Clapp committee hears Bliss list of 1904 campaign funds
The Clapp committee reviews C. N. Bliss's contributions totaling 2 280 018 to the 1904 Republican campaign fund. The Arlington Confederate Monument cornerstone date is set for November 5. A navy shell contract goes to a British firm, the first such award to a non American manufacturer. George W Perkins loaned money to the Trenton True American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dover
Clapp Committee
C. N. Bliss
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
George W. Perkins
Trenton
Marriages and Misfortune Pluck From 1900s News
Personal tales surface from early 20th century reporting a Chicago man who wed his fiancee’s mother after being jilted, Signor Marconi suffering eye injuries in an Italian auto crash with possible loss of sight, and a divorce suit filed in Hartford by Elizabeth A Curtis Brenton against Rev. Dr. Cranston Brenton amid church politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Randolph
Chicago
Signor Marconi
Spezia
Italy
London
Marconi
Elizabeth A. Curtis Brenton
Hartford
Conn
Cranston Brenton
Connecticut Episcopal Diocese
Sporting Stahl to Coach Illinois Football Crew
Sporting Jake Stahl manager of the Champion Red Sox of Boston will coach the Illinois football team at the university. Clyde Lincoln of Williamsport Pa died in Sunbury from injuries in a fight with John Tyson of Harrisburg Pa who is under arrest. The Boston Americans defeated the New York Nationals 3 to 2 to win the world baseball championship. Frank Jay Goulds Amphyction won the steeplechase Prix du Maconnais at Saint Ouen for 5,000 francs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Stahl
Red Sox
Boston
University of Illinois
Clyde Lincoln
Williamsport
Sunbury
John Tyson
Harrisburg
Tyson
Boston Americans
New York Nationals
Frank Jay Gould
Saint Ouen
Pier crowds seek homeward Greek tickets on Brooklyn wharf
A crowd of about 2500 Greeks gathered on a Brooklyn pier hoping to buy passages home and to the war. Also noted are testimony before the Clapp committee by Frank A. Muwmsey Thomas W. Law son and George B. Cortelyou and other brief items from politics crime and health.
Typhoid illness hits Troy as headlines mark wide world events
More than 100 people fall ill with typhoid in Troy Pennsylvania while markets and politics claim attention. Wall Street moves on the Giant Red Sox game as New York dedication and corporate reorganizations shape the week.
Prison Expansion in St Petersburg to hold political prisoners
Reports indicate Russia plans construction of eighteen new prisons in St Petersburg to house growing political detainee numbers. The piece also notes wide international events from Paris price hikes to European wars and other distant incidents.
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St. Petersburg
Paris
Chen Chin Tae
San Francisco
Eastchurch
Whitney Kitchen
United States
Laguna
Teheran
Salar-ed- Dowleh
Australia
Juan Fernandez
Chilean
Turkey
Bulgaria
Servia
Peter
Nish
Ferdinand
Previsa
Gulf of Arta
Gary Newsboy Gives Life to Save Burned Girl
Willie Rugh a Gary newsboy sacrificed his leg to provide living skin for Miss Ethel Smith after a gasoline tank explosion left her badly burned. Doctors amputated his leg and grafted the skin, and both survived. Miss Smith recovered at home, and Rugh was honored by city officials and mill workers in a public tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Willie Rugh
Rugh
Billy
Ethel Smith
Doc
Miss Smith
MacFarland Freed in Murder Acquittal Sparks Wedding License Scene
Allison M MacFarland, who had been convicted of murdering his wife, was acquitted in the County Court in Newark New Jersey. Fifteen minutes later he hysterically caressed Florence Bromley of Philadelphia as the State had charged he killed his wife with cyanide. They laughed and shouted at the Marriage License Bureau where Clerk John Hancock refused to issue the license because Bromley lacked divorce papers.
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Troy
Wall Street
Red Sox
Emily H. Bourne
New York
Tobacco Products
Senator Briggs
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Central Railroad of Georgia
Savannah
Grand Jury
Portland
Ore
Roosevelt
Nevada Consolidated Copper ‘Co
McGill
Nev
Edwin J. Clapp
Boston
M. J. Benton
Wellesley
Mass
Committee On the
Joseph Fray
A. J. Welch
Tennessee Division
Samuel Carr
Wilmington
Del
C. W. Prior
Chicago “Commercial Chronicle
Fullersburg
Hugh Martelly
United States District Court
Brooklyn
Supreme Courts
Weber
Becker
Herman Rosenthal
New York World
McIntyre
United States
Santo Domingo
Little Republic
Great Britain
Egypt
Newark
N. J
Allison M. MacFarland
Florence Bromley
John Hancock
Hancock
Treaty With Italy Signed at Lausanne
In Lausanne Switzerland the final draft of the peace treaty between Turkey and Italy was signed. It preserves Turkish susceptibilities and gains Ottoman plenipotentiaries concessions on capitulations and Moslem judicial jurisdiction. Italy also yields on customs duties and a disguised indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Ouchy
Switzerland
Lausanne
Italy
Typhoon Hits Cebu Kills 400 and Inhabits 2,000 Homeless
A Philippine storm devastates Cebu and nearby areas. Army reports 100 dead including three Americans and 2,000 left homeless. Telegraph lines down for four days. damage estimated at 10 million dollars with higher tolls outside Cebu city.
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Manila
Cebu
Heavy Guard for Wilson in Pittsburgh After Death Threat
A letter postmarked Chicago signed Justice threatened Governor Wilson prompting heightened security in Pittsburgh. Detectives and patrols kept crowds away while over four score officers protected the Democratic candidate during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Wilson
Plush Fur Sets and Fashionable Winter Coats
The article argues fur and plush sets offer chic warmth for the wealthy, praising plush muffs and pillow styles as smart yet practical. It notes taupe shades like eclipse, marabout trim, and the ease of home-made muffling, with price contrasts between modest sets and higher priced replicas.
Mend Knit Underwear With Crochet Guidance
A vintage craft note explains mending knit underwear using a crochet needle. It covers securing worn areas in an embroidery frame, knotting and weaving threads to fill holes, adjusting stretched necks with a drawstring, adding beading, replacing worn buttonholes and facing with sateen, and resewing holes to fit.
Fringed Four In Hands In Smart Crepe De Chine
Fringed four in hands in two contrast shades of crepe de chine with knotted fringe. Some are plain solid colors while others feature two lengthwise stripes. A smart, collegiate look favored by college girls.
Lace Insertion Reinforced by Net Backing
A thin skirt with cross wise lace insertion tears under weight. Remedy is to sew a piece of net behind the insertion wider than it. The net strengthens the insertion without diminishing its dainty appearance.
The Little Ones Make a Cork Chauffeur Toy
A playful guide shows children how to craft a cork chauffeur using everyday items. It explains shaping the body from a cork, using a second cork for the head, matches for limbs and feet, pins for joints, and a paper hat with a gum seal, ending with facial details drawn with a burnt match.
To Cleanse Lace
A lace maker teaches a cleansing method for lace by laying it between papers with calcined magnesia and pressing it inside a book for two or three days. Afterward a gentle shake removes the powder, leaving the lace threads fresh and clean as when woven for Madame Modjeska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modjeska
What to Have for Breakfast in August English Style
The article compares American and English breakfasts and offers August menu ideas. It discusses bloaters, tongue, pigeon pie, stewed kidney, and cereals, noting breakfast choices shape mood and productivity. It argues a dainty, well served breakfast improves the day and stresses planning the meal the day before.
Figs Dates and Dried Fruit Recipes Shared
The article extols dried fruits for nutrition and economy and offers step by step methods for stuffed dates fig brittle and an Oriental cream. It includes calorie values for dates and instructions for sugar syrups and assembling layered packs for storage and serving.
Balance of Mothers Day Fades, Fathers Star in Night
The piece argues mothers are honored one day a year while fathers are celebrated every night. It notes the imbalance in attention and suggests the fathers’ ongoing role deserves recognition beyond a single holiday.
That Baby of Baggs Sparks Club Roast
A witty exchange recalls a club member nicknamed Baggs and his reputation for seeking the floor. The remark frames him as the subject of ongoing good natured jokes among peers.
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Baggs
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Washington
Frank A. Muwmsey
Thomas W. Lawson
George B. Cortelyou
Clapp
Edna Hutt
Henry Hutt
Reno
Seward
Alaska
Philippines
Gilbert
Children’s Charities
Jasper N. Feller
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
William H. Hodgins
Archibald Jean
McClure
Albany
Helen Aragon
Navy Department
Connecticut
Dillon
New York City
Dennis D. Sweeney
New York State Department of Health
Bingham
Utah
Salt Lake City
Blanc
Chalons
Felix Diaz
Madero
Mexico
W. A. Cornwall
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Claresholm
Canada
Newsboy
Hero
Girl
Macfarland
Ge Home Department
Purae
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Henry Drummond
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