New York Gossip on State Committee and Tammany
The Aug 23 dispatch notes politics as politicians flee to Saratoga for the Democratic State committee meeting. Ex-Senator Hill backs an early convention around Sept 24, while Edward M. Shepard may chair and address national issues. Republicans seek a rebuke of Congress and possible renomination of Roosevelt is debated within the party. The Merchants Association presses action on Raines law hotels, and Croker’s fate at Tammany remains uncertain. Brooklyn arts and New York society topics follow, with water needs and civic reforms highlighted.
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Odell
Edward M. Shepard
Tammany
Low
Roosevelt
Republican Congress
New York
Democratic Party
The
Merchants’ Association
New York City
Bronx
Their Secret Is Out: Widespread Health Revival in Sadieville
In Sadieville Kentucky residents inquire into the dramatic health improvement of Mrs S P Whitaker who suffered chronic bronchial trouble. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a cure and notes it also treated their granddaughter’s severe whooping cough. The ad proclaims it cures coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar with free final bottles at local druggists F Kalteyer Sons Geo F Saises Prop and Adolph Dreiss.
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Sadieville
S. P. Whitaker
F. Kalteyer & Sons
Geo. F. Saises Prop
Adolph Dreiss
Drugsta
Sunset Wood company changes hands in city transfers
The Sunset Wood company, long a leader in wood coal and feed, transfers to new owners Meera Edward F. Glaze Charles A. Zilker and L. Guenther. George S. Baird remains in charge, with the firm to continue supplying Indian Territory coal oats hay and all kinds of feed, promising prompt delivery and low prices.
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Sunset Wood Company
Meera Edward F. Glaze
Chas
A. Zilker
4. L. Guenther
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Baird
Prompt and Courre Ee
Indian ‘Territory
Pennsylvania
R L Burnett Company Ad Highlights Paper Goods
Local retailer at 221 East Commerce street promotes wrapping paper paper bags tissue paper and hat and shirt bags. The ad claims saving money on all goods and urges customers to call phone 862 for better prices before buying elsewhere.
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R. L. Burnett Company
East Commerce Street
Pranks of soldiers in civil war era discipline
In the Eighty fifth Illinois brigade stories recount pranks after major battles from Stone River to Atlanta. Soldiers near Richmond in May 1865 lash out at discipline, seize a bridge with Sherman’s men absent orders, and later dismiss a log carrier punished for a trivial offense. A Tullahoma fire milled into organized volunteer fire brigades, saving property. Rails are seized during a rail raid after Stone River, provoking a clash with Negley and Palmer.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Flies as Carriers of Infections Warned In Text
Infections can be spread by flies that land anywhere and transfer traces of filth they have carried. Open windows let in flies that may come from diseased dwellings, increasing the risk of contamination.
Duchess Sophie of Würtemberg Reported by Herald
New York dispatch from Asagy dated 28 notes Duchess Sophie of Würtemberg in Vienna. The Herald correspondent summarizes her movements and social notes from the Austrian capital.
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New, York
Chronometers prove American care beats English legacy
Shipmasters say American chronometers now rival English makers as tests reveal the precision needed to keep maritime routes true. In port, ships’ timepieces are rated and adjusted by specialists. first class models run from 250 to 450 dollars, with many 400 to 500 units in stock for transatlantic liners and government vessels alike.
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England
Maiden Lane
New York
America
United
New York Post
Display of nerve in hospital ambulance case study
A New York Times recounts surgeons describing remarkable nerve shown by patients during extreme pain. An old man burned by molten iron at Delamater Ironworks endures horrific injuries on a rush to hospital, refusing to moan as he clings to life. Another story recalls two youths falling from a scaffold. one dies after Terry is deemed beyond help, the other dies later. A final tale notes a negro patient who insists on self amputation of a crushed toe rather than endure chloroform.
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Batefield
Delamater
East Fourteenth Street
God Almighty
Dénnis
Terry
Billy
Evie
New York Times
The Queer Chinaman: A Satire of Foreign Manners
A satirical gallimaufry lists supposed Chinese customs in playful yet dated diction. The piece highlights quirks such as odd greetings, coffin gifts, altered counting, inexact geography, and misread social norms attributed to Chinese people, reflecting period attitudes.
Kipling Smuggles Bandages To Cape Town Hospital
Rudyard Kipling found a Cape Town hospital short of bandages. A donor offered to pay for all bandages he bought, but army rules barred private supplies. Kipling dumped packages on the pavement and told officials to retrieve them, enabling the bandages to reach the hospital.
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Rudyard Kipling
Cape Town
Kipling
The Aurora Borealis Height Claims Across Europe
The aurora’s height defies atmospheric limits with observations in northern Europe. Historic data suggest a large aurora over northern Germany reached about sixty miles in height, while rays can extend to 450 miles, with red-lit points visible above.
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Scandinavia
Flogel
Germany
Granite and Lime as Earth's Bedrock Origins
The article states granite as the lowest rock in the earths crust and bedrock of the world with no sign of life. It claims granite is the parent rock from which other rocks derive and notes scientists suggesting all lime may once have originated from various beings, possibly humans.
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Sciemilsts
Ancient inks resemble black paint in gum rich coin parchments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe inks similar to black paint using abundant gum, causing letters to stand in relief on parchment as if embossed. The passage ends abruptly with a numeral.
Startling Information From Indianapolis News
Read about surprising claims surrounding a figure nicknamed Oily Mike and an alleged death linking to his incarceration. The Indianapolis News report hints at confusion over his status and triggers questions about the timeline and sources.
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Mike
Indianapolis
Notice to Union Men at Bull Bros on Ala Mo Plaza
Union readers are directed to the Bull Bros operated restaurant at Ala Mo Plaza. Call and see them for details regarding the notice.
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Union
Alamo Plaza
Bull Bros
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