Pyromaniac Fire Spur Citywide Blaze Arrested in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois on August 13 a suspected pyromaniac set multiple fires across five buildings, destroying nineteen horses and rigs at Neumiller Avery barn and threatening the block before arrest of Edward Flannagan, who admitted nothing. Rewards totaling 1300 dollars had been offered for capture. Fire departments fought the blazes as alarms from nearby sites poured in.
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Poorta
Edward Flannaman
Flannagan
Val Blatts Brewing Company
Harrison Street
Dooley Bros
Neumiller
Avery
Clark
Mra. Resgy
Peoria
Neenio
Renari
Flanagan
Plan to end coal strike proposed by Martin Dolphin
President Roosevelt, per the World, holds a Dolphin plan to end the anthracite coal strike. It would use eminent domain to seize mines and operate them to supply hard coal for the government and navy. The proposal has been referred to the attorney general for action.
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New York
Roosevelt
Martin Dolphin
International Order of Railroad and Commercial Telegraphers
Navy Department
Victors in Oleo Margarine Tax Test Fight
Washington reports the dairy industry won the first round against the oleomargarine act. Commissioner Yerkes of the Internal Revenue Bureau ruled on the use of a small palm oil fraction in oleomargarine. The palm oil use subjects the product to a ten cent per pound tax.
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Washington
Dairyman
Congress
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Yerken
Battleship Illinois to be Repaired for Coronation Review
Chatham August 13 dockyard authorities aim to have the United States battleship Illinois repaired in time for the coronation naval review at Spithead on August 16. Repairs are expected to cost about 10000 dollars after it was damaged by striking an obstruction entering Christiania harbor.
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Winefe Mar Re
Chatham
Mlinois
Christiania
Spitheid Ave
Robbers Bind and Gag Servant in Valparaiso Home
Three robbers forced their way into the home of Dr. A A Stoneburner at Valparaiso Indiana on August 13. They overpowered bound and gagged the servant then stole money jewelry and personal securities valued at 100. The trio escaped undetected.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Dr. A. A
Land office July records show peak activity in homesteads
In Huron, July entries totaled 60 original homestead filings covering 9 059 acres and 1 soldier's declaratory statement plus 37 final homestead entries. Timber culture filings added 17 entries over 2 718 acres. 40 homestead entries were converted to cash, 6 117 acres. one public sale tract and five excesses, earns $8 195 70 in monthly receipts. Contesta initiated 21. letters and inquiries totaled numerous, with 67 people gaining incentive rights to 9 208.05 acres and 88 receiving final timber culture and homestead certificates for 12 788.54 acres. Treasury deposits surpassed any month since 1859. Frost damages corn in northwestern Des Moines and Sibley area.
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Government Land
United States Land Office
Huron
First National Bank of Huron
United States
United States Treasury
Flax Not Injurious to Wheat Says N D Agricul College
L Bolley of North Dakota Agricultural College asserts flax crops do not harm soil for subsequent wheat. Experiments show wheat grown after flax in prior year yields normal. Flax can reduce soil if grown on same land two years, due to flax wilt fungus affecting later crops. Research is thorough and results widely tested among grain growers.
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Bolley
Soll
Fargo
N. D
L. Bolley
North Dakota Agricultural College
Suce Jonte
Prefemor Ressrand
Cattle Climb to Market from Evarts Route
The first Wrath of cattle from the ranges west of Evarts passed through Aberdeen on Sunday on their way to the Chicago market. The cattle were in prime condition and expected to bring a good price.
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Aberdeen
Evarts
Chicago
Minnesota postmasters plan third annual convention
The third annual convention of the Post Masters Association of Minnesota will be held at Institute Hall at the state fair grounds in St. Paul on September 4 and 6. Scheduled speakers include J. T. Metcalf, head of postal money order system, W. S. Easton of Bidwater, W. D. Joubert of Litchfield, M. C. Foxnes, and others. attendees include H. A. Castle and J. P. Temple among postmasters and officials from St. Paul to Hector.
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Gephsr
Cnote
Red Wing
Minn
Aus
Post Masters’ Association of Minnesota
Institute Hall
State Fair Grounds
St. Paul
J. T. Metcalf
Aupe
Easton
Bidwater
W. D. Joubert
Litchfield
M.C. Foxnes
Poste of
Cuba
W. J. Munro
H. G. Wire
Bt. Cloud
J. A. Caswell
Anoka
W. B. Strom
Hector
H. A. Castle
Transury
Post Office Department
J. 8. Smith
Fos
J. P. Temple
al Morristown
Governor Charged with Libel in California Warrant
John D. Bpreckels proprietor of the Morning Call swore to a warrant in San Francisco police court charging Governor Game with libel. The alleged libel cites a Friday statement in which the governor and charges against him were published to defeat his renomination. Judge Cabaniss signed the warrant for service on the governor by a detective.
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California
San Francisco
John D. Bpreckels
Morning Call
Gov. Game
Cabaniss
Sergice
Capitalist Fatally Shot in Houston Business Dispute
William Nun evant, a capitalist and business man, was shot and fatally wounded yesterday by W. T. Eldridge in Houston Texas. Business matters are said to have caused the trouble.
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Houston
Tex
William Nunevant
W. T. Eldridge
Prince Chen and Party Visit President Noon ovel Oyster Bay
Prince Chen and his party arrive by the Sylph from New York at Oyster Bay on August 14 shortly after noon. Third Assistant Secretary of State Pierce accompanies the group as the government’s special representative. Ministers Wu Ting-fang Liang Chen Tung Won Kai Tai and Wong join. They are entertained by President Roosevelt at luncheon.
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Prince Chen
Ovel Oyster Bay
Sylph
New York
Pierce
Wu Ting-fang
Liang Chen Tung
Won Kai Tai
Wong
Roosevelt
Forest fires engulf Cascade timber near Portland
Fires along the Cascade mountains beside the Columbia river rage across Oregon destroying millions of feet of valuable timber. Most fires were started by campers and threaten major forest resources and local campsites.
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Portland, Or
Cascade Mountains
Columbia River
Man denies accomplice role in Fountain Bust tragedy
W. W. Coger, wanted as an accomplice in the Fountain Bust case, declares innocence from Carbondale. He says he was in Springfield when Mrs. Bla Riley’s husband was killed and knows nothing of the crime. Riley’s funeral proceeded with no sign of distress.
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Ted
Carbondale
W. W. Cowger
Fountain
Bla Riley
Riley
Mra Riley
Rosehill claim to Marcus Island voided by U S authorities
Washington reports Capt. Andrew A. Rosehill of Honolulu loses ownership claim to Marcus Island after the State Department acknowledges Japan's sovereignty. The decision cites his failure to comply with U S law on Guano islands and will formalize Japan's sovereignty once supporting information is received.
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Japan
Washington
Andrew A. Rosehill
Honolulu
Marcus Island
Stara
Millions of Ivey Dia in New South Wales Herd Loss
Advices on the steamer Miowera from Australia report terrible drought in New South Wales and Queensland devastating sheep runs. Millions of sheep died and formerly wealthy men lost fortunes, including Samuel McGaurney, renowned as the sheep king of Australia, with losses exceeding a million sheep. Other large shepherds fared similarly. In Denver, Emma J. Casey, cousin of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, petitions admission to the Arapahoe county poorhouse as she is destitute and dying, claiming a wealthy New York artist daughter.
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Victoria
Australia
New Both Wales
Queensland
Samuel McGaurney
Hikeotnta
Dyin
Denver
Emma J. Casey
Abraham Lincolin
Arapahoe County
New York
Frost noted in Omaha and North Dakota regions
The Omaha weather report states a low of 61 degrees early yesterday with parts of the northern state recording frosts as low as 39 degrees. Light frosts are reported in the northern area and in southern South Dakota. For sale pure bred Belgian horses inquiries to George H. McKay Nelson North Dakota.
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Omaha
South Dakota
George H. McKay
Nelson, N. D
Judge Gray Quits Then Considers Resume Of Duties
Judge Gray announces resignation from the United States Supreme Bench but signals willingness to resume duties. The unexpected move prompts speculation on the case backlog and leadership continuity for the high court.
Roosevelt appoints Oliver Wendell Holmes to Supreme Court
Roosevelt announces the appointment of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr to the US Supreme Court as associate justice, replacing Justice Gray who resigns due to ill health. Gray, age 74, has long served on the court. Holmes is renowned as a Massachusetts chief justice and prominent jurist.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Oliver Wandell Holmes
Aus Preme Court
Massachusetts
The
Supreme of the United States
Gray
Justice Gray
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Arthur
Maasacl
Mi Supreme Court
Maasauchusectts
Siokem
Honors for Boera Botha De Wet and Delasey to Be Made Much Of
London Aug 18 arrival from South Africa of Generals Botha De Wet and Delasey to trigger another Boers Briton clash. The colonial office arranged Southampton reception and naval review while Bond arrives. They will be guided to view the royal review after reception by Lord Kitchener and colonial officials. Faulkner gets two years and appeals. freed on $10,000 bond pending Supreme Court hearing in St Louis.
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Botha
Dewet
Delasey
England
London
South Africa
de Wet
Boar
Ontal Office
Southampton
Bond
Colonial Office
Lord Kitchener
Pipersons
Faulkner
Jemares
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Harry Faulkner
House of Delegates
Yesteriay
Faullner
Church Strike Brings Death and Injuries in De Soto
A church near Lesile, Georgia was struck by lightning during services. The pastor was killed and several others were seriously injured as the building collapsed. Fire and emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene in De Soto on August 13.
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Streck
Lichtstwe
de Soto
Lesile
Here
van Fran
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