Minnesota steamer missing near Hampton Roads during storm
The United States steam launch was reported missing after a late return from the exposition area. Authorities suspected heavy sea conditions or a collision with a large tramp steamer. One missing crewman, Harley L. Van Dorne, hails from Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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United States
Minnesota
Exposition Piet
Navy
Hampton ‘Roads
Harley L. van‘ Dorne
Sixth Avenue
West
Cedar. Rapids
Iowa
Haywood case: Orchard testifies on bombing plot
In Boise June, Harry Orchard testifies for six days about a Denver boarding house dynamite plot linked to nonunion workers. He claims Max Malich inspired it while Orchard says he authored the plan, with two men stealing 600 pounds of dynamite and burying it. Orchard defends his courage amid emotional moments and accuses federation leaders over his family.
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Orchard
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Harry Orchard
Denver
Max Malich
Adams
Joe Mahalich
Gabbert
Creek
Federation
Western roads to fight inter state passenger laws in five states
Western railroad presidents met in Chicago and agreed to contest interstate passenger laws in at least five states including Illinois Nebraska Missouri Iowa and Arkansas They vowed not to reduce rates until the two cent fare fight is resolved and actions are planned to be taken across the regions
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Illinois
Nebraska
Milasouri
Iowa
Arkansas
Chicago
Western Railroad
Pat Harpers Weekly Drinking Remark Captures Irishman
A brief anecdote from Harper's Weekly depicts an Irishman known for heavy drinking. An employer, after a friendly lecture, asks Pat how long he can continue the cheap whiskey regimen. Pat replies that he will keep drinking as long as it does not kill him, reflecting a dark humor about endurance and life.
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Harper's Weekly
Pat
Eczema Cure Credited To Cuticura For Boy Aged Three
A Piermont New Hampshire mother recalls her son nearly covered in eczema from age four months until age three years four months. After using Cuticura remedies he improved in two months and was fully well in six months. Also noted: Columbia University chapel arch widened to accommodate a very fat early visitor.
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Columbia University
New York Globe
Memento for President Diaz Carving Presented to Military
A carved memento of President Diaz was presented to the military alongside a painting depicting his command in the Puebla battle against French forces during the invasion. The artwork impressed observers and was created by Francisco P. Mendoza, a professor at the national school of fine arts and the military college.
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Diaz
Puebla
Fratcisco de P. Mendoza
National School of Fine
Untitled Oklahoma Timepiece Fragment
A fragmented OCR note references a seven time mark and a bill related event in Oklahoma. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a time reference and a monetary matter connected to a local story.
Defiance Starch Promotes Laundering Appeal
A fragment describes laundry starch and textile care with references to customers and a bustling scene. A blushing reporter named Helen is approached by a young suitor, who begs for attention while another character, Pennyline, objects. The excerpt centers on fabric presentation and social flirtation.
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Pennyaline
Helen
University awards honor to Rev Andrew Murray at Cape Town
Rev Andrew Murray received the LL D degree at the University of Cape of Good Hope during a March graduation. The item references a 19th century style list of names and phrases including products and quotes, with unclear context but highlights the honor given to the clergyman amid a mix of unrelated text.
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Andrew Murray
University of Cape
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