New Philanthropist Burke Revealed as Private Millionaire Giver
New Yorker John Masterson Burke, aged about ninety, emerges as a multimillionaire who plans a four million dollar convalescent home. He lives frugally, hides wealth, and earmarks St Luke's hospital as beneficiary while keeping vast western lands and railroad stock.
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John Masterson Burke
Frederick H. Denham
Burke
New York World
Mr. Burke
Winifred Masterson Burke
Chicago and Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Omaha
Northwest
St. Luke’s Hospital
New York
St. Luke’s
Morningside Heights
Miss Fensley
Escaped in Disguise Says Motoring Illustrated Writer
A writer in Motoring Illustrated argues Mme Humbert could only flee Paris in a motor car with a disguise of an automobilist. He notes her face was well known and masks with goggles would mislead detectives.
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Mme. Humbert
Paris
Motoring Illustrated
Lisbon Deports Loafers to African Colonies
The San Francisco Argonaut reports that Lisbon ordered the removal of idle youths from the capital. Gathered crowds of beggars and loungers were placed on a steamer and sent to Portugal’s African colonies.
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Lisbon
San
Honor For an American Named Yale Professor for Norwich Festival
Professor Horatio W. Parker of Yale accepts the task of composing an oratorio for solos chorus and orchestra to be performed at the Norwich England musical festival next fall.
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Horatio W. Parker
Yale
Norwich
England
Jewish Appeal Emphasizes Organization by B'nai B'rith in New York
Lee N Levi calls for expanded B'nai B'rith work amid a large East Side meeting at the Educational Alliance New York. Simon Roeder and J B Klein note built schools and asylums worldwide. Levi compares Jewish migrations from Egypt Spain and Russia urging unity, mutual aid, and American assimilation. Speakers include Isidor Singer John Gruenberg and Rev H S Mazlinski.
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Order of B'nai B'rith
New York
Rith
Hall of the Educational Alliance
East Broadway
Jefferson Street
Simon Roeder
Justice Lodge
The
New York Times
Band of the Hebrew
Guardian Society
J. B. Klein
Egypt
Spain
Russia
Roumania
Europe
Sons of the Covenant
B'nai B'rith
Isidor Singer
John Gruenberg
H. 8. Mazlinski
King Edward's Ailment Traced to Perityphlitis Essay
The Detroit Free Press quotes Sir Frederick Treves and a renowned medical essay on perityphlitis. It notes the disease as a common form of peritonitis tied to appendiceal weakness, with cases across ages and peaks in youths, plus links to chronic dyspepsia and nervous dyspepsia influencing attacks.
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Sir Frederick Treves
Thomas Clifford Abbott
Edward
Detroit Free Press
Hawkins
Fritz
Patrick F Sheedy sails for London on St Lou is
Patrick F Sheedy leaves for London aboard the American liner St. Louis to promote a company mining emeralds in Argentina. In response to questions about the gambling business he says he is out of it, but he has not reformed and implies no reform for his mining interests.
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Miss Fensley
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Forty-seventh Street
Mount Vernon
Burke
Chicago and Northwestern
M. L. Sykes
Chicago
Sykes
Sykes To Attend Meetings of Boards of Directors, and Mr. Sykes
New York
Willionaire
Mr. Sykes
Bonnybrae
Judge Mills
Westchester County
White Plains
John
John Burke
Patrick F. Sheedy
London
St. Louis
Argentina
Saya
New York Times
Sheedy
New Instrument For Surgeons Steam Liver Saw
A historical note describes a steam saw as a new instrument for surgeons to remove diseased parts of the liver, marking an advancement in operative tools. The item signals evolving surgical technology and innovation in medical practice.
Newsboys to Have a Paper Capitalist Plan in Pittsburg
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports a scheme led by Mrs. Clara A. Frazer to give Pittsburg newsboys an interest in a newspaper and bank. A magazine titled Our Boys will sell for 10 cents, with 4 cents profit per copy and 25 copies earning a dollar banked for the boy until age twenty one. The plan uses a committee of prominent men to oversee deposits, and a 10,000 copy edition of the first magazine has appeared.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Clara A. Frazer
Long Ride for Roosevelt in Wyoming Trip
A Washington World special reports President Roosevelt may ride on horseback over a hundred miles in a wild Wyoming region during a western trip this summer. Senator Warren proposed the plan as a feature of the swing around the circle itinerary and encourages a Wyoming visit by rail then horseback transport for the riders.
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Washington
New York World
Roosevelt
Wyoming
Senator Warren
Japan Wants Philippines Says Formosa Governor
Dr. Goto, Formosa governor, tells the United States Japan can buy the Philippine Islands if needed. He says Japan wants them, is ready to negotiate, and could pay when the time comes. He plans to discuss with the U.S. chief executive in Washington.
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Philadelphia
Goto
Formosa
Sam
Philippines
Mikado
Japan
Philippine Islands
United States
Washington
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief For Nervous Young Girls
An appeal for motherly watchfulness during girls' puberty describes nervousness and appetite loss as signs of trouble and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as cures. A Washington D C testimonial claims the products eased dizziness constipation and melancholy in a twelve year old, with renewed appetite and robust growth.
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Pierce
Breakfast dispute sparks tears at wedding
A Christmas bride breaks down as her mother-in-law consoles her over a breakfast quarrel with Edward. The wife says he was cross about the exact meal they have shared since marriage, a repeated morning dispute highlighted by the Indianapolis News.
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Edward
Indianapolis News
Slick Youth Dialogue Excerpt
A brief dialogue shows a tense exchange about nerves and fatigue. One speaker comments on walking and foot discomfort while the other insists the person is highly nervous, implying anxiety affects daily ease.
Tramp-Tops tea visit noted by gossiping neighbors
The pair exchange quips about trade and manners as a tramp and Mrs Toplofty discuss visiting for tea, reflecting social mores in a clipped New York Weekly style.
Trials of a Sincere Philanthropist Sells At 3 Cents A Copy
A Chicago Tribune note reports Borus confirms his book Trials of a Sincere Philanthropist is finally popular, with department stores selling dozens of copies at three cents each.
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Borus
Chicago Tribune
Graduation girl voice sparks witty toast to value
In a Washington Star excerpt, a graduation girl proclaims not to be like cattle, while a cynical audience member mutters about worth. The exchange ends with a jab about equating personal value to sirloin and porterhouse.
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Sirloin and
Porterhouse
Washington Star
Portrait of Big Gott Draws Big Reaction
A Chicago News quip notes the portrait of Big Gott is oversized, pleasing him as it reflects how large he thinks of himself. The exchange mocks scale and self-regard in a light editorial tone.
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Old Biggott
Chicago News
Mrs Van Antler and Giltpace Praise Nurse Life Snippet
A fragment notes admiration for a nurse, calling Mrs Van Antler a fine nurse and Mrs Giltpace splendid. The dialogue remarks on not needing to see the baby for a week, reflecting a domestic-life vignette from Life.
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van Antler
Nothing Singular Engagements At The Shore
A New York World note reports six engagements during a stay at the shore, casting the event as unusually frequent yet presented in a quizzical tone. No names or places are specified in the fragment.
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New York World
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