Missing Heiress Sought in Phila by Her Fiancé
In New York a week long missing persons case centers on Jessie E. McCann a Brooklyn social worker. A Philadelphia lead involves a possible sighting at Chestnut Street and a Chinatown volunteer force aided by relatives and police as detectives shift focus from Coney Island to Philadelphia.
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New York
Jessie E. McCann
Coney Island
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Robert G. McCann, Jr
Brierson
States
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sail Cann
McCann
Rose Livingston
Chinatown
Ethel McCann
Missine
Miss Livingston
Miss McCann
Wealthy Mexican Bullfighter Indicted in Extradition Fight
New Orleans report says Vincenta Segura, a Mexican millionaire bullfighter, is indicted for conspiring to violate neutrality laws and seeks extradition for trial. U S Attorney Walter Gupor plans to notify justice department. Segura and Juan Compledo were previously indicted over a 176000 arms shipment. Sydney reports Australia’s Pan American Exposition delegates note representation from all states except Western Australia for 1915 in San Francisco.
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New Orleans
Vincenta Sethe
Bull
Hidalgo
United States
Walter Gupor
Department of Justice
Segura
Juan Compledo
Sydney
Australia
Western Australia
San Francisco
Christmas at the Gift Store offers wide holiday selection
The Gift Store at the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street advertises hundreds of Christmas gifts. It features the largest line of pocket knives in the state, manicure sets, razors, chafing dishes, percolators, hammered iron novelties, and a full range of Christmas items from ice scrapers to sleds including the Flexible Flyer. Carving sets, tool chests, and imported Japanese china are also shown, with prices from 25 cents to 400 dollars.
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Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Lyon & Grumman
Aiere
Germany
Stay of execution denied for Bosworth in Essex Junction murder
Governor Fletcher refused a stay of execution for Arthur Bosworth who is to be hanged January 2 for the June 1911 murder of Mac Labelle at Essex Junction. Bosworth’s lawyers argued improper hearings in 1912 and noted British embassy involvement. He has a wife and children in England.
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Washington
Bosworth
England
Progressives Hear Lecture on Popular Government
An illustrated talk on Popular Government was delivered last evening at the Progressive club in the Plaza theatre building. Attendance was small but the lecture pleased those who attended. It opens a series planned at the National Progressive party headquarters in New York City.
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Progressive Club
Plaza Theatre
National Progressive Party
New York City
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Child Cleansing
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to ease feverish, cross, or sick children. It claims a gentle bowel cleanse within hours, notes that the product is a fruit laxative suitable for all ages, and warns buyers to seek the genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Cross
California
Elliott Deplores Facts Which Made Necessary Passing of N H Dividend
Howard Elliott chairman of the New Haven criticized public and government attitudes toward railroads at the Railway Business Association dinner. He defended the dividend cut as necessary for New England, the railroad, and shareholders, citing rising costs, labor, materials, and overbuilt facilities. He urged a shift in public sentiment and regulatory treatment to avoid further strain on railways.
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Elliott
N.H
New York
Howard Elliott
New Haven
Railway Business Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Inter- State Commerce Commission
New England
The
Hannah Binding Shoes on the Window
A poem recounts Hannah waiting by her window as a fisher goes to sea. She binds shoes for twenty winters, eyes the sea for news of Ben, while neighbors stay distant. The piece, credited to Lucy Larcum, notes May and November moods and a lone, hopeful vigil.
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Hannah
Fishers
Ben
Newfoundland
Alfonso Whistles Recovers Lost Dog Vic
Paris dispatch reports King Alfonso in the Bois de Boulogne heard Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia cry for her fox terrier Vic. He whistled loudly and musically, and the dogs converged, bringing Vic to the king's feet.
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Paris
Alfonso
Bois de Boulogne
Cyril
Russia
Vic
Vie
St Louis Sails With Record Xmas Mail
The St Louis of the American Line sailed yesterday carrying 8261 bags of Christmas mail the most ever sent westward on a trans Atlantic liner. The prior record was 7998 bags aboard the Philadelphia of the same line last year. The St Louis arrives Thursday to allow mail distribution as far west as San Francisco.
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Southampton
St. Louis
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Prisoner Payne Describes Prison Soup As Death Wish
Uniontown reports John Payne, 65, condemned for murder and set to die January 8, saps morale with prison meals. He claims soup is unbearable, wishes for execution before next meal, and cites self defense in the Shorty Thomas killing. Yonkers trolley crash injures six but no hospitalizations. Congressman Oglesby introduces a flag protection bill.
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Uniontown
John Payne
Rune Payne
Shorty’ Thomas
Superba
Payne
Swamp Root testimonial from Mrs. Albert Sterner
A 1909 sworn statement by Mrs. Albert Sterner of Cressona Pa testifies that Swamp Root relieved her kidney and bladder trouble after other medicines failed. She describes full recovery and recommends the remedy to others, with official verification by J P Cc. A. Moyer.
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Albert Sterner
Cressona
Cc. A. Moyer
J. P
Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Ad Promises Kidney Aid
A doorstep advertisement promotes Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY. It offers a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mention the Bridgeport Daily Farmer in correspondence. Regular bottle sizes priced at fifty cents and one dollar are available at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bridgeport Daily Farmer
Adv
Meats Rising. Frisbies Pies Remain Unchanged
Grocery price notice indicates meats are going up while Frisbies Pies stay the same with full weight listed for 15e at local grocers.
Rival Gangs Fire Fifty Shots at Six Day Race
In New York near Madison Square Garden fifty shots were fired during a clash of two gangs amid the six day bicycle race. A street car was used as a barricade and passengers ducked for cover as the combatants fled in cars. No injuries were reported despite the widespread shooting. The fight reportedly began over leaders’ rights to supply "strong arm" men for special police work at the event.
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New York
Fourth Avenue
Madison Square Garden
Garden
Madison Avenue
Garae
Coughs Worn Down By Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
Mr. Bob Ferguson of 319 Pine St Green Bay Wis reports relief from a bad cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Two small bottles completely cured him, per Hindle's Drug store advertisement.
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Bob Ferguson
Pine St
Green Bay
Wis
Foley
Hindle
Adv
Christmas Gift Tips and Holiday Shopping in Kansas City
The notice highlights Christmas tree orders from J. Horan & Son florists and on hand evergreens. Hayes' Market offers fresh poultry and seafood with no cold storage. Caesar Misch, Inc. promotes a broad gift assortment with luxury fur, jewelry, and flexible credit terms. Kansas City news notes P. S. Harris and J. E. Goar indictments for mail misuse.
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J. Horan & Son, Florists
Adv
Hayes
Hayes’ Fish Co
Water Street
Kansas City
P. S. Harris
J. E. Goar
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Bridgeport
Conn
Phila
Road
Hannah Binding Shoes
Marblehead
Lucy Larcum
Huntington
Sas Babe
Yonkers
N. Y
Jerome
McLean Avenues
Yonkers, N. Y
Oglesby
Butler
Butler’s
Credit Baunca
Main Street
Dillon
Caesar Misch, Inc
the People ’S Dairy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
Wheeler & Howes CO
Lehigh
Patrick McGee
Sprague Ice & Coal
E. Wash. Ave
East End
East
Washington Ave
IRA Gregory & CO
Stratford Ave
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co.n
Housatonic Av Enus
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