Abduction of Edward Cudahy Jr Ends in Ransom Payment
The Omaha case reveals a gang abducting Edward Cudahy Jr and demanding 25000 dollars in gold. Father R Edward Cudahy paid the ransom after a tense wait. the boy was found unharmed and returned home. The letter from kidnappers warned of further victimization if money was refused. The tale recalls Charley Ross as a cautionary reference.
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Omaha
Eil
R Edward Cudahy
Packer
Edward Cudahy
Cudahy
Hidnapers
Mr. Cudahy
Millonaire
Center Street
Center
Ruser's Park
Fremont
Charley Ross
New York City
Ross
Burns
Cowin
Ed McGee
Postmaster Derry Indicted in 24 Case
The postmaster Bp Derry faces indictment in a 24 case as details remain unclear from the fragment. Local officials would confirm charges once filed.
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Derry
Bold Boer Break Through British Lines at Spuingaunek
In a daring action near Thaba N'Chu on December 12, Dewet's 2500 Boer riders broke through a British screen at Spui nghaunek Pass. Led by Breyn and Fourie, the column charged in open order, evading heavy artillery to reach the hill westward. The maneuver caused significant disruption despite losses of a 15-pounder and 26 prisoners.
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Dewet
Haasbroek
Thaba N’chu
Knox
Victorianek
Spuingaunek Passage
Breyn
Peit Fourie
Dewett
Figures On Popular Vote
The Times publishes a table of presidential electors popular vote totals. Minnesota delayed its declaration until Wednesday. Total vote 13 967 299 with 6 211 scattering. McKinley 7 217 677 Bryan 6 357 858 Woolley 207 368 Barker 50 188 Debs 45 52 Maloney 33 450. McKinley lead 85 824. McKinley majority 468 055.
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New York
the Times
Minnesota
McKinley
Bryan
Woolley
Barker
Debs
Maloney
The
Times
Supreme Court closes Philippines Porto Rico cases
The closing argument in the Philippines and Porto Rico cases was completed in the U S Supreme Court. The court adjourned for final adjudication after Charles H Aldrich finished his hour and a half of the five hours allotted. West Point hazing inquiry pauses for adjournment with next-week testimony expected.
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Washington
Wee
Philippines
Porto Rico
United States Supreme Court
Philip Pines
Charles H. Aldrich
Chicago
West Point
Booz
Breth
Creditors Face Meager Prospects in Chosen Friends Order
Indianapolis December 22 Receiver Clark of the Order of Chosen Friends says creditors have little prospect of realizing much from their claims. The utmost expected is ten cents on the dollar, with liabilities around $500,000 and only about $50,000 likely to be raised to adjust claims.
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Indianapolis
Clark
Order of Chosen Friends
Sentenced for Immoralities in Berlin Trial
In Berlin on December 22, Sternberg, a military officer, was found guilty of immoralities after a court trial. Details remain scarce, but the ruling marks a notable disciplinary outcome amid ongoing investigations.
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Berlin
Sternberg
Sam Patch Genesee Falls jump ends in tragedy in 1829
Rochester observers flocked to witness Sam Patch jump 125 feet into the Genesee River for a famed but fatal feat. Born 1807 in Rhode Island, Patch had pranced across New Jersey and Niagara Falls before attempting the Genesee jump in Rochester. The crowd, from nearby towns and Canada, watched as he drank brandy, delivered a bold boast, and plunged to his death as the river swallowed him amid jagged rocks. His body surfaced days later in ice near Genesee mouth and was buried in Charlotte Cemetery, leaving a lasting public stir about daredevils and morality.
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Sam Patch
Genesee
Rochester
Patch
Rhode Island
Patergon
N. J
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Niagara Falls
Goat Island
Fitzhugh Street
Pateh
Canada
Oswego
Lewiston
Buffalo
Canandaigua
Batavia
Falls
Sam
William Cochrane
Napoleon
Genesee Falls
Wellington
St. Patrick’s Day
Charlotte
London Bridge
Rochester Herald
Shakespearean Tide in the Affairs of Men Quotation
A fragment quotes Shakespeare on tides in human affairs and suggests a thinker’s broad reach. The garbled line hints at hubris and destiny, reflecting literary reflection on fate and power.
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Shakespeare
Lighty's Uelery Nerve Compound Promoted For Nerves
An advertisement promotes Lighty's Uelery Nerve Compound as a remedy for irritability sleep trouble appetite and fatigue. It is bolded by City Drug Store. The text also notes John Wanamaker’s re election as president of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School association and mentions the 89th birthday of a European princess, the Duchess of Anhault Bernbourg, eldest sister of the King of Denmark.
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City Drug Store
John Wanamaker
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association
Europe
Duchess of Anhault-Bernbourg
Denmark
The Curse of Womankind and Spanish Naval Plans
An ad promotes Sher mans Headache Cure promising instant relief for headaches and neuralgia with a money back guarantee. The listing notes sale at City Drug Store. Separately Senor Silvera pledges to rebuild Spain navy, linking a stronger fleet to avoid defeat in the war with the United States.
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Sherman
City Drug Store
Senor Silvera
Spain
United States
Moki tea touted as permanent cure and happiness
An ad claims Moki tea permanently cures constipation indigestion and restores appetite sleep and energy. It promises satisfaction guaranteed or money back and lists price 25 pts and 60 cts from L J Williams at Central Pharmacy.
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L. J. Williams
Central Pharmacy
France Shows Enthusiasm for Submarine Boats
Widespread popular interest in submarine boats persists in France, yet officials reveal rising misgivings about the project and its implications.
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France
Delary Nerve Compound Sold by City Drug Store
An advertisement touts Lichty's Delary Nerve Compound as an invaluable remedy for female complaints and diseases arising from an impure state of the blood, available at City Drug Store.
St. Petersburg to establish women run publishing house
A new publishing house will be established in St. Petersburg run largely by women. It aims to specialize in releasing books authored by women and promote female writers.
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St. Petersburg
Krause's Cold Cure and Holiday Book Display
Such a one is Krause's Cold Cure priced 25 cents and sold by City Drug Store. The Tribune store offers bound books for the holiday trade featuring the handsomest line in the city.
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Krause
City Drug Store
Tribune
Notice to heirs on unpaid mining claim expenditures
Co-owners notify Henry Stevenson and heirs of Bevigne that labor and improvements totaling $100.00 were made on the Washington quartz lode mining claim in Beaverhead county Montana for 1895 98 97 88 99 and 1900. If proportionate costs and ad notice are not paid within 90 days, rights and claim will transfer to the undersigned Marsias Dory and Rospent Kuuni. First publication Dec. 28, 1900.
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Henry Stevenson
Bevigne
United States
Washington
Elkhorn
Beaverhead County
Montana
Robert Khani
Mathias Dory
Marsias Dory
Rospent Kuuni
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