Japanese Representative Arrives as Peace Talks Stall
Oyster Bay reports Baron Kaneko, Japanese special envoy, arrived to push the conference with President Roosevelt but no reply from the czar. In Portsmouth the emperor’s answer was not ready and a final show of hands was not expected tomorrow. Protocols were being prepared by both sides, with arbitration discussed as a possible path.
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Baron Kaneko
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Portsmouth
Witte
Roosevelt
New York
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Associated Press
Baron Rosen
M. de Witte
Nicholas
Sakhalin
Japan
Takahira
Suuse
Bloody feud deaths reported in Kentucky region
Territorial clashes in Kentucky and nearby counties lead to multiple deaths after a fierce battle. Authorities say the feud escalated yesterday with gunfire and casualties across several communities.
Six Men Escape Jail Near Vinton Amid Feud Deaths
Six inmates escaped Benton City jail at Vinton by digging through the cement floor and foundation last night. Two captives were freed near the town. one later recaptured by a farmer. A bloody feud near Alice station left three dead and one wounded. further trouble feared.
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Vinton
William Davey
John Lang
Davey
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Attempt on Queen Margherita in Alpine tour
Italian police report an assassination attempt on Queen Margherita near Racconigi during a St Bernard ascent. The royal party’s auto struck a stone barricade at a blind curve, overturning but causing no injuries. Two arrests were made on suspicion of deliberate obstruction.
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Victor Emmanuel
Alps
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Here
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Peace conference hinges on Russia response Says Witte pessimistic
Reports from Portsmouth describe Baron Rosen and M. de Witte in lengthy talks after Roosevelt's message. Witte doubts Russia will concede Sakhalin and price terms. arbitration is denied as official solution. London and Berlin note no British hand in Japan talks. Paris officials vow to aid peace efforts.
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Baron Rosen
Oyster Bay
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Sakhalin
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Foreign Office
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Berlin
Paris
Rouvier
Switzerland
Martial law declared in Courland Baltic province
Mitau reports martial law has been proclaimed across the Baltic Courland province. The move affects civilian governance in the region amid ongoing security concerns and unrest. Officials have imposed curfews and authorized security forces to enforce the measure.
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Mitau
Russia
Baltic
Courland
Street Car Overturns Killing One In Milwaukee
Milwaukee August 21 Henry Altpass was killed and several others seriously hurt when a street car overturned near White Fish Bay late last night. Sixty people were aboard as the car overturned from excessive speed around a curve.
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Henry Altpass
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Norris reports bumper oat crop near Numa
Centerville Iowa August 21 C G Norris one and one fourth miles west of Numa threshed 12 loads of sheaf oats from 10 acres yielding 640 bushels in 1 1/2 hours The grain weighed 40 pounds per bushel with 510 bushel measures in the lot He sowed two and a half bushels per acre and calls it a potential yield record for oats.
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C. G. Norris
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Norris
Nine Die In Butte Street Car Collision With Freight Train
A street car returning merrymakers from Columbia Gardens in Butte Montana collided with a freight train on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific line. Nine were killed and about 13 injured. The dead include Sadie Smith Maggie Harrington Maud Johnson Mrs Jacobs Maggie Keefe Vera Haughton Chris Wold and others.
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Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway
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Maggie Harrington
Maud Johnson
Mrs. Jacobs
Maggie Keefe
Vera Haughton
Chris. Wold
Trains guarded to keep yellow fever out of Iowa
Keokuk Iowa enhances guard on Des Moines river bridge and inspects trains after a Greek railroad laborer dies of yellow fever at Great Missouri. From Natchez he escaped quarantine. Health measures include quarantines and armed guards to deter northbound trains. New Orleans reports four deaths overnight and rising fever figures with 201 total deaths.
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Great Missouri
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Severe storm ruins crops across western Wisconsin and Minnesota
A heavy nighttime storm with rain wind hail and possible tornado damaged crops in western Wisconsin and southern Minnesota. Traffic on Milwaukee and Burlington lines was demoralized as the storm swept north and west of La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Drowning at Rock River Camp Ends Two Lives
Geneseo Illinois August 21 Herman Melin of Moline and Ben Brooks of Osco drowned while camping at Rock river. Four companions three men and two women were in the boat when the girls were thrown overboard. Misjudging depths the men leaped in and vanished beneath fifteen feet of water.
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Herman Melin
Moline
Ben Brooks
Osco
Rock River
Taft Party Attended by Moro Dignitaries in Jolo
Secretary Taft and party arrive in Jolo for a grand parade and entertainment. The Sultan of Sulu offers Miss Roosevelt's hand in marriage and promises her as Sultana of the Sulu archipelago. Moro dignitaries present Miss Roosevelt with gifts as about a thousand Moros from Jolo and nearby islands attend.
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Paroled prisoner Whitey Bell captured in Iowa City
Ed Bell known as Whitey Bell was found by police and county officers in his parents home after an all night search. He faces highway robbery and assault charges and likely prison in Cummins parole terms. He had fled after a prior duplication charge in April. He is also wanted in Nebraska for alleged station agent carving.
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Ed. Bell
Whitey” Bell
Eli Bef
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Nebraska
Receiver Sought for National Cration Society of the United States
Chicago August 31 courts were appealed to for the appointment of a receiver for the National Cration Society of the United States a fraternity insurance society. the move stems from internal disagreements within the organization.
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United States
Chicago
National Cration Society of the
Statehood Convention Opens in Muskogee
The separate statehood constitutional convention opened in Muskogee Indian Territory with nearly 200 delegates representing five civilized tribes present.
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Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Muskogee, I. T
Five Civilized Tribes
Indianapolis Woman Repeats Murder Confession Before Death
Mrs. John Lynch, who confessed yesterday to the murder of her baby daughter 21 years ago, died today in Indianapolis. She reiterated her confession and pleaded for mercy.
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John Lynch
Tennis Players Gather at Omaha in Midwest Championship
Sixty six top players from Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas Colorado and South Dakota drew for opening round positions as the middle west championship tennis tournament began in Omaha Nebraska today. Preliminary matches featured C R Toy and William Mac Neil of Sioux City against E Dufrene and Dr Schneider of Omaha.
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C. R. Toy
William MacNeil
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Structures Collapse Endangers Hundreds in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on August 20 two separate collapses endangered 500 plus people. A platform collapse at the Beth David Russian Orthodox synagogue cornerstone ceremony sent attendees into a cellar. A well at the burned Avenue theater fell, trapping 15 Italian laborers in debris.
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Beth David
Miller Street
Avenue Theater
Dowager Empress Gift to Conger Requires Congressional Consent
Washington Aug 21 The state department plans to seek a bill allowing Ambassador E H Conger to receive a high ambassadorial decoration from the dowager empress of China. The gift, tied to Conger’s high standing and possible return to China as special commissioner, awaits congressional action before he can wear it.
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Curzon Resigns As Viceroy Of India And Minto Named Successor
Lord Curzon resigns as viceroy of India after a dispute with Lord Kitchener over army plans. The Earl of Minto, former Canada governor general, is appointed his successor. Lady Curzon is Miss Leiter of Chicago.
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Chicago
Shaw Not a Possibility for Presidential Timber
Des Moines Aug. 2 Bryan says Secretary Leslie M Shaw is an impossibility as presidential timber. He states the majority nationwide oppose Shaw’s radical stand out views and would rally to the opposition. Bryan emphasizes his survey of public sentiment during his speaking tour this year.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Shaw
William J. Bryan
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Lincoln
Neb
Shaw
Union
Illinois Central wrecks freight train to halt Peculiar track project
In New Orleans on August 21 the Illinois Central deliberately wrecked a 10 car freight train to stop a city led street belt road project. No injuries occurred but a 30 minute riot followed with 70 arrests as police restored order. The protest stems from years of litigation over street rights and gravel dumped by the railroad.
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New Orleans
Ilinois Central
Dowie orders Zion couples to bear a child yearly
John Alexander Dowie ruler of Zion issues edict requiring every married couple in Zion to produce a baby each year or give satisfactory explanations. The order also bans hugging or kissing before marriage. Youthful resistance rumor grows as the rule sparks rebellion.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Elijah Str
Apostle
Zion
Dowle
Report Denies Shah of Persia Attempt
A report from Vichy France dated August 21 denies circulating claims that an attempt was made on the life of the Shah of Persia.
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Vichy
France
Bethany Home Excursion To Muscatine
The Bethany Home association plans a day trip to Muscatine aboard the steamer W. W. Moline leaving Rock Island at 9 AM and arriving noon. Return from Muscatine at 4 PM, with arrival back around 7 or 8 PM. Proceeds aid the home committee. all supporters urged to attend.
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W. W. Moline
Davenport Times
House
Bethan Home Association
W. Mn
Nineteenth Street
Rock Island
Kelly Is Dead After July Head Injury in Iowa City
John Kelly treasurer of a labor union died in Iowa City after being struck on the head July 21. Three Iowa City youths John Yizichek M Maher and Peter Wise face first degree murder charges and await trial in the county jail. Kelly was about thirty and survived by his wife and one son.
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Iowa
John Kelly
Labor Union
John Yizichek
M. Maher
Peter Wise
Cngem
Jefl
Kelly
Comptroller Closes Western National Bank Louisville
The Western National bank of Louisville Kentucky was closed this morning by order of the Comptroller of the Currency. The bank's capital was badly impaired by losses with steady withdrawals for days. May deposits stood at $1,071,000.
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Louisville
Father of Bowling Congress Thomas Curtis Dies
Thomas Curtis, first president of the American bowling congress and known as the father of bowling in America, died in Brooklyn at age 79 from typhoid fever. His death was reported from New York on August 21.
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Bowling Congress
New York
American Bowling Congress
America
Brooklyn
Iowa Weather: Fair and Cooler Tonight
Chicago reports Iowa conditions fair and cooler tonight. Tomorrow remains fair with daytime sun. Moonrise 10 12 p m. Sunrise 5 04 a m. Sunset 6 44 p m.
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