Sightseeing by blind students in Chicago trip
Illinois state school for the blind students visited Chicago for a sightseeing day with board of trade tours, theater, elevated train ride, and library stops. Roy Neikirk of Clyde spoke on experiences as the group described relying on sound and touch to understand city sights.
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State Institut For the Blind
Columbus
Chicago
Board of Trade
Ih Ryards
Roy Neikirk
Clyde
Mw Three
Merel
Maamie
Lake
Damages Sought Over Lost Bride Through Telegraph Mix Up
W F Beck, a senng canter from Bibb County Alabama, sues Western Union Telegraft for 10000 damages claiming a misrouted telegram caused him to lose his fiancée Miss Ward of Centerville. He accuses Centerville operator of delaying delivery and denies the other suitors, Racine and a third unnamed, the chance to win her.
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W. FP. Beck
Bibb County
Ala
the & Mates Court
Wirniss
Western Union Telegraft
Enmpans
Corporation
Racine
Dot
Miss Poor
Centerville
Pak
Cain
Aalthey
Muliar Bride Tragedy and Engagement Twist Revealed
Report describes a love triangle involving Miss Grizel of Gristland and Kes Hawison of Manchester Ohio. McKinley, a former fiancé, learns of the marriage arrangement after a ceremony at Willamstown. Hawison must inform McKinley before the knot is tied, leading to a complex pursuit and public attention amid Christmas drama and claims of romantic coercion.
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McKinley
Hewison
Mrs. Hows
McKinley Eyes New Cabinet for Interstate Commerce
President McKinley is expected to push for a new executive department to oversee interstate and foreign commerce with a cabinet officer at its head. Debates focus on whether colonies should come under commerce control or a separate bureau in the state department. The War Department’s role is uncertain as plans develop.
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McKinley
Department of Commerce
State Department
Cantral
Agei Weverne
Armed Stranger: Chicago Woman Fends Off Robber
The 22 year old niece of James Young, owner of Young's Hotel in Chicago, resisted a robbery after a man grabbed her pocketbook. She drew a pistol, causing the assailant to flee. She is from Benson, Arizona, and had arrived in Chicago a year ago.
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Youre
Wein Bros
Ted
Mindipation
Mrs Young
Meters for Telephones Introduced by Local Company
Tevyplores with meters attached are to be introduced by the Chienro Teles plore company if patrons wish. The 414 Wabash office reports the new instrument, tried in New York City, counts outgoing calls via a button at the transmitter. Subscribers pay for usage with a tiered rate up to 900 calls per year, then six cents per extra call.
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Chienro Telesplore Company
Freto
Rew
Kipling a Plagiariat.
The Chicago Record calls Willinge a plagiarist noting his use of familiar phrases in new arrangements that reveal the offense to those with experience, praising the craft of his wording.
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Kipling
Willinge
Chicago
Chinese Salvationist Fong Foo in Salvation Army Work
Four Chinese Salvationists including Fong Foo, secretary to General Booth, is described as a Sacramento Chinaman converted in 1889 and active as a Salvation Army worker in California. Queen Wilhelmina is confident eligible young men will remain available if she delays.
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Fong Foo
Willliam Booth
Sacramento
Salvation Army
California
Rural Notes on Incubators Potatoes Ducks and Sheep
Rural notes discuss incubator use for early poultry profits and a $700 model offered by J L Lewis, plus storing sweet potatoes for up to 12 months with careful handling. The column covers Pekin ducks, feather value, sheep trading and breeding, and local farming updates from Bentley and surrounding area.
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Elisha E Mver
Bentley
Tle
Mr. Myer
Odd Fellows Lodge Initiates Six In Harrisburg
Harrisburg notes report Harrison Lodge No. 5 initiating six candidates last Friday with a good supper. Prof Whieband seeks a treg or toad for microscopic study. The Odd Fellows plan a grand March event with music, speeches, and a hearty lunch. Notables Eitsar Parson and Bunk Crear are on the wick list. Muth bread praised. C W Winterberg sole agent for bread and eggs.
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the Courier
John Wo Troer
Garfield Armaco
Harrison Lodge No. Sb
Whieband
George Kehland
George Schiegal
Rush County Notes Highlight Deaths and Local GOP Actions
Mrs. Lon Ellison of Walker Township died at 42 after a consumption illness, leaving three children. Weds: Mrs. Wright of Center Township and A. M. Thomas of Danville. GOP officials elected across Rush County with Ben L. McFarlan as chairman and John Bowles, John Hackleman among delegates. Dorie O Lowden, longtime Rush County teacher, died aged 42.
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Lon Ellison
Walker Tp
W. E. Wright
Center
A. M. Thomas
Danville
Center To
John Bowles
John Hackleman
B. A. Stewart
Cambridge City
Dave Hollowell
Washington
Republican Committee
Rush County
Ben L. McFarlan
Alvin Moor
R. F. Scudder
Will L. King
Clell Maple
Posey
James Posey
Richard Phillips
Ripley
Owen S. Hill
Jesse Henley
Phibe Ben Henley
Walker
Edward Lowden
Clayton Rebout
Orange
Wm. Thompson
Lafayette Peck
Anderson
Jack Stewart
Perry Innis
Rushville
Will Sparks
J. M. Felts
Bruce Graham
Jerome Sampson
John Blacksidge
Jackson
Frank Porter
Alquina Courier Chronicle of Spring Events and Local Notices
Sabbath morning in May mood as farmers discuss spring work. Reports on a successful shooting match with seven turkeys won and plans for a rapid tire match. The Grand View Sanitarium owned by Montgomery and Layson, promotes its spring cure. Notes on locals William Skinner Henry Dale Lee Young and trades, plus a 4 foot black snake sighting near Connersville.
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Gordin
William Ro Skinner
Mr Skinner
Blue Rock
Waterloo
Thomas
Billingsville
Robert Coe
Connersville
Grand View
F. T. Montgomery
Rus Layson
Simpson Creek
Junkins
Henry Dale
Justin Boy
Rite
Eaton
Ohio
Lee Young
Everton
Engagement Broken Off in Montgomery County
A Montgomery girl ends her engagement with a wealthy young man troubled by severe indigestion. The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepto as a health aid for households, claiming it preserves health and harmony. Advertised at Ward Jefferson's Store.
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Montgomery
Dr. Caldwell
Ward
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