Durant and Blanche Lamont seen at church before disappearance
A Reliable Church member places Durant and Blanche Lamont at Emanuel Church at 11:0 am on the day Blanche Lamont vanished. Cross-street neighbor corroborates sighting and Mrs Leake recalls Durant’s unsettled condition after the church episode. Three schoolgirls later report Durant and Blanche on a Powell street car near the time of the disappearance.
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Miss Lamcoot
Theodore Durants
Emanuel church
Durant
Blanche Lamont
Miss Lamont
Twing
Izi Bartlettee
Duirant
cano
vither
Gm April
San Mateo
Dyrant
Lucille Turner
Jake
Blanche ylamont
Lamont
Wier hanse
Powell street
Quinkin
Mrg
rea
Miss Jamine
George Kong
al heuty
clask
antic
Durants
brawth
praan lott
Prisoner Disturbed by Publication and Court Adjourns
A prisoner expressed unease today over Mrs. Leak's narragivs publication. No jurors were accepted yesterday, and the court adjourned until Monday.
Pickpockets Steal at Bree Pa Show
Bree Pa hosted a 4 BoTaio Bill show with entertainer Talaxy and his aggravation, while a bold pickpocket gang infested the crowd. B. K. Fisher reported thefts as onlookers watched. Missing amounts and dates are unclear among scattered fragments.
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Bree Pa
talaxy
B. K. Fisher
wald
Murder of Pensioner Suspected in Abbeville Slaying
Duck Wade, a Confederate veteran and pensioner, was found murdered at the Wallaces house on the outskirts of Abbeville. Mrs Samuel Wallace and her brother Rush, a mentally challenged youth, are jailed with strong suspicion on Mrs Wallace. Wade had recently received his pension, leading to a motive speculation.
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sioner
ANGEVILDE
Aue
Duck Wade
Ifltme
Deratin Ind
Aschbusher
wis Ed Jolngan
Bold Thief Nabbed After Jewelry Store Heist
A striking stranger entered Chatterton's jewelry store in Springfield Illinois on August 17 and snatched diamond rings. The thief fled but dropped the loot and was pursued, captured after a short chase. He identified himself as George Simmons from Nashville Tennessee.
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SPRINGFIELD
Chatterton
George Simmons
Nashville
Tenn
Jealous Wife Shoots Husband Then Kills Self in Evansville
George Browning, a noted local nursery man, was shot dead by his wife in Evansville Indiana. She then fired a rifle and is dying. jealousy cited as the motive. The tragic domestic case ends a life and threatens another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EVANSVILLE
Ind
George Browning
Education bill passes second reading in Belgian Chamber
Xumault Brussels reports the education bill moved through its second reading with 31 votes to 33. The Socialist turmoil in the chamber disrupted proceedings so severely that the president suspended the sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xumault
Brussels
he ruiault
Union Coal starts full time at Hickory Ridge and Hickory Swamp mines
Started on full time at Hickory Ridge and Hickory Swamp mines in Snamorty Pennsylvania on August 17, affecting about 900 men and boys as other Shamokin coal field mines resume full shifts this month.
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Snamorty
Union Coal company
Hickory Ridge
Hickory Swamp
Shamokin
aico
Bail Refused for Murderer After Preliminary Hearing
John B. Lind, charged with the murder of William Gundiff on August 7, was refused bail after a preliminary hearing and sent to jail. The crowded courtroom of West Virginia miners and friends of the slain man demanded Lind’s confinement, with hundreds gathering outside the door as the court closed.
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Povenoy
John B. Lindsay
William Gundiff
West Virginia
Cubans urged as Palma reports on Cuban convoy clash
From New York August 17 President Palma of Cuban revolutionary headquarters said a distinguished Cuban in the city on a secret mission received a July 4 letter from a famous Cuban artist brother describing an engagement near Fort au Prince. The letter claims 1400 Spaniards were attacked with one Spanish major and another officer killed and seventy soldiers dead while Cuban losses were trifling.
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Compas
New YORK
Palma
Cubas revolutionary headquarters
Cuba
Gotex
Galamaro
Fort au Prince
saiz
General Campos
Suit to Recover for a Sale of Slates etox
A lawsuit seeks the price for twelve slaves sold about thirty years ago by Samuel Lowry, a western Tennessee slave owner who died in ixnis. George A. Heglored, a lawyer, sues to recover from William Ferr, alleged purchaser in Genevieve Till.
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Lils
George A
Samuel Lowh
Tennessee
ixnis
Hill
Genevieve
Till
William Ferr
Fitchbure Mill Workers Strike Over Wage Cut
Mass Aug 17 seventy five spine spoulers and warpers tenders at the Grant Yarn mill struck for a restoration of a wage cut. The management says it was not informed of the reason. The strike began without notice and the line ran with less than a 2 percent cut during the period.
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Fitchbure
Prroupeng
Mass
Grant
dell
osc
Independent union forms new national wire workers group
Representatives from several areas gathered here this week to form an independent national origin. Previously aligned with the American Federation of Labor the new body is named the Federal Association of Wire Workers of America and will operate as a distinct organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Union of Wire Workers
Armourican Federation of Libor
Federal Association of Wire Workers of America
Passing Counterfeit Money Suspect in Altoona Trial
Ane 17 Tacuh Bagel of Johnstown charged with passing counterfeit money by the United Syndicate. bail set at 130 dollars. He faces trial in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALTOONA
Tacuh Bagel
Fohnstown
United Syuanisner
Epidemic of Texas fever strikes local area
An epidemic of Texas fever affected the neighborhood with rising cases and many deaths reported. Authorities urge precaution while tracing infections and implementing control measures.
Notable Briefs From Nationwide Locales
Secretary Mosher announces Lake Champlain summer school is permanently established at Catholic mission. In Norwich Tom Wilbur, 18, commits suicide by cutting jugular. Ellen Brown, widow of Tas on Brown and daughter-in-law of John Brown, dies in Akron at 70. British Secretary Chamberlain rumored to visit Cape Colony. Lexington jail surrounded as mob forms after assault on Mrs Hudson. Judge Martin Cole, Sussex County elder, dies at 78. Peter Maher defeats Johnston of London in 30 seconds at Geinst er Hall, Dublin.
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Mosher
Lake Champlain
Norwich
Tom Wilbur
Ellen
Tason Brown
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Akron
Joseph Chamberlain
Cape Colony
Lexington
wapgro
Hudson
Martin Cole
Sussex county
N. J
Montague
Geinster Hall
Dublin
Peter Maher
Johnston
London
TWO OFFICIALS OUSTED IN BEATRICE WARD SCANDAL
Beatrice Nebraska reports the arrest of City Clerk Z T Phillips and Water Commissioner George Hawkins on charges of obtaining money through misused warrants. Bank president W P Norcross unearthed $1100 in warrants sold to the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Phillips allegedly diverted funds to his accounts, while Hawkins is tied to warrants drawn on the water fund. City council has suspended the officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BEATRIce
Neb
Geore Hawkins
W. P. Norcross
Farmers and Merchants’ bank
Phillips
city
Beatrice National bank
anti bank
Tris
Hawkins
Parochial Scebrols Net Included SPrixceiery
A stray OCR fragment notes a law about placing the United States agro on public buildings and schools but excludes parochial and Sunday religious instruction. The article also mentions a senator calling the bill vicious and questions constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPrixceiery
United States
senate
Feuding Families Clash in Deadly Denver Street Fight
In Stite ville a longtime feud erupts as David Cullopsy and Charles Duels clash with knives. Cullrosa lies dying and another combatant, Bonington, is in danger. The fray results in severe injuries and urgent medical care.
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Deel
Bonington
Stiteville
David Cullopsy
Charles
Deck
Cullrosa
hey
Caretaker Father Charged in Clay County Murder Case
A young man named Haynes was killed by his father Luke Waynes near Fers, Clay City. The father was indicted in the county jail, and authorities say the murder aimed to stop the son from testifying against him.
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ACiliey
CLAY City
Mon Ane
naamed Haynes
Luke Waynes
fers
Holmes Found Guilty in Nallia Pitezol Murder Case
In Toronto on August 17 the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Holmes in the death of Nallia Pitezol, the younger of the two girls believed murdered by the notorious figure.
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Holmes
Toronto
Nallia Pitezol
General S. B. Maxey Dies at Eureka Springs Ark
General S B Maxey veteran of two wars and twice United States senator died in Eureka Springs Arkansas aged 95. Born March 31 1823 in Todd county Kentucky he fought in the Mexican War and Civil War where he rose to major general. He later served in the Texas state senate and U S senate and practiced law after the war. His remains were brought to Panola Texas for interment.
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United States
Pans
Tex
B. Maxey
Eureka Springs
Ark
Todd county
West Paines
Grant
Scott
Vera Cruz
Cherubus county
Chepultepec
Texas
Eighth judicial district
state senate
Ninth Texas infantry
Hewes
John H. Reagan
Ahrmorton
COTPOraA
Japan's Great Storm Killing and Flooding Across Islands
Reports indicate a devastating storm on July 21 and 22 in Japan. A hurricane swept Hiusha and central districts, then moved into the Pacific, bringing heavy rain and widespread destruction. Estimated deaths and drownings exceed a thousand, with ships and army stores boats washed away and supplies lost. Currency reformers in London discuss forming a parliamentary committee to push for an international conference on monetary issues arising from gold and silver exchange.
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Bay Fraveter
Japan
Pacific
iuniariogs
China
army stores department
Liao Tung peninsula
Lospos
wenesefori
leld
house of commons
Willian
Houldsworth
mumnher
Manchester
Great Britain
Brussels
Readly Duet Between Doctors in Ore. Duel
Aug 17 report describes rapid shots heard at the Dekuilding office. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Auspland were found wounded, each with a pistol in hand. The alleged duel stems from Holmes criticizing Auspland's hospital methods in Portland.
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PontLasy
Ore
Holmes
Dekuuilding
Ravers Auspland
Ausplund
Bortland hospital
Death of Burt E K Hyde from Yellow Fever in New York
Burt E K Hyde, recently moved from floatman to Ewineburne Island, died yesterday of yellow fever. He had arrived from Havanna aboard the Ward line steamer Seneea and could not produce a climatization certificate. Inspector Burgess at Tivans noted. Hyde had shown symptoms at Hoffman Island and was moved to Swinburne Island yellow fever hospital.
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New York
Burt EK. Hyde
floffsman
Ewineburne Island
Hlyde
Havann ly
Ward line
Seneea
ith
Inspector Burgess
Tivans
Hoffman Island
Iide
Swinburne Island
Brazil Friendship for Uncle Sam Report to Navy Department
A report arrives at the Navy Department about Brazil and United States friendship. Admiral Norton notes Brazil and U S ties are warm and citizens cheer the alliance. Seattle workers set wage talks for 49.0 thousand a year and United States Glass Company annual meeting plans. P.O. Ripley is expected to head negotiations with locked out union workers.
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Brazil
Uncle Sam
WASHINGTON
Aus
navy department
Norton
Capetown
United States
Unitet States
Seattle
Gladsworkers
Seales
Gardner Declared Insane in Nebraska Case
Mrs B D Garden the Nebraska Christian Endeavor delegate who deserted her party in Heaton and was later found in Norwich Connecticut in a supposed demented state has been brought here for medical treatment. Physicians attending her declare positively she is insane with some hope of recovery.
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Gardner
Neb
Aus
B.D. Garden
Nebraska Christian Endeavor
Heaton
Norwich
Conn
Brutality on Kaiser Wilhelm Ship Reported in Berlin
Times Berlin correspondent cites grave mistreatment of crew aboard the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm. Two stokers died by suicide after jumping overboard, while a third died from injuries believed caused by the engineer.
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Loxpon
Times Berlin
aurs
Dospat Massacre Report Alarms Europe Over Turkish Atrocity
A Times dispatch from Sofia confirms Bulgarian attacks on the Mohammedan village of Dospat. About 600 assailants burned 300 houses and killed 100 people before dawn on Saturday. A dynamite blast from a mosque injures referees. the incident near the Rhodope mountains prompts fear of renewed Balkan violence. The Macedonian committee is blamed for provoking European outrage, while Bulgaria cites frontier watch difficulties to Turkey. In a separate incident, the steamer City of Macon collided with the three masted schooner William Jones off Gloucester, damaging the Jones and forcing its beaching.
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Loxpoys
The Times
Sofia
Dospat
Associated Press
Times
Rhodope mountains
Hatak
Europe
Turkey
furn
PHILADELPHIA
Aus
City of Macon
Osean Steamshipling
Savannah
Boston
William Jones
Gloucester
N. J
Jones
Eva Wall
Bull Fights in Atlanta Draws Mexican Bulls
Clinton Felder of the Atlanta exposition arrives in New York with floor space maps and confirms plans for the bull fights. Ten trained bulls from Mexico are en route, with organizers insisting the event will proceed and countering criticisms by Mr Ballou of the Humane Society.
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Atlanta- SEW
York
Clinton Felder
New York
Mexico
Ballou
Humane society
National Republican Meeting Looms in October for Montana City
National Republican Committee chairman Senator Carter of Montana says a meeting of the Mount Republican committee will be called in October with the sessions to be held in the city in November. Senator Blackburn in Fraxgroot Ky shows he has pledges for reelection, though many pledged to Blackburn are opposed to his free silver stance as counties previously carried by Democrats are expected to deliver their usual margins.
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National Republican Committee
WiasitsuTon
Carter
Montana
Blackburn
Fraxgrout
Puunter Blackburn
Carpenter's Fatal Fall Reported in The Nves Aug U
David Moon, a car worker, fell yesterday sustaining injuries that led to his death within hours. The incident occurred amid unclear circumstances and medical responders attended the scene.
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A. Carpenter
David Moon
Wolseler Named Commander in Chief as Duke Dies
The Daily Telegraph reports General Lord Wolseler chosen to replace the Duke of Cambridge as commander in chief of the army. An explosion yesterday at Benak caused severe injuries to William Baler and Hart Jastan pope dan, with one man fatally wounded and another badly burned.
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Wolseles
Duke of Cambridge
Loxbox
The
Daily Telegraph
Greneral Lord
Wolseler
Lynamrin
SOMbESet Pa
Ang
Willian Baler
William
hart Jastan pope
secont
Bork
Ryss Cleared in Assault Case at Adams Street Court
Samuel B. Ryss, among Boston arrestees brought by Detective Delehanty on an assault and robbery charge against Dr. George Drury, stood for examination in Adams Street police court. Drury testified Ryss did not participate, and Ryss was discharged from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Bacowings
Samuel B. Ryss
Boston
Detectioe Delehanty
George Drury
Adams street
Drury
Tragic Farm Thresher Death Near East Prospect
A farm hand named Withsim was killed at L. E. Cleweller’s East Prospect area farm when he fell into a thresher while feeding it. The accident caused his lower body to be ground and mangled, yielding an almost instant death.
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York
L. E. Cleweller
East Prospect
Withsim
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Fred Miller
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S&C
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Charleston
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Jon Crass
Reed
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Arrington
Callie Harrel
Harrell
Ancis
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Thomas Rush
Charles Cluivers
Tunder Strong
Wastreras
Justice Strong
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eyo
S. B. MAXEY
WEW
Leopold Schwartz
Children’s Jacket Makers
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Max Judd
Vienna
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