Russian Czars Attend Army Maneuver Near Pakoff
Telegram style briefs report the czar and czarina leaving St Petersburg for a maneuvers area near Pakoff, 162 miles away. Other items note a British Hudson Bay grain route scan, heavyweight era talk, and various political and business notes.
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St. Petersburg
Mannevera
Pakoff
Hudson Bay
Hanna
Cleveland
Secretary of the Treasury
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cassidy & Son
New York
Boston Chosen for 1904 Grand Army Encampment Meeting
The Grand Army of the Republic selected Boston as the 1904 encampment site after a ballot and acclaimation. Officers were elected with Scott of Arizona as chaplain after two ballots. other posts include Black of Ilindis as Commander-in-Chief and Keene and Kesaler as vice commanders. Social events and reunions accompanied the session, with news of a veteran Samuel Birch dying at a local hospital.
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John C. Black
Ilindis
C, Macon Keene
California
Marry & Kesaler
Montana
George A. Harmon
Shia
Winfeld Scott
Arizona
San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
Bross
Nebraska
Scott
Bradford
Washington
Denver
Committee On Resolutions
Press Club
Merk Hopkins Institute of Art
Naval Reserve
Mare Island Navy Yard
Grand Army
Union Square Hall
Woman's Relief Corps
Department of Massachusetts
Reunion
Golden Date Hall
Samuel Birch
Boser Post
Arcanum
American flag carried across Arctic Circle in Europe tour
Postmaster General Payne received a cable from Charles J. Gudden reporting an extensive European automobile tour. He had covered 3,500 miles and crossed the Arctic Circle in his car, having deposited an American flag with the Swedish government after the crossing.
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Arctic Circle
Washington, D. C
Payne
Charles J. Gudden
Europe
Death of John Elisler Veteran actor and manager dies at 82
New York obituary notes John Elisler father of Effie Elister the actress and a veteran actor and theatrical manager dies at his home from heart disease. He was 82.
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New York
John Elisler
Effie Elister
Detective Tarred and Feathered in Hillsboro Oregon
A Hillsboro special to the Oregonian reports a private detective from Michigan named Tromley was seized by about twenty five youths, tarred and feathered near his boarding house, then ordered to leave the city.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Hillsboro
Tromley
Michigan
Thromley
Cave
Barnes Named for Leader at Nebraska Republican Convention
The Nebraska GOP nominated John L. Barnes for Supreme Judge and W. G. Whitmore for University Regents with broad support. Harry C. Lindsay was chosen state chairman. The convention adopted a principles declaration and backed John L. Webster for VP on the national ticket, noting unity and strong attendance.
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Nebraska
John B. Barnes
Madison
University Regentsa
W. G. Whitmore
Douglas
Co. S. Alien
Lancaster
Harry C. Lindsay
Pawnee
Lincoln
John L. Webster
Omaha
President silent on canal treaty rejection at Sagamore Hill
Upon returning to Sagamore Hill from reviewing the fleet the president learned of Colombia's rejection of the canal treaty. He expressed disappointment but refused comment. Colombia's proposed amendments were seen as unsatisfactory, and the move may trigger consultations and possible action by Congress at an extraordinary session.
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Oyster Bay N. Y
Sagamore Hill
Congress
Colombia
Roosevelt meets guests at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay
President hosts a series of talks on financial legislation with Rep Hill of Connecticut and William D. Murphy of New York. Secretary Cortelyou and Rep Babcock of Wisconsin attend dinner. Governor Odell of New York holds a three hour conference with the president.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
New York State
Highuests
Representative Hill
Connecticut
William D. Murphy
New York
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Representative Babcock
Wisconsin
Sagamore Hill
Odell
Novel Writer’s Paradox Mirrors Creative Process
A literary observation notes that authorship can seem less about producing wholly new ideas and more about shaping, reworking, and reframing existing forms. It argues that novelty often arises from the writer’s voice, structure, and perspective.
The Socialists Divided Over Reichstag Vice Presidency
Berlin reports the Socialists claim entitlement to one of the Reichstag’s three vice presidents due to their larger representation. Other parties seem ready to concede. Leaders argue on accepting the post, with Herr Bebel opposing it to preserve obstruction and opposition.
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Berlin
Herr Bebel
Crescens Expected to Break Show Attendance Record at State Fair
Crescens the fastest trotter will headline the Nebraska state fair race program. The speed events total 8 000 in purses plus extra funds to attract top horses, promising daily standout races across five days.
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Crescens
Nebraska
Board of Managers
Pastor Rev EB Davies Dies Sudden Death Tecumseh
News from Tecumseh reports the sudden death of Rev EB Davies four years pastor of the Tecumseh Presbyterian Church. He died while at Winona Lake attending an assembly during a vacation, leaving a wife a son and three daughters.
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Tecumseh
EB. J. Davies
Tecumseh Presbyterian Church
Orleans Big Fair brings county fair and reunion to Orleans
Orleans Nebraska announces a three day event August 26 to 28 combining the county fair Old Settlers reunion and a street fair. The plan includes a bustling program with vendors and community activities expected to attract residents and visitors.
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Orleans
Hedge bound over on forged check charge in district court
Jesse W Hedge was bound over to the district court in bonds of 500 after a preliminary hearing for forging a 45 dollar check cashed at Jones National Bank. He failed to post bond and was sent back to jail. White nack identified Hedge at the bank and White nack endorsed the checks when asked by bank staff.
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Seward
Jesse W. Hedge
Scandia
Kan
Jones’ National Bank
Whitenack
Hedge
Plattsmouth Bridge Lumber Shortage Stalls Repairs
After heavy rain washed out many bridges in the county the commissioners face a lumber shortage. Oak timber for flooring and stringers cannot be procured and orders placed three to five months ago have not arrived.
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Plattsmouth
Trapped a Burglar in Audubon Home
Mrs Sherlock of eastern Audubon woke to an intruder at a window. She phoned for help as her railroad brakeman husband was away. Police arrested the burglar, ending the attempted break in without a confrontation.
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Virginia Telephone Company
Gage County
John A. Dobbs
W. H. Stambaugh
Joel A. Dobbs
William Holm
W. J. Kiser
Joseph Mangus
G. A. Erickson
Fremont
Rex Henry
W. R. Brooks
Signal Corps
F. H. Richards
Supreme Court
George W. Lehdigh
Anna Knuth
Germany
St. Paul
Chamberlain
Lillie Thompson
Belleville
Kas
Beatrice Police
Valentine Tomjnsk
Bois
Nebraska
Thomas
Antone
Mike
Union
Ewing
Cass County
Holt County
D. B. McMahon
W. E. Harvey
Madison County
P. E. McKillip
Humphrey
Platte County
Boone County
McConnell
Willie Koons
Mike Lieberman
Beatrice
James Cole
Audubon
Sherlock
New York Window Displays Odd Anecdotes and Ads
A kaleidoscope of sharp ad copy and odd memorabilia appears in New York shop windows. It features Chauncey Depew related relics, dated notices from 1860, and catchy slogans about shoes, home comforts, and patent cures while a dated prairie of humorous quips wanders through in a lively, period tone.
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Chauncey
New York Merchants
Upper Broadway
Peekskill
Chauncey Depew
Ball Blue and Defiance Starch Ad Quip
An ad parodies grocery slogans touting Ball Blue and Defiance starch. It mocks misleading packaging and price claims with humorous lines about lambs returning shaved and a mosquito that cannot hum to sleep.
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Ya Man
Wabash Railroad Promotes Excursions to Midwest and South
Greatly reduced rates announced for home visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with multiple sale dates. Half fare to Baltimore and return on selected Sept dates, with other itineraries to Little Rock Detroit and southern regions. Homeseekers excursions offered monthly one way and round trip tickets. Wabash advertises world fair viewing routes and via Omaha Nebraska agent contact Harry E Moores.
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Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Baltimore
Return
Little Rock
Ark
Detroit
Mich
T Wabash
Wabash
Wabash City
Farnam Street
Harry E. Moores
Omaha
Neb
Auto humor tale told by Rhode Island bishop visitor
Dr W N McVicar bishop coadjutor of Rhode Island recounts a Boston visit with boys on Tremont Street. They pretend an automobile with engine chugging and horn toot. A fourth boy behind calls himself the smell, delivering a dry punchline.
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W. N. McVicar
Rhode Island
Boston
Tremont Street
Loubet and Cambridge Relation Through French Revolutions
President Loubet meets the Duke of Cambridge in a dialogue bridging eras. The duke recalls Louis XVIII and Charles X, Louis Philippe, and Napoleon III, and notes his Crimea service as the sole surviving brigade commander among French troops. Napoleon died when he was a child. the return from St Helena happened at his majority. Four French revolutions occurred in his lifetime.
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Loubet
Cambridge
Duke of Cambridge
Louis XVIII
Charles X
Louis Philippe
Napoleon
France
Crimea
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Helena
the Invalides
Grape Nuts Booster Promises Sharp Brains For Workers
A Marquette carpenter and builder credits condensed food Grape Nuts with rebuilding his brain and boosting strength endurance and nerves. He says three years of study and energy failures disappeared after using the product, improving digestion rest and overall life quality. Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich. endorsed.
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Marquette, Mich
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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