Indian Territory Rancher's Tale of the Dalton Gang Chase
Barrie Cox from Tulsa guards 17 cattle cars into St Louis then heads to California. Dalton brothers Bob Grant Emmet, famed outlaws, evade a 100-strong posse by zigzagging through 19 fences across Oklahoma while chased near Baxter Springs. They clash with haymakers, swap horses, and head toward Fort Smith with Deputy Marshal Dodge in pursuit.
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St. Louis
Barrie Cox
Tulsa
Burke
Dalton Boys
Grant
Bob
Emmet
Barke
Dalton Gang
Daltons
Cole
California
Fresno
Charles B. Dalton
Kingfisher
Okla
Frank
United States
Fort Smith
Ark
Marshall Carroll
Fort Smith Court
Wichita
Alf Houts
Cyrus Reardon
Baxter Springs
Scott
Kan
Baxter
Clem Rogers
Goodby
E Creek
Sonny
Houte
Reardon
F. J. Dodge
Pittsburgher Builds Giant Observation Wheel for World’s Fair
W H Wachter of Pittsburgh designs a 230 foot high steel observation wheel for the fair. It uses 44 spokes, 28 cars, and two 115 foot towers with electrical operation. Capacity 280 riders per cycle, loading time 15 minutes, potential 8,000 daily at 25 cents each. Foundations 18 feet deep, wind resistance 84,000 pounds, wheel and passengers total 240,000 pounds.
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W. H. Wachter
Great Britain
Germany
France
Austria
China
Sugar Run Railroad injunctive fight proceeds in court
OC Weidenfeld seeks a preliminary injunction against the Sugar Run Railroad before Judge Acheson in the US Circuit Court. Arguments retry claims of illegal seizure of Allegheny and Kinzua right of way amid competing interests of Healys and Bullis, with a decision due in a few days.
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Weidenfeld
Sugar Run
Acheson
United States
Buffington
Reed
C. W. Artz
New York
John Ormerod
A. G Dornan
Cowdersport
Sugar Run Railroad
Sugar Run Junction
Allegheny and
Kinrus
McKean County
Western
New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
A. Healy & Son
New York City
S. Bullis
Healys
Bullis
Olean
Allegheny and Kinzua Railroad
Barse
Buffalo
Bullis Weidenfeld
Allegheny and Kinzua
Sugar Run Railroad Company
Kinzus
Sugar Creek Valley
Healy
Aeenend and Kinzus Company
Bul
Bradford
Board of Trade
Melean
Proge
Allegheny and Kinson Company
Jones files exceptions to sewer damage report on Twenty eighth street
FE P Jones filed exceptions to the Board of Viewers report assessing damages for the Twenty eighth street sewer from Jones avenue to the Allegheny river. He contends the act authorizing the improvement is unconstitutional and that the work was completed without proper authority.
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FE. P. Jones
Board of Viewers
Twenty Eighth Street
Jones Avenue
Allegheny River
Jones
Unlucky Shot Foreshadows Trials In Rural Family
A harsh dry summer and mounting rent press m farmers in High Leighton. Tom Perrat shoots a pheasant on a turnpike, provoking a police summons and a looming prison threat. He flees to join Rose Arnott and plans a new life in America, while his parents endure hardship and hope for his return. Rose helps, awaiting Tom as years pass, and a reunion seems near when Tom secretly returns.
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High Leighton
Perrat
Elizabeth Perrat
Tom
Rose Arnett
Sean
Salt Lake
Arnett
Eliree
Llebeanyubers
Rose
Luke
Idock
Tom Perrat
Americas
Southampton
Cot‘anrd
Ornce
Goodby
Rose Arnott
America
Nts
England
Arnotts
Howell
Grasn
Bur Psoud
Arnott
Seceuni
Arm
Tale of Loss and Grief Among the Perrat Family
Three years after Tom's flight the Perrats face hardship. Their elder son Luke dies from an internal disease, possibly linked to a prior injury, worsening the parents' grief and deepening their sorrow. The father is left bereaved after losing both sons.
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Tom
Luke
Court Invalidates Siemens Glass Tank Patent
Judge Buffington ruled in favor of the defendants in a patent suit by the executors of Frederick Siemens of Dresden against Chambers & Melce Glass Company. The court found the deep tank used to melt glass was not patentable and the Siemens patent invalid as the fluid layer and tank operation were previously known.
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Buffington
Frederick Siemens
Dresden
Saxony
Chambers & Melce Glass Company
Siemens Brothers
Large Executions Issued Against Multiple Defendants
The court issued several executions yesterday including Thomas Liggett for Dollars Savings Bank tied to John Kelly, boiler makers Carroll & Co., Max West & Co. versus Charles Italic for 1496.54, A L Large trustee for Joseph Payne administrator of William Payne against John BR and John F Large for 2470.76, and Anton Hilz against Jacob Mende for 1015.48.
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Thomas Liggett
Dollars Savings Bank
John Kelly
D. W
Carroll & Co
Max West & Co
Charles Italic
A. L. Large
Joseph Payne
William Payne
John BR
John F. Large
Anton Hilz
Jacob Mende
Insanity Court Action At Workhouse Sentences Mary Long
Judge McClung ordered Mary Long moved from the county workhouse to the insane department of the City Farm after a 60 day commitment by Magistrate Succop. Long has long been known to Southside police for repeated workhouse detentions over several years.
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McClung
Mary Long
City Farm
Succop
Southside
Final Windup Fire Sale at P C C Clothiers
Today and Saturday mark the final windup of the fire sale at P C C Clothiers corner Grant and Diamond streets. All slightly damaged clothing is in the basement and heavily reduced with suits pants and overcoats marked for quick sale. Come early for best picks and note the store emphasizes real value and slaughter prices.
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P. Cc. Co. C
Clothiers
Grant
Diamond Streets
Fall Clothing Clearance at Home Made Garments
The shop announces drastic price cuts to clear spring and summer stock for fall arrivals. Suits priced at 8, 10, and 12 dollars. pants from 2.25 to 3 dollars. No reservations, all must go to make room.
Special August Offerings for Ladies' Wear
August sale features ribbed vests from 15c to 43c with silk finishes and lisle blends. Discounts include Ladies' Silk Vests 75c, Lisle Union Suits reduced, equestrian tights at 60c, and skirts in striped, lateen, and sateen styles priced between 62c and 85c.
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Universal Laxative Syrup of Figs Boosts California Fig Syrup Co
The California Fig Syrup Co reports great success for its Syrup of Figs, famed as a universal laxative. The product is said to be essential to the production of a perfect and polar laxative and is available for sale by all.
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California
Special Train Service Details For Dance Car Rerun
A scrambled notice describes a special first class train with Pullman cars from Ry to Allegheny and Buffalo. It mentions a Tuesday run, a Niagara Falls extension, ticket validity five days and a fare of 75, with Toronto as a noted destination.
Excursion Tickets Offered for Knights of Pythias Conclave
Announced sales for excursion tickets August 11 and 22 on Pennsylvania Lines with low round trip rates from other stations. Return coupon valid through September 11. Reduced fares to Chicago and St Louis on specified dates. Train schedules list 6:20 pm and 8:30 pm departures with Eastlake couches Pullman dining and sleeping cars.
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Knights of Pythias
Gaye
Mare Uete
Safe Deposit Vaults Offer Absolute Protection
Fragments urge readers to store valuables in Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults at 66 Fourth Avenue for protection. Ad text references cheap rates and safe storage, with scattered hints of advertisements for Niagara Falls and related services.
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Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenus
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FACT
CN Saunders
Abel Drake
Peter
Paul
Cuarrier
William Arnott
Luke Perrat
Mary
Sropaten
Uke Perrat
Pare
Perrats
John W. Drummond
Pittsburg Traction Company
Drummond
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield
Knox & Reed
James Nee
Philip Zenn
Nearler
Klein
Duquesne
Federal Street
Allegheny
P. C
Penn Ave
Jacksons
Liberty ST
Algo Young Mocking Birds
Espich’s Bird Store
Smithfleld Street
Yeon
Market St
Anderson
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Niagara
Kansas City
Pitebourg
Pennsylvania Lines
Lake Chautauqua
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Adleta
Niagara Fails
Ketarn
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