Wire and Water Farce Slated at Bannister's Imre
Fragment from a late 19th century theatre program notes a misprint filled performance at Bannister's theatre with a farce titled Wire and Water and a tragedy by Fontensis. The piece reports audience yawned and hissing was rare at the first showing of Uthenter. A brief tale from Oakley Michigan recounts Lorence Capen praising Dodd's Kidney Pills after suffering kidney pains and sleepless nights.
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Fontensiie
Rol
Oakley
Mich
Lorence Capen
Dodd
Evers bin
Skin Tonics and Warnings Ring From Old Jar Advert
A fragmented ad touts Cutleura skin remedies claiming instant relief for infant skin ailments and hair loss. It blends marketing claims with a satirical aside about publishers and writers, referencing census data and a New Yorker joke about a neighbor’s dog and a baby’s sleep disturbance.
Coffee Heart Very Plain in Home People
A Brooklyn man credits giving up coffee after 30 years with heart palpitations to Postum Food Coffee. He describes learning proper preparation, then adopting Postum. he reports improved health and no palpitations, except when forced to drink real coffee away from home. The note mentions Postum by The Postum Co, Battle Creek, Michigan, and a ten day trial.
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Brooklyn
Weston
Battle Creek
Mich
Aransas Sinks After Collision With Tow Barge Glendower
The Aransas steamship bound from Boston to New York sank within minutes after a collision with the Glendower barge in fog near Pollock Rip Shoals. Of 47 passengers and crew, only one life was lost, Miss Mainie Keller, 27, as others awakened in time to reach lifeboats with orderly evacuations. The tug Patience and the Glendower reported no damage and claimed no responsibility.
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Vineyand Maren
Maas
Nowa
Vineyard Sooml Shipping
Aransas
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Stanmer
Dnast
Whea
Aly
Mainie Keller
Sue
Oiivers
Vallenes
Glendower
Vollock Rip
Pollock Rip Shoals
Patience
Reading Railroad
Caransas
Bremen
Confesses Terrible Crime in Schinderdecker Case
Edward Gottschalk and accomplice confessed to fatally harming Christian Hartmann in a butcher shop attack. Gottschalk pleaded guilty to his role and claimed Hartmann was killed by his co-conspirator while he waited outside. The motive cited was robbery as the judge prepares to sentence.
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Schinderdecker
Edward Gottschalk
Christian Hartmann
Heartmann
Lewis
Schindehlecker
Fels Rually
Wrest
Gottschalk
Martiann
Gottechalk
Bit
Martnnun
Cottsehalk
Killing of Detective Leads to Two Executions in Missouri
A report from Union Missouri states William Rudolph was hanged in Union jail for involvement in the murder of Detective Charles J Schumacher near Radulottshowe. Rudolph died after thirteen minutes on the gallows, confessing on the way out. About 200 witnesses attended the execution. The piece also mentions a threatening letter to Nan Patterson’s lawyer Levy and notes stock market quotes, a fire loss in Cleveland, and Venezuelan talks.
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William Rudolph
Union
William Studulph
Geore Collins
Charles J. Schumacher
St. Louis
Radulottshowe
Stanton
Rudolph
Tie
Gaye
Sioux City
Cleveland
News
A. Wan
J. McGuon
Wealthy Woman Shoots Self at Hotel Imperial in New York
In New York's Hotel Imperial on Saturday Mrs. We Gray, a wealthy and beautiful widow of a Chicago broker, shot herself and died later in hospital. A love affair is blamed in letters to broker Charles H. Stoneham of New York. the couple registered as J W Gray and wife N.M. They were seen together but Gray vanished the night of the tragedy.
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We Gray
Chicago
Weas
New York
Althoish
J. W. Gray
Grays
Gray
the Crays
Oto Charles
Stonchnia
Lim
Hia Afive
Broadway
Charlca H. Stoneham
New Jersey
Lyever
Stoneham
New Orleans
Collision in the Atlantic Sinks Steamship Aransas near Vollock shoal
One passenger Mamie Keller, about 24, missing after the steamship Aransas capt. Bowl collided with the barge Glentower one and a half miles south of Vollock tip shoal. Thirty six passengers and crew were rescued by small boat at midnight as the vessel sank in calm conditions.
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Arayais Dover
Mas
Aransas
Bowl
Tse
Glentower
Vollock Tip
Quelito
Mamie Keller
New York
Boston
Oig Aml Lander
Fos
Slippery Pat Crowe Disappears Again in Omaha Return Mystery
A slip of news reports Pat Crowe, the alleged Eddie Cudahy kidnapper, vanished again after arriving in Omaha. Police chief says Crowe has outwitted detectives, with no confirmed lead since he left for his brother’s home in Connell Bluff. Also covers riots at the Church of the Holy Cross, Garibaldi inauguration, windstorm in Indian Territory, Nan Patterson jury deadlock, a Philadelphia trolley crash, and other scattered items.
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Pat Crowe
Omaha
Neb
Vat Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Connell Bluffs
Limahue
Crowe
No Peace In Chicago Spurs City Strike Upheaval
Cook County officials plan active control of Chicago strike amid street rioting. Governor Denery and leading businessmen press for state troops as Mayor Dunne and Sheriff Warrett debate militia use while unrest escalates and thousands may be enrolled for enforcement.
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Buea
Thowna
Uarrett
Cook Conuts
Chicago
Sowel Pressre
Miyor Dime Ty Ladiessiyi
Aliovil
Sheriff Warrett
Unamosa
Dutin G. Shedd
Marshall Pied & Co
Springfield
Dunne
Tarnett
Nan Patterson Prostrated in Tombs Prison Bail Sought
Nan Patterson rests in the Tombs New York as nerves weaken under the strain. Lawyers push for bail while the district attorney remains unreachable. Levy visits the prison but finds her unable to work. Mrs Smith also suffers severely. Jury reportedly stood 7 to 2 for acquittal.
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Nan Patterson
Il da Tha Tombs
New York
Levy
Tumba Priso
Miss Tatterson
Slavic ships suffer damage from typhoon and battleship notes
A typhoon swept the south China coast damaging Revelations Kejestvensky's squadron and scattering fighters. Meanwhile reports from London note two Bebogatai transports damaged near Sumatra. Public figures discuss enforcing prohibition in Kansas and other distant items amid disaster reports.
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Rejestvensky
Urrives
Amey
Ching
South China
Kejestvensky E
Mey
Rojestvensky
London
Boon Xiys
Bebogatai
Transsports
Putie Sabong
Sumatra
Buck seeks stay of freedom. Iowa inmate back in prison
Des Moines dispatch reports 22 year old Joseph Buck of Polk County, released earlier from Fort Madison after a robbery sentence, requested administrative reconsideration to stay free. A governor’s pardon was noted as suspended, Buck reportedly preferred prison to freedom as prison officials read a letter claiming desire to return behind bars.
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Nhe
Peeort
Econviet Las
Hibs
Joseph Lueck Do
Bod Madixon
Polk County
Relbery
Casini
Baek
Apel
Buck
Jones
Madiker
Werntag
Des Moines
Darden
Garrett
Ailee
Rennet
Tarrett
Unck
Miles
Jerry
Bbs Ak
Mack
Lincoln
Neb
Vr Parahat
Fort Madison
Farutam
Young Buck
Investigation in Council Bluffs on Pat Crowe return
A disputed report claims Pat Crowe visited Omaha with his brother in Council Bluffs last week at the brother’s home. Local belief says the tale may have been planted for newspaper advertising. J T Ceone denies Crowe’s Omaha visits during the chase two weeks ago.
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Council Bluffs
Pat Crowe
Connell
Dx Hollet
Omaha
Coennell Bluffs
Tragic death of Joseph Burger at Cherokee yard
A man named Joseph Burger was struck in the Uniole Content Railroad yards in Cherokee at around 3 o'clock on Saturday night. He was found dying near the track by Yardmaster Wachtler with fatal injuries including head and chest damage. Authorities suspect a steel car or other rail equipment caused the fatal harm. the exact sequence remains unclear.
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Joseph Burger
Cherokee
Joe Burger
Murger
Wachtler
Insurange Men Arrested in Clinton Price Fix Probe
Fifteen agents seized in Clinton under a town code ban on price fixing. County Attorney UL Miller secured warrants. state and local officers urged formation of a pool to curb bid rigging. Bonds totaling significant sums posted by numerous named agents from Des Moines to Minneapolis and beyond.
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Agouta
Clinton
UL. Miller
Cliyton
Huraday
Wy M
Mer- We
Fort Doh
T. Maran
Onahay 8
Phelps
Bociiugem
G.I Crossley
Des Moines
Roger Swire
Towa City
Paul Pintosh
I. EK
Crowe
Miggerpolle
W.ok
TIM der
Carpenter
Wood
Ralph T. Uteseh
Des Molovis
Abby
Decorah
C. G. Best
Leading Labor Meeting Debates Child Labor Restrictions
A state federation of labor meeting in Connell Bla is set to discuss barring child labor. A 25 member committee handles preparations ahead of the next general assembly. Delegates include prominent labor figures and women delegates from multiple unions.
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Ava Federation
Towa
State Federation of Labor
Connell Blais
Mesiston
National Few Thong
Carey
Qiuteile
I Bor
Vomedin
Auipas
Farm House Blown Down by Wind in Monona County
A small tornado damaged a farm west of Turin near County Treasurer Stephen Tilson’s place. One building suffered major damage and corn stands were injured. Residents report the storm confined to a small area with no reported injuries. Rainfall measured about two thousandths of an inch.
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Monona
Couty
Stephen Tilson
Turin
Nheut AG
Quawa
Barns Wrecked by Wind Near Charter Oak in Fairfield Area
A Charter Oak special describes a severe windstorm causing extensive damage. Barns and windmills collapsed at William Ackel bel’s farm and another barn was torn down along the road near Hoerokia Schovbech. Windows shattered and telephone lines wrecked.
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Charter Oak
William Ackelbel
Hoerokia Schovbech
SISTER KILLS GROTHER in Parinin division accident
A confused obfuscated report describes a fatal gun accident at Peter Schouten’s home near Faletaux. A Weyenrell son allegedly fired a rifle at his sister while testing it, causing a head wound and instant death. Other items mention bankruptcy petitions, a false death report of Gen. Winslow, and local incidents in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids with scattered details.
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Parininision
Fara
Peter Schouten
Faletaux
Harvey
Weyenrell
Enne
Che Tantly Kang
Pink Pills Aimed at Headache And Blood Renewal
A medical advert claims William Williams Pink Pills restore blood and cure headaches, stomach problems, and nervous conditions. It recounts a Louisiana woman’s relief after three boxes, notes other listed cures, and mentions a shipwreck survival anecdote with ropeyarn diet.
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Farquira
Phey
Williamia
Partiaular
Auminia
Dr. Williamn
Packers investigation praised by Gardell report upheld
The text defends the meat packing industry amid public criticism, arguing no definite charges have been sustained. It cites the Gardell report as vindication, notes the sector’s economic benefits to farmers and commerce, and warns against condemning a powerful industry without concrete proof.
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Linge
Chicago
Hosecina
Gardell
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Juande
Hodde
Cage Wa
Forea Haw
Orelgirade
Tve
Usis
Foawt
Ft Munt
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