Child of Chicago girl judges father and mother in crime
The three year old Margaret Jerome pleads for both parents as her father, jailed for a lover’s murder, and her mother face charges. She questions why only love caused the crimes and laments the loss of home, wishing for her parents to return. Her aunt shelters her as the case unfolds.
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Margarat Jerome
Chicago
Chas. Faure
E. Chicago-ave
Faure
Margaret
Panser
Margaret Jerome
Boycott as US leverage against China urged in 1904 piece
Washington readers are urged to back possible retaliation if China pushes a boycott. The column argues the United States can Hurt China more by halting purchases, noting 1904 trade figures show large US imports of Chinese goods like mineral oils and cotton cloths with free entry, except for certain duties on silks and tea.
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China
Gilson Gardner
Washington
D. C
Roosevelt
United
Uncle Sam
Hongkong
Ching
Chineas
Shanghai
India
Sik
France
Australia
Japan
Widow and Widower Find Comfort in Shared Grief
In a silent city cemetery a widow arranging her husband’s grave meets a man with similar sorrow. They bond through shared loss, visit graves together, and gradually begin a life beyond mourning, culminating in an intimate future signaled by a ring on her finger and a new bench by the grave.
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Trang
Wayne
Cmne
Hla
Rene Am Dapning
Ukeethane Ahén
Eame
Ft Fenton
Ber
Ter
Mannor
Srind
Sama
Towers
Uses for Tea Across Daily Life
Tea serves as a stomachic easing upset stomach and headache, and is soothing to nerves. Cold tea with ice and lemon is praised as a refreshing summer drink. Tea can clean paint, clothes, and even hair, while tea leaf poultices aid weak or inflamed eyes. Tea leaves sprinkled on carpets reduce dust before sweeping.
Work to Music as a Duty and Privilege in Labor
A reflection from Sunday School Times on joy in daily duties. The text argues that work, done with melody in the heart, honors God and outshines idle time. It cites biblical examples from Jerusalem’s temple workers and urges steadfast cheerful labor in all tasks for Him.
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Alexander McLaren
Josiah
Jerusalem
God
Amin Anleso
Munb
Sunday School Times
Darkening light red hair with senna tea
Instructions from the Philadelphia Bulletin describe darkening light red hair by steeping senna leaves in boiling water, straining, applying the tea with a brush, and letting it sit for half an hour before washing. The tint can be deepened by a stronger tea and longer application.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Wives Drawn by Lot in Russian Village Rite
In parts of Russia a bleak game determines marriage prospects for women. At a village house women are veiled and seated to be chosen by young men, who may select a partner by ritual, with social pressure and punishment for withdrawal.
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Russia
Texas land sale offers 10 year payment option
The state of Texas announces a large land sale with generous terms, including 10 year payments at 3 percent interest. Individual buyers limited to eight acres, minimum price one dollar per acre, with many plots expected to fetch 85 dollars per acre. Announcement notes cattle barons may quit cattle or move to Mexico. after sales, the state will retain a significant acreage for future market release. Washington D.C. notes the sale in September.
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al Texia
Nie
Khe
Mexico
Washington
Average Englishman Honors Self in Legal Strife
An English novelist and Welsh writer educated for law faced self defense claims as he admitted failure to earn a living from his craft. He stated that in his 41 years no notable incident occurred worth reporting and that he would be a strange English gentleman if he did not endure such life.
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Hope
Wales Wright
Meet in Cyclone Cave Stroud Discuss Negroes Rights
A special report from Guthrie notes a meeting held at a cave near Stroud. The cave is described as deep and square in section. Attendees discuss Black rights and face prejudice in the district.
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Cyclone Cave
Guthrie
Arerkly
Stroud
Uiere
Woman and four children hurt in runaway near Bloomington
Blooming ton July 3 Mrs Harry Fkadda and four children were thrown from a wagon when a horse started bam. She was bruised and her father sustained a skull fracture as they were en route to a funeral.
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Bloomington
Harry Fkadda
Boy Killed by Brick in Building Collapse
Special to the Bun staff reports in St Louis that Moe Albert Fix ho adamed son of Non Lorengen, a real dealer, was struck on the head by a brick falling from a building under erection for the Antin Electric Light and Power company. He was playing mumble the peg with playmate William Menapen at the time.
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ST. Louis
Moe
Albert Fixho
Non
Lorengen
Antin Electric Light and Power Company
Willia Menapen
Charles Metzer Dead Soap Manufacturer Dies
Charles Metzer a soap manufacturer is dead the July report states his estate is valued at 500 euros or local currency. The notice provides limited details and amounts.
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Charles Metzer
Ambitious Chicago Club Talk Touches Indianapolis Ties
An overheard conversation at a Chicago club reveals a plan involving Indianapolis franchise issues. A newspaper owner, a railroad attorney, and a city official discussed track elevation to influence policy and gain political support from Mayor Hollaman. The exchange hinted at legal and financial maneuvering to amend a franchise.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolla
Chicago, But It Heard Him Tell the Othe
Jivoster
Sian
Haols Central
Nim
Lee
Bald
Fred
Indianapolia
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Holtaman
Mentol
Hollaman
Forum Ine Dianpaluis
Amas
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