Mills Adams Co Gold From Sea Water
The Mills-Adams Co reports sending about 82 ounces of bullion to the New York assay office on March 18. The metal valued at about 540 dollars is roughly one third gold and two thirds silver, claimed to be extracted from sea water at North Lubec by Electrolite Marine Baits of Boston with Arthur Stvan as president. The cost and ownership details remain unsettled as the process is evaluated.
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New York
Assay
Electrolite Marine Baits Company
Boston
Arthur Stvan
North Lubec
Farmers in Lebanon County face milk tampering probe
In Lebanon near Smith County, farmers heeded Attorney General George State’s warning on adulterated milk. A test revealed watered milk with higher cream content after a tampering scheme using a skimming machine. Officials investigated the cheese and dairy thefts while outlining the legal peril for those involved.
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Lebanon
Ean
Lebanin
Smith County
Stalin
Teh & Saterineat
Eeikrene
Eodass
Itan
Serets
Abe Attorne
Anerst
Unis
Te Tes
Tabanon
Keest
Promine Erates
Eneiers
Atul Bunhy
Milan
Bulton
Kuneral
Bhottioue
Gale
Fire Destroys Six-Story Furniture Warehouse in St Louis
A major blaze swept the six story May Stem & Co furniture warehouse at Olive and Eighteenth, starting around noon. The fire caused extensive damage valued at about 50 900 dollars and damaged multiple adjoining structures as firefighters battled the inferno for hours. One worker was rescued from danger and another was treated for injuries at the scene.
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St Louis
Wellock
Stem & Co
Olive
Hanns
Co Ae
Salen
Jeave
Fale
West Side Reading Circle Hosts Social and Club Events
The West Side Reading circle met at Mrs. F A Snow on Polk street with officers elected for the year: President Thacher, VP Bailey, Secretary French, Treasurer Truebland, plus representatives Poindexter and Shaw. A program on Spain, music by Mrs. Humphreys, and club paper editing by Mrs. Gorgon highlighted the gathering. A bowling party for I A W whist club, with substitutes honored, followed at the physical culture rooms with refreshments by Mrs. Wiley. The O W O dance hosted many members at a Wednesday evening gathering, listing attendees including the Schoch and Wetherell families. Various members were noted traveling or hosting upcoming events, with Mrs. Poindexter to entertain the S F C club next Monday.
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West Side
Reading Circle
F.A. Snow
Polk Street
5. M. ‘Thacher
J. W Bailey
William S. French
J.K. Truebland
EK. W. Poindexter
B. A. Shaw
City Federation
Spain
Humphreys
J. M. Gorgon
John Sargent
1. A.W Whistl
Wiley
J.B. Furry
Alice Prescott
Hessie West
Mary ‘Thompson
Lescher
Ralph Moore
Eliott
W.A. Alexander
Walter Burgess
Rice famine in China drives relief subscriptions urged
Victoria British Columbia March 18 The president of the Chinese Benevolent Society appeals to Americans for subscriptions to aid famine relief in China.
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China
Victoria
B.C
The
Chinese Benevolent Society
Mills Adams Do Kid Gloves Store Trek
A fragment notes Mills Adams Do pacing between stores in a brisk tour for kid gloves with little additional detail. The item hints at shopping activity and product search but lacks clear events, dates, or names beyond Mills Adams Do.
Chilean Offer for O HIGGINS Cruiser Upgraded
The Chilean naval commission rejected the United States offer for the O HIGGINS as the entire outlay plus 20 percent. Even if Argentine cruiser issues were resolved Chile would demand more than 20 percent as a bargain. O HIGGINS is described as a first class protected cruiser with latest machinery armament and armor.
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United States
O'Eiegins
Chil
Chill
O'Higgins
Navy Presses Toward Reinforcement With Torpedo Boat Destroyers
Washington reports the president expects a complete court of inquiry report on the Maine disaster. The Navy Department continues to seek desirable warships abroad. A strategic board recommends reinforcing the fleet with torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats, noting their high speed and strong offensive armament. The board urges procurement as soon as possible.
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Washington
Maine
Navy Department
al Thost
Beard
Will 50on Be Over Says J K Gowdy Declares No War Plan
March 1 Morning Leader prints dispatches from Paris with quotes from Ambassador Horace Porter Secretary of State and J K Gowdy United States Consul General. Officials say there will be no war as tensions ease, though reports may heighten alarm. Ambassadors stress diplomacy and avoid rash action while Spain and the US seek settlement.
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J. K Gowdy
United States
Beeni
Paria
Spain
Endea
Unsure text fragment from The State Journal
The readable lines describe a stray notice about coaling, Azores, and a consumer product claim for constipation relief. The garbled OCR prevents a coherent event or person, with scattered terms like Azores and coaling and a product note.
Quiet Republican primary shapes Topeka city race
In Topeka the Republican primary set for tomorrow afternoon features one candidate per ward for council, school board, and constable posts. C A Starbird leads in the First Ward, W J Mattern in the Second, Z J Dickinson in the Third, Burgess in the Fourth, and Warren seeks a second term in the Fifth. School board contenders include Miller, Long, Wilder, Champion, Howe, Ferry, Buck, Edson, and Ghaneyi with Wilder sending a note from Colorado.
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Topeka
C. A. Starbird
Pattison
W. J. Martern
Mr. Dickinson
Dickinson
Burgess
Azunnet
Warner
Rome
B.C. Miller
Rev
M.C. Long
Edward Wilder
Wow
Champeon
Ira Howe
Lorie
Howe
Ferry
J. F. Buck
Frank Edson
Jno. Ghaneyi
Board of Education
Treaeury
Mir
Ana
Topeka precincts named for Sauk ward and wards voting sites
The notice lists Sauk precincts with supervisors and polling places across the First through Fifth Wards in Topeka. It names super visors including Geo. C. Stoker, H. C. Stoner, A. Alexander, Frank Parcells, O. K. Swayse, Greenwood, Rober Stone, BF McGlin, M Humbert, and Clarence Mees. Also postponed PS of C meeting at Councilman Pattison's North Topeka home due to his illness.
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Jackson St
Geo. C. Stoker
Jackson
H.C. Stoner
Norris
J A Alexanler
Fritton & Grilling's
Fourth and
Lake Sts
Frank Parcells
Fourth
Madison
Tyler St
K. Swayse
Tenth
Kansas
Tyler
Greenwood
King
Clayste
Robert Stone
McGlfin
Hvery
Fifth Ward
M. Humbert
Seventeenth
Kansas Ave
Clarence Mees
Hoffman House
U. P
Pattison
North
Topeka
Pattisom
Local bowling match and St Patrick party at Turner hall
The contest in cocked hat between MC A and TA A bowling teams will be played on the TA A alleys with Carl Coburn H C Root John MacDonald Oscar Pyle and Walter Richards on the MC A side. Turner society held a St Patrick's tacky party with costumes and prizes awarded to Miss Helen Wetzel and Mr William Seybold among others.
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Carl Coburn
H.C Root
John MacDonald
Oscar Pyle
Walter Richards
Turner Society
Steinbers
William Seybold
Helen Wetzel
Misa Anna Wenthe
Oscar Guisch
Guisch
Oekty
Wheat market trembles on weather fears and strong northwestern receipts
Chicago March 15供 Associated Press report notes wheat opened higher on weather concerns and cold wave risks after rains. Short covering appeared from southwestern buyers amid strong crop conditions in Oklahoma and Texas. Minneapolis and Duluth freight data show heavy activity, with contract stocks and deliveries steady. May and July prices fluctuated as receipts and mixing-house movements influenced market tone. Provisions stayed steady while cattle and livestock markets reflected active trading and mixed demand.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Xhorte Tis
Southwest
Anens
Oklahoma
Texas
Minnesports
Minniapete
Duluth
Additiosa
Sic
Ziti Ac
Market Gossip and Receipts Mixed in Chicago and Topeka
Market reports show receipts across livestock and grains with mixed activity. Hog markets steady to higher, cattle and sheep receipts noted, and grains including corn and rye listed with steady to dull futures. sugar and coffee prices noted with sparse movement.
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Aeonies Bes
New Spring Capes
Winety
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O. N
W. F. Schoch
J. H. Wetherell
J. Shubert
Strand
L. D. Keel
J.T. Kellogs
M. J. Wingert
J. G. Flewerman
Wea
Michigan
Sharift
Jack
Banese
Hamilton
Saturna Y Cragon Aopelos
America
Mills-Adams
Clementina
Perrins
Bancroft AT
Payal
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Azores
Renabeat Gaserwty
Lisbos
Casterets
Tae State Journal
City Politics
Council
Clements Co
Mone
Clements
Viel
Kansas Avenue
Gre
J. Z. Wintrode
FM. Stonestreet
J. . Laens
Josiah Roxs
G. W. Stovall
Kollowing
Sauk
Today's Market Report
Kansas City
San
W.f.roehr
Dustin Alse
Bethram
Siventonie
Bowes
W. A. MigNkel Commission Co
Oyathe Provielone
West Sixth Ave
Popeks
Broomhall
Frentine
Shipmesia
Uriune
Notbteiverport
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Neapolle SH
Minneagulla
Sea
Chicaga
Ut Fe
Lst
Keene and Conor
Lomton
Moline Court of Inquiry
Brewis McKinsey
Corm
W. A. Michael Commission Co
West Sixture
Bopeka
Mareh J Ati
Siow
Bon
York
Jotimel Cote Provisiane
Work
Riard
W. A. Michael Commission
Kam
Lewins Central National Bank
Kai Umiox National Bankanges
Keneae
Nice_cottage
Ron Dr. Roby
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