Mutiny Ship Potential Sinkings Stir Black Sea Debate
Reports from July describe mutiny aboard the battleship Kniaz Potemkine with calls to sink it by torpedo attack. Naval leaders consider torpedo boats best to suppress the mutiny while observing wider Black Sea fleet morale and potential pardons for crew spared after swearing allegiance to the emperor. Sixty seven ringleaders are jailed. others face limited escape options.
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Odess
Kniaz Potemkine
Black Gee
Kolaz Potemkine
Excape
Black Sea
Russia
Educators Begin 44th National Education Association Meet
Asbury Park N J July 4 The forty fourth convention of the National Educational association opens for a five day session. Foremost educators will present papers and addresses on topics in action. A key moment will be the visit of suspected Roosevelt who will address the convention. The day covers preliminaries and department meetings with welcomes and responses shaping the opening night.
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Asbury Park
N. J
National Educational Association
Sp.m
Roosevelt
Department of Indian Essayas
Chicago and Alton hat check swindler captured
A Chicago and Alton secret service chase ended with the arrest of a man linked to a hat check swindle on trains between Chicago and St. Louis. He posted a $250 bond, later forfeited, and remains at liberty as authorities pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Chiago and Alton
Secret Service
Chcago
St. Louis
Springfield
Terrible Triple Tragedy in Bloomfield Indiana
Ira Starcup a farmer near Stanford Indiana shot his wife and cut the throat of his infant then killed himself. The three bodies were found by a neighbor in the family home with insanity given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Ind
Ira Stalcup
Stanford
County
Starcup
Train Cuts Off His Foot In Michigan Accident
Saginaw Michigan July 4 Captain William Bertram aged 60 of East Ta Was owner of a small schooner was struck by a Michigan Central train and his right foot cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
William Bertram
East Ta- Was
Michigan Central
John Hay funeral in Cleveland guarded state event
John Hay lies in solitary state in Cleveland Chamber of Commerce auditorium guarded by four cavalrymen. The public may not view the body. President Roosevelt and cabinet members are to serve as honorary pallbearers, arriving Wednesday morning. The funeral will immediately proceed to the cemetery after services. Elihu Root will represent the State Department.
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Meveland
John Hay
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Road
Washington
Elihu Root
State Department
Real estate deniers sell lots by novel methods in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on July 4 promoters sold 700 lots in new additions near Hinits north growth linked to city limits. Buyers gathered before daylight and paid 50 cents cash plus 50 cents weekly for each $100 lot, with receipts for each numbered stake. A couple, Albert Leach and Lona MetCoy, wed on a lot given to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Albert Leach
Lona MetCoy
Battle over mine cleanliness halts Michigan coal output
In Bay City on July 4 a labor clash arose as Riverdale mine in Saginaw hired a supervisor to inspect coal cleanliness. Forty three of fifty nine cars were labeled unclean, triggering fines and a shutdown. Miners across syndicate mines protested, idling several hundred workers. The dispute centers on new inspections conflicting with existing scale agreements.
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Bay City
Mich
Michigan
Riverdale
Saginaw
PhD Central
Blind horse leads its way home through Wabash streets
In Wabash Indiana on July 4 Henry Widiots a longtime local drayman notes his horse shows remarkable intelligence. The animal navigates the town without a guide turning corners with precision and finding the rail freight houses as if it could see, returning home on its own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Henry Widiots
Labor Shortage Impacts Upper Peninsula Mills and Logging
In Calumet Michigan on July 4 a notable labor shortage hits the upper peninsula lumber districts. Many firms in mill and logging sectors report needing more workers as railroad construction and mining prosperity pull workers away.
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Calumet
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Baseball Scores From July Fourth Games Across Leagues
Chicago reports results with New York routing Philadelphia 9 to 1, Boston beating Brooklyn 2 to 1, Cincinnati 4 likely edging Pittsburgh 3, and American games noting Boston 6 to 2 over Washington while New York 8 over Philadelphia 0. Other matches and weather delays round out the day with city notes for Detroit and Cleveland trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Joseph
Des Moines
Colorado Springs
Denver
Sioux City
Topeka Bank Closes as Devlin Faces Scrutiny
First National Bank of Topeka closes under government examination led by principal stockholder C. J. Devlin. A run follows at Central National Bank where Devlin is also a major figure. First National owed depositors 1.5 million. J W Gleed says Devlin turned over 700000 in real estate and 700000 life insurance in a bid to shore up affairs. Central National remains solvent, Gleed asserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
First National Bank
C. J. Devlin
Hee
Central National Bank
Devlin
J. W. Gleed
Kansas
Gleed
Central National
Work of a Train Wrecker Shocks Michigan City
Investigation proves the July wreck of Passenger train No. 6 on the Michigan Central at Lake Station was deliberate. A wrecker turned the switch just before the collision and the Michigan Central detective force is pursuing leads to identify the wreckers.
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Michigan City
Ind
Michigan Central Road
Lake Station
Ithie City
Michigan Central
Hart Defeats Root in Twelfth Round at Reno Fight
Marvin Hart defeated Jack Root in the twelfth round in Reno Nevada. The decisive blow was a short-arm right to the body as Root came up. Root had led before the knockout, appearing to win clearly, before Hart's powerful punch ended the match and crowned Hart champion.
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Reno
Nev
Marvin Hart
Jack Root
Root
Jeffries
Hart
Wiley en route to Europe for food inspection study
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, head of the bureau of chemistry, travels to Europe by order of Secretary Wilson to study methods for preparing and preserving foods for U S shipment. He will visit major export cities and return by mid September. Testing laboratories will open in Chicago Boston Philadelphia and New Orleans upon his return, joining existing labs in New York San Francisco and Washington.
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Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Europe
Wilson
United States
Wileys
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Danville Murder Trial Ends With Jury Conviction
In Danville LiL on July 4, Pekarek, facing a murder verdict, abruptly pleaded guilty to manslaughter and married Matilda Kruzik, daughter of the man he had just killed on June 2. The jury had deliberated nearly a day when Kruzik allegedly threatened Pekarek at his home before the fatal shotgun blast at the gate.
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Danville
Lil
Ank
Vekarek
Matilda Kruzik
George Kruzik
Pekarek
Kruzik
Netherlands cabinet resigns after Dutch election
The Hague July 4 The cabinet led by Dr A Kuyper appointed July 31 1901 has resigned. The Dutch cabinet steps down because election results show forty eight ministerialists and fifty two anti ministerialists will sit in the second chamber, making resignation necessary.
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the Hague
A. Kuyper
Netherlands
Holland
States General
Record-breaking Pennsylvania Special speeds west in 64 minutes
The Chicago-bound Pennsylvania Special set a new Western division speed record by covering 81 miles from Washington D to Fort Wayne in 64 minutes. After starting 17 minutes late from Crestline, the train finished 2 minutes early in Fort Wayne, completing 177 miles in 113 minutes.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Washington, D
Crestline
Rifles Seized From Villanueva Monasteries Near Seville
Spanish authorities seized 500 rifles bound for monasteries near Seville in Villanueva. The destination and purpose of the arms remain unclear as officials confirmed the confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Villaneuva
Seville
City Council Meets in City Hall Passes $810,000 Tax Anticipation Resolution
Regular council session in City Hall chaired by Mayor Alberson reviews treasurer’s report and accepts resignations. A resolution to borrow 810,000 in anticipation of October taxes to cover city expenses is approved. Councilman M. Keck resigns from the special sewer committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberson
Counectimen
Campbell Bros Shows to Perform Friday July 7 2021
The Campbell Bros. Shows bring a large, varied program with multiple detachments sharing strong acts. Also notes a long-standing claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. with testimonials and a 100 dollar prize offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Bros
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Local Hunters Hold Target Shoot at Ball Park
A group of local hunters enjoyed a target shoot at the ball park yesterday afternoon. Several good scores were posted and A. McCulley broke eighteen of twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McCulley
A. M. E. Church Supper Postponed Because of Illness
Due to sickness the church supper planned by members of the A. M. E. church for Friday the 7th in the room formerly occupied by the Democrat has been postponed.
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Democrat
Poles
Equator
Noah
India
Hair Switches and Cleaning Service Ad
Switches made from combings and cut hair. I also clean switches. I would be glad to see all my old customers and many new ones. Mrs. Jas. Warnock, 6438 Ave. C. 19-10t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Warnock
Ave. C
Notice to Water Consumers Washington County Savings bank
Water rents are now payable at the Washington County Savings Bank. Please call and settle. 19-1
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Washington County Savings Bank
Money to Loan on Farm Property
Private party places 4000 with us to loan on good farm property under easy terms with no commission.
Iowa Land Co. Tie Misses For West Chester Visit
Miss Lucy Wilson Miss Rose Mac Gugin Miss Grace McConahey Miss Lena Maxwell Miss Blanche Nicola Miss Bertha Young and Miss Stella Cunningham left Monday evening for West Chester. They were entertained at the home of Miss Stella Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Wilson
Rose MacGugin
Grace McConahey
Wayland
Lena Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Blanche Nicola
Bertha Young
Stella Cunningham
West Chester
Stella Wells
Washington Iowa City Borrowing Resolution 1905
City of Washington resolves to borrow up to ten thousand dollars to pay warrants and current expenses in anticipation of taxes not available before October 15 1905. Mayor A N Alberson and City Clerk Jno H Steck authorize issuing obligations at interest not above six percent pledging taxes for payment. Adopted July 3 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
A. N. Alberson
Bent Back No More thanks to Electric Bitters
Mrs Annie Hunter of Pittsburg Pennsylvania says she was bent double for four weeks after typhoid and kidney trouble. Electric Bitters restored her health and strength and she can walk upright again. Guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney disorders at J H Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hunter
Pittsburg
J. H. Stewart's
Local residents mark Fourth of July travels and visits
Miss Cora Anderson left Monday evening for Crawfordsville. J. A. Jones and family spent the Fourth in Columbus Junction. Mrs. J. A. Lathrop left Monday evening for Alton to spend the Fourth with friends. Rev. Glack left Monday evening for his home in Wyman after spending days in Albia. The Misses Helen Conger and Mame MecCreedy went Monday evening to visit Miss Elia Porter at Ainsworth. Rich Miller was a visitor in Cone yesterday. O. F. Vollmers visited in the city Monday from Burlington. Glen Pope and Miss Sadie Emmons spent the Fourth with the camping party at Cone. Mrs. Nichols returned Monday evening from Mt. Pleasant. Clarence Lacey and wife of Keota were in the city Monday evening en route to Columbus Junction to spend the Fourth with relatives.
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Cora Anderson
Crawfordsville
J. A. Jones
Columbus Junction
J. A. Lathrop
Alton, I
Rev. Glack
Wyman
Albia
Helen Conger
Mame MecCreedy
Elia Porter
Ainsworth
O. F. Vollmers
Burlington
Ilen Pope
Sadie Emmons
Cone
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Kueten
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Ray
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Nowell
WILEY
Iowa Land CO
Jno
H. Steck
Rich Miller
Mayetta
J. H. Spence
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
North Side Furniture Store
W. E. Logan
St Louis
ReEthinney Drug Co
Campbell
Campbell Brothers
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