Tragedy Follows Arrest Battle in Gilman Ill
A mob of about 250 men attacked Mrs. Dr. C W Wright who faced murder charges in the death of Bosale Salter a 16 year old girl from Leonard Ill The raid ended with a fire and gunfire killing Michael Ryan and John Myers and wounding several including George Willoughby and Peter Lauer Mrs Wright was wounded and taken to the council chamber where she died or was dying as the mob dispersed with the town shocked and the building burned
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Gilman, I
C. W. Wright
Bosale Salter
Citizn
Gilman
John Myers
Bessie Salter
Leonard
Wright
Clarence Salter
Dr. Wright
Principel
Population Gain In Buffalo From Census Tenure
A ten year census shows Buffalo has grown by 6 555 residents. The data suggests the public took the phrase Put Me off at Buffalo literally.
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Buffalo
South America rich in undeveloped resources says authorities
Competent authorities assert that South America has greater undeveloped resources than any other portion of the world. They claim any crop grown elsewhere can be duplicated there, and the country abounds in coal, silver and gold, most of which have been only slightly developed.
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South America
Letter from Arctic found in Stockholm dispatch
A letter signed by Andree was found in the Arctic by an American, suggesting he may not be alive. It has been less than two years since Andree sailed for the north pole in his balloon, and optimism for his survival is unfounded.
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Andree
Stockholm
Arctic
North Pole
Galvin
Woman sues for divorce over political strength claim
A Washington woman sues for divorce arguing her husband misrepresented his political strength. In Leavenworth a sister burns marital ties because her husband refused to take her to church.
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Washington
Leavenworth
Campaign talk skews sea serpent lore in summer
A presidential campaign activity explains why sea serpents were neglected this summer. In contrast a San Francisco romanticist tries to compensate by narrating how a whale nearly upsets a steamer. The whale roams a small bay and a marine artist offers sole proof to the fiction’s beauty.
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San Francisco
Great Shipyards at Stettin to Build New Fast Ocean Liner
From Stettin shipyards known for Deutschland and Kaiser Wilhelm der Große comes news of another leviathan of the seas. If confirmed, the vessel could reach 24 knots, enabling a round Atlantic crossing in seven days for a traveler with a week and some cash.
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Stettin
Atlantic
France Tightens Night Duel Rules In Suburbs
The new duel code by Prince Bibesco tightens early morning contests and bars publication of proceedings until a result is reached. It requires bloodshed in every duel and adds strict publication rules, while noting the dramatic scene of legation staff watching allied troops in Peking as a literary moment.
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Prince Bibesco
Chinese self rule acknowledged by European powers
The text argues that European powers now accept China must be governed by Chinese. It notes recent plotting powers favored dismemberment of China but now hope to guide its government. It asserts that with 400,000,000 Chinese insisting on self government, their wishes are likely to be respected.
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China
Thirty years review of life insurance figures
Thirty years ago the largest life insurer held $31,000,000 in assets. Now ten companies each surpass that old peak. Premiums totaled $3,250,000,000 with $900,000,000 in interest and other income, pushing the total to $4,137,000,000. Policyholder payments reached $2,130,597,029. Life insurance is a great enterprise.
Cousins Drown In Hudson River Tragedy
Stephen Peacock of Yonkers New York and George Peacock of Peekskill were cousins who both drowned after becoming exhausted in the Hudson River. Their fathers, each named George, sent telegrams to their brothers as rescue efforts continued at the water s edge.
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Stephen Peacock
George Peacock
Yonkers
N. Y
George Cock
Hudson River
Stephen
George
Peekskill
Erdge
Crows in Montana Sign National Contract for Irrigation and Trade
A Montana Crow tribe has entered a government contract to supply the Cleynnes with four units and is developing irrigation for farms and a flour mill agency. They are constructing another facility while continuing to trade farm produce, meats, and horses with nearby communities.
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Crows
Montana
Cleyennes
Ee Flour Mill
Convenient Verdicts From Inquests At Aug. In Gilman
In Gilman on August 28 the coroner's inquest returned death by bullet wounds from unknown parties for John Myers and death by leaden bullets fired from Mrs. Wright's house for Michael Ryan. Bessie Salter's body led to Mrs. Wright's remand to Watseka jail to await grand jury action. Mob fears eased after saloon closures. two wounded deputies, George Willoughby and Peter Hauer, face possible further inquests. reports of three girls dying in the fire are likely inaccurate.
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John Myers
Gilman
Michael Ryan
Wright
Bessie Salter
Prisoners Escape From Red Lodge Jail
A jail break occurred Sunday morning at Red Lodge Montana as outside assailants pried a window bar and used skeleton keys to free several inmates. The escapees include Frank Woodstock Dick Johnson Tinkler John Wilburn and Frank Russell known as a forger. they are believed headed toward Wyoming to join the Hole in the Wall gang.
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Red Lodge
Mont
Frank Woodstock
Dick Johnson
Joliet
Tinkler
John Wilburn
Walden
Clayton
N. M
Frank Russell
Chateau
Here
Jim
Wyoming
Heroism in Humble Garb in Iowa and Illinois
In Marshalltown Iowa on August 28 four hobos insulted two girls. An elderly colored drayman named Williams died defending them when two tramps shot him. A posse pursues the murderers as the colored population wings into alarm and vows lynching if captured. In Freeport Illinois on the same date the murderer of Mr and Mrs Bobb remains at large with a sheriff’s posse and a $1000 reward offered for arrest and conviction.
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Marshalltown
Williams
Freeport
John Bobb
German Subjects Kick Against British Treatment in Transvaal
A Berlin deputation of German residents in the Transvaal arrived to file a complaint with the German foreign office over alleged cruel treatment in Johannesburg. They say 400 Germans were arrested, sent to a seaport, shipped to Flushing, and landed penniless by the British, some taken from shops, taverns, and even beds, then hurried away barefoot and half clothed, losing all they owned. They seek damages for the loss of property. The Berliner Tageblatt comments on Lord Roberts and Britain's influence.
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Berlin
Transvaal
Foreign Office
Johannesburg
Flushing
Berliner Tageblatt
Lord Roberts
England
Insanity charge shocks Spokane man linked to nobility
Tacoma August 28 report says Kennett Harrington Bellaire is under arrest charged with insanity. Attorneys claim he is nephew of Gladstone and relative of Lord Salisbury, a former London Stock Exchange member. He reportedly receives a large annual income from an English estate.
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Tacoma
Wash
Spokane
Kennett Harrington Bellaire
Bellaire
Gladstone
Lord Saliabury
London Stock Exchange
England
State troops withdrawn from Abrem and business resumes
St Louis August 28 state troops on duty since Thursday last have been withdrawn. With the dismissal of the soldiers saloons reopened and the city has practically resumed its normal appearance as peaceful conditions prevail in the area.
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St. Louis
Missouri items mixed in state news and local events
A long list reports many Missouri happenings including political candidacy changes in Fifteenth district, a Nodaway county harvest, Fayette street fair plans with a $1000 budget, and a Springfield sale of the Republican paper for 20000 to H R Snyder. Also noted are fire losses near Carthage, a Barton county death, reunions, water and streetcar plans, ex Confederates, and other local curiosities.
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Springfield Republican
H. R. Snyder
Urbana
Carthage
Greenwood & Trenner
Henry Brand
Barton County
Lantha
Beng
A. H. Culver
Butler
Congress
Missouri
Eighth Missouri Cavalry
Springfield
Eighth
Bowling Green
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Parkville
Platte City
Dearborn
Waverly
George W. Bradley
Gen. Price
Audrain
Boone
Monroe
Ralls
Auxvasse
Joab Scott
Lebanon
Laclede County
Joe” Wiggins
Harrisonville
Maryville
Will Coleman
Sam
Fort Riley
Kan
San Francisco
Charles King
Conger
Pekin
Iantha
King
Oregon
Frank Johnson
C. M. McCardell
Stouteville
Palmyra
Johnson
James T. McKee
Clinton
Claude Truex
State Normal School
Warrensburg
Wallace Croasby
Pilot Grove
C. A. Donnelly
Janet Schuman
Trenton
W. C. Ryan
Grundy County
I. Tomlin
Monroe City
J. Thomas Patterson
Wes Robertson
Gallatin
Missouri Press Association
Niagara Falls
Canada
Malden
Monroe County
George A. Kidd
James Yeck
Rich Hill Review
A. Lang
Independence
Topping Avenues
Grand Naval Veterans Parade in Chicago Aug 27
Chicago marked Grand Army encampment day with a naval parade showing 5000 veterans from Farragut Dupont and Porter eras, ex prisoners of war, Boy’s Brigade and naval associations. A naval arch was dedicated and a review led by Commodore Seavey followed by a Lake Michigan naval parade hindered by wind. The day ended with numerous regimental reunions and banquets across the city.
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Naval Arch
Nener
Chicago
Grand Army
Farragut
Dupont
Porter
Atlantic
Gulf
Mississippi River
Montojo
Manila Bay
Imade
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Association of Ex-Prisoners of War
Michigan Avenue
Randolph Street
Jackson Boulevard
Army Arch
van Buren Street
Court of Honor
Hubbard Court
Shaw
Warder
Tanner
Harrison
Jones
Sons of Veterans
Atwell
J. F. R. Foss
Minneapolis
W. J. Wilson
Joseph L. Brigham
Seeley
Daniel F. Keely
L. G. Carden
P. V. Christian
J. A. Jameson
L. C. Lindley
Revenue
Fessenden
Morrill
United States Life-Saving Service
Naval Militia of Illinois
Naval Reserve Veteran Association
Boy's Brigade
National Association of Naval Veterans
John A. Logan
E. A. Bigelow
Samuel Fallows
F. I. Murdock
America
George L. Seavey
Naval Veterans
Murdock
Tara
Bishop Fallows
Commodore Seavey
Lake Michigan
Chicago Yacht Club
Lake Front Park
Lincoln Park
Selene Ae Eee Eae Benquet
Iron Brigade
Chicago Athletic Club
Exhibition of patient care gear and hospital room scene
A state hospital exhibit features one booth showing the straitjacket and confinement apparatus, while another recreates a patient’s hospital room. A trained nurse from a state hospital will explain approved care to visitors throughout the display, illustrating modern treatment practices. Also includes humor fragments toward the end.
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N. Y. Tribune
Jambleson and Militia Talk and Foreign Customs
A humorous feature collecting phrases about military choices and cross cultural quirks. It references naval service, militia preference, and wartime options, alongside a string of short items on French and English customs and sayings.
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Leonard, I
Ryan
Socalled
George Willoughby
Standard Oil Co
Peter Hauer
Fasilade
Peking
Red Lodge @fent
Salisbury
Spokane, Wash
Abrem
Shila
THE
Navas Veterans
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Mr. Hippleton
Mrs. Hippleton
Lovey
Cleveland
St Barton Sst
Ner Eee
Ariel
See Eh Sey
Chews Bermes
Pepue
Carter
Jambleson
Militia
Parker
Scott
France
Jackson
St. Louis Republic
P? Bal
Ness and
Rest Costas
NaRcoric
Lass
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