Story of a powder cane presented to Captain O Neill
A brown powder cane destined for Capt Charles O Neil of Washington carries a gold monogram and Latin motto. The device contains government smokeless powder from California and Du Pont works, made by Will C Peyton near Santa Cruz. It is warned as flammable but harmless in open air, and shown to firefighters.
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Charles O'Neil
Washington
Bureau of Ordnance
United States Navy
C. O'N
Scipio
Amd
California Powder Works
du Pont Works
Wilmington
Del
Army
Navy
Will_C. Peyton
Santa Cruz
America
Invention Dispenses With Batteries At Telegraph
Capitalists from Springfield and New York back U J Wooley’s Kenton invention that powers telegraph by a small dynamo with a permanent magnet. A $100000 capital company forms to manufacture it as electricians nationwide show interest. The dynamo links to the sender’s key and is wound by the operator to operate.
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Springfield
Here
New York
O' U. J. Wooley
Kenton
Anderson Arrested for Harassing Helen Gould in New York
James M. Anderson, a gray wrinkled man, was arrested for annoying Miss Helen Gould after visiting her home on Wednesday. He claimed insanity, said he once owned $50,000 of Kansas real estate, and that he married Helen in Chicago in 1890. He claimed to receive wireless messages from Miss Gould.
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New York
James M. Anderson
Helen Gould
Anderson
Kansas
Helen
Chicago
Miss Gould
Czar Challenged by Guard in Berlin Park
In Berlin a czar visiting the grand duke of Hessen was stopped by a guard while walking in the castle park in civilian clothes. The emperor proved nothing to the guard and had to call his brother-in-law to clarify the situation.
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Berlin
Hessen
Nicholas
Whio
Carter Again in Court on Habeas Corpus Writ
Ex Captain Aberlin M Carter, convicted of embezzling 31 7 million from the government, was arraigned in the United States circuit court on a writ of habeas corpus. He appeared pale and haggard after days in the Government Prison on Governors Island.
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Carter
New York
Aberlin M. Carter
United States
Governor's Island
Balloon ascent by Greely in Berlin signals US order
Gen. A. W. Greely, in Berlin for the geographical congress, ascended in a new military balloon by Kaiser’s permission. It is understood he will purchase one balloon for the United States or use it in military demonstrations.
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Berlin
A. W. Greely
Geographical Congress
Gen. Greely
United States
Dewey’s Tars Touch on Charity Pass
Cincinnati October 5 Harry S Frank fort an Olympia seaman called on Mayor Tafel seeking a charity pass to St Louis for his mother. He says he was robbed of 125 dollars while asleep after a spree. The request was granted.
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Dewey
Cincinnati
Harry S. Frankfort
Olympia
Tafel
St. Louis
Behring Sea Whaling Ship Beluga Returns With Vast Cargo
The steam whaler Beluga arrived in San Francisco from the Behring Sea carrying 59 whales, 106000 pounds of whalebone and Arctic skins. The total cargo value is about 3000000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Behring Sea
Sailor Learns Heir to 1.6 Million From New York Cousin
Norfolk Virginia October 5 Calvin Levi N Sibley an ordinary sailor on the government tug Alice announced he had fallen heir to 1 600 600 from the estate of his cousin Richard C Sibley late of 120 Broadway New York The report notes the surprising inheritance reaching the crewman aboard the tug on assignment.
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Norfolk
Calvin Levin Sibley
Richard C. Sibley
Broadway
New York
Assassin Killa Himself In Missouri Tragedy
New Florence Missouri October 5. It is learned that Frank Walker and his bride were shot by Charles Rankin a rejected suitor who then killed himself in the aftermath.
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Killa
New Florence
Frank Walker
Charles Rankin
Honor for Schley Installed as Loyal Legion Commander
Rear-admiral Schley was installed as commander of the New York commandery of the military order of Loyal Legion on Wednesday night at Delmonico's.
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Schley
New York
Military Order of Loyal Legion
Delmonico's
Sanitary concerns prompt inspection of Steeland schoolhouse
A Dirty School House Committee from Steeland county complained about the sanitary condition of a local schoolhouse. Dr. Hurty of the State health board visited the place on Wednesday to assess the situation.
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Steeland
Henry County
Hurty
State Health ‘Board
Wednes Day
Firemen’s Ball Aims To Boost Pension Fund Support
City Life notes Tomlinson hall hosts the firemen’s ball on October 19 with fine musical talent and proceeds earmarked for the pension fund. Republicans in ward 8, despite a Democratic 800-vote lead, back Louis G. Bauer for council. Bauer jokes about a fiery campaign but won’t risk going out in smoke like a rocket.
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Tomlinson Hall
Louis G. Bauer
Vandalia Line Schedules Round Trip to St Louis Fair
Tickets for Vandalia Line to St Louis Fair cost 7.50 round trip or 87.50 for a set. Sales run October 1 to 6 with return validity through October 9. Spivey advertises special rates and terms.
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Vandalia
Incluspives
Amusements: John Bane Concert and Local Shows
Johnson Bane, famed first guitarist, headlines a Plymouth church concert with Miss Clarissa Koons and Miss Shirley Schumacher. The program includes overtures, nocturnes, mazurkas, and operatic selections. Other entries note Maelisa’s Friday extravaganza, Thaddeus Mich’s return engagement, Eva Pauline Henderson’s soprano appearance, and the Empire’s popular “Wine, woman and song.”
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Johnson Bane
Plymouth Church
Clarissa i Kathryn Koons
Shirley Schumacher
Bane
Bane Johnson Bane
Goring-Thomas
Miss Skoons
Morskowsii Johnson Bane
Southern Johnson Bane
Bishop Miss Koons
Thaddeus Mich
Eva Pauline Henderson
Idol of the Tube Favors Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
The famed jockey Ted Sloan lauds Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after a two week U S trip and England fame. He claims the tablets restore digestion, appetite, and stomach health for strong and delicate stomachs alike. Drugstore guidance confirms ingredients include digestive ferments and aseptic pepsin.
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America
England
Stuart
Jocky
Ted Sloan
Ted
All England
Tragic Divorce Sparks Fort Snelling Enlistment Tale
Neenah Wisconsin reports the tale of a trapper named Roberts tied to Mrs. K E Porter of Chicago. The widow obtained a divorce four weeks ago and he is bound for Fort Snelling to enlist for service in the Philippines. The couple met in summer visits where she showered wealth and tried to reform his drinking problem, but their seven year marriage ended amid repeated cures and final separation in 1898.
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Neenah
Wis
la Trapper
Fuboter
K. EP. Porter
Chicago
Fort Snelling
Philippines
Porter
Roberts
Death sentences from Maragua court martial over Reyes revolution
News from Bluefields reports a Maragua court martial for Reyes revolution participants. Gen Reyes and Gen Luis Gomez were sentenced to death. Col Kennedy and Capt Cutter of New Orleans, Father J Garcia, and two unnamed Americans received 14 year terms. Three Americans got eight years. None attended the trial. none is in Nicaragua. Sentences remain on record to be revived if needed.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Maragua
Reyes
Luis Gomez
Roma
Col. Kennedy
Rough Rider
Cutter
J. Garcia
Nicaragua
Dewey Home Fund Receives 49381 Donation Wednesday
A roundup of early 20th century items notes a Dewey home fund contribution of 49381 dollars on Wednesday. Other brief items report ships sailing to Frisco from Manila, deaths in Havana and by suicide in Chicago, and various political and military incidents across the globe.
Union Trust Company Authorized Powers Expanded
The law authorizes the Union Trust Company to act in many capacities in the management of affairs. Among them: trusteeship, executor roles, custodianship, investment decisions, and fiduciary duties for estates and trusts.
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Union Trust Company
Electric belt promised to cure lost manhood on 30 day trial
A professor advertises an electric belt and suspensory claiming to restore nerve strength and cure conditions from rheumatism to nervous debility. He offers a 30 day free trial with testimonials from multiple men and urges readers to write for details and return if not satisfied.
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Carter
Earth
S. B. Stephens
Derry Station
Westmoreland Co
Geo. A. Johnson
J. W. Spencer
Grafton
W. Va
A. Zahlhaus
Sharpsburg
Flo
P. O. Box
Lacon
John B. Bardsley
Gunnison
S. L. Fry
Redding
Prof
A. Chrystal
Marshall
Mich
Railroad Time Card
P M time in Black Face figures. Trains marked Daily S Sleeper P Portor Car C Chair Car Dining Car. Except Sunday 9 Sunday only. Ex-Express PB C. C., & St. L. BR. R., Pennsylvania Lines. Ticket offices at station and at corner Haines and Washington Sts.
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Hainois and
Washington Sts
Train schedule snippet for the Cleveland line and connections
A fragmentary rail timetable lists City to Cleveland line departures and arrivals with multiple connections. It includes Benton Harbor and St. Louis lines with various accommodations and express services, plus Peoria Blooming ex routes and Springfield Columbus line mentions.
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Cleveland Line
Muncie
Union City
Cleve
NY & Bos Ex
Bos Mail
Clevé
Bus
Boz Knickerbocker
Benton Harbor Line
Benton Harbor Express
ST. Louis
St. Louis Southwestim
Terre Haute & Mat Accom
St. Louis Express
Peoria
Bloom
Champaign
Springfield
Columbus
Health remedy claims success for male weakness
A Detroit doctor offers a free receipt for home treatment to cure sexual weakness and restore vigor. The ad cites testimonials from men in Pennsylvania Kentucky and other states praising improvements and urging others to request the free prescription by mail.
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L. W. Knapp
M. D
Hull Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Winapp
Dr. Knapp
Barnes Station
Knapp
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