Vision of Sir Launfal and wealthy Gotham in June
In New York City on June 16 a lively column reports on weather like November, opera, theater reopenings, and notable society events. It notes John W. Gates Edward G. Murphy and Mrs John Jacob Astor attending outings. J Pierpont Morgan plans major art purchases. Edward Vanderbilt marries May Pepper and faces a custody suit. performer Guetary and Edna Murray Burchill charm crowds. Stuyvesant Fish and Albert Gray wed at St Bartholomew's. Broadway houses prepare revivals and new shows at the Astor, Wallack's, Casino theaters.
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Uhe
New York City
Launfel
Lowell
Devos
New Jersey
New York Motor Club
Conegisland
Dreamland
Pierce Moter Ou
McClurg & Son
Brooklyn
Long Island Automobile Club
Lana Park
John W. Gates
Edward G. Murphy
John Jacob Astor
Marion
Bellevue Hospital
Janet Fish
Odd World tale of Tennessee man scattering cash
An elderly Tennessee man disperses thirty thousand dollars in small change out of fear of murder for his money. He cites distrust of banks after his savings were paid on a check. The piece laments the folly of hoarding wealth and asks who is wiser in valuing life over money, noting the strange world we live in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Tennessee
Fife
Through Other Eyes on Child Labor Voice of National Committee
The National Child Labor Committee appeals in the July Woman's Home Companion for public help to end child labor and protect older workers. Investigators report harsh conditions and health risks, urging readers to view through their perspective to aid legislation and support the campaign for American children’s health and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Child Labor Committee
Woman's Home Companion
Itle
Candi Hong
Hope of Finding Kidnapped Boy Dims in New Orleans
In New Orleans on June 16 hopes fade for locating Walter Lamuna the kidnapped Italian boy. Detectives on an expedition to the Louisiana lower coast found no trace of the child and last night's daring attempt against Police Captain Capo in charge of the Italian quarter elicited no threats of violence. Italian efforts appear to have subsided significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Walter Lamuna
Louisians
Capo
Great Secret of Success
A man advertised for success schemes and sent money to various solicitations. He learns odd tips from a Yankee, Chicago firm, or mail scammers, including how to raise turnips, impressions, dough rising, money folding, and working without spending. The piece reads as a cautionary anecdote about gullibility and scams.
Real state of euthanasia in medical ethics
In a New York Medical Journal editorial summarized by the New York Herald the piece argues physicians should prevent disease and relieve suffering, aiming to ease dying hours without shortening life. It states humane relief of death’s pains is not killing and stresses that reputable doctors do not shorten life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Medical Journal
The
New York Herald
Queer feat in architecture at Singer Building
In New York the Singer building on Liberty Street and Broadway will have its top sliced off and three stories added between the seventh and eleventh floors. A large crew will work day and night, transforming the corner structure into part of a new forty one story tower, destined to be the world's tallest office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Singer Building
Liberty Street
Broadway
Cantaloupe Industry Grows in Calleora Area
Cantaloupes vine and blossom with promise of an abundant crop in Calleo ra Tennessee. The cantaloupe growing is a new industry for the region but has shown satisfactory results, leading to a large acreage and many planters adopting the crop. Farmers with small plots also invest modest sums to establish plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calleora
Tenn
Judge Refuses Schmitz Bail In San Francisco Case
San Francisco June 15 Judge Dunne denied bail for Mayor Schmitz after a formal request by his counsel. The sentence is set for June 27. Schmitz was ordered confined in jail pending further court action, with a brief exception granting limited custody until morning. An authentic source places the mayor in branch county jail No 2 near Hugleside.
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San Francisco
Schmitz
Dunne
Sher
Schmits
Schmite
Branch County Jail No. 2
Hugleside
Twain to Receive Doctor of Literature in London
Mark Twain sailed aboard the Minneapolis to London to receive from Oxford University the degree of doctor of literature. He plans to greet old college chums, expects the ceremony on June 26, and may extend his return by a day or two beyond June 29 if energy lasts. He notes his autobiography will be written for posterity and published only after his death, promising a caustic and extensive work.
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Frone
New York Sun
Mark Twain
Atlantic
John Phoenix
Farmer Paid for Killing Dog After Car Accident
An automobile struck a sick old dog on a county road prompting a confrontation. A man, who had previously paid a farmer for killing another farmer's calf, offered $6 for the dog. The driver claimed no hunting, while the dog owner admitted plans to shoot the dog in the woods.
A Pleasant Belief by John Burroughs Reflection
A Burroughs passage discusses Increased Interest in nature and its works. He contrasts a modern New York girl with a girl thirty years ago who viewed tadpoles in a pond and imagined they would become butterflies, illustrating hopeful natural transformations.
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John Burroughs
New York
Southwestern
Land Sale in Maury County Chancery Court Columbia Tenn
Richard Baugh initiates a land sale by decree in Maury County Chancery Court, at Columbia, Tennessee, on August 17 at noon. The property is about 95 acres in Maury County, with boundaries described by neighboring owners Choate and Jameson, and Norwood. Terms require one third cash, balance over 12 and 24 months with interest and personal security for payment. sale notes bear interest from the sale date. This 14th day of June, 1907.
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Richard Baugh
Chancery Court
Jem
Tennessee
Columbia
Weseiheg
Tnd
Maury County
B. Choate
R. Choate
Dan
Ray
Robert Jameson
Ma Norwood Nq
Anderson
Land Sale in Maury County Chancery Court Textile Notice
Land described in the 1907 decree will be sold by auction at the Columbia Tennessee courthouse. The 106 acre tract lies in Maury County’s old tenth district, bounded by Mitchell and Craig lines with detailed metes and bounds. Sale on August 17 1907 at noon with six and twelve month credit terms and interest on notes. A. N. Akin C & M.
Land sale in Columbia Chancery Court August 17 1907
In the Chancery Court at Columbia a land sale is set for Saturday August 17 1907. The property begins at Parson’s corner and runs along road lines to Mrs Anderson and Akin lines, containing about 50 acres more or less. Terms include credit terms at 6 12 and 18 months with interest from date of sale and security required.
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Mattie Hood
Chancery Court
Columbia
Tennessee
Court House
Linck
West
Adderson
Public Road
Dawe
Nile
A. N. Akin
Mitchell Wagons Promoted as Best on Earth
Two car loads came this week and orders are urged quickly. The wagons are described as hot sellers and the best on earth with praise for speed and reliability.
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Europe
Rudolph Kahn
Rembrandt
Franz Hals
Watteau
Bellini
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Edward W. Vanderbilt
Pepper
Kil McCoy
Norman Selby
South Orange
N. J
Henry Steigner
Hotel Majestic
Edna Murray Burchill
Ft. Worth
Texas
Vaude Ville
Senor Guetary
Lee de Forest
Hudson River
Astor
Raymond Hitchcock
Richard Harding Davis
Wallace
Alfred Robyn
Marion Fairfax
Roger Grant
Sing Sing
Arizona
Hilda Nor- 118
William Courtenay
Tully Marshall
Amelia Gardner
Wallack’s
Harry Kelly
Deacon Floyd
Clarence Harvey
Kankakew
Alfred Aarons
Julian Edwards
Jerome and Schwarts
Anastasia Brady
Casino
Adele Ritchie
Ada
Lounis Harrison
Jae
Mise Lewis
Caruso
van den Berg Opera Co
Joseph Sheehan
Savage
English Grand Opera Co
Francis Motley
Mephisto
Valentine
Achille Albert
Bertha Shafek
Stebel
Helen Noldi
Margarite
Metropolitan Opera House
Vienna
Franz Lebar
Henry W. Savage
Henrietta Lazarus
Chicago
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Sadie Cox
Columbia Tennessee
Old Loth
Mary Cox
W. J. Coy
Dorcus E. Cox
Jacob Cox
W. J. Cox
Doreus
Sassafras
Thos
Mitchell
W. Mitchell
Moe Eas
Craig
Wood
Will Oak
J. T. Mitel
J. D. Hood
Mitchell Wagons
Sid&wit
B.A. Satterfield & Co
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