Vanderbilt buys land in Newport area linked to Vanderbilt estate
Newport Aug 3 report says William Vanderbilt Jr and wife added to their Newport real estate holdings by purchasing Hugh Z Dickey estate adjoining Bayview, a sale long on market. Report notes price about 520,000 and mentions possible verifications in Newport amid speculation Vanderbilt may have paid 530,000 for Lawnded estate.
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W. X, Jr
Newport
Willam
Vanderbyit, Jr
Vanilertilt
Hugh Z. Dickey
Bawitfield
Rons
Vanderbite
Vanderbilt
Chaize Man in the Woods Firefights Two Physicians
In Pinaville J. Ans and Philp Smith who lived on a lame farm near town are said to have killed their wives during a plan to set trap for a man reported living in the woods. Detectives pursued the suspect as villagers prepared to aid in the hunt while the accused followed his pursuers and was seen near Dunpile.
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Pinaville
J. Ans
Philp Smith
Deanie
Borris Plains
Wenn
Roaxinie
Tim
Dre
Heugland
Detvidere
M. J
Denille
Rramne Smith
Smith
Dunpiile
Schedule of Tips for Passengers on the Pullman Porters
A rough item from the Oar Porters Advocate notes the Pullman porters labor union has not yet levied certain taxes or statistics. It lists yearly tips and receipts with various cents figures and mentions a year 1390 in the accounting. The lead use last year is credited to Mr Reisey.
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Aue
Pullman
Emf Potters Labor Union
Reisey
Porter Etiquette Sparks Push for Bigger Tips
A fragment from a column quotes F. Dumdick a four car porter advising Guy that farewells and tips should be increased. He suggests issuing a printed schedule of tips for every passenger to curb presumed rudeness as patrons grow less awed by porters.
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F. Dumdick
Guy
Nowadera
Rey
Lost $10,000 for Bride Scranton Refuses Mother’s Offer
In New Haven Connecticut Frank Scranton, son of Mrs Elizabeth Scranton, wed Miss Anna Cronin after refusing his mother's $10,000 offer to break the engagement. Scranton, a salesman in a city business house, declared he can support his wife and chose his bride despite maternal objections.
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Scranton
New Haven
Conn
Frank Scranton
Anna Cronin
Elizabeth Scranton
Clinton
Crovan
W. FP. Dickerman
Ao Topal Business
One Day Sale at The Palax Shoew House
Tomorrow at 3 o clock ant sale begins featuring a Washburn Shoss shoe collection with all styles leathers in tan and black box calf patent leathers and many varieties. Entire stock offered at 250 per pair. Location at 709 Keneas Avenue. Bring cut and get box polish with purchase.
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Ant
Washburn
Keneas Avenue
Salvation Army to Picnic 190 Topeka Children August 21
The Salvation Army plans a one day outing for 190 poor Topeka children on August 21. The event will be held in woods near Oakland with a free train, supervised by Captain Breeding and Captain Godfrey. Police Matron Thorpe will assist. donations can be left at 512 Kansas Avenue.
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Balvetion Army
Salvation Army
Topeka
Oakland
City Railway
Furniche
Plonto
Snoraing
Breeding
Godfrey
Tieng
Thorpe
Kensus Avenue
Mending Socks to dodge Duty in Chicago Claim
A German resident in Chicago brought home socks made by his mother in Germany to escape duty. He wore the socks on landing, mailed a package for his mother, and the customs officials in New York assessed duty. He protested but paid the charges while awaiting hearing, ending up out seven dollars.
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Owser
Germany
Chicago
Chikago
Beett
Custom House
New York
New York Man Buys Six English Terriers at Auction
A New York buyer, J. Carnachien, spent 1,760 on six terriers including a dog named Hot Stull and other prized fox terriers. He plans to bring Mine Innocence to Madison Square Garden for a winter display and hopes to win top prizes at major shows. The report notes accompanying advertisements for veterinary products and infant care aids amid the fragmented text.
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New York
London
Carnachien
Mirch
Purrey
Mudlene Square Garden
Social round of suppers and porch parties in Topeka
A Topeka social page item lists young ladies hosting suppers at Garfeit Park for an evening concert with Mrs. Brown of Kansas City and many others. It notes Misses Myrtle Dillon, Nelle McLatt, Bernice Bissel, Olinda Schmid, and Marie Ficken Becker among attendees, plus a porch party on Buchanan Street and a group at the Q. G. girls’ gathering. Several residents are described as returning from trips to Topeka, Colorado Springs, California, and other locales, with plans for forthcoming visits and events.
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Garfeid Park
Brown
Kansas City
Will Oriffith
K. Ro Stewart
Frank Strawn
Mien Jessie Cuthbert
Mary Irvin
Minnie Conk
Kate Ryan
Edna Prescott
Mary Wilson
Matex Venice Witney
Winnie Potter
Imma Nichola
Marie Gill
Misa Myrtle Dillon
Jeannette Pepin
Myrtle
Mabel
Munch
van Burenstwet
Dentara Tee
Mies Nelle McLatt
Bernice Bissel_ seal
Ian Weber
Vivian Bissel
Her
Dave Johnson
Harry Jones
Nate Ropbing
Me. Miller
Q. G
Marie Fickenbecher
Buchanan Street
Olinda Schmid
Huta
Miss Pattison
Schteuate Poine
Selma Foberg
Gertrude Ott
Mims Olive Diltenderter
Biss Lu Mhall
Bertha Ki Forenson Peeretts
Ee Ae
George Hudders
Clarence Houghtelin
Rumeey Tresice
Howard Carruth
Eleie Bratton
Fussell Kincaid
Horace Cowgill
Theo Rickenbacher
Foster Hickenbacher
Petiss Dome Campoen
Orton
Topeka
Louise Alli- Mra
A. Dana
iMiaa Grace Pees Gay
North
California
Roberta Akers
Thereland
Stanford University
Howel Joned
Marie
Colorado
Dean Bow
Phureday
Washington
D.C
Chikdren
Ohio
Lakes
Henry Hemnett
Toon
Vitet
Oak Park
Canoo
Maurice Hywater
Oman
A. A. Weiskireh
H.R. Jansen
Fort Riley
Catelina Tained
Mee Ines Wagner
Lixsie Boyle
Mra Rain
Charien
Arkansas City
C. McMichael
Esxbridge
Arima Cus
Kendall Sas
Wiscomer
Bertha
Jevsle Ruts
Ave
Chuva Aldringe
Renirsey
N. M
Top Topeks
Camrade
Bethany
Iliam Connors
Thursty
Ancinth
N. Tr
Orkerty
Colo
Northern cities beckon for summer travel plans
Duluth and other northern points are cited for summer trips. Mrs. Rena Malan plans a Junction City visit with friends. Clarence Poindexter returns from weeks in El Rena. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Satie and their late son come back from six weeks away. Mrs N. BP. Garreteon enjoys a short stay at Eaceiaier Springs.
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Duluth
Rena Malan
Junction City
Clarence Poindexter
el Rena
Ralph Satie
Heve
N. BP. Garreteon
Eaceiaier Springs
Prince Henry of Orleans Dies in Saigon
Prince Henry of Orleans, born 1867 and never married, died at 3:30 today in Saigon Cochin China after a period of illness. He was en route to the United States via San Francisco and planned a Newport visit this fall. His name was once linked to an American heiress and a possible match with Prince Charles of Bourbon.
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Saigon
Cochin
China
Prince Henry of
Orleans
Prince Henry
Binchy
United States
San Francisco
Newport
Prince Charles of Bourbon
Caserta
New Labor Order Formed At Washington Navy Yards
A new national labor order intended to unite mechanics, helpers, and laborers in navy yards and arsenals nationwide was organized last night. The Navy Yard Employees Protective Association is the chosen name, with arsenial employers to be added later. The move follows the nine hour day strike led by the Internsional Association of Machinists, though harmony with that association’s principles was not questioned.
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Washington
Arge
Navy
Navy Yard Employes Protective Association
Internsonal Association of Machinists
Italian Woman’s Luck Captures Attention on York
Italian pursuing two young women recently landed from Italy faced an order from Washington amid protest by the ship’s doctor. The case moved with determination as the girl arrived in New York, leaving behind heartfelt sadness and seeking help from friends and relatives, while rumors of wealth and opportunity swirled around the tale.
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York
Antonia Pursiers
Italy
Washington
New York
Vane
Despairing Deportation and Ship Voyage Threats
A distressed woman overwhelmed by homesickness and malaria becomes a Bellevue Hospital inmate. An order for deportation follows as she is taken to the dock in a mental wreck. A physician warns she would likely die on the voyage, while officials press the ship departure.
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Bellevue Hospital
Sbe
United States Ship Building Trust Forming in New York
Reports state an upcoming trust launches within days. Core backers include Cramps and Newport News with Vickers and Maxim interests, plus Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass and Crescent Ship Yard. Other participants cited include Union Iron Works San Francisco and Carteret’s Canada Manufacturing.
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New York
Aug
the Journal and Advertiser
Newport News Company
Pias
Vickers and
Maxim
Bethlehem Ship and Armer Pinte Works
Union Tron Works
San Francisco
Bath Iron Works
Bath
Hyde Windlass Company
Crescent Ship Yard
Elizabethport
N. 3
Samuel L. Moore Sons & Co
Canda Manufacturing Company
Carteret,n. A
Topeka Proofendorses Local Readers Endorsement
A version of a local reader endorsement asserts the benefits of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and bladder control. Mr O Olney, a Kansas avenue freight worker, describes long kidney trouble, back pain, and relief after using the remedy.
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O. Olney
Kansas Avenue
Santa Fe Railroad
Auss
Kinney
Gente
Foner Callivarn Co
Buttaio
Dean
Cramp Shares Offer Accepted for Trust Securities
The document notes a cash or 7 percent preferred stock option for each Cramp share within the trust. It outlines exchange terms and the method by which holders may receive the stated consideration.
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Ing
Cramp
Tried to See the Queen in Plainfield Visit Incident
Plainfield New Jersey Alderman Van Horwerden on a visit to Holland was mistaken for an anarchist by court guards. He was detained briefly and later released after explanations. Other dispatches report Australia’s defense bill second reading and debates on a militia per emergency provisions.
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Plainfield
M. J
New York
N. J
van van Horwerden
Holland
Guees Wilhemnn
van Horverden
Sn Army
Melbourne
House of Deputies
Edmound Barton
Australis
Fragmentary Early 20th Century Notices Sweep Mixed Topics
A garbled OCR page cites diverse items including boxing clashes and brigands, Panamanian naval movements, a move to curb bogus diplomas in Milwaukee, opera contracting in New York, and unrelated street references. The chaotic text blends names, places, dates, and events with little coherence.
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Burg E. Zets
Chazy Man IN
Oxford
Oxfords
Iske
J. M Cheebrough
Civic Party
Rogers Peet
Stein Block
Ney Beeee
Fali
A.A Fite
Wilson Bros
Washburn Shoes
Henry of Orleans
America
NEW Labor Order
U. & Government
Ship Building Trust
Cramps and
United States Ship Building
Capitalisa
Cramp Corypany
Tak
Tien Teing
Methes
Chi-L4
Ho-Nun
Colombia
Panams
Colombe
Ace
General Albus
Colon
Milwaukee
Atsae
National Association of Deduxts
National Association of Dental Examiners
de Rearke
Sanderson
Maurice Graubee
Ediward le Reatke
Thiet Country
Sityt Sanderson
Col~orado
Union Pacific
Panite
Rune
Pacite
Miswwuri
F. A. Lewis
J.C. Fulton
Victoria
Sydney
Pulisingers
Wingissery
Castoria
Hapti
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