28 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
1
Investigations into Mrs Paul Roy known as Glacia Calla reveal a volatile life from Portsmouth beginnings in 1889 to fame as a dancer with Lot Fuller. Her affairs included a Boston dealer and a liaison with a Persian shah, leading to a marriage with Roy and a web of lawsuits and social downfall.
A fragmented account of Miss Calla’s career from a 1295 annulment to her Paris debut. She studies music with Mathine Marchesi, rooms modestly, then moves to an aristocratic Paris social scene under Mrs Barrett and later Baroness von Dedorf. Her fortunes include lavish houses on Rue Hamelin, US socialite patronage, and a final gala with Parisian elites.
Mrs Paul K Roxy known as Gracia Calla arrived from New York with reporters and photographers. She spoke freely to Interviewers on the train ride and posed for cameras. In Portsmouth she visited County Solicitor Charles Rateholder. Gladys Carkins born at New Inston on TSTI, ten years older than her marriage record. Her parents separated when she was seven. Brothers James Carkins and George Carkins linked to Pant I Roy.
In New York on February 28 a petition to Governor Hughes asked for the removal of District Attorney Jerome. The Metropolit an Street pathway stockholders’ committee alleges neglect of duty and accuses Jerome of receiving campaign contributions from corporations seeking favors. Jerome counters that such charges surface weekly and promises further statements when questioned. Also noted is Thomas A. Adson's mastoiditis operation at Manhattan Eye and Ear hospital and a favorable outlook for his recovery.
New York report says Thomas and Orlando Jr Midwest chemis dicers and financiers of extensive interests were indicted over mismanagement of Provident Savings and Life Assurance Society funds. Charges include conspiracy and violation of insurance statutes with potential fines and prison terms. Indictments fixed at two counts. defendants held awaiting trial as district court schedules await.
General J Warren Keifer has been nominated by Seventh Ohio district Republicans for a third term in Congress. Other items note Captain William W Van Schaick entering Sing Sing for ten years, a Sioux City fire causing 110000 in losses, and U S fleet movements toward Callao. Also: Kentucky House passes local option. Russian conspirators condemned. death of Crosby S Noyes announced. Roosevelts sends thirteen treaties to Senate. coal and mine talks in Indianapolis. Chinese indemnity bond vote. tar fire incident near Greensboro injures children.
Chicago Feb 27 quotations from the Board of Trade cover grains and livestock. Wheat and oats futures show May and July positions with scattered bid and ask notes. Live stock prices reflect varying bids for hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and price ranges listed from the Simpson Abstract Office.
Miss Emerson stars in On Parole a Civil War era romance with Confederate and Union uniforms. The Bucklen engagement features Al Phillips Fudge Tucker Robinson and Capt. Robert Pinckney with Nellie March Anne Page and Marion Willard in support as Wayne News lauds the production. Fire engine purchase planned to curb rising insurance costs as Wayne's paper notes.
A letter to Timmins from G W Krutz praises the Aubrey Stock Company visiting Bucklen Theatre. Krutz calls them the best repertoire company he has seen, notes their special scenery and capable cast, and urges Elkhart audiences to attend, as Goshen did, with best wishes.
An Elkhart advertisement touts Vinol a concentrated liver-based tonic from cod livers with iron peptonate, claiming it eliminates the nauseating oil while retaining benefits. It urges mothers with weak children and others with pulmonary issues to try it with a money-back guarantee. Houseworth Bros. druggists, Elkhart, Indiana.
An old time advertisement promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy that harmonizes stomach liver and bowels, promising comfort and good feeling when digestion functions properly at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
A fragmentary quote contrasts legal accusation with philosophical lines about minds and wills. The dialogue references a lawyer’s severe charges and an exchange about responsibility, attributed to a German proverb tone. The excerpt reads as a reflective digression on judgment and motive.
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