Jewish Farmers in Jersey
William Stainsby of New Jersey publishes a pamphlet on The Jewish Colonies of South Jersey detailing Alliance Rosenhayn Woodbine and Carmel successes and Mizpah Rega Malaga Ziontown Atherton Hebron failures. Speculator driven colonization failed where factories drove the plan. true colonization with farming first proved successful.
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William Stainsby
Bureau of Statistics of
New Jersey
South Jersey
Alliance
Rosenhayn
Woodbine
Carmel
Mizpah
Rega
Malaga
Ziontown
Atherton
Hebron
Stainsby
Mr. Stainsby
Brooklyn Eagle
Prices Rise At Market As Dry Spell Impacts Food
A Cleveland woman visits the market house and finds vegetables and whitefish priced higher, with vendors blaming the dry spell for the broad rise. The shopper questions the claim as she encounters similar increases across staples.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Reverend Katzmiller Donates Quincy Farm for Orphanage Site
Rev H J Katzmiller pastor of United Brethren church in Quincy Pa has given his 160 acre farm to the church to serve as the site for an orphanage for the denomination. The gift supports a major church project and reflects ongoing philanthropy in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Katzmiller
United Brethren Church
Quincy
A. van Gehneten
Springfield
Mass
Tilly Haynes
Everett H. Barney
Forecast of fashions and fall hat trends described
The article notes polka dots and spotted linens as popular for the moment and describes fall hats with black heart spangles and long hatpin stems. It mentions high-class tailoring using cream white and pastel nun's veiling, French hatpins with bird motifs, jeweled net scarfs, and outfits featuring foulard silk and Persian patterns. The Sara Bernhardt cape and Napoleon collar details are highlighted among pale mauve tones and matching ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Bernhardt
Stone Abduction Ransom Time Lapsed In Sofia Saga
Miss Ellen M Stone remains unrescued as ransom terms expired a week ago. Reports indicate the brigands have dissolved, Stone kept under guard at a distant point amid snowbound Macedonian terrain. A letter from Stone to W W Peet requests urgent payment and US government help.
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Kinsom
Sofia
Miss Ellen M. Stone
Samakoff
Miss Stone
Mis
Catherine Tsilka
Beaumont Fire Devastates Block. Mills and Shops Threatened
Fire at McFadden flats Beaumont Texas began at 2 a m causing widespread loss feared in millions. Buildings include Gilbert Blanchette Serafino and Dunlap Cunningham two story bricks with water unable to reach blaze. Houston firemen sent equipment to assist. word of missing lives unverified.
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Beaumont
Texas
McFadden Flats
McFadden
T. S. Reed
P. G. Thompkins
Western Union
Southern Pacific
S. W. Field
Gilbert
Blanchette
Serafino
Dunlap-Cunningham
Pearl
Orleans
Bowie
Southern Pacific Railroad
Houston
Houston Fire Department
Beaumont Department
Smart New Jewels In Men’s Jewelry Trends
A Chicago Journal fashion note highlights sea-green oval stones in male seal rings and coral pinning for watch fobs. It spotlights a golden dragon brooch with a large diamond, a golden spear motif, opal sleeve links on a bright gold shirt-waist set, and “Photo” rings replacing gravé devices.
Ram's Horn Blasts And The Faithful Promises
A reflective editorial on faith and promises argues that belief in divine assurances grows from surrendering prejudice. It emphasizes truth yielding treasures when bias is cast aside and notes the abundance and depth of the promises.
One Robber Captured Near Rossville After Struggle
Report from Rantoul Illinois says one of the four Potomac bank robbers was captured near Rossville after a six man struggle. The remaining three bandits are at large and pursued. President Messenger allegedly moved $500 from the bank safe to another village location before the robbery.
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Rantoul, Ill
Potomac
Rossvile
Messemger
Schley case witnesses testify in court of inquiry
In Schley court of inquiry Lieut Comdr James H Sears testified about his Brooklyn war service. Admiral Schley predicts completion of testimony in his behalf this week or next and will review the campaign. A Colombian Venezuelan clash last week ended with the Colombian force defeating the invaders with heavy seas noted.
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Schley
Large Yacht Goes Ashore at Housatonic River Mouth
The yacht New Berne from New York owned by Nicholas Armstrong ran aground at the mouth of the Housatonic River near Milford Point while handling the breakwater. All aboard were rescued and cared for at local homes. The ship will be a total loss. In other notes London papers criticize British war methods in South Africa and demand explanations from the war office.
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Stratford
Conn
New Berne
N. C
Housatonic River
Iowa
Nicholas Armstrong
New York
Milford Point
London
South Africa
War Office
Murder in Seguin Hits Restaurant Back Lot
In Seguin Texas Sam Chong a Chinaman was found murdered behind his restaurant at 9 am the day prior. The crime likely stemmed from robbery. Four Mexicans and a Negro were arrested on suspicion and bloodied clothing was found in the Negro’s satchel. The town has faced a weeks long robbery epidemic with daily incidents.
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Seguin
Texas
Sam Chong
May Lose Her Kesson
Mrs. Stone the aged mother of Ellen M. Stone the American missionary held for ransom in Turkey is sinking fast in Boston as uncertainty over her daughter's fate unsettles her. The 80 plus year old woman has long been frail and friends fear death from suspense.
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Boston
Mass
Judge Denies Dismissal in Albert T. Patrick Case
New York October 15 Judge Foster in the general sessions court refused the defense motion to dismiss the Albert T Patrick murder case. The defense argued lack of DA effort and insufficient evidence. The DA said evidence gathering extended to Louisiana Texas and foreign countries and aims to try Patrick in the first week of December.
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New York
Foster
Court of General Sessions
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Louisiana
Texas
Partick
Beach Erosion and Gulf Tide Floods Affect Inland Shore
The report notes erosion along the beach with feet of land loss and a saloon foundation collapsing into the water after a high wind and rising gulf tide. Laguna Madre bays previously shallow now allow easy navigation as vessels move without trouble.
Dallas bid leads for Grand Lodge site in Texas
The committee chose bids from Dallas Waco Austin and Fort Worth for the Masonic grand lodge site. Dallas offered 42500 dollars plus a 10000 dollar pledge if the lodge comes there, and Dallas is favored to win at the December Houston meeting.
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Grand Lodge
Dallas
Texas
Masonic Grand Lodge
Waco
Austin
Fort Worth
Houston
Four-Pound Nugget Presented by B C Mineral Society
A four pound solid nugget named Jumbo arrived on the steamer La Breta gne. P A Oster will represent the society of mines at the Victoria mineral exposition. The nugget, exhibited at Paris, was found at Boulders creek near Olive lake in British Columbia.
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New York
la Bretagne
P. A. Oster
Society of Mines
Victoria, B. C
Boulders Creek
B. C
Olive Lake
King Leopold Plans Visit to New York
King Leopold announced in Antwerp during a Saturday interview with the burgomaster that he will visit New York. He expects to gain suggestions for shipping arrangements benefiting Belgian ports and to explore opportunities in the United States.
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Leopold
Antwerp
New York
United States
Belgium
Marconi Reports Wireless Message Reach New Distances
The Daily Telegraph records a new advance in wireless telegraphy as Marconi transmits messages through the air for nearly 350 miles, a distance far beyond previous records. The report notes the breakthrough occurred this morning in London.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Marconi
Death of Kirkland B. Armour in Kansas City
Kirkland B. Armour died at his residence in Kansas City Missouri last week after two years of illness. He was a resident of the city and his passing was noted in local notices.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Lawrence Herrin
R. B. Herrin
Littl
North Street
Main Street
Kirkland B. Armour
Kansas City
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