Funeral of Matsuhito Emperors Death Held in Tokyo
Funeral for Emperor Matsuhito, who died July 30, held at Aoyama parade ground after six weeks of mourning. Mass turnout of Japanese and foreign dignitaries, including Secretary Knox, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Prince Henry of Prussia, with a vast public procession and imperial mausoleum site planned at Motoyama Kyoto.
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Tokio
Japan
Matsuhito
Aoyama
Motoyama Kyoto
United States
Philander Knox
Secretary Knox
Knox
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
George
Great Britain
Prince Henry
Prussia
Prince Arthur
Edward
Russia
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Spain
French
Uchisaiwaicho
Omote-wachi Street
Mourning Garb and Imperial Procession in Tokyo
Descriptive list of ceremonial features including Shinto priests in white, a funeral car drawn by six oxen, court officers, Emperor's favorite horses, princesses, high officials in court dress, diplomatic corps, foreign envoys, army and navy officers, imperial household members, and Tokyo garrison sailors from the fleet.
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Japan
Imperial Household
Tokio
Bryan and Wilson to Meet in October in Lincoln
The first meeting between Governor Wilson and William J. Bryan will occur in Lincoln Nebraska with Wilson to speak there after Indianapolis. He is also expected to address the national conservation congress in Indianapolis on October 3 and may speak in Omaha Des Moines and other Iowa towns.
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New York
Wilson
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Indianapolis
National Conservation Congress
Omaha
Des Moines
Iowa
Mrs. Johnson Dies From Bullet At Pugilist Hub
Chicago report says Mrs. Etta Burye Johnson, former wife of Clarence Burye, shot herself in her apartment above the Cafe de Champion owned by her husband Jack Johnson. She died an hour later at a hospital after the pistol shot near two oclock. Johnson was away. he aided by his brother to the hospital. The couple faced societal ostracism and rumors of abuse as Mrs. Johnson planned a health trip to Las Vegas New Mexico.
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Chicago
Ill
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Etta Buryea
Clarence Buryea
New York
Las Vegas
N. M
Man Convicted Burglar Awaits Death in Electric Chair
Bertram G Spencer, 31, of West Springfield, convicted for the 1910 murder of Miss Martha B Blackstone during a Springfield burglary, awaits execution in Charlestown prison. He rose from a reputed gentleman burglar to a death row inmate, later adopting Christian Science which eroded his fear of death.
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Boston
Mass
Bertram G. Spencer
Martha B. Blackstone
Springfield
Charlestown
Spencer
Porter Avenue
Bridgewater
John C. Crosby
Supreme Court
Sidna Allen Captured in Des Moines Hunt Ends
Des Moines reports Sidna M. Allen leader of the Allen Gang captured while a Missouri woman, Itolier, arrived to marry Wesley Edwards. Detectives tracked her from the Virginia courtroom shooting. News from Wytheville notes Allen’s capture stirs the region as Floyd and Claude Allen face death sentences and others await long terms.
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Des Moines
Itolier
Wesley Edwards
Sidna M. Allen
Allen
Edwards
Virginia
Sidna Edwards
Sidna Allen
Louden Machinery to Add Third Story at Plant
Louden Machinery Co plans a new addition to its plant, increasing floor space by about one third. The expansion covers the office area and shipping room with a main section of 149 by 72 feet and a 61 by 48 foot office addition. Part will be a display room and part a photograph studio, leaving remaining space as a store room. Construction has been let and will begin next Monday, with work pushed rapidly.
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Louden Machinery Co
Louden Company
Women Endure Pain and Find Help in Dr. Pierce Remedies
A testimonial style notice extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non narcotic remedy for female troubles. It claims great improvement after use and mentions Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo as the originator. It also touts Dr. Pierce's Lotion Tablets and Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
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Pierce
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo, N. Y
Sam
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
General Nogi and Wife Die in Seppuku
A cable from San Francisco reports that General Nogi and his elderly wife committed hari-kari after the emperor of Japan died. They participated in the funeral procession following the emperor's body and killed themselves in accordance with an ancient Japanese tradition.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nogi
Hari-Kari
Japan
Triple Homicide Near Council Bluffs Reported
The bodies of Martin Thompson his wife and infant son were found killed with an ax in their home south of Council Bluffs Iowa. Police say the crime resembles the Villisca axe murders but details are scarce.
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Council Bluffs
Martin Thompson
Here
Villisca
Many names missing from next Third Iowa cavalry reunion
The Third Iowa cavalry reunion will be held in this city September 26 and 27 with three notable absences. Retired officers John W. Nobles, Cyrus Bussey, and H. Clay Caldwell are not expected to attend due to death or distance. The regiment formed in August 1861 and mustered out in August 1865 after Sherman’s march to the sea. Surviving members invite old soldiers to register, participate in exercises, and join the two day gathering.
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Third
Iowa Cavalry
John W. Nobles
Cyrus Bussey
Washington, D. C
H. Clay Caldwell
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Sherman
Foley Kidney Pills Praised By Garden Postmistress
Antoine Deloria, postmistress at Garden Michigan, testifies Foley Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble. She says her father was cured and many neighbors also benefited, recommending the remedy based on personal experience.
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Antoine Deloria
Garden, Mich
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
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