Elgin Geko reports theater growth tied to population
A chaotic OCR fragment notes Elgin Italy and Brockton Massachusetts under a sign claiming handmade corned beef. It mentions a Panther and a cougar killed by youths, a carpenter Alexander Melville crafting a mahogany canket, desertions in the U S Army, pensioning workmen, and remarks on John Burns and Bob Withsimmond. The passage ends with a note on Free Soilers and 1818 1952 presidential canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Melville
New York
Opera managers plan Saturday night shows in New York
Grand opera managers announce Saturday night performances with general admission of $1 and reserved seats up to $2. This move targets young music students and new audiences long ignored by impresarios. The piece also notes river dam ideas and a scan of postal systems in the U S and Britain, with figures on offices receipts and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera
New York
Tenement conditions linked to low city death rate
A historic New York assessment notes over 70 percent of residents live in 80 183 tenement houses and highlights a paradoxical low mortality in a district with many poor residents. The article alleges poverty victims are largely Jewish and comments on their religious practices and living cleanliness as factors in health outcomes.
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New York
Global Roundup Briefs Touch on Politics and Death
Secretary Morton orders signal service move from Detroit to Lansing. Justice Harlan rules indictment acquittal if defendant proves no knowledge of oleomargarine ingredients. Postmaster general orders return of registered letters tied to alleged frauds involving Munn and others. Notables: Jerry Simpson weighs Indiana return for governor, Mary Hilen Lense heads to California, Count Ferdinand De Lesseps dies, Bishop Haygood dying, Mrs. P. A. Hearst to aid workers in South Dakota, John Burns greeted in New York, Arch bishop Corrigan condemns Ireland activity, William Chapin 81, ex-miner and mine owner, Louisville meeting set for upcoming encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morton
Department of Agriculture
Detroit
Lansing
Mekels
Bantk
Lion
Harlan
Postmaster General
International Patentees’ Agency
Munn
Percy Wills
Henry Martin
Jerry Simpson
Indiana
Mary Hilen Lense
California
Ferdinand de Lessepa
Haygood
Oxford
Matty Millen Lease
Kansas
Oden Bowle
Maryland
Lome
Ireland
New York
John Burns
Samuel Gompers
H. A. Chapin
Niles, Mich
Chapin
Big Chapin
Michigan
Lawler
Council of
Louisvile
Jtohn Askhim
England
Wellingborough
Multiple Unfortunate Collisions and Fatal Fires Across States
A compilation of tragic incidents from Chicago to California: the Chicago night express collided with a freight near Nantoki demolishing both engines. a fire at Cudahy packing in South Omaha damaged the boxing department for about 5000 dollars. prairie fires caused extensive damage across the region. several deadly accidents followed including a 18 year old in Muncie and a 19 year old in Akron dragged by a streetcar. two men died from a fall in Kalamazoo and two youths drowned after attempting a rescue in Nashville. Minor injuries occurred in Oakland involving a teacher and an attorney. fishermen near Torch Lake were entangled. three men suffered fatal injuries from a coal fall at Rockvale. dynamite used for sewer work exploded injuring several and killing two. two men diving from a Sacramento river bridge failed, one drowned.
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Chicago Night Express
Wabash
Nancoki
Cudahy Packing House
Omaha
Indiana
John Shore
Muncie
Ind
Insana Ironworks
Tatey Moon
Akron
Ohio
William Warren
John Johnson
Asylum
Kalamazoo
Mich
Johnson
Warren
Nashville
Clayton Barnes
Irving Boston
Oakland
Onl
San Pablo Avenue
Joe Care
James Garo
Charles Zendanno
Canyon City Coal Company
Rockvale
Cole
Huntington
Charles B. Joyce
Guy Magwell
Sacramento River
California
Magnell
Joyce
Public safety fears rise after string of serious crimes
Six grave cases in two months in Michigan ignite calls for capital punishment. Louis Poldert, a noted sheep villain in Texas, and his son were killed by Mexican outlaws. Four other attempted killings failed.
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Michigun
Louis Poldert
Texas
Incendiaries Fire Hotel Granylile and Financial Scandals Stir Indiana
A report outlines arson attempts on the Hotel Granylile in Granville Ohio and a string of crime notes from Indiana and nearby states. Incidents include embezzlement charges against A F Bertram in East Liverpool, indictments against Capt Howegate, assault accusations in Noblesville, forgery arrests in Maryland, and multiple robberies and murders linked to gangs and individuals across Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville
Oho
A. F. Bertram
Bebig Sted
East Liverpool
Ohio
Washington
Howegate
Miss Della Bately
Indianapolis
Noblesville
Farile Crull
Foreign Gossett and World Events Across Diverse Realms
Royal visitors depart St. Petersburg after czar funeral and a wedding. Hungarian cabinet ousted as lower house rejects theater subsidy. Exar issues amnesty. Lutheran pastors detained in Baltic provinces released. Mexican legislature orders mobilization of weapons in case of war with Guatemala. Emperor William gifts gold watches to Bedouin sheiks. James Reed, connected to a murder, is executed in Chelmsford. Imperial Bank of Germany shows cash and securities shifts. Imola Central to operate lines to Louisville independently. Decorators and Painters union expels secretary. Buffalo convention declared null. Valparaiso sues ex-treasurer and bondsman for $20,000. Pittsburg meeting forms national plate glass group led by George W. Crouse. Country records paraded to St Joe Michigan. Diphtheria serum trials planned in Washington under Dr. Kinyoun. Railroads suffer car famine amid rising local business. some route empties move east. Claud Campbell hazed at University of California for supporting Stanford. facial shaving and branding executed.
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State of Mexico
Guatemala
William
James Canhan Reed
Lerence Dennis
South Ind
Wna
Chelmsford
Bay
Reed
Imperial Bank of Germany
Treasury
Imola Central
Louisville
Brotherhood of Decorators and Painters
MokKinney
Buffalo
Valparaiso
Ind
Schwarzkopf
Pittsburg
George W. Crouse
Akron
Oho
Berrien Springs
St. Joe
Mich
Washington
Kinyoun
Marine Hospital Service
Europe
University of California
Claud G. Campbell
Los Angeles
Stanford University
Miss Ging Murder Case Shocks Minneapolis
In Minneapolis a dressmaker Miss Catherine Ging was found slain with two bullets near Lake Calhoun after last evening's carriage ride. Harry Hayward, linked by a $7,000 loan and a $10,000 life policy, faces arrest and multiple confessions implicating himself and brother Adry. Charles A. Blixt, Ozark Apartments manager, is named as accomplice or killer, with evolving police statements and moves to remove Hayward to quell public unrest.
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Minneapolis
Catherine Grog
Syndicate
Lake Calhoun
West Hotel
Miss Ging
Ozark
Louisa Ireland
Furry Hayward
Adry Hayward
Harry
Misa Ging
Kenwvood
Haywood
Buxt
Hayward
Second National Conference for Good City Government Held in Minneapolis
The Second National Conference for Good City Government convened in Minneapolis with delegates from Philadelphia New York Chicago and Milwaukee among others. A banquet at the West hotel featured President Northrop and speakers on municipal reform primaries civil service and urban governance.
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Minneapolis
Philadelphia
George Burnham, Jr
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
National Municipal League
Charles Richartson
National League
Ramanda J. James
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
New York
William G. Low
William Potts
Chicago
William A. Giles
The
Civile Federation
Marvin A. Farr
Chicago Real Eatate Board
Galesboro
Til
Godfrey H. Haas
WM. Lawrence
Kansas City
Mord
C. J. Hubbard
Bunicipal Improvement Association
Milwaaukee
F. O. Winkler
F. W. von Cotzhausen
K. West
Tonaletpal League
Duluth
Itny T. Lewis
MM. J. Davis
Tomes Farrell
Andrew Awardsline
Dr. Bangs
Judge Stearna
West Superior
W. G C. Brooka
J. A. Monger
West Hotel
Northrop
Charles Richardson
National Civil Service Reform League
J. T Wyman
State Senate
New York City
W. G. Low
Brooklyn
Clinton Rogers Woodruf
Mr.Yanish
Commercial Club
The Unuel Thing at St Peter Damages Record Discussed
In a terse exchange the speaker questions expectations of a record while Tammany Palkemson proposes a reprimand and two weeks pay as a settlement. The dialogue hints at workplace dispute and potential compromise.
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St. Peter
Tammany Palkemson
Describing the Fire Scene Start Chief Korosene Suspects
The scene opened with firefighters arriving as smoke curled from the building. Chief Korosene voiced early suspicions about the cause while coordinating squad actions and evacuations.
Mascot kitty brightens club meeting
Mabel asks about pets at the club and Bilkins confirms a single mascot, a kitty, as the club's only animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Bilkins
Not Guilty Plea In Abduction Case At Packed Court
In Wau Cleiro Wisconsin Dr W Pickin and his son Abignis faced a packed courtroom on a charge of cannibal abuse or assault. The district attorney sought a jury verdict of not guilty while Dr Pickin appeared weak and entered with his partner Dr Stanton. The two girls Mabel Briggs and Alma Leonard remain central as their alleged hypnotic coercion by Dr Ashwin and others is questioned by witnesses and authorities.
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Wau Cleiro
Wis
Pickin
Abignis
Tenning
Dr. Stanton
Abigiy Pickin
Pickit
Mabel Briegs
Alma Leonard
Mabel
Leonard
Alma
Saturda
Anna Bald
Dr. Ashwin
Dr. Pickin
Alina
Auth Peachalia
Tatal Tima
Mitchel
Asabel
Angry Chinese Grow More Hostile to Foreigners
Dec 13 Pekin dispatch notes rising anti foreign sentiment among Chinese locals. Dec 18 London Globe cites a British Cuba resident warning that a massacre of foreigners could occur if the port of Tien Tsin closes and foreign ministers stay. Secret societies with ready to act soldiers threaten calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parelguera
Pekin
London
The
Globe
Cuba
Tien Tain
Attachments filed in Yankton court involving Morrison Pierce
An attachment for 20000 dollars in favor of J W Morrison and another against J J M Pierce was recorded with the Yankton electric light plant. Verison holds a second mortgage on the Merce hotel, mortgaged for more than his own wealth. he plans to pursue Pierce. Miss Washburn Washburn receives a Washington letter from Captain Wadleleh inviting her to hoist the Angwhee at the Minneapolis Bees commission. Washburn will accept the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hayward
Adry
Minneapolis
St Paul
Hayward
Yankton
J. W. Morrison
Miss Washburn
Fle
Washington
Dee
Waeluh
Wadleleh
Minnespoits
Miss Washbmrn
Minneapolis Bees Tuto
Alles Washburp
Anphixintes Owners Die in Bus Duel on Fourth Street
Anphixintes San Francisco December 13 report Ounslow Jobson and Gustave Vertis owners of a clear stand on Fourth Street were killed when a bus struck their lodging in a morning duel style incident.
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Anphixintes
San Francisco
Der
Ounslow Jobson
Pnd
Gustave Vertis Oh
Fourth Street
Duell Lodgings
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North Adams
Mass
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Mr. Birdy
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Ilinois
Richard Ferrar
Wrey Wilson
John Ox
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N. C
Portland
Union Savings and Loan Association
Jim Morrison
Mima
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William Jackson
Martel
Fis
John W. Ruby
Assumption
Robert Tenswick
Oppendorf
Ferre Haute
A. Wmanuel
Memphis
Emanuel
Wilson McMillen
Charles Conroy
Jean Hartwell
Bureau
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacifle Railroad
Murphree Pink
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R. B. Corey
Joe Ryan
Gregory
Ryan
Corey
W. BE. Robertson
Colorado
Foreign Gossett
St. Petersburg
Bie
New Comedy Theater
Charles A. Buxt Mukon
Charles A. Buxt
Bixt
Aury Tale
Alnneapolis
St. Paul
Ader Emima
Misa
Ging
Paul
St. Paul, Dee
Adry A. Hayward
Charles A. Dlizt
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