Warsaw General Shot In Cab. War Turmoil Deepens
Warsaw dispatch reports General Von Siarlarski acting military governor of Warsaw was shot and killed while riding in a cab. An unknown man had warned cabmen not to drive generals, signaling rising civil unrest amid assassination attempts and reports of further political violence in St. Petersburg and Peterhof.
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Warsaw
von Siarlarski
Fifth Army
Min
Seminovsky Guard
Moscow
Peterhof
Mme. Min
Jen
Seminovsky Regiment
Technological Institute
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Iowa Methodist Conference Opens in Grinnell Next Week
The sixty third annual Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets September 5 in Grinnell with Bishop Daniel A Goodsell of Boston presiding. Past conferences include the 1890 session in Grinnell with Bishop Joyce and Bishop William Taylor in attendance. The local church is undergoing extensive repairs led by Rev. J. M. McClelland.
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J. M. McClelland
Airship At State Fair Draws Crowds In Des Moines
Des Moines notes a Knabenshue airship attracting crowds beside Axtell recalls. Liberati bands perform twice daily while races and vaudeville entertainments begin. A boys scholarship contest lists numerous entrants from Ames, Des Moines, Indianola, and surrounding towns. Soldiers and Children days promise large crowds. Col Clark of the G A R will miss the reunion yet veterans gather for campfire. Fair receipts exceed prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Axtel
Knabenshue
Axtell
Liberati
O. W. Kerns
Pleasantville
Bo Walker
Swan
Lee Jeffries
Mitchellville
Paul .C. Taff
Panora
Robert
Rlever
Grundy Center
Murl McDonald
Ames
Roy A. Ward
Paul R. Bemis
Bondurand
T. Bonar McKee
Indianola
Monroe S. Dutcher
Phil A. Igo
Milo M. Fantz
Nevada
Elmas P. Shaver
Kalona
Ralph E. van Fossen
Adel
T. R. Reynolds
Leroy L. Shoemaker
Corning
Ben Walker
Thomas McCall
Albert W. Weston
Audubon
E. J. Packer
Marshalltown
L. L. Osborn
Bedford
Wallace Ashby
Ale Wilson
West Liberty
Carl H. Kennedy
Ankeny
Robert Campbell
C. Reeve
Geneva
Frank N. Crow
Oxford
Arthur N. Foeg
Wm. R. Gross
Avoca
Percy R. Secor
Melbourne
Howard Stewart
Ainsworth
Ivan O. Hansebrouck
Humeston
Col. Clark
Insurgents Clash With Cuban Forces Near Bejucal
A night battle near Bejucal in Havana province left three defenders and one rural guard dead. Colonel Sanchez led insurgents who fortified the town, while President Palma warned the revolt has no real program and pledged armed peace with unconditional pardons for armed fighters who surrender with their command.
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Havana
Sanchez
Bejucal
Palma
Kermit Roosevelt in Wreck Near Berea
Kermit Roosevelt and companion John Heard were uninjured after the North Coast Limited derailed five coaches when a split switch caused a wreck near Berea, Minnesota. The travelers continued eastward from Meudora after a delay and Roosevelt wired the President that he was all right.
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St. Paul
North Coast Limited
Medora
N. D
Kermit Roosevelt
John Heard
Roosevelt
Berea
Valley City
Oyster Bay
Frost Touches Iowa Lowlands Briefly
Frost was reported in Iowa lowlands the first this season, with little to no damage to the corn crop though some tender vegetables were touched. The Weather Bureau notes a cool front across the Mississippi valley and lower Missouri, with a 42 degree frost at Charles City and continuing fair, cooler conditions eastward.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Webster City
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi Valley
Western Lake Region
Mississippi
Missouri
Charles City
Middle Eastern
Secretary Root Sails to Valparaiso from Puerto Arinas
Secretary Root sails for Valparaiso Chili on the Pacific, dispatch says he will reach Panama about Sept 16. He departed from Puerto Arinas in the Straits of Magellan and is traveling aboard to Chile.
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Panama
Washinton
Root
Pacific Ocean
Valparaiso
Chili
State Department
Puerto Arinas
Straits of Magellan
Train Derailment Kills Passengers Near Sift Mont
Eastbound mixed train derailed north of Sift Montana early last night. Passengers Frank E. Hewitt and Charles Schultz of Armington Montana and Brakeman Brown died. Eight or ten others were slightly bruised.
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St. Paul, Minn
Great Northern Railway
Sift
Mont
Frank E. Hewitt
Charles Schultz
Armington
Brown
Checks Stolen Mail Pouch Found in Field near Effingham
A Terre Haute to Chicago mail pouch missing two weeks was found in a field near Effingham. Checks totaling 50 thousand dollars were strewn with 200 dollars in cash taken. funds from McKeen, Terre Haute National, and First National banks were involved. No crew was found tied to the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Chicago
Effingham
McKeen Bank
Terre Haute National
First National
Illinois Central
Chautauqua makes money in Fairfield assembly
The third annual Fairfield Chautauqua closed with profits estimated at 2000 dollars and plans to pay for Chautauqua park bought for 10000 dollars. Rev. John Wesley Potter directed the platform, with 109 tents on the grounds and a recent 15,000 turnout for Rev. W. A. Sunday who spoke twice in one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fairfield Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua
John Wesley Potter
Muscatine
Michigan Central Operator Shot Dead at Galien
Lloyd Gynes of Windsor Ontario, night operator for the Michigan Central at Galien Michigan, was found dead at his post early today. He was shot through the eye and breast, motive not known. The incident occurred near Galien and was reported from South Bend Indiana dated August 27.
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Michigan Central
Galien
Mich
South Bend
Ind
Lloyd Gynes
Windsor
Ont
Michigan Central Railroad
Gynes
Coal shows big increase in Iowa mines output
Des Moines Iowa August 27 The annual report of the state board of mine inspectors filed with the governor shows Iowa coal production rising to 7 017 485 tons from 6 806 011 in 1905 Monroe county up 526 650 tons while Wepello declined 157 325 None of the idle ness in April prevented higher wages as each miner dug more Despite 37 fatal accidents and 116 serious ones there were no deaths due to faulty safety appliances Miners numbered 11 615 inside employes 3 629 and outside 1 581 shot firers bill passed thereafter fatalities maximum was 55 in 1902
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Mine Inspectors
Monroe County
Wepello
Port of Dalny to Open for World Commerce
The Japanese government advised the state department it will open the port of Dalny to commerce of all nations on September 1. This marks a significant move in Pacific trade relations and could impact regional economic activity and shipping routes.
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Dalny
Washington, PD. C
State Department
Grand Jury Returns 6428 Indictments Against Standard Oil
Federal grand jury in Chicago issues 10 indictments totaling 6428 counts over rebates granted by Standard Oil Co. No railroads mentioned in the indictments.
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Federal
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil Eyes Distilleries as Denatured Alcohol Ally
Terre Haute and Peoria reports say Standard Oil has approached major distilleries with buyout offers. Chicago talks included Peoria Cincinnati Terra Haute and Louisville distillers setting plant prices. Oil interests warn they may build own plants if terms fail amid denatured alcohol bill and new uses for product.
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Terre Haute
Peoria, I
Standard Oil Company
United States
Chicago
Peoria
Congress
Rockefeller
Reprieve Granted to Mrs Myers in Liberty Murder Case
Governor Folk in Missouri granted a reprieve for Agnes Myers until October 26, delaying her execution for the Liberty murder case to allow appeals to the United States Supreme Court. Frank Hottman also received a postponement to October 26. no action by noon on his case.
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Kansas City
Folk
Jefferson City
Agnes Myers
Liberty
Frank Hottman
Myers
United States Supreme Court
New York
Bryan
Watermelon Thieves Stab Two Brothers and a third in Iowa
In Dodge township near Boone on Sunday afternoon Newton Phipps and William Phipps were seriously stabbed by water melon thieves along with John Morland. The assailants are known but not yet captured. The incident was reported with limited details from the Boone area.
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Boone
Newton Phipps
William Phipps
John Morland
Dodge Township
Newton May
Bryan's New York Welcome Marks Campaign Kickoff
William Jennings Bryan returns home to Nebraska after globe spanning trip. A Madison Square Garden reception in his honor begins a nationwide campaign drive with speeches and open air events. He then travels to New Haven for a democratic conference and a green square address. Bryan declines private railroad car, choosing to pay his fare.
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New York
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
New England
Mid
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Commercial Travelers’ Anti-Trust League
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
United States
Madison Square
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
New Haven
Connecticut
Democratic Club
Democratic National Committee
Conn
William J. Bryan
President Mellin
Rural free delivery extends to Clinton county Iowa
Washington August 27 announcement of a complete Clinton county rural free delivery system starting October 16 includes eight new routes and rearranged existing routes. About 2500 people previously without rural service gain access and Congressman Dawson led the push ensuring all counties in Iowa's second district receive the benefits.
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Washington, D. C
Clinton County
Dawson
Second
Iowa
Cass township bandit J McElhaney captured in Minnesota
Webster City Iowa August 27 J McElhaney the Cass township bandit who terrorized the northern part of this county for ten days was captured today at Blue Earth Minnesota. He was found in the jail there having been arrested for robbing a farm house.
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Webster City
J. McElhaney
Cass Township
Blue Earth
Minn
Bowen tops state rifle scores for Seagirt team
Waukon soldier Lieutenant A S Bowen of the Fifty-third Iowa National Guard posted the highest score at the government range on Saturday at the state militia camp, totaling 1 056. Seagirt team members and practices were outlined as Iowa prepares for the national rifle shoot with fifteen men selected and practice continuing until Thursday. The Seagirt squad includes Bowen and twelve other named guardsmen from various regiments with officials and coaches named.
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Des Moines
A. S. Bowen
Waukon
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Seagirt
W. H. Evans
Adj
W. H. Thrift
E. C. Lucas
A S. Bowen
P. J. Hildeman
J. L. Carlson
F. S. Hird
E. E. Hildebrand
John Hennesey
A. R. Ruehle
E. S. Geist
C. N. Ross
Vernon Finkie
C. L. Ellsworth
C. BE. Johnson
L. W. Mayo
George Bever, Jr
Democratic Primary Underway in Alabama Across State Posts
Birmingham August 27 voters participate in a general democratic primary for governor, state house officials, chief and associate justices, two U S senators with Morgan and Pettis unopposed for re-election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Justee
The
Supreme Court
United States
Morgan
Pettis
Penn Train in New Record on Pennsylvania Route
Train No 11 the fast mail on the Pennsylvania railroad set a new speed record by covering 152 miles from Harrisburg to Altoona in 119 minutes, averaging over 90 miles per hour. The service was making up time during the run.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Altoona
Steamer Illinois Uninjured After Beaching at Charlevoix
Charlevoix Michigan August 27 Thin steamer Illinois ran onto the beach while entering the harbor last night but appears uninjured. Wrecking tugs have been ordered from Sheboygan and it is expected the steamer will be towed off with little damage.
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Charlevoix
Mich
Illinois
Sheborgan
Iowa Weather Forecast Ahead of Tuesday Warmth Rise
Chicago weather dispatch reports fair conditions in Iowa with warmer temperatures expected in the west tonight and on Tuesday. Sun rises at 5 10 a m and sets at 6 35 p m while the moon sets at 11 54 p m.
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Chicago
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Petsrhof
Man
Trepoff
Baron Stahl
Stahl
Rieman
Seminovsky Guard Regiment
Luge
Grinnell
Muscatine County
Cuba
Interior
Reau
Great Northern
Fairfield Assembly
Grand Jury
Hottman
Boone, la
New
York City
Clinton CO
Albert F. Dawson
Clinton
Bowen
54Th Regiment
PENN
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