Johnson in Europe Advertising Layered Showmanship
A garbled travelogue outlines John Arthur Johnson, famed chocolate brand, touring Europe in dazzling attire. It notes lavish outfits costing $2900, plans for boxing with Wells and McVey, and aims to impress the public with dignity while chasing fame and a return to the Statue of Liberty.
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Johnson
Galveston
Harry Lehr
Nat Wills
Nat
Ah Desiah
Jack
Parts
Chicago
Lannon
Paris
McIntosh
Wells
War Telegraphers At The Key In Houston And Galveston
Two veteran Western Union operators in Houston and Galveston recall Civil War days. Lee G. Daniel sent Jefferson Davis the news of his election while Davis was on his Mississippi plantation. Phillip H. Fall, 60, has served 51 years and earned thanks from Gen. S. D. Lee for warning of Union forces near Vicksburg in 1862. He declined a lifelong pension to keep working.
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Galveston
Lee G. Daniel
Jefferson Davis
Montgomery
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Vicksburg
Davis
Mississippi
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New Faculty Positions Created At Montana State College
Montana State College plans at least three new faculty members for next year as five current staff depart or sit out, with eight new hires. Botany, Modern Language, and Physical Training gain posts, with Alice Patterson named German instructor, French position pending, Harry M. Jennison added in botany, and E A Dockstader hired as assistant director of athletics.
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Montana
Montana State College
J. M. Hamilton
A. H. Currier
Alice Patterson
Topeka
Kahsas
Harry M. Jennison
Wabash University
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Jen
E. A. Dockstader
Colgate University
New York
Dockstader
Mayme Kouitz
Genevieve Lane
Cooper’s Union
New York Art Institute
New Whiskey Substitute Probe in Topeka
U S revenue officials and Kansas board of health inspectors seek a man with a new whiskey substitute recipe. The mix uses rainwater fishberries prune juice and ginger and is non alcoholic yet sold as whiskey. Fishberries are the active intoxicating ingredient and can kill in large doses while moderate amounts prompt foolish behavior. The maker reportedly worked in Effingham last week and is now believed to be in Topeka.
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Topeka
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United States Revenue
Kansas Board of Health
Effingham
Tragedy as Man Shoots Woman in Restaurant
John Omega killed Carmelia De Graccia, 20, in a restaurant after she refused to elope. He allegedly pushed aside her infant, then shot her in the heart and fled.
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New York
Carmelia de Graccia
John Omega
Lisbon arrests in royalist conspiracy case
The government continues crackdowns on royalist movements with the arrest of Dr Abel Campos, a retired Portuguese army officer, and Saldana Gama, a Miguelist leader, charged with conspiracy against the republic.
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Lisbon
Abel Campos
Saldana Gama
Guests invited to Taft silver wedding at the White House
Washington reports the White House celebration for President and Mrs. Taft. Monday’s guest list includes descendants of blood relatives from every U.S. president since Abraham Lincoln, reflecting a wide range of presidential lineage represented at the silver wedding event.
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Washington
Taft
White Horse
United States
Abraham Lincoln
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