Lynching of Davis Follows South Carolina Assault Case
In Greenwood, a mob killed Bob Davis after he attacked Miss Jennie Brooks in her father’s store and later abducted a 14 year old girl. Gov. Heyward urged restraint but the crowd fired, with hundreds of bullets hitting the prisoner. The incident followed a large manhunt by a thousand-strong posse.
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Columbia
S. C
Jennie Brooks
Heyward
Davis
Chickamauga
Richland
Miss Brooks
Negto
Brooks
Ninety-Six
Greenwood
King Edward and Kaiser Kiss on Arrival in Kronberg
King Edward and Emperor William greet each other warmly after arrival on a special train from Frankfort at 8 45. The monarchs exchange kisses as officials, including Sir Charles Hardinge and Maj Gen Sir Stanley Clarke, accompany them to Friederichshof.
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Kronberg
Hesse-Nassau
Prussia
Edward
Frankfort
William
Frederick Charles
Prince Albert
Posen Jaeger
Charles Hardinge
Foreign Office
Sir Stanley Clarke
Frederick EE. G. Ponsonby
Frank Lascalles
Germany
Francis Oppenheimer
Friederichshof
Enlisted men to be advanced to second lieutenants
Secretary Taft ordered that enlisted men receive the first chance at 48 vacancies for second lieutenants. An earlier order had limited this path, excluding 35 enlisted candidates, prompting Taft to seek annulment and issuance of a more just set of vacancies.
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Washington
Taft
Oyster Bay
NAVY
Chicago
Death of a Pioneer Packer
James T. McMillan aged 70 a pioneer resident and meat packing industry figure in St Paul died at his home early Friday after a long liver illness.
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St. Paul, Minn
James T. McMillan
St. Paul
Bloomington mayor James W.ville dies in Indiana visit
Bloomington mayor James W. Ville and member of the Illinois warehouse and railway commission died suddenly Friday morning at two o'clock while visiting West Baden Indiana.
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Bloomington
Ill
James
Weville
Blomington
Illinois Warehouse and Railway Commission
West Baden
Ind
Record Lumber-Carrying Steamer Breaks Duluth Peak
The F A Meyer steamed from Duluth carrying 1 500 069 feet of lumber, breaking the 1 400 000 foot prior record held by the Spalding for a single voyage.
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Superior
Wis
F. A. Meyer
Duluth
Desse Spalding
Sultan Freezes Prisoners After Health Recovery
In Constantinople the sultan orders the release of all prisoners who have completed two thirds of their sentences as a gesture of gratitude for his health's recovery.
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Constantinople
Empire
G. AR Ends Encampment. Brown Elected Commander-in-Chief
The Grand Army of the Republic closed its fortieth encampment in Minneapolis and adjourned to meet in Saratoga in 1907. R. B. Brown of Ohio was elected Commander-in-Chief, with officers including William Armstrong, J. B. Fenton, Archbishop John Ireland, and W. I. H. Johnson. Two veterans died during the parade period, Col. Charles T. Keeting and Thomas A. Martin.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Saratoga
N. Y
Henry Wirz
R. B. Brown
Zanesville
William H. Armstrong
Indianapolis
J. B. Fenton
Detroit
Archbishop John Ireland
St. Paul
W. I H. Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
Ohio
Fifteenth Ohio Infantry
Fourteenth Army Corps
Army of the Cumberland
Grand Army
Brown
Zanesville Courier
Charles T. Keeting
New Orleans
Thomas A. Martin
Danville Convention Renominates Uncle Joe Cannon for Congress
Danville Illinois Thursday rally renominated Speaker Joe Cannon for congress by acclamation at the eighteenth district Republican convention. Cannon delivered a long speech praising the party record, urging its continuation amid calls from labor leaders over labor bills and anti injunction measures.
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Danville
Cannon
Gompers
American Federation of Labrr
Railroad Men in Conference Over New Rate Law
Washington Interstate Commissioner Clements says railroad attorneys are meeting in Atlantic City to interpret the new rate law. He notes the commission urged prompt compliance and asked railroads to form committees to discuss tariffs and accounting practices.
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Washington
Clements
Atlantic City
Commission
Buffalo dealer Murray Cleared in Graveyard Scandal Charge
Buffalo New York Fred O Murray former deputy county treasurer faced grand larceny charges in a graveyard scandal that defrauded the county of thousands. After the state's case ended the court directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Fred O. Murray
Murray
Dinner to Fair Officers Berlin Honors Exposition Leaders
Dr. Theodore Lewald German commissioner general at the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition hosted a dinner in Berlin on Thursday night. Honored guests included David R. Francis president of the exposition and a fair committee deputation: Breckinridge Jones Ju D Dozier and S M Felton president of the Chicago and Alton railway.
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Berlin
Theodore Lewald
St. Louis
David R. Francis
Breckinridge Jones
Ju. D. Dozier
S. M. Felton
Chicago & Alton Railway
Return of Exiled Mullahs Honored in Teheran
Teheran marks four days of illumination and ceremonies to welcome back expelled mullahs. Crowds greet them at the city gate as they enter the capital.
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Teheran
Stensland Not Seen Near Mobile Rumor Debunked
Reports claimed Paul O. Stensland, Chicago bank president fugitive, was spotted in a Mobile area house, but officials say there is no truth to the sighting and no confirmation of his presence in Mobile.
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Mobile
Ala
Paul O. Stensland
Chicago
Train Derby Falls Over Embankment In Michigan Crash
An engine and 15 cars of a Big Four freight train plunged from an embankment near Eau Claire Michigan after a culvert failure. The engine and crews escaped injury as emergency crews responded to the wreck.
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South Bend
Ind
Eau Claire
Mich
City Employee Pleads Guilty in False Pretenses Case
John Broziek sidewalk inspector eighteenth ward pleaded guilty to obtaining city orders by false pretenses and was committed to the Green Bay reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
John Broziek
Green Bay Reformatory
Pope Pius X Shows Practical Humor After Pen Prick Incident
Rome correspondent relays a tale of Pius X at his desk when a pen spluttered and pricked his hand. A secretary tended the wound with disinfectant while the pope joked he would be killed by press coverage if news leaked. He later attended a ceremony, joking about the finger injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pius X
Rome
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Color choices in paint affect house wear and heat reflection
A writer notes that warm color tints such as reds browns grays and olives better resist heat and wear than cold tones like lemon yellow grass green or blue. The article cautions that color alone cannot guarantee durability without using genuine white lead and linseed oil from reliable brands.
Dig at Powers Sparks Maine Train Conversation
Gov Cobb of Maine and W R Pattangall discuss Llwellyn Powers on a railroad car. Pattangall remarks that Powers is not of Indian descent, noting the Indians deny it, as an amused observer listens in.
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Powers
Gov. Cobb
Maine
W. R. Pattangall
Mr. Pattangall
The
Machias Union
Llwellyn Powers
Gov. Powers
Chinese Ingenuity in Pearl Making Used on Mussels
The text explains a method where five or six beads of mother of pearl are inserted into a mussel to induce pearl formation. After two years the mussel is opened and the beads emerge as beads with a pearly crust, claimed to resemble natural pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Tree House of The Oder Leaves German Folklore
A century old maple on the Oder's left bank in Germany has been twisted into a circular two story house. Branches form a leafy floor with a smaller upper level and walls woven from wood, eight windows on each story.
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The
Oder
Germany
Minister Credits Grape-Nuts For Rapid Recovery
A Nebru minister recounts 1895 stomach trouble from overeating and poor diet. After switching to Grape-Nuts with cream and sugar he recovered in 24 hours and weeks, later relapsing when returning to heavy foods but improving again with Grape-Nuts. He urges others to try it, citing health and work impact. Read The Road to Wellville in the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebru
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Mrs A Taylor of Wharton Finds Kidney Relief
Mrs Taylor suffered severe kidney trouble with back ache dizziness and frequent painful secretions. After eight boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills her symptoms ceased and she regained strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Eccentric MP’s Window Cleaner Bill Cited as Safety
A whimsical British MP, who has died, spent 25 years trying to pass a law to keep window cleaners from standing outside windows while cleaning. In his final session he lamented the house misunderstood his aim for 265 years, insisting the bill sought protection for people below from falling cleaners, inspired by fear a cleaner might fall on him.
Emperor William Adopts Battle Creek Simple Living
The article notes William II and his family embracing simple living and Battle Creek health ideas after royal lineage health concerns. It cites his father's throat cancer, the prince's infantile paralysis, and rumors of inherited illness, with Bathing bath practices in Windsor and Buckingham palaces. It promotes GOOD HEALTH publishing and subscription details in Battle Creek Michigan.
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Emperor William
William
Webo
Battle Creek
Michigan
Chicago
King Edward
Windsor
Buckingham
Queen Alexandra
Good Tiraltit
Good Health Publishing CO
Mich
Giants Among Whales and Horses in Modern Times
The article notes that today’s whales and especially horses exceed the bulk and weight of the largest prehistoric monsters. Authorities contend modern whales are larger than the ancient sea beasts, and horses too show greater size overall.
Striking Advice From Curious Couple Over Summer Plans
Mrs Anxious asks whether to send Grace and Eth al to the seashore or mountains this summer. Mrs Knowing suggests Sulphur Springs as a change, claiming sulfur is a principal requisite in matchmaking.
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Grace
Ethal
Remarkable Trip Through Quebec River Saguenay
A promotional piece extols a voyage through the Saguenay River in Quebec aboard large steamers of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co. The river is praised as deep and scenic, formed by a Taurus-like earthquake, offering an up to date steamer journey. Send 6 cents to Thomas Henry in Montreal for the Illustrated Guide Niagara to the Sea.
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Quebec
Saguenay
Laurentian Mountains
Riche- Nou & Ontario Navigation Company
Taurentian
Niagara
Thos. Henry
Richelson & Ontario Navigation Co
Montreal
Can
Iceland's First Theater Opens in 1897 at Reykjavik
Iceland established its first theater in 1897 in Reykjavik and it remains the sole venue on the island. The dramatic season runs from October to April, with many residents taking to fishing once it ends.
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Iceland
Reykajavik
Superb Travel Route to Niagara Falls and Regions via Grand Trunk
Advertisement extols a grand tour by rail through Niagara Falls Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Algonquin Park White Mountains and Atlantic coast with double track Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls New York. For tourist pamphlets contact Geo W Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago. Local murder suicide note included with sharp witticisms from Thockmorton Times.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Hay
Temegami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
N. Y
Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P
T. A
Adams St
Heavy Movement of Lake Superior Iron Ore in June
The June movement of Lake Superior iron ore was the heaviest in trade history with nearly 6.5 million tons forwarded to the lower lakes, up about 0.5 million from the prior year. By July 1 the season’s total reached 11,241,596 tons versus 10,814,054 tons last year.
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Lake Superior
Doctor Cured of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies
A Maryland physician G M Wisher M D of Big Pool testifies his face healed from eczema after using Cuticura Remedies in 1897 and endorses Cuticura Resolvent and Soap. He notes sixteen years practicing medicine and grants permission to publish the letter dated May 24 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lberty
G. M. Wisher
Big Pool
Small Profits of Pawnshops Reported by Brussels Bank
Consul General George W Roose velt cites the Brussels pawnshop annual report for 1906 showing capital employed at 387181 dollars with profits of 4966 dollars. Loans on pawns totaled 1263173 dollars and 1904 lending exceeded 1505 by about 96600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Roosevelt
Brussels
After a man sets himself up as a pessimist after failures
The remark notes that a man who has tackled several ventures without success often adopts a pessimistic outlook as a defensive stance. It reflects on attitude following repeated business attempts and failures.
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School of Experience
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Your Deer
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New York City
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Weile
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Thompson
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Chienga
N. M. MH
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Real Estathe
Dulles
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Fairdate
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