Dooley engagement to Miss Abbott shocks Chicago literary set
Peter Finley Dunne known as Mr. Dooley to marry Miss Margaret Abbott, Chicago beauty and artist, after years as a bachelor. Abbott, daughter of Mrs. Mary Abbott, rose from Chicago youth to Paris circles and international golf prize winner. Dunne, former Chicago reporter and Dooley letters author, gained fame through Archy sketches and editorials before moving to Newark. A separate note recalls St Pierre volcanic destruction where metals disintegrate instantly in a vast market building.
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Mr. Dooley
Peter F. Dunne
Margaret Aubott
Chicago
Ar. Dooley
Andrew Carnaggie
Wurruk
Peter Finley Dunne
MH Dooley
Fifth Avenue
New York
Margaret Abbott
Miss Abbott
Mary Abbott
Paris
Archy Road
Chicago Evening Journal
Mr. Dunne
Dunne
Newark
Uncle Sam Prepares for Santa Claus at Local Post Office
Postal authorities ready for heavy holiday mails with extra duty for railway mail clerks. Clerks to share extra work on each line and handle packages carefully to prevent damage. Coshocton post office adds ten day extra carrier and an extra clerk. Senders urged to mail early and wrap packages securely amid potential delays.
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Coshocton
Unclaimed Letters at Coshocton Post Office Dec 15 1902
Weekly list of unclaimed letters at the Coshocton Ohio post office includes Ladies Anna Johnson Sarah McCoy Mary Musser Nance Wable and Mrs Watkins plus Gentlemen Charles Flowers Will Goodbye Moses Mercer H D Meek O Neal J R B Piter W O Purnas Chas Royer Wm Stewart Chas F Weis and others. Claimants must state Advertised and provide list date to receive items.
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Coshocton
Anna Johnson
Watkins
Sarah McCoy
Mary Musser
Nance Wable
Cgentlemen
Charles Flowers
Hanper
Moses Mercer
H D Meek
Robert O’neal
J RB Piter
W. O. Purnas
Chas Royer
Wm. Stewart
Chas F. Wei
Coal Barons Cause of Immigration Debate at Strike Hearing
Scranton, Pa., Dec. 17. The strike commission heard three witnesses for the miners including Joho Haddock Rev. Dr. Peter Roberts and Samuel Gompers of the AFL. Haddock favored concessions under conditions while Gompers implied coal companies attract immigrants to the coal regions. The miners pressed for evidence on extortionate freight rates and monopolistic practices in the anthracite industry. Gompers traced the AFL’s history and influence and spoke on boycotts and union recognition, noting employers erred by not recognizing organized labor.
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Scranton
Joho
Haddock
Peter Roberts
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Gray
Conspiracy quoted exchange from the Daily Bread prank
A fragment recounts Squibob asking for help to visit Professor Noctt and test his view on Darwinism. The dialog shows a plan to monitor the professor’s study at eight, predicting his debate about Darwinism’s supposed decay.
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Squibob
Daily Bread
Noctt
Orelock
Chicago Tribune
Johnny’s Awful Predicament in Boston Transailor
Johnny worries as his parents argue over daily rules. He asks Tommy why mother bans standing on his head while father complains about worn shoes.
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Johnny
Tommy
Dad
Boston
Robbers dynamite Granville postoffice safe
Robbers dynamited the Granville post office safe and escaped on stolen horses after an early morning blast felt blocks away. Postmaster Austin withheld exact sums, but authorities say cash and stamps taken are considerable.
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Granville Postoffice
Granville
Austin
Latest Fashion Notes White Glace Taffeta Waist
Fashion notes describe a white glace taffeta waist with elaborate applique on sailor guitar sleeves, trimmed with blue and white silk braid, tiny buttons, and a royal blue Sapho satin neck scarf with white chenille fringe. Turnovers, belt stitching in Corticill silk, and back cross shapes complete the dainty bodice.
From Crises to Columbus Day News Snaps
Crisp items cover fatal burns in Peliston and a West Philadelphia roundhouse collapse that buried fifty. no fatalities. New York grand larceny case ends with discharge. Cremation of Mrs Band and two children after a tenement blaze. sixteen families escape. Bribery cases in St Louis house of delegates proceed. venue changes sought. Banks and J P Morgan pool fifty million for money market emergency. John Mitchell returns to Spring Valley amid general holiday observance. Representative Martin introduces Columbus Day bill to make October 21 a legal holiday.
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Alfred Durke
Charles Durke
Peliston
St. Louis House of Delegates
New York City
J. P. Morgan & Company
John Mitchell
Spring Valley, Ill
Better Goods for Less Money Offers Value to Shoppers
A regional retailer promotes itself as a more economical source for quality goods, challenging customers to compare prices and consider in-store options over sending away for purchases. The message emphasizes lower costs and improved value.
Venezuelans Shaping Up for Prolonged Internal Fight
A Washington special reports that Venezuela faces a prolonged clash with Great Britain and Germany over foreign damages. General J L Molineux warns European intervention risks widespread violence as Castro’s regime relies on interior fighters and yellow fever as allies. Inner Apure and Maracaibo basins are noted as strategic zones with Fort San Carlo key to defenses.
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Veneazuela
J. L. Molineux
New York
Venezuela
Castro
Interior
United States
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Maracaibo
Fort San Carlo
Apure
Caracas
South America
Venezuelan Leaders Resort to Force After Diplomatic Breakthrough Fails
The representatives of the two powers failed to reach understanding by ordinary diplomacy, and their governments have been compelled to resort to force. The shift signals escalating tensions and potential military or coercive actions in a troubled bilateral relationship.
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Venezuela
Reed Won a Fortune in Final Years of Life
A friend recalls former Speaker Reed wired a fortune of about $200000 in Wall Street gains during the last two years of his life. The figure came as he retired from politics to provide for his family, with profits mainly from American Locomotive and new stocks. He reportedly worked with notable financiers, including H. H. Rogers, and denied general speculation.
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Thomas J, Reed
Wall Street
New York American
Reed
Broadway
New York
Congress
Steed
Mr. Reed
H. H. Rogers
Dividends Declared for Insolvent Banks in Washington
The comptroller of the currency declares dividends for creditors of insolvent national banks. Four percent to First National Bank of Newport Kentucky and 6.9 percent to German National Bank of Louisville Kentucky. Completes Harvester Combine Chicago details by G W Perkins of J P Morgan Co arrive in Chicago. Perkins secretive about trip. completion of harvester combine cited.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
First National Bank of
Newport
German National Bank of
Louisville
Harvester Combine
Chicago
G. W. Perkins
Financial House
J. P. Morgan & Company
New Harvester Company
Mr. Perkins
Startled by Sudden Sound She Breaks Vase in Nervous Moment
A damaged column discusses nervousness as a luxury of the rich and a symptom of disease. It advocates Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to strengthen weak women, calm nerves, and restore regularity. A patient testimonial references relief from nervousness, headaches, and weakness after using the medicines.
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Ogerego
Dr. Parce
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