Great Telegraph Invention Dreamed by Dr Herz at Cowes
London dispatch reports Dr Cornelius Herz near death at Bournemouth claiming a vast telegraphy advance. He envisions a submarine cable system sending over 100000 words as quickly as now twenty, with five cent cost per fifty words and royalties set to protect news rights. The Cowes week will feature royal and military displays.
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London
Cowes
Emperor William
Germany
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Duke of Connaught
Princess of Wales
Victoria
Maud
Osborne
William
Aldershot
Duke of the Connaught
Pall Mall Gazette
Cornelius Herz
Bournemouth
France
Foison
A Realistic Bull Fight in Indiana
VALPARISO Ind Aug 3 Louis Rich and his son George ten entered a field with a vicious bull. The bull charged goring the father as they fired revolvers. The bull then attacked the boy who shot the animal dead after being badly wounded. The elder Rich died within an hour and the boy’s injuries are fatal.
Twenty Miners Perish in Flooded Scottish Mine
Lonpos Aug. 4. None of the 20 miners left in the Salt-Coats mine have been rescued as floodwater jams the entrance with debris. Attempts to clear the shaft by dynamite fail and it is believed all men perished.
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Lonpos
Salt-Coats
Scotland
Mrs T DeWitt Talmage Dies in Dansville Sanitarium
Mrs T DeWitt Talmage, wife of Reverend T DeWitt Talmage, died at the Dansville New York sanitarium at five thirty a.m. Her husband and children were at her bedside. The remains will be taken to Brooklyn tonight. A late crisis in her illness led to her rapid decline after midnight.
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Dansville
N. Y
T. DeWitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Berlin Fire Destroys Business District in Worcester County
A blaze in Berlin Worcester county last night wiped out the business portion and many homes over six acres. Loss estimated near 200000 with only 25000 insured. A locomotive spark or a cigar stump is mentioned as possible causes. Authorities say the fire stopped where no structures remained within reach.
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Baltimore
Berlin
Worcester County
Instant Death as Leach Is Executed by Electric Chair
Richard Leach, condemned for murdering Mary Newkirk, was electrocuted at 11 18 this morning. He walked to the chair calmly, the current lasting about two minutes with multiple voltage fluctuations. Doctors declared him dead after a single application, with officials noting a brief heart pulsation but confirming death beyond question.
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Simong Sinee
Richard Leach
Mary Newkirk
Leach
Gibbs
Davis
Warden Sage
Eye for an Eye in Bannock Agency Trouble
News from Bannock agency reports no immediate change in Jackson Hole Indian troubles. U S troops may stay a month. Bannoch, Ute, and Shoshone chiefs pledge unity if conflict arises. Old Tyhe laments deaths and vows avenging the fallen braves if whites act. Public health note: Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription touted for women’s health and strength. Free illustrated book offered for ten cents. World’s Dispensary Medical Association, 633 Main St Buffalo NY.
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San Francisco
Aug
Bannock Agency
Jackson Hole
United States
Tyhe
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Mayor Defends Dallas Bid Against Prayers Protest
Dallas mayor replies to Marshall preachers denouncing the Corbett-Fitzsimmons bout and backing promoters of a boxing exhibition. He says prize fights will be barred in Dallas while promoting a scientific event expected to attract world figures and boost state and city interests amid a statewide sensation.
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New York
Dallas
Texas
Preachers of Marshall
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Holland
Pastors Association of
Marshall
Times
Man shoots wife in yard as joke ends in possible fatal wound
John Wishu shot at a rifle target in his yard and, upon his wife’s instruction to “shoot me here,” aimed the gun at her breast. The bullet penetrated her chest, likely causing a fatal injury, as police investigated the incident.
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Catcago
John Wishu
Impeached Mayor Starweather Faces Supreme Court
West Superior Wis Aug 3 The common council impeaches Mayor Starweather by 17 to 0 vote on a charge of extorting money from firemen and policemen President Howe of the council becomes mayor and will carry the case to the state supreme court
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West Superior
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Starweather
Common Council
Howe
Supreme Court
Indians Triumph In Local Baseball Game Satire Hinting at Luck
The local Indians defeated New Castle in a windy Saturday contest as Hawley lifted the team with a high flying performance after a rocky Wednesday. Vickery struggled early while Warren started scoring in the third and Bulloch and Ritchey added four wild ones in the late frames.
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Goddess of Fortune
New Castle
Hawley
Ohio
Vickery
Warren
Bulloch
Little
Gallagher
Ritchey
Rainy seventh inning sinks Hawley in fielding error spurred loss
In a rain delayed game Hawley and Wagner advanced on a passed ball as Ritchey scored on Leamon's high fly. Indiana tied and then pulled ahead with Hawkley errors and wild throws. Ritchey hit a homer and Darrah, Darrah, and Rickert produced key runs. The last line notes a Rio Janeiro boiler explosion killing or wounding sixteen.
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Hawley
Wagner
Russell
Leamon
Ritchey
Vickery
Cooper
Smith
Hagar
Darrah
Indiana
Thut Leamon
Spaulding
Warren
Buckeye Kickers
Holbright
Violet
Gallager
Daryah
Ryu
Bulichh
Vick
Prince
Rickert
Bullach
England
Ryn
Myers
Holmes a Monster Quinlan story leaves no doubt of guilt
The article asserts Quinlan is guilty, presenting evidence and testimony that support a verdict of culpability. It portrays Holmes as a monster figure in a charged crime narrative, emphasizing certainty of guilt and the emotional impact on readers and the community.
Confession Ties Holmes to Unsolved Murders in Chicago
The Quinlans yesterday confessed to Chief Badenoch that Holmes murdered Miss Cigrand Mrs Connor Pearl Connor Minnie and Mamie Williams in his building. They claim Holmes killed Pitezel to stop him from revealing crimes and later disposed of Pitezel's children. They recall a red hot stove and a bottle of chloroform found in Holmes office.
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CuHicaco
Quinlans
Badenoch
Cigrand
Julia Connor
Pearl
Minnie
Mamie Williams
Holmes
Pitezel
Alice
Nellie
Howard Pitezol
Miss Vantasseel
Miss Cigrand
Williams
Diamond Dust and Warren's Warriors Shine in Local League
Ritchey shines as Leamon coaching boosts Twin City prospects. Ryu, deaf mute first baseman, impresses at first. Leamon and Cooper boost base running. Rosagell proves productive at first. Jack Glasscock’s return excites fans. Warren and New Castle hailed as toughest opponents. Oil City reports signings and strong trade. Elton Chamberlain joins the Warriors with Vick, and umpire Keefe receives praise amid debate over Keefe’s assignments.
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Ryu
Twin City
Leamon
Cooper
Rosagell
Wagner
Holbright
Smith
Engsland
Myers
Harry
Darrah
Dare Devils
Franklin
Krupps
Warren
Warriors
Hans Wagner
Elton Chamberlain
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Forest City
Hoss
Vick
Keefe
Oil City
Michael Angelo Kelly
Piling up Against That Arch Murderer Holmes
In Carcaco on August 5 a search of Holmes castle revealed blood stained overalls and an undershirt in the room once occupied by Julia Connor. The garments, found near a bathroom trap and secret stairs, were sent for analysis as detectives prepare to question Quinlan about their ownership.
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Carcaco
Holmes’ Castle
Julia Connor
Castle
Norton
Quinlan
Chine se riot erupts after colored cartoon posted
In San Francisco Chinatown a large crowd gathered after a color cartoon showing the Chinese consul general receiving bribes was posted. Police clubs dispersed about five thousand onlookers as other cartoons were torn down, amid fears the Sou Yap and Sam Yap factions may clash or bloodshed follow.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Sou Yap
Sam Yap
All Quiet at Jackson's Hole Crisis Eases
Washington reports Agent Teter telegraphed from Market Lake Idaho that he had returned from Jackson's Hole and found everything quiet Commissioner Browning believes the trouble there has ended and normal order may resume.
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Teter
Browning
Market Lake
Idaho
Jackson's Hole
Jackson’s Hole
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Ritchey Bullach
Halbright
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Holmes A Monster
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