Proclamation to End Philippine hostilities and amnesty
The president will issue a proclamation terminating hostilities in the Philippines and granting amnesty to political offenders. The military governor's office will be abolished and Chefee will become a department commander under civil authority. It frees Aguinaldo Pio Del Pilar and Mabini from custody.
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Philipe
Aguinaldo
Washington
Philippines
Chaffee
Aguinaldo Pio del Pilar
Mabini
Safe Guard 10 to Accompany President to Pittsburg
A Safe Guard 10 unit will accompany the President on a trip to Pittsburg, providing security support during the visit. The deployment outlines routine protective duties and travel coordination for the presidential entourage.
Anarchists Threaten President on Pittsburgh Trip
Washington July 3. Secret service will guard the president on his trip to Pittsburgh tonight and a cordon of security will surround him in the city. Authorities warn that firing firecrackers or torpedoes within 100 yards of the presidential party will not be tolerated amid fears anarchist groups may use Pittsburgh as a base.
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Washington
Secret
Pittsburg
Anarchists Ordered Out of Pittsburg for Roosevelt Visit
Pittsburg on July 3 reports a city order expelling all anarchists ahead of President Roosevelt's July 4 visit. Detectives from other cities will notify local police of any anarchists, who will be detained as suspicious characters until the president departs.
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Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Cyclone Hits Racine County Causes Death and Destruction
A midweek cyclone swept across Racine County from Raymond to Husker injuring several people and killing one man. Forty houses and barns were wrecked, 30 to 40 head of stock killed, hundreds of trees blown down, and hundreds of acres of grain ruined with property damage around 40000 dollars.
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Racine
Wis
Raymond
Husker
Indignation meetings amid Illinois outrages driving colored residents
In Carbondale Illinois on July 3 colored residents held indignation meetings over a wave of outrages near Eldorado that have forced colored families from their homes and disrupted the colored normal and industrial school there.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Eldorado
Colored Normal and Industrial School
Henderson on stump in swing around the circle
Speaker Henderson plans active congressional campaign in the fall. He will tour doubtful districts in a wide swing around the circle. After a busy session he is in excellent health and will be ready for the political push. He left Washington for New York to meet his daughter returning from Europe.
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Washington
Henderson
Speaker Henderson
New York
Europe
Man Known as "Human Bomb" Falls in Open Air Show
In Louisville on July 3 a performer named James Duil, dubbed the "human bomb," was hurled into the air during The Last Days of Pompeii. The bomb failed to explode at height, then exploded near ground level 100 feet up, breaking his back. He is alive but gravely injured at the AV hospital.
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Louisville
Pompeii
Churchill Downs
James Duil
Duil
Philippine Problem Soved and Progress Report
Chairman Cooper of the house committee on insular affairs says steps will start to implement the Philippine government act. The president's proclamation transferring authority to civil officials is due Friday and military forces will be reduced to 18 000. A census will follow, likely by Filipinos, taking about a year. Cooper aligns with Governor Taft that the act will settle Philippine policy gradually like Porto Rico.
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Washington
Cooper
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philppine
Taft
Philippines
Porto Rico
Memorial University Cornerstone Laid In Mason City
One year ago July 3, the cornerstone of Memorial University was laid by El Torrance Past Commander-in-Chief G A R, Seardshear president N E A, and Judge C Matthews for S V U S A. At the time opening was not expected until 1903 or 1904 but rapid progress has pushed plans forward. By September 10 many department doors will receive students.
Meat packing leads world at Chicago in 1900 values
Washington July 3 census figures show Chicago dominates meat packing with a 1900 value near 257 million dollars. Chicago alone accounts for about 256.5 million, rising from 1890 with notable establishment declines from 70 in 1880 to 38 in 1900.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago
United States
Erie Canal Rebuilding Question Placed Before People
The executive committee of the produce exchange advances plans to referendum Erie canal restoration. It presents that canal routes attract grain shipments from Canada and other ports, and argues that allowing barges of larger tonnage would cut rates and boost New York traffic through canals.
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New York
Exai
The
Produce Exchange
Pal
Cannan
Amn
Riots Rumors Haunt Wilkesbarre Miners
President Mitchell rushed back to headquarters amid unrest and rumors that operators will reopen the collieries. The strike ranks may fracture if miners act on the rumors, and officers fear renewed riots.
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Wilkesbarre
Presiden Mitchell
Terrific Storm Ravages Michigan Coastline
A terrific storm swept southwestern Michigan causing one death and multiple injuries. Property damage was extensive as winds toppled structures and scattered debris across towns near Detroit on July 3.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Great Vacation for Three Hundred Thousand Chicago
More than a quarter million workers in Chicago will enjoy a three day Fourth of July holiday with most stores and banks closed. Employers of nearly 300000 people coordinated the break with rail and lake transportation set to shuttle crowds to country resorts and picnics. Jewelry firms and grocers join in but wholesale grocers reject Saturday as a holiday due to perishables. Public safety worries rise as fireworks pose danger and bandages may become scarce.
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Chicago
L Loop
C. S. Brown
Yester
Waterloo Flood Strands Traffic After Rainstorm
A rainstorm and cloudburst flooded Waterloo Iowa last night causing extensive damage. The Illinois Central railroad was washed out and traffic was halted as streets and businesses suffered thousands of dollars in losses.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Illinois Central
Meservey pursue Fort Dodge postmaster post
Fort Dodge Iowa July 3 reports say Hon S T Meservey sent in his application for Fort Dodge postmaster backed by influential Republicans. Friends say he might be considered for director of the United States mint should George E Roberts resign this fall.
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Fort Dodge
S. T. Meservey
Washington
Meservey
George E. Roberts
United States Mint
Roberts
Irish-American Prisoners of War to Be Released
London July 3 Secretary of War Broderick announced in the commons that Irish-American prisoners of war would be released under the same order as other prisoners. He did not know the number of prisoners involved.
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London
Broderick
Senator West's Son Denies Going Blind Report
St. Louis July 3 Senator West's son Alexander denies a published report that the senator has gone blind.
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St. Louis
West
Alexander
Tugla Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless in Turkey
Fire razes Tugla Turkey leaving about eight hundred people homeless. In Hartford Connecticut a fire destroyed the Capewell horseshoe nail factory causing an estimated loss of four hundred thousand dollars.
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Constantinople
Tugla
Turkey
Horseshoe Nail
Hartford
Conn
Capewell Horseshoe Nail Company
Pacification Complete as Philippine Civil Government Inaugurated
Acting Governor Wright cables that Laguna will host the inauguration of the provincial civil government on July 1, marking full American authority over the archipelago. He congratulates Root and, through him, President McKinley and Roosevelt on the policy's success.
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Washington
Wright
Root
Laguna
McKinley
Roosevelt
Corn closes at 77 as favorable weather eyed
Chicago markets report corn closed at 77 today, the highest finish this year. Prices touched 78 briefly earlier but could not be sustained, with yesterday's close at 75 and traders citing weather and Gates crowd activity as factors shaping the market.
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Chicago
Irving B. Richman Named Curator for State Historical Society
Governor Cummins appointed curators for the State Historical Society yesterday. Irving B. Richman of this city was selected, having previously held the position, along with other appointees.
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Irving B. Richman
State Historical Society
Cummins
Showers and Cooler Predicted Across Iowa Areas
Partly cloudy with likely showers tonight and east portion Friday. Cooler conditions expected in the west portion as forecast for Iowa from Chicago dispatch.
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Chicago
Jay
Iowa
Notable Iowa Names Appear in Local Listing
A Des Moines roster includes Harvey Ingham and James F. Mitchell with several peers from Harlan Indianola Ames Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids and Sioux City. The group features H W Byers Charles E Shelton E W Stanton L W Parrosh J J McConnell and William Milchrist.
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Harvey Ingham
Des Moines
James F. Mitchell
H. W. Byers
Harlan
Charles E. Shelton
Indianola
E. W. Stanton
Ames
L. W. Parrosh
Cedar Falls
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
William Milchrist
Sioux City
Tarred and Feathered at Funeral in Sterling
In Sterling Illinois on July 3 mourners delayed a Mount Morris funeral to tar and feather the husband and sister of Mrs. Seibert after they were found embracing another woman. The couple were driven from town with orders not to return.
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Sterling
John Seibert
Mount Morris
Here
Seibert
Theodore Wolfe
Princeton Entrance Exam Cheating Scandal at Phillips Academy
Princeton officials report a major cheating episode at Phillips Academy Andover affecting over twenty of thirty one examinees. Latin translations show identical errors and matching phrases, with clear evidence of copied papers and fraud detected in the test papers.
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Princeton
N. J
Phillips’ Academy
Andover
Mass
Rinceton
Bailey Attack Sparks Senate Clash in Supreme Court Row
Judge William L. Penfield, Indiana solicitor for the state department, issues a prepared statement praising Bailey and explaining his role in the Bielenberg-Scott case. He calls Bailey one of those men who go hunting for trouble and labels the Texas senator's actions as spasmodic displays of asininity.
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Washington, D. C
William L. Penfield
Indiana
State Department
Bailey
Texas
Bielenberg- Scott
Clarkson to Be Named Pension Agent for Iowa
Des Moines reports indicate the current pension agent for Iowa and Nebraska will not be reappointed. R. P. Clarkson, former editor of the Iowa State Register, is expected to receive and accept the appointment after objections to the incumbent’s efficiency.
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Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Pension Bureau
R. P. Clarkson
Iowa State Register
Creston Plans District Fair With Elks Derby Day
Creston announces a four day district fair from September 16 to 19 marking Elks Derby Day on opening day. The event represents the first fair in ten years and will feature local Elks activity to start the festivities.
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The
Elks
Creston
Benevolent Proective Order of Elks
Horse Thieves Taken Man and Woman Arrested
A man and a woman were arrested after authorities recovered stolen horses. The duo faces charges related to horse theft with investigators pursuing details at the scene and securing the seized animals. Local officials urged residents to report equine thefts and suspicious activity.
Peculiar Necktie of Fear Motors Steal Revealed in Iowa Case
In Columbus Junction Iowa a woman confessed to stealing a horse and buggy after being coerced by her husband. The rig was used to travel east across the river to Burlington and Missouri before selling for about 65 dollars. Sheriff Wright and Henry O Connor identified the parties in Fairfield and Burlington, with the confession clarifying the motive and sequence of events.
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Columbus Junction
Wright
Jefferson County
Shaffer & Klotz
Henry O'Connor
Fairfield
Ping
Burlington
Bal
Jefferson T. Klotz
Wife of Fairfield man reported in disgrace
Mrs. David West, identified as Shaffer’s wife, says her husband is responsible for her disgrace after she acted in fear. She bears bruised features from inhuman treatment and was taken to Liveryman Shaffer’s home, where she appeared content. The husband awaits grand jury action in Fairfield jail.
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Shaffer
Sha
David West
Fairfield
Dr Ivory Webster Dead At 82 In West Liberty
Dr Ivory Webster of West Liberty dies at about 9 a m after apoplexy. A dentist by trade he lived in the county 30 years and just celebrated his golden wedding with wife. Survived by daughter Mrs Barber of Council Bluffs. Funeral arrangements pending.
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West Liberty
Ivory Webster
Barber
Council Bluffs
Observe an Old Custom Circular From London
London bulletin reports the king slept without disturbance and the court circular notes illness has not begun the day and admissions for the operat throne. The text reflects the old custom and the day reported as Nov.
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London
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