Shah Seeks Refuge as Tehran Fighting Escalates
Persian ruler hides in the Russian legation as Thursday battles rage around Artillery Square and the British legation. Cossacks, Bakhtaris, and nationalists clash with royalist forces amid shortages and looting reports. Gen. Liakhoff negotiates surrenders while reinforcements pour in.
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Tankhoff
Artillery
Revoe
Teheran
Peraia
Liakhoff
Legation
Linkhoff
Shah
Dozens Trapped in Philadelphia Building Collapse
A five story Philadelphia structure collapsed Thursday afternoon at Helventham Market streets trapping many workers. At 2 pm four dead were recovered and officials estimated about twenty injured or dead as debris was cleared. The old building’s front and upper floors tumbled into the street, with debris piling thirty feet high.
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Hleventham Market
Philadelphia
Cleveland Man Found Murdered Near Detroit
A Cleveland man named Rosenburg was found murdered Thursday at a summer resort on the St Clair flats near Detroit. He arrived Wednesday with two friends. one friend reportedly committed suicide after arrest, and the third member is in custody en route to Port Huron. The resort lies about forty miles from Detroit. Lees of Algonne took the body to the mainland town for burial.
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Detroit
Mich
Rosenburg
St Clair Flats
Senburg
Port Huron
Algonne
Lees
Murder Stuns Monroeville as State Senator Bayles Shot
State Senator Oscar A. Bayles was shot and killed Wednesday in Monroeville Alabama by David Smith. The slaying followed Bayles prior attempts to aid in securing a spirit for Istine and Jesse Shirley, who are imprisoned for the killing of Jim Stith, brother of David.
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Oscar A. Bayles
David Smith
Monroeville
Ala
Catholics pick Detroit for next year's convention
The Catholic Huueatul association executive board selected Detroit as the convention host city for next year. Dates projected are July 5 6 and 7. The report also notes Sioux City live stock market quotes with Yop beeves at 6.90 and Top hogs at 7.96. In Virginia two locals Clarence Gray and Miss Besmette Dudley drowned in the Rappahannock River near Urbana Wednesday night after a launch caught fire. Amalgamated Copper directors declare quarterly dividend of 60 cents a share, unchanged from prior quarter.
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Detroit
Catholic Huueatul Association
Sioux City
Clarence Gray
Saluda
Besmette Dudley
West Point
Rappahannock River
Urbana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Wheat futures surge on Chicago board as rainfall hits crop
Wheat futures soared in Chicago trading as Kansas and Missouri rainfall disrupted harvest and threshing. July delivery climbed to 1.27 dollars amid fresh crop damage reports from Illinois Missouri Kentucky and Tennessee, with Patten interests holding most deliveries and insurer-like hedges by elevator men and traders.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Cilenga
James A. Patten
Aptina
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Patten
Fatal car wreck near Savannah leaves one dead
An automobile collision about five miles from Savannah, Georgia, resulted in one fatality and eight others badly burned. Hewlett Hill was killed. his parents Mr. and Mrs. George N. Hill and several children suffered severe burns as gas from a pierced tank ignited after the crash on a bridge.
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Savannah
Hewlett Hill
George N. Hill
Reuben
Thomas
Lorrine Copper
Fannie Mills
George Hilton
Bowie Saxon
Commission plan wins in Kansas City election
In a quiet Wednesday vote the city of Kansas City, Missouri, chose the commission form of government by a large majority. The plan creates a mayor and four commissioners to serve two-year terms beginning next April, replacing the current mayor and council after the election result driven by reformers seeking to move municipal affairs away from politicians.
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Kansas City
Irian
Sayler Murder Mystery Tied to Dr Miller in Crescent City
In Crescent City banker Sayler was killed by Dr Wm Miller after a period of alleged scandal involving Sayler’s wife. Nightingale says Sayler chose silence to protect his 17 year old daughter. Mob pressure rose, with 100 men gathered to storm the jail before cooler heads intervened. Miller claims self defense after being attacked with a hatchet. Evidence at the inquest cast doubt on the defense.
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Sayler
W. BR
Tiller
R. Sayler
Crescent City
Wm. Miller
Miner
Dr. Miller
Mr. Nightingale
Crescently
Willis Sayler
Sammis Leads Elks Grand Lodge Officers
The Grand Lodge of Elks in Los Angeles elected officers Tuesday led by Exalted Ruler James A. Sammis of LeMars Iowa as Exalted Ruler with Warren G. Sayre of Wabash Indiana as Leading Knight. Other officers named include J D Jones Scranton Pa as Lecturing Knight Fred C. Robinson Dubuque Iowa as Secretary Edwin R Leach New York as Treasurer Perry A Clay Denver as Trustee Charles L Dicker Bemidji Minnesota as Tyler and A M Taylor St Augustine Fla as Inner Guard.
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Charles L. Dicker
Bemidil
Minn
Inner Guard
M. Taylor
St. Aus Rustine, Fla
President commutes sentence in Des Moines bank case
A disabled child needing treatment led to president commuting the five year term of Chief M. Spencer, former Des Moines National Bank collector teller, from five to three years. Des Moines citizens urged pardon and the execution was stayed pending appeal. The president granted commutation rather than full pardon.
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Clirf M. Spencer
Des Moines National Bank
Des Atlees
Spencer
Spain Bombards Moorish Camps After Workmen Killing
Spain bombs Moorish camps near Melilla in retaliation for the murder of four Spanish workmen in Morocco. The bombardment by the gupbodat Donna Maria de Molina began Wednesday, with heavy seas halting a landing of troops for the time being.
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Spain
Morocco
Donna Maria de Molina
Melilla
Troopa
Rohgt Attacks Fez in Moroccan Rebellion
A Tetuan dispatch reports Rohgt, head of the rebel tribes, led an assault on Fez Morocco and breached the city. His followers looted stores as many merchants fled to Meknes. The fate of Mulai Tafid remains unknown.
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Rohgt
Fez
Morocco
Mis
Mequinez
Mulal I Tafid
Assaults and flood woes hit Pleasantville and Sioux City
Evangelist G Augustus Jones from Lincoln met Mrs Jarnah Camp after a Saturday sermon in Pleasantville and faced a reported insult, with Camp allegedly assaulting him when greeted Sunday. In Sioux City Perry Creek flooded downtown and rail yards, causing two deaths and massive losses, including Hornick Hess More and C Schenkberg firms. power and transport halted, with damages estimated between 500000 and 1000000 dollars.
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Sioux City
West Ninth Street
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Great Northern
Ilinois
Union
Hornick, Hess & More
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Pearl Street
More
Iisa
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Sioux City Service Company
Electric Car
Main Street
Isabella Street
Fifth Street
Leo Bethscheider
West Third Street
Barney Conlin
Sale of Great Western Property Ordered in Des Moines
An auxiliary decree in the U S circuit court in Des Moines authorized the sale of the Chicago Great Western Railroad Company assets now insolvent. The Iowa property valued at 15 6 million and 20 million will be sold with the entire system at public auction in St Paul Minnesota by Albert B Moore special master in chancery appointed by Judge Sanborn U S Court of Appeals.
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Des Moines
Fows
Chicago Great Railroad Company
Iowa
City of
St. Paul
Minn
Albert B. Moore
Sanborn
United States Court of Appeals
Two Drown At Towa Falls In River Launch Accident
A double drowning occurred on the Towa river at Towa Falls when a launch capsized. Torothy Bruce was struck by a wire and thrown into the water. Archie Brake of Tow City jumped in to rescue and also drowned. Miss Leena Sherry and Marvin Reynolds survived by grabbing a wire. Bodies recovered about an hour later.
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Tuel
Pavaere
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Towa Falls
Torothy Bruce
Archie Brake
Tow City
Millais Central Depot
Leena Sherry
Marvin Reynolds
Claims for Ottoama reward in Junkin murder case
John W. Gray, private detective, presented to Gov. Carroll an $800 state reward claim for the arrest and conviction of John Junkin, killer of Clara Rosen. Several others, including Sheriff Griffith of Monroe County and Henry William, ex-chief of police Ottumwa, filed claims, but none paid.
Rhodes Scholarship tennis exams in October year
Unclear OCR text describes Rhodes scholarships and examinations to be held in October under the director of school term presidents. It mentions dates and tests, with emphasis on students facing examinations and deadlines.
Chinese official aids Leo Ling protected by Glineve Masons
A report from Chinese sources in Denver claims the Chinese consul in New York reports the government has blocked any search for Leon Ying. It states a seal has been set to protect him with help from his countrymen and the Glineve Masons.
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Chinesa
Denver
New York
Nigel
Leo Ling
Young Corbett to Wed Daisy Merserau in San Rafael
Lightweight boxer William Trothwell known as Young Corbett obtained a license in San Rafael California last Sunday to marry Daisy Merserau, reportedly daughter of a Virginia politician.
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William Trothwell
Young Corbett
UN Dieense
San Rafael
Cal
Daisy Merserau
Adopting Bold Tax Methods Sparks County Seizures
In Polkshire area and neighboring counties an official lead by Treasurer Dobson prompts seizures of property and site safes as a new strategy. The inked report notes eastern counties join the wave, using asset seizure to address debts.
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Tressurer
Explosion at Hintlery A barracks wounds seven soldiers
Reported blast at Barracks Hintlery A near Russel Wayouts on Wednesday injures seven soldiers, three fatally, and destroys the lighting. The injured were preparing blank ammunition when the explosion occurred. cause remains unknown.
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Hintlery A
Ort Russel
Lushting
Wreck of Anacostia Bridge Proposed by District
District commissioners will discuss plans on July 31 to demolish the aging Anacostia Bridge once used by John Wilkes Booth to flee after Lincoln’s assassination. The landmark’s wrecking has prompted debate over heritage versus safety.
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Anavostia
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Child Dies After Swallowing Safety Pin
A nine month old in Council Bluffs died in a hospital after surgery to remove a safety pin swallowed from a pin they found. The child picked up the open pin and swallowed it before the mother could intervene.
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A. A. Whitlock
Council Bluffs
Attacked Dy Alushked Men Reported Near University
W. Bono, a capitalist, told police at Stouts, Ohio on Thursday that he was attacked by an masked man while riding toward midway between Washington University and Chicago. The incident was described as a brutal assault with no clear motive or suspect.
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Fhouis W. Bono
St.outs
Antonios Nile
Washington University
Chiytun
Ato
Young Rothschild Heir Dies by Own Hand in Vienna
Baron Oskiy Rothschild, eldest son of Albert Rothschild of the Austrian branch, is reported to have died by his own hand in Vienna amid a troubled love affair. Harun Oskar was 2 years old.
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Baron Oskiy Rothschild
Albert Rothschild
Rothschild House
Vienna
Uead
Harun Oskar
JeNries Will Light Promises to Fight Johnson
Jaimies J. Jeffries denied claims he refused to fight Johnson. He stated it is absolutely untrue he repudiated his plan to fight Johnson, insisting he intends to proceed with the bout.
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Jaimies J. Jeffries
Johnson
Proming
Sunday Shaving Law Allows Local Barber to Open
Chief Justice Winslow of Wisconsin's state supreme court issues an order permitting a local barber to keep his shop open on Sundays despite the recent legislative prohibition.
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Winslow
State Supreme Court of
Wisconsin
Weston completes 3.976 mile walk to San Francisco
Weston finished his 3.976 mile trek from New York on a Wednesday night at 10 35pm arriving in San Francisco.
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Weston
New York
San Francisco
Madison Sentenced for Notorious Bigginist Case in San Francisco
Christian Julhinson, charged by Mrs. Josephine Amelia Wretheway of Stockton, California, believed to be the infamous bigginist Madison, was sentenced in San Francisco to seven years in prison.
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Madison
Christian €. Julhinson
Josephine Amelia Wretheway
Stockton
Cal
San Francisco
Vuceday
Governor Subuson Undergoes Multiple Surgeries in St Paul Hotel
Gov Jolussui tH Gov John A Subuson is seriously ill after staying at the Aberdeen hotel in St Paul Minnesota. He has already undergone three operations and remains under medical care.
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John A. Subuson
Aberdeen Hotel
St. Paul, Minn
Crank's Novel Claim Seeks Damages From State
An inmate at St Pieasint hospital files a grievance alleging lousy treatment by the state. He seeks 200,009 damages and demands the governor appear in Savilzerlund courts for a hearing, with the notice arriving by mail.
Prosecutions Under Pure Food Laws Opened
Ten cases were begun Tuesday under the pure food laws by State Food and Dairy Commissioner H. R. Wright. He awaited information and chemists reports to several county attorneys.
Forge and Fightning Mods and Y M C A Building Plan
Summary recalls an order for copper lighting rods for Luna state institutions by a Des Moines firm. It notes a forgery case with two checks totaling 80 dollars found against J H Kaughey, a farmer, and an arrest near Clarksville. A Y M C A building drive begins with a large banquet at Charles Quity where Senator Shirley Gilliland of Mills County spoke. The drive aims to start a $380,000 new building effort.
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Luna
Des Moines
Charles Quity
Shirley Gilliland
Mills County
Girl Narrow Escape as Horse Falls Into Sewer Trench
Miss Phoen Hewitt, a young woman from Council Bluffs, was riding when her horse stepped into a sewer trench hidden by a crust of earth. The horse sank ten feet below the surface, trapping both rider and steed. Hewitt was found partially stunned and dying on the ground, with responders required to free the horse after more than an hour. The area had been washed by rain, leaving a thin crust over the open sewer.
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Phplen Hewitt
Council Bhs
Miss Hewitt
MS Thewett
Crushed Under Big Rock in Plymouth Mine Tragedy
James Johnston, a 410-year-old coal miner, was killed instantly by a ten ton fall of rock at the Plymouth gypsum mine in Ort Dodge. His widow and five children survive. The body was recovered after difficult extraction in mangled condition. Maurice Lynch, 67, famed as a gambling figure and associate of notable sportsmen, died in Des Moines on Sunday. Iowa’s New Brigadier General Lincoln was elected to command the First Jawa Brigade of the Iowa National Guard under the new law, uniting existing state units.
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James Johnston
Plymouth
Ort Dodge
Maurice Lynch
Towa
Jim’ Corbett
Rob”Witzsimmons
Frank Gotch
Des Moines
Iowa
Lincoln
Jawa
Iawa National Guard
Iowa Boy Promoted to Shanghai Consulate Role
Willard Hull of Marshalltown earns appointment as vice consul at Shanghai after eight years in the consular service beginning as a student. The report notes a local Iowa connection with Hull advancing to a foreign post amid a career-starting eight years ago.
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Iowa
China
Willard 13. Ftull
Marshalltown
Pejerai
Shanghai
Hull
Consular Service
Mitchell Girls At Industrial School Face New Leader
The Mitchell girls, described as antagonistic to a Warman in charge, will face a tougher period under Miss Hattie K Garrison as she assumes control of the industrial school. Also, Clarence Philput, 30, drowned Sunday while swimming in Fisher's Lake two miles northeast of Cedar Falls. the body has not been recovered.
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Clarence Philput
Fisher's Lake
Cedar Falls
Bumper Crops Shown in July Agriculture Report
The July report from the Department of Agriculture shows bumper crops across leading cereals with conditions above the ten year average. Corn planted area rising to 109 million acres and grains totaling over five billion bushels. Hay acreage not yet provided amid varying local harvests.
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Department of Agriculture
America
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