Womans claim of common law wife shocks Bennett case
In a sensational Long Branch will dispute, Laura Biggar asserts she was secretly Bennett’s wife. Witnesses recall Bennett’s illness and Biggar’s close ties, while executors and others dispute the marriage claim and the will’s provisions. Two prisoners are jailed as proceedings continue.
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Miss Eiesar
Bennett
John F. Hawkins
Asbury Park
Miss Biggar
Mr. Bennett
Tooker
Hoboken Board of Health
Stanton
Pittsburg
Long Branch
Henry M. Bennett
Laura Biglar
J. W. Pratt
R. M. Gulick
Clemenceau
General Chaffee Returning Home From Manila
Washington reports General Chaffee will sail from Manila for San Francisco aboard the transport Sumner in about eight days. The Philippines command will be turned over to General Davis.
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Heo
Philippines
Washington
War Department
General Chaffes
Manila
San Francisco
Sumner
The
Davis
Heart Disease Symptoms and Early Treatment Warnings
A damaged text fragment describes weak heart signs and risk factors. It notes pale skin, fluttering, chest pain, breathlessness, and fainting spells. The passage urges immediate treatment before condition worsens and claims a cure by Dr Miles Heart Sure.
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Miles
D.” Rawpart
TeTicettriile
N. Fe
De. Midis Heart Gaze
A fragmented OCR item references De. Midis and a phrase about art medis and loans. Readable context is limited. no clear event, date, or location. The fragment suggests a literary or medical topic but lacks concrete details for a full summary.
Roosevelt Abscess Ends GOP Discord In House
Washington dispatch notes President Roosevelt’s medical setback calms western and eastern GOP factions. It cites dissensions, party leadership doubts, and fear of Democratic harmony, with leaders urging unity while Roosevelt accommodates a southern delay. Delaware politics boost Democratic hopes and critique Republican tariff aims.
Treasury Circular Halts Purchase of 1804 Bonds
Washington circular denies the treasury will buy United States five per cent bonds of the loan of 1804 if presented before October 15. It states payment at a rate of 10a fiat and directs presentation to the division of loans and currency or the New York assistant treasurer. It also details postwar bond interest prepayment plans and conditions for closed books on certain loans.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
New York
Shaw
Ais
Morgan
J. P. Morgan & Company
Gill
United States Steel Corporation
Berlin
Dr. Koch
Retschbank
Central Committee
Bank
Bank of England
Bank’ of
England
Koch
Simlar
Deutsch Bank
Wall Street
London
Blood Poison Is Not Feared In Roosevelt Wound Update
Washington reports on President Roosevelts condition after leg and wound surgery. Doctors note gradual improvement, rest prescribed, and no signs of dangerous infection. Roosevelt reads papers, handles executive business, and remains under careful observation with Lt. Tixey and Dr. Lang nearby.
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Hoosevelts
Rixey
Lung
Roosevelt
Moorly
Navy Department
Tixey
Br. Lang
Diplomatic Shakeup Narrows to Brazil and Europe
Washington reports a wave of state department appointments shifting ambassadors and ministers among Germany Austria Hungary Spain Switzerland and Brazil effective after Ambassador White leaves Berlin in November David E Thompson of Nebraska becomes the sole new ministerial appointment while others relocate to Europe or South America Thompson, once a Nebraska Republican figure and railroad brakeman, contemplates acceptance amid a local Lincoln venture to launch an evening newspaper.
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Washington
State Department
Charlemagne Tower
Pennsylvania
Bus#14
Germany
Robert 8. McCormick
Ilindla
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Bellamy Storer
Ohio
Spain
Austria- Hungary
Arthur 8. Hardy
New Hampshire
Switzerand
Charles Page Bryan
Burlington and Missouri
Thompson
Lincoln
Nebr
David E .Thompson
Brazil
Mr. Thompson
Tincoln
Bulgarian rebels break cordon near Salonica in fierce clash
Three hundred Bulgarian revolutionists, surrounded by Turkish troops, forced a breach after a sanguinary fight in which both sides suffered heavy losses. Reinforcements were sent in pursuit of the Bulgarians. A committee plans a statue to William Shakespeare on the Hamlet Terrace at Kronberg Castle, marking where the bard set the ghost scene.
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Salonica
Will Sgt Shakespeare
Kronberg Castle
Bismore
Shakespeare
Ham
Census of the Philippines Ordered by President
President Hoover signs an order for a census in the Philippines after a Philippine act and a certificate from the Philippine commission that the insurrection is suppressed. Lake Lanao in Mindanao excluded as Moros opposed to the insurrection. The census will inquire into population and related facts once peace is certified. The president may use the census bureau for compilation and distribution.
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Washington
Hoonevelt
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Prominent Young Businessman Hal Padgett Dies
Hal Padgett 25, eldest son of B R Padgett, died yesterday after five weeks illness at his father’s home 118 Merritts Avenue. He was a member of B R Padgett & Son, contractors and builders. Survived by father and mother, five brothers Hardy Ben James Ashton Frank, two sisters Julia and Dora. Funeral at erat Baptist church Sunday at 3 PM with interment at Wow wiaw.
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Man Pease
Hal Padgett
B. R. Padgett
Merritts Avenue
Mr. Padgett
B. R. Padgett & Son, Contractors
Hardy
Ben
James
Ashton
Frank
Dyspepsia Relief Promises With Hood's Sarsaparilla
The ad asserts difficulties of digestion and dyspepsia cause misery and irritability as sufferers eat unwillingly. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is the effective remedy that cures thousands and offers relief from sour taste, fullness, headache, and heartburn.
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Hood
Boodle investigation heats up with subpoenas in St Louis
In St Louis on September 2, subpoenas duces tecum were issued for Circuit Attorney Folk to compel Broker James Campbell and his cashier William Reed to appear and bring two checks totaling 347,500 dated November 1899 to Ed Butler, a local politician. Grand jury found the checks cashed. the date matches the bribery case tied to a ten year fighting bill. Deputies struggled to serve the subpoenas as Reed is absent and Campbell is away. Another grand jury session is set with witnesses to be heard. A writ of habeas corpus for four jailed former delegates facing bribery and perjury charges was denied by Judge Vallant for lack of jurisdiction.
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St. Louis
Tell
House of Delegates
Campbell
Reed
Grand Jury
House At Delegates
Vallant
Supreme Court
Pazo Ointment Refund Offer for Skin Ailments
Ecze man u our offers refund if Pazo Ointment fails to cure ringworm and related skin conditions including pimples blackheads and facial sores. The ad promises money back for ineffective treatment for common dermatological issues.
Banked From Belief Work Decision Against Pennsylvania Railway
Circuit court ruling against the relief department of the Pennsylvania Railway Company. Prosecuting attorney argued the firm exceeded its charter by engaging in insurance relief work. Court sustained the contention and the case will be appealed.
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Pennsylvania Railway Company
Bucyrus
Ohio
Relief Department
Penn-sylvania
Heavy stock increase planned for Chicago and St Paul railroad
A $25,000,000 increase in capital stock is announced for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. The new stock will be issued to stockholders at par, reportedly to finance acquisition of Senator Clark's rights in a proposed line from East Lake City to Los Angeles. The St Paulines, allied with Gould interests, seek a route to Salt Lake and an outlet to the Pacific coast through Clark's project.
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St. Paul
Good Authority
Tin Daily News
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Clark
East Lake City
Los Angeles
St. Paulines
Gould Rada
Salt Lake
St. Maul
Padilla
Broughton to Preach Special Sermon on Election
Rev Len G Broughton will preach at the Tabernacle next Sunday on Atlanta and heaven with special application to the pending municipal election. A large crowd is expected as the sermon is likely to address many campaign points in detail.
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Tabernacle
Len G. Broughton
The
Atlanta
Heaven
Spares From The Wire Chronicle Deaths And Crimes
Ihane A. Singer a major Singer Manufacturing stockholder dies in Atlantic City. A storm causes 1648 of two lived and heavy damage to shipping with Septem ber 1 as the date. Mrs. C. A. Pillsbury of Minneapolis dies at 67. Miss Mary Wine throp of Boston to leave about 5000 to Princeton College. A leprosy case is reported at Bellevue hospital from a recent arrival to the United States. Burglars steal 400 from Berkwood Improvement Co. safe, overpowering and binding a patrolman. Augusta Hotel sale approved in Augusta Ga to City Health and Warehouse Co for 12000 to spur rail access for the wholesale trade.
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Singer Manufacturing Company
Atlantic City
Minneapolis
Minn
C. A. Pillsbury
Princeton College
Mary Winethrop
Boston
Old Augusta
Augusta
City Health and Warehouse Company
Quiet restored in coal action across region
Philadelphia reports no major disturbances as strike activity lulls, with a small riot in Centralia prompting Sheriff Knorr to urge Governor Stone for troops. Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys remain quiet while Forest City shows soldiers dampening unrest. Lebaron sees a temporary truce amid labor clashes. District President Nicholas accuses ex-mine foreman Michael Grimes of leading bribery to swing workers back to work. The Thirteenth regiment patrols areas, while a disarmed Hungarian woman faces arrest after an assault on a nonunion man. Secretary Treasurer Wilson heads to Pittsburgh to discuss strike terms with Mitchell, seeking settlement after twenty weeks. Lebanon pipers press company for concessions as Wyoming reports quiet. sheriff asks for troops at Shenandoah.
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Philadelphia
Centralia
Columbia County
Knorr
Stone
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Forest City
Susquehanna County
Lebaron
American Steel and Wire Company
Aikelihood
Wark
Scranton
Nicholas
Michael Grimes
Grimes
Thirteenth Regiment
Watres
James Winston
Wilson
Mitchell
Indianapolis
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburg
Muat Pbs
Lebanon
Lord
American Iron and Steel Company
Jora
Wyoming Region
Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Sherix
Shenandoah
Stoné
A Husband's Advice and a Cure for Mrs Cooper
Mrs Sadie Cooper of Auburn Missouri recounts severe stomach inflammation lasting months. After exhausting medical care and failing medicine, her husband urged Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She began in January 1898, improved in two weeks, and after three months fully recovered with no relapse. The pills claim broad cures for blood and nerve disorders and are sold nationwide.
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Sadie Cooper
Main Street
Auburn
Dr. Williams
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Cotton Agents Going South for Cotton Movement Study
Washington reports that several U S department of agriculture special agents have left for the south with more to follow to investigate the cotton movement. They will compare 1901 02 crop estimates and census figures with actual marketed cotton and assess carryover and rework effects. A full statement of results will be released publicly.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
South
Hyde
Waters
Movement to End Strike in Detroit As Council Proposes Convention
Detroit, Sept 26. The common council adopted a resolution to appoint a committee to invite people from coal-reliant cities to meet in Detroit to plan a convention. The aim is to press for a resumption of coal production through public opinion or government action if needed. A committee will meet Monday night to discuss the convention.
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Centralia
Gobin
Detroitt
Mich
Common Council
Cites
Pennsylvania
Sailith
Kentucky Allows 120860 for Spanish American War mobilization
September 26. The comptroller of the currency rendered a decision permitting Kentucky to be reimbursed 120,860 for expenses incurred in raising and equipping volunteers for the war with Spain.
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Washington
Comptroller
iWas
Ecentucky
E.péengea
Raleing
Spain
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