Chicago to Build World Class Union Station at $40.9 Million
Chicago plans a $40.9 million union station to centralize all passenger and freight terminals. City council committee chaired by Alderman Dixon has Chicago railroads on board, with Illinois Central, Northwestern, Pennsylvania and Great Western still negotiating. The yard spans Harrison to Twenty second Street and State Street to the river, consolidating lines and replacing old stations.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Dixon
Illinois Central
Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Great Western
Harrison
Twenty-second Street
State Street
Ilinois Central Road
Vera Strikes Rocks Off Renews Near Delmar and Luzitania
The Norwegian steamer Vera from London to Quebec struck rocks near Renews Newfoundland last night. The vessel sits upright, all fires out, crew ashore at midnight with provisions. some crew returned to the ship this morning and refloating chances are considered good. In Carrollton Mississippi a mob killed Will Price, a Black worker for Taliaferro, found dead with a rope around his neck and gunshot wounds. inquest by Esquire John Irving returned death by unknown persons.
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St. John’s
N. F
Vera
London
Quebec
Balast
Renews
Delmar
Luzitania
Carrollton
Miss
Taliaferro
Sallie Layton
Will Price
Duke’s Place
Esquire
John Irving
Kentucky author Ranick killed by passenger train near Lexington
George W. Ranick, a Kentucky author and historian and noted capitalist, was struck and instantly killed while walking along the Louisville and Nashville tracks west of Lexington. His body was thrown beside the right of way and severely mangled. an umbrella shielding his face kept him from seeing the approaching train.
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Lexington
George W. Ranick
Kentucky
Louisville & Nashville
Ranick
Mexican servant hanged for Texas murder in San Antonio
Juan Rocha, an aged Mexican servant of the Grimsinger family, was hanged in the county jail for murdering John Grimsinger in San Antonio about a year ago. Rocha was devoted to Mrs. Grimsinger, who lived unhappily with her husband and is serving a life sentence for the crime.
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Texas
San Antonio
Juan Rocha
John Grimsinger
Rocha
Grimsinger
Smallpox Threat Hits Winnebago Tribe Near La Crosse
Private advices to Dr. F C Sutter warn that without action to stamp out smallpox the Winnebago Indians on the Black River Falls reservation and scattered farms between there and La Crosse face severe losses with half the tribe expected to be wiped out soon.
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la Crosse
Wis
F. C. Sutter
State Board of Health
Black River Falls
Tragic Farm Wagon Plunge Claims Two Children
In Morgantown West Virginia on August 5 Mary Bayles eight and Lloyd Shoemaker five released the wagon brake sending the wagon down a barnyard hill and over a precipice to the river. Both children died from their injuries in a devastating accident.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Mary Bayles
Lloyd Shoemaker
Barn Yard
Sisters Die by Lightning in Farm Yard Accident
Rosalie eighteen and Susie twelve Dowell daughters of Lorenzo Dowell Albermarle county farmer were killed by a lightning bolt yesterday while standing under a tree in their father's Norfolk farm yard. The bolt traveled along a metal clothes line to the tree, ending the sisters' lives.
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Norfolk
Rosalie
Susie
Lorenzo Dowell
Albermarle County
Benders Shot Beside Graves by Vigilance Committee
Daniel W. Martin of Guthrie says the Bender family was shot beside graves already dug in the Verdigris river country after they were pursued and overtaken by a local vigilance committee.
Bristol woman marks 100th birthday in Riverside
Riverside Rhode Island August 5 Mrs Catherine Gaynor of Bristol celebrates the 100th anniversary of her birth yesterday born in Ireland in 1801. She is in a remarkable state of preservation and enjoys pleasant days.
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Riverside
R.I
Catherine Gaynor
Bristol
R. I
Ireland
Insurgents Occupy Mindoro Towns as Deserter Leads Chase
Mindoro towns Cala pan Naujan and Pola on the northeast coast were taken by 250 insurgents who fled inland after slight resistance. Their commander Howard, a deserter, hides in the mountains as American troops pursue. Adjutant General Corbin praises Taft and Chaffee and notes ongoing reforms in the Philippines.
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Manila
Calapan
Naujan
Pola
Mindoro
Thirteenth Volunteer Infantry
Howard
Corbin
Jolo
Philippines
Taft
Chaffee
Shanghai
Civil Commission
Shafroth
Colorado
Joio
Fugitive in Female Garb Turns Home Disguised
A. W. Miller Sandusky city clerk, sought for financial crimes, was seen in female disguise near his former home. He fled to the east after an attempted arrest, aided by a hotelkeeper's wife wardrobe loan. Detectives pursue him. a prior blackmail scheme and forged entries were uncovered in his accounts.
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Sandusky
A. W. Miller
Henry Cumming
New York
Miller
Mexico
East
Federal Inspector closes First National Bank of Tronbie
In Tronbie Austin Texas Aug 5 Federal Bank Inspector J M Logan closes the First National Bank saying it will not reopen until the chief inspector arrives Alleged excessive loans are cited Texas reportedly holds about 75000 on deposit with total deposits over 200000 No official statement will be issued until the inspector arrives.
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Texas Bank
Tronbie
Austin
Tex
Los Angeles Sugar Company Formed With $3 Million Capital
Plan for Biz Sugar Works reports the Los Angeles Sugar Company formed in Los Angeles California on August 5 with paid up capital of 3 million dollars. It will build sugar works on 6000 acres in Antelope Valley with a daily capacity of fifty tons. An English syndicate subscribed to bonds and proceeds fund buildings. William Elliott Smith serves as president T B Cole is general manager and E C Bates is secretary. Other Chicago figures act as directors.
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Biz Sugar Works
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles Sugar Company
Antelope Valley
William Elliott Smith
Alton Glass Works
T. B. Cole
Chester
T.L
E. C. Bates
Chicago
Lynchers Slay a Madman in Moscow Tragedy
In Moscow Idaho on August 5 Dr W W Watkins was shot and killed while riding in his buggy. Merchant George Freighton was wounded and Deputy Sheriff Cool was shot as William Steffen, a Moscow resident, killed by rifle fire after a siege near his home two miles southeast of town.
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Moscow
Idaho
W. W. Watkins
George £Reighton
Cool
William Steffen
Steffen
Watkins
Creighton
Klu Klux Gang Engaged In Jackson County Shootout
Lexington Kentucky Aug 5 The klu klux attempted to confront John Moore a Ferry Hill area farmer after a dispute with his wife. Moore fired from behind a corncrib killing one attacker and wounding several others as the party carried off the body Moore plans to complain to the grand jury and has stocked weapons for future resistance.
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Bukdox
Lexington
Jackson County
John Moore
Ferry Hill
Moore
Hunter Dies by Accident Near Wabash Indiana
Frank Coburn of Spiker died from a gunshot wound received while hunting four miles north of Wabash Indiana. Coburn and companions became separated. his group heard a gun report and his screams. Responders found him at a distance with an abdominal wound.
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Hunter
Wabash
Ind
Frank Coburn
Spiker
Coburn
Tragic shooting in Crawfis ends in double tragedy
Alexander McCullough, a Crawfis resident twelve miles west of Findlay, shot his wife and then killed himself, apparently amid heavy intoxication. The murder suicide occurred before their five children.
Heatwave Stops Watches and Wound Mainsprings
A Philadelphia Record report describes extreme heat causing watches to stop. A jewelry store clerk notes 56 customers within three days brought in watches. mainsprings often broken when temperatures remain around a hundred. The clerk cites the trend as consistent with prolonged high heat.
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Philadelphia Record
Jt Welry
Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorse Mild Relief
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer gentle relief for common ailments and are easy to take. Available at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
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Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Aboard the Modern Shipforecastle Evolution
The article traces changes in ship forecastles from old to modern designs. It notes deckhouse ventilation, skylights, and heating on American vessels, updated mess facilities with racks, and new water tanks atop the house. Sailors now bathe on deck rather than in built tubs.
One Minute Cough Cure Promised for Croup Relief
An ad promoting One Minute Cough Cure from Houseworth Bros. claims quick relief for coughs and croup in children. It emphasizes safety and rapid, near instantaneous effect with a pleasant taste.
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Houseworth Bros
Miller arranged marriage after license but bride fails to appear
Kokomo report states Omer Miller was under arrest on complaint by Mrs Lizzie Lawson for a planned marriage. After the license was issued and the minister summoned, the bride-to-be did not appear.
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Kokomo
Omer Miller
Lizzie Lawson
Danville mother credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for cure
Mrs. O. EH. Dutton of Danville, Illinois, says her two children escaped a whooping cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar from Rushton’s Drug Store, saving a doctor’s bill.
Claiborne Scott Named Trustee for Needham Township
Frankton reports Claiborne Scott appointed trustee of Needham township replacing the late James H. Pottenger. Scott to serve as new township official.
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Frankton
Claiborne Scott
Needham Township
James H. Pottenger
Keep Your Bowels Strong with Cas Carets Candy Cathartic
A vintage-style dental or bowel health ad promises relief from constipation or diarrhea. It touts cas carets candy cathartic tablets stamped C C C and warns they are genuine and sold in druggists.
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Ail Druggists
Roc
Paul brothers druggists make assignment in Petersburg
The Paul brothers, druggists in Petersburg, have made an assignment. Assets amount to $3,000 while liabilities reach $4,000.
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Petersburg
Paul Brothers
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Heals James White
James White of Bryantsville Indiana reports running sores on both legs healed after six years with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. He sought medical help without success and urges others to use the product from Houseworth Brothers with no imitation.
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James White
Bryantsville
Ind
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Houseworth Bros
Terre Haute Company B Plans Return Visit to Buffalo Exposition
Terre Haute Company B of Indiana militia will visit the Buffalo Exposition during the second week of September. The excursion aims to showcase Civil War era drill and discipline to local spectators and participants.
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Terre Haute
Indiana Militia
Buffalo Exposition
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed By Sumterville Resident
P. T. Thomas of Sumterville Ala reports relief from dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims it enables digestion of all foods and restores natural stomach condition. House worth Bros endorsed the product as containing all natural digestive fluids.
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Dewrrr & Co
Chicago
Houseworth Bros
P. T. Thomas
Sumterville
Ala
LaPorte divorce suit ends with death by suicide
Mrs. John Swartz of Ora filed a divorce suit and then died by suicide, ending the action.
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LaPorte
John Swartz
Ora
Pleases All the Family with Four Flavors
At grocers now four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry offered by KC brand. Try it today for family enjoyment and quick refreshment.
Flirt and Her Fan in a Cold Day Note
A short Chicago Daily News item notes a cold day when the flirt has no use for a fan, capturing a playful mood about social etiquette and weather.
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Chicago Daily News
De Witt's Little Early Risers for Regular Bowels
An advertisement promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as safe pleasant and effective for regular bowel movements. The copy credits Houseworth Bros. and frames irregularity as a danger avoided by the product.
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de Witt
Houseworth Bros
Ingenious cruel bear traps lure with molasses and whisky
A Wisconsin tale recounts a bear trapper who lures bears with jars of molasses and whisky, then shoots the unconscious animal as it staggers from intoxication. A Waukesha-area trap uses a sharpened keg and nails, causing a fatal entrapment after the bear’s panic and struggle.
A Corner in Alligators
William Armstrong renews his five year concession for alligator hunting along the Pacific coast. In a year of trial he collected over 40000 skins, exporting most to France and Germany. He sourced hides from native hunters at various lakes and swampy inlets.
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William Armstrong
Pacific Coast
New York Post
Armstrong
France
Germany
Pacific
Mr.Armstrong
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