Monument Corner Stone Laid For Indiana Soldiers Monument
President Harrison and Secretaries Rusk and Miller attended ceremonies in Indianapolis as the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument cornerstone was placed. Large crowds, extensive decorations, a dragon of flags and lights, and speeches followed with Gen Manson and Gen Coburn among speakers.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Rusk and
Miller
Indiana
Circle Park
Rusk
Halford
Charles M. Travis
Travis
Sons of Vans
Women's Relief Corps
Allisens
Comradeship and unity urged in wartime remarks
The gathering echoed calls for resilience and preservation of the Union. Leaders praised the nation’s institutions, while speeches from Governor Rust and Attorney General Miller stressed duty. Applause followed affirmations of standing by the people and country.
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Probhere
Rusk
Egies
Oldest Inhabitant of Dominion: Winchester’s John Page
Ottawa dispatch reports Winchester Ontario claims the Dominion's oldest resident. John Page born July 1771 in Sussex England, sailed as a ship apprentice pressed into the British Navy, served with Lord Nelson, recalls Napoleon era days, and at 118 remains vigorous with sailor’s palate. He witnessed Windmill Point and drew 7 shillings for service.
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Ottawa
Ont
Winchester
John Page
Sussex
England
Harvey
Lord Nelson
Trafal
Boywood
Napoleon
Apoleon
Magia
Sas
Canada
Windmill Point
Roman
Estate of Walter Babcock ends dispute in Illinois suit
In Curcaco August 21 the death estate fight over Walter Babcock is resolved Naomi Fairchild who claimed to be his widow withdraws her claim and the court declares she was not his widow A $1000 claim against the $60 000 estate is allowed with heirs consent A final decision avoided by withdrawal and appeal outcomes
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Curcaco
Walter
Babcock
Gardner, Ill
Chicago
Naom Fairchild
Naomi
Probate Court
Knickerbocker
Circuit Court
Kar
Dr. Crosaley
Anch
Espalche
Lightning Strike Hits Baldwin Store In Thunderstorm
During a Tuesday storm in Baldwin Wisconsin the store building owned by Henry F. Rantz at Hersey was struck by lightning. It entered a room above the shop where M De vine and wife slept, narrowly missing injury as the bolt passed beneath their bed. The energy then traveled through the store, breaking five large glass lights and tearing siding in several spots before exiting through the front windows. The same storm also struck Pat Ricket an elderly coal man living alone.
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Baldwin
Wis
Henry F. Rantz
Hersey
M. Devine
Pat Ricket
Pennsylvania smugglers arrested by New York customs officers
New York August 22 Louis Schwarz and Selig Cohen, residents of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania, were arrested on arrival from Europe. Authorities seized goods and held the pair for examination in Jersey City.
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New York Customs
New York
Louis Schwarz
Selig Cohen
Wilkesbarre
Examina
Jersey City
KICKING AGAINST A CUT of It[e] Agreements
Documentary evidence is on the way to Passenger Agent E. L. Lomax in Omaha, showing that Union Pacific ticket agents at San Francisco have been cut on the New.
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Dispatch
Bat Lake
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Family Dispute Leads to Assault Charge
Celis Friedland pressed a charge of assault and battery against Moses Findburgh before Alderman O'Donnell amid a family misunderstanding. Friedland stated she was knocked down three times during the incident. The defendant furnished bail for a hearing.
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Celis Friedland
Moses Findburgh
O’donnell
Navy plans five steel cruisers face high bid prices
Bids opened for five steel cruisers to be built under Congress approval show costs exceeding the allotted funds. Proposals split by design responsibility include Department versus contractor designs, with mandatory 18 knot speeds and two year delivery, and limited costs of about 1.1 million per ship. Several major firms attended, with Bath Iron Works offering three 2,000 ton ships at 1.05 million each and Cremo & Son proposing 0.875 million for the same class, while others faced penalties and uncertain results.
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Washington
O Aating
Boussary Walker
Eral Remy
Eeer Melville
Tichborn
The
Harlan & Hellingsworth Eens
Vaeniataram Works
New aWorks
San Francisco
Tlantio W. Works
South Boston
Bath Iron Works
Maine
Cremo & Son
Philadelphia
Newark
Congress
Buill
Navy Yards
Naval
Coname Uss
Navy Department
Vannele Eenee
Cougeain Shseemasons
Yorktown
Atlanta
Boston
Ng Beoma
Matrimonial Bureau Publisher Charged In Mail Fraud
Albert W. Phillips publisher of a paper serving a matrimonial bureau, was taken before a United States Commissioner Mayertte on charges of using the mails to obtain money through misleading and bogus advertisements.
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Curriaco
Albert W. Phillips
Paniene
Mayertte
Toetzier Ae
Wealthy New Yorker sued for limited divorce on cruelty
Emilie Hillibrand files for a limited divorce from George Hillibrand trustee of the Brooklyn bridge and head of Hillibrand & Dykes produce firm. She alleges long neglect and a July 21 assault. he denies cruelty and plans no counter suit. Alimony and counsel fees sought. next steps set for Monday.
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New
New York
George Hillibrand
Produce Commission
Hillabrand & Dykes
Brooklyn Bridge
Grant
Emilie
Hillabrand
Eid
Mies Holtner
Mr. Hillabrand
Aera
Inventions listed for August 20 patent issue
United States patents granted to Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia inventors on Tuesday August 20 as listed by O C Patentees. The items include sectional screw devices bearing mechanisms stamp devices crossheads automatic dampers and other mechanical innovations from inventors in Titusville Beaver Columbus and Allegheny with firms such as Frauenheim and Vilsack noted. The record cites multiple names and locations with a brief mention of a brewery product promotional note.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
O. C
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Beithoeding Enehings
William
Jor Thomas Cor
Grey, Castor
Sale Cannery
William H. Vornell
Titusville
John Bigeye
W. Dotle
Ieee
Ageee
Ehier
G. Long
Co'ambasg
Ell H. Kenyon
Allegheny
Charles King
New London
John F. Apes
Trotwood
Michael BM
Beaver Pa
Free Crayon Goods To Be Given Away By Hendrick Co
Hendrick & Co announces a free giveaway of life size era crayon works at No 68 Federal street on August 1. The notice appears on page seven with a note about the promotion and location.
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Hendrick & Co
Federal Street
Mite galies ta to Elite cry Pittsburg
Elevator instruction noted for use. Cabinets appear to be misaligned and parts may be loose. Crew should inspect for stability and secure all components before operation.
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Pittsburg
Furnishings Sale Items and Discounted Shirts
A varied furnishings sale lists Men's French Flannel Shirts from 98c to 198 and Silk Shirts at 275, all reduced from higher prices. Outing and Gauze shirts, drawers, and fancy Lisle options show deep cuts with prices like 66c, 25c, and 75c, while ties, silk ties, and summer neckwear offer further bargains. Absence of precise store name and dates noted.
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Dick Buckle
Orr
Denny
Hovey
Jayne
Eakhon
Anton Gee
Union
Saaba
Eermopatte
Sabju
Renee
Rust
Uncle Sam
Bern
Wilaconsin Town
Pilener Beer
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Panel Arts
San Oranes
Oya
Ate
Pow Powder CO
Wall St. N
Chicago Corset Co
Ical
Telephone
Ind
Lyds Pen
Remedy Comp'ny
Liberty Street
Al.roada
Eure
Laer
Tharos
Cincinnati
Atte Beta Paves
Cinginns Sk
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Louis
Salaman
Youngstown
New Castle
Falia
He Sim
Manefield
Gar
Ewen and
Mont
Heny Valley Railroad
Union Station
Kit Ac
Niagare Uy
Fulton
Ijaiote Volta
Poe Eae
Kittanning Ac
Peter Hee
Sep
David Me
Pe and Western Railway
Axton
Toledo
Kane
Kacht Express
Douglas & Mackie’s
Wales
EP. Wallace & Co
Wood St
ST. Charles
Be Helens
Lancashire
Beecham
Sanford
EMA Ofa
Macbeth&co
Prrrsburgh,pa
Fifth Avenue and
Smithfield Street
Railroads
Trang
Ditteburg
Eastwork
Pullman
Deurusye
Reenaburg
Zeskiyn
Saco City
Reccacce
Federal St
Alorty
Hinkshire
Freenert
Averees
Apollo Accom
Busongahela Ulv Lsid
M. Woup
Pelea
M. Mans- Ps - Girs
Stegbearike
M. Burgetts
Mabtegten
Niles
P. Leetadals
Laval
Arlington
UEG
Casele Sear
Jem
I. HS
Sohn Jahn
Sapte
Krailroad
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Cincinnat
St. In
Kim
Columbo
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