Reims Aviator Latham Sets World Distance Record
Hubert Latham, the French aviator, set a new world distance record at Reims covering 95.88 miles in 2 hours 18 minutes 9.36 seconds aboard a monoplane. He completed 150 kilometers in 2:14:09, with the full distance and speed records noted, as Wright and Paulhan posted lesser figures in the same meet. The flight, weathering a storm, demonstrated monoplane performance in strong winds and rain.
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Hubert Latham
Reims
English
Latham
Wright
le Mans
Paulhan
Bleriot
Crutiss
Aulhan
Tham
Holland's Cholera Scare At Rotterdam Council Session
Rotterdam municipal council heard four cholera deaths with nine suspected cases, of which three were confirmed infected. No new Thursday cases reported. Officials believe the disease arrived on the steamer Ellewoutadyk from St. Petersburg.
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Rotterdam
Burgomantor
Ino
Ellewoutadyk
St. Peraburg
Taft Clears Some Prison Terms in Pardon Action
President Taft commuted six months of imprisonment for W. S. Harlan and S. BE. Huggins sent c. C. Hilton, while denying clemency to Robert Gallagher and Walter Grace, convicted in Pensacola Fla, of conspiracy to commit peonage tied to recruiting men for Jackson Lumber plant.
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Taft
W. S. Harlan
Huggins
C. C. Hilton
Robert Gallagher
Walter Grace
Arera
Pensacola
Fla
Jackson Lumber Company
Robbers Impose Quick Holdup at Wayzata Bank
Two men entered the State blink at Wayzata on Lake Minnetohka's north shore just before moon Thursday and, pointing guns at cashier Frank Saares, forced him to surrender between 200 and 300 dollars. The robbers fled with a pursuing officer in pursuit.
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Wayzata
Minn
Lake Minnetohka
Frank Saares
Pease Fa
Carnegie Gifts 430000 to Wesleyan University
President Theodore Kemp of Wesleyan University announced Friday that Andrew Carnegie had given 30000 for a new science building while Wesleyan has raised an endowment fund of 160000.
Weavers Go on Strike in York Manufacturing Plant
The cotton plant of York Manufacturing at Saco Mo shut indefinitely after a wage strike by two weavers. Two thousand operatives are thrown out of work.
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York Manufacturing Company
Saco
Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices Report
Live stock market notes from Sioux City show feeders and steers quoted around 4.20 to 6.50. hogs priced near 7.06. Market activity and exact bid asks not fully detailed in the fragment. reflects standard daily price reporting for cattle hogs in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dux City
Whureday
Siouxity
Pausaia Editor Slain in Panama Revolution Attack
Panama Press editor William Nicholy Chandler was killed on Thursday by American Herbert A. Jeffries who took part in the Panemaria revolution.
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William Nicholy Chandler
Panama Press
Herbert A. Jeffries
Noted Brooklyn Illness Strikes Hundreds of Children
In recent days a respiratory and paralysis like illness has caused illness among 200 children and over 260 in Brooklyn. Health officials report fever and weakness with rising concern over infantile paralysis patterns in the district. ат
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Brooklyn
Tragic collision near Montevideo sinks Colombia
In a driving rain at six am on Tuesday the Argentine excursion ship Colombia and the North German steamer Schlesien collided at Montevideo harbor entrance. The Colombia, with about 200 passengers and 48 crew, sank quickly. Some 70 people were rescued, many dead or missing, mostly women and children. The Schlesien was damaged but detained by port authorities.
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Colombia
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Porte
Schlesien
Herommander
Interstate Fair at Woodland Park Opens with Gala Attractions
The Interstate Fair at Woodland Park Sioux City opens September 20 at 9 am. Livestock displays exceed $1,000,000 in value with agricultural products and a large farm machinery exhibit. The U S Bureau of Animal Industry will host lectures, Iowa State Agricultural College showcases seed corn and grains, and P G Holden will lead lectures. State Food and Dairy Commissioner Wright oversees pure and impure foods. Midway features a 22-car ride and free grandstand attractions with aerialists, tumbling, gymnastics, and comedy carers. The Igorrote Village from the St Louis expedition will draw crowds, and the race program promises a strong harness horse field.
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Woodland Park
Riverside
Sioux Ditt
Riveride
Sioux City
Bureau of Anmal Industry
United States
Apartment of Agriculture
Iowatate Agricultural College
P. G. Holden
Wright
St. Louis
Quake Alarms Italy Towns With Severe Damage
A powerful earthquake struck the province of Alena Italy at 1 29 pm Wednesday destroying or badly damaging most houses in San Lorenzo and causing injuries. Buonoconcento reported collapsed buildings and one fatality while Mon steroni saw injuries. Piombino on the coast measured a 1 25 am quake with a five minute aftershock and Stena endured severe shaking though no damage reported. Panicked residents rushed outside as aftershocks subsided.
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Alena
Italy
San Lorenzo
Tena
Monsteroni
Piombino
Stena
Metal Polishers Urge Amicable Tabor Adjustments
The National Executive Board of the Metal Polishers and Buffers International Union met in Cincinnati this week urging fewer strikes and greater efforts to secure amicable adjustments of labor disputes with employers.
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Metal Polishers and Buffers Inernational Union
Cinsfeinnat
Long Service Record of Rear Admiral Swinburne Noted
Rear Admiral William Swinburne, renowned for a lengthy service, was transferred to the retired list on reaching 62. He spent twenty six of his forty three years at sea, reflecting a career longer than many contemporaries.
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Mira
William Swinburne
Sunday Injured In Laporte Collision With Wife
In a Monday crash near Laporte Indiana the baseball evangelist known as Billy Sunday and his wife were injured when their car overturned and slid into a ditch.
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Laporte
Ind
Bily
Explosion on Tug Bes Kills One in East River
One man was instantly killed and several others were fatally injured when a feed pipe exploded aboard the tug Bes in the East River, New York. Authorities investigated the blast and safety officials inspected the vessel for causes and compliance.
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Kres
Bes
East River
New York
Taft Promises Postal Banks to Drive Government Bonds
President Taft signaled to Congress that in his December message he will push early adoption of a postal savings bank system. He argues it could mobilize several hundred million dollars to redeem high government 2 percent bonds and attract timid savers away from private banks by offering under 2 percent interest under government care.
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Taft
Congress
Republican Party
Treasury Department
Alabama Prohibition Code Signed by Governor
The Alabama legislature’s full prohibition package, including the Fuller bill, was signed by the governor. It bars liquor use or distribution in clubs, bans foreign corporate violations, allows sheriffs to impeach nonenforcers, and requires municipalities to enforce laws. Soft drink stands cannot use screens or store liquors, and gambling is barred by locked doors and restricted utilities. Liquors found in suspected places may be raided and destroyed.
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Alabama
Slaves Man Who Stole Wife Scene Ends in Fatal Shootout
A man who abducted his neighbor's wife returns to the Claycomb home near Gallatin Missouri to secure the wife and her belongings. John Ward, a wealthy farmer, is shot and killed by Claycomb during the confrontation. The Claycombs have been married twenty years with six children. Mrs. Claycomb, 38, and husband, 37, are tied to Ward, 58, who had intruded into their lives during illness in Ward's household.
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Otis Claycomb
Gallatin
Mob Attacks Carlisle Mine Superintendent Home
A mob fired on the home of Stephen Hart, superintendent of the Car-Hse coal mine at Carlisle Indiana, fatally wounding Hart’s wife as miners had threatened the superintendent for weeks. In Texas, a feud between laborers in Juriquilla and Santa Rosa left five dead and ten gravely injured.
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Carlisle
Ind
Stephen Hart
Car- Hse
Hart
Juriquilla
Tex
Santa Rosa
Plague Outbreak Reported on Hawaii Island
Three bubonic plague cases and one death were reported Monday on the island of Hawaii. No plague cases have been found in Honolulu at this time.
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Island of
Hawaii
Honolulu
Fifteen Miners Killed in La Paz Cage Accident
A Matehuala dispatch reports fifteen miners killed and thirty imprisoned after a cage failed and dropped 1,500 feet at the La Paz mine on Wednesday night. The cable parted causing the fall and trapping workers in the shaft.
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Mateahaula
Mexico
la Paz
Capture of El Roghi Celebrated by Official Fetes
The capture of El Roghi, a rebellious subject of the sultan of Morocco, has been officially announced and fetes have been organized to celebrate the event.
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el Roghi
el’ Roghi
Moroccco
Secretary designates 60 thousand acres in Montana homestead
Acting Secretary Pierce on Wednesday announced an extension of the enlarged homestead act in Montana, designating 60 450 acres for new claims. The action signals more land opening under the program in the state.
Injuries and Vehicles Wrecked Near Storm Lake
Two serious auto accidents occurred near Storm Lake. Tullus Kraft was thrown from a wagon when a horse bolted an automobile, suffering a broken shoulder blade and a dislocated shoulder. Andrew Broderson’s team ran away, breaking his leg and causing a severe head wound. WG Stock and Lloyd Hooker collided, damaging autos but injuring no occupants.
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Storm Lake
Tullus Kraft
Nichols
Curtis and Marshall
Lincoln
Neb
Andrew Broderson
WG. Stock
Lloyd Hooker
Tramp Sam Ells Fatally Struck Near Larchwood Depot
In Larchwood Friday evening a tramp named Sam Ells was killed by a blow to the heart allegedly from an empty beer bottle after an altercation with Jack Cronin, Dennis Hills, and others near the depot. Jack McCormick of Omaha faces jail pending arraignment for trial.
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Sam Ells
Lester
Larchwood
Denis
Jack Cronin
Jack McCormick
Omaha
F. O. Johnson
Freeport
Inl
McCormick
Johnson
Hills
MecCormick
Lyon County
Tral
Ten Thousand Dollar Gift Boosts Morningside Endowment
A $10,000 check signed by James J. Hill arrived in Sioux City for the Morningside College endowment fund, completing a $150,000 drive and securing a total endowment of about $400,000 plus a guaranteed $5,000 yearly income from the Northwest Iowa Conference, potentially valuing the endowment at $500,000.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Sioux City
Morningside College
American Board
Northwest Iowa
Lime Cure for Tuberculosis Demonstrated
Lime dust inhalation described as a potential tuberculosis cure by Edwarda Connely of Mason City after return from the southwest. He reports appetite and strength return, lungs improving, and a physician notes rapid clearing of the lungs. The lime dust method involves fresh lime in a box and repeated inhalation in a closed room.
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Edwarda Connely
Mason City
Southwest
Fire Destroys Livery Barn in Fa warden Area
A Saturday fire at the W. W. Steele livery barn in Fa warden destroyed the building and threatened nearby property. Despite strong winds, firefighters kept flames contained, with the barn valued around 3000 dollars and owner J. K. Ofstad's loss about 800 dollars. Both losses are insured.
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W. W. Steele Libery
Fawarden
J. K. Ofstad
Steete
Mad Bull Attacks Soldier at Camp Fifty-Sixth Regiment
Private Frank Lester of Mason City A company was gored by a mad bull at Lake Okoboji camp. The animal pinned his left arm on its horn, tearing flesh nearly to the shoulder. Comrades rescued him and sent the bull away. Lester fights pain in hospital.
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Fifty-sixth Regiment
Lake Okoboji
Frank Lester
Mason City
Lester
Auto Drops Off A Bridge Near State Center
A car carrying a funeral party returning from State Center plunged from a bridge into a creek. David Blackburn prominent farmer and Harry Buck barber were seriously injured along with three St. Anthony men lightly hurt. The vehicle is a total wreck, lying in mud and water.
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State Center
David Blackburn
Harry Buck
St. Anthony
Phone Merger in Des Moines Unites Two Telco Firms
Des Moines witnesses a historic merger as Tawa Telephone absorbs Mutual Telephone. The lone report cites a decade proving two firms cannot be run together. Rumors place the cash price at six hundred thousand dollars.
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Des Moines
Tawa Telephone Company
Mutual Telephone Company
Bids Asked for Sewer Project in Storm Lake
Storm Lake moves to expand its sewer system with a citywide septic construction plan. A city council resolution orders the project and directs the clerk to solicit bids after two years of debate. The effort targets Perry Creek Bank and the old Frang brewery site in Sioux City for a new $100,000 International Harvester warehouse and office building. A child labor law suit seeks damages of 1100 from a Sioux City laundry company, with Mabel Martz as guardian. A Wabash train strike near Coin kills Louis Wier and Glen Hutchinson in a pair of fatal auto-train crashes.
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Perry Creek
Sioux City
International Harvester Company of America
West Third Street
Third Street
Mary Martz
Mabel Martz
Keokuk Woman Hilly Self Ends Life by Morphine Intake
Keokuk woman Anna Breagnahan, 45, committed suicide by taking morphine at home. Neighbors reported she had been reading about disappointment and planned self harm. Authorities listed the death as self-inflicted and are investigating circumstances.
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Keokuk
Hilly Self
Anna Breagnahan
Croak
Durability and safety in white lead paints and a hog tale
An article discusses durability as a paint property and how to avoid adulterated white lead with the Dutch Boy trademark by Nation Lead Company. It also includes a humorous Kansas City Star anecdote where Uncle Bill Abbott praises Jim Perskin’s truthfulness, joking about hogs and calling them for feeding.
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Nation Lead Company
Jim
Kansas City Star
Jim Perskins
Bill Abbott
Uncle Bil
WISHED FOR DEATH FROM KIDNEY TROUBLE
Marion Indiana resident Mrs Josephine Jeffery describes severe kidney pain backache and exhaustion before using Deans Kidney Pills. She credits the pills with a gradual recovery after doctors said there was no hope. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Voster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Josephine Jeffery
24Th
Washington Sts
Marion
Ind
Dean
Voster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Denham Reassures Denham-Do You Think I’ll Age Well
In a clipped New York Press exchange Mrs Denham asks if she will remain attractive as she grows older and Denham questions the premise, joking about appearance and aging.
Cuticura Heals Severe Eczema After Three Months
A reader from Northfield, VI, describes gnawing eczema on face and neck that resisted three doctors and many remedies. After three months using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the condition fully healed, with sweat staining pillows and medicated cotton used during the outbreak.
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Coticurn
Wezema
Boaton
Debunking Deformity: Villains in Classic Tales
A reader denounces portrayals of deformity as inherently villainous in literature. The piece cites Quasimodo and other foils, arguing fantasy villains reinforce harmful stereotypes and stigmatize physical difference, urging fairer depictions and names.
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Waulstan
Reimen
Holland
Suh
Donesota Bank
Carnegie
Pausaia
Callatin
McB
WutDik Nea
Rock Rapids
Morningside
Marshalltown
Seint
Charles Robinson
Company C
Muscatine
Hayward
J. Pierpont Morgan
Chicago Great Western Railway
A. M. Buth
Sac City
All
Oskaloosa
Isaac Kulbach
Iowa
Boone
E. O. Montgomery
Boone County Telephone Company
Iowa Tele
Pomeroy Wil
Citizens’ Snags
Pomeroy
Burlington
Fort Madison
John Stone
Trawarden Tivery Barn
Mad Bull
Soldier
Louis Wier
Glen Hutchinson
Coin
Wabash
Quasimodo
Yhsen
Dick Crookback
Willan
Nosey
Dwarf
Hauff
Cinemasti Emquirer
Tet LD
Peitss
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