Advance of One Cent Price Hike by Chicago Papers
Chicago newspapers including morning and evening editions announce a return to 2 cents per copy starting August 1 due to higher paper costs. The Times-Herald resumes the 2 cent price after two years of 1 cent sales, with the Record staying at 1 cent but agreeing to the change.
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Chicago
Tuly Tv
The
Times
Werald
Times-Herald
Mordine Newspapers
Fecord
anyAnce
Rumor of Abandonment Hits Big Deal Says Blaxseed Drops
The Chicago market reports blaxseed price falls after a National Linseld OM representative failed to appear on the exchange. Traders fear the large deal planned since last August may be dropped, pushing cash flax to 4c and future to around 6.40. Vice president T. McCullough insists the failure is not alarming and no plan to abandon is in place, despite low trading interest and a stock drop from 27 to 33.
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Chicago
Linseld OM
Itiber
T. Mccullowsh
Will of Captain Clark Probate Battle in New Jersey
The will of Captain Walter Clark, who died in the Trourrogne disaster, is offered for probate in New Jersey. His Hackensack home, second death on his wedding trip, and his wife Miss Teemorest frame a dispute over whether the estate valued around $20,000 goes to his wife or his relatives depending on who survived. The case seeks formal proof of death and to determine rightful disposition of the estate among the Clark family.
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New York
Walter’ S. Clark
Trourrogne
New Jersey
Capt.Clark
Hackensack
Teemorest
misHek, Wefe On Their Wedvins Trip, Fils Brat Wits
Supreme Court
Knapp
Yee
Rich octogenarian weds in Saint Louis ceremony
In Saint Louis on July 29 Captain Edwin A. Skeble, a wealthy septuagenarian, married Elisabeth Kick at Sacred Heart Church with Father James McCabe officiating. The 73 year old widower wed the 11th year younger Miss Kick, who had known him six years since meeting during his first wife’s later years. The ceremony ended with a honeymoon trip planned to Eureka Springs Arkansas.
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St. Louis
Dwin A. Skeble
St Louis
Benedict
Sacred Hart Church
James McCabe
Shebe
Sheble
Phore
Elimabeth A
Wanl
Eureka Springs
Ark
Realty pledges loom large in son father wheat deal
New York reports from Chicago detail J Z Taiter and his son Joseph facing a massive salvage of 15 million in edged securities and 12 million bushels of cash wheat as they try to settle a sprawling deal. Levi Leiter’s estate measures and public charity shifts loom over the failure and restructuring efforts.
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New York
Chicago
J. Z. Taiter
Joseph
Levi Z. Lester
Gale and Wabrigace
Hikhchiss
Bir Leiter
Meyerial
Chicago Waits! Mixelon
Siet Buys
County Recorder
Uliavis Agricultural and Mantal Trelaing School
Glenwood
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Leiter and loan turmoil pull assets into court
The report outlines Joseph Leiter and associates facing forced mortgage sales to cover overextended wheat loans and securities, with real estate and business blocks in Chicago pledged as collateral. Banks consider selling property in Adams and Washington streets to recover funds as inquiries touch major trusts and financial figures.
Chicago Carnival discussed by merchants in Chicago
Chicago merchants and businessmen debated backing a two week carnival from October 3 to 19 at a Great Northern venue. President Julia Shayne urged pledges, with August 4 mass meeting planned to finalize support while speakers argued Chicago’s show town status could outshine New York and Milwaukee. A preliminary program was proposed with an estimated cost of $200,000.
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Chicago
Great Northern
Julia T. Shayne
The
Commercial Association
John T. Shayne
Shayne
C. T. ‘Traut
Milwawkee
A.B. Gage
Hollel Men’s Association
Tme
Thomas Pratty
New York
Arantee
Victor Newhouse
Mrs Caroline Lorillard Spencer Denies Boycott Claim
Paris July 7 Mrs Caroline Lorillard Spencer writes to the Temps denying a New York telegram alleging she backed a French wood boycott. She says such a campaign would set back education and culture and would harm the United States and American values.
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Caroline Lorillard Spencer
Paris
The
Temps
New York
Cable linkage planned across Pacific to Hawaii and Asia
The Evening Post reports United States will soon be connected by cable from San Francisco to Hawaii the Ladrones the Philippines Hong Kong and Japan. The Pacific Cable Co with Morgan and Tod directors aims to complete laying within six months at a cost around 10.1 million dollars.
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San Francisco
The
Evening Post
United States
Pacific
Hawaii
Ladrones
Philippines
Hong Kong
Executive Council
Facile Cable Company
China
Japan
Pacific Islands
Pacific Cable Company
Post
James A. Scrymser
Dent Aid Rimund
Hayles
John H. Irvine
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. Kennedy
Tod
General Swain
New York
Bennett
Klondike Boom Fades As Few Seek Gold This Year
Pittsburg July 3 report says only about one fifth of expected travelers went to Klondike this year. Railroads hope new gold shipments aboard routes to Dawson City will revive interest, but current arrivals are far below forecasts. The piece notes many travelers return home, prices and routes cited, and mentions transit car electric fans on Santa Fe Route dining cars.
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Pittsburg
Seation Sity
North American Transportation Company
Civilization
Seattle
Pitsburg
Delano Lupe
Klondike
Sissen
Dawson City
Swift & Holiday
Santa Fe
Lyon
D. Dos
Morrow's Kidneoids Promoted for Kidney Health
An advertisement extols Mist rows Kidneards as a cure for kidney trouble, claiming relief from back pain, headaches, and urinary issues. It cites a Springfield merchant testimonial and urges purchase from John Morrow & Co, offering six boxes for $2.60 plus postpaid options.
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John Murrow
Krorer
Springfeld
F. Alatwis
Lewis
Morrow
John Morrow & Co
Buskine
Camp Alger Notes Defend Regiment Against Rumor
Camp Alger notes deny a giant craps game at the Twenty second Kansas unit. Maj A M Harvey appointed to courts martial. Officers and men praised for discipline and moral conduct, with no gambling or liquor sales allowed near camp. Provo Marshal Guy Morgan reports bootleggers captured. health of regiment improves after tainted meat illness.
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Shreve Yeeterdey
Twenty-second Regiment
Myers
Shafer
Shafter
Topeka
Guy Morgan
Second Army Corm
Citgens
Washington
Twenty-second
Kansas
Hove
Uv City
Colt TC. Lindsey
A. M. Harvey
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Caplain
Maj. A. M. Harvey
H.C. Lindsey
Old Bull Run
Crittenden Mansion
Virginia Plantations
3. M. Harvey
Lieut
Crawford
Miss Graham
Col. Graham
Mountain of Flesh in St Louis Woman Dies
Margaret Bean, a very large resident of St Louis, died yesterday morning. Undertaker Joan C. Rensick reported she weighed at least 900 pounds, requiring a special coffin. The casket will be a board box over twice the length of the primary coffin, with dimensions about 8 feet 6 inches by 4 feet 2 inches and 2 feet in depth. Carpenter Charles B R Lewis noted the box will use 2 inch thick sides and iron bars, and the coffin will need to be turned sidewise to pass through the door with the door jamb removed.
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St. Louis
Margaret Bean
Charles BR. Lewis
Louis
Gomez plan for U S control of Cuba after war
In Key West a plan named by Gen C C Howard and Col Renato Boca defines American oversight in Cuba during and after the war. Envoys will hear Cuban aims directly from Cubans and report to President McKinley and his cabinet without consulting Shafter or others. Col Rosa met Howard to relay Gomez’s views and the mission’s mandate.
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United States
Key West
Fla
C. C. Howard
Rernato Boca
Staf
Mesimo Gomes
Cehan Republic
Paul
Gomez
Camtpilen
Cuba
Asstern
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Gen, Shafter
Cubana
Col. Heroabe Rosa
Amerikan Nos
Howard
Santiago
Sentiments of Gen Gomez on Cuban constitution and U S control
Cal Bora relays Gomez stance urging a constitution modeled on the United States with needed changes and religious liberty. Gomez, via his military chief of staff, seeks broad U S control until peace is declared and resists high Cuban officer placement. He doubts the Garcia letter’s genuineness and distance from its sentiments.
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Gen. Gomez
Cal. Bora
Howard
United States
Gui. Gomez
Santiago
Garcia
Cable for the Senate in Illinois Political Shift
Chicago reports discuss Fen T. Cable of Rock Island facing charges suspected to affect party loyalty in Illinois. The piece links Cable to party faction dynamics, the state central committee, and gubernatorial considerations, noting evolving conditions and the influence of Democratic leaders.
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Chicago
Fen T. Cable
Rock Island
United States
la Ee
Illinois
Maure
Coures
Fiver Hagrison
John P. Altgeld
Condi
The Tammany Mecca at Hollywood Mansion
Richard Croker plans to use the famed Hollywood Hoey mansion at Long Branch as his headquarters upon return from Europe. Extensive repairs and grounds work are ordered to restore the estate to former splendor for August and part of September. Croker is expected on the Lucania this afternoon and will likely visit Long Branch soon after arrival.
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Hollywood Mansion
New York
Hoey
Long Branci
Ekehind
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Mr. Crokgitda
Lucania
Lune Brann
Jenn Hooy
Acems Express
Opn- Pang
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Croker
Hollyvwi
Starved to Death at Kelty Work House Mount Vernon
Solomon Harris and John Harbour of Braceville Grundy county sought admission to Kelty Work House. Harris died in the forenoon and Harbour is not expected to live. They were miners who slept in the woods after failing to gain entry. Both men are Odd Fellows and the order’s members are aiding Harbour. The deceased’s family lives in Braceville and his body will be sent there.
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Mount Vernon
Solomon Harris
John Harbour
Braceville
Grundy County
Kelty
Harris
Barbour
Curie
Sorrow for Her Kin in Hawaiian Isles Context
San Francisco July 2 The Princess Katulant niece of the Queen of the Hawaiian Islands lies here with her father Mr. Clkehorn. Reports say she has been active with the Red Cross ladies and contemplates her hereditary duties amid current annexation unsettled order.
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Katulant
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Clkehorn
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the Red Cross
Abelaty
Roya Tn Bae
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Freee Heapus
CURED BY A HOLY RELIC MANAGES HEALING CLAIMS
Reported statements to priests in Bitendante describe two more women near Stasaneste seeking cures at the church of St. Jean Fiuste within nine days. The church has seen many devout visitors since the relic was placed on view and several claimed witnessed healings.
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Stasaneste
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Arkansas game law reform proposal reported for change
A July report to the Arkansas State Legislature outlines proposed reforms to game laws. The measure would redefine hunting duties, regulate licenses and penalties, and set seasons and protections for waterfowl, doves, game birds, and furbearers.
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Tittle Rock
Atk
Arkansas
Spokseman' m
Wiltow
Pike Cave
Aberdeen's Successor in Canadian Command Named
A historic appointment in Ottawa names the Duke of Hamilton as successor to Lord Aberdeem as Governor General of Canada. The new chief of staff, noted for service with the Turkish army and role as private secretary to General Lasad Foharts, has a career marked by volunteer work and leadership. He married the daughter of Charlie Grey and served with distinction in the native services, gaining praise for his care of volunteers and steadfast discipline.
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Ottawe
Ensier Guante
Aura
Isi
Lasad Foharts
Mardula
Lenmar
Canada
Worita
Bart
Mintoiy
Charlie Grey
Minto
Bard Bieloud
Middleton
Antigee
Flowing Locks No More in Buffalo Bill Show
Buffalo Bill’s touring act undergoes dramatic changes to the performer’s appearance with altered hair style. The piece describes the crowd scene and the impact on the show, noting the “wild tenet” and a new look expected to redefine the act in the traveling circus setting.
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Buffalo Bill
Chicago
Tims
Buffalo Bhl
Lhfe
Bors
Tia Imap
America
Wlonel
PALMAGE'S PROPHECY AND RAILWAYS ADVERTISING MIX
Fragmentary notes show palmages prophecy predicting a political shift in Epilatelde with independence under American protectorate, mixed with ads for Union Pacific rail service to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland, and local business promos for laundry and barbers. Numbers and place names are garbled.
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Salt Lake City
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Portland
Union Pacite
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Lewis
City Te Agrot J
Pultan
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