Declared Insane Over Marriage To Young Wife
In Omaha, 80 year old Guy C. Barnum, Nebraska cattle man, was declared insane after marrying a young woman while his son George E Barnum managed his estate. Barnum, once committed to Norfolk asylum, was paroled and wed in California before returning, prompting guardianship by Gus B. Spiece as relatives dispute his mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Guy C. Barnum
Nebraska
Barnum
George E.barnum
Norfolk Insane Asylum
California
Robinson
Gus B. Spiece
Guy V. Barnum
Tea famine warned if war disrupts Chinese tea supply
New York tea markets signal higher prices as war disrupts shipments. Grand Union Tea's F G Waterouse says Indianapolis may see delays and only gradual price impact. If districts near war are unsettled before March, American supply could run short, forcing workers to abandon tea. Drummers report poor classes may soon skip the drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. G. Waterouse
Grand Union Tea Company
Indianapolis
Celestial Empire
China
Waterouse
War
America
Patriotic post oak in Dawsonville marked by history
In Dawsonville Georgia a central Dahlonega street tree stands as a seven foot diameter post oak with a historic flag tied to its top. Planted after Lee’s surrender the tree grew rapidly to form two main limbs and numerous offshoots, admired for its size and shape over 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawsonville
Dahlonega St
Court House
Lee
Appomattox
John C. Richardson
United States
Noted Wichita Lawyer Stimpson Dies By Own Hand
Herbert B. Stimpson a prominent Wichita attorney killed himself after a warrant charged him with embezzling 625 dollars from a client. Stimpson had earned the Legion of Honor from France for blowing up the gates of Dahomey and was decorated by King Humbert of Italy for engineering work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Herbert B. Stimpson
Stimpson
France
Dahomey
Humbert
Italy
Kansas Midland Sold to Bondholders for 1.5 Million
Alfred R. Peck and Harry Bronner representing bondholders purchased the Kansas Midland railroad for 1.5 million dollars at public sale in federal court. The line will join the St. Louis and San Francisco system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Alfred R. Peck
Harry Bronner
Kansas Midland Railroad
St. Louis
San Francisco
Grave census errors reveal flaws in data collection
Washington reporters expose serious inconsistencies in the census process. Clerks punch cards from editors edits, causing inaccurate recordings of sex, age, occupation, and family relations. Examples include a six month old baby listed as a teamster and an 18 year old nurse girl with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
MISS EGBERT WEDS IN MANILA SETS ELIZABETH EG BERT’S MARRIAGE
Elizabeth Gordon Egbert wed Lieut. Charles Evans Kilbourne Jr. of the Fourteenth Infantry in Manila on June 9. The Egbert family, long marked by misfortune, saw Col Harry C. Egbert die in the Philippines in 1899, while his elder son James faced mental illness and confinement after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Gordon Egbert
Charles Evans Kilbourne, Jr
Fourteenth Infantry
Manila
Miss Egbert
Harry C. Egbert
Egbert
Philippines
James Egpert
Twenty-second Infantry
T.o
Washington
Col. Egbert
To Get Troops to the Seat of Trouble in China
In San Francisco on a July day, heavy Marine mobilization unfolds as the quartermaster’s department works overtime. The transport Hancock will depart Monday direct for Taku, refueling en route to avoid Nagasaki. Batteries A D and I of the Third Artillery along with 350 recruits and 500 marines sail aboard, arriving Saturday. The Meade follows Wednesday with eight troops of the Ninth Cavalry. The Iresidio hosts 5,000 tents with capacity for 5,000 more on short notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department
Hancock
Taku
Nagasaki
Third Artillery
Meade
Ninth Cavalry
Iresidio
Montreal Secret Service Finds Heir in Street Car Conductor
In Montreal on July 26 the Canadian secret service located Felton Findley, a street car conductor, who is the son and heir of a wealthy Philadelphian. The boy, who showed early fascination with street car work, disappeared in 1893. His father offered $50,000 in the boy's name to ensure his return. He has now gone to Philadelphia with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Secret Service
Felton Findley
Findley
Philadelphia
Free blood poison cure offered by State Medical Institute
The State Medical Institute in Ft. Wayne Indiana announces a free trial of a blood poison cure available to all sufferers. It claims to heal mucous patches sore throat copper colored spots chancres ulcers and even hair loss with a home treatment, and asserts it is the only known cure. Sufferers in all areas are urged to write for the free sealed trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Elektron
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Self Cure Offer Promises Vitality For Men
An advertisement by Dr. L. W. Knapp of Detroit offers a free receipt and home treatment to cure sexual weakness and related issues. It cites testimonials about increased size, strength, and vigor, claiming confidential mailing and a generous, life changing method for any man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
L. W. Knapp
Hull Ridg
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Benton Harbor Line Schedule Fragments
Readable timetable snippets show Benton Harbor express departures and arrivals with times such as 2.50 pm, 11.15 am, 3.45 pm, and 9.35 am, plus a Wabash accommodation at 45 pm. The fragmented data indicates a local rail schedule segment without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Wabash Accommod
St. Louis Line Schedule Summary
Train timetable details show St. Louis accommodations at 7.30 am and 3.35 pm with two sleepers, a 10 pm dam note, and connections to the St. Louis Limited at 3.23 pm and 2.55 pm. Additional services include the T. H. and Mattoon arrangement at 5.00 pm and 9.45 am, with St. Louis express at 5. WMpm and 4.06 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Line
St. Louis Accom
LS. W
Pennsylvania Lines
Mcket
Illinois
Washington-sts
Depar
Phil
Baltimore and
Wash
Col
Ind
Louis
Pat Rich
Bam
Piqua
Columbus
Colum
Richmond
Mad
Sun
Vernon and
Madison
Martinsv
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
East
Logansport
Chicago
Martinsville
Knights. & Rich
N.Y
Wees
Balti. & Wash
Dayton & Spring
Springfield
Columb’s
Martins, É& Vin
Pittsburg & East
Dam Phil
N. Y
Dayton & Kenia
Spencer
Ind. & Lewis
Logans
T. H
At. L& Wet
Sam
He & St. L. Ace
St. L
Train Schedule Fragments Show Chicago Cincinnati Peoria Lines
Fragmented timetable notes detail Lafayette and Greensburg accommodations, multiple Chicago exp. trains, Cincinnati line services with early morning departures, Peoria Bloomington routes, Champaign and N. Ver Louis connections. Highlights include various arrival and departure times and line designations.
Springfield and Columbus Line train schedule fragment
Partial timetable shows connections among Columbus, Springfield, Dayton, and Chicago routes with numerous arrivals, departures, and interline notes. Lines reference Pennsylvanian routes, Baltimore and Ohio, and various through services with times listed for stations including Columbus, Philadelphia, and Indianapolis.
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The
Midland
Hero of Three Wars
Golden Discovery
Indianapolis Gas Co
Indianapolis Tent & Awning Co
Alabema
Adress Depurator Medical Institute
N. Mlinola St
Cularser
REERE
Bryant & Strat
North
Pennsylvania St
May Wsiget Sewall
Theodore L. Sewall
Vonnegut's
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Washington St
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Louisville
H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A
Berth
Eisate
Ee As
the Great Lakes
Mee
Ohigen Avenue
Ostendorf
Onciaritra
Indiana
National Bank
Bates House Pharmacy
York Butters
Aldag Vane Co
Major’s Rubber
Major’s
Major Cement CO
New York City
JOS
R. Adams
Hudson Street
Indianapols
Indianapolis & Louisrlis
W. Washington
Chicago St Op.s
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Menon
Cincinnati Fm
Physicians and Surgeons
J. A. Sutcliffe
Onice
Ice
Sto
Telenkone
Doctor Peterson
Julian & Dick Ohberg
Union Tailors and Importers
Lombard Building
Chas. D. Githens
College-ave
F. E. Allen
Nebraska St
Senesuk
Omchenera
Priladas
L. W. Knapp, M. D
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
City
Cincinnati
Indiana, Decatur & Western By
Bec
Tuscola
Dec
St. L. F
Lake Erie & Western B. R T
Chi.lim
Clevelan Anderson
Mdat
Anderson Ac
Bos
Mail
Boston
Lim
Lafayette Accom
Lafayette
UdGam
Sereseees
Thiam
Greensburg
Cin
Flex
N. Ver
D.s
Peoria
Peoria, Bloom
Bloomington
Champaign Accom
Bloom
Spring
Iam
Usam
Ohio
Lynn
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