Karl Decker and Name Change from Charles Duval
The Washington newspaper man Karl Decker recounts his shift from the baptismal name Charles Duval Decker to Karl after a schoolyard beating by Shugrue who mocked the long form. Decker notes his nom de plume Karl Decesa, reveals Shugrue attended his reception, and cites a Philadelphia Press quote on past and present physical development.
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Karl Decker
Washington
Havana
Charles Duval
Karl
Decker
Georgetown
Charles Duval Decker
Shugrue
Young Shugrue
Stillness in a Clock Stop Brings Unease to Burglar
A retired burglar recalls being unsettled by an unnerving silence in a dining room. He notices a pendulum clock that had stopped, spots the absence of motion, and restarts it to hear the ticking, describing the relief and a newfound cheerfulness as he sorts spoons.
Burk and Phillies Declare Candidacies in Republican Nominating Convention
James Burk announces candidacy for county clerk subject to the Republican nominating convention. David Phillies, county clerk, announces his own run for City Marshal subject to the Republican primary convention. Vincent Thompson also declares for City Marshal under the same party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Thompson
David Phillies
James Burk
Brand assortment dazzles in men’s furnishings display
The store touts a wide stock across men’s furnishings with a strong focus on neckwear and colored shirts. It promises remarkable variety, color, and patterns, presenting a carnival of marvels to attract shoppers.
Fishing by electricity yields large bass in Susquehanna
Two boatmen near Gray's Island in the Susquehanna saw a large black bass clinging to a submerged wire connected to a telephone and returned with it. A battery and bright strings produced current, catching several large fish. The note cites Bartholomew County Farmers Institute in Hope Indiana on December 15 and 16 with speakers T B Terry and Mrs W W Stevens.
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Gray’s Island
Susquehanna
New York
Preas
Bartholomew County Farmers Institute
Hope
Ind
T. B. Terry
Hudson
Ohio
W. W. Stevens
Salem
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old drug ad urges a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets sold by druggists with a 25 cent refund if ineffective. The genuine tablets bear L B Q on each piece.
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C. C
Train Tickets and Rail Lines Advertised with Questionable Deals
An OCR filled ad listing various newspapers subscriptions for $1.25 and a long catalog of railroads and tickets. It touts up to date shirt shops and cites a rebate offer for unused tickets within eighteen months. Names include J. S. Suiru agent E. O. Mecomick and Warren J. Lynon with references to numerous railroad brands and routes across the Midwest.
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Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City
Vandalia
Wabash Railroad
Zanesville
Sentinel ad and circulation notice from Indianapolis paper
The piece promotes The Sentinel’s wide circulation in Indiana and its upcoming news coverage under McKinley era cabinet and state government. It urges readers to subscribe to the Weekly Sentinel and notes availability of foreign dispatches and state news.
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Sentinel
McKinley
Republican Party
Indianapolis Daily
Week Sentinel
Indiana
Weekly Sentinel
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis
Ind
Yuletide Season Seeks Clean Coal for Warm Homes
A holiday season note highlights clean coal as a reliable warming option for homes during Christmas weather. It emphasizes efficient heating and safer, smokeless performance in cold rooms.
Florida Excursion Rates Cut Rates for Southern Resorts
Excursion tickets to Florida and other Southern resorts are now on sale via the Southern Railway from Louisville and Cincinnati in connection with the Queen City Route. Best routes and schedules January 8 by Southern Railroad Company Louisville Ky.
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Way
Cleveland, Terminal & Valley Railway
Columbus
Sandusky & Hocking
Dayton & Union Railroad
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation Co
Detroit
Grand Rapids & Western Railroad
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
R. R
Evansville & Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
Findlay
Fort Wayne & Western
Fiat & Pere Marquette Railway
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Indiana, Decatur & Western Railway
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Louisville &Nashville Railroad
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis Consolidated Railroad
Louisville, Henderson
Manistee & Northeastern Railroad
Michigan Central
New York, Chicago & St Louis Railway
Queen &Crescent
Southern Railroad Company
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Per Ersa
Numa
Hiers
Connersville
Silvermans
Charies. Dayal
Karl Decesa
Society of Arts
London
Europe
Peter II
Spain
Valencia
Xativa
Italy
Academy of Sciences
Paris
Africa
New York Times
Burgian
Lienberger
Homeseekers Excursion
Big Four
J S Smith
EO McCormick
Warren J Lynch
Cincinnati, O
Star
Indianapolis Weekly Journal
Indianapolis Weekly Sentinel
Courier Journal
Cincinnati Enquirer
J. S. Suiru
Rosenbush
Ann Arbor
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Rail
Chicago & Eastern Sinois Railroad
Chicago & West Michigan Railway
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad
Cincinnati& Hamilton & Dayton Rail
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
Cleveland, Canton & Southern
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Rail
Ohio Central Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Peoria, Decatur& Evansville Railway
Lake Erie
Pittsburg& Western Railway
Lisbon & Western Rail
Warren J. Lynon
R & Ticket Ag’t
the Sentinel
Evers
Mays
Arnold
Evening Star
Santa Claus
Columbus Fuel & Ice Co
Wash
Florida
Ules
H. Taylor
L. Pass
GW. Cooper
C. B. . Cooper
Cooper
Attorney AT Law
Mechanie
Bet
Columbus, Ind
Chiars
Wabash Ave
Chiez
Munn & Co
Receis
Scientific American
Ternia
All
New
Yal
F St
Washington, D
BIG Fourr
C. H. & G. Branch
Pm Iam
Alleensburg
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