Broken contract tale of a secretary and a peculiar note
Allentown, August 27. Levi H. Kleckner seeks to annul a $1000 note given to his stenographer Mary A. Geiser now Mrs. Van Burch Riber, claiming she violated a four year restraint including marriage, dancing, and conduct. Geiser later married and threatens to reveal letters if payment is withheld.
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Allentown
Levi H. Kleckner
Kleckner
Mary Geiser
van Burch Riber
Alletown, Pa
Marvy A. Geiser
Mary A. Geiser
Battle at Crab Orchard Va. leaves men dead and wounded
From Kentucky reports a clash at a railway camp near the Kentucky border between an officers posse and a gang of negro workers led by John Powers. Powers and Charles Smith were killed, Baxter, a posse member, wounded, and other injuries reported among unknowns. A theft from the commissary led officers to the site but Powers and a negro fired on them. Seventy five possemen returned after the clash. Mark Twain buys Noah Sherwood home in West Redding Conn for about twenty thousand dollars and plans a stone mansion on 110 acres with extensive grounds.
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Lexington
Leonard
Harlan County
Crab
Orchard
Kntucky State Line
John Powers
Powers
Charles Smith
William Barker
Smith
Barker
Mark Twain
New Haven
Conn
Noah Sherwood
West Redding
Kaiser May Come Next Year Visit Planned by Emperor
Milwaukee Aug 27 If he can arrange his affairs to leave Germany for an extended trip next year Emperor William may pay a short visit to the United States Dr August von Schmidt of Stuttgart a guest of Rev John Bading on his way to the world congress of geologists in Mexico Milwaukee and Chicago will be included in his itinerary if the trip occurs
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Kaiser
Milwaukee
Germany
Emperor William
United States
August von Schmidt
Stuttgart
Wurtemberg
John Bading
Mexico
Congress of Geologists
Chicago
EXTRA Kill Another One Ternoon
A fragmented report notes an incident labeled EXTRA indicating a fatal event occurence titled Kill Another One During a drive or outing. The text suggests a violent act or crime but lacks full details on location victims or authorities. Further context from the source is needed for precise facts.
Warsaw general shot by ambush in city drive
In Warsaw General Wonlarski acting military governor was shot and killed while driving through the city. The assassin fled, causing great street turmoil. In Kansas City Governor Folk granted a reprieve to Agnes Meyer from execution for her husband’s murder until October 26.
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Warsaw
Evening Journal
Wonlarski
Kansas City
Folk
Agnes Meyer
Two Men Arrested for Counterfeiting Checks in Albia
In Albia Indiana on August 27 two men were arrested for counterfeiting three Black Diamond Store checks from Ottumwa. A house search found about 200 dollars in spur simile checks and Ottumwa merchants reported 500 dollars in similar counterfeit checks in circulation.
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Albia
Ottumwa
Congressman's Cuban view cited by Jenkins
Chippewa Falls Wis Aug 27 Representative J J Jenkins chairman of the judiciary committee in the national house said in a Cuban question interview that on April 17 1902 he urged that Cuba was part of the United States and thus domestic not foreign territory.
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Jenkins
Chippewa Falls
Wis
J. J. Jenkins
Committee On
Judiciary
National House of Representatives
Cuba
United States
Imperial pardon issued for lesser majesty offenses
Berlin on August 27 the Reichsanzeiger reports a decree pardoning all persons convicted of lesser majesty toward the emperor or royal family. the measure commemorates the baptism of the emperor’s grandson, born July 4, to be baptized August 29.
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Berlin
Reichsanzeigier
Gas in shaft traps thirty miners in Pittsburg
Thirty miners at shaft No 6 of the South Western Development company were overcome by gas and deadly air in Pittsburg Kansas. The men are in serious condition but expected to recover. Antone Kauie was killed by a rock fall during the incident.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Anz
Southwestern Development Company
Antone Kauie
Pittsburg Man Shot During Attempted Arrest
Pittsburg on August 27 reports Herbert Gowland a machinist was shot and killed by Policeman David Bowles while attempting to flee arrest.
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Pittsburg
Herbert Gowland
David Bowles
Evansville teacher address ends with stocking feet
County Superintendent John Fulling of Gibson County spoke to teachers at Oak Summit park and, finding the heat oppressive and his feet sore, asked the women in the audience for permission to remove his shoes. He finished his address standing in stocking feet.
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Evansville
Ind
John Fulling
Gibson County
Oak Summit Park
Great Alarm in Lima Over Predicted Earthquake
Across Lima and Callao a strong quake shock was feared after a night of warning. Many families spent hours in streets and squares while authorities struggled to calm panic.
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Lima
Peru
Callao
Three Women Drowned in Georgia Pond Incident
Griffin Ga Aug 27 while a little sister stood helplessly looking on three prominent young women of this were drowned in a pond here while bathing The dead are Mrs Bernice Spangler of Griffin Miss Pearl Ramsey of Columbus and Miss Bulah Hancock of Griffin
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Georgia
Griffin
Bernice Spangler
Pearl Ramsey
Columbus
Bulah Hancock
Tragic Train Fatality Near Norris City
A young girl, the daughter of Hira Edwards, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train near Omaha south of Norris City, NL, and died at the scene. Authorities investigated the accident and prepared a formal report for the coroner.
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Inez
Hira Edwards
Omaha
Norris City
Marie Corelli Photographed for the First Time
Miss Marie Corelli the novelist who planned a Shakespeare memorial in Stratford-on-Avon has had her photograph taken. She had always avoided cameras but consented after newspaper pictures made her look like a freak. She wanted to show how she really looks.
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Marie Corelli
Stratford-on-Avon
Case of Russia Seems Hopeless
A remark from a Zionist figure mentions a refusal to reveal a name. General Min, after maneuvers at Krasnovo-Selo, dismissed his bodyguard. He says ordinary police in Peterhof will guard him and his villa there.
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Krasnovo-Selo
Peterhof
Murder at Peterhof General Min killed by young woman
Rearmament era outrage follows Stolypin bombing as General Min is shot on a railway platform at Peterhof by a nearly minor assailant. Madame Min captures the attacker. The blast and gunfire kill thirty two, injure many more including Stolypin descendants. The city mourns while officials and guards fall.
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St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Min
Seminovsky Guard
Peterhof
General Min
Madame Min
Madame Minuet
Assassins Attack Villa After Explosion Near Riverfront
A violent attack and explosion rocked a riverside villa. The chief assassin, about 25, wore a gendarme uniform beneath a plain vest. two others wore civilian dress. One group faced guards near the study while others were killed or wounded in the assault. Moscow-linked plot center of chaos.
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Lad
Shiakeveky
Ann
Moscow
Tie
Wihiehle
How Are The Mighty Fallen
Kaulehtstown Ind August 27 George Hazzard ex Democratic state chairman of Washington arrested on forgery warrant accused of securing endorsements to write a History of Henry county and attempting to force payment on delivery Indictments indicate forged book orders and nonpayment. damage reports from central and northern Indiana show severe weather effects in Fort Wayne Marion and Rensselaer with extensive damage from an electrical rain storm.
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Kaulehtstown
Ind
George Hazzard
Washington
Hazzard
Henry County
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Marion
Renssalaer
Markets Hogs and Cattle Prices From Chicago Aug 27 1906
Chicago market report shows hog receipts estimate 37000 with mixed and heavy packing grades traded 5 to 6.65. Cattle receipts 21000 with natives and westerns weaker, beef cattle steady to weak. Sheep receipts 24000 with lambs and western lambs fluctuating, overall market mixed to weak.
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Steaay Bulk
Texas
All Beyewitnesses Killed After Premier's Residence Bomb
A massive blast at the premier's reception hall killed all immediate eyewitnesses. The explosion tore through the residence destroying ceilings and walls, maiming and killing guests. the premier's escape was miraculous.
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Miracur
Am ndesy in Cuba Sels Deliberations Stirring War News
Santa Clara becomes a hotbed of revolution as talks of a thirty day amnesty surface. President Palma, cabinet debate, while inter vention by the United States looms as insurgent bands grow. Leaders drive the revolt and local officials switch sides, with towns raising armed bands and ex mayors taking command.
Fair Forgery Arrest Ties to Cohan Signature
Mrs Sp Brown alias McCarthy arrested near Tombs prison while visiting husband Thomas Carthy. Charged with uttering a forged 250 dollar check drawn May 9 on Knickerbocker Trust, payable to Katherine Brown bearing George M Cohan signature. Part of a 2150 dollar batch. Cohan’s signature allegedly obtained when he was sent west for the San Francisco quake relief. Brown, aged 19, faces authorities.
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New York
Sp Brown
McCarthy
Tombs
Thomas Carthy
Brown
Knickerbocker Tru Company
Katherin
George M. Cohan
Lowood
Cohan
San Francisco
Enterprise Inaugural Steam Line Connects Americas
The first steamship line owned by South American capital linking the United States and South America began service with the Geyez sailing from Rio de Janeiro to New York. The Lloyd Brazileiro company, controlled by Brazilian capital, will operate this North South America route.
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Washington
United States
South America
Geyez
Rl Janeiro
Brazil
New York
North
Lloyd Brazileiro Company
Two Men Seriously Injured in Rail Collision at Alliance Crossing
In Alliance Ohio on August 27 a northbound Las Erie Alliance and Wheeling train collided with a shifting engine from Pennsylvan lines at the railroad crossing. Trainmaster B E Haington and conductor Morrissey of Alliance were seriously injured, with several others slightly hurt.
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Alliance
Las Erie
Wheeling
Pennsylvan Lines
Be, Haington
Morrissey
Aliance
Si Dussepeer
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