Persistence Pays for Cherokee Claim Lawyer at Last
A Tahlequah lawyer W J Bryant earned 25 percent of a $200000 Cherokee old settlers payment after 32 years of work on a 1885 treaty claim. Congress acted last year to release funds for families, with totals varying by heirs, elderly Bryant at 78 years old receives a portion despite years of effort.
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Indian Territory
Tahlequah
W. J. Bryant
United States
Mr. Bryant
Congress
Bryant
Debs and Comrades Turn Prison Into Training Ground
A St Louis newspaper man visiting the ARU leaders in their harsh cell block describes their routine as a strict regimen of drill, gym, study, and debate. From 6 AM wake to 10 PM debates, prisoners cultivate health and knowledge, suggesting months of discipline could forge a learned, healthy man.
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Eugene V. Debs
Woodstock
Tis
St. Louis N
Unite sheriffs and governors to end train robberies now
A call for a united crackdown on railway bandits and highway killers across the nation. The speaker urges decisive action to exterminate these criminals root and branch, comparing the threat to stagecoach robberies of England centuries ago and demanding swift, thorough enforcement by all law enforcement officers. A separate note praises kerosene as a multipurpose cleaner and pest killer, citing its use by a Long Island man and by Washington's chief entomologist at Cornell.
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England
Long Island
L. O. Howard
Agricultural Department At
Washington
Cornell University
Hunting Down a New Mexico Gang Ends in Guilty Lockup
A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent recounts Governor Thornton and Sheriff William P Cunningham dismantling a Las Vegas area gang that terrorized western New Mexico. Thirty seven members now sit in the penitentiary after bold arrests and dramatic investigations that exposed leaders among Las Vegas officials.
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Hunting Downs
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Anow
Thornton
Santa Fe
William P. Cunningham
Cunningham
Which Is Entitled to Damages Case in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg lawsuit features a dispute over damages after a man named Patrick Feeny allegedly was beaten by Mrs. Mary Burke following an incident with her goat. The trial hinges on whether the goat died or recovered, determining whether Burke or Feeny may claim damages. An unrelated note mentions a traveling party of newspaper folk planning a houseboat trip to Atlanta via Hudson River, Erie Canal, Cleveland, and Memphis, largely by boat and rail.
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Pittsburg
Patrick Feeny
Trish
New York City
Buffalo
Atlanta
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Ohio Canal
Portsmouth
Ohio River
Memphis
Wages Rise Voluntarily Aimed at 320000 Workers Since May First
Since May 1 nearly 450 firms raised wages benefiting about 320000 employees. Most increases were voluntary, reflecting employer goodwill. In many cases pay now matches pre panic levels. Alderman Crabtree of Chattanooga mocked city dress rules while proposing bloomers ban. A sign of the millennium would be a berries box that is sound bottom as well as top.
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Wermiay
Berlin Professor Rudolph Gneist Dies at 79
Professor Rudolph Gneist of the University of Berlin served in education until his last illness at age 79. The remark warns that if you avoid thinking you may not notice much about it.
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Rudolph Gneist
University of Berlin
Bulgarians and the rise of Bulgaria a peasant state
The piece critiques European powers for creating a Bulgarian principality rather than a republic. It notes Bulgaria’s lack of nobility, rapid state-building and education, a prosperous budget with tribute to Turkey, and foreign meddling by Russia and Germany. It also mentions emblems of modern society including the bicycle and a prediction of new novels about wheel romance.
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Bulgaria
Europe
Turkey
Roumelia
Alexander of Battenberg
Beatrice
Russia
Alexander
Ferdinand of
Saxe-Coburg
Stambuloff
National Party
Ferdinand
Alaska Gold Finds Spark U S Wealth Hopes
The Yukon shows gold riches surpassing early estimates with 1895 shipments to Helena reaching $55,000. Alaska promises vast wealth as mines are surveyed. In other notes, a Lake Shore robbery yields a humorous passenger remark about not investigating, South Carolina expands cotton mills, and UK politics face name-calling by defeated liberals.
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Alaska
United States
Yukon
Helena
Pold
Humors of the English Elections and American Reactions
The piece mockingly surveys American and British press reactions to British parliamentary elections. It highlights incidents involving H. Rider Haggard and Lady Harcourt, noting mudslinging and a brick‑hat incident, plus a blow to Lady Mountmorres as examples of supposed British “fair play” and parliamentary bravado.
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H. Rider Haggard
Old England
Haggard
Gold Mountains
Jones
Lady Harcourt
John Lothrop Motley
United States
England
Lady Mountmorres
New York Juvenile Volunteers Clean Streets With Roving Dandies
Colonel George E. Warings white clad street sweepers inspire an urban reform. A corps of unpaid juvenile volunteers patrols streets to curb littering, yelling shouts of please sir throw that in the ash barrel. They operate as a league with office badges and have made some of the city’s dirtiest districts among its cleanest.
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George E. Waring
New York City
Alexander 3. Drescher
Bullfights at Atlanta Exposition Draw Humane Society Fire
The Humane association of New York condemns the Atlanta exposition for real bullfights including matadors and bulls. It says the event would be sham fighting, urging action against such displays and noting the cruelty involved.
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Humane Association of
New York
Humane Society
Atlanta
Dr W G Grace Still Dominates in Cricket at Age Forty Eight
The renowned British cricketer Dr W G Grace, now in his forty eighth year, defies age in sport. His mastery outshines younger players, and this season his skill drew personal praise from the Prince of Wales.
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Great Britain
W. G. Grace
Prince of Wales
Be Your Own Doctor Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure Ad
A 19th century style sales pitch touts Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure for one dollar claiming a three month supply and guaranteed relief from catarrh and hay fever via an inhalation method. A testimonial from Mrs Er148 Handwere of Elk Lick Somerset Co Pa credits regained speech and symptom relief after four weeks use. Siegfried & Co guarantee and distribute the remedy.
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Mayers
Elk Lick
Somerset Co
Siegfried & Co
Drummers Picnic Excursion to Erie by Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets to Erie and return for commercial travelers and friends attending a picnic at Massassauqua Point. Tickets, valid only on date of issue, cost two cents per mile one way, with round trip by regular trains and a special train returning. Leaving Erie at 10:30 p.m. dlw-lw.
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Massassauqua Point
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Up the Great Lakes Ticket Sales Move to Major Ports
The D A V and P R A announce sales for travel to Cleveland Detroit and Duluth via Northern Steamship Company and to western points via Great Northern By line. Contact local agents for rates and schedules.
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Great Lakes
Cleveland
Detroit
Duluth
Northern Steamship Company
Points West
Great Northern By.line
Excursion Tickets to Chautauqua Printed by G H Dantell
G H Dantell G P A advertises excursion options on the Penn Rail Co ticket office. Round trip to Chautauqua via Carry Saturdays and return for one dollar with Monday following return. Season pass to Chautauqua good until Oct dalst for 2 25 Jamestown 2 50. Apply W S Lefford Ticket Agent for details.
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Chautauqua
Penn’n R. R. Co
Jamestown
W. S. Leffard
Tkt. Agt
Bucknell University Offers Four Courses Of Study
Bucknell University plans a broad program with a president leading four courses of study including academy for boys, ladies institute and school of music. A catalogue is available from registrar W. D. Gretzinger in Lewisburg Pennsylvania. The note highlights investment in education and cost efficiency. 496-wit. -REEEUMATISM CURED IN a Day Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia advertised in Warren Pennsylvania by H N Richfield. Niagara Falls round trip tickets to be sold by D A V P R R at $5.50 with five days return. Examinations of 1 400 building and loan associations by State Banking Department announced.
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Bucknell University
John Howard Harris
President College
Academy For Boys
Ladies Institute
School of Music
W. D. Gretzinger
Lewisburg
H. N. Richfield
Warren
Niagara Falls
Gro. H. Daniels
State Banking Department
Home Made Baking Offered by Warren Trade Group
Announcement promising home made baking by former Exchange workers. Guarantee of quality and ability to take orders for special items not in stock. Delivery to any place in Warren and regular baking days to be announced next week.
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Exchange
Warren
July Bargains at Siegfried & Co Variety Hall
O H Hunter & Son promote July bargains with a closeout sale on cotton dress goods at five cents a yard and offer French novelties and silks at reduced prices. Goods sold this season at 35 to 45 cents marked down to 18 to 25 cents and 25 cents respectively. Early August plans hinted.
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Ledger
News Publishing Co
Dd, Reed
Harvey T. Russell
Russell
Robert Donaldson
Spring Creek
S. E. Walker
Debsites
Crabtree
Chattanooga
Lake Shore
Toledo
South Carolina
North
Bill Dalton
Bill Doolin
Bill Cook
New York Penitentiary
Oklahoma
William Waldorf Astor
Royal
Liberal Party of
Child Street Cleaners
THE
Mayes Dave Co
Picnic
Suline
G. H. Dantell, G. P. A
Ike
TRE Procter & Camele CO. Cin’tl
Sapolio
Siegfried
Womans
Siegfried& CO
O. H. Hunter
Uni
Mar
Lin
Mer Underwear and Hosiery
C.H. Hunter & Son
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