City council grants twenty year street railway franchise
Springfield reports the city council approved a twenty year street railway franchise after a stern six hour session at 2 am. Clark syndicate controls the line and will pay 2 percent of gross earnings for ten years and 4 percent for the second ten into a sinking fund to retirement of bonded debt. Support from Jefferson Lincoln club claims bribery among some council members.
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Springfield
Til
Clark Syndicate
Jefferson Lincoln Club
Miner Delivers Heroic Feat at Burning Coal Office
Bloomington Alabama July 22 William Donovan a coal miner with Assumption Coal Mine saved others by entering a blazing office and removing 150 pounds of dynamite and a keg of gunpowder stored for safekeeping. Electric wires ignited the building while he ferried the explosives to safety, earning him cheers for quick thinking and bravery.
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Bloomington
William Donovan
Assumption Coal Mine Company
Donovan
Samuel White Declared Legally Dead After Missing Since Civil War
Samuel White, once a leading figure in this region, has been officially declared dead by Judge Love in Danville UL. Missing since the Civil War, White left for the West and was known to be alive in 1873 when a letter arrived, but no further word has ever been received.
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Danville
Samuel White
Judge Love
White
Woman Gives Birth in Court While Husband Faces Trial
In Cheago on July 22 Nellie Stuart, 24, delivered a healthy infant in Judge Crowe’s courtroom at the Tarrison Street station while awaiting her witness appearance against her husband. The judge reportedly sent the defendant to his wife at the hospital, and the pair settled their dispute.
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Cheago
Nellie Stuart
Tragic Candy Choke Claims EightYearOld Girl
Eight year old Annie H Garley of 167 West Party-seventh street choked on candy at home and died before a doctor could help. The incident occurred in Chicago on July 2 as emergency aid arrived.
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Chicago
Annie H. Garley
West Party-seventh Street
Converted, She Shuns the Stage
Ruth Ester Dar fier, eighteen, gives up stage plans after converting at Des Plaines Methodist camp meeting. She announces she will not accept a theatrical offer following her conversion.
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Chicago
Ruth Ester Darfier
Des Plaines
Stevenson Headquarters Opened in Bloomington
Friends of ex Vice President Stevenson opened a headquarters in Bloomington to boost his candidacy for governor of Hlinuis on the Democratic ticket. The opening marks an early campaign push for Stevenson in the state.
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Stevenson
Bloomington
Hlinuis
Farmer Mirjah A Watkins Killed at Doorway
Danville July 22 Mirjah A Watkins fifty a leading farmer was killed at the doorway of his home in Fithian by a live stock train.
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Danville
Mirjah A. Watkins
Fithian
Barge Dynamited Near Caseyville Injures Tow Boat Engineer
In Caseyville Kentucky a West Kentucky Coal barge was dynamited late at night and over 100 shots hit the towboat Harvester. Engineer John Goodall of Gallipolis Ohio was wounded in the stomach and taken to the company hospital at Sturgis Kentucky for treatment.
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Paducah, Wy
Caseyville
West Kentucky Coal Company
Harvester
John Goodall
Gallipolis
Goodall
Sturgis
Company tops Western Kenttery listings with open shop
A major firm in Western Kenttery maintains an open shop while authorities report no arrests in the incident. The company stands as one of the region’s largest businesses amid ongoing investigations.
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Kenttery
Two Men Die in Virginia Gun Duel Near Frog Station
Middlesboro Kentucky July 22 report of a fatal pistols duel in the county Virginia near Frog Station. Participants Neil Sutton and William G Williems exchanged shots after a quarrel and both were killed.
Scores on the ball fields league standings and scores
The report lists standings and daily scores across Major and minor leagues with games in Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn St Louis New York and other cities. It records game results, innings, hits, errors, and batteries for multiple matchups including Philadelphia over Cincinnati and New York over St Louis in extra innings.
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Weton
Pittsburg
New York
Cheng Vo
ATS Cincinnate Oo
Philadelphi
Errors
Brooklyn
Pastorius
Ritter
Leifield
Gibson
Chicago
Boston
Ceee
Eerrors
Lindaman
Graham
Brown
Lundgren
Kling
Mack
Marshall
St. Louiis
St. Louis
Tiits
Friars
Mathewson
Bresnahan
Sallee
Bliss
Washington
Detroit
Kilian
Thomas
Burns
Street
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Check
Berger
Clarke
Bender
Vickers
Schreck
Walsh
Sullivan
Newton
Orth
Sweeney
White
Weaver
Hogg
Manning
Blair
Mrrors
Powell
Stephens
Morgan
Carrigan
American
Eben Eos
Eeewes
Regular newspaper delivery notice urged to readers
Patrons are asked to notify the office if they are not receiving their paper regularly, as a courtesy to ensure timely delivery and full service.
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Cure for Animal Ailments
The advertisement promotes Humphreys Veterinary Specifics curing diseases in horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on the sick parts. It lists ailments from fevers lameness coughs diarrhea and skin diseases to kidney issues and fertility problems. The ad notes availability from 41 druggists or by prepaid mail from Humphreys Medicine Co. New York.
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C. Cach
Back
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
William and
John Stroats
New York
Care of Children Nails for Household Health
Guidance on maintaining child nails from infancy to prevent ingrown nails and foot ailments. Emphasizes filing over cutting, shaping nails, and avoiding prolonged manicuring. Toe nails should be cut or filed straight across to reduce curvature.
Home remedies for minor burns cautions quick relief
The article outlines simple treatments for mild burns using alum dissolved in hot water applied with cloths, baking powder or baking soda with a wet cloth, and egg white as a topical dressing. It notes faster relief when burns are not serious and advises repeated egg layer applications as needed.
Electric carpet cleaner patent shown in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg man patents an electric carpet cleaner using a motor driven turbine and brush to agitate nap and suction dirt into a dust receiver. The device cleans on the floor with reach into corners, operates quietly, and powers from a standard socket. It also offers attachments for walls ceilings curtains and treats mattresses upholstery and pillows.
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Pittsburg
Knife and Fork Etiquette Guide
A note on proper table manners explains knife and fork use. When dining the knife stays in the right hand and the fork in the left. When not cutting the knife rests along the plate with the blade in. the fork switches to the right hand. For a second helping place instruments side by side along the plate edge with knife outside. Do not hold them in the hand while passing the plate.
Brittle nails improved by gloves and Olive oil routine
Brittle nails result from excessive water exposure or harsh soap. Wear rubber gloves for household chores and apply olive oil nightly before wearing white gloves to restore normal condition.
Preventing Perspiration Through Circulation and Gloves
The item explains perspiring bands result from poor circulation or physical weakness. It says permanent cure lies in removing the cause, but suggests aiding the condition with a few drops of alcohol in water and powdering gloves each time they are worn.
Do Not Reheat Dishes With Mushrooms
Physicians warn against reheating mushrooms as they develop harmful properties when cooled. Cooked mushrooms should be eaten hot and any leftovers discarded to avoid illness.
Humor of the Hour An Aerial Elopement Tale
A couple plans to elope using an airship while the bride adjusts her aviator hat. The father fears airborne mischief and his air gun erupts from the roof. The would be elopement is foiled as the wind may change and insurance is cited.
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Darling
Aerial Risk Company
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Stone Has His Ring Breaker Moment
The humorous quip centers on a man who claims he is stone broke after buying a solitaire ring as a gift. The exchange plays on the pun between being busted and literally made of stone.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Echo-Say Protest Plea in Detroit Tribune Style
The passage uses dialect to describe a street scene in Detroit with a beggar and a sly invitation. It presents a tone of city life and a newspaper voice, implying a public note or humorous snippet.
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the Echo
Detroit Tribune
Plucking a Moral in a Social Satire
A witty exchange mocks Miss Oldgir and Miss Prettyface for flirtations. The remark about ineligible admirers highlights the fruit of such flirtations as sour grapes in a Baltimore American voice.
No Ambition In That Direction
A humorous Chicago News snippet notes Mrs Ferguson reading about how to spot a mad dog, while Mr Ferguson dismisses the idea. The piece contrasts a Mississippi official recounting a colored citizen’s wedding fee incident with a justice of the peace and a clerk’s puzzled reaction to married life.
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George
Mississippi
Clurky
Joe
Hettie-Harry Trusted By Clara on Evening Confession
Clara asserts Hettie-Harry is trustworthy claiming he told her himself last evening. The exchange centers on reliability and truthfulness between the two speakers.
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Hettie
Harry
Clara
Quebec Tercentenary Celebrations Attract Royal Attendance
People of the Day note the Quebec tercentenary marking the 1608 founding by Samuel de Champlain. The event will feature a royal visit with the Prince of Wales and Prince Arthur accompanied by a large English delegation signaling strong imperial ties.
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Quebec
Samuel de Chaimaplain
Prince of Wales
Arthur
Duke of Con. Daveht
Edward
England
Royal visit programme for the priest to July 29
An elaborate programme has been prepared for the reception and entertainment of the royal priest arriving July 21 and staying through July 29. Earl Grey, governor general of Canada and host of the prince, is noted as financier philanthropist and industrial reformer. He helped Cecil Rhodes in South Africa development and administers the Rhodes scholarships. Grey owns 18 000 acres and draws a large revenue. He is the fourth Earl Grey, in his fifty seventh year, appointed governor general about four years ago.
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Earl Grey
Canada
Ceceil Rhodes
South Africa
Senator Elkins Toasts Marietta Yacht at Washington Dinner
A Washington dinner honored Senator Elkins for his new yacht the Marietta. He shared a seaside anecdote about an old fellow at a cafe who, after three champagne orders, asks if his nose is turning red and then requests a yachting cap, prompting light humor.
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Senator Elkins
Washington
Marietta
Walter
Miners Leader Remarks on Unionism Spread
John Mitchell, famed miners' leader, spoke to a Pittsburg reporter about unionism. He recounts a Pittsburg school incident where a student protested staying after school to rewrite a composition, joking about being ousted from the scholars' union for overtime work.
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John Mitchell
Pittsburg
Mr. Mitchell
Schooul
Colonel James M. Guffey of Pennsylvania
Colonel James M. Guffey of Pittsburg, noted for a recent attack on Mr. Bryan, has long been active in politics. He joined the Democratic national committee from Pennsylvania in 1897 after W. S. Harrity’s departure. He is rated a multimillionaire and is sixty nine years old.
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Bryan
W. S. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Keystone
Career of a Pennsylvania Democratic leader in the oil and mining era
The subject began as a railroad and express clerk in the south, returned to Pennsylvania in 1872 to enter oil natural gas and gold mining, and rose as a Democratic leader. He influenced state politics by blocking Quay from the senate for two years and declined nominations for governor and U S senator.
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South
Pennsylvania
le Bons Wade
Quay
Senate
United States
Quito Etiquette on Hats When Visitors Enter Rooms
A customs guide notes that in Quito a visitor’s removal of his hat upon entering a room prompts hosts to request he place it back on unless given permission to remain bareheaded. The practice stems from a belief that shame or misfortune could befall anyone uncovered.
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Quito
Pilea Operation Not Needed With ManZan Remedy
Advertisement notes ManZan Pile Remedy avoids an operation and guarantees relief. The offer lists a 60s price and is attributed to H J Moogk and C P Guener.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guener
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