Sells Divorces Wife Amid Society Sensation in Columbus
Peter Sells of the Sells Forepaugh circus files for divorce from Mary A. Sells on statutory grounds in Common Pleas Court. Two corespondents named William Bott and Harris D. Lyon, with $25,000 alienation suit against Bott. Widely reported in Columbus society as detectives gather evidence, with names of prominent locals mentioned.
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Columbus
Peter Sells
Sells & Forepaugh Circus
Common Pleas Court
Mary A. Sells
William Bott
Harris D. Lyon
Bott
Sells
United States
Mrs. Sells
Florence
Cer
Tain
Boniface
Chittenden
Mamie Luker
Kansas
Mr. Sells
Lewis
Senators Wealth Exceeds One Hundred Million Dollars
A past listing details personal fortunes of 26 United States senators led by Chauncey Depew and William Clark with vast holdings in mines, railroads, banks, lumber and shipping. Values range from about 1 million to over 50 million, highlighting concentrated wealth among lawmakers.
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United States
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
William Andrews Clark
Montana
Marcus Alonzo Hanna
Ohio
Stephen Benton Elkins
West Virginia
John Percival Jones
Nevada
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
John Kean
New Jersey
Thomas Collier Platt
Express Company
George Peabody Wetmore
Rhode Island
Nathan B. Scott
William Morris Stewart
Nelson W. Aldrich
Addison G. Foster
Washington
James McMillan
Michigan
Edward Oliver Wolcott
Colorado
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
Joseph Benson Foraker
William J. Sewell
Joseph Very Quarles
Wisconsin
Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Francis B. Warren
Wyoming
Eugene Hale
Maine
George C. Perkins
George Shoup
Idaho
Joseph Simon
Oregon
Wage-Earners Hospital fund grows with union support
Letter to the editor thanks the Wage-Earners Emergency Hospital supporters for building fund progress. It notes daily donations from unions including Woodworkers and Steamfitters and outlines certificates offering one year of treatment. Names of donors and union secretaries are listed with amounts and roles.
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Determined
United
Woodworkers’ Union
George M. Gunther
Cr ‘ Sreamfitters’ Union
John J. Brophy
Boctelald
Genset Seces
Fo Es Crea Painters’ and Decorators’ Union No
A. J. F. Murphy
Plasterers’ Union
John A. Tirrell
Pe Ea Ee
Boston Theatrical Mechanics’ Association Details
The Wage-Earners Emergency Hospital at 142 Kingston Street Boston is noted in connection with the Boston Theatrical Mechanics' Association as reported by Charles B. E. B. Taylor.
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Boston Theatrical Mechanics’ Association
Charles BE. B. Taylor
Kingston Street
Boston
Tissot Paintings at Old Providence Station Exhibit
Visitors flock to the Old Providence Station gallery in Park Square where nearly 500 Tissot paintings are on display. The exhibit fills the main corridor of the building and draws daily crowds, with attendance rising as locals study the impressive collection.
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Providence
Park Square
Tissot
Eels Building
Thronga
Christmas Dinner Drive Aims for 1500 Meals This Year
The Children’s Health Fund asks for donations to provide Christmas dinners for the poor. Last Christmas the fund fed 942 people and this year aims for 1500. Contributions may be sent to George W. Averell, superintendent, 3 Bromfield Street.
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Children's Health Fund
George W. Averell
Bromfield Street
Boyle Pros. executive heads south for month hunting trip
Mr. T. I. Boyle of Boyle Pros the family credit clothiers has begun his annual hunting trip to the South and will stay away for a month.
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T. I. Boyle
Boyle Pros
Credit Clothiers
Itching Piles Cured by Dean's Ointment at Drug Stores
A claim that itching piles can be cured with Dean's Ointment is presented as an instant relief and permanent cure. The product is advertised as available at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Dean
Court trial lets Henry Guy Carleton quote brilliant letter
In a New York court Henry Guy Carleton faced Miss Olive May in a divorce action over The Butterflies. A letter to his then fiancee Boston January 2 1894 reveals affectionate vows and a $1369 debt, while Carleton contests the document and diverts blame. Judge reserved decision.
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Olive May
Henry G. Carleton
New York
Henry Guy Carleton
Boston
Miss May
Carleton
May
Hong Kong stance on Philippine rebellion echoed by Henry Hancock
Henry Hancock of Hong Kong, representing a New York mercantile firm, warned that American forces could quickly settle the Philippine rebellion if deployed in strength. He criticized the current small force, noted the campaign’s monotony, and predicted swift finish. He also said Hong Kong would gain from American occupation through increased regional trade and strong ties with the United States.
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Hong Kong
Philline
Henry Hancock
New York
Mr. Hancock
Philippines
Philippoe
East
Orient
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Court Street
Cornhill
Mek Eon
Ak Td
Anke
Hee Ie
Washington Street
MRA. Mamie Seles
Peter Vell Sy
Wage-Earners Hospital
New Building Fund
Old Providence Station
Brocatelle
Morris
A. McArthur CO
I Live
Breta
Heaths
Gec
HA Ud CO
C. Qridley
B.F. Bradlury
Elrin's Pharmacy
Boyleton
Tremont Sts
Walker-Entall
Dewey
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