Bold Bandit Robs Stage Passengers Near Old Faithful Inn
A masked highwayman robbed seven stage coaches in Yellowstone Park near Old Faithful Inn, collecting over $2 from about 125 passengers, including five young ladies who were said to have received candy. the bandit rode away on a horse and is believed heading toward Big Springs to Ashton.
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Old Inn
West Galiat
Park
Fort Yellowstone
Big Springs
Ashton
Yellowstone Park
Idaho Springs
Gallatin Trail
Oldiers
Ine
Kern Notified as Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee
John Worth Kern was formally notified today in Indianapolis of his Democratic nomination for vice president. The event at the state fair grounds drew thousands and featured J Bryan and national leaders. Kern focused on tariff policy and criticisms of Speaker Cannon during remarks.
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Indianapolis
John Worth Kern
State Fair Grounds
J. Bryan
Denver
Norman E. Mack
Smncheon
National
Jr. Kern
Eism
Cannon
E of Representatives
Situation in Morocco Sees Calm Official View
Paris officials view the Morocco situation with calm. They say changes in rulers do not remove the problems and that the act of Al was meant to address the old regime. The report notes it is unlikely that further changes will quickly resolve the issues.
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Paris
Morocco
Diplomatic Conference Sought for Concerted Action
The passage calls for a world powers conference to pursue an accord on coordinated measures through standard diplomatic channels, arguing there is no obstacle to reaching a unified agreement. The text emphasizes diplomacy as the path to action and cooperation among nations.
Governor Opens Special Session to Amend Primary Law
Des Moines reports Governor A. B. Cummins will call a special session of the legislature to amend the primary law so the people can elect a successor to Senator Allison. The announcement came after a Republican conference in Des Moines.
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Cummins
Sessior
Des Moines
A. B
Allison
One Regiment Held as Reserve in Springfield Riot Aftermath
Springfield, Aug 21. Military rule ends as militia is reduced to one regiment and civil authorities take over. The First Cavalry breaks camp and the Seventh Infantry withdraws. Sheriff enhances deputy force as city remains tense with ruined blocks and one shooting report. Indictments filed against mob leaders for murder and riot.
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Springfield
First Cavalry
Seventh Infantry
Werner
Hitchcock Announces Republican Campaign Advisory Board
Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee announced the appointment of a new advisory board. Members include Richard A. Ballinger Cornelius N Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Nelson Cromwell John Hayes Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles P Taft Arthur I Vorys with Elmer Dover as secretary. Headquarters will be in New York.
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New York
Hitchcock
The
Republic National Committee
Richard A. Ballinger
State of Washington
Cornelius N. Bliss
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
William Nelson Cromwell
John Hayes Hammond
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Arthur I. Vorys
Hitchrock
Elmer Dover
Lightning Kills Two in Grain Shock on Peterson Farm
Magnus Johnson and Nels Nelson were struck and killed by lightning eight miles west of While on Peter Peterson's farm. The men crawled into a grain shock as a local shower passed over, and the lightning hit the shock, killing both instantly.
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Magnus Johnson
Nels Nelson
Peter Peterson
Ten-Year-Old Fatally Surpasses Inquiry Into Self Harm
The ten year old daughter of John Stoltz, living ten miles west of Armour, died by her own action using a double barreled shotgun. She apparently planned the deed for some time and asked questions about the methods.
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John Stoltz
Armour
Boy Dragged to Death in Saddle Stirrup Incident
Thirteen year old Charley Miller was riding at Miller when his foot caught in a saddle stirrup and he was dragged to death. The accident occurred at the Miller property involving a horse.
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Charley Miller
Miller
A O Brown & Co Suspended by Stock Exchange
A O Brown & Co one of New Yorks largest brokers announces suspension amid investigation of last Saturdays trades. The firm formerly ran five city branches and offices in Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Detroit Erie Utica Toronto and Paterson N J. D W Noel named as assignee.
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New York
Brown & Co
Stock Exchange
A. O. Brown & Co
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Erie
Utica
Toronto
Paterson
N. J
A. O. Brown
G. Lee Stout
F. Buchanan
Samuel ©. Brown
W. Rhea Whitman
D. W. Noel
Taft Replies to Bryan at Virginia Day Rally
Taft declares the people have ruled through the Republican party in a Virginia gathering of thousands. He cites McKinley and Roosevelt administrations as expressions of the people's will, praising gold standard and protective tariff as correct policy. The remarks come during a Virginia event in Hot Springs on August 22.
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Hot Springs
William H. Taft
Bryan
Virginia
Taft
McKinley
Roosevelt
Cage
Mra
Haileyville Oklahoma Mine Disaster Entombs 25 to 30
A fierce fire trapped 25 to 30 miners at Haileyville Hailey-Oklahoma coal mine No 1. Rescuers cannot enter due to the blaze and it is feared the entombed men will die. Most workers were foreigners and several near the opening escaped. Relatives gathered at the shaft in grief.
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Southwest
Haileyville
Hailey-Oklahoma
Richard Croker Honored by the City of Dublin
Dublin Aug 24 Richard Croker became an honorary burgess reading the roll and receiving a freedom certificate from the lord mayor. The list honors distinguished service to Ireland and liberty abroad joining General Grant Edward Potter captain of the Constitution and Patrick A Collins former Boston mayor.
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Dublin
Richard Croker
Ireland
Mr. Croker
General Grant
Edward Potter
Constitution
Patrick A. Collins
Boston
Found Dead in Bathtub Sioux Falls Leader L. S. Tyler
L S Tyler a prominent Sioux Falls figure and noted South Dakota orator was found dead in a bathtub at his home. Authorities say heart failure caused the death. At the time, he served as secretary and manager of the South Dakota Retail Merchants Insurance Co.
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Tyler
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Woman killed ex husband in quarrel at home
Christine Clark shot Charles A. Clark, her divorced husband, during a quarrel at their residence. Clark died from a bullet wound to the abdomen. Mrs. Clark was arrested and offered no statement, appearing to misjudge her position in the incident.
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Pear Alsen
Christine Clark
Charles A. Clark
Clark
South Dakota Teacher Dies After Operation in Iowa City
Ida L Speidel professor of mathematics at a South Dakota high school died in Iowa City after an operation for peritonitis. She had previously held a chair at the University of Colorado.
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Ida L. Speidel
Lead
Iowa City
University of Colorado
Baron Sternberg Dies in Heidelberg Embassy Chief
Baron Speck von Sternberg German ambassador to the United States died in the Hotel Victoria Heidelberg at age fifty six from lung inflammation. His widow, Miss Lillian Langham of Louisville Kentucky, was with him. He had just left Washington on May 15 for a trip to Germany and had served through the Franco Prussian War.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Victoria
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
Baron von Sternberg
Washington
Night riders set fire to Lowry and Akaska towns
Incendiary fires in Lowry and Akaska in Walworth county caused by nighttime riders. Lowry’s losses reach 8000 dollars with the bank and stores damaged. Akaska's losses total 16000 dollars including a bank, the Akaska News plant, poolrooms, butcher shop, saloon and hardware store. Authorities suspect horse thief retaliation.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Lowry
Alaska
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Walworth County
Farmers’ State Bank
J. F. Herman
Akaska
Akaska News
Grand naval review in Sydney park stages huge forces
A grand review in the park featured 400 Royal Navy sailors and marines, 3,000 sailors and officers from the American fleet, 7,000 naval and military personnel from New South Wales, and 4,000 cadets taking part in the ceremony.
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Sydney
Royal Navy
New South Wales
Market Quotations Wheat Prices and Track Numbers
Minneapolis August 25 Wheat quotations in Sept at 98 and Dec at 97 3 4 cents On track No 1 hard 31 03 half percent No 1 Northern 10154 No 2 Northern 98 and No 3 Northern 96 5 cents Apple.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax futures on track in Duluth report
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 Northern at 1.04 1.04 percent and No 2 Northern at 1.01. Sept 99 4 cents, Dec 97 cents. Flax to arrive on track with Sept 1.28 percent, Oct 1.27, Nov 1.27, Dec 1.24 dollars.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and Hogs Prices Reported for St Paul Market
St Paul market figures list cattle as good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 5.25. Hogs cited at 5.75 to 5.55. Sheep show wethers 3.75 to 5.00, yearlings 4.00 to 4.50, spring lambs 5.00 to 5.50.
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St. Paul
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Report
Chicago Grain and Provisions lists futures prices for corn pork butter eggs and poultry. Corn futures for Sept Dec May are quoted with various the figures including 17 1 2 pct and 6 5 66 1 2c. Pork futures Sept Oct Jan show 14 35 14 45 and 16 70. Butter demand across creameries and dairies noted with 19 22 1 2c and 17 20c. Eggs at 18 1 2 c. Poultry prices show turkeys 16c chickens 10 10 c springs 16c.
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Chicago
Ausas
Wapet
Cattle and Hog Prices Mixed on Chicago Market
Chicago market notes show cattle ranges from $1.75 to $7.70 with varieties including Texans and Western cattle. Hogs move between $5.90 and $6.80 in mixed and light categories, while calves reach $5.25 and other items like pigs and pias appear in fragmented figures.
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Chicago
Pias
Anthrax Outbreak Hits Clay County Farms
The disease spreads along the bluff road and into farms near Lodi, Vermillion area. Farmers report losses of cattle horses mules and hogs while officials plan inspection and possible restrictions. Governor Crawford will survey the district to decide on official actions. Industry leaders seek quarantine modification to exhibit stock at fairs but await government guidance to stamp out the outbreak.
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Clay County
Lodi
Vernor Crawford
Regents Inspect Dry Farming Site Options in Western State
A state board of regents led by E. C. Ericson and joined by Secretary Aldrich and professors Wilson and Willis is touring the western part of the state to choose a site for a dry farming experiment station. Legislation requires the station to be in Stanley or Lyman counties, with Phillip Kadoka Murdo and Presho among the towns vying for selection. all will be visited during the trip.
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E. C. Ericson
F. A. Spafford
A. Norby
A. M. Anderson
State Board of Regents
Aldrich
Wilson and
Willis
The
Agricultural College
Stanley
Lyman County
Phillip
Kadoka
Muro
Presbo
Taft Invitation Arouses Davison County Republicans
Davison county Republicans launch a campaign to secure Taft presence after W. J. Bryan's Mitchell visit. Letters sent to state central committee members and candidates to forward to National Chairman Hitchcock and treasurer for a personal plea.
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W. J. Bryan
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Davison County
Taft
State Central Committee
Hitchcock
Tredge
Campaign to Rename Hot Springs to Minnekahta
An effort led by Captain Palmer, manager of Battie Mountain sani sailors hospital, seeks to rename Hot Springs to Minnekahta to reduce confusion with Hot Springs South Dakota and attract more attention and visitors to the area.
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Palmer
Battie Mountain Sani Sailors” Hospital
Hot Springs
Minnekahta
S. BD
Ark
Mitchell Authorities Begin War on Storekeepers
Mitchell police arrest James Weddle for selling tobacco to a minor after his daughter helped a boy buy for two men in a buggy. Weddle pleads guilty and is fined 315 in a case tied to rising youth tobacco use amid local trouble.
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Mitchell
James Weddle
South Side
Weddle
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Gowers
Republican Party
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Omaha
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Edgemont
Baron Sternberg
Grand Review
Chicago Grain and Provisions
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