Funeral of Robert G Ingersoll in New York
Faithful admirers assemble about the coffin as funeral readings from the colonel's writings are read. The family has not consented to release the remains and the body lies enshrined with flowers while dignitaries and admirers attend. Cremation is planned for Fresh Pond Thursday, subject to changes. Friends from Dobbs Ferry Washington Chicago Syracuse and Buffalo visit and honor the late thinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Walston
Dobbs Ferry
FyMay
Ingersoll
Hese Fee
Walston H. Brown
Maud Ingersoll
C. P. Farrell
Broadway
Rouse
Colonel Tigetsolls
Occuunt
Vhair
M Chere Tidpath
Robert
Ingromots
O. J. Smythe
Vickx
Rowse
Haid
Washington
Long Island
Chicago
Syracuse
Buffalo
General Biles
Two American actresses rise in London theater ranks
Miss Suzanne Shelton joins Adelphi's new season after weeks of acclaim, chosen by Herbert Sleath to star in a melodrama by Fred Latham. Meanwhile Miss Macbeth, after a long struggle, lands a part in The Ghetto at the Comedy Theatre this September, following a career with Mrs. Fiske and Beero-bohm Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Suzanne Sheldon
Adelphi Theater
New York
Stir
Herbert Sleath
Jensie Milweard
Miss Shelton
Adelphi
Fred Latham
Seymour Hucks
Helv Macbeth
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Marte Deloche
Mrs. Fiske
Daniel Frohman
Lyceum Stock Company
David Belasco
Phoebe
Maryland
America
Mise Macbeth
Frank Milla
Dereliet
Sue
Beerbohm Tree
Macbeth
London Managera
Mrs. Potter
Comedy Theater
Reforms for Siberia shift away from penal transport
Washington reports the Russian government plans to end the transportation of criminals to Siberia and abolish penal servitude there. A commission under the Justice Ministry will devise replacements for punishment, improve prisons, and organize deportations and labor facilities to reform the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Bute
Attheid
Siberia
Hitchesck
Rerewich
Alexander I
Alexander TH
Nicolas I
Ministry of Justice
Pennant Boards
Bectane
Pers
Jewles
Dewey's Next Work In Naval Reorganization Rumor
Washington dispatch reports gossip on Admiral Dewey's future assignment after arrival. Secretary Long says no decision yet and will consult with Dewey. Possibility of a Washington post leading a strengthened board of inspection and survey to handle ship construction policy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Dewey
Long
Dewes
Pault
Board of Inspection and Survey
Questena
Wiltirais
Thoes
Washington Memoir Notes on Fundraising and Committees
A partial dispatch discusses Assistant Secretary Frank A Wasderlig of the Treasury Department and a committee chair coordinating funds for Dewey Hobie. It mentions a cable message from a hero of Maitix Sus and references objections to the Pro Act. The piece notes a union seeking support from the Lafayette Memorial and a plan to secure funds for a movement to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ly 2
Frank A. Wasderlig
Teeneney Department
Dewey Hobie
Maitix
van Gerlip
Clear
Lafayette Memorial
Hioy Aldin
Thompson
Guse
Clyle Federation of
Chicago
Lafayette
France
Nest Eer Sonca
Soho Witten
United States
Morrow’s Kid-ne-olds Promised Cure for Kidney Ailments
A testimonial from Mrs G W Sweecey of Topeka Kansas claims relief from kidney troubles and nervous symptoms after using Morrow’s Kid-ne-olds and Liv-er lax. The ad markets Yellow Tablets at fifty cents and Liver pills at twenty five cents, available at drug stores and Swift Holliny’s drug store. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Chemists of Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
McKinley Watched By G A R Encampment Over Evans Removal
Washington July 2 The Grand Army encampment urged Evans removal as pensions commissioner fearing a repeat of Alger’s fall. A special commission found fault, pushing the White House toward transferring Evans to another post to avert a formal request. Anxiety grew that the encampment would echo seven states in demanding Evans’ ouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Grand Army
Evans
Algvr
Philadelphia
Pension Ifice
Eee
Septemar i
Tte
Alger
Hyans
Grant
Commissioner Evans
Bald by Natural Gas Sweeps Indiana Men
A July report from Anderson Indiana describes a new form of scalp baldness spreading through men in the Indiana gas belt. Physicians attribute it to natural gas vapor exposure, noting forelocks thinning first and crown areas affected as hats are tilted or removed. Women show possible signs too amid oil vapor and soot from cracked gas lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Indiana
Son
Kes
Dreavora
Lontes
Reater
Lyst Ic
Clyde Mattox's Mother Seeks Fair Trial in Murder Case
Clyde Mattox’s mother, recently arrested in Los Angeles for murder, says a grip with Clyde’s belongings was sent to Frank Jones and not delivered by the carrier. She praises Sheriff Pierce and California officers, defends her son, and hopes for impartial treatment and a fair jury verdict. An offer to Pittsburg via Rock Island Route is advertised with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Anx
Gary So—Oum SW
Hatch
Clyde Mattox
Los Angeles
Clyde
Brer
Frank Jones
Expressman
Pierce
California
Tany
Sweeney
Fimile Houston
National League Scores Across Multiple Cities
National League games listed with score by innings for Pittsburgh St. Louis Detroit Chicago Buffalo Minneapolis Indianapolis and others. Batter names and lineups appear garbled but reflect mixed accounts of teams and standings across cities. Western League standings show teams such as Indianapolis and Minneapolis with win loss records and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derren
Kansan
Gaston
Friské
Bhaw
Pardee
Wilson
Grand Rapids
Zer
Epias
Indianapolis
Tediana
Tena Pelle
Milwas
Kuhoe Iee Speer
Tedienapolis
Ig Sdaneapolte
Ead
Nicaragua to Refund Illicit Duties to American Merchants
The New York Herald article cites Bethany Hay urging Nicaragua to reimburse American merchants for port duties illegally levied during the Biuerelda revolution. Officials say some merchants paid twice due to parallel control of ports. a prior provisional tax was accepted under protest. State Department now requests refunds, confirming Americans did not participate in the coup and urging prompt reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washingtng
Bethtaury Hay
Biuerelda
Paty
Themerchants
Nicaragua
Goggles for Soldiers Screen Detects Smokeless Powder Flashes
Washington July 26 The army plans a new device to detect flashes from smokeless powder before the autumn campaign in the Philippines. A Maryland inventor proposed a shield based on Prof. Fessenden’s violet screen, made of a transparent four inch material, durable and unbreakable. It claims equal results to glass screens with no eye danger, washable and lighter to carry. The secretary of war referred the matter to Gen Buffington for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Fessenden
War Department
Maryland
Neal Oreater
Gen. Buffington
Test of Violet Screen and Smokeless Powder at Fort Myer
The army orders a board to oversee a firing test at Fort Myer to assess a violet screen device and the visibility of smokeless powder vapor. Sixteen soldiers will fire at ranges from 200 to 2000 yards while observers evaluate visibility, with recommendations to expand production if results prove successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Greely
Maryland
van Department
Philippines
Russian Doctor Bets Wireless Telephony System Claim
London reports a Russian doctor named Steins in the city who asserts he has discovered a perfect wireless long distance telephony system. His experiments are attracting close public and media attention as observers monitor progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Steins
Anchor Line Ownership Change Between New York and Glasgow
New York July 26 The Anchor line steamship owners Henderson Bros of Glasgow have sold control to a new company with £575000 capital. The firm’s three partners, two Henderson brothers and Mr Anderson, will manage the business going forward. The line’s operations to Glasgow and other ports are expected to continue without disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glasgow
Henderson Bros
Hias
Henderson Brothers
Anderson
Chicago chosen for Republican national convention
Washington reports Republicans declare Chicago will host the Republican national convention, to be called early. The national committee may meet in October or November to set plans, with efforts to persuade Roosevelt to accept second place and to present a unified campaign praising prosperity and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
League
Chicago
National Committee
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Anvil City Report Details G. Putnam Expedition
A report from G. Putnam and party at St Michael discusses a recent Melitarant Cane Nome mission. Wadmary cannot vouch for accuracy of Thonting ropnece front Nome. Two sections describe port settlements, a 8 foot measurement, and possible threats to American trade, with limited corroboration by Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jayz
Putnam
St Michael
Wadmary
Wb Ca
Sare City
Micah
Punhart
Alten
Hezand
Swith
bath @ commercial
Aztec Calendar Reproductions Advertised in 1899
An ad describes the Aztec Calendar six month calendar from July to December 1899 with separate color reproductions. It notes Burbank portraits of Pueblo Indians, similar reproductions in Brush and Pencil, and claims some prints already command high prices. The calendar cover features an engraving and the item is obtainable for 26 cents via mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Sack Monty
Pilgrimage Of Cryptic Masons Of Colorado Announcement
Denver Colorado August 6 12 1809 Union Pacific offers reduced round trip fare plus 200 to Denver and Colorado Springs for Cryptic Masons event with agent contact details. Tickets sale dates include July 31 and August 1 with special fares from Santa Fe route via Ottawa Forest Park. Society sessions planned at Forest Park location with notable references to Santa Fe depot access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Cola
Union Pacific
Colorado Springs
Hansas
Forest Park
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Tidgeta United
Also Mentioned on This Page
Penalula
W. Bowiss
Batra
Miss
Paisiaric
Powent
Coliagy
Mastrvai
Lee
Rock Island Tnt
Colorado Flyer
Cherokee Street
Leavenworth
Kas
Pit
Renee
Jonny
Topeka
Kane
Geo. Wheadon
Kansas Avenue
Kohl
Peka Transfer CO
House
F. P. Bacon
W. R. Weible, Carpenter
Aed
Cean
Dolic
Roy
Col. Ingersoll
Helen Macbeth
Iisam
Bayport
Board of Naval Construction
Manila
McHinley
Pittsburg
Great Rock Island
Hock Island Depot
National League
Jahie
Beere
Pete Art Spake
Behrensger
McFi
BT. Louis
Sa Rew Wack
Boas Byltietics
Stuart New Fork
Noa Watuen
Detroit
Ian Shieath
Garvi
Rison and Robles
Ronklyad
Minsaport Gyggeggers Ag
Mai ‘Kearns, Colaman
Digeica
HUM
Tsaries Iggins
Parker and Fisher
Pabst
Jersey City
East Charles
Kansas City
Kam
Conor
Johnston
Catarre
St. Vitus
Hub
Chicago Medical Institute
Washburn College
Sree
Hsuciteatae
Geo. M. Herrick
Ube Ee
Wieless Telephony
Anvil City
Pitneburg
Sid See King
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!