Harriman Illness Spurred Surgery Speculation
Reports from Cleveland and New York describe Edward H. Harriman's illness fueling talk of imminent operation at his Arden Hill home. Dr George W Crile of Cleveland reported to have been summoned along with Dr Lyle, while a purgeon’s bag and two oxygen tanks raised rumors of abdominal surgery and a possible stomach cancer theory from Dr B F Bigger.
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Edward H. Harriman
hts-Arden
Harrimiog
Sane ‘Lovett
Walushk
Robert
L. Gerry
Arden
William A. McClellan
Haretman
MeeClellan
New-York
Harriman
George W. Crile
Cleveland
Bretton Woods
N. H
Lyle
Mr. Harriman
Tower Hill
G. W. Crile
H. Harriman
Crile
White Mountains
B. F. Bigger
John Rockefeller
Dr. Bigger
School teacher drowns at Ocean City surf
Ocean City New Jersey August 28 Miss Eleanor Kennedy a well known medical teacher of Philadelphia drowned while bathing in the surf. As usual she went into the sea for a morning swim and was seized with heart disease. She threw up her hands and screamed for help but before rescuers could reach her she disappeared. Bliss Kennedy was twenty five years old.
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Ocean City
Ocean= City
Eléanor Kennedy
Philadelphia
Kennedy
Bliss Kennedy
Explosion at Boca vehicles kills ten and wounds five
A massive blast rattled the coast railway area near Boca, detonating 700 pounds of dynamite after a lighted cigarette dropped into a fuse. Ten killed and five seriously wounded as authorities investigate the accident and arrest a bank president, Elvert W. Shirk, tied to a cash theft scheme at Tipton First National Bank.
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Bocaéhicles
Bloritia
Prealdant
Chicago
Elvert W. Shirk
First “National Bank
Tipton
Indiana
Wes
Calumet
Bore
Shirk
Wade
A Sick Headache Cure Found in Disordered Liver
A report describes a remedy for headaches linked to irritation of the face and a liver disorder. The suggested treatment aims to balance the liver function and relieve facial discomfort, with notes on how patients may feel improved after the regimen.
Fluffy Ruffles musical comedy at Uke City Opera House
Florence Gear stars in Fluffy Ruffles a musical comedy at Uke City Opera House on Monday night. The show blends lively songs lively dances and a witty plot centered on the zealous reporter character Thuly Ruffles and the efforts of Fluffy to land a scoop. The production aims to entertain with pure entertainment value and festive stage numbers.
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Letine
Florence
Uke City Opera House
Ime
Abeteik
Rutile
Wiley Will Stay to Fight Benzoate Use in Preserves
Aug 28 Denver Dr Harvey W Wiley head of the bureau of chemistry in the department of agriculture says he will remain in office to continue the fight against benzoate of soda as a fruit preservative despite defeat. He pledged to stay until forced out.
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Benzotte
Denver
Harvey W Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agricult
Harvey W. Wiley
Auto Wreck Wrecks Locomotive Near Jamaica Crossing
New York Aug 28 A Long Island Railroad locomotive was wrecked in a collision with a car at a Jamaica L I crossing. The passenger train was delayed almost an hour while a fresh locomotive was sent from the yards. The automobile suffered minor damage and its occupants were attempting to cross when a second express struck the car, demolishing it.
Five Welsh miners die in Cardiff colliery disaster
A mine accident at Rhondda in Cardiff, Wales, on Aug. 28 killed five coal miners and badly injured twelve others when an elevator cage in the naval colliery shaft failed and plunged to the bottom. In Sharon, Pa., two year old Annie Jones dies after being bitten by a fox terrier, with officials noting fear as a contributing factor.
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Wales
Cardiff
Killa Aml
Naval
Coliiery
Rhondde
Sharon
Annie Jones
David
Jones
Death of George Manville Fenn In London
The Aug 28 notice reports the death of George Manville Fenn, noted as a novelist, with possible OCR errors. Nearby items mention anthrax outbreaks in Chenango County cattle herds and a cholera disinfection at Peterhof Palace following army cases.
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George M. Fenn
Osad
London
George” Manville Fenn
New York
Utlea
N.Y
Chenango County
Peterhof Palace
St. Petersburg
Royal Palace
Peterhof
Washington Plague Spots Described in Marish Jatamoc Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe malaria like conditions in low marshy areas around a river bend. Mentions fever, bilious symptoms, and general illness with poor care and ongoing malaria troubles in the community.
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Washington
Girl Plans Shelter for Rabid Dogs in Estate Venture
Miss Minnie Manners of Lamberton, wealthy and orphaned, declares she will devote her life to aiding dogs afflicted with hydrophobia. She has turned over her estate to house the animals and hired a veterinary surgeon. After surviving five dog bites with varying treatment, she aims to create an asylum for rabid dogs deemed recoverable or to live out their lives in comfort.
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Trenton
S.J
Auz
Minnie Manners
Lamberton
Miss Manners
Jins
Forest Fire Threatens Yosemite's Mercer Sequoias
Aug 28 Yosemite California reports a forest fire at the entrance to the valley endangering the Mercer group, a famed grove of giant sequoias. Sparks from a freight engine sparked the blaze, threatening a world renowned collection. Meanwhile a benzine explosion in Wilmington injures three, one likely fatally, at Electric Haze company plant. A county fair in Buller Pa records a new ladies' riding record of 2.20% for Miss Mark O'Brien aboard Terry H. In Wheeling West Virginia a Black man Arthdn Brown is hanged for the murder of a white boy near Welsh, motive robbery.
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Yosemite Valley
Yosemite
Cal
Mntrance
Mercer Group
Sparksrom Ao
Wilmington
Del
Electric Haze Company
Lady Riders
Buller
Iady
Mark O'Brien
Terry H
W. Va
Ts “"Hegro
Wester
Robert Saannon
Welsh
Bez
Prevent Brights Consumption and Kidney Health Advice
Reading fragment urges preventing Brights consumption and kidney issues by maintaining healthy kidneys and liver. Advises attention to women’s health as linked to kidney wellness and suggests unspecified remedies and household practices.
Prohibitionists Nominate State Ticket and Support Suffrage
The Pennsylvania Prohibition state convention in Pittsburg adopted a platform endorsing women’s suffrage and arbitration between capital and labor. Nominees selected include State Treasurer candidate Dr Frank Fish of Claysville Washington County and Attorney General candidate C W Whith of Delaware County Harold Robinson of Uniontown for Justice of the Supreme Court Burton B Rockwood elected Philadelphia state chairman.
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Pittsburg
Frank’ Fish
Claysville
Weshington County
C.W. R
Whesses Operator Sacrifices Life in Sinking Steamer Ohio
Seattle man George E. Eccles went down with the Alaska Steamship Company steamer Ohio as it sank after sounding the CQD. His heroic calls drew aid from the Kingfisher, Humboldt, and Rupert City, with 200+ aboard saved. only four others and one passenger lost their lives. Also noted are Major General John A. Wiley’s long Pennsylvania National Guard service retirement and a fatal auto race collision in Brighton, Maine, among other brief items.
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Wah
Whitlesselegraph Ojitor
George E. Eccles
Gre Alaska Steamsiip Company
Ohio
Kingfisher
Rnmboldt
Rupert City
Rock of
Steep Point
Highkish Narrowk
British,Columbia
Ufe
Ni G. P
Praviklin
Pennsylvania
John A. Wiley
Ous
National Guard of
Meredith’s Homage to George Meredith in Stead’s Parlor Tale
Meredith’s Advice to Stead recounts a characteristic story of George Meredith told by Stead with self-deprecating wit and cordial praise. The piece notes Stead’s memory of Meredith’s sharp critique and the author’s anxious delivery of his initial manuscript, while hinting at Meredith’s praise and skepticism. It also briefly shifts to a medical notice about kidney and bladder symptoms, listing pains, back dragging sensations, and urinary issues as presented.
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Meredith
W. T. Stead
George Meredith
Mr. Steal
Market Report Describes Busy Stalls and Diverse Goods
The piece notes a lively market morning with many dealers and patrons, a bustling display of produce, and crowds like bees around a sugar barrel. It lists prices for eggs, butter, poultry, fruit, vegetables, and fish, plus a humorous note on a keeper and tramp exchange.
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Coffe
Maryland
Hanging Gurned Ropertone After Clark Killing
A violent riot follows a fatal shooting as Ben Clark kills Jems Durden and wounds four posse members. Clark, an excused convict, is captured after a gun battle at Sweeny’s house where deputies and a bystander die. The scene ends with Clark’s body cremated amid crude fuel and a chaotic onset of lynching fears.
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Ben Clark
Hogro
Ganviet
Jems Durden
Clark
Harbor -Clark
Torry Town
Jones
Lester
Montatmery
Sweeny
Dundon
Storm Deluge Kills Three Men in Chicago
A severe rainstorm lashed Chicago on August 28, killing three men. The flood caused extensive damage, broke a prolonged seventy two hour period of darkness, flooded basements, and disrupted streetcar service and lighting for hours. City residents faced widespread disruption as the deluge persisted.
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Chicago
Tor
Walked Out of Jail by Robbery Suspect in Custody
Alleged robber changed clothes in his cell and walked out the front door with visitors after being held on charges of taking part in a Dongon store robbery. The incident occurred during a jail visit, with authorities seeking the fugitive.
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Viatkare
Carliale
Pas Ang
Adore
Graham
Dongon
Laughter Fatal to Woman in New Orleans Theatre
In New Orleans on August 28 Margaret Leathers a Black woman laughed heartily at a theatre performance causing her to collapse. She had a history of heart attacks and the laughter allegedly triggered a fatal episode before she could be removed from the venue.
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Horself
New Orleana
Margaret Leathers
Focal Theatre
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