LIZARDS TOO NUMEROUS. JERSEY FARMER SUES NEIGHBOR
In Baptistown New Jersey July Hector Browne Howarth sues neighbor John J Hunt for damages totaling 370 plus for lizard infestation and related losses on his farm. The complaint details pests destroying vines livestock and poultry and even the nuisance affecting sleep and household comfort.
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Baptistown
N. J
Hector Browne Howarth
Bas
John J. Hunt
Howarth
Justice Wallabee Vears
Ziuats Pon
Porto Mico
Ivan
Izarda
Fissworth Tae
Waanis
Howorth
Hinwarth Politi
Amy
Hunt
Honduran Banana Growers Form Combine Against Trust
165 fruit growers of Honduras organize a combine to act with Blue-Gelda company against the banana trust. United States Consular agent Louis Bier carried a power of attorney and a contract requiring 200,000 bunches monthly to be delivered to an independent company at ports Ceiba Truxillo and along the Atlantic coast. Growers fear loss of control as the trust consolidates the trade after the Macheck and Chart line sale.
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Honduras
New Orleans
Louis Bier
United States
Ceiba
Jeactime
Blue- Gelda
Testine the Fruit Trust
Uorceing
Ports Certen
Truxillo
Cmpany
Hinds
Macheck and Chart Line
Trust
A Wife for Four Bicycle Trade Shocks County
In New Castle a striking case unfolds as Mrs Sheeter, married with two children, trades her husband for a wheel and accordion. Joseph Sheeter, returned from Ohio, reports the transaction tied to a Chewtown couple and a claimed surge of funds. The affair centers on Frang Gronski, a Byouns German name mentioned in court notes.
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Tomsph Ghesisr
New Castle
Fusties
Chevtown
Joseph Shevier
Beck
Ohio
Sheeter
Pittsburg
Chewtown
Mra Sheeter
Family Turmoil Ends With Alleged Theft and Auction
In a case before the justice a border and his wife grew distant and an intimacy with Gronzki formed. Sheeler testified his wife favored Gronzki, beat him, and the couple plotted to give wife and children to Bir in exchange for a bicycle and a piano. The German and Mrs Sheeler admitted the tale. Gronzki received the wife and children and other items were swapped back and forth as the plan unfolded.
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Sheeter
Sheeler
Mre
Gronsid
Gronzki
Bir
Alao
Srumaid
Making Automobiles America Leads in Carriage Craft
A New York article argues America will surpass nations in automobile carriage construction. It notes rising European orders for American vehicles, cites French admiration for U S designs, and compares power options. It mentions 70+ factories, $460 million capital, and Europe’s growing appetite for self propelling vehicles.
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America
New York
Foremont
Vandag
Tam
Europe
Bart
Thove Baltt
France
Etygrand
Young cyclist attempts Brooklyn record on trash trail
Orange New Jersey May 6 A young rider inspired by Charles Murphy of Brooklyn tried to beat the bike record by following a train from Mountains Station toward South Orange. The rough ride beat him down and he ended at a South Orange hospital with doctors attending.
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South Orange
Murphy
Jackson
Plans Adopted for City Hall Auditorium and Bonds Sold
The city council approved general plans for a combined city hall and auditorium with a large two story fire department area. Plans call for a 6,000 to 7,000 person auditorium, 10,000 square feet of hall space, and competition among architects with prize funds of 300 200 and 100.
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City Hall
Barnes
Mgr
Marchal
Uiree Tractional
Seeond
Roma
Betts, Henson
Chaev
Blossoms
Blossom
Drew
Counciiman Warner
Counciiman Hella
Couneliman Netters—Ae
Bird
Hughes
Mercan
Zera
Burgess
Roundtree
Nettels
Warner
Bond Bids Spark Premium Parade in Topeka Auction
Opening bids for bonds drew surprise as all bidders offered premiums. Spitzer & Co of Toledo led with a $440 premium for four percent bonds, Dennison & Price offered $2,800 premium for four percent, or a $20 premium to bear three and three quarter percent. Other bids ranged from par plus premiums to mid‑hundreds, with totals approaching $4,400 over the life of twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Spitzer & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dennison & Price
D. Shephard & Co
Topeka
Farson, Leach & Co
N. W. Marrin & Co
W. G
HP Wright & Co
T. E Bowman & Co
Mohawks for Bryan elect new officers in secret session
Buffalo July 6 The Mohawks a Democratic organization with 60 wigwams and over 50 000 active members met in secret here and elected officers and adjourned to meet next year in the city chosen for the national convention The national executive committee was reduced from thirteen to seven members Resolutions denounce trusts and monopolies endorse Bryan and free silver and oppose will tourism James H Sovereign Idaho is named national chief C B Matthews Buffalo is assistant chief Michael Mehan Missouri is national scribe John M Hennessey Buffalo is medicine man George J Zille Buffalo is treasurer Eugene V Brewster New York city is chief of secret service May JO Bennett New York Mayer Harrington Carthage and John Cutler Niagara Falls also named on the national executive committee James R Sovereign appointed national organizer.
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Buffalo
Trd
Niet
Ste
Bryan
James H. Sovereign
Idaho
C. B. Matthews
Michael Mehan
Missouri
John M. Henneswey
George J. Zille
Secret Service
Eugene V. Brewster
New York City
Jor. Soversion
Idahu
Scribe
Mob
Qe Mehan
Mayer
Harrington
Carthage
Bennett
New York
John MM. Hennessey
John Cutler
Niagara Falls
James R. Sovereign
White Skins Turns Black Strange Frostbite Effect Puzzles Pontiac Doctors
A Pontiac man named George Brooks, once nearly white, suffered a frostbite incident last February that caused his skin to darken progressively. Medical experts are puzzled by the hue change, attributing it to the cold exposure but needing further explanation. Brooks’s condition emerged after a night ride and has continued to evolve over weeks, now resembling a darkened skin tone.
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Pontiac
Mich
Mick
Geore Brooks
Brooks
Topeka News Snaps and Strolls Across Fourth of July
Local items recount Topeka happenings from McDaniel joining BB Guild to Fourth of July events. Notes on street repairs on Kansas Avenue, Crosby Brothers storefront excavation, and bridges. Reports on public figures, school cases, weather, and mischief and mishaps around town with scattered names and places.
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H.W. McDaniel
BB Guild
Frank Herald
Kansas Clix
Farnsworth
City of Mexico
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Plentis
Judge Dolman
Manitou
Col
D.'Mckeever
Eagie
Potwin Plate
Sind
Kaa
Fee
Crosby Brothers
Tackson Street
Kansas Avenus
Martins Bi
Toeke
Adge Guthrie
Robert Ruggles
Tully Scott
Oberith
Democrat War
Howe
Seth
Aluond
Supreme Court
Mori
Charigs
Scott
Phillipebure
Framed Tract Display Describes Onyx Embellished Locomotive
A framed tract depiction features the Tackerian mountains in color and a foreground train, with the engine and cars showcased inlaid onyx to give a glinting effect on the polished surface. The eight foot by two foot piece draws notable attention in its ornate presentation.
Carriers Refuse 10 Percent Assessment in Louisville
Louisville Letter Carriers reject a 10 percent levy aimed at creating a fund of 120000 to 150000 dollars. The union accuses the move of funding corrupt service, boosting carrier salaries, and acting as a weapon against civil service, calling the scheme dishonest.
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Louisville Ky
Are After Whinley Tad in Indiana to Organize Trust Action
Report from Indianapolis dated July 1 states commercial travelers plan to fly to Indiana next week to organize a nationwide drive against trusts. Attorney de Griggy hints at formal action if the administration fails to curb trusts. Travel organizers aim to recruit 700 members in town clubs as they move toward a nationwide secret campaign with groups in Chicago and Des Moines already active.
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Indianapols
Tad
Tewaiers
Indiana
de Griggy
Eii
ateKiniy
Palere
Van
Pike
Ben
Chia da
Rano Denes
Trilla
New Steel Plant To Be Built In St Louis To Combat Trust
The Republic reports a new steel company organized in St Louis to build a large modern plant and prepare to fight the steel trust. Incorporation papers to be filed soon, with W T Anderson and other prominent locals backing the venture. Initial capital $500000, to rise later, plus worker housing near the factory.
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St. Louis
Trusta
the Republic
Srest
John Scullin
Harry Scullin
Theo. M. Gallagher
Shickle, Harrison & Howard Iron Company
W. T. Anderson
Rest and Health to Mother and Child Medicine Ad Blurb
Rest and Health to Mother and Child promotes Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed to ease pain in teething and diarrhea for infants. The ad touts wide use by mothers, notes a price of twenty five cents per bottle, and credits Drigeats as distributing the remedy.
New Steel Firm Claims Valued Patents for Castings
The new company, including Carnegie's and other eastern steel works, owns valuable patents for treating steel castings. A large business is assured from the start, enhancing potential growth and market reach.
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Negie’s
Eastern Steel Works
Emerson on Census Supervisor Candidate Shift Emerges
A political clash in Emporia sees Ike Lambert and Major Hood backing an opponent to JD. W. Fastman for census supervisor in the Fourth District. Briges of Carbhckdale and Senator Baker with Congressman Miller endorse Eagiman. Leavenworth notes timing the move. Osage county Republicans protest, urging Rastman for the post amid a ministerial appointment discussion.
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Emporia
Ike Lambert
Major Hood
Em- Horis
McAkine
JD. W. Fastman
Canalate
Briges
Carbhckdale
Baker
Congregaman Miller
Eagiman
Leavenworth
Tim
Zichman
Barcelona
Spain
Hastman
Osage County
Briggs
Rastman
Thrifty Judge Reported in State Auditor Letter
State auditor mailed a warrant to Minneapolis for over $1,000 payable to Judge P. F. Thompson of the Thirtieth Judicial district. Judge Thompson draws a salary of $500 semi annually. other district judges normally draw yearly. Some irregularities noted with Burlingame judge William Thomson averaging once every three years.
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Minneapolia
P. F. Thompson
Thirtieth Judicial District
Thompson
William Thomson
Burlingame
Aid For Texas Governor Grants Fodder Relief
The War Department has granted the governor of Texas aid for fodder relief. Officials expect immediate issuance of relief measures to assist suffering farmers and livestock owners amid wartime shortages.
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Texas
War Department
Rovernor
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Brooke
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Santiago
Paul Clendens
Edward Eisenberg
Fred Shilling
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Martin Delemple
Fifth “Infantry
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Jeremiah Sullivan
Quemades
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Seventh Cavalry
Charles Taylor
Ri Us
Fred 77. Collier
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Washington
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Hatem
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