Town A Total Wreck Three Die and Fourteen Hurt in Cyclone
Destructive Kansas cyclone near Hamilton and Aliceville leaves three dead, two fatally injured, and fourteen others seriously hurt. Fifty houses wrecked or moved at Aliceville. a baby is blown fifty yards with minor injuries. Farmhouses and school buildings destroyed. Atherton family members survive with one serious leg injury.
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Emporia
Kan
Hamilton
Greenwood County
Aliceville
Coffey County
Edith Bailey
W. B. W. Bailey
Mr. Gillman
John Bailey
W. B.W. Bailey
Ollie
H. Hebertin
Manis
Albeville
William Bruce
John Earlwine
J. W. Atherton
Kansas
Greenwood
Coffey
Atherton
Buriers Four Workmen in Omaha Wall Collapse
An Omaha wind storm collapsed a brick wall at the Union Pacific shops injuring four workmen. A. T. Ratliff of Lawrence Kansas was killed. L. Pennington Nat Brown and Joseph Leonard all of Omaha were seriously injured. C F Robertson escaped serious harm. Several east end buildings were shaken including the Union Pacific headquarters.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
A. T. Ratliff
Lawrence
Kan
L. Pennington
Nat Brown
Joseph Leonard
C. F. Robertson
Merchants’ National Bank
Tornado Damages Buildings near Goodhue and Clark's Grove
A small tornado four miles east of Goodhue Minnesota damaged buildings and broke many windows with no known injuries. In Albert Lea Minnesota a storm swept the county causing property damage near Clark's Grove and a man is reported killed, though unconfirmed.
Pittsburg Is Badley Defeated in Championship Game
A crowd of 12,822 filled the grandstand and field at Pittsburg for the second game of the championship series. Boston defeated Pittsburg 11 to 2 as Young’s pitching overwhelmed the home team.
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Pittsburg
Badley
Boston
Young
Brandt Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Brandt jury returns first degree murder verdict and sentences him to life in Waupun. He killed his wife and her mother in Dodgeville Wisconsin.
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Dodgeville
Wis
Brandt
Waupun
Webster Opens Iowa Campaign Tour After Omaha Endorsement
Hon John L. Webster of Omaha launches a week long campaign tour of Iowa following the Nebraska Republican convention endorsement for vice presidential candidacy in 1904.
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Red Oak
John L. Webster
Omaha
Iowa
Grand jury to hear grievances in Kokomo
Kokomo Indiana October 8 The grand jury will sit for several days and hear any grievance that affects dignity or merit to it The broad lines of procedure emphasize accessibility for public complaints amid municipal conditions in the city
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Kokomo
Ind
Jate
Juries Impartial to Probe Local Violations
Prosecutor Cooper vows to sift affairs to the bottom and prosecute any wrongdoers. Citizens nervously await jury summons as investigations remain rare and authorities face scrutiny.
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Cooper
Bull Attacks Supervisor in Venice Township
Owosso Michigan October 8 Supervisor A J Chavey of Venice township was attacked by a Durham bull in the barn yard. The animal gored him severely after a series of charges and a wind blown barn door trapping him. Doctors say his recovery chances are very meager.
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Owosso
Mich
A. J. Chavey
Venice Township
Chavey
Mask is Thrown Off as Demands Rise from Russia on China
From Yokohama reports state Russia will not evacuate Manchuria without agreeing to its latest demands. China seeks Japanese help as Russian pressure grows. Tokyo and Washington officials note uncertainty but expect possible confirmation of Russia’s notice to China on Manchuria.
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Tokin
M. Lewenr
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Manchuria
China
M. Uchida
Jef-Wietu
Foreign Office
Tokio
Japan
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Yalu
Mussin
Korea
Washington
State Department
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Cline
Associated Press
Peking
Kuesian
Lainedort
Ambassider
McCormick
Count Coewtnl
Tay
Old Iowa court notice seeks quiet title on 1908 land dispute
Original notice in Mistrick Court Washington County Iowa names Frank Blecha as plaintiff and many named defendants and unknown claimants in a dispute over the east half of the southeast quarter section 21 township 77 north range 7 West. It seeks to quiet title, cancel liens, and declare Blecha owner with sale of interests. Cites dates of publication and court approval.
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Washington County
Iowa
Frank Blecha
Alexander Sandiland
Alexander Sanderl
Alexander Lytle
Weasel Moven
Wence Novy
Wenzel Novy
Josephine Novy
Wencel Noy
Weasel Novy
Catharine Novy
Mary Shatla
Josephine Krots
Barbara Kacher
John Waters
Mary Nichols
Wm. K. Hil
Mathias Hlecka
Mathias Blicka
District Court
Rions
Alexander Sandtland
Alexander Sanderland
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Joseine Novy
Ary Shatia
Josefine Krotv
Barbara Escher
John Wolters
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Hill
Wensel Bury
Josephine Navy
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Josephine Krotz
Robert Lytle
Eliza
Wm. K. Hill
Said County
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City of
Washington
William A. Warre
OWA
Washington CO I
Dstrict
Town
Sixth Judicial District
Washington Journal
Wife Fatally Strikes Husband After Brutal Outburst
In Dayton Ohio on October 8 Katherine Lane killed her husband W H Lane with a knife during a violent domestic incident at their restaurant. Lane allegedly abused her after returning home drunk, striking her with dishes and knocking her down. She fled to the kitchen and thrust the knife into him, severing two ribs, killing him instantly. She, distraught by the act, was found caressing the body by police arrival.
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Dayton, O
Katherine
W. H. Lane
Man Performs Self Surgery to Remove Tumor
Richmond Indiana October report describes U G Hinl a 30 year old African American man who cut a tumor the size of a goose egg from his leg with a razor to save on doctor bills. A hemorrhage necessitated a physician to save his life. He used a mirror to view the tumor during the operation.
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Richmond
Ind
Bill
U. G. Hinl
Hill
Loveland Pleads Guilty in Manslaughter Case
Frankfort Indiana October 8 Harry Loveland pleads guilty to manslaughter and is sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory for an indeterminate term. Loveland killed Harvey Thomas in a resort in the city with a blow from his fist breaking the neck. He was a trusty at the jail at the time of the killing.
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Frankfort
Ind
Harry Loveland
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Loveland
Harvey Thomas
Thomas
King Peter Opens Skupstchtina Speech in Belgrade
King Peter opened the skuptschina in Belgrade on October 8 and spoke on Serbia's friendly relations with all powers. He urged reforms in Macedonia and hopes for lasting peace, with his speech drawing enthusiastic reception.
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Belgrade
Servia
Peter
Macedonia
Twenty Two Charged in Moore County Lynching
Nashville dated report says a Moore county grand jury returned a joint indictment against twenty two members of a mob charged with murder in the second degree for the lynching of Allen Small on September 24.
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Nashville
Tenn
Moore County
Allen Small
Tragedy on South Division: Girl Dies After Collision
In Grand Rapids on October 8, six year old Mary Larabee stepped into South Division street and was struck by a grocery wagon turning the corner. The wheels passed over her neck, causing instant death.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Mary Larabee
Master Boiler Makers Open Second Annual Convention
Chicago hosts the second annual convention of the Master Boiler Makers association with an address by President T. C. Best. The four day meeting includes Saturday elections of officers.
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Chicago
Master Boiler Makers’ Association
T. C. Best
Cleveland to Speak at Chicago Commercial Club
Ex President Grover Cleveland will be honored by Chicago's Commercial club on October 14 and will deliver an address at the event in Princeton New Jersey on October 8.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Commercial Club
Witness Allen Shafer Shot in Dewey Murder Case
Topeka man Allen Shafer, a key witness in the Dewey murder case, was fired upon by masked men. One bullet grazed his arm, with doctors describing the wound as dangerous and serious.
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Topeka
Kan
Allen Shafer
Dewey
Little tot runs away in Columbus crowds search
A five year old girl, Grace Irwin, vanished from her Columbus home prompting a citywide search. She reappeared downtown in a show window, saying it was a joke. Her parents alerted police after she disappeared in the afternoon.
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Columbus
Lad
Grace
Charles Irwin
Weather Forecast for Midwest and Great Lakes
The forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions with brisk westerly winds across parts of Indiana, Iowa, and Michigan. Wisconsin will be cooler especially in the eastern portion with high westerly winds.
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Hainois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Markets Report Prices and Receipts Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Receipts and prices for Hogs, Cattle, Sheep noted for the day with varied ranges. East Buffalo reports slow hogs and cattle with mixed prices. St Louis and Chicago grain futures show wheat corn and oats moving higher and stronger bids for certain grades.
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Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Private Bank in Eau Claire Suspends. Large Depositor Cited
Dr A C C Probert’s private bank in Eau Claire Michigan area closes after cash on hand of 75 dollars is insufficient to meet a run led by Eau Claire Canning Company checks totaling 41000 dollars. The bank opened two months ago and had good business. its only large depositor had been the canning firm.
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Ft. Joseph
Mich
Det
Dr. A. CC. Probert
Eau Claire
Probert
Eau Claire Bank
Eau Claire Canning Company
Carlier
Miners to Vote on Wash House Plan in Springfield Sub-district
President Burns of the Springfield sub-district calls a convention for Friday morning to vet the proposal for building wash houses by the operators. The meeting will determine the next steps in the plan.
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Springfield
Burns
Grand Trunk and Western railway stockholders meet
The annual meeting of stockholders was held in Detroit. All the old directors were reelected and the former officers were reappointed. Wilson Bissell, former postmaster general, is dead in Buffalo New York.
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Detroit
Get
Grand Trunk and Western Railway
Buffalo
N. Y
Trial delays as juror mess stalls Willman case
A Lexington DC trial for James H. Willman is delayed due to juror issues. The report notes broader woes including a large post office deficit and various international and domestic events across politics, crime, and weather.
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James H. Willman
Lexington
D. C
National Post Office
United States
Pratt
New York
Lillian TY. Janeway
Washington
Endicott
Joseph Chamberlain
Roghind
Ambassador Herbert
Wilton
Wiltshire
G. B
King Edward
Coke Makers
Connellsville Way
Lres
James M.tyner
Post Office Department
Prank
Thomas Helms
William Conn
Philadelphia
Germany
O'Reilly
Post
Langley Airship Fails Descent Into Potomac Waters
The 60 foot steel airship of Professor Samuel F Langley, secretary of the Smithonian Institute, launched from a horse boat and quickly fell into the Potomac River after a 100 yard run. Professor Manley escaped a ducking. Langley did not witness the event from Washington. The official notice called the test unsuccessful yet expressed confidence in future success.
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Widewater
Samuel F Langley
Smitheonian Institute
Potomac River
Charles M. Manley
Langley
Potomac
Manley
Experiment Ends in Partial Sinking of Manley Machine
Professor Manley conducted a test of a large machine on a seventy foot track with a five mile breeze. The craft rose briefly, then sank as anticipated, floats and bridges resurfacing while Manley escaped unharmed. He called the test an experiment and planned a full report to Secretary Langley.
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Professor Manley
Latone
Bartholdi
Langley
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