Hawaii May Become U S Protectorate as Flag Ready
Reports from Honolulu via the Belgic and Mouna suggest the United States may declare a protectorate over Hawaii if the annexation treaty fails in Congress. Minister Sewall, meeting with President Dole, is expected to raise the American flag as soon as the Mouna arrives, possibly by August.
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San Francisco
Associated Press
Honolulu
Mouna
Hawaii
United States
Sewall
Congress
Ball Brothers plan glass blowing machines to cut jobs
The Ball Brothers, large fruit jar makers, announce introducing automatic glass blowing machines. They notify workers their jobs will not be needed after this month as machines replace blowers. Management argues machines will lower costs and drive competition while preserving production.
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Mestre, Td
Ball Bros
Amy
Wewers
Nek Gilthe Wen
Min
Umeware
Infest Move of Te Yaanained Glucetea True True
The article discusses a special meeting of a company in Tremont and its Davenport plant related to a trust and plans for nationwide expansion. It mentions production of a product at the Davenport facility and potential control of a majority of eight plants.
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Cpeaga
Tremont
Aineese
Pavenport Tawa
Tha Truzt
Heretyfoye
Jkavenporh
Mysterious 1697 Burdell Slayings Narrowed to Two Defendants
The New York physician Dr. Harvey Burdell was murdered near Bond Street on January 30, 1697. Trial records identify two suspects: housekeeper Mrs Ena Augusta Cunningham accused of arranging the crime and John Eekel named as the archer whose guilt depended on her prior conviction or acquittal.
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Harvey Burdell
New York
Doutiat
Bond Street
Canfeassedd
Thi Woian
Ena Augusta Cunningham
Hier Arcemy Price
John Eekel
Cunninghem
Fiendish blast kills three children near Moonlight Mine
Reports say an apparent attack on John Meara, superintendent of the Moonlight Mine, killed three children. A fragmentary device found near the residence by Mame Benson and others allegedly exploded as they played, with brass, lead, and glass fragments recovered.
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Berre
John
Meara
Moonlight
Childred
Merara
Mame Benson
Go Mrara
Plucky Woman's Long Ride From Chicago to the Pacific
Mrs. Margeret Eelong of this city becomes the first woman to ride a wheel from Chicago toward the Pacific Ocean. The perilous six week journey began May 3 and ended with her arrival near Oakland. The report notes limited reception and mentions Mexican cattle imports and customs duties connected to the era.
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Margeret Eelong
Letang
Larlong
Jay
Oakland
Daring Jump Ends in Tragedy at Grand Rapids Paper Plant
William Brien 22, employed at Byron Paper Mfg, Grand Rapids Wisconsin, leapt thirty feet from a window amid a wager and died within an hour after landing in the Wisconsin River. The incident follows a fatal accident at the plant. A separate trial in Decatur Georgia returned a verdict of guilty in the murder of Mrs Nancy Alien and Miss Tut Siaidhe, with sentencing pending.
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William Brien
Byron Paper
MGT
Grand Rapids
Wis
Tragedy Strikes Carlisle As Four Die In River Patrol
Four Carlisle residents drown at Hyatt's ferry on the Wabash River after a bathing accident. Mrs. and Mr. Grant Hammond and Mr. and Mrs. Abner Morris named among the dead, with Charles Hines found fatally injured near the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad track. Police suspect cramps or attempting rescue led to the fatalities.
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Grant Hammond
Abner Morris
Carlisle
Terre Haute
Ind
Hyatt’s
Charles Hines
Evansville
Hines
Murder at Hillsdale Indiana
In Hillsdale Indiana on a Sunday James McLaughlin shot Joseph Robson of Montezuma dead in a saloon. McLaughlin fled after firing three bullets into Robson’s chest amid a possible mistaken identity linked to his vow to kill a man who caused his father’s murder. He had married a wealthy woman years earlier and spent money recklessly.
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Hillsdale
Ind
James McLaughlin
Joseph Iobson
Montezuma
McLaughlin
MiceLaughlin
Robson
Tammany Hall Mortgaged for 145000 by Tammany Society
The Society of Tammany in New York City arranged a mortgage of 145000 with Central Trust Company secured by property called Tammany Trail on East Fourteenth Street. The move aims to wipe out the balance of a 205000 issue of bonds disposed of long ago, with remaining sums covered by the present mortgage.
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The
Society of Tammany
Columbian Order
City of
New York
Central Trust Company
Tammany Trail
East Fourteenth Street
Beard of Sachemey
Tammany Society Se Ag
Issus
Wreck in Kansas Claims Engineer and Fireman
A freight train wreck near an unnamed Kansas city on a Saturday night killed the locomotive engineer and fireman. The wreck caused a switch of cars and a fire, with rescuers maneuvering to reach surviving crew members. Early reports indicate both deceased and injured among the crew amid chaotic, fragmented details.
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Pacific Pakgenger
Hidda
Kap
Eanead City
Paar
Agrionsors
Danville Announces Saloon Closures After Gambling Crackdown
Police interpret draw poker as illegal gambling and order inspections. Inspector Sehasek directs 14 officers to close all poker and gaming rooms in Danville Illinois. All forty two salons shut as licenses come up for renewal on Monday morning.
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Perth
Aida
Sehasek
Tonlesia Hien
Tie
Lin
Fara
Anwar
Danville
Jil
Layner Deralerk
Counei
Gold Hunters Tied Up and Looming Pass Obstacles
The Walla Walla arrived in San Francisco bringing sparse news of gold seekers at Drea and Wilburte reductions. Reports indicate hundreds plan to head north, but a pass crossing remains uncertain amid passes and weather concerns. Also noted are the burning Ohio bridge incident and Sherman’s health updates with family time activities.
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Walla Walla
San Francisco
Drea
Wholesale Arrests Sweep Honolulu as Tensions Rise
News from the Islands reports a volatile atmosphere in Honolulu harbor with British Japanese and US warships nearby. American sailors face frequent arrests as deserters amid mounting intergroup hostility and fears of a popular outbreak.
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Honolulu
United States
Bluejackets
Wheat Prices Rise on Strong Demand and Corn Jump
Market notes show wheat prices climbing as traders react to strong demand and a surge in visible supply. Corn also jumps due to reports of a bumper crop in Kansas and broader output increases.
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York
Ali Poerd
Peenta
Leeak
Kansas
Ooh
Howavey
Murdered by His Wife in Wisconsin Tragedy
The article reports the murder of John OConnell a well known farmer of Weredline township Falls Wisconsin. He was beaten to death his clothing saturated with grease and his home set on fire. Authorities note threats from his wife who is accused of the killing amid alleged abuse of her and her children while under liquor influence. The piece also mentions unrelated racing and domestic notices.
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Altius
Annes
Wisconsin
Falls
Wis
John Oconnell
Werdline
Jrentsene
Tat Waz
Qeder
Public debt rises as heavy disbursements trim treasury cash
August 2 monthly statement shows net indebtedness after cash in treasury falls by 6.7 million to 993,415,646. Total debt 1,236,403,102 plus 589,513,653 certificates and notes offset by cash. Cash breakdown cites PADOs and bonds with disbursing officers. Net treasury cash stands at 299,016,456 with demand liabilities totaling 634,935,476.
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Esecaeeee- Ag Hs Ae
Treasury
Banker Spalding Found Guilty and Sentenced
Charles W. Spalding former president of Globe Savings Bank of Chicago was found guilty of embezzling bonds valued at 28000 belonging to Macoupin County and the State University of Illinois. The third trial kept the same grounds as prior acquittals and the sentence will be set by the state prison board.
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Spalding
Charles W. Spalding
Globe Savings Bank of Chicago
Macoupin County
State University of Illinois
Casa
Sugar Coffee War Threatens Philadelphia Trade Realignment
The Philadelphia-based Sugar Coffee War report claims a trust plans to seize Arbuckle assets and convert the Delaware Sugar Warehouse into a coffee roasting plant. It notes imports from Germany and potential broad access to the Atlantic coast, with full operations unlikely soon due to incomplete machinery. Samuel Lewis, a veteran ironmaster, dies at 92 in Abben town. Kalees Wages of Bir Moen reveals Louisiana sugar planters’ wage boost of 61 percent for field labor.
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Trust
Searthe
Philadelphia
Wiladelphia
Iriah
Arbuckle Drea
Ani
Andar Rehuni
Arbuckies
Wanlaen Spice Company
Toledo
Mihi
Delaware Engar
Reeds and
Seanson Streetz
Atlantia Seaboard
Germany
Will Hold Onto Palmyra and Transit Talks
In the commons on Monday the foreign secretary stated Britain has proclaimed a protectorate over Palmyra Island in TSRG and will maintain negotiations. He claimed Hawaii and terrain had no present equivalent. Cyclist Lee reaches Chicago after starting from Sioux Falls.
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Palmyra
Parlamentaty
Foreign Office
Bat
Palmyra Island
Tsrg
Hawaii
Lee
Chicago
Henry Lee
Sion
Sioux
Charles Foster
Missouri River
New York City
Foster
Market Quotations for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains
Historical market roundup lists prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains across cities including Indianapolis Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati New York and London. Prices show wide ranges with per hundred weights and per bushel figures across commodities and grades.
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Indianapolis
Cork
Lewis Cattle
Howe
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Howsgan
Terrific electric storm in Webster City causes two deaths
A powerful storm struck Webster City Monday at 8 o clock with lightning felt in at least twenty five places. Two children died in a basement collapse while a mother and her older daughter were stunned but survived. A small cyclone crossed Greene County causing damage to Charns and grain stacks. A separate legal fight over an estate in Sioux City and Castle Garden involves Anna Colombe seeking a portion of her father’s fortune, with a Nebraska farming land claim at stake.
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Webster City
John Lappus
Minnie
Carl
Greene County
Iowa
Colombe
Castle Garden
Sioux City
Anna
Loz
Berlin
Tts
Atiss
Delegates Named for Iowa Grand Lodge Meeting in Davenport
Deputy Grand Master J C Koontz announced the official canvass of Odd Fellow lodge delegates. The Iowa grand lodge will convene in Davenport on October 21 22 and 23 with a long list of delegates from Fontanelle Kaukauna Shelby Waterloo and many other towns.
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Davenport
J C. Koonz
Grand Lodge
Towa
Fontanelle
C.S. Stillwell
Kaukeon
F. A. Brown
Brazil
W. Jesper Jonas
Shelby
John Thomson
Waterloo
Albabecker
Janesville
C. EB. Cameron
Alta
N.C. Townsend
Lake City
Vo We Engand
Anita
G. W. B. Fletcher
Lewis
E W. Tiffeny
Thornton
J. B. Willis
Osceola
East Des Moines
C. W. Dodds
Bondurant
GW. Wilson
Montezuma
John Stoker
LeClaire
C. A. Dontz
Ames
H. C. Munsell
Creston
George J. Pierce
Ottumwa
E. 2M. Willejams
Blandensburg
I. Sl. Durtis
Cory
Don
M. W. White
Sioux City
George 5. Drem
D. G. Beadle
Thompson
Bond defects expose unapproved Dubuque issues
The city of Dubuque faces defects in bond issuances as 31 188 400 of bonds lack mayoral signatures per law on ordinances and resolutions. Outstanding bonds total about 247 000 with several holders including Parson Leach Co Chicago and others. remedy rests with the next legislature to fix the issue.
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Dapaque
Dubuque
General Assum Tly
Parson, Leach & Co
Chicago
Llane
Spitzer de Coy
Cleveland
WL. Gradjey
Buque
Laa
Boy Struck by Freight Cars Near Clinton Yard
A stranger boy and a companion tried to halt tugging freight cars near the Clinton stack yards in Chicago and Northwestern territory. The lad fell under the wheels, dying instantly, with severe injuries to his left arm and chest. Nearby pages mention Badia Matthias of Nebraska and Lyon relatives, with details traced to an address where the boy's father resides.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Clinton Stack
Addiona
Badia Matthias
South
Acgibarn
Nema County
Nebraska
Lyon
Bay
Local Crime and Incidents Span County News
Arrest of Vioyd Marage arrives in Marshalltown under sheriff Milly after a years long search for the man believed to have killed Andrew Warlin near the county poor farm last winter. Also reports on railway progress, hotel opening in Muscatine, a gas explosion in a bar room, burglaries near Ochott, a minister killed by a fast train, and a hunting accident in Atlantic.
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Vioyd Marage
Divina Cole
Marshall County
Marshalltown
Milly
Jeanen
Marageil
Andrew Warlin
Mirsuit
Maragell
Muscatine
Lanillord Deernidy
Fulfiam
Ott
Bank of Ridon Robbery Suspects Arrested
Police report that Joe Menard Tiedipson was arrested by Chief Wipsey for participating in the robbery of Erin iey Bank at Micon.
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Bank of Ridon Totthery
Joe Menard Tiedipson
Wipsey
Erin Iey Bank Ar Micon
Governor Taken Home in Special Car After Accident
A Des Moines dispatch reports Governor Gav Fo M Drake lies in serious condition after a perilous transfer from his room to a special vehicle. He was quietly moved to a carriage from his room in the bateau, then taken to Centerville home where friends expect recovery though neighbors fear danger. Separately, two attachments suits against banker Mulhall and his wife linger in Siowx county court over Rock Valley property, with a mortgage encumbrance of about 7509 dollars, and questions over the purchase price. The cases are set for September.
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Centerville
Moines Dispatch
Gav
Drake
Liga Frignela
Wil
Adinis
Efe Apeciad
Carovan
Bateau
Mulhall
Siowx
William Abolball
Rock Valley
Onder Iba Bara
W. F. Stengel
J. Kemper
Farragut Man Missing After Scenic Drive With Pony and Hogs
J. J. Wilkins left Farragut on July 22 in a single top buggy with a brows pony and two hogs aged 4 and years. He has not been heard from since and no trace found. Friends fear foul play though family relations are pleasant and no reason for voluntary disappearance is known.
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Farragut
J. J. Wilkins
Imogene
Freight train wreck injures cars at Cain
At 4 o'clock Friday morning a west bound special freight derailed near Cain after collision with a dead end. Three coal cars were smashed and two other cars were billy in jured. No one was hurt.
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Cain
Billy
Noone
Washington business closure nets full creditor repayment
Washington records show another business house closure. Fred Sehatt faced a draining harness map venture with assets greatly exceeding liabilities. Collections were slow, but creditors will be paid in full. Book accounts total about Sy cu.
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Washinsion
Clase
Fred Sehatt
Sy Cu
Drowned Boy in Nes Maines River Near Boone
An 18 year old, son of harness dealer George Gaile of Gary, drowned while bathing in the Nes Maines River near Boone. He wandered into water beyond depth and could not be saved.
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Gary
George Gaile
Nes Maines
Boone
Murders Flight Through Whitechapel Newsflash
In Des Moines area residents in Whitechapel experience panic after a brutal assault on a woman by a male assailant. The attacker sent a note claiming the victim had one day to live before continuing the violence in a second encounter, leaving the community shaken and seeking safety.
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Whitechapel
Tes Moines
Fe owwaTinds
Witien
Oti ii Lishignre
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