No Eat Boy Mystery in Chicago Neighborhood
A four year old named Mike Rosa vanished in Chicago with his mother and sister claiming Wang Kee the Chinese neighbor ate him. Police were sent to Wang Kee’s home but no evidence of the boy was found despite residents insisting the Chinaman consumed the child. The family mourns as the community seeks answers.
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Chicago
Mike Rosa
Wang Kee
Mike Ia
Chicago Avenue
Mike Rusu
Mike
Italy
Hitle
Mra. Rusa
Miss Tus
Mra Rise
Miss Rusa
Caleaso Avenue
Shearin
Mrs
China
Rusa
Wang
Uge
Wang Ee
Mike Lonsath
Wang Ikee
Two Lion Cubs Escape in Lincoln Park Chase
Chicago fans watched as two Moncuba lion cubs named Raze and Bob slipped from a cage during transfer preparations in Lincoln Park. Keepers, under guard by four men and aided by policemen, pursued the cubs into the playground area, with multiple captures attempted and crowds observing the dramatic chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raze
Bob
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Keener
Cy de Vry
Fungi
Razo
Animal House
Speman
Jou
Per-Sons
ELOPING PREACHER SHOT IN FARMVILLE CLASH
In a rural Augusta area a preacher named Broadus, a Methodist, shot James Heenan during a attempted elopement dispute with Nell Heenan. The confrontation grew violent after objections at the couple's date, leading to gunfire that fatally wounded both men. The rancher and father witnessed the tragedy as the couple fled. An unrelated local ad promotes decorative storefront displays by the International Decorating Co.
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James Heanan
Broadus
Heenan
Aed
Back to His Old Church as Ds Withrow Returns
Rev. Dr. J. D. Withrow resumed leadership at Park Street Church Boston after twelve years away, greeting a large congregation. He expressed no mercenary motives, citing health, divine calling, and a desire to serve under the guidance of the Holy Spirit as his reasons for returning.
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Joes
Ceorey
Pere
K. V. Hiesee
M.D
Copsultin
Tooatiler
Institute of Buffalo
N. Y
Nfstar
Ds Withrow
Boston Congregationalists
Boston
Mass
J. D. Rie
Cat Nowers
Withrow
Park Street
Chur
Chicago
Bath
Presbyterian Church
Bis
Fle
Congregational Church
Got
Maxwell seeks 6000 teachers photos for ID system
Superintendent Maxwell of the Board of Education plans to photograph 6000 teachers to create a handwriting and facial identification system. Teachers have been asked to submit portraits with full name school and position. some resist due to privacy concerns. Maxwell insists the photos will be used solely for identification and to prevent misidentification.
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Maxwell
York
Lsurd of
Harlem
Regine
Rivington Street
Board of Education
THANK THE CZAR AND CHICAGO METHODISTS ON PEACE PACT
Chicago Methodists approve a peace plan and forward a letter to Emperor Nicholas of Russia praising efforts for disarmament. The document, prepared by Rev. John Tee and others, requests a conference on religious liberty and future global harmony.
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Chicago
Methodiat Ministara
Chio
Methodiat Clarey
John Tee
Intter
Caer
McKissey
Reva. Amon W. Patton
M. ML. Parkhurst
Triman R. Green
Applasee
Dorn
Nicholas
Methodist Episco Church
United States of America
Amor
Vision of peace guides national problem solving
A fragment urges enlightenment and increasing brotherhood among men. It argues national issues should be settled by arbitration rather than force. The text invokes the Prince of Peace to guide efforts in maintaining this ideal and resolving disputes peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feasco
No Color Line There In Pay Dispute At White House
Washington reports Paymaster General Linton turned over papers to the president concerning a Texas operator who was refused pay from Brasor Lynch because he is colored. The president expressed approval of a dispatch regarding order, while no definite action was announced. A possible new action was under consideration on insubordination in refusing to receive pay from commissioned paymasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Linton
Texas
Brasor Lynch
Stan Yon
Anayarian
Rumors of Count Zaremba and Savin marriage turmoil
New York reports circulate about alleged separation and a possible suicide attempt by Countess Zaremba after her secret August marriage to Mlle Savin. Police investigated Hotel Grenoble rumors, but found little evidence beyond the couple's stay. Zaremba, a physician and American citizen, has strong Polish noble ties and a Paris-Prague education. The couple, married August 22 in Saratoga, have resided at the Grenoble since September 10.
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New York
Mids
Josephine Savin
Zeremba
West Forty Seventh
Caloness
Grenoble
Cuok
Zaremba
Colt
Weat Forty-seventh Street
Potice
de Zaremba
Ge Zaremba
Zaremba Ts
Count Zaremba
Mariane de Iba
Paris
University of
Prague
St. Petersburg
Washington
Mise Savin
Saratoga
Tautuni
J. J. McDonnell
Big Binder-Twine Contract in Xenia Ohio Sept 22
A large binder twine contract keeps three mills in Xenia in operation from now until next August. The Mitorrsick Twine Company of Chicago, led by Harald McCormick, signs with Ohio managers Hooven & Allison and Field Twine and Cordage Works. Also an ad touts Heiggs Diarrhoea Balsam as a gentle remedy for summer ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xenia
Largent Co
Mitorrsickinder Twine Company
Chicaro
Harald McCormick
Ohio
Hooven & Allison
Field Twine
Hever
Odd boat trip carries slot machines and literature
A transporting boat loaded with slot machines, Bibles, and other literature journeys along a river. Authorities describe the unusual cargo mix and note the delivery's destination remains unclear. No injuries or incidents reported.
Pleasure and profit drive bookman on Chicago to New Orleans canal voyage
George B. H. Wilson, Chicago bookseller, sails a 14 by 80 foot house boat from Chicago via the Illinois and Michigan Canal to the Mississippi toward New Orleans. He will tote 20,000 volumes to form a circulating library, selling nickel phonographs to merchants along the way and earning both profit and literary publicity. He sails with relatives, hired crew, and plants aboard, aiming to reach Christmas if the route holds.
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Chicago
George BH. Wilson
North Pole
Illinois and Michigan
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Wilson
Cincinnati
State Street
Wabash Avenue
de. J. H. Greer
White
Piper Jee Company
Cvan
Ike
Nil Hie
Ararat
Tllnois
New Or~ Lany
Lake Pontchartrain
Mississippi City
Gulf of Mexico
Mr. Wilson
E. E
Hobson
City of Oshkosh Assessor Salaries Standoff
Assessors pursue mandamus to force Mayor Ideson to sign $200 current year compensation resolution after council appropriated funds and veto was overridden. The dispute feeds into broader conflict with waterworks issue and alleged misdirection of assessment by the mayor as a board of review member.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Ayis City
Ideson
Board of Review
Hogs fed on liquor in Kentucky tale of drunken hogs
In Harodshoro Kentucky residents report hogs that became intoxicated for about three weeks after consuming beer. The animals staggered and fought then drank till the beer ran out. Neighbors rescued some from a distillery drainage and the herd was eventually butchered. Meat praised as tender and savory.
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Harodshoro
May shut off water lower Fox River mills may cease water
Oshkosh Wis Sept 22 The ongoing drouth threatens to halt water use by mills along the lower Fox river and force the steam power units into operation. The river crest aligns with War Department standards but Neenah and Menasha plants may exceed limits. Officials note a 25 percent water use and warn the eight miles below Portage may see rebuild. Navigation on the upper Fox near Governor's Head is already ordered closed.
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Lower Fox River
Oshkosh
Wis
Drouth
Fox River
War Department
Neenah and Menasha
Menasha Dam
Water Power Company
Mann
Pax River
Fox
Governor’s Head
Portage
Prize Fight for Love Ends in Brawl at Wellwood Point
In Greekwich Connecticut last Wednesday night Annie Réall and Irene Smith fought for the affections of Jacob Rendell at Wellwood's Point near E. Bene residence. After nine minutes of punching the referee ruled Miss Smith the winner. Both women emerged with bruises and black eyes. Rendell refuses to recognize either contestant.
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Greekwich
Conn
Annie Réall
Irene Smith
Jacob Rendell
Wellwtood's Point
E. c
Miss Smith
Miss Roell
Myrn
Bilas
Jacob
Labor Day Speech Sparks City Row in Galveston
On Labor Day in Galveston Judge Robson criticizes a political rally as a cowardly act and accuses officials of bias. The city council votes to praise Mayor Fry and police for their conduct amid tensions from a recent violent incident.
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Galveston
Tor Ie
Fry
Robson
Evan
Trobe
Hobson
Rae Ore
Ierad
Fiat
Robean
Sofie Peters
Eenay
Cam
Beggs German Salve For All Skin Ailments
Beggs' German Salve is offered as a remedy for cuts burns bruises scalds chapped hands sore nipples sore lips eczema ulcers skin eruptions fever sores and all skin diseases. Hear U S Senator W A Harrin at Lukens Opera House Saturday evening Sept 24 1898.
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All Drugat
U. S
W. A. Harrin
Lukens Opera House
Austrian heir swindler drains New York money dream
Mauro Greenbaum an Austrian posing as heir to 15 million dollars duped New Yorkers at the Hoffman House and other hotels. Lawyer William Liebermann spent 1000 awaiting funds, only to learn the inheritance was a forgery. Greenbaum claimed forged documents and pleaded with a Newark woman to marry him, misusing her belief in the fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Mavro
William Liebermann
Brooklyn
Liebermann
Samuel Schwarts
Newark
Ero
Eee
Packers at Santiago de Cuba heroism in supply run
A July letter from P E Butler of pack-train No. to Chamberlain Medicine Co. describes the San tiago de Cuba battle effort. He cites diarrhoea and rusted fronts, noting packers saved the front by delivering ammunition and rations where roads were unusable.
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Santiago de Cuba
P. E. Butler
Santiago de Cabs
Tampa
Chamberlain Medicine Co. Dawsons
Driggista
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International Decorating Co
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Washington County
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