Blood stained antics of a Chicago professor
Chicago reports professor Opitz an assistant in zoology at the University of Chicago was arrested after displaying goose heads to jurors. He claimed a hunting mood and taxidermy impulse led to the act and the police identified him via telephonic tips from a Sherlock Holmes like officer. Goose heads were confiscated.
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Chicago
Opitz
Sibnay
University of Chicago
List Wivelpard
Opite
Wintraet
Logts Cnttage
Moody
Phegor
Thal
Sherlock Holyes
Sadies
Geese
Accuses Wife of Murder in Arkansas Town Sensation
A Memphis Dispatch reports a sensational case in an Arkansas town where a hardware merchant’s wife is accused of murder. Four men were arrested for robbery, one confessed, and the mob demanded swift court action. The affair drew a large crowd as authorities prepared for trial.
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Arkansas
Memphis
Teng
Aue
John T. Orr
Clarerduli
Ies
Ser Bi
Speok
Schley and Cervera battle tale told by survivor
New York Aug 10 Seaman George McHugh aboard the Brooklyn recounts the surrender of Cervera at Santiago and the refusal to yield to Admiral Sampson’s men. He notes Commodore Schley’s respect for Cervera and describes the tense exchange as ships and officers maneuvered for capture and prize.
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Cervern
Sampson
New York
George McHugh
Craser
Brooklyn
Santiago
Schley
Cervera
Bohley
Captain Cook
Enaga McAvey
Griffin
Ackley
Corvera
Ates
Adsural Cervers
Coevere
Selsey
Manila
Hong Kong
Germany
Russia
Mantle
Dewey
Merritt
Santiago Harbor
Sind
United States
McKinley
Admiral Camara
Singapore
First Shot by Nebraska Sharpshooter Locks Skirmish
London dispatch from Cavite reports a Nebraska sharpshooter fired the first shot against Spaniards during American entrenchment work before Malate. Generals Marritt and Aguinaldo’s forces figure in tense exchanges as rumors fly of further actions and possible American disarmament threats.
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London
To Times
Cavite
Malate
Grant
Young
Utah Artillery
Nebraska Volunteers
Groupe Iytne
Aguineldo
Cani
California
Dewey
Greene
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Sheimtesant Kerr
Par
Charleston
Euniay
Anderson
Car Dewey
Macarthur
Twenty Third
Regular
Fourteenth
Regular Infantry
Minnesota Volunitrers
North Dakous
Parst Idaho
Wyoming
Tercur
All Night Smoker At Park Theater by League of American Wheelmen
Indianapolis hosts the League of American Wheelmen meet with a lavish all night smoker at the Park theater. The entertainment committee plans a continuous program of minstrel features and artistic contests from late evening until 5 am, promising an unprecedented, lengthy show in this country.
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Indianapolis
AE. W
I. A.W
Pari Theater
Park Theater
League of American Wheelmen
Dickson & Talbott
Philadelphia
Dickeunt & Talbot
Hull House to Open Local Theater in South Halstead Area
Hull House plans a new theatre on South Halstead and Folk streets to train district youths in drama. The effort, led by Walter Gray Pletsch and backed by local supporters, follows past productions by Bohemian residents and aims to convert stage talent into constructive work for the cosmopolitan community.
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Chicago
Hull House
West Side
Rocky Gulch
Pera
Tu Heighborfont
South Halstead
Aitte
Weiner
Tor Hull House
Jane Adams
Terons
Walter Gray Pletsch
Cornell University
Bia
Rogallnd
Bringing Home the Dead From Cuba War
Secretary Alger announced disinterment of fallen soldiers from Cuba. Bodies will be placed in metallic caskets and sent to the United States for burial or to national cemeteries when no relatives survive. General Shafter shall receive orders to mark graves to identify each fallen hero.
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Washington
Cuba
Thore
Alger
United States
Sharter
Big Canal Scandal In New York Canal Expenditure
Chicago reports expose waste and incompetence in New York canal work funds tied to Republican officials. Engineer Chaley, key figure in Chicago drainage efforts, discusses withholding the joint report, noting his Democrat leanings but reluctance to fault Governor Black.
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Chicago
New York State
Republein
Chi- Paso
Iyman &. Cooley
Cooley
Edward PF
Brooklyn
Republica
Black
Secrer
Chaley
Chiago
Migstesippi
Drainage Board
Trim Lees
Baltimore
Rome
Canal Investigation Comission
New York
Tam
Democrat
Mr Worth
Canal scandal and graft claims in state campaign
A political speaker accuses Republican officials of colossal extravagance and corruption. He cites a total of £9,600,000 spent on works similar to those by the Ghirigo drainage board at half the cost, insisting the matter is widely admitted.
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Isaac
Ghirigo
Chicago tailors seek labeling plan to curb sweatshops
Chicago Federation of Labor backs plan by journeymen tailors to press for a state law requiring labeling of every garment. The aim is a voluntary boycott and to inform the public about product origins. Officials will consult the federation's legislative committee and seek allied union support.
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Chicago
Ang
Chicago Federation
Federation of Labor
Dedication of St Anthonys Hospital in Chicago Event
The August 18 ceremony marks the dedication of St Anthony's Hospital on West Nineteenth Street and Douglas Park Boulevard. A 15,000 strong Catholic procession will escort Archbishop Pethan to the new four story Bedford stone building with red brick, notable tower, and modern, sanitary facilities. The hospital cost 85000 dollars, including 15000 for land.
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St Anthony’s Hospital
Chicago
Feelma
St. Anthony's Hospital
West Nineteenth Street
Douglas Park Boulevard
Pethan
Homan Catholic
Dorigins Park
Orth
Ianu
German Baron Enlista Enlists in Army Hospital Corps
German baron von Muenchow, years old and native of Bwineminde Pommeranti, enlisted yesterday in the Hospital Corps of the army to serve under the Stirs and Breipes. He now engages in stock raising in Texas and was formerly a second lieutenant with the Prussian guards. He married Baroness Adda von Rycharana in January. home was 137 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn.
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New York
Anzious
Stirs
Breipes Darin Ernat von Mustehow
Hospital Corpu
Army
Bwineminde
Pommeranti
Texas
von Muenchow
Adda von Rycharana
Wines
Cumberland Struee
Brooklyn
Castor and Pollux Tale From Obscure Lineage
Fragmentary OCR hints at a mythic or celestial pair Castor and Bosra with references to bears and a ward or warning. The text is garbled, making precise attribution difficult, but it appears to discuss legendary figures or astral signs in a cryptic, era-archaic voice.
Hobo Hustler Woman Employs Tramps for Union Pacific
Kansas City August 14 1900 Mrs S J Atwood calls herself the Hobo Hustler of the West and has for 19 years supplied laborers to the Union Pacific. She travels between Denver Portland and other western areas recruiting men mainly from among hoboes and Negro workers, arranging terms in a minute and guiding them to work sites.
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Kansas City
Mra
S. J. At- Wood
West
Union Pacific
Colorada
Wyoming
Far West
Historic shells from Dewey era showcased in Crider office
In Washington a Mantel display at the state department shows shell fragments and large shells captured at Civite arsenal after Montejo's defeat. Consul Wildne presented them to Secretary Crider. the 6 inch shell piece reportedly shattered the Spanish commandant's house, destroyed property, and killed five Spaniards.
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Washington
Crider
State Department
Miamila
Admiral Dewey
Guvite
Montejo
Wildne
Civite
Mexico
Anglo American union urged by Maxim letter from Wolseley
New York August 10 Maxim the inventor of the Maxim gun reports Lord Wolseley endorsing a Anglo-Saxon union between the United States and Great Britain Maxim says the plan would unite two nations to ensure open trade and nears the Sine China for mutual advantage He notes Russia’s moves in Asia heighten the case for alliance and collaboration between England and the United States
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New York
S. Maxim
Maxim
Americas
Lord Wolseley
United States
Great Britain
England
Pht
Mes
Weiler
Ani
Cub
Manlin
Perdh
Isabella
Sant Vite
Anantas
Esa
Piace
Russia
Mr. Maxim
China
Mansfield Becomes Proud Father After Birth in Rye
New York reports Beatrice Cameron, the actress, gave birth to a son and heir near Rye last week. Mansfield, returning from England, celebrated by presenting an impromptu apothecary display before a fall from a carriage. The incident added to the public interest in the actor’s family milestone.
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New York
Roomara Mansfield
Rye
N. Y
England
Marsfeld
Beatrice Cameron
Fanner Applauds Alger Letter to Roosevelt Rebuke
Springweld, Aus 12 Governor Tanner sends telegraph to Secretary of War Alger praising his rebuke to Colonel Roosevelt. He commends Illinois National Guard and the nation for trained soldiers ready for emergencies. He notes appreciation from soldiers and families at home.
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Fanner
ALGER
Col Roosevelt
Springweld
Aus
Tanner
Algers
Roosevelt
National Guard of
Illinois
Remorse Unseats Mrs Bradbury After Elopement Scandal
A Los Angeles story recalls Mrs John Bradbury once a Southern California fashion leader who fled with H Russell Ward two years ago. Her mind appears broken by remorse and scandal as letters from Mexico describe failed attempts at recovery, while her husband Bradbury awaits reconciliation in Chicago. The tale traces Lucy Banning’s social rise, the Ward elopement from Santa Maria, arrests, exile in Mexico, and Ward’s disappearance on the plains, ending with a fractured family.
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John Bradbury
Lo Angeles
Cal
Stadburys
Tia
California
Bradbury
Brenna
Santa Maria
Brad Ward
Doury
Lucy Banging
General Banning
Lucy Can— Ting
Ward
Chicago
New York
Bradbery
Los Angeles
Lise
Rosenil Ward
Twin-bodied showwoman faces two-head board dispute
Anderain August 1 report describes Christing a famed two-headed freak, detained by her landlord over two months board. She claims two mouths and two stomachs share one heart and a single body with four arms, four legs, two breasts, and two brains. The case centers on rent delay and the landlord’s demand for two months’ board.
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Anderain
Ing
Christing
Blanche Walsh to star in Davenport repertory season
Blanche Walsh, 28, accepts offer from Melbourne MacDowell to join Davenport's repertory next season in Sardows plays. Davenport recovering from illness at South Danbury, Mass, not ready to appear on stage soon. MacDowell and Walsh to form company and tour.
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Blanche Walsh
New York
Aug. C
Melbourne MacDowell
Fanny Thayenport
Miss Davenport
Davenport
South Dunvury
Mass
Mr MacDowell
Rich
Miss Walsh
MacDowell
Basily
A Hairy Idol to Tension in New York Debut
European critics hail Saver as the greatest genius of the day with hypnotic appeal that captivates audiences. Sir Hoke Johnson and others brought Saver, who will debut in New York at the Metropolitan Opera House with his American season opener this fall.
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New York
Paderewski
Mnie
Puta
Fadereweki
Hoke
Johnson
Veiga
Pin
Metropolitan Tra House
Rise of Francisco Por tusaoh as Ladrone governor
Francisco Portusaoh, now the American provisional governor of the Ladrone islands, is profiled as a former San Francisco resident and early Chronicle contributor. The piece recounts his rise from local clerk to colonial administrator amid U S possession, noting Guam lineage and marriage to a German woman.
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Ladrone Islands
San Francisco
Francisco
Portusaoh
Tadrane Relards
Mecorem Igg
Xlood
Chronicle Butaine
Tenewan
Justice of the Peace
Barry
United Fates
Ai Lust Portisach
Cavite
Portusach
Guam
Ladrone
Ben Francisco
Maters Riddled Him In Battle Wounds and Heroic Feat
AOC and war chronicle describe rapid fire and injuries as Swanger and others exchange shots. The report notes Swanger taking side and head wounds while others are struck. a heroic soldier is cited for enduring pain and continuing action amid heavy fire.
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Besten
Tawrenogburg
Axl Com- Bea
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Nebraska
Gen. Greene
Toral
Jane Addams
Hull
Lexon Committee
Caaastorit
Caastorra
Bigsatare
The
Anglo-American Union
Richard Mansfeld
Emil Sauer
Matsers
Walter Ewanger
Walter E Swan
Pris Company
Biles
Menitier Wu
Swanger
Lake Michigan and
Lake Superior Transportation CO
Chicazeani
Ieckiont Four
Umee
Magoliienk
Peery
Riweskly Petoskey
Bay View
Wisckihar
Be ‘Lake
Lae Superior
Rush
N. Water St
Canron Bros
Jackson
Lehigh Menteee
TeBale
Miarera
Suagh
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
P. Bacon
Topeka Steam Laundry
Colorado
Ustof
Santa Be
Weide Black
Topeka
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