Murdering a Tree And a Dog With a Bone in Water
A New York Sun story notes a dog misreads its own reflection, thinking a second bone lies in a brook as it carries a bone home. The Philadelphia Record recounts a suburban banker’s tale where boiling water secretly used to kill a cherry tree backfires, then is dismissed by a florist as a common plant treatment.
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New York Sun
Norma
Philadelphia Record
Jacob Sobel
New York Medical Record
Old Neckwear Trade Hidden in hotel workers schemes
An audacious scheme recounted from the New York Times describes hotel staff selling worn neckties to old men who restore and resell them as new. The piece notes a bell boy’s tale of $83 in a telescope trunk, and confirms the practice via a porter.
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Tenerlain
New York Times
General Miles Retired From U S Army After 42 Years of Service
Washington reports the retirement of Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles after forty two years of service. An official notice states his retirement follows the act of Congress and that he will proceed to his home. Miles entered service in 1860 and rose to command the army in 1895, with a farewell address praising officers and soldiers and urging continued fidelity to constitutional principles.
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Washington
D. C
Nelson Aa
Miley Hageen
Active
Schofield
Miles
Adjutant-General's Ofice
Mikes
Nelson Aa. Miles
United States Army
Army of the
Timeling
Fts
Sixty-first
New York Infantry
Thetober
Hayes
Washington, D. C
Miles Hve Bee
Young
Army
Unt
Corbin
Soldiers’ Home Board
Namie
Trains collide as circus wreck claims many lives
A Grand Trunk Railway yard collision involving two Wallace Brothers circus sections killed twenty three and injured over two dozen. The rear train brake failed, causing a head-on crash that destroyed two engines and several cars, including a caboose where most fatalities occurred. Rescuers and twelve doctors tended the injured. four died in hospital before 8:30. Elephants and other animals survived, while list of dead includes canvasmen, drivers, and crew across multiple states.
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Grand Trunk
Probst
Battle Creek
Amon
Wallace Brothers
Wallace
Cotter
Brekeman Benedict
Piteman Colter
Benedict
Lafe Larson
Cambridge
Ohio
Jono Leary
Springfield
Ying Stock
James McCarthy
Grand Trunk Raad
Port Huron
W. J. McCoy
Columbus
John Purcell
Peru
Ind
Canvvarman
Robert Rice
Larry St. Clair
Chistes Sands
George Smith
G. Thome
Wenger
Etuke
Frank Thorp
Dundee
Mich
Circus Rain
Joe Wilson
Pittsburg
Edward York
Terre Haute
Cashier Gone Bank Closes Amid Shortage At Farmers and Merchants
Banking crisis hits Farmers and Merchants Bank as cashier T W Dewey reportedly absents himself after a large shortage. State Bank Examiner J Q Ellington investigates while a $500 reward is offered for Dewey’s apprehension and return. Depositors and creditors are urged to remain calm as the institution declares Hankduc tion. Fire, drownings, and sporting notes populate the rest of the page with scattered updates.
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Newhern
XN. C
T. W. Dewey
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Dewey
J. Q. Ellington
State Bank Examiner
Ciy
TY. W. Dewey
White farmer lynched at Asotin Washington by mob
A mob of about 1000 men seized William Hamilton in Asotin County after he confessed jewelry to his parents and faced torture before being hanged near First and Fillmore. Sheriff Richards struggled to control the crowd as masked lynchers carried out the murder in the early hours ending with Hamilton’s body left hanging.
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Asotin
Wash
Sheriff Richards
William Hamilton
Mabel Richards
Hamilton
Wwe
Fillmore
Tinmitton
Louie
Titi
Annask
Ted
Jewel Robbery in Hawaii Targets Mrs Parker
Mrs Samuel Parker, wife of Colonel Parker and widow of J Campbell, lost jewels worth about 80000 in diamonds rubies and solitaire studs after a reception marking a new hotel opening. Thieves entered her home several hours later and stole many gems. Parker is linked to a wealthy Tawau estate.
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Vendutu
Hawaii
Samuel Parker
Colonel Parker
Prince David
Viceroy Curzon Accepts Extension of Term
Viceroy Curzon told the Council he would extend his term as governor general, with permission for a stay in England. He cited health strain and the small number of long-serving viceroys, but said the work of reform warranted continued service.
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Sinita
India
Curnon
Connel
oMee
Perniesion
England
Curzon Sid
Vietroy
Fires, killings, and a treaty in scattered notices
Fireworks in Nutley burn Mrs. Michael Stiusenen who dies in Newark City Hospital. Her son Jerod remains critical. Investigations continue. Indians sign treaty to open 41644 acres for settlement. A Washington jeweler Jacobs commits public suicide after planning a store partnership with his brother. Fire and financial losses accompany kerosene incidents. A murder found in woods near Anatone with suspect Killy Milton under test. Ground prepared for 2800 stalls in St Louis stock building project.
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Mabel Richards
Montomery Ridge
Anatone
Wash
Surpleian
Killy Milton
Schwab Resigns as President of U. S. Steel
Charles M Schwab tendered his resignation as President of the United States Steel Corporation. Directors accepted it without a meeting. Wilkin J Corees named new President. Schwab remains on the Board. A new Advisory Committee was created to guide manufacturing and operations.
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New York City
Charles Mr. Schiwab
United States Steel Corporation
Wilkin J. Cores
Assist‘ant
Schwab
Gary
Hig Salay Oy
Charles M. Schwab
Prac
Ft Wis
Morgan
Selwaba
Steel Corporation
Corey
Dom
Ateol
Ita
Els Frite
Hravolev
United States
Te Til
Gata
Obituary and Miscellany From Early New Jersey Press
Obituary notes Twine KB Woat dies at eighty one in Perth Amboy New Jersey after life in Tottenville and Perth Amboy. Short items cover a Congo of varied topics from consul appointments to tuberculosis congress, milk consumption in New York, tensions in Korea, and plans for a Washington statue in London.
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Halries
Clevgland
Saratoga
Noy J
Uaggins
Waterboy
N.Y
Charles Cortiney
Cornell
Jumalen
Timothy Twohll
Che Eh
Woat
Perth Amboy
N. J
Tottenville
England
Pope Pius IX Crowned Amid 70,000 Witnesses in St Peter's
In Rome the coronation of Pope Pius IX unfolds before about 70,000 spectators in St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony spans hours with the Pontiff shown fatigue yet blessed the crowd from the balcony. A grand procession, adoration by clergy, and a solemn mass mark the coronation amid an immense, fervent throng.
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Basilica of St. Peter's
Rome
Pius S
St. Peter's
Proveseton
St. Peter
Beir
Ds Messing
Hly Tollness
Catheral
Nantic
Veter
Paul
Tvat
Loneloth
Jesus Christ
Pis Wellness
Pope Pius
Kampalla
Milk and Produce Prices From State Dairy and Markets
A fragmented list of dairy and produce pricing appears, detailing standard quality milk at 24 percent per quart, various cheeses and creams, beans, peppers, tomatoes, fruits, and poultry. Prices are quoted for multiple regions and brands with entries for Jersey and Western options, limes, pears, and berries, plus live stock and grain items, reflecting a busy market page with numerous line items and inconsistent OCR readability.
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URIS
UGGS
Jersey
State
Penn
Muarrow
Maries
Delaware
la Conte
Bell
Chiba
Kiefer
Diamond imports fall off and imports decline
New York City reports a sharp drop in diamond and precious stone imports for last month, down about $510,000 from July 1902. Appraiser White provides figures showing $2,164,755.60 imported in July compared with $2,675, ? 870.15 previously. It marks the first time this year that imports did not exceed last year’s month, a record year.
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New York City
New York
White- T
Beef and cane prices rise amid farm costs in Kansas City
The Kansas City region foresees higher beef and pork prices as feed costs spike. An industry observer notes corn-fed beef now values at $5.3 per hoof, an increase of about $1 from five weeks prior. Louisiana cane crop yield is pegged at 275000 tons, up from 200000 last year, with weather blamed for earlier delays. Per capita money circulation stands at $40.50 with projections toward $30 by year end. Further notes cover Indiana state funding for University of Indiana research on eye disease, and international concerns on wood and grain adulteration trends.
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Freeman
Boston
Pittsburg
Mathewson
Beaumont
Dougherty
Boston Americans
Jones
Brooklyn
Rune
O'Brien
Dugeleby
Philadelphia Nastionalx
Detroit
Weir Aerival
Cleveland
Pittsburg Pirates
Charke
Lander
McCredy
Eey" Young
Boston Aauerkeuns
Wren
To Die
Nucevssion
Thurteen
Heldme Hunts
Bender
New York City
Korea
Beype Vna
International Puberculosis Cougress
St. Louis
Argentine Republic
Venice
Bonn
Highygallarles
Cassel
Germany
Memorial University of the Sons of Veterans
Masonity
Town
Frederick Domity Tucker
University of Minnesota
Kapsag City
Oregon
Sugir
Cnattudk
Cornered Suspect Dies After Police Pursuit in Wild Theft
Details describe a staged capture when a suspect identified as Shree Gaines fled, was pursued by police and a local officer, and died instantly after being struck by a train as he attempted to escape with a group of perpetrators. The incident occurred during a failed theft in a populated area, with officers reporting the suspect died at the scene.
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Caphure
Palloe
Climate and paper used in underground cables
The article notes climate affects manufacture, citing anhydrous paper as the best dielectric for underground cables. Once mainly English, the best results require a drier climate, leading to extensive U S production while English production wanes. Also mentions two ancient anchors found near Irvine Bar in Ayrshire.
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England
Irvine Bar
Ayrshire
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Dr. Hartman
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Thas
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Peruna
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Lake
Connelly
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Gates
Eletter
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P. Conlin
Carbondale
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Greenfield Avenue
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Kelly's
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Sterling Remedy Company
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Cole
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