Chilian Conspiracy A Perfect Legion Of Friends
Acting Superintendent Byrnes reported Detective Sergeant Phil Reilly’s account of Bushnell’s escape from Chile to New York. The thief and forger fled on the Imperial with Bushnell’s allies urging escape and blocking custody. Bushnell vanished from the ship and reached shore aided by conspirators, while Reilly failed to recapture him and returned home empty handed.
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New York
Byrnes
Police Board
Phil Reilly
Chili
William H. Bushnell
Legation
Bushnell
Reilly
Imperial
Rickerman
Tallal
Iquique
Lima
Rickelman
Postmaster in Cheraw Fights Bond Issue After Drunken Arrest
In Cheraw South Carolina Henry Rakestraw a newly appointed postmaster was arrested in Darlington after getting drunk when unable to obtain boatsmen. He was jailed for ten days for lack of bond. Democrats funded a payment to restore him and he was sent home unable to give bond.
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Gote
TOR. ColumsBtia
8. C
Cheraw
Henry Rakestraw
Darlington
Wanamaker
Prairie Fires Rampage Across Montana Plains
Prairie fires north and south of Miles City blaze for miles across several thousand acres. Lightning from Sunday night sparked the fires, threatening George Rhodes’s ranch while farm hands battled to hold it. A large force prepares to join firefighting efforts as smoke looms over Miles City and fires extend toward Fallon with fear of range loss near Glendive.
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Miles City
Mont
Prairies
George Rhodes
Fallon
Glendive
Use of Elixir Found Contaminated by Bacteria
Dr A B Shaw of St Louis reports microscopic tests on Brown Sequard Elixir show living bacteria in the preparation after three hours. Bacillus tuberculosis found in drops. likely from sheep glands, despite sterilized vessels. He warns laypeople and physicians to avoid use until samples are examined for bacteria and to ensure instruments and water are sanitized.
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St. Louis
A. B. Shaw
Shaw
Bear appears and frightens boys at Huntsville creek
An August incident near Huntsville reports Charles Freley and several companions bathing when a bear emerged from nearby woods. The boys fled the creek crossing to safety, while hunters tracked the animal. The event prompted concern and warnings about wildlife encounters near town.
Carpet price reductions on Wilton and Best makes
Advertisement notes reductions on Wilton Carpets at 2 dollars from 250 dollars and Bigelow Hartford English and other leading makes of Body Brussels with regular prices from 1.25 to 150 dollars. The sale highlights discounted rates on premium carpet brands.
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Brussels
Bigelow
Hartford
Wilton
Indies
New Stores Offer Heminways Fancy Work Materials Line
We have devoted time to this department and present a complete stock of Heminway knitting silks spools at 40c, rope silks 450 a dozen or 6c a skein, embroidery silks per dozen 200 per dosen, spool embroidery silks 10c, and black white flannel silks 200 and 400 a spool, plus pure dye crochet silks 40c. Columbia Zephyrs and Wools are also stocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heminway
Brothers fatally stab in Chesterfield county duel
Alfred Moore was killed by his brother Robert in an out-of-the-way Chesterfield county location. Neighbors witnessed the fight over a shared beloved, blows followed by knife thrusts, and the attacker fled, as authorities pursue him.
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Cotvmpia
8. C
Alfred Moore
Robert
Chesterfield County
Alfred
Mar
City of New York Steamer Reports Delay in Transatlantic Run
New York reports that the Inman Line steamer City of New York, which departed Queenstown last Thursday at 2 PM, has just been announced. A rival White Star liner Teutonic left Queenstown in the same hour, potentially affecting transatlantic service.
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New York
Inman
City of New York
Queenstown
White Star
Teutonic
Queensie
City of New
Bargain Fashion and Furnishings Sale Encourages Early Buying
A local retailer advertises savings on fine dress fabrics with bargain prices 25¢ 35¢ and 50¢ per yard plus discounted original prices. Shoppers are urged to act before summer ends as lots of fabric and new furniture coverings like Stamboul Plush and shaded Ardois Mahogany options are offered for quick sale.
Bridge collapse kills engineer in river accident
August 14 Mora Mann dispatches say Eric Troolin crossed the Ann river bridge with a threshing outfit when the bridge collapsed. Engineer Hana Petersen was killed instantly, while Troolin and others escaped unharmed.
Embezzler Arrested Amid Boston Firm Probe
Bernard H Cunningham bookkeeper for Sealey Gay and Dorr in Boston was arrested on embezzlement charges totaling about $5000 over the last six months. The report notes broad damage from storms across Kansas and a Chicago building collapse trapping workers.
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Bernard H. Cunningham
Sealey, Gay & Dorr
Boston
Kansa
Santa Fe
Kansas
Kansas City
Topeka
Sides
Portsmouth
N. H
Burton
Clinton and
van Buren Streets
Chicago
Joseph Hopp
Nick Bever
Portland
Urgent Clearout Sale of Spring and Summer Stock
A retailer announces an urgent sale of all spring and summer clothing stock after not meeting profit expectations. The message promises customers better value and money saved on the clearance event.
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Iron City Beer
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William B
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Detroit
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Lorenz Avenue
West End
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Henekel
Jane
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Third Avenue
Smithfield St
Central Hotel
myi-ti-Us Ene Eaters Et Enon Eee
Pittsburg
Western Insurance CO
Wood Street
Alexander Acrbon
John 8
Trs
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Ellis
McClintock &Co
Fifth Avenue
Horne & En Fifth
Ardois
Boggs & Buhl
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
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Long Branch
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Henri Walter
Jxo
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Piper
Monmouth House
Spring Lake Beach
N. J
Allegheny
Charles Somers
Wood St
Ayer
Joseph Lake
Brockway Centre
Mich
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Maplewood Park
Wilkinsburg
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Smithfield and
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Market Street
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Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
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