Topeka Property Owners Protest Poor Brickwork
A Topeka neighborhood south of Fourth Street protests the brick and workmanship used on new pavement in a planned memorial to the city. Property owner A Hurd leads locals alleging substandard brick from Topeka kilns and threatens court action to halt payments to contractors. A taxpayers committee met Mayor Drew and City Engineer Wise to declare war.
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Pullman Dead in New York Universalist Leader Dies
Baltimore aug information received of the death at Camp Huyal Thousand Islands of Dr Pullman aged years. He was born Auburn eldest of a family. Survived by a son George H Pullman secretary to Clara Marton Red Cross and a daughter Mrs Charles Smith Swanston. He preached in northern New York built churches, led Universalist work, served as general secretary of the Universalist General Convention and pastor at Second Universalist Church of this city where he became pastor emeritus. He ran for Congress on the Republican ticket but was defeated.
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Two Tales of W R Hearst From the Wave
The piece recalls Hearst era intrigues and press campaigns, recounting ventures from nominating crusades to vaudeville style stunts and a shipwreck tale tied to Coney Island, with vivid episodes of newsroom tactics and sensational coverage. The text blends fictionalized memory and period journalism.
Deserted Boy Taken to Police Station by Officer King
A 12 year old boy, who left Kansas City with his uncle and another man to trade horses, was found wandering after an overnight stay with Mr. King. The boy said his companions left him ten miles south of To. He began traveling toward Kansas City this morning as police arranged care.
Governor Pingree Says He Will Hold His Nose for McKinley
Detroit dispatch reports Governor Hazen S Pingree declaring he would vote the Republican ticket no matter what while criticizing Mark Hanna and the Ohio clique. He urges patriotism and even voting with Democrats to curb Hannaism and save Republicanism. He blames tariff and dictatorial influence for Republican decline and calls for unity to protect the nation.
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Reat
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United States
Armour to Send Six Million Pounds Cattle to China
In a bustling trade report, Armour plans to export six million pounds of cattle to China. The piece also notes Pacific carrying trade dynamics and regional tensions involving Hawaii and Japan. A violent incident in New York details H H Stridiron, a Batthmore lumber merchant, killed by a gunman identified as Ford, who later died by suicide after the shooting at a hotel. Stridiron had registered in Baltimore and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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Gladstone’s Ane Senor Under Erect Charges
Inquiries allege Gladstone and four former London workers exchange members are linked to a Salisbury case. Attorneys claim Beliatee defectively alleges aggressive acts amid legal actions. Details remain unclear as the report highlights court charges and possible involvement of several parties.
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Women at Golf Championship Draws Big Names
New York reports a stellar field for the upcoming golf title on Long Island. Hoyt leads a group including former champion Genevieve Hecker, Chicago’s Bessie Anthony, Philadelphia’s Mrs Caleb Fox, Julia Clark Griscom, and A Dewitt Cochrane among others. Despite reverses Hoyt is the standout, aiming to reclaim the title at Shinnecock Hill with an eager gallery backing Clark and Anthony also viewed as threats as Morristown Metropolitan winner Hoyt seeks a repeat.
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Morristown
Kaiser sermon sent to China sailors and soldiers
Berlin reports thousands of copies of Emperor William's sermon on the yacht Hohenzollern were issued for German sailors and troops in China. He quotes Exodus, urging those at home to answer God's call and prepare to enter the fight as thousands volunteer to the fore.
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Side of War and Intercession in a Soldier's Dawn
Fragmented text recalls a scene of marching to battle with prayers for intercession. It describes ships, flags, and shorelines as troops brace for engagement, the drums beating, and soldiers facing enemy fire with fear and resolve during a burning sun and long bivouac.
Nome mining boom spreads to Hastings creek prospects
Aug 1 notes mining in Kongrock Harris and Quarts creeks showing pay gravel on Hastings creek eight miles east of Nome. A fifteen foot thick gravel bed extends into the hills with promising gold. Pumps are active as prospectors expect Hastings creek to host extensive operations next season. Albion steamer rescued three castaways from the Arctic.
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Arcue
Jail Delivery Sparks Montana Prison Break
A Sunday morning jail delivery in Red Lodge Montana freed four inmates. Frank Woodstock a horse thief Johnson a halfbreed who stabbed a white lad at Joliet last week Tinker forger and John Wilburn alias Walden escaped after outside parties pried off a window bar with skeleton keys. The quartet reportedly fled toward Wyoming to join the Hole in the Wall gang. This marks the third escape from the jail in two years.
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William Returns to Work After Hiring Offer in London Tale
A humorous tale follows William who is sacked for reading the paper at a hotel in London. He collects unpaid wages, tries again in a new job, and returns to window cleaning after a brief farewell. Separately a travel note advertises tourist rates to Colorado and Utah via Missouri Pacific lines with routes to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Salt Lake City, and Ogden.
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Ice Cream Sandwiches Take Wall Street By Storm
The New York Sun reports ice cream sandwiches debuting during a heat wave in the Wall Street district. A vendor sold two graham wafers with ice cream between for one to three cents, drawing brokers, messengers, and clerks in a democratic sidewalk rush. Demand quickly outpaced stock as imitators appeared and the original inventor dominated early sales.
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Dog Stopped the Denver Flyer in Curious Chase
In Hazelton a large bloodhound ambushed the No 3 flyer from Denver to Cheyenne causing multiple derailments of the engine led by Engineer Mike White and Fireman Balthoft. The dog persistently attacked the locomotive and the crew finally halted the train after repeated standoffs and evasive attempts.
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Denver
Cheyenne
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White
Tyers
Haxelton
Mike White
Train to Cheyenne Dragged by Belligerent Bloodhound
A derailed bloodhound attack on a moving train bound for Cheyenne triggers tense actions as crew and passengers brace for danger. The engine refuses to halt, and a fatal collision with a cow catcher ends the pursuit while the locomotive continues toward its destination.
The Robbers of the Thames in Besant’s Century
A historical extract describes riverfront thefts where robbers in light boats plundered ships unloading cargos. It details tactics, concealment, and the social milieu, noting damage valued at £20,000 annually by 1708 and the pervasive culture of drinking and fencing stolen goods.
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Sir Walter Besant
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