Fatal Missouri explosion rocks Clinton depot and Windsor deaths
A massive explosion at the Missouri Kansas and Texas depot in Clinton injures 20 or more and kills several, including depot agent Frederick Yake. Reports say giant powder or dynamite was being unloaded. the blast cripples telegraph service, shatters windows, and kills horses. Five more deaths in Sedalia raise the toll to 12.
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Clinton
Windsor
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Frederick Yake
J. G. Hall
Frank Hall
Clinton Sands
Elmer Keach
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Road
Sedalia
Ruefs Attorney Indicted in Bribery Case
San Francisco attorney Adolph S. Newburgh linked to Abraham Ruef case arrested on grand jury indictment for attempting to bribe. John M. Kelly, a Ruef trial prospective juror, posted 5000 cash bail and was released.
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Ruef
San Francisco
Cal
Adolph S. Newburgh
Abraham Ruef
Lawler
Grand
John M. Kelly
Dispensary Case Decided in South Carolina
United States circuit court of appeals sustained Circuit Judge Pritchard in appointing receivers to wind up South Carolina’s liquor monopoly. The exhaustive opinion covers states rights and broad questions arising from the case.
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Richmond
South Carolina
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Pritchard
Palmetto Commonwealth
Retail Druggists Elect Officers at Atlantic City
The National Retail Druggists association met in Atlantic City New Jersey and elected W. S. Elkin of Atlanta as president H P Gilford of Rochester NY as first vice president A O Zwick of Cincinnati as second vice president P C Connelly of Indianapolis as third vice president Thomas H Potts of Philadelphia as secretary and James Coleman of West Virginia as treasurer.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National
Retail Druggists’ Association
W. S. Elkin
Atlanta
H. P. Gilford
Rochester
N. Y
A. O. “Zwick
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Thomas H. Potts
Philadelphia
James Coleman
West Virginia
High Kite Flying Experiments Begin Near Pike's Peak
Dr. William R. Blair of the United States Weather Bureau started kite flying experiments from the summit of Pike's Peak on Thursday. The aim is to establish a weather station and reach about 2,000 feet above the summit, roughly 16,000 feet above sea level.
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Colorado Springs
Col
William R. Blair
United States Weather Bureau
Pike’s Peak
Dynamite Explosion Kills Two Miners in Kansas Town
A premature blast of forty sticks of dynamite in Galena Kansas killed Jim Mitchell and William Murphy zinc miners. Mitchell was blown apart with his limbs torn and his son injured while Mitchell’s death was instantaneous and the blast left Murphy dead at the scene. The cause was attributed to a hot hole or an iron tamping bar.
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Kansas
Galena
Kan
Jim” Mitchell
William Murphy
Mitchell
Martin Sheridan Among Etruria Passengers From Liverpool
In New York Martin Sheridan the all round athlete who took part in the Olympic games was listed among passengers on the Etruria which arrived from Liverpool on Wednesday.
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Martin Sheridan
New York
Liverpool
Lieutenant Newbold Dead in Transit to Colorado Springs
Washington D C Lieut Charles Newbold of the U S Achhran died in California Wednesday while en route to Colorado Springs. The report notes his death occurred during travel and confirms his rank and service.
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Col. Newbold
Washington
D.C
Charles’. Newbold
Achhran
California
Colorado Springs
Immigration for August. Washington report shows 27788
Washington reports total immigration using Angus for August at 27 788. The figure reflects entries processed and recorded under federal statistics, highlighting ongoing mobility patterns and policy impacts.
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Washington, D C
Angus
Hughes Renominated by Republican State Convention
Charles Evans Hughes of New York was renominated on the first ballot by the Republican state convention in Saratoga to succeed himself as governor. He won 827 votes to 151 for James Wadsworth Jr and 31 for John K Stewart. The nomination was made unanimous after opposition within the party. The slate was arranged by William Barnes Jr and Timothy L Woodruff prior to the session.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Charles Evang Hughes
New York
James W.W. Wadsworth, Jr
Liv
Sston County
John K. Stewart
Montgomery
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Timothy L. Woodruff
Hereford Stock Show Entries Rise for American Royal
Kansas City reports 350 individual Hereford animals in pure bred classes at the American Royal stock yards during the October 12 week, up 18 from last year. Entry deadlines remain for carlot fat and feeding cattle by October 10, with many registered cattle slated for the sale on October 13.
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Kansas City
American Royal
Stock Yards
Student shot and killed in Manhattan by river fisherman
A student at K A C and son of merchant John Coons was shot Tuesday night in Manhattan by M A Creviston, a river fisherman. Local authorities removed Creviston from town fearing student unrest as college returns for the fall term.
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Manhattan
Kan
Ysohn Coons, Jr
John Coons
M. A. Creviston
Creviston
Fish Found Stored In Booth Warehouse For 16 Months
Chicago health officials inspected Booth warehouse fish stock amid reports of long storage. Samples taken for bacteriological tests revealed fish that had been stored for 16 months.
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Chicago
Booth
City Health Department
J. F. Biehn
President Roosevelt Hosts Visitors at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt proved himself an ideal host at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay New York on a Thursday afternoon as 2000 or more residents gathered. He made each person feel specially honored during the summer day visit to his residence.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore ‘Hill
President Grants 50 Pardons to 96 Applications
Washington report notes the president has decisioned 96 pardon applications since July 1. Of these, 46 were denied and 50 granted by the pardon attorney of the Department of Justice, bringing the docket up to date.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Judge Dunne Beaten at San Francisco Republican Convention
San Francisco Republicans failed to renominate Superior Judge Frank J. Dunne at the city convention. Dunne presided over most bribery graft cases, leaving the outcome unclear for the judiciary.
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Dunne
San Francisco
Cal
Frank 3.Dunne
St Louis Trust Company In Trouble Receivership Sought
Minority stockholders of the State Trust Company and St Louis real estate firm filed Thursday in the circuit court for a receiver. The firm is capitalized at 1 000 000 dollars and is based in St Louis Missouri.
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St. Louis Trust Company
St. Louis
Circuit Court
State Trust Company
St.’ Louis
Verdict in Joseph James murder case sets death penalty
At 6 08 oclock Thursday evening the jury found Joseph James guilty of the murder and fixed the penalty at death in Springfield TlL. The courtroom buzzed as the verdict was read with jurors supporting the extreme sentence.
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Springfield
Tll
Joseph James
Cholera Spreads in Manila with 25 Cases and 12 Deaths
Cholera continues to spread in Manila with 25 new cases and 12 deaths reported in the 24 hours ending Friday morning at eight o'clock. The update notes the rapid transmission and toll in the city during the period.
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Manila
P. I
Receiver for St Louis Firm Sells at Court Sale
A court appointed receiver proceeds with a sale of assets for a St Louis firm as ordered by the district court. The sale occurs on Tuesday under the court’s supervision to satisfy creditors and settle the firm’s obligations.
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St. Louis
Sale
St. Touts -Ekentt Court
Ten Years Of Backache
Mrs Thos Dunn of 153 Vine St Columbus Ohio reports over ten years of back ache and fatigue. After trying various remedies she found relief and a permanent cure from Dean’s Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Thos. Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Ohio
Dean
foster-Milburn Co
Venus of Melos Reproduction Inspires Curious Talk
Observers pondered the ancient sculpture in a Louisville exhibit. Two patrons debated the goddess’s pose and possible toiletries, joking about hairpins and powder puffs in a lively, period newspaper tone.
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Melos
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cleveland Tour Storm Delivers Hail and Humor
President Cleveland and Secretary Olney endured a severe storm during a political tour. They arrived amid hail and crashing stones as a brass band bravely played. Cleveland quipped the music was realistic and asked what was being played, receiving the reply hall to the Chief with real hail.
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Cleveland
Olney
Secretary of State
Hall
Mr. Cleveland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed By Local Merchants
A 19th century testimonial advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for cures Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to reach the blood and mucous surfaces and is sold by druggists. F J Cheney Co Toledo is cited along with Walding Kinnan and Mary as endorsers.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Che
Walding, Kinnan & Mary
Drugelsts
O. Hat
Tate Hall
Sulphur Shower Strikes Charolies Near Macon France
A sulphur shower dusted the roofs gardens fields vineyards rivers and ponds of Charolies a small town 30 miles from Macon. Peasants in fields complained of a biting odour that made breathing difficult for a time.
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Charolies
Macon
France
Spohn's Distemper Cure Promises Cure for Horses and Dogs
An old advertisement markets Spohn's Distemper Cure as effective for all forms of distemper in horses and dogs with a guarantee. It claims over 500,000 bottles sold last year and offers bottles at 80 cents to one dollar along with agent opportunities and a free book from Spohn Medical Co. Goshen Indiana.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Gas Bill Sparks Household Tug of Worry
A tense scene unfolds as Mr Hardup and his wife face mounting bills. She reveals a colored bill among others and warns the gas bill must be paid, highlighting financial strain in a dimly lit home.
Ellas Banter Reveals Common Girl Skepticism
Dialogue shows Ella challenging Bella and Stella debating a girl named with rhetoric about illness and propriety. The exchange hints at social judgments and personal dynamics without presenting a clear news event or outcome.
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Ella
Bella
Stella
Pettit's Eye Salve and Other Local Ads
Good for Sore Eyes offers Pettit's Eye Salve cures eye diseases. available at all druggists or Howard Bros Buffalo. Red Cross Ball Blue promotes whitening clothes at 5c per package. A stray plea urges neighborly help and mentions a cigar ad from Lew, a local dealer.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Old Militia Days Parade Postponed For Home Duty
In a rustic exchange a Captain asks to parade at ten for inspection but the Colonel agrees to postpone until tomorrow so the Captain can fulfill a home duty promising his wife she may use the cannon for a churn today.
Red Cross Ball Blue and Other Advert Notices
An assortment of old ad phrases promotes Red Cross Ball Blue at five cents, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. Also mentions quick relief products and a burglar with a get rich scheme, reflecting early 20th century marketing in brief items.
Essential health product endorsed by the Well Informed of the World
An advertising note praises a trusted health product, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as a family laxative. It urges buyers to choose the genuine California Big Syrup Co. version, sold by leading druggists, and claims physician approval and world recognition.
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California Big Syrup Co
Thompson's Eye Water Tramsicted
A brief notice from the Kansas City region references Thompson's Eye Water and a 1908 publication detail marked No 38.
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Thompson's
Kansas City
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Missouri
Missouri, Kansit
Texas
Gov. Hughes
New York Republican Convention
Hereford
Malek
Lewis
Red Cross
Ewis
Peoria
Lydia E. Pinkeham
8. A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
Alvina Sperling
Claybourne Ave
Lydia B. Pinkham
BORAX
Pacific Coast
Parker
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