Was Fickle Woman Violet Van Ness Fires Self in Affray
San Francisco Aug 11 Violet Van Ness, a striking young woman, shot herself after a quarrel with Professor Potter and her fiancé, then said she would not blame him for her act. Doctors report she is recovering. The interview recounts her motives, relationship, and the scandal surrounding their courtship.
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San Francisco
Violet van Ness
Shootims Hurgelt
Dave
Ann
Milas Kay Ness
Japan
Sr. Potter
Tor
Westlippy Testuke
Palatine Molves
Yasty Bavicken
Corporal Potter
Cen
New York
Gunilles
F.romnson Potter
Owlne
Paris Aline
Ord Owen
le Heraonel Energy
Albany Battalion
Robert Emmett
Yempeteat
Bathalion
Fort Wadsworth
Potterngi
Sumer
South Beach
Staten Island
Potter
Moly
Fishep
Margitie
Company A
Girls Come Early Rew Form in Coed Place
Readers describe early morning scenes as girls arrive in uniforms and dresses to visit wounded soldiers near the riverside. They bring items for the wards while doctors, nurses, and soldiers receive visitors and salutes echo along the hospital hall.
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Clepen
Hetorr Santtars
Peace terms threaten to move Cervera officers
Washington reports that if peace is not declared by September 15 the Navy Department will rehouse Admiral Cervera and his men. Spanish officers may be moved from the current quarters to a vacant brick hospital building outside the grounds to accommodate cadets as the autumn term begins.
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Washington
Annapulla
Navy Department
Cervera
Eulu
Cérvera
Cervers
Instruction Corp
Ume
Ube
Dead Man Returns in Small Town Mystery Tale
A ten year old disappearance ends when a grotesque hobo named Morrison returns to claim his life story. The body found in the river was identified as Morrigan by the coroner and deputy. Morrison shocks a Genesee Avenue merchant who questions him about the long absence.
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Asginaw
Hob” Morrison
A.bartletts
Coleman
Tripbel
John Eyan
Morrigan
Genesee Avenue
Hawthorne Starter Bruen Delights and Dismays Crowd
At Hawthorne the opening day featured starter William Bruen handling the gate. Spectators saw starting without a recall tag for the first time, five first-race runners, and a later chaotic finish with horses staggered at the post. The crowd jeered at times as Bruen adjusted the barrier amid Libertine and Dare II scenes, while a later race ended with many horses close at the post and hearty applause.
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Chicago
Hawthorne
William Bruen
Mrr
Bruen
Cep—sicum
Doremus
Libertine
Dare II
Galen Strown
Preacher's Loud Voice Stirs Plainfield Church Row
In Plainfield scenes on West Front Street and Central Avenue, friction grows between First Baptist and Calvary Baptist colored churchs and nearby residents over Rev. Scott Wallace's loud preaching. Wallace, a six footer weighing about 300 pounds, often drowns out Rev. Dr. Yerkes during services, prompting deacons to intervene to protect the sermon.
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Plainfield
Plainfield Church
First Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Colored Church
West Front Street
Central Avenue
Scott Wallace
R. Yerkes
Yerkes
Wallan
First Baptist
Waltare
Youthful Orator Moves Neighboring Church Audience
A vivid account describes a speaker whose initial promptness gave way to fervor as his words carried him to a nearby church. His preaching tested the patience of Dr. Yerkes and his congregation with powerful, rapid outbursts.
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Dr. Yerkes
Suit Alleges Plagiarism by Mutual Life Insurance Co
Mrs Gurney Lapham of Syracuse sues The Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York in Onondaga County for 5000 dollars alleging plagiarism and false pretenses. She claims a folder titled Woman and Life Insurance contained her manuscript offered to the company, was returned unused, later printed and used, and that the firm profits from a so called Mevery bureau. Settlement offers have been made but unsatisfactory.
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Catual Life Insurance Co
Syracuse
N.Y
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Gurney Lapham
Lapham
Benettt
Seven Days in a Fog A Gloucester Fishing Tale
Gloucester August report details Thomas Hackett and James Goodwin returning home after seven days aboard the James A. Garfeld. Lost in fog while trawling, they rowed toward a horn sound, survived on raw fish and bird blood, endured weakness, and were finally picked up by the Mondego and brought to Halk toax. Captain Atwood barely recognized them.
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Gloucester
Mass
Thomas Hackett
James Goodwin
James A. Garfeld
Sas
Foshorna
Dory Aml Goodwin
Hackett
Dory
Ely
Halk Tuax
Goodwin
Godwin
Captain Atwood
Cuban Cottage Overrun by One Hundred Cubans at Branch
On August 1 a cottage owner at Branch leased his property to Cubans for the summer. Now over a hundred Cubans occupy the ten room dwelling with many children under two years old. Residents marvel at the crowd, chaos on the lawn, and the sight of residents peering at the scene while the guests enjoy the summer revelry.
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New Sore
Long Branch
Guests of Commodore Benedict Reach Gray Gables
The Oneida steam yacht with Commodore Benedict as host brought Mr. and Mrs. John G. Carlisle and ex-Postmaster General Wilson to anchorage off Gray Gables. Cleveland may join for a cruise along the northern New England coast possibly to St John New Brunswick.
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Say, Mare, Ave
Commodore Benedict
Anchorage
Gray Gables
Oneida
Commodore
Benedict
John G. Carlisle
Wilson
Cleve
Cleveland
Carlisle
New England
St. John
N. 5
Japan Offers Arms to Aguinaldo If U S Abandons Philippines
London reports a Philippine junta delegation and Consul Wildman say Japanese cruisers Matsuchima and Takasaga officers discussed arming Aguinaldo with free arms and ammo should the United States withdraw. Junta did not respond. Merritt awaits Monadnock arrival to Manila Bay to police the city amid potential trouble. Father Mekionos narrowly escaped a Spanish shell while riding to meet Manila's archbishop.
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London
Hong Kong
Daily Mall
Wildman
Matsuchimea
Takasaga
Manila
Aguinaldo
America
Philippines
Merritt
Manila Bay
Insurgenta
Father Mekionos
First California
Elesencas
Nineteen Linseed Oil Co Liquidates Amid Margin Woes
Chicago Aug. The National Linseed Oil Co faced margin shortfalls estimated between 25,000 and 60,000 and the unpaid margins on flaxseed trades were later claimed to be under 25,000 by company officials. Board members say the true figure is higher by several days, checks issued to creditors, two new directors appointed replacing long-time members, and creditors were offered stock instead of cash. Vice President McCulluh stated they have met obligations and nothing more to add.
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Chicago
Nenenar Linsted OM Company
Haulda
Board of Trade
Tastket
Frankin U. Locks
Buffalo
Weday Paper
Tien
Tnesed el Company
Hai
McCulluh
Boundary extension proposed for Black Hills forestry reserve
Senator R F Pettierew traveled from Desdwood to Washington to present local support for widening the forestry reservation into Ambered regions. Aimed at safeguarding young timber with patrols and supervisory staff, the plan would not affect mineral or agricultural land and could extend into Lawrence County and adjacent Wyoming areas. Homestake supports the arrangement, and Pettierew will report to Secretary Bilas reflecting majority sentiment.
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Desdwood
RF. Pettierew
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Bilas
Black Hills
Lawrence County
Wyoming
Homestake
Spain and European Lottery Scheme Aims to Aid Government
New York reports a Madrid lottery launched August 1 under Spanish government auspices. Receipts minus prizes to fund pressing needs, with expectations to net about 100 billion pesetas, roughly 107 million dollars. Officials say salaries of civil and military servants may be paid by September. The piece notes historical profits from various European lotteries and contrasts Spain with Holland Denmark Italy and Prussia, highlighting Prussia as most popular with yearly prizes and large treasurers.
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New York
Madrid
Europe
Spain
Italy
Jazzproné
Holland
Denmark
Texas Lynch Law in a Texas to England tale
A Syracuse Standard reprint recalls a Texas delegation visiting England to observe justice and the blunt Texas view on lynch law. An Englishman questions prompt punishment while the Texan concedes occasional failures but defends swift, decisive dealing with criminals.
Food fears mount as St Michael orders curb on arrivals
San Francisco reports U S government fears serious trouble at St Michael as crowds deterred from landing. Vancouver Barracks issues notice to shipmasters to prevent passengers landing without proof of rapid onward travel to Alaska mines. Major General Merriam orders tightened controls at Port Michel with troops stationed at Fort St Michael to enforce restrictions.
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San Francisco
United States
St. Michael
Dawson
Transportation Companie 3
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
ISR
Alaska
Port Michel
Merriam
Wip Davis
First Cavalry
Actine Agi
Regular Army
Hickhardren
Fort St. Mic
Enero) Merrie
New Toilet Fad Attracts Danger From Perfume Doping
A fashion for self administered perfume overdoses is linked to a deceased actress. A doctor friend warned that impure scents could cause blood poisoning. The fad involved using different perfumes each day, from violet to cherry, as an alleged recovery method.
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Nollie
Great Southern Gas to Build Ohio Gas Plant for 450000
Zanesville Aug 11 The Great Southern Gas and Oil company backed by Chicago capital arranged with Pittabuce Tube to construct a new plant costing 450000 to supply eastern and central Ohio with natural gas. Chicago investors provided 250000 cash as a good faith guarantee. Work must be completed by January 1, 1898 and gas will be drawn from Sugar Grove field in southern Ohio.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Great Southern Gas and Ol Company
Chicago Capital
Pittabuce Tube Company
Nature Gas
Chicago
Sugar Grove
Berlin doctor urges sugar as regular soldier food
The Berlin correspondent reports Dr Lichenstorfer, physician to the general staff, recommends sugar be treated as a standard soldier diet, noting experiments show weight gain and less hunger thirst exhaustion and sunstroke on long marches for sugar fed troops.
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London
Berlin
Mallangs
Lichenstorfer
Renowned Minister Revealed as Notorious Bandit
In Gregory county South Dakota Aug 1 residents confront the paradox of Rev Myron Hillard known as Ponca Jim Montana Jack and assorted aliases. After four years he led a dual life as a respected evangelist and feared rustler robber. He was captured after a lengthy chase and gunfight with stolen property and blood on his hands.
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Southakota
Myron Hillard
Ponca Sim" Lake
Montana Jack
Gregory County
Hillard
Hayes Fart
South Dakota
Ponca Jim
Ramie
Air. Ehlieard
Jim
Montank Jack
Hilgard
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