Man Steals Crown at St Andrew's Church in New York
A man enters St Andrew's Catholic Church in New York, snatches a jeweled crown from the Virgin, and is chased by a crowd of about a thousand as a pursuing officer rescues him. the thief claims starvation drove the act while pockets are found filled with church plunder.
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Oscar Yonberry
SS Andrew's Catholic Church
New York
Willian
William
Linke
Dizzie
Edward
Debates Over Silver Standard Highlight 19th Century Economic Argument
The article records a heated interchange on demonetization and the silver standard. It features John Harvey and Oliver Horr arguing over gold silver parity, labor impact, and historical trends, with references to Morrill, the Mint, and U.S. prosperity from 1873 to 1885.
Strike at Panama threatens serious trouble opens canal area
The United States consul at Colon reports a strike by laborers in progress in Panama threatening serious trouble. A warship has been requested to safeguard the Panama Railroad and support the Colombian government to keep the canal area open.
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Horr
United States
United
Washington
Colon
Lathmus
Panama
Conwul
Hoke Smith Stump Speech Denounces Free Coinage Plan
In Gainesville Georgia July 23 a large crowd heard United States politician Hoke Smith advocate opposition to the free coinage of silver. He argued the 1892 Chicago platform rejected free silver and warned that free coinage would devalue the dollar, harming finance and public credit with no practical benefit.
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Gainesville
Wake Emith
Interiot
Deegan
Cor Venton
Ohiongo
Ie Oounery
Collision at Sea Report of Sinking and Rescue
A Norwegian steamer collided with the schooner Eagle off Varbadors, saving twenty tople. two women and two men perished. The captain of the schooner did not aid survivors, abandoning passengers. Rescue efforts continued with wreckage searched but no further victims found. The Norwegian vessel returned to port and resumed its voyage.
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WiCinit
Toerlur
Hage
Princeton Students Missing In Yellowstone Area
Reports from Wyoming say Princeton University students are unaccounted for near Jacksons store and near Yellowstone Park. Officials seek details as stories of danger spread. some sources express disbelief while others cite scattered information from Port Washington and Madian Bureau.
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Heyenhe
Lander
Princeton Georgical Party
Ventimetur
Port Washalle
Adsina
Jackson
Rome
Jackson's
Jackson's Hols
Tadlank
Canali Tétor
Diteau
Kevesth
Waittastra
Harewu
Hila
Peto
Hannon Warren
Wyoming
Te Bine
TaMan
Woman's dress stained with blood found in basement
A bloodstained fragment of a dress was found in the Helmet house basement after workmen uncovered a trench along Wallace Street. Police suspect the wearer of the torn garb. theories tie to Mrs Connor and Holmes amid conflicting reports.
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Chicago
Helmet House
Wallace Street
Uwchor
Congress of Religion opens with diverse lectures and debates
The Pan American congress gathers in Toronto with speakers on Catholic and Protestant faiths, secular ethics, and women’s views. Attendees include Rev. Dana of Brooklyn and Dr. Gy Homney of Chicago. sessions feature religious leadership, heredity topics, and public addresses.
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Toronto
Peat
Abe Jimesencathet
Mig
Lydton
Ir Td
Venais
Nureh
Warousier
Maar
Tisalle Arcak
USA
Ronan Cetholleeh
Mey
Une Seeley
Gy Homney
Cicago
Dey Dana
Brooklyn
Ti Sarmenter
Butralo
Ike
Jngwomons Dipinaity
New York
Flood Ruins City Area As Water Washes Away Town
Reports describe a flood destroying a district in the Huulnods area near White Water. Structures including the Silver Gly hotel and a bridge were reportedly washed out, with communication severed as messengers reach the town.
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Porston
Atchison, Togela
Sats
White Water
Siine House
Siver Chiy
Silver City
Chicago Damages from Race Meet Petition Escalates
A petition seeks legislative approval to allow a no dicey drive race meet in Chicago prompting exodus of businessmen. Washington Park Harlem Hawthorne face protests from business leagues as thousands depart, costing Chicago millions in lost circulation weekly. Describes hotel closures high prices and trade disruptions blamed on the event plan and resulting boycott.
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Chicago
Cook County
Washington Park
Harlem
Hovesty
Cardinal Gibbons 61 and the Europe Return Inference
A distorted obituary note recalls Cardinal Gibbons born July 2, 1894, with unclear dates and fragmented claims about ordination and elevation. Mentions St Charles College, St Mary Seminary, and archbishopric succession details amid garbled text.
Salisbury's Revenge in Conservative Cabinet Shakeup
London July 2 reports claim the marquis of Salisbury aimed to split the Lords by placing nine Lords in his cabinet and the tenth, the duke of Norfolk, as postmaster general. The move is seen as an attack on the abolitionist wing and their veto power. Strong factions in the Ubera and Tudleuls protest what they call Lord Pullabury's vindictive act.
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Nin Hords
London
Marquis of
Allkbury
House of Lords
Duke of Norfolk
Luc Merierm
Reilsla
Han
Uberala
Lord Pullabury
Runthus
Sherman Susteing the Point Made by HON Concerning the BE Gost Daten Mainifield
In a Chicago debated exchange on July 2 an item about a provision in a bill is discussed. Senator Sherman denies Mr Murvey’s claims asserting the provision was struck out in the Senate and questions who produced both gold and silver.
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Horr
W. D. Wieox
Chicago
Mr Horr
Fay
Kuid
Republic
Harvey
Huer
Sherman Susteing
Hon
Mainifield
Marveys Horr
Horr Kald Tere
Isis
Senate
Tturvey
Sherman
Ciiiene
California
Sherman Ala
Murvey
Sioux City Cashier Faces Deficit At Major Company Branch
William J. Finch, cashier for the Sioux City branch of the American Migeult company, is charged with a shortage of 5400.10. Report says he spent the funds without authorization, prompting a deficiency investigation.
Invalidates Fifty Million Bonds In Irrigation Case
A judge ruled Wright Irrigation bonds unconstitutional and invalidated fifty million dollars of bonds held across the United States and Europe. The chaotic report mentions related filings and confirmation actions totaling about fifty-nine million, with scattered notes on public figures and local incidents.
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van Los Angeles
Cal
Rony
United States
Bhy Wright
Europe
Newy Creek
Hot Springs
Chicago
Nv Chinf Lawler
Grand Army of the Republic
Great Northern
Louisville
Columbia Post
Fort Pierre
F. W. Davin
Nels Carlaon
Litval
Washington
Mrs Kate Sprague Declines Sale Amid Wealth and Turmoil
A long read on Mrs Kate Chase Sprague recounts her public decline after her husband’s divorce battle. It notes 50 000 contributions from prominent Republicans including CR Helyyi ex Pontusaater General Joni Walt amaker and Congressman Paul J Sora, and mentions Mrs Sprague at the Hotel Jefferson in Duloh Badare resisting further action.
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New York
Kate Chase Sprasnes
Hia Coats
Justine Chan
Aehleh
CR Helyyi
Pontusaater
Joni Waltamaker
Paul J. Sora
Puboc Co
Thincolty
Wandinstin
Cleveland
Ctr
Sintiat
Providence
Ulam C. Whitney
Mt Net
Aucath
Alta
Echel Chase
Capitol Improvements Move Ahead in Washington Senate Chamber
The article describes extensive renovations in the Senate chamber and surrounding walls in Washington including new desks, older furnishings, and re duratorium mentions. It notes removal of about 814,000 official documents from the vaulted rooms and the packing of thousands of volumes into a warehouse. The process aims to restore the chamber while preserving public stature and historical character.
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Mary of Gan
Washington
Senate
Walla
Cockrell
Tahude Atenas Dekkee
Kenitte
Tavera
Ted Aupet
Capitol
Finsland
Pan American Congress event features reform debate and lectures
The 189? Pan American Congress hosts sessions on reforming printers methods, with addresses by T Courtice of Toronto Guardians and Major J Merwly in St Louis, plus lectures on education and Christianity. Noted speakers include George Roster and Dr C G Trundell, with discussion of urban relief and charitable work by Captain Corfellum Gaydi.
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Bal Wath
West
Cluek
Teity University Prenddiad
Uvon
Uuter
Kebwarda
Muthadiat
Mortling
Heturnin
Tn Courtice
Toronto Christian Guardians
Merwly
Bt Fouls Spake
Meduedaton
Keeton
Hmn
George Roster
Hhanen
Idugaon
Clitsenanis
Neevion
Delrott
Plingeyy
Notable trial in San Francisco forgery and embezzlement case
San Francisco July 22 Mcdonald Jr charged with forgery and embezzlement linked to the wrecking of the Pacific bank. A postponement may be sought to halt the defense. His wife left for St Louis with $190000 alleged to belong to him. The McDonalds claim they are victims of conspiracies promoted by politicians to further their own ends. The trial is expected to be notable with sensational proceedings.
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San Francisco
Cal
H- Mcdonald
Pacitly “Bank
St. Louis
Nihe Wooks Igo
McDonalds
Pollictang
Campos Wounded in Cuban Conflict Report
A dispatch from Key West dated July 22 reports General Campos, leader of the Span ih forces in Cuba, badly wounded in a recent engagement with insurgents. The message notes the impact on Cuban operations and ongoing hostilities in the region.
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OW York
Dlapaten
Key West Xay
Spanih
Cuba
Campos
Italian Sea Disaster: Collision of Ortegin and Maria P
A Genoa-bound collision occurred Sunday morning off Avnon involving the Ortegin and the Maria P on the way from Naples. The Ortegin's bow struck the Maria P causing rapid flooding. twelve to fourteen passengers reported aboard and several crewmen rescued as ships moved to assist survivors.
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Luat Thyle
Mernine
Ortegin Ane Mafia P
Ticiin
Mafia P
Napley
Deventeen
Gellow
Hoke
Ortegia
Shy
Fourtewny
Pike Henders
Maria
Uncle Joseph
Rowenue
Simuuan
Baker
Paasoligern
Maria P
Holmes Murders Escalate as Chicago Papers Tie New Disappearance
A Chicago paper reports renewed homicide links to the infamous H H Holmes case. It cites Holmes and associates in the disappearance of Mrs Connor and her year old daughter in 1898, suggesting a broader pattern of murders and possible connections to Toronto.
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O'Connor
Bartent Veotinan
Chicago
MH. Holmes
1. Cooner
Villian
Sympathy with Debbs and Labor Day protest in 1908
A cri de coeur from labor groups urges solidarity against federal courts actions and calls for a broad Labor Day demonstration on September 2. Letters from district and local assemblies urge cooperation of unions to protest court decisions, with possible allied meetings in England France and Germany. A Mr Soverden appeal predicts wider interest across waters and warns against a monarchical federal system. Also reports a July 24 Chicago fire at a Linseed and Weight company building causing 4000000 in damage.
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AMN
Kubstein
Washington
Soverelea
Amas
Ingena
Debum
Aurlus $N
England
France
Germany
Araph
Soverden
Cheago
Chicago
National Linseed OL Company
Weight
Wawther Company
Balfour Trial Postponed to September in London
A London dispatch reports the dissolution of Parliament and a new cabinet delaying the trial of Jabez Spenser Balfour and co conspirators for massive Liberal frauds. The case now set for September after law changes and crown advices, Balfour detained at Holloway with privileges ending upon transfer to Pentonville. The postponement was relayed only to defense counsel 24 hours prior.
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London
Jabes Spenser Balfour
Philanthrarelet
Bigantle Liberator
Balfour
Queen's Bench
Central Criminal Court
Justica Collins
Jhal
Holloway
Oscar Wilde
Pentonville
Sir Richard Webster
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