Atwood Attacks Bailey as Bachelor in Seneca Address
Kansas story notes H Atwood lampooned Republican candidate Willis J Bailey for bachelor status during a Seneca Kansas speech. The remarks mocked Bailey’s personal life, suggesting misalignment with public duty, while a Bailey supporter quipped about marriage. The exchange drew crowd reaction and jokes about eligibility.
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Seneca
Kan
John H. Atwood
Seneca Opera House
W. J.bailey
Mr. Bailey
Nemaha
Willis J. Bailey
Mr. Atwood
Bailey
Kann
Grover Ioland
Atwood
Cleveland
New York
Monument to Nancy Hadki at Lincoln Memorial
Aug 7 in Indianapolis report notes a monument to Nancy Hawke, mother of parson, at Lincoln Indiana. Denby of Evansville plans a trip to China and will be asked to support the effort.
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Nancy Hadki
Napolis
Ind
Nancy Hawke, Motter
Pasooln
Lincoln
Denby
Evansville
China
Train Robbery At Marcus Ends In Death Of Robber
Chicago August 6. The body of one of the six Chicago Burlington & Quincy train robbers is found near Marcus Ill after a daylight pursuit. Express Messenger Lyle fired four shots, the gang blew open the express safe and fled on horses. The loot is around 20000 dollars with 115 pounds of silver coins and jewelry. Byle is praised for his stand.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Limited
Marcus
Ill
Express
Lyle
Kyle
Coost
Byle
Burlington
Bellevue
Southern
Adams Express
Messenger Byle
To Cure a Cold in One Day Yes
An old advertisement proclaims a cure for a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. It notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Bad Whisky Outbreak in Chicago Delivers Shocking Results
August 7 Chicago reports 41 delirium tremens cases at the Bridewell as officials investigate. Dr Charles Sceleth buys suspect liquor labeled bour bon at a levee resort, tests it on beef causing the meat to blacken, and applies more to a desk top where the varnish reacts.
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Chicago
Ill
Bridewell
Charles Sceleth
Healthful cheeks and vitality in women praised
A fragment highlights beauty and health, praising plump cheeks, pure complexions, and vitality as signs of strength. The ad copy claims healthiness and beauty, referencing a product by H. L. Tucker priced at 50 cents.
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Price
H. L. Tucker
Czar Bars Barton From Kissing His Hand in Russia
Miss Clara Barton arrives in Hoboken after attending the International Red Cross conference. She recounts royal receptions in Russia where the Czar refused a kiss, shaking her hand instead, while praising his commitment to universal peace. The report also notes a medicinal advertisement for Balard's Snow Liniment.
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New York
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Hoboken
Pennsylvania
International Red Cross Association
Europe
Russia
Miss Barton
Thirty Masked Men Harrow Kentuckians At Perryville
Aug 6 in Harrodsburg news reports thirty masked riders attacked Perryville area ten miles away. They bound and severely beat William Goodnight George Russell and Wallace Bottom near Mackville Pike, threatening to burn Goodnight’s house. They warned victims to leave or face further violence, and Goodnight suspects arrests may follow.
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Harrodsburg
Perryville
William Goodnight
George Russell
Wallace Bottom
Goodnight
Mackville
Whitecaps
Father Kills Son in Iola Drug Store Tragedy
Iola Kansas August 6 I E Kirby a jewelry and drug merchant shot and killed his son J L Kirby in the family drug store. Witnesses say the son entered intoxicated and a quarrel ensued. Kirby claims self defense and an open razor was found in the dead man's hand. The family recently moved from Eldorado and were considered prosperous. A coroner s jury will investigate.
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Iola
Kan
I. E. Kirby
J. L. Kirby
Kirby
Itla
Eldorado
Rural Mail Boxes Not To Be Deposited
A postmaster general order requires rural delivery patrons to install suitable mail boxes by October 1 to receive free service. Boxes may be bought from any dealer and stamped Approved by the postmaster general, ensuring legal protection for tampering with mail. The simple durable boxes cost little and prevent loss of mail matter, a burden heavier than buying several depositories.
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Post Office Department
Tte
New York Sun
Ware Stirs Up His Clerks
Washington Aug 7 The pension commissioner Eugene F Ware has shocked clerks by enforcing strict work discipline. He fines no one for soft snaps and dismisses those who shirk or show incompetence. His current crusade targets excessive use of intoxicants with seven terminations this week and more in prospect.
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Washington
Eugene F. Ware
Ware
Outlaw Tracy's Remains Pass Through Seattle En Route to Salem
The body of outlaw Tracy is being cremated after arrival in Seattle this morning on the way to the penitentiary at Salem Oregon. Four Creston men who shot Tracy claim rewards along with Sheriff Gardner and the Eddy's ranch posse. Body-snatching fears lead to cremation.
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Seattle
Tracy
Salem
Ore
Creston
Gardner
Eddy
Painkiller Demand Warns Against Substitutes
A note urges vigilance to obtain Painkiller from Perry Davin and resist dealers who push near equivalents. The guide touts Painkiller as a universal remedy trusted for generations to stop diarrhea, listing supposed ingredients and claims in a dated, promotional tone.
Jacobs & Sons Blacksmiths Offer Broad Services
The advert pledges a full blacksmithing service including repairs, horse-hoeing shoes, and plow work. It claims first class quality at the cheapest rates, operating from JACOBS & SONS at Pyle's old stand on the southwest corner square.
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Jacobs & Sons
Pyle
Southwest Corner Square
Toombs Hanged for Carrie Larson Murder in Chicago
Louis G. Toombs was executed at 11 29 tonight for the December 1901 murder of Carrie Larson aboard the steamer Pearlless in Chicago. He claimed innocence as Robert Keissig, a roustabout, testified and helped bury the body after Toombs killed and mutilated the victim. Two trials were held with one juror dissenting in the first verdict.
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Chicago
Louis G. Toombs
Carrie Larson
Toombs
L’eerless
Burlington
Robert Keissig
Keissig
Cripple Creek District Yields $1 880 500 Gold in July
Cripple Creek Colorado reports a monthly gold output of 54 900 tons with a gross value of 1 880 500 dollars. The annualized rate equals about 20 million dollars, highlighting the district’s sustained high production and creation of new wealth.
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Cripple Creek
Col
From Hot to Cold Dysentery and a Painkiller Remedy
The piece notes dysentery rising in summer due to minamatic poisons and inflammation of the large bowel lining. It claims America sees it commonly but treatable cases avoid tropical severity. Perry Davin' Painkiller is named as the best known and most effective remedy in dysentery treatment.
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America
Tropics
Perry Davin
Assault on Attorney General Knox in Atlantic City Cafe
Philadelphia North American reports an assault on Attorney General Knox in an Atlantic City hotel cafe. The attackers were Charles T. Schoen Theodore Cramp and a Mr Stevenson, as Knox objected to their insulting remarks about his stance against trusts. Cramp delivered the blow, knocking Knox toward a wall as waiters and guests intervened and restrained the trio while Knox and companions left for their hotel.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Knox
Charles T. Schoen
Pittaburg
Theodore Cramp
Stevenson
Atlantic City Dispatch
Sehoen
Mr. Cramp
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Schoen
Question of Annexation in Cuba Debate
Washington August 8 Cuban annexation dominates discussion with figures like Representative Newlands Senator Morgan General Bragg and ex Consul Fitzhugh Lee supporting annexation to aid business and planter interests. Opposing viewpoint comes from Senor Quesada Direct from Cuba and a Cuban government representative who say the Cuban people do not want annexation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Newlands
United States
Morgan
Alabama
Bragg
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Porto Rico
Senor Quesada
Spectacular wife murder shocks St. Louis scene
Riley Watkins a laborer shot and killed his wife Lillie tonight in the presence of her parents and neighbors, then shot himself in the head dying instantly. Domestic differences caused the tragedy.
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St. Louis
Ang
Riley Watkins
Lillie
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