Reliance Wins Second Race to Keep American Cup in US
Highlands N J Aug 25 The American cup race between Reliance and Shamrock III ends with Reliance clearly ahead on corrected time by one minute thirty seconds as conditions favor the American boat. Start at 11 o clock with eight to nine knot wind and rolling sea. Reliance leads throughout with Shamrock closing in briefly at times.
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Highlands
Europe
Reliance
Lipton
Shamrock
N. J
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Barr
Charley Barr
Highland
Relance
Governor Cummins Proclaims Labor Day Closing
Des Moines Iowa September 25. Governor Cummins issues proclamation designating Monday September 7 as Labor Day and directing all places of industry and business be closed.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Ane
Covernor
Miner Charged with Brutality Escapes Lynching in Iowa
Chas Taylor, 46, a miner from Evans, is jailed in Oskaloosa Iowa after a mob of about 300 threatened to hang him over alleged mistreatment of his daughters Mamie 16 and Ruth 13. He had just been released from prison for the same crime.
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Oskaloosa
Chas, Taylor
Taylor
Evans
Mamie
Ruth
Be Johnson Fiend's Work Bryan Exponent
Uncertain fragment hints at Ohio contest with Bryan exponent seen as likely to win. No clear names or events confirmed.
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Johnson
Ohio Democrats Rivalry to Decide Governor Nomination
In Columbus Aug 25 the Ohio Democratic State Convention heats up as Tom Johnson of Cleveland battles John L Zimmerman for the governorship nomination. Johnson fights a tough anti Johnson delegation from Cuyahoga County amid onsite protests and potential clashes. A separate brief reports an assault on a lone woman and the assailant’s escape.
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Columbus
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
John L. Zimmerman
Ohio
Johnson
Cuyahoga County
River Front
FIGHTS FOR AN HOUR ENDS IN ESCAPE OF ASSAILANT
Laura Larsson of Albion was assaulted in her sleeping room as a window screen was torn away. She fought the intruder for an hour before he escaped, officers in pursuit. Cedar Rapids also reports W. S. Golden of Monroe City Mo. shot himself in the city today amid remarks of temporary mental aberration.
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Marshalltown
Laura Larsson
Albion
Cedar Rapids
S. Golden
Monroe City
Calumet Oil Company
Strike threat in Chicago restaurants falters without council backing
Chicago August 25 leaders report that unless the steam power council steps in today the cooks and waiters strike will fail. Indications show the council will take no action, leaving the restaurant tieup in doubt.
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Chicago
Steam Power Council
Bryan delegates shape Nebraska convention scene in Columbus
W J Bryan attends the Democratic state convention in Columbus as a delegate, with expectations his presence will push reaffirmation of the Kansas City platform. Meanwhile Populists meet at Grand Island and may resist his influence, resenting his Denver conference criticisms and claiming no further allegiance.
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Lincoln
Neb
J. Bryan
Columbus
Kansas City
Bryan
Grand Island
Denver
Market dispatch with mixed grain and livestock results
Special market dispatch from H F McKay Muscatine reports Chicago trading figures for corn oats pork lard and ribs with Sept Dec May quotes and futures mixed. Hogs cattle and sheep receipts at Chicago show open lower and varied closes while Northwest wheat and Liverpool grain markets remain steady or lower.
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Chicago
Heeves
Eest
Western
Kansas City
Oma
Omaha
Marion Wins Court House Fight for County Seat
Marion, Iowa, defeated Cedar Rapids in a heated contest over the location of the county seat and the removal of the court house to Cedar Rapids. The decision settles the long dispute and keeps the courthouse in Marion.
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Marion
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Marion, Ta
Race War in Clive Forces Negroes to Flee
Des Moines reports a race war in Clive Iowa with all Black residents warned to leave. White residents threaten action if colored workers are hired. Authorities did not publicly intervene.
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Des Moines
Clive
Astrologer predicts Folk to win 1908 presidency
A St Louis astrologer says Circuit Attorney Joseph W Folk will be elected president in 1908 and has accurately read President McKinleys future.
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St. Louis, Mo
McKinley
Joseph W. Folk
Sigourney Lawyer Col Mackey Nearing Death
Sigourney Iowa August 25 Col C H Mackey a noted lawyer and politician is dying doctors have given up all hope of saving him authorities report he suffered a long illness and is in a critical condition at his home several prominent residents have visited him local telegrams describe his condition as grave with no improvement expected
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Sigourney, Ta
C. H. Mackey
Prospecting for Coal on Kemble Property Across River
Prospecting for coal begins tomorrow on the Kemble farm twelve miles north of Muscatine on the Illinois side. C P Teeple will operate a core drilling rig brought by towboat Arctic to test a suspected three foot coal vein, aiming to define the deposit and justify mining despite high transport costs.
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Kemble
Muscatine
Illinois
J. M
Charles Kemble
C. P. Teeple
Wilton
Arctic
Range of Paits and Prices in New York Stocks
New York Aug 25 range in prices for bonds or securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange at the close of business today is shown. The report highlights fluctuating quotations across a broad spectrum of listings as traders assess value.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Birmingham youth wins state agriculture scholarship
Elia Rail of Birmingham Iowa won the state agriculture college scholarship offered by the state department of agriculture after leading a contest at the air field. Rail scored 343 points, besting H. S. Barclay of West Liberty and C. W. Robb of Newton who had 27 points. Barclay and Robb received honorable mention.
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Des Moines
Elia Rail
Birmingham
Rail
H. S. Parclay
West Libertha
C. W. Robb
Newton
Mr. Rail
Tce
Olarship
Messrs. Barclay and
Robbre
Mr Jones Undergoes Operation at local hospital
Mr Jones of New Booth submitted to a difficult operation this morning for cancer growth. Dr J L Klein performed the operation assisted by Drs Morgrid eidel and Beveridge.
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Opera
Mr. Jones
New Boft
Hog attack injures Jay Crim near Columbus Junction
Jay Crim, living with his mother in Columbus Junction Iowa, was severely injured while loading hogs when a cross saw jumped at him. The hog felled him and gripped his hand and wrist, breaking a finger and lacerating the area. He received medical care and is confined to activity, with lingering pain from the assault.
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Columbus Junction
Jay Crim
Columbus Junction Social Roundup Near Week’s End
Mrs Elizabeth Shearer departed for Wapello to visit her son and daughter in law Garry and wife Miss Vinnie Lowe of Fredonia visited Morning Sun to see her cousin Jimmy Farmer E B Tucker handled business in Wapello The Utts Anwyls and others from Columbus City fished at Buzzards Bay in Friday Howard Letts of Davenport visited relatives and works with Dr John McKee Davenport He lacks months to diploma and cannot open an office yet Clarence Lacey Keota stayed in town with friend and cousin Gwendolyn Thompson Chicago five year old Gwendolyn joined journey from Chicago to Keota Mr and Mrs D W McAvoy and son Joe of Chicago visiting will tour Washington then return for fair Charles Whitney Clinton came with family to Columbus Junction Joe Reynolds and Hen ry and Louis Outcome left for Des Moines for state fair Will Tucker went to Grandview Juror James Sterrett Morning Sun passed through town to care for daughter ill with typhoid Mrs W T Barnett came from Letts to attend to her mother I C Freeland then returned home due to daughter illness F N Molsberry went to Des Moines and state fair and may take partner D N Johnston of Tallgrind Iowa Maggie Duncan returned last name missing in text
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Crawfordsville
Y. S. Meeker
Letts
Misses Vernon
Gertrude Overholt
Cotter
Nettie Gelatt
Davenport
Will
W.S. Freeland
Wapello
Ainsworth
Findley D. Baird
Julia
Cora Summerville
Muscatine
John Summervile
D. H. Fouse
Rob Wilcox
O. P. Wilcox
Highsmith
Rob
Owen & Son
Dave Foster
J. A. Hanft
Lou Hanft
Billy Roberts
J. A- Hanft
Jas. Lupton’s
Co. C. Rodgers
Missouri
Dan McKay
S F. Small
Fair Board
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Hermie May
Gamble Avenue
Fred Featherstone
Columbus Junction
Grace Parsons
Tipton
Marie Edmondson
Cedar Rapids
Coggon
Miss Parsons
Elizabeth Shearer
Garry
Vinnie Lowe
Fredonia
Morning Sun
Jimmy Farmer
E. B. Tucker
Utts
Anwyls
Columbus City
Buzzard’s Bay
Howard Letts
Keota
Gwendolyn Thompson
D. O. Thompson
Chicago
D. W. McAvoy
Joe
Washington
Chas. Whitney
Clinton
Joe Reynolds
Henry
Louis Outcome
Des Moines
Will Tucker
Grandview
Jas. Sterrett
Colorado
W. T. Barnett
I. C. Freeland
F. N. Molsberry
SONS OF WILTON TO PICNIC IN CHICAGO
Former Wilton Junction Iowa residents now in Chicago plan their second annual picnic in Washington Park Chicago on Saturday About 150 former residents live in Chicago Women meet at 11 am and are joined by men at 1 pm in a city gathering reflecting the town’s 2000 population
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Chicago
Windy City
Wilton Junction
Washington Park
Park
Reign of Terror Reported in Balkan Districts
Dispatches from the Balkans describe a reign of terror in Adrienoplea with insurgents killing civilians. Severe fighting occurs at Babeka Slivara and Tekiveil with heavy Turkish and insurgent losses. Reports claim an attack on Bulgarian villages near Toherkenake with inhabitants murdered.
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Vienna
Austria
Balkans
Adrienoplea
Babeka
Slivara
Tekiveil
Toherkenake
City Debates Paying for Diphtheria Anti-Toxin for Poor
The Muscatine Board of Health weighs using city funds to cover anti-toxin injections for poor diphtheria patients. At $2 per injection and possible two to eight treatments, officials consider whether city support is warranted when doctors cannot expense treatments for penniless individuals. A special session aims to decide tonight.
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Board of Health
Boards of Health
Iowa Weather Forecast Shows Uneven Cooling and Showers
Chicago report notes unsettled weather across Iowa with probable showers tonight and Wednesday. Eastern areas may see cooler conditions, western areas slightly warmer, with sunrise at 5 08 and sunset at 6 38.
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Chicago
Five Burials Preserved in Hawkeye Cemetery Vault
In Washington a bank vault hosts a poignant scene as one of five individuals laid to rest within Hawkeye Cemetery awaits burial, reflecting a somber local chapter.
Bones of Revolutionary Soldier Timothy Brown Found in Iowa
Washington Iowa August 25 special. The bones of Timothy Brown a late revolutionary war soldier lie in a vault at the Washington National Bank awaiting honorable burial by Washington county citizens. Brown was buried in an unknown grave until his granddaughter helped locate his fort in a forgotten cemetery near Grace Hill. He enlisted in 1780 served three years under Capt Richard Cox and Colonel Bilas Dayton seeing Monmouth Springfield and Yorktown. A Timothy Brown American Revolution association was formed to seek state funds for a monument valued at about 5000 to honor his memory.
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Washington, Ia
Timothy Brown
Washington National Bank
Washington County
H. A. Burrell
Press
American Revolution Association
Soldier Brown
Grace Hill
Martin Keating
B. Keating
Keating
Todd
Franklin County
Ind
Iowa
Washington
Brown
Richard Cox
Bilas Dayton
New Jersey Regiment
Monmouth
Springfield
Yorktown
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Vantage
Outermark
Long Branch
Volting
Bryan Exponent
Souri
MR. Bryan
Nebraska
Special Market Dispatch Through & J. Toher & Co
H. F. McKay
Manager
Northwest
Minneapolis
Liverpool
Col. Mackey
Sigourney Lawyer
Atchison
Erie
Penna
St. Paul
Seave
Wabash Zily
U.S. Steel
West Liberty
Porker
Sons OF Wilton
Grover
Ljowa Cemtery
Metting
Tery
Cornwallis
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