Election Results Show Democratic Landslide in County
Returns confirm A. G. Board as County Judge and Chas. S. Gainer as County Attorney along with J. C. Williams District Clerk and others. Precinct 4 tallies list R. J. Daens 723 for commissioner and John Posey 403. Justice of the Peace J. B. Closes 539, W. G. Mitchell 439, Thos. Johnson 145, Constable C. L. Baker 1077.
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A. G. Board
Chas. S. Gainer
J. C. Williams
G. W. McMichael
T. C. Nunn
J.J. Adams
R.M. Nall
A. W. Buchanan
A. B. Carson
R. J. Daens
John Posey
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Closes
W. G. Mitchell
Thos. Johnson
C. L. Baker
Tesla claims remote control of vessels by earth waves
Nikola Tesla describes an electrical system to direct ships and other moving craft from shore or a moving platform without wires. He explains waves or radiations would control propulsion and machinery over long distances, aiming to attack enemy vessels.
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New York
Nicola Tesla
Southampton
Sandy Hook
Tesla
Admiral Cervera
Santia
Mr. Tesla
Siivana
Lynching Near Toluca Over Assault on Mary O'Brien
A black man named Stewart was lynched by miners after an alleged assault on Mary O'Brien, daughter of a Toluca minor. The coroner's jury found death at hands of unknown persons, and authorities doubt pursuing the lynchers will be supported by public sentiment.
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Stewart
Mary O'Brien
Toluca
Lacan
Engineer Dies at Post on Chicago and Alton Train
An engineer, Richard A. House, was found dead at the throttle of a fast refrigerator train near Glendale while en route to Glen dale. Fireman John Verndell entered the cab and found House dead with a peaceful expression. The cause of death was not disclosed and the train was stopped as remains were moved to the caboose.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Caboose
Glendale
The Spaniel at His Best in Waterfowl Haunts
The Irish water spaniel excels as a water retriever in salt marshes lakes and prairie sloughs and is praised for endurance intelligence and a hearty oily coat that dries quickly. The breed is described as powerful in swimming and readily willing to work under tough conditions.
Riding on Turtles Backs and Sailor Superstitions
A historical piece recounts turtle catching methods with an anecdote of a midshipman riding a turtle for ten minutes, then discusses naval superstitions and christening rites for warships, noting beliefs from London Chronicle and Chicago Times-Herald.
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Rougemont
Admiral Moresby
London
Chronicle
No citizen should fault public affairs without action
A composite of quoted reflections on citizenship duties and a brief joke about old friends. The passages emphasize that liberty requires effort and responsible engagement, followed by a nostalgic exchange about a former tennis star now married and described as still the boss.
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Speed Mosby
North American Review
Jones
Chicago News
Magistrate Schneider's Unusual Prisoner Discharge
The Philadelphia Record reports magistrate Schneider released a prisoner charged with stealing a dozen beer bottles, claiming the act did not constitute a case. The piece contrasts critics who chase business with those who find life in books and social pleasures.
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Schneider
Philadelphia Record
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