Western storm devastates Iowa towns with wind and rain
A severe wind and rain storm struck western Iowa on October 11 causing extensive property damage, washed out Burlington railroad tracks between Red Oak and Hamburg, downed telegraph wires, and left Hodbure trains halted. Shenandoah reported ruined roundhouse, blackout, flooded streets, and damaged homes. No serious injuries.
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Omaha
Burlington Road
Hamburg
Red Oak
Iowa
Hodbure
Ratlromda
Burlington
Shenandoah
Marquis Ito Stricken in Chicago During U S Visit
Marquis Hirohuri Ito former premier of Japan is sick with a recurring heart condition and confined to a Chicago Auditorium Annex room. He may cancel his U S tour as doctors report his condition is less hopeful than earlier in the journey.
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Chicago
Hirohuri Ito
Japan
Auditorium Annex
United States
Marquisto
America
Union Station
Hostile Armies Face Each Other in Venezuela Colombia Border
From Caracay Venezuela Oct 10 AP report says a peaceful settlement between Venezuela and Colombia is possible but frontier forces remain on high alert. Venezuela plans defense with troops entrenched from Tachira to Guadirá, while awaiting Colombia's reply to the foreign minister's memorandum. The frontier is dangerous and a small misstep could trigger a bloody clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracay
Venezuela
Laytlan
Associated Press
Colombia
Verezuela
Caracas
Tachira
Guadira
Blanco
Mormon President Lorenzo Snow Dies in Salt Lake
Salt Lake City October 11. President Lorenzo Snow of the Mormon Church died at 3 35 p m after a severe cold developed into acute bronchitis. Snow, born in Ohio in 1874, had led the church since 1898 succeeding Wilford Woodruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Lorenzo Snow
The
Mormon Churet
Snow
Ohio
Wilford Woodriff
Divorce canon not resolved at Episcopal convention
San Francisco October 11 The Episcopal convention did routine work but failed to dispose of the canon on marriage and divorce. An attempt to discuss behind closed doors failed. Huntington amendment spirit showed in a constitutional amendment proposal almost in its exact language. Rev B Wincheater Donald of Massachusetts stirred controversy by saying ordination was not necessary for a celebrant of holy communion.
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San Francisco
B. Wincheater Donald
Massachusetts
Editor of Libertaire Jailed Over Anti Imperial Article
Paris editor Laurent Tallhade of the Libertaire anarchist press was sentenced to one year in prison and a 1000 franc fine for publishing an article during Emperor Nicholas II’s visit to France. The piece allegedly incited the murder of the czar, President Loubet, and the French minister.
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Paris
Laurent Tallhade
The
Libertaire
Emperor Nicholas
France
Czar
Loubet
Miss Stone Located in Mountains Near Turkish Frontier
A cablegram from Consul General Dickinson at Constantinople reports Miss Stone located alive and well in the mountains of the Turkish frontier. In St. Petersburg Ambassador Tower has been active, with officials of the foreign office, in urging release. The Russian government supports efforts to secure her release.
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Washington
State Department
Dickinson
Constantinople
Miss Stone
St. Petersburg
United
States
Charlemagne Tower
Tower
Foreign Office
Episcopal Canon on Marriage Sparks Debate at Convention
The Episcopal convention adopted canon 36 limiting marriages for those divorced on non preexisting grounds by 37 to 21. Debate continues as deputies will review canon 37 on discipline and a joint committee of fifteen will study changing the church name in Boston, 1904.
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San Francisco
Get
Episcopal Convention
Beack
Banke of Deputies
Churen
Boston
Schley Court of Inquiry Adjourns with Missed Message
Judge Advocate Lemly said a message sent to Schley was not received as the inquiry adjourned at Washington. The October 11 briefing noted the communication failure and its impact on the proceedings.
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Judge Advocate Lemily
Washington
Oct
Schley Court of Inquiry
Judge Advocate Lemly
Testimony Details U S Scorpion Log In Schley Case
Lieutenant J F E Holden testified about receiving a May 18 1898 message for Schley from Captain MecCalla when the flying squadron near Cienfuegos encountered McCalla s squadron. Witnesses from the Eagle Town and Massachusetts described harbor contents and the broader campaign of the flying squadron as Edward F Leiper wrapped up testimony.
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Cienfuegos
Southerland
Eagle
Lemly
Schley
W. H. Bchuette
A F. Grant
Massachusetts
Edward F. Leiper
Rain Postpones Trots as Stirling Wins Kentucky Futurity
Lexington October 10 rain postponed the races to today. Wisconsin horse Peter Stirling bred at Riverside farms Berlin driven by J B Chandler won the ninth Kentucky Futurity for three year olds at Lexington, defeating Walnut Hall which had been bought for as much as $100. Stirling set a world record for his age, finishing the first heat two lengths ahead with a 2.145 seconds last quarter of 2 06 gait. Walnut Hall led the second heat until Stirling passed, finishing two lengths ahead as the pace slowed on the upper turn Hawthorne broke and Stirling finished in record time. The third heat was a walk over with Stirling six lengths ahead.
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Wisconsin
Peter Stirling
Riverside Farns
Berlin
Wic
J. B. Chandler
Lerington
Stirling
Whalatt
Walnut Hall
MUST HONOR ANCESTORS Kaiser strict on fountains and tramways
Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm told Berlin official Kirschner that all arrangements on Friedrichshain fountains and Unter den Linden tram crossing must bow to the emperor's will. He refused coauthorship, favored personal esteem, and insisted only fountains honoring his ancestors be allowed.
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Kaiser Wiliam
Fountaina
Berlin
Kaiser
Bargomarter Kirschner
Hubertusstock
Freidrichshain
Unter den Linden
Herr Kirschner
Friedrich Shorn
British Sailors Seized On American Vessel For Desertion
Two British sailors who deserted from the warship Niobe were forcibly taken from the American schooner Mist yesterday. Admiral Sir Frederick Bedford ordered warrants and civil police with marines to board the schooner. the captain resisted but the sailors were removed. The consul had hesitated but approved the marine action. The two sailors will be court-martialed aboard the Crescent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Niobe
Sir Frederick Bedford
Bedford
United States
Foster
Bia Coptent
Clvil
Wiaden
Henderson Praises Roosevelt at Republican Meeting in Manchester
Henderson speaker of the house addressed a Republican gathering in Manchester Indiana last night. He advocated canal projects and praised President Roosevelt as patriotically honest and committed to the country, while voicing cautious views on tariff revision and merchant marine aid.
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Manchester
U-Pb
B. Henderson
House of Representatives
I Stbmilan Canal
Router
Congress
Henderson
Europe
Wealth and Beauty Unite at Rockfeller Aldrich Wedding
An affluent wedding took place at Warwick Neck the day before, linking John D. Rockefeller Jr. of New York and Miss Abby Green Aldrich daughter of Senator H. W. Aldrich. The Episcopal ceremony was led by Rev. James G. Vose in the dance hall, with Everett Colby giving away the bride and a reception and breakfast following in a temporary annex.
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Providence
R. 1
United States
John D. Rockfeller, Jr
New York
Abby Green Aldrich
H. W. Aldrich
Warwick Neck
Aldrich
Bay
James G. Vose
Beneficent Congregational Church
City
Elzie Aldrich
Everett Colby
Rockfeller
Messrs
Stuart Morgan Aldrich
William Truman Aldrich
Richard Steere Aldrich
Lefferts M. Dashiell
Electric traction road to link Merida and Progreso
New York reports Merida the Yucatán capital will be connected to the seaport of Progreso by an electric railway of about twenty five miles. The project will be financed by Yucatán capital with 509000 gold dollars. Ricardo Castillo Rivas holds the concession and Perez Galvaz heads the company. Existing steam lines will be replaced by a fifty mile trolley network, replacing mule tramways.
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New York
Merrida
Yucatan
Mexico
Progreso
United States
Vales Castillo
Merida
Ricardo Castillo Rivas
Perez Galvaz
Wade Hampton Likely To Be Senator In South Carolina
Columbia Oct 10 The state shows strong push to send Wade Hampton to the United States Senate as a representative of the old democracy Two candidates have withdrawn in his favor and others are expected to follow Senator McLaurin may run Hampton will not seek the place but will let his name be used if demanded The chairman predicts a hurricane like sweep across the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hampton
Columbia
S. C
United States Senate
McLaurin
Hampton
Reindeer Shipment Arrives for Alaska Stations
Oct 11 report from Port Clarence details 254 reindeer delivered from Lieutenant Bertholl of the revenue cutter service. The Interior department was informed by Alaska’s commissioner of education that the herd consists of fine specimens and will be distributed among government stations across the territory.
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Alaska
Washington
Interior Department
Commissioner of Education
Port Clarence
Bertholl
Revenue Cutter Service
Missouri Jefferson Club Visits Monticello Grave
The Jefferson club, a St Louis Democratic group, began a pilgrimage to Thomas Jefferson’s tomb at Charlottesville. Members carry Missouri granite to be erected at Monticello to commemorate the visit.
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Wissouri Club
Jefferson
St. Louis
Jefferson Club
Thomas Jefferson
Montl Tallo
Charlottesville
Missouri
Monticello
Tragic Ending of Aged Princeton Couple
Clincon Oct 10. The bodies of Mr Robert McKio ale and wife of Princeton, south of town, were found in their house. The wife sat at the dinner table with a bullet wound to the stomach. The husband lay dead in bed, a rifle on the floor. It is believed McKinnie killed his wife with the rifle and then killed himself with poison. Both were eighty, residents of Princeton for twenty years.
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Clincon
Town
Robert McKioale
Princeton
Here
McKinnie
Vielde
Astor Will Buy Coronet
London reports William Waldorf Astor plans further gifts to London charities after a 500000 dollar donation to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children aims to secure a coronation title. The article notes lingering royal disfavor and a past insult to the nobility.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Astor
Rev E J Lindsay Heads the Baptists in Wisconsin
LaCrease Oct 10 The Wisconsin Baptist convention elected officers with Rev F J Lindsay of Milwaukee as president Vice Presidents include B F Dupwichle of Janesville Rev C S Webb of Oshkosh responding secretary Rev B W Hurlburt of Wauwatosa recording secretary Rev O M Bestor of Milwaukee and treasurer F C Dinsmore of Delavan The results outline leadership for the state Baptist body.
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E. J. Lindsay
Baptists
LaCrease
Wis
Wisconsinable Baptist Corvention
F. J. Lindsay
Afilwaukee
B.F. Dupwichle
Janesville
C. S. Webb
Ouhkosh
B. W. Hurlburt
Wauwatosa
O. M. Bestor
Charge Trainmen With Theft Near Pine Bluff
Charles Y. Bachant an engineer on the Cotton Belt railway was arrested in Pine Bluff Arkansas by detectives Hennessy and Airman of St Paul Minnesota. Bachant is alleged to be part of a band linked to the Great Northern hold up at Degota Missouri. The gang included a freight train crew with other members jailed in St Paul.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Charles Y. Bachant
Cotton Belt Railway
Hennessey
Airman
St. Paul
Minn
Bachant
Great Northern
Degota
Milwaukee Boy Slain in Samar Massacre
Private Gustav Schnitzler, 19, Milwaukee native, served in Co L first Wisconsin and later the ninth infantry. He saw action in China and the Philippines before perishing in the Samar massacre, his mother Mrs. Sarah E. Schnitzler advocating for discharge without success.
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Milwaukee
Gev. Chaffee
War Department
Samar
Gustav Schuitzler
Sarah E. Schnitzler
Thirteenth Street
Jin Co. L
First
Wisconsin Regiment
Uber
Jacksonville
Fla
Ninth Infantry
Philippines
Ninth
China
Schnitzler
Pekin
Quarles
Mansacre
Medals Lead Pan American Exposition Totals
Exposition judges announced 2,193 awards with the United States collecting 601 gold medals 463 silver and 662 bronze and 476 honorable mentions. Mexico followed with 7 gold 151 silver and 189 bronze. Additionally 1,384 exhibits received honorable mention.
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United States
Butato
Mexico
Iowa Librarians Convene First Day's Addresses
Burlington hosts the twelfth annual convention of the Iowa Library Association with welcome by P M Crepo. Talks cover Library Extension by Johnson Brigham and J M Brainard, Child in His Kingdom by M B E Dousmen, Libraries and Schools by Emma Fordyce, and a reception featuring Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress.
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Burlington
Iown Library Associations
P. M. Crepo
Johnson Brigiam
Dea Moines
J. M. Brainard
Boone
Alice S. Tyler
Dea Moinan
Mre
M. BE. Dousmen
Milwaukee
Misa Emma Fordyce
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Putnam
Librarian of
Congress
Waters Give Up Dead Lillian La Fay Found in River
The body of Mrs. L. A. Seeley known as aeronaut Lillian La Fay was recovered from the Mlinolg river four miles west of La Salle on October 10. Seven days earlier she had ascended from La Salle in a balloon reaching about 2000 feet with a parachute jump witnessed by thousands. Searches by her husband and others failed to locate any trace of her after the ascent.
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Knoin River
la Salle
L. A. Seeley
Lillian la Fay
Mlinolg River
Jeap Wen
White Will Remain In Berlin Post Despite London Rumors
Syracuse October 11 reports Am passador White stating there is no truth to renewed rumors of an early resignation. He expects to return to his post in Berlin at an early date.
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White
Syracuse
Ampassador White
London
Berl
Minnesota Man's Job Opens New Chair at State College
Brookings S D Oct 12 Prof Thomas Shaw of Minnesota has been elected to the chair of animal husbandry at the state agricultural college. He has a national reputation and is a teacher in his country and Canada Chicago Oct 12 John Keter prominent stockman of Aalesville Wisconsin died yesterday at Merry hospital from injuries received while attempting to board a train at the union stock yards Oct 6
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Minnesota
Brookings
S. D
Thomas Shaw
State Agricultural College
Bief
Bis Country
Canada
Chicago
John Keter
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WIND
HAVOC
Housaz
Marquis Ito
Harper
University of Chicago
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Zen Koyama
Rauenuy
Wiegorain Horse Wine Fame
Lexington Track
Lexington
Roosevelt
Buffalo
Theodore H Roosevelt
Hig Fe
Seaport
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