Dolly Bidwell Dominates Roger Williams 310 Stake at Narragansett
Providence August 28 racing card at Narragansett Park featured four events. Dolly Bidwell swept the Roger Williams 310,060 stake for 2:14 trotters after two straight heats, with Miss Whigg and Neva Simmons challenging in the division. Other races included a 2:21 pace won in 2:09% and a 2:30 trot with Dolly Dillon among notable entrants.
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Providence
R. I
Narragansett Park
Roger Williams
Dolly Bidwell
Don Riley
Reuben
Fikea Tate Anc Ete Lenges Bdded
Couaiy Jaro Ccecsddeed Becesetacsteees TS Elmers
Deily Dillon
Cee Cesses Ca
Beth
Thainshot
Troubled OCR Summary Of State Fair Track Events
The item reports race results from the state fair including multiple trots and paces with times such as 2:50 and 2:33, mentions purses around 5,000 and 2:21 1, and lists horses like Black Cloud, Senator, and Price. Attendance noted at opening jam events with about two thousand attendees.
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Hennie Bird
Black Cloud
Brahtenahk
Beuce Carson
Ie Giennier
Ster Heart
Wennie Belle
Revel Rare
Hert
Etterdar
Si Atheneeud
LG Telus
Ube
CFL
Shamrock III Sail Had Calm Fourth Trial Spin
New York Aug 28 The Shamrock III fourth trial spin sailed today in calm waters near the Spit buoy Staten Island twice during four hours covering about 30 miles Sir Thomas Lipton and designer Watson not aboard. Buffalo Aug 28 At the Pan American exposition stadium sports W Leader of Mount Pleasant Mich won the 100 yard dash in 11 seconds.
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New York
Staten Island
Sir Thomas Lipton
Designer Watson
Buffalo
W. H.leader
Mount Pleasant
Mich
Governor suspends State Treasurer in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi August 28 Governor Longino suspended State Treasurer Stowers and named G W Carlisle temporary treasurer. Ouster proceedings will be begun against Stower for alleged violation of the law by failing to keep state money in the treasury.
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Jackson, Miss
Longino
Stowers
G. W. Carlisle
Stower
Read the Daily Republican for the latest news
A compact note urging readers to consult the Daily Republican for current events. It emphasizes timely reporting and informs the audience that the newspaper contains ongoing coverage of local, national, and community stories. No specific events are detailed in this fragment.
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Daily Republican
Eczema blamed on blood acid causing skin irritation
Eczema is described as caused by an acid humor in the blood that contacts the skin. Redness, inflammation, pustular eruptions, and a sticky fluid are noted. The skin may become hard, dry, and fissured and itching and burning can be severe. External treatments are said to be ineffective while the poison remains in the blood.
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Irs
B.jackson
McGee St
Kansas City
S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Suit raises new query over affections and mortgage
Bridgeport Conn August 28 a case from New Canaan involves Mrs Rose Herrmann suing Mrs Gertrude Ann Busch a New York socialite for piracy of Mr Herrmanns love Busch previously boarded with the Herrmanns and later sought to foreclose a mortgage Herrmann had given Busch the suit argues alienation of affections the court may decide if affections are convertible to property in this unusual dispute noting Busch had proceeded to foreclose while Herrmann fights to keep both house and husband from Busch
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Bridgeport
Conn
Rose Herrmann
New Canaan
Gertrude Ann Busch
New York City
Herrmann
Busch
Price of plows higher in United States
Chicago August 28 Plow manufacturers in conference at the Auditorium have agreed to a 10 percent price increase on plows and repairs for the coming year. They cite higher production costs, a 1 percent rise in material costs, and increased wages as factors. The hike takes effect with next year’s October sales.
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Chicago
United States
Believes He Saw Gillett in United States
Abilene Kansas Aug 28 Grant Gil lett known as The cattle king who fled to Mexico over two years ago with cattle debts exceeding one million is believed seen in the United States recently in disguise. Telegraph operator Ben Cooper says Gillett handed him a message at Anadarko Oklahoma to be sent to Woodbine Kansas and then hurried away. He recognized Gillett but spoke his name. Cooper claims Gillett was in Chihuahua Mexico in the cattle business and was in Oklahoma on cattle deal business.
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Abilene
Kan
Grant Gillett
Mexico
United
Ben Cooper
Gillett
Anadarko
Okl
Woodbine
Hut
Chihuahua
Cooper
Oklahoma
Polar Star Photography at Helsingfors Observatory
The article describes a new photographic telescope mounted at the Helsingfors Observatory in Finland to track the north celestial pole. The setup fixes the instrument to a stone pier and records star trails on a photographic plate to measure precession and nutation, with data sent to Columbia University Observatory for analysis.
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Philadelphia
North Pole
Catherine W. Bruce
New York
Helsingfors
Finland
Columbia University Observatory
Labor day fare to Peoria via R I P line
A transit note states a fare of $1.50 for trips to Peoria on the Rock Island and Pacific line during Labor Day, dated September 2.
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Peoria
Labor Day
Nebraska Republicans Nominate Ticket at State Convention
Lincoln August 28 Nebraska Republican state convention nominates Samuel H Sedgwick for associate justice and S H Sedgwick for supreme court seat with other names for regents Carl J Ernst H L Goold. The platform condemns Governor Savage parole of ex treasurer Joseph S Bartley while not impugning motives. The convention adopts the platform by a large vote after debate on the Bartley parole.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Justice Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sedgwick
York County
Regents of University
Carl J. Ernst
Lancaster
H. L. Goold
Keith
Savage
Joseph $. Bartley
Benjamin S. Baker
Omaha
National Administration
Supreme Court
T. L. Norval
Bartley
Committee of Nine
Committee For
S. H. Sedgewick
P. Davidson
W. W. Keyser
E. C. Calkins
J.B. Barnes
Sedgewick
University
C. J. Ernst
Rising
Brown
Goold
Ernst
H. C. Lindsay
State Central Committee
Joseph S. Bartley
Committee On Resolutions
Bartley Returned To Prison After Parole Reversal
Governor Savage cancelled the parole of former State Treasurer Bartley, had him surrendered to the sheriff, and ordered his return to prison. Sheriff Branson to supervise the transfer and confinement.
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Lincoln
Neb
Savage
Bartley
Branson
Peruna Claims Against Catarrh Succeeding Treatments
Letters from J Louis Pfan Jr and James Lewis praise Peruna for nasal catarrh relief. Pfau recounts severe symptoms last June, using Peruna until November when symptoms disappeared. Lewis calls Peruna valuable and urges men with catarrh to learn of its benefits. Baltic Hotel proprietor W E Schneider also praises it after one bottle. Free catarrh book offered by The Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus Ohio.
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J. Louis Pfan, Jr
Chicago
Central Trust Co
Times- Herald
Ill
J. Louis Pfau, Jr
James Lewis
Louisiana
W.E. Schneider
Baltic Hotel
Washington, D. C
Perunia
Perunia Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Governor orders parolee Bartley sent to penitentiary
The governor said Bartley was to be returned to prison at the end of his 69 day parole if he failed to meet release conditions. Bartley did not comply, and public sentiment urged action, hastening the decision to imprison him.
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Bartley
Crusade Against Quacks Targets Illegal Chicago Doctors
Chicago action by the state board of health aims to halt about 4000 suspected illegal practitioners. Reputable physicians join the effort while deputies and volunteers gather evidence. The board plans suits as Warwick Shaw assists in pursuing prosecutions with vigor, targeting physicians running health resorts, sanitariums, and hospitals. Many evade charges by dodging death certificates, leading to patient deaths.
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Chicago
State Board of Health
Board of Health
J. F. Brower
Nomination clears Hartshorn on 37th ballot at Iowa convention
Webster City August 28 Hartshorn of Wright county secured the Republican senatorial nomination for the 37th district on the 37th ballot after Hardin county shifted 20 votes from Wallace to Hartshorn. Brinton remained with Hamilton. The convention, in its fifth day, ended with goodwill and Hartshorn effectively elected.
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Webster City
Hartshorn
Wright County
Hardin County
Wallace
Hamilton
Brinton
Crystal Lake postmaster Bowker arrested for $300 shortage
Aug 28 Fort Dodge reports Leslie F E Bowker postmaster of Crystal Lake Ia arrested on charges of shortage in accounts. The respected citizen admitted guilt after a shortage of about $300 was found by Postal Inspector Ketchum and part of the money was returned. Bowker could not post bail and is jailed at Sioux City. He did not reveal motive.
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Fort Dodge
Leslie FE. Bowker
Crystal Lake
Bowker
Ketchum
Sioux City
Fort Dodge Council Approves Nine Street Closures
The Fort Dodge city council voted to close nine southeast streets to aid the Mason City and Fort Dodge road project. The plan includes shops and offices with a minimum $650,000 expenditure. A Des Moines river high bridge project valued at $400,000 will take two years. One dissenting vote was cast as the meeting drew to a close. A large workforce began work on the Omaha main line today.
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Fort Dodge
Mason City
Fort Dade
Des Moines
Omaha
Man dies after fall on cement walk in Waterloo
Andrew Peter son, about 45, was killed when he fell on a cement sidewalk striking the back of his head. Former Union Mill employee, discharged for irregular habits, he had been on a prolonged drinking spree. No known relatives in the area.
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Waterloo
Andrew Peterson
Union Mill Company
Farmer George Funk Fined for Seining Fish near Waterloo
Waterloo August 28 George Funk a farmer near the city was fined 60 dollars plus costs totaling about 70 for seining fish. The deputy fish commissioner arrested him a few days ago for an offense from last May. Only four small bull heads were caught and Funk admits guilt though calling the fine severe.
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Waterloo
George Funk
Funk
Pressmen Ready as Ship Heads to Manila
The Thomas transport captain urged “Ts thirty int” and the first mate, eyeing the blushing couples departing the Honolulu dock, cried “Lock in the forms and go to press.” The boat swung away, and the pressmen began their work in silence.
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St. Paul
Campaign Heads Readied as Cummins Speaks Planned
Iowa Republicans organize headquarters in the Equitable building for a brisk campaign. Chairman Spence prepares rooms 314 to 320 and outlines an early September conference with leaders. Some favor October 1 as campaign start with Cummins touring venues, aiming to cut costs while awaiting a large anticipated victory.
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Tes Moines
Spence
Republican State Central Committee
Equitable
Cummins
Iowa Pensions Granted to Iowans
Washington reports pensions awarded to Iowans with several original grants and increases. Original goes to Joseph A. Samuel Keokuk Robert P. Abel Humeston and William McLaughlin Salix. War with Spain adds John Swap Bedford. Increases to Richard Reiley Marion and Thomas Graham Nora Springs. Original widow Caroline Still Klemme receves $8.
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Washington
From Affluence to Poverty
Dubuque August 28 Reuben Jarrett once worth 100000 died yesterday in the county poorhouse at age 90 He came here in 1836 and earned his fortune by mining He later went to St Louis spent freely including buying and operating a river steamboat His fortune vanished and he had lived in the poorhouse for years
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Dubuque
Reuben Jarrett
Jarrett
St. Louis
Mother's Prescription Saves Sick Daughter, Nebr Woman Recalls
A Nebraska mother credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription with restoring her daughter from wasting of the digestive organs after doctors failed. She used six bottles in all, plus pellets, and reports the girl is now well. The note touts the medicines as free from narcotics and a temperance remedy. The ad mentions Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser available for 21 stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
C. L. Harrison
Elis City
Douglas Co
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Des Moines Tax Petition Falls Short in Signatures
The cent tax in aid of the Des Moines Southern Railway company is rejected as petitioners fail to provide sufficient signers. The Northwestern Railroad crew in Audubon painted the right of way red, covering homes of the foreman and station agent. Mr and Mrs S Van Lee marked their 60th wedding anniversary at Pella, the last Holland couple from 1847. Robert Spearing of Newton was wounded after a cob pipe was driven through his tongue by a horse hoof.
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Des Moines Southern Railway Company
Northwestern Railroad Company
Audubon
S. van Lee
Pella
Robert Spearing
Newton
Morton Engagement Reported in European Nobility Circles
A London cablegram announces the engagement of Helen Morton daughter of former New York Governor Levi P. Morton to Count Boson De Perigord second son of Duc De Talleyrand. The Daily Tribune of Nebraska City Neb has been sold to Morton Printing headed by J Sterling Morton ex secretary of agriculture. A wild oil well near Palestine Beaumont Texas which caused three deaths was controlled by diver Frederick Chase. George Howard was convicted of murder in the first degree at Wetumpka Alabama and given life imprisonment as part of the mob that lynched Robert White.
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London
Helen
Levi P. Morton
New York
Boson de Perigord
Duc de Talleyrand
Daily Tribune
Nebraska City
Neb
Morton Printing Company
J. Sterling Morton
Agriculture
Palestine-Beaumont
Texas
Frederick Chase
George
Howard
Wetumpka
Ala
Robert White
Sag Harbor Receives Dying Playwright Lorimer Stoddard
Sag Harbor on August 28 receives the terminally ill playwright Lorimer Stoddard known for Napoleon Bonaparte Tess of the d Ubervilles and In the Palace of the King. He has been brought here by steamer Montauk with his father Mrs Stoddard and a nurse. Doctors have given no hope of recovery and he wishes to spend his last days in Sag Harbor at the French homestead on Main Street where the family has long summers.
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Sag Harbor
L. I
Lorimer Stoddard
Napoleon Bonaparte
d’Ubervilles
Montauk
Stoddard
Stoddards
Main Street
List of 37 Navy Witnesses for Schley Inquiry
Captain James Parker released a list of 37 witnesses to be summoned for Admiral Schley in the court of inquiry. Most served with Schley on the Brooklyn, with six or seven more names to be added, largely from the navy. Notable exceptions include Admiral Watson, Rear Admiral Barker, Captain Clarke, Lieutenant Commander Sharp Jr, and Lieutenant Harlow.
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Navy Department
Brooklyn
Washington
James Parker
Schley
Navy
Watson
Barker
Newark
Clarke
Oregon
Sharp, Jr
Harlow
Vixen
Schley Court of Inquiry
Witness list in inquiry names Sampson and peers
Washington Aug 28 The court of inquiry witness list was released noting principal witnesses to be called by the judge advocate though Schley's witnesses are excluded. Named are Rear Admirals Sampson Evans Higginson Cotton Taylor Captains Chadwick Goodrich Sigsbee Wise Cook MecCalla Jewell Folger Hannum retired and others including Potter Wainwright Eaton Mason Schroeder Harber Miller Heilner Bates Staunton Usher Grant Hodgson Southerland Scheutze Potts Sharp Dawson U S M C Lieutenants Marsh Wood Blue Doyle Webster Hood Harlow Dyson McAlpine and others.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Schley
Sampson
Evans
Higginson
Cotton
Taylor
Chadwick
Goodrich
Sigsbee
Wise
Cook
MecCalla
Jewell
Folger
Berry
Hannum
Potter
Wainwright
Eaton
Mason
Schroeder
Harber
Miller
Heilner
Bates
Staunton
Usher
Grant
Hodgson
Southerland
Scheutze
Potts
Sharp
Dawson
Tillman Suffers Eye Injury Forcing Campaign Stop
United States Senator Tillman, who was to speak in Spartanburg, had to cut short his appearance after a cinder flew into his only usable eye. The eye became badly swollen and inflamed, an operation was deemed necessary, and he received care from a country town’s physicians. His friends remain alarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
United States
Tillman
Spartanburg
Fluffy Hair Care Suggests Home Shampoo Option
A method to fluff hair by removing oils via a thorough shampoo is described. Melt a cake of olive oil soap in boiling water to form a jelly, use two large tablespoons of it plus a small sumn of washing soda, wet hair with hot water, rub into roots, rinse in several waters, and dry carefully. Another option is to forget it and buy a wig offered by Miss Erminie Edwards of the Florodora company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminie Edwards
Florodora”’ Company
Snow farm miracle at 103 degree heat
In early July New York Telegraph reports two gasoline barrels delivered to the health department yard. One barrel sat in shade, the other in sun. Secretary J W M Kiger found snow forming on the sunlit barrel an hour or two later and carried a sample to show officials. The event was thought to result from rapid gasoline evaporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health Department
J. W. M. Kiger
Opposition to Crowninshield Barracks at Cob Dock Yard
Strong opposition emerges to Admiral Crowninshield's plan to build barracks on the Cob dock in the Brooklyn navy yard to replace the Vermont as a recruiting station. Critics say the site is unhealthy due to its made ground composition.
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Admiral Crowninshield
Cob Dock
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Vermont
Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association Holds Meeting in Council Bluffs
The annual meeting of the South western Iowa Teachers association will be held in Council Bluffs October 31 November 1 and 2. The Winterset city council recently voted down a proposition for five per
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Southwestern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Council
Bluffs
Winterset
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