Death of Senator William Boyd Allison of Iowa
Senator Allison of Iowa dies at his Dubuque home at 2 p.m after a long career dating to the 1860s. Born 1829 in Perry Ohio he served in the House and Senate, twice declined treasury posts, and led major wartime and monetary policy efforts. His death ends a landmark Iowa political era, shocking friends across the state.
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Dutuique
United State Benatirum
Allison
Fannie Stout
Dubuque
William Boyd Allison
Perry
Western Reavere College
Hudson
Ohio
Iowa
United States Senate
James Harlan
Senate
Jay
Cummins
Allixon
Fam Ny
House of Representatives
Senny Allison
Allison Seimoch
Amy Pheer
Lincoln, Stanton
Senator Allison Remembered For Long Public Service
The piece extols Senator Allison as a calm contemplative figure whose counsel stood out in public life. It notes his lasting impact and that had he lived to finish his term he would have completed 56 consecutive years in the Senate.
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Chase
Laimner
Blaine
Edmunds Sherman
Garfield
Allison
United States
Senate
Vatican expels priest amid Ottoman dynasty linked turbulence
Telegraph briefs report Vatican expels Felix Savigny of Trebizond after a tempestuously provocative incident. The same wire notes deaths and accidents including Charles T. Moore a fireman found in Delaware River near Philadelphia Navy Yard and several gas asphyxiations in St. Louis. Other items cover Niagara Buffalo shootings and a Pittsburgh suicide tied to ailing wife, plus Chicago fire tug Minnots sinking after elevator debris collapse.
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Felix Savigny
Trebizond
Turkey
Vatican
Charles T. Moore
United States
Idaho
Delaware River
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Moore
Ohio
New York
John Allen
Walter Reynolds
St. Louis City
City Hall
HW. Smith
John Harley
Walter Rolzin
Alex Sutherland
Niagara Street
Buffalo
Wtake
Sutherland
Mmn
Iman N. Taylor
Yeure Old
Try Goodn
Pittsburg
Abot
Old East Kod
Taylor
Mre. Taylor
Minnots
Chicago
Tony
Family Drowns in Mississippi River Tragedy
Four members of a Chicago family died after a Mississippi River drowning on Tuesday afternoon. Victims include Archibald McMaster and Alberta McMaster along with Mrs. and Mrs. Albert McMaster. Laura Huehner narrowly escaped when she tried to swim to the rescuers. Archibld McMaster and Laura Huehner were the only swimmers in the party.
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Mississippi
Gelens
Chicago
Midkissippi
Archibald McMaster
Aly
Mbert McManter
Mis
Laura Huehner
Albert McMuater
Archild McMaster
Governor Harris Returns From Vacation at Eaton Farm
Governor Harris resumes duties at the Capitol after a farm vacation in Eaton. He says he was partly prostrated by the heat but expects to participate in the fall campaign.
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Gov. Harris
Capitol
Columbor
Gow. Harris
Eaton
Body Found in Ruins in Winnipeg Case
The body of John Onpek, president of the Michel Hungarian Society, was found Tuesday among the Howey ruins in Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Winnipeg
Man
Ang
John Onpek
Michel Hungarian Society
Buesday
Howey
Tragic Crescent Manors Woman Dies at Riverbank
A distressed young mother, reported in New York Aug, commits suicide by river action. Evidence suggests she left a note. the infants' society and Mitribe Infant care were mentioned. Authorities investigate with possible involvement of family, neighbors, and local agencies as details remain unclear.
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Self
New York
Mitribe
Insect Bite Blamed For Harlem Boy's Death
New York reports a coroner's inquest into the death of William Brenz, a Harlem youth who died after a mosquito or other biting insect caused severe swelling and infection. Doctors cite a nine day progression from bite to unconsciousness, with no insect identified.
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New York
William Dien
Harlem
Brenz
Yong Man
Omer
Edison to Pursue Free Science Over Wealth
Thomas A Edison has begun to fulfill a long held ambition by ending heavy lab work at Llewellyn New Jersey and shifting to a roaming scientific inquiry role. He will avoid commercial aims and not seek more fortune, noting his $26 million fortune as more than enough while devoting the rest of his life to investigating ideas he finds intriguing without regard to financial gain.
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New York
Thomas A. Edison
Llewellyn
N. J
Edison
Iowa Governor Declares 4 Run Senate Bid
Lake Forest Utah Aug 5 Gov Albert B Cummins of Iowa announced himself a four run candidate to seek the state legislature s election to the Senate He paid tribute to his late adversary s views and stated his ambition to be elected by the Iowa legislature Then he said someone will be appointed to occupy the remaining term.
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Lake Forest
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Turreay
Woman attacked by Hindus in Pantharpura Poon district
A brutal assault on four women missionaries by Hindu locals at Pantharpura in the Poon district is reported. One woman fell unconscious after being struck with sticks. the incident reflects rising antiforeign sentiment in the area.
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Bombay
Bandgi Hindus
Pantharpura
Poon
India
Steele
Bronson Howard Dead Author and Dramatist Dies
News notes the death of Bronson Howard, renowned author and dramatist, reported with brief particulars. The notice confirms his passing and mentions his prominence in New York literary circles and his Avon theater impact.
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Bronson Howard
New York
Avon
Rain Only Hope Fire Still Rages In Fernie District
Forest fire havoc continues in British Columbia's East Kootenay as firefighters struggle to contain flames that have destroyed towns like Fernie and Crown Newt. A 50 mile scorch mark along the Canadian Pacific line, with some areas needing rain for weeks, has left hundreds homeless and search teams counting possible casualties, while nearby towns face danger from shifting winds.
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Fernie
British Columbia
East Kootenay
Tull
Howmer
Nate
Crown Newt
Michel
Vietime
Court Refuses to Release Patrick From Sing Sing Prison
Albert T. Patrick, jailed for seven years for the murder of New York millionaire William Rice, had Tuesday docketed his appeal to the United States Supreme Court from a New York court ruling denying release on a writ of habeas corpus.
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Patrick
Washington
Aug. i
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
WM. Rice
New York
United States Court
Hartford man returns gold plate from train robbery tale
Hartford, Conn. afternoon edition reports Charles N. Thali, agent for Adama Express Co., returned to John M. Ney & Co. refiners in the city two packages containing about $1,400 worth of gold plate. The pieces were believed sent in a daring train robbery in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 20.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles N. Thali
Adama Express Co
John M. Ney & Co
Pittsburg
South African Sprinter Breaks 100 Yard World Record
South African sprinter My Walker, racing in Abergavenny, Ene, AUR, B R, won the 10 metres dash at the recent Olympic samen and Tuesday smashed the world mark for 100 yards. His time was 9.146 seconds, 146 faster than Dan J. Kelly’s Spokane 1906 record.
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Abergavenny
B—R
My Walker
Dan J. Kelly
Spokane
Wash
American Fleet Near Auckland Reported Off Coast
The United States Atlantic fleet was observed near Auckland on a Tuesday evening at a stated longitude and latitude amid cooler weather and moderate seas. Multiple ships and positions were noted, with distances to Auckland specified.
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Auckland
Sowa
Ang
United States
Atlantic
Shows Large Surplus for I90T-OR Budget in Havana
The budget approved by Gov. Magoon for I90T-OR shows a surplus of 95,000,000. Total expenses are about 24,585,000 versus revenues of 29,275,000, indicating a favorable balance.
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Havana
Magoon
American Athletes Win at Stok Upon Trent Games
American athletes claim victories at the Stok Upon Trent athletic games. Cartmell of the University of Pennsylvania won the 100 yards in 10.15 seconds and the 220 yards in 22.45 seconds. Vilas of Madison, Wisconsin, showed improvement after guidance from doctors on Tuesday.
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Stok Upon Trent
Kam
Aug
Twenlay
Cartmell
University of
Pennsylvan
Wren
Teamsters Meet in Two Places Reports Emphasis
In St Louis and Detroit union meetings discussed reports and progress with the United Teamsters of America. No steps toward reconciliation with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters were taken, and the sessions focused on internal updates and organizational reports.
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Teamsters
St. Louis
Union of the United Teamsters of America
altoMoers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Detroit
Loss May Be Five Million Fire Damage Reported
Unclear OCR text suggests a large fire event with estimates around five million. Details about location, timing, and responsible parties are unreadable. Further verification needed to identify the place, organization, and exact figures.
Boy Charged With Murder In Batavia Case
In Batavia a youth named George Vall Jr., son of wealthy farmer George Vall, was jailed on murder charges after his father disappeared last September. Vall claimed his father left to visit Roanoke Arkansas for work for a wealthy widow. The sheriff’s inquiry revealed the father’s clothing, watch, and timepiece were left behind and a fire was seen burning bones. Vall had married four times.
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Batavia
George Vall Jr
Geo. Vail
Tieaday
Vail
Roanoke
Ark
Sherif
Browh
Vall
Odd Fellows Meet at Lima
The annunt convention of the Ohio district Grand United Order of Odd Fellows convened here Tuesday morning with about 500 delegates and alternates. Mayor Becker welcomed the gathering and turned over the gavel to the city, with response by Hon. Zachariah St. Jackson of Columbus. The convention extends through Wednesday and Thursday.
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Odd Fellows
Lima
Linn
Ohio Diatrict Grand United Order of Odd Peliows
State Order of the Torsehold of Ruth
Nten
Becker
Kegn
Zachariah St. Jackson
Columbus
Hayes
Cincinnati
Woman Dies Among Blyria’s Respected Citizens
A Blyria resident aged 72, Mrs W C Allen, died after a lingering illness following a dinner at Twelfth Street home. Funeral was held Wednesday morning. The note recalls the husband’s death in last May’s Decoration Day wreck in the city a year ago.
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Blyria
Mra
W. C. Allen
Twelfth Street
Stew Allen
Abe
Youth to Reformatory After Conviction
A youth aged 18 from Guernimmer county was convicted of cutting with intent to kill and sentenced to the reformatory. The boy, Mawor Allen, must report Wednesday and will remain under supervision until transfer to the institution for completion of his term.
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Colembhus
Ang
Fnv
Merrie
Mawor Allen
Guermimmey
Fragmentary note on official action and intent
A fragmented text discusses an official decision or opinion involving government officials and the attorney general. It mentions a Secretary and a winter treasurer, suggesting a potential administrative or legal interpretation. The source is unclear and contains garbled phrases, but references to an annnal action and general assembly intent are noted.
S. W. P. Sherwin William Ammann Sells It
A crash between an automobile and a Penney railway express near Philadelphia hospitalizes one injured motorist, while firemen battle a blaze on West Thirty third Street near the Waldorf Astoria. The article also surveys suicide methods across Europe, noting prevalence in various countries.
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Atlantte Oliv
Nok
Arta
Permineton
New York
Ave
Weet Thirty-third
Arc Department
Waldorf Astoria
Murder victim near Rolling Prairie identified as John Moll
Reports from La Porte county Indiana say the man found murdered near Rolling Prairie is believed to be John Moll. Moll has been missing three weeks and matches descriptions of the deceased, including clothing and effects.
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Graod Rapite
Mick
Awe
Rolling Prairie
la Porte County
Ind
John Moll
Cornelian Moll
Cty Hall
Lightning Sparks Major Fires in Grand Rapids Michigan
Lightning during a storm started nearly a score of fires in Grand Rapids. The new Grand Rapids Paper Co factory at Fulton Street was destroyed, losses about 50,000 dollars. Roylan’s livery barn on Ottawa Street sustained heavy damage. Other fires damaged residences and barns.
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Grand Rapides
Mich
Ala
Grand Rapide Paper Nox Co
Fulton Street
Roylans
Ottawa Street
No Statement of Assets Reported in Cincinnati Assignment
Cincinnati Ohio August 5 with assets reported to exceed 300000 Charles H Bultman Co through their attorney announced Tuesday that an assignment would be made for the benefit of creditors No statement of assets has been made
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Cincinnati
Charles H. Bultman & Co
Tienday
Nate
Secretary of Public Works Resigns in Panama
Panama August reports that F-Gl Ponce, secretary of public works, has resigned from the cabinet. Reasons for the withdrawal have not been made public and the move follows unnamed cabinet changes.
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Panama
Ponce
Suicide Statistics Across Clones and Former Societal Groups
The report compiles self-destruction data among clones and related groups, detailing counts of suicides by marital status, offspring, and widowed status for men and women, with notable gender differences. It notes higher male suicide in childless marriages, and varying regional and seasonal patterns across Europe, plus causes and times of day when acts occur.
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London News
Wentcott Auys
Europe
Baxony
Norway
Ireland
Wales
Scotland
Switzerland
Casen
Bulkhead project approved for Ohio Canal expansion
Meveland Ant Se City o Meinin obtain permission from Ohio canal authorities to bulkhead the canal to facilitate an outlet for Morgan ran. Work includes rebuilding the canal, with a reinforced steel sewer to be 12 feet in diameter.
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Ohio Canal
Meveland
Ant
Meinin
Nave
Fe Canal
Old Lady Tired of Life in Canton Suicide Tragedy
In Canton Ohio on August 1 Nancy Cable, aged 6F, was found in the Tunemrawas river near Beach Cry after she reportedly prayed for death for years. A friend noted the child had become thoroughly tired of living and claimed life felt endless.
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Canton
Nancy Cable
Gasolina Causes Death in Lorain Fire Tragedy
In Lorain Ohio on August, a guantine use to kindle wood ignited a blaze that killed domestic Prancea Abinsky and her mistress Mia Mary Michael, and burned their dwelling. Firefighters arrived as laborers nearby witnessed the deadly incident and the two women perished in the flames.
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Lorain
Prancea Abinsky
Mia
Mary Michael
Roth
Without Food for Six Weeks Woman Dies in Belief
Mikh Amanda Murphy of thinelty died Tuesday evening after a religious fast that lasted six weeks. She reportedly refused nourishment, stating she would not test food until commanded by the Lord. Authorities note the case as a death linked to a prolonged self-imposed fast.
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Amanda Murphy
Thinelty
Increase Capital Stock in The Caxton Building Co
Columbus August 6 The Nimber Serianh Co of Cleveland reports increasing its capital stock from 200000 to 200000. Key figures include Jon F Nimberger Louie C Hahn Joro Nimberger Kenton A Jevouch and Anna K Hahn. The company operates in Cleveland and cites the Caxton Building I Co as related entity.
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Columbus
Nimberseriahn Co
Cleveland
Jon
F Nimberger
Louie C. Hahn
Joro Nimberger
Kenton A. Jevouch
Anna K. Hahn
Caxton Building I Co
Haw
Mule Kille Man and Fatal Injuries Reported in Aug 5 Incident
A chaotic report notes Lorenzo Stan, a 40 year old, involved in a fight resulting in a broken jaw and fatal injuries. The scene is described with sporadic names and fragments, including mentions of a local family and typhoid fever, leaving unclear details and several garbled phrases.
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Bucyros
Lorénzo Stan
Teumeter
Wam
Progress of Cremation in England and Europe
The Cremation Society of England, founded in 1814 by Sir Henry Thompson, reports growing cremation use. London alone had 501 cremations in 1900, Britain 401, with cumulative totals reaching 3?824 in London and 2,482 in Britain by then. England recorded 705 in 1907. Europe total near 14,686, led by Germany with 4,261 and Italy 412. the United States tallied 27,966. Chicago Record-Herald notes cremations rise in both continents.
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Cremation Society of
England
Sir Henry ‘Thompson
John Storer Cobb
North America
London
Great Britain
Europe
Downe
Germany
Italy
United States
Chicago Record-Herald
Harnessing Wind Power For Denmark And America
A historical piece notes Denmark using wind to generate electricity and store it for commercial use, claiming eight to eighteen horsepower per wind speeds and suggesting US potential. It contrasts Denmark’s wind use with the broader American seashores prairies and nearshore areas for wind energy. The passage then shifts to a Harper’s Weekly anecdote about a Mobile black convert to Christian defense and a humorous miscommunication about his aunt’s condition.
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Denmark
Ttie
United States
Philadelphia Press
John Sharp Williams
Mobile
Harper's Weekly
Maliah O
Colonial Country Club Hotel At West Baden Springs Offer
An old ad announces Colonial Country Club Hotel in West Baden Springs Indiana offering Ameri can Plan private baths and year round rates 2.60 to 2.00 per day. It promises water cures for kidney liver stomach ailments nervousness and other complaints and invites readers to write with symptoms for guidance and treatment plans.
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Colonial Country Club
West Baden Springs
Indiana
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