Peace party wins at St. Petersburg
The Associated Press reports a peace-favoring shift in Russia Japan talks. Russia accepts Japan’s predominance in Korea while Japan recognizes Russia’s Manchuria position. Key issues include a neutral zone on the Yalu and guarantees for Manchuria, with peace advocates gaining influence led by Minister Lamadorf and Premier Witte urging restraint to avoid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Yalu
Ruseia
Poor Attend Train's Funeral Service
George Francis Train's funeral occurred Thursday at the Merritt mortuary chapel in New York. It was private with only his daughter Mrs Golager present from the family, while fifty to sixty mourners stood outside as the coffin was carried away, and his body was later interred in Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Francis Train
Merritt Undertaking Establishment
Golager
Greenwood
Miscreant Wrecks Passenger Train Near Boonville
Katy Flyer No 6 northbound derailed after a switch was opened near the station Tuesday morning. Engine overturned, sleeper and two cars toppled. engineer William Trogle of Parsons Kansas and fireman Spendiff of Sedalia severely burned. Passenger Kimball of Marion Indiana slightly hurt. Suspect switchman or deliberate act. light extinguished and lock removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
William Trogle
Parsons, Kas
Spendiff
Sedalia
Kimball
Marion
Ind
Senator Hanna Confined by Severe Cold in Washington
Washington report says Senator Hanna remained in bed Thursday with a severe cold. A physician ordered rest though the illness was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Shanghai posting signals recall of Consul General Goodnew
Minneapolis dispatch reports Consul General Goodnew of Shanghai left Wednesday night for his post. Developments in China have been swift and the government is understood to have ordered him to report to Shanghai as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Goodnew
Shanghai
China
Cotton Exchange Urges Panama Treaty Support in Alabama
Mobile Alabama based Cotton Exchange composed of Democrats calls on Alabama Senators to back the Panama treaty and praises Secretaries Hay and Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Cotton Exchange
Alabama
Hay
Root
Stabbing in Carbondale Involving Bode and O'Hara
In Carbondale Illinois Ernest Bode was fatally stabbed by Frank O Hara over jealousy concerning O Hara s wife. Bode roomed at the house and both men had seen years. O Hara was married with a family residing in Carverville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ill
Ernest Bode
Frank O'Hara
O'Hara
Bode
Garterville
Treaty With the Netherlands Signed in Washington
Secretary Hay and Baron Gevers the Netherlands minister signed an extradition treaty in Washington on Monday. The agreement covers immediate transmission for ratification and details remain under government review as diplomatic notes proceed.
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Netherlands
Washington
Hay
Baron Gevers
The
Trial reveals overcharged fasteners conspiracy case
Washington trial of August W. Machen and co defendants rapidly proceeds with government showing documents tied to Groff Bros and Machen division. Bank officials testify on deposits and checks related to Groffs. Witnesses state Oroft fastener price was 25 cents with 5 cent rebate. government supply price quoted $7.00 then cut to 1.25. Attorney Kamion accuses Inspector Mayer of witness influence. Mayer denies. Judge rebukes inspector but no affidavit produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
August W. Machen
Groff Bros
Machen
Post Office Department
Wit Hexsee
Kamion
Loreng
Fee
Walter S. Mayer
Mayer
Komlerenl Ie
Pritchant
Beach
Kimler
Chicago Theaters Warn of Permanent Closure Under New Law
Chicago theater managers voiced dire forecasts about the city council theater ordinance. They say the stringent provisions and required renovations will make operating unprofitable, with top gallery revenue missing and doors unlikely to reopen in modern houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington postal trial links Machen to Lorens in mailbox deal
In a Wednesday postal trial the government presented further evidence of ties among Machen Groff Brown and Mr and Mrs Lorens over the sale of letter box facsimia to the Government. Cleveland and Toledo witnesses testified to deposits of large checks and checks against individual accounts. Captain J T Baumgartner Machens brotherjchan and secretary of the Deposit Trust Company of Westminster Md testified about Machens deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Machen
Groff Brown
Lorens
Cleveland
Toledo
Giro
JT Baumgartner
Court suit seeks 962 from Dowie over old loan
Sir Francisco Hugh Craig insurance agent and ex president of the Chamber of Commerce asked the court to recover 962 from John Alexander Dowie. He alleges Dowie borrowed 2772 twelve years ago, returned all but 962, and now refuses to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Hugh Craig
Chamber of Commerce
John Alexander Dowie
Craig
Zion
Dowie
Leonard Roeder Celebrates 4th Birth Anniversary in Quincy
Leonard Roeder, an early Quincy settler and possibly the oldest man in western Hilneis, quietly observed his fourth birth anniversary on Thursday. He served in the duke of Wellington's army during the victory at Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Leonard Roeder
Hilneis
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Damages Awarded in Breach of Promise Suit
Murphysboro Md Jackson County Circuit Court awarded Misa Sarah Kenner of Ava Illinois 2500 dollars in a breach of promise case against Otto Modglin a young farmer near her home. The courtship spanned four years.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Misa Sarah Kenner
Ava
Ill
Otto Modglin
Netherlands to recognize the republic of Panama
Charge dAffaires Gar rett at the Hague informs the secretary of state that the Netherlands has decided to recognize the republic of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garrett
The
Hague
Netherlands
Republic of Panama
Secretary Hay Visits Thomasville on Doctor Ordered Stay
Washington secretary Hay departed Wednesday for Thomasville Georgia to remain two weeks as the guest of Colonel Payne under orders from his physician. The trip aims to aid his health as advised by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Thomasville
Payne
House Military Affairs Committee Backs Army Appropriation
Washington report says the House committee on military affairs finished work on the army appropriation bill and will report it to the House as printed. The measure carries appropriations totaling 75 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Ifa
House
Thieves Blow Safe Through Rooftop in Cape Girardeau
In Cape Girardeau Missouri a brewery and its office were broken into on Sunday night. The safe was blown with a charge that breached the roof, and much of the safe contents were destroyed. Revenue stamps appear to have been left untouched.
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Cape Girardean
Cape
California Mon Capt J BE Moser Notes on Proper Citizens
A clipped note from a California era column mentions Captain J B E Moser and observations on proper citizenship, reflecting local civic attitudes and public service. The fragment hints at leadership and citizenship expectations in a historical context.
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California, Mon
J. ¥. BE. Moser
Propeer Citisesa
Tornado Wrecks Tuscola Town in Alabama Deadly Toll
A devastating tornado struck Monndeville near Tuscola Alabama early Friday, killing thirty seven people and injuring over one hundred. Most businesses were destroyed, rail facilities wrecked, and debris scattered for miles as surgeons rushed to aid the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Tuscola
Ala
Monndeville
Moundville
Greensboro
Teornth
minister to panama to return soon
Washington reports American Minister to Panama Mr Buchanan is set to return to the United States within days from Colon. Private business commitments are cited as the reason for the leave. The State Department cautions this may be a temporary absence while his Panama appointment was only intended as provisional.
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Washington
Buchanan
Panama
United States
Colon
Department
Duchanan
Isthm
Honn Convicted of Wife Murder in Coles County
Charleston Wh. W. K. Honn was found guilty of wife murder in Coles County Circuit Court. Judge Thompson imposed an indeterminate sentence of five to twenty one years. Trial began Monday. after fourteen hours the jury returned a guilty verdict. Hoan, son of banker W. S. Hoan of Ashmore, wed Monala Galbrard, a playmate of the year. She died two months after their marriage.
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Charleston
W. K. Honn
Coles County
Thompson
Monala Galbrard
Powers testifies as Iroquois theater witness in coroner case
Chicago witness I Harry J Powers, named as a resident owner and associate manager of the Iroquois theater, testifies before the coroner's jury. Will J Davis, the other resident owner, is ordered to retire from the room during Powers examination after objections from the managers' attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harry J. Powers
Traeger
Will J. Davis
Iroquoia Theater
Mississippi Apple Growers Meet Reports Healthy Orchards
In Quincy Newfoundland a Mississippi Apple Growers Association meeting heard from Doctor Forbies's orchard inspectors employed by the state. The party arrived by waterbound craft. Apple trees are healthy and buds are in good shape while peach buds look bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mississipp Apple Growers’ Association
Doctor Forbies
Orchard Inspectora
Naval affairs push Hitchcock resolution for Moody details
Friday authorized a favorable report on the Hitchcock resolution calling on Secretary Moody for details as to carriages used at bureaus of his department.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Hitchcock
Moody
Topeka Gas Firm Chartered To Pipe Fort Scott Gas
Topeka based The Foderal Gas and Fuel Company was chartered Friday with headquarters in Topeka. The firm will lay a natural gas pipeline from the Chanute fields to supply Fort Scott and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kax
Foderal Gas and Fuel Company
Chanute Fields
Fort Scott
Business Suspended in San Domingo Amid Silence
The U S cruiser Minneapolis arrived Tuesday morning and Jett Tuesday evening. Business remains suspended due to no communication with neighboring villages. Minister M Deetson presented credentials to the president of the provisional government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
United States
Minneapolis
Jett
M. Deetson
Senator Gamble Backs Brule Agency Land Cession Bill
Washington Senator Gamble from the committee on Indian affairs reported favorably on a bill ratifying an agreement with the Indians of the lower Brule agency in South Dakota. The cession covers part of their reservation at a price of $1.25 per acre.
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Washington
Senator Gamble
Committee On Indian Affairs
Lower Brule
South Dakota
Mulberry Grove Considers Immediate Oil Well Drilling
At a Friday night meeting citizens decided to sink an oil well at once. An Indiana firm offered to bore the well for 1200 dollars and a committee was appointed to raise the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Grove
Indiana
Phi Alpha Wins Joint Debate at Minors College
The annual joint debate between Sigma Pi and Phi Alpha societies in Jacksonville was held Friday night and Phi Alpha triumphed. The referendum question was the central topic of the discussion.
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Jacksonville
Sigma Pi
Phi Alpha Societies of
Minors College
Phi Alpha
Counterfeit Suspect Arrested in Paducah
Paducah Ky police arrested Tobe Powell of Mar county Tuesday on a counterfeiting charge. Two twenty dollar bills with photographs of a Mayfield note were traced. Veteran died from a fall in Quincy at age 74, identified as Willian Vv. The report notes an uncertain line about the siete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Tobe Powell
Mar— County
Quincy
Willian
McIntire Fails to Post Bond in Chicago Return
A. F. McIntire, returned from Chicago, spent Friday at the U S marshal’s office and was jailed after failing to furnish the $5000 bond set by the court. He remained in custody overnight pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
A. F. McIntire
Chicago
Ex-Deputy Tolbert Acquitted on False Accounts Charge
Muscogee Oklahoma Friday Tol bert, an ex Deputy United States Marshal, faced a federal trial in court here for returning false accounts and was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscogee, I. T
Paden Tolbert
United States
Federal Court Upholds Peabody Case in Colorado
In Denver a federal judge states the court lacks jurisdiction over the Parker habeas corpus case against Colorado's militia authority. The ruling supports state enforcement of laws during turbulence, citing Governor's power to call out the militia and conduct law enforcement without federal interference. Judge Hallett commends the governor for enforcing the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Hallett
United States District Court
Sherman Parker
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Judev Hallett
Million Dollars for Kentucky's Capitol
The Kentucky House paused the Johnson bill to appropriate 1 million dollars for a new capitol building on the present site. A governor to govern, with state officials on a commission to oversee erection. The measure echoes Henry Clay era ideas to relocate the capital. Senate approves Whitt bill creating Beckham County from Carter, Lewis and Elliott in Eastern Kentucky with Olive Hill as county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statehouse
Frankfort
House
Johnson Bil
Charae
Henry Clay
Senate
Whitt
County of
Beckham
Carter, Lewis and Elliott
Kentuck
Olive Hill
Rosenthal conspiracy case delays as bail bond forfeited
In New York against A. 5. Rosenthal Martin L. Cohen and Chas. C. Browne charged with defrauding the government by fraudulent silk imports the case did not proceed Wednesday as Rosenthal failed to appear Judge Thomas ordered his $20 000 bail forfeited Rosenthal's counsel said he was in Europe and would return in two weeks. The indictments allege large quantities of duties were defrauded with Browne a customs inspector a defendant. Washington Dawes commission denies charges against Brosius an Indian rights advocate and sends a Senate document with the commission’s official reply and a request for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosenthal
Martin L. Cohen
Chas. C. Browne
United States
Thomas
Europe
Browne
Washington
Dawes Commission
SM. Broxins
Indian Rights Association
United States Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Brosius
East
Senate
Burngesser Duo Seek New Trial in Alienation Case
Harry M. Borngesser Sr and wife Mary move for a new trial in the Circuit Court division of Judge Wood. The suit by daughter in law Jeasie Lane Borngesser seeks $5,000 for alienation of affection of her husband Harry M. Borngesser Jr. The motion claims the judgment is excessive and presents new evidence favorable to the defendants.
Gas Explosion Rips Marion Hotel Killing Three
In Marion Indiana a gas explosion leveled the Seliz hotel building. Three persons burned to death, two fatally injured and ten badly hurt in the blast and collapse. Numerous rooms damaged as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Marion
Ind
Seliz
New York Banquet Honors Langley and Early Aviation Figures
John Brishen Walker hosted a flying machine dinner Tuesday night at the Waldorf Astoria. Attendees included Prof. Samuel P Langley and guest M Santon-Dumont, highlighting early aviation circles in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Brishen Walker
The
Waldorf-Astoria
Samuel P. Langley
M. Santon-Dumont
Archbishop Harty Promises Aid to Philippine Development
Manila reports Archbishop J. J. Harty, newly arrived Catholic prelate, assures the Philippine commission he will do all in his power to assist in development efforts. The statement signals strong church backing for colonial projects and public works.
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Manila
J. J. Harty
Philippine Commission
Masist
Land Deal at Paxton Illinois
Solomon Motcer of Paxton Illinois figures in a land deal report from Paxton with details available in local records. The brief item notes a transaction involving property in the town, confirming the parties and location without extended specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton, Ill
Paxton, IL
Solomon Motcer
Ban
Manchuria Only Point in Dispute in Russo Japanese Talks
A Thursday morning report claims the neutral zone has vanished from Russo Japanese negotiations and that Manchuria remains the only outstanding issue. It says Russia may restrict Japanese access to Manchuria while preserving port access for coal and other needs. Officials expect a formal East Asia committee reply to Japan, pushing for economic concessions to stay under Russian influence.
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London
Rissa
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Privy Council
Naganah
Hakadate
St. Petersburg
Far East
Exara
Evidence accumulates against A W Machen in fraud trial
Washington reports the trial of August W. Machen with the Groff brothers and the Lorenzos on an indictment for conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with the sale of letter box fasteners. The bank transcript and salary disclosures prompt defense objections as proceedings adjourn into Friday morning.
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Washington
August W. Machen
Groff Brothers
Lorenzos
Conuapiracy
J. W. Herring
Union National Bank of Westameter
Machen
Mr. Tageart
Assist and Distriet
Denver election fraud arrests widen as charges mount
Additional arrests followed an election fraud probe with three more detainees named Mrs Elin Caldwell Herman Kastner and William Barter former election judges and clerks in December when charter delegates were shown boards were furnished and they were released pending trial Eleven more sergeons facing charges at the election hearing set for Saturday this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Elin J. Caldwell
Herman Kastner
William Barter
Elec
Emperor William to attend departure of German Southwest Africa expedition
Berlin reports that Emperor William is expected at Wilhelma haven for the departure ceremony of the German expedition to Southwest Africa this Thursday. Prince Henry of Prussia reviewed the battalion on Wednesday and urged troops to be faithful to flag and country saying Germany expects every bullet to do its duty. The Reichstag approved final readings for bills providing supplementary funds to suppress the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilhelmahaven
William
Africa
Prince Henry
Prussia
Germany
Reichstag
Fire destroys Shelby steel plant stockyards in Ohio
Shelby Ohio report says stock warehouses of the Shelby steel and tube company a branch of United States steel corporation burned Wednesday night destroying 25,000,000 feet of tubing. Loss estimated at 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 in leases. Stock in building deemed scrap iron. Fire blamed on defective electric light wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Ohio
Shelby Steel and Tube Company
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago Postoffice arrest of A F McIntire over get rich quick scheme
Chicago police arrested A F McIntire, formerly of St Louis, on a charge of operating a get rich quick concern. He allegedly headed a brokerage and banking outfit involved in illegitimate business. McIntire was moved to St Louis after the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Postoffice
Insectora
A. F. McIntire
St. Louis
Lottie McIntire
Melntire
St Louis
Thibetans Likely to Fight as British Advance Continues
Reports from the British expedition to Thibet indicate the Thibetans are ready to resist. Native priests vow to appeal to Russia if the British advance persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Thibet
Russia
Dowle Reviews in San Francisco Meets Cold Reception
John Alexandr Dowle arrived in San Francisco with his East party and sailed for Australia aboard the Sonoma on Thursday. He delivered two addresses here but was met with cold reception on both occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Alexandr Dowle
Australia
Sonoma
Fragmented 1910s news jumble with names and events
A garbled roundup lists political figures and courts from Illinois to Missouri and Indiana. Names such as Hathats, John Robertaos, Charlen Kedler, and Maj. Gen. Bator appear among references to elections, crimes, paroled prisoners, factory wage cuts, missionary plans, and court rulings. The text also mentions a Missouri murder, Arkansas poisonings, and a Kentucky capitol proposal amid broad European reforms and domestic policy notes.
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Peace Party
Kiting
Arisin
Foreign Office
AustraJdapan
Esar
Yaet
Ambasador Caxkini
Chvinese
Count Lamadorf
Witte
Count Lamedorf
He Ecgar
M. Witte
Council of State
Train
Indorses
Carbondale, IN
Groff
Gill
J. N
Moser
W. P Phifer
Birmingham
Minneapolis Times
Mr. Buchanan
Honn
Davis
Phi Alphas
McIntire
Bond
Colorado
Kentucky
Bill
Borngessers Ack
Archbishop Harty
A. W. Machen
Dowle
Dudge Bhelton
Spencer
Lawrence, Kana
Judge Sicholton
Harriburg
Hathats
John Robertaos Ig
Kiriville, Mo
Charlen Kedler
Vt Haute
John M. Glover
Creek
Episcopal Ae
Kansas City
Americai Car and Foundry Co
Nevada
Bator
Mielalppt House of Representativen Fortsen
Philip of Orleans
Carla
Alexandria
Ark
May Wilbird
Jeferson City
Ef Holbrook
California
Miesackinetts
Maryland
Portland
F. J. Hagenbarth
Utah
Court of Appeals of
Springfield
Tfl
Madison County
Steel Trust
Highteot
St. Louis Transit Co
Wynn
Gov. Murphy
New Jersey
Interparliamentary Union For Arbitration
Colombia
Bloomington
Arrest Car
Street
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