New Missouri Confederate Veterans officers elected at Columbia
James Bannerman of St Louis was the only new officer elected to the Missouri Division of the United Confederate Veterans at the Columbia meeting. He becomes brigadier general of the Bast division, succeeding M. Kennard. Re-elected: Commander General Mijah Gates, Adjutant General John C. Landis, and Brigadier General Western Division Harvey W. Salmon. An assessment was levied to fund the Confederate Cemetery at Springfield, with 20 cents per veteran, split between cemetery and headquarters expenses. The reunion closed with a sermon by Rev W J. Jones on heritage of the Confederacy.
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Jamee Bannerman
St. Louie
Columbia
James Bannerman
St. Louis
Missouri
United Confederate Veterans
Oro
M. Kennard
Mijah Gates
St. Joseph
John
General Gatea
Walveratty
W J. Tones
Virginia
Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy
Judge blocks further divorce decrees in Circmt Court
Macon Missouri Judge Shelton rules no additional decree entries allowed until end of Circuit Court term. Matter arises as Mrs Eveline Morris, divorced from William Morris for desertion, wed J E Grove 15 minutes after finalizing the divorce. Morris said she had no court offense intent but seeks end of delay to remarry.
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Macon
Shelton
Drury Eveline Morris
Willi Morris
J. E. Grove
Mra Morris
Mal Ventire
Hidden Cave Unearthed by Quarry Work Five Skeletons Found
In Maiden Missouri Cotton Belt Railway workers uncovered a cave while extending Felden quarry in Beattie County. Inside lay five skeletons with reddish water exposure, whitening on light. The cave’s origin remains a mystery and its existence was previously unknown.
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Maiden
Cotton Belt Railway
Felden
Beatt
Mineral meeting in Poplar Wot Missouri
The meeting of the Butler Mounty Teak ore Association was held Saturday after a lengthy session. Professors Howard of the State University and De Armont of Cape Girardeau spoke on valued topics. The discussion featured a presentation by Profem bor Street of the High School, with Profereor acting as president and Miss Kadloe as secretary.
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Butler Mounty Teak Ore Association
AONE
Hish
Kadloe
Bankruptcy Proceedings Filed Against Jane Th Mattie
In a United States Court filing on Saturday Farmers Bank of Dearborn and other creditors seek involuntary bankruptcy against Jane Th Mattie of Matnee Mills Mintte County. Fraud and sensational developments are reported as the case moves before the referee in October Matney is described as a prominent Browder of line stock.
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Jowph
United States
Agaibet Janene
Mattie
Matnee Mills
Mintte County
Farmers’ Bank of
Death of De Soto man linked to narcotic overdose
Willie Allen aged 28 son of the late Illinois Supreme Court Judge Allen was found dead Sunday at Homnatite seven miles north of here. Coroner’s jury verdict: death caused by narcotic overdose, either self-administered or by another person. Mortally Wounded in Gambling Fight, Steelville Missouri. An old man Benton and his two sons were involved in a rape case at Sligo with George and Will Douglas and after a fight a Benton son shot George Douglas through the chest, killing him, then wounded Will Douglas in the thigh. Young Benton jailed.
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de Soto
Willie Allen
Supreme Court
Allen
Ilinois
Homnatite
Here
Steelville
Benton
George
Will Douglas
Sligo
George Douglas
St. Louis and Valley Park Railroad Incorporation
Missouri Secretary of State issues articles for the St. Louis and Valley Park Railroad Company capitalized at 160000 dollars. Incorporators include W H Langdale Jr H Langdale H Doyle John B Blehop and Thomas H Cobb of St Louis. Plan runs 15 miles from St Louis to Jefferson County line and from Fenton to Valley Park in St Louis County.
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Jefferson City
St. Louis
Southeast Missouri teachers warned against modern dance
Center Missouri reports Stoddard County Institute with 125 teachers addressed by Rev L L Ewing and Rev Ferrell. Ewing said many Southeast Missouri school boards would not hire teachers who danced. He and Ferrell discussed the issue after interviews with about 75 leading citizens. nine of ten viewed modern dances as dangerous.
Death in Salt Lake City Ends Local Vocalist Career
St Joseph Missouri reports the death of Miss Pearl J Clark formerly of St Joseph and wife of a prominent businessman. A vocalist of note she sang for 30 consecutive nights during a revival in Salt Lake City. Her death followed a long illness tied to declining health. Clark was the sister of John W Brose a former City Council member and noted in local politics.
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St. Joseph
Salt Lake City
Utah
Notable Crime Flurry Touches Down in Downing Mo
A string of incidents in Downing and nearby areas includes a failed safe cracking at the Exchange Rack, with loot mostly belonging to John Morgan, and reports of a passenger train service expansion toward Cape Girardeau, plus a men’s club meeting in Lafayette County and a post office robbery in St Joseph. Police pursued suspects in the Mowrill case as one man was wounded and treated after a shooting.
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Downing
Joly Morcan
Cone Girardean
Prisca
Memptist
Tenn
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi Valley
Mahereton
Citwena
Destructive Fire Strikes Flat River and Train Collision
A late Saturday fire in Flat River Missouri destroyed JF Dennis warehouse and damaged Ma sore and Prank Fiten millinery and related shops. In Hermann two Missouri Pacific trains collided near midnight, killing a man with poultry, injures to crews avoided as engineers and workers jumped clear. locomotive destroyed.
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Flat River
JF. Dennis’ Wareroon
Maasore
C F Clark Wins Lawsuit Over Publisher Contract
Audrain County judge rules in favor of C F Clark for $1275 against Regular Baptist Publishing Association. Clark and associates claimed stock subscriptions under conditions not fulfilled. The case centered on breach related to publishing The Regular Baptist, the association’s organ.
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Mexico
C. F. Clark
Regular Baptist Publishing Association
British Ambassador Herbert Dies at Swiss Health Resort
Sir Michael Henry Herbert, British ambassador to the United States since the death of Lord Tanne cere last year, died at a Swiss health resort. He previously served as representative to Washington at Chargé d’Affaires and as secretary of delegation in ES029S, with earlier postings in TS88- st.
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Herbert
Michael Henry Herbert
Switzerland
United States
Lord Tannecefore
Wailington
Wafalfos
Dexation
CHINAMAN TO WED AMERICAN IN CHICAGO
China Kai Hin of Los Angeles plans to marry Carrie Tobing of Boston in Chicago next week. He left his job as a caulker to pursue marriage and intends to settle in Chicago, with New York as a home later. The match connected through a Baptist church circle, and both families consent to the wedding.
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China Kai Hin
Boston
Chicago
Hin Kaltin
Chinaman
Los Angeles
Cal
Carrie
America
Musten
Mase
Alien
Eved Ewal Firet
Misa Rabinelett
Baptist
Dave
Orbent
Cearmaker
Angeles
Chinen
Baptist Church
Chicaco
New York
Etreineels
Hin
Winetnee
Italy Disturbed as Competition Affects Global Markets
An article notes rising unease due to foreign competition influencing American and Italian sectors. It cites Prof. Ladel Kuorratn as a world-renowned scholar who details recent shifts among theatres across Poaly and other nations.
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Dietarhed Haly
Ladel Kuorratn
Burro Falls 100 Feet Into Tree After Mountain Plunge
A burro owned by A. M. Nagle and T. W. Noble of Los Angeles fell 100 feet along an old mountain trail near Lytle Creek. The fall left the animal lodged in a live oak, then freed itself after remaining quiet and kicking. It was rescued after a long effort and survived with minor injuries.
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A. M. Nagle
T. W. Noble
Los Angeles
Cal
Iim Tawek
Nagle
Noble
Lytle Creek
Friends deem Olvine Sarah too faithful to stage
Admirers of the Olvine Sarah resist a substitute and grow displeased with her Paris quibble. During provincial dire she plans to keep Paris theater open with a revival of Gatton. Critics note a remarkable miscue and future sets promise better roles for her.
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Olvine
Sarah
Bernhard
Paris
Gatgton
LoAleth
Ruerite Goathler
Boers’ Sniper Fire Mauls Earl in Long Siege Tale
Fragmentary report recalls a deadly shot during a siege four years past. Aimed rifle fire struck the Earl of Ava as Boers held a retreating position near Loaulseainh. Witnesses describe a cautious, near‑silence moment before a bullet changed the outcome, with Tommy Atkins noted in passing.
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Ava Wis
Loaulseainh
Raita Fedl
Tommy Atkins
Puta Butler
Father and Daughter Estranged In Family Rift
General James Grant Wilson of New York and his daughter Mine K. M. Wilson have not spoken in years while living under the same roof. The estrangement began after the general refused to permit Miss Wilson to tarry the mate of her choice.
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James Grant Wilson
New York
K. M. Wilson
Pather
Cave
Mise Wilkon
Mrs Belmont's Mode Dairy Opens Model Plant
Mrs Belmont's Mode Dairy of Hempstead Long Island introduces a model dairy with modern sanitary devices and a plan to distribute products nationwide after starting on a large scale under the New York Society leader.
Wireless Babel at the Fret Yacht Race Causes Confusion
Report says nine wireless telegraphy systems created a babel in the ale during the fret yacht race with the heavy cut battery system knocking others out of tune, leaving confusion in the signals and coverage.
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It Ie
Far Traveler Seeks debt repayment from Meeker ally
A convoluted tale unfolds of a man from New York Brooklyn with a claim of loan repayment tied to Capt Alram Jy Meeker. The narrator, calling himself a debtor, recounts a long pursuit across streets and past misunderstandings in a bid to force repayment of money owed for a failed deal five years prior.
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Peres Therkieson
New York
Comator Hethel
Brooklyn
Alram Jy Meeker
Cpl
Meeker
Death Pact Fulfilled In German Village Compact
A fragmentary report describes a grim pact among youths in Lichtenfels near Augsburg to die within a year. Eleven months earlier they gathered with a cemetery keeper, pledged fatal outcomes, and four died of natural causes before six months elapsed. Last week the act concluded as others perished in succession.
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Lichtenfels
Ausburg
Lamn Permentane
Powerul Buble
Atth
Wheat King of Graham County Thrashed Six Acres
Kansas farmer A. J. Hice dubbed the Wheat King has harvested six acres of wheat, yielding twenty two bushels per acre for Lago bushels in total. He owns sixty seven sections totaling 10,720 acres. The crop, projected to fill a train of 220 carloads, highlights his remarkable yield and land holdings.
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A. J. Hice
Graham County
Kansas
Fle
Fred R Moore Works To Organize Branch Of League
Fred R Moore the national organizer of the Necro Harness league, led by Booker T Washington, is in New York City to establish a local branch. He urges black and white patronage in business as part of his outreach.
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Fred R. Moore
Necro Harness League
Booker T. Washington
New York City
League
Suez Canal Passenger Figures Reach 62 000
The article reports that civilian passengers through the Suez canal last year totaled sixty two thousand while pilgrims emigrants and convicts were listed as a separate group with a figure of zero thousand.
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Suez Canal
Get Along Without Work in Mexico
More than eight million, part of thirteen and a half million people in Mexico, do not work. The statistic highlights widespread unemployment during the period, reflecting economic hardship and labor force challenges in the country.
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Mexico
Ring Recovery Case Threatens Watertown Court Drama
Edward Canteleve sues Emm A Rockton to recover a diamond ring given to seal engagement two years ago. The pair planned marriage once savings allowed, but the woman changed her mind and later allied with another. Letters from the defendant are read in court to prove the engagement.
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Tonnell
Watertown
N.Y
Edward Canteleve
Emm A. Rockton
New York
Protection for Egyptian Girds
Protection moves aim to curb wholesale capture and slaughter of singing birds in Havpt. The Interior Ministry proposes limiting netting to a fixed distance from the seashore, ending autumn shore spreads used to trap exhausted birds arriving on land.
Remarkable Athletic Performance by Cillman Lowe in New York
New York athlete Cillman Lowe reportedly lifted an immense weight in thirty four minutes and thirty five seconds using a specially arranged scale. The report notes he trained with a strict diet of one meal daily, mainly whole wheat bread fruit and milk, plus ample water.
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Cillman Lowe
New York
Trainite
Lowe
Mutiny Tale Supposedly Recounted in Police Car Memoir
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mutiny in a police car setting with mentions of Haut bay and individuals like Jacol Heyl and Young. The text references Milwaukee travel, a trip to estates in Germany, and various unclear safety features, yielding a vague, disjointed account.
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Haut Bay
Eletteen
Horacn
Jacol Heyl
Young Willlonnatre
Milwaukee
Gregat Hey! Schandis
Germany
Remarkable Valee Verite Appointed Moorang Soloist
Eleven year old Boy Has Remarkable Valee Verite Call of Waltham Massachusetts appointed Moorang soloist at Grace Church New York. The lad is said to possess a valee of remarkable sweetness and range.
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Waltham
Mase
Grace Church
Worahim
New York
Prize Ring Fighter Joins Salvation Army Slum Work
Noted prize fighter Mysterious Billy Smith, once famed in the ring, has left competition to aid the Salvation Army. He is engaged in slum work in New York City Bowery areas, leveraging his reputation to help the needy.
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Billy Smith
Hat
Salvation Army
New York Bowery
Chapel Cars. There are tews!s escape care of the Baptist Publication Society
The Baptist Publication Society operates in Indian Territory Texas Colorado Wisconsin Michigan and Oregon with escape care and related services across multiple states.
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Tews!s
The
Baptist Publication Society
Indian Territory
Texas
Colorado
Wisconsin
Michigan
Oregon
Lord Salisbury and the Order of the Garter remark
A fragmentary OCR passage discusses Lord Salisbury in relation to the Order of the Garter, noting reflections on merit and royal favor, and quoting a late 19th century comment about philosophy and knowledge expanding the boundaries of understanding across generations.
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Salietury
Torghi
Order of the Garter
London
London Maneet de Clares
Lord Salievury
Uncle Sam to Take Controlling Hand in Boundary Dispute
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania returns from Washington to push for strong federal action on the boundary dispute with Great Britain. He asserts Americans, eager for a firm national stance, favor expedited U.S. possession of the disputed territory if diplomacy fails.
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Alagia Tine
American Duchess to Tour the United States
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester plan another transatlantic visit to the United States. The duchess dislikes the country and her adopted land, while the duke longs for American freedom. They will be in New York briefly before heading to Pula Heac this winter.
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Manchester
United States
Alwayes Jonsing
Pula Heac
Witl Nop
New York
Speaker Gully to Reach 70 Next Year in Commons
The Speaker of the English Commons, Speaker Gully of the Brithth hon, will be seventy next year. Gully has served as speaker for ten years, nearly the same duration he has been in the house before his elevation to the role.
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Gully
Women Study India In United Mission Course
At least 1,900,000 women are studying India this year in the United Mission study course prepared by the Woman's Committee. The figure underscores widespread engagement in the program and reflects broad participation across affiliated groups.
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India
United Mission
Horse Feed Costs in Pretoria
A Pretoria report notes feeding a horse costs ten dollars weekly. The country has ample fertile land but suffers from limited water resources, impacting agricultural use and animal care.
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Pretoria
His Romance in a Divorce Court Tale of Alimony and Hope
A husband departs a courtroom with his lawyers after a farewell to his ex wife and offers to share divorce decree costs. He jokes there is material for a good story in his matrimonial career while an attorney and friend trade quips about alimony and optimism in a world seen as unholy.
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Walt
Timewell
Common Sense Suggestion by Teacher Sparks Teasing
A classroom moment shows a teacher telling Willie Ten a phrase about a wallop as students react with mixed humor. The dialogue hints at discipline and peer dynamic in a light, informal school setting.
Implacable Interrogation as Barker Challenges Interruption
In a tense exchange, Mr. Siriun Barker accuses a colleague of harassing work officials and probing for trouble. He confronts the offender about interrupting tasks and demands understanding of the motive behind such incursions.
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Eald
Siriun Barker
Child Refuses Cake After Papa Teases About Perfection
In a domestic vignette, Marie declines the cake offered by her papa, insisting she does not care for it. The dialogue reveals her hesitation and a peek into family talk about perfection as the mother’s warning echoes in the room.
Towne Generosity Questioned Amid Mixed Traits
Renk notes Browne-Woell and Towne-Ani show generosity in some aspects while suggesting inconsistency. The fragment hints at perceptions of charity and behavior, implying debate over Towne figures' true generosity.
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Stinjay
Conversation at the Detroit Meek Press about a hotel charge
A provincial exchange finds a proprietor questioning a patron’s $20 bill, claiming overheard talk with certain people implied higher value. The Detroit Meek Press notes the tense moment and perceived social snub.
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Sttreet
Detroit
Pleased With Their Wives In Quip On Yardage
A humorous exchange about fabric yields two shirts from a yard claims and another says four shirts from a yard. The banter features Todo and a wife’s makeable yardage remark reflected as a light anecdote.
Fragmented quip from Washington Blur on misheard tale
A tangled exchange about a grave fate and a misused kerosene joke. The speakers jab at a self-absorbed victim and a stray line about a Neghtolug bug, illustrating a satirical fragment from the Washington Blur.
Filling the Head
Dialogue captures a comic exchange about a son at college, contrasting expectations with mischief. Father notes the boy’s head being filled with hairs and a joke about paying the barber. The piece reads as a humorous domestic anecdote from a period paper.
His Best Word
A wife boasts about cooking dinner she prepared herself to her husband, who responds with a blunt remark about the watermelon, revealing a humorous domestic exchange. The exchange centers on who did the kitchen task and the reaction to the meal.
Capital ve. Labor He might be thinking of love in a cottage
A fragment reflects dialogue where one speaker questions love in a cottage and the other dismisses the idea. The tone hints at skepticism toward later unions and commitment. Names, places, or dates are not provided in the readable text.
Money Talks on Coins Sparks Henpeck Dilemma
Mrs Henpeck questions why coins bear women's heads while Mr Henpeck shrugs that money talks. The brief exchange highlights public attitudes toward coinage design.
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