Peace Envoys Agree on First Article in Korean Talks
Portsmouth Aug 14 Peace plenipotentiaries resumed sessions at 9 50 am discussing article two after agreeing to article one which recognizes China's independence and territorial integrity. Russia's stance shows flexibility amid Japan's demand for Korea influence and potential railway expansion into Manchuria.
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Korea
Witte
Japan
Russia
China
Sakahlin
Tokio
Baron Komura
Takahira
Manchuria
East China
Shankaikwan-Newchwang
All of One Mind on Danish? Norwegian Vote to Dissolve Swedish Union
Norwegian people reach broad accord to end the Swedish union. Citizens unite in move toward independence and dissolution of the alliance, signaling major political change.
Referendum Shows Narrow Vote for Norwegian Dissolution
National plebiscite returns indicate 161 opposing dissolution out of 321,358 votes. Storthing to meet Aug 21 to authorize next steps toward repealing the union with Sweden and negotiating terms for an independent Norway.
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Christiana
Storthing
Sweden
Young Man Falls From Train Near Fruitland
Charles Wishard, a young man from Ottumwa, fell from the main excursion train near Fruitland late Saturday night after being hurled from the platform. The train stopped quickly, and he was not badly injured. A Columbus Junction physician dressed his bruises and he rests easily at home with no danger reported.
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Ottumwa
Charles Wishard
Fruitland
Columbus Junction
Japanese Assaults Reported at Yangda Pass and Zoumoshou
August 12 reports indicate Japanese forces pressed the Russians at Yangda pass and Zoumoshou in the Ouitsgou district but were small in number and Russian outposts fell back. A second dispatch on August 13 says the advance was only a demonstration with rifle fire before the Japanese column retired.
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Godzyadani
Dold Repeats as Leader in Quiet Labor Federation Vote
In Chicago on August 14 the Federation of Labor elected Charles Dold to continue as chief executive in a calm, orderly ballot. The Madden faction showed little presence and few of its candidates won.
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Chicago
Law and Order
Federation of Labor
Central Labor Body
Charles Dold
Madden
Lane for Governor Lane for Governor
Des Moines reports that Scott county and the second district Republicans consider drafting Joe R. Lane for governor. They aim to solidify the second district for a GOP win and ease Dawson’s problematic path to re election, with Lane leading the state ticket to keep Dawson’s congress seat competitive.
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Des Moines
Register and Leader
Scott County
Joe R. Lane
Precedence Granted to Panama Canal Employes by Shonts
New York, Aug 14 cargo of 20000 employes to work on the Panama canal was declared by Panama Canal Commission Chairman Shonts, arriving from Colon aboard the steamer Mexico, to be first in importance and to have precedence over digging. He said there was no yellow fever scare at the Isthmus and Panama’s August cases totaled 30 through his sailing.
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New Orleans
Plaquemines Fish
State Aid of Health
Pointe-A-La-Hache
Plaquemines Parish
Egan
Springfield
Ill
State Board of Health
Cairo
Panama Canal
Shonts
New York
Panama Canal Commission
Mexico
Colon
Panama
Teamsters Convention Endorses Great Chicago Strike
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters in session today voted to endorse the Chicago strike. The endorsement was not unanimous and drew sharp criticism from many delegates. President Shea declined a roll call, preferring a voice vote, and announced the motion carried despite opposition.
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Teamsters
Philadelphia
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Chicago
Shea
Fleet Goes Home In French Demonstration
French fleet sails for Brest from Portsmouth amid a large demonstration of goodwill. Crowds gather to bid farewell as the ships depart marking the end of the visit.
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Portsmouth
Brest
Mother Gives Baby Away in Desperate Poverty
In Burlington Iowa on August 14 Mrs Anna Larson wife of Earl Larson formerly of Burlington and who deserted him in Mason City Iowa recently gave up her infant due to extreme poverty. She is now destitute in Burlington and will be cared for by charitable citizens.
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Burlington
Anna Larson
Earl Larson
Mason City
Dynamited Saloon in Millersburg Shuts Down
A saloon run by Louis Naschke and Jones Deetz in Millersburg Ohio was destroyed by dynamite early today. The blast caused a shock over a mile and followed ongoing agitation over the temperance question.
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Millersburg
Ohio
Louis Naschke
Jones Deetz
Disturbances erupt on Ktomir streets in Kieff report
In Kieff on August 14 disturbances broke out on the streets of Ktomir, with clashes reported between groups and police mobilization to restore order. The incident highlights rising tensions in the area with no confirmed casualty details at this time.
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Ktomir
Kieff
Russia
COUSINS OF ROOSEVELT IN Runaway Injuries
Sayville L I August 14 Glayds 16 and Eugenie 18 cousins of President Roosevelt were injured in a runaway on Long Island. Glayds is believed fatally injured. They are daughters of John E Roosevelt an uncle of the President.
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Long Island
Sayville
L. I
Roosevelt May Delay Extra Session This Fall
Oyster Bay August 14 President Roosevelt may not call an extra session this year despite prior announcements. He has not decided definitively and may wait until returning to Washington in September. Pressure against an extra session grows as senators and representatives urge postponement. The president originally sought railway rate legislation and tariff changes, but plans shifted to a southward trip starting October 17, with possible two installments depending on health concerns and election timing.
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Dawson
Roosevelt
Lane
Mr. Dawson
Congress
Sage
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Washington
New Orleans
South
Atlantic Coast
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Murder Arrest Sparks Ottumwa Sensation
Ottumwa Iowa August 14 Mrs Marty M Harris was arrested on a murder warrant charging her with killing her husband James M Harris. Constable Davis and Detective J W Gray made the arrest at her home near Kirkville and she was jailed in Wapello county.
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Ottumwa
Marty M. Harris
James M. Harris
Retired Bloomfield Farmer Kills Self in Smoke House
J. B. Ritchie a 75 year old retired farmer of Bloomfield Iowa hanged himself Saturday night after a day spent balancing his books. Police say ill health prompted the act. he was wealthy and his death occurred on his farm.
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Bloomfield
J. B. Ritchie
King Edward to Seek Rest Cure at Marienbad
King Edward departed for Marienbad today to take his regular health cure. He will stop at Ischl for a planned interview with Emperor Francis Joseph before continuing his journey.
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King Edward
London
Eng
Edward
Marienbad
Ischl
Francis Joseph
Acme Harvester Co Incorporates For 2 Million
The Acme Harvester company of Peoria transfers to the Acme Harvesting company incorporated under New Jersey law for 2 000 000 dollars. D R Forgan of Chicago is named president.
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Acme Harvester Company of
Peoria
Acme Harvester Company
Acme Harvesting Company
New Jersey
D. R. Forgan
Chicago
Plot to blow up Roosevelt’s train near Ridgewood revealed
A letter from Patterson New Jersey led police to disclose a plot to blow up President Roosevelt’s train near Ridgewood New Jersey. Erie railroad officials redirected the presidential car from Chautauqua to Jersey City via branch lines east of Suffern New York.
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New York
Patterson
N. J
President Roosevelt
Ridgewood
Erie Railroad
Chautauqua
Jersey City
Suffern
N. Y
Interurban Survey Hitches Over funding in Iowa
Fairfield Iowa Aug 14 special reports a delay in the Keosauqua to Fairfield interurban plan as 400 dollars remains to be subscribed Birmingham has not contributed and Stockport proposes rerouting to include it. Stockport offers funds and seeks an immediate meeting to discuss routing changes and potential 8 mile territory gains.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Keosauqua
Birmingham
Stockport
Rock Island Train Injury Case Over 50 Cent Fare
Iowa Falls August 14 The Rock Island road faces a personal damages suit over a baggageman’s 50 cent fare for a ride on a blind baggage Canfield of Grundy Center sued Cedar Rapids claim he paid 50 cents for transport on the blind bag gage The passenger on the front end was ejected and Canfield clung to the vestibule and guard rails until struck by a fence at a cattle guard and injured severely
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Iowa Falls
Rock Island Road
Seveval
Aso
George Canfield
Grundy
Cedar Rapids
Canfield
Allen Sure of County Delegates in Rock Island
Rock Island Illinois August 14 The final county precinct totals show Frank G. Allen of Moline with 194 delegates to Charles J. Searle of Rock Island 152. Searle carried all but one ward leaving Allen with a two delegate margin. The county convention Tuesday will pick delegates to the fourteenth district congressional convention at Bushnell on August 24.
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Rock Island
Frank G. Allen
Moline
Charles J. Searle
Searle
Allen
Fourteenth District
Bushnell
Opening of government land division in Nebraska
A large crowd gathers in North Platte Nebraska on August 14 as the government opens nearly a quarter of a million acres of land fenced by cattlemen. Fences were torn down by order, land to be divided into homesteads, strangers fill the town, and many travelers sleep outdoors awaiting conveyances to reach the land.
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North Platte, Neb
Land Office
Three Cattlemen Find Active Volcano in Nevada
Three cattlemen in Humboldt county Nevada while searching for strays report a volcano in eruption. The mountain spews lava with a rumbling sound heard at a distance near Reno on August 14.
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Nevada
Reno
Nev
Humboldt County
Twelve Killed in Lake Erie Train Crash Near Vermilion
At Kishman's switch near Vermilion Ohio a Nickel Plate passenger train collided head on with a freight. Eleven or twelve lives were lost including thirty nine Italian laborers in the smoker. Navy deserter Joseph Alexander was killed. The Nickel Plate superintendent cited crew delay and a failure to clear the main track as the cause. An investigation was announced to begin Tuesday with witnesses examined.
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Lorain, O
Kishman’s Switch
Lake Erie
Vermillion
C. W. Poole
Conneaut
Nickel Plate
Poole
Navy
Joseph Alexander
Jersey City
United States Navy
Alexander
Supt
A. W. Johnston
Fairfield Chautauqua Opens With Potter as Manager
Fairfield Iowa August 14 special second annual Chautauqua opens at Chautauqua Park August 16 and runs through August 25. Rev John Wesley Potter of Muscatine will be platform manager and appears on the program with lecture On Horse back Through Palestine. Noted speakers include Bryan Booker T Washington Hobson Bain Beauchamp Bristol McArthur Hawks and others. About 50 campers tents have been secured and more reservations follow. Officials led by Secretary J A Huglin pledge a successful season.
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Potter
Fairfield
Iowa
Saeeng
Bryan
Booker T. Washington
Hobson
Bain
Beauchamp
Bristol
McArthur
Hawks
J. A. Huglin
Des Moines Doctor Brings Corpse Heart Back to Life
Louis Viel, declared dead at Mercy hospital, was revived when Dr Conklin pinched his heart during a post mortem. The heart throbbed, incisions were closed, and Viel regained consciousness hours later and is expected to leave soon.
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Des Moines
Louis Viel
Mercy Hospital
Conklin
Iowa Weather Forecast Brief
Chicago reports weather for Iowa with showers tonight and clear Tuesday. Sunrise at 4 57 AM and sunset at 6 54 PM. Moonrise at 1 15 AM tomorrow.
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Chicago
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