Black Bart Road Agent and the San Francisco Detective
The notorious stagecoach bandit Black Bart, alias Charles TA Raties, famed for robbing western stage lines from 1867 to 1880, baffled San Francisco detectives who finally traced him to a Wells Fargo stage. He was a tall, jaunty figure with a distinctive beard, kept a low profile but frequented a restaurant near Olive headquarters. detectives long chased reliable descriptions of his appearance.
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Black Bart
Charles TA. Raties
Arlouis
Tina
Bea
Tix Wrise
Wells Turgo
San Ten Quin
San’ Francisco
taniMar
Harding at Beverly Nominee for Governor in Ohio
Senator Dick Taft of Ohio and Warren G. Harding were in conference with President Taft at Beverly on Aug 1. They did not reveal discussion details but said Taft was optimistic about Republican success in Ohio this fall.
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Ohio
Dick Lee Taft
Beverly
Miss
Warren G. Harding
Taft
Buckeye
Bristow Replies to Senator Aldrich in Wisconsin
Milwaukee August 18 Senator Bristow of Kansas rebutted Senator Aldrich on the rubber tariff before La Follette supporters. He challenged Aldrich claims about tariff increases and rubber company dividends and defended Bristow’s charges against the tariff change.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bristow
Kansas
la Follette
Aldrich
Senator Bristow
Idrich
Labor Leader Gompers to Aid Fight Against Dalzell
Pittsburg August reports show Samuel Gompers, AFL president, traveling to arrange opposition to John Dalzell's reelection in the Thirtieth district. Gompers will meet August 18 with Dr. R. J. Black, who may run as an independent. AFL aims to replace Dalzell with a new candidate and will commit funds and organize pressure.
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Gompers
Pittsburg
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Congress
John Dalzell
Gonders
R. J. Black
Talzell
Black
Aszell
Coneyms
Eninga
Fire damages plant and fuels yard in Riverside incident
A fire at a plant storage area destroyed about 800 gallons of gasoline, thirty drums, and a tank car, causing an estimated loss of $10,000. Brakeman James Board was burned on the face and arms while responding to the blaze. Firemen, police, and crowd control measures separated spectators and kept people at a safe distance during the blaze.
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Comapuriy
Uriell
Ip -Barth
Mayor Gaynor Shows Signs of Infection in Throat
Secretary Adamson confirms a swelling in Mayor Gaynor’s throat, the first clear sign of infection. Despite official optimism, doctors report continued improvement while noting the mayor’s recent coughing and a mild fever of about 100 degrees.
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Gaynor
Adamson
New York
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hoboken
Robert Adamson
George F. Sullivan
Arbitz
Girl Murderer Gets Aid in Pittsburg Community
A thirteen year old Italian girl Cathrine Rolti in Pittsburg faces a jail term after fatally stabbing her godfather Pacuale Volpe with a poker following threats of violence at the Wilmerding collary. Community sympathy rises as Italians in the city rally to seek legal help to avert the gallows or prison. Meanwhile Angelo Naaplyan Maltin, forty, was killed in Uniontown in a boarding house fight. Antonio Valnigo of Rogicdale fled the scene. Blue laws in Greenville, Pa, will be strictly enforced, banning most stores on Sundays except medicinal and other exceptions.
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Paaquale
Volpe
Max
Fison
Uniontown
Rat
Angelo Naaplyan Maltin
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Illad
Antonio Valnigo
Rogicdale
Valping
Nani
Sines
Unconscious Humor and a Curious Inquiry at College Hall
A fragmentary report mixes a quoted remark about price distress with a college scene. A woman asks a student where the "crazy ones" are, claiming a nurse friend and a hospital link, in a Philadelphia Times item set near College Hall and the Library.
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Thirty-fourth Street
Woodland Avenue
University Utupius
College Hall
Insane Department
Philadelphia
Cure for malaria touted by Lucama man in letters
William A. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina claims three bottles cured him of a severe malaria attack and restored health. The advertisement promotes Slomath jet prey and is guaranteed by Daugherty Bros.
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Iby Daugherty Bros
Pittsburg Markets Report Butter and Livestock Prices
Pittsburg markets show Butter prices around 22,02% tubs and beef and pork quotes across cattle, calves, sheep and hogs. Hogs receipts total 15 double decks with prime heavy hogs at 8.06 to 8.60, light Yorkers 9.45 to 9.50, pigs 9.50 and roughs 7.60 to 7.75.
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Pennyyvnnia
Ohio
Herr
Lelord
Market Tower
Struck a Rich Mine Health Cure Claim Attributed to Pills
S W Bends of Coal City Alaska says he found a perfect health mine in Dr King’s New Life Pills curing 12 years of liver and kidney trouble. The pills are praised for constipation malaria headache dyspnea debility. 26 cents by Daugherty Bros.
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Coal City
Alasaya
Dr. 'King
Daugherty Bros
Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Reynoldsville Reader
Acute or chronic kidney trouble may yield to Foley's Kidney Remedy says Mr Claute Brown of Reynoldsville J writes of months of baffling illness. After trying the remedy a few large bottles effected a complete cure and he calls it invaluable. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
New Page Mention in Odd Page Tale
A fragmentary newspaper snippet shows quirky dialogue and stray ads about remedies and a wedding scene. It mentions King’s New Discovery and a mock doctor scene. The tone imitates a light column with miscellaneous notices and playful lines.
Fragmented dialogue from The Stilly Night scribbles
A fragmentary newspaper-like exchange shows a sleepy inquiry about a city directory and a joke about a young doctor noting a patient gaining weight. The text blends and distorts several voices, producing an odd, pastiche scene with references to a ledger and expanding practice. The readability is poor but evokes a period radio play tone.
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Doug Story
Philadelphia Ledger
Wanted Halg Wife Crying for Troubled Dream
A distressed call echoes through a wartime scene as a wife pleads for help in a troubled sleep. The fragment hints at domestic strain amid war, with a servant problem referenced and a narrator likely named Buston.
From Sickness to Excellent Health Claims Tie to Foley Pills
An advertisement claims Mrs. Chas Lyon of Peoria, Illinois, found prompt, speedy relief from backache and kidney trouble using Foley Kidney Pills and now enjoys excellent health. The notice urges purchase from druggists.
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Lyon
Peoria
Foley
Drogalats
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