Value of Publicity and the Rise of Steve Brodie
James L Ford recalls Steve Brodie the bootblack who rose to fame as the bridge jumper. After a failed suicide attempt near Canal Street, Brodie survived the East River plunge and leapt into publicity, becoming an east side celebrity and earning money serving drinks as crowds gathered to gape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brodie
Dent
Park Cow
Canalstreet
Brooklpn
East River
East Side
Steve Brodie
James L. Ford
Rheumatism Cure Claim Promises Free Trial Bottle
An advertisement touts Urio to claim it cures rheumatism by removing the disease from the blood and kidneys. It offers a free bottle trial via mail, with requests for user address and druggist name, and lists Red Cross Pharmacy in Barrey and Hickert & Wells as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleo
Smith Drug Company
Smith Building
Urie-Ofu
Barrey
Red Cross Pharmaacy
Hickert & Wells
Hummel Refused 55 and Prison Suit
A confused account details Hummel’s imprisonment and release in a penitentiary routine. It notes good behavior credits and a progression to lighter confinement, with mentions of kidney trouble and anemic coma leading to medical attention and altered parole conditions. Names and places are inconsistently rendered due to OCR flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Tommet
France
Goetim
Hummy
Tfe
Husimel
King Haakon Approves Norwegian Cabinet
The new Norwegian cabinet received formal approval from King Haakon. Key ministers named include labor, commerce, agriculture, defense, and foreign affairs figures such as M. Casthers and M. Knudsen. The late member’s replacement and party favor complicate the lineup amid a cautious political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Haakon
Local Notices and Community Events From Grand Isle
Community records show residents debating pensions and grants, with Mary A. Sandy of Jericho Center confirmed for a pension grant for a dependent child. Hydrant counts note only five in Ruthind remain unfrozen after a mild winter. a Masonic temple dedication at Simons die A M drew 200 attendees from multiple towns. a baby incident near St. Johnsbury caused injuries to a mother and infant during a balloting event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary A. Sandy
Jericho Center
Congress
Pelirauiy
Froeen
Ruthind
Simons Die &A M
Sheorehemn
Simenne
S Heme
van Univerealiet
Academy Hall
Ticonderoga
Grown Point
N.Y
Middlebury
Bridport
Brandon and
Orwell
Temperance Education Discussed at Burlington Meeting
A state meeting at the WW C T temple in Burlington gathered representatives from Addison Chittenden Lamoille Washinton Windsor and Windham counties. Elections filled the role of superintendents with Aline Eloise Dean and others named. Plans to promote temperance education in schools were proposed, including a prize fund and teaching aids.
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Patt
T. Temple
Burlington
Addision
Chittenden
Latoille
Wash
Bur
Basten
Selentibe Stenetion
Hilton
Prime Prsay Glan
Imal
Claims Vermont Residence In Bankruptcy Case
Depositions were taken regarding A M Kingsley in a complex bankruptcy matter. Creditors contend Kingsley belongs in New Hampshire, while petitioners claim he is a Vermont resident and seek adjudication outside the court. Judge Martle will hear the petitioners March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Kingsley
New Hampshire
Mander
Winchester
Kingaley
Cain & Benton
Keene
Kingsley
Dent
Vermont
Martle
Democratic state convention called to elect delegates at large
A New York Democratic state convention was called yesterday to elect delegates at large to the national convention. The meeting, reportedly held in Carnegie Hall, aimed to organize the party and determine a Denver bound delegation amid a fragmented process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marsh
Carnegie Hall
Denver
Fragmentary Caption Reveals Obscure Local Note
The readable text shows garbled phrases about faith in medicine and a vocable about someone willing to alter events. The fragmentary words reference a person and possible local commentary but lack clear context or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willigg
Sea and Land Meet in Blekinge Harmony Tale
An excerpt from The Wonderful Adventures of Ila translated by Velma Swanston Howard depicts sea and land colliding along Blekinge with shifting shores, islands, and channels. It contrasts harsh ocean forces with a calmer inland outlook and ends with a brief anecdote about a five year old girl at luncheon mishearing cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila
Bretun
Deborah
Miss K
Hat fashion and a playful but puzzled ad copy
An early 20th century ad style piece discusses hats and style with quirky phrases about minimal style and men’s wear. It mentions a sample request from Dotratt Michigan and a mysterious line about overcoming trouble by killing the mice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peimanke
The Lucky Quarter Health Drug Ad Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for readache biliousness constipation and nausea. It promises health and energy with a money back option at the Red Grows Pharmacy if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Commissioners' Notice for George Caley estate claim
The commissioners announce a meeting to hear claims against the estate of George Caley the City of Union and sail for the court in Bay on Saturday to present and prove claims for lawful allowances and other due rights. James Manjon is named as commissioner and the date Fri Mar 12 07 is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainett
George Cale
Uae
Oatend
Ania Erediyare
Vipeens
James Man
Sioners
Store House Fire Telephone Call
A partial, garbled OCR item notes a store house fire and a telephone call reference. The readable fragments mention names and scattered phrases but lack clear actions, dates, or locations to form a complete report.
Sheriff's Sale Notice From Court
A garbled OCR notice reports a sheriff sale advertisement. It references a court action, timing around a March date, and property or debt details likely associated with a district or county sheriff. The readable fragments indicate a public sale of real property or assets under enforceable claim.
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DR. Z, Archambault
Reacies
Havre
Fiat
Od. Ath
Hci
Aleeict
el, Taylor
Morse Block
Main St Barre
Arthur He
Lewis
Grostunte
Western Site
Francis& Joguetan
Lee
C. H. Kent
Milee Block
Masidence
Lewis D. Martin
Osteotathiq
Friglan
Pantie
A. J. Parquet
Pieter Sree Feng
Standard Electric Co., Fa. Seema
North Ham Street
Barre
Cushman && Ward
Sigele
Dyeil
Moore & Owens
Berth Male St. Barre
Northern Hotel
North Maio
JB. Sanguinetti
Prop
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Station
A. Prindle
Depot $Q
Barre, Vt
Reynolis & Son
Dd. & Co
W. Averill & Co
Prindle
Hummel
Bolinn Das
Ted
Grand Ile
Hilgewater
Oak
Muni Re Cinnse
Orford
N. Ho
Chas
Sodality
Eeave
Mary of the
Tulland
C.K. Marshall
St. Johnsbury
Einar
Marshall
Shoreham Masonic Temple
M. Winslow
Heanor
Washington
Waele Brandon
Vermont Experiment Station
Finrlington
Winslow
Virlindon
Gavi
John
Light Ant Power Co
Mata Street
Times
N.Y. Democrate
Belait
Remy Wind
Emrormran
mt-Delf
Hoek County
Voucers
Waihagban Coney Wal the Bald
Sterner
Nadvealni
Bee Wittian
Tranteon
Waterbury
Lve
Georox
Sligar
Ares
Sarre
Gran
Flaville Os Barre
Ds al Perry Real Patate Agency
Ceowal
Montpelier
Bart Hape
George Lesty
Lea Toarateie
Cate Real Restate Agency
Karry
Ateck
Toeis
Janigens
Waahingsin
Ely
Broggini
Hincre
Bea
Aentaraeans
Berton
Larne
Servasnean
Joui
Alain Pitoet
Eh Moreton
Addanf
Lara
Rae Erty A. C
Seren
Kewe
Piston
Tal
Ann
Tate
Saoad Thine
Iy Baene
Anne
Harty
Nees Farix
Sven
Wang Strane
Pershen
Raine Puiow
Beis Albert
Santen
Sale
Sholen
SAL
Steateat
Cape
Ene
Fourd.& Power Won
Taining An of
Brat Ou
Renato
Telehone
Sheriff's
Karre
Weity
Granite
Senegaas Po
C. &. Gale
Wilacre St
Mentpetier, Vt
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