State Fair Plans Advance Buildings and Premiums
The state fair board of agriculture secures contracts for expansive new buildings including Machinery Hall and an Administration Building, with a grand dome from the World’s Fair. Numerous barns, exhibitions for dairy and horticulture, and a grand exposition hall are planned, with premiums totaling about 40000 and special county prizes. The Dairy department adds jelly, fruit preserves, and bread showcases, aiming to boost butter and dairy displays nationwide.
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Springfield
Board of Agriculture
Sas
Chicago Inter Ocean
State Fair Classification
General Assembly
Department of Fine Arts
Illinois
New Grand Master Sir Warren Thomas of Kentucky
Sketch honors Warren Larue Thomas of Maysville Kentucky as the new grand master. Born January 26 1845 in Elizabethtown he pursued mercantile work then insurance. He rose through Kentucky Masonic bodies and led as grand master 1880 in addition to various senior roles. He is a 33rd degree Scottish Rite member and champion of Masonic Widows and Orphans home.
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Warren Larue Thomas
Kentucky
Lovuisvillue
Maysville
Elizabethtown
Danville
Center College
Thomas
Masons
Blue Lodge
York Rite
Grand Lodge
Grand Chapter
Grand Council
Knight ‘Thomas
Louisville
Ryan
Knight Thomas
New Orleans
Chicago
Denver
Masonic Widows' and Orphans
All Ken
Lucky Masons
Knights Templar Conclave Elects Officers in 1898 Schedule
The Grand Encampment Knights Templar session at Masonic temple opened in Boston August 29. Officers elected include Grand Master Warren Larue Thomas of Kentucky and other officers from states such as California, Illinois, Texas, Rhode Island, Ohio and Connecticut. Pittsburgh was chosen as next conclave site for the second Tuesday in October 1898.
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Knights Templar
Pittsburgh
Sea
Bostox
Knights ‘Templar
Masonic Temple
Warren Larue Thomas
Maysville
Reuben H. Lloyd
San Francisco
Grant
George M. Moulton
Illinois
Henry B. Stoddard
Texas
Henry W. Rugg
Rhode Island
W. B. Mellish
Cincinnati
William H. Mayo
St. Louis
H. Wales Lines
Connecticut
Defender wins third America’s Cup trial against Valkyrie
The Defender of the New York Yacht Club won the third trial race against Valkyrie, beating the Vigilant by five minutes twelve seconds over twenty miles. The cup committee then selected Defender to defend the America’s Cup. Lord Dunraven's Valkyrie observed.
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Demidnati
New - York
Hgil
iAmiética
Herréshotf
Defender
New York Yacht Club
Valkyrie NL
A. Cass Canfield
Lord Dunraven
Yankee Flyers
Filibusters Arrested Twenty Cubans With Arms
In Wil lussneros Delaware on August 31 United States Marshal Laurien with Wilmington police and Pinkerton detectives landed at Penns Grove New Jersey and arrested twenty Cubans previously brought from Wilmington Thursday night aboard the tug Tarus The group carried bags and weapons including pistols machettes and ammunition Most were at the railroad station when surprised by officers who drew pistols to secure the arrest
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Cuba
Wilussneros
Del
United States
Laurien
Delaware
Wilmington
Pinkerton
Penn's Grove
N J
Fatal Misstep at Millwood Coal Tipple
David Allison a 25 year old Pennsylvania Railways fireman on engine 1313 was killed at Pirrspuneu Pa when the tipple apron dropped as the engine passed underneath. His head was severed and frame remained on the tender while the engineer escaped by leaping. The tipple tender has been arrested by Westmoreland authorities pending investigation.
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Pirrspuneu
David Allison
Pennsylvania
Millwood
Allison
Westmoreland
Derry
Leper in St Louis Sent South for Treatment
An alleged leper visited St Louis for care at relatives’ home but was later sent back to the South. Health officials refused to identify the patient or confirm diagnosis, citing potential harm to prominent friends and lack of a named diagnosis. The case highlights questions about isolation and ward needs.
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St. Louiis
Health Department
South
Francis
Hhoiada
Roth
No-To-Bac Ad Claims Quick Relief for Smokers
A vintage tobacco health ad warns tobacco users that smoking lowers weight and vitality due to digestion and nerve irritation. It promotes No-To-Bac with a money back guarantee and urges readers to seek Druggists for free samples, listing Sterling Remedy Co. in New York City or Chicago.
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Arantee
Sterling Remedy Co
New York City
Chicago
A rir husband for my daughter Life quote clash
Dialogue from Life magazine shows a humorous exchange about marriage and status as a father asserts a tall suitor is unsuitable, while the suitor parries with a witty reply about prospects after marriage.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adited Inference Accidents Quote
An old advert appears with claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and mentions an inference about prices. The snippet includes an exclamation about accidents and a startled question What have you done revealing a sensational tone.
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Hall
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