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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
6
A sentimental poem by S. E. Kiser from the Chicago Times Herald laments a cruel day toward a child. The speaker asks forgiveness and hopes the little one finds happiness, protection, and gentle life despite sorrow.
The scribe recounts a two year fraud at a bank led by Chatham and Henry Seymour with accomplice James Withers. The narrator details how he was lured into overdrawn accounts, the forged withers identity, and a $250,000 theft. He anticipates exposure, contemplates suicide, and prepares to flee, leaving his wife with the savings he admits was his.
Sturgis and banker Dunlap pursue Arbogast and Chatham in a tense hunt for the missing two hundred fifty thousand dollars. Arbogast’s confession to Seymour reveals the scale of the theft while Chatham’s flight remains elusive within New York. A lead ties the scheme to the Manhattan Chemical Company as investigators piece together the crime’s intricate web.
Sturgis recounts visiting the Tombs and interviewing cabman Reilly, prisoner in the murder case of an unknown man found in a cab. Reilly describes being picked up by a man matching Chatham, taking him to a ferry, then to a South Street tavern where drinks were offered before he lost memory.
The 38 treaty cities in China, from Canton and Shanghai to Mongtze and Somea, have special foreign privileges. Treaties allow settlers to own property, trade, and travel without passports, while interior treaty cities expand foreign influence. Railroads and more treaty cities are seen as key steps to extend Western influence in the empire.
The story recalls the Duke of Westminster in Stack, West Sutherland, receiving a telegram from a friend predicting his horse would win a major race. The duke paid 30s for the telegrams, thanked his friend, then noted no more wires were needed if the horse won. The win yielded £10,000, though the duke likely never forgave the costly joke.
A fragmented dialogue between Sappy and a woman hints at relationship concerns set in a Harlem life scene. The exchange references fear of marriage and lingering doubt, framed as a brief, streetwise vignette from urban social life.
A Chicago Little Chronicle excerpt describes care at New York's Mothers' and Babies' Hospital on Lexington Ave and Fifty second St. about 30 to 35 infants, detailing pasteurized milk every two hours, boiled water, frequent baths, proper handling, clothing, and nonrestrictive positions to prevent deformities, with emphasis on comfort and the Golden Rule.
Two San Francisco sisters Dottie and Gracie Browning return from the Klondike with a bag of gold and plan a European voyage. Gracie had joined the Bostonians but left after a family death. they later toured vaudeville until a Davenport manager ran off with company funds.
The two California vaudeville performers, the Misses Browning, describe their move to Dawson City where they mined on Bonanza and El Dorado creeks and on Dominion creek, earning a small fortune for a quarter interest, then left for civilization. They note new prospects in Tanana and Anvil creek, express desire to invest gains, and plan travels beyond the Atlantic after returning to San Francisco.
Guide recommends boiling mixed spices in vinegar for 20 minutes to remove unpleasant odors. If sufficient spices are used the room will be free of smells like fried fish and onions, leaving a fresh fragrance. Sugar Helps Baste Meats For Flavor. Adding a small amount of sugar to the water used for basting meat enhances its taste.
The article advises using a weekly or less oily wash for dry hair. Rub a small amount of fatty oil into the scalp with flannel, avoiding excess to prevent drowning the roots. Friction aids absorption, and brushing alone is insufficient. Violet or jasmine oil is suggested and an egg julep wash is recommended for cleansing.
A judge’s henchman demands correction of a courtroom report claiming Judge Booz was drunk. The editor agrees to amend in the next edition, instructing Copikutter to strike out drunk and insert sober in the cited paragraph. The Philadelphia Press is cited in the exchange.
A brief exchange shows Edith and her mother debating a young man's intentions. Edith reveals she has learned he has none, while the mother presses. The fragment reflects domestic drama and social expectations in a Detroit Free Press item.
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