Short Talk by Train to Pittsburgh and a $5000 Tip
The long distance call of Andrew Carnegie to James B. Dill led to a special one way train ride. Dill reached Pittsburgh after 11 hours to answer a crucial question saving immense property value. Carnegie rewarded Dill with a $5000 check after less than five minutes of counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Trust
Corporation
James B. Dill
Pittsburg
Mr. Dill
New York
Mr. Carnegie
Jersey City
Dill
Saturday Evening Post
Davy saloon attack leaves three Black men dead
In Welch West Virginia on pay day a white youth Wayne Demon aged 18 used a public safety item to strike three Black men, Lem Booten Frick Watts and Harry Good, to death after a mob entered Eugene Dye's saloon demanding whites retreat.
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Welch
W. Va
Wayne Demon
Davy
Eugene Dye
Demon
Lem Booten
Frick Watts
Harry Good
State Bank We A J R Jeneuss Cehier
A fragment notes a bank name or officer reference with unclear roles. The readable portion lists State Bank and initials A J R Jeneuss Cehier, but no concrete action, date, or place is provided. The item appears as a damaged notice fragment.
Mr Welledge's Little Joke Divorces Omaha Woman
Bertha Welledge was granted a divorce from John Welledge in Omaha on December 19 for a prank that led to threats of self harm. The couple married in 1891 at Roadhouse NL and moved to Omaha where quarrels escalated. Judges noted the husband behavior justified the decree and alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Bertha Welledge
John
Chinese Praise for Chaffee Arrives in Manila
The Chinese cruiser Hai Chi docked at Manila on December 20 with Captain Hao seeking General Chaffee. Chinese regard Chaffee as a key ally among foreign troops after 1900 and credit American influence with guiding educated and uneducated Chinese alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hai Chi
Hao
Chaffee
Atekin
China
A Million Voices Express Gratitude at Point
A mistyped fragment thanks a group for support and mentions cold weather effects and illness. The readable text lacks clear names, places, dates, or an event outcome to form a stronger summary.
Hobson May Duel Over Engagement Report in Springfield
Rumors fly Captain Richmond P. Hobson may duel a Springfield newspaper reporter over a misreported engagement to Eleanor Ludlow niece of ex Governor Bushnell. Hobson arrived today and refused comment. reporters Warren and Roelmer swear the engagement was reported as told by Mrs. Ludlow and Bushnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Richmond P. Hobson
Springfield
Eleanor Ludlow
Bushnell
Hobson
Iavg
Charles Warren
C. H. Roelmer
Hobson-Ludlow
Richardson Chooses Lloyd Washington as Democratic Whip
Dec 20 Richardson selects Lloyd, Missouri, as the Democratic whip in the house minority. The honor notes his regular attendance and keen interest in house work. The post holds political significance as Democrats seek timely notification or proper pairing on measures and party-line votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lloyd
Missouri
Richardson
House
Tax Notice Under The Law There Is No Escape
Tax notice informs the recipient that under the law there is no escape from payment obligations. The notice emphasizes legal enforcement and potential penalties for nonpayment and outlines steps to comply with the tax assessment.
Murdered couple found in Parsons Kansas home
George Anderson, seeking a dealer, reported Bull and wife missing after 5 PM Tuesday. Marshal Bennet forced entry to a locked home and found J. F. Bull and his wife dead with skull and stab wounds. The scene showed no struggle and valuables remained undisturbed. Each about 55, described as respectable and wealthy residents living alone in a handsome estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Saved At Grave s Brink Indigestion Cure Story
Mrs H Newsom of Tur, Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending years of suffering from indigestion and bowel issues. She claims to have gained 35 pounds since starting the remedy and says she would have been in her grave without it. The medicine is advertised as a cure for indigestion loss of appetite stomach and bowel troubles. Sold 50 cents at H E Tucker s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Newsom
Tur
Ala
H. E Tucker
Ex-Confederate John Mahone Put in Higginsville Home
Under General Cockrell and John Mahone a former Confederate, lacking relatives, was placed in a county home. County Clerk McGowan says the effort will be made to care for him as he had no kin. Mahone admitted to the home at Higginsville.
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Cockrell
John Mahone
Confeder
Seca Acct Aas O
McGowan
Mahone
Higginsville
Virginia Senate Welcomes Miss Mildred Lee During Recess
In Richmond on December 18 the Virginia Senate paused for five minutes to greet Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of Robert E. Lee, a visit that drew praise for its display of respect and admiration. Senator Wickham, son of General William Wickham, offered a resolution noting the gesture. Miss Lee received a royal reception and appeared deeply moved by the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Senate
Wickham
William (. Wickham
Mildred Lee
Robert E. Lee
Misa Lee
Senate
Standard Oil Shrinks Heavy in New York Trading
In New York on December 19 Standard Oil stock fell another $20 a share, totaling over $50 drop in a week and about $190 million in value since May. Rockefeller owns about one third of the stock, a loss exceeding $63 million, with no clear cause for the slump as support remains scant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil
Rockfeller
Curfew for Married Men in Lexington
Police Judge Niley warned married men at dances that curfew is 11 PM. Three married men with families were charged with starting trouble at a dance. the judge lectured them, saying they would not have got into trouble if at home, reinforcing the 11 PM curfew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Niley
Taft For Hay's Place
A Cincinnati contact with reliable information says Gov William H Taft of the Philippines has been offered the secretary of state post by President Roosevelt. The return to this country is said to be for talks with the president on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kas
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Philippines
Roosevelt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Better Digestion
E B Hickmas of West Chester Pa reports Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills strengthen the stomach, ease uneasiness after meals, relieve nervous headache, and curb belching. He says the remedy benefits his summer weakness and nausea, and he would not be without it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
E. B. Hickmas
W.chester
Wheat and community notes from local area
Snowy conditions improve crop prospects as Wheat looks well. John O'Dea reports two days of barn work. A sled ride to Butler ends in mud for some boys. Reason Williams plans to buy a Christmas gift but jokes about next year. Tom O'Dea loses his father’s 25 year old riding horse. George Thompson plans a three room cottage for Page Fence Up. Alonzo Lockard visits from theological school for holidays. Fletcher Ruddle returns from Lawton preferring Bates County. Mr Fritz moves son John home and expects him to be near the throttle soon. J N Sharp hosts neighbors for dinner with J W Crews and families and others attending. A fine feast, pumpkin pies, and warm memories. Bro Scott to preach at Pasanic.
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John O'Dea
Sone
Butler
Reason Williams
Tom O'Dea
Geo. Thompson
Alonzo Lockard
Fletcher Ruddle
Lawton
Bates County
Fritz
John
J. N. Sharp
J. W. Crews
Mrs. Johns
L. (. Kichler
Scott
Pasanic
Christmas and New Year wishes and an upcoming rabbit hunt
The message extends warm holiday regards from The Times and editor to readers, wishing them a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. It notes a grand rabbit hunt planned for Friday with Walter Rive and Lieut Cleve Chambers in charge, meeting at the head Nskerek and heading south.
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The
Times
Walter Rive
Cleve Chambers
Johan Kiehler
Nskerek Ind
Miss Stone to Be Free in Turkey Missionary
Telegram from Constantinople to the Turkish embassy in Rome reports Miss Stone the American missionary will be liberated by brigands before month’s end.
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Miss Stone
Rome
Constantinople
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J. R. Jeneuss, Cehier
E. Warren
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J. Re Janxine
We E. Wantos
J. Buown
Waitos
Booxms Powe, Jour Daruensten
C. H. Ovrouma
T.J Waren
Ella Meax
Jrutler
Capital
VTE
Vernon
Barton Counties
Batey County
Frank Allen
W. D. Yates
C. A. Allen
A. H. Pracu
Mr. Welledge
United Protective Tariff
Benton Co
Parsons, Kan
J. F. Bull
Taft
Hay
Clark Wix
J. Everingham
E. D. Kipp
John W. Choate
H. M. Gailey
W. FP. Duvall
J.J. Maker, A. L. McBride, E. A. Bennett
W. B. Tyler
W. F. Devan
EB. Pennivan
J. B. Devan
Ayer
J. C. Williams
Attica, N.Y
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