Anti trust conference urged with Democratic backing in Chicago
Chicago reports outline a political push for an anti trust conference to be held mid October under Democratic auspices. Bryan, in Chicago, signals approval as Democratic members favor holding a public meeting to address the trust issue. Southern delegates stress political gains for the party if it can align with such a conference. Ex governor Altgeld reportedly sympathizes with the movement.
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Packing House Fire Destroys Seattle Plant
A Prye-Hrahn company packing house burned in Seattle early today, wiping out the park- hog hourse and all contents. The fire began at 3:34 a.m. and caused an estimated loss of 165000, reportedly insured in full. There are no details on casualties.
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Prye-Hrahn Company
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Lost mules and sheep from Fontabelle voyage report
The British steamer Fontabelle under Captain MeKer arriving from New York reports a hurricane north of longitude 68.20 W resulting in the loss of forty-nine mules and twenty four sheep from its deck cargo and two boats. The crew also rescued a person and two on the schooner Ineac Newton dismasted and water-logged since the prior Sunday.
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San Juan
California Supreme Court Upheld Tax on Inheritances
The California Supreme Court, in a four justice opinion, upholds the 188% tax on collateral inheritances from the Stanford estate. The decision reverses a year old ruling by Justice Harrison and applies to estates over 500 for tax proceeds entering the state school fund, nearly 300000 dollars from the Stanford estate.
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Supreme Court of California
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Grape Nuts praised by Michigan druggist testimonial
A Grand Rapids pharmacist extols Grape-Nuts as a perfect safe baby food. He notes his own child Carola thrived on it from birth, crediting the product for health and growth. The letter mentions nourishing ingredients and stresses its reliability from Postum Co. Ltd of Battle Creek.
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Postum Co. Ltd
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Osrst-Clase Grocers
Philippine progress notes from Cavite and Cebu report military rule and local concessions
Washington reports from the Manila press describe Cavite under strict military rule with local concessions for residents, including late street hours. Simplico Semapingo claims prize money for a seized contraband expedition, while Cebu faces unrest and Chinese merchants moving goods to the hills. The Twenty-third Infantry camps at Sibonga and discussions push for an alms house, incurables home, and vagrant relief. Manila public schools show strong enrollment and English study gains. A Formosan tea merchant seeks land on Negros to grow tea.
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Hobart’s Health Delays Departure From Normanhurst
A Long Branch dispatch reports Vice President Hobart, home at Normanhurst New York, postponing plans to leave for Paterson due to ill health. The departure was expected Wednesday but was delayed as his condition prevented travel.
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Topeka Daily Notes Sewer, Court, and Community
Long Topeka column reports upcoming district court sessions and public notices. Mentions classes at a college starting soon, local meetings, street improvements, traffic, and a mix of civic updates including a notable crime docket, arrest history, and fringe events around late September.
Sugar theft at Whittlesey American Company store
A man drove Ep 19 into the Whittlesey American Company store at the corner of Madlse and Second streets Friday and drove away with a bottle, while denying he was taking anything from the warehouse.
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Prisoners of war report from Manila to Washington
New details emerge from letters by officers in Manila describing Spanish prisoners in captivity and the Luzon situation. Garcia reports scarce food, pay, and rationing, with many prisoners suffering hardship. He notes 5000 Filipino troops at Bigay, improved but alarming American weaponry, and the centennial steamer Centennial incident. Washington dispatches confirm relief efforts for Lieutenant Gilmore and his party.
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Escaped robber Summers surrenders in Mississippi
Charles C. Summers a former detective and Klondike gold hunter returns to Mississippi to surrender for a safe robbery. He pays 1500 dollars to the Southern Express company and 500 dollars to Mississippi for expenses, stating remorse and intent to serve his sentence. He traveled from Dawson City to New York then Memphis to Jackson to finalize restitution.
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Letter to Mrs Pinkham Brings Health to Mrs Archambo
A testimonial letter describes relief from fatigue dizziness backache and digestion problems after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound plus Lovenges Liver Pills and Sanative Wash. The note credits improved health after childbirth and urges others to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Long-Delayed Train Theft and Recurring Escape Plots
Summers and Murray planned a theft on a train, stealing $5000. Summers fled by train, was captured within 48 hours, and confessed. Murray was arrested in Chicago with $4100 recovered. Both men pleaded guilty and received five year sentences in Mississippi. Summers escaped prison in 1854 and led a wandering life before eventual pardon talk in Mississippi.
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Death of James Grady in New York Office
Assistant District Attorney James Grady, brother of Senator Thomas F. Grady, collapsed and died of heart disease in the office of farmer Police Twige Joseph Keth. The report notes a fatal heart condition in broad daylight. The item also mentions a Corn Carnival feature in Atchison and a Santa Fe Route round trip fare sale dates.
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Thomas F. Grady
Farmer Police
Twige Joseph Keth
San Juan
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