Senator William B Allison Dies at Dubuque Home
United States Senator William B Allison died of heart failure at 1 45 PM in Dubuque Iowa. He was 79 years old on March 2 last. Born March 2 1829 in Wayne County Ohio he rose from farm work to law and politics and moved to Dubuque in 1857 later serving as a delegate to the Republican state convention that nominated Kirkwood and as a secretary at the 1860 national convention for Lincoln.
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Dubuque
United States
William B. Allison
William
Allison
Wayne County
Ohio
Wooster
Meadville College
Western Missouri College
Hudson
Ashland
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Abraham Lincoln
Wooster Academy
Allegheny College
Meadville
Western Reserve College
Hemphill
Turner
Anna Carter
Iowa
Salmon P. Chase
Kirkwood
Kidney trouble caused fainting spells and reliance on artificial support
The subject suffered kidney related weakness leading to repeated sinking spells and dependence on artificial means to maintain circulation, reflecting a serious health condition.
Epitome of Allisons Career in 19th Century Politics
Wayne County born lawyer and long serving politician active from 1850. He practiced in Ashland and Dubuque, served in Congress 1862 1871 and US Senate from 1872 to 1899, holding chairmanships on Ways and Means Indian Affairs Finance and the American Commission. He supported Chase in 1860 and declined the 1899 Senate chair. He married twice, Anna Carter and Mary Nealley.
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United States Senate
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Senate Appropriations Committee
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American Commission International Monetary Conference
Brussels
Garfie
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McKinley
Last Winter Illness Of Senator Allison Recalls Career
A Washington obituary notes Senator Allison spent last winter in bed due to illness, then retired to his home where heat worsened his condition until a sudden decline. It outlines his long service from 1862 in Congress, later Senate terms, roles on Ways and Means and Indian Affairs, tariff influence, and status as the oldest serving U.S. Senator, likening him to Justin Morrill and John Sherman for longevity.
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Committee of Ways and Means
United States
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Tariff Commission
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Justin Smith Morrill
Ormont
John Sherman
Ohio
Trade congress opens in London amid cautious free trade outlook
The international trade congress begins in London with delegates from the United States, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Italy and Great Britain. Lord Welby welcomes attendees as he notes prospects for free trade are gloomy though the policy is destined to prevail, despite aggressive proction of practice.
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Italy
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Pettibone Dies From Effects of Operation
George A. Pettibone long prominent in Western Federation of Miners circles died at St Joseph's hospital after surgery for cancer. He had been ill since his Idaho penitentiary confinement preceding the Boise trials and was tried and acquitted. He leaves a widow.
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Denver
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer
Haywood
Steunenberg
Idaho
St. Joseph's Hospital
Pettibone
Idaho Penitentiary
Boise
Bulldog Bites Prima Donna Wounding Opera Star
New York officials say Emilie Gardner prima donna of the Aborn Opera was attacked by a bulldog in her home at Coney Island last night. She is in a hospital in critical condition with injuries described as severe.
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New York
Emilie Gardner
Aborn Opera
Coney Island
Fires Set to Free Suspects From Jail in Fernie
Cranbrook reports allege proof forthcoming that three bush fires in Fernie were started to free five Black Hand suspects jailed there. The Tel River valley blaze has caused about 7.5 million dollars in property losses, with insurance not exceeding 1.5 million.
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Fernie Fire Toll and Relief in Western Canada
Searchers find 20 bodies in Fernie ruins as Hosmer and Michel remain safe. Relief funds reach 25000 dollars while rails reopen and trains rush in. Fires threaten Michel valley though locals fight bush blazes, backfires, and roof soaking. About 25 Fernie houses survive. women and children evacuated to nearby towns.
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Pythians Robbed in Boston Town
Boston August 6 Boston faces possible loss of the 26th national Knights of Pythias convention if police protection does not improve. Major General Arthur J. Stobbart commander of the uniform rank reports $180 stolen from his tent and says thieves have taken pocketbooks watches and suitcases in a continuous wave of robberies. He notes four suspects turned over to police including a hardened criminal.
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Knights of Pythias
Arthur J. Stobbart
Indiana
Stobbart
Wife seeks divorce after Irene Blydenburgh case
Mrs. H B Dickenson, widow of the Eldora murder suspect, leaves Des Moines for Ottawa Indiana with her children and files for divorce. She accuses her husband of intoxication quarrelsome behavior delaying returns, threats to kill, vile language, and adultery amid Irene Blydenburgh disclosures.
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H. B. Dickenson
Eldora
Ottawa
Dickenson
Former Cornell President Kings World Tour at 78
Dr. William F. King of Mount Vernon Iowa, longtime president of Cornell College, visits Spokane on a world tour. At 78, he remains active and plans part of his rest period for further travel after resigning last June. He has given most of his fortune to the college and is succeeded by James M. Harlan.
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Wash
Wm. F. King
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Jas. M. Harlan
King
United States
Knights of Columbus Hold Twenty-Sixth Convention
St. Louis hosts the twenty-sixth annual Knights of Columbus convention opening with over a thousand visitors and delegates in attendance.
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Knights OF Columbus
St. Louis
The
Star Actress Ethel Zimmerman Granted Interim Divorce
Ethel H J Zimmerman an actress was granted an interlocutory divorce before Justice Greenbaum in the New York supreme court. Her husband J Fred Zimmerman formerly of Philadelphia and now a theatrical manager was named defendant. Zimmerman starred as the title role in The Merry Widow at the New Amsterdam theater last winter as Ethel Jackson. The case was heard before an unnamed referee and all papers remain sealed.
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Ethel H. J. Zimmerman
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Supreme Court
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Philadelphia
Fires in East Kootenay Ravage Fernie Region
Fernie British Columbia August 5 A fire sweeping from Cranbrook toward Frank Alberta has killed 170 people and left about 6000 homeless. Towns Fernie Cook Creek Hosmer Michel destroyed. property loss around 4.5 million with Fernie losses at 2.5 million. Cause bush fire in Cedar Valley Lumber slashings. many Canadian insurers involved.
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East Kootenay
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Michel
Cedar Valley Lumber Company
Canada
Destructive Elk River fires sweep Canadian towns
In the Elk river valley Canada a massive fire devastates Fernie Coal Creek and other towns. More than 100 people die hundreds are injured thousands become homeless as forests burn and bridges fall, leaving rail lines the only transport amid a crisis of hunger and rescue efforts.
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Thaw in Jail Plans Happiness for Boys
Harry K. Thaw, confined in the Poughkeepsie jail, begins to plan betterment for western Pennsylvania boys. He inquires about rates on cottages owned by his millionaire friends to establish a summer colony for the poor and friendless youths.
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Cresson
Harry K. Thaw
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Pennsylvania
Inferno Engulfs Fernie Region Amid Rapid Fire Spread
Flames cut off escape routes as a sprawling wildfire devastates Fernie and surrounding coal fields. The blaze destroys CPR and Great Northern facilities, 100 cars of coke vanish, and 500000 tons of coal and coke burn. Mines remain at risk, as fire advances along mountain crests toward Sparwood valleys, with firefighting efforts overwhelmed by heat and wind.
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Elk River
Crows Nest Coal Company
Fikeswood
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Great Northern
Osceola
Appeal to Government for Aid in Distress
Telegram from Cranbrook B C reports a disastrous multi town fire in Kootenay Valley. Fernie Hosmer and Crows Nest are nearly burned out with about 6000 homeless and 70 miles of fire. The Canadian Pacific railroad is moving survivors to Elko and Cranbrook as relief is urgently requested with instructions to act immediately.
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Ont
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Thomas Roberts
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W. J. Iing
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Wheat and corn prices surge on heat and rust fears
Chicago reports scorching weather across Iowa, the Dakotas, and Minnesota triggers strong market moves as wheat rises about 8 cents a bushel and corn climbs sharply. Traders point to black rust fears from the Northwest and heat-affected Illinois crops as key drivers for May wheat, December futures, and corn gains.
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Great Warehouse Fire Destroys Burlington Building in Chicago
A chemical explosion at the Burlington dock and transfer warehouse on Canal and Sixteenth streets caused a blaze that wiped out the warehouse, 100 box cars, and elevators E and F. Armour & Co. grain worth over 600,000 bushels was stored there. Firemen fought to save the Union elevator as losses mounted to about 1.5 million dollars. at 2 15 p m officials believed the fire under control.
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Bishop Brent Declines Washington Episcopate Again
Bishop Charles Henry Brent of the Philippine Islands has declined the Episcopal bishopric of Washington for a second time. The letter received in Washington cites the same reasons as before, that God wills him to remain in the Philippines.
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Charles Henry Brent
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Walsh conspiracy claim ties bank failure to rivals
Chicago August 4. Wm Armstrong, suing railroads and others for 1,000,000, claims a New York conspiracy among railroad men aimed at stopping John R Walsh from building a competing line, pushing him toward bankruptcy or raiding his bank. Judge Hume orders 99 interrogatories answered.
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Wu on simple diet to rival Methuselah
Washington notes Minister Wu of China met U S diplomats wearing white attire and discussed an addendum to his plan to outlive Methuselah with a simple diet. He emphasized hygiene and rest, praising walking as the best exercise before boarding a street car.
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Milwaukee Lays the Cornerstone Auditorium Event
Milwaukee today marked the cornerstone laying for a new city auditorium with a civic celebration. City officials and leaders joined a military civic parade as plans promise modern facilities and an 8600 seat main hall plus six connectable smaller halls, costing about 500000 dollars.
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American Athletes Sweep Irish American Games
American athletes dominated the events at the Irish American association games in Dublin and special athletic events in Paris. Several competitors from the London Olympic Games led a clean sweep of victories across multiple events.
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Dublin
Paris
Assessor Finds 1763 Automobiles Overlooked in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Aug 4 Returns to the state board of equalization show 1763 vehicles escaped assessment. 3402 machines listed with only 1639 appraised. highest priced auto in Kimball County at 1500. Douglas county 234 Lancaster 178 Adams 105. Numerous counties reported none. Northeast districts include Burt Cedar Antelope Boone Cuming Dakota Dixon Dodge Holt Boyd Knox Madison Merrick Nance Pierce Polk Colfax Platte Stanton Thurston Washington Wayne.
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Boyd
Knox
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Polk
Colfax
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Wayne
Lard From General Camerons Larder Found
Will Halstead fished out a wooden cask containing 150 pounds of lard floating down the Missouri River. The lard in 25 pound cans was securely sealed and as good as any. The lard likely washed from the sunken government steamer General Cameron near Snow Ball Hollow by the Winnebago ferry landing.
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Decatur
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Will Halstead
Missouri
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Big Bear Camp
Snow Ball Hollow
Bluechel Injured in Runaway Accident
Wayne Neb August 4 Herbert Bluechel suffered a serious runaway accident yesterday. He was thrown headfirst, dragged a distance and a brain concussion is feared.
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Bluechel
Wayne
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Herbert Bluechel
Minnie Wischoff Falls From Hammock in Nebraska
Miss Minnie Wischoff fell from a hammock in Laurel Nebraska and broke her shoulder on August 4. No further injuries or details provided.
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Laurel, Neb
Minnie Wischoff
Conspiracy to Rob Rand Gold Mines Reported
A Pietermaritzburg dispatch to the Daily Mail says a large conspiracy to rob the Rand gold mines is uncovered. One thousand dollars in gold stolen this year and many thousands more in 1907. detectives shadow the suspects as the loot is moved toward England.
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Daily Mail
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Rand
Eng
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