Death of Senator Allison of Iowa Reveals Quiet End
Dubuque Iowa August 5 Senator William Boyd Allison died at his Lansing Street home at 1 52 PM with physicians present. Cause given as heart failure the report said. He had been in declining health since last winter and summers heat worsened his condition. Funeral planned for Friday. Cummins of Lake Forest announced his candidacy to succeed Allison in Congress.
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Wil- Naw Boyd Allison
Locus Street
Dre. Hancock
Lewis
Senator Allison
Washington
Chicago
Congress
William Boyd Allison
Perry
Ohio
John
Mary A. Allison
Allegheny College
Pennsylvania
Western Reserve College
Ashland
Anna Carter
Wooster
Iowa
United States
The
Treasury
Harrison
McKinley
Brussels
Republian
Cummins
Toga
Lake Forest
Ill
Zeppelin Great Flight Heads Toward Mayence From Friedrichshafen
The Zeppelin airship left its floating dock on Lake Constance for a 24 hour journey to Mayence and back. A propeller issue forced a temporary descent at Nackenheim eight miles from Mayence for repairs before resuming the mission.
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Lake Constance
Count Zeppelin
Mayence
Pose
Rhine
Zeppelin
Nackenheim
Constancy
Basle
Mulhausen
Strassburg
Valley of the Rhine
Nayence
Engineer Drowns After Opening Bridge Door Incident
Keokuk Iowa August 5 William O Bienness assistant engineer on the Keokuk and Hamilton bridge walked into the river from the engine room early Tuesday morning and drowned. Employees had left the bridge open after a boat passed through to steal the engines.
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Keokuk
William O’bienness
Keokuk & Hamilton
Sprinter Breaks World Record at Abergavenny Meet
South African sprinter R E Walker, fresh from Olympic success, shattered the world record for 100 yards in 9.5 seconds at Abergavenny England on August 5. He beat Daniel J Kelly’s Spokane 1906 mark by one fifth of a second.
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Abergavenny
Eng
R. E. Walker
Daniel J. Kelly
Spokane
Washb
Railroad brakeman John R. Bishop killed in Liberty wreck
John R. Bishop, a brakeman for Co. H. & D. Railroad at Liberty, died when twelve cars derailed and piled up.
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John R. Bishop
Liberty
Pythians in 86 Parade in Boston showcase unity
Ten thousand Knights of Pythias members in uniform march via Boston streets led by bands. The 25 brigades come from across the country and Canada, headed by Maj. Gen. Arthur Stobbart. Lieut. Gov. Eben S. Draper and Mayor George Hibbard review the parade. Capt. George Begolo of Troop 43 was injured in a fall before departure.
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Knights of Pythias
Arthur Stobbart
Minnesota
Eben S. Draper
George Hibbard
Peston
George Begolo
Troop 43
The
Hazzars
St. Joseph, Mo
Camp Lyon
Tragedy at Gotham Bank Ends in Suicide
Charles W. Westerfeld a 22 year old assistant bookkeeper at the Produce Exchange bank shot himself in the bank book room as two checks for 20 dollars appeared at the paying teller window. His body was found in the vault where bank books are stored.
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New York
Charles W. Westerfeld
Produce Exchange Bank
Westerfeld
Postmasters and officials injured in Montana auto crash
Butte, Aug 5 E F Bushnell of Washington chief clerk in the postal service and Montana postmasters Malcolm Gillis at Butte and Dr Roff at Missoula with Judge Cheadle of Lewistown were slightly injured when their car skidded and overturned near the Wickes tunnel Tuesday afternoon while returning from Helena.
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Butte
Mont
E. F. Bushnell
Washington
Postal Service
Montana
Helena
Malcom Gillis
Dr. Roff
Missoula
Cheadle
Lewistown
Wickes Tunnel
Kentucky Governor Dispatches Troops to Russellville
Governor Willson ordered Company H of the First Kentucky and 25 picked men from other units to Russellville to stay until the town’s population stabilizes after a lynching of four Black men. The action aims to restore order amid disturbed conditions.
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Louisville
Russellville
Willson
Kentucky
Stage Manager Electrocuted in Vaudeville Theater
Erie, Pa. Aug 5 William E Wynn stage manager at Four Mile Creek vaudeville theater was electrocuted during the fourth act by accidentally touching a switch board.
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Erie
William E. Wynn
Four Mile Creek
Here
Forest Fire Spreads From Idaho Into Montana
A major forest fire in the Coeur d'Alene National Forest Idaho rages near the Montana line and is reported to be spreading into Montana, threatening areas around Missoula and Montara.
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Coeur d'Alene Forest
Missoula, Mont
Coeur d'Alene National Forest
Idaho
Montana State Line
Montara
Cloudburst Closes Bisbee Streets After Rock Slide
A cloudburst in Bisbee Arizona on Tuesday washed rock from the mountain onto main streets, causing an estimated 100000 dollars in damage. The rock slide blocked traffic and disrupted commerce in the town.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Charles Scribner Returns to Oakland City After Seventeen Years
Charles Scribner comes home to Oakland City after seventeen years away. Relatives believed him dead, but his return confirms he is alive and well.
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Charles Scribner
Oakland City
Taft at Virginia Bar Meeting and Parker in Los Angeles
Judge Allen B. Parker the 1904 Democratic candidate will speak in Los Angeles at the auditorium this Wednesday night. William J. Bryan spent a busy day at Fairview Nebraska meeting supporters and criticizing Taft phonograph speeches. Taft addressed Virginia bar members at the Homestead hotel in Hot Springs and DuPont of Delaware was named director of the Republican speakers bureau in New York city.
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DuPont
Los Angeles
Cal
Allen B. Parker
Judge Parker
City
Yellowstone Park
Democratic League
Delaney Nichol
New York
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
J. H. Atwood
National Committee
Kansas
Hot Springs
President Meredith
Virginia State Bar Association
William H. Taft
Meredith
Cincinnati
Homestead Hotel
Virginia Bar
Association
Gen
T. Coleman DuPont
Delaware
Republican National Committee
Gen. DuPont
Frank H. Hitchcock
Linton Man Joseph Mercier Kills David Jones in December Fight
Joseph Mercier of Linton killed David Jones last December in a dog dispute and then went violently insane over the act. The incident is described in troubled aftermath with authorities noting mental distress following the killing.
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Joseph Mercier
Linton
David Jones
Attorney Baker survives 309 foot plunge on honeymoon trip
United States District Attorney Baker of Washington and his new wife, joined by Dr. G. E. Jeliffe and M. Mangan, escaped a 300 foot plunge when their covered car wrecked on Walnut mountain near Liberty New York. The chauffeur suffered a skull fracture and severed ear but others were bruised and uninjured. After rescue the group returned to New York for a rest at the Hotel Astor before heading home.
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New York
United States
Baker
Washington
Northwest
Walnut Mountain
Liberty
N. Y
Mr. Baker
G. E. Jeliffe
M. Mangan
Hotel Astor
Insurance Claims Paid in 1907 Kingston Fire Earthquake Case
After 11 months of litigation, Jamaica’s policy holders win against insurers. Privy Council in England dismisses appeals, forcing payment of claims totaling 4 million dollars. Jamaica rejoices as the decision confirms the insurers must compensate the insured.
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Kingston
Jamaica
England
Privy Council
Bronson Howard Dies at 66 in New Jersey
New York August 5 Bronson Howard dramatist died of heart failure Tuesday afternoon at Avon-by-the-Sea New Jersey where he had been ill for several weeks He was 66 years old.
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New York
Bronson Howard
Avon-by-the- Sea
N. J
Kern Notified of VP Nomination for August 25
Indianapolis announces that John Kern will be officially notified of his Democratic nomination for vice president on August 25 at the State Fair grounds. The date was disclosed by Kern and Democratic state committee chairman U.S. Jackson.
Playwright Eugene Walter Took Days to Write Two Works
The writer Eugene Walter spent six days composing the play Paid in Full and five days crafting The Wolf, highlighting his rapid, disciplined drafting process.
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Eugene Walter
Worst 15 Over in Canada Fire
A Vancouver dispatch reports devastating forest fires in the Crow's Nest district of the Elk River valley, British Columbia. The blaze has destroyed Fernie and other towns, with an estimated 50 deaths and property losses between 6 and 7 million dollars. Homes and towns are wiped out, thousands homeless, as relief pours in from cities and border states.
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B. C
Crow's Nest
Elk River Valley
British Colamabia
Fernie
Cranbrook
Michel
Hosmer
British Columbia
Josmer
Sparwood
Quakers to Play Brewers in Milwaukee Return Game
Forty Philadelphia aldermen arrived in Milwaukee by special train to face Milwaukee's common council in a return baseball game after the Philadelphians defeated them two years ago.
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Philadelphia Aldermen
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Board of Aldermen
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Philadelphians
Strikers and Deputies in Battle Near Birmingham
In Lew isburg, near Birmingham, on Tuesday night striking workers threw dynamite at the mine stockade. They fled to a ridge and fired rifles as 20 or more deputies returned fire. No injuries were reported.
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Birmingham
Ala
Lewisburg
New York Broker Eastman Arrested in Chicago
Chicago report states Robert E. Eastman a New York Consolidated Exchange broker known as Lame Bob was seized on a fugitive warrant for obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly overdrew his Mechanics National Bank account by 15000 to 16000 dollars and owes 25000 to clients.
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New York
Chicago
Robert E. Eastman
New York Consolidated Exchange
Wall Street
Eastman
Mechanics National Bank
Four Chicagoans Drown at Galena Beach tragedy
Four members of a Chicago family were drowned while bathing at Galena Alabama on Tuesday afternoon. The victims were Archibald McMaster and his wife and Albert McMaster and his wife. Laura Huebner, sister of Mrs. Albert McMaster, narrowly escaped while attempting a rescue.
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Galena
Galena, al
Chicago
Archibald McMaster
Albert McMaster
Laura Huebner
Bedford saloon owner jailed on gambling house charge
David Torphy of Bedford, proprietor of the Eagles saloon, was arrested on the charge of running a gambling house.
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David Torphy
Bedford
Eagles
Kidnappers Captured in Indiana After Chase
Orville Kronmeyer of Stendal was abducted by his mother and her husband from Hopkinsville Kentucky. The pair were arrested in Boonville after a pursuit that reached near Oakland City. Custody had been with the boy's grandparents, Fred and unknown Kronnmeyer, German residents. The court action will occur near Spurgeon.
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Boonville
Pike County
Robert Smith
Hopkinsville
Judge notes thirty seven prior convictions in record
The judge states the prisoner has been convicted thirty seven times before. The prisoner retorts that man is not perfect.
Better Than Spanking Helps Bedwetting Across Ages
Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bedwetting and urine difficulties. No money required. write today for full instructions and disclaimers.
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M. Summers
Box W
Notre Dame
Ind
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