The Ripper Murders Recalled in New York Crime Tale
Aug 28 New York reports James Moore arrested on suspicion after a brutal murder in which Mrs. Annie Moore, aged 50, was found mutilated in her room. Moore claimed they lived together four years. police note similarities to Jack the Ripper. Insurance policies and a troubled past emerge as investigators probe motive. Separately, Reykjavik telegrams say Icelanders plan direct importation of American goods to cut British routes.
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James Moore
New York
Annte Moore
No. 6
Second Street
Moore
Sen
Jack the Ripper
Murerea
Cahagen
Reykjavik
Iceland
America
Royal Decree Ends Religious Declaration for Civil Marriage
The decree restores civil marriage formalities and removes the requirement for parties to declare their religion. It directly challenges the Papal nuncio’s claim and is expected to provoke parliamentary debate when Parliament reconvenes.
Monarchicals Seek Dictatorship Amid Army Demoralization
Moscow Aug 28 The Monarchicals address the Emperor openly appeals for a dictatorship to end army demoralization and urges suppression of Parliament and restoration of unlimited autocracy. Richmond Aug 28 Appomattox river rise floods Petersburg wharves damaging businesses. streetcar frames suspended and bridges damaged.
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Iver
Richmond
Appotox
Petersburg
Twenty One Rescued From Burning Steamer Eddy
Twenty one persons including the captain s wife and two children were rescued from the burning steamer Charles A Eddy by the City of Mackinaw off Saint Clair in Lake Huron all escaped unharmed. The Eddy was destroyed. Three men were shot in Usorkad as police sergeants and a rural guard were killed by revolutionists. Seagirt hosts veterans match with old guard Massachusetts winning 260 to 228.
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Charles A. Eddy
City of Mackinaw
Port Saint
Lake Huron
Aily
Eddy
Usorkad
Ld Guard
Seagirt
Old Guard
Massachusetts
Veterans’ Organization
Old Guard of
New York
Cuban Volunteer Enlistment Suspended Amid Amnesty Talks
Havana reports suspend enlistment until Palma amnesty effect is known as insurgent chiefs seek impact. Treasury secretary says inquiries rise about prosecution if arms laid down. Interior department orders continued enlistment and pursuit. Train attack by insurgents on Western Railroad. no injuries. Police siege of lodging house yields four killed after bombs found. rebels fire from windows. Widespread belief insurgents except Pino Guerra will lay down arms. pay raises issued for artillery and guards. A separate Spokane case notes a teen sought $500 to kill his father, then acted.
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Palma
Treasury
Sterling
Associated Press
Mantanzas
Santa Clara
Interior
Montalvo
Rodriguz
Pino Guerra
New York Welcomes Bryan as Illinois Democrats Depart
One hundred leading Illinois Democrats travel from Chicago to New York to join in welcoming William Jennings Bryan. National Committeeman Sullivan, backed by the Illinois state convention at Peoria, also heads to New York for the event amid controversy over Bryan's reception and campaign alignment.
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New York
Bryan
Sullivan
U. S
Ilinois
Peoria
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Real Estate Trust Co. of Philadelphia Fails
Real Estate Trust Company doors closed at 2 25 pm with deposits of 1 5 million. President Frank Hipple died suddenly last week. Directors pledged funds to save the institution as creditors fear a 7 million shortfall. Receiver George H Earle Jr appointed. company had about 11 million in assets and 2 million capital. Stock market reacted with declines.
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Real Estate Trust Co
Philadelphia
Real ‘ Etate Trust’ Company
Frank
Hipple
Hipple J
Hippie
Boars
Themelves
Philadelphia ‘Trust Companies
Fend Hipple
Coeral Trust
George H. Earle, Jr
Ene Rimace Cor
Fenisyivania
Real Eatate Trust Company
Treasterian General Assembly
Synod of Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Hospital
Bt Reformed Churches
Presbyterian
Lew Yorks
Comet Discovery Reported by Kopit and Observers
The new comet found by Prot Kopit at Joldelberg University on August 22 has been observed by Fath at Lick Observatory and Przybyieck at Koenigsberg. It was tracked on August 24 with standard coordinates, showing daily motion in right ascension, plus ten degrees eighteen minutes in declination.
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Kot
Cambridge
Mesa
Prot -Kopit
Joldelberg University
Fath
Lick Observatory
Przybyieck
Kooniasberg
Acording
Acters
Harvard College Observatory
Llek
Grenwich
Koenigsberg
Greenwich
Reforming Words and Spelling Reform Policy Advances
The article outlines the presidential endorsement of phonetic spelling, listing about 200 reform words adopted by the executive staff. It notes the order extending to all government branches and public documents, with a meeting held by clerks to formulate rules, and hints at broader implications for official communication. The piece also covers reports on railroad conditions and school administration, including a Carolina division assessment and UNC information requests to Georgia County schools.
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Syston
Carnegie
Aopte
Washington
Subije
Pubic
Cpart
Cochran
University of North Carolina
Burpone
Nquirop
Big Attendance at South Carolina Primaries
Columbia SC August 2 The Democratic primaries expected to draw the largest voter turnout in the history with over 100000 ballots likely. The main issue centers on dispensary versus local option. Governor candidates Ansel of Green Mountains leads white counties, opposing dispensary and backing local option while Richard J Manning of Sumter remains the strongest dispensary challenger.
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Columbia
Tillmans
Pinion
Ansel
Greenwill
Angi
Richard J. Manning
Sumter
Death of Miss Jessie Bumpas in New Bern
New Bern on August 28 reports the death of Miss Jessie Bumpas at 10:20 p.m. Sunday after a virulent typhoid fever. She was the sole child of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Bumpas of Raleigh. Her remains were taken to Durham for burial. Rev Adams, pastor of the Center M E Church, accompanied the family. The father was away on a Holy Land tour and not informed until too late.
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New Bern
New. Bern
Jessie Bumpas
R. F. Bumpas
Raleigh
Sia
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Dox
Bumpas
Benton
Street ME Church
Holy Land
Hing
Durham
sAdams
Death to win girl students favor on perilous rock act
In Torrington and Gilbert school rivalries a group of Alpha and Torrington High students risked life by being lowered on ropes to erase a large T painted on a rock and replace it with a G. The stunt drew swift actions from rival students who repainted the mark.
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Conn
Alpha
Torrington High School
Gilbert School
Gilbert
Torrington
First Bale of New Cotton Marketed at Charlotte
The Charlotte News reports Mecklenburgs first bale of the 1906 cotton crop brought to market by J A Blakeney of Providence. The bale weighed 677 pounds and sold to W A Watson and Company for 11 1/2 cents per pound. seed sold to Cochrane and McLaughlin for 22 4 cents. Total receipts for cotton and seed near zero due to printing error. Blakeney notes rain delayed market and forecasts caution for the crop with recent heavy rains causing damage and shedding.
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Arlotte News
Mecklenburg
Providence
Frm
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Cochrane and McLaughl
Els
Blakeney
Weston
Disinherited Elopee Girl Shocking Grandmother Row
A fourteen year old girl Vivian Kuehmsted and her mother were linked to a custody dispute as the grandmother seeks to disinherit after an elopement. The narrative notes a legal contest surrounding the child’s inheritance and the couple’s disappearance amid Chicago activity on August 27.
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Chicago
Vivian ”Kuehmstead
Xa’ Lewis
Kuehmsted
Erica Soren
Alabama Primaries Narrow Results Favor Three Unopposed Congressmen
Incoming tally from Alabama state primaries shows three congressmen elected without opposition while officials note necessary votes and the race for attorney general among others. The fragmented text references Tyson and Weakley in a race context with Garber noted as attorney general and other offices pending full results.
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Joe Rake
Esai
Tyson
Weakley
Rip Ouaten
Cation
Garber
Nate Oats
Eis Saunas
Praeeemmeiin
Bucket Shop Sharks and Legislative Action Proposed
Paes argues in Everybodys September issue that bucket shops have grown beyond 1000, with telegraph and telephone wires used for brokerage. He urges Congress to place all wires under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight to curb abuses, asserting quotes drive the bucket shops and will allow parental government to check the industry.
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Paes Gt Tele
Merrill A. Teague
Kyle
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Resignation of American consul at Guadeloupe noted
G Jarvis Jowens resigned as American consul at Guadeloupe in the French West Indies after riots prompted him to send alarming reports to the State Department about risks to American interests. Bowens, a West Virginia appointee, left the service. successor not yet named.
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Guaeloupe
West Indies
Washington
G. Jarvis Jowens
Guadeloupe
French West
State Department
Bowens
West Virginia
Noten
Prominent Citizen Dead in Jonesville
J L McWhirter a leading Jonesville figure died suddenly at his home this morning around 6 o clock. The obituary notes he was one of the county s substantial citizens and a forward looking entrepreneur. In Atlanta date August 28 8 F Kline a laundry clerk who came from Savannah killed himself with a razor after a night of drinking and nervous distress. He allegedly feared assassination and sought aid at his boarding house before the act.
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Union
J. K. mcWhirter
County
Jones
Iille
Jonesville
F. Kline
Atlanta
Launtry
Savannah
Kline
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