Death by jump at Niagara Falls shocks readers abroad
The report covers a wide array of world events and crimes including the suicide of Gertrude Roch in Allentown, Cuba's push for independence, the Leech Lake Chippewa uprising, robberies and murders in Missouri and Texas, riots in St. Louis, and a spate of political and military notes across the United States and overseas. It notes notable figures and events such as Admiral Dewey’s visit, a Chicago academic resignation, and Drake University fundraising. The piece also covers labor strikes, court rulings, and international tensions involving China, India famine relief, and Boer War developments.
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Gertrude Roch
Allentown
Niagara Falls
United States
Leech Lake
Minnesota
George W. Goodwin
West Newfield
St. Louis
Tex
Dallas
Lenny Jefferson
Metcalf
Lily McAfee
Sherman Morris
Louisville
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
Admiral Dewey
Grand Rapids
Mich
Washington
Elk Creek
Neb
United States Courts of Claims
Sampson
Cervera
Drake
Iowa
Drake University
Des Moines
Portugal
Charles Reinhart
Odebolt
Prof
Starr
University of Chicago
China
Walker
Minan
Hawaii
San Francisco
Gage
Williamsburg
N. Y
Cammal
Treasury Department
Sanancisco
Manila
Mount
Gov. 2m
Indiana
Kentucky
Sheritterson
St. Car
Week's Record Condensed News Review
A weekly digest compiling home and foreign items from the past seven days. The column covers industrial field updates, personal items, politics, and notable happenings at home and abroad.
Notable political and obituary notes from state and national races
Belle Boyd dies in Kilbourn Wis at 57 after heart disease while set for a lecture. Father Locke dies at 82 in Chelsea Mass. Dems in Wisconsin nominating George W. Peck for congress and plan a Milwaukee meeting Aug 22 to nominate a state ticket. State convention delegates to Kansas City instructed for Bryan. Rhode Island reelects Wetmore as senator. Ohio Dems back Bryan and nominate H H McFadden for secretary of state. Mrs Gardindo aged 110 dies in San Diego. Iowa Prohibitionists nominate S D Pillsbury for secretary of state. Bryan's nomination is assured by actions of Democratic state conventions in several states. Vermont Dems nominate John H Senter for governor. Hepburn and Hamilton renominated for Congress. Georgia Dems nominate Allen D Candler for governor.
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Belle Boyd
Kilbourn
Wis
Elbridge W. Locke
Locke
Chelsea
Mass
Wisconsin
George W. Peck
Milwaukee
Congress
Kansas City
Bryan
Iowa
Walter I. Smith
Smith McPherson
Rhode Island
George Peabody Wetmore
United States
Ohio
W. Bryan
H. H. McFadden
Gardindo
California
San Diego
S. D. Pillsbury
Wright County
Missouri
Kentucky
Georgia
Vermont
W. J. Bryan
John H. Senter
Montpelier
World War News and China Crisis Update
Overseas war news dominates front pages as 600 Derbyshire regiment troops are captured and British casualties rise. Machadodorp named Transvaal capital. Gen Buller advances after a battle with about 100 losses. International tension mounts with Boxer Rebellion activity and reports of German minister killings near Peking.
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Derbyshire Regiment
Roodeval
Machadodorp
Transvaal
Buller
Lord Roberts
Free State
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Sizon
Pampanga
Bulacan
Philippines
China
Kempff
Manila
Peking
Edna G. Terry
Boston
Tsung-Hua
Bogota
Colombia
Shanghai
London
Morning Post
Tien-Tsin
Republican Platformdrafted in Philadelphia foreseen approval
The Philadelphia gathering drafted a Republican platform with input from Postmaster General Smith and Senator Foraker. It endorses gold standard, protective tariffs, Philippine policy, open door in China, and Porto Rico annexation, while pledging reform, anti conspiracy aims, and a future Isthmian canal policy.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Mr. Smith
St. Louis
Philippines
Spain
United States
China
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
Cuas
Travelers praise Cairo hotels and overseas mobility
In distant locales travelers note Cairo hotels as top world class. Scandinavians cluster in New Zealand and Germans in South Australia. Whakarewarewa in New Zealand features geysers hot springs boiling pools mud volcanoes and hot water falls. An automobile service now links Senegal and Niger run by French men using French makes.
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Cairo
Egypt
New Zealand
South Australia
Whakarewarewa
Senegal
Niger
U S Forces Break Through Filipino Mountain Stronghold
In the Philippines near Biacnabata United States troops under Generals Funston and Grant attacked a rebel mountain stronghold. The assault killed about 60 Filipinos, captured 200, and forced surrender of 23 000 rounds and 300 rifles. Three Americans died in the operations. Capt Roberts of the Thirty-fifth Regiment was reportedly held captive.
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China
Rochester
N. Y
Gen. Otis
Samuel Waters
New Madrid
Frank Holmes
Rose Hudson
Merle Bressler
Bellewood
Neb
Charles R. Myrick
Gilbertsville
McNair & Alexander
Ashland
Kan
Port Philip
B. C
Scott
Bradstreet
Admiral Dewey
St. Louis
Turkey
United States
Macabulos
Tarlac
Pangasenan
Arnold Feldstein
New York
Roulette
Charles E. Stokes
Mexico
London
Orange River Colony
Steyn
Klerksdorp
Botha
Washington
Admiral Kempff
Conger
Manila
Peking
John Henry Hoffecker
Delaware
Smyrna
California
Des Moines
Gila
Arizona
Cuba
Gen. Rodriguez
Havana
Moscow
Lord Roberts
Natal
Orange Free State
Alkmaar
Leavenworth
Kansas
Kittie Williams
Philippines
Philadelphia
Andrew Popp
Minneapolis
Minn
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Funston
Grant
Biacnabata
Roberts
San Miguel de Mayumo
Fire destroys Des Moines convention hall in early morning blaze
A four am blaze in Des Moines destroys a $50,000 convention auditorium built last year. The building housed the Commercial Exchange and the T W P Chase Amusement Co, which leased space for a vaudeville show. Losses include $5,000 in seats and scenery, total estimated at $40,000 with $25,000 insured.
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Des Moines
Commercial Exchange
T. W. P. Chase Amusement Company
Union grain elevator destroyed by fire in Kansas City
A large Union grain elevator near the west river bottoms and Union depot burned Sunday afternoon. The building valued at 70 000 dollars and the wheat inside worth 30 000 dollars were destroyed, causing over 100 000 dollars in damage.
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Kansas City, Mo
Union
West River
Berlin Professor Sees South Africa Healthy for Patients
Prof Kolle of Berlin says a large portion of South Africa is very healthy and suitable for physical patients if trees are more plentiful. He notes water is scarce, rainwater must be stored in reservoirs, and better filtration methods are needed.
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Prof. Kolle
Berlin
South Africa
Clara Bunte Engaged as Soloist for Northwestern Saenger Fest
Miss Clara Bunte of the Chicago Opera company is engaged as soloist for the Northwestern saenger fest in Burlington Ta August 10 11 and 12.
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Clara Bunte
Chicago Opera Company
Burlington, Ta
Supreme Court sustains Foot-Ease trademark
The Supreme Court upholds the Foot-Ease mark owned by Allen A. Olmsted of Le Roy New York in a case against Paul B Hudson and a Brooklyn retailer. The decision grants permanent injunction costs and full accounting of sales while warning against infringement of Dr Clark's Foot Powder marketed as Foot-Ease.
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Justice Laughlin
Supreme Court
Amine
Paul B. Hudson
Dr. Clark
Brooklyn
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
New Reporter’s Typing Tricks Amid Typhoid Tales
A Baltimore American quips about a new reporter’s spelling woes while noting 50 new typhoid fever cases in the fever era. The city editor jokes about the writer’s past typhoid spell as a cautionary moment.
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Baltimore Amerean
Pleasant Ways For Summer Days
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers a new Summer Tourist Folder and other descriptive literature on request from J. H. City Passenger and Ticket at 249 St corner Jackson Boulevard Chicago. Their married life seems to be perfectly happy. Yes. He told her his mother never made anything fit to eat. Indianapolis Journal.
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Grand Trunk Railwa System
J. H. City
Jackson Boulevard
Hicago
Indianapolis Journal
Piso's Cure for Consumption Mentioned at Indiana Store
A reader questions the claim that Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal for coughs and cites John F. Boyer in Trinity Springs Indiana and a February date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Bridge Jumper Challenges Notions of Fame
A compact note in political tones discusses how men reach notoriety without the need for dramatic stunts. It contrasts risk, ambition, and public perception with a nod to democratic contexts and differing paths to recognition.
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Democrat
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Prompted Refund Promise
An advertisement urges taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day and promises a refund if it fails. The ad notes the product is available from druggists and includes a price of 2 cents.
Streak or Give Your Goods an One Appearance
An old advertising line promotes a remedy sold by all druggists. The short copy markets quick results and broad availability, reflecting era advertising language and product placement in general stores.
Joke Misreaders Highlight Tension in Humor
A brief item notes that some people miss a joke and questions whether the fault lies with the wit or the audience, reflecting a social moment in Indianapolis News.
Unclear fragment points to sports notes and names
Readable text hints at Philadelphia players and golf figures with brief mentions of chewing habits and a list of sports personnel. No coherent event or outcome available.
No Remedy Equals Peruna for Women Says Letter
Susan Wymar a Rich mond school teacher in Chicago writes that Pe ru na gave relief from female complaints and change of life praising its efficacy. Racine City Wisconsin resident Margaretha Dauben says she feels well and happy after using Pe ru na for irregularities and catarrhal issues. Both urge women to seek Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio for a free book for women.
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Susan Wymar
Richmond School
Chicago
Ill
Hartman
Riend
Margaretha Dauben
North Suerior St
Racine City
Wis
Columbus
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