Monster rattlesnake terrorizes Wabash region in Illinois tale
Aug 26 Carmi Illinois column describes a giant rattlesnake seen along the Wabash near Grayville TL. It allegedly plowed Brey farm potato rows, bent an iron bar, and carried it off across hedges and rails. Farmers report hundreds of snakes along river banks and many nonlethal attacks without injury. The report mixes sensational folklore with local lore about the creature’s reign of terror. The piece also briefly covers a Roman Catholic exiled brigade toast and Ireland-United States tensions in unrelated notes.
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Carmi
Grayville
Brey
Antoing
Dublin
Ireland
United States
Japan
Pacific
Suit Against Bondsmen Over State Debt In Macomb
Springfield Aug 26 Attorney General Stead, acting for Western Normal trustees at Macomb, filed suit in Me Donough County Circuit Court for 10000 debt and 20000 damages against CG W Chandler and bondsmen for Chandler & Co Colchester. Chandler treasurer of the board until June 1907, failed bank, trustees demanded payment, bondsmen failed to respond.
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Springfield
Stead
The
Western Normal School
Macomb
Circuit Court of
Me.Donough County
W. Chandler
Colchester
Chandler
the Western Normal
Chander & Co
Albert Eads
Maconbh
Monument at Fontenoy unveiled by Irish societies
The lord mayor of Tinklin unveiled a monument in Fontenoy Belgium honoring the Irish brigade's 1745 Fontenoy bravery. The ceremony drew 46 Irish visitors, local authorities and clergy. Unveiling speeches were made by prominent Urlshoien figures.
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Fontenoy
Belgium
Augwie
Tinklin
Geglie
Urlshoien Nie
Wellman Telegram Signals Preparations for Pole Start
Paris reports a Wellman telegram stating final balloon tests complete and compasses ready for adjustment. He awaits better weather to begin a trial ascent toward the pole, hoping to start within days. Nearby incidents include explosions at a California powder works killing two and injuring thirteen, and a Montana hold-up leading to multiple injuries. Meanwhile a Macon telegraph office manager finds staff on strike upon return from Albany.
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Paris
Matin
Walter Wellman
Wellman-Chicago
Record-Herald
Macon
Ang
W. B.B. Stuart
Western Union Telegraph Office
Albany Ga
Twenty Hurt in a Wreck near Ferrmleaf, Colorado
Twenty persons sustained injuries and several passengers were shocked or bruised when a Denver and Rio Grande passenger train derailed a mile east of Ferrmleaf, a small station about twenty five miles west of Pueblo. Notable injured include Alice S. Coleman of Ann Arbor Michigan, D. K. Sturets of Chicago and S. C. Greiner of Evansville Indiana.
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Treble
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Ferrmleaf
Pueblo
Alice S. Coleman
Ann Arbor
Mich
D. K. Sturets
Chicago
SC. Greiner
Evansville
Ind
Baseball Scores Diffuse Across Leagues in Weekend Action
Baseball scores from Chicago dated Aug 26 summarize varied results across leagues. Brooklyn games see St. Louis top Brooklyn. New York–Pittsburgh and Cincinnati–Philadelphia outcomes noted. Boston and Detroit games also listed with multiple second games referenced.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincnnati
Cincinnati
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Clevelaund
Cleveland
St Louiis
Chi- Tyre
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised to act gently on the bowels and clear the system of coughs and colds. It claims prompt relief from inflammation of the throat and irritation and is sold by Wm. Jungkunz in St. Stephenson.
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Kennedy
Jungkunz
Si Stephenson
Public Sale of Real Estate at Auction
The undersigned will offer at public sale on Tuesday September 10 at 2 o clock p m at the front door of the residence on the premises known as 672 South Galena avenue. The property is a 12 room two story brick house with a frame wing, about good waters and wells with cisterns. Auctioneers A H Miller and others.
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BR. Banchplace
South
Galena Avenue
Boise
Toa Campman
Emma Sauderman
Louis Raven
Matilipa Kuelnber
Epwakb Baratch
Olaba Cannam
A. H. Miller
Taft denounces Oklahoma constitution as fraud and mislead
At Princetown Oklahoma City Aug 26 Taft and the Republican party left for Joplin Mo. He says the constitution was framed by political trickery and chicanery and would misrepresent the will of Oklahomans. He attacks the injunction writ and faulted education tax provisions while urging rejection of the constitution. Bryan counters claims of wrongdoing in centralization.
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Peoria
George A. Cooke
Billings
Mont
Huntley
Huntley Project
Iaw
Tyro
Oklahoma City
Taft
Joplin
Republican State Committee
Oklahoma
Tie
Centralization fears loom as railroads demand relief
Report from Lincoln Nebraska quotes William J T Bryan commenting on President Roosevelts address. Bryan accuses Roosevelt of proposing national incorporation for railroads and other interstate firms to curb state laws on fares and freight. The piece notes party divides over centralized federal power and rail interests. Also mentions Toledo fire at Moreton street building and John W Foster Home Again arrival in New York.
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Tencoln
Neb
William JT. Bryan
Roosevelts jJast
Provincetown
Mass
Setion
de Piidie
Washington
Treayv Peniecrat
Congress
United States
Thomas Answers With Witty “Whispers” in Bishop Tale
A bishop admonishes his servant and asks who observes all actions words and thoughts. The servant replies with a sly retort about the unseen “wiissus.” The exchange illustrates a sharp moment of humor in a religious household.
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Thomas
Christiam Cgouardian
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Carbolized witch hazel salve quickly penetrates pores and brings relief for piles. Sold by William F Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Win. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Railroad men seek federal protection in Alabama
A group of fifteen Louisville and Nashville railroad employees including twelve conductors visited Judge Jones in Montgomery to seek guidance on threats of arrest under suspended tariff laws. Judge Jones assured federal protection, promising habeas corpus relief and warning state officers against arrest.
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Montgomery
Ala
Ragman
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Tornado Ravages Eau Claire County Causing Deaths and Destruction
A tornado struck the southwest part of Eau Claire County on August 26 causing multiple deaths and injuries. Deceased include Thomas Tague and Mary Clemenson of Clear Creek township. Injured include C. P. Moses Jr.’s son of Brunswick township. Property damage includes twenty three barns and sheds five residences two school houses and one church destroyed. Two horses killed and many haystacks scattered for miles. Mary Clemenson, already nearly killed by a past tornado, again saw the Clemenson farm swept clean.
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la Clare
Wis
Eau Claire County
Deus
Thomas Tague
Mary Clemengon
Clear Creek Township
C. P. Moses
Brunswick Township
Mary Clemenson
Clemenson
Guatemala women appeal to first lady on prisoners
Guatemala City August 26. A group of women petitioned Senora Cabrera mother of the president to intercede for political prisoners in jails. On her birthday the president ordered the release of many prisoners including two Mexicans Mendosa and Ortega. an Italian held on the same charges received no action.
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Guatemala City
Senora Cabrera
Alexicans
Mendosa
Ortega
Zon-Phora Promises Safe Women’s Medicine Without Narcotics
An advertisement for Zon-Phora touts a narcotic free female remedy formulated by Dr. Pengelly. It cites medical authorities and Dr. Pengelly’s twenty years of use, claiming the product cleanses menstrual function aids uterine health alleviates periodical headaches and nervous conditions. The ad promises no alcohol and urges readers to obtain from their druggist with included instructions and a booklet.
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Pengelly
Dr. Pengelly
Ian Ot
Japanese inquiry on Pribyloff incident concludes sailors offered no resistance
Tokyo reports investigations show Japanese sailors offered no resistance in the June 19 Pribyloff incident and that U S guards fired without provocation. The dispatch frames the event as an unprovoked act by American guards in the clash.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States Guards
Gas Explosion Wrecks Cedar Falls Business Quarter
An Aug 26 gas explosion destroyed Cedar Falls business district in Des Moines area, causing about 110000 dollars in damage. No fatalities reported and injuries are described as not severe. Local authorities investigate cause and assess structural impacts.
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Coatly
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Great Floods In Japan Reported Across Central Areas
Tokyo Aug 26 Floods said to be the heaviest in years sweep central Japan causing widespread damage. Reports indicate rising water levels and inundations affecting towns and transport as rescue efforts begin and authorities monitor the situation.
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Japan
Tokyo
No News of Sir Harry MacLean
Tangier reports no word received about Caid Sir Harry MacLean as of August 26.
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Harry MacLean
Tangier
Caid
Seventeen annual Sea Girl tournament and safety items
In this outline of news items the Sea Girl tournament runs Sept 2 to Sept 7 with safety matches noted. Other items mention the National Association of Mexican War Veterans meeting in Indianapolis, a Rochester roundhouse fire with engines lost, a LaCrosse pioneer’s suicide, and various legal and social notes from Portland to St. Louis.
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National Association of Mexican War Veterans
Tamestown Exposition
Iodianapolis
Tire
Rochester
Rochester and Dittsburg
Andrew Fontish
LaCrosse
Wis
Portland
American Bar Association
International Law Association
Dock Barnes
Tulsa
I.B. Gladys
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Wm Hirsch
Chicago
Russia
Pedestrian Rights in Britain Highlighted by Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution notes that Britain uniquely grants equal highway rights to pedestrians. It remarks that drivers must avoid pedestrians even at inconvenience or danger, while other nations expect pedestrians to yield to wheeled traffic.
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Great Britain
Atlanta Constitution
Quotations on happiness and success by Corneille
A literary fragment quotes Corneille on human happiness noting that even our greatest wins carry sadness and persistent anxieties cloud the sense of fulfillment. The line reflects a Renaissance view of fate and emotion.
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Corneille
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