They Robbed Chicago During the Swift Administration
The civil service commission in Chicago Aug. 17 disclosed irregularities implicating former department employees in a conspiracy to defraud the city during the Swift era. Authorities estimate losses up to 200000 dollars through rebate manipulation on water boxes and outside settlements with fake receipts. Duplicate stamps and high official approval are cited as aiding schemes. Arrests anticipated tomorrow as investigations widen. The notice also details rail and travel promotions with various routes and schedules, including a special train through Kansas City to Buffalo and discounted berths, offering reservations through J. H. Lyon and local agents.
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Swift
Chicago
Aus
Civil Service Commission
Walter Office
Department
Cotton Mills Start Restarts Across New England Factories
Aug. 17 reports show several New England mills resuming work after brief shutdowns. Fall River mills restarted to rehire workers, while the Lonsdale company in Providence reopened after a week, employing about 5,000. Methuen and Naumkeag mills in Lawrence and Salem restarted by mid August, supporting 500 to 1,400 workers respectively.
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New England
Fall River
Mass
Providence
Lonsdale Company
Lawrence
Mars
Methun
Methum
Schem
Naumkeag
Forty Chests Adulterated Tea Destroyed in San Francisco
Forty chests of adulterated tea, condemned by Inspector Toohey, were burned in a basement furnace of the appraiser's building in San Francisco. The destruction follows the new law passed by Congress and approved March 2, 1897, marking the first such disposal under its provisions.
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San Francisco
Toohey
Congress
Millionaire Monk Joins Jesuits and Gifts Estate
New York Aug 17 Rev Henry M Van Rensselaer takes Jesuit vows and donates all property to the order. He is the son of General Henry Van Rensselaer and inherited a quarter of the general's vast estate. Lincoln NH builds Kindling Wood Factory to be among the largest in the United States, employing over one hundred men. work begins immediately.
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Jesuits
New York
Henry M. van Rensselaer
Society of Jesuits
Jesus Brotherhood
Henry van Rensselaer
Kindling
Lincoln
N. H
Kindlingwood
United States
Search for Chicora continues as Mrs Bromley plans new dive
Niles Mich Aug 17 Mrs Sarah Bromley a Chicago spiritualist will resume next week the search for the sunken Chicora that disappeared with all on board two years ago She previously conducted a probe a year ago and now has hired a diver to assist her in the effort.
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Bromley
Niles
Mich
Sarah Bromley
Chicago
The Great Rock Island Encampment Announcement
A garbled ad offers a round trip for 22.80 with rail service in Buffalo. It mentions official routes, encampment, and reservations, providing contact as Phone 354 for details.
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Buffalo
Artesian Water in Kansas Could Irrigate Vast Areas
The Kansas City Star notes that a strong artesian well can yield about 50 gallons per minute, enough to irrigate roughly 60 acres. It explains the Dakota sandstone beds as the source, their distribution in eastern Kansas, and factors influencing flow and safety for farming use.
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Kansas City Star
Kansas
Dakota
Rocky Mountains
da Kolas
Texas
Mer. Rowell
United States Geologieal Survey
Prof
Haworth
Powell
Kaneas
Lanse
Scott
Wichita
Greeley
Kanaas
Artesian Wells View Water as Free Fertilizer for Kansas Lands
The article extols artesian wells in southwestern Kansas as a nearly free irrigation source. It argues wells can water fifty acres or more, surpassing surface ditches and pumps in efficiency. It praises sandstone aquifers as vast storage, noting vast supplies predate settlement and suggesting compensation law favors this region.
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Kansas
Yukon Klondike prospects warn of harsh entry
A Canadian government report cautions would be Klondike settlers about severe winter conditions and logistics. It cites scarce labor, high wax prices, and the need for strong lungs and sound joints, while noting distrust of officials and travel dangers.
Kid Nichols Promising Form Seen In Late Athletics
Late sporting news reports Boston beats Washington in wet weather as Nichols shines for Boston. Standouts include MeJames on defense and Tommy Tucker back in uniform. Also recaps games: Pittsburg over Louisville after a long rally, New York over Philadelphia, Baltimore over Brooklyn, and Kansas City Blues debuting Beust with strong pitching. Minor league results from Des Moines and Menoken win 18 to 8 over Reform School.
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Boston
Washington
Bostons
Nicholas Hood
Paiges Stage The Wages of Sin At Crawford Opera House
A large opening night crowd packed the Crawford Opera House as The Wages of Sin featuring Lilian Paige Harry English and Geo W Paige showed to popular price patrons. The drama drew repeated applause and entertaining specialties between acts capped an audience pleasing performance.
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Paiges
Crawford Opera House
Topeka
Lilian Paige
Harry English
Geo. W. Paige
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Keeley Institute
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East 8Th Ave
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W. Sixth St
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Shadows of Life
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