Tokio Conference Hints At Peace In War-Torn Talks
Tokyo leaders preside as cabinet officers and elder statesmen adjourn after long sessions. A parallel report from Portsmouth notes Roosevelt’s possible offer to cede Sakhalin back to Russia and to waive indemnity. The urgency centers on whether Japan and Russia will reach an accord to end the war.
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Tokio
Japan
Portsmouth
N. H
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Russia
Sakhalin Island
Meyer
Peterhof
Witte
Takahira
Great Britain
Sakhalin
Dogger Bank
Tokio Council
Cholera and Divorce Case Highlight Weakened Health Threats
In Wooster Ohio Grace Taggart testified in the Taggart divorce asserting a love marriage and denying cruelty charges. She claimed her accusers spread slander aided by jealous officers and cited testimonies to vindicate her. Separate dispatches report seven cholera cases in the Weichsel district since Aug 16 with three deaths, and that the illness may be spreading beyond prior expectations.
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Wooster
Ohio
Grace Taggart
Taggart
Berlin
Reichs-Anzeiger
Weichsel
Prussia
Danzig
Shaw and Cummins Face Off in Iowa Reciprocity Clash
A Chicago reciprocity controversy pits Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw against Iowa Governor Curtis R. Cummins. Shaw replies with a sharp letter denying misquotes and asking where Cummins read his alleged remarks. Des Moines reports say Cummins has not yet answered.
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Chicago
Iowa
Governor Cutomins
Secretary of the Treasury
Des Moines
Senate
France
U. S
Des Moines Republican Daily
Great Britain
Leslie M. Shaw
Fatal collision near Logansport injures crew and many passengers
In Logansport Indiana Aug 28 a head on crash between an excursion and freight train in the yards three miles from the city left Fireman Walter Eversole dead and Engineer Grady fatally injured. A large number of passengers were seriously hurt. Also named: James Henderson county treasurer Owen McGreevy T C McGreevy George Brown all residents of Logansport with Eversole pinned beneath the engine.
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Logansport
Ind
Engineer Grady
James Henderson
Owen McGreevy
T. C. McGreevy
Hamilton
Ohio
George Brown
John Williams Dies in Parachute Ascension Attempt
John Williams aged 38 was killed during a balloon ascent at Cahokia Illinois. He released his grasp on a trapeze as the parachute opened 1 200 feet above ground and suffered fatal injuries. The tragedy occurred Sunday afternoon in front of a large crowd.
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St. Louis
John Williams
Cahokia
Yellow Fever Reports Show 22 New Cases in New Orleans
New Orleans reports at noon 22 new yellow fever cases and 5 deaths, bringing totals to date to 260. Officials note a recent drop in new cases but warn unseasonably cool weather could trigger higher mortality in the fever belt for a few days.
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New Orleans
Holmes Surrenders on Cotton Leak Indictment in DC
Edwin S. Holmes Jr., former associate statistician at the agriculture department, surrendered to federal marshal in Washington. He posted a $10,000 bond and appeared before Justice Stafford. The surrender follows his indictment in the cotton leak probe.
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E. S. Holmes
Washington, D. C
Edwin S. Holmes, Jr
Agricultural Department
Holmes
Justice Stafford
No Visitors Receive Today at the White House
Oyster Bay August 28. President Roosevelt had a quiet day with no visitors received.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Wright Defeats Clothier in National Tennis Championship
In Newport on August 28 Beals C. Wright won in straight sets over W. J. Clothier in the fifth round of the national all comers lawn tennis championship. Kreigh Collins defeated J. D. E. Jones and Clarence Hobart beat Richard Stevens. William A. Larned defeated Karl H. Behr.
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B. C. Wright
Newport
R. L
Beals C. Wright
W. J. Clothier
Kreigh Collins
J. D. E. Jones
Clarence Hobart
Richard Stevens
William A. Larned
Karl H. Behr
Woman says shooting was justifiable after insult
Salisbury Missouri August 28 Denby a young sewing machine agent was shot Friday night at the home of Mrs William Easton near Salisbury He survived but with poor prospects for recovery Sheriff Shaughnessy arrested Mrs Easton and her 10 year old son Sunday The woman says the boy fired while she held back a covering From her account the shooting occurred after Denby insulted her in the afternoon.
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Missouri
Salisbury
Joe Denby
William Bpaston
Shaughnessy Sunday
Abandoned Children Vanish. Police Seek Clues in Mystery
Police struggle to explain the disappearance of two children with no trace found. Early today investigators recovered papers that may shed light on the case, though theories remain elusive and no motive is identified.
Infant Hangs Self in Iron Bed Near Rawson
Findlay Ohio August 28 seven month old son of Mrs Joseph Baker died after crawling through iron bed bars and becoming entrapped in the absence of his mother. The child choked to death in a peculiarly tragic accident.
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Ohio
Findlay
Joseph Baker
Rawson
Steals Horse and Buggy in Rock Island
A valuable horse and buggy were stolen from in front of a Rock Island residence last night. A light-coated, well dressed man with a suit case drove off in the rig. The top buggy remains in good condition. A $60 reward is offered for the thief’s arrest.
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Rock Island
Ill
Couple Abandon Five Year Old and Infant at Ten Eyck Hotel
Albany police focus on an apparently unexplained abandonment of a five year old boy and a six month old baby at the Ten Eyck hotel by a couple who checked in as John W Rogers and wife of San Francisco. There are hints but no proof of accident foul play or suicide. Papers suggest the pair may have sailed Saturday from New York on the Campania.
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Albany
Ten Eyck
John W. Rogers
San Francisco
New York
Campania
Steamer Quincy Arrives With Large Passenger List
The steamer Quincy reached port at 11 this forenoon and stayed about ten minutes. Six passengers boarded here, and the boat was crowded, indicating water travel remains a popular mode of transit.
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Quincy
Cummins Delays Reply to Secretary Shaw Over State House Materials
Cummins told Secretary Shaw late last evening he was not ready to answer as some materials were at the state house. He indicated his reply would likely be made public this afternoon.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Mr. Takahira
M. de Witte
Takahira
Shaw
Cummins
State House
Arrest of Milford preacher in church disturbance
The Rev. R. N. Field former pastor of Milford First Baptist was arrested during a Sunday service for creating a disturbance. He had been asked to resign weeks earlier but kept returning to preach as Rev. W. A. Herrod of Hartford prepared to speak.
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Milford
Conn
R. N. Field
First Baptist Church
Field
W. A. Herrod
Hartford
Electrically Fatal Accident At Ottumwa Pleasure Park
Fred Shuttlefield of Highland Center was instantly killed at Hechts Park in Ottumwa after touching an incandescent light wire in a shooting gallery. The incident occurred last night at the western part of the city.
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Fred Shuttlefield
Ottumwa
Highland Center
Hieehts Park
Ship Disaster Claims Twenty Lives In Harsh Incident
A maritime disaster near the coast leaves twenty people dead with the shipfounders and crew nearly all reported dead or missing. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities investigate the cause.
Cargo Shifted Ship Sank in Fierce Offshore Gale
A cargo vessel encountered a severe gale offshore and sank after tipping in heavy seas. Only two crew members survived after securing a life boat and reaching land to relay the tale.
Peconic Sinks Off Florida After Fierce Gale
The American steamship Peconic was swamped by a massive wave off Florida. Twenty of its twenty two crew members perished as the vessel sank. Two survivors reached Amelia Beach at noon and related the catastrophe.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Amelia Beach
Resident Dies After Yellow Fever Return to Green Bay
Information reports Wade Hardy, long time southern state resident, returned home last week with yellow fever and died. The notice notes his illness followed by death in Green Bay, Va, on August 28.
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Green Bay, Va
Green Bay
Wade Hardy
Man Falls Through Ceiling During Dinner Incident
Frank Waugaman and family were at dinner in Monessen Pennsylvania when John Loposko crashed through the ceiling landing on the table and smashing dishes. Loposko was severely injured with head cuts a broken nose and jaw fracture and not expected to live.
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Monessen
Frank Waugaman
John Loposko
Waugaman
Loposko
Will Direct Panama Road Appoints Bierd as Superintendent
W G Bierd of Chicago named superintendent of the Panama railroad to replace H G Prescott. Bierd has led the Chicago Terminal division of the Rock Island system and leaves a higher paying post for a $6000 yearly salary. Prescott will stay with the Panama railroad in an important role.
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W. G. Bierd
Chicago
Washington
Panama Railroad
H. G. Prescott
Chicago Terminal Division
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island System
Prescott
Bryan’s Eloquence Sparks Patient to Jump into River Tale
J L Short a patient at Northern Indiana hospital for the insane attended a W J Bryan chautauqua address in Logansport. During the speech Short suddenly leaped from his seat, rushed through a crowd, plunged into the Wabash river swam across and sprinted three miles before being caught.
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Sage of
Lincoln
Logansport
Ind
J. L. Short
Northern Indiana Hospital For the
W. J. Bryan
Short
Biddles Taland
Two New Cases Filed at District Court This Morning
Two new civil actions were filed in the district court this morning. J. M. Harris sues S. W. and Edna L. Field of Columbus Junction for 69.45 plus interest for money advanced. Caroline Grunwall sues Frederick C. Grim of Durant for 500 plus interest totaling 892.88. Horan and Devitt represent the plaintiff.
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J. M. Harris
S. W
Edna L. Field
Columbus Junction
Caroline Grunwall
Frederick C. Grim
Durant
Horan & Devitt
Dissension in Iowa Lillooet Gold Mining faction
An application has been filed in British Columbia courts to wind up the Iowa Lillooet Gold Mining company. A Dubuque leader C. T. Hancock heads the petition for liquidation. Iowa Falls locals vow to contest the action and protect non promoter stockholders.
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Iowa Company
British Columbia
Iowa Falls
Iowa Lillooet Gold Mining Company
Cc. T. Hancock
Dubuque
Minister in Illinois Commits Suicide After Sermon
Dr W R Owen of Sublette Illinois preached a powerful sermon on repentance at First Baptist Church Minneapolis. After leaving the pulpit he went to the parlor room and killed himself, ending the sad事件.
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Illinois
Minneapolis
Minn
First Baptist Church
W. R. Owen
Sublette
White fails to find hole in Folk’s Sunday lid
Kansas editor William Ab len White spent 24 hours in St Louis seeking a weakness in Governor Folk s Sunday lid and after meeting Folk in Jefferson City admitted the lid is real iron clad and copper riveted as described. He told Folk he would try to pierce it and conceded defeat.
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St. Louis
Kansan
Stt. Louis
William Ablen White
Kansas
Governor Folks
Ed. Butler
Manitou, Colo
White
Jefferson
Retired Farmer From St Anthony Dies After Poisoning
Samuell Cullien a well known retired farmer of St Anthony was found dead in Marshalltown Ia after reportedly drinking one ounce and a half of carbolic acid in a personal crisis. The bottle with poison was found by his side and an inquest was planned for that afternoon with his ill health noted as a possible motive.
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St. Anthony
Marshalltown
Samuell Cullien
Shakeup at Express Office Brings Burlington Move
Frank Bosanko leaves United States Express Co to join Burlington, triggering a chain of reassignments. H Burkhard becomes night supervisor, Danny Breen moves to the Wilton run, and L Milton fills Breen’s former duties on the route.
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Frank Bosanko
Burlington
United Sates Express Co
H. Burkhard
Danny Breen
Burkhard
Wilton
L. Milton
Breen
Swift Wins Habeas Ruling Over Harvester Fight
Rodney B. Swift gains a court victory in Chicago as Judge Mack frees him on a writ of habeas corpus in his dispute with the International Harvester Co. This decision removes the need to face conspiracy charges in U S courts in Indiana.
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R. B. Swift
First Blood
Harvester Trust
Chicago
Rodney B. Swift
International Harvester Co
Mack
Swift
United States
Indiana
Young Farmer Near Spring Valley Slashes Self
E Smith a prosperous young farmer near Spring Valley Iowa attempted suicide with a razor today. He was ill and despondent. The wounds are serious and may prove fatal.
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Spring Valley
E. Smith
State Fair Attendance Surges Past Thirty Thousand
Des Moines reports a huge turnout at the Iowa state fair with attendance above 30,000, over four times the crowd on the same day last year. The special despatch notes the day’s record turnout and public interest in exhibits and events.
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Des Moines
Annual Meeting of the National Krieg arbund Opens
Joliet Aug. 28 The business session of the National Krieg arbund commenced here today. The reports of the officers showed the society to be in a good condition.
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National Kriegarbund
Joliet
Weather Forecast for Iowa and Chicago
Iowa weather shows Tuesday showers with a chance of sun. Sun will rise at 5 09 and set at 6 33 with a moonrise at 2 53 a m. Chicago forecasts mirror Iowa with scattered showers and variable skies.
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Chicago
Iowa
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