Fires in Lake Superior region linked to foreign plot
Hibbing Minnesota reports say recent forest fires across North Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are part of a deliberate scheme by 135 foreigners discharged from a nearby mining region. They allegedly aim to wipe out forests for revenge raising millions in losses and prompting National Guard deployment while investigators pursue those involved.
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Wisconsin
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Thelior
Sountry
Grand Marals
Canthis
United States
TeVvengs
Fatal Chesterton crash claims one life in Indiana rear end wreck
A Chicago special train rear ended a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern excursion train at Chesterton Indiana shortly after midnight. One woman was killed instantly, five people were seriously injured and twenty eight passengers suffered injuries. Most victims were from Indianapolis with Mercy Hospital in Chicago treating the injured. Esther Macox aged 60 of Chicago died in the crash and her daughter Anna was among the injured.
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Chesterton
Indiana
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Road
Indianapolis
Lake Erie and Western
Chiengs
Mercy Hospital
Esther Macox
Anna
Negro on trial for murder in Sangamon case
The trial of Joe James began in Sangamon circuit court with charges of murdering Clergy A Ballard a railway conductor shot near Ballard's home on July 6. The assailant fled as Ballard pursued him and was stabbed to death.
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Co. A. Ballard
Springfield
Joe. James
Sangamor
James
Clergy A. Ballard
Ballard
Oy Ballard
Thaw Transfered From Dutchess to Westchester Jail
Poughkeepsie N Y September 14 Harry K Thaw was moved from Dutchess county jail to Westchester county jail where he will remain in the custody of Sheriff Lane while under the custody of Under Sheriff Townsend at the transfer site.
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Dutchess
Westchester County
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Sheriff Townsend
Sheriff Lane
Pointed Gun in Play Causes Injury at State Center
Leona Yingst aged 14 was fatally injured when her cousin James Figgins also 14 found a revolver and playfully pointed it at her. The gun discharged and the ball struck her right side at State Center near Marshalltown on Sunday afternoon.
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State Center
Marshalltown
Leona Yingst
James Figgins
Four Bodies Found In A Day At Des Moines
Des Moines papers report a murdered man and three suicides found Sunday near Des Moines. Grant G. Oliphant, a prominent insurance man missing three weeks, was discovered in a ravine near Greenwood park with a chest wound and drag marks. Carl Hendrick’s remains were found at Four-Mile Creek after a ten day disappearance. Lucy Hanley, 17, found in a corn crib, left a note about loving a farm hand who drank. E G Thompson, a pioneer farmer, cut his throat and hanged himself at New Saylor due to ill health. Mrs Lyda Johnson of Valley Junction swallowed poison in a streetcar waiting room. life saved after dispute with husband. Transmitted to Powers.
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Des Moines
Grant G. Oliphant
Greenwood Park
Oliphant
Carl Hendrick
Four-Mile Creek
Lucy Hanley
E.G. Thompson
New Saylor
Lyda Johnson
Valley Junction
Welcome Irish Leaders Arrive in New York for Reception
The United Irish League plans a pier greeting for John Edmond and Mr Deviin as they arrive. A private reception is set for Thursday evening with a public address to follow at the Majestic Theatre. The visit will include Boston Philadelphia Chicago and possibly other cities.
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New York
United Irish League
John Edmond
Deviin
Interi
Fas Bay
League
Majestic Theatre
Boston
Philadelphia
States urge Taft as factions test GOP ranks
Political leaders from South Dakota Minnesota Kansas Tennessee and Kentucky meet Chairman Hitchcock in Chicago reporting Kansas and South Dakota must shore up support to offset Bryan and Republican factionalism. Minnesota seen safely Republican on the national ticket but close for governor. Taft campaign presence requested amid lobbying and scheduling tensions.
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South Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Tennesse
Kentucky
Hitchcock
Bryan
Want
Tafb
Big Lincoln township land sale transfers total 67000
Charles Cavanaugh signs five deeds transferring 37 acres in Lincoln township to his sons Joseph James William and Christopher for 67000 the largest land deal this year. Each parcel details two deeds with specific quarter sections all in Lincoln township. Donations from real estate men support a hospital renovation and new guest room, finished in bird's eye maple.
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Charles Cavanaugh
Blackhawk County
Lincoln Township
Joseph
James
William
Christopher
Joseph Cavanaugh
James Cavanaugh
William Cavanaugh
Christopher Cavanaugh
Toincoln Township
Hospital
West Side
Hig
Bryan Voices High School Opinion of Taft
William J. Bryan arrives in Baltimore from Deer Park and plans talks at Annapolis and Baltimore. He critiques Taft's positions on labor law, antitrust, jury trials, injunctions, tariffs, and trust policy, urging clearer stances. He views Roosevelt's endorsement as inconclusive and notes Taft must define his own platform.
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Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Deer Park
Ald
Bryan
Taft
Ronzevelt
Washington
Roogavelt
Roosevelt
Lovable life ended after protracted illness
Eliza Mitchell died Monday at 12 25 PM at 216 Commercial Street after a year long illness. Born in Eagle Township on February 28 1860 she grew up on a farm and lived with her parents before moving to Waterloo. Survived by an aged mother two brothers William and Stephen and three sisters Mrs Edward Mullany Sister M Hilary and Kathryn. No funeral arrangements yet the notice said an announcement would follow.
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Mitchell
Commercial Street
Eagle Township
Waterloo
Matchanes
Nak
William
Stephen
Rock Valley
Iowa
Edward Mullany
M. Hilary
Chicago
Iathryn
Shome
Keosauqua Bank and Buildings Destroyed by Fire
A fire in Keosauqua Iowa damaged the business district including the Manning bank and the Strickland and Davidson buildings. The loss was reported at $50 000 with the fire occurring today in Ottawa Iowa September 14.
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Keosauqua
Ottaawa
Iowa
Towa
Manning Bank
Strickland
Davidson
Arm Crushed by Pulley At Cedar Falls Mill
Cedar Falls news reports Hans Crone a flour mill laborer of twenty years suffered a severe accident Saturday afternoon. His right arm was caught in a pulley, crushed to the elbow, and had to be amputated. He was pinned for minutes before help arrived as machinery pulled the arm inward.
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Cedar Falls
Speela
Hans Crone
Death of Editor F. Wright in Charles City
Charles City Sept 14 B F Wright veteran editor and fighter dies Sunday at 7 45 am at his daughter's home after a long illness. He had moved to California years earlier to retire from Iowa business but returned to conclude his affairs before succumbing to bladder inflammation and enlarged prostate after a stubborn struggle.
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Charles City
B. F. Wright
Victor
Iowa
H. W. Sharman
California
Automobile Accident Injures Two Women Near Cascaden
Miss Sophia Wagner and Mrs Myr tle Wood were slightly injured when their car skidded into a ditch on Sunday evening near Cascaden. Wagner suffered bruises and was confined to home. the car was not badly damaged. Construction bids were opened for the Cascaden building at Park Avenue and Commercial Street after a delay due to a plan change.
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Myrtle Wood
Blais
Miss Wagner
Cascaden
Corer Fark Avenue
Commercial Street
Ralston
Pall of Smoke Descends Over City in Northeast Winds
A northeast shift sends a light smoke pall across the city and eastern Illinois, with railroad reports of visibility along the Illinois Central toward Freeport. Snow and frost persist as weather forecasters anticipate heavy rain later in the week. Hoke Smith's father, a noted educator, dies. The Middleman at Waterloo and The Burgomaster at Syndicate perform tonight.
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Freeport
Michigan
Minnesota
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago
Great Lakes
Weather Bureau
Babe Climbs 60 Foot Windmill Loyal Platform Rescue by Mother
A three year old, Glen, climbed an almost perpendicular ladder to a windmill tower on the Rothrock farm four miles south of town. His mother, Mrs Mary Rothrock, kept calm and coaxed him to return, then helped him descend the steel ladder safely. No injuries occurred.
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Glen Elimby
Mary Rothrock
Glet
Rothrock
Orange Township
Hig Wister
Political turmoil clouds New York governor renomination
Saratoga Sept 14 The anti Hughes forces press for governor renomination while seeking a united front to block a first ballot victory. Delegates arrive amid uncertainty as the opposition lines up a possible cross party plan during the convention recess. Woodruff warns a Hughes nomination could trigger a major GOP slump in the fall.
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Saratoga
Anti Hughes
Wua
Woodruff
Shalrman Woddiel
Ft Hughes
Republican Party
Roosevelt backs Hughes renomination for governor
Oyster Day Sept. 14 official statement says President Roosevelt has spoken with Secretary Root and Congressman Coakstein on the governor situation. He will not dictate but favors the renomination of Hughes.
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Roosevelt
Root
Coakstein
Hughes
Magee of Phillies Jumps From Third Story
Phila delphia National League outfielder Sherwood Magee leaped from a hotel third floor after a fit caused by indigestion. He suffered badly injured legs and will be unable to play for some time. In Portland voters began polling for state and empty offices and national congress seats at 7 AM, closing at 6 PM, with favorable weather expected for a large turnout.
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Philadelphia
Sherwood Mages
Whie
Magee
Portland
National Congress
Pall
Will Dewn
Prospects for East High Fast Football Squad Good
Prospects for a fast rate football squad at East High are good this fall with a meeting planned in a few days to select the 1902 captain. Hoenig, who led last year’s team, has finished his cottage and offers a substitute captain. The squad will not be heavier than last year but boasts several experienced players. Practice games begin late this month and the first city contest is set for early October. Dr and Mrs Fullerton returned Sunday from a trip to Chicago.
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Eagle Township
Mother Earth
Herman Heidemann
Boies
Mr. Heidemann
East High
Fort Mide
Hoenig
Acazon
Uinonp
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