McBride War Correspondent Dies in Poverty After Scandal
Robert FH McBride once famed as a war correspondent collapsed and died in poverty. He blamed banker John D. Lawler, brother-in-law of his wife, for wrecking his career as his wife Mrs Dousman had introduced him to New York society. McBride sued for $25,000 and won $800.
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Mae
Mitel
EU Biew
Mitchell
Robert FH. McBride
Aofternoon
Dousman
New ‘York
John D. Lawler
Micahell
the Mail
Lawler
Forged name led to bound over for grand jury in Minnesota
Sam Lenhart arrived under alias J C Collins and offered a forged check for a hotel bill for himself and a woman. A telegram ordering a Minneapolis bank to pay Collins was shown. He was held to the grand jury with no bail and imprisoned in the county jail. another charge awaits May grand jury action.
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Sam Lenhart
Albert Len
Albert Les
Minn
J.C. Collins
Ater
Minneapolis
Collins
Dam Site Location Yet Undecided for Monon Creek Power
Anoka Minn Feb 3 F G Amen of Twin City Rapid Transit reports maximum 778 and minimum 448 horse power used in Anoka area. Lincoln mill and starch factories affect the usage. locations debated between Coon Creek rapids and Bridley five miles below Fridley. High water head at Fridley contrasts with sewage-right savings at Coon Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentlom
Monon Creek Power
Anon
Minn
F. G. Amen
Twin City Rapid Transit Company
Anoka
Bridley
Fridley
Coon Creek
Removal of Merritt village marks Mesaba range end
Duluth Minn Feb 3 The last building of the first village on the Mesaba range Merritt is being removed Once 1600 residents the town will leave no boards to mark its site All that remains is the village debt for a water works plant placed seven or eight years ago Merritt relied on Cincinnati and Kanawha mines but Biwabik a mile away drew business Most houses were moved earlier Svea hotel stood until now
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Dannie Dilis
Merritt
Duluth
Minn
Mesaba Range
Cincinnati
Kanawha
Biwabli
Svea
Mise Lavinia Dart
Miss Lavinia
Miss Dodd
Harjeyville
Miss Lavin‘ia
Lavinia
Blee
Tye
Dart
Towne Named General Counsel for New York Liquid Air Co
Ex Senator Charles A Towne reportedly accepts the post as general counsel for the New York Liquid Air Company in New York City with S H Moor handling detail work. Moor moved to New York weeks ago and opened a law office there. Towne plans to remain in Minnesota as per the understanding.
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New York Liquid Air Company
Duluth
Minn
Charles A. Towne
New York City
S. H. Moor
District Court
St. Louis County
Young Banker Killed Playing Hockey in Winnipeg
A 23-year-old banker, son of Judge Barron of Stratford, Ontario, was killed during a hockey game at the Auditorium rink in Winnipeg when struck below the heart by a puck. He died within minutes, leaving a bereaved family.
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Diex Tuntantty
Winnipeg
Fritz W. Barron
Judge Barron
Stratford
Ont
Auditorium
McKeown Sought Slurry Damages After Insane Asylum Probe
February report from Lin Crosse County Insane Asylum inquiry shows retaining testimony closed. Committee plans to defer findings until March 28 county board meeting. If cruelty allegations fail, Supt McKeown may sue F B Smitty for slander and damages. Public sentiment remains heated. removal recommended for institution’s welfare.
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MekKkeown
Dammgen Tt
West Salem
Wis
Lin Crosse County Insane Asylum
McKeown
Copper boom draws crowds to Ashland land rush
In Ashland Wisconsin crowds formed before seven in the morning as a copper land boom attracted hundreds from Minneapolis West Superior and other points. Calumet and Hecla quietly buy land along the new copper range in Douglas and Bayfield counties while mail applications flood the land office and telegrams pour in.
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Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin
Omaha
Hine
Minneapolis
West Superior
Calumet
Hecla
Douglas
Bayfiala
Register of the Land Office
Captain Russell Blakeley Dies at 89 in St Paul
Captain Russell Blakeley died at his home in St Paul after several months illness. He was in his late eighties and arrived in Minnesota in 1866. A pioneer in the upper Mississippi river packet trade, he helped spur early territorial and state prosperity and engaged in multiple pioneer enterprises.
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St. Paul
Russell Blakeley
Capt
Blakeley
St Paul
Minnesota
Missinsippi
FALSE SAYS CLARK ON COMBINATION RUMOR IN SENATE FIGHT
Butte Montana February 6 Senator W A Clark calls the rumor of a deal with Amalgamated and Standard Oil interests to gain his senate seat and block Montana legislation a ridiculous fabrication. He says the Helnse press bureau invented the tale and denies any such agreement.
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Butte
Mont
W. A. Clark
Amalgamated and
Standard Oi
Senate
Montana
Helnse Press Bureau
Courageous Wife Saves Banker From Rampaging Bull
Walter Gergen, president of the Jouston County State Bank in Caledonia Minnesota, was knocked down by a bull while leading it to water. His wife rushed to assist with a pitchfork, striking the animal in the side to force it back. He suffered a broken rib but survived the attack.
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Mouston County
Wilie
Caledonia
Minn
Walter
Gergen
Jouston County State Bank
Hope ME Plant Reopens After Packing Plant Suit
Charles T. Crocker of Fitchburg Massachusetts wins possession of Northwestern Packing company plant in Sioux Falls. Local opposition fades as success promises reopening the facility, offering renewed hope for the institution.
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Sioux Falls
D. D
Charles T. Crocker
Fitchburg
Mass
Northwestern Packing Company
Crocker
Examination for West Point at Huron College
Senator Kyle announced he would allow the Presbyterian college at Huron to conduct West Point applicant examinations. Requested by the War Department, the college will act as the data center for the competition with Sioux Falls as the site on February 6.
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West Point
Sioux Falls
Kyle
Presbyterian College At
Huron
War Department
Kyle Bas
Child Dies After Drinking Poison In Minnesota Home
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jensen of Dien Minn. accidentally drank poison from a cup. Family members discovered the child soon after and she died within minutes. She was an only child.
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Davenport
Iowa
Verona Goetsch
William Goetsch
Albert Len
Minn
R. C. Jensen
Railroad Accident Kills Brakeman and Injures Another in Minnesota
Drakeman Wied. Thief River Falls Minn February 6 A brakeman named Glouly Mate was killed and another brakeman Barden had his jug broken in a Great Northern box car derailment. The men were riding the car when it jumped the track Hale leaves a wife and two children.
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Drakeman Wied
Thief River Fails
Minn
Glouly Mate
Barden
Great Northern
Hale
Fire destroys Bowdle furniture building and barn
Dowdte a Ind nace Bowdle S S D Pek 6 Bowdle suf fered another logy by fire. The large furniture and hardware building belonging to Andy Gerup was entirely consumed, together with a large very barn, where the fire originated.
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Bowdle, S&s. D
Bowdle
Andy Gerup
Louisville Poater Caleb Named Coadjutor Bishop
Louisville church announces the unanimous selection of Rev. Yloyd Johnson of Grace Church Louisville Kentucky to succeed Bishop Coadjutor R. H. Wollar at Stevens Point Wisconsin February.
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Louiaville Poater Caleb
Lavinia Dart Finds Long Lost Valentine Letter
In Harleyville Lavinia Dart, 46, learns a letter from Nathaniel Dorton, her vanished suitor, hidden for ten years in her late husband's coat. Widow Rice reveals the note reading “To My Valentine,” renewing Lavinia’s memory and leading to a reunion and engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiea
Valentine
Lavinia
Anti-Imperialist Leader Faints. Spouse Appearance Mentioned
A member of the Anti-Imperialist League fainted recently. The correspondent notes hearsay about his wife planning to appear in an Empire gown, reflecting social commentary of the era.
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Bacon
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Proclaimed Powerful Remedy
A fragmented old-time ad boasts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as superior to other tonics. It claims the product strengthens the stomach purifies the blood curbs dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. It also says it tones nerves and stimulates the kidneys and serves as an appetizer.
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Hostetter
Necromairy to Proper Courting in Glasgow Park
A Glasgow servant girl returned home with her head wrapped in a shawl after claiming a toothache from writing in the park. Her young mistress criticized her cold night and urged a brisk walk, noting you cannot court properly while walking slowly.
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Glasgow
London
Mary B L Poole Elected President of Ladies G A R
Mrs Mary Poole of Whiting Indiana has been elected president of the Presidents of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic association. She extols Dodd's Kidney Pills, claiming they help Bright's disease and kidney disorders and advises buying from local druggists or by mail from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York.
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Mary BL. Poole
Whiting
Ind
Whiting, Ind
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Mary
Poole
la Due
Dodd
Bright
Dodds Medicine Co
Bulinlo
N.Y
Ally Sloper Cartoon Quips on War Time Home Life
Dialogue from Ally Sloper humor column featuring the manager and a friend discussing a wartime home, noting the modest house and framing it as a light wartime commentary. The exchange portrays a casual, ironic tone about life during war.
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Henl Ennie
Weill
Ally Sloper
Hall's Cure for Catarrh Promises 100 Dollar Reward
An advertisement claims catarrh is an inflamed mucus lining of the Eustachian tubes causing deafness and offers a $100 reward for a cure Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills are promoted with testimonials and a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about helium temperature near absolute zero.
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Hall
Sond Tor Ulers
Tree
J. Ouentdy & CO
Fragmented OCR sampler with jokes and notices
A scrambled OCR collage presents jokes, quotes, and notices from various papers. It includes humorous exchanges about pets, marriage, and education, plus ads and public notices. Phrases reference Ohio State Journal and Indianapolis Journal style snippets amid garbled phrases.
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Ppstor
Aplaidh
Ishpeming
Mich
Braastad
P. J. Ameen
Andrew Anderson
Mason City
Verney Organ Company
Sioux City
Express
Tdeaconfield
Pittaville
A. H. Poola Swan
Suicile
Brainerd
Edward ‘Gunshannon
Barterider
P. E. McCabe
California
Corran
Clakeldy Passus
Clark
Ghe
Valentine EE ReEenen
Malda
Miss Dart
Mrs. Rico
Lavinia Dart
Nathaniel
Nathaite! Dorton
Botte Drake
Harleyville
Nate Dorton
Valentina
Baston Journal
Pangea
Ie van Richt
Mr. Newlywed
George
Ohio State Journal
Putnam
Monroe Drug Co
Unionville
Barstern
Indianapolia Journal
E.W. Grove
Hone
Palfenddroxson
Insurance Exchange
Minneapolle
Singland
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