Complete New Line of Spring Goods at Low Prices
Catalog of spring merchandise including men and ladies hose, children's stockings, boys and girls stockings, face and fancy hose, negligee shirts, and hats. Also silks and ribbons, carpets and curtains, lace curtains, madras draperies, and grill work. Cloak and suit department lists shirts, waists, suits, skirts, and children's dresses. Second floor trunks bags and cases offered. appeal for trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mories and Marie Antique
Brussels
Maslin
Nottingham
Record Run on Diamond Express to Denver Chicago Line
The narrative describes Train No. 7 of the Lehigh Valley near Blak and the Diamond Express in April 1897, noting 43.96 miles at 80 mph and a late departure from Denver for Chicago. On March 24 Conductor Burns reports lingering delays from Akron to Wray, with speeds of 70 to 75 mph. Passages mention observers including Arthur Johnson of Denver, Wells Atlet, and Lindsay of Pittsburg, plus Carnegie interests aboard Grassmere. The consist includes engine, mail, baggage, two reclining chair cars, Grassmere, three sleepers and a dining car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Burns
Denver
Chicago
California
D. & R. G. Railway
Akron
Wray
Eckley
Arthur Johnson
Wells Atlet
Johnson
Robb
Lindsay
Pittsburg
Andrew
Carnegie
Grassmere
Rise of His Hoosier Sister Ends Tod Sloane Struggles
Kokomo born jockey Tod Sloane spends lavishly but faces decline as his sister Marie Sloane climbs to stage prominence in Indiana. She refused his $20,000 offer to quit, choosing to earn success on her own. Now she urges him to call on his sister if in need, while he grapples with diminished fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Sloane
Kokomo
Sloane
Marie Sloane
Ted
Ind
Railroads declare war on baggage smashing
Three major lines the Northwestern Union Pacific and Southern Pacific order a baggage handling overhaul. Trucks with thick padded linings must move trunks between stations and any worker caught abusing luggage will be dismissed. Travelers from Chicago to the Pacific coast are promised intact trunks after long journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Indiana Authors to Gather for Chicago Club Event
Indiana literary figures head to Chicago for the Indiana Club celebration at the Auditorium on Saturday April 26 at 7 30 in the evening. Booth Tarkington James Whitcomb Riley Mary Hartwell Catherwood and Charles Major are expected to lead with Chicago writers Opie Read Stanley Waterloo Ernest McGaffey Frank H Spearman I K Friedman also invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Club of Chicago
Conspiracy Confession Ties 1899 Cleveland Louisville Game
Former Louisville catcher Kittredge admits a conspiracy with umpire Hank O Day during a 1899 Cleveland at Louisville game. He recalls the gag of signaling a high sign to duck, and O Day’s reaction. The piece also notes hitters like George Davis and La Joie discussing bat weight effects on hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittredge
Louisville
Cleveland
Hank O’day
Tom ‘Dowd
O*day
Dowd
Hank
Local Race Notes Include Bid for Stallion Colbert and Fair Meet Plans
Thomas Boyle reports a California bid of $10,000 for his stallion Colbert 2.07 percent By Onward. The Fairmount Indiana fair association has appropriated nearly 2000 for the speed department from August 11 to 15. Secretary George A Fletcher expects a very successful fair and race meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Boyle
California
Colbert
Onward
Fair Association of
Toledo Team Member Grosart Dies After Illness
George Grosart, a member of the Toledo American Association team, died after a short illness at his home in Homestead. The stomach ailment was listed as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Grosart
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Promises Relief
Mrs. George Swartz of 808 Main street testifies that her six year old daughter suffered kidney weakness causing frequent worry. After trying other remedies, Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Houseworth Bros. produced a marked effect. For sale by all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents and remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swartz
Main Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Bailey's Laxative Tablets advertise health benefits
An advertisement asks if readers suffer from constipation and tiredness and promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets from Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago. It claims improved digestion clear skin and energy with chocolate coated tablets sold by Chas D B Rushton and offers a sample free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Lakeside Medicine Co
Chicago
Chas. DB
Rushton
Hearing Detroit Bank Case Involving City Savings Bank Absconding Funds
Trial resumed in police court as Frank C. and Henry R. Andrews face charges of misappropriating funds from City Savings Bank. Evidence includes sixty two checks totaling 917213.88, plus bank condition reports for Sept 30 and Oct 4, 1901. Expert Hayes testified to over drafts and lax book-keeping, noting absence of collateral loan register and missing charge records in the stamp book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrecking Institution
Detroit
George Ll. Maltz
Frank C
Henry R. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Frank C. Andrews
Kirchner
Maltz
Fred W. Hayes
Frank Co. Andrews
Hayes
Andrews
Four City Fires in Dallas Cause Major Losses
Four fires in Dallas and nearby Nacogdoches caused extensive damage estimated at $400000 with $275000 insured. Dorsey Brothers printing plant suffered a $200000 loss, while Lamar street and Fisher lane blazes destroyed multiple buildings and housing. Firefighters and police aided victims including injuries to Chief Magee and others. Incendiary origins suspected in several blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Brothers
Dorsey
Department of
Lamar Street
Agricultural Implement District
Magee
Fire Department
William Spurr
No. 3 Engine Company
James Robinson
Engine Company No. 4
James Roe
Chemical No. 2
Lamar
Fisher Lane
Dallas
Nacogdoches Texas
Digestive Health Advice and Remedial Suggestion
The line urges good digestion and health following appetite and offers Burdock Blood Bitters as a suggested remedy. It presents a period voice promoting a tonic for digestive issues.
Springfield appoints Jas B Smith as adjutant general
In Springfield on April 21 Gov. Yates appointed Jas B Smith of Clay City as adjutant general to succeed the late Jasper N Reece. Col Theodore Ewer of Springfield, previously chief clerk in the adjutant general's Office for five years, is promoted to succeed Col Smith as adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
Springfield
Jas. B. Smith
Clay City
Yates
Jasper
Child Blown From Fire Escape in Monterey Apt Fire
In Chicago on April 21 a gas explosion drove a mother from a fire escape at the Monterey apartment house on Thirty-ninth street. Alice Grimstead was blown from her father’s grasp while clinging to him, fell fifty feet to the stone and died. The father with another child under his arm escaped severely burned. Several residents and bystanders aided in rescues as the five story building suffered about 15000 in damages and tenants faced roughly 10000 in total losses amid heroism and panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Monterey
Thirty-ninth Street
Alice Grimstead
Destructive Kansas City Fire Ruins Homes
A major blaze in southwest Kansas City Missouri destroyed about fifty dwellings and left sixty families homeless. The wind fanned flames as embers blew over half a mile, and total damage reached around 75000 dollars. Spectator John Stinne of Quincy Illinois died from falling iron while firefighter Edward Bennett collapsed from heat. The fire raged for about three hours before being controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
John Stinne
Quincy
Ill
Edward Bennett
Digestive aid claims cure for indigestion in old ad copy
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It promises quick relief from fullness and bloating and claims to digest what you eat without a strict diet. The copy notes long use and bottles sold with size comparisons.
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Geo, Wyman &Co
Kentucky
Wit
Sports
Halt
Rae Cate
George Davis
White Stockings
Jones
Lajoie
Elkhart
Frank C. and
Henry R. Andrews On
Ry Aceries Deere Sese
Kansas
Tex
Dewitt
Houseworth Eroa
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Ottawa
E. T. Holmes
Big Four Bidg
Indianapolis
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Great
the. Alonzo O. Bliss Co
Washington, ‘D.C
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