Harold Denver Faces Collapse and Clara's Resolve
In a city crisis Harold faces debts and possible bankruptcy after his partner embezzles funds. Clara pledges support, plans a meeting with creditors, and seeks funds from her father while the admiral considers a comeback at sea. Doctor Walker arranges help from Admiral Hay Denver to stabilize Harold’s plight.
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International Press Association
Clara
Harold
Papa
Harold Ld
Gland
Ida
Fyde Park
Pearson
Denvers
Mrs. Hay Denver
John
Iof
London
Lightning Power Demonstrated by Melting Nails in Klausthal House
Professor Hoppe reports a storm in Klausthal Hartz mountains where a lightning bolt struck a wooden beam top nails melted. An electric current of 200 amperes at 20 000 volts would be required, implying 5 000 horsepower for one second or 50 000 horsepower if the duration was one tenth of a second.
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Hoppe
Archiv For Post and Telegraphic
Klausthal
Hartz Mountains
A New Bronze From Lemon Juice On Cast Iron
Lemon juice applied to polished cast iron produces a bronze black finish. The treated area absorbs shellac varnish, preserving the surface. Though mild, lemon juice darkens iron quickly, yielding a striking decorative effect.
Diamonds and Wardrobe Find Hint Carrie Pomeroy Mystery Death
Detectives uncover over 2500 dollars in diamonds and fine jewelry hidden in a rag pile bed inside a New York hovel where Carrie Pomeroy also known as Carrie Lipsis slept among rare theatrical wardrobes. Authorities report she had no known relatives and was reputed in western mining camps.
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Carrie Pomeroy
New York
Carrie Lipsis
Maryen Wears Fine Clothes and Mrs Lease En Livingston
An Aston woman asks who is that stylish appearing woman and learns it is Mrs Lease who is praised for her bonnet and gown. The crowd expects Mrs Lease to look ridiculous but she is noted for good dress and fashion.
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Maryen
Atchison
Mrs. Lease
No title due to fragmentary source text
The excerpt presents a dialogue between two men, one insisting on needing a stimulant and refusing to marry a gum-chewer, while the other suggests giving up cigars. The passage captures regional speech and casual banter without a clear news event.
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Mariar
Latest Fashion Notes On Dresses And Gowns Of The Season
The article surveys current dress styles with new skirt shapes and bodice detailing. It discusses crinoline and stiffening methods, scarfed bodices, white fabrics as a dominant color, and various materials like crepon chiffon mull Bengaline crepe and cotton with bold spot patterns. It also shares anecdotes about fashion bills and a cautionary tale about laundry costs.
Protection order for foreign meat consumers and horse meat marking
Secretary Morton issues an order effective September 15 1895 requiring that all beef for export carry a certificate of inspection and be sound and wholesome. Meat from other species not bearing inspection marks must be clearly labeled and packed in identifiable containers to indicate species.
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Wasa Hineton
Morton
White baby carriage covers and fabrics described by St. Louis paper
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat details white cotton flannel and vicuna cloth options for baby carriage covers. It notes satin ribbons, lace edges, muslin and pique covers for heat, and decorative monograms. Pillow slips feature fine linen with Valenciennes lace or lace frills and floral embroidery.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Fashion notes describe sheer blouse styles and bonnet details
The article describes blouse waists made of accordion-plaited chiffon in black on pale yellow red or light blue satin for dressy wear. It also notes a favorite bonnet with a skull shaped body trimmed with butterfly feathers and wired lace loops to hold them in place.
Saloonkeepers Fined As Rush For Plea Booms
In New York special sessions 425 saloonkeepers charged with Sunday opening rushed to plead guilty to take a 25 dollar fine. Those delaying faced 300 dollars or three months. Six policemen kept order as $7,000 in cash was collected. Plea period extended one week.
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New York
Court of Special Sessions
Crum Wins Both Sprints in Chicago Athletics Meet
Crum ran 100 yards in 10 seconds flat and 220 yards in 22.45 seconds to win both events at a Chicago Athletic Association meet. He set a new world circular track record and equaled the English straightaway mark, surpassing the American circular record of 22.4 seconds by Fred Weston.
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Chicago.Athletic Association
Crum
Fred Weston
Washington
Cholera and Chinese to America With Steamer Belgie
The Belgie arrived with Chinese passengers possibly exposed to cholera. Several Chinese bound for Honolulu died en route and others were landed. Cholera has broken out in Honolulu. American passengers were dispersed to the east and Mexico.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Mexico
Russian crops show poor yields in 1916 grain report
In St Peterspune, September 2, an official report says Russia's spring sown crops endured drought with only 72 percent above average. Winter sown crops yield 61 percent fair, indicating overall moderate harvest prospects.
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St. Peterspune
Russia
Ex-Mayor Hopkins Advised Strike Led to Loss of Property
George W. Howard, ex-railway board member, says Hopkins advised a 15 percent strike. Eugene Debs, ARU president, confirms the claim about the costly labor action in Chicago.
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Curiaco
John Hopkins
Chicago
George W. Howard
American Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs
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America
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