Habeas Corpus 1 Used in Coal Strike Case Fight
In Clarksburg West Virginia on August 5 the habeas corpus proceeding opened before Circuit Judge Goff over the miners claim that the Jackson injunction was beyond his authority. Prisoners Morgan Blakely Wilson Hagerty Baron Rascavago appeared. miners say the case should stay in state court. Five minutes after late night shots warned prowlers and sentries near the Eighth regiment camp at Shamandoah the men stood ready for orders but no further assaults occurred.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
United Mine Workers For Freedom
Goff
Jackson
William Morgan
Ohio
National Executive Board of
William Blakely
Indiana
Peter Wilson
Illinois
Thomas Hagerty
Geo. Baron
Andre Rascavago
Parkersburg
Clarksburg Fuel Co
West Virginia
Shamnandoah
Eighth Regiment
No funds available for Fifty first encampment
Des Moines reports Adjutant General Bvers explains funds suffice for one annual encampment. He notes transport subsistence and pay costs for the Fifty first regiment at Fonda nearly equal to a full camp period, making a second encampment unaffordable.
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Fifty-first
Des Moines
Bvers
Fonda
Boy’s dynamite play causes serious injuries in Elma
Gene Keefe aged 11 playing with a dynamite cartridge thought to be an empty cap struck it with a match the blast lacerated his right hand and injured his face and thigh portions of three fingers and the thumb were amputated his mother nearby was also injured by the explosion in Elma Iowa on August 5.
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Elma, Ja
Gene Keefe
Hail and Lightning Devastate Iowa Farms and Depot
A severe hailstorm hit southern Iowa on Sunday night causing extensive crop damage. The Burlington depot at Pleasantville was struck by lightning and burned, with numerous barns set afire by the same storm.
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Pleasantville
Ottumwa
Iowa
Burlington
Wedding Poisoning At Huntington Event
Thirty two guests at the Bernam Werts wedding in Markie, Huntington were poisoned last night by suspected lead toxin from ice cream. No fatalities have occurred so far, with investigations focusing on the dessert as the likely source.
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Huntington
Ind
Markie
Prisoners See Circus at Jackson Penitentiary Yard
In Jackson Michigan on August 4 convicts in the state prison yard watched a full circus program for an hour and a half. The highlight was a three round bout between Tommy Wilson and Chan Fang. The show included acrobatic acts and was well received by the inmate audience.
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Penitentiary Yard
Jackson
Mich
Tommy Wilson
Chan Fang
Attempt to Blow Up Opera House in Utah Fails
In Ritchfield Utah on August 5 would be attackers tried to wreck the Christenson opera house with explosives. Owner Peter Christenson found a burning fuse leading to a keg of giant powder amid oil soaked paper after entering the theater late.
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Ritchfield
Utah
Christenson
Peter Christenson
Pendleton Hazing Sentence Confirmed at West Point
President Roosevelt returned the papers to the War Department confirming the dismissal of Alexander G. Pendleton Jr a first class West Point cadet from Arizona for hazing. Pendleton’s case was decided Aug 5 in Washington D C as the sentence was upheld by the president.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Alexander G. Pendleton, Jr
War Department
Pendleton
West Point
Arizona
Catholics Gather for Federation Sessions in Chicago
About six hundred delegates arrived in Chicago for the Federation of Catholic Societies gathering. They attended high mass at Holy Name Cathedral this morning. This afternoon’s business session will include an official welcome by the governor and mayor and potential discussion of the Philippines and friars. Other matters are planned for consideration.
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Chicago
Federation of Catholic Societies
Holy Name Cathedral
Philippines
President of Ames Dead in Morning
The president of Ames died this morning in Ames. Details are sparse but the event ends a long tenure and prompts official statements from city leaders. Local outlets note the sudden loss and prepare tributes and notices for the community.
Beardshear Dies After Nervous Prostration
Dr William M Beardshear president of Iowa State College and former National Educational Association leader died in Des Moines after nervous prostration. He was stricken in Minneapolis during the NEA meeting and expressed resignation amid poor prognosis. He helped build Iowa State into a leading institution and will be missed nationwide.
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Des Moines
William M. Beardshear
Iowa State College
Ames
National Educational Association
Beardshear
Minneapolis
Iowa
United States
Catholics Split Over Philippine Policy Question
Chicago Catholics are divided on whether to criticize the government’s stance toward the Philippine friars. Archbishop Ireland’s St Paul sermon supporting the government sparked discussion while delegates at the Catholic societies convention avoided the issue. Many said reverence for church leadership prevents an opinion.
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Chicago
Philippine Islands
Ireland
St. Paul
Convention
the American Federation of Catholic Societies
German Veterans in Session at Hamilton Ohio
The German War Veterans of America convened in Hamilton Ohio with reports from 68 societies totaling about 4000 members. The aid fund reported $14000 in capital and 2300 members with death benefits paid to 43 families last year. Delegations from Cleveland St Paul and Aurora Illinois bid for the next annual convention.
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Hamilton
The
City Council May Grant New Road Franchises
Judge Marvin dissolved the temporary injunction that barred the city council from granting service franchises. The council could pass the 3 cent dinaries and grant franchises to new roads to compete with existing lines, which had opposed the plan.
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Marvin
Caldwell
Tracy’s Trail Convict Seen Near Rock Lake Country
Spokane reports Convict Harry Tracy traveled from Govan toward Connewai creek on Saturday evening. He allegedly back-tracked to a Davenport by-road and is believed hiding west of Harrington in Rock Lake country. Sighted three miles north of Odessa at 5:30 pm traveling north.
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Spokane
Wash
Harry Tracy
Govan
Connewai Creek
Tracy
Davenport
Rock Lake
Harrington
Odessa
Schurman backs three Rs Roosevelt Reciprocity Tariff
President Schurman of Cornell declares in Ithaca that the people will endorse three Rs in the coming campaign Roosevelt as the nation's leader reciprocity with Cuba as a duty and tariff revision as the nation's interest.
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Schurman
Cornell
Roosevelt
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Cuba
Disaster on land and sea claims lives in multiple incidents
Cleveland reports the freight steamer Saguin sank the City of Venice after a collision 31 miles northeast. Three Venice crewmen drowned, 13 rescued. Names listed: Peter Simonson, Thomas Flannigan, George Weir. Separate reports note a Kursk cyclone destroying 42 houses, killing 22, plus Larne fire wiping out 18 warehouses and two streets, and a Kap pel ethnic clash leaving seven dead and 24 injured.
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Cleveland
City of Venice
Venice
Peter Simonson
Thomas Flannigan
George Weir
Moscow
Pomyri
Kursk
Belfast
Larne
Vienna
Kappel
Muscatine Delegation Outshines Bryan at Woodmen Picnic
Muscatine's delegation drill team and band drew stronger cheers than speaker William Jennings Bryan at the annual Woodmen of Southeastern Iowa picnic in Iowa City. About 1,200 visitors arrived by excursion, with Muscatine leading entries in drill, tug of war, and band contests and favored for top prizes. The program included welcome by Mayor Stebbins, Giesler's response, Bryan's address, and performances by multiple bands and the Muscatine drill team and tug of war squad. Estimated five to seven thousand visitors enjoyed the day.
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William Jennings Bryan
Muscatine
Wilton
West Liberty
Iowa City
Armory
Iowa City Police
F. K. Stebbins
J. L. Giesler
Shueyville
Marengo
Oasis
Parnell
Victor
Stebbins
W. J. Bryan
Fair Grounds
Victory for S Central fare fight in Cleveland council
Cleveland city council votes free to grant franchises as Mayor Tom Johnson wins his long battle for a 3 cent fare relief. The motion clears the way for franchise grants in Cleveland, Ohio, amid ongoing public transport finance debate.
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Cleveland City Council
Cleveland, O
Tom Johnson
Jail Breakers Captured Near Sanborn
Marshal John Spurr captured Noah Parish eight miles north of Sanborn, where he was held for grand larceny after a jailbreak on July 1 at Cherokee. Parish and another prisoner escaped. a reward had been offered.
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Sanborn
John Spurr
Noah Parish
Cherokee
Spurr
Parish
Hill Says Time Is Short to Do Work
Davenport Washington August 5 James J Hill of the Great Northern railway company told farmers in the Big Bend area that he is an old man with few years left to accomplish his aims and that work must proceed rapidly He spoke after meeting farmers and officials from Spokane Stevens Whitman and Adams counties urging action over grain and freight rates and urging farmers to diversify into stock roots and forage to open new markets and lift prices
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Davenport
Wash
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Mr. Hill
Big Bend
Great Northern
Charles S. Mellen
The
Northern Pacific
A. L. Mohler
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Spokane
Stevens
Whitman
Adams
Hill
Wind Rips East Side at World's Fair Building
A wind storm at the St. Louis world’s fair caused the north half of the east side of the varied industries building to collapse. Two 200 foot high structures fell, resulting in an estimated loss of twenty thousand dollars.
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St. Louis
Varied Industries
Castros fight revolutionists near Caracas outpost
Washington dispatch reports from Caracas that President Castro left the capital to confront revolutionists positioned about 75 miles from Caracas near Orituco. Minister Bowen cabled the update this morning.
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Washington
Bowen
Caracas
Castro
Orituco
Roosevelt Clears Underbrush With Pinchot at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot spent an hour clearing brush around the large beach tree on the Roosevelt grounds in Oyster Bay New York. They used axes to remove saplings and shrubs, turning a practical forestry demonstration into a lively moment.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Grounds
Gifford Pinchot
Agricultural Department
Pinchot
Mr. Pinchot
Post Office Safe Blown at Laddsdale Supply Company
Cracksmen blew the safe in the Laddsdale Supply building near Ottumwa Iowa on Monday morning securing an unknown amount. The post office shares the building and part of the funds were government money.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Laddsdale Supply Company
Laddsdale
Here
Forest fire rages near Allen's Park in Lyons Colorado
Lyons Colorado August 5 The forest fire now raging in the Allen's park region is among the worst in this area of the state and may only be tamed by heavy rain deputy state land appraiser Peter Jennings arrived today and suggested the blaze was started with ulterior motives and that some may seek timber privileges in the fire district at little or no cost.
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Lyons
Colo
Allen's Park
Peter Jennings
Cuba Contracting Debt Loan Approved by Cuban Congress
Washington Aug 5 The United States minister cables that Cuba’s lower house has passed a bill authorizing a 35 million dollar loan at 90 percent minimum issue, up to 5 percent interest, redeemable in forty years.
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Washington, D. C
United States
State Department of
Havana
Fair and Cooler Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Wednesday
Chicago August 5 Special indications for Iowa show generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures tonight.
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Chicago
Iowa
Cullom Predicts Roosevelt Nominated and Elected
Senator Shelby M. Cullom, in Chicago, asserts President Roosevelt will be the 1904 Republican nominee and will win easily. He forecasts large GOP majorities in this year’s elections and in the next Congress, and says Illinois will swing Republican with a handsome assembly majority.
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Chicago
Shelby M. Cullom
Roosevelt
Illinois
TO BACK PLATFORM Cato Sells Supports Kansas City Stand
Ottumwa Iowa August 5 Cato Sells once courted state honors and led Iowa Democrats but now favors meek stance. In a letter to S A Brewster he urges the state convention to reaffirm free silver and the Kansas City platform despite prior opposition.
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Cato Sells
Kansas City
Ottumwa
Iowa
Sells
S. A. Brewster
Ottumwa Democrat
Kansas City Platform
Lucas Fire Devours Much Of Town Center
Ottumwa Iowa Aug 5 Special Fire of unknown origin this morning burned a majority of the business portion of Lucas The loss is unknown but is estimated at thirty thousand Fire companies from surrounding towns saved the place from destruction.
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Ottumwa
Lucas
Earthquake Shakes Missoula County Damages Dynamos
An earthquake visited Missoula county causing slight damage. It lasted about two seconds with quick vibrations. At Bonner a large dynamo at the electrical plant was shaken from its adjustment. In Clinton the shock was quite severe with several old buildings collapsing.
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Missoula County
Helena
Mont
Bonner
Clinton
Seek to Form Coal Combine in Springfield Meeting
Newton Jackson, a coal operator from Philadelphia, discusses a proposed combine in Springfield. Attendees include Joseph Agee of Chicago, Lee Kincaid of Athens, H. C. Adams and John S. Jones of Chicago, D. D. Shumway of Taylorville, Fred Wilms of Quincy, and other participants.
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Springfield
Lil
Newton Jackson
Philadelphia
Joseph Agee
Chicago
Lee Kincaid
Athens
H. C. Adams
Johns. Jones
D. D. Shumway
Taylorville
Fred Wilms
Quincy
Kansas Reports Hot Wave Breaks All-Time Records
Topeka reports a record heat event with government thermometer hitting 100 degrees and other readings up to 108. A hot wind persisted though corn remains unharmed. Light rains were noted in western and northwestern areas, keeping precipitation minimal.
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Topeka
Kan
Convicts Escape From Tennessee Prison
News from Nashville indicates sixteen inmates escaped last night after dynamite blew a hole in the wall of the state prison four miles northwest of the city. Three were recaptured and Ed Carney, recently jailed for safe blowing and highway robbery, was killed.
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Nashville
Tenn
Here
Ed. Carney
Davidson County
Historic Frankfort crown palace crumbling under threat
In Berlin on August 5 authorities ordered immediate braces to stabilize the Frankfort building where historic German Emperors were crowned as the structure begins to crumble.
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Berlin
Frankfort
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