Merchants Excursion Promises Record Chicago Trade
Chicago August reports a ten million dollar wave of dry goods clothing hardware and other wares to be sold to out of town merchants within ten days as national merchants travelers forecast a fall trade boom. retailers claim large stocks and brisk orders with September and October meetings expected to surpass prior years amid strong crop conditions and stable currency.
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Chicago
National Association of Merchants
Larseet Stork
Lipether
Genecal
Gene Ion
Oldest Resident Margaret Fallon Dies at 117 in New York
Ithaca N Y Aug 12 Mrs Margaret Fallon long regarded as the oldest person in the United States died Saturday evening at the Cayuga county residence one mile north of the ferry Her life spanned Ireland born Lasmouth Parish to 1781 117 years marked by simple living and a habit of smoking Her husband died years ago her children include a daughter over 50 and Daniel Fallon the eldest son a retired railroad man over 76 in age One son served in the Civil War and Libby prison years ago The record notes her age and longevity despite hardships.
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Ithaca
Margaret Pallon
United States
Fallon
Hie Fee Ferry
Cayuga County
New York
Aubyena
Ireland
Lasmouth
Daniel Fallon
Eorth
Libby Peinon
Boys Win A Strike At Potato Farm Near Sheffield
Aug 12 report from Sheffield Ti describes A. O. Stetson supervising a potato operation west of town employing twenty boys aged 1 to 14. Workers earned 2 cents per 4 bushels until a protest by Ditby Car who demanded higher pay. Stetson granted a raise amid a tense field confrontation.
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Sheffield
A. O. Stetson
Tows
Stetson
Bradford’s Female Remedy Promises Health for Women
An old newspaper ad touts Bradford's Female as a standard remedy for weaknesses and irregularities in women. It claims timely use supports health and constitution, noting it is sold by druggists for $1 and that books for women are free.
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Bradford
Robbers Fail to Loot Burlington Safe in Omaha St Joseph Run
Bandits bound for St Joseph hold up a southbound Burlington flyer near Oelock, attempt to steal Adams Express safe, abandon the job after rolling it from the car. The safe was later recovered unopened. Reports say the raid yielded little money, with figures varying about $5.20 to $5,260 and other small packages.
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Bt. Joseph
Bro
Oelock
Adams Express Company
Wiliam Cardnér
Enine
Willan Meaten
Coupher
Hogue
Kansex City
Burlington Road
Tt Jugs
Marooned From Camp Alger to Manassas
Samuel Adams of Twenty-seventh Kansas recounts the removal from Camp Alger to Manassas Junction near Clifton Virginia in August. He describes marching life, pup tents, rations, and fatigue, noting a night march, the heat, and the first Bull Run battlefield relics as his unit pressed toward the Manassas line.
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Satcuel Adama
Alger
Samuel Adams
Pwenty-seemna Kanwnia
Jide
Adame
Toboks
Marneshs
Pal Acumai
Quip
Clifton Va
Teady
Bresk Cvasmp
Michielin Rexinenia
thurdGeck
Dnultia Regiment
Burks Station
Spany Trang Rus
Camel
Ars Santas
Burke Bae Ton Wrida
Cline
Clftan
Bull Run
Gay of
Dulleta
Huttoos
Farragut torpedo boat destroyer shatters speed records
San Francisco August 12 the Farragut completed builders trial proving extraordinarily fast. On a measured mile she hit 28 knots with engines pushing toward 1100 horsepower while officials observed smooth seas and steady performance. The test drew naval board senators and engineers aboard for the voyage.
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San Francisco
Farragut
Lieut. Drake
The
Oregon
Fruhm and Cleaves
Navy
Hitt
Cullom
Perkins
Barham
Wife May Attend Clubs, Judge's Fellow Believed Friend
Rochester judge Ernst befriended women club members as Mrs. Welch testifies her husband Michael Welch assaulted her after locking her out of a club. She sat on steps, was knocked off the stoop, and spent the night at her sister's. The judge urged Mr Welch to behave and allow his wife to attend clubs.
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Rochester
N. Ate
Ernst
Michael Welch
Bis
Welch
Dire Welch
Hobson Visits Cervera Former Captor in Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland Lieutenant Hobson meets Admiral Cervera, his former captor, as a cordial reunion distinct from Santiago days. The two exchange greetings and reminisce about Hobson’s capture and Cervera’s warship service, with the scene interrupted briefly by Captain Tulate of the Vizcaya recognizing Hobson.
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Hobson
Cervera Merrimac
Annapolly
Santiago Bay
Cervera
Cerona
Tulate
Vizcaya
Hobaoh
Spari—jard
York Backed From Platt Nomination Meeting
A York meeting of Republican committees set for Friday to discuss the Platt faction and Platt’s presidential prospects. The plan includes arranging dates for a state convention and possible nominations while noting opposition to Platt’s supporters. Local officials and party leaders weigh the best path amid intra party tensions.
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York
Priday
Nator
Odell Dees
Platt
Aldeiden
Cord Daeler
Mes Mernerding In Court At White Plains
Mrs Wilmerding, niece of Commodore Vanderbilt, was examined in White Plains court to inquire into her sanity. The commission said she appeared sufficiently recovered to permit discharge, and adjournment was set to allow more evidence before a report.
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New Yong
Vack
Wilapyralile
Getahee
Tcolonel
Wilmerdine
Dames
Lamere
Favon Larans-boewath
Hee Hunbald
Frianc E
Vander Billy
Gleason
Wikautery
Chinchbugs Ravage Brooklyn Lawns in Pest Invasion
Brooklyn residents report chinchbugs from the western United States invading lawns. Affected home on Washington Avenue shows severely damaged turf, prompting a call to the Brooklyn Tree Planting and Sanitation Society. Secretary Lewis Collins coordinates efforts as local expert plans a targeted extermination scheme.
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Brooklyn
New York
Tie West
Pukich
Ste. Melvin Stephen
Wishington Avenue
Sarih
Sisphenus
Washizeton Avenue
Home
Lewis Colina
War
Collins
Wossington
Catholic Graveyard Rules to Be Tested in Court
In Belviders Alabama the case concerns whether church graveyard rules govern burial. James Gallagher died. a dispute arose when Protestants and Catholics clashed over a body to be laid in consecrated ground. A Protestant group demanded non consecrated burial as the court decides church authority.
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Belviders
James Gallagher
Mt Srough
Potters Eid
Gallaghers Grohe
Pas Herstt
Cass
Independent paper mills eyed by newspapers in move to self supply
Appteion Wisconsin notes a general movement by newspapers nationwide toward owning independent mills to print their papers. A Chicago paper sender plans a North Minnesota visit to study local mill prospects. The Saturday Trade reviews the Bama Line and the World of New York contemplates a Moos slant in June.
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Appteion
Wis
Chicago Piper Nassanta
Minnesota
Lok Lnte
Chicago
World of
New York
New Job For Roosevelt As Police Chief Candidate
Frightened by the boom rigged for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt the machine Republicans select a new field for commander General Thomas W. Mergen. An Indian commissioner under President Harrison suggests Roosevelt be made high police commissioner in Cubs. Mergen thinks no man can preside the Cuban police force better than Roosevelt and wants him up.
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New York
Theodore Houevelt
Neve
Thomas W. Mergen
Harrison How
Roosevelt
Cubs
Mergen
Feud Threatens Death After Cresskill Hotel Riot
In Cresskill a violent incident erupted when Manhattan Optical workers raided the local hotel. Bartender Fritz Heinmueller was badly injured after being struck with billiard cues and a bottle. Four men, Joseph Blackwell, Joseph Plotert, Walter Terriss, and Louis Howick, were arrested and held for a preliminary hearing as witnesses prepare to testify.
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Cresskill
Manhattan Optical Company
Cresskill Hotel
von Stein
Fritz Heinmueller
Glans
Heinmueller
Knelewood Hospital
Marshal Rhuel
Joseph Blackwell
Joseph Plotert
Walter Terriss
Louis Howick
Blackwell
Cresskil
Fixed for England Russia faces Indian frontier tensions
The Novoe Vremya praises the Marquis of Salisbury for restraining Russo phobia and avoiding pretexts for Britain Russia misunderstandings. It notes public support for Chamberlain's views and warns Port Arthur gains will lag, while Russia is ready on the Indian frontier for military action if Britain provokes a crisis.
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Russia
Petersburg
Nevoati
Novoe Vrempya
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
Huseia
Novoe Vremya
Mr. Chamberlain
Port Arthur
Ta Lien Wan
Britannic Officials Likely to Face Smuggling Charge
New York August 12 postal authorities expect charges against Britannic officers for rifling royal mails aboard the White Star liner. Extradition papers are to be sought and the four detainees will be tried in England for robbing royal mails. Official claims that Britannia mail was not rifled are contradicted by today’s investigations.
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Britannic
New York
Tite
England
Republican State Convention Endorses St Louis Platform
Wyoming Republicans meet at Douglas Aug 12 to adopt resolutions endorsing the St Louis platform of 1898. The platform reaffirms protection and prosperity, praises Dingley tariffs, supports McKinley wartime policy and Hawaiian annexation, and favors the Nicaragua canal while endorsing the state administration. Mondell for Congress and Richards for governor were nominated by acclamation.
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Wyoming
St Louis
Douglas
Wyo
Committee On
St. Louis
Republican Party
Nicaragua
McKinley
Spain
Frank W. Mondell
Congress
Deforest Hichards
Two Girls Fend Off Bear While Cycling Adirondacks
Miss Hat Miller of Trenton and Miss Stanley of New York pedaled through the Adirondacks when a bear approached them as they rested. Miller struck the animal and used a cudgel to drive it away after Stanley toppled from her wheel. They escaped unharmed, continuing their ride.
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Adirondacks
Mineville
N. Y
Hat the Miler
Trenton
Walth Sisnley
New York
Mise Miller
Miss Stanley
Miss Miller
Mig Stanley
Mica Stanley
Magnets To Lift Sunken Victoria In Mediterra nean
British plan to raise the sunken Victoria 450 feet deep using giant magnets attached to wrecking pontoons. Each magnet could lift about 100 tons and hundreds of devices may be needed to hoist the 7,000 ton battleship. If successful, raise would cost under 590,000 pounds and demonstrate new naval salvage tech.
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New York
Aug
Victoria
Mediterranean
Maine
George Tyron
Boato
Sir George
Admiralty
Deathbed apology ends thirty year neighbor feud
In Braz Ind August 12 Edward Green and Berry James long feuded after a calf from James escaped into Green's corn. Green seized the calf, it was killed, Green was fined after an arrest. Green later moved to Seattle and died recently. He had his lawyer draft an apology to James and sent a $23 check covering the fine and interest.
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Braz
Ind
Edward Green
Berry James
Dick Johnson
James
Green
Gresh
Seattle
Wash
Monty
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