Tragedy Over Seals Foreshadows Japanese Raid at St Paul
Dispatch details a July raid on St Paul Island rookeries in the Pribilofs Alaska by Japanese schooners. About 200 seals were killed, native guards repulsed attackers, five raiders were killed and twelve captured, with three boats and arms seized. Raids occurred near Northeast Point and Sea Panda rookeries amid dense fog and gunfire.
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Washington
St. Paul Island
Prybnio
Alaska
Bolleitor Sims
Siska
Department of Commerce and Labor
St Paul Island
Lembkey
Northeast Point
Letabkey
Judge
Orly
Island
International tensions and US statements over Japanese killings
The State Department reports no dispatches from Japan on the killing of a Japanese individual. Acting Secretary Bacon promises regretful, cautious handling to avoid an international incident. He notes possible later exchanges with Japan and reiterates that the incident involved trespassers. Separate report: a fire at Whitehall Botter mills, Whitehall, Michigan, caused near total destruction, $5,000 insured.
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Barbara
Mfivaoka
State Department
Bacon
Disna
United States
Bints
St Paul Island
Japan
Bebring
Great Britain
Bissix
BuskAgon
Mich
Whitehall Botter Mills
Charles Johnson
Whitehall
Mysterious fugitive Audley seeks release from asylum
Corydon Indiana August 9 Jean Audley a woman who had been traveling the county on a pony with a revolver and followed by a chosen man demands her release from the county poor asylum. The superintendent has filed a complaint to commit her to the hospital for sanity hearing but she insists she is sane and the county clerk will not arrest her. She protests against going to the poor house saying she has money to pay her way and has lived outdoor life since childhood preferring to be with birds trees and flowers. The asylum head says she may resume her journey if not detained pending sanity investigation.
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Corydon
Ind
Jean Audley
Fas
County Asylum
Baby found uninjured after interurban wreck
Danville August 9 An interurban car returning from an outing left the track on Logan avenue and rolled down an embankment. A drawbar pulled from the front tracks caused the crash. Constable Kelly Smoot was killed with a broken neck. his wife and daughter severely injured. Rev. J. D. Lawrence’s arm was amputated after an injury. Many others bruised. a baby was found uninjured under a seat. The mother was hospitalized.
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Danville
Logan Avenue
Kelly Smoot
Otte
J. D. Lawrence
The
Christian Church
Riches in the Ambruw river near Charleston Illinois
Report from Charleston Illinois states pearls are believed to abound in the Ambruw river two miles east of town. Local parties have found fine specimens along the riverbanks where mussel shells line the banks and are accessible at low water. A regular search may be organized if quantities justify it.
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Ambruw
Charleston
Prize Offered For State Division Membership Gain
The national board of directors of the Travellers' Protective association offers a $250 prize for the state division in Class 4 Missouri Illinois Indiana for the largest gain in members by April next. Indianapolis won last year. A diver aiding salvage of the Sirio reports seventy bodies inside the wrecked steamer wedged on rocks. Subscriptions for survivors total $28,000. Corporal Jas Nariket, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, departed for Minneapolis for the organization’s reunion.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Travelers’ Protective Association
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sirio
Cartagena
Italy
Tanner
Washington
Arig
Jas. Nariket
Grand Army'of the Republic
Minneapolis
Rémnion
Baseball scores from Chicago and across leagues
Chicago and other cities list baseball scores for August 9. Highlights include Boston beating Pittsburgh 2 0 in the League, New York 3 Chicago 2 in New York, and St Louis 3 New York 2 in ten innings. American League games feature Detroit Washington and Cleveland clashes with varied results. Western results include Denver Sioux City 3 4 and Pueblo Des Moines 13 4.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Detroit
Washington
Clevaland
Cleveland
St. Louis
St Louis
Association
Indianapolis
St. Paal
Louisvile
Minneapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Denver
Sioux City
Pueblo
Des Moines
War Game At South Manitou Island Delights Spectators
Preparations began at 8 a.m. as Yantic landed troops to fortify a line. About 150 men from Yantic and Gopher joined Captain Standish in a white dressed drill, while the attacking force under Captain Purdy conveyed by steam launches faced shore defenses. The mock battle featured one pounder guns, Krag rifles, Gatling guns, and night torpedo drills, drawing 100 mainland spectators.
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Manitou Island
Mich
Standish
Purdy
Essex
Wolverine
Dorothea
False alarms and dueling in late 19th century dispatches
Regional report debunks a false flood alert for Fort Worth with no fatalities and minor property losses. Separate items detail a Georgia prison escape by twoblack inmates using a locomotive, a New York liquor salesman’s suicide after career decline, and a deadly floor fight between two officials in Atlanta after a parliamentary dispute.
Promising Plea Before Army Enlistment in Abduction Case
In Fityt Mich on August 9 John Vincent, accused of abducting Mamie Warner aged about 15, faced arraignment. The girl’s father urged a marriage pledge and John promised to marry Mamie after the army, write to her, stay sober, and be a good husband. The father offered reluctant approval and a temperance pledge.
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Fityt
Mich
John Vincent
Mamie Warner
Kelamazoo
Vincent
John
Mumia
Jobo
DivorceFight Over Child Custody On Train
Attorney B B Blakely had secured divorce and custody of a Gyfearitt girl. Mrs Blakely gained possession and attempted to depart on a passenger train. Blakely and officers boarded the train. a struggle ensued when she locked herself and the child in a toilet. A shot from inside ended the standoff. officers then escorted Mrs Blakely and the child back to Shawnea.
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Mea Alestes
I. T
Ange
B. B. Blakely
Shawnee
Mra Blakely
Blakely
Med. Blakely
Saloons Face State Oversight After New Superior Ordinance
A Superior Wisconsin ordinance rereads Sunday closing law omitting local powers to close saloons. It transfers closing authority from the mayor to state officials. The two week dry period in East and South Superior followed a ministerial desociation and Civic League drive. Mayor Linley supported the move. Mayor Linter pledged action to enforce the ordinance.
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Superior
Wis
East End
South Superior
Civic League
Linley
Linter
MacBride divorce case denied due to nationality in Paris
In Paris on August 9 the civil tribunal confirmed Mrs Maud MacBride's judicial separation from Major MacBride but refused an absolute divorce citing her Irish nationality. The major's cross bill was overruled and custody of their child awarded to Mrs MacBride. Major MacBride, a former Boer Irish brigade serviceman, figure in moving pictures, Evansville, Indiana context. Leo Young, ten, arrested for burglary, confessed after seeing moving pictures showing how criminals robbed.
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Mand Gonne Geta
Paris
Civil Tribunal of the
Selne Hag
Mra
Maud MacBride
Major MacBride
MacBride
Moving Pictures
Evansville
Ind
Leo Young
Convention Opens for Photographers Association of America
Reports from Niagara Falls NC note the twenty sixth annual convention opening. Cardinal Rampoliz health reportedly declined. A Chicago Milwaukee Ave bank failure is mentioned. Trials in Springfield MO for lynching three negroes begin. they were later declared innocent. Camp Benjamin Harrison mud hindered war games. Fort Revere drowning of Peter Armkenecht during a rescue attempt. Rev Joseph Weber of Lemberg appointed bishop to aid 3000 Poles in the US. Taft promises two Kansas speeches. Durango Mexico rain claim ends in three drownings. Thomas Newcomb longtime governor’s appointment clerk dies. Town Marshal Samo Fillton of Cara, IA shot by a negro. killer fled. Secretary Root accepts Trans Mississppi Congress invitation for Kansas City meeting.
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Cardinal Rampoliz
Chicago
Milwaukee Ave
Springfield
Camp
Benjamin Harrison
Peter Armkenecht
Fort Revere
Hull
Mage
Joseph Weber
Lemberg
Taft Hay
Kansas Republican State Central Committee
Durango
Mex
Thomas Newcomb
New York
Samo Fillton
Carera
Aja
Root
Kansas City
Mutiny Aboard Lancaster Navy Yard Marines Subdue Mutineers
Five marines were chained and ten sailors arrested after a mutiny at League Island navy yard. Private Burnett led the attack, injuring a guard. a fight ensued, shots fired, and Burnett tried to shoot the deck officer before being overpowered. Courts martial for Burnett, Kenszy, and others loom with potential terms up to five years in naval prison. Others face double irons and brig confinement. several were commended for quelling the outbreak.
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Philadelphia
Aug
Lancaster
League Island Navy Yard
Burnett
Kenzy
Haggerty
Alferson
Erbe
Nowland
Navy Yard
Gloucester
Hoysterers
Kongy
Boutawain Garrett
Garrett
Heas
Miler
Kenszy
Chelsea
Mase
Boggerty
Alderson
Boorgwain Garrett
Kibby
Shay
Hees
Miller
Gambling in New York and other regional items
Governor Higgins faced questions on Saratoga gambling suppression amid reports of open gaming in Albany. A woman in Marion, Clara Butler, sues for divorce after eleven years describing harsh treatment by John A. Butler. In Elgin wheat yields rise as Earl Garfield reports 900 bushels per twenty acres, signaling possible northern Illinois wheat expansion.
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New York
Higgins
Saratoga
Albany
Higvina
Elgin
Illinois
Earl Garfield
St. Charles
Denver Ballot Contest and Urban Rail Bond Vote
Denver officials refuse writ relief in franchise election contest as Sheriff seizes ballot boxes after County Judge Lindsey order. Supreme court action rejected. county court held to have jurisdiction. London reports consider deporting US preachers backing Africa for Africans amid South Africa unrest. Seattle to hold special election on 34 million bond for a municipal street railway system and Cedar River extension.
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Denver
Jontice George W. Bailey
State Supreme Court
Denver City Tramway Company
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Sherif Alexander
Nishiot
City Election Commission
Ben ¥. Lindsey
Supreme Court
Tudge Bailey
Eentton
Mr. O
Seattle
Wash
Home Remedies for Sore Throat and Skin Ailments
The article prescribes a wormwood poultice for sore throats, hot water baths with witch hazel for eye irritation, increased water intake in summer to cool the blood, a vinegar boil for sprains or bruises with cloths for dressing, and a time milk of sulphur lotion for pimples.
Moon Circles Vary In Size From Air Formations
A science note discusses circles around the moon varying in apparent size due to air. A Japanese scientist links radioactivity to subterranean emanations and suggests volcanic smoke should be studied. Observers with normal sight can see floating dust that is not visible under microscopes, as light rather than matter defines what is seen.
Donts For Readers And Floral Lore Symbolism
Fragmentary OCR excerpt offers advisory verses on book care and a discussion of Artie Yadley and a Portuguese tower symbolizing modesty. The text links floral lore to happiness and violet-like symbolism, noting the tower’s modest growth and retiring habits.
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Artie Yadley
Portigal
The Three Dollar Gold Piece and Roving Coinage History
New York reports discuss the three dollar gold piece, noting its 1853 act, start of minting in 1864, and the rarity of surviving pieces. The piece recalls coinage history and shifts in monetary policy during the era.
Illinois Central East Sound Train Schedule Fragment
A fragmented timetable lists trains between Waterloo Fort Dodge Dubuque and Chicago including No 93 No 24 and express services with arrival and departure times. Notes indicate Sunday operations with certain trains annulled on Mondays and a Chicago sleeper serving Waterloo.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Lisseke Teeeacees F Pt Dodge
Biour City
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Railway timetable fragment for Cedar Rapids division lines
Fragmentary OCR shows passenger and freight trains with routes among Chicago Saint Louis Memphis and others. Mentions No. 0 Chicago and St Louis Limited stopping only for passengers, No. 8 St Louis Mall and its Press at key points, No. 72 Way Freight Gus-Senabad with mixed, unclear stops.
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Chicago
Bt Louis Limited
St. Louis Mall
Itz Press
Gus- Senadab Oo
Wes Pases
Twin City Limited and Rockford Passenger trains listed
Fragmentary timetable text shows trains including Twin City Limited and Rockford Passenger with service notes. Also mentions Fast Freight and Way Freight with passenger service between stations on Sundays and daily operations.
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Twin City Limited
Wavemeverseres
Rockford
Sun- Gay Pee
Waterloo Cedar Falls North ern Railway Train Connections
Waterl oo Cedar Falls North ern Railway details connections at Waverly for points west to Omaha via C G W. No 42 and No 44. No 46 links at Denver Junction with C G W No 8 from all points east.
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Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
Waverly
Wee
Omaha
Denver
C.G. W
Wesl
Weli Dally Daly Bally
Tripoli
Ar Gumoor
Booth Hound
Ly Sumner
Bremer
Denyer
Glasgow
UWA
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
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