Brother of Frank Robinson to Be Buried in Avoca
Irvin Robinson the youngest Robinson brother will be buried in Avoca tomorrow. He died after a street car accident in Los Angeles at age 34, following a skull fracture and unsuccessful hospital operation. He was born in Avoca in 1876 and spent most of his years in California. He leaves a father George Robinson of Walnut, three sisters, and three brothers including Frank, Fred, and Eugene, plus estate ties as a Ballard heir.
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Avoca
Irvin Robinson
Frank Robinson
Los Angeles
Calif
California
George Robinson
Walnut
Maude Everts
J. W. Martin
B. A. Randolph
Frank
Fred
Eugene
Council Bluffs
Dr. Ballard
Robinson
Wes
Mine Explosion Kills Five at Chieftan Coal Mine
Five men died and many were burned in a coal mine blast at Consolidated Mining Company in Chieftan Fairmont Virginia, caused by a premature shot. Fifty workers were present when the explosion occurred, the third blast nationwide on December 19. A separate classified line promotes gold watches at Cole’s with various patterns and prices.
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The
United Press
Fairmont
Consolidated Mining Company
Chieftan
Cole's. Ditt
Murder Mystery in Detroit Conductor Found Dead
DETROIT Mich December 19 police investigate the death of Frank Kissman a street car conductor found bleeding in his home. His wife Nellie and their four children ages up to twelve are detained. A bloody axe and fresh tracks in the snow link to a possible homicide with jealousy cited.
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Detroit
United Press
Mich
Fank Kissman
Nellie
Lehman Installed as Solicitor General in Washington
Frederick W. Lehman of St. Louis was formally installed today as solicitor general of the Department of Justice in Washington. He appeared before the Supreme Court for the swearing in as his papers were presented. The event drew a large audience and marked a significant transition in the department.
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Lehman
Washington
Frederick W. Lehman
St. Louis
Department of Justice
Supreme, Court
United States
Marsh Cafe proprietor weds Lelia Coy at Presbyterian parsonage
At four o clock yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of the Presbyterian Church Rev T W Rainey performed the ceremony uniting W H Marsh owner of the Oxford Cafe and Miss Lelia Coy connected with the cafe. The couple will reside at the Marsh boarding house and begin married life with many friends in attendance.
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W. H. Marsh
Oxford
Lelia Coy
Presbyterian Church
T. W. Rainey
Oxford Cafe
George S. Marsh
Harry
Mrs John Maher Ill In North Locust Street
Mrs John Maher a well known resident of North Locust street was taken ill Saturday with a condition resembling apoplexy and for a time paralysis set in. She is rallying and the physician now believes she will recover with little trouble. The notice asks readers to note changes in ads for the Unique and Majestic theatres and to follow the programs as the theatres provide top entertainment in the city.
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John Maher
North Locust Street
Unique
Majestic Theatres
Mrs Joan McCarthy Suffers Heart Failure Near Chestnut Street
Mrs Joan McCarthy, a longtime city resident and friend of local publishers, had a heart failure episode this afternoon around one o clock near the ten cent store on lower Chestnut Street. She recovered after being assisted into the store and later went home.
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Joan McCarthy
Ten Cent
Lower
Chestnut Street
Explosion halts Hudson tunnel service between New York and Jersey City
New York reports an explosion in the Hudson and Manhattan tunnel disrupting service between the city and Jersey City. Thousands of commuters crowd the few boats still operating while police reserve is summoned to manage the crowd. The item also notes a tariff poll in New York politics and a local ad for self-service pietres at Fred Alexander's.
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United Press
New York
Hudson & Manhattan
Here
Jersey City
City Theatre Presents Tonight a New Play at Reduced Prices
A capacity house is expected as the city company offers a fresh production tonight at lower admission. The theatre management urges appreciation of this show and notes Holly boxes are available at the News office.
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Holly
Explosion Destroys New York Depot Wounding Dozens
Nine people died and over twenty injured in a blast at the New York Central car depot and carpenter shop at 49th Street and Lexington Avenue. Acetylene gas ignited dynamite causing vast damage to nearby power house and surrounding properties. Police and ambulances swarmed the scene as crowds gathered. several named dead include Mrs. B Polk Patrick Jordan Frank S. Pegg H. B. Liver ore C. M. Morrow Edith Oss ihan Jack Ryan Wm. Poatscheke Thomas Stagg.
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New York
City
New York Central
49Th Street
Lexington Avenue
New Haven Railway
51St Street
B. Polk
Patrick Jordan
Frank S. Pegg
H. B. Liverore
C. M. Morrow
Edith Ossihan
Jack Ryan
Wm. Poatscheke
Thomas Stagg
Boys Lead To Capture Of Bandits In Grand Junction
One man is dead and two captured after a confrontation with three robbers in Grand Junction Colorado. Three boys spotted the robbers at a general store and blocked them with a Flobert rifle. The robbers used the boys as shields when the posse arrived. the boys escaped unharmed. Duke DeAbruzzi travels to America to discuss a possible polar dash with Peary next summer aboard an aeroplane. Jones and wife welcome a new son born Saturday night. See SPOONY SAM уникe Monday and Tuesday.
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United Press
Grand Junction
Colo
London
Duke DeAbruzzi
America
Robert Peary
U. S. Navy
North Pole
Neill Confers With Railroad Heads Over Engineer Strike
Labor Commissioner Neill met with railroad managers in Chicago to avert a possible strike by about 30,000 engineers on 61 western lines. Officials offered no statements, citing the engineers’ threat to strike on half an hour’s notice.
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United Press
Chicago
Neill
Engineers from Omaha and Des Moines visit city
Electrical engineer Mr. Schurig of Omaha is in the city to study data on consolidating water and light plants and bid on the engineering work. Chris Graham of Des Moines, age 42, is in town handling business and greeting local friends.
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Schurig
Omaha
Chris
Graham
C. R. Graham
Des Moiines
Military Duty urged to meet Japan threat
Brigadier General Walter Hows of the U S army, commanding the Dakotas department, said in St Paul that war with Japan is certain and the only effective preparation is compulsory military service in the United States. He spoke today in an interview.
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The
United Press
ST. Paul
Minn
Walter Hows
U. S. Army
Department of the Dakotas
Japan
Reduced Rates on Upper Berths Cut to Eighty Percent
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a reduction to 80 percent of the rate charged for lower berths on upper Pullman berths. The move will save nearly two million dollars annually for travelers. Open evenings. My store will stay open evenings till Christmas. A. Giffen ant size, flexible flyers and fire, Dr H Williams, dentist. Fred Alexander store.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mitra Press
Washington, D. C
Avoca Woman Dies After Short Illness
Funeral services were held in Avoca Ia for Mrs J E Larimore a well known resident who died after a brief illness. The 68 year old mother of three leaves a husband and many friends. She and her husband had lived in Avoca for 25 years. Her daughters are noted in musical circles.
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Avoca
J. E. Larimore
McKee to Remain Temporarily as Deputy Sheriff and Treasurer Change
The county announces temporary retention of Mckee in the deputy sheriff role until Sam Berry assumes the sheriff's office. W. A. McKee will stay on briefly. A. S. Worthing will become deputy county treasurer in January, succeeding Dean Rowe. O. M. Hobart remains deputy recorder and A. A. Emigh deputy clerk, with Frank Herbert as deputy auditor. New officers to be sworn in Tuesday, January 3.
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A. Worthing
Dean Rowe
W. A. McKee
Sam Berry
Mr. Berry
Mr McKee
Dean Rowa
S. A. Worthing
Anita
O. M. Hobart
A. A. Emigh
Frank Herbert
Gardner visit from Chicago advertising chief Len Gardner
L. B. Gardner known as Len, formerly with the old Democrat, now with the Chicago and Alton road advertising department, is in town for a flying visit with his brother Will Gardner. He has traveled much for his new role and expresses satisfaction with the position while helping in his brother’s print shop during a casual stop.
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Advertising Department
Chicago & Alton Road
Brother
L.B. Gardner
Len
Old Democrat
Chicago
Will Gardner
Gardner
The
Alton
Federals Lose Again in Chihuahua Battle
In Eagle Pass Texas two hundred federals fell in a battle with insurgents in Chihuahua state. Later reports said about a thousand were killed Saturday. Also advertised are kodaks from $1 to $12 with outfits at $4.00 from Fred Alexander's.
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Fred Alexander
Rane
United Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Chihuahua
Administrators Appointed in Forsyth Courts
Forsyth today appointed multiple estate administrators. L. W. Niles became administrator of George W. Talbot’s estate with a $40,000 bond. George Kunze was named administrator of Julius Kunze’s Lewis estate with an $8,000 bond. Mrs. Gillespie was named administratrix of Alfred J. Gillespie’s estate.
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Niles
Talbot Estate
Forsyth
Rowill
L. W. Niles
George W. Talbot
George Kunze
Julius Kunze
Lewis
Gillespie
Alfred J. Gillespie
Pension Granted to Widow of Civil War Veteran Oliphant
Mrs. Sarah M. Oliphant widow of Robert A. Oliphant civil war veteran has secured a pension of 12 a month through Pension Attorney Presental.
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Sarah M. Oliphant
Robert’ .A. Oliphant
Presenall
All Japanese goods at reduced prices Mrs Bruff apartments
Japanese goods offered at reduced prices with Mrs Bruff mentioned. No clear date or location provided. The snippet also references apartments, implying a sale or display context but lacking concrete details.
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Bruff
Apts
Doyle Lays 6400 Feet of Track To Villisca Line
The A. N. & S. aims to finish the Villisca extension by January 1, 1911. Workers push miles of track with a big machine and hand labor, using three engines to haul material. Boss Tom Doyle laid 6400 feet by hand to prove the crew’s resolve, as donations are encouraged for timely completion.
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Villisca
Tom Doyle
No Official Notice Yet On Envelope Contract Change
Local post office confirms no official word on ending government envelope orders next year though a bill failed in Congress. Report suggests a new contract may not be renewed, risking Uncle Sam exiting the envelope business. Clerk notes surrounding chatter of eight club Mink league interest in Atlantic.
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United States
Post
Ofice
Uncle Sam
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