Jealous husband slain by wife in rural West Virginia
In Williamson West Virginia on August 7 a jealous husband William Adair fired at his wife as she walked with a traveling salesman from Ironton Ohio. She calmly returned fire with a Winchester rifle, hitting him mid back near the heart. She surrendered to authorities and will face a preliminary hearing later this week. Mrs. Adair, 38, capable with firearms, had long endured a troubled marriage and planned self defense after his threats. Adair was a wealthy timber and coal property owner in the county.
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Williamson
W. Va
West Virginia
William Adair
Pigeon Creek
Cincinnati
Ironton
Ohio
Adair
Winchester
Mra
Grand
Pidcock Mystery Remains in Greenfield Verdict
Greenfield Missouri August 4 the coroner jury verdict in the Pidcock case mirrors the initial finding murder by parties unknown. Fresh interest follows the attempted death by Mrs Clara Wilkes widow related to Pidcock story. Wilkes underwent strict examination before her attempt and may recover.
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Greenfield
Pidcock
Clara Wilkes
Gras
Wilkes
Worm Killer In Paxico Claims Cure For Children
A Paxico Missouri reader details relief for two girls troubled by worms after using White's Cream Verm Chinese Worm Medicine. He reports two doses removed several worms, praising the product for improving appetite and growth. Available for 25 cents at H L Tuckers Drug Store.
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J. A. J. Montgomery
Paxico
Wayne Co
White
H. L. Tucker's
Humiliation Planned as Miles Loses Command for Week
President Roosevelt and Secretary Root plan to install Gen. Young as lieutenant general for one week starting Aug. 7, then move to chief of staff on Aug. 15 under the army staff law. The move provokes anger among Miles supporters who say it undermines Congress wishes and favors Gen Wood, a close ally of the President. Miles to retire at noon Saturday with farewell address set for that day.
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Washington
Gen. Young
Miles
Roosevelt
Rootia
Congress
Schofield
Gen. Miles
Root
War Department
Young
Leonard Wood
Wood
Ken. Wood
Senate
Herbal remedy claim from Wichita ad prompts laxative use
A Wichita reader from 142 Main St. endorses Herbine as a reliable liver and bowel regulator after ten years of use. The notice urges daily bowel movement to expel poisons, reflecting historical health advertising tone.
Kansas Wheat Crop Near 100 Million Bushels
Kansas City Mo Aug 7 The thrashing of the Kansas wheat crop has progressed enough to show the total yield will not fall far short of 100 million bushels The average yield statewide is about 16 46 bushels The harvest is the largest ever for Kansas or any state Western counties hold about 60 percent of the crop with an estimated 19 5 bushels per acre and the eastern half average about 13 36 bushels The prior record was 90 533 095 bushels in 1901.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Faulkner Convicted Again on Perjury Trial
St. Louis dated report says Harry A. Faulkner former house of delegates member was convicted of perjury on his third trial yesterday and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. His attorneys immediately filed a motion for a new trial and bond of fifteen thousand dollars was given.
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St. Louis
Harry A. Faulkner
House of Delegates
Chill Foretold as Malaria’s Forerunner Remedy
A brief notice promotes a malarial remedy at H. L. Tucker's Drag Store. It describes a slight chill, a yawning disposition, and fatigue as precursors to malaria, claiming the remedy stimulates the liver, purifies the blood, tones the system, and restores health.
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H. L. Tucker
Tillman on accepting passes from railroads in St Louis
Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina explains that passes and franks from railroads and express companies are common in the region and do not influence votes. He says they are a social custom and many public men accept them. Tillman and Senator Burton of Kansas are in St Louis to resume their lecturing tour after a day there.
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St. Louis
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Express
Tillman
Railroad and Express Company
Burlington
Kansas City
Franks and Telegraph France
Paralyzed Wife Cured by Bullard Snow Liniment
W. F. Baily of True Texas reports his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years. After using Bullard's Snow Liniment, her condition improved and he also used it on old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes at H. L. Tucker's Drag Store.
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Baily
P. O
Texas
Bullard
H. L. Tucker
Pope Pius Blesses Americans In Rome Audience
Pope Pius the tenth granted a word for word apostolic blessing to the American people via an AP journalist, calling Americans the blooming youth of Catholicism and expressing gladness to impart the blessing. He also received the American pilgrimage led by John J. McGrane of New York City, marking a notable first.
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Rome
Associated Press
Pope Pius
Bing
Pius X
John J. McGrane
New York City
Explosion at Bluffton plant kills three workers
Three Blown to Pieces. Bluffton, Ind., August 6. The Empire Nitro Glycerin company magazine, three miles from here, exploded yesterday afternoon, destroying the entire plant and killing three men. The report was heard fifty miles away. An employee dropped a can of explosive, causing the blast.
Missouri Pacific Excursions to ElDorado Springs
Missouri Pacific offers ElDorado Springs tours with daily tickets on sale until September 30. Return limit is 30 days. One and third fare round trip. Agent H. K. Swanks handles bookings.
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ElDorado Springs
H. K. Swanks
Agt
Rock Island grants wage rise to 2000 workers
Rock Island railroad boosts pay for 2000 trainmen and conductors. Passenger service gains 12 percent while freight service receives 15 percent. Grand Master E E Clark praises a peaceful victory and notes no threats or ultimatum were needed as the referendum backed the action.
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Chicago, Dl
Rock Island Railroad Company
Goodenow
E. E. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors
Clark
Manila Prefers Old Coins as New Peso Struggles
In Manila on August 8 the US effort to introduce San Francisco minted coins into the Philippine islands faced resistance. Despite a large supply reaching the islands, prejudice against the new currency persisted, especially outside Manila. Bankers met Governor Taft and pledged aid to promote acceptance of the American peso as standard value and widespread use of the new coins.
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Manila
United States
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Taft
Scouts Refuse Reward for Capture of Gen Miguel
The Macabebe scouts who helped capture and kill Gen Miguel have declined the $1,000 reward for the capture dead or alive. In a letter to the executive secretary they said they acted as soldiers and deserved no extra pay. The Manila American cites the communication, praising the scouts as loyal and adding another wreath to their honors.
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Washington
Manila American
War Department
San Miguel
Gen. Miguel
A Woman's Complexion and the Liver Cure
An advertising claim asserts cosmetics cannot improve complexion. It promotes Green's August Flower as liver cleansing to purify blood, relieve constipation, biliousness, nervousness, and aid sleep, claiming digestion cures with trial bottles and regular sizes sold nationwide.
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Iria
Green
G.G. Green
Woodbury
New Jersey
Major Rowland Dies at National Soldiers Home
Major J G Rowland governor of the National Soldiers Home in Leavenworth Kansas died this evening after a two year illness. His death had been hourly expected for several days.
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Levenworth
Kans
J.G. Rowland
The
National Soldiers' Home
Duelists Reserve Fire Until Boy is Out
In Muscogee Indian Territory August 8 Jack Adams a farmer was shot dead in a duel with Jeff Self another farmer. They argued over damage to Selfs crows by Adams stock. They met at Selfs house with both armed Adams waited until Selfs boy could move. As the boy stepped aside both men fired Adams killed Self wounded.
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Muscogee
I. T
Jack Adams
Jeff Self
Self
Adams
Teachers Complain of Blacklisting in Philippines
Officials of the war department reviewed a Manila article claiming the Philippine commission blacklisted many schoolteachers who left service and barred them from government jobs. Teachers charge overdue pay, payments in Mexican currency, and three month gaps. They also allege denied commissary supplies at reduced prices, raising living costs.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Philippine Commission
Government of the Philippines
United States
Philippines
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