BOER GENERALS BOE THA AND DELAREY RECEIVED IN SOUTHAMPTON
Gerrs Boe tha De Wet and Delarey arrived in Southampton Aug 16 and were greeted by government officials and the public. They boarded the steamship Nameria to meet Louis Botha Joseph Chamberlain Earl Roberts and Lord Kitchener. De Wet said the generals would flee to the United States before returning to South Africa. London welcomed them with cheering crowds at the railroad station and the harbor scene. Police cleared a path as De Wet was surrounded by a hostile crowd and had to be escorted away.
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Southampton
Boetha
de Wet
Delarey
Louis Botha
Nameria
Joseph Chamberlain
Earl Roberts
Lord Kitchener
United States
South Afric
London
Roberts
Kitchener
South Africa
Ebl de Wett
Enem
de Wett
Tor Liu
Strike settlement seen for anthracite coal strike
Pittsburg August 19 indications point to a settlement of the anthracite coal strike on or before September 1. Major John Biddle the engineer commissioner for the District of Columbia is authority for this statement.
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Pittsburg
John Biddle
District of Columbia
Foresters Elect Officers in Ottumwa Iowa Meeting
The state association of Foresters of America elected officers in Ottumwa on August 16. Robert Roberts of Oskaloosa was chosen president, M. L. Kastner of Cedar Rapids vice president, Joseph Fisher of Oskaloosa secretary, and James Bodén of Albia treasurer. Oskaloosa awarded the next convention site.
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Foresters Meet
Ottumwa
Iowa
State Association of Foresters of America
Robert Roberts
Oskaloosa
M. L. Kastner
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Fisher
James Bodén
Albia
Sail for Europe by U S military leaders to attend German reviews
Adjutant General Corbin and Major General Young sailed from New York on August 16 to Europe as guests of the German emperor to attend military reviews.
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Europe
New York
Corbin
Young
Jacob A. Bits. Stors
Lisville
H. C. Corbin
B. M. Young
Henry Loomis Nelson
Jacob A. Ils
Robert A. Morris
New York County Republican Committee
Thavid R. Brands
Miesotri
St. Louis Purchase Expositon Company
Meury M. Warren
Philadelphia
Bishop Warren
Methodist Church
Representative Mercer
Nebraska
Francis
St. Louis
Mercer
Northwest
Citzens
Andrews Bound Guilty In City Savings Bank Case
Detroit August 16 The jury found Frank C. Andrews guilty of misappropriating funds from the wrecked City Savings bank. Attorney Kircher announced plans to appeal to the supreme court and the court granted a 60 day stay of proceedings.
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Detroit
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Kircher
Supreme Court
Winona Bible Conference Nears Eighth Session at Winona Lake
The National Winona Bible Conference, eight annual session, opens tomorrow for ten days at Winona Lake. It began eight years ago under Rev. J Wilbur Chapman of New York with 35 attendees. Last year 1200 ministers and nearly 5000 total participants attended. Denominations unite, with many international speakers including Rev Johnston Ross, Rev George Jackson, Rev James Marsell, and leaders from Great Britain.
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Warsaw
Ind
Nattonal
Winona Bible Conference
Winona Lake
Winona
United States
Aroad
Johnston Ross
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
Westbourne Grove
London
George Jackson
Methodist Tabernacle
Edinburgh
Holy Terror Jo sephine Wagner Fined For Assault In Evansville
Evansville Indiana August 1 Mrs Josephine Wagner, recently divorced, was fined twenty dollars for assault and battery on August Warner and jailed. She had been accused by her husband of fabricating claims of having no children and bringing eight youngsters from Dubois county. The couple quarrelled publicly, she attacked Warner in the street, then forced entry to his home, damaged furniture, and attacked him with a club. She was later arrested in Henry Chisler's home. Chisler also faced arrest.
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Charles L. Fair
James G. Fair
Herman Odrichs
James
Virginian
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Charles
San Francisco
White Plains
N.Y
Carrie Smith
Maude Thomas
Maude Ulman
Maude Corrigan
Maude Nelson
Fair
Odrichs
Caroline Smith
William Smith
Newmarket
N. J
Carrie
Young Fair
New York
Mixed early 20th century city briefs from Topeka and beyond
A Missouri brewing company won a $350 judgment in a case over shattered fixtures and spilled liquor, with locals appealing to the state supreme court. Berlin reports Uncle Sam, newly overhauled, will train in small craft handling for the navy. A Dane area assault ends with a fugitive black suspect at large after escape. Indianapolis sees anthracite coal jump to $9 a ton amid scarce supply. Vancouver reports the arrest of William H. Dillard for forging Chinese residence papers, with U S authorities seeking his arrest since May.
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Topeka
Kan
Noreatur
Missouri Brewing Company
Linxt
Smashers’ Organization
Hamilton
Brewing Company
Supreme Court
Kaiser
Berlin
Aus
United States
Uncle Sam
Emperor William
Francis R. Riggs
New York
Kiel
Navy
Indianapolis
Coal Exchange
Washington
Wilkie
Secret Service
Vancouver
B. C
William H. Dillard
Fatal Paris automobile crash sparks family estate fight
Paris reports reveal Mr and Mrs Fair died in a speed mad crash on a steep Paris incline. The car dealer warns Fair ignored warnings and drove near ninety mph. News follows on wills, guardians, and the Fair fortune as relatives seek shares and legal control.
Typographical Union Convention Adopts Broad Resolutions
Cincinnati August 16 The 45th Convention of the International Typographical Union adjourned after six days. Resolutions regret McKinley s assassination and denounce anarchy. A telegram from President Mitchell notes coal strike aid depends on other unions. The body approves direct senatorial elections and public utility ownership.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
International ‘Typographical Union
McKinley
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
International Typographical Cylon
Los Angeles
United States
Boston
Congress
Amos J. Cummings
Washinton
Koblsaat
Shaiker Isl
Jackson and Keller
Watkins Has the Nerve Man Who Married and Disappeared
Seattle August 16 Phillip P D Watkins sought by Pinkerton detectives for abducting Miss Marle Shon Held of Omaha. He entered Seattle under his name, stayed two days, cashed a fake $100 check from Amesbury Mass via National Bank of Commerce. Bank later discovered the check worthless and Watkins disappeared.
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Seattle
Wash
Phillip PD. Watkins
Pinkerton
United States
Marle Shon- Held
National Bank of Commerce
Amesbury
Mass
National Bank of
Typhoid in Illinois Focus on Chicago Local Causes
Illinois reports show few typhoid cases outside Chicago with outbreaks tied to local factors. Dr Egan cites water as a common source in several cities including Joliet and Danville, while Chicago is noted as prevalently caused by local conditions.
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Cairo
Kankakee
Beardstown
Havana
Belleville
Springfield
Vandalia
Freeport
Morris
Joliet
Egan
President orders biweekly cable of Filipino War deaths
At Oyster Bay the president instructed General Corbin to have Manila relay the full casualty names of enlisted men killed in the Philippines to the United States twice every month. The change aims to inform families promptly, unlike the eight to ten week delay for enlisted casualties, and follows prior officer casualty reporting.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Philippines
Tis
Corbin
Chaffee
Manila
War Department
Secretary of Illinois Barbers to Visit City
CS. Mote secretary of the Illinois State Barbers' Protective association will visit the city tomorrow to promote a statewide bill to regulate barbers and barber shops He will spend the day with local tradesmen and a meeting will be held at the industrial home Monday evening to form an organization including bosses and journeymen
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CS. Mote
Illinois State Barbers’ Protective Association
Texure
Foresters of America Hold Annual Ottumwa Convention
The State Association of Foresters of America opened its annual convention in Ottumwa with about 1,000 attendees. An address by BE. N. McMurty of New York will be delivered during today’s program as plans are discussed to promote liberal liquor legislation and possibly repeal a clause prohibiting liquor manufacture.
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Towa Wholesale Liquor Dealers
Ottumwa
Fa. Ane
Hquor
Anton Heeb
Dubuque
Foresters of America
Ottumwa, Ta
State Association of Foresters of America
BE. N. ‘McMurty
New York
Supreme
King Reviews the Big Fleet at Spithead
King Edward I completed coronation festivities by reviewing a fleet of about a hundred war vessels off Spithead. The spectacle drew immense crowds as waters filled with pleasure craft and visiting crowds, making it a spectacular show.
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Portsmouth
Edward I
Spithead
Life Saving Crew Rescues After Pier Collapse at Macatawa Park
At Alacatawa Park Michigan on August 16 the life saving crew interrupted a capsizing drill for 25 spectators when part of the old government blew near the Macatawa Park hotel causing the eastern pier to collapse. About 100 people were on the pier as 15 feet of structure fell, with many plunging into eight feet of water and authorities rescuing women and children unable to swim while bystanders aided. One woman sustained a head injury and a man sprained his ankle during the scramble to shore.
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Alacatawa Park
Mich
Macatawa Park
Louisville Downpour Drenches City in Dense Darkness
A ferocious storm near Louisville on August 16 dumped nearly an inch of rain in minutes, gusts reached eight miles per hour, and darkness followed ominous clouds. Telephones and shade trees sustained damage. Fourth Street traffic slowed as homes absorbed rain and wind, but no fatalities were reported. Elsewhere Governor Yates and wife visited Mackinac Island, while King Edward planned a February Irish visit per the Daily Post. A Dumas anecdote recalls a letter joke about the greatest poet in Paris ending with My fear Alfred addressed to Alfred de Musset.
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Paris
Fair
United States
Avenue Des Champs Elysees
W. Ikk. Vanderbilt, Jr
Louisville
Dumas
Lamartine
Victor Hugo
Bard
Lot
Alfred
de Musset
A Capable Student Makes Grim Chemistry Joke
A Philadelphia college student studying for the ministry answered a chemistry question with a grim pun about oxalic acid, saying he would administer the sacrament if asked to treat a poisoned patient. The remark appears in the Argonaut. Across town, Mrs Gabbot’s conversazione is praised as a lively social event with a persistent musical program noted by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Philadelphia
The Reason and Her Way in Old Newspaper Snippets
A brief, quippy pair of exchanges from Chicago News and Denver Times featuring a courtroom wit and a flirtatious interview. The judge notes a witness discrepancy while a humorous punchline about being a bigger man appears. The Denver Times fragment highlights a coy dialogue about preferred kissing style.
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Chicago News
Robbery at Fordsville Tied to Express Cash Heist
Several men involved in a $28,000 express money theft linked to the American Express office at Fordsville. D W Boamer is under arrest at Irvington and J C Schlitzbaum is held at Falls of Rough. A Memphis man named Heather attempted to ship $30,000, then cash was returned and later delivered, fueling a belief of a conspiracy to defraud the company of $25,000.
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Owensboro
Ame
Fordsville
D. W. Boamer
Irvington
J. C. Schlitzbaum
Falls of Rough
J. ¥. Heather
Memphis
Tenn
American Express Company
Deaneville
Koatner
Keatner
Fordsville Express
Boater
Schlitzbaum
Express
Andalusia Case in Schroeder's Court
Injustice Screenery court this afternoon the trial of a case is in progress involving Andalusia residents. Strohmeier faces assault with a deadly weapon charged by John H. Griffin who was bound over for larceny for alleging Strohmeier's son involvement. Assistant Olmsted prosecutes. C J Searle defends. M A Shade bound over for embezzling about $100 as Singer agent. W M Walker waived right to introduce science.
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Scnreenery Court
Andalusia
Strohmeier
John H. Griffin
Griffin
Thompson
Lanny
Olmsted
C. J. Searle
M. A. Shade
Justice McFarlane
Singer Sewing Machine Company
W. M. Walker
Dewaived
Tar and Feather Woman in Mount Morris Disorder
Angry residents tarred and feathered Florence Wolfe after she returned to Mount Morris. She had recently committed alleged assaults connected to her dead sister and faced taunts as she sought police protection. A mob surrounded her home, threw stones, shattered windows, and escorted her to the city edge for punishment.
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Mount Morris
Ofender
Florence Wolfe
Described Bartholin suspect registers as A K Edgar
A man matching the Bartholin description, sought in Chicago in the Bartholin Mitchell case, stayed at the Morgan house in Dex Moines Iowa on Thursday and Friday calling himself A K Edgar from Chicago and heading toward Burlington. He has not been seen since.
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Dex Moines
Iowa
Bartholin
Chicago
Bartholin-Mitchell
Morgan House
A. K. Edgar
Burlington
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