Postmaster Naylor cites Tecumseh route boosts mail flow
Postmaster Naylor of Tecumseh reports a one third rise in mail through his rural delivery route extending to Tecumseh and nearby townships after Watton office closure. He notes farmers now write more letters using the improved facilities and flexible hours. Route delivery currently handles about 200 pieces daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naylor
Tecumseh
Topeka
Tecumaeh
Monanquth
Watton
Niles
Justice Sure Barney Martin Tries to Evade Arrest
Deputy United States Marshal Ott left Norton County to arrest Harney Martin for alleged mail misuse from months ago. Justin spooked Martin with daily postal cards bearing an epithet, leading to an indictment. Martin, warned of pursuit, returned to Norton. Deputy Prescott pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Martin
United States
Marphal Prenott
Norton County
Harney Mar
Will Justin
Martin
Martin Justin
Yeat
Norton
Prescott
Dale
Southern Epworth League May Propose Exclusion Plan
Hillabers Tex Aug 2 F P Works president of the state Epworth league says southern leaguers plan a southern city meeting to weigh forming a convention to exclude Negroes from league meetings, aiming to curb nonwhite participation.
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Epworth League
Hillabers
Tex
F. P. Works
Ion
Sia Iniechanto
Frantic husband searches for wife abducted on turnpike
In Binghamton New York a frantic husband hunts his bride and her mysterious abductor after a planned Pittsburgh visit derailed near Latrobe Pennsylvania. The couple were stranded on the turnpike when a wagon offered a ride and disappeared with the bride. The husband chased on foot and the other man vanished. The bride has been missing since noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N. Y
Rubene Spaulding
Clark County
Meeks
Latrobe
Spaulding
Pittsburg
Still at anchor in San Francisco harbor update
The transport Bapator sits anchored off the government transport dock awaiting work, with passengers from the Pennsylvania on board. The Pennsylvanians will likely stay aboard and move ashore when transfer plans allow. Col. Deane Hawkins is to be brought ashore today and sent east as soon as possible after years of service. A streetcar project in Mexico City involves E A Orswick traveling to New York for a bid on eighteen miles of track and equipment, valued at about $750,000. The will of Elisha H Moree, a Canton stove manufacturer, has been filed in Shuworo County probate court.
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San Francisco
Peiippines
Toth Pennsylvania
the Arrow
Col
Deane Hawkins
May Bay
City
Mexico
A. E Orswick
Te Federal Dis Biot
Gusdula- Sar
Republic
Rollins
Yersign
Eilish H. Moree
Stove Lsh Manufactures & Canton
Mass
Shuwoee County
Baltimore
Mount Vernon
Woodbury Cuttos Bark
Engines for England shipment from New York
Twenty locomotives from Geldwin and Schenectady Locomotive Works to be sent to England this week on the ship Nutfield. This brings the total American engines shipped for freight trains on the Midland road to over sixty in the past year. The engines are lighter than those used in the US due to gentler English grades and curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geldwin
Schenectady Locomotive Works
England
Nutfeld
Lamport & Mopering
Tne
Midland Road
Renounces Vows as Priest Marries Woman He Loved
In San Francisco on August 3 the Rev Father Gall Herns Gloria pastor of St Josephs Portuguese Catholic church resigned his vows and was publicly married to Annie Collins organizer of his church. The couple have a son and a second child.
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San Francisco
Cal
Oakland
Father Gallherns Gloria
St. Joseph's
al of the Peace
Annie Collins
Mize Collins
Thinks He Is a Horse In Peculiar Hallucination
Anderson Indiana August 2 Herbert Cartwright ten years old. He believes he is a horse after playing horse with other boys. He has made harnesses and a halter and acts like a animal, refusing to interact unless treated as a horse. He ties to racks, stands in sun or rain, and has repeatedly worn the harness around his neck.
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Anderson
Ind
Herbert Cartwright
Younser
Democratic state convention nominates ticket in Baltimore
Baltimore August 2 the Democratic state convention at Pord's Opera House nominated John Walter Smith of Worcester for governor Adol re Raynor of Baltimore for attorney general Joshua W Herring of Carroll for comptroller The convention was unusually harmonious with all nominations by acclamation Edwin Warfield opposed but drew and withdrew at the last moment to favor the winner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pord’s Opera House
John Walter Smith
Worcester County
Ieadore Raynor
Joshua W. Herring
Carroll County
Edwin Warfield
Unclear text about Washington departure and events
Fragmentary report mentions Velumtapy from Contant Machias arriving at San Hsesteria and a president of ip gd hot to nive any Hon. J. Root. Reference to Woodcraft father, Odd Fellows hall, Sti Quincy Street invasion free.
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Weaahington
Machias
San Hsesteria
Earl Domingo
United Fists
Seib
Root
Woodcraft
Odd Fellows Hall
Quincy
Prominent Osage Miller Hinted to Seek Congress Seat
A well known Osage City banker and stockman, Miller, is viewed by supporters as a likely candidate for Congress, with backers in Osage and surrounding counties aiming to challenge the Morris faction. Political movers Briggs Helser and allies discuss routing the Morris incumbent and placing the Osage Miller in the national race next year.
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Millee
Pisith
Charles &. Briggs
Carbondale
Miller
BR. C. Helser
Briggs
Hiran Miller
Oxage City
Horace Grevley
Mir
Gaige Miller
Pisin Wets
eeTheresa
Woodson County
Coffey
Miller of
Morrig
Butler County
Betance
Morris
Marian County
Guage County
Wy Usink
Heber
Osage Sa Rvzapartes
Osage City
Imposing Warning Signs Spoil Grounds Aesthetic
The state house grounds feature two large warning signs for heavy trucks and wagons mounted on telegraph poles at the east and west entrances. While the intent is prudent, the oversized plates disrupt the area’s appearance and resemble foreboding sentinels rather than tasteful notices.
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State House
Sten
Governor's Reward Funds for Klondike Trials At Leavenworth
Governor Stanley plans to draw from his contingent fund to pay attorneys for Jolriats conviction in the Klondike at Leavenworth. Fees include 270 for first, 200 for second, 150 for third, and 100 for fourth convictions. Thomas P. Fenlon will prosecute, with H. F. Dawes assisting.
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Klondike
Stanley
Jolriats
Leavenworth
Kansas
Thomas FP Fenlon
Dawes
Fenlon
Kansas Governor Praises State. Plans Speaking Tour
Governor Stanley returns to Kansas amid praise for the state claiming it is the best stage in the Union. He will schedule a speaking tour across Kansas, expressing loyalty and intent to meet residents while promoting subscription to the standard work offered by Jacob Stotler.
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Stanley
Kansas
Nvitather
Secant
Gill
Jacob Stotler
Fortune in Zinc King Corbin Jr Heads Zinc Empire
New York and Austin Corbin Jr the Long Island railroad founder's son rises as a zinc bonanza king. In the past year he amassed fortune in western mining said to exceed 10 million dollars via the wine mining industry. He uncovered Vertabie Klondike near Joplin Missouri and now leads a dozen companies controlling lucrative mines in the Missouri Kansas district as he eyes further properties while likely spending part of August at the Shinnecock Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Austin Corbin Jr
Long Island Railroad
Corbin
Joplin
Missouri
Vertabie Klondike
Bel
Mimsouri-Hansas
Shinnecock Hine
No Boulanger for Him Boston Alderman Opposes Dewey Honor
Boston aldermen dismiss an order to allocate funds to honor Admiral Dewey with city hospitality. Alderman Michael Brick, a Democrat, opposes the measure saying admiring Dewey does not warrant adulation or elevating him to the status of celebrated generals like Grant and Sherman. He warns against turning Dewey into an American Boulanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ave
Board of Aldermen
Board of Estimate
Dewey
Michael Brick
Grant
Sherman
Biran
Forced by Lumber Trust Prices Rise Across Minnesota Makers
Local Minneapolis and surrounding builders report a price pact among fish and door manufacturers raising costs five to ten percent. They cite higher raw material costs and lumber increases, with some items up to 30 percent. Manufacturers claim forced action, expecting new prices to take effect in August as demand remains strong.
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Minneapolis
Mine
Ave
Shot deputy marshal Connell in Cripple Creek ambush
David Connell a former deputy marshal at Gosfield Colorado was shot and fatally wounded at the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad depot while recruiting miners for the Coeur d.Alene country. A large hostile crowd hooted stoned and fired. companions were shot and maimed. no arrests were reported. Connell had been warned to leave the camp by a committee said to represent the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Consell
Cripple Creek
David Connell
Gosfield
Col
Florence
Corur d'Alene
Connells
Cosnnell
Connell
Univers Union
Late Casualties From Manila Reported By Cable
War dispatches list additional casualties with names and units from Manila. Entries include Twenty first Infantry near Calamba with William A Kenned and others, Fourth Ohio with Edward Oberhaumn, and various company members. Details mention multiple unit designations and missing or wounded statuses as of July 28.
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Gen. O
Manila
Washington
Purer
Twenty First Infantry
Calamba
William A. Kenned
William Murphy
Charles Henderson
Osvally
Edward Oberhaumn
Forsarin
John McGregor
Wes Vere
Washington Infantry
Spawn Woodrum
Ned
Tenth Coiv Pittsburgh Anniversary Convention Opens
Officials prepare for the tenth anniversary convention of the Youte Peo Pistechetesian Athos of the Walled Presbyterian church in Duluesc Dardenter. About ten thousand visitors are expected in Bid Schuck tonight and the city streets will be festooned with blue and yellow. The opening service at 7 o'clock will be led by Rev. J S Moffatt with Rev. J gam Alexandra as chair, as committees finalize details for exhibits, garden areas, and stage decorations. The Patton monument dedication to follow on Saturday afternoon at Calendale cemetery and additional services will be delivered by AiG Kyle and other church leaders.
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Braget
Praise Service
J. S Moffatt
Chester
S.C
J Gam Alexandra
Bema
Ee D
Allegheny
Wii
Blinn
Patton Monument
Calendale
Ceme
Tere
West Chase Warvices
Arin Mamasaler
Aig
Kyle
Kid Lavigne Enlists for Uncle Sam in World War I
Chicago report from Battle Creek Michigan says boxing figure Kid Lavigne has enlisted to fight for the United States, joining 32 recruits from Saginaw and Detroit bound for Fort Sheridan. He was briefly involved in a fight with two policemen during layover, then rescued and placed aboard the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Tribune
Hattle Creek
Constabulary
Bridge to India ships iron for Mandelay viaduct
Harrishire August 2 The Pennsylvania Steel Company shipped 42 carloads of bridge and construction material to New York docks for transport to India. This marks half of the iron needed for the viaduct across the Goktelk gorge about 80 miles west of Mandelay. The firm will be paid 700000 dollars. The remaining half will be sent in the fall with reconstruction starting in November after the rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrishire
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Pennsstvania
New York City
India
Atroda
Goktelk Gorge
Mandelay
Fallout on Tax Collection Costs From Fiscal Year
Washington Aug 2 The bureau of internal revenue reports expenses for the year just closed at about 1 584 14 with a cost of collection 1 05 per cent a reduction from the previous year when the percentage was higher Receipts from various sources show changes including margarine stamps and whiskey taxes with increases in some categories and declines in others The report lists state level totals by region and notes districts with higher or lower returns and tobacco liquor and other duties across multiple states and districts as part of the fiscal summary.
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Washington
Bureau of Intermal Revenue
Tharos
Dias
Ise
Coeisibias
Panvisie
Geil Ek
Haiti
Walch
Tex
Tocreman
California
Nevada
Colorado
Delaware District of Columbia
Virgie
Minnesota
Minaoei
Norsk
North Dakota
South Dakota
Maine
Vermont
New Jerney
Garal
Caralina
Mraz Ivanis
Virginia
Jordan Released in Alma Murder Case Hearing
Johnson Jordan was discharged after a Tuesday Alma hearing due to lack of evidence linking him to the McFarland murder or freight car theft. Will Collins, Tranke Souse, and others faced different outcomes as witnesses’ stories varied. Authorities fear lynching if suspects Bender and Williams remain jailed, prompting governor and sheriff actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Jordan
Beng
McFarland
Alma
Will Collins
Tranke" Souse
James Sender
Dick Williams
Stanley
Bender
Williams
Cook
Willams
Scenic Line of the World Tours in the Rocky Mountains
Tours in the Rocky Mountains advertise the Denver and Rio Grande as the Scenic Line of the World with through tickets to Colorado Utah New Mexico and catering to transcontinental travelers. It highlights two routes through the Rockies and direct service to Cripple Creek and major western cities with palace and tourist sleeping cars between Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Portland. Contact S. K. Hooper for illustrated pamphlets.
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Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Cripple Creek
Fullman Palace
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gateway
S. K. Hooper
G. PF
T. A
Atlas completes half world tour in bid for prize
Chicago reports P Atlas, aiming to circumnavigate the globe in five years, has reached the city and has covered about 40,000 miles of the planned total and raised $17,000. Born in Alexandria Egypt to Greek descent, he trained in Paris and earned a geographer degree in Geneva. He says the trip serves science and will yield material for a publication upon return.
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Chicago
P. Atlas
Eric Rimeeif
Attlis
Alexandria
Lyceum
Paris
Geneva
Lake Shore Strike Faces Silence From Grand Chief
Grand Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Tyco motive Engineers said no official information reached him about Lake Shore engineers requesting higher pay. He indicated the union would not act yet and would seek to adjust matters if the company refuses. About 88 percent of Lake Shore engineers belong to the union, potentially affecting 1,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Cleveland
Ann.s
Brotherhood of Typcomotive Engineers
Lake Shore
Brotherhood
Milwaukee plasterers strike over union labor split
In Milwaukee on August 2 a peculiar strike broke out as plasterers clashed over which union should supply labor for repairs on the county court house. Union plasterers objected to other union men doing the work and walked out, while their employers sought to keep the project moving by using any available union workers. The dispute is under review by the unions. Also reported from El Reno Oklahoma is the pursuit and recapture of Taylor Kirk in the July 4 murder of Bisslater and Cordell. In London, Reed and Choate attended the Commons gallery with the son of Speaker Gully accompanying them.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ang
Court House
Oklahoma
el Reno
O. T
Taylor Kirk
Bisslater
Cordell
Cloud Chief
Washita County
Telegraph
Kirk
Texas
Eed « Spectator
London
Thomas BR. Reed
United States
House of Representatives
Joseph H. Choate
2Uaig
Attangers
House of Commons
William Court Gully
Market report shows mixed gains and drought concerns across regions
The report notes firm wheat and corn opening with scattered gains and modest demand. Prices edge higher in cities like Minneapolis and Duluth while Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas face drought worries. Cattle and hogs show steady to soft tone with auction receipts and shipments varying by region. Provisions are quiet with slight advances and cautious buying in September contracts.
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Heateady
Liverpool
Tad
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Hutuiwest
Mitavapolis
Wuluth
Lisit
Turkier
Cuan
Ats
Eptember
Capes
Henares
Lees Singray
Minneapolis
Ameriisie
Ameriisie Foun
Vehan
Roo
Atchison
Denee Urat Company
Godister Suueneen
Halle Cietalp
sineEn
Condor
Americal
Mane
Snes
Washington
Etry
London
Paris
Ciicage
Toledo
Atria
Ara
Markets and weather wrap amid crop concerns and trading
The report covers sugar, corn, wheat, and cattle futures with price movements and comments from traders. It notes weather patterns affecting crops, farm shipments, and ongoing market activity in New York and London, including price directions and market sentiment for grains and livestock.
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Rural Delivery
Gloria
Maryland
MR. Miller
Osage County
The
Lincals
Aes
Astin Corbin, Jr
Missouri-Kansas
Boulanger
Lumber Trust
Kid Lavigne
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Jordan
MacParland
Around
Attias
Today's Market Report
Chicago Livestock Market
Sheap
Kansas City Livestock Market
Ania
Kansas City
Eran Ee
Staten
Jis Ee
Centriapal
Sean Sonepat
Thiramarket
Ae Bros
Weil
Manhettan
Puethey
J. Amphur Joseph
Sisatony
Jerchant
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