Shamrock 1S impresses experts as dangerous America’s Cup challenger
New York reports that Shamrock 1S wowed observers with windward and broad reach trials off Sandy Hook. The boat showed speed, high pointing, rapid acceleration, and a towering club topsail, with Sir Thomas Lipton aboard praising ongoing improvement and confidence in cup prospects amid steady sailing against tides and nine miles covered in under an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ratsey
Columbia
Constitution
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sandy Hook
Owl's Head
Clever Plot Uncovered In Bookmakers Swindle Case
William A. Pinkerton arrested a man posing as John Kerr in Saratoga New York uncovering a nationwide betting scam. The suspect, Edward B Greenwall, linked to alleged mastermind Alonzo J Whiteman, used fake telegrams to seed accounts with 300 dollars for bets that paid out and were then repaid by bookmakers. The plot targeted bookmakers nationwide inviting further investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
William A. Pinkerton
Chicago
Edward B. Greenwall
Alonzo J. Whiteman
Minnesota
Democratic State Committee
Greenwall
Whiteman
Sol Leichtenstein
Eddie” Burkt
John Kerr
Bank of New Amsterdam
Kerr
Leichtenstein
Himelf
Burke
Pinkerton
Loganport Officer Seeks Prisoner Kuhns in Columbus
A Logansport policeman visiting Columbus asked to see Marvin Kuhns at the prison. Authorities refused access noting Kuhns is in solitary confinement after recent assault on two guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Columbus
Marvin Kuhns
Kuhns
He Trekked with Livingstone
Salina Kansas August 28 James Colman aged 80 years died here yesterday. He traveled with Dr Livingstone the African explorer for three years. Sugar cured hams and bacon way down prices at Todd Stuarts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
Salina
Kan
James Colman
Todd Stuart
Rock Island trains run special to State Fair flights
The Rock Island route operates a special passenger train Monday through Friday from August 26 to 30 for State Fair attendance. Depart Washington at 5 20 a m arrive Des Moines 9 50 p m return Des Moines 6 30 p m arrive Washington 11 20 p m. Round trip fare is 3 50 or 12 0 with fair admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Washington
Des Moines
Miners in South Range suffer deadly gunfire sprees
In Houghton Michigan on Sunday and night outbreaks, Italian Dominick Porto and German Phil Burkhardt were severely wounded near the Atlantic mine while two Finns Vic tor Toosila was killed at a saloon near the Atlantic. Vic tor Toosila’s brother and Matt Sankari were also wounded. nine others held on suspicion or as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Dominick Porto
Phil Burkhardt
South Range
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hancock
Victor Toosila
Atlantic
Matt
Burkhardt
Atlantic Mine
Champion
Dominick Verto
Porto
Matt Sankari
Scythe Blade Defends Negro Farmer Against Masked Mob
Enoch Henderson of Moulton Heights used a scythe blade to fend off a mob of twenty five masked white men. One attacker was likely fatally wounded. The trouble stems from a dispute with Noel Graham who was struck on the head with a brick, leaving him bedridden. Henderson and Graham owned adjoining lands and had quarrelled over a locked gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Als
Age-Herald
Decatur
Enoch Henderson
Moulton Heights
Henderson
Noel Graham
Graham
Ladd Mines Sold in Spring Valley for 260000
Spring Valley Illinois August 28 The Ladd mines four miles north of town were sold Monday to 8 M Dalzell general manager of the Spring Valley Coal company for 260000 When Dalzell assumed control the mines were unprofitable but now they are among the best paying in the state The price announcement caused more than a hundred percent stock move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley, Ills
Ladd
Here
M. Dalzell
Spring Valley Coal Company
Dalzell
Spring Valley m
Ladd Mines
Accidents at Congaree Bridge Claim Four Lives
In Columbia on August 28 four workers died and another was fatally injured in an accident at the Southern railway bridge project over the Congaree river. The deceased are S. J. Castleberry Reuben Alston Joe Debias and Jim Reese. David Stiles suffered fatal injuries.
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Columbia
D. C
The
Southern Railway
Congaree River
J Castleberry
Reuben Alston
Joe Debias
Jim Reese
David Stiles
Schwab Secures Controlling Interest in Bethlehem Steel
Philadelphia reports Charles M. Schwab yesterday gained the controlling interest in Bethlehem Steel Company, strengthening his influence over the major steelmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Market report details hogs cows and sheep prices
Hogs and cattle prices for a day show varied ranges from pork and light packing to heavy packing and shipping lots. Sheep lambs and western stock quotes include top values and average receipts across East Buffalo and St Louis markets with grain price notes. A World Wide Reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louie
Restful Getaway Ad Invites Clerks to Clear Lake Iowa
A promotional notice urges clerks to take a break at Clear Lake Iowa offering fishing sailing and bathing. It touts low tourist rates via Iowa Central Railway and advises asking the ticket agent for details and a booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Missing Chicago doctor and two sons found near Corning
Dr. Nellie Poor and her two sons, who caused a train scare in the Erie limited, were missing in the hills near Corning New York. They were found in the woods and are now cared for by W H H Chamberlain, whose Kanana New York relative of Mrs Poor. The woman believes a price is on her head.
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Corning
N. Y
Nelle Poor
Chicago
Erie Limited
Nellie Poor
W. HH. Chamberlain
Kanana
Mrs. Poor
Bee King's Will Contested in Geneva Court
George W. Thompson seeks to invalidate his grandfather George Thompson's will alleging undue influence by the widow and others and mental incapacity. The will left the estate to the city of Geneva with the grandson only allowed a choice of about thirty valuable books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
George Thompson
George W. Thompson
Russell & Hazelhurst
Geneva
Baseball Scores From League Clubs Across Cities
Chicago reports yesterday’s results with multiple doubleheaders and extra innings. Brooklyn beat Boston 4-3 in twelve, New York swept Philadelphia in both games, Chicago routed Cincinnati, Pittsburgh topped St. Louis, while in the American League Baltimore and Detroit both earned late wins and Washington swept Cleveland. Western Association results include Grand Rapids 117 over Dayton and Marion 12 over Wheeling.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Western Association
Grand Rapids
Dayton
Marion
Wheeling
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Brown freed for lack of evidence in Miller's Station case
John W. Brown of Auburn, held in jail ten days in default of $10,000 bail on suspicion of involvement in the Baltimore and Ohio train hold up at Miller's Station on August 3, was released yesterday. No hearing was held and authorities requested his release due to lack of evidence against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Crown Point
Ind
John W. Brown
Auburn
Baltimore and Ohio
Miller’s Station
Explosion Kills Two Miners at Helvetia Camp
A Tucson dispatch reports that an explosion in the I Royal shaft at Helvetia mining camp resulted in two deaths. McLaughlin was blown to atoms while King suffered a fatal head injury.
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Denver
Colo
Tucson
A. T
I Royal
Helvetia
McLaughlin
King
Lightning Storm Kills Local Man in Texarkana
From 4 to 6 a m yesterday Texarkana endured a severe electrical storm with balls of fire lighting the city. Professor Gasby’s son was killed when his neck was broken in the incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Gasby
Lord Milner Arrives at Cape Town to Warm Reception
Lord Milner the British high commissioner in South Africa arrived in Cape Town from England amid an enthusiastic reception yesterday. He met officials and locals during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Milner
The
Cape
Cape Town
South Africa
England
Weather council in Milwaukee and world tensions rise
The weather managers hold a council in Milwaukee while disputes flare between the territorial government and Judge Gear in Hawaii. Armaments leave New York for Colombian rebels and Earl Russell is removed from Berkshire magistrate rolls after a bigamy conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
United States
Gear
Hawaiian Islands
Lady Smith
Sir Archibald Levin Smith
The
Rolls
Spey
New York
Columbia
Earl Russell
Berkshire
House of Lords
Canada
Indianapolis
Frank Shaffer
Burlington
Omaha
Bainbridge
Meatfie & Levy
Philadelphia
Nome
Colombia
Washington
Venezuela
Joaquin Godey
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Miles
Buffalo
Mason
Illinois
Alfred Ording
Dallas
Tex
Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim Padded by Druggist Refund
Ad claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaranteed cure and promises a money refund if one bottle fails to produce full satisfaction, priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Immensely Popular Clear Lake Resort Draws Visitors
Each summer brings more people to the northwest resort of Clear Lake reached by the Iowa Central Railway. It is becoming the popular summer home for many. Special low party rates are offered and the ticket agent can provide full particulars and a booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Northwest
Iowa Central Railway
New York attorney named for Sampson as Schley inquiry begins
Washington reports Admiral Sampson may be represented by W H Stayton of Stayton and Chambers New York before the Schley court of inquiry. Philadelphia's Albert H O'Brien named as associate counsel for Schley. Judge Advocate Lemly to make public witness list including Brooklyn officers and petty officers from the Santiago action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sampson
Schley Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Court of Inquiry
New York
Admiral Sampson
W. Hi. Stayton
Stayton & Chambers
Stayton
Naval Academy
Marine Corps
Schley
Philadelphia
Albert H. O'Brien
O'Brien
Ichley
West India
Annapolis
Navy
Advocate Lemly
Admiral Sehley
Sehley
Department
Brooklyn
Parker
Ile
Santiago
French Ambassador Ordered to Leave Constantinople
Paris reports that M. Constans the French ambassador to Constantinople has been ordered to depart as the sultan shows firmness. The French demand included two added claims tied to quays and Albanian land seizures and require resolution by noon or passports will be exchanged. The sultan requested 24 hours and offered alternative proposals, which France found unacceptable.
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Paris
M. Constans
Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
France
Munir Bey
Albert schooner wreck revealed after twenty two years
In Victoria British Columbia the fate of the schooner Albert and its eighteen crew is resolved. A medicine bottle found at a Bristol Bay Alaska sand spit bears a July 24 1879 date and a signature C McLeod ship's master stating the Albert wrecked in Unimak pass with eighteen aboard and a storm still raging.
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Victoria
B. C
Albert
Bristol Bay
Alaska
C. McLeod
Unimak Pass
Kansas board refuses Lansing Homeopathic grads licenses
Lansing Michigan reports that the Kansas board of health will not issue practice certificates to graduates of the Lansing Homeopathic hospital. Local knowledge of the institution is absent, causing surprise in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Kansas Board of Health
Lansing Homeopathic Hospital
Negroes Barred From Enlistment in Cuban Artillery
The notice states that Negroes are barred from enlistment in the First Cuban artillery. One hundred and fifty Cubans will be enlisted, age 21 or older, and white. No Negroes will be accepted as candidates for enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiavana
Bear misidentification ends in fatal shooting at Lewis ranch
Red Lodge Montana news reports John Romers fatally shot Tohn Andrews, who was mistaken for a bear during an outing at the Lewis ranch. The incident occurred at short range with a single bullet striking Andrews in the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lodge
Mont
Tohn Andrews
John Romers
Lewis Ranch
Hotel Colenso Shoe Shine Parlor Shine Stand
Dave Keltner operates the Hotel Colenso shoe shining parlor offering reliable shine services. Patrons note steady work and a simple, efficient setup for quick polish jobs.
Clear Lake Resort Offers Low Rates for Tourists
Continuously at Clear Lake, the charming summer resort in south western Iowa, reached by the Iowa Central Route. Great fishing, sailing, bathing, etc Extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or upward. Ask ticket agents, or address Geo. S. Batty, G. P. & T.A., Marshalltown, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Lecture by Father Nugent Opens Monday Evening
Father Nugent presents a lecture titled A Life Size Portrait of God to start the course on Monday evening. Malod
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Nugent
God
Malod
President to visit Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
The president will travel from Washington on September 4 arriving in Buffalo by 7 p.m. He will be greeted at the station and escorted to the Pan-American exposition home of John C. Milburn. A parade will include Marine Band detachments, U S forces, and Buffalo regiments the Sixty fifth and Seventy fourth. The visit will feature a formal entrance, address, and an athletic review at the stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Washington
Mre. Rixey
John C. Milburn
Marine Band
United States
Sixty-fifth
Seventy Fourth
Exposition Grounds
Lincoln Parkway
Exposition
Esplanade
Milburn
Great Stadium
McKinley
Schley Heroic Absence Marks Knight Templar Parade
Louisville observers recount the Knight Templars’ twenty eighth triennial parade with 30 000 sir knights marching four miles from 940 am to 130 pm. Irwin Barnard of Greenville Indiana collapsed serious condition Mrs James Carnahan of Washington broke her ankle. Schley received cheers despite not marching. Governors Yates and Durbin attended. secret session adjourned to today.
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Louisville
Irwin Barnard
Greenville
Ind
Fourth Street
Broadway
James Carnahan
Washington
Columbia Commandery No. 2
Knight
Schley
Alkthough
Yates
Tinois
Durbin
Indiana
Templars
Sioux City Inventor Unveils Four Wheel Propulsion System
Oscar Goodrich, a Sioux City contractor, patents a propulsion device applying motive power to all four wheels. The mechanism connects to the steering knuckle with a tumbling red joint, allowing front wheel drive without loss or inconvenience. The invention has attracted the interest of the Standard Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Oscar Goodrich
Goodrich
Collector Hoey Arrested on Smuggling Conspiracy Charge
Tucson August 28 Collector of Customs William Hoey was arrested at Nogales by a deputy U.S. marshal on charges of conspiring to smuggle Chinese from Mexico into the United States. Investigating officers say they have a conclusive case. Hoey denies all charges and vows a thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
A. T
Collector of Customs
William Hoey
Nogales
United States
Mexico
Hoey
Rear Admiral Beardslee Arrives in San Francisco
Rear Admiral L A Beardslee retired U S N was aboard the Song Kong Maru from the Orient arriving Monday in San Francisco. He is the last survivor of the Perry expedition to Japan in 1853 and attended the recent unveiling of the Commodore Perry monument at Yokohama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardslee
San Francisco
Orient
L. A. Beardslee
Perry
Japan
Commodore Perry
Yokohama
Husband Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in Chicago
Nicholas Rieblinger, temporarily insane, killed his wife with a razor during a quarrel and then died by suicide with the same weapon. The couple, married over thirty years, had separated after a recent quarrel. authorities believe his mind was unbalanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicholas Rieblinger
Riebinger
National Fraternal Congress Considers Uniform Insurance Rate
The fifteenth annual meeting opened at Hotel Cadillac with discussions starting at 10 a m. yesterday. A key proposition on the table seeks to establish a uniform insurance rate for all fraternal organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
National Fraternal Congress
Cadillac
Fire destroys Russell Miller Milling mill at Jamestown
A lightning strike struck the Russell Miller Milling company roller mill in Jamestown yesterday morning, causing a blaze that destroyed the mill, its storehouse, and an elevator. The mill was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
N. D
Russell Miller Milling Company
Cave exonerated in killing of Pawnee Bill employee
Sioux City Iowa AUG 28 coroner's jury exonerates J H Cave in the death of Joseph Sullivan an employee of Pawnee Bill's Wild West show at Correctionsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Cave
Sioux City
J. H. Cave
Correctionsville
Joseph Sullivan
Pawnee Bill
Strikes Show Tough Stand as Tinplate Firm Pursues Nonunion Labor
Pittsburg Aug 28 The Amalgamated strike centers on the American Tin Plate Company which says no negotiations are underway and will run mills nonunion while retaining current workers. The union claims justification under its constitution though the firm asserts breach of trust and plans to operate with nonunion labor. Some mills report workers at work while others see slow gains for the corporation. Trondale Ohio marks a rare union victory where the plant was closed for lack of operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsberg
Amalgamated
Lingaate Company
Jenel
Demmiler
Shafer
Shaffer
Trondale
American Tinplate Company
Preacher and Farm Graft Scuffle in Indiana Orchard
Howard Weim a Dunkard pastor and sheep raiser in Lagoda Indiana confronted five youths raiding his peach orchard. He restrained them after they damaged trees and were later assaulted with curses and stones, leading to their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Tloward Weim
Lagoda
Kelm
Tie
Kevi
Riot at North Platte Rail Yard Over Temperance Order
In North Platte Nebraska railroad men confronted a camera spotter after Union Pacific issued a temperance order. A spotter and two companions fled the Golden Rule saloon but were intercepted. The camera was broken and several shots were fired. Engineer Fred Jorgensen was identified in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
North Platte
Golden Rule
Fred Jorgensen
Five of Sixteen Rescued at Donibristle Colliery
Five of ten miners entombed at Donibristle colliery in Perthshire were saved as mine walls collapsed again. Two rescuers were buried, and four rescuers who had not returned add to eleven still missing. In Washington the weekly weather summary notes generally favorable conditions, with exceptions in the middle and south Atlantic, east gulf states, and Tennessee for the week ending August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Donibristle
Perthshire
Washington
Weather Bureaus
Middle
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Tennessee
Inspector Killed by Shotgun Accident in Tucson
B F Joarey, United States Chinese inspector, was accidentally killed at his Tucson home. He faced accusations of complicity in alleged Chinese immigration frauds at Nogales, per reports from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
A. T
B. F. Joarey
United States
Nogales
Train death in Monroe City identified as Daniel J. Craig
Monroe City Missouri August 28 a man killed by a Burlington train Saturday has been identified as Daniel J Craig of Mount Pleasant Ta. He was on his way to Edina Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Burlington
Daniel J. Craig
Mount Pleasant
Craig
Edina
Vacation plans tout Clear Lake Iowa destination
Advertises a Cool Clear Lake Iowa retreat with good hotels and amusements. The Iowa Central Route offers very low round trip rates and tickets or booklets can be obtained from agents or at the Marshalltown P&T office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central
Gen. 8
Batty
G. P&t
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shamrock
Schwab
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee Grain
Chamberlain’s
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Board of Trade
Ohio
DR. Poor
Baseball
Gounsel
Maryland
Pisquet
PAN
Kravor
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
American Tin Plate Company
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Offticars
Josxin Keck
Cons
HH. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Sprount
Asst
T. J. Dempsey
Sida
Johnson
Harwood
South Side
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Owa
H. Knecht
Over Journal Office
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Kear Alberson
Washington, Iowa
W. J H. Butterfield
Marsh W. Bailey
Prrior
National Bank
Doess General Banking Business
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
C. Nook
D. Robinson
Frank Bewens
Seshesese
W. HK. Jeferey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Asa’t Cash
Washington County Savings Bank
Osteopathy
E. Townsend
Flossie Roads
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Aquare
Ila
Lto Sp
Preacher
P. J. Hanley
W. E. Anderson
Klein
Pathing
Ashington
W. D. Lowry
Pricket
Mercer & Chilcote's
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Washington, Ia
Lila Whitmore
Alfy
Hotel Allen
Aity
Frank Rowers
Kemble
Emble Flower Co
Alooaa
Lowa
Wanamaker
R. A. Riley
Ower Poatofice
Niagara Falls
Adama Street
FF. A
Payuzs
M. Lombardo
Charley Means
East Side Restaurant
wWelthoee
Columbus Junction
Muscat
California
Paci
Fr. E. Stewart
Agt
Paro
N. W
Soritngiver
Peoria
Nyan
Cedar Rapids
Effant Tan
North
Iowa Central Time
Nor I
Mc Sun
West Ant
Mason City
St. Paul
Way Freight
Brighton
Bai
Exc Sun
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