A CORRESPONDENT'S PICTURE OF THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington August 11 Work on the White House is progressing rapidly and the old structure will become a real residence by early winter with a target of November. The ground floor gains a large east terrace for a ball room and cooler spots while the state dining room and private areas are expanded. The second floor is being remodeled to include ten bedrooms a library and bathrooms. A third floor storeroom becomes servants quarters and the conservatory is replaced by a grand terrace linking home and office. The new office building will be white painted one story with attic storage and a telegraph room. The president will occupy the residence early in winter leaving Jackson Square as temporary headquarters until Congress convenes.
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Washington
White House
Presnt
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Jackson Square
Congress
Crown Prince of Germany Seeks Renunciation
The Matin reports a sensational claim that the crown prince wants to renounce the throne after a Bonn university visit and a violent quarrel with Emperor William. The ban at says the prince wished to abandon his rank and claim, with the affair allegedly involving the king.
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Germany
Bonn
William
Adelbert Pres ias confession in Nebraska wreck
Adelbert Pres ias confessed to wrecking a train on July 2 near South Omaha, causing one death. He said he acted to amuse himself by placing a spike on the rail, leading to the derailment and a 40 foot embankment.
Prince of Wales’s Oak Revives During King’s Convalescence
An ancient oak in the royal park, once thought to be dying as King Edward fell ill seven weeks ago, has begun sprouting fresh leaves and sprigs. The tree’s revival coincides with the king’s improving health, prompting park attendants to renew efforts to preserve it.
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Prince of Wales
Edward
Lawson book on Americas Cup shocks sports world
Boston August 11 Thomas W Law son publishes The Lawson history of the Americas cup. He denounces New York yacht club as mushroom aristocracy and defends Independence noting it was damaged off Cape Cod with unrepaired leak. The work asserts a cost of 205 024 80 dollars.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
New York Yacht Club
America
Independence
Cape Cod
Japan Will Get Marcus Island
Washington reports the state department will not recognize Capt. Andrew A. Rosehill as owner of Marcus Island, which he claimed and raised the U S flag in 1889. Japan’s sovereignty over the atoll is expected to be acknowledged soon, after Rosehill’s failure to file the required bond under U S guano island law.
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Washington
State Department
Andrew A. Rosehill
Marcus Island
United States
Japan
Rosehn
Secretary of the Treasury
Rosehill
I D and W Branch In Operation From Decatur
Springfield Ill Aug 11 The I D W branch of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton system began the extension from Decatur to this city with one train a day each way for a time. The line traverses a rich farming area previously 13 to 20 miles from any railroad.
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Springfield
Ijil
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Decatur
Romance and a notorious society man Watkins weds in Ogden
Philip Doremus Watkins, Montclair born son of a wealthy dentist, flees fraud accusations across California with his Omaha bride. Police across cities seek him for forged checks totaling about two thousand dollars. An Omaha heiress falls for him aboard a train and they marry within hours in Ogden before heading to California.
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San Francisco
Cal
Philip D. Watkins
Montclair
N. J
Watkins
Omaha
Ogden
Utah
Henry Schonfeldt
Pacific Coast
Oakland
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
J. Wesley Wright
Amesbury National Bank
Amesbury
Mass
Berkeley
S. C. G. Watkins
Philip Doremus
Montclair Savings Bank
Edwin B. Goodell
Corporation
New York City
Boston
Amesbury File Works
Clifford A. Moore
Lowell
Ethel Boardman
Moore
File Works
Osgood
Maude Schonfeldt
A. L. Ball
Princeton University
Outlaw Son Case Draws Mother From Boston to Casper
Mrs Mary Chenoweth mother of Otto Chenoweth arrived in Casper seeking her son who is wanted for stealing several horses in South Dakota. She plans to petition courts to place him in a sanitarium noting she is author and reportedly wealthy. Otto is her only son and authorities offer a reward for his capture. Car movement last week totaled 28007 with 21 loaded.
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Casper, Wyo
Aug
Mary Chenoweth
Otto Chenoweth
Boston
Grape Nuts Revival Tale With Remarkable Turnaround
A woman recounts severe stomach illness lasting a decade. After switching to Grape-Nuts on her father’s advice she improved quickly, kept food down, gained weight, and reports clearer thinking and brighter eyes. She asks readers not to publish her name.
May Tie Up Chicago Lines Over Concessions
About 5 000 men to be called out Friday if wage demands are not met. Union officials plan a strike after a Monday night meeting ratifies a program. Companies hire from St Louis and other cities to fill positions, while workers complain of layoffs and an antiunion benevolent association backed by President Roach.
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Union Traction
Consolidated Traction
Chicago City Railway
St. Louis
Buffalo
Cleveland
Detroit
John M. Roach
Quails Plentiful in Southern Indiana
In New Albany area, farmers report abundant young quails in fields and woods, promising strong hunting and potential new revenue. A recent game law has protected quail, prompting calls for tighter measures. farmers, aided by the Hoosier League of American Sportsmen, scattered food to support the birds last winter. The law allows rearing but not selling, limiting farmers’ financial benefit.
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New Albany
Ind
Splj
Indiana
Hoosier
League of American Sportsmen
Moritz Affelder Jailed for Forgery Released Then Reheld
Moritz Affelder, senator Beveridge's valet, jailed in Cincinnati last winter for forging the senator's name, was freed from the workhouse Sunday but immediately rearrested and sent to Washington. It is alleged he forged more checks there. A fielder from Fern, son of a wealthy Fern manufacturer, is linked to the case.
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Valet
Cincinnati
Washington
Fern
Bride Disappeared After Dying Swede Marries At Hospital
A dying Swedish man Axel Eberston married a striking blonde at Flower hospital on July 24 before death. The bride vanished after the ceremony and has not returned. Hospital staff seek her identity to determine who must claim the body and end the mystery.
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Axel Eberston
Eberston
Sullivan County
New York
Hornby
Path of the Reaper William G. York Dies at Home
Civil war veteran William G. York died Saturday afternoon at 3611 N Meridian St. Survived by widow and seven children: Mrs Charles F Kramer C C Edward O N W Jane E Florence Grace York. Also Lenora Wren widow of Thomas Wren died at her S Capitol Ave home. Funeral from St John’s Tuesday morning with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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William G. York
Meridianst
Charles F. Kramer
C. C
Edward O
N. W
Jane E
Florence
Grace York
Lenora Wren
Thomas Wren
S. Capitol Ave
St. John’s
Holy Cross Cemetery
Chinese Noble Pays Homage At Grant Tomb
Prince Tsai Chen of China laid roses and palms at Grant's Tomb in New York on a Sunday visit. He told Park-commissioner Wilcox that he had seen Napolean and Queen Victoria tombs and praised Grant's friendship with the Chinese people, saying no flowers are too beautiful to honor the commander who loved his countrymen.
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New York
Tsai Chen
China
Gen. Grant
Clarenton
Wilcox
Napoleon
Queen Victoria
King Edward praises coronation endurance and gift to nation
London reports King Edward in good health since the coronation. He endured coronation day fatigue well and announced plans to give Osborne House, a favorite residence of the late queen, to the nation. The house will become a home for disabled Army and Navy officers, with the queen’s rooms retained.
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London
Edward
Osborne House
Army
Navy
Scottish lord to wed Miss Boothroyd near Loveland Colorado
Lord Ogilvie, son of the Earl of Airlie, will marry Edith Gertrude Boothroyd at the bride’s parents’ country seat near Loveland Colorado. He runs a sheep ranch at LaSalle near Greely. The engagement ties a Scottish aristocrat to Colorado society amid Boer War era mobility.
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Denver
Col
Lord Ogilvie
Earl of Airlie
Edith Gertrude Boothroyd
Loveland
Colo
LaSalle
Greely
Robbers terrorize farmer in Dayton home invasion
Masked robbers broke into Jacob Mumma's house in Dayton, poured coal oil on his feet, and set a lighted match to extort money, leaving the elderly farmer in critical condition. They seized only a small sum before fleeing.
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Dayton, O
Jacob Mumma
Mumma
Locose Leaf Price Book Covers Special Train Offers
Burford Indianapolis advertises round trip rail fares from Indianapolis to Decatur and Sandusky with dates and departure times. It lists Lake Erie & Western routes and encourages inquiries to A J Sellars for berths, chairs, and full details.
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Detroit
Lake Erie & Western
Wabash Roads
Indianapolis
Locose
WH. B. Burford
Indianapolis, Ind
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Sandusky
A. J . Sellars
C” P. Ake
Wonders of the Galapagos on the W S Phelps
Capt Richard Nye describes the Galapagos visit noting Albemarle island mineral riches 40000 tons of sulfur in an inland crater and a need for a tramway He reports wild dog packs on Albemarle and a high altitude lake on Chatham that rises with the tide and has no bottom sounding Mothers are urged to use Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for summer ills.
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San Francisco
Richard Nye
W. S. Phelps
Galapagos Islands
Albemarle
Albemarle Island
Nye
Chatham
Dr. Fowler
Bargains on Upright Pianos and Transfer Binders
Bargains in upright pianos slightly used at Baldwin's and Post Bindered Transfer Binders. Order blank holders. Indianapolis Sun seventh page male column 15 notes selling unused articles. Phones 880. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children advertised at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Baldwin's
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis, Inc
the Sun
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