Remains of Wert W. Walton Laid In State In City
A large procession in FNction City on Sept 7 followed the remains of Hon Wert W Walton to the train The city shut down and officials and the board of trade accompanied the hearse The Knights Templars of this city and Clay Center led the escort while Kilians band played a funeral dirge Many Clay Center citizens came down for the procession.
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wNction City
Wert W. Walton
Board of Trade
Kilians
Knights Templars
Clay Center
Village Flood Threatens Cerbadelaga Near Havana
Flooding from recently formed springs near Cerbadelaga, Havana, has inundated several plantations and factories. The water is three feet deep and encroaching on the village, prompting inhabitants to evacuate as Civil Governor and municipal Architect visit the site.
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Havana
Cerbadelaga
Boiler Explosion Kills Five in Luneville, Sept 7
Paris report states five men died and seven were injured when a steam boiler burst today at Luneville.
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Paris
Luneville
Morrison Renominated by Democratic 18th District Convention
St Louis and Greenville report renomination of Hon W R Morrison by the Democratic convention of the 18th TiGnon district meeting in Greenville Illinois. Item notes beer boycott among striking union brewers affecting supply and saloon sales as unions boycott beer from firms adverse to the strike while seeking beer from other cities and firms.
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A. St. Louis
Greenville
Illinois
W. R. Morrison
Louis
Kansas City Inter-State Fair and Exposition Preview
Plans for the Sixteenth Kansas City Inter-State Fair and Exposition run September 13 to 18 with improved grounds, new buildings, and large premiums in cattle and horses. Children’s day on September 13 offers free admission for under fourteen, with pony races and entertainment. Railroads offer low excursion rates and special trains. expected attendance ranges 75,000 to 100,000 daily. Secretary and General Manager Ep. H. WensTer invites inquiries and promises a premier event.
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Kansas City
United States
Philadelphia
Kaness City
H. WensTer
Haneas' City
Secret of Mineral Waters Affects Invalid Mindset
In the Globe Democrat piece, the cure is not chemical but psychological. Expectation raised by attentive care, surroundings, and altered routines can prompt improvements, even when waters’ chemistry is unchanged. Ills like Brights disease may worsen with bad habits at home, yet travelers heed new medical advice at springs.
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St. Louis Globe, Democrat
Bright
Costumes for Seaside Belles From Town Topics
The article recounts Long Branch origins of elaborate bathing dress fashion among actresses and socialites, noting Newport and Narragansett Pier trends. It describes daring outfits like white dresses at New London and blue silk tights at Long Branch, with women often preferring appearance over wetting.
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Long Branch
Narragansett Pier
Newport
New London
Rey Beach
Abdallahs Dexterity With His Steel Scimetar
Historical note on Abdallah known for swift horsemanship and a deadly right hand strike. Describes Moorish decline, Barbary piracy, and the brutal rule of these regents who preyed on Mediterranean shipping. Ends with broader critique of pirate states and their ruthless impact.
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John Fisk
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Morocco
Algiers
Tunis
Emirun
Muley Abdallah
Peculiar Southern English Phrasing in Everyday Speech
A Atlanta Constitution humor column notes how Southern dialect features place defining words before nouns, uses phrases like stop and go it, and forms such as holler and ap lit. It observes pronoun decapitation and prefixing a to verbs, concluding truly accurate speakers are hard to find for a dinner party.
Swelled Heads Buy Boiled Clam Juice At Upbeat Hotel
A fashionable uptown hotel adds boiled clam juice to its permanent menu claiming it safely restores normal balance after heavy revelry. The drink, known elsewhere, is praised as harmless with no after effects, though it carries a disdainful waiter’s smile. A form of it, the clam cocktail, is also served at the bar.
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London
New York Cor
Baltimore
Distressing Circumstances in Brown Death
A friend laments the sudden death of John Brown, noting he died on the 20th and was buried the next day. Mrs. Brown recalls little time to prepare mourning attire, expressing sorrow over the abrupt loss and the inability to ready herself for the occasion.
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Sofia
Alexander
Gofia
Not to be Won Unwooed Baptism of Dorchester Girl
A bright six year old girl from Dorchester was baptized on a Sunday. After the ceremony she returned to the family pew with relatives present, marking a small church moment for the family.
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Dorchester
A.C
P. S
A Few Good Reasons Why They Married
A Western New York town mails cards asking married men why they wed and collects humorous, candid replies. Responses range from light hearted to sharp, with lines about money, companionship, laziness, family, and love. Names are provided in some quips, and several men joke about the motives behind marriage.
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New York
Sarah
Courtin
Pay or Pays in Pass Rules a Railroad Prank
A tale from the Newark Call recalls President Roberts of the Pennsylvania railroad enforcing a rule with a conductor. On a wintry New York division ride he tested whether passes mattered, then revealed his own lack of a pass and paid the fare with a five dollar bill.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Roberts
New York
Roberta
Ral
Poe
Newark
Honest Man Farmer Boy Exchange About Kindling Wood
A farmer and his son discuss logs that refuse to burn. The boy says he tried to fire them, the farmer recalls rolling gum logs, and they plan to take the logs to town to sell as kindling wood. An observer labeled Arkan saw Traveler.
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Sarwar Welmee
Arkansaw Traveler
Looking for a Wedding Ring in a Family Quip
In a brief, humorous exchange, Mamie Flapjack asks her widow mother about her missing wedding ring. The mother laments its loss, while Mamie jokes she could marry again if needed. The oddity centers on a domestic moment with a playful tone.
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Mamma
Mamie
Shen Jem
Zesas
Teaching the Young Idea The Silly Singing Books in Schools
A New York World critique notes children in Westchester and New York schools sing from The Long Wave. It praises verses on world as school, trees, and cats, with light satire on some lines. The piece argues songs teach truths and warns one stanza hints at spirit land.
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Benneath
Ine-Net
Cbs
Jas
Westchester County
New York
Fos
Hell
Johnney Poolefret
Moat Boye
Deven
Eea Lance
New York World
Sword under coat case stuns court in St. Louis Chronicle
Judge Cady questions Paddy Joselin about a sword found under his coat. Paddy swears and winks. the judge inspects the sword, cork is smelled and tasted, and the judge proclaims the scabbard the item to return, allowing Paddy to go.
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Paddy Joselin
Paddy
What He Took
A statistics minded visitor sought insights from convicts about their paths to crime but faced strict prison rules. He finally elicited one account: a thief’s claim of starting with a bank job and using a jimmy to enter. The anecdote reflects common roots of crime in early 20th century crime lore.
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Jimmy
Zeras
Tipping a Waiter at the Barroom Encounter
Mr. Snooks questions a waiter about a man tipped with a hat in a brief, dialog-like newspaper snippet. The scene portrays social tension through slang and clipped speech, reflecting a period tone and informal public discourse.
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Mr. Snooks
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