Cornelius Alvord Nears Freedom After Ten Years in Sing Sing
New York reports Cornelius L. Alvord Jr. will be released within ten days to two weeks from Sing Sing, ending a decade behind bars for a bank defalcation of about $700,000 at the First National Bank. He led a double life, gambling at Saratoga and maintaining racehorses and boats while stealing to cover expenses. He was arrested in Boston after a bank audit in 1900, pleaded guilty, and served time while living cloaked in a clerical role at the prison. His wife and Stockport home rise as he nears release and potential return.
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New York
Sing Sing
Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
Wall Street
Oil First National Bank
Alvord
Saratoga
First National
Boston
McClusky
Stockport
Aod
Big Demonstration for Diaz in Mexico City
In Mexico City on April 2 a massive pro Diaz reelection demonstration is planned with decorations across the capital. Hundreds of visitors are arriving from across the republic to join the parade and related events, promising a spectacular display.
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Diaz
City of
Mexico
Foley's Honey and Tar Guards Against Spring Colds
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as protection from serious spring colds that can inflame the lungs and cause pneumonia. Avold counterfeit products by insisting on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar sold by druggists. it contains no harmful drugs.
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Foley
Avold
Foley’s
Mountain Artist of Bergen Shapes Beauty in Gold and Sound
A Norwegian artist living near Bergen pursues art above the town, shaping jewels and music with equal prowess. He rejects money, works long hours in solitude on a mountain studio, and only returns to share his genius with the world when inspired by music and craft.
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Norway
Pall Mall Gazette
Grieg
Bergen
Europe
Vienna
London
Jon
Eyrie
Glimpse of a Quiet Artisan Dreaming of Fame
A craftsman pursues beauty in every piece using gems with subtle mastery. He earns little since others profit from his ideas, and though he strives for perfection he remains unknown. The man continues his solitary path while sharper intellects profit from his work.
Hy omel Australian dry air cure offer
Advertises Hy omel atmospheric remedy from Australian forests for catarrh asthma hay fever. Claims home delivery for $1 with haler and outfit, promising antiseptic air and germ killing, and money back if not helped.
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
Australia
MLIONA Dyspepsia Cure Ad and Wage Cut News
An advertisement promises instant relief from heartburn stomach distress and headache with MLIONA Dyspepsia Cure at 50 cents a box. A separate item reports a wage cut effective today in iron and steel plants across Pennsylvania Maryland and other eastern states affecting about 20000 workers with a 10 percent reduction temporarily pending better business conditions.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Harrisburg
Thomas Iron Company
Lehigh Valley
Maryland,Steel Company
Baltimore
Wharton Steel Company
Dover
N. J
Southern Illinois Teachers Meet Opens in Duquoin
The 28th annual Southern Illinois Teachers Association convention opens in Duquoin with an estimated thousand plus attendees from across the region. Opening day features visitor reception and formalities while sessions on Friday and Saturday will cover addresses, reports, and discussions by educators including Francis G. Blair W. H. Shryock Robert Armstrong and Charles B. Landis.
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Southern Illinois
Duquoin
Southern Illois Teachers’ Association
Francis G. Blair
W. H. Shryock
Southern Ilinois Normal School
Robert Armstrong
University of West Virginia
Charles B. Landis
Indiana
Congress
Rheumatism Relief From Liniments
In most rheumatic cases the pain stems from muscles due to cold damp weather. Internal treatment is unnecessary. The free use of Chamberlains Liniments provides quick relief from pain and soreness. Large size tubes cost 50 cents and are sold by listed local druggists.
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Chamberlain
Indiana teachers converge for Northern and Southern association convention
Indianapolis hosts a joint three day convention as 6000 teachers from the Northern Indiana Teachers Association and the Southern Indiana Teachers Association arrive by train and interurban cars. The program features addresses by prominent educators, reports and discussions on all educational activities.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
University of Redlands to Rise in California
The Baptists of Southern California plan a large university in Redlands, California. Begun three years ago in Los Angeles, this University of Redlands will serve both sexes with modern facilities for health and development. Initial structures include administration and auditorium, executive mansion, women’s hall and gymnasium, with future additions like a library, museum, men’s hall, medical college and liberal arts college.
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California
Redlands
Cal
Baptists of
Southern California
Los Angeles
University of Redlands
Medicine
College of Liberal Arts
New German Rules Bans Tips On Trains
Berlin April 1 new regulations affect many American travelers in Germany. Tipping railway employees is prohibited and railways become responsible for passengers baggage for ten days and for any lost baggage. Women’s compartments restrict travel for children over ten, and overcrowded trains may force passengers to wait for the next train even with tickets.
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Berlin
Germany
Healing Salve for Burns and Chapped Hands Ad
Cham berlain's Salve claims instant relief for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands with healing without scars if injuries are not severe. Price 25 cents. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Orr Drug Co
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
One Touch of Nature Shares Healing Gratitude
A passage extols sharing cures and benefits as a natural bonding trait. It notes letters from Chamberlains Cough Remedy users praising relief and urging others to try it. The remedy is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Cincinnati Dog Show Opens With Record Entries
Cincinnati Kennel Association opens its fourth annual beach show at Music Hall with hundreds of aristocratic poodles and prize-winning dogs from Eastern kennels. The event features a record number of local entries and runs through the rest of the week.
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Cincinnati
Music Hall
Cincincinnati Kennel Association
Execution Set for William Hays Following Prison Break
Deer Lodge Mont April 1 Tomorrow is the day set for the execution of William Hays who with George Rock already hanged led a prison break conspiracy a year ago In the attempt Warden Robinson was killed Another conspirator C B Young serving 60 years for train robbery received 99 years for his part in the break for liberty
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Deer Lodge
Mont
William Hays
George Rock
Warden Robinson
C. B. Young
Cough Syrup Ad Warns Against Substitutes
An old advertisement urges buyers to insist on Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble warning that imitation products may contain harmful drugs and come in a yellow package and to buy only from reputable druggists.
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Foley
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Athens
Winefield Bros. & Co
Xtragcco
Inland Australia
Ibig University
DOG Show
Landreth & Buist’s
Palmer
Southern Mutua Insurance Building
Tee Athens. Hardware Co. Desk
Ora
Offrica
Athens, Wi
Barnett
J. W. Tuce
Clayton St
Athens, Ga
Georgia Railro
Arri
White Pressing Club
Baseball and Sporting Goods
Gregoorr Co
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