Purchase of Silver May Fall Below the Notch Report
The acting Director of the Mint Preston may fail to buy the full 4,500,000 ounces this month under the Sherman act. Purchases to date are only about one third of the required amount, despite Treasury policy backed by Carlisle and Attorney General Olney. Five purchase days remain, with market-priced offerings needed to reach the limit. Also noted is alleged manipulation of London prices by American actions, affecting silver dollars and the U.S. market.
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WassingTon
Treasury
Preston
Carlisle
Mint
London
India
Breach of Promise Suit Involving Russell Sage Revealed
New York July 20 A breach of promise suit seeks 100000 from Russell Sage for betrayal under promise of marriage. Plaintiff Miss Delia Keegan, an Irish immigrant, alleges Sage as widower betrayed her after they met when her sister cooked in his home. Proceedings in Judge Bookstaver’s court touched motions to extend time to answer.
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New York
Russell Sage
L' Road
Delia Keegan
Ireland
Delia
Sage
Merchant's Fatal Jump in Washington
Judge B. K. Plain a prominent lumber merchant died after leaping from his roof while suffering from delusions that he would dive into water. Born in Alexandria he served in the Confederate army and later lived in Memphis where he married. His estate is cited at over 2000000 dollars.
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Washington
B. K. Plain
Mr.Plain
Alexandria
Memphis
Women Lead Strike clash at Clements pit in Kansas
About 500 striking miners fought in Clements pit led by 100 women. At least four wounded, three men and one woman, from over 100 shots with Winchesters and pistols. Wounded moved away, not considered danger. Guard general dispatched to Pittsburg if militia needed. Also reports Yellow Fever in Mazatlan and death of George Frederick Parsons in New York.
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Cury
Kan
Clements Pit
Kansas National Guard
Pittsburg
Scheme of Swindling Hat Bees On Santa Fe Railroad
Kansas City reports Topeka dispatch says Santa Fe management uncovered wide scale payroll padding on the Topeka to Chicago division. The fraud, averaging 17000 dollars monthly, involved officers from assistant superintendents to section bosses. Conspirators allegedly shared fake names and profits. pay car departures triggered in person claims. Detectives on case. sensational arrests anticipated.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
Topeka
Chicago
Ttis
The Baseball Record and Local Crime Briefs
The Baseball Record lists team standings with Atlanta and Birmingham showing strong wins, followed by results from Friday games across cities including Atlanta Augusta Chattanooga and New Orleans. A fatal runaway near Waynesville Ga. claims Charley McVeigh, a turpentine operator. In Cartersville, Ga., John Dutton faces a Sept 15 execution for the rape and murder of Mrs. Sallie Mobbs.
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Wee
Werd
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
New Orleans
Nashville
Peteveres
Montgomery
Charleston
Mobile
Augusta
Avannah
Wag
Fam
Port
Macon
Atlanta
Soutgomery
AIT Charlestons
Asaqeecdl
Anugusta
Wll
Savannah
Waanenday
Savansh
Cretantogs
Charleson
Risa
Vm Lon: Perce
Chattanoo
Ivannoah
Birming
Nashvlle
Nashill
Waycross
Charley McVeigh
Waynesville
Cartersville
John Dutton
Sallie Mobbs
Stilesboro
T. W. Milner
Railroad Change in Macon Links Georgia Southern with Seaboard
Macon and Northern railroad will be operated with the Georgia Southern railroad creating a direct Seaboard Air Line route from Athens to Palatka Fla. A short one mile link will connect the lines near Central City park, with shops and a roundhouse planned for both roads. Receivers handle the lines and a satisfactory consolidation offer is reported, with consolidation soon.
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Macon
Macon and Northern Railroad
Georgia Southern Railroad
Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Palatka
Fla
Costly Fire Destroys Two Blocks in Long Island City
In Long Island City two entire blocks were wrecked by flames. The new St Mary’s Roman Catholic church costing 300000 and the gutted parsonage stood among the losses. A costly parish school, unused, was also destroyed. Estimated total loss about 800000. A separate brief notes a 15 minute rain at 8 am in Leavenworth Kansas, a historic meteor event. Warrensburg and Milwaukee report bank failures.
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Long Island City
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic
Captain and Mrs Gunn Suit Over Property Dispute
In Macon on July 22 Mrs Hattie A Gunn filed suit in Bibb superior court against her husband A M Gunn both residents of Vineville. The filing seeks an injunction to protect her property from interference and notes the couple’s prominence and wealth. The report mentions recent civic ties but lacks complete details on the property and relief sought.
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Macon
Hattie A. Gunn
Bible Superior Court
A. M. Gunn
Vineville
Captain Gunn
Bouroen Sa
Plan Proposed to Gate Cherokee Strip Opening
Governor Renfroe United States Marshal Nix and District Attorney Speed back a president plan to guard the Cherokee strip with a continuous infantry line. Entry allowed only at prescribed times as officers grant access, with detachments at county seats to hold crowds until the official opening hour.
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Cherokee Strip
Gourme
Renfroe
United States
Nix
Speed
Vance Letters Farmers Alliance on Silver Policy
Senator Zebulon B. Vance released an open letter to the Farmers Alliance praising its push to support the current silver purchasing law until a satisfactory substitute is found. He reiterates his commitment to bimetalism as currency basis and dismisses fears of patronage influence or Sherman act repeal. He also notes Salvation Oil claims aimed at curing rheumatism and pains.
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North Carolina
New York
Raleigh
N. C
Zebulon B. Vance
Allance
Vance
Sensation in Salisbury Dragged to Public Fight
In Salisbury North Carolina on July 22 W E Goldsboro of Maryland, guest of the Washington Building and Loan association, insulted the wife of J A Bolick, a Western North Carolina railroad fireman. Bolick confronted him, a scuffle ensued, and Goldsboro was taken to a boarding house by officers while Bolick’s friends threatened to continue the clash. Bolick reportedly assaulted Goldsboro when he was found trying to escape. Goldsboro’s conduct is described as ignoble prior to the affair.
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Washington
Hess
Indianapolis
Harrison
Department of Justice
Olney
O'Neill
Wisconsin
Don. M. Dickinson
Lalisbury
N. C
W. E. Goldsboro
Maryland
Washington Building and Loan Association
J. A. Bolick
Western North Carolina Railroad
Goldsboro
Old Hickory
Bolick
Bolicks
United States dispatch boat Dolphin arrives at Charleston
The Dolphin with Secretary of the Navy Herbert aboard anchors off the Charleston navy yard and receives a 21 gun salute with an 11 gun return from the Dolphin. Also reports a Brazilian revolutionists victory near Yuguaror with General Saares killed. A MR SKIFF column laments wasted search for happiness and condemns debt and selfishness while noting an upcoming North trip for a rest.
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Herald
Valparaiso
Montevideo
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Castelhistas
Yuguaror
Saares
MR. Skiff
Black white caps band jailed in Madison county
Three men accused of white capping are jailed in Madison county with two more bound over on $150 bonds. The group allegedly operated from Braggtown near Broad River, targeting Mayfield Neal, who was beaten and tied, then warned to flee after a failed whisky search. Warrants issued for Louis Daniel and others. Sheriff and committal court bound them over to the Superior Court.
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Madison County
Braggtown
Braggs Ferry
Broad River
Hadson
Broad
Mayfield Neal
Louis Daniel
Mayfield
Danielaville
Louis
Dock
Will Daniel
Jim Rucker
Fayette Curry
Sherif Brooks
Bogga
McGowan
Turpentine and rosin market notes from several cities
July 22 reports show turpentine quiet to steady across markets with rosin firm. New York pork and lard prices mixed, Cincinnati pork dull and lard firmer, and Chicago cash grain quotes listed. Liverpool cotton futures noted with steady tone and middlings at 44. Prices include crude and yellow dip turpentine and various lard and rib values.
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Naval Stores
Wilmixaron
Savannar
New York
Cincinnati
Iverpool Cotton Futures
Livertor
Uly
Anc
Ccee
Ory
A New Worship of Foreigners in a Dream of Space
Samuel Walter Foss imagines a future where travel makes the Earth small and humanity spreads across the solar system. A balloon to the moon replaces medicine, with Edison and Venus commerce, Neptune tailors, and Arcturus accents as societies imitate distant worlds. The poem satirizes progress and cosmopolitan ambition.
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Mara
Venus
Earth
Neptune
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Medical
Ura
Sirius
Arcturus
Jupiter
Seaside Advertising Misunderstanding Sparks Message Row
A city news contest through humorous letters highlights a misread seaside advertisement. The School Bored debates a misheard Sea View cottage notice, while a placid landlord laments spelling errors blamed on busy city papers.
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Sea View Cottage
Detroit Tribune
Multiple Local Tragedies and Notable Passages From McRae News
Three weeks ago at McRae Mrs. Wilson died by morphine self harm leaving a husband and six or seven children. Last Saturday her husband Walter Wilson killed himself with a pistol. Charles R Crisp of Americus visits Atlanta on return from Chicago where he led a department at the world’s fair. A H Bohannon of Hawkinsville owns an old Henry Clay manuscript from 1805. Sam Garrett of Hart’s district Talbot county was bitten by a mad dog while driving hogs. the dog later showed rabies symptoms and was killed.
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Crisp
Washington
A.H. Bohannon
Hawkinnville
Henry Clay
Sam Garrett
Hart’s
Talbot County
Mr. Garrett
Extra charge for bath sparks townhouse dispute
A Boston Transcript quip notes an unusual fee, where a landlord explains a $2 bath charge after a chambermaid found a guest distressed. The exchange illustrates a humorous yet telling glimpse of domestic economics and etiquette in early 20th century urban life.
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Boston Transcript
Real estate agent recalls failed Perpendicular Building rental
Mr Brown notes a top suite in the Perpendicular building went unrented as a society would not use stairs due to the lack of an elevator. The discussion involves the American Pedestrian and Mount Climbing association and a Youth's Company.
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Ihe Pe Paper
The
American Pedestrian and Mount Climbing Association
Poor stock used in the lob A.
A fragmentary note describes poor stock used in a lob A, with unclear context or subject details. The readable portion hints at quality issues affecting a project or device, but lacks names, dates, or locations to establish full context.
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