Heat and Fire Reported in Two Cities
Warm conditions across Kansas City and Chicago bring high heat but no prostrations. A major blaze at the Wot, Pitegerald Trunk Co. in Chicago caused $150,000 in damage, with interests insured. In Kentucky tobacco buyers sell 7,000 bushels of White barley at $20.50 per 100 pounds to Wilson & McCaulty Tobacco Co. in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cucado
Pitegerald Trunk Co
Well Street
Sre
Kuiriay, O
Messars. Hite &. Drid&ke
Wilson & McCaulty Tobaco Co
Middletown
Fragmented OCR hints at civic arrest and hiring of a veteran crew
Reading appears to describe a city event involving officials, ordinances, and a hired task force. It mentions a republic, a patrol or enforcement action, and veterans continuing their work. The text is garbled with names and numbers unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & Veraien
Poisoning cases from poisoned melon strike Calloway county
A Paducah Courier Journal report says eight people were poisoned by a melon stolen from a neighbor in Calloway County. Seven died and the eighth was gravely ill. reports from Murray and Dexter corroborate the incident. No victims could be reached for comment Friday.
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Levisvilln
Roy
Courier Journal
Paducah
Calloway County
Murray
Dexter
Telegraphing From Railways Now Solved For All Trains
Report on a new telegraphing system enabling constant communication between each train and the next station or the dispatcher. The design uses insulated lines and metal framework to carry signals into the engine cab, promising safer, more coordinated operation and allowing rapid dispatch across the system.
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Snhead
Epworth Memorial Church Service Notes and Attendance
A Cleveland Epworth Memorial M E Church gathering described a crowded service with President Mehit day tiernive in attendance. The report mentions Mrs Rhedes and several attendees, including CPL Everett and Miss Tfanna, among others, and notes songs led by G1 Sia and Pickard.
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Epworth Memorial
M.E
Cleveland
Iravbrasy
O. Ane
Mehit
Epworth Memorial Mo
Sun
James PF
Rhedes
Cupmetie
Eutererdt
Weluuturs
York
Gettet
Bom Bey
Ward Beecher
Ted
Pune
Diorn
Everett
Keaven
Paiute
Mra
M. Planta Gael Miss Tfanna
Train wreck near Chicago injures many and a death occurs
Reports from a train wreck near Chicago describe many injured passengers and at least one death. The engineer and several clerks are named among those affected as investigators assess cause and consequences at the scene in early August.
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Maorpinur
Tie
Investal
Peter Laderts
Pilawaninpten
Twits
Hurt
Anglo-Egyptian gunboats mass Fourth Cataract action
Aug 30 dispatch from Camp reports Anglo Egyptian expedition gunboats at the fourth cataract of the Nile. Spies say enemy forces have evacuated Berber.
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Nile
Banderas Leads Cuban Forces Across Island in New Invasion
A Havana to Pinar del Rio advance by Quintin Banderas with 32 000 men mirrors Maceo era, claiming swift western reach and desertions from Spanish troops. Statement vows independence and praises Cuban volunteers while warning of no major battles or resistance.
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Cuba
West
New Yoas
Journal One Advertiser
Maxime Jomes
Antonio Maceo
Martines
Campos
Quintin Banderas
Maceo
Antonio Macco
Pro Zertucha
Banderas
Thes Department
Inibane
Armel
Berthes
Yavana
Settlement Near in Great Miners Strike Talks
In OL Chryntawn a Pittsburgh district coal operator said a temporary settlement in the Great Miners Strike likely within the next hours. Operators offered 64 cents a ton with arbitration, a trustee holdback, and a possible 60 to 69 cent range for final pricing. President Ratchford proposed terms, but reception was unclear. Work at mines could resume before the end of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ratelford
Ratchford
Miners and Operators Clash at Conference
Report from the conference of miners and operators indicates a tense morning as miners refuse to accept any rate slower than last year. The meeting ended abruptly with miners vowing to resist opening mines under current terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KoNiox Sebebe
Asie
Ethine
Detlew
Pon-Amium Mem
Passage of Hohal Pass Closed by Afritis Force
A strong Afritis force announced to have closed Hohal pass halting the proposed British column. With Khyber and Rohal passes in enemy hands the strategic situation worsens.
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Hohal Pass
Khyber
Rohal
Five Finlanders Drowned in Bay After Sailboat Capsize
August 31 report from GiLansToonE Michigan notes five Finlanders drowned when a sailboat capsized in the bay. Victims named Gus Erickson John Fandt Gus Anderson John Hanson and UHolp Erickson. three bodies recovered. A separate item states Mrs Geo Middle ton, wife of a dime museum proprietor, stabbed Belle Carm on Monday night as she prepared to go bolovely riding with My Middleton. the Carm on woman may die.
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Gilanstoonee
Mich
Gus Erickson
John Fandt
Gus Anderson
John Hanson
Uholp Erickson
Curcace
Aug.l
Geo. Middleton
Dime Museum
Belle Carm
My Middleton
Labor Leaders Rally at St Louis United Conference
Labor leaders gathered in St Louis for a united labor convention as calls grew to form a grand amalgamation. Key figures included Jo Ro Sovereign of the Wrights of Labor and Secretary Pearce of the United Mine Workers, seeking to unite miners and protest court injunctions.
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St. Louis
United Labor Convention
Jo Ro Sovereign
Wnidhts of Labor
Woc Pearce
United Mine Workers of America
Columbus
Ro Askew
National Mineral Miner's Association
Ispheming
Mich
Sylvester Welliher
al I
The
Social Democrat
Chieau
Sovereign
Uf Sand
Leo Willo
G. ©. Clemens
Topeka
Kas
Hbriedenthal
State Committee of
Kansas
AL T H. Claiborne
Springfield
Bo Bo Webster
Patriots of America
Chicago
Frank Stephens
Philadelphia
Los. Dicckey
National State Fax League
J. BR. Plan
Jus
Mc Carson
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Mondas
TE Wo Steinbiss
Building Trades Council of St. Louis
Natchford
Pearce
Samuel Crommpersy
American Federation of Labor
Wrights of Labor
Enevene V. Deis
Mrr. Cirson
Minage
Special session urged to define workers rights
A labor conference in St Louis debated a special congressional session to define labor rights. Speakers including Ratchford urged quick action to aid miners and end unrest, while others questioned the plan and warned of potential economic paralysis if Congress did not meet. The meeting adjourned to reconvene Tuesday with further credentials and resolutions on the agenda.
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St. Louis
Steinbiss
Labor Conference
Ft Oelock the Lance
WLR
Prescott
National Arpographical Union
Indianapolis
A.M. Pearce
Columibus
Midrescott
Ratesfordh James ° Conner
Machinists
Chicare
Irrant Luce
Renows Central
Don
Severingnand WL
Mahaaz
Fhve
Towa Woc
Beoree
W. Do Mahon
Berger
Tnidinna
Merc Debs
Clemimens
Popeka
Ratchford
Dty
Coneress
Ud Dedieves
Cone Press
United States
Congress
Cit
Pato Nedilo
Rieh Phu
Soverevign
Tricett
Organized Labor
Mihi
Detroit
Maheaglas
Hanna
Ale. Mahon
Wold
Corzress
Jillmes McCarson
Illinois
Great Tops
Ohio
German Trades Assembly of Philadelphia
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Youngstoawn
Bateford
Carson
Gnitiers
Tale Ineo Fiimer
Pat Reilly
Mar Ratchford
Vuntners Dent
James Hovan
ALA
Roe
Social Democracy of
Chicago
Geni” Bradley
Gen
Heinemann
Marietta Ready to Go for Commission and Sub naval events
The gunboat Marietta is ready to be commissioned and will be in service with inspectors Saturday. The vessel's armament includes six four-pounder breechloaders and four six-pound rapid fire guns. A Wheeling court seeks to present a ceremonial table service to Mare Island on September 3. In Havre and Wheeling items discuss trustee handling for Terre Haute Soap and Chemical Company to stabilize finances.
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Marietta
Wattene
Cal
Cmd Savas
Wheeling
Maceishum
Alaska
Eitigens
California
Mare
Trepine Havre
Nee Oo
Terre Heute Soap and Chemical Co
Tras
Earthquakes Reach Japan with Tidal Wave Aftershocks
News from the Japan steamer Justin describes severe earthquakes in Japan on August 5 followed by a tidal wave. One thousand homes flooded and 200 people killed or injured. Sixty Chinese villages inundated.
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Japan
Wash
Justin
Franco-Russo-American Alliance Exposed by Guadaloupe Deputy
Aug St M Gerville Reache, a Guadaloupe chamber member and republican, writes in Le Jour Mondial about a proposed Franco-Russo-American alliance. He argues the United States has no grounds for conflict with France or Russia, warns of unlimited naval power, and urges publicists to oppose the alliance as the twentieth century dawns.
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Pants
M. Gerville-Reache
Chamber of Deputies
Guadaloupe
le Jour Monday
United States
France
Russia
Armed Mason county group hunts for alleged assailant Charley Page
Flemingburg Kentucky August 31 Several Black men from Mason County search the area for Charley Page accused of assaulting a young Black girl at John Early's residence last Saturday night He is said to have entered another Mason county farmer's home that night and attempted to assault the farmer's wife The suspect is believed to be in hiding and a vigorous manhunt is underway amid local excitement and threats of lynching.
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Flemingsburg
Mason County
Charley Page
John Early
Page
Indiana News Highlights From State Campaigns and Tragedies
Indiana items report Gov Moontt set to speak in Ohio fall campaign and Verra Murraay a child who died after 215 hours in care at Jeffersonville. Reports cover races, crime, accidents, health notes, and local incidents across Lafayette Kokomo Elwood Bedford and other towns.
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Gov. Moontt
Ohio
Clarence Murraay
Jeffersonville
Lafayette
Whattam Case
Converse
Rhuann Berner
Shoals
Milton Baker
Baker
McKinley Suatri
Cicero
Kokomo
Terce Haute
Praiklin Canning Factory
Insane Hospital Committee
State Board of Charities
Eastern Indiana Hospital
Smith
Elwood
John Ryland
Sugar Creek Township
George Ramsey
Soe
Bedford
Lafayette Elks
Elk Lodees
AxNbiEen Dovenas
Francisco
Douglas
Bowarnno Trupper
Penu
Rev. Stokes
Ienry Schoentrup
Possumtown
Shelby County
Logansport
J. K. Serwart
Fairland
Preatr Witre
Freetown
Air Line
Corydon
William Neely
George Carter
New Albany
Japan
Yrovernice
St. Wayne
Unter
Allen County
Elswood
Thomas Halsey
East Maple Street
Carer Cassidy
South Bend
Win
Seifert
Studebaker Works
Andrew Saderniak
Rev
Z. T. Sweeney
Muncie
Straw Board
Mississinewa
Pennville
Groves Burr
Charlie Lightfoot
Hawesville
Lightfoot
Buhr
Pond
Jonix Corp
Tony George
Marion
Tuesexton
John Cooper
Henderson
Madison
Geo
W W. Dickerson
Cushman & Crowder
Shelburn
Chas. Ouster
Bloomington
J. C. Whisnand
Whisnand
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Ovis Andes
Castor Diekles
Orasaimars
Ghia
Aswis SL MacLean
Accadia University
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University of Chicago
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Daltai
Teenepine
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Fer Yicer
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Nabers
Morrow & Sinnige
Faheen
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Alas
Ametilie
Ralle
Turtle Frees
Welestiatierr Basher
Léé
Thrbda
Pat McCarthy
Levis
Aed
Osvaheo
Weinht Am
Crass
Rem Buffalo
Creva_rasn
Augus
Cnris
Toorninme
Corpary T
Kansas City
Ajo Brecar
Lebs
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Vetere
Union
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Pole
Georgie Vo Vtrotto
Rene Astyser
Revue Pals
Comite
Fredi
Baston
New York
Prom
M'Kinley
J.J. Brown
Sunbed An
Wis
Brown
I T
Kiever’s Model Breeding Association
Loxton
Aap
Vienna
Daily Chronicle
Austria
Francis Joseph
Gen. Banderas
Pigarra
Omnis
Jellico
Afritius
Hrohal Pass
Steel Rails
South Africa
Bankwone
Aug
Titania
LABOR
Saverelen
Lord Salisbury
Constantinople
Turkey
Greece
Germany
Benne
Lesna
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susToNn
Lucien Lesna
Charles River Park
Jimmy Michael
Athens
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