Death of famed comedian Bert Haverly shocks nation
Associated Press reports Bert Haverly died suddenly after leaving a cafe. He was a long time public figure, brother to Col. Jack Haverly and linked with Reed and Emerson and Hoyt's comedies. Portland plans a dinner for Mr Hill at the Spokane Portland and Seattle railway opening ceremonies November 6. The event features two major bridges over the Columbia and Willamette rivers built by Northern Pacific and Great Northern costing over 4 million dollars.
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Opening a New Railroad Venture in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on October 31 officials including Chairman Jones J TiN President Louis W Bill General Manager Grueber Chief Engineer Hoogeland and others prepared to open a new railroad venture. The Associated Press reports these executives lead the effort pending additional signatories.
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Where's the Whang Ho The Old Chinese War Junk MIA
Grave fears arise for the Whang Ho, the old Chinese war junk that sailed from San Francisco for New York last January. After a faulty steering gear forced a stop at Papeete, Tahiti, the crew deserted. A new crew took its place and the ship headed toward Galveston en route to New York, but has been missing since March 8, now 124 days overdue.
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Mutiny Suppressed by Turkish Battalion at Yildiz Kiosk
Reports from Constantinople say a mutiny among Turkish troops at Yildiz Kiosk was quickly crushed by a loyal battalion. Three mutineers were killed and fifteen wounded after a single volley. Soldiers refused orders to depart, retreated near the barracks, then surrendered following Saloniki troops' arrival. Public display of the mutineers sparked a constitutional tension.
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Centenarian Captain Seeks Charity In San Francisco
In San Francisco on October 31 Captain G E D Diamond a famed lecturer on health and vegetarianism and publisher of a pamphlet sought admission to the county poor farm after being added a dozen years to his age. Born May 1786 near Plymouth Rock he recalls the Barbary pirates the War of 1812 and other long-ago events as he continues to walk with a stout stick guarding against falls while advocating vegetarian diet.
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Zueblin Denies University Extension Tie Claim
Prof Charles Greublin of Chicago denies advocating a university extension lecture on intermarriage of the races. He calls the claim a manufactured pretext by factions seeking to suppress nonconforming ideas and protect graft interests. He urges thoughtful citizens to notice threats to free speech and fair dealing.
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Syrian Girl to Wed Milwaukee Youth in County Notice
Fifteen year old Lillian G Williams of 212 Wisconsin Street Milwaukee Wisconsin to marry Frank Saty a Syrian cousin of Gabriel N Saty a Wisconsin street resident The couple and Williams mother appeared at the county clerk office to secure a marriage license The mother said her daughter wished to marry and believed the groom would provide a good home The entry reflects old society views on women's adornments and status attributed to noted Roman author Titus Livius.
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Disturbance of Women’s System Acting Like a Firebrand
A fragment discusses feminist disturbances and the portrayal of women as nervous and irritable, claiming such conditions affect both the individual and those around her. It asserts these states can be overcome by taking certain measures.
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Letters Prove Efficacy
Letters from Ira Wood of Christiana Tennessee and Mary Wood Thompsonville Connecticut praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving severe female troubles and nerve distress. The ad notes the product has served for thirty years as a standard remedy for issues like menstruation irregularities and pains and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Arrest Two Women in Wisconsin Counterfeiting Case
Mrs Jane Donnerstag and Milk Chira Donner, sisters of three Donnerstag brothers, were arrested at the family home near Rainier on charges of aiding the brothers in a counterfeiting scheme tied to a Madison theft. Bail set at 250 dollars each. United States Marshal Appleby and Sheriff Vaughan recovered another complete counterfeiting outfit and buried coins near the Donnerstag home after a hunter alerted police.
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Debs Delivers Three Milwaukee Speeches Amid Packed Halls
Eugene V. Debs, in Milwaukee for a fourth presidential bid, spoke at Freta Gemeinde hail West Side Turn hall and Pabst theater last night. Each gathering drew crowds unable to enter as tickets sold and collections were taken, Debs gesturing theatrically with intense, earnest appeals to supporters.
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Freckled tale from Hains home in Brooklyn scandal
Witness describes a night of heavy drinking at Mrs. Hains residence on Figet Street Brooklyn. Capt. Peter C. daing away in the Philippines, two men friends and a cousin supervise the revelry as Minnie the cook serves drinks. Mrs Hains and Annie engage in boisterous behavior while a guest known as Billy and other men linger in the hall. The party spills into the dining room and upstairs, with laughter and careless conduct amid alcohol. The maid recounts repeated visits by Billy and the visitor’s circle, and notes Mrs. Hains sometimes rose to dance or fall, while the household staff watched.
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Patent medicine promises and old cure ads
An OCR fragment advertises Beecham's Pills for liver and tongue health, Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, and Dean's Ointment for skin ailments. It also touts Stona, Poly Gold Medal Flour, and general household cures with period newspaper tone and generic product references.
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Prohibition Candidate Chafin Tours Illinois After Campaign Push
Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition presidential hopeful, arrives in Chicago after campaigns in 35 states. He then travels to Joliet, Plainfield, and Naperville to address meetings. Prohibition leaders tout a referendum in Iceland showing strong support for national prohibition despite mixed effects at home.
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