Fragmented musings on politics markets and media spread
A mosaic of remarks touches on upcoming elections and candidate fields, Kuropatkin as a railroad passenger agent, Texas oil wealth, a Minneapolis theater complex, and The American Beragitation stance on Russia and Japan. It notes Senator Hoar's death, Chicago’s health claims, rising beef prices and beer cuts, Lincoln Steffens on La Follette, and Star newspaper scoops versus rival papers. Bradstreet cites easy money and crops funding expectations with no surge in interest rates anticipated.
Seven Husbands and a Grave in City Dame Tale
A London style poem recounts a City Dame boasting of seven marriages. The speaker questions the count as the Dame reveals details of each husband from youth to wealth and a final graveside seventh. The Dame hints at property via divorce, ending with a playful, suggestive prompt about becoming the eighth husband.
Planters to Hoard Cotton in Mississippi Conference
A secret cotton dealers meeting at Edwards hotel in Jackson drew about fifteen participants from major market points. Attendees declined public statements. organizers hinted of forthcoming announcements. They indicated the recent Southern Cotton Growers convention in St Louis influenced the plan to hold back Mississippi’s cotton, possibly via a warehouse scheme to be unveiled after further formulation.
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Jackson
Miss
Edwards Hotel
Luc
Mississippi
Southern Cotton Granvis’ Association
St. Louis
Indians Win Three Straight in Dim Crucial Win
Hazelton Indiana October 1 The Nebraska Indians completed a third consecutive shutout in as many days as they defeated Hazelton 13 to 0. Pitcher Invincible shut down the Hazelton offense while the Nebraskas bolstered their lead with steady hitting. Batteries Indians Wayahkemtek Thunderbolt Hazelton Kirk Youngblood.
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Hazelton
Ind
Nebraska
Indians
Kirk
Wayahkemtek
Thunderbolt
Youngblood
Davis Accepts Dallas Invite for October Speech
Governor Jefferson Davis of Arkansas accepts a Dallas invitation from Dallas Democrats to speak in the city on October 12. The announcement highlights a notable cross-state political engagement as campaigns heat up ahead of the fall season.
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Dallas
Tex
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Democrats
This City
Inside Inn Promises Comfort At World’s Fair Grounds
A produced declaration from the Inside Inn at the St Louis World’s Fair asserts ample capacity with 2 857 bedrooms and dining halls for 2 500, claiming cool forest surroundings and on site singing privileges. Rates cited from 1 50 to 8 59 European and 8 00 to 7 00 American daily with meals included. reservations through the Inside Inn at the World’s Fair Grounds, St Louis.
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St. Lows
Tan Tx
St. Louis
College football scores and a lung remedy notice
A collage of football scores from campuses including Columbus Cincinnati Ann Arbor Ames Des Moines South Bend Champaign Madison Lafayette Gullago Chicago Kahinazoo Ithaca Philadelphia Lawrence Hiaiover Amherst Brunswick Cambridge West Point New York Yale Iowa City Leesville and a large note praising Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Pneumonia and Bronchitis with testimonials and trial bottles offered by Frank Nailer.
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Coluobus
Univarsity
Miami
Cincinnati
Cincinnati University
Georgetown Ky
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Case
Northwestern University
Northwestern College
Ames
Coe Col? Lege
Des Moines
Drake University
Buena Visti College
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Wabash
Champaign
University of Timeis
Knox College
Art Minneapolis
Cornell
Roche Outer
Cottle
CacHele Indians
Galzenburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Lawrence, Kan
University of Kansas
Grnte Normal
Hiaiover
N. H
Darismieuta
Massachusetts
Amicultucsi
Ambherst
Amherst
Willisto Mn
Brunswick
Exeley
Bowdvin
Cambridge
Harvard
Williams
West Point
West Port
Tufts College
New York
Columbia
Wesleyan
New Haven
Yale
Trinity
Iowa City—Town
Leesswile
W .L Brown
King
Asthena
Frank Nailer
Druggst
Crown Prince George Rebuffs Request for Rifle Belgrade Incident
In Belgrade's Konak the young Crown Prince George asked a soldier for his rifle. The soldier refused and stated he would give up his life before his arms. When the prince threatened to take them by force the soldier replied he would shoot. The prince reported the event to his father who rewarded the soldier and ordered honorable mention in the day orders.
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Vienna
Belgrade
George
Prince George
Dragenier
Railroads Crippled by Floods Across New Mexico
Santa Fe Oct 3 Heavy rains have halted railroad traffic across New Mexico with all three San Fe railroads washed out. Lines from Santa Fe to Estancia Clark and near this city, between Albuquerque and Las Vegas, and near El Paso are damaged or down. Wires down and bridges carried away, but no loss of life reported. Property damage is heavy throughout the territory.
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Santa Fe Central
Estanca Clark
Denver
Rio Grande
Egpinota
Enibude
Antona
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
el Paso
St Louis Boodlers Sentenced Amid Sympathy Debate
A rowdy mob in St Louis faced a court ruling as several alleged boodlers were sent to prison. The crowd's reaction drew sympathy from some observers while others urged stronger enforcement.
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ST. Louis
Bribery Sentences Lean on City Lighting Case
Julius Leemann received seven years in the penitentiary for bribery tied to city lighting. Emil Hartmann six years. Edmund Berech two years. Jere J. Hannigan two years. Charles J. Denny two years for bribery in lighting. Sonn Heh Schnettler also two years for bribery in Suburban.
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Julius Leemann
Emil Hartmann
Edmund Berech
Jere J. Hannigan
Charles J. Denny
Sonn Heh, Schnettler
Surburban
Schuettler Sentenced to Two Years in Penitentiary
John H. Schuettler, sixth member of the house combine to be jailed, departs for Jefferson City with Deputy Sheriff Joseph Dickynan Jr. to begin a two year term for bakery in the suburban deal. Judge Jesse McDonald imposes two years at hard labor as Schuettler thanks the court for delaying his sentence to settle affairs. Schuettler, once a loyal ally, confessed he joined the combine under pressure and sought to live down the disgrace upon return to St. Louis. Other house combine members Lehmann Hartmann and Bersch are Republicans, Hannigan and Denny Democrats, all in penitentiaries.
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Si Lous
John H. Schuettler
Bootler
Jefferson City
Joseph Dickynan, Jr
Jesse McDonald
Schuettler
Simon 5. Buss
Schustiler
Cireni
Folk
Mc Donald
Schnettier
Schuettier
House of Delegates
Combine
Miy
St. Louis
Schnettler
South St. Louis
House
Lehmann
Hartmann
Bersch
Hannigan
Denny
St Petersburg reacts to Imperial exhibits defection report
In St Petersburg on October 3 officials and public reacted with disappointment after reports that several valuable off pointings of Emperor Nicholas at the St Louis world's fair had been deflected.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
St Louis
Burglars Crack Safe of Greenview Post Office
Robbers entered the Greenview post office and stole about $517.80 from the safe plus deposits and government funds totaling around $519.80. Unidentified attackers blew the safe with dynamite or nitroglycerin. evidence includes a shotgun report heard nearby. Items stolen included government money, stamps, money orders, and deposits by individuals. some cash belonged to local entities and post staff. Implements used were found nearby. doors were left unlocked. Postmaster Roberts prepared last month’s report for headquarters.
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Prideal Cocksmen
Eilisen
Sheluehy
Roberts
G. C. Roberts & Son
Mary McCleary
Damages in Monona Harrison Ditch Disputed
Appraisers fix damages for the Monona Harrison ditch showing large gaps with Harrison county claims at 37000 and Monona at 131040 while awards run 5728 and 25728 respectively. Judge Addison Oliver seeks 40010 but awarded 140. Shivago Northwestern Railway tops with 700 in Monona and 2500 in Harrison. County boards plan joint inspection and meet Oct 3 in Onawa to discuss route improvements. A Chicago bond and bridge firm representative was in town assessing district bonds.
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Onawa
Big Monona-Harrison Ditch
Dich
Harrison County
Monona County
Addison Oliver
Shivago & Northwestern Hailway Company
Joint Boards of Supervisors
Monona
Harrison Counties
Chicago
Bakerige
Propos Draleige
Dyspepsia Cure Rebuilds Chiceman Merchant's Health
Prominent Chiceman Texas merchant J B Taylor testifies he suffered weak stomach weight loss and nearly gave up. He describes trying Kode Dyspepsia Cure after hearing of others’ results. Four bottles restored his strength and appetite. Sold by all druggists.
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J.B. Taylor
Chiceman
Tex
All Drugeteta
Garde Republicaine to Serenade Mme Rejane in New York
New York Oct 3 Negotiations are under way to bring the Garde Republaine band to serenade Mme Rejane on her arrival in New York October 15 en route to Havana. George C. Tyler of Liebler & Co seeks to arrange the band’s appearance, with possible dates October 16 or October 24 depending on the leader’s engagements.
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Mac. Hejnine
This
Havial
George C. Tyler
Liebler & Co
Garde Republicaine
Wellese
Garde Republicaaine
Mme
Mme. Rejaine
Havant
Cor
State Council Orders Mileage Records for Officials
The State Executive Council issues an order mandating all state employees and officials who travel for duties to use mileage books. Mileage records will be kept by the council, ensuring accountability. Estimated annual savings exceed $1000.
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State Executive Council
Dee Moines
Amendment to Shaw Land and Timber Co Articles of Incorporation
Notice of amendment shows Shaw Land and Timber Co capital stock increased to 300000 dollars. At a September 24, 194, stockholders voted unanimously by a two thirds majority to amend Article 3 to state capital stock 300000 dollars, shares of 100 each. Officers authorized to file with the Scott County Recorder and the Iowa Secretary of State. E A Shaw president W B Weik secretary. Dated September 8, 18H. Lane & Waterman, Attorneys.
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Shaw Land and Timber Co
Wollen
Shaw Land & Timber Company
Davenport
Town
Anid Corporation
Scott County
Des Bmoines
Towa
Curtis Jett’s Witness Killed by Wife in Kentucky
In Jackson Kentucky on October 3 “Tricky Jin Bach” the key witness for Curtis Jett in the J B Mar cum murder case was shot by his divorced wife after a failed attempt to force entry and a fire at the home. Bach, intoxicated, was killed instantly. Mrs Bach was jailed stating he had tried to live with her against her will.
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Tricky Jinw’ Bach
Jackson
Tricky Jin' Bach
Curties Jett
J. B. Marcum
Bac
Bach
Wilk
Train Wreck in South Braintree Fatal for Engineer
A passenger train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line derailed on an embankment about a mile west of South Braintree. Engineer William Adams will die, fireman Edward Cook lost both legs, and the passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt.
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Braintree
Mass
New York, New Haven, and Hartford
South Braintree
William Adams
Edward Cook
Ot tumb a Victim Shot in Quarrel Over Burglary Claim
Ottumwa officer reports John Williams aged 28 was fatally shot by a companion named York during a quarrel. York fled the scene. Williams had denied planning a burglary. Police consider York a suspect.
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Oltumnt
John Willams
York
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