The Telegraphic Life of a Bank President
A Western bank president recalls his youth from messenger boy to partner, detailing family struggles, an education under his grandfather, and early love with Kate Vernon. He describes early telegraphy sessions and a life shaped by thrift, dedication, and rising responsibilities in banking.
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Olonedl
Garry Ford
Colonel
New York
Eply
Hit
Sual
Missouri
Kate Vernon
Vernon
Kate
Bate
The Vault Escape and Kate Vernon’s Morse Rescue
A bank employee is trapped inside a sealed vault after a failed robbery scheme. He pounds for help while hearing distant voices and learns to communicate with Kate Vernon via Morse code. She advises him to relay the vault combination, enabling his release. Kate’s courage saves his life. they reflect on their bond and future.
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Kate
Mook
Sin
Og D
Old Jock
Lis
Furst
Miss Vernon
Old Look
St. Louis
United States Minister Woodford's Madrid Visit Sparks Attention
Reports from Madrid say United States Minister Woodford's arrival from San Sebastian caused a sensation amid talks on Spain's potential stance in the war. He declined interview requests, noting the conference with the Duke of Portland was satisfactory as authorities guard his movements with unusual security. He hopes diplomatic efforts may end the conflict swiftly, while fearing ongoing losses and possible filibustering.
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Madrid
United States
Woodford
San Sebastian
Spain
Pottan
Lina
Gould
Sohioh
Hoeby
Fron
Mafiridy
Bxpresa'on
Lie
Jowanna
Miniatar Woodford
New Editor Selected for Tor Cottons Plant South Carolinas
The Cotton Plant management changes with Colonel James A Hoyt named editor of The Grec hville Mountaineer. Colonel T B Crews is displaced after opposing McLaurin. In Alabama miners hold a Birmingham convention to organize with United Mine Workers after debate. Pratt mines push for an independent state group. Date set for October 22.
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Tor Cottons
South
Carolinas
Allynee Organ
Columbia
Sayai Tha
Allinnes Goat
Beatty
James A. Hoyt
Grecheville Mountaineer
T. B. Crews
Laurong
McLaurin
United Mine Workers of America
Alabama
Birmingham
Pratt Mines
Jury Deadlocks Over Lattimer Mine Shooting Verdict
Coroner's jury investigating the Lattimer Pa miners shooting on September 10 failed to reach a verdict after a long session. No responsibility assigned for the deaths as the jurors could not agree on a finding.
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Hazelton
Lattimer
Seventeen Die In San Pedro Mine Collapse Near El Paso
Seventeen men were killed when the San Pedro mine, part of the Carrilitos group twelve miles from El Paso, Mexico, caved in Saturday. Victims were buried beneath about thirty feet of rock and dirt. The San Pedro, a historic silver rich mine, is owned by the Carrilitos Company, principal stockholders residing in New York. If timbering was lacking, the Mexican government may levy a heavy fine on the company.
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San Pedro
Carrilitos
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
San’ Pedro
Carrilitos Company
New York
Compan
Spain Faces American Ultimatum Denounced Across Press
An across the Atlantic quarrel over Spain’s stance prompts urgent editorials. Gurmany 18 for Spain or Erw. Washington denies, while European papers condemn American brinkmanship and jingoism. The Morgen Zeitung argues coalition of Europe is needed to resist US actions.
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Adyiéve
Borin
Germany
Thezsportad American Ultimati
Spain
Liaw
Ipro
Geyser
Prn
Washington
Preas
Vatal
Stapte: Zeitung
United States
Whitecappers Free After Jury Acquittal in Fairfield Case
The Fairfield and Kerawab counties case against men accused of white-capping Mormon elders ended with a not guilty verdict after jurors re deliberated following a hung result. The defendants were charged with whipping Mormons burning their church and persecuting them. The elders say they will continue their work.
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Thoms
Columbia
Fairfield
Kerabaw Conaties
Tudge'Borst
Free Coinage Debate Draws French Criticism
The Journal des Debats prints Pierre Paul Leroy-Beaulieu’s critical view on free coinage in French mints. He argues it would promise commerce credit and political power to power of Prune.
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Journal Des Debata
Paris
M. Pierre Paul Leroy-Beaulieu
Greeks Still Belligerent Ahead of Peace Terms
In Athens a large Sunday meeting urged King George and the cabinet to renew war with Kirkcy rather than accept peace terms offered by the peace conference. Most speakers spoke bellicose, one attacked the king and Crown Prince Constantine. police attempted to arrest him but he escaped with crowd aid. The influential press remains mostly peaceful in tone.
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Athens
Greece
George
Kirkcy
Gonatantine
Austria As Peacemaker Mediation Rocked By Spain and United States
A Madrid dispatch reports rumors that Austria may mediate between Spain and the United States in any hostilities. The suggestion surprised many and skeptics doubt Austria can act effectively without backing from naval powers or unified pacific government action.
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Spain
United States
bandon‘Standard
Madrid
Austria
Fire in Bainbridge destroys square and claims two lives
A special dispatch from Chillicothe reports Bainbridge Ohio where an entire business block and a Methodist church were burned Thursday afternoon. An explosion in a drag store killed two prominent local businessmen, destroying most of the village business houses.
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Ghillicothe
Bainbridge
Georgia Schools Show Growth in Consolidated Statistics
Georgia education officials report a surge in school numbers enrollment and new schoolhouses from a state statistics consolidation. The 1896 figures, compared with 1890, show increases in teachers trained, first grade teachers, pupil enrollment, and county-owned schoolhouses, signaling improved facilities and funding prospects for rural districts despite a delayed third quarter pay due to treasury shortfalls.
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Iblis Séboola
Cornin
Menhalkeport
County Boards of Activation
Com
Glenn
Georgia
Tha Atate
Joommissaioners
Odd
Reformatory Plan on Convicts in Georgia Pushed by Atkinson
A joint Senate and House committee meeting in Georgia approved a reform plan for convict disposition, aiming to draft a bill for disposing of state convicts. The assembly defeated release under the current system and urged a committee to prepare a bill by October 10 with all gathered information.
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Georgia
Senate
House
Atkinson
Ebatr
Ohhirmien
Path Genaté
Housh
eAolkmampbar
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Stonewall
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Gurmany
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Georgia Schools
Reformatory Plan
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