Elkins Eye Plans Rubber Trade Move in South America
The article reports Senator Elkins plans to influence rubber production and trade in Colombia through minister Hart. It details alleged strategies to use U S influence, river navigation, and local merchants to collect crude rubber, with potential political backing from Foraker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Washtesvon
Atsake
South America
Hikins
Geals
Wikies
Ft. Loulk Capital
C. Burdett Hart
Colombia
Stephen Elkins
West Virginia
Hart Westler
McKiniey
Wheelii: Intelligencer
McKinney
Sr. Ris
Alligators Attack Baptizing Party in Florida
In Oviedo Florida on July 7 a baptismal party of seven converts and 15 congregants faced an attack by several alligators near White Mountain on the St Johns River. Minister Rev James Stewartson and others fought off the beasts as one woman was dragged down and several people were injured. Hunters later chased away the reptiles and the party reached shore. Stewartson was badly hurt and carried home.
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Florida
Oviedo
Fla
White Mountain
St Johns
James Btrwartson
Thalligator
Hine
Onn
Pinglly Stewartson
Dreas
Tri
New Words of Christ Unearthed in Libyan Desert Papyri
London reports a cache of ancient Greek papyri dating 100 years after the crucifixion. The 4000 documents, found near Bed Resa south of Cairo, include early Christian writings and sayings starting with Jesus saith. Translation by the Egypt Exploration Fund aims for wide public distribution over 10 to 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mesare Grendell
Hunt
Christ
Jesus
Beypt Exploration Fund
Petrie
Egypt
Bed- Resa
Nile
Cairo
Beypt
Abraham
Cushert
Mibrary
Europe
Silver May Rise Prediction Sparks Colorado Speculation
Denver reports reveal J F Sanders, a trusted confidant of Senator Wolcott, believes silver will climb past 97 cents as European mint actions unlock demand. He cites France’s potential move to restore free coins and broader use of the white metal, with optimism about Wolcott’s European mission and McKinley’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Wolcott
Denver
J. F. Sanders
Brown Hotel
Sanders
Wolcott
Europe
England
France
Teller
McKinley
Thas
Ind
Castoria Purge Popular in Drug Stores
Historical snippet notes Castoria as a widely used purgative in drug stores and references Myers and related phrases, reflecting early 20th century advertising language for a common laxative product.
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Myers
Patti's Husband Nicolini Near Death in London
London reports Patty’s husband Nicolini is seriously ill with Bright's disease. He lies bedridden at Craig-y-Nos amid Madame Patti’s devoted presence and recent illness, with Nicolini unwilling to be spoken to or sung to. He suffered another hemorrhage this week. Patti postponed plans and the Princess of Monaco engagements were shelved. Paul fulfilled an Albert Hall engagement but returned after the concert.
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London
Count
Bright
Prom
Madame Patti
Craigy-Nos
Nivulini
Nicolini
Nicotin
Asherman
Thost
Craig-y-Nos
Mme. Parr
Monaco
Paul
Albert Hall
Elks Grand Lodge In Session At Minneapolis
The Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meets at the Metropolitan theater in Minneapolis. Speeches by Frank M. Nye and Mayor Robert Platt welcome visitors. Reports note 85,000 members, 7,000 growth that year, $10,000 surplus, and new constitution proposals. Large visiting delegations from Omaha and Louisville energize the gathering.
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Minneapolis
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Metropolitan Theater
Chas. M. Foote
Frank M. Nye
Clough
Robert Platt
AM. Harrison
Meade D. Deltwiter
Harris-burs
Jerome &. Fisher
Grad Tyler
Erand
Deltwiler
Grerce A. Reynolds
Saginaw
Reynolds
Elks
City
T Hose
Omaha
Louisville
Boston
Duke of Portland and Welsh Radical in Royal Livery Tale
London gossip recalls a Welsh radical mistaking the Duke of Portland for a Monkey and asking directions to the refreshment marquee. The duke politely led him there, the radical pressed a shilling, and the fee was passed on to a bystander as the duke joked about the misidentification. The tale is recounted with gusto by a spectator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Portland
Walter
Englend
New York Wins at Whist in Put-in-Bay Championship
New York captured the Brooklyn trophy in the opening session of the American Whist DDETESS congress held yesterday in Put-in-Bay CA. Delegates presided by President Barney of Providence RH L. Clarence A. Henriques acted as secretary pro tem. Clarence Brown welcomed the gathering. Reports showed a healthy treasury and a 20 club gain in membership. Sixity players aligned in three auxiliaries, with New York, New England and Atlantic leagues contending for the title. New York won both matches to take the trophy. Atlantic beat New England but lost to New York. The Tormey scoring system was used successfully. Hamilton trophy contest opened with 15 entries, to run all week, alongside 15 entries for the AW L trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Put-in-bay
Suive
Barney
Providence
R. L
Clarence A. Henriques
Clarence Brown
Poledo
Congress
Brooklyn
New York State Association
New England
Paris Dog Wardrobe Priced For A Tiny Fox Terrier
In Paris a market of a thousand pampered dogs outfits includes embroidered gowns and protective chamois skin gear. A small fox terrier size pet can be outfitted for about 60 dollars with items such as a plated collar bracelet six handkerchiefs and multiple coats and wrappers.
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Paris
New York
Tragedy in Bradford: Woman and Married Man Die in Printing Office Embrace
Lillian Spatz, lover of married George Blakeley, says they planned to die together. They used chloro hydrate, then rested on a couch where Blakeley lay dead for hours. Police report Blakeley, 40, a prominent local figure, died. Spatz remained in danger, wife distressed.
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Bradford
Lillian Spatz
George Blakeley
Wheel Board
Blakeley
Riskeley
Wwes
Fort Scott Water Plant Sold at Auction
Fort Scott's water plant was sold at foreclosure auction by Farmers' Loan and Trust company. A St. Louis attorney for second mortgage bondholders bid $141,000, with the plant valued at $169,000 and appraised for $250,000.
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Fort Scott’s
Fort Scott
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
St. Louis
Prof Martin resigns as Kansas Normal College president
Professor Martin resigns the presidency of the Kansas Normal College at Fort Scott Kan and will become president of Baird College at Clifton Mo. He will be succeeded by Professor Hoenshel of St Joseph Mo former president of the normal at Wolien.
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Hoenshel
Escome
Kaness
Partisan G. E. Drugs in Politics at the First Opportunity
San Francisco July 7 At the opening session of the Christian Endeavorer convention Rev Joseph W Cochran of Madigan Wis spoke on the spirit’s power saying a national party formed in Chicago to gain wealth contrasts with Christian Endeavor’s quiet beginnings. He urged that true influence comes from devotion not politics.
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San Francisco
Christian Endeavorer
Joseph W. Cochran
Madigan
Wis
Jesus
Cochran
Chicago
Christian Enenvor
Floral Decor at Indeavor Convention Sets Grand Stage
Floral decorations in San Francisco for the Christian Endeavor convention showcase purple and gold adornments. The 8,500 seated auditorium and large amphitheater, with 10,000 capacity, are filled with plants, wreaths, and roses while rehearsal numbers feature 500 chorus members and 100 soloists.
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California
San Francisco
Knights Temple
Grand Army
Convention Chorus
Bouquet
Christian Endeavor Train Narrowly Escapes Wreck Near Cottonwood
A Christian Endeavor excursion train from Oregon halted just feet from a burned trestle over a ravine two miles from Cottonwood California. Charles Broadhurst spotted the damaged bridge and signaled the locomotive, which stopped in time. The passengers then prayed and sang hymns in thanks as the train backed into Cottonwood.
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Reading
Cal
Christian Endeavor
Oregon
Cottonwood
Charles Broadhurst
Broadhurst
Sterling Hennedy Co
Chicago
New York
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Cure Hot Weather Indigestion
Hot weather dyspepsia causes heaviness, loss of appetite, and stomach distress. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve symptoms after meals, claim to cleanse and strengthen the stomach, and are endorsed by physicians. Nearly all druggists offer the full sized package for 50 cents.
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Stuart
Harl Andson
Jennison
Mayer
Ensner
Stuart Co
Marshall, Lich
Florence and Cripple Creek ex-president on English factories
E L Johnson, former president of the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad, returns from London and reports swift English factory activity. He notes shipments to the United States surge as tariff delays persist, questions free coinage, and observes a cosmopolitan London and strong English finances.
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Denver
Uncle Sam
England
London
Mr. Johnson
Eneland
Manchester
New York
Sheffield
Wither
Engileh
Johnson
Thames
Germany
Hult's New Position In Free Silver Bureau
A. B. Hult of Topeka is named manager in Chicago for a new Free Silver Literary bureau. Plans include distributing Bree Silver signs nationwide, sending 1000 signs per county, and selling coupon books to fund monetary reform. William J. Bryan backed the plan, with favorable terms for the book The Fret State.
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Chicago Silver Literary Bureau
A. B. Hult
Topeka
Free Silver Literary Bureau
Chicago
Free Silveriterary Bureau
la Salle Street
Nureau
James H. Teller
F. C. Woodward
A B. Muilt
James K. Jones
Democratc National Committee
Chures
A. ‘Towne
Natonal
Silver Republican
Marion Rutier
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Fred K. Dubois
Tolalin
Charles Hartman
Montana
A. B. Hunlt
Kansas
Bryan
Hall
Wiliam J. Bryan
Kansas City
T He Burrs
Topeka Fire Alarm Streets and Stations Messy List
A dense, garbled street and address list for Topeka fire alarm points including Morse and Jackson Streets Kansas Avenue Bullraed and Gordon streets multiple cross streets and fire station numbers. Mentions merchants and products such as Bollard's Horehound Syrup and Hull's Hall Renewer with unrelated ad-like text.
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Morse
Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Bullraed Street
Gordon and Taylor
Laurent and
Harris Street
Grant Street
Topeka Avenue
Ty Avenue
Pourth
Second
Mongo
Kings Street
Kaneas Avenue
Garfield Street
Henene
Tenth Avenue
Thirteenth St
Kaneas and
Euclide
Crane
Adame Streets
Lake
Sixth Avenue
Branner
Seventh
Holliday
Madison Street
Tenth
Seventeenth
Jefferson Street
Third
Monroe Servois
Sixth
Topeka
Clay Street
Western Avenue
Lint Straw
Fourth
Taylor Sivasta
van Buren
van Buren and
Twelfth
Yuclld Avenue
Buchanan Street
Neventh Sires
Morris Avenue
Seventh End
Maurie
Lawrence
Lafayette
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India
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Ube
Hart
Bogota
Magieline
Fikine
United States
el- AU
South American
Republic of Commerce
Beranee
Tim
Jewel Business
Mr. Hart
Dea
Bus Ness
Cortana
Etkine
Hull
Peertnas Steam Laundry
West Rh St
Balard
Hoc
Stansfield
Kan
Ave
Mitler
Cor
Castoria
The
Boces
Henaeo
Patty
Denderly
Castis
Grand Lodge of Elis
Miller
Lipewife
Atier's
Ava
Aes
Martin
G. E
Madison
Wisconsin
Hulit
Deerness Steam Laundry
Beecham
U.S
B. F. Allen CO
Canal Bt
Post
Ola Carpets
Wranklin Ave
BT. Louis
Topeka Carpet Cleaning Works
Indian Territory
Estima
J. Bradley
Mgr
East Bitte Street
J. B. Hayden
Mensas Ave
J. W. Phillips
Bollard
Millar
Nandere Ave
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