, with 20,000 reinforcements and captures at Pigeon Bay and Liao Te Shan. A Russian capitulation terms include transfer of ships and garrisons, while battle losses and Japanese advances continue amid chaotic reports from Chefoo and surrounding fortifications.
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Port Arthur
Itta
Aseri Qeed
Pigeon Bay
Liao Te Shan
Paluochan
Wali
Loulen Hay
Liew
Oneut
Stoeneel Theorme
Ehonli
Kuropathin
Villang
Pimnee
Pon
Harber
Netwlean
Bevastopol
Poblevia
Perenviet
Poltava
Maytiy
Duiver Palada
Ile
Cnatmer
Thor
Sili
Rustan
Cho Entile
Japanewy Horse Artillery
Aone Alan
Aomori
Injunction Stands Against Miners at Zeigler Illinois
Judge J O Humphrey overruled a motion to observe the injunction restraining miners and their organization from interfering with Leiter mines at Zeigler. He ordered the workers may work, owners control products, and the restraining order stands as the supreme law. The court did not bar labor importation and noted fines in related cases.
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Springfield
Dawisbl
Tllinois
Nvidia
Onan
Necossary
Zeigler
J. Ot. Humphrey
Leiter
Humphrey
G A R Encampment Opens at Boston
The thirty eighth Civil War veteran encampment opens in Boston with the Grand Army of the Republic and auxiliary groups present. Governor Bates hosts a reception for Confederate officers attending, highlighting a spirit of reconciliation as thousands gather for parades and events amid festive decor.
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Vveterana
National Woman's Beliet Corps
National Daughters of Veterans
National Lone of Veterans
Bates
Homor
Edward 8. Gay
Allatta
Grand Army
Edward A. Kiney
Poeton
Maybrick Granted Courteous Reception at New York Arrival
Washington reports officials of the immigration bureau considered Mrs. Maybrick's status after Acting Commissioner Murray weighed the law. Despite prior assurances of courtesy for arrival, officials indicated no bar to entry and pledged proper consideration upon Mrs. Maybrick’s New York port arrival.
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Washington
Immigration Bureau
Acthog
Joseph Murray
Maybrick
New York
Bargent
Maybrich
Sarwetit
Stra
Maytrich
Ming
Harrison Fails To Stop Strike In Chicago
Chicago mayor Harrigon fails to halt a postal strike after a noon conference with tension reps. Packers eyeing Greek labor in yards sparks protests as pickets stop a wagon of empty barrels. Republican judicial nominees Lamm Norton Johnston win Missouri and Kansas appeals seats.
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Meyor Harrigon
Prisent Donnelly Declinga
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