White man hanged after confession in young girl's murder
William Hamilton, a young rancher, confessed to abducting and killing 13 year old Mabel Richards of Aspine County after raping her. A mob seized the Asotine jail and hanged him to a telegraph pole as special deputies struggled to hold the crowd. Hamilton reportedly made a will before his death.
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Big Smash In Stock Market Declines Hit Opening Trade
New York reports a sharp stock market drop at the open driven by liquidation and bear selling. Big traders intervened to stabilize, but Union Pacific and Southern Pacific fell to new lows while Archibald and Rock Island also hit record lows. Sharp Bryant failure announced with C Sullivan named receiver and five million in liabilities. Naval maneuvers near Bar Harbor as Defense squadron pursues White squadron along New England coast.
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Rock Island employees win immediate wage increase
Strike threats loom as two thousand conductors and trainmen threaten a walkout on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific system. After talks with General Manager Goodnow, officials announced a wage rise of 12 to 15 percent, averting a looming labor action.
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Governor Dockery Subpoenaed by Grand Jury
Jefferson City Mo Aug 5 The boodle grand jury subpoenaed Governor Dockery State Auditor Allen Treasurer Williams and Secretary of State Cook Each appeared about two minutes and were asked if they knew anything about boodling during the last two legislative sessions a negative reply was reported and they were allowed to depart
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Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope of Venice’s Patriarchate
Rome reports the election of Cardinal Sarto as pope with two thirds support in the conclave. The 68-year-old Venetian archbishop, famed for culture and piety, faced initial resistance but ultimately accepted amid emotional scenes. Cardinal Gibbons praised the choice and望 hinted at early moves toward improved Vatican relations and a French and Spanish church policy shift. Washington confirms the election via cable from Rome.
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Pope Pius X Leads Te Deum in Sistine Chapel
Pope Pius X officiated at the Te Deum in the Sistine Chapel and accepted the adoration as head of the church. It was announced that Dr Lapponi is appointed physician to the Vatican.
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Mint Employee Arrested for Robbery Claim
Philadelphia reports Robert Kilpatrick a mint employee was arrested on August 5 charged with robbing the United States mint of 858 dollars. The man is described as a politician.
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Philadelphia
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United States Mint
Pretty Washable Fabrics At Prices You’ll Like to Pay
A bargain display of washable fabrics from fine stock and jobber lots. Many items under half price including 39c for a mix of 50¢ and 60c wash goods such as mulls and mer cerized grenadine. Egyptian Tissues and lace striped lawns offered at deep discounts with various patterns and colors. Remnants and lengths suitable for shirt waists dresses and girls outfits priced from 9c to 15c.
Federal judge orders return of Monarch Land Co mail
Kansas City August 5 Federal Judge Philips ordered all mail addressed to the Monarch Land Company of Kansas City opened with the postmaster present and all letters about lots in Appalache and Warwick Oklahoma returned to writers The decision comes in the company's fight against a post office fraud order over alleged lottery law violations Also Sedalia labor group plans Labor Day arrangements in a later note
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Reductions in Shirt Waists Signal Quick Clearance
Bargains push as groups of shirt waists move to lower prices and sell out, soon making way for fall styles. White lawn waists drop to 98c and 1.00, with smart styles at 1.50 and 2.00, while higher end waists in white lawn and black silk see deeper cuts up to 3.50.
Seasonable Hats Go On Sale At Discount Prices
Hats offer seasonal style with flowers ribbons and straws. Hats priced at 50c 75c and 1.00 correspond to value ranges up to 2.50 3.50 and 5.00 and more. The store promises pretty and stylish choices to brighten costumes.
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