The Wonderful Lace Made by an Oshkosh Woman
Oshkosh woman Mrs. Van Valkenberg elevates needle point lace to art with a self taught mastery. Her eight inch by eighty four inch bertha panel features fern and butterfly motifs in cobweb fine thread, designed and executed over a year. She aims to exhibit at Buffalo and to copyright the pattern. Susa Humes Siurcevant.
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Oshkosh
van Valkenberg
Franklin Avenue
Jace
Bertha
Susa Humes Siurcevant
Steamer Charles R. Van Hise Launches at Superior Yards
The Charles R. Van Hise was launched at Superior Shipbuilding to a huge crowd including excursionists and a Union Commercial Travelers' delegation. At 461 feet overall, 439 feet keel length, and 50 foot beam, the vessel is among the lake's most powerful with modern machinery. Construction took about seven months with a large steel deck and crew facilities. President Whitcomb promised early operation this fall, boosting local railroad employment.
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Wharies RH
John Smeaton
Pugilist Farley Shot by Brooklyn Officer During Escape
Brooklyn patrolman Cornelius shot and killed Patrick Farley after Farley, arrested for drunken violence against his wife, fled the station. Farley allegedly attacked the officer, who fired as Farley ran away, striking him in the back and ending the pursuit.
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Patrice Farley
Fatrelan
Brooklyn
Associated Press
New York
Cornelius
Brooklyn Force
Patrick Farley
Farley
Native Rising Kills Colonial Officials in Gambia
A native uprising in the Gambia colony on June 16 results in the death of two British commissioners and six police, at Sankanndi on the south bank of the Gambia river, as Mandagoes attack during a local administration dispute. Cecile Sitwell, a former Windward Islands official, is among the slain.
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Mble
Africas
Associated Press
Hathurst
Gambia Colony
Gambia
Sankanndi
Gumbia River
Sannakanndi
Cecil Sitwell
Windward Islands
Keane Slated for Archbishop Post in Dubuque Diocese
Washington reports papal sources indicate Archbishop Keane is slated as the next archbishop of Dubuque. Earlier plans were held back by German clergy opposition who favored Professor Kasther Carroll of the Dubuque seminary. The contention ties to Dr Wenane’s stance on the Schroeder case and his removal from a Catholic college role.
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Dougas
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rome
Keane
Dubuque
Kasther Carroll
Lisa
Dr. Wenane
Schroeder
Catholic War
Death of Delaware Congressman Stoeffecker shocks Smyrna
Congressman Julia Henry Stoeffecker, Delaware's lone Republican in the national legislature, reportedly collapsed and died today in Smyrna. He was noted as a unifying figure for the party's factions.
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Debowarr
Associated Press
Dover
Del
Julia Henry Stoeffecker
Dula Ware
Smyrna
Death of James W. Hess Indianapolis Postmaster
James W. Hess, postmaster of Indianapolis, died at his home today of consumption. A prominent Indiana politician, he was appointed postmaster by President McKinley in 184. The notice records his influential role and his passing in Indiana.
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Tn Uilana
Indiana Poe
Associated Press
Indianapolia
Ind
James W. Hess
Hess
Hidiina
McNindey
Six Die In Windsor Racegoers Train Crash Near London
A collision between an express train and a Windsor racegoers special near Lough outside London killed six people and injured forty. The accident occurred at 3:30 p m as the Windsor crowd traveled after an event, with officials investigating cause and safety lapses.
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London
Associated Press
Windsor
Lough
Markets in New York Stocks and Grains Report
The markets section lists stock prices and ranges as supplied by F. C. Horn from the Uihlein block plus a grains and provisions price range for the day. It includes various stock quotes with open high low and daily changes, alongside commodity lines such as gas and lead.
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New York
F. C. Horn
Uthiein Diock
Ll &E
M & Su
Feoifts
Agile Mai
W. B
Rapa
Pmclur
Uihlein Block
No Right to Ugliness Adverts and Panaceas for Women
A collage of 19th century tone promoting health tonics and beauty aids for women. Claims Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood improving complexion. Offers Kobbs and other remedies with prices and retailers. Includes quips on spousal wisdom and health myths.
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Bauman
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