Italy Produces Tiny Book Said to Be Smallest in World
The Salmin brothers of Padua create a real 208 page miniature letter of Galileo to Christine of Lorraine from 1615 in 95 to 100 letters per page. The feat surpasses Dante editions and even a 1647 Holland print claimed as smallest, sparking praise for Italian typography.
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Italy
Philadelphia Bulletin
Cesare Cantu
Gnocchi
Milan
Salmin
Padua
Venice
Leyden
M. George Salomon
Paris
Holland
Galileo
Mme. Cristine of
Lorraine
Exoneration in Gillian shooting case in Sylvanite
Coroner and Flathead county officials arrived from Kalispell to probe the Joseph Gillian death after he was shot by Joseph Gibson Monday night. A jury ruled the shooting was in self defense and acquitted Gibson. Post mortem found two bullets causing internal bleeding. Gillian had lived in the camp about a year, arriving from Libby, and was described as quick to draw when drinking. Gillian’s body was buried at 4 PM.
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Sylvanite
Mont
McMahon
Long
Sheryf Hubbard
Flathead
Kalispell
Joseph Gillian
Joseph Gibson
Gibson
Gillian
Libby
Three Men Shot Dead Near Spaniel Creek Oklahoma
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on October 15 three men died after a confrontation on Spaniel creek twelve miles southeast of the city. Jordan a farmer shot two desperadoes Moses Miller and Bill Watson after they shot him. United States deputy marshals arrived and identified Miller and Watson.
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Muskogee
I. T
Spaniel Creek
Here
J. P. Jordan
Moses Miller
Bill Watson
Jordan
Jordans
John Jordan
United States
John
Madden
Braggs
Watson
Mutual Agreement Restores Rail Traffic Among 3 Lines
At Salt Lake meeting between Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and O R N a mutually satisfactory pact restores all traffic relations as of Sept 23 last and resumes local tariff rates in Utah Idaho Wyoming Colorado. Oregon Short Line gateways stay open and Chicago and Portland service via Chicago Northwestern and Union Pacific resumes immediately. Through service to Portland via Rio Grande lines continues.
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Salt Lake
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railway & Navigation
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
E. Ellery
Chicago
Portland
Chicago & Northwestern
Rio Grande
Yellow Fever Deaths Pass Hundred Mark in New Orleans
New Orleans reports 100 deaths from yellow fever as of last evening amid under 900 total cases since September. Unfavorable national outlook noted with new cases in Baton Rouge and Montgomery plus additional cases in Mobile Scranton Pascagoula Edwards Cayuga with several deaths.
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New Orleans
Washington
Wyman
Baton Rouge
Montgomery
Ala
Sanders
Mobile
Scranton
Pascagoula
Miss
Edwards
Cayuga
Annexa tion favored by Cuban business element
Havana and Matanzas business leaders doubt Spain can end the war with autonomy and secretly seek public opinion on annexation to the United States. They believe annexation offers protection of life and property and plan to form a committee to approach prominent Americans to press the Washington government.
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Matanzas
Cuba
Key West
Fla
Havana
Spain
United States
Washington
Sugar beet farming draws capital to New Mexico plant
Industrial Commissioner Davis and investors toured sugar beet farms near Santa Fe finding beets weighing one to six pounds with analysis showing 15 to 18 percent sugar. A sugar factory project is planned with support from Davis and eastern capital may back a plant in the central Rio Grande valley. In Portland Oregon Judge T A Stephens of the criminal department died after a long illness.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Davis
Santa Fe Railway
Territorial Agricultural College
Rocky Mountain
Rio Grande Valley
Portland
T. A. Stephens
Criminal Department of the State Circuit Court
Stephens
Virginia City
Ney
Youths in Carlisle Fatal Shooting Case
In Carlisle Kentucky on October 16 Samuel Wilson 16 was shot and killed by Ed Crump 15 Crump arrested on murder charge claiming self defense Crump allegedly fought Wilson earlier then obtained a revolver and waited to shoot Wilson The obituary line notes a proverb about wisdom at age seventy reminding readers of common life insight
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Carlisle
Samuel Wilson
Ed Crump
Crump
Wilson
St. Jacob's Oil Promises Relief for Seasonal Aches
In a nostalgic ad style, the copy warns of autumn aches from rheumatism neuralgia and stiffness. It touts St Jacob's Oil as a reaper and binder that will relieve pains and protect wellbeing during changing temperatures.
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St. Jacob's Oil
Women urged to seek Mrs Pinkham for help
An advertisement promotes consulting Mrs Lydia E Pinkham for women’s health issues. It claims female clients talk freely with a woman, notes expertise greater than local physicians, and offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts with letters read only by women. It asserts widespread success and invites all women to respond.
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Lydia KE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
Suicide of John A. Baker Former Butte Official
John A. Baker formerly assistant city treasurer of Butte Montana killed himself with a pistol yesterday morning after a year of ill health. He had been in Omaha and Philadelphia before settling in Butte in 1888. Baker served in various mercantile roles and was a school trustee until last spring.
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Butte
Mont
John A. Baker
Baker
Philadelphia
Union Pacific
Omaha
Montana Union Road
Kaslo Citizens Form Group to Open Duncan River
A Kaslo meeting led by Mayor Green formed an organization to urge the government to open Duncan River for navigation. The move aims to boost regional trade as the river feeds Kootenay and Huson lakes. James McK Anderson, G O Buchanan and Duncan City Postmaster Simpson spoke in favor. J B McKilligan elected president with J Rolf secretary and F O'Brien treasurer. A strong committee was appointed.
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Kaslo
B. C
Green
Duncan River
Kootenay Lake
Houser Lake
Lardeau
James McK. Anderson
G. O. Buchanan
Simpson
Duncan City
J. B. McKilligan
J. Rolf
F. O'Brien
Contest Their Father's Will in Oregon Suit
Blanche Miner va Kearney and May Louisa Kearney sue to set aside EK Smith Kearney's will filed in Portland. The estate valued at 125000 leaves 2000 to each daughter and the balance to the wife, the stepmother. The sisters claim the testator's mind was enfeebled and believed they were not his children due to alleged improper influence.
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Portland
Blanche Minerva Kearney
Louisa Kearney
Livermore
Cal
EK. Smith Kearney
Kearney
Public mood shifts in late 19th century notices
Fragmentary quotes reflect domestic tension and public life in 1890s Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Letters praise medicines like Piso’s Cure for Consumption while social commentary notes distrust of officeholders and cites a public dispute about family ties and authority.
Insurgent Army Still Intact Near Guatemala City
From Guatemala reports reach San Francisco stating the insurgent army remains undefeated and Quesaltenango evacuation is strategic. Prospero Morales is denied to have fled to Mexico and is said to lead forces near San Marcos within 15 miles of Guatemala City. Feliciano Aguilas named provisional president by insurgents seeking retaliation for Barrios actions.
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San Francisco
Guatemala
Quesaltenango
Prospero Morales
Mexico
San Marcos
Feliciano Aguelas
Weather Bureau Volunteers Run Dayton Money-Scheme Watch
It notes that some men devise schemes to swindle others while the weather bureau sets up a volunteer station at Dayton to assist in public service.
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The
Weather Bureau
Dayton
Advise to Women on Nerve Trouble and Health
A historic advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound heals uterine and female weakness by rebuilt nerves. It cites several women by name and address as testimonials, inviting readers to write for private guidance to Mrs. Pinkham, emphasizing female users speaking to other women.
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Lydia E. Winkham
Crrta van Horn
Sharswood St
Philadelphia
Grace Cor Lord
Eastern Ave
Cincinnati
Newent
Ryerson St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Isanen
Onere
Chestnut St
Woburn
Mass
A. N. Coin
New Rochelle
Masked attackers torture and murder wealthy landowner
In Kendallville Indiana on October 16 two masked men forced entry at Adam Huffman's home. After gagging the hired man they demanded money. Huffman refused and was choked to death after two hours of torture. Bloodhounds are on the trail. Also notes plans for a Grand Forks wagon road costing 300 dollars to connect to Clark's camp and shorten town distance.
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Kendallville
Ind
Bloomfield
Adam Huffman
Huffman
Grand Forks
B. C
North Fork
Clark's Camp
Patsy Clark
Greenwood Camp
J. D. Harvey
Demand for Goods Falls Off in Merchants Report
Bradstreet's notes reduced activity in staple lines as interior merchants finish demand for the time. Quarantine measures in yellow fever areas, low cotton prices, and a hold on wheat for higher prices limit shipments. Unseasonable weather hurts distribution across the central west with lower sales in Chicago and St. Louis.
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New York
Bradstreet's
Missouri Valley
Central West
Chicago
St. Louis
Notable San Francisco citizen dies after paralysis stroke
John Kreling a prominent San Francisco resident dies from a paralytic stroke suffered Friday evening while in apparent good health. He helped found the Tivoli theater and remained connected to it until three years ago.
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San Francisco
John Kreling
Tivoli Theater
Klondike Cafe Prices Spark Outrage On Signs
A reader complains about high prices at The Klondike Cafe after spotting signboard rates. The cashier insists the pricing matches the regular Klondike rates, and urges customers to move along.
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Reud
Klondike Cafe
Cincinnati Enquirer
Minook mining boom and Montana tobcopper notes
G W Ross arrives in Seattle from Alaska reporting Minook Creek district to become a major Yukon mining camp with 1500 locals and many more expected. Claims on Little Minook Hunter and Hoosier bring 8500 for half interest. Johnson and Baxter heavy bets on No 12 and Little Minook. early returns include 2000 from No 6 in 20 days and 1500 from No 4 in five days. Separate notes cover Boston and Montana mine upgrades, Kennett mill plans in Madison county, and various districts from Rossland to Wallace with mill, tramway, and tunnel progress and shipments. outlook mentions cyanide use and shifting miner interest toward Peace River areas.
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G. W. Ross
Circle City
Seattle
Alaska
Rampart City
Minook Creek
Yukon River
Mr. Ross
Hunter
Hoosier
D. Baxter
O. Johnson
San Francisco
Discovery
Johnson
Little Minook
Idaho intermountain fair opens with great crowds and Miss Vollmer
The first Idaho intermountain fair closed day one in Boise with perfect weather and record attendance. Miss Vollmer, queen of the fair, drew crowds with her beauty and grace, earning widespread enthusiasm at every appearance.
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Idaho
Intermountain Fair
Boise
Humme l plans Klondike overland trip from Spokane
Wallace Idaho October 18 John Hummel despite gray hair plans to reach Klondike next spring by an overland route outfitting at Spokane He will take 40 pack horses with five men to handle them and offers 500 to any man who can pilot him from the nearest railroad point to Dawson in 105 days He seeks only a guide with no concern for party size.
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St. Michaels
Fort Yukon
Circle City
Klondike
Dawson
P. B. Weare
Alice
St. Michales
Wallace
Idaho
John Hummel
Spokane
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G. W. Houghton
Gen
Agt
Helena, Mont
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Hassel
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Dewell & McDonald
Montana
Stage Co
W. B. Tierney & Co
S. A. R. Marks, Mang
Townsend, Mont
G. W. Gilman, M. D
P. C. Hall
Center Broadway
Herman Berg
E.h.goodman
C. H. Baldwin
Attorney At Law
Broadway
Townsend
J. E. Kanouse
A. K. Prescot
N. Main St
Montana Central Depot
Helena
Norman Tripp
Herman Sperling
Henry Heneberg
E. F. McRae
Pine Street
C. A. Wilder
South Side Broadway
Indian Territory
Gateway
Jurist
John Baker
Mr. Stubbs
C. L. Baker
Regent Sq
Guatemalia
Schilling
N.N.U
PISO
Boston and Montana Company
Boston
Evans
Boston & Montana Mining Company
Great Falls
Butte and Boston
Boston and Montana
Kennett Company
Madison County
Kennett
the Evening Star
Evening Star
Rossland
Atlantic Company Buildings
Atlantic Mining Company
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Black Cloud
Grouse Gulch
Payne
Everett
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Reco
Montezuma
Kaslo Creek
Peace River Mines
Ashcroft
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Slocan
Peace River
Cassiar
Cariboo
Front Creek
Goat Creek
Methow
Columbia River
Baker City
Oregon Press Association
British Columbia
State Association
Washington Association
Janet
Lexington
Schlling
Money-Back
Wallace Wil Outfit
Frank Nau
Sixth
Morrison Sts
Oregon
Amataur
Erie Medical CO
Sitatspasy
Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Zettel Aaa
Contaur Company
T Murray Street
New York City
Buell Lambersom
Silverfield
Renee Far
Third St
Portland, Or
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