Paris medal for Harper whisky wins at Paris exposition
Bernheim Bros of Louisville announce that their J M Harper whisky received a gold medal at the Paris exposition in a telegram dated August 25. The firm previously earned gold medals at the New Orleans and Chicago world's fairs. Also note refrigeration meat offerings at the city market by W Buchanan.
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Bernheim Bros
Louisville
J. M. Harper
Paris
New Orleans
Chicago
New Depot Heralds Calvert Waco & Brazos Valley Expansion
I H Newton of this city completes the handsome Calvert Waco and Brazos Valley depot praised as a credit to the city and road. The 180 by 48 foot brick structure features elaborate steel ceilings, stone piers, colored glass, extensive waiting areas, and two freight entrances. Station staff D C DeMaret, A B Carr Jr, and Whit Doremus are named as capable, popular officials.
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I. H. Newton
D. C. DeMaret
A. B. Carr, Jr
Whit Doremus
Funeral details and obituary of Augustus G Steele
Augustus G Steele died after a long life of charity and service, with ties to Millican and Hempstead. Born January 23, 1853 in Mississippi, he moved to Texas twenty years ago, helped develop Brazos bottoms, and left five children Eleanor, Isabelle, Kate, Sam, and Ruth. His interment was at Millican with Masonic rites as local businesses closed for the funeral. The piece also notes railroad roles for DeMaret Carr and Doremus and mentions Gen Horace Porter’s non-comment on VP speculation.
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DeMaret
Carr
Whit Doremus
Mr. Steele
Mississippi
Texas
Millican
Brazos Bottoms
Steele Steele
Allenfarm
Hempstead
B. H. Peverly
Eleanor
Isabelle
Kate
Sam
Ruth
Millican Masonic Lodge
Navasota Examiner
Cincinnati
David Linton
Pittsburg
Hanging Rock Iron
Ohio
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Siberian towns favor street lights over gas illumination
Siberia shows a shift to electric street lighting while incandescent house lamps remain common. Most residents have never seen gas, which is viewed as an old incandescent.
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Sibera
Siberia
Wanted an Order From Banyan in Bunyan Review
The Romeike clipping bureau sent R. H. Russell a letter addressed to John Bunyan care of Russell asking for an order to send all reviews and notices about Bunyan's new book. The seal was broken since Bunyan could not be reached by post.
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Banyan
Romeike
R. H. Russell
John Bunyan
Bunyan
Mr. Badman
General Gordon Defends School Books in Southern States
Atlanta September 1 General John B Gordon commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans denounces Grand Army of the Republic resolutions attacking Southern school books. He urges naming specific books and schools and defends teaching history free of prejudice praising truthful accounts and respect for both regions.
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Gordon
Atlanta
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Grand Army
Grand Army of the Republic Committee
R. E. Lee
South
North
Holland SubmarineSank New York Practice Show
The Holland submarine torpedoed and nearly sank the large cruiser New York at Nar ragansett bay during a night test. Leyden and other torpedo boats participated, but the Holland remained undetected and returned to dock after the undersea attack. Naval officers praised its performance.
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Newport
R. L
New York
Narragansett Bay
Holland
United States
Morris
Rodgers
Leyden
Caldwell
Adelbert Hay Coming Home Announcement
Adelbert Hay is to come home as reported from Washington dated September 1. The brief notice notes his impending return, reflecting a family or community update in the period.
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Adelbert Hay
Washington
Young Hay
Aldrich Proposes Washington College for Diplomatic Corps
The Alabama congressman suggests creating a federally run college in Washington to train consular and diplomatic staff in a system modeled after West Point and Annapolis. He has introduced a bill to implement the plan.
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Aldrich
Alabama
United States
Washington
West Point
Annapolis
Whitecapped Summer Uniforms for New York Police
New York police officers from chief to captains will wear white ornamentation on summer caps with gold braid as part of the season’s regulation. A Philadelphia Ledger report describes a bacteriologist finding 200000 germs on a woman’s skirt hem during an experiment, including diphtheria and typhoid. General Emile Nunez, Havana civil governor, visits Philadelphia and notes Secretary Root’s visit restored U S confidence. Havana health conditions are at a historical high.
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New York
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Emile Nunez
Havana
Philadelphia
Root
United States
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Chase & Sanborn’s
Emperor
Brend
Dozier
Penick & Ford
Magnolia
Dansby
the Daily Eagle
Connelly, Palmer & Carnes
Buchanan
Emmet
Pharmacy
Augustus G. Steele
Kingdom of Heaven
Horace Porter
France
Southern Histories
Waco
Tex
N. K
Hall
Candy Kitchen
Lowney’s
Gunther's
Jas. C. Kernale
Bryan
J. V. Brogdon
Nunez
Brogdon’s
Trant’s
R.l.brogdon
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