Rural Rural Mail Box Controversy Sparks Debate
Anxiety grows over rural free mail delivery routes in this city as Folding Bath Tub Co and Century Rural Mail Box Co clash over unapproved Rural Mail Box and Guide devices. Officials weigh whether boxes already installed should be condemned, while patrons urge patience as government reviews the tallies and 14 approved box designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folding
Bath Tab Co
Ita
United States
Century Rural Mail Box Co
Detroit
Government Commission
Rural
A. W. Machen
Outlaw Proclamation Aims Banishment Of Boer Forces
Britain seeks to banish all Boers not surrendering by September fifteenth in the Transvaal war. The plan would exile loyal patriots while condemning their national independence. The piece labels the policy humiliating and insists many Boers resist despite losses, concentration camps, and ongoing fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Republc
Transvaal
I Wanderer
Michigan Day at Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
Governor Bliss leads Michigan Day events with staff and Michigan delegates. Exercises in Temple of Music feature remarks by Gov Bliss and other dignitaries, amid cheers. Gatherings include a Michigan commission dinner, exhibits visit, and an informal governor’s reception at the Michigan building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Michigan
A. T. Bliss
Temple of Music
George B. Barbour
Aaron T. Bliss
Gov
Bliss
Two
Peninsulas
Bfichizan
Union
Great Empire State
Buchanan
Herbert P. Bissell
Michigain
Iliss
Russell A. Alger
William C. Maybury
Detroit
Gerritt Diekema
Holland, Mich
Henry M. Dufield
Kitchener Reports Boer Forces and War Weariness
A London dispatch cites Lord Kitchener detailing at least 13 500 Boers under arms as of July 8. He notes their limited operational capacity but enduring fuel supplies, forcing a slow wear-down strategy. He warns patience is required to end the insistent resistance, yet prolonging the war harms women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Miss Willard's Will Probate in Rochester Surrogate Court
Ancil lary letters of administration on the Francis E. Willard estate were granted to Ira L. Randall of Churchville, enabling him to manage cash and sale proceeds. Rest of property bequests include Anna Gordon and Mary Bannester Willard with life interests and eventual transfer to two nieces or to the National W A. Birthday fund of 3,000 dollars is part of personal property.
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Rochester
N. Y
Francis E. Willard
Ira L. Randall
Churchville
Miss Willard
Cook County
Randall
Twilight Park
Catskill Mountains
Laufer Coast
Chautauqua
Bar Harbor
Anna Gordon
Evanston
Mary Bannester Willard
National
Fire destroys waterworks and stave mill in Glenwood
A Friday blaze at Glenwood's waterworks pump ing station and electric light plant caused citywide outages and rapid fire spread. The fire damaged the stave mill of the Wood Manufacturing Company next door, with an estimated loss near 50 060 dollars.
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St. Peel
Minn
Pioneer Press
Glenwood
Death Toll Grows From Golconda Disaster Near Paducah
Paducah Ky August 21 The City of Golconda disaster at Cottonwood Bar four miles above Paducah has claimed many lives with 17 to 22 feared dead as officials prepare an inquiry into possible carelessness. Victims include Miss Lucy Graham Miss Sukcy Barnett Miss Triala Grimes Mrs W A Hogan and three children plus Mr Watts Davis Clarence Slayden Wallace Bennett D Jackson and others.
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Paducah
Golconda
Cottonwood Bar
Lucy Graham
Grahamvilla
Sukcy Barnett
Smithland
Triala Grimes
Grahamville
W. A. Hogan
Iira
Wallace
Lucille
Watts Davis
Livingstone County
Clarence Slayden
Iola
Wallace Bennett
Tolu
D. Jackson
Will
Charles Graham
Luther Graham
Trixie Grimes
Lucy Barnett
David Adams
Megan
Azsigtuniz
Hichwood
Charles Hayden
Metropolis
Hogan
Clark Grocery Compens
St Louis
Still Burning at Atlantic Refining Plant in Philadelphia
A massive fire at the Atlantic Refining works in Point Breeze, Philadelphia, began Monday afternoon and rages uncontrollably. Officials estimate oil losses at $100,000 daily as 46 workers narrowly escape death and earthworks shield the Schuylkill river from flood of blazing benzine. damage to the cooperage shop and a collapsed benzine tank area raise fears the five fatalities from Monday’s big tank explosion may complete the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Atlantic Refining Company
Point Breeze
Fa St
Schuylkill River
Chilean Minister Dead
Washington dispatch reports the death of Senor Don Carlos Morla, a Chilean minister, as advised by the state department on Tuesday. The notice notes Morla's official role and confirms the fatal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Senor
Don Carlos Morla
Vieuna Dies After Visit To Buffalo Minister From Chile
The Chilean minister Vieuna, a prominent South American statesman, died Tuesday morning in Buffalo after arriving in the United States from Washington where he had been since three years. He was accompanied by his wife and family and was well regarded by officials and diplomats. Secretary Hay sent condolence to the bereaved relatives.
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Vieuna
Chili
United States
Buffalo
Senor Vieuna
Washington
Gana
London
Vieunas
Chill
Hay
Pierce City Lynching Rampage Ends White Mob Terrorizes Town
Pierce City Missouri faced a 15 hour white mob dawn to noon as armed residents expelled Black residents after the lynching of Will Godley and the killing of Miss Gazelle Wild. Pete Hampton was burned in his home and five black houses torched while railway porters fled, fearing further violence. Police and militia intervened as the mob burned and looted, and investigators hunted suspects in Tulsa and Springfield for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce City
Will Godley
Gazelle Wild
French Godley
Pete Hampton
Monett
Springfield
Eugene Parrett
Carter
Joe Lark
Lark
Barrett
Miss Wild
Pierce City Military Company
Personal visitors and travelers in regional highs
Many residents and guests are listed visiting relatives or attending events across cities including Grand Rapids Jackson Battle Creek Eaton, with travel to Columbus Pan-American trips. Names include Freda Noneman Edith None man Gertrude Brewer W. K. Page Maggie O Leary Mae Winsor and others as they visit kin, attend conventions, or relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Brewer
Wisconsin
FE. R. Washburn
Marengo
W. K. Page
Enel
Maude
Marie Winsor
Battle Creek
Fannie Cooley
Jackson
Thing City
Collina
Ceresco
S Phelps
Corunna
Gertrude Rix
Dowagiac
Florence Holmes
Jessie Stontig
Misa Carrie Reyer
Tekonsha
Louis Eipper
Emma Gillespie
Toledo
Emily Madden
Hera
GO 0
Ely
Cerésco
Jessie Francisco
Newton
Batavia
N. Y
Mary Lawley
Betsey Phillips
Marshall
Burlington
James Bartley
Seattle
Wash
O. B. Smith
G.E. Hillis
Ellis Corners
Union City
Athens
Soldiers and Sailors Battalion
John Fox
Albion
Louis Millard
George Miers
Tndianapoli
Criminal calendar shows twenty cases for September term
The September term opens Tuesday with chancery and jury sessions beginning September 9. The criminal docket lists twenty cases including People v Augustua O Hyde for forgery false pretences and embezzlement, George R Taylor burglary, James Hickey indecent liberties with a female child, Julia Gifford indecent liberties, Alyah Whittaker rape, and several liquor law violations among others. Additional cases include John Graham forgery John Avery removing mortgaged property Gar Hodges liquor law violations and others.
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People
A Augustua O. Hyde
James Hickey
Juliaa Gifford
Alyah Whittaker
William
Vinnon
Clarence Mosler
Ward Barringer
John Graham
John Avery
Garl Hodges
Frank Boos
Charles da Bow
John Nye
Ulyses Moore
People Va
Charles E. Waltz
Chris Schmidt
James Gordon
Pauline East
Justice Court
Marriage Licenses In Buckhead And Battle Creek
Charles Erwin and Daisy Landen of Battle Creek are issued a marriage license in Boyd VI Buckhead while Jessie Oan field and another Battle Creek resident also obtain licenses. Read The Daily News for the most local news.
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Charles Erwin
Daisy Landen
Battle Creek
Boyd VI, Buckhead
Jessie Oanfield
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Li Hung Chang
Iowa
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Republic Executive Committee
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Foraker
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Weli-Hmegis Wollinm
Hershelstown
Ris
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Gdewspaper
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W.C.T. U
Bfire
Santa Hose
Cal
W. H. Hotchkiss & Go
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Freda Noneman
Grand Rapids
Miss Edith Noneman
Martha Fallahan
Irene of
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O'Leary
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Homer
Oscar Reardon
G. J. Waltz
Frank Waltz
George Williams
Battie*Creek
H. R. Williams
H. J. Rogera
Mra. J. W. Baird
EBG
Genevieva Smith
Galesburg
Mra. M. D Woolsey
Miga Lottie Robins
Hammond, Ind
P. M. Kin
Mra. Wm. LaDue
Sunany
Louisa Butler
Kallamazoo
Kay
Mrs. Gotchoell
Samaria
J. M. Boroughs
Miss Long
George Hickman
Woodland
Lb. H. Crampton
Robert Wilson
Detroit Southern
Ohio
Mra. Wilkes Jewell
John McNames
Myron Ryder
C. H. Thompson
Joe Leavey
Johnson
D. W. Moon
Chicago
W. S. Smith
Wmn. DeLaVergue
Ill
FE. Raesly
Bangor
J. T. Vernor
Grand Rapide
Andrew Watson
Miss Belle
Mies Jessie Smith
Gatesbmrg
Mies
Ida van Ness
Sarie Maynard
Cedar Springs Mich
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Michael Conway
Clarence
Allegan
Ptien May Chesher
Olivet
Tereibke Wate
Negro Blusderer
Kiobau ‘Pesnis
Dullus
Tex
Whitesboro
Abe Negrou
Alf Wilder
Dexter
Calhoun
Gorrvalkd H. A. KruaMan
William A. Lane
Hoodwy
WinLiah
Dwtdar W. KalWweenneckEn
Royister
Fletcerer
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