Formal Protest by Adm Schley Over Court Findings
Adm Schley filed a bill of exceptions to the court of inquiry findings with Secretary Long and asked to be heard on Sampson objections. Long met with Lemly and Hanna and said no oral argument would be heard, only a written statement. Objections to Dewey's findings may be filed by Friday, with Schley citing 31 points challenging the majority opinion and alleging denial of constitutional rights.
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Washington
Adm
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
Sampson
Dewey
Rayner
Teague
Capt. Parker
Lemly
Department
Hanna
Judge Advocate
Adm. Sampson
United States
Adm Sampson Ill With Worsening Disease
Washington reports Adm Sampson's illness has grown more serious daily with rapid developments in recent weeks. Family remains private while close friends fear there is no hope of recovery. Dr Rixey, attending physician to McKinley, issued an alarming update Wednesday afternoon.
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Washington
Sampson
Rixey
McKinley
McKinley Memorial Arch seeks congressional support
The executive committee of the William McKinley National Memorial Arch association outlined steps to obtain congressional aid. A bill will establish a commission to select a site and design the memorial, with future cost discussions. A joint petition to Congress will be drafted for signatures of officers and members from both the arch and Ohio McKinley Memorial associations.
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Washington, Tec
The
William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association
Congress
Arch Association
McKinley Memorial Association of
Ohio
Ice near Tampa sees minimal citrus damage after light snow
In Florida on Wednesday a clearwater area two miles from Tampa reported light snowfall with ice nearby but little or no damage to orange groves and vegetables in the region.
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Tampa
Fla
Clearwater
Polk diaries bought by Chicago historical society
The diaries letters and manuscripts of James K. Polk have been purchased by the Chicago Historical Society. The price paid to Mrs. J. H. Fall of Nashville Tennessee, Polk’s stepdaughter, was 3500 dollars.
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Chicago
James K. Polk
Chicago Historical Society
J. H. Fall
Nashville
Tenn
President Polk
Birth of a Son to Mrs Funston in Oakland California
Mrs Frederick Funston wife of Brig Gen Funston of Kansas News reports a son born in Oakland California on December 19 Mrs Funston recently returned from the Philippines and has been staying with her parents in Oakland since.
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Oakland
Cal
Frederick Funston
Funston
Kansas
Wesday
Philippines
Roberts to leave swar office in April say Vanity Fair
London December 19 Vanity Fair reports an excellent authority says Lord Roberts commander in chief plans to depart the war office in April and be succeeded by the Duke of Connaught as the new head of the forces.
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London
Vanity Fair
Lord Roberts
Duke of Connaught
Trust Company Sued Over Stock Practices in Evansville
Stockholders of the Business Men's Building Association sue the Ohio Valley Trust Co accusing waterd stock and illegal transactions in pretended capital payments. The suit claims breach of trust constructive fraud unfair methods and minority freezing as a plan to wreck the association. Property involved totals about half a million dollars and includes two theaters. Prominent Evansville business figures are named in the dispute.
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Evansville
Ind
Business Men’s Building Association
Ohio Valley Trust Co
Business Men's Building Association
Woman suffers severe burns in daring rescue
In Muncie Indiana on December 19 Mrs William Stewart tried to save a wallet filled with money from a burning home. She and her husband barely escaped. She bravely re entered the flames but her hair caught fire and she fell outside. The wallet with the cash was burned.
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Muncie
Ind
William Stewart
Fears of Foul Play Hover Over Missing Greenfield Man
Edward M. Johnson of Greenfield is missing since December 4 after leaving to buy a farm in Jennings county with $1200 from a bank withdrawal. Friends fear foul play. Johnson, 41, was a prominent local figure and former county official.
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Edward M. Johnson
Greenfield, Ind
Greenfield
Ind
Jennings County
Johnson
Fatal Union Crossing Tragedy Claims Two
Dr. W. E. Bowman of Elkhart and an unknown male companion were struck and killed by a fast mail train on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern line at the Union crossing in Mishawaka. The fatal crossing has previous deadly history, with a farmer and wife earlier hurled into eternity.
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Mishawaka
Ind
W. E. Bowman
Elkhart
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co
Union Crossing
Livery firm partner missing after hog shipment
Amos A. Jackson of Jackson and Moore vanished after taking a carload of hogs to Indianapolis to collect payment. On Wednesday Moore filed for dissolution of the partnership and a receiver, E. Fred Smith, was appointed by the circuit court.
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Lafayette
Ind
Amos A. Jackson
Jackson & Moore
Indianapolis
Moore
E. Fred Smith
Miss Holman To Wed Signor Marconi In New York
Reports from Indianapolis say Miss Josephine Holman fiancee of Signor Marconi will travel to New York Thursday after a telegram from him. A wedding may occur while she is in the east and the trousseau has reportedly been completed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Josephine Holman
Signor Marconi
New York
Miss Holmar
Ball Brothers to Build No 3 Factory in Muncie
Ball Brothers the leading fruit jar maker announces factory No 3 will rise in the spring adding 500 workers to a current 1,500. Two new continuous tanks will be constructed with material already arriving.
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Muncie
Ind
Ball Bros
Lincoln High School Fire Destroys Anderson Building
Lincoln high school in Anderson Indiana suffered a Wednesday afternoon blaze during session. The $35 000 structure was practically a total loss but 250 pupils were marched out safely and most lost their wraps.
Pioneer Physician J W Runcie Dies in Indiana
Dr. J. W. Runcie of Ft. Branch a pioneer physician in Southern Indiana dies at his home in Princeton on December 19. He was father to Dr. G U Runcie who served as prison physician at Jeffersonville for several years.
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Princeton
Ind
J. W Runcie
Ft. Branch
Indiana
G. U. Runcie
Jeffersonville
South Bend store doors closed by sheriff over debt
South Bend Indiana December 19 the sheriff closed the Seaman and Sons department store at the instance of creditors. The business carried a large outstanding indebtedness and its closure stems from attempts to recover unpaid balances.
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South Bend, Ind
South Bend
Seaman & Sons
Farmer nets six foot six inch grey eagle in steel trap
Kilby Walston, a Dillsboro Indiana farmer, trapped a large grey eagle that stretched six feet six inches from tip to tip. The find occurred in December, with the bird described as exceptionally large for the region.
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Dillsboro
Ind
Kilby Walston
Ohio County
Gas Shortage Solved by Water in Pipes
Water in the gas pipes seen as main cause of fuel shortage in Elwood Indiana. In Sims Indiana Richard Steel a Clover Leaf brakeman was run over by a train and lost both feet.
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Elwood
Ind
Sims
Richard Steel
Peace Prevails Report of the Commission Details Philippine Plan
The Philippines commission report describes a two year transition to representative government with American supremacy. It notes peace except in five provinces, Insurgent surrender, and day travel safety in most areas. It urges Filipino representation before Congress and in Washington, with a civil governor, legislative council, and a controlled popular assembly.
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Washington
Dee
Philippines
The
Philippines Commission
Batangas
Cebu
Bohol
Samar
Mindoro
Lake Moros
United States
Congress
Two New England schooners Missing After November Gale
In a heavy gale off Cape Cod two schooners from New York vanish after sailing to Beverly Massachusetts and Camden Maine. Maud and Ella Brown with 13 crew members were last heard from November 10 near Cape Cod as insurers prepare to pay claims.
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New York
Maud
Robinson
Ella Brown
Peabody
Beverly
Mass
Camden
Cape Cod
Hayward Bound Over For Murder Of Ex Representative Gillilan
Lincoln Nebraska December 19. After a three day preliminary hearing C E Hayward was bound over without bail to district court on the charge of murdering former Representative John J Gillilan last August. Gillilan was shot on the street late at night while returning home.
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Lincoln
Neb
C. E. Hayward
District Court
John J. Gillilan
Gillilan
Chicago Mystery Suicide At Vinranes Hotel
Chicago on December 19 reports that Hiram Bigelow formerly of New York died by self inflicted means Wednesday at the Vin rannes hotel. His body lay red with nose near a bowl holding two sponges soaked in chloroform.
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Chicago
Hiram Bigelow
New York
Vinrannes
Bookkeeper John T. Hay sen pleads guilty in New York
John T. Hay sen formerly a Swift & Co. bookkeeper in Chicago pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the court of general sessions. He was sentenced to state prison for not less than one year nor more than five years.
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New York
John T. Haysen
Swift Co
Chicago Packers
Court of General Sessions
States
Transport Thomas Arrives From Manila Voyage
The transport Thomas arrived in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon from Manila via Nagasaki. She carried 91 cabin passengers and 4 drafts totaling 1,384 soldiers.
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Thomas
San Francisco
Manila
Nagasaki
Joan of Arc Canonized by Rome in Major Ceremony
Rome announces the decision to canonize Joan of Arc with a grand religious service to be held at St Peters. The historic decree marks a formal step in recognizing the French heroine’s sainthood.
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Joan of Arc
Rome
St. Peters
Labor Conference reorganizes with Hanna chair and Gompers as VP
The general committee chosen by the Labor Conference elected Senator Marcus Hanna as chairman and Samuel Gompers as first vice chairman. It remains linked with the National Civic Federation and becomes the industrial department of that body. The issued statement pledges industrial peace, aims to build rightful relations between workers and employers, and to mediate disputes upon request, avoiding abstract debates.
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New York
Marcus &. Hanna
Samuel Gompers
National Civic Federation
Industrial Department
Strikes Declared Lawful in St Louis Court Ruling
In St Louis circuit court Judge Tally ruled that strikes are lawful and that workers may band together to demand higher wages. The case involved Elbridge W. Chase against Journeymen Steamfitters Local Union No 29 and related unions and 170 named defendants. Chase’s firm Chase & Co. sought a temporary injunction. the court refused to make it permanent.
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St. Louis
Hrcuit Court
Tally
Elbridge W. Chase
Steamfitters
Building Trades Council
Lloyd George speech sparks Birmingham Town Hall riot
London reports David Lloyd George provoked a hostile Birmingham audience with pro Boer and anti Chamberlain remarks. A crowd outside stormed the hall smashing windows and forcing doors while police dispersed the mob after repeated charges leaving the town hall completely wrecked and many injured.
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London
David Lloyd- George
M. P
Birmingham
Aston Park
Strike ends at Union Iron Works after long dispute
The Navy Department reports that Union Iron Works at San Francisco has ended the strike in several worker classes after more than six months. Expectation that resuming workers will return soon and shipbuilding on U S warships, including the battleship Ohio, will restart.
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Washington
Navy Department
Union Iron Works Co
San Francisco
Ohio
Rockefeller gift for Wellesley dormitory and heating plant
President Caroline Hazard of Wellesley College announced that J. D. Rockefeller offered 150000 dollars for a dormitory and central heating plant, on the condition that an equal amount be raised to the college endowment from other sources before commencement day 1902.
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Wellesley
Mass
Caroline Hazard
Wellesley College
J. D. Rockefeller
Dr Scott S Brown Dies in Peculiar Accidental Fall
Dr Scott S Brown of Chillicothe Mo., prominent resident and athlete, died after slipping on an icy sidewalk during a routine outdoor run. He fell striking his head, his skull was crushed, and death occurred shortly after.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Scott S. Brown
Chillicothe
Coveney Wins $7500 Verdict Against Phiscator for Alienation of Wife
In St. Joseph Mich on Wednesday night Joseph Coveney secured a circuit court verdict for 7500 dollars against Frank Phiscator Baroda gold king of the Yukon valley over alleged alienation of Coveney's wife.
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St. Joseph, Mich
Joseph Coveney
Frank Phiscator
Baroda
Yukon Valley
Phiscator
Coveney
Ranchman Dexter Knight Kills Child in Idaho Incident
In Bryan near Idaho, Salt Lake journalist report Dexter Knight, a rancher, suffered a mental episode Sunday night and killed his 5-year-old son by striking the child’s head. He also severely injured two other children in the same attack. Authorities described the event as a violent insanity episode.
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Salt. Lake
Utah
Dexter Knight
Bryan
Ida
Knight
Philippine Bill Enacts Dingley Rates For Philippines
The Philippine Islands revenue bill passed the U S House by 163 to 128. It imposes Dingley rates on goods entering the United States for the Philippines and taxes vessels trading between the two regions, with foreign ships allowed until January 1, 1905. Funds go to the Philippine treasury for island use. Representative Wood introduced a mines department bill.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
House
Messrs. McCall
Mass
Littlefield
Heatwole
Eddy
Stevens
Mir.n
Messrs
Robertson
Davey
Broussard
Meyer
Louisiana
United States
Philippines
Philippine Treasury
Wood
Cal
Department of Mines and Mining
Nelson bills aim to fund industrial schools nationwide
In the senate on Wednesday Senator Nelson introduced two bills to create industrial schools in every county over 5 000 population and to establish a territory wide education system including new islands. Another bill by Senator Penrose imposes a 25 percent ad valorem duty on unmanufactured silver to protect domestic mining interests.
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Washington
Senate
Nelson
Colombia
Porto Rico
Philippines
Penrose
United States
Kilpatrick Sentenced to 15 Years in Missouri Prison
St. Louis reports Ben Kilpatrick a Montana train robber convict, jailed for forging bank notes, to serve 15 years in the Jefferson City prison. His companion Laura Ballion is to be sent there, while Kilpatrick will be imprisoned by federal authorities in Columbus Ohio.
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St. Louis
Ben” Kilpatrick
Montana
Jefferson City
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Laura Ballion
Secretary Announces Plans For New Agriculture Building
Washington December 19 calendar note states the secretary of agriculture has prepared plans for a handsome new department building and Representative Mercer of Nebraska introduced a bill to appropriate 2 million dollars for the project.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Mercer
Nebraska
Tragic Fire Claims Ewing Daughters In Canon City
In Canon City Colorado on December 19 two daughters aged 6 and 4 of Mrs James F Ewing perished in a house fire that also left another child severely burned. The blaze destroyed the residence shared by Mrs Ewing and six others. The surviving injured girl faced a grave prognosis.
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Canon City
Col
James F. Ewing
Chinese Navy Reorganization Aims by Yuan Shi-kai Regime
Shanghai cor respondent reports Yuan Shikai intends to employ British and American officers to reorganize the Chinese navy. The plan signals a major shift in military modernization under the viceroy of China, with international expertise sought to overhaul naval forces.
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London
Shanghai
The
Daily Express
Yuan Shi-back
Chi Li
Oldest man in Michigan Louis Rook dies announced
In Ludington Michigan on December 19 the death notice states Louis Rook aged as the state’s oldest man. The brief item confirms his age and the regional importance of the milestone.
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Ludington
Mich
Louis Rook
Michigan
Flour Mills Closing Down in Minneapolis
Four Consolidated Milling Company flour mills shut down Wednesday morning in Minneapolis as demand for flour abroad declined and Northwest car shortages hinder freight. Forecasts warned nearly all mills may close by week’s end.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Deputy Marshal Missing After Raid in Jackson County
Deputy Marshal L. W. Wilds vanished after raiding a large illicit still in Jackson County Friday night. He had captured Ane Looper and Pope Burton and was en route to the nearest railroad station with the two prisoners to take them to Huntsville. Since then no word has been heard, and Cooper reportedly escaped Sunday night. Revenue officials are at a loss to account for Wilds and the other prisoner. The route passed through an area where the two prisoners were well known.
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Huntsville
Ala
Jackson County
Ane Looper
Pope Burton
L. W. Wilds
Cooper
Wilds
82 Year Old Miss Frances Ross Seeks Nunnery
In Chicago on December 19 Frances Ross 82 of Portland Oregon prepared to join St Augustine seminary but was detained for sanity evaluation. She fears a conspiracy aims to end her life and block her entrance to the sisterhood. Also on December 19 Rube Ferns challenged by Joe Walcott at Fort Erie in five rounds, suffered defeat.
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Chicago
St. Augustine Seminary
Frances Ross
Miss Ross
Portland
Ore
Buffalo
N. Y
Rube Ferns
Joe Walcott
Barbadoes
International Club House
Fort Erie
Walcott
Ferns
Young Griffo Quits Ring Over Heart Condition
Chicago reports Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo, a noted lightweight boxer, has retired from boxing due to a valvular heart disease that could prove fatal in the ring at any time.
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Chicago
Albert Griffiths
Griffo
Benny Yanger Wins Six-Round Decision Over Bernstein
Benny Yanger defeated Joe Bernstein of New York by decision after six rounds. The bout occurred Wednesday night at the armory of the 2d Infantry under the Olympic Athletic Club.
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Chicago
Benny Yanger
Joe Bernstein
New York
2D Infantry
Olympic Atheltic Club
Appointed to a High Post in Vatican Rome
Paris reports Rev. Dr. Thomas Kennedy rector of the American college at Rome has been named domestic prelate to the pope, a designation described as one of the highest posts at the Vatican.
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Paris
Rome
Thomas Kennedy
American College At
Vatican
Market Report From Cincinnati and Chicago Grain and Livestock
Cincinnati and Chicago report mixed grain prices with December Wheat around 76 cents and Chicago Wheat at 76 to 80 cents. Livestock markets in Cincinnati and Indianapolis show ranges for cattle, hogs, and sheep with highs near 6.50 for calves and 6.40 for heavy hogs. Lambs and lamb prices noted around 4.70 to 4.85 and 3 to 3.25 respectively.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
The Race Horace Runs Away With Wagers
A Washington Star quips Horace is swift and will win in a minute, stealing money earned over a week if bets are placed. The light jab frames Horace as a quick bet puller rather than a serious contender.
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Horace
Washington Star
Christmas Spending Bargain Banter
A light dialogue from the Syracuse Herald frames holiday gift plans with a playful exchange about budgets and generosity between spouses.
Winter Post Return Shrouded by Old Rivalry
The Chicago Daily News notes the familiar figure returns amid old feuds with lurid hints of mischief. Aimed at a public figure, the snippet suggests recurring conflict and possible renewed hostilities without detailing action or outcome.
Already Considered in Song and Story Mention
Senator Sorghum complains he has already been mentioned in many comic songs and amusing anecdotes, insisting he has received his share of national honor in song and story after being asked if he desires to serve his country.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Practice Makes Perfect Angela Teases Edgar on Proposals
In Tit Bits a playful exchange shows Angela challenging Edgar about past proposals. Edgar answers honestly that delivering a perfect first proposal is unlikely, prompting a candid, witty moment between the couple.
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Angela
Edgar
Willing to Compromise in a Witty Courtship Exchange
In a playful exchange a palm reader hints the maiden will marry twice while she jokes about making it a single sure outcome. Mrs Twitters remarks on a fool in every family as Mr Saunders, the sole family member, stumbles through the conversation.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Mrs. Twitters
Mr. Saunders
Saunders
Trousers for Husband Inquiries at Clothing Store
A lady asks for trousers for her husband while at a clothing shop. the clerk requests the size. The woman replies he wears a 15 collar, implying a need for tailored fit. This dialogue uses period speech and a humorous, domestic scene typical of the Smart Set.
Boy Claims Kidnapping Excuse Faces Teacher’s Rigid Policy
In a Town Topics vignette a student pleads that an absence was due to kidnapping. The teacher dismisses the excuse noting the student’s wealthy parents do not grant him liberties. The exchange highlights class and authority dynamics in schooling.
Fortification and ratification joke from a New York Tribune
A child asks about fortifications and if a ratification is a large rat. The punchline plays on the words with a quip about a fort and a large rat, attributed to a New York Tribune joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
N. Y. Tribune
Weathered door and shingles cited by witnesses
From Experience, Paw's weather strips are felt says Bessie as she inspects the door. Zommy sobs over shingles and a woodshed incident after being caught smoking in the woodshed in a Chicago Daily News brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Zommy
Chicago’ Daily
Die Was Out Clergyman’s Matrimonial Duties Mentioned
The fragment frames a clergyman and matrimonial duties as significant, noting that responsibilities toward children should not be undertaken lightly. The dialogue hints at hesitation and concern about the timing of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Otter the Canes Bacon-Who Bosses the Street Tale
A fragmented snippet depicts a street scene with referents Otter, Egbert, and a prominent citizen names Yonkera. The dialogue hints at local prominence and street rivalry, revealing tensions about public standing and neighborhood perception. The piece reads as a curious, texture-rich social sketch.
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Egbert
itizena,Yonkera
Statesman
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