Spurned Saltan's Offer and Married a Lawyer in Boston
News from Boston reports the marriage of William H. Baker, a former Boston lawyer, to Mrs. Marie J. Sweet of Denver. The ceremony occurred July 6 and becomes known as details emerge. The bride is identified as Bias Sweet, daughter of Col. Owen J. Sweet, a former governor of the island of Jofo in the Philippines, noted for holding roles of patyer and minister. The article references an offer of marriage from a sultan, though the exact outcome remains part of the public record.
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Boston
Willam H. Beker
Oston
Marie J. Sweet
Denver
Bias Sweet
Owen J. Sweet
Fsland
Jofo
Jni
Barons Defy the Law in Coal Probe
Washington officials press the anthracite coal industry and railroads for information on operation and production. The government faces resistance as efforts to secure facts falter, with possible prosecutions and a petition to President Roosevelt on a forthcoming decision. The penalties cited include a 310,000 fine and a year in prison.
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Washington
Srnt
Ract
Uwe Renesus
Woman seeks divorce over alleged hug incident in Goshen
Mrs Dena Abarnon charges her husband David with clinging affection that became unbearable as she cites his extramarital attention. He, a balt er maker, denies wrongdoing and faces a claim of marital strain in Goshen court filings.
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Elehart
Ind
Dena Abarnon
David
Alan
Goshen
Race horse Parachute injures man in field race
Shelbyville ind Sept 5 Thomas Ross of Moscow Rush county was struck by the race horse Parachute as he crossed a field near a finishing race. He was knocked to the ground with several ribs crushed and is in a dangerous condition.
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Shelbyvile
Ind
Alx
Thomas Ross
Moscow
Rush County
Sawmill Fight Over Six Cents Leaves Man Near Death
In Wolfe County Kentucky Henry Lockhart and his son clashed with James Brown over six cents owed by Brown. Lockhart reportedly struck Brown in the face with a wedge, Brown retaliated by stabbing Lockhart in the back. Brown was gravely injured and may die.
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Owingeville
Frocen Creek
Wolfe County
Henry Lockhart and Son
James Brown
Young Lockhart
Henry Lockhart
Atrack
Jaman Brown
Young Brown
Brown
Pilgrim vows comeback for America's Cup at Waldorf
New York reports Sir Thomas Lipton tuned up for a challenge against Shamrock IV after a dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. Lipton praised designer Herreshoff and spoke of three failed trials yet insisted he would try again, tying naval prestige to national pride.
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New York
Pilgrim
Thomas Lipton
Waldorf Astoria
Iriah Knight
Ble Thomas
Hage Toshall
Herresholt
American warships reach Beirut amid unrest in Syria
American cruisers Brooklyn and Hancock have arrived in Beirut as Admiral Catton seeks an investigation into the recent assassination attempt on Consul Magelssen. The report notes potential American Marine landing at Constantinople for protection, though Leishman cautions against provoking Turkey. The uneasy orient situation prompts calls for calm and readiness.
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Beirut
Syria
Brooklyn
Gan Hranciaco
Amercan
Catton
Magelssen
Macedophi
Bema
Constantinople
Cogion
Leishman
Bulgaria
Tutey
Nermat
Turkey
Furope
Alexander
Draga
Bervia
Mussulman Badars
Ely
Orient
Loistmatt
Auh
Mme Porte
United States
Department
Uch
Ceishman
Murdered Man Elwood Ind Sept Kiser Shot by Baker
Fred Kiser had tailed A J Baker threatening to kill him days before the shooting. Tranao said Kiser was drinking and aggressive at the time. Baker sought police guidance and was advised to file an affidavit but did not. Kiser followed Baker to the police station and then was told to leave by the superintendent.
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Kiser
Foreign engines to be exhibited at fall show
The Pennsylvania railroad announced plans to exhibit locomotives from France Germany Russia and England at the Louisville fall fair next year possibly including engines from Japan and Italy. The railroad aims to display its superiority in loco construction at the event.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
France
Germany
Ropers
England
At. Loula
Japan
Italy
Pennsylvania
Ita
Labor Day Parade in Indianapolis Promises Big Celebration
Indianapolis unions plan a morning parade and afternoon events at the fair grounds for Labor Day. Delegations from trades assemble under Grand Marshal George Gordon, with barber union fines for nonparticipants and a key speech by Samuel Gompers addressing labor issues. The day also features athletic contests, a prize baby show, and efforts to fund a new Labor temple, aiming for a substantial build cost and cottage sale proceeds.
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Indianapolis
Indianapols
Barber’ Union
Implet
Powler
Thvland
George 8
Gordon
Gompers
Fair Grounds
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Iabor
D. M. Parry
Indianapoli
Hae
John Feltman
Ida Haner
J. F. White
D. J. Stoddard
Elizabeth Barber
Roscoe Barnett
Henry Friedman
Wiliam F. Ewald
John W. Madden
Labor Temple
Ma Labor Temple Committee
John P. White
Edgar A. Per- Kine
Amd Jlenty Frindman
Bunding Ia
Collison injures nine firemen and three civilians
In a collision Saturday between a Ninth- avenue trolley car and a hose-cart nine firemen and three citizens were badly injured. The motorman vanished after the crash and has not been found. The men on the track were hurled about two feet and unconscious when removed. Rocka on Trask. Laponte, Ind. Sept. For some time ermineera on the Wabash railroad have been signaling obstructions on the track and the company has placed armed track-walkers along the line.
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New Tork
Colllaton
Nin
Rocka
Trask
Laponte
Ind
Ermineera
Wabash
Gorman New York Dispatches On Presidential Nomination
A September Parle dispatch from New York City reports that gold Democrat YW Myers after visiting Richard Croker at Wantage England declares Croker believes Senator Gorman is the Democratic presidential nominee.
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New York
YW. Myers
New York City
Richard Croker
Wantage
Eng
Myer
Gormin
Steamer Kelley Lost Near New Orleans Report
A report from New Orleans indicates the steamer Kelley of the American Steamship line, operated by the Bluefields fleet, foundered in the Carribean region. The vessel carried a crew and passengers, with distress signals reported before disappearance. Authorities and shipping firms are coordinating search efforts and examining weather and sea conditions as the mystery remains unresolved.
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New Orleans
George W. Kelley
Bluefelds Company
Boy Wins First Prize at Milliners Show in Chicago
The annual milliners convention in Chicago saw 19 year old Karl E. Hodge awarded the top prize for a military style hat. Critics argued the award favored male makers, while Hodge spoke of his lifelong aim to become a milliner and thanked judges for recognizing his work. The event included talks by Mme Hunt and discussions about designer roles among milliners and drapery makers.
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Chicago
Bert
Snow Row
Karl E. Hodge
Hodge
Amie
Pam
Hemleiker
Hodge Bald
Seman
Milner
Ufcen
JL Wi
Rangention
Coyote
Mme Hunt
Secretary Fhaw’s alarming departure shocks St Louis
Disjointed report from St Louis details Secretary Fhaw of the Mralted Bares treasury leaving abruptly after exposure of a mislinked incident. The article suggests he departed for his hotel and sleeping car, with aides claiming he would reappear after addressing pressures from unnamed critics.
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ST. Louie
Ike Epharesa
Presi
Packer
Cardinal Moran Rome Post Offer to Cardinal Moran
The pope offers Cardinal Moray archbishop of Sydney the penal secretary post. Moran was born in Keightinbridge Ireland on September 17 190. He was created cardinal on July 7 188.
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Rome
Moray
Sydney
N. SW
Pert
Penal
Mate
Plug
Moran
Keightinbridge
Ireland
Engine Hit Tugboat Funeral Party Tragedy
An accident in Hammond Indiana occurred when a Michigan Central switch engine struck a funeral party returning from a Polish cemetery at 14 West Hammond near Indiana Harbor. The collision caused multiple injuries and disrupted local traffic as emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Hammond
Ind
West
Indiane Harbor
Michigan Central
Uncle Sammy Gruwell Near Death in Bluffton Indiana
In Bluffton Indiana Sept 6 an elderly Democrat known as Uncle Sammy Gruwell lies near death. A Boone County native, he credited with shaping Indiana party spirit by guiding Chapman to crow at victory. Born April 5 18xx near Columbus, he lived in Bluffton since 1897 and attended nearly every state Democratic convention.
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Bluffton
Ind
Bemmy
Gruwell
Indiana
Sammy
Boone County
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Ashbel P. Willard
Abram
Hammond
James Buchanan
Chapman
Grinell
Wos
United States
Glack Haw Patch
Columbus
Tia
Bluttton
Ruahville
Lebaron
van Buren
Horaca Greelry
AntilloS In Indiana End Local Antisaloon Fight
Kokomo Indiana September report says attorney for the Danke remonstrances in the Second and Third wards must drop the effort as enough signatures cannot be secured. The anti saloon campaign ends as the strongest in the state, led by Miss Carrie flyer. The tax high cost reportedly exceeded 15,000 since last February.
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Kokomo
Ind
Danke
Sa |Loons
Thia
Misa Carrie Flyer
Old Chronic Coffee Symptom Gang Disappearing
A Brick Church Tennessee reader extols Postum as a coffee substitute curing sick headaches stomach trouble and nervousness. The letter cites improved health after switching from coffee to Postum, claiming family members and townspeople experienced relief and regained strength, with a disclaimer about endorsing the product from the Postum Co.
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Ames
Postum
Hua Pund
Brick Church
Tenn
Postum Co
Baitie Crook
Mick
Miller Case Reinstated by Roosevelt Prompts Printing Bureau Shakeup
The committee on Miller's case finds reasons to end his service in the government printing bureau. President Roosevelt reinstates Miller and orders a full investigation. Planning for new typesetting machines signals broad admin changes. officials likely to be ousted as part of a bureau overhaul.
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Washington
Sept. K
W. A. Miller
Government Printing Bureau
Aim
Roosevelt
Miller
Ita
Jame
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