Rise of a self made merchant in Duluth and Cincinnati
The article profiles E. M. Gidding of E. M. Gidding & Co., a self made trader who started by polishing fixtures and selling newspapers. By advertising well and pleasing customers he built success in Duluth and Cincinnati and plans a New York venture around October 1, continuing to work hard and seek opportunities. (To Be Continued)
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Cincinnati
New York
E. M. Gidding
E. M. Gidding & Co
Duluth
Prohibition Stance Dominates Oklahoma Governor Race Coverage
Oklahoma City reports both Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees favor prohibition. The Democratic convention contemplates endorsing Governor Haskell’s administration, pledging economical governance, and reaffirming faith in Senator Gore. Judge Owen of Munroe Beach is set as temporary chair, signaling policy lines from the resolution committee. Also noted is the death of coal operator W H Sweat, who rose from 12 children to school district school director, despite minimal formal schooling.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Haskell
United States
Gore
Thoma H. Owen
Munko- Bee
Resolution Committee
W. H. Sweat
Sexton
Aevanth
McMurray contracts links to Robbers' Roost agents
Testimony traced McMurray's agents to Robbers' Roost operations in southeastern Oklahoma where Indians signed contracts for land deals and taxes while officials and lawmakers faced bribery allegations. Witnesses described meetings at Adams' home and Capitol contacts with Gore, McGuire, and Hamon amid debates over a 10 percent fee and an anticipated Chicago convention delegation.
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Adams
Taft
McMurray
Gore
Carter
McQuirn
Roosevelt
Latham
Congress
Chicago
Robbers
Lodal
H. Gooffrey
Indiana
C. 8. Miller
Godfrey
Bates
Jake L. Hamon
Hamon
Washington
John H. Shepherd
Department of the Interior
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Vicecvat
Sherman Slao
McGuire
Hannon
Creager
C. E. Creager
Three Brothers Die In Express Train Collision
East Greenwich Rhode Island August 10 Three brothers sons of John H Straight of Cawesert were killed and a fourth brother seriously injured when a New York bound Portland express on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad sped 60 miles an hour around a sharp turn striking them as they watched a freight pass. Herbert Straight escaped with severe scratches and ran home bleeding to tell his mother of the deaths.
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East Greenwich
John H. Straight
Cawesert
New York, New Maven and Hartford
Herbert Straight
California Emigration Draws Punjab Groups to Hong Kong
Calcutta August 10 A surge of Punjabs Mohammedans and Sikhs plans to emigrate to Hong Kong then California. Many seek police or watchman posts in the United States, relying on letters from relatives in California about land and opportunity. About 1500 natives qualified for the caste last month and more prepare to follow. American consul general William H. Michael says none have visited the consulate and they may not be allowed to land in the United States. Washington is expected to respond.
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Calcutta
Hong Kong
California
William
Michael
Michael Aid
United States
Washington
Seven Men Save Child from Bul Dog in Paris Ky
Paris Kentucky August 10 seven men struggled to free Samuel Margelon 23 from a vicious bull dog after it seized his face. Twenty seven stitches were required and the lad may lose sight in one eye. The dog was killed. Samuel played with the animal when the attack occurred. oops
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Paris
Samuel
Gus Margelon
Mayor Gaynor Improves Amid Poison Fear and Inquiry
Reports from the hospital describe Mayor Gaynor in a cheerful mood with a limited diet and good stamina as doctors watch for signs of blood poisoning. A bullet remains in his neck and police probe possible plots while Gallagher explains the crime and seeks to justify his act as a political lesson.
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Dhate
Fie
Gallagher
Meyer
Fred
Mitchell
Jersey City
Edwards
Mieuff
William K. Edwards
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Europe
Joseph F. Tack
Madison Street
Hock
Beautiful Coat Suits for Traveling and Bargains
Readable ad listing offers beautiful new coat suits for traveling and summer ready mades at reduced prices. Daily specials highlight reduced prices from 4.45 to 2.95 with emphasis on value and selection. Items described as fashionable and suitable for summer wear.
Quick Jersey Justice and Mayor Gaynor Tragedy Reflections
A New Jersey authoritie plan to use Gallagher as an example of quick Jersey justice if the mayor’s injuries heal. If the mayor dies the charge would be murder in the first degree with the death penalty. In Pittsburg a magistrate fines Joneson McDonald for disorderly conduct after he said Gaynor should have been killed.
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Dock Department
New Jersey
Gallagher
Pittsburg
Gaynor
Joneon McDonald
North Side
New York
McDonald
Hoboken Pier
Crippen and the Girl Soon to Be Returned
Quebec authorities report completion of legal formalities for deportation of Dr. Crippen and Miss Leneve to Britain. The surrender order, signed by Justice Giroard, confirms transcript approval from the Crippen Leneve proceedings in Quebec. Prisoners may be taken to Bingsend after August 15.
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Quebec
AMN
Dr. Crippen
Miss Leneve
Dominion
Giroard
Murray Bey
Ottawa
Grey
Justce Fitzpatrick
Crippen-Leneve
Quebec Court of Special Sessions
Bingsend
J C Holly Arrested After Rock Springs Hotel Fire
Wilmington August 10 J C Holly proprietor of the Rock Springs hotel was arrested by order of the county coroner charged with responsibility for the death by suffocation of Edwin Gromwell an orphan ward of the proprietor. Guests were rescued from windows as flames spread and kerosene soaked sheets were shown at inquest. Insurance on the boy and on Holly was noted. Holly remains in jail without bond awaiting coroner's verdict. Judge Thomas Hawood of Mississippi supreme court died at Merian on August 10.
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Wilmington
N. C
Rock Springs
J. C. Holly
Edwin Gromwell
Bor
Iattar
70 year old widow marries 23 year old man in Chicago
Mrs Marr B Train aged 70 from Su Diego California estimated wealth in the millions wed James Dita, a 23 year old Assyrian linen salesman, in Chicago on August 10. Train stated her income from sente alone was 93,800 annually and that her late husband’s hygiene was limited to a single asset.
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Chicago
Marr B. Train
Su Diego
Cal
James Dita
Otf
New York
Ste Wee & Hygiene
George Francis
Mrs Simon May Die From Mosquito Bite
Mrs. L Simon of Betherwood Louisiana is in serious condition after a mosquito bite on the head. Erysipelas developed and recovery for Mr. Simon is doubtful.
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Prohibition
Oklahoma
Gore Asaya
Aaia Carter
Capitol
Cage
Harmon
Burke
Forst
Atlanta
Pete Liste
Lure OF
C. N. Haskell
Muskogee
Wright
Oklo
E. N. Wright
Adama
Peter Hudson
Kennesaw. Biscuit
Menner
Harops
Thirty-third Street
Wilhelm
President McHinney
Coats
Southern Railway
Queen and Crescent
Crippen
J.C. Holly
Han Ward
Holly Parish
Orphs
Wood
Merian
Mies
Thomas Hawood
Trier
Supreme Court of
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