Alleged Slayer Bound Over In Dr. Austin Death Case
Charles Edward Davis was bound over to the district court on murder in the first degree for the September 2 killing of Dr. Frederick Austin after a five day hearing before Police Judge Crawford. Bail set at 10000 furnished by two of the defendant's brothers. Mrs Abbie Rice detained as a witness to be released on nominal bond and returned to Des Moines after trial. Dr J P Lord and Mrs Rice testified to rebut statements about meetings the night of the shooting and reasons Rice did not ride with Rustin.
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Omaha
Neb
Crawford
Charles Edward Davis
District Court
Frederick Austin
Lord
Davis
Rice
Rustin
Tuberculosis Cases Reported Aboard Atlantic Fleet
Official reports from the Atlantic battleship fleet show two or three deaths from tuberculosis and 19 new cases developed as ships moved from Hampton Roads to San Francisco. Many cases were thought to have been contracted by contagion aboard.
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Washington
D. C
Atlantic
Hampton Roads
San
Francisco
Irrigation Congress Opens in Albuquerque
The sixteenth National Irrigation congress began in Albuquerque with 1,500 delegates and 2,500 spectators packing the hall. The opening session drew strong crowds and loud demonstrations of approval from the galleries.
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Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
Court petitions to halt terminal stock charges
A petition filed in the United States circuit court in St. Louis asks for an injunction against the Interstate Commerce Commission to prevent enforcing a Chicago terminal charge reduction on live stock from two dollars to one dollar per car.
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St. Louis
United States Circuit
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Bryan Concludes His Tour With Open Air Meeting
William J. Bryan wrapped up a three week speech tour in Creston Iowa after traveling through southeastern and southern Iowa. He spoke to a large audience at an open air meeting held Wednesday night in ordinary coach fashion finishing the whirlwind tour.
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Bryan
Creston
Iowa
William J. Bryan
Beveridge to Visit Kansas for Speeches in October
J N Dolley, chairman of the state central committee, received a telegram from national headquarters Tuesday saying Senator Beveridge would visit Kansas around October 12 and be available for several speeches.
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Beveridge
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
N. Dolley
Reputatica[ State Central] Committee
Theodore Roosevelt Jr joins Thompsonville carpet firm
Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrives in Thompsonville Connecticut to begin work as an office clerk with a carpet company. He plans to move into the wool department later as his duties expand.
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Teddy
Thompsonville
Connecticut
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Railroad Builders Form Group at Waldorf Astoria
Manufacturers of railroad material representing hundreds of millions in capital met at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday to form an organization to combat attacks on railroads from legislative and other sources.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Independence party nominates full ticket in Grand Rapids
The Independence party state convention met in Grand Rapids with six delegates and nominated a complete state ticket headed by A W Nicholls of Montana for governor.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Independence Party
Mont’ ‘Calm
Woman Wins Derifra Medal in British Pharmacy History
In London a woman, Gertrude Wejren, becomes the first female recipient of the Derefra medal the blue ribbon prize in pharmacy. This marks a historic milestone for the British Pharmaceutical Society.
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London
Eng
British Pharmaceutical Society
Derefra
Gertrude Wejren
Resigned a Canal Zone Position
Advices received in Lincoln Nebraska report a Canal Zone position resignation. The notice states the resignation was received Thursday afternoon, with details unclear in the fragmented text.
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Lincoln
Neb
D. Cc
Educa
Castaways Rescued After Sixty Days on Christmas Island
Eve Fiji and others of the Aeon survivors reached the Manuka on September 24 after two months marooned on the coral island in the Pacific. A baby was born to Chaplain Patrick’s wife just before rescue. The Aeon departed San Francisco July 6 for Auckland via Apia. wreckage and mails were saved amid reef dangers.
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Fiji
Aeon
Christmas Island
Oni
Pacific Ocean
Manuka
B. R.’ Patrick
Patrick
Lieut
W. K. Riddle
Mint to resume silver purchases for subsidiary coinage
Director of the mint Mr Leach announced on Thursday that purchases of fine silver would resume this week for subsidiary coinage. He expects to buy about 125000 ounces each week for an indefinite period.
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Washington, D. C
Leach
Bankers' Association Adjourns With New Leaders
Denver conclusion of the thirty fourth annual convention saw George M Reynolds of Chicago elected president and Lewis E Pierson of New York chosen as first vice president marking the end of proceedings on Thursday afternoon.
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Bankers
Denver
Col
American Bankers’ ‘Association
Géorge M. Reynolds
Chicago
Lewis E. Pierson
New York
Time to G. A. R. Trenton official duties mover
Henry F. Nevins resigns as prosecutor of Monmouth county leaving post after election of commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. The article notes Nevins stepping aside to devote all time to G A R duties.
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Trenton
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry F. Nevins
Monmouth County
Reform Effort Aims to Change American Cooking
The Associated Clubs of Domestic Science held its first meeting in Chicago with club women and pure food experts from across the country, aiming to reform cooking in the United States.
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Chicago
United States
Associated Clubs of Domestic Science
Cholera Admissions and Deaths Reported in St Petersburg
For the 24 hours ending noon Thursday municipal hospitals reported 225 new cholera cases and 98 deaths, while Wednesday recorded 223 cases and 93 deaths. The ongoing outbreak remains a public health concern in St Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Army seeks lighter baggage for enlisted men reports
Washington reports from department commanders urge reduced baggage for soldiers. The materials, released to the secretary of war on Tuesday, argue lighter loads would improve mobility and efficiency in the field.
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Washington,d.c
Secretary of War
Dallas Fireman Killed In Downtown Blaze
A fatal Dallas fire kills Fireman J M Partin and injures five other firefighters. The blaze caused extensive property damage estimated at two hundred thousand dollars in the business district on Wednesday.
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Dallas
Texas
J.M.‘ Partin
Campaign contributions total for Chicago Democratic HQ
An itemized statement released Thursday shows that campaigns contributions to the Democratic national headquarters in Chicago have reached a total of 84,994 dollars.
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Chicago
Democratic
Belgian syndicate forms to compete with American cans
A Belgian syndicate with capital of 1 200 000 dollars is being organized in Valparaiso Chile to compete with American dealers in the sale of canned meats in the nitrate region.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Powder Explosion Kills Two in Spencer North Carolina
A powder storage house exploded at the Southern Railway yard in Spencer North Carolina killing two people and injuring twenty or more others Thursday night. The blast caused widespread damage and prompted emergency responses from local and railway authorities.
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Spencer
N C
Southern ‘Railway Company
Delaware County Ohio approves dry status by wide margin
In Delaware County Ohio on Thursday voters chose to enforce prohibition with a 2148 vote yes majority. The city of Delaware also went dry by a 628 vote lead, reversing a prior wet result by about 600.
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Ohio
Delaware
Logging Train Runaway Wreck in Oregon Claims Five Lives
A logging train on a hillside near Portland Oregon jumped a curve and wrecked after running away. Five persons were killed in the accident at Shapoose about twenty miles from here with the train completely wrecked on the track.
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Portland
Ore
Fragmentary Courtroom Dialog In A Telephone Exchange
A jumble of quotes shows a courtroom scene where a girl nicknamed telephone interacts with a judge. The text hints at issues of oath understanding and identity through fragmented speech.
Testing Paint. How to test white lead quality before buying
Property owners are advised on proving the purity of white lead, the key paint ingredient. National Lead Co offers a free testing outfit and a free book on paint, sent to interested readers at Woodbridge Building, New York City.
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National Lead Co
Woodbridge Bldg
New York City
Style Requires Dash in a Judgment of Fashion
A dialogue contrasts a penniless girl and her bachelor friend. The im penurious girl laments lack of outfits while the other observer notes the bachelor friend acquires new clothes yet lacks style. The exchange concludes that true style comes from a reckless dash rather than excessive neatness.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised by Cheney firm in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney sworn in Toledo Ohio declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice promotes internal use and blood and mucous surface action, with testimonials and a 75 cent price for Hall's Family Pills.
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Brats
OhIo City
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
All Druggista
Debts of the Rich and Poor Observe Social Debt Gaps
Debts are harder to collect from the rich who leverage their social position to avoid obligations while the laboring man often tries to honor contracts to maintain community standing.
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles
A care instruction urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria carefully to ensure safety for infants and children. The notice emphasizes vigilance with medication for young users.
Edenic Debate Sparks Family Banter in Odd Transcript
A fragmented excerpt shows Eve and Evé-Afel quarreling about a father figure and a Bohemian salad joke. The dialog hints at playful family dynamics and linguistic whimsy in an informal setting.
Pettit's Eye Salve Promoted by Howard Bros
If your eyes bother you, get a box of Pettit's Eye Salve, old reliable eye remedy. Most successful eye remedy made. Available at all druggists of Howard Bros., Buffalo, New York.
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Howard Bros
Buffalo, N.Y
Do Them Good to Love Humanity Says Maclaren
Maclaren urges enduring kindness toward humankind with the call to ceaselessly do good. The quote emphasizes compassion as a duty beyond affection.
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Maclaren
Clear White Clothes Sign of Réd TM Cross-Ball Blue Use
A 2 oz package of Réd TM Cross-Ball Blue cleaner is described as leaving white clothes spotless. The text mentions a large package size and a price around five cents in a fragmented advert-like line.
Quote Maxim on Hesitation by Von Moltke
A terse maxim warns that hesitation yields little progress. attributed to Von Moltke, it emphasizes decisiveness and firm action over delaying decisions. It reflects a strategic mindset urging timely choices and steady momentum.
Defiance Starch Promises Better Laundry Results
An advertisement asserts Defiance Starch provides stronger, thinner starch for laundry, preserving fabric beauty and wear while avoiding heavy paste. It claims ordinary starches require thick pastes that hide texture and reduce garment life, and positions Defiance as superior.
Howard Questions Prayer Name After Practice
In a child's heartfelt moment a boy named Howard asks his mother whether the Lord’s Prayer should be said as Howard or Harold. He had been learning the big prayer at night for a month and seeks correctness before bedtime. His father is Harold, and those two names are often on his mother's lips.
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Howard
Harold
Spohns Distemper Cure Endorsed by Horseman Bud Doble
Celebrated horseman Bud Doble praises Spohns Distemper Cure as the most effective remedy and blood purifier for horses in 40 years of experience. Bottles priced at 50c and $1. Druggists or agents invited. free book offered by Spahn Medical Co in Goshen Indiana.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical. Co
Goshen
Ind
French Lady in America Pays More to Carpenter
A French woman living in the United States hired a carpenter at a fixed price but was later charged more. When she protested, her English failed and she said you are dearer to me now than when we were first engaged.
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America
Red Cross Ball-Blue Promises White Clothes
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball-Blue for whitening clothes. It claims the 2 oz package costs five cents and will make garments look white as snow.
Advert Says Smokers Need Lewis' Single Binder Cigar
An old ad claims smokers must call for Lewis' Single Binder cigars from Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. The quoted line suggests excuses are wrong and positions the product as a remedy.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Make the Best of It Even If You Don’t Win
A proverb notes practical resilience urging effort to maximize outcomes. It emphasizes adaptability and positive action when circumstances fall short of ideals and opportunities remain.
Truth and Quality Urges Trusted Laxative Choice
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a preferred laxative. It claims it cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases, acts pleasantly and naturally, and uses components approved by physicians. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Woman Credits Lydia Pinkham's Compound With Saving Life
Mrs. T. C. Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her years of severe female complaints after following the doctor's directions and using the remedy. She says she would have been in her grave today without it and urges other women to try the product.
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Iowa
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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