Enfranchisement plan tests a father's future
Clara and Ida Walker plot to thwart their father Doctor Walker's planned marriage to Mrs Westmacott by pretending to embrace liberal views. They plan to study her ideas, adopt new dress and habits, and pose as her enthusiastic converts to frighten him away.
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RS. Westmacott
Balthazar Walker
Admiral Hay Denver
Charles Westmacott
Clara Walker
Clara
Harold
Pearson
Ida
Papa
Mrs. Westmacott
Eliza
Mousseline de Sole
Charle
Misses Williams
Mother
Charlie
Camden man battles rat army to claim 102 kills
Walter Carter of Camden New Jersey fought a morning battle in a smokehouse at his provision firm Roberts and Carter killing 102 rats after a fifteen minute struggle in a dim lantern light. He entered the rear smokehouse found a dozen rats and kept fighting until the pile of fallen enemies reached 102.
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Walter Carter
Camden
N. J
Carter
Roberts & Carter
New York Sun
Fashions Show Character to Bodice with Fancy Blue Dress
A fashion feature describes a dark blue crepon waist with white guipure yoke and blue satin details, plus pale blue sarah, yellow lace trims, and a spangled butterfly sleeve. It notes the trend toward low necks not yet appearing in ample numbers and warns the cut can be awkward for some readers.
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Sarah
Bretelles
Euting
The Rowe Case Raises Extradition Questions At State Dept
Washington reports under the US Mexico extradition treaty neither nation must surrender its own citizens. fear grows that Rowe and his brother Richard who fled to Mexico and claimed Mexican citizenship may complicate future extraditions.
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State Department
Washington
United States
Mexico
Chester Rowe
Poweshiek County
Iowa
Richard
Rose
Department
The Jerry built Hut Title Row Sparks Home Row
A famed novelist moved into a new villa in a London suburb. She complained of weak walls and then asked to name the house. The landlord approved and she painted The Jerry-built Hut on the doorway. Now the landlord contests the title.
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London Exchange
Wraps That Are Men's Despair in Summer Fashions
A critique of summer wraps describing frill and delicate fabrics. The text notes how wraps unravel when off, creating frou-frou, and how they settle into a form once placed on the shoulders. It highlights a bolero model with long points below the waist in brocade and cashmere hues.
Plaid Silk Lining and Eton Jacket Style Notes
The article discusses coordinating plaid silk linings with petticoats and matching silk to the shirt waist for a refined look. It suggests lining an eton jacket with silk to complement the silk shirt waist and emphasizes prudent fashion choices over wealth.
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Eton
Summer girl wardrobe shifts to washable cook caps
Costumes of white duck and linen for the summer girl include cooks' caps and Tam O'Shanters made from dress material. The caps have the advantage of washing with the dress, unlike the visor style.
Witty Aphorisms From Laura On Everyday Life
A column of humorous quips about manners and quirks quotes Laura on topics from gout and manners to appearances and tobacco. It playfully links sayings to everyday scenes like church suppers and social expectations with a light ironic tone.
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Fanny Finch
Frances Forbes
Laura
Miners Win Big Labor Victory in Pittsburg
The Pittsburg agreement ends a major strike with gains for about 100000 miners across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Current rates continue to October then rise to 69 cents plus a 5 cent company store differential and a January 1 increase to 79 cents. W P Dearmitt ally overturned as leaders concede.
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Pittsevree
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
W. P. Dearmitt
No Kansas Destitution Turmoil Clarified
A Kansas Ellis county inquiry found no widespread poverty among 600 Russian colonists as claimed in eastern appeals. Samuel T. Howe, state railroad commissioner, investigated and found residents content with county aid and no unassisted destitution.
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ToreKka
Ellis County
Morrill
Samuel T. Howe
Quinlan Confesses to Holmes Murder Plot
In Curcago police report a partial confession by Pat Quinlan janitor of the Holmes castle. They believe Benj F Peitzel was killed in Chicago by Holmes and the body sent to Philadelphia. Holmes is also linked to the death of Mrs Connor.
The Gallant Columbia Completes Record Atlantic Run
The United States cruiser Columbia reaches Quarantine after a historic voyage covering 3109 knots in 6 days 23 hours 49 minutes. Daily legs included 454 473 458 350 45 and 405 miles with an average hourly speed of 18 knots.
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Atlantic
5. S
United States
Columbia
Twelve U S patents issued to Iowa inventors last week
In Des Moines on August 5 twelve United States patents were issued to Iowa inventors. Named recipients include A Barker Camanche for a car brake W W Brrehell Sutherland for a planter M D Flanders Hamilton for a well drilling machine A W Harrison L B Wadleigh Clinton for a mechanical toy H D Jones L D Hart Dickens for a corn harvester J Kirklin Stuart for an automatic wagon brake H Korten Burlington for a steam boiler furnace H Layman Des Moines for an egg tester W H Loy F H Grant What Cheer for a heating stove G E Mellen Des Moines for a hand eye N Neilen Sioux City for a sash balance W A Young Jefferson for a kitchen cabinet. Information about securing valuing and selling patents sent free to all applicants Tuos G and J Raven Orwie Solicitors.
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Sioux City
W. A. Young
Jefferson
Tuos
G. and
J. Raven Orwie
Age Brings Wisdom Delicate Exchange Between Wives
A light dialogue among young wives reveals humor and insight about detecting alcohol use by husbands. One says she senses it when kissed. Another notes she detects it when not kissed, highlighting playful domestic banter.
Vacation Pause Puts Rest First for Traveler
A traveler admits fatigue and plans to delay starting a trip to rest up. The exchange emphasizes choosing rest over immediate departure to recover energy.
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Conan Doyle
International Press Association
Rowe
Kansas
Holmes
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Gallant Columbia
Patent Office Report
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