Franklin man found insane in probate court
Joseph Powelson of Franklin Township was adjudged insane in probate court on Tuesday and sent to the Columbus hospital. No cause was given. he planned a political ratification meeting in his orchard with speakers invited. Medical witness Dr. B. V. Edwards testified, with William Simon J. C Wertz and Tunis Wiggins as witnesses.
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Joseph Powelson
Franklin Township
Columbus
McCullough
B. v. Edwards
William Simon
J. C Wertz
Tunis Wiggins
Ayers Asphalt Paving to Start Chestnut Street Work
President Ayers of Ayers Asphalt Paving told The Age he would begin on Chestnut street without delay. He pledged to organize the force and employ every Coshocton man he can find, aiming to start the week after next if the contract is signed promptly.
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Ayers
Ayers Asphalt Paving Company
Chestnut Street
Mr. Ayres
Coshocton
Contractor Kissner delays work on Pan Handle bridge
John Kissner went to Richmond Indiana to supervise stone work on a Pan Handle bridge but failed to secure enough local labor. An extra eight men followed to form a temporary crew and will stay until completion.
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John Kissner
Richmond
Ind
Grand jury to convene September term with 123 cases
Court opens September 10 for grand jury session and petit jury the next day. The September term lists 123 docketed cases including 26 criminal matters. Judge Maxwell will preside at the bench.
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Yonth
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Maxwell
Telegraph Office Opened at Pan Handle Gravel Pit
A small telegraph office has been erected at the Pan Handle gravel pit below the city. An operator will soon be stationed there to handle gravel trains. Trains have been running under the flag system. henceforth they will pass out of the pit under a special order for each trip.
Republican Rally Opens New Jersey Campaign in Asbury Park
An immense crowd attended the New Jersey Republican state campaign kickoff at Asbury Park with Senator Marcus Hanna delivering the main address. He warned against overconfidence and urged united support for McKinley administration policies and national prosperity. The report also notes a separate Chicago mystery where a bogus package replacing a $25,000 bank shipment remains unsolved as Pinkertons investigate.
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New York
Asbury Fark
New Jersey
Hanna
Ohio
Republican National Commpires
Republican Party
Mcckinley
McKinney
Chicago
Adams Express Company
Pinkerton
Commercial Bank of
Burlington
Property quarrel cited by machine politician
In a Philadelphia Press item a stranger teases a resident about national property and a city house mortgage. The machine politician replies with a sharp remark implying the other does not know him and should mind local matters.
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Philadelphia Press
Cough Cure Promises Relief for Lung Ailments at Andersons
An advertisement from C. E. Anderson's Drug and Book Store touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for consumption and stubborn coughs. The claim says timely use cures cold and heals lungs, implying it can treat advanced lung disease.
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Consumpton
Foley
Anderson’s Drug and Book Store
Farley Feud and Sheriff in Night of Bloodshed
Farley, Kansas across the river sees a deadly confrontation as Harrington, expelled Mason, clashes with James Wallace and sheriff J. Dillingham. In the melee, Harrington is killed, a clerk shot, and a crowd scattered. A posse later pursues the fugitives. Other briefs include a Wheeling disturbance, Lexington clerk shortage suit, St. Louis manager denial, a shirt waist damages suit, and a noted river boatman’s death.
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WiTia
Leavenworth
Kan
Farley
James Wallace
Mira
Willam Wallace
Harrington
J. Dillingham
Platte County
Harry Dillingham
Warrirgton
Ned
Daniel Cannon
Banner Salve Proclaimed Cure-All Claim by Skin Specialist
An uninsured ad boasts a renowned skin specialist as originator of Banner Salve for all skin diseases and wounds. It claims universal healing power and references CFE, Anderson's Drag and Book Stove in promotional language.
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America
Anderson
Bonaparte Guards Questioned Charlotte Corday Skull
The Philadelphia Times reports Prince Roland Bonaparte preserves a skull claimed as Charlotte Corday's. Many doubt its authenticity. experts note cranial traits of patriotism, while skeptics urge proof beyond tradition and dealer provenance. A thorough record search is under way.
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Boubt
Charlotte Censar
Prince Roland Bonaparte
Dr. Carbenes
Bedy
Charlotte Corday
Madeleine
Georges Duray
Mme
Rousseliu de St. Albin
M. Duray
Brica-Brac
Whorefir E
M_ Lenotre
Jast Day
Prince Bonaparte
Charlotte Cordar
Philadelphia Times
Shina's Million Soldiers Resume Reveals Chinese Forces
Information from the U S War Department details the organization and strength of China's army and navy. Eight banners totaling about 2 1 million men on paper with numerous irregulars and provincial militias. war strength around 1 million. Navy includes protected cruisers, older cruisers, torpedo boats, and gunboats for river service.
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United States War Department
Boston
Ying Ping
Tien Tsin
Krausers
Mannlichers
Peking
Sung
Soon Cine
Tung Fuh- Siang
Nieh
Mongolia
Manchuria
Ander
Hu-Pei
L-Chang-Fu
Wane-Nen
Ringa-Si
Neanwhei
Taingsu
Lie Kwen Yi
Canier
Tsinz-Fo
Honan
Szechsen
Kwei Chan
Detroit artist recalls Chicago taste fading with time
A Detroit figure famed for subtlety recounts selling a portrait to fund a move to Chicago. He opened a studio but found refined Chicago visitors vanished, noting most who visited in the past were now dead or disappeared, reflecting a loss of artistic patronage.
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Detroit
Chicago
Je “Xou
Detroit Free Press
Wife of Former Attorney General Shot in Columbus
Mrs. Frank S. Monnett, wife of former Attorney General Monnett, was shot and possibly fatally wounded while seated at the door of her apartments in Columbus. A bullet from a desert rifle in the hands of a boy named Alfred Grebaugh struck her right lung.
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Monnett
Columbus, CO
Frank S. Monnett
Alfred Grebaugh
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