Panama Hat Thought to Have Run Course
Chicago reports the Panama hat craze dying after Derby day as hatters warn a shift to sailor and straw derbies. Wealthy buyers largely shunned the item, while bank clerks and traders purchased more affordable versions.
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Panama
Chicago
James H. Eckels
Fac
Marshal Field
John J. Mitchell
James H. Eckles
J. B. Forgan
D. R. Forgan
John W. Gates
LaSalle Street
City Financial Mart
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
Mr. Eckel
Mr. Field
Board of Trade
Illinois Trust and Savings Company
John Lambert
la Salle Street
Diseases in South Africa blamed on port inoculations
Telegraph News reports that diseases raging among livestock in South Africa are traced to inoculations given in New Orleans to sailors and muleteers recruited for Britain. The virus, said to be from a Philadelphia chemist, allegedly contained charcoal and glanders.
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South Africa
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Eagan and Goldbaum in Hermosillo Pistol Fray
In Hermosillo at lunch General Charles Eagan and Abe Goldbaum argued over cattle interests. Eagan drew a revolver but Goldbaum grabbed his arm. a shot fired at the ceiling in a sensational gun play with no injuries.
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Tucson
Arizona
Charles Eagan
Army Beef
Abe Goldbaum
W. C. Green
Sonora
Hermosillo
William Jenan
Goldbaum
Eagan
Fontabelle Brings Roraima Survivors and Noted Passengers
The Quebeck Line steamer Fontabelle arrived from the West India Islands carrying three survivors of the steamship Roraima: Giuseppe Luciano Salvador Alello and Francisco Dangelo, all seamen, who had been hospitalized in St. Lucia for twenty-one days. On board were noted traveler George Kennan and Professor Angelo Heilprin of the Philadelphia Geographic Society.
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New York
Quebeck Line
Fontabelle
West India Islands
Roraima
Giusseppe Lucino
Salvador Alello
Francisco Dangelo
St. Lucia
George Kennan
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelphia Georgrapical Society
Doctors say experts will testify for money
Bingamton June 23. Dr F W Sears surgeon has stirred the medical fraternity by testifying that expert physicians will testify to anything for money.
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Bingamton
N. Y
F. W. Sears
Emperor William Aboard Royal Train Fire Report
A Paris newspaper reports a shot was fired this morning near a royal train. The incident occurred while Emperor William was aboard, with details scarce and no confirmed injuries or motive released yet.
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Emperor William
Paris
Train Car Attempt on Emperor William’s Route Searched
Report notes an incident involving a train carrying Emperor William to Dusseldorf. Police are investigating the event for details and potential motives.
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Emperor William
Dusseldorf
Moonlight excursion by Sandwink club a cold but merry success
The Sandwink club's moonlight excursion Saturday night drew about 600 aboard two trips at 8 and 10. Pauchet's band provided music and dancing amid frigid air. A Solid Link club meeting reported an expected net of about $65 from the event. I. L. Lindner of Cleveland, Ohio, returned home after a short visit with his brother A. L. Lindner at 303 East Front Street.
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Solid Link Club
Sand Wink Club
Pauchet
I. L. Lindner
Cleveland
Ohio
A. L. Lindner
East Front Street
Silk Dyers Strike Sparks Silk Mill Tensions Near Jersey City
Union Hill New Jersey June 23 Workers in silk mills opened as striking dyers and helpers held a mass meeting near Jersey City. Police fear the strike may trigger outbreaks against mills in the area.
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Union Hill
N. J
Jersey City
Keokuk Man Killed Riding Unruly Colt
Edward Biddenstadt, formerly of Keokuk Iowa, died at his Summittville home after being thrown from an unruly colt. He suffered severe internal injuries in the lower abdomen from the accident.
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Keokuk, Ja
Edward Biddenstadt
Summittville
Hotels Collapse in Dallas Buries Inmates No Fatalities Reported
The St James hotel and Sherman house in Dallas collapsed shortly before 2 AM. About twenty inmates were buried but no deaths occurred. three injured seriously and around a dozen slightly hurt.
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Dallas
Tex
St. James Hotel
Sherman House
St. James
Two Sudden Deaths Reported Near Dubuque
Dubuque Iowa June 23 Nicholas Schmierbach shot himself after despondency. Nearby farmer William George died on a bicycle from heart trouble, dismounting and dying within five minutes.
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Dubuque
Nicholas Schmierbach
William George
Conductor McClelland Hurt In Nichols Accident
Conductor McClelland of the Western freight sustained a broken right leg and dislocated left ankle Saturday at Nichols while disconnecting air brakes. He was treated at Dr. Carl's office, transported home arriving about 6:30, with Dr. H. M. Dean awaiting at the depot.
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Nichols
Muscatine
McClelland
Western Freight
Carl
H. M. Dean
West Fourth Street
Slim police court session reports multiple drunks and fines
In a quiet Sunday roundup the police court heard several cases. John Kennedy pleaded guilty to intoxication and received five days in jail. Henry Bierman faced a similar charge after a mill dispute with Joe Zahringer. he was fined five dollars and costs. A misprint corrected Newt Edwards to Newt, who was given 15 days for intoxication with a 50 day suspended sentence, totaling 45 days remaining.
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John Kennedy
H. S. Howe
Henry Bierman
Justice
Howe
Joe Za
The Latest Bathing Suit Styles for Muscatine Ladies
Muscatine women reviving last year’s bathing craze with fashionable fabrics such as taf feta silk wash taffeta mohair and wool serge. Mohair dominates colors black white red blue while silk and washable silk offer light water shedding wear. Skirt cuts vary from circular to multi gores with plaits and flounces. Bodices stay as blouses with short sleeves and broad collars. knickerbockers remain hidden under skirts. Silk stockings and white sandals complete looks with open work hosiery and a rubber hat or silk head scarf. Corsets in white canvas provide subtle support.
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Muscatine
Express auction in Daut building draws city crowds
The United States express company sells packages held for charges at the Daut building. Bidders buy boxes and trunks before opening, making the event popular. A 70 cent purchase yielded 10 watches and a trunk reportedly held a gold watch. Some boxes contained liquid goods while others were empty. The sale continues with many packages yet to be sold and the spectacle likely to last days.
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Daut
United States Express Company
Local residents and visitors frequent Davenport
Miss Clara Kell and a friend visited Davenport yesterday. H. E. McCormac of Letts and J. S. Brooke of West Liberty joined business contacts in the city. A marriage license was issued to Harry Phillips and Miss Gertrude E. Tschillard. Several residents arrived or departed on Wilton and Cedar Rapids trains while others planned visits to Peoria. The district court hears habeas corpus cases against F B E Thomas John Alden and E W Scott for alleged unlicensed medicine sales. Burglars reportedly broke into Frank Freeman’s Kecklerville residence seeking hidden money, leaving the scene unsettled and no report filed.
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State of Iowa
F. BE. Thomas
John Alden
E. W. Scott
West Liberty
Marshal Wiley
Frank Freeman
Kecklerville
Depew recounts Europe trip and a stuttering preacher joke
Senator Depew shared a humorous anecdote before leaving for Europe. A New York citizen facing speech challenges sought to enter the ministry, asking how he could preach, and a friend quipped that the Lord might place words but must send someone to pull them out.
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Depew
Europe
New York
Washington Post
Kaiser box factory restarts amid partial return to work
The Kaiser box factory reopened after a stoppage over a dispute with strikers. About 15 to 20 workers, not in sympathy with the strike, returned to fill pending orders from Swift & Company of Chicago. The Journal notes the plant may not operate at full capacity again, with limited orders to fulfill locally. Rumors of a citywide strike in saw mills add uncertainty, but no formal demands or trouble are reported.
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Kaiser Box
Swift & Company
Chicago
Train service restored after Wyoming Hill cavern delay
Rock Island trains were back on time by Sunday after a cavern at Wyoming Hill delayed the Firefly and El Paso flyer for over an hour on Saturday. Crews cleared the obstruction overnight and trains were instructed to slow to six miles per hour past the site today.
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Rock Island
Wyoming Hill
Origin of the Rattlesnake Flag and Ben Franklin tale
The rattlesnake device with Dont tread on me became popular on early American flags. Ben Franklin is linked to the origin, reportedly joking that colonists might ship rattlesnakes to England after Britain sent criminals to America and caused deaths.
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Ben Franklin
England
America
Hair Apparent Joke at Syracuse Dinner
The New York Times recounts a tale where Damocles sits at a banquet with the King of Syracuse and sees a sword hanging by a hair above him. Damocles quips that the sword is the hair apparent, and Dionysus replies that if it falls it will make some crown.
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Damocles
Syracuse
Moose
Dionyasus
Mysboy
New York Times
Laughing crowd mocks hypnotist show
A reader recounts a local hypnosis act by Chumpley at Mt Bits that failed to control minds. The audience laughed as Chumpley claimed there was no material, and the exchange ends with Pokely noting excuses.
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Chumpley
Pokely
Dog keeps watch in tricky byah neighborhood
In a playful local aside, Puck notes a dog’s vigilant behavior in a neighborhood rumor setting. The quip highlights how the dog’s actions seem to deter theft and draw a wary reaction from residents. The humor centers on cautious creatures and neighborhood quirks.
Sad Case of Mike Dying Before Life Insurance Benefit
A short, somber notice from Baltimors World reports that Mike died before enjoying life insurance benefits. The record notes a tragic, unresolved personal situation without detailing causes or beneficiaries.
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Pat
Mike
Terry
Free Rock Island Colorado travel literature offer
John Sebastian G P A Great Rock Island Route Chicago promotes a free description of Colorado titled Under the Turquoise Sky and a Camping In Colorado guide. It promises full details for newcomers, information on hotels and boarding houses, and mentions cheap summer rates with a request for a postal to receive the literature.
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Colorado
John Sebastian
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Rock Island
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Kennan and
Heilprin
Binghamton, N. Y
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New Jersey
Edward Bidenstadt
the Journal
M’clelland Hurt
Eapregs
Clara Kell
Davenport
H. E. McCormac
Letts
J. S. Brooke
E. C. Nichols
Harry Phillips
Gertrude E. Tschillard
Miss Chamberlain
Summit
City
Wilton
Fred Pentzer
Lucy Crawford
Durant
Amos Hopkinson
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Rowe
Miss Clara
Allie Olds
Peoria
Ill
Fred Simmons
J. P. Wilton
Journal
R. R. Sutherland
J. R. McPartland
Duk
Aga
Kaiser
Enquire
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