Mighty Colorado Flood Rages Through Austin Region
A special dispatch from Austin reports torrential rains feeding the Colorado River, flooding upper watersheds near Marble Falls and Lane. The flood has damaged the Marble Falls cotton mill, waterworks, bridge, and riverfront cottages while prompting evacuations as the river rises over 12 feet and debris roars downstream.
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St Louis
The
Republic
Austin
Texas
Colorado
Marble Falls
Lane
Marble Fells
Linuse
Branded With a Hot Iron in Horrible Local Assault
New Haven Connecticut June Mary Berman five years old daughter of Seu ben Berman is in serious condition after an assault by Edward Sedow fourteen and another boy. Accused branded her back with a red hot iron causing lifelong scars. Sedow fled into his house and returned with the iron. The child’s parents consulted the city attorney and police issued a warrant for Sedow. Kal or Kall as a witness. Neither boy located.
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New Haven
Conn
Mary Berman
Seuben Berman
Edward Sedow
Rafael Sedow
Sedows
Bermany
Mary Kerman
Bedow
Kall
Sedow
Eitis
Sedon
Will of Robert Goelet Probate Reveals Family Bequests
The will of the late Robert Goelet was filed for probate in Newport. After provisions for the widow, the remaining estate is split among his son Robert Walton Goelet and his daughter Beatrice with life interests and specific properties including Fifth Avenue assets and the Hotel Imperial. Residue goes to trustees for the son and daughter with conditions. a death without heirs could shift shares to a brother.
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Newport
Robert Goelet
Robert Walton Goelt
Beatrice
Fifth Avenur
New Yrth
Metropolitan Opera House
Tuxsin
Fifth Avenue House
Opera Box
Robert
Hotel Imperial
San Carte
Winchester
Broadway
Morrison's Sale Promises Glass Plated Knives and Forks
An OCR damaged ad from Morrison, Mo Kansas Avenue, hawks triple plated knives and forks as a bargain during the June sale for wetware. It touts quality, claims to beat rival makes, and mentions a doctor’s praise, a drugstore remedy, and delivery to Tacoma via Santa Fe Railway.
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H Morrison
Kansas Avenue
Grain-O beverage promising pleasant grain based coffee substitute
A reader letters note Grain-O as a grain based drink to replace coffee with a mild taste. The writer claims it can be safely consumed by children and adults alike, following package directions for a tasty wholesome beverage.
Bank Heist Foiled by Forged Check in Louisville
Two young men swindled the German Insurance Bank of Louisville by posing as the Citizens National Bank and cashing a $5,000 forged check. The assistant cashier, lured by a telephone request, delivered currency before investigators linked the check to the scam. Police pursue leads in the forgery case.
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Louisville
Citizens National Bank
Kelme
Citizen’ National Tank
Turtle causes Broadway traffic disruption at Imperial hotel
A sea turtle from a truck consignment halted traffic on Broadway in front of the Imperial hotel for about fifteen minutes. The wagon driver briefly left the team letting the horse dash onto the street, damaging a shellfish-laden scene and blocking cable car tracks as staff and officers attempted to manage the scene.
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New York
Imperial Hotel
Broadway
Hopper and His Prima Donna Rumor in New York
Washington rumors swirl around De Walt Hoppe and Nella Bergen a 14 year old daughter of Brooklyn Captain Riordan possibly marrying again after a prior divorce. Bergen reportedly secured a Fargo residence and sought a North Dakota divorce, facing judge objections before moving to Bismarck where a divorce was granted.
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Fargo
Bismarck
Brothers duel ends in fatalities in Lille county clash
In Lille county Arkansas on Monday evening a fatal fight occurred in a home between brothers Jim Herrick and John Sheke, both killed. The surviving brother, badly wounded, was taken into custody as officials prepare a preliminary hearing. The motive and full details remained unclear amid a tense scene with bystanders and police at the scene.
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Yaxetterilv
Ark
Birkckler
Lille
Jim Herrick
John Sheke
Tesla
Hinkge
Herick
Hersek
Herricks
Hwe
Pinyaicigne
Walker
Pri
Sider
Say
Gage
Cyrano Nose Dispute Delays Curtain at Theater
A backstage incident during Cyrano’s Nose caused a delay as actor Richard Aisnadelt’s dressing was disrupted by a joke involving a serpent. Police involvement followed when a warrant was discussed but later dropped after mutual apologies. The production resumed with the curtain ready for the next act.
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Richard Aisnadelt
Mansfield
Wan Tran
Cam Huerinsky
Monten
Ellen Station
Parautt
Manvel
Drianer Meche
Tie
Cyrano
Society to Valdeville: San Francisco Swell Set Forced to Perform
A reactive society item details San Francisco social leaders of the Swell Set compelled to become performers in a benefit at the Chutes theater. The piece traces fashionable figures including Mrs Lamereaux and the Vanderbilts, noting fashion, gowns, gowns, and a dramatic tale of marriage, fortune, and a mother in law driving a drastic life change.
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Valdeville
San Francisco
Swall
Debated Dean Hutchins Declines At Nebraska
Des Moines reports June discussions reveal University of Mies hairins candidate for a state university post faced strong inducements to withdraw. Regents reportedly opposed by campus factions and student protests, with ongoing tension over the removal and appointment process at the University of Nebraska.
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Des Moines
Jean RB. Hairins
University of
hatoMas
Nebraska Universita
Frohman to Present My Daughter in Law in London and New York
Inter-Charles Frohman has engaged Ellaline Terriss and Seymour Hicks for a major West End and Broadway run. They will perform at the Criterion under Mr. Mor Mass management in September with a stage adaptation of a Paris comedy. Hicks will also appear in London after the season in Paris.
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Frohman
London
New York
Lonien
Charles Frohman
Ellaiine Errissant Seymour Hicks
Ustom
Criterkwy
Mr. Mrok
Mass Management
Paris
Hicks
Forks
Women Barred From College Yearbook in 1900 Olla Podrida
In Middletown Connecticut the 1900 edition of the Olla Podrida, published by Wesleyan University Juniors, omits all women members from the book following a male opposed resolution. The notice notes the action as a protest against co education. An adjacent item reports American Steel Hoop Company elevating wages by 10 percent for skilled workers at all plants.
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Connecticut Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Wreleyan University
Pulleme
Pittsburg
June
American Steel Hoat Company
Stomach Bitters Promised to Boost Digestive Power
A fragmented 19th century advert text touts Stomach Bitters as a cure for digestion. It claims a strong stomach prevents disease and likens digestion to fuel distribution, though the garbled phrasing makes precise claims unclear.
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Hhostetter
Road to Death on the Yukon Trail Claims 100+ Lives
Seattle reports list of prospectors fallen on the Edmonton trail to the Yukon guld fields. Drowning, exposure, scurvy and suicide are cited among victims. Names include James Mowat San Francisco and Valentine Kudier Philadelphia. Relief efforts planned from Wrangel and Vancouver.
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Seattle
Wash
Yukon Guld
Edmonton Trail
Alaska
Great Slave Lake
Laird
Trasen
Marie
Lelecton
Victoria
Richter
New York
W. Stealbrook
H. Bienten
Cincinnati
J.P. McCrumm
Pittsburg
John Tonsil
New Mexico
Hudson Hay Company
Denscake
Po- Hee
C. Stichter
Snake in the Mirror Attracts Aurora Family
Charles Cole and his wife awoke to a dangerous black snake swaying from their bedroom mirror. He used a pole to dislodge it, sending the reptile out the window. The snake slid away in the yard and vanished, leaving the family puzzled how it entered unseen.
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Aurora, Inc
Charles Cole
Mra. Cole
Mr. Cole
Southwestern Firemen's Association Session Opens in Webb City
Webb City hosts the Southwestern Firemen's meeting with Farlow delivering the welcome. At 1:30 p.m. the 100-yard hose race awarded prizes of 50, 3, 20 and 10 dollars. Participating teams included Aurora, Van Buren, Web City, Pierce City, Lamar, Carterville, Manetta, Webb City, Butler and Cherokee. Webb City won first, Carterville second, Lamar third, and Webb City with Butler tied for fourth. The 50-foot ladder climb saw Chetnum win in 7 6.
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Webb City
Southwestern Firemen's Association
Farlow
Pelce
Aurora
van Buren
Web City
Pierce City
Lamar
Carterville
Manett
Butler
Cherofore
Northwestern Plow and Implement Association Formed
The Northwestern Plow and Implement Association replaces the twenty five year old Northwest ern Plow Association. The name change unifies riding and walking plows corn planters cultivators spike working implements under one group. At the meeting the members unanimously approved a 20 percent price increase on all listed articles for 1900 business due to rising raw material costs.
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Chicago
Northwestern Plow Association
Northwestern Plow and Implement Association
Beecher Theories of Public Speaking in Youth's Companion
Beecher offered several views on public speaking and audience management. He urged starting speech in a low tone to seize attention then letting the voice rise. The writer notes mixed theories exist and recalls a remark about needing voice power and mass control to master a great public meeting. The piece ends with the Navy ordering the Buffalo out of commission, signaling a shift away from a regular naval transport route to Manila.
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Beecher
Justin McCarthy
Mr. Beecher
Washington
Navy Department
Buffalo
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Manila
Niagara Falls as Seen Now and in the Distant Future
The article argues Niagara Falls is in its prime today with Goat Island central to its beauty. It speculates that over six hundred years the falls will retreat, changing views and the river’s spectacle. Readers are urged to value the present, as future observers may miss the current majesty.
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The
Century Magazine
Goat Island
Niagara
Guat Tgland
Plans for a Canadian colony near Ottawa emerge
Stockholm Finns abroad seek homes in Canada after czarist oppression. Negotiations with the government offer attractive settlements for a large colony near Ottawa. A Chicago mother recalls the moment she cut her son's curls as he grew, tenderly reflecting on a baby becoming a man.
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Ottawa
Stockholm
Alexander J
Morrisons sale offers 15 percent off in June on pianos
C H Morhson of 500 Kansas arena advertises a June sale with discounts on twelve makes of standard pianos and bargains on secondhand pianos and organs. H W Mc Daniel at 20 West Eleventh Street Topeka Kan represents The T J Washburn Plano House St Joseph Mo.
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C. H. Mor
Kansas Arena
H.W. McDaniel
West Elehth Street
Topeka
Kan
T. J. Washburn
Plano House
St. Joseph
West Street
Sixth St
Buti
National Educational Meeting in Los Angeles 1899
The National Educational Association meets in Los Angeles July 14 1899 with Union Pacific offering a greatly reduced round trip fare of 200. Comment praises Union Pacific service to Washington 1898 and notes routes via Omaha or Kansas City with palace sleeping cars dining cars and free reclining chair cars. The Union Pacific branded as the summer travel route.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Union Pacific
Washington
Union Pacifc
Omaha
Kansas
Columbus
Ohio
St. Paul
Minn
Tustalo
Tate
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wit
Louis
Detentt
Fehmund
Indianapolis
Trid
F. A. Lewis
J.C. Fulton
First New Wheat From Waco Reaches St Louis Market
A car load of the 1899 crop arrived from Waco Texas in St Louis today. It graded No 2 red winter and tested 1 pounds to the bushel. It was auctioned on change and brought 90 cents per bushel, 15 cents above quoted price for dash wheat.
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St. Louis
Waco
Tex
June Discount Sale and travel rates noted in city notices
A long regional notice outlines annual June discounts on silverware at low rates and lists extensive rail fare deals from Columbus to Indianapolis with date ranges and certificate plans. It also includes contact details for ticket agents and mentions a patent digestion remedy by A J Arnold & Son.
Butte to Butte Route Fare Mentioned in Ad Copy
An ad fragment lists a $95.85 fare from Butte Montana via Sabre Fe Route. It includes a quack health claim for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and references A J Arnold Son and A J Kane Co freight warehouse with a June 9 start time at 9 a.m.
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Butte
Mont
A. J. Arnold
A. J. Kane 'O
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Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
A. Mudd
Tefrastreeka
Demerry
Pierce
Monroe
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Lyon
Colorado River
Woodbury
Bath
Evert
Sear
Morrison
Beattie
Tacoma
Santa Fe
American Steam Laundry
West Seventh Telephone
Turtle
Big Sea Tarrapin
Trouble
N. Y
Arkansas
Seville
Geertiacu
Howard
Loman Turis
Oakland
Dean Hutchins
Iowa University
Snake Stories
Indiana
Southwestern
Weir City
Canada
Morrisons Sale
Piano Purchasera
National Educational Meeting
Radway
Radway's
Premington
Standard Typewriters
Broadway, N.Y
J. F. Myers
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
Kansas City
Penwell
Odd Fellows
Quincy St
de Moss & Penwell
Quincy Street
Barkley
Kansas Ave
Waco, Texas
Walla
C. H. Morrison
C. Haubach
Columbian
Ession
Stanson A. J. Arneld & Son
Une
Denver
Colorado Flyer
Philadelphia
Lerigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Heller
Exchange
Hd Savings & Loan
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