Terrific explosion on tug near Staten Island
The tug Jacob Kuper blew up while descending the bay near St George Staten Island around 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Five people were killed or drowned and two men were rescued by the ferryboat Castleton. Wreckage and clothing, including a deckhand’s signboard, washed ashore along the Staten Island shore with the tide. The Kuper is owned by Kuper brothers of New York.
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New York
Jacob Kuper
Bay
St. George
Staten Island
Castleton
Kuper Brothers
Farmer Dietz Shoots Self Over Missing Money
John Dietz a 40 year old farmer of Indianapolis and owner of 100 acres near Irvington shot himself in the heart Tuesday night after losing a roll of money in the afternoon. The roll was later found under a bureau and doctors said the wound likely ended his life. Dietz and his wife had been in the city earlier and he had been distraught over the alleged loss at home in Dietz’s grove.
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John Dietz
Washington St
Irvington
Dietz
Indianapolis
Dietz's
Big Parade of Knights in San Francisco Feature
The Pythian programme highlighted a grand parade of the uniform rank in San Francisco on Wednesday. Twenty five brigades marched led by the Kansas brigade as Commander-in-chief Fethers reviewed the line at city hall. Maj-gen Carnahan reviewed the uniform rank Wednesday morning and competitive drills occurred at the pavilion.
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San Francisco
Kansas
Fethers
Carnahan
Robbery at Williamstown Post Office Stuns City
In Williamstown, two men and a bow robbed the local post office Wednesday morning, taking more than 700 dollars in cash and stamps. The safe appeared to be unlocked Tuesday night, suggesting no forced entry.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Williamstown
Woman 61 Recovers Health on Grape-Nuts and Postum
A North Cuba New York woman describes years of overwork and poor health. After three weeks of Grape-Nuts and gradual dietary changes she reports renewed vigor, reduced headaches, clearer memory, better sleep, and sustained recovery with no relapse. She credits Postum Company for naming her testimony.
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Cuba
N. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
City, Terminal and Interurban Franchises Near Settlement
City officials and terminal and interurban companies push toward final settlement of a large transit deal. A special council meeting was set for Thursday to pass the franchises after reports and a heated debate. Councilman Holliday objected that the contracts had not been read, while others said they had reviewed them.
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Wisconsin
Charlie
Mr. McGowan
Terminal Company
Holliday
Interurban Company
Cooper
Union Traction Co
Sourbier
McCulloch
McGowan
Rainy Circus Day Dampens Indianapolis Parade
A somber mood settled over circus day in Indianapolis as rain kept crowds under awnings and storefronts. Amid the gloom the balloon man still sold balloons eagerly while the parade and performances proceeded at the usual riverfront site in the afternoon and evening.
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Indianapolis
Weather review from Indiana crop bulletin shows showers
The weekly weather bureau bulletin reports persistent showers in northern Indiana with temperatures about four degrees below normal. Wheat and other grains thresh slowly, wheat in shock and exposed to damage. Southern counties face dreary conditions and worsening drought in Warrick Dearborn Gibson and Posey. Potatoes are plentiful in the south, grape and pear crops down, apples below average overall.
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Indiana
Weather Bureau
Warrick
Dearborn
Gibson
Posey
Drouth
Chelsea Curtis Attack Shocks Clay City Residents
In Clay City Indiana on August 13 a 12 year old boy Chelsea Curtis living with W J Ward of the Reporter was assaulted by ruffians and nearly beaten to death. He was stabbed in the abdomen but identified his assailants and authorities are searching for them.
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Clay City
Ind
Chelsea Curtis
W. J. Ward
Reporter
Solies
Pipe trust forms in Europe under tobacco trust
London reports the formation of a pipe trust as an outgrowth of the tobacco trust to control the manufacture and sale of all kinds of pipes across Europe. The development consolidates industry and may affect pricing and competition across markets.
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London
Tobacco Trust
Pipe Trust
Europe
Foreman McQueeny Sparks Seething Shop Strike
At New Haven Seamless rubber works Tuesday 28 shop girls walked out after rumors that foreman James E McQueeny had been discharged He is on a two weeks vacation says superintendent James Murray The strike lingers with doubt over reemployment.
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James Murray
Jimmie McQueeny
Murray
Widow to face Gen Chaffee with six shooter in El Paso
Mrs Aimie White of Verde Arizona Territory travels to New York to press charges against Gen. Chaffee for alleged cruelty at Camp McDowell. The widow says she will shoot if not satisfied and has previously sought help from Gen Miles and Gen Corbin without result. She seeks compensation for her burned home and cattle lost during the incident.
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EL Paso
Tex
Aimie White
Verde, A. T
New York City
Gen. Chaffee
Philippines
Mrs. White
Congress
Gen. Miles
Gen. Corbin
Chaffee
Ray
Lemons Fall From Favor As Drinks Change
New York August 13 The lemon faces a slump as more than 100000 boxes were seized by government appraisers after importers refused duty. Ex Coroner Zucca argues the shift comes from gin mixtures and rising popularity of the highball replacing the whisky sour as a morning bracer.
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Zucca
Bathers Scared by Explosion Off Fort Lafayette
At Fort Hamilton beach New York bay bathers fled in alarm as a large explosion sent a jet of water skyward and wood debris striking several people. Government employees later revealed they blew up the floating hulk of a wooden ship near Fort Lafayette.
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New York
Fort Hamilton
New York Bay
Fort Lafayette
Kissed to death delusion girl sent to Bellevue insane ward
Dark-eyed 17 year old Bella Reish in New York believes hundreds of boys kiss her to death. Neighbors fought over rival suitors, gifts showered on her, and she claims to be Dr Max Behr's wife. Her sister had her taken to Bellevue for treatment amid fears of harm and ridicule.
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New York
Bella Reish
Bellevue Hospital
Max Behr
Miss Reish
Bellevue
Chicago visitor mistaken for Bryan at Newport hotel
E C Walsh of Chicago and his wife stayed at the New Cliffes hotel in Newport. Locals noted his strong resemblance to William J. Bryan causing a flurry of visitors and politicians to flock to the hotel before staff confirmed Bryan was not there and guests departed.
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Newport
R. N
E. C. Walsh
Chicago
New Cliffes
Wm. J. Bryan
Walsh
Commoner
Bryan
Editor Curses a Church Over Donation to Religon
Connelsville Aug 13 A M Likens editor of the Uniontown Tribune the prohibitionists organ curses the M E church of Dunbar for accepting 18400 from liquor men to build a new church edifice.
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Connellsville
A. M Likens
Uniontown Tribune
Fayette County
M. E. Church of
Dunbar
Striking Miners Seek Funds for Suffering in State
Striking miners in central West Virginia solicit aid claiming national union allowances fall short, leaving many in destitution as they endure hardship amid the strike.
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Wheeling
W. Va
National Union
We Charge 10c for a Shave at Phoenix Barber Shop
A vintage ad for Phoenix Barber Shop at 158 E Market St advertises shaves priced at ten cents. It proclaims equal quality to any shop at any price, highlighting competitive value in a local neighborhood.
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Phoenix Barber Shop
E, Market St
An Old Nurse for Children Winslow Syrup Ad
An advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup for teething children claiming it soothes the child softens the gums relieves pain cures wind colic and acts as a heat remedy for diarrhoea priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Pennsylvania Lines Excursions to Michigan Islands
Annual trips to Petoskey Traverse City and Mackinac Island set for Tuesday September 2 Saturday September 6 and Wednesday September 10. Fare is 10 dollars round trip to Petoskey and Traverse City and 11 dollars to Mackinac Island. Return limit 30 days. For details contact ticket agents or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Petoskey
Traverse City
Mackinac Island
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Rail fare notices for Ohio routes and Indianapolis return
Train schedule and fare details list Lake Erie and Western connections with prices from Celina Lima St. Mary's and Sandusky. departures from Indianapolis set for August 17 at 6 30 am and August 23 at 9 pm with round trip rates 1 dollar 50 cents and 1 dollar 25 cents as specified. Contact A H Sellars for more information at 288 Illinois Ave.
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Lima
St. Mary’s
Indianapolis
Sandusky
Bertha
HH. Sellars
K. P. Any
Illinois
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
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