Lady and Goblet Heist Threats Lead to Secret Romance
In a London tale, Septimus Toft is pressed by J Driver warning of corrupt contracts and theft. A bold ploy with the Nelson goblet unravels as a woman ally foils the plan, leading Lord Horton to reveal a marriage proposal and resign from the Burglars' club to pursue a virtuous life.
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Septimus Toft
Blue Lion Inn
J. Driver
Mr. Driver
Mr. Toft
Mr. Taft
Admiralty
Fellmongers’ Company
Mrs. Jeckell
Perlice
Mr. Jeckell
Marmaduke Percy
Dorchester
Nelson
Robert Legendre Craven
Baron Horton
Lord Horton
Fellmongers
Toft
England
Foreign Office
Horton
Russia
Kabni
Burglars’ Club
Joseph B. Bowles
Ocean Giant Whale Yields Nutritious Milk and Byproducts
Professor Muller reports a breakthrough on the Canadian coast extracting whale milk with nutritional and medicinal value akin to cod liver oil. He demonstrates 300 foot long leather from whale skins, edible flesh treated for eating, bone powder from skeleton for fertilizer, and glue from cartilage.
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Muller
Unclear Text Fragment From Copyright Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows references to copyright, author initials W S Sidson, and biblical citations Numbers 11, Psalm 106:14 15, and 1 Cor. 10:6. No coherent event or person action is identifiable for a full news summary.
Sermonette on Israel’s wilderness lessons and Christian restraint
The piece compares Israel’s wandering after leaving Egypt to the Christian’s spiritual journey. It warns that longing for worldy indulgences leads to lust against the Spirit, with references to Galatians 5 and First Corinthians 10. It stresses hunger for fleshly things harms the soul and that God’s manna is sufficient when one sits at His table.
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Israel
Egypt
Paul
Israelites Caught in Quail Frenzy and Moses’s Mourning
The camp lies exhausted after two days and a night of slaughtering and preparing quail that swarmed into the Israelite camp. Moses contemplates whether the people are God’s, while anxiety over manna and gluttony grows as the leader surveys the scene. Joshua attempts to rouse a man found asleep among the weary throng.
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Moses
God
Abraham
Egypt
Israel
Joshua
Mount Sinai
Lfe
Hrim Hand
Israel's Lust for Quail Brings Death and Warning
A biblical tale recalls Israel's excess with quail and manna. Moses warns against lusting after flesh as sickness and death spread, while faithful gatherers sustain themselves on manna. The lesson warns readers to avoid worldly appetites and seek divine nourishment.
Save the Hogs Irony Presses Hog Protection
In Stewart Minnesota a columnist argues to protect hogs from brewery refuse and alcohol pollution. The piece favors passing and enforcing laws to safeguard hog welfare and urges saving the hogs amid brewing interests.
Rich Legislators Named In House Wealth List
The three wealthiest members of the house are John Is of New York Andrus, William B. McKinley of Illinois, and William R. Hearst of New York. Close followings include George I. Huff and Edward DeV. Morrell of Pennsylvania.
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House of Representatives
John Is
Andrus
New York
William B. McKinley
Ilinois
William R. Hearst
George I. Huff
Edward Dev. Morrell
Pennsylvania
Telephone Girl From Edora Passee Away at Des Moines
Des Moines obituary reports the death of a local telephone operator identified as a resident of Edora Passee. The notice notes her lifelong service in the communications field and mentions funeral arrangements pending with local funeral homes.
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Edora Passee
Des Moines
Des Moines Seho murder mystery surrounds Blydenburgh death
Irene Blydenburgh a Eldora telephone operator dies in Des Moines under an assumed name at M Hillias 1907 Clark Street. Postmortem finds 10 signs of criminality but brother Hahn Blydenburgh seeks evidence of an abortion or other foul play. H B Dickinson arrested in Corning for her murder with investigations revealing alleged involvement by a Des Moines lawyer. Dickinson pleads not guilty and awaits preliminary hearing set for Sept 24.
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Des Moines
Sehofeld
Irene Blydenburg
Eldora
M. Hillins
Clark Street
Hardin County
Baek
Frank Blydenburgh
Ebenezer FF. Brydenburg
Irene Edwards
Cook
Sixth Avenue
Gadd
Hillias
W. W. Maple
Hillas
Beck
Seaton
H. B. Dickinson
Twenty-third Street
The
American Life
Corning
Irene Blydenburgh
Jaldora
M. Hillias
Dickinson
BE. J. Gadd
Gud
Dieckingon
Mrs. Cook
Dickenson
BE. B. Gadd
Blydenburgh
Justice Court of Justice
Duncan
Polk County
St. Louis
Populists nominate Hammery for governor though he won’t run
Des Moines Alderman J L Hammery was nominated for Iowa governor by the Populist convention at the Iowa hotel. He declares he will not be the candidate. The gathering drew many labor representatives and Independence League members in support.
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Des Moines
J. Ll. Pian Mery
People’s Party of Iowa
Iowa Hotel
Sith
Organized Labor
Independence League
Vna
Guberia
Yammery
People's Party
Somihista
Challeonge
Be S. Wetler
Nashua
Chickasaw County
J. R. Norman
Albin
M. Harvey
Oil at Maquoketa experts weigh right of claim
Maquoketa residents buzz as oil excitement grows with outsiders visiting the site. An oil drill is on the ground at the Samuel Barles farm, tests show oily water and officials discuss lease offers, with C W Farr consulting and a $76,000 bid reportedly refused.
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Olfanen
Mera
Brai Ness
Henry Brincker
Barnes Light
Ams HW. Od
Chip
Home Telephone Company
C. W. Farr
Samuel Barles
Garty
Madables
Honors Yankee Hero as Budapest Unveils Washington Monument
Budapest on Sunday celebrated George Washington Day with a grand unveiling in the city park. Tens of thousands gathered as preachers spoke, choirs sang both nations’ anthems, and leaders including Herr Rakevald and Mayor Bauszy praised American ideals and Hungarian friendship while wreaths clothed the pedestal.
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Budapest
George Washington
Hungary
United States
United Choirs
Herr Rakevald
Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Louis Kossuth
Kohuuyl
Republic
Bauszy
Delta Fire Loss Strikes Oskiloosa in Brush Fire
A morning blaze at Flint's restaurant and surrounding properties in Oskiloosa caused about 25000 in damage. Firefighting relied on a volunteer bucket brigade as flames spread rapidly, with losses listed for Flint's restaurant and several other buildings and stocks. Insurance coverage could not be confirmed.
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Oskiloosa
Delta
Flint
Flint’s
J.B. Randall
Rol & Son
Reid & Son
Wharton
Whistler
B. A. Johnson
Republicans Celebrate Great Political Event in Webster County
The Republican celebration on the 14th at Hart's Grove marked a major Webster County political moment. A morning parade began in the city, honoring pioneer voters as guests. Speeches by Congressmen Conner and Senator Garst, plus Governor Cummins and Senator Dolliver, highlighted the day with regional turnout from many towns.
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Webster County
Fort Dolga
Hart's Grove
Fremont
Lincoln
the Grove
Fifty-sixth Regiment
Burnside Band
Conner
Denison
Garst
Coon Rapids
Cummins
Dolliver
Maquoketa Oil Well Draws Crowds And Bets Firm
Hundreds of strangers visit the Earles farm well in Maquoketa as belief grows it is genuine. Earl reportedly rejected a 75 000 dollar offer for the farm while H A Guify of Pittsburg pursues the property. Nearby land prices rise as locals seek oil.
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Iowa
Maquokela
Earles
Earl
H. A. Guify
Pittsburg
Oil discovery sparks excitement in Maquoketa
In Maquoketa strong interest spreads over a reported oil find on Samuel Barle’s farm. Oil samples are shown in local stores and described as high quality.
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Maquoketa
Siamuel Barle
Found Dead In Bed Cedar Rupits
A young man Joseph Pendebeck aged twenty five was found dead in bed by his roommate with two bucket holes in his right temple. No cause is known for the rash act.
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Joseph Pendebeck
Hat Pin Removed From Girl's Knee In Wisconsin Town
Windham reports Alice Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas, had a hat pin two and a half inches long extracted from just below the knee. She stepped on it three months ago, it broke off in her foot and moved upward toward the knee before removal.
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Windham
Alice Thomas
Richard Thomas
Rifle Accident Wounds Teen in Barn Rat Shooting
Sixteen-year-old Harry Pohlmann accidentally shot himself in the barn while shooting rats. The rifle bolt penetrated his esophagus and narrowly avoided the windpipe, prompting medical attention.
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Davenport
Harry Pohlmann
Crazed by Drink Sparks Shootout Amid Street Children
In Council Bluffs John Ward, intoxicated, fired two shots from a revolver toward a crowd of children playing on the street but did not injure anyone. Police apprehended him after the incident.
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Council Bluffs
John Ward
Shoe Thief Captured After Davenport Burglary
Frank Holt, the man who robbed the North Star Shoe Store in Davenport, was captured in Muscatine while peddling the stolen footwear.
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Muscatineg
Frank Holt
Davenport
Muscatine
Tetanus Ends Garl's Life in Tragic Accident
Mary Schurchard, 19, died from tetanus after stepping on a rusty nail and bleeding. The illness developed after the injury, leading to her death in unexplained circumstances.
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Garl
Clinten
Mary Schurchard
Relson
Three Thousand Miners Out in Vandalia Strike
In Vandalia Indiana United Mine Workers called a general mine shut down after three men were discharged at Vandalia mine No 6 near Linton. The company claims the firing of shots violated the joint agreement while miners say the mine was idle when the shots occurred.
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Torro Wanto
Ind
Vandalla Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
Vandalia Mine
Bear Linton
Vandalia Company
Indiand
Mexico City aims to buy Mexican Central railroad
Mexico City reports finance minister Lamantour travels to Europe to push government acquisition of the Mexican Central railroad. Vice President Richards of the Mexican Central also travels to Paris, signaling a move seen as politically significant to regulate rates and curb discrimination.
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Mexico City
Lamantour
Europe
Mexican Central Railroad
Richards
Mexican Central
Paris
Cloudburst Damage Destroys Hay and Rail Lines in Dakota
In Jackson Nebraska at 7 30 Sunday morning a cloud burst sent Elk creek flooding through the Dakots and Dixon counties washing away hay hogs waterlogged cellars railroad tracks and causing damage estimated at 100000. The flood wave reached seven feet in the town.
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Jackson
Neb
Dakots County
Dixon County
Elk Creek
Fire Starts in Wrecked Cars Near Palestine
An extra freight train from St Louis and points east derailed at Price's Switch 16 miles north of Palestine in Texas. The wreck involved cars bound for Houston San Antonio and Laredo and one car carried a half car of matches which were ignited.
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Houston
Tex
International & Great Northern
St. Louis
San Antonio
Laredo
Price
Palestine
Mexico City Cotton Crop Likely Down Sharply This Year
The cotton crop across the country is expected to be 15 to 20 percent lower in quality than last year due to flood damage in the Laguna district. The total loss is estimated at about 2 million dollars.
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Mexico City
Laguna
Benjamin F. Wetherington Dies in Indianapolis at 77
Benjamin F. Wetherington, president of the Heth erington and Berner Tron Works, died at his Indianapolis home early Sunday aged 77 from infirmities of old age.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin F. Wetherington
Hetherington & Berner Tron Works Company
Root Salls for Panama to Panama Canal
Lima Peru United States Cruiser Charleston with Secretary of State Root aboard sails from Callao toward Panama. More than 2000 people attend the municipal ball in honor of Secretary Root reflecting ceremonial support for the voyage and mission.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Charleston
Root
Callao
Panama
Three Street Cars Collide In Seattle Injuring Dozens
A collision in Seattle involving three street cars left more than a dozen passengers and employees injured. Three passengers are not expected to survive, according to initial reports from local authorities.
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Seattle
Wansh
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