Smoke from Sistine chimney signals no pope yet
Rome August 3 hundreds of thousands gathered at St Peter's watching the Sistine chapel chimney for election news. Smoke indicated no result on the second day of the conclave as Cardinal Gotti and Rampolla rumors swirl and faithful await a pope.
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Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's
Vatican
United States
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Ecco Ecco
Gotti
Evely
Sacred College
Faher Palmieri
Rampolla
Six Die in Freight Train Collision at Cumberland Falls
In Somerset Kentucky on August 3 two Queen and Crescent double header freight trains collided head on between Cumberland Falls and Greenwood. Six men were killed and one fatally injured with another seriously hurt. Firemen Joseph Phillips Frank Fletcher and Joe Walters died, an unknown man was killed while stealing a hole, two brake men were among the dead. Engineers Jake and Fitzgerald were seriously injured, Duke may die, Stein and Hainsworth escaped.
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Queen Ad Crescent
Cumberland Falls
Greenood
Joseph Phillips
Frank Fletcher
Joe Walters
Jake and
Fitzgerald
Duke May
Stein
Hainsworth
Quail Hunter Chases Suspect in Vaul Minn Incident
Deputy Warden A S Carmichael of Minnesota pursued a violator of game laws by car near Vaul. The man, Henry Yorty a local church pastor, fled on foot but was caught after a chase that began among quail hunters.
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Henry Yorty
Iowa Man in Trouble After Chicago Hospital Visit
James F. Morgan of Ottumwa Iowa lies semi conscious in a Chicago county hospital with a fractured skull and narcotic poisoning. He was arrested in connection with the incident and may die from his injuries and condition.
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James F. Morgan
Ottumwa
Morgan
Man Drugged and Robbed In Chicago After Otumwa Trip
A man, found aimless and injured, was taken to a police station and later to a hospital where doctors learned of his Second Street Otumwa residence. He woke briefly saying he came to Chicago on business, met a stranger, and cannot recall his movements. Police suspect drugging and assault.
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Ottumwa
Chicago
Moran
Three Killed and One Missing After Freight Wreck
In Council Bluffs Iowa on August 3 a freight wreck on the Watash railroad at Pony Creek crossing seventeen miles south killed three men and left one missing. Fireman Carter Stanbury of Mo and Brakeman Moore of Iowa, Jan Devlin of Philadelphia are dead. Missing-Tramp, home unknown, presumed killed. Alfred Harris of South Virginia injured badly, Conductor Collier and two brakemen lightly hurt as the engine struck a cow on a sharp curve, derailing and demolishing about six freight cars.
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Pony Creek Crossing
Carter
Stanbury
Moore
Red Oak
Jan. Devlin
Philadelphia
Alfred Harris
Symouth
Collier
Dream Healed Man Through Bleeding Dream Cure
Elkhart Nebraska Aug 3 Valentine Marx a farmer and Civil War veteran who carries a Stone River bullet in his lung lost his voice four years ago and spoke only in a whisper. After dreaming of wrist bleeding two weeks ago he was bled by Dr John Greene of Mishawaka and now talks normally with clear voice.
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Louisville Tobacco Scheme Aims to Control Tobacco Market
The Louisville Tobacco and Warehouse company officers pursue a plan to buy all Cincinnati warehouses and acquire every pound of tobacco grown in Kentucky Indiana and Ohio before harvest. They also plan to wage a conflict with the Continental Tobacco company.
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the Herald
Louisville Tobacco and Warehouse Company
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Kentucky
Indiana
Ohie
Continental Tobacco Company
Cuba Revolution Service Claims Totaled at 51.8 Million
Havana reports that claims of revolutionary soldiers and civilians entitled to pay for services during the recent Cuban uprising total 51.8 million pesos. The figure encompasses pensions and compensations across multiple regions and groups.
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Chaims
Cuba
Morrison Street Bridge Collapse No Further Deaths Reported
Portland report states no additional deaths after Morrison street bridge failure. over 100 people fell into the river but toll remains unchanged.
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Ore
Morrison Street
Baseball Scores From Saturday and Sunday Games
Chicago and New York won key Saturday games while Brooklyn Philadelphia and Cincinnati Massachusetts games showed wide margins. Sunday results included Pittsburgh beating St Louis and Detroit sweeping St Louis in separate clashes. Western league games featured Omaha, Milwaukee, and Kansas City with high scores and upsets across multiple regions.
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Denver
General Statewide Rainstorm Causes Damage Across Nebraska
Aug 5 reports from across Nebraska describe heavy rains over two inches, with severe storms in Franklin lightning strikes flood waters and destroyed bridges. Wauneta sees a fatal lightning strike to Thomas B Northrup. near David City hail damages corn. Grand Island cyclone wrecks Oscar Koehters home and John Fenner barn, with extensive tree damage.
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Neb
Franklin
Wauneta
Thomas B. Northrup
David City
Grand Island
Oscar Koehter
John Fenner
Man's Family Suffer After Injury Incident
Report notes a man, his wife and five children involved as Nene sustained serious injuries in the incident.
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Marriage Secretly Voided In Governor Relative Affair
Detroit Auge reports the marriage of Miss Panny Ide, governor’s niece, and Robert Y. Larned of Lansing was annulled by Judge Rohnert on Larned’s cross bill. Larned claimed a valid ceremony at Saginaw but Ide denied recognition and left for New York days later. He says consent came by fraud tied to a near relative believed to be Governor Bliss.
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Auge
Panny Ie
Robert Y. Larned
Lansing
Rohnert
Larned
Negro outrages and murders rock North Carolina scene
In North Carolina near Rocky Mount Mrs. Jassie Longe was assaulted in her home by an unknown Black man. In Redell County Adolphus Beaur’s wife disappeared and was found murdered by asphyxiation and sexual assault. a Black suspect remains at large.
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N. C
Rocky Mount
Jassie Longe
Adolphus Beaur
Sredell County
Pegre
Hirge
Thorella Retains Seawanhaka Cup in Dramatic Montreal Race
The Thorella representing the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht club defeated the Kolutoo as the Seawanhaka challenge cup series moved to Montreal. The Thorella won the third race by 12 minutes and 16 seconds, keeping the cup with the Canadian club.
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Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club
Dutton Resigns as Michigan Central Purchasing Agent
Detroit Aug 3 James R Dutton resigns as purchasing agent of the Michigan Central railway and is to be superseded by 8 G Wight who has served as his assistant Dutton has been with the Michigan Central in various capacities for the past half century
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Dutton
Michigan Schooner Captain Fined
Ogdensburg New York August 3 Captain Pierce of the schooner Bissell West Bay City Michigan has been heavily fined by the government for importing butter bought above the Welland canal and delivered to friends here without paying customs duties.
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Vandalia Youth Killed in Train Fall Near Kankakee
Logan Diverry of Vandalia died after falling from an excursion train headed to Chicago near Kankakee. His sister, aboard the train, did not learn of the accident until after reaching Chicago.
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Mrs. Henry Peske Fatally Shot at Home Near Prospect
Mrs. Henry Peske aged 70 wife of a prominent farmer of Waukesha county was found dead in her Prospect Wisconsin kitchen after a fatal shooting. Police say she was murdered.
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Accused of Killing a Child in Bunker Hill
Mrs Ida Guller wife of Gilbert Guller a Union Dairy agent was arrested on charges of causing the death of 6 year old Ewart Mears Checksfield by poisoned candy. She listened as police read the warrant and begged to stay at home.
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Ida Guiler
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Saloon Fight Ends in Fatal Wound at Herrin
John Sines of Herrin died from a wound received during a saloon brawl in Herrin. Ed Cleming and Ivory Williams fired on a group of Italians. Sines was an uninvolved spectator.
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Roosevelt targeted by insult outside Oyster Bay church
An Oyster Bay resident named McCann shouted profane abuse at President Roosevelt and his family as they arrived at Christ Church for Sunday service. Secret Service agents escorted him away. the president urged no action be taken, despite the incident occurring before the church doors.
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Merger Sustained in Minnesota Suit Against Northern Securities
Judge Lochren rules Minnesota case against Northern Securities company fails to show restraint of trade as the firm is an investor owning stock in two railroads. Assistant Attorney General Day says US case under Sherman act remains unaffected by the Minnesota ruling.
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Day
Missing Girls Reach Terre Haute Police Seek Leads
Terre Haute Indiana August 8 police search for two missing girls traced to the city Ruth Wells about thirteen years old came from V Turnett Indiana while en route to Lewis in the same county John Poorman of Clarke Illinois reports his sixteen year old daughter Maude arrived in Terre Haute several days ago seeking help to locate them as authorities investigate their whereabouts
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V Turnett
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John Poorman
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Illinois National Guard moves units between Danville and Arcola
Adjutant General Scott orders companies H and I of the Seventh infantry IL N G from Danville to Arcola, and company A of the Fourth infantry Arcola to Danville. The directive follows duty assignments in Danville as of August 3.
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Senator Gorman and wife return from Europe
New York reports Senator Gorman of Maryland and his wife have returned from Europe. He declined to discuss politics.
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Europe
Mitchell to Take Wisconsin Vacation From UMW Duties
Indianapolis Aug 3 It is understood President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will go to Wisconsin for a brief vacation the first for several years.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Wisconsin
The Parson's Comment and a Father’s Faith in Truth
A Billville father vows his son will be taught to tell the truth. The parson questions sending the boy far from home, urging restraint as they weigh guidance and distance.
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Man ruined by drink quits as hospital becomes ruin
In a shocking turn a heavy drinker named Albert Wells Mann and a companion Mackenmith abandoned alcohol weeks ago. The man collapsed into a mental and physical wreck in hospital as police surgeons describe his struggle against the habit and its bitter end.
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Insurance men to appeal decision on policyholder dividends
New York August 4 Vic President Gage Tarbell of the Equitable Life Assurance Society says an appeal to the courts will be made from Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Host's ruling that mutual life insurers must distribute their profits among policyholders at the lowest rate once in five years. Tarbell calls the decision unsound and will pursue avenues through the courts as the sole medium for interpreting the statute.
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Earlines
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Memorial University Elects Tucker President in Mason City
Frederick Deming Tucker of the University of Minnesota has been chosen president of the Memorial university of the Sons of Veterans in Mason City Iowa. The institution, the sole one of its kind supported by the Legion of Veterans in the United States, anticipates large gifts from figures like Major General Grenville M Dodge and ex Governor F M Drake as it expands for a second year.
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Prederick Deming Tucker
University of Minnesota
Memorial University of the Sons’ of Veterans
Lone of Veterane
United States
Grenville M. Dodge
New York
FF. M. Drake
Iowa
Window Washers Observe Clerks as They Work
Two window washers on a sixteenth floor ledge watch clerks bent over ledgers for about half an hour. One whistles at the unfamiliar sight and asks why people work so hard. The second part notes Hertz’s early experiments showing rapid electrical oscillations traveling at light speed and generating sparks in conductors.
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Chicago Tribune
Hertz
Readiness Story of McCook's Troops and a Soldier
General McCook recounted a tale of a unit in a first battle stuck in mud under fire. A tremulous private claims fear because lingering malaria returns from standing still. He suggests running to warm up, illustrating readiness under pressure.
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The Fiend Runs Down Ten People in Auto Rampage
A vehicular attack injures multiple pedestrians as a driver unleashes a rampage in a crowded area. Witnesses recall the driver taunting responders while police move to contain the scene and search for motive. Several victims receive medical aid, with one listed in critical condition.
Royal tour echo of Irish welcome deepens monarchs praise
The British royal couple on their Ireland visit express deep gratitude for the kindness shown to the queen and themselves. The address praises loyal reception and calls for continued development of self reliance and education to secure peace prosperity and mutual respect across Ireland.
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Crisis in China fears after Shen Chien execution
Aug period dispatch notes upheaval in Peking after the dowager empress ordered the execution of reformer Shen Chien. Fear among liberal reformers grows as officials stay silent and foreigners view the act as a setback to civilizing influence. Reports claim Shen Chien was whipped to death after attempts at rebellion. In Kansas, J B Williams fatally shoots Clyde Langdon, prompting a jail lynch mob. Sheriff McCoy hides the prisoner.
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Five Dollar Counterfeit Detected at National Bank
A new five dollar counterfeit note has been found tied to the fourth National Bank of Boston. It is a photographic production on ordinary bend paper bearing the A series of 18S2 and features Tillatan, register, and Morgan as treasurer.
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Aug
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Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Southern Car and Foundry
A bankruptcy petition was filed in Knoxville Tennessee against the Southern Car and Foundry Company with operations in Lenoir City Memphis Alabama and Alabama cities Gadsden and Anniston. The filing alleges debts of 2 million dollars and assets of 1 million.
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Miss Nexdor and Miss Also in a Midnight Piano Duel
In a Baltimore American item, two debutantes named Miss Nexdor and Miss Also are noted for playing the piano late at night. The jest suggests the Dasher girl disregards time with her passionate performance.
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Fragmented courtroom exchange in damaged OCR note
A prisoner at the bar responds to a TM question with no and mentions being blown up by a shell in a garbled fragment. The text is unclear and hard to interpret.
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