Tornado Ravages Twin Cities Leave Dozens Dead
A deadly tornado struck St Paul and Minneapolis late Saturday night, killing sixteen in St Paul and five in Minnesota’s twin cities area, with damage totaling about two million dollars. The storm tore through Fort Snelling to the Mississippi, toppled two spans of the High Bridge, wrecked Tivoli concert hall and Empire theater, and caused widespread destruction across East Third Street and nearby districts.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
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Mississippi Rivers
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Weat St. Paul
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Tivoli Concert Hall
Thempire Theater
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Lorin FB. Hokanson
George Kwenton
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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Labor Wars Foretold Amid Bible Conference in Indiana
Marion Lawrence of Toledo opened a Bible conference in Winona Lake with speakers from New York London and Princeton. The gathering discussed reclaiming outcasts and warned that the next decade could bring greater labor wars between union labor and employers' associations, criticizing city missions as ineffective.
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Ind
Marion Lawrence
Toledo
Howard Johnston
New York
Joseph Odell
London
England
President Patton
Princeton University
Charles Steisle
S. H. Hadley
Harry Monroe
Chicago
Melvin B. Trotter
John Callahan
W. M. Bruce
Charles Stelsle
St. Louis
Rathbone Sisters to be recognized by Knights of Pythias
Louisville Ky Aug 25 The supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias has decided to recognize the Rathbone Sisters a women s auxiliary. Other actions include a constitutional amendment allowing lodges to suspend members for non payment of dues and lowering the grand lodge per capta tax to 6 cents. John H Alexander Leesburg Va and Tully Scott Cripple Creek Colo were reappointed to the supreme tribunal for six years.
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Supreme Lodge
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Rathbone Sisters
Grand Lodge
John H. Alexander
Leesburg
Tully Scott
Cripple Creek
Colo
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Sinking of submarine Shark near Brenton reef lightship
Near Brenton's reef lightship the submarine torpedo boat Shark sank to the bottom in 100 feet of water Monday afternoon and stayed for about an hour before the crew raised her. Lieutenant Nelson commanded with Lieutenant Shipley and eight men aboard. The crew tried several experiments, then used hand pumps to surface the boat after forty minutes. No damage was evident.
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Brenton’s Reef
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Shipley
Natives Fire On Seal Hunters Near Copper Island
Walter York a boat puller aboard the Carmenclla under Capt McLain was shot and dangerously wounded by Copper Island natives off the Siberian coast of the Bering Sea Aug 2 He and two companions in an open boat were within 200 yards when attackers fired about 200 shots at the Carmenclla s boats York s face was struck shattering six lower teeth
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Seattle
Wash
Walter York
McLain
Copper Island
Siberian
Bering Sea
York
Mexican Clothing Firm Fails in Mexico City Collapse
Mexico City reporting that M. Frank & Co., a ready-made clothing firm, has failed with assets and liabilities each totaling about $650,000. Primary creditors are the National and London banks and the Bank of San Luis Potosi.
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M. Frank & Co
Bank of San Luis Potosi
Tug boat owners threaten shipping interests near Marseilles
Marseilles dispatch reports rising tension between tug boat operators and vessel owners. The dispute already led to the dismantling of twenty five ships, signaling potential severe losses for the shipping industry.
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Marseilles
John Morley to accompany Carnegie home in October
London reports the Rt. Hon. John Morley Liberal MP for Montroseburghs will accompany Andrew Carnegie on his trip home in October. Morley is described as a close associate of Carnegie and will travel with him during the autumn return journey.
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London
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Andrew Carnegie
Double Hanging in Rolling Fork Miss
Albert Davis and Dave Fields, both convicted of murder, were hanged on Wednesday on the same scaffold in Rolling Fork Mississippi. A large crowd witnessed the execution.
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Miss
Albert Davis
Dave Fields
Albanians Oppose Reforms In Belgrade Dispatch
A Belgrade dispatch reports Albanian leaders vow to expel Christian gendarmes and block the proposed reform, signaling broad resistance to changes amid regional tensions.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Prince George of Crete Eyes Union With Greece
Athena reports Prince George of Crete will tour capitals to press for Crete's union with Greece. The move aims to strengthen ties and seek political integration.
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Greece
Athena
Prince George of
Tourists in Peril Near Alpine Storm Escape
About 200 English French German and American tourists narrowly escaped death in a storm while touring the Alps near Rome. The incident involved multiple nationalities as weather turned treacherous, forcing swift withdrawal to safety.
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Tourlate
British PM Balfour Orders Two Cruisers For Russian Fleet
London Aug 26 Prime Minister Balfour said Britain has ordered two cruisers from the Cape squadron to locate the Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and St Petersburg and deliver Russia’s orders not to interfere with neutral shipping. He spoke after meeting with the London chamber of commerce and a private briefing with officials. He added that if the volunteer fleet attempts further captures they will not be recognized by Britain or Russia.
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Dardanelles
Russians Meet Another Loss At Laoti Promontory
A Russian Otvashni type gunboat struck a mine and sank off Laoti promontory at eight o'clock Thursday night near Port Arthur. The sinking occurred at the southern tip of the Kwantung peninsula, where the stronghold is located.
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Tokio
Laoti Promontory
Kwangtung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Mines and fleet sally from Port Arthur observed
Sallying fleet actions recorded as five steamers and three torpedo boat destroyers cleared Port Arthur to mine search. A two funnel destroyer struck a mine off Linot promontory and sank, a second destroyer hit a mine and was towed in with the flotilla. Hashidate witnessed the blasts as Russians attempt another channel clearance.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Linot
Burglars Carry Away Safe From Hoffmans Home
Three burglars entered Frank M Hoffman's home at dawn, forced a rear window, ransacked the house, and carried a small iron safe to a prairie where they blew it open with nitroglycerin. The crash left a broken French mirror and unknown losses as Hoffmans were away at their summer home. Police at Warren Avenue are investigating but do not yet know what was taken.
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Chicago
Frank M. Hoffman
Warren Avenue
Hoffmans
Mr. Hoffman
Separate Schools In Favor In Kansas Legislature Issue
The Kansas association of cities of first and second class adopted a resolution backing separate schools for negro and white pupils. A legislative push includes drafting a bill, raising funds for a lobby, and a statewide campaign to pressure candidates to pledge support before the next election.
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Topeka
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Kansas Association of Cities of
Kansas
Canada Tightens Its Tariff
Ottawa aug twenty five the Canadian government ends the drawback of customs duty on material used in Canadian manufactured articles that are exported if the article has a bounty. The change covers platron brought for steel billets which have a bounty. A new rule allows repair and re export of Canadian made articles brought in for repair to return duty free, ending prior duties on return.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Farmer Dies While Searching for Doctor for Wife
Joe Peppers, a 65 year old Cowden farmer in Pana Illinois, collapsed and died alone in a field while seeking a horse to reach a physician for his dying wife. He suffered heart trouble.
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Pana
Joe Peppers
Cowden
Cardinal Satolli Arrives in Naples Aboard Sardegna
Cardinal Satolli and his suite reach Naples aboard the Sardegna from New York. The cardinal celebrated Mass on board during the voyage and all passengers, including non Catholics, attended.
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Naples
Italy
Cardina Satlolli
Sardegna
New York
Armenians Steal Cartridges Reported at Alexandropol
Berlin report says Armenian revolutionary committee stole 643000 rifle cartridges and 67000 revolver cartridges from the Russian arsenal at Alexandropol. The Vossisch Zeitung notes the heist occurred amid regional upheaval and tension.
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Vossischg Zeitung
Armenian Revolutionary Committee
Alexandropol
Judge Resigns to Join Railway Counsel
Indianapolis Aug 25 Judge William J Henley of Rushville will resign from the appellate court to become counsel for the Chicago Terminal Railways company in a move that shifts him from the bench to the railway's legal team.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Henley
Rushville
Chicago Terminal Railways Company
Idle Mechanics Strike Hits Montreal Fast
In Montreal, Aug 25, industrial conditions are serious as about 2,500 skilled mechanics are out of work. The unemployment surge reflects widespread job losses and factory shutdowns affecting the local labor market.
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Montreal
Quebec
Fire Rips Through Van Buren's Business District
Aug 26 report from Van Buren Indiana notes a 16 000 fire nearly destroying the town. The entire business section suffered extensive damage with many enterprises wiped out.
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van Buren
Ind
Grave Robbery Trial In Arkansas Details Disclosed
Witness affidavits recount Ed Pitts grave disinterment by Dr Lightle Walter Gregory and others in Searcy Arkansas. Pitts body moved to Lightle’s buggy then buried at his barn area, later reburied in the original grave as a fire destroyed the barn. Witnesses Neever and McRae offered $400 to stay silent. Trial reset for Sept 1. Gregory expected to confess. Lightle bonds needed.
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Ark
Kay Neever
Dandridge McRae
Searcy
Ed Pitts
St. Louis
McRae
Arkansas
Lightle
Walter Gregory
Dr. Lightle
Gregory
Pitts
Neever
Mclae
Roberts
Rich Boy as Homeless Waif Found in Reform School
Ernest Clegg an 18 year old said to be the son of a Philadelphia haberdasher was found at the Louisville reform school after eight months as a homeless waif. He declares two blind mendicants abducted him last November and brought him there. His parents have sent funds for his return.
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Louisville
Ernest Clegg
Philadelphia
Reform School
Campfire ends Walworth reunion in ikhorn Wisconsin
A soldiers and sailors reunion in ikhorn Wisconsin closed with a grand campfire on Wednesday. Senator J W Quarles, one of the speakers, said his talk was informal and not an annual address and he praised the Walworth county service members.
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Ikhorn
Wis
J. W. Quarles
Walworth County
Talks to Susie in His Sleep in Cincinnati Divorce Suit
Talks in his sleep to an unknown Susie and a Mary are cited in a divorce suit filed by Mrs. Chas Warriner of Cincinnati. The husband, once not a stock broker, is described as conversing with these names for months, according to the complaint.
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Cincinnati
Chas
Warriner
Mary
Military Prisoners Escape From Fort Ethan Allen
Burlington Vermont August 25 six military prisoners escaped from the temporary guardhouse at Fort Ethan Allen after sawing through a partition and crawling beneath the floor to gain liberty.
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Burlington, Vt
Fort Ethan Allen
Liberty
Stabbing Injury in Cleveland Quarrel with Father-in-Law
Harry F. Payer assistant city solicitor was seriously stabbed in Cleveland August 25 during a quarrel with his father-in-law Thomas Graves. The incident occurred in a domestic dispute and police were investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack.
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Harry F. Payer
Thomas Graves
Health officers to act as town birth and death registrars
Iowa's state board of health has ruled that health officers of incorporated towns must serve as registrars for births and deaths, with deputies appointed and monthly submissions to the board. The move eases clerks’ burdens and aligns with legislative intent, urging timely reporting from July and emphasizing this duty as essential rather than optional.
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State Board of Health
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