Forging Blaisdell Notes Echoes in Minneapolis
Minneapois attorney J Frank Collom, son of a builder, confessed to forging the name of millionaire John Z Blaisdell on notes totaling 227000. Bank and brokers investigated uncovering forged papers. several other citizens sued for sums from 10000 to 30000. Collom wept and begged his father for mercy as details emerged of real estate ties and the case moves toward probate action.
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John Z. Braisdall
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C. A.chamberlain
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Wollem
Bbank
Ivrank J
Tim
Ile
W. ‘Peet
St. Paul
Frank Rupert
Eustis ‘Brothers
Julius Schulz
Montana Capital Fight Debates Temporary Location
In Helena on August 7 the convention debated where to temporarily locate the capital. A motion to strike the clause locating the capital failed. The forenoon favored Helena, the afternoon shifted to the cities, and the section was amended to read at bozeman with the committee recommending adoption.
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Dour
Lightning Speed Demonstrated by Baltimore Transit Tests
In Baltimore on August 7 two miles per minute speed was maintained for about ten miles on a circular track by an experimental motor of the Electric Automatic Transit Co. David Wells, the inventor, conducted the trials and the company plans further construction based on the results.
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David ©.Wells
Edison Demonstrates Electric Track for Packages on Long Island
Edison announces a five mile circular track on Long Island to prove electric passenger systems and an automatic mail and newspaper line. The fence will keep cattle out and insulated wires will carry telephoning and signalling along the route. In Minnesota, a severe Aug 7 thunderstorm in Kittson County damages homes, barns, and wheat fields.
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Edison
Alloge
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Kittson County
Jury finds Mrs. Maybink guilty of murder
The jury in Livr Erroon on August 7 returned a guilty verdict against Mrs. Maybink who had stood trial for the murder of her husband. She was sentenced to death following the verdict.
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Maybink
Paris Spy Arrest Ties to German Intelligence
Paris reports Captain Bujac, formerly with General Boulanger and later at the foreign office, has been arrested on charges of acting as a German spy. The case links military and diplomatic circles to espionage activity during the conflict period.
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Bujac
General Boulanger
Foreign Office
Mrs Harrison Visits City Amid Illness News
Mrs Benjamin Harrison passes through New York en route to Nantucket where her sister, Mrs Scott Lord, is seriously ill. The visit underscores the family’s concern as the illness draws attention.
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Benjamin Harrison
City
Nantucket
Scott Lord
Base Ball Yesterday Rain Delays National League Games
Baseball scores show Chicago 2 New York 4 in Chicago and Cleveland 20 Washington 6 in Cleveland. Indianapolis defeated Boston 13 to 7. Rain caused no play in Des Moines and postponement in Minneapolis.
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Indianapolis
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Wheat and grain futures steady in Chicago markets
Chicago markets report firm cash and future prices for wheat at 675 and 785-16, corn steady with Aug and Sept at 36 and 35. oats 205 steady. rye cash 43. barley unquoted. Prime Timothy 142. Vlax No 1 1.24-1.25. whiskey 31.02. Pork steady, hog receipts 14 500 with prices from 4.10 to 4 55. cattle receipts 10 000 with beves 4.20 to 4.55. sheep receipts 11 000 with lambs 4 75 to 5 50.
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Young America
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Mitchell on the Jim would suit South Dakota capital
A speculative opinion argues that Mitchell could be a fitting capital for South Dakota, suggesting the move would be appropriate and likely accepted. It weighs the idea against the current capital, emphasizing regional implications and local perspectives.
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Yankton Press
South Dakota
Mitchell
Jim
Great Dam Demolished and Floods Hit Indiana Mill
Reports from North Scituate reveal a large dam failure at Moshwamskuck Manufacturing. The granite structure released floodwater, washing away part of the mill and undermining nearby houses. Dam destruction cost about $10,000 and forced residents to flee to hillsides.
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Cyclone Hits Clearwater Kansas Wrecks Homes
A cyclone passed south of Clearwater Sedgewick county Kansas demolishing two houses. William Goode occupant of one house was fatally injured. Several horses and many cattle were killed. The corn crop was damaged. The cyclone’s path was a quarter mile wide and six miles long.
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Sedgewick County
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William Goode
Drowned Couple in Whitewater River While Buggy Riding
Mr. Martin of Connersville and Miss Maud Saylers of Browntown drowned Sunday night while fording the Whitewater river in a buggy. The horse and buggy were swept away by the current. the couple, who had planned to marry soon, were recovered later.
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Maud Saylers
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Death of William Koch in New York from rare liver fungus
William Koch son of Andrew Koch of Weiss beer fame died after a rare liver infection described as actinomycosis like fungus found in cattle. Doctors noted liver invasion with sand-like material and performed three operations before the fatal outcome.
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New York
Williiam Koch
Weiss
Andrew Koch
United States
Koch
Disease and arrest dominate Mississippi and Vienna dispatches
A death from pneumonia followed edema after a disease could not be checked while visiting a friend’s constable on Sixty fourth street. John L Sullivan spent the night in jail and faced a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Campbell. he was ordered to Marion county to answer the charge. The shah of Persia honored Carnot with the highest order and a diamond portrait. In Vienna, Hussars suffered heat and overwork. twenty seven collapsed and one died after a colonel ordered a field charge.
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Parachute Jumper Aims to Fly by Homebuilt Kite
Thomas S. Baldwin, famed parachute performer from Quincy Illinois, returns from a world trip to Long Branch with gifts from around the globe. He plans to build a kite capable of lifting hundreds of pounds and vows to demonstrate a new aerial evolution when winds favor.
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Valkyrie Race Hopes Damped by Royal Navy Reply
New York Aug 7 The New York Yacht Club received a cable from Richard Grant secretary of the Royal Yacht squadron of England stating that Valkyrie may prepare but no race seems likely as the American cup committee was discharged when the challenge was withdrawn. CADILLAC Prisoners Escape From Wexford County Jail After breaking through ceiling and siding eight inmates are pursued by officers.
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New York Yacht Club
Richard Grant
Royal Yacht Squadron of England
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Valkyrie
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Egypt Cotton Prospects Bright On Aug. 7 Report
Egypt reports excellent cotton prospects as of August 7. Across the United States, multiple brief items note jail escapes in Indiana, wartime violence in Haiti, a Michigan railroad cashier missing with funds, counterfeit money findings in Missouri, and a revival of a presumed-dead child in Indiana.
Woman burned in coal oil blaze dies in outhouse
Mrs Christina Warfeld of near Jeffersonville Ind attempted to start a fire with coal oil. An explosion set her house afire, leaving her badly burned. She crawled to an outhouse where she died.
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Christina Warfeld
Drowned Deputy Bank Examiner in Chisago Lake
Telegram reports the accidental drowning of Deputy State Bank Examiner Theodore Novelius at Chisago Lake in Minnesota. He was staying a few days with a friend when the incident occurred on August 7.
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St. Psi
Theodore Novelius
Chisago Lake
Insurance Journal Estimates Spokane Falls Fire Loss
The Coast Review estimates total loss at 6 000 000 dollars with total insurance of 2 839 300. Of this 1 840 700 is net by companies with agencies in San Francisco and 489 600 by Oregon Seattle and eastern firms not represented locally. Losses vary widely from 2 500 to 80 000 dollars.
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Spokane Falls
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Seattle
Census Bureau Expands Workforce for 1880 Enumeration
Washington reports a vast Census Office operation growing from 100 typists and clerks now to 2,000 clerks by March and 40,000 enumerators by June next year. Porter touts typewriter savings of 20,000 dollars. maps of districts are being prepared. The surge includes an enormous letter response workload and 250,000 envelopes at times.
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Porter
Walker
Pelpy
Postmaster Resigns After Milwaukee Office Review
The postmaster general accepts the resignation of Milwaukee Postmaster George H. Paul after Civil Service Commission and inspector reports led to removal action. The resignation takes effect upon appointment and qualification of his successor.
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Paul Last Perman
George H. Paul Esq
Milwaukee
Wis
Civil Service Commission
Post Office
Mayes' Men Elected in Cherokee Nation Legislature
In Cherokee Nation a two ticket race left Chief Mayes' delegates in the majority, signaling a shift against the Cherokee commission. Downing ticket supporters opposed ex Chief Bushy Head. Harper's Chances Slim for Presidential Pardon in Washington. Rockford clergyman Condee resigns from Westminster Church after charity ball controversy and sectarian dispute.
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Men and women compared in daily life and temper
A Marie Jansen aside in the New York World argues men are broader and more liberal than women. She mocks women's petty woes on attire and status while noting men’s stubbornness when feeling controlled, comparing men to children and urging subtle influence to guide them.
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Marie Jansen
New York World
Who Owns the Land In America
An American Citizen article argues that large tracts of U S land are owned by foreign individuals or corporations. It cites 21,241,900 acres under foreign control and 2,720,283 acres in Massachusetts, with Holland Land Company named as a major holder and comparisons to Ireland and Europe.
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A Celestial Row Terrible Conflict Reported
The Japan Gazette arrives with details of a violent clash involving five thousand Chinese laborers in San Francisco on August 7. The steamer City of Peking transports the report.
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Japan Gazette
Peking
We Touch Each Other and Our Shared Existence
The piece argues a universal law that all humans live for one another. It asserts our actions affect others and that communal interdependence is an inescapable condition of life. The tone reflects reflection on moral duty within the human family.
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California Fig Syrup CO
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Cal
Interdependence and social ties de pended on us all
A clerical voice in the St. Louis Republic reflects on human dependence. The passage argues that people cannot live unto themselves or for themselves, as circles of mutual influence connect individuals, drawing them into shared interests and communal life.
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St. Louis Republic
Moon Waters Debate Reaches Telescope Findings
The article notes that lunar seas are dry deserts with craters and rocks. Telescopic view reveals no seas lakes rivers or water. It concludes the Moon is a sterile waterless world regardless of Earthly cloud presence.
An Infallible Indicator of a Girl's Feelings
A San Francisco Chronicle note describes how a girl's grip on a man's arm signals her feelings. If indifferent, muscles relax and he senses coldness. if trusting, pressure shows confidence. The piece notes comfort and force of touch can reveal affection or contempt regardless of physical pairing.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Cab Signals Patent Spurs Bright Taxicab Tech
England patent describes an index plate inside hansom cabs with instructions stop off turn left go ahead turn right and stop right. Turning the pointer rings a bell and activates a back lamp indicator. Claimed as simple easy to use self adjusting and easing driver instructions. Suitable for old or new lamps.
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England
New York
Telegrain
Curious habits mark gentility across eras and regions
A humorous tale from the Detroit Free Press contrasts a hammock instruction with ancient and global fashions. It notes hidalgo nails, Chinese foot binding, Roman sleeves, English footwear, and Chaucerian dress, illustrating how elites signal leisure and avoidance of labor through style.
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Pigaola
Robert
Chaucer
Merveyle
Horace Walpole
Tam
First Class Risk at Monson Town Officers' Building
The Piscataquis Observer calls the Monson town officers' building a monument of God's sparing mercy as it survived a past fire that destroyed nearby properties. The Aereska building near it burned, and last winter several structures across the street burned, yet this structure remains. The Lewiston Journal notes its reputation as a first class risk among underwriters.
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Lewiston Journal
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