Newsboy Bennett Dies Wealthy After Lonely Run
CHICAGO December 26 George Bennett Chicago's oldest newsboy died at seventy after amassing a fortune of about 30000 by selling papers and saving pennies. A Wooster Ohio romance decades ago sent him from town, vowing to rise without any woman's aid. He lived frugally in a $3 month room and left no will or known relatives. He planned to leave his money to the newsboy's home and told the tale of his lost love to W G Austin.
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Chicago
George Bennett
Bennett
Wooster
Ohio
C. M. Lovett
W. G. Austin
Two Women Challenge Will In Probate Hearing
In New York two women claiming to be widows of Gen Horatio Mulford Stratton appeared as his will of the late Commander-in-Chief of the United Boys Brigade of America was offered for probate.
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New York
Horatio Mulford Stratton
United Boys' Brigade of America
Gen. Stratton
New York Population Compared With Australia and Canada
Australia and Canada together total about 11,775,808 people, yet New York State alone has a larger population. The note hints at a subscription pitch for The Hare and mentions New York’s demographic size in contrast to other nations.
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Australia
Canada
New York State
Presbyterians Adopt New Finances Plan for General Assembly
Philadelphia Dec 26 A new plan to administer General Assembly finances was agreed today. A Philadelphia trust company will act as treasurer, a budget will be prepared for the stated clerk’s office and special committees, with Finance Committee supervision by the Executive Commission. The plan follows Rev. William H Roberts’s guidance, who has acted as treasurer. The committee includes Rev. John F. Carson, Rev. William Hiram Foulkes, Rev. William P. Fulton, Henry B. McCormick, and E. E. Beard.
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Philadelphia
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Executive Commission
William H. Roberts
Assembly
John F. Carson
Willam Hiram Foulkes
New York
William P. Fulton
Henry B. McCormick
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Tenn
Alabama Girls Seek Career Gains Outpace Other States
Alabama reports more girls employed in gainful occupations than any other state. The statement highlights progress in female labor participation across Alabama, underscoring economic involvement and workforce presence among young women.
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Alabama
City Board passes three ordinances including police commission
City rulers adopt fire and police commission establishment and a street overseer rule while banning blinds in drink stand doors. Public figures named include former Mayor Cameron, Raymond Adidsson, and Anna Foster. A sinking fund report notes $18,066.26 in notes and $1,280 interest due. Shirt Garter Co seeks 100 extra workers as orders pour in from London, California, and the Navy, increasing local employment and cash flow.
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Fire and Police Commission
Police Commission
W. D. Cameron
Raymond C. Adidsson
Anna Foster
Supreme Court
Dunnington and Fleming
City of Columbia, Tenn
City of Columbia
J. Shelby Coffey
Sinking Fund Commission
G. T. Hughes
Sinking Fund ‘Commission
Condition of Fifth Street in Columbia Slated for Repair
The county records officer notes a “Don’t publish” stance on marriage licenses, while Fifth Street between North Garden and North High is among the city’s busiest and is in abominable condition due to heavy wagons delivering Barker-Prodee Company produce. The scene hinders traffic and presents a rough view to residents, with major goods traffic causing the deterioration. The piece hints at Christmas time papers and delays in readiness for use, but focuses on street conditions and local business impact.
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North Garden
North High Treets
Columbia
Barker Prodee Company
Henry Watterson Speaks in Memphis on Arbitration
Henry Watterson spoke at the Goodwyn Institute in Memphis on arbitration and the England France treaties. The event drew leading citizens and packed the auditorium as Mrs. Watterson joined him at the Gayoso Hotel before his lecture, with the Tennessean noting his long absence from the state and his call for peace.
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Memphis
Tenn
Henry Watterson
Goodwyn Institute
England
France
Watterson
Hotel Gayoso
Kentucky
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Knoxville Patrol Wagon Driver
J W Price of the Knoxville Police Patrol Wagon credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing his wife’s kidney and bladder troubles. He recalls her severe back pain and misery, stating improvement began from the first days of use and the pain left her back after a period of taking the pills. WOLDRIDGE CO.
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Knoxville
Tenn
J. W. Price
Police
Foley
Robbery Targets Los Angeles Pensioner Keeping Hidden Wealth
Aged resident H. W. Hazelton in Los Angeles was robbed of about 160000 in cash certificates and bonds kept in a dresser drawer. The incident condemns bankless trust in safes and laments burglars who study criminals and prey on those hoarding wealth.
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Crame
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