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Newspaper

Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1911

Page

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End of Cornelius N. Biles Noted Republican Leader Dead

Cornelius Newton Biles, a leading national Republican figure and New York merchant with ties to the firm of Diss Fabyan & Co, died of heart disease at age 78. He served as treasurer of the Republican National Committee and chaired New York Republican committees, with his loss affecting party leadership after a long political career.

New York Cornelius Newton Blies Diiss. Fabyan & Co Diss Wilks Navy Fall River

Two Ore Mints Men Die in Peculiar Accident

A bizarre train related accident near Des Moines involving two workers led to fatal skull fractures. The incident occurred as a vehicle and debris struck while workers were near the roadway, with emergency crews and investigators on site.

Ore Mints Wille

Blox City Live Stock Market Report

Stone City inventory lists cattle cows grass stock and fat sheep with prices. Records show grass cows, dairy stock, and lambs with multiple price points including 6.26 and 6.40 ranges. Also notes yearlings and wether prices and general livestock valuations from local markets.

Stone City Slaeke Meneker Foray Aulte Alintee Cove Boneh Eholi

Aviator Injured as Big Dam Floods Columbia River

An army aviator at Haa-Appendickia Washington is reported after a flood overflows a major dam on the Columbia River, causing half of the structure to be destroyed and prompting emergency actions.

Haa-Appendickia Washington P. G—Lnut Nensimn Onlols Ong Of-The-Army Aviatari Wh Beack Triver

Destructive flood devastates Hatfield area and surrounding towns

A severe flood from the Hatfield dam breach inundated Black River Falls and many villages along the La Crosse system. Property damage runs into millions as hundreds of buildings, farms, and power facilities are swept away. dozens reported missing or feared dead. Residents flee to high ground as floodwaters overwhelm streets and rail bridges, with ongoing warnings of further danger.

Black River Falls Wis—tink Hack “Wer la Cropse Water and Fower Company Hatfeld Dence Omaha Trving North Beni Melrose Holmen Lyles Midway Qoalaski Hatfield la Croske Water Po! Company Ala Innland Pale Mbiover Lake Hongh Te Sheary Rirain Strata Tha Halgold Biack Rivar Patia Berom Urs Rorth-Bend Keroinen Black Rivay Bth Moor Andia Chinpewa Riyet OM Eshome Roti

Balloon race and German involvement cited in 19th century dispatch

The article notes figures like Chemist Teliver W Wiley and solicitor McGaue connected to the Pure Food board, and describes a balloon distance event with the United States and Germany represented. It mentions an airship trial near Milwaukee and a wreck along a railway line with minor injuries to a few bystanders.

Nuecornn Pmtori Solietor Mathawna Crom Food and Arog Koning McCabe Teliver W. Wiley Bes Aninpa Germany Wattcamos Pternat Milwaukee & St. Paw Wis F. Agsman Aid C.inuibert Abe Jaiter Clay Waony Bat Nu Unites Hon Mace United Air Raaein Alin R@MMWIey New York Algor ‘L Mitea M@ithta sport

Wall Paper Trust Indicted for Sherman Antitrust Violations

Federal grand jury in Cleveland charged four wall paper manufacturers and four jobbers in a purported wall paper trust with conspiring to restrain trade in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Names include Jay J. Pearce and others from Cleveland, Chicago, New York, and St Louis. Proceedings included immunity for several witnesses.

Cleveland Wall Paper’ Trust Linde Sherrin Auwoy Yuppech New Yorke Atate Democratic Entral Gyternok Bix Aplic Commisstor Ane National Association of Wayne Manufacturera FRY Wora Bro Pittsburg Lund Fen-Cent Rade Caottary Theanas I Roche Euiladelphia Mau Fhelurers' Association Willam Jo Af Cmeba Jay J. Pearce We Jobers’ Association Cheveland Adler Calumbun Norton i Sdng Ermslyren Pittstugg Company

Troops Suppress Riots in City Amid Labor Strife

Report from Chicago details clashes during a strike at the Central railroad involving the Me Camb City line and attacks on strikebreakers. Six workers seriously injured, one fatally, with gunfire blamed on tensions at McComb City. Authorities gather evidence for prosecutions under antitrust laws.

Chicago Tinea Central Railroad Silsa Elétgs Agenia Brthing Girlke Haines McComb City Stelke Les Maley Poley Thas Haley Cat Hope Julius Brattschuik Osteinla Thilpola Central

Revolt Rumor Amid Mexican Junta Report

A garbled AP style dispatch claims a revolt in Mexico with General Reyes, General Diaz, and a looming junta. The text suggests tension over a changing leadership and potential military moves as reports circulate from San Agustin amid December chatter.

Sn Ag Reyes Ani Diaz Reyes

Ha WIsconsin Leaders Attend Congress and Meet

A chaotic report describes prominent figures at a congress meeting in Wisconsin and international brewing topics. Mention of resignations, shipper details, and a broad list of officials, including Captain Cook and Earl Gray, with references to Canada and a battlefield memorial in a county.

Canada Pfemor Renarat Earl Grayer

Mrs Sinclair files answer in divorce case in Supreme Court

Wife of sectellect author fights absolute divorce through formal answer. The document names Sinclair and his alleged mistress as the case moves through the Supreme Court, with the husband denying claims of improper conduct and vows to contest the action by all legal means.

Upan Sinclair Auffrér Soslalint Cha Bon Bron Mia Harry Eam Ska

Attorney General Wickersham Opens Fight Against Coal Trust

Wickersham renews campaign to "hunt the trust" as Supreme Court action begins. The attorney general presses federal antitrust challenges tied to the anthracite coal industry and Sherman act enforcement before the United States Supreme Court.

Wickersham Binet Supreme Court of the United State

Beachey Seriously Hurt In St Louis Flight Crash

Young aviator Beachey, age about sixteen, was severely injured when his biplane aboard the Acro club meet in St Louis fell sixteen feet. He was taken to St Louis hospital in critical condition with probable neck injuries after he failed to maneuver the aircraft and crash occurred during the flight.

St Louie—Hin St. Louis Hillery Heavhay Urente Acro Club of St. Lowia

World Series Dates Set for New York Championship

The first game of the world series is scheduled in New York on September 14. The match will feature the Giger and Agta teams, with details about venue and participating clubs to follow in official notices.

New York Gstebur Stentor Immcea Plita

Webster Plea Not Guilty in Oregon Murder Case

Henry R Webster, charged with murder, pleads not guilty before a judge. The defense seeks an immediate trial and a October date is anticipated for proceedings. Local notes mention farm and university connections in the region.

Oregon Henry R. Webster Hth Wits Wessle Kent Webster Dudge Thapinte Lnté

Unclear text fragment hints at union demand and banner

Fragmentary OCR notes show a possible Seamen's union action led by a captain with phrasing about a banner and demands of nations. No clear dates, people, or organizations are consistently identifiable.

Seamen's Union Caplaing

Gouley Sisters Defend Ancestral Burial Ground Fight

Report describes the Gouley sisters resisting a federal action to clear a burial ground in Wyandotte County. US Marshal W. H. Blackey and deputies broke and removed stones from the cemetery after a court order. Residents express sorrow and reference a watch tower, while legal battles over the land continue and Native claims are noted.

W. H. Blackey United States Jdrge Pollock Musbal Bliss Lyda Gouley Unis City Carnygle Library Masonite Tem Kansas Ety Lanier von Gangressman Howercock Reeves Gouley United Stes Sufgu Pollan Cis Torbciinis Titania

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