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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
A scrambled collection of 19th century dispatches notes numerous events. References include cholera in Manila, deaths in England, Manchuria policies, Hodkinson’s diploma, treasury debates, Cheney surgery, a home invasion, South Africa garrison, and political shifts in Britain and the United States. The text weaves military, diplomatic, and societal incidents with sparse dates and places, reflecting a wide digress of contemporary concerns.
Reading through the column, Leavenworth and Wichita figures dominate a dense mash of names, appointments, crimes, and society notes. From court cases and political rumors to marriages and bank staff changes, the item drifts across counties including Saline and Lyon while noting salients like a pension examiner appointment and an attempted robbery near Pawnee.
The article reports on Lord Salisbury's likely retirement, Balfour and Chamberlain jockeying for leadership, and the unsettled cabinet reshuffle as the king faces the coronation. It notes Salisbury's aging health influence and speculation surrounding the new premier in a tense political climate.
Archbishop Patrick Feo Pan, who led the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago for twenty years, died at 2 pm Saturday after a long illness. Father P J Muldoon will succeed him as military bishop of Chicago, a post he has held since September 14, 16M. Muldoon has been in America since 163 and is part of the Western Catholic hierarchy.
Fragmented OCR from a 19th century paper includes a violent domestic incident and overheard courtroom style snippets. It references Mrs Bartlett, a revolver, a husband, and a fatal shot through the heart. Additional garbled lines mention a theater visit and a humorous anecdote compilation from American humor sections.
Amid rumors of King Edward VII's worsening condition, the public and officials weigh risks of travel and royal ceremonies. Ambassadors and editors reflect on past monarchs while Choate's loyalty to the king irons the path for possible public appearances. A charity booth for sick children is praised as a bright note in American influence during the London visit.
Prominent Oklahoma cattle owners, led by Guthrie figures, organize to hold all native cattle for higher prices as county sensor data show rising herds. Weaver County reports over 24,000 more cattle, with many areas posting gains. The movement aims to supply feeders to Kansas and Illinois, banking on strong hay, fodder, and grain yields to lift prices.
The attorney for Dr William Moffort of Amporia defies the Kansas state medical board decision revoking his license. He seeks relief through the courts, arguing the board lacks an appeal mechanism. A Shawnee County judge granted a temporary restraining order pending hearings.
The report notes U S and French treaty concerns over a proposed discrimination affecting Porto Rican coffee, risking the most favored nation clause. Secretary Hitchcock weighs the matter as Porto Hipo industry and politics stir debate alongside railway aid cases and Fort Riley construction plans.
The trial concluded in about half an hour with a guilty verdict. Brown, the stock and provisions dealer, showed evident shock as he was led to the county jail. Attorney McLain sought a motion for a new trial while a possible appeal loomed if Judge Watford denied the request.
A dated plea urges every shoe maker to resist frequent style changes especially pointed toes, arguing trials and costs rise with constant innovations. The writer laments fashion whim and defends traditional patterns, claiming recent trends threaten production and pricing stability.
A distorted account of a coronation parade unfolds with distant drums and knights as Huntian crowds gather. An old man notes a grand concert and minstrel finale, while a street cleaning crew sweeps debris and a child urges a parent to stay.
A Washington pamphlet on U S post offices shows dramatic growth from 1780 to 1901. It cites miles of routes, postage stamps used, stamped envelopes, postal cards, registry items, money orders, and total mail matter mailed, highlighting rapid expansion and future prospects.
An OCR fragment warns of catarrh ointments containing mercury and urges avoidance. It references Calarrh Cure by FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy and mentions Hall's pills, Drumetaine, and Brammer washing machine ad lines. The text is garbled with mis-spellings and broken phrases.
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