Gov forces deal telling blow to Guzman rebels in Cuba
Havana reports a major government strike against Guzman’s insurgent force near Cienfuegos. Seventeen rebels killed and one government fighter slain as exile leader Guerra vows to annul elections and sustain the fight with aid from western Pinar del Rio residents. The amnesty offer sparks mixed reactions among liberals and foreigners.
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Havana
Guzman
Cienfuegos
Valle
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Guerra
Pinar del Rilo
Alfredo Zavas
Senate
Liberal
Montalvo
Palma
Secretary of the Interior
Rodriguez
Stricken on the Highway near Kenna
In Roswell New Mexico on August 28 two men found dead in a wagon with four dead mules nearby are identified as brothers Victor and Thomas Stimpson of farms near Lida. They were killed by lightning while driving from Roswell to their farms.
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Roswell
N. M
Kenna
Victor
Thomas Stimpson
Lida
Tragedy on Crowded Street in Butte Bar Scene
A bartender Eli Sutherland shot and killed a man identified as Rimmel during a crowded street incident in Butte Montana. The fatal quarrel erupted in the street as a score of bystanders watched.
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Butte
Mont
Eli Sutherland
Rimmel
Patented Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic Aids Eye Relief
A Cruecist from New Albany Indiana touts Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic as a quick relief for inflamed eyes red sore and irritated by wind dust or sun. It is non alcoholic non irritating and strengthens the eyelid membrane to help prevent recurrence.
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C.D. Knoefel
Federal Rate Bills In Force For Interstate Railroads
Washington August 28 The new rail road rate law affecting all interstate railways went into effect at midnight. The Interstate Commerce Commission will enforce it. Roads must file tariffs and charges with the commission, showing full transportation costs and itemized cost components. Shippers can obtain a final charge statement in advance from today.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Governor orders extraordinary appeal term in Mutual Life case
Governor Higgins calls an extraordinary term of the state supreme court in Albany to hear the International Policy Holders Committee appeal. They seek to compel the state superintendent of insurance to strike four names from the administration ticket for trustees of Mutual Life Insurance. The appeal follows Justice Howard's ruling that mandamus cannot force removal as a matter of law.
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Albany
N. Y
Higgins
Supreme Court
International Policy Holders
State Superintendent of Insurance
Administration
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Howard
Mandamus
Strange Cause of Farmer's Death in Bluffton
Frederick Steffin a 51 year old wealthy farmer east of Bluffton Indiana was killed while leading a cow to pasture. A frightened cow sprang forward and in the struggle the halter strap jerk broke its neck.
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Bluffton
Ind
Frederick Steffin
Steffin
Woman Dies in Benzine Fire After Fear of Insanity
In Muskegon Michigan on August 28 Mrs H D Hatch of Hart poured benzine on her clothes and set herself alight fearing she would become hopelessly insane. She died a few hours later from injuries sustained in the fire.
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Muskegon, Mich
Earthquake Shocks Heard in Valparaiso No Damage Spotted
A strong earthquake tremor rattled Valparaiso yesterday causing alarm but leaving no damage reported. Local residents felt the shock as officials caution residents to remain prepared for further seismic activity.
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Valparaiso
Death of Gilbert Ko Wolters Linked to Insurance Roles
Gilbert Ko Wolters, a well known insurance figure, was found dead by suicide in a storage room at Enutaw Place synagogue where he held official roles. The Aug. 28 Chicago report notes he died by shooting. Federal grand jury in Chicago returned ten indictments against Standard Oil totaling 6,428 counts over rebates.
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Kiet Rhimscent Imo - Arterue
Baltimore Og
Gilbert Ko Wolters
Enutaw Place
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Bethea
United States Circuit Court
Reverend Warren Endorses Electric Bitters For Health
The Rev J O Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a God send to mankind and says it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse. He walked three miles in sixty minutes after two bottles and feels strong enough for three more. The remedy targets weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints sold with guarantee at Chas D Honefel’s Drugstore for 50 cents.
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J. O. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belair
Ender
Chas D Hnoefel
Imperial Family Attends Funeral at Peterhof Amid Terror Threats
In St Petersburg on August 28 the Emperor and Empress attended a funeral at Peterhof despite terrorist threats after the murder of Acting Governor General Von Siarlarski in Warsaw. General Min's funeral proceeded in St Petersburg as police warned of further reprisals. The suspected killer of Min was not confirmed to be tied to Stolypin’s assailants, and a reported assassination of Colonel Rieman remains unverified.
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St. Petersburg
von Siarlarski
Warsaw
Nicholas
Peterhof
Min
T. Petersburg
2 Seminivosky
Stolypin
Stulypin
Lusina
Luga
Rieman
Bomb causes stampede near governor palace in Odessa
A girl dropped a bomb on Nicholas boulevard near Governor Kaulbars residence causing a deafening detonation and a panic among promenaders. The blast injured the girl, who dropped the device, while two others were arrested including a university student traveling with Jim.
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Odessa
Nicholas Boulevard
Kaulbars
Jim
Punitive Expedition Flogs Peasants After Guard Death
A drumhead court martial near Weden executed three revolutionaries and flogged many peasants following the killing of a rural guard. Two communes were fined $1500.
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Riga
Weden
Horrid Deed of Farm Hand in Cairo Indiana
Five year old daughter of Edward Albright was assaulted by farmhand Charles Goforth yesterday afternoon. Goforth was captured after a pursuit by Albright and farmers in the Mississippi river swamps and was seriously hurt. deputies later transported him to Charleston. The child remains in precarious condition.
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Cairo
Edward Albright
Charles Goforth
Goforth
Mississippi River
Albright
Charleston
Deserted Husband Cleared by German Law Ruling
Ewald Konrad alias Baron Santos Von Dobrowski Donneramarck, accused of deserting his American wife in Paris with jewels and money, was arrested in Hamburg on robbery charges but discharged. The court ruled he was not culpable under German law.
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Hamburg
Ewald Konrad
Baron Santos von Dobrowski
Donneramarck
Paris
Mystery murder in Gallen Michigan headline
Lloyd A. Dynes night operator for the Michigan Central railway in Gallen was found dead in his office with a bullet wound to the head and another to the heart. Police suppose homicide with no sign of robbery.
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Kirling
Gallen
Mich
Lloyd A. Dynes
Michhigan Central Railway
Man Kicked by Horse Dies in Indiana Field
Fy Malone aged twenty four died after a horse kicked him while plowing near Connersville Indiana on August 28 The accident occurred when a horse kicked him in the head and he collapsed at the field authorities report the worker was alone when injured and did not receive medical aid in time
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Connersville
Ind
Fy Malone
Opposition to New Albany rail subsidy debate heats up
The Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company seeks a limited eighteen month control over Floyd county roads while a rival plan promotes a new line into New Albany. The letter praises a fair contract, details rails and speed limits, and urges citizens to back the grant to spur competition and growth.
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New Albany
Floyd County
Louisville and Nothern Traction and Lighting Company
Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Board of Commissioners of
Board of Public Works
Johnson
West Baden
French Lick
Southern
Monon
Paoli
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Louinville City Railways
City of
Tre
West Bapen and
Father Williams Indian Tea for Liver and Kidney Health
Historic advertisement touts Father William's Indian Tea as a remedy for liver and kidney ailments. It claims to stimulate liver action, aid digestion, cleanse kidneys, purify blood, and promote healthy bowels. The text emphasizes trying the product despite garbled spelling and unclear formatting.
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Father William
Democratic split in Indiana Third district prompts meeting
Indianapolis August 28 A meeting of the Democratic state central committee will try to resolve the Third Indiana district nominating tangle and the Cox Zenor double candidacy. The district has seen bitter factionalism since a March split. Rumors of a national chairmanship shift and Bryan era politics add to the intrigue as Indiana Democrats rally for potential campaigns in New York and across the state.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic State Central Committee
Grand Hotel
Indiana
Cox
Zenor
Congress
State Committee
Sullivan
Illinois
William J. Bryan
Thomas Taggart
Alton B. Parker
United States
Taggart
Bryan
Neitther
New York
Gotham
Corydon Fair Races Draw Crowds on Opening Day
Local notes report excitement at the Corydon Fair with races drawing attendees. A testimonial praises King’s New Discovery for consumption credited with curing a long illness, offering trial bottles and a money refund.
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Arkansas
H. L. Stanley
Bruno
Dr. King
Qourea
Obae D
Floyd County Council of Coswell Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of Floyd County Coswell will be held at the auditor's office on Tuesday September 4, 1608 at 10 o clock a.m. The purpose is to fix the rate of tax levy and make appropriations for the calendar year 1907.
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Floyd
Coswell
Auditor’s
Local notices and events from the region
Gov Hanly proclaims Labor Day for next Monday. Mrs Cheney's song recital moves to Tuesday night at Tabernacle Baptist. Louisville Syndicate begins street work on fair ground grounds. plots soon ready for sale. Marmaduke Koker, 95, topped Old Settlers reunion with a 75 pound watermelon. Dr E M O Neyman, 98, oldest Washington county resident, did not attend. Mrs Kate Foreman dies in Indianapolis after cancer illness. burial in English. Judge race: Shea leads in Seymour district. rivals Munden and Applewhite. Branaman death opens the Democratic nomination race. convention next Friday in Seymour.
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Marmaduke Koker
Salem
E. M.O. Neyman
Saltilloville
Washington County
Kate Foreman
William Foreman
Crawford County
Harry Foreman
Joseph H. Shea
Seymour
Scott
Jackson
A. N. Munden
James F. Applewhite
Brownstown
William T. Branaman
Social Visits Span Several Cities in Brief Notes
Misses Emma and Asnabel Lraper visit Wakfield Kentucky. Mia Agnes Weber and son from Lafayette visit the city. Miss Annie Herter and Miss Florence Moyer visit friends in Chicago. Ovaries Zell and Frank Hribbby go to West Baden Springs for a few days. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Emmatt McDaniel on West Market Street, Me. Beary BK Wicks is still confined at home.
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Emma
Asnabel Lraper
Wakfield
Mia
Agnes Weber
Eon
Lafayette
Annie Herter
Florence Moyer
Chicago
Zell
Frank Hriaby
Weat
Baden Springs
Wee Barr
End
Emmatt McDaniel
West Market Strest
Local residents return from visits. officials continue duties
Mrs. Mary Hancilman and Miss Agnes Nicholson travel from Louisville to relax in the city while John Louis resumes duty as deputy county treasurer after a Balkans trip. Several visitors, including Miss Bertha Gwin and Miss Florence McClintock, arrive or depart for trips, and church leaders PLummer and Smith return from duties in Indiana.
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John Louis
Balkansburg
Bertha Gwin
Ekinavenue
Agnes Nicholson
Louisville
Mingem Falls
Florence McClintock
Jett ‘Sonville
Bessie Lyle
Anna Matthews
Weet Sixth Street
Reathie Douglass
Daugitian
Edward Douglass
Monon
South Street
Harry Mahan
Mim Henn
Indianapolis
I Richards
East Tenth
Maalatreete
Mise Paoline Gnau
Mise
Garet Hoffman
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