CHANGE WAS DESPERATE BOY KILLS FATHER
News items report a boy who killed his father with an axe while asleep and then carried the body into an alley. Also included are dispatches about a large lake steamer blaze near Port Sanilac with the City of Mackinac rescuing 21 aboard. A separate murder in Spokane involves James F. Sloane’s death, with his son Sidney in custody and a confession. Additional reports cover czarist land transfers in St Petersburg, detailing appanage parcels and peasant sales planned by the Peasants' bank.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles A. Eddy
City of Mackinac
Port Sanilac
Lake Huron
Eddy
Gilchrist Transportation Company of
Cleveland
Simpson
Spokane
Wash
James F. Sloane
Sidney Sloane
St. Petersburg
Ukase
Peasants’ Bank
Archangel
Vologda
Crimea
Transcaucasia
Bieloviezh Forest
Clash Over Russia Reform and Dictatorship Rise
Aug 28 dispatches report a split in Peterhof over how to handle terrorist threats. Premier Stolypin backs reform and restrained measures, while monarchists press for a dictatorship to end army demoralization. In Riga police and troops shell a lodging house after bombs found, revolutionaries fire from windows.
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St. Petersburg
Peterhof
Stolypin
Russia
Novoe Vremya
Syet
Moscow
Riga
Stolmia Street
Big Philadelphia Trust Company Wrecked by President
A report states the Big Philadelphia Trust Company was wrecked by the president and now lies dead. The agrarian committee, appointed by the imperial ukase of March 4, assisted by the Peasants' Bank, will oversee repairs and actions to reset lands.
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Philadelphia Trust Company
Ukase
Peasants’ Bank
Phonetic Spelling Order Extends Across Government
Washington reports the presidents order to standardize phonetic spelling in all public documents will broaden to every government department. A meeting of chief clerks and a rules committee was held to implement the directive with deputies. Goforth was jailed in Charleston after being moved from Bertrand. The child remains in precarious condition amid rumors of a lynching mob traveling toward Charleston.
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Washington
Charleston
Goforth
Bertrand
Worst Roads Challenge Hits New Coast-to-Coast Run
Chicago August 28. Manager W J Mead reports Little and Haggerty face harsh road conditions on their New York to San Francisco record attempt. Bulletins from Carter near Ogden describe a stretch between Cheyenne and Ogden as the worst. They endured heavy rain, misdirection, and ditching though the car remained in good condition. progress depends on luck.
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Little and Haggerty
Chicago
W. J. Mead
Little-Haggerty
New York
San Francisco
Carter
Ogden
Mr. Mead
Cheyenne
de Vaux
Children killed by train near Rock City crossing
In Freeport TL on August 28 a 13 year old son of Louis Pothast and an 11 year old daughter of John Tilkemeier were struck and killed by an east bound Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul passenger train at a crossing near Rock City. A third girl was severely injured.
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Freeport
Louis Pothast
John Tilkemeier
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Rock City
Kentucky peaches return home to cheering New York crowd
Forty Kentucky schoolgirls once hailed as beauties by Colonel Watterson's readers arrived aboard the Finland. Paris mocked the group, but the elles kept humor about their European reception. On arrival the crowd celebrated with singing as they recounted kisses in Paris and the voyage home.
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Paris
New York
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Europe
Colonel Watterson
Finland
Kentucky
Mary Lear
Paint Lick
Peaches Hissed for Our Beauty Fans Chosen for Popularity
A short quote highlights a group profile emphasizing community popularity as the basis of selection. The remark underlines local appeal and identity within their community.
Passes Preferred Over City Jobs In West Burlington
West Burlington officials threaten resignation under the new anti pass law. The town, filled with railroad workers, relies on Burlington Railroad Company employees who value passes over municipal service. Law bars officials from free transportation, risking vacancies as candidates resist city roles under state rules.
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Burlington
Iowa
West Burlington
Burlington Company
Valparaiso Reports Strong Shock No Damage Expected
A heavy earthquake shock struck Valparaiso yesterday causing alarm but no injuries or damage. Prominent citizens met to discuss rebuilding plans this afternoon with President-elect Pedro Montt in attendance.
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Valparaiso
Pedro Montt
Ships from Dewey victory sold as useless hulks
Three Spanish ships captured by Admiral Dewey at Manila Bay on May 1, 1898 were sold by the Navy Department for 103 dollars. The Albany, Malineno, and Mindanao were stripped of movable fittings and are described as obsolete hulks unsuitable for naval use.
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Dewey
Manila Sea
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Navy Department
Albany
Mindanao
Real Estate Trust Failure Shocks Philadelphia Banking
The Real Estate Trust Company of Philadelphia closed its doors after a day of bank meetings to decide on aid. President Frank K. Hipple died suddenly last week. The bank held deposits of about 37.4 million dollars with millions in trust bonds and collateral issues. A receiver was named for the institution as markets reacted with stock declines and broader nervousness in Reading, Pennsylvania, and New York banking circles.
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Philadelphia
Real Estate Trust Company
Frank K. Hipple
Ita
Philadelphia Trust Company
Hipple
Real Estadle Company
The
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
George Pearse, Jr
Finance Compa’ of Pennsylvania
Smash
New York
Trust Company of
White Brute Suspected Mob Victim in Illinois Assault
In Bertrand near Cairo Illinois on August 28 five year old daughter of farmer Edward Albright was assaulted by farm hand Charles Goforth. Goforth was captured in Mississippi swamps by farmers led by Albright. Albright attempted to kill Goforth and beat him severely before authorities intervened.
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Cairo
Edward Albright
Bertrand
Charles Goforth
Goforth
Mississippi
Albright
Standard denies bid for all principal U S distilleries
New York August 28 M F Elliots general counsel for the Standard Oil company emphatically denies a Peoria story asserting the Standard company has taken or will take steps to acquire all principal distilleries in the United States as a result of Congress denatured alcohol law.
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New York
M_ F_ Elliots
Standard Oi
Peoria
Standard Company
Princips
United States
Japan to restore Korea independence amid open door policy
Berlin dispatch reports Marquis Ito, Japan's president general, stating that while many Japanese favor annexation, the emperor and Ito seek Korea's independence once it can defend itself. He adds Japan will oppose any nation gaining predominance over Korea but supports open doors for all nations. Ito hopes Korea will reach a status satisfying all nations.
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Japan
Marquis Ito
Berlin
Sokal Anzeiger
Seoul
Korea
Ito
Labor delegates barred from Porto Rican party ticket
In San Juan Porto Rico August 28 the American Federation of Labor of Porto Rico was denied representation on the Zionist party convention legislative ticket. A majority ruled that federation dictates would hurt party policy and public interests. The Republican party holds a similar stance. In Denver press clubs convened as the International League opened with President T J Kenna of Pittsburgh presiding.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
American Federation of Labor of
Zionist Party Convention
Republican Party
Denver
International League of Press Clubs
T. J. Kenna
Pittsburg
Nevada insurers warned to settle dollar for dollar in Frisco
Nevada Insurance Commissioner Davis demands dollar for dollar settlement of California policies for London and Lancashire Fire Insurance. He warns payment of fines in California while continuing Nevada business risks license revocation and off-state policy removal. The letter accompanies complaints of "welching" on premium payments.
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London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Company
Frisco
Carson City
Nev
Davis
Nevada
California
Opens the Fall Festival with Mrs Longworth in Cincinnati
Mrs Nicholas Longworth, daughter of President Roosevelt, officiated at the fifth Chicinfall fall festival exposition in Music hall Cincinnati. She pressed a golden button, triggering bells as crowds cheered. Also noted is a San Diego lemon price report marking a high five year peak at 15 to 16 cents per pound for fresh fruit.
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Longworth
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Music Hall
San Diego
Cal
Fines for Standard Oil indictments loom large
Chicago and Joliet name a sweep of indictments against the Standard Oil trust under the Elkins law. The seven counts total up to as much as 151 million dollars in fines, with a 13 inch by 53 pound document described as the government’s 1 inch gun. Hearing dates to be set after Sept. 17 with Attorney General Moody present.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Bethea
United States Offenit Court
Campaten
Oil Trust
Jamestown
N. Y
Pagin
Morrison
Moody
W. P. Cowan
Wabash Avenue
Street Car Employes Out in San Francisco Strike
Street car employes walked and rode improvised cany es as San Francisco faced a transit halt after a strike. The company tried to run cars but there were no riots. President Calhous vows to fight the men to a finish, while the workers say he is bluffing.
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San Francisco
Calhous
Airship at Des Moines makes six mile flight
Des Moines Iowa Aug 28 Aero naut Charles K Hamilton completed a six mile flight at the state fair grounds circling the capitol dome twice before returning The journey had no mishap and the airship remained under perfect control
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles K. Hamilton
Capitol
Four boys shot by Boone farmer over melon raid
Four boys Oliver Wright Fred Phillips Fred Morecow and George Webb were wounded on William Coleman s farm near Boone Iowa when Coleman fired a shotgun after spotting a possible melon patch raid. Two of the youths were believed fatally wounded.
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Boone Farmer
Boone
Iowa
Oliver Wright
Fred Phillips
Fred Morecow
George Webb
William Coleman
Coleman
Spanish King at Odds With Pope Over Civil Marriage
Madrid Aug 28 A royal decree restores civil marriage formalities and ends the requirement for couples to declare their religion. The move challenges the papal nuncio and is expected to trigger a political struggle when parliament reconvenes.
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Madrid
Bay State Shooters Best Win Team Shoot at Sea Girt
The Massachusetts veteran team won the National Rifle Association shoot team match at Sea Girt New Jersey with a score of 260. New York old guard finished second. Also noted Salvation Army congress delegates arriving in Minneapolis for the fall session and Fred H. Fritzen named assistant treasurer of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in South Bend Indiana.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Old Guard
Massachusetts
National Rifle Association
Old Guard of
New York
Salvation Army Congress
Minneapolis
Minn
Salvation Army
Eagles
South Bend
Ind
Fred H. Fritzen
Frank E. Hering
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
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Elsey
Urees
Watterson
Presbyterian General Church
Samuel F. Houston
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Cunningham
Louisiana
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New Orleans
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St. Louis
Democratic Club
Yoo Strong
Saranne
St. Joseph
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Ansonia
Edward F. Golira
Bryans
Brian
Wen
William Hoge
Commercial Travelers’ Anti-Trust Ieacee
Lowie Nixon
McGowan
Hoge
Folk
Debraskane
Nebraska
James C. Dahlman
Omaha
Joliet
Robert E. Ward
Ward
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Morris
Ottawa
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Pope
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