Bryan Speaks at State Fair on Republican Extravagance
Nebraskan William J. Bryan addressed the state fair grounds at Hairline, criticizing Republican extravagance as the drain on taxpayers. He cited increased army and navy expenditures, 99,000 new officers costing 76 million yearly, and urged Democratic calls for economy and tax reform, especially to aid farmers.
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St. Paul
William’ J. Bryan
State Fair Grounds
Hairline
Bryan
Army Department
Navy Department
Republican Party
Cleveland
McKinley
Berty
Bryan to Write Letters One Each Week to Precinct Clubs
William Jennings Bryan plans to mail weekly letters to every Democratic precinct club across the country to guide campaign timing. John L. Tomlinson of the DNC says the idea, born from Bryan, aims to organize clubs in voting precincts. State Chairman Connors supplied 6 000 New York precinct committeemen for immediate action. Mack asked John W Atwood to prepare an itinerary for John W Bryant in the Northwest.
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New York
Williamn
Bryan
John L. Tomlinson
Bureau of
Democratic National Committee
William J. Connors
Tomlinson
New York State
National Committee
Mack
John W. Atwood
Breakers
Chicago
John Whern
Northwest States
Hains brothers face October trial for Annis slaying
Counsel for Peter C. Hains Jr and T. Jenkins Hains have been told the district attorney will be ready to try the case on the opening day of the October term, expected to begin October 5.
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New York
Peter C. Hains, Jr
T. Jenkins Hains
William EB. Annis
Time to Regain Trade for American Flour Mills
Washington reports a favorable outlook for US flour mills to win back Liverpool market. England, Australia, France, India and Russia crops affect Liverpool supply and competition. Past imports show fluctuating volumes due to US crop shortages, transport delays, and quality issues in some mills.
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Washington
Great Britain
Liverpool
M.H. David
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
England
Australia
France
India
Russia
Liverpool Mills
United States
America
Change of Venue in Hargis Case
Jackson Kentucky September 14 change at venue granted by Judge Adams in the Hargis case. Court notes evidence of attempted juror influence and that most men in the county hold opinions preventing impartial juror selection. Judge cites lack of suitability of the county for a fair trial.
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Hargis
Jackson
Commonwealth
Adams
Native rebel turned informer killed in prison plot case
Calcutta report says Goussans, a native arrested with 30 others for bomb outrages who testified against conspirators was killed by two fellow prisoners in Asipur jail. His evidence exposed a broad anti British conspiracy aiming to kill Viceroy Lord Minto and other officials. Revolvers used in the killing were smuggled in by prisoners' relatives.
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Calcutta
Gousans
Asipur
Goussans
Minto
Great Success Were the amateur theatricals good
Life quotes a remark about amateur theatricals with a playful exchange on quality. The snippet reflects social chatter and light literary wit from a historical periodical. The line hints at broader cultural interest in theatre and public reception.
Wheat market prices and grades in Minneapolis report
Market quotations from Minneapolis dated August 21 show wheat prices for September futures and several grade categories. Hard wheat No. 3 on track trades at $1.01, No. 1 Northern at $1.0961, No. 2 Northern at 97 cents, No. 3 Northern at $4.95, all reflecting the era’s grain pricing.
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Minneapolis
Dee
Northern
Wheat and flax price listings for Duluth market
Wheat prices for Northern and other futures listed for Sept and Dec with values around $1.00 to $1.01. Flax prices shown for Sept and Oct with several quotes around $1.26 to $1.34. Market notes indicate arrival on track and prices on various contract months.
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Duluth
9&E
Cattle and Hog Prices at St Paul Union Stock Yards
Aug 3 prices show choice steers at 34.00 to 6.75 per cwt, cows and heifers 4.40 to 5.00, calves 3.15, hogs 6.40 to 6.60, sheep wethers 3.75 to 4.10, yearlings 4.00 to 4.25, spring lambs at 3.40 to 3.85. Total sales around 500,000.
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St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Zoo
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary
Chicago report from August 31 notes wheat prices with May and Sept futures, pork futures for Sept and Jan, and dairy creamery terms. The data shows bid levels, trade tones, and quick movements in grain and meat contracts.
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Chicago
SISTA
Utter
Cattle and Hogs Prices at Chicago Union Stock Yards
At Chicago Union Stock Yards on Aug 31, cattle and hog prices are listed with bids and figures. Reovox and Werernet stockers, and various cattle categories show prices around several dollars, with hogs and lambs priced across multiple ranges.
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Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Iowa Republicans Hold Des Moines Conference Aiming at Harmony
About four thousand Republicans gathered in Des Moines for a state conference to ease factional strife. Governor Cummins announced a plan to call a special session to amend the primary law so voters can choose the Republican senatorial candidate in November. Speakers included Senator Dolliver, George D. Perkins, and Major John F. Lacey urging harmony.
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Des Moines
Cummins
George D. Perkins
The
Sioux City Journal
John F. Lacey
Secretary Wilson Declares Land Productivity Rising
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson state the land is not wearing out after forty years of study. He reported productivity in the U S is higher now than a decade ago and the department’s extensive scientific inquiry confirms this conclusion.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Des Moines
Farmer Rents Veiled Help as Cattle Slashed at Bassett
Three valuable cows owned by John Boile maker near Bassett were slashed with a large knife, with one animal suffering a full-length hide cut and another bearing a deep neck wound. Dr. Van Ambursh of Nora Springs investigated the malicious mischief case, with two cows likely to die. Authorities pursue leads.
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van Ambursh
Nora Springs
John Boilemaker
Bassett
Federation Gathering Chooses Mooring at Council Bluffs
The Town Association for the Advancement of the Deaf held its triennial meeting at Waterlas with a Pleasure trip to Cedar Falls. Five delegates were instructed to vote for a federation of organizations. WA on Davenport was elected president.
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Town Association For the Advancement of the Deaf
Waterlas
Cedar Falls
Council Bluffs
Catorsta Springs
Davenport
Butter and Battalions Highlight State Fair Day
Old soldiers day opened to large crowds across the state. Soldiers entered free and gathered for a reunion on the grounds. The news night show filled the pavilion with live stock displays, music, and entertainment, while dairy products and butter scores impressed attendees.
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Cary
Steph
Oklahoma Sheriff Seizes Waterloo Murder Suspect
Sheriff Ramsey of Muskogee Oklahoma arrived in Waterloo to take back Fonzo Smith an eighteen year old boy accused in the murder of David Conway near Muskogee on June 11 1898 Two other youths are in custody One confessed naming the three others implicating Bushy the first arrested man Sheriff Ramsey paid 100 to Waterloo police and the state offered 100 rewards for each guilty party
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Sherif Ramsey
Muskogee
Okla
Waterloo
Fonzo Smith
David Conway
Follkesner
Centerville
Ramsey
Foy
Fomne
Bushy
Smith
Taylor
Cemterville
Conway
Leighton
Houston
Oklahoma
Dog Rescues Lost Child From cornfield
Four year old Francis Fieming wandered into a corn field near her home and became lost. A loyal mastiff prowled the field all night, finally returning with the child in its mouth. The girl was found unharmed and safely carried home by the dog.
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Francis Fieming
Fiel
Lake City
Ten Dollars Per Visit in Ackley Smallpox Cases
Dr H H Nichols a former Hardin county physician living in Ackley sues for $10 a visit for calling on Atat shell county smallpox patients. The board of supervisors reduced rates to $7 a visit, which he refused to accept. He predicts other physicians will file similar suits.
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H. H. Nichols
Hardin County
Ackley
Board of Supervisors
Record set for quadruplets in Chickasaw County
Mr and Mrs John B Kalthoit of southern Chickasaw County report four babies born in the same rear year end of August with twin boys earlier, and another set of boys arriving a week ago. The family notes the four newborns as lively as ever, while the earlier twins show steady growth and promise.
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John B. Kalthoit
Chickasaw County
Saz
Fragmented Trial Notes Describe Weapons Displayed
The text records a trial where various weapons including a rail, ax, knife, and shotgun were displayed as implements used in a deal. It also mentions a defended defendant with a revolver and pistol, and a pitchfork, describing a night scene and some witnesses.
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Melbourne
Amin
Bine
Invitation Declined by Shakespone in Larnio Tale
A fragmentary item notes Shakespone declining an invitation in a playful exchange. The dialogue mentions a diver and a name guess, with a jest about not taking a TV show in Kansas City. The readable text is incomplete and ambiguous.
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Shakespone
Larnio
Asey
Kansas City
Headache Potion Fatal Mystery in Stratford City
Lucian Smith, a prominent Stratford City resident, died from an overdose of headache medicine. He reportedly told physicians he had taken headache medicine, but the final cause and circumstances remain unclear amid confusion over a possible misstatement.
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Lucian Smith
Stratford City
Falls to His Death From Bridge Amid Perry Creek
A man named George fell from the Milan across Perry Creek and struck his head on a bridge pier, dying at the scene. Police found him standing with his head in the water.
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Yorn Knauss
Farmington
Dayton
Dcora
George
Perry Creek
Stenck
Release of Lat Des Moines duo in Stein-Porter murder case
Mereiz Scein and his mother from Des Moines have been released on bail of 1000 dollars each in the Loudenville murder mystery tied to the Stein-Porter case. They face alleged complicity and await further court action.
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Mereiz Scein
Lat
Des Moines
Loudenville
A Cainty Combination. An Aesthetic Artist Reveals Secrets
A Cleveland Leader fragment notes a speaker claiming a mysterious figure is a healthful, delicate artist who boozes and smokes, describing a rubber-made pipe and a hidden craft. The excerpt frames secrecy and eccentric claims about a unique creator.
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Ufiele
Feller
Cleveland
Cannital and Missionary Exchange Humorous Plea
In a witty exchange a character asks to be eaten as a quick lunch rather than a prolonged dinner, reflecting dark humor and a casual confrontation. The line appears attributed to the New York Press.
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Missionary
New York
Memorial University funding approved at Buffalo session
Seven thousand five hundred dollars were appropriated by the commander-in-chief of the Sons of Veterans and state divisions in session at Buffalo for the memorial university of Mason City. The funds place the school on a tight edge financially.
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Sons of Veterans and State Divisions
Buffalo
Memorial University of Mason City
Killing of Daughter-in-Law Sparks Police Case
J. M. Brown killed his daughter-in-law Mrs. G. & Brown with an Indian club after two quarrels over Brown's invalid wife. Brown executed his daughter-in-law for abusing his wife. Ele surrendered to the police.
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J. M. Brown
Inlaw
G. & Brown
Brown
Wif Brown
Ele
Veterans gather for sixth annual encampment of Spanish War group
Boston reports 3000 veterans registered for the sixth annual encampment week with Spain Cuba and Philippine service, representing 584 camps of the association. More are expected to join events in the city. Harahan's secretary personal crisis notes. Chicago records Charles A. Lawson, confidential secretary to J. T. of the Illinois Central, leaping from City of Benton Harbor with weights and drowning after illness and overwork.
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Boston
Spain
Ciy
Harahan
Chicago
Charles A. Lawson
J. T
Illinois Central Railroad
Benton Harbor
Lawson
Feminine Inconsistency in Names Raises Debate
A Philadelphia Record piece recounts letters from a clubwoman on why women should keep their own names. She cites cases where wives resisted using their husband’s surname and a widow clings to her late spouse’s name, sparking a broader discussion on identity and propriety.
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Philadelphia Record
Henry
Tom
Anas
Undefined excerpt with mixed phrasing and unclear subjects
Fragmentary OCR text cannot be reliably summarized into a factual item. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable to anchor a news-style card.
Hope as a Fatterer and Parasite in Shenstone Echo
The excerpt contrasts hope with parasite imagery, noting hope flourishes among the poor and the privileged, portraying it as a force that tightens the grip of those above. It reflects satire on social economy and class relation.
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Hope
Shenstone
Bread Line and Hungry Fish On a New York Rowboat Trip
A New Yorker recalls a summer fishing trip with four friends. A bread loaf falls overboard, sparking a scene as a line of small fish forms behind two large fish who appear to distribute the bread. The incident ends with a softened stance toward the hungry fish.
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Flere
Frend
Farmer’s Cow Advertised by Vicar in Parish Church
In an English agricultural district a farmer lacking a weekly paper asks the parish vicar to advertise his cow at church. They strike a bargain for the vicar to announce the cow while the farmer attends church, but the farmer is deaf and during the banns the vicar mentions the cow instead. The cow is described as gentle and free from vice.
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England
Stich
Noforius
Joseph
Iso
Red Haired Dane Slur Sparks Assault in Penzance
In the Lande Eng district Cornwall a police court case at Penzance town hall heard that a defendant called the complainant a red haired Dane which led to an assault. The report notes enduring Cornish and Celtic prejudice against Danes and red hair reflecting historical clashes along coastlines.
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Cornwall
Lande Eng
England
Penzance
Teat Versus Song, A Lunch with a Tenor
An old New York Press quote recounts a great tenor’s lunch of four cheese omelet asparagus fruit and ice with the reporter noting no meat. The tenor quips meat kills song and praises vegetarian climates where singers flourish amid songbirds.
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Eengland
Taly
New York Press
Murder of three Afghans in West Australia local water hole case
A fragment reports a case from West Australia where three Afghans were murdered near a water hole that served as the sole supply. The text notes water scarcity and mentions a trial with an admission, set against a colonial or colonial-adjacent source.
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Australia
West
Lin —Wide Work Magazine
His Great Fault in a Fragmented Parliamentary Tale
Fragmentary OCR style text hints at a dialogue about authorship and a plan to inhabit a country house with essential resources. The garbled quotes mention a plot of ground and a character named Roschienvt, suggesting a narrative fragment or early writerly note rather than a complete event.
Severe Earth Tremors Reported Across Richmond Area
Severe tremors rattled Richmond and parts of Powhatan and Amelia counties causing fear and scattered damage. Residents reported shaking homes and furniture shifting while authorities assess structural impact and guide evacuations if needed.
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Richmond
Val A
Powhatan
Ameélig
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