Vanity a child thief in Jersey City case
New York report details a six year old Stamie Smith and her eight year old brother who shoplifted two pairs of boys trousers from Edward Capinas clothing store. The children used distraction and concealment while a third party prompted the theft. Their mother identified them at the station and they were held for examination.
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New York
Stamie Smith
Jersey City
Edward Capinas
Capinas
Aihrine
Potts
Family feud sparks after old man remarries
In St Louis on September, five Foerster sons, once city employees of the Foerster Family Supply, clash over their father Michael Foerster’s remarriage, straining relations within the clan as tensions rise between kin and former associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josepe
St Lous
Michael Foerster
Excity Tressurer
Poerster
Perfect Womanhood Health Pill Promises Cure All Ailments
A 19th century ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness and disorders. It claims to restore vitality, health, and balance to the reproductive organs, positioning the product as a universal cure supported by long experience and testimonials.
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Pittee
Bavege
Sid Tris
Balffalo
Feary ‘Gusery
Ciarina
Pierce Fresco
Foerster Family Supply Company in Dissolution Tug of War
The Foerster brothers sever ties as a board action threatens the president’s position. Mr. Foerster, who married widow Mrs. Mary Ridgeway after family strife, claims only one son has a share in the business worth $100. The company owns three stores and reports no harm to trade.
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Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Speer
Foerster
Mary Ridgeway
Sien
Slrck
Eee
Glractors
Te Company
Solar Engine Promises Steam From Sun Rays Near Brooklyn
A Boston scientist near Brooklyn tests the first solar engine using sun rays to drive steam. An iron frame with mirrors attracts Boston capitalists and passengers on the Boston and Albany line witness the crude but successful test. Scientists claim solar power shows commercial promise though practicality remains to be proven.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Boston and Albany
New Nose Grafted For Injured New York Child
In New York a surgeon grafted part of a little girl s right arm onto her face to replace her missing nose after a dog attack left her disfigured and orphaned. The complex operation aimed to restore appearance and ease her distress, with doctors watching closely for success and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julia Xiving Ishanser
Jutia Bueihauver
Cost of the War Seen Less Than Expected
Washington reports the war cost will dip below projections with treasury surplus possible. Expenditures through June reached about 235 million dollars, July and August add 50 million, and total year costs may total roughly 235.6 million. Revenue from bonds and new taxes could yield about 340 million, leaving a potential surplus of over 100 million by year end.
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Washington
Sept
Congress
Treasury
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spaniche
Te Treasury
Tevende
Awa
Ethis Deen
Howell
Tee
Cleveland
Shafter
War Department
Ius Colette
Santiago
Hitoon
Sant N
Favans
Gua Juan de Porto
Rito
Manila
Strange Man of Dead River Swamp Seen Again
A bizarre report from Piaubecan Illinois describes a strange man in Meced clothing roaming near Dead Awan shore. Eyewitnesses recount that he looked away when approached, then ran several times, hiding his face, and appeared anxious to avoid interaction as crowds gathered. No clear identification or motive was obtained.
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Piaubecan
Remo
E. Hose
Ihem
Dancers On Mrs Edwards Lawn Attract Court Testimony
A court heard testimony about dances on Mrs Edwards's lawn from 10 pm Saturday to 2 am Sunday. Witnesses described couchee-couches performances by residents and boarders, noting festive lights Fatima Asha and harem imagery while the scene drew comments from neighbors about rowdy conduct and complaints.
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Asbury Pars
Piner Solock
Sn Indies
Dustice
Edward
Locker
Sadwarl
Fatima
Asha
Edwards
A. Grant
Bor
Robbed After Marriage by Former Husband Smith
Mrs J G Smith alleges her second husband, J G Smith, robbed her of 435 dollars after their April 1895 Cincinnati wedding. She claims he left her penniless in Toledo after disposing of a Cheteville novelty business for 1500, and detectives arrested him en route to Harlem race track. She seeks indictment for robbery in Justice Grinnell's Wilmette court.
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Ben. G—Mir
Isapenk HH. Smith
Tts
Justice Grinnell
Wilmette
Cincinnati
Mra Smith
Cheteville
Toledo
A. L. Sandard
Standard Detective Agency
Smith
Harlem
Enys
University of Michiga
Wanamaker Attacks Quay at Williams Grove Farmers Meet
Former Postmaster General John Wanamaker led a revolt against Senator Quay and Prohibition candidate Dr D Swallow at the annual Pennsylvania Farmers gathering in Williams Grove. He claimed allies of the Quay machine include Standard Oil and other monopolies. Wanamaker urged Pennsylvania to resist machine control and cited alleged misused funds. Swallow challenged Quay with a letter and urged action regarding press coverage of Quay’s private life.
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Harrisburg
John Wanamaker
Quay
D. Swallow
Spade
Pennsylvania
Williams Grove
Wanamaker
Quay Machine
Standard Oi Company
Inata
Corp
Cubs
Swallow
New York World
MS Bee
Geefsecayeer
Wornoth
Amber hunt drives Alaska expedition led by Popott
In Seattle a news brief details a Russian leader Popott who has funded an amber mining expedition off Sitka Alaska. The goal is to locate a large amber deposit that could make the party wealthy. The explorer’s past includes a wrecked sealing vessel rescue and a long quest for backing.
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Seattle
Wash
Popoft
Butoe
Wahije
Popott
Srange
Intervel Hie
Migie
Barth
Sitka
Popatt
Kuide
Tiny New York Baby Annette Passeckel Born Weighing One Pound
Annette Passeckel, named the smallest infant ever born in Gotham, weighed one pound one and a half ounces at ten days old. Doctors at the Northeastern Dispensary in East Forty-ninth Street say she may grow normally with care. Parents, with three other children, face hardship as the father, of normal height and weight, struggles to find work after leaving the city hospital where he was treated for months.
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Annette Passeckel
New York
Passeckels
Deis
Annette
Gotham
Noreastern Disposary
East Forty-ninth Street
Bos Pital
Althouri
Virginia Democrats Confront Plans for Congressional Campaigns
Richmond observers note adjourned meetings discuss future Virginia campaigns and party conduct. The piece highlights debate over leadership, treatment of sick and wounded, and the influential role of General Wilke as Republican candidate in the district near Old Stonewall Jackson legacy. The loyalty of Democrats to territorial ambitions and potential recontracting of treaties are mentioned amid war era concerns.
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Richmond
Campilen
Virginia
Democrats
Sie
Raminieiretien
Othe Sith
Wilke
Stonewall
Jeok
Tae
Senate
Tragic Labor Day Crossing Crash in Cohoes
A Troy City Railroad trolley car was struck by the Delaware and Hudson Night Boat special at a West Cohoes crossing. Eighteen of 35 passengers died, with many more seriously injured or doomed. two women’s remains were found in the engine area as rescuers gathered amid a grisly scene.
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Cohoes
Troy City Railroad
Delaware & Hudson
Hudson River
Rennsatler Park
Troy
New York City
Albany
Delaware & Hudson Road
Train collision at crossing claims multiple lives at Cohoes area
A tanker train collision at a grade crossing near Cohoes left one man dead at the scene and many injured or identified among a list of victims. Names include Archie Campell, James Temple, Edward Barney, and Lizzie McElroy among others with extensive injuries reported. Nursing staff treated those with skull fractures head injuries and internal trauma as authorities sorted the victims.
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Archie Camperl
James Temple
Lancinghurs
Edward Barney
Cohoes_ MES
John Cray
Cohoes
Kittie Cray
Joseph Sense
Nellie Swett
Cohes
Eliza McElroy
George Ankers
Ira Dewey
Ungrateful Boy and a Judge’s Generosity in Court
In Des Plaines Street police court Chicago Justice Sabath befriended two 14 year old boys, Henry Terry and Edward Weckler. He adopted Weckler after giving him twenty five dollars to buy a money order, but the boy vanished with twenty six dollars. He notified the police as the matter unfolded.
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Chicago
Justice Saparn
Edward Weckler
Desplaines Street
Henry Terry
Edward Wecciler
Terry
Fort Wayne
Ind
Weckler Boy
Justice Sabath
Terry Boy
Weckler
Hinena
Edward
P Ost
Elizabeth von Schwind sues for 50000 damages over voice injury
Mrs Elisabeth De C von Schwind, pupil of Parepa Rosa, sues Dr James O De of Richmond County in New York Supreme Court for 50000 damages claiming voice injury during treatment. Her account mentions prior misdiagnosis and claimed recovery after Bir family physician's remedy influenced by Dr Kinks Now Discovery.
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Elizabeth de C. von Schwind Bues
New York
Elisabeth de C. von Schwind
Parepa Rosa
Supreme Court
Lambert
James O'Dee
Richmond County
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Cala
Bir
Kinks
Gow
Spd
al Holiius
ASK AID FOR MINERS IN TOLEDO
William Brown and John W Jenkins, Hocking Valley miners, solicit aid for starving miners. They request clothing provisions or any help to prevent suffering. They say families have barely enough to live and children lack clothing and schooling as they face severe hardship.
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Toledo
William Brown
John W. Jenkins
Hocking Valley
Smothered to Death in Dust on Public Highway
Coroner's jury finds that Backguard died from heat and dust while riding home. he fell from a horse a mile from town as the dust lay inches deep and prevented his turning over in the heat of the day.
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Council
Backguard
Packers at Santiago de Cuba Heroic Pack-Train Efforts
Fr B Butler, writing from Santiago de Cuba on July 23, credits pack-train No 8 with supplying ammunition and rations under extreme conditions. He praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as crucial, helping keep troops supplied and save the day.
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Santiago de Cuba
FR. B. Butler
Chamberlain
Tampa
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