Mystery Over Rice Death Opens Millionaire Case
New York's Coroner and detectives probe the death of Wiliam M. Rice a New York millionaire with Texas and Wisconsin ties. Autopsy to determine cause as checks totaling nearly 250 000 face questions about payees and a trust fund amid family inquiries.
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Gardiner
McCluskey
Harts
Wiliam M. Rice
Berkshire
Hows
Madison Avenue
Rice
Horton
Texas
Milwaukee
Wis
M. Swenson & Gongs
Jones
Beinig
Swenson & Sons
Mr. Rico
James Girard
Hart
Walter Corry
Galveston
Piapters
Houston
Curry
Valet Jones
Slaters
Wide
Palmer
Mave
Charles McKee
Springfield
Joker
Mr. Rice
Maia
Holston
Houston and
Texas Central Railroad
Taft and Weat
Bryan Returns to Lincoln After Chicago Visit
Mr Bryan arrives in Lincoln from Chicago where he consulted with National Democratic leaders. He is joined by Eugene Smith and J C Dahmaan to oversee his upcoming campaign car. Bryan says he has no new announcement to make about his Chicago trip.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Eugene Smith
Popular Committee
J. C. Dahbaan
Sreta
Bryan
Continued Prosperity Faces Empty Dinner Mts
A fragment reports a fatal incident at a political gathering in New York as Cooper Volon was killed when the Republican club meeting began. The text is incomplete and unclear about details or motives.
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New York
Cooper Volon
Republican Club
Second Time on Earth Hood's Sarsaparilla praise
In letters from Yonkers and Silver Creek readers, Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a blood purifier and remedy for boils scrofula and fatigue. One writer says it cured his husband's boils after two bottles and left him feeling as if he was on earth for the second time. Another calls it the greatest blood purifier he tried and notes improved eyesight and health.
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Hood
Bella
A. KE. Starsa
Yonkers
N.Y
Hood's
Trecommen
Kerrie Motman
Sliver Creek
Senator Hanna Urges Vote for Prosperity and Development
A rally audience hears Senator Hanna contrast four years of progress with the prior period. He juxtaposes free silver and free trade against prosperity and development, attacking imperialism and urging voters to choose continued prosperity over empty dinner pails in November.
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Hanna
Spon
Bryan
Britain and US Near Unified War Stance Amid Global Tensions
Britain aligns with the United States on key notes causing friction in Washington over war prospects with Germany and China. Reports mention General Chaffee ordered troop redeployments to Manila while others speculate on global alliances and regional conflicts. Local updates include weather, mining closures, and notable deaths in Texas counties.
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Great Britain
United States
Chaffeeja
Manila
Pekjti
Washington
Germany
China
Strikes in Luzerne County Prompt County Troops Dispatch
September reports say Liberal county requested National Guard aid after strikers gathered early in Luzerne. Three regiments were sent to Schuylkill County, while Luzerne locals dispersed peacefully after Sheriff Hervey ordered them to disperse. Some protesters challenged authority but no overt violence occurred. A few were arrested for breach of the peace.
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Phladelphia
Ira
Dhat
Aries
Hazleton Strike Sparks Sheriff Request for Troops
In Luzerne County Hazleton region sheriff Harvey telegraphed Governor Stone seeking troops after night marches by strikers near Cran-Derry Tom Lichen and other mines. Deputies halted marchers, four arrested for breach of peace, while President Mitchell of United Mine Workers urged workers to stand firm.
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Hazilton
Harvey
Luzerne
Stone
Troopa
Tts
Lroupa
Cran- Derry
Tom Lichen
Stieriff Harvey
Potta Minea
Fombhicken
Dewting
Gewan
Steenwatul
Werering
Gewah
South Wilkedbarra
Rippe Trescott
Mitchell
Jonueo
M Bil AL Deering
Black Creek
Haxeltion
Oldjars
G. B. Markle & Co
Markle
Tonighe
Mary
United Mine Workers
Ay Jeddo
Markles
Te Marte
Grimor
Vieury
C Company
Markletiiew
Preatdene Mitchell
Schuvikit
Alanoy
Muabanoy City
Ashland
Lahinn
Bok- Joy
Tweringer
Tombinken
Cowan
Behuytkul
Fire near Oceldental destroys property valued at 1.5 million
A blaze near Oceldental Cal destroyed property worth 1 5 million according to fire officials. The report notes a hung jury in the James Howard cane trial and mentions a developing drone storm over Alwola with unsettled conditions.
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Oceldental
Cal
James Howard
Alwola
Market rally fueled by bear cover amid steady grains
Weather remains clear as wheat and corn prices firm in a weak market. A stock rally followed bear-cover buying, lifting futures and curbing losses.
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Beara
Caney Valley Extension to Open Next Saturday
The Caney Valley extension will begin operations next Saturday as authorities move to open the line. Texan Midland is authorized to levy Grayage charges on cotton at Commerna. The Gulf and Interstate road is to be robbed.
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Caney Valley
Texan Midland
Commerna
Gulf and Interstate
Robuill
Galveston Address Issued And Officials Update
An official address to the people of the United States outlines current conditions at Galveston. Governor Bayere conferred with officials while Chief Ketchum resigned. Government transport from New York arrived with supplies as salvage crews search for stranded vessels.
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United States
Galveston
Bayere
Patlee Ketchum
New York
Programme Settled for Bryan Meeting in New York
New York on September 25 settles the program for the Bryan gathering at Madison Square Garden on October 16. Edward M. Shepard of Brooklyn will preside. Speakers include Medora, Bryan, Stovetham, Atanchfield and Mickay. Bryan will speak from a stand at Twenty third Street and Madison Avenue then at Cooper Union.
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New York
Galveston Politician Walter Jones Nominated by Republicans
Walter Jones of Galveston was nominated for Congress by the Republicans of the Tenth district. State Democratic headquarters have opened at San Antonio.
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Walter ©. Jones
Galveston
Tenth
Hanna
San Antonio
Roosevelt party train reaches Denver events outlined
In Cheyenne the Rea tor Lodge of Massachusetts joined the Roosevelt party for the Denver trip. The heavy Roosevelta train with Senator Walcott and Mrs Lodge traveled from Cheyenne after 9 pm. In Denver the party arrived at 6 pm with three meetings planned at the Coliseum ball Broadway theater and Capitol grounds. The rain caused cancellation of the outdoor Quun air meeting.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Reator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Denver
Colo
Roosevelta
Walcott
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mre. Lodge
Broadway Theater
Capitol Grounds
Tempes dispatch and railway pool talks dominate early news
Paris reports a 6B dispatch from Shanghai claiming a Bileviobari¢e threat in Chi Liary. Chicago hosts Western railroads debating a pool and military bases plan with possible agreement near. York PA notes A A Farquhar seeks National party presidential nomination. Des Moines reports four dead and several injured from a water and tornado event at Ferguson.
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Paris
Shanghai
Chicago
Sha Fratheco
York
National Party
Madoelined
Albert J. Loveridge
Indiana
Dee Moines
Iowa
Ferguson
Prospects for an excellent school in Linden area
Local notes report a range of happenings across towns. A baby died in Linden and was buried at Linden cemetery. in Greenville Joe Miller is reported shot and fatally wounded. Wortham welcomes oil mill activity with a full crew and 1200 tons of deed. Meridian records Jor Spivey convicted for murder and sentenced to two vedras. Lockhart shows progress. Wharton adds syrup mill workers to prepare for cane. Trinity hosts evangelist Steve Burke in a Sunday meeting advocating prohibition.
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Linden
Lm.blory
Treenville
Joe Miller
Meridian
Jor Spivey
Jim Kirkpatrick
Lockhart
Jta
Avery
Wharton
M. Jones
Elarm
Trinity
Steve Burke
Burke
East of City Jobber Oil Sale Noted at Eighty Cents
A fragment notes an oil sale just east of the city at 80 cents per barrel, and references a separate 60,000 barrel contract mentioned by The Post last week.
Weather Outlook for Oklahoma and Texas Regions
Weather bulletin for Worhington and nearby areas notes rain and colder conditions midweek. Fresh southerly winds shift to northerly by Thursday, with similar trends across western and northern Texas and Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Worhington
Texas
Southern
Ralm
Nerthern
Wednewley
Thiaraday
Oklahoma
Indian
Wednewlay
Patterson Convicted in Transcedar Case at Athena Texas
Jim Patterson was found guilty after several days on trial in Athena Texas for the December 4 1808 killing of Constable Rhodes in the Trans OCedar precinct. The jury sentenced him to fourteen years in the penitentiary. The case recalls Patterson’s alleged role in prior incidents involving the Mumphies and Humphites.
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Athena
Texas
Jim Patterson
Rhodes
Patterson
Texas Specialty Births and Local News Briefs
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS. Linden born a 12 pound girl to Dr and Mrs W W Stovall. Mother and baby doing well. Garden City wolves arriving for Dal as day breaks. Woodville sire and wife attend rural meeting with 120 pupils in attendance.
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Linden
Mre
T Stovall
Garden City
Paralysing Spinners in Bombay Grain Crisis
London reports on the Bombay Spinnerd in distress as the colton and err els disrupt harvest plans. The Daily Express Bombay correspondent notes frars rising, thirty five mills closed, and further output restrictions amid hopes for cheaper cotton.
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London
Colton Errels
Bombay
Daily Express
Houston Ferriery Deal Secures 200000 Barrels Supply
In Corsicana Texas on September 247 a contract was signed between HIG OLL DEAL MADE and Houston Helery Contrertis for the Houston Ferriery to supply 200000 barrels of heavy oil. The agreement names Corsicana as the location and involves local authorities in confirming the deal.
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Houston Helery Contrertis
Corsicayn
Teraz
Sigibliog Hee
Houston Ferriery
Uhm
Weathered Cotton Crop Faces Heavy Rain Damage
In Woodyillt Tyter County Texas ongoing harvest concerns arise as cotton fields report limited progress and recent heavy rain causes noticeable damage to the crop over several days.
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Woodyillt
Tyter County
Texas
Castoria Brand Warning From Dated Ad Fragment
An old fragmented ad fragment mentions Castoria with a buying cue and a note to Beare the Tho Kind you Have Aways Bought i' nit ol, reflecting a period product promotion and spelling variants.
Clerks Aid Strikers In Shamokin Food and Funds Action
Local clerks in Shamokin Pennsylvania report plans to provide food and funds to striking workers at Locust Gap coal mine operated by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron. The Shamokin branch of the Internal Retail Clerks Association votes to support the strike and will confer with the central committee on relief measures.
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Shamokin
Loris
Locust Gun
Philadephia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Ashi Mines
Alto
Hiramiokin
Joner Association of Retail Clerks
Central
Laterningaa
Mort Aurane Reouh
Strike mood shifts as mines idle in Shenandoah
September reports from Shenandoah Pennsylvania say development favors strikers. Three more collieries were closed today as daily worker counts fell short, leaving only one mine operating in the city.
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Shenandoah Region
Shenandoah
Yeater- Cay
Rerio
Ship Wears Down at Repair Shop In Prospect of Delays
Fragmented OCR text reports that workers at a repair shop face layoff and that shipments on the Philadelphia and Reading road may drop off by tomorrow. The note hints at cooler weather and daily travel disruptions affecting streams and routes through September 7.
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Philadelphia
Reading Road
Eme Tourid
Palmer Dies at 78 in Springfield After Heart Failure
General John M. Palmer former United States senator from Illinois died in Springfield at 6 a.m. Aged about 78, he suffered heart trouble after a long illness. He had attended the State fair shortly before his collapse and was found by his wife.
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Springfield
John M. Palmer
United Bivtes
Ilinois
McClelland
Palmer
Yellow Fever at Havana Sparks New York Health Debate
An article from New York discusses Havana yellow fever outbreaks and the impact on U S health policy. K Doty advocates Congress funding a first class sanitary system for Havana and estimates a 10 million dollar summer cost to prevent spread, citing trade disruptions and delays. A climate factor is noted as aiding spread and concerns over Atlantic shipping persist.
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New York
Dory
Havana
Joo
Muvind
Ube
Quardhnu
Doty
Congress
Florida
Hawley Seeks Government Action for Galveston Works
Representative R. B. Hawley of the Galveston district meets with officials at the War Department in Washington to urge government financing and progress on harbor, fortification, and general redevelopment projects in Galveston. General Wilson says no action until the future board reports and makes recommendations.
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Galveston
Washington
R. B. Hawley
War Department
Wilson
Post Offices Advanced to Third Class
Washington September 25 The post office department announced that several post offices have been advanced to third class status effective immediately. The move signals adjustments in classification and funding for rural facilities across several states.
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Washington
Post Office Department Today
Texas postonces advances from fourth clan lineup
Ambiguous OCR reads that members Allee Goliad Lancaster Sennet burg appear in a fourth clan, suggesting a bloc or group advancing. The text lacks clear context, dates, or event names to specify competition or scale.
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Texas
Mavebe
Allee
Goliad
Lancaster
Sennet
Burg
City Council Debates Opening Of Poker Machines
Dallas city officials discuss suspending or regulating poker machines after the council adopts resolutions. Police say operators risk arrest, but grand jury actions may indict those with illegal devices. a minority continue operating despite the crackdown.
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Dallas
Texas
Ap Chiat
Price
Chet
Total Wreck Ends in Instant Death at Springfield
An engineer John Ryan and fireman Jerry Hall were killed instantly when a Chicago and Alton wreck on the Fair Grounds line caused a locomotive crash. Other crewmen were injured. passengers escaped.
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Springfield
Chicago
Peoria
Btul
Alton
Fair
John Ryan
Rae
St. Louis
Jerry Hall
Uther
Uyed
Mack
Stops the cough and Works of the Laxative Bromo Quinna Taniots
An old patent medicine claim propels a brisk claim for curing coughs and colds in one day. The ad mentions a price or charge of 35 cents and markets the preparation as a universal remedy.
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T. M. Richardson & Bon
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Heaunkton
Bryan Merting
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Caphel Ee
Texas and Lewisians Lumber Company
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Slot Machitss
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