Pest control and reform ideas from a historic issue
An old text fragment covers hygiene and pest control linking flies to disease, advice on screens fly traps and manure screening, then shifts to punishment reform, a Maine prisoner pardoned after 19 years who invented a sewing machine device and earned a $100,000 offer in New York. It also notes evolving religious practices and open air services with smoking allowed but cigars not provided, plus a cryptic note about a science breakthrough and a figure planning steps after locating both ends of a project.
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San Francisco
Buboz
Maine
New York
Troy
New Times
New Manters
East Orange
Aso
Mob Beats Witness at Saloon Assault Trial
A brutal assault occurred as saloon prosecutor faced a mob outside the courthouse. Police had difficulty identifying attackers. Civic Federation alleges three strangers were brought in to influence the case, with no arrests reported.
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Boihe
Neal
Civie Fe
Eausi
The
Civic Federation
Foreman Kills Striker in Marshalltown Street Clash
W D Toler of Marshalltown shoots and kills George W Day a wageworker during a strike clash on South Third Avenue near Market Street. Toler, a 40 year old foreman and machinist, was arrested as one of five strikers. He belonged to Local Union No. 793 and was a member of the Hedman and Eagle lodges.
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W. D. Toler
Marshalltown
G. Ws. Davis
Marshallttown
Innea Cerris
George W. Day Round House
Toler
South Third Avenue
Tole
Suishi
Icecal Union
Hedman
Weaver Golden Wedding at Colfax Home
Celebration marked the golden wedding anniversary of Gen James B. Weaver and Mrs. Weaver at their Colfax residence. Relatives and numerous admirers from the state gathered for a home event with decorations, refreshments, and expressions of esteem for the longtime public figure noted for his speaking and leadership.
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Colfax
James B. Weaver
Baai
Laura Ketchum
Seatie
Woodmen sue failed bank in Chariton suit
The Modern Woodmen of America filed a federal suit in Chariton seeking 420.75 from James H. Jamison former bank receiver and L. O. Murray currency controller. The complaint demands return of 350000 on deposit plus interest since December 7, 19uy, with a lien noted September. The case follows Jamison’s receipt of government consent to release the 350000 deposit and mounting efforts by bank directors to contest the action.
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Chariton Institution
Nes
First National Bank of
Cheriton
Wordmen of Menerica
James H. Jamison
L. O. Murray
Fraternel Order
Des MF Recove Crocker
First
National
Chicago
National P. York City
National Bank Republic
Chiationa
Bank of Comare
Kills the Town Marshal in Unclear Incident
Fragmentary OCR notes report a town marshal named Tom Was azeg killed in an unclear incident with unreadable date and location details. Further readable names or facts are not present.
Drowned man’s pass freed amid murder inquiry
The case of Albert Dy wees rowing on Sun- Thins Mer jay Was drowned after a head injury. An investigation found little water in the lungs, raising suspicions of possible foul play though no charges were filed.
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Albert Dy Wees
Mer Jay
Prohibition Party Nominates Watkins for Vice President
At Columbus convention Prohibition leaders nominate Prof Aaron S Watkins of Ada for vice president after a tense ballot and rule reversals. Eugene W Chafin preserves the presidential bid, with Palmore briefly considered before declining and Watkins elected by an overwhelming vote.
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A. S. Watkins
Ghia
Columbus
C. W. Chafin
Chicago
Aaron S. Watkins
Ada
Chafin
Ree Ng
R. Sheen
Peoria
Vy Rhoge
Indi
William B. Palmore
Sr. L
Palmore
M Vv
Bious
Prof. Watkins
Scanlon
Prof Watkins
Watkins
Prof
T. B. Demaree
Kentucky
Charles S. Holier
Indiana
Watkins Foy
Forermor
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Waukesha County
Wis
Historic building burns in St Paul during 1861 era recovery
A one story frame building at Market and ird streets in St Paul burned down. Erected in 1857 the structure housed a Union recruiting office after Lincoln called for volunteers. Governor Ramsey, then in Washington, aided the first regiment offer. Charles Eichler enlisted as the building burned. Local actions included beer seizures and arson tied to a state saloon crackdown along the Oklahoma border.
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St. Paul
Minn
Market Ird
Coin
Alexander Ramsey
Minnesota
Washington
Charles Eichler
Secretary Cortelyou on Vacation in Huntington Visit
Secretary Cortelyou and Jamil travel to Huntington, Long Island for the warm season. During his absence Assistant Secretary L A Coolidge will serve as acting secretary.
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Mr. Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Jamil
Huntington
Long Island
L. A. Coolidge
Moros Kill Soldier Reported to War Department
Washington cablegram reports Moros murdered Albert L. Burleigh of the Eighteenth Infantry in the Philippines. General Weston notes the killing in a War Department message from Manila.
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Washington
W Sr
War Department
Philippines
Weston
Albert L. Burleigh, Company
Moros
Seven Die in Mine Blast at Ponsville Colliery
A gas explosion at the Amstown colliery No. 1 shaft in the lower anthracite fields killed seven workers and injured ten others. Rescue efforts began immediately as volunteers entered the burning mine, with victims found near the shaft and many battered or burned. Physicians aided the injured from nearby towns while women offered nursing help.
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Ponsville
PaiSeven
Amstown
the & Bran
Williamstown
Woman Fasted Fifty-Six Days For Medical Cure
Winter Wis Mrs John Dietz wife of the defender of Cameron dam completed a fifty six day fast to cure pendicitis as claimed by her husband She reportedly faced legal battles preventing medical help and vows to regain lost weight while noting the life saving effects of the fasting ordeal
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Wis
John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Dietz
Kern Is Welcomed Home By Indy Citizens
Indianapolis, Ind. Vice President Fairbanks presided at a mass meeting after John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential candidate, arrived home from the Denver convention. Mayor Bookwalter and a delegation greeted Kern at Lebanon, and thousands gathered at the station for the reception. Kern and Fairbanks praised by the crowd. J M Greene Dies Suddenly In Chamberlain S D Former Republican national committeeman and Cham berlain leading citizen found dead in bed likely from heart disease.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
Denver
Bookwalter
Kern
Lebanon
Fairbanks
J. M. Greene
Chamberlain
S. D
Ean National
Death of Grace Barnett in Kings River canyon tragedy
Miss Grace Barnett head of the art department at Berkeley high school and UC graduate died after falling from a precipice in Kings River canyon. Her body was brought in after a two day mule journey, marking the second visitor death in a month on the mountain tours around Visalia California.
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Visalia
Cal
High
Sier
Grace Barnett
University of California
Berkeley
Miss Barnett
Kings River Canyon
America wins two events at Olympic games
London reports note the United States winning two finals at the Olympic games with Martin Sheridan and Ralph Rose collecting events, while Jed Kingdom took the 100 meter swimming final. Britain, France, and Sweden shared golds as US earned a silver in the three mile race amid a lively London crowd.
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America
Martin J. Sheridan
Irish-Ameri
Ralph Rose
Mpic Club
San Francisco
Jed Kingdom
H. Taylor
Beaure- de
Scheff
Austria
London
Great Britain
France
Sweden
United States
Ten-year fugitive returns to Michigan City prison
Thomas McCarthy, aged 10, who has a three year old reward on his capture, surrendered to the Indiana state prison warden Tuesday evening. He faces up to 12 more years unless the governor or parole board grants release. McCarthy escaped in 1904, traveled to the Pacific coast, helped form the Salvation Army at Yakima, Washington, then journeyed home at his own expense after feeling conscience trouble.
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Michigan City
Ind
Thomas McCarthy
Indiana State Prison
McCarthy
Pacific Coast
Salvation Army
Yakime
Wash
Gompers to Back Bryan in Coming Campaign
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will support William J. Bryan in the presidential race. Locals regard the announcement as dominant news, though Gompers declined to say he will stump for the ticket. In Louisville Shriners elect officers and pick next year’s conclave site amid contest among Seattle Louisville Atlantic City Detroit. Pilgrims sail for Rome aboard the Carpathia with 200 Catholics and clergy toward Naples under Monsignor McGean guidance.
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Fairview
Tincoln
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William J. Bryan
Mander
John W. Kern
Gompers
Shriners
Louisville
St. P
Imperial Counel
Nobles of the Mysti
Marion, Jr
Seattle
Atlantic City
Detroit
Lole
Rome
Naples
Monsig. McGean
China Would Bar Morphine From Import to China
China asked Japan to consent to restricting morphine import to China and the instruments used for injecting the drug. The move signals tighter control over narcotics and related paraphernalia between the two nations amid ongoing drug regulation discussions.
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China
Japan
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