Democratic State Convention Hints at Possible Indorsements
Des Moines reports the Democratic state convention adjourned after skirmishes over ticket names with Cato Sells’ withdrawal leaving several local-backed contenders. Permanent officers were named and the body faced delays and indecision before resuming amid rumors of potential indorsements. In Harrisburg the Republican convention nominated Potter for supreme court and Harris for state treasurer amid low turnout and a cautious campaign stance.
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Joby Redmond
Cedar Rapids
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Kynens City
Mall Posatie Constiltana
Dea Moines
Heorge Hall
Iowa City
Fransgivante
Harriaburg
William P. Potter
Pittsburg
Frask Jr. Harris
Cleshield
Juaynod Penrose
Natabin Legislation
Pennsylvania United States
Legisistare
Five Die In Chicago & Alton Wreck at Prattice Yard
Five trainmen were killed and six injured in a rear end collision between the Chicago & Alton hammer and a way freight in Prattice yards near Jacksonville. The engineer Con Amberin and fireman Job Adams perished along with three unidentified men. Passengers escaped unharmed though some were slightly shaken as details of the crash remained unclear.
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Chicago & Alton
Chicago
Prentice
Con Mberrin
Psssenger
Jobo Adams
Severe Fire Loss in Iowa Town Reported
A severe fire in an Iowa town caused extensive damage to structures near Elan and Eima's buildings, with losses estimated at around $75 000. The event disrupted local safety efforts and prompted emergency response from area authorities.
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Eima
Lost Chicora Wreck Reported Near St Joseph River
Captain T J Genkin of the Greater Gordon reports a wreck sighting about twelve miles from this port on the St Joseph River. He says a spar protrudes above waves and appears stationary, suggesting a sunken vessel possibly the Chicora. Local crew weigh the claim as a potential discovery with a reward possible if confirmed.
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Test of Iowa's Game Law Case
A fragmented Iowa report describes a case testing game laws as hawkers and sportsmen Kemp the Thee Byes Hbom and others face charges. A state warden arrest triggers questions about regulation and enforcement of new wildlife rules across state lines.
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de Moélneste
Vanilli
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Farery Callon
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Marcin Weiernier
Vietims
Local rail case raises question of who sued the railroad
A mixed collection of notices lists a legal question about who filed the suit against the railroad company. The document references a claim seeking reimbursement for a broken item and notes the court took the application under advisement.
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Serance Company
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Theldwige
Horror on the Ghio City of Golconda wreck toll rises
Seventeen bodies recovered from the City of Golconda wreck near Paducah. Officers accused of recklessness in boat handling as rescue efforts unfold, with many victims believed to be women and children. Names of the dead include Lizzie Graham, Trixie Grimes, and Mrs. W. A. Hogan.
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Lizzie Graham
Grahamville
Mixa Tocy Barnett
Smuthland
Mise
Frixie Grimes
W. A Hogan
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Mins May Fleming
Birdeville
David Adame
Smithland
Wattx Tavis
Livingstone County
Clarence Slayden
Lola, Ky
Wallace Bennett
Tola
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Paduen
Will Woods
George Washington
Horace Trondean
George Sandsburg
Fragmentary war tale suggests rescue plan and losses
A damaged passage describes a pilot possibly beaching a vessel to rescue a stowaway with minimal harm. The text notes a loss count now considered correct, while claiming the pilot carried out his intent to land on a beach about three miles away.
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Married in View of a Dissident Night Incident
An August 21 report from Kansas City recalls a July 4 assault involving Vernon Toavia Newton and his bride. They were attacked near Ninety-Wolld and Woolland, a girl abducted and assaulted while the escort lay unconscious. Police arrested two Black men, Holland and Roberts, but a subsequent investigation revealed different suspects and releases, avoiding lynching.
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Panama Railway Chief Tours New York Amid Calm Isthmus Talk
The Panama Railway president arrived in New York aboard the Orizaba asserting stability at the isthmus. He dismissed reports of battles and disruptions, saying government troops on ships are routine and no fighting occurred. Meanwhile a U.S. consul in Managua notes Nicaragua remains peaceful with US influence strong. Other items mention a British consul slander case in New Orleans and a Panama battleship town visit planned for Panama.
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Striking Steel Workers Face New Moves Amid Tensions
Pittsburgh August 21 A brief surge of activity marks both sides in the steel strike as plants resume or extend operations. Prominent figures including Mrs Pred Baugh escort strike-breakers while officials discuss campaigns across Monessen Wheeling and Pittsburgh. Attorney General Knox replies to anti trust leaguers denying direct ties to United States Steel Corporation and Carnegie Company.
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Disappearance and crime tales across midwest and overseas
A scattered memo of crimes and unusual events from St Louis to Kenosha and Joliet. It mentions Dr. Louis Knapp’s self exile with a leper patient, forgery arrests in Wisconsin, Venezuelan intrigues tied to President Castro, a giant pearl discovery in Wisconsin, the Chu Chan massacre dispatches, and various fires and disappearances across Illinois and nearby areas.
France Breaks Off Diplomatic Ties With Turkey
Constantinople reports that French Ambassador Constans notified the Ottoman government that all diplomatic relations with France are broken. The action follows the Sultan’s alleged personal promise regarding disputed French claims made at a Yildiz audience.
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Constans
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Turkey
Yildiz
Six Men Drowned in Cleveland Cave-In
Cleveland August 21 Six men were drowned last night when gas in a tunnel from the waterworks crib 3 exploded crushing the casing and flooding the tunnel. The crib was wrecked and bodies not recovered, with weeks likely to pass before repairs and recoveries.
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Hurricane sweeps Spanish village. four dozen buildings leveled
A hurricane struck Villarojo Jilota in Saragossa on August 21 destroying forty buildings and killing six people with many injured. The damage runs into several million pesetas. Local authorities assess the aftermath and begin relief efforts.
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Villarogo Jilota
Mob Seizes Pierce City As Lynching Turmoil Rages
The town of Pierce City Missouri with 3000 residents endured nearly fifteen hours of armed mob rule aimed at driving Black residents from the precincts after Will Godly was killed and his grandfather shot. Authorities say a suspect named Starks in Tulsa matches the killer’s description, while Joe Lark in Springfield is also implicated. Nearby Tamaica notes a locomotive race of English versus US engines, and John James, longtime Commercial Club secretary, dies suddenly in Chicago.
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Gazelle Wild
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Pete Hampton
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Winters Sentenced After $32,000 Gold Heist
Martinez California August 21 Jack Winters who fled with 32000 dollars in gold bullion from the Selby smelting works and later confessed was sentenced today to fifteen years in prison at Folsom.
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Limited monarch jokes pardon for Barbes
A barely legible quotation shows Louis Philippe offering a mocked pardon for Barbes. He quips that Barbes is now pardoned but wonders if a pardon could “get him that of my minister,” illustrating a sharp royal jab.
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