Gypsies Gather in St Louis Before Portrayal of Worten Execution
A large Gypsy gathering forms around St Louis as Andrew Worten faces execution for wife murder. Camps stretch near Broadway and Olive, with families from New York and the West arriving by wagon. Gypsy camps are described as small, disciplined communities with wary attitudes toward authorities and little interest in clemency.
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St. Louie
Broadway
Olive Street
Andrew Worron
Uist
Lindell
Finney Avenue
Taylor
Finney
Finney and Taylor
Brodine Gensler
Norton
North of England
Worten
Tate
Ald Norton
Beret
Andrew
St. Louis
Easton Avenues
Haston Avenue
Newstead
Faston and
Whittier
Wortens
Clarion
Thorndykes
Wilung
Wilsons
Wortera
New York State
United States
West
Perron
Toyarde Worten
Syndicate secures South Africa electric railway concession
John J. Burgouncesson J and Waterman of Denver depart for Europe on business linked to the Piedmont syndicate. The syndicate gains control of Johannesburg electric street railways, placing South Africa's system under Butters syndicate influence with American investors including Hammond and the Butters brothers. President Kruger shifts stance toward Uitlanders versus Jameson troubles.
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KX. Waterman
Denver
Oakland
Cal
Henry A. Buttera
Europe
Piedmont
Johannesburg
South Africa
Butters Syndtrate
K. Waterman
Gov Mount Warns Of Dangers To Peace In Indiana
Indiana Governor Mount in Indianapolis condemns lax immigration laws, cheap labor imports, and corporate franchises abuse. He denounces lobbyists and trust influence as threats, warns of demagogues and unjust laws fueling discontent, and cites global awe at Beggs German Salve as a notable, distracting claim.
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Mount
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Governor Mount
Reed
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Relief in Piles
A reader from Witsburg Pa touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe non opioid remedy that cured his three month pile ailment after three 50 cent boxes. He credits doctors and a connected druggists network for broad accessibility and urges others to try the treatment, promising relief even in long standing cases.
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Wit. Hundechu
48Th St
Cotton Alles
Witsburg
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Mick
Praises For Topeka Fire Department Honor Letter
Topeka July 4, 1997 letter from Jonathan Thomas extols Topeka fire department for rapid response during two December fires and a recent Monday morning blaze. He credits their quick action, prudence, and life risking effort with saving property and preventing greater loss.
Martin and Dennis Park Not to Be Sold as Lot In Lotta
Judge Hazen rules the Martin and Dennis park must stay a park. Mortgagee plans to subdivide the block between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets and Lincoln and Buchanan streets are blocked. Residents believe Joshua Martin gave the park to the city in good faith and preservation is favored.
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Martin & Dennis
Lota
Martin& Dennis
Lincoln
Buchanan Streets
Republics Fall Out War Looms In Central America
Dispatch from Managua reports rising tensions between Nicaragua and Costa Rica over free imports along the border rivers. The note notes public unease and possible escalation, citing border tensions and cross border trade disputes as the region teeters toward potential conflict. Also appears a June 1837 dissolution notice in Topeka, Kansas dissolving Elliott and McClintock partnership with change in business address. There are advertising endorsements for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cure from Kansas City area vendors.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Galvestion
Texas
Costa Rica
Ban Jian
Colorado
Greytown
Topeka
Kan
Elliott & McClintock
D. FP. Elliott
Kansas Avenue
Charley McClintock
Ente
Elliott & M'Clintock
de Witt
G. W. Stans
Reid
Congo
Ann
W. Stanfield
Final Tariff Vote Ends Senate Fight in 48 to 28
Washington July 8 the tariff bill passed the senate by 48 to 28 after a six week debate. The record shows 35 Republicans and two Silver Republicans plus one Democrat supported the bill, while 25 Democrats two Populists and one Republican opposed. Conference plans and near term cutoffs set for a four to five day aim to reconcile the house and senate versions with key fights over sugar and hides.
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Washington
Senate
Ernate
Reed
Dugrey
House of Regulatives
Cain
Yens
Jones
Nevada
Mantle
McEnery
Harris
Kansas
Turner
Cannon
Allen
Butler
Heclfeld
Kyle
Biewart
Teller
Pettierew
Allison
Aldrich
Platt
Conn
Murrows
New
West
Ark
White
Finance
House
Congress
Stewart
Nevo
Treasury Reserve
Treacury
United States
Lémeth
Tariff Conferees Brace for Quick Passage Expected Law
Washington predicts the tariff bill will become law by the 16th as conferees hold their first meeting today. House Republicans push the program with little opposition while Democrats and Populists seek to gain tactically, with Dingley chairing the House group and Grovenor forecasting a week from Saturday enactment if talks proceed without major delays.
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Washington
House
Diceiy Spanking
Grovvenor
Race for Chancellorship in Northern Alabama Heats Up
Finances in elections spark a heated race for the Northern Alabama chancellorship with Democratic contenders already emerging. The current chancellor, W. E. H. Simpson of New Decatur, seeks reelection amid opposition to his stance on sound money. Paul Hodes of Florence, allied with Governor Johnston, is set to run, while free coinage advocates rally support.
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Alabama
Huntsville
Ala
Noughwarford
W. E H. Simpson
New Decatur
Clark
Johnston
Paul Hodes
Plorence
Burn A Mormon Church at Columbia South Carolina
A Hill 7 A conference of Mormons led by eleven elders met yesterday in Fairfield county, the state’s only Mormon church, built at a cost. Sixteen Catawba Indians converted attended. A mob set fire to the church during the night, burning it to the ground. The Mormons held a meeting today in a bush arbor as Christians who condemn such warfare subscribe for a larger, more handsome church.
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Columbia, & C
Columbia
S. C
Fairfeld County
McKinley to Attend Twenty third Regiment Reunion
Fremont Ohio July 8 officials set plans for a major reunion of the Twenty third regiment V S a commission began work to make the city mark the event President McKinley a former member of the regiment is expected to attend fulfilling his stated intention to participate in the celebration and honor the historic unit that produced two presidents.
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McKinley
Fremont
V. S
Summer Tour Illustrated Book By Rome Watertown Ogdensburg R R
The Summer Tour illustrated book issued by the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad is a handsome 225 page octavo volume with illustrated cover and 100 plus views of noted summer resorts. It lists fares and routes for over 600 excursion combinations to Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Saguenay Lake George Adirondacks Maine New England Canada and Atlantic coast destinations with seven color maps. Send ten cents postage to Theodore Butterfield Syracuse NY for delivery to any address.
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Rome, Watertown
Thousand Island
St. Lawrence River
Mussone Bprings
Ollans Hiven
Sagienay River
Ha-Ha Bay
Hudson River
Gulf
St. Lawrence
Cape Breton Island
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Lake Memphremagog
White Mountains
Green Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
Ottawa
Kingston
Montreal
Quebec
Halifax
Portland
Old Orchard Beach
Kennebunkport
Renvoast Isorts
Maine
New England
St. John
N. B
St Andrews
N. E
Maritime Provinces
Boston
New York
Canada
Niagara Falls
Amantle Ocean
Thousand Islands
Saguenay River
Montrem
Theodore Butterfield
Syracuse
N. ZX
Patent medicines and remedies advertise on Kansas street
Bucklen Arnica Salva promises fast healing for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 20 cents a box sold by J J Jones at Firth and Kansas Ave. De Witts Early Risers by G W Stansford are touted for stomach and headache relief. Also advertised are De Witt’s Witch Hazel and Mobny Hall’s Hair Renewer with prices and locations on Kansas Avenue. Roach and pest killers claim non toxic formula.
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Bucklen
Arnica
J. J. Jones
Firth
Kansas Ave
G. W. Stansford
Kansas Avenue
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Sato
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Brockton
Mass
Topken Cash Dry Goods Co
Tee
HH. Reters
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Columbian Piety
PAN
Hires Rootbeer
Hires
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8Th Avenue
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Country
Chicago
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J. Thomas
Topeks Fire Department
The
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W. A. Harris
Case
Caffery
Lindsay
Alen
Secretary of the Treasury
Bi Buc
W. Stansfield
Kanas Avenue
Mobny Hall
G. W. Stansfield
Pierce
Scott Bros
Escm
Baircian
ST. Louis Rug CO
Bazo Franklin Ave
Y. Lowin
Topeka Carpet Cleaning Works
Reason Jr
Bradley
Mgv
East
Fien
J. M. Knight
Combia Undertaker & Furniture Dealer
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Ovnues
Jaxmiende
Kansas City
Frank Long
He Emery
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