Life of Colonel Ingersoll Epitomized From Birth to Death
A condensed biography recounts Robert G. Ingersoll born August 11 1833 in Dresden New York. It traces his moves to Ashtabula Shawneetown and Peoria his education in Shawneetown law career 1860 congressional bid cavalry service marriage to Eva Parker 1862 and daughters party switches 1863 1866 Illinois attorney general 1868 declined Palmer nomination 1876 Blaine speech 1877 ambassadorship declined 1878 Washington reputation attorney 1887 New York bar sworn and later retirement around 1897 with hints of a fall return to practice.
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Dresden
N. Y
John Ingersoll
Ashtabula
Robert G. Ingersoll
Madison
Shawneetown
Ill
Eben Clark Ingersoll
Peoria
Congress
Eleventh Illinois Cavalry
Eva Parker
Groveland
Tazewell
James G. Blaine
Ingersoll
Germany
Hayes
Washington
New York
Youngel
Death of Colonel Robert G Ingersoll at Dobbs Ferry
WEW YORK July 21 Colonel Robert G Ingersoll died suddenly at noon at his Dobbs Ferry home after a long heart ailment. Physicians attributed the fatal event to heart disease, noting prior attacks since 1896, with nitro glycerine used to aid the heart. He rose, breakfasted, spoke cheerfully, then died without a groan in his wife’s presence. Funeral plans pending at The Hollow Cemetery, with family and daughters Maud Ingersoll and Mrs. Walston.
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Wew
York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dobbs Ferry
Agnoste
Col Denel Ingersoll
A. A. Ssmith
Mr. Ingersoll
Geome
Teeth and dental services advertised in local paper
Fragmentary ad text references dental work including teeth pulling and fillings. Mentions possible promotions or services by unspecified providers. Unable to identify definitive names, dates, or locations from the readable fragments.
Cuban Land Plantations Offered by Boston Company
Kenneore Land and Steam Ship Co of Boston advertises plantations in Cuba from 5 to 40 acres with small monthly payments for a permanent life income up to 5000 dollars annually. It promises literature and maps, claiming August 1st will bring a 25 percent price advance and urges immediate subscriptions to secure the gain.
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Kenneore
Water St
Boston
Cuba
Brown family ties and legal figure referenced at Dobbs Ferry
The text notes H. Brown and his relations, including brother in law Mr Farrell and Walston, plus Mr Ingersoll near resuming legal practice after years away. It mentions the Ingersolls summer home at Dobbs Ferry a stone castle once owned by Mrs David Dudley Field where the colonel died.
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H. Brown
Farrell
Walston
Ingersoll
Ingersolls
Dobbs Ferry
David Dudley Field
Ingersoll's Career From Childhood to Congress
Robert G. Ingersoll born Dres den New York August 11 1833 son of Presbyterian minister John Ingersoll. He grew up in Madison Ashtabula and Illinois studied law with Eben C. Ingersoll and became a noted orator and Democratic politician. He served as colonel of the Eleventh Sinnels Cavalry in 1862 and later gained national prominence as a leading freethinker.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Dresden
N. Y
John Ingersoll
Madigan
Aghtdbula, O
Robert
New York
Robert Aliswe Neds
America
Mever
Ashtaula
Madison
Minois
Shawneetown
Ill
Ingersoll
Eben C. Ingersoll
Eben Ingersoll
Congress
Gwen Lovejoy
Robert Ingersoll
Peoria
Robert Ingersol
William Kellogg
Illinois
Douglas
Lincoln
Yates
Trumbull
Galesburg
Kellogg
TR Rgrsell
Canada
Eleventh Sinnels Cavalry
Farley
Wilton Avenue
Pearl Street
Wilgon Avenue
Mie
Akonce
Cincinnati
Blaine
Blain
Even a Scorpion's Bite Letter Prompts Caution and Gratitude
A woman recounts a scorpion bite experience involving her son and another incident where a boy was bitten while harvesting corn. She notes relief after holding the scorpion in the hollow of his hand for about an hour. The letter invites questions and speaks kindly. An advertisement promotes a large bottle of remedy for 60 cents at druggists.
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X-Zalia
M. Srusnemal
Illinois Orator Robert Ingersoll and His Rise
The piece recalls Colonel Ingersoll’s period as a celebrated speaker and political figure. It notes his Marblehead summers and New York residence, his quiet home life, and his influence in Illinois politics, including a 1868 GOP convention where he declined the governor nomination to remain true to his religious views. His remark that the governorship cost more than the U.S. presidency underscores his blunt wit.
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Ingersoll
Nile
Ork Ore
Owyers
Wocat Genél
Golonel
Ingersolls
Marblehead
Mass
New York
Lower Fifth Avenue
Harois
Ria
Ape Cer
Ogentiemen
Illinois
United Pies
Republican Party
Bob Ingersall
Panencion Sewo
John M
Boston clergymen assess Ingersoll life and works
Boston pastors weigh Colonel Ingersoll including A A Berle praising his courage yet condemning his theology while W T Perrin calls him a robber who harmed religion. Lee Whitmore Hugh O Donnell add brief remarks on his deception and afterlife, noting the clergy view him as an eloquent but misguided figure.
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Boston
Ingersoll
A. A. Berle
W. T. Perrin
Robert Ingersoll
Jesus Christ
Voltaire
Isus Christ
Hell
Lee Whitmore
South Boston
Dreath
Hugh R. O'Donnell
East Boston
Batchelder Seeks Recognition Over Racing Control
Batchelder, chairman of the G. A. reblegim, reports from Tinton de Francaike that the organization claims to control racing in Europe and seeks official recognition of the right to regulate racers in this country amid disputes over authority.
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Neew
York
Batchelder
G. A. Reblegim
Tinton de Francaike
L. W
Europe
Voted to share Boston and Maine assets today
A fragment from a historical paper notes a vote involving Boston and Maine assets with partial phrases about shares, a merger or transfer and a Portland context, indicating a restructuring or sale action without full details.
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Portland i
Van Wyck Moves Stir NYC Transit Strike Action
In Manhattan and Brooklyn cars ran on normal headways while police guarded depots at night. Brooklyn Rapid Transit President Rossiter was arrested on a libel warrant, and mayoral letters to district attorneys push ten hour law enforcement, with a mass meeting planned at Cooper Union amid ongoing streetcar protests.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Manhattan Island
Second
Sixth Avenues
Rossiter
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Brenner
Albert L. Johnson
Nassau Railroad
Hmits
Greater New York
Donnelly
Building Trades Section
Central Trades Union
van Wyck
East River
Parsons
City Hall
Cooper Union
Dynamite Bomber Strikes Cleveland Street Railway Barn
A dynamite bomb damaged the Consolidated Street Railway barn on Lake View at 8 AM. A Wade Park avenue car beneath the blast was wrecked as the roof tore off. Police report widespread destruction by night mobs, with many trolley and feed wires damaged and track obstructions. A lineman strike at Cuyahoga Telephone Company hampers construction. the firm is led by Henry A. Everett, president of the Big Consolidated.
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Cleveland,o
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Lake View
Wade Park Avenue
Big Consolidated
Cuyahoga Telephone Company
Henry A. Everett
Freight handlers win wage increase on New Haven line
Striking freight handlers on the New York New Haven Hartford line won a victory as the company agreed to pay 20 cents an hour more for a ten hour weekday day and 20 cents an hour for night and Sunday work.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Moore Escape Shocks Boston Bank Embezzlement Case
The man known as Moore, accused of embezzling 50000 dollars from the Bank of Commerce in Boston, fled aboard a boat to the Klondike as Detective McMurtie moved to arrest him. The tip came to Chicago via Vancouver and notes the swift defection ahead of custody.
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Chicago
Vancouver
B. C
Moore
Bank of Commerce
Boston
Klondike
Carter Exonerated by New Hampshire Governor and Council
A New Hampshire Governor and Council meeting released the report of a House committee that investigated State treasurer Solon A. Carter. Expert accountant Richard W. Wright assisted, finding charges of shortages in 1891 and subsequent years wholly unwarranted except for a burglary loss in 1895. No funds were misappropriated during Carter's tenure, and state funds remained intact and secure.
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Concord
N. H
House of Representatives
Richard W. Wright
Boston
Hiram F. Gerrish
New
Dennis McCarthy Dies After Train Crush Injuries
Dennis McCarthy died last evening at Marbacugents General Hospital following injuries when both legs were crushed under a train. The accident occurred yesterday near the yards, with McCarthy reportedly employed as a laborer.
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Dennis McCarthy
Bne
Vomeneer Mor
Marbacugents General” 'Hospital
Americans Confident Ahead of Intercollegiate Meet in London
London July 21 The American athletes rest as they prepare for tomorrow's intercollegiate events at Queen's Club. A large crowd filled with Cornell, Pennsylvania and Columbia students anticipate strong showings. The programme lists events from hammer throw to mile runs with Yale Harvard Oxford and Cambridge represented. Americans seek three event wins while English rivals challenge in sprints and field events. Wendell tempered optimism, saying the team would accept defeat gracefully if outmatched.
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London
Brighton
Queen’s Club
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Columbia University
J. D. Greenapields
Oxford
O. Baines
Cambridge
A. Boal
H. J. Brown
Harvard
G. ©. Vassall
L. R. QO. Bevan
C. D. Daly
J. T. Roche
C. R. Thomas
A. Lt. Hind
A. M. Hollins
F. J. Quinlan
F. A. Blount
Yale
A. Hunter
A. L. Dawson
Fremantle
Spitzer
H. B. Smith
W. Paget Tomlinson
H. R. Parker
F. 2
Fox
J. H. Hallowell
H. EB
T. R. Fisher
H. W. Workman
A. B
Wilberforce
Smith
Osters Co
K. Farmer
H. W. Foote
H. B. Clarke
New York
England
Wendell
Adams
Burke
Rotch
Rice
Adair
Paget Tomlinson
Boal
Brown
Pele
Greenshield
Boardman
Fisher
Waldstein Arrested After Boston Embezzlement Case
Harvard medical student Robert E. Waldstein was arrested in Albany New York on a warrant charging embezzlement and forging his father's name. Boston authorities, aided by Albany police, plan to surrender him. The case centers on about $8000 missing from his Boston balance sheet, with funds partly from Julius Rottenberg and forged checks at the Blackstone National Bank.
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Robert E. Waldstein
Harvard
Albany
N. Y
Boston
Waldstein
Allen
Station 1
Julius Rottenberg
Salem Street
Blackstone National Bank
New A C H Division Instituted in Unity Hall Ashmont
A new division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians the sixty fifth in Suffolk county was instituted in Unity Hall Ashmont last evening by County President William J Cronin and staff with about fifty members. Prominent participants included Thomas Fitzgerald Thomas J Kelly John Dolan Matthew Cummings John J Daly Henry Reddington David Tobin Florence Sullivan James Curley and others. Officers elected were John Pillon president James Roche vice president John Crowley recording secretary Michael Barry financial secretary Andrew Lanigan treasurer and were installed by County President Cronin.
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Order of Hibernians
Suffolk County
Unity Hall
Ashmont
William J. Cronin
Messrs
Thomas Kitzgerald
A. QO
Uth
Boston
Thomas J. Kelly
Brighton
John Dolan
Athew Cummings
Neponset
John J. Daly
Dorchester
John B&b. O'Higgins
O. H
Henry P. Reddington
David M. Tobin
Florence Sullivan
Johnne
Financial Secretar
William Corcoran
Daniel McShane
Martin 4Ladden
Oxbury
E. J. Fernands
Willian Ohnaton
William Murphy
Thomas Aaran
Peter McManus
P. M. Mulligan
Eorge Robinson
James J. Curley
Messrs. John, Dolan
Roxury
Thomas F. Fitzgerald
Johnty
J. Padden
Mathew Cummings
John J. Crowley
John Pillon
James F. Roche
Michael J. Barry
Andrew M. Lanigan
Cronin
Hair Health hair health product ad claims growth and guarantee
Hair Health is advertised as a nourishing hair food that feeds roots for new growth and restored beauty. The ad asserts it is non sticky, non staining, and undetectable, with a money back guarantee via London Supply Co. for unhappy buyers, and promotes Dr Hay’s Hair Health and Hairina Medicated Soap sold by druggists.
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Dr. Hay
United States
London Supply Co
New York
Che
Choynski Wins Six Round Decision Over McCormack
California fighter Joe Choynski defeats Philadelphia heavyweight Jack McCormack in six rounds in Chicago. Choynski was knocked down in round one but dominated from the second through the sixth, with McCormack staying in the fight until the final bell. Jack O'Brien beat Shorty Aherne over six rounds. Bobby Eagan was KO'd in two by Don Suffield.
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Chicago
Joe Choynski
California
Jack McCormack
Philadelphia
Choynski
McCormack
Mac
Choynaki
Joe
Jack O’brien
Shorty Aherne
Bobby Eagan
Toronto
Don Suffield
Fenton Beats Littlejohn in Eighth Round Title Fight
Fenton defeats Littlejohn in an eight round light heavyweight bout in Bar Harbor Maine. Dan Littlejohn of St John New Brunswick and Paddy Fenton of Boston, match ends early with Fenton winning. William Albert and Martin Webber, Maine disaster survivors, duel two rounds with Albert awarded the decision. Arthur Bray knocks out Jim Donahue in two rounds in Bar Harbor.
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Bar Arbor
Dan, Littlejohn
St. John
N. B
Paddy Fenton
Boston
Fenton
William Albert
Martin Webber
Maine
Arthur Bray
Bar Harbor
Jim Donahue
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