Thomas City rises from nothing in Missouri land rush
The article describes the rapid founding of Thomas City in Cuaster county Missouri. Promoters led by Thomas Chewehorn organized a new town on land sold by form dryland plots at twenty dollars each. The site filled with tents, a printing office, three banks, and stores as residents rushed to claim lots. The August 20 celebrations include Cheyenne and Arapahoe participation with cattle killing, corn dance, and fireworks.
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Tome Joe
Hains
Uvvoumh Kapa
Golay
Thomas Chewehorn
Missouri
Cuater
Thomfax
Tte
Thomas City
Kanaan City
Farma
Oregnnlaing
Uber
Aent
Alfonso's bid to wed South American heiress shocks Spain
Madrid reports that Alfonso rejects all councillor proposals for a European princess marriage and aims to wed a South American millionaire's daughter. The King seeks to mend the nation by balancing republican elements and restoring Latin American prestige. He plans to dissolve the Order of the Annunciade, replacing it with a new Alfonso the Thirteenth order.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Spain
Prinesas
Tle
Latin’ America
South America
Grand Order of Annunciade
Omer
Alfonso the Thirteenth
Unusual Season For Housewife Struggles With Local Crops
The housewife notes a hard season with strawberries, cherries, raspberries, peaches, and especially tomatoes. Tomato quality is poor due to cold wet weather, with supply uncertain. Tomatoes are selling at about 1 75 per half bushel basket, double the usual price.
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Livmers
Wanted Candy For Comfort Country Boys In Jail
James Amick nearly six feet tall and Amos Tyworth from farms near Martinsburg Virginia were arrested by Officer Heckathorne after riding a moving train. They wore cut boots and homemade garments and asked for a nickel’s worth of candy before being jailed. They claimed to seek work in Fairheadon but were captured six miles from their destination. The language was a soft drawl as they were taken into custody.
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James Amick
Cmesr Dorrier
Priday
Amick
Amos Ty
Martinsburg
Virgina
A. O. Heckathorne
Tairherton
Winsona
Knsy
What Happened to Hobart Edwoets in Narrow Escape
Hobart Edwoets, returning from a rain event near Rilger Take, fell into a 20 foot pulley at Akron chapel after a mislanding. He sustained scratches and bruises with torn clothes but escaped serious injury, per Medina Gazette report.
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Hobart
Rilger
Feam
Junt
Akron Chapel
Eurster
Medina Guxette
Mill Street Viaduct Move Advances Planned Next Summer
City Civil Engineer John W. Payne stated the Mill Street viaduct project is advancing steadily and is likely to be built next summer. In a few weeks railroad companies will be notified to finalize an agreement, with plans being prepared as quickly as possible.
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John W. Payne
Mill St
Hostile naval war game continues at Rockport coast
In Rockport Massachusetts on August 22 the ongoing naval exercise shows no decisive strike. Admiral Higginson maintains coastal defense as Blue and White squadrons stay alert. Rain disrupted operations but no word on Pillsbury or the attacking White squadron emerges. Boats report routine Mage ship duties aboard.
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Rockport
Mass
Higgingon
Rive
Higginson
Pillsbury
Alnox
Ancestral Washington Estate Auction Near Banbury
London reports Northamptonshire real estate to be auctioned in September. The Banbury manor, 88 miles from London, includes ancient dwelling and surrounding farm lands with period rooms and Whellington coat decor. Possible transfer to United States if not sold near asking price of 8,27,000.
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London
Northamptonshire Real Entiro Agente
Washington
Banbury
Werner
Farmning
Elleabeth
Wally
Ania
United States
No Wards In Towns Of Less Than Five Thousand
Columbus, Aug 22 Gov Nash amended the Code bill cutting out village wards and election divisions. He proposed six councilmen at large, removal of city board, equalization, and property assessment from the code. The governor plans to appoint three partisans to study schools, roads, and county matters, and urged passing the revised municipal code before adjourning.
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Columbus
Gav
Nash
City Boards of Equalization
Hoe
Theo Shiauck
Aerardance
Tdse Bhaviek
Messige
Phone plant sold to Ottawa County Telephone Co
Port Clinton Ohio August 21 The Port Clinton Home Telephone Co s complete plant was sold Wednesday to the Ottawa County Telephone Co which will incorporate for 350 000 The property includes cable to Put in Bay and Middle Bass Islands hundreds of miles of lines toll and central stations The lines will be connected with the Toledo Independent system at once.
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Port Clinton
Port
Coal Stockpiled For Profit Sparks City Inquiry
Buffalo on August 22 reports the Delaware, Lackawanna and Lehigh Valley Co has 19,000 tons of anthracite stored in the city. The material will be unloaded when demand rises, potentially yielding a large public profit.
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Buffalo
Delaware, Lackawanna & Lehigh Valley Co
Doctor Demands $10000 Fee in Fleming Will Case
St Louis details: Dr Jerome Banduy seeks 10000 for one day expert witness in Fleming will case won by Alfred W Fleming. He has hired counsel to sue. Two other physicians aided the case. Alfred W Fleming Jr. is six. The estate valued near 100100. Eastern relatives contested legality at will’s inception.
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St. Louis
Jerome K. Banduy
Fleming
Alfred. W. Fleming
Banday
Ifred W. Fleming
Clayton
Alfred W., Jr
Bay
Great Stove claims self gasing patent fuel stove
Special correspondence from Colimbut Ohio reports a stove that generates its own gas and consumes amp, with claims tied to a patent by Thomas Costella who is serving a four year sentence for forgery in Licking county. If true the invention could revolutionize the stove business and affect many interests. Washeen Meat eos 1 has demonstrated the claims for it.
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Colimbut
Thomas Costella
Licking County
wiVe
Teacher sues over Philippine salary claim in court
Columbus resident filed suit through Attorney General and district attorney alleging he contracted with the United States to teach English in the Philippine Islands for two years at 1000 dollars per year plus travel expenses. He allegedly drew 361.07 dollars in U.S. currency after arrival in Manila and abandoned service without performing any work for the government.
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Columbus
Porter Summers
United States Courte
Philander
Kirt
Trough William
Bundy
United Bates
Atover
United
United States
Movement to reverse sewer legislation in Capahoga street
Capahoga resident J. Kellar told Democrat reporters that a movement aims to overturn Connell’s Monday night vote approving a local sewer on Cuyahoga street. He says an original petition protesting sewer work until a bridge to connect Cuyahoga and Howards streets was signed by at least two thirds of property owners but was misplaced by City Commissioners. He and supporters will seek to recover the petition and present it to Council.
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Mn J. ©. Kellar
Capahoga At
The
Democrat
Connell
Cuyahoga St
Howards St
Kellar
Suspect Arrested Over Canton Diamond Ring Theft
Ak ron police arrested William Spidie last night and held 14 for Canton Police. Spidie faces charges of stealing a $25 diamond ring belonging to Miss Lena ODonnell of Canton.
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Wm. Spidie
Ak‘ron
Canton
Spidie
Lena O'Donnell
New Locomotive Arrives For French Lines Test Run Planned
OC W Prench and associates push belt line expansion from Alte ron to Barberton and Mogadore securing right of way and purchasing a Baldwin locomotive. Weighing 176519 pounds with 127010 on driving wheels, the 200 psi Vanderbilt boiler and 4708 square feet of heating surface will be tested thoroughly before adopting the streamlined steel engine as standard on the French lines.
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OC. W. Prench
Bie
Bneiness
Sitre
Alteron
Barberton
Mogadore
Ons
A. Harned
Baldwin Locomotive Co
Philadelphia
Welghy
Eant
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Foraker’s Words Stir Columbus Over Supreme Court Attack
Special Correspondi ence reports Senator Foraker’s attack on the State Supreme Court and Nash’s code creating a sensation in Columbus. Officials say he squeals since decisions hurt his pockets and those of the corporations he represents. Brumbaugh declines to discuss Nash code after reviewing it in detail.
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Columbus
Foraker
Supreme Court
Nash
Supreme Court of the State
State House
Rttroad
Brumbaugh
Darke County
Sheriff Vacancy Trials in Green County Kentucky
Greensburg Aug 22 Green county has been without a sheriff for 20 years. The county judge denied permission for the sheriff to qualify. A list election led by George A Edwards followed by Benjamin F Loy, who refused the fee. Edwards won a challenge to Loy’s election and the matter awaits further action.
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Greensburg
Green County Huis
Ordve
Green County
George A. Edwards
Benjamin F. Loy
Loy
Hever
Edwards
Lay
Graham
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Mill Street
the Washingtons
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Cuyahoga
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