Monument to McKinley Unveiled in Buffalo Amid Big Celebration
Buffalo dedicates a Vermont marble monument in Niagara Square honoring President William McKinley, shot at the Pan American Exposition. Gov. Hughes leads ceremonies with a military parade, veterans groups, and a public address. Obelisk stands 88 feet high on a 15 foot pedestal, cost over 100000 funded from Pan American expo funds.
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Betrayer Slain In-Cell By Fire Chief Miller
Franklin Sept. 5 Fire Chief BH Miller killed JH Little in Little’s police cell as he awaited trial for alleged crimes including eloping with Miller’s wife. Miller shot twice in the breast then went raving. he is under guard with his wife nearby, the resort of a dramatic unwritten law motive. Little had been arrested in Springfield, Ohio, and returned to Franklin Tuesday night.
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Holy Wine Under Georgia Ban
Atlanta residents face indictments under the new prohibition law taking effect January 1 1908 as clergy and church members who distribute sacramental wine could be charged. Grand juries seek to adjust the law through petitions and interpretation of the statute by jurors.
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Striker Arrested for Telegraph Wire Tampering
Oyster Bay September 3 President Roosevelt appoints Lety Tiger chief of the Five Tribes of Creek Indians to succeed Chief Pleasant Porter who died Tuesday. George S Bird sall, a Commercial Telegraphers' Union member, was arrested today on a warrant charging malicious tampering with Western Union wires in Chicago.
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Fatal Hotel Fire Near Tacoma Claims Dozens
A blaze destroyed the Webb hotel at Shelton, about twenty miles from Tacoma, killing seven women and potentially others. Fifteen deaths reported, with seven bodies recovered. Fire officials, aided by help from other cities, say control was achieved by midday and losses are estimated at about a million dollars.
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Phil lips under surveillance after husband murder claim
Mrs Charlotte Philips remains unconscious under supervision after her husband was found dead at home last Monday. Officials believe she may be under the influence of a powerful drug and consider her a dangerous condition.
Court Ejects Gum From Witness in Indiana
In Prangville Indiana Judge Winfrey threatened to eject Anna Brush for chewing gum in police court yesterday. She refused to remove it, leading to a disruptive exchange during the testimony.
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Senator Daniel Remembers Father as Debts Are Paid
Lynchburg Virginia September 6 Senator John W Daniel now sixty five recalls his decision to pay his father Judge William Daniels debts in full. Despite a career spanning Virginia House Congress and the Senate he chose to honor obligations rather than start anew. He has lived frugally on under two thousand dollars yearly and despite his crippling condition he kept faith with creditors for thirty five years until the debts were settled.
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Iowa Methodists In Session Fourth Anniversary in Burlington
The Iowa methodists opened their regular sessions in Burlington with Bishop Cranston of Washington presiding. J W Potter of Muscatine elected secretary. assistants named include J M McClelland Grinnell W P Stoddard Muscatine and Ho 4 Ingham Winfield. C K Zimmerman Morning Sun elected statistical secretary Rev T S Pool Moune Pleasant treasurer. Afternoon river excursion, evening board of foreign missions anniversary. Rev F H Sheets Chicago delivered address. Nearby window display by Von Munger features a liquid gas tank to carbonate 18 000 glasses.
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Death notices Mrs Jennie Conkey of Waterloo
Mrs Jennie Conkey wife of Joseph Conkey and daughter of Thos McBride of Waterloo died at home in Barclay township near Raymond from consumption. Born June 12 1878 she was a devout Catholic and active in church life. Funeral from the Raymond Catholic church Saturday morning. The line about Miss Eva Tyler and room at Mitchellville reflects a separate fragment.
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Nashua Hosts Biz Four Fair Opens Bright with Strong Attendance
Nashua reports opening day for the Biz Four Fair featuring Chickasaw Buf fet Bremer and Floyd counties. Attendance is among the best since the association formed, with high quality exhibits and strong county representation. Auto races drew crowds after a Waterloo driver nearly crashed in a curve, escaping injury and pledging to race today. A ball game between Charles City and Nashua ended 7 to 2 in Nashua’s favor, their third meeting with Nashua winning two.
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Jenks Wins Foot Race at Jesup Farmers Day
Despite rain a sizable crowd attended Jesup Farmers Day with field events nearly full. Harry Jenks won the 100 yard dash in a record time of 10% seconds, taking $60, Ernest Bants earned $20 as runner up. The Jesup Red Sox defeated Waterloo 12 to 4 in a strong game. Horse races and driving events performed well despite the wet track and rainy weather.
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Wedding at Adams Farm Unites Miss Adams and Mr Shaulis
Dewar Sept special: Miss Anna Catherine Adams wed Gilbert W Shaulis in a ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home one mile north of Dewar. About 150 guests attended under a large tent. The couple received 57 presents and plan to reside on the Adams farm after a wedding trip to Denver.
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Burlington Fans Fear Waterloo Forfeits and Forcible Replays
The Burlington Hawk Eye reports turmoil over forfeited games between Waterloo Burlington and Jacksonville. A wreck delayed Jacksonville to Waterloo, officials say the forfeit should not stand. President Justice indicated the game would be played off, amid league tensions and a labor day attendance record.
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Waterloos Quiet Town Faces Odd Baseball Rift
The state militia guards a Waterloo series start on September 10 as both sides fear a race for the championship. Quincy fans wonder how their town gained entry to the league while local photographers fail to identify the source of mysterious dope rumors. Waterloo is praised for peaceable conduct, yet Quincy players recall no such courtesy from visitors.
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Mutes Wed at Cedar Falls in Quiet Ceremony
Cedar Falls September 1 Special Lee A. Palmer of Porterville California and Mary Cabelka of Cedar Falls both mutes were married at 4 30 pm Thursday The ceremony was conducted by Reverend J I Middleton a mute Methodist minister who conducts services in the sign language The wedding was the quietest solemnized in the city in many a month.
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Interment Planned for Miss Hemsted in Morse
Remains of Miss Anna Hemsted who died in Colorado Springs from injuries after a gasoline stove explosion have been sent to Morse Linn county for interment where her grandmother resides. Mother is Mrs Frank Darnell of Linn Junction. grandmother the only near survivor besides a few relatives. The note details a family tragedy with two prior deaths in four years.
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Residents depart and visitors converge in regional updates
Wm W Smith leaves for Dubuque to visit big parents Mrs Frank Jindra of St Paul who stayed two months with T WY Springer and returns home. Mrs PH Junger comes back from Charles City to Wilber Matrix while visiting. Til A Merrian and wife of Greene visit their son N S Merrian. LL W McKowan of Davenport visits A R B Eads family. Mayor J H McConologue of Mason City improves after typhoid scare and plans to sit up Monday. Fraternal day features an ox roast and barbecue in Ottumwa public square on September 15 with Woodmen of the World organizers promoting event across Iowa.
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Wreckers Try to Ditch Band at Balto and Ohio Line
Train wreckers attempted to derail the New York express near Topeka, Colorado Flyer delayed near Topeka, Pittsburg on Sept 6. Spikes were removed from the east bound track to catch the express. the freight derailed but the express passed, traffic recovered by 10:00 AM.
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Governor Hoch Rescues Passengers After Rail Crash
The Colorado flyer on the Santa Fe road derailed near Wakens, twelve miles west of Topeka, early today. Passengers suffered only minor bruises. A defective rail caused the wreck. Governor Hoch, among the passengers, helped rescue women and children after his car tipped over. both hands were badly cut.
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New York Stock Market Turns With Mixed Trading
The New York market opened weak with broad declines in leaders like Hill and Harriman stocks, Reading and copper shares soft while bonds stayed steady. A brief rally occurred on buying of the decline but prices sagged again, later rebounding to highs after Burlington advertised a 6 percent extra dividend, lifting Great Northern and Northern Pacific and sending the list higher.
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Commission brokers fail in New York
The failure of Watson and Gale, commission brokers, was announced today in New York. The firm had been very active in trading Northwestern railroad stocks lately, signaling a significant disruption in the market.
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Interborough Met dividend decision delays quarterly payout
Interborough Metropolitan, parent of numerous New York City traction companies, announced it would pass the regular quarterly dividend on its preferred stock. The board meeting drew attention due to an ongoing public service commission investigation into the company's affairs.
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United States denies Shanghai lease report
A Shanghai dispatch claimed the United States leased Norvitc south of Vladivostok for five years and took a floating dry dock at Vladivostok for next winter. Secretary Newbryn and the naval department in Washington rejected the Shanghai report as untrue.
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Ex Consul Commits Death by Own Action in Japan Absence
Former United States consul at Nagarland Japan William H Abercrombie died by asphyxiation in his New Honey apartment today. The incident marks the latest in a string of sudden retirements and notes of personal distress surrounding officials.
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