Patriotic Choir Girl Etta Tillman Draws Praise At Church
In New York a patriotism themed service featured Etta Tillman of a local quartet as she led a hymn set to the tune of Be. The event drew praise from church members and officers, while questions linger about authority actions and possible military matters.
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Jana
Etta Tillman
Pat Criti
New York
N.Y
Ulsan
Quartette
Peter Beckman
Gierrenha
Mike
Eptedian Church
Seana
Bingham
Madea
Hogun
Five Men Held for Murder of Federation Leader in Chicago
Six men are held at Central police station for the murder of John J. Finnegan, late president of the American Federation of Steam Engineers, at the Trades Council building on June 20. Cavanaugh, Sullivan, Cullen, McQueen, and White face murder charges. Sutton alias Red Joe is also in custody. Weber ides the accused, and police expect convictions. Finnegan died at county hospital last Friday.
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Chicago
Atromt
Central
John J. Finegan
American Federation of Stearn Fouxiniers
Trades’ Council
Cavenaugh
M. J. Sullivan
Lawrence Cullen
Thorax McQueern
TO. White
Justice Forter
Harriaon Street
Cullen
Sullivans
McQueen
White
John Weber
Exemers' Union
Ai Finnegan
Themen
Weber
Cavanaugh
Sullivan
War Telephones Signal Corps Pipes Up Lines of Communication
Washington July The Istimal camps with Shafter’s army are expanding telegraphic communication as the army advances. Major Green reports three telephone lines within 200 yards of the forward works, with ample instruments and rapid setup as wires stretch. He notes the telephones are in perfect form at the captured Spanish intrenchments near Santiago.
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Washington
Shafter
Major Green
Eigint Corps
Green
Army
Santiago
United States
Pisya Demute
Where is Carranza Chief of Spanish Spies May Be in Custody
Washington July mystery of the spies story reports possible custody of Venustiano Carranza, referencing Jon a Avie and government sources. The piece notes uncertainty about Carranza's location and role in espionage activities.
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Carranza
Washington
Paniat
Jona Avie
Movernment Snores
Bureau
Moon Eyes Case Aboard Ship Returns to Philadelphia
The crew of the British brig John Gambles, sailing from Sourhaya Java with Mugse cargo, arrived in Philadelphia two days ago after several crew members went blind at sea. Heat and fumes from a cargo damaged the men, some losing sight entirely while others suffered inflamed eyes and vomiting. Captain Wiel reports two to three affected, with fears of permanent injury. hospital care was sought for many. The ship’s voyage and strange ailment recall a similar case from a New York to port voyage.
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Philadelphia
Birk John Gambles
Wiel
Sourhaya
Java
Teretbie Dungers
Equator
Chew Berkme
Artaine
Catey
Reston
Hanes
Itike
Tier
Withere
Seafarthe i
New York
Cromwell's Mace and Elephant Tusk Relics Owned by Chicago Woman
Two rare artifacts from Chicago collector Mrs. Sieper include Cromwell's ceremonial mace, twenty-two inches long and richly aged, and a carved elephant tusk fragment embedded with bullets. The mace was acquired over forty five years ago via an innkeeper and an agent. its authenticity has never been questioned. The tusk piece, historically tied to a war relic, has been examined by experts at the Philadelphia museum and deemed valuable, with bullets embedded in the carved ivory. The owner and agent maintained the pieces' provenance despite the long passage of time.
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Chicago
Chirag
Mre
Unusuil
Oliver Cromwell
Slieper
Bretias
Philodulphia
Ailke
Ashe
Siespery
Inn- Keeter
Transit
Biewper
Steeper
Sieper
Bieber Wirkapen
Philadel Phi Museum
Ars
Grain-O Drink Promoted for Children and Adults
A vintage advertisement touts Grain-O as a tasty nourishing coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O aids digestion, strengthens nerves, is non stimulant, and suitable for children and adults. Priced about half the cost of coffee, available at grocers.
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Ikea
Secret marriage ends in divorce suit payment
New York records reveal John Haverstraw of Haverstraw and Elizabeth Gattiner agreed in July to a $25,000 settlement in exchange for an absolute divorce on abandonment grounds. The long affair included a prior suit by Mrs. Peck against Mrs. Scott and public notoriety surrounding Peck’s marriage and business ties.
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New York
John Haverstraw
Peck
Peck Brothers, Brickmakers
Haverstraw
Scott
Elizabeth Gattiner
Rutherford
N. J
Carrie G. Scott
Scott, Bennett & Rowan
Cutt
Beame
North Dukets
Watt
Dodge War Tax and Stamp Law Signs Spark Shipping Debate
Chicago forms association leaders urge to add to courts the burden of stamp tax on receipts and drafts while manufacturers warn the act puts liability on makers rather than shippers. Express firms push back citing vague law. Local ads promote Peerless Steam Laundry and Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment. Santa Fe Route dining cars now feature electric fans as part of tied improvements.
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Tilinvis Miguferturere” Association
Nivat
Stonefield
Kan
Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Corsth
Topeka Ave
Santa Fe
Real Fighting Parson Garners Enlistment With Oklahoma Unit
Guthrie Oklahoma July examination of men for Captain Harry Barnes company in the Oklahoma battalion resumed. The test focused on general appearance rather than vision or hearing. J.5 Davis of Falls Lincoln County, dubbed the fighting parson, stands out as a minister turned blacksmith and defender who joined after urging by his wife. Davis recounts leading church disturbances and says he feels called to fight for his country.
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Guthrie
Harry Barnes
Oklahoma
J. 5 Davis
Falils
Lincoln County
John
C. BE. Mulcomb
Marion
Kan
Guimg
Company B
Butler
Bates County
Parsin
WP. Baker
Sungeuh
Fear Typhoid Fears at Camp Alger Va Report
General Garretson convened regimental colonels at Camp Alger to address typhoid fears. Majors Parke and Deving, acting surgeons, warn one patient could incapacitate the camp and cite the water supply as the main danger. Wells reach seven feet, but sandy soil may allow germs to reach depth. A commission probes New York car quarters where six men are stationed.
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Washington
Garretson
Camp Alger
Parke
Deving
Girard
War Department
Gobin
Col. Girard
New York
Sye
Fort
New York Leaders Honor War Efforts With Memorials
John C. Calhoun and James M. King presented two memorials from the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution to President McKinley praising his war management in Spain. They laud the army and navy and note Butler and Grant appointments as evidence of end of sectionalism. King to present Butler a horse at Camp Alger. Calhoun sends Grant a sword.
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Washington
John C. Calhoun
Mce
James M. King
Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Spain
M. €. Butler
Fred D. Grant
Empire State Society
King Will
Camp Alger
Gen. Butler
Mr. Calhoun
Gen Grant
Meddlesome Parent Draws Supreme Court Fight Over Family
Flora Baker of Shawnee county faced interference from her father in law James Eagon and husband James Hugo. Eagon offered to pay expenses to keep the couple apart, sending the husband to school. Flora Baker Baron sued for damages, winning $4,000, with the case now on appeal.
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Supreme Court
Flora Baker
Shawnee County
Oxage Ime
James Eagen
John Hagen
James Bacon
Ea- Rim
James Hugo
Ayung
James Eagon
Eagon
Love
Haker University
Shaved With A Spoon Leads To Arrest
A man named Edward Deaney is arrested in North Bergen for attempting to disguise himself with a makeshift razor from a metal spoon. Newark police seek to identify him as the suspect in a burglary tied to a skeleton key. A girl who saw him at a house described the suspect and noted he had shaved his mustache to alter his appearance.
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New York
Edward Deaney
North Bieinnad
N.S
Newark
Hilo
Deanery
Valind Hk
Mick
Deasey
Amie Wheelders Waighhter Joins Red Cross Ship Crew
A young girl named Amie Whee lers Waighhter, daughter of General Josey, plans to serve as a nurse in the war effort aboard a Red Cross ship. At thirteen, she expresses determination to aid soldiers and support relief work despite perilous conditions.
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Josey
Topeka House hotel card recalled by exhumed notices
Frank Whitaker finds an old advertisement card for a Topeka hotel started around 166 and located opposite the state capitol near the depot. The card lists Garvey & Co as proprietors and includes references to a Santa Fe station agent, buses, and the nearby Senney House, with scattered notes about paper archives and local figures.
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Frank Whitaker
Time to Act The Discovery of John Morrow and Kidney Health
The piece extols Morrow's Kidneides as a remedy for kidney trouble. It describes kidneys as keystone organs maintaining overall health and cites a Springfield Ohio grocer, F A Lewis, praising the treatment. Sold by mail order at 50 cents per box or two boxes for 230 by Herb Medicine Emporubgela in one city.
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Afarrow
John Morrow
Springfeld
Ohio
F. A. Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Morrow
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