Canal Bottom Gone From Quicksand Destroys Dig About
Quicksands along the Hennepin canal in Henry and Bureau counties caused sudden ground collapse. A 100 foot area around a large shovel sank ten feet while water vanished from a bed of hardpan. Borings indicate no bottom to 42 feet below hardpan. four miles of ground show similar conditions delaying construction and challenging engineers and contractors.
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Kewanee
Hennepin Canal
Henry
Buyeag
Cincinnati
Pusgled and
Indiamay
Sheild
Burenu
Ig Mteum
Dallda
Klondike saloon keeper presses prohibition stance in letter
John Boyer of Leavenworth denounces Governor Stanley in a July 3 letter to the State Journal. He argues the Klondike district should not be targeted, accuses political leaders of hypocrisy, and calls for action against prohibition. He offers to fundcharitable causes if Stanley or opponents close other Leavenworth County saloons.
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John Goyer
Klondike
Leavenworth
Kansas
Stanley
Stanier
Kiondike
Godard
Lengfenworth County
Delaware Township
Porter
Kelso
Mont Williams
Tintin
Journal
Brigands Rich Haul In Paris Ransom Covers Release
An Encarners Chevelier and wife seized by brigands were freed after a ransom of 15000 Turkish paid by Fore. A soldier with them was fatally stabbed during the attack. Also reported: Howard RL Bansor fatally stabbed while seeking miners for Missouri and Indian Territory, in a coal seam incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chevelier
Bramwell
W.va
Howard RL Bansor
Missouri and
Indian Territory Court Fields
Miles for Manila Proposed by Chicago Record
The Chicago Record urges General Nelson A Miles be sent to the Philippines as a diplomatic military leader. The editorial argues Miles has proven leadership in Indian wars and strong diplomatic skill to pacify the Pilipinos with minimal bloodshed, contrasting with other generals and stressing his rank and experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Record
Merritt
Philippines
Otis
Spanine Bie
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Pilipinos
Philippinos
Enothee Mar
Sane Woman Disrobed Tries to Dress Fountain Nymph
A demented woman Therna Towenson led her three year old child Thelma to the art institute fountain near Adams street Chicago. She undressed in the basin and attempted to clothe a plaster nymph in nineteenth century attire. Police intervened after a crowd formed and Mrs Levenson and her child were detained at the Harrison Street Annex.
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Chicago
Michigan
Adams Street
Therna Towenson
Art Institution
Thelma
Thomas Tyrrell
Harrison Street
Lowenson
A Visit to Oxford by Harvard Yale Athletic Team
The Harvard Yale athletic team that competed against Oxford Cambridge at the Queen's Club visited Oxford University on invitation of Mr C N Jackson bursar of Hertford College and manager of the Oxford Cambridge team. Jackson met them at the station and chauffeured them to colleges including Magdalen Christchurch St Johns and Wadham. They lunched at Hartford College and toured the university cricket grounds before returning to London in the evening.
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Harvard-Yale
London
Oxford- Cambridge
Queen's Club
Oxford University
N. Jackson
Hertford College
Oxford-Cambridge
Jackson
Withshem
Bagdaien
Christchurch
St. Johns
Wadhai
American Iron & Steel Manufacturing company charter notice
Notice from Reading Pennsylvania states an application for a charter by the American Iron and Steel Manufacturing company will be made August 18 at the state department in Harrisburg. Capital is $30,000. The company will consolidate several nut and bolt manufacturers, employing about 4 hands. Directors listed are William J. Jackson Clayton J. Pratt Frederick Maurer Walter Wolcott and Ward Daly, all of Philadelphia.
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Nut and Bolt Trust
Reading
State Department
Harristors
American Iron & Steel Manufacturing Company
Nut and Bolt
Altokether
Willem J. Jackson
Clayton J. Pratt
Frederick Maurer
Walter Wolcott
Doward Daly
Philadelphia
Special Train Offers and Rail Rates Across Regions
Special trains advertised to Colorado Springs and Ft. Scott with round trip fares listed in the text. Proceeds mention American Steam Seas, Pac routes via Missouri Pacific, and various merchants offering packages and schedules. The fragmented OCR mentions prices like 3100 and 2.0 and notes timing around August with abbreviations for locations.
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Fs. Sane
Pac
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Ft. Scott
Attempted Burglary at Mrs Detler Home on Tyler Street
Mrs Detler and family narrowly avoid intrusion in an early morning attempted burglary at No 25 Tyler Street. A loud barking dog woke her, a window was struck with a blunt object, dents appeared on the sash, and a nearby neighbor reported hearing running footsteps after the alarm.
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Detler
A. P. Dellnr
Tyler Street
Mrs. Estier
Mrs. Bradmore
Taylor
Unrest in Samoa as Factions Clash Over Kingship
Reported by the steamship Moana from San Francisco on July 2 cites rising violence in Samoa. Natives allied with rival factions clash across islands, several killed, and arms totaling 400 surrendered. Chief Justice Chambers seeks broader support from commissioners, while tensions mount at Tuluila Sapotulia Sefata and Mulinum Point amid meetings on future government.
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San Francisco
Chambers
Washington
Phair
Suvern— Mint
Yehich
Supreme Court
Tuluila
Ara
Sapotulia
Lonuti
Hieflain
Sufune
Motanih
Maketom
Mulinum Point
Islande
Sefata
Muteafa
Taamul
H. MS. Torch
Justive
Sunni
Cer- Tait
Liecourt
Lanai
Rome
Automobilist killed in French crash involving ex mayor
Paris July report details a fatal automobile accident near Jonaberry as brakes failed on a descending vehicle. J Bollinger former mayor of Ay and champagne firm director died. a lady and another man were injured, while a mechanic present. Separate notes describe Rock Island bid to Dallas for rail line and local grocer advertises Fowler's Extract.
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Paris
Automobiliste
Pierre Giffard
Tia
J. Gollinger
Jonaberry
M Hol- Noger
MM. Deullen
Epernay
Siddo
M. Bollinger
Samoa Chief Justice Chaigbors En Route on Leave From Samoa
In San Francisco on July 28 Chief Justice W L Chaigbors of Samoa arrived aboard the steamer Mowna with his family for a four month leave of education but may not return to Samoa. He discussed the abolition of the kingship and governance now rested with consuls of the three powers. He praised the commission's work and warned that the tripartite treaty could undermine the document’s effectiveness.
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San Francisco
W. L. Chaigbors
Samea
Mowna
Educaoe
United States
Samoa
Matesto
Matietoe
Mallnton
Mutuals
Samnee
Chambers
Hans
Cross the Ocean to Wed Young Austrians Runaway Couple
Miss Mary Trappe and Gustav Bendel, runaway lovers from Krate Sieiermark Austria, arrived aboard the steamer H. Meier in Baltimore. Bendel and Trappe wed after an inspector warned that a ceremony was required before departure, with Bendel’s wealthy Austrian family opposing the match. The couple planned to settle in Chicago. Bendel cited an uncle in mercantile business as a potential position.
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Baltimore
H. Meier
Mary Trappe
Gustav Bendel
Krate Sieiermark
Austria
Sire. Bendel
Lous Hoffman
Chicago
Mre. Bendel
Randel Iz
Hin Chafte
Arrested for Old Crime in Wisconsin Train Robbery Case
Five men linked to a 1895 express train robbery were arrested near Sheboygan and in nearby towns. Authorities, led by Shea B S Anderson of Waupun, recovered key evidence and captured Robert McArthur and others, with remaining suspects seized in separate locations after concerted investigations.
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Uas
Fuille
Gry
Shea B.S Anderson
Waupata Paints
Wisconsin
Nol Andree "Grady
Sereer Weil
Bien Jove
Central Branch meeting reports for new consolidated railway directors
A July meeting at Atchison discussed the Union Pacific Trailwar Central ranch and several rail lines including Allison Colorado Pacific. Officers Benson and Smith named president and secretary with directors listed among Warner Benson Creer Butterioe Rothbun Orr and others guiding the new consolidated railway venture.
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Central Branch
Atentson
Atshiva
Central Ranch
Union Pacific Trailwar
Allison, Coloraty and Pacific
Jewell County and Western Way Company
Otters
Pembert
HH. Benson
AO AL
Cale
Ane Srmawaret
Fr. Smith
Ansistant
Aint
Market Report: Wheat Prices Fluctuate After Argentine Shipment
The market reports mixed Wheat activity with favorable leather and lower cadiea hinted, while large Argentine shipments press prices. Wheat opened down about 1 percent, slipped further by midday, then recovered slightly on export strength. local receipts and farm activity noted, with September contracts trading near prior levels.
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Sorerig
Reneipes Os
Livestock Prices and Receipts From Kansas City Market
Market summary notes cattle receipts and prices across categories. Includes hogs and sheep trends, beef cuts, native cows and heifers, stockers, feeders, and dairy products. Mentions Creey dairy terms and egg prices with scattered figures and regional references.
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Tive Atcore
Pugudib
Seine
New York Money Market and Grain Report Focus
Local wheat trading shows a generally bullish tilt with a late-day uptick as St. Louis accounts help lift prices. Corn proves stronger on shorts covering amid favorable advices and steady demand, while oats and provisions show mixed to modest gains. Foreign orders in specialties hint at bull sentiment in key western markets.
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J. C. Goins
Furth St Topeka
Stain
Chicago
Goves
St. Louis
Jean
J. F. Harris
Footwear sale ad with assorted shoe deals Saturday
An ad lists multiple shoe styles with prices and sizes for a Saturday sale. It highlights ladies and men’s leather Lace top and vesting shoes, kids and misses sizes, plus endries and low shoes in black tan or chocolate. Prices range from about 1.10 to 2.50 with various discount notes.
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Congress
Market Gossip and Grain Reports Amid Financial Shifts
The report notes banks and financial institutions holding firm amid uncertain times. It highlights low priced incursions and profits via patient strategies. References Iowa Central, St. Louis and Western, and Voukou investments as dividend prospects. Includes weather and crop receipts, wheat and corn movements, and market tone from Paris to Liverpool with fluctuating prices and shipments.
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Becawe Ney
Iowa Central
St. Louis
Voukou
Arthur Jobepe
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Hardware Co
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Thomas Bradbury
Harold Dickinson
Creighton * Spencer
Alt O'Sigor
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Whittelacy Mer, Co
Grocera
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Samos
J. Bollinger
France
Ate
Rock Island
Dallas
Texas
Dallas, Fort Worth & Gulf Railway
Fort Worth
Dalian
Lion and X Coffee Loc
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Grocers
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Seses
L, Whittelseyater, Co. Grocers
Chief Justice
Returna
Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs Syndicate
Orphan Bell
Golan
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Today's Market Report
Associates Press
The
State Journal
Belda
TiMobee
Chicago Livestock Market
Shirase
Tule
Ecole Tie Iambise
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Saharan
Eaneas City Livestock Market
Kansas City
Tilly Ae Gember
Eety
Socie
J. C. St Morehane
Filthathooke Topeka
Erain
Monex
Prime Mercantile
Kerling Exchange
Dankersit
Wiapanit
Cortiltenten Dar sUver
Mexico
Taxeta Seas ii Alata
Bonas
York
Joseph
J. C. Gotten
Fopeka
Goines
Camznissten
Fieir
SSS
Paul Atoninon
Z. Lay
Heacy Brown
People of
Opera
Caine
New Model Supply Store
Sixth and Quincey
Kemper & Paxtons
J. Commlanion
East Fifth Nethercoat
Revelver
Thi
Jere
Thounants
Acter
Baris
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