Lake Shore Railroad Raises Wages for West End Conductors and Brakemen
The Lake Shore Railroad posts a new pay schedule effective November 15 raising wages for 2,000 workers in the west end yards by about 75 cents per hour for night conductors and brakemen and about 50 cents for day crews. Overall payroll impact exceeds 500,000 annually as the company shares prosperity with its employees, citing cost of living and fairness as primary reasons. The voluntary increases follow similar moves by other eastern lines and apply across engine crews telegraph operators and station staff.
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Lake Shore Railroad
Elkhart
South Bend
LA Porte
Lake Shore
H. A. Zeisel
Brotherhood of Railway
Chicago
Duluth
New Orleans
Birthday Surprise Honors Octogenarian in Osceola Family Gathering
An Octogenarian, Bolden Smith aged 79, was surprised by a large family gathering at 511 Madison Street. About 28 relatives from Michigan and Illinois attended including Samuel Bowman and wife Cora, several Bowman children, in laws, and Smith’s sister from Marshall. The gathering featured a bountiful dinner and small gifts, and will be long remembered by those present.
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Samuel Bowman
Madison Street
Bolden Smith
Myrtle
Curtis Koontz
Ella
Carlton
Frank Bowman
Emma
Newton
Dorotha
Harrison Shidler
Cordelia
Edna
Hikhart
Sylvester Smith
Theresa
Jessie
Cassopolis
Mich
Rachel Shidler
William Shidler
Elizabeth Squires
Osceola
Lena Shidler
Ora
Sarah
Dora
Eliza Bigter
Goshen
Smith
Hollar
Marshall
Alice Coons
Mora
Minn
Legal change of venue in Bowman and Judas railroad cases
The $10,000 damage cases of Isa belle P Bowman as administrator and Lucy A Judas as administrator against Lake Shore Michigan Southern Ry Co have been moved to the St Joseph circuit court on a change of venue.
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Isabelle P. Bowman
The
Lake, Shore & Michigan Southern Ry Co
Lucy A. Judas
St. Joseph
Venus
Guardian appointed for Eugene Compton with $500 bond
Jacob D. Compton was named guardian of Eugene Compton who is declared of unsound mind. A bond of $500 was required as part of the guardianship appointment.
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Jacob D. Compton
Eugene Compton
Letter From Alaska Receives Parley From Brother
A letter arrived today from Alaska addressed to C. E. Fedder. The sender is identified as his brother Herman. Further details about contents are not provided in the fragment.
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Alaska
C. E. Fedder
Herman ‘C
Fedder Supervises Nome Mining Company in Alaska
The article notes Fedder now in Nome overseeing St. Joe Mining Co where he will winter. Prospects are described as fine and a quantity of gold is being secured. Fedder serves as secretary and treasurer while C. Fedder and H. W. Shumard hold president and treasurer roles.
Property Transfers Listed in Local Deeds
Unmarried Anna Smith transfers 80 acres in Union to Oliver Smith for 4000 dollars. Andrew Goodyear and wife sell lot 66 Walnut Hill addition to Goshen for 200 dollars. Briggsdale Improvement Co to Perry L Beck lot 47 Briggsdale addition to Elkhart for 200 dollars. Rosella Abel unmarried transfers lot 5 Gregg's addition to Filkhart to William Warlick and wife for 850 dollars. Christian Stutz to Joseph P. Walters 40 acres in northwest quarter section 35 York township for 1200 dollars. Frank Randolph and wife to William F Kern and Izora Kern lot 3 in Dr Randolph's addition to Elkhart for 154 dollars.
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Anna Smith
Oliver Smith
Union
Andrew Goodyear
Josephine L. Ogle
Walnut Hill
Goshen
Briggsdale Improvement Co
Perry L. Beck
Briggsdale
Elkhart
Rosella Abél
William Warlick
Greeg’s
Filkhart
Christian Stutz
Joseph PD. Walters
York Tp
Frank Randolph
Wiliam EF. Kern
Izora Kern
Dr. Randolph
Eikhart
Death of Albert B Wilhelm at 31 from consumption
Albert B Wilhelm aged 31 died last night at his parents home two and a half miles south of the city from consumption. He leaves a wife and a three year old daughter Florence, three brothers William Ashler John Sailor Mich and Varrison Dowagiac Mich and five sisters Mrs H Ferguson Mrs Rilla Miller Ris sa Nettie and Cora living with parents. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from the Evangelical chapel in Wolf's addition with Rev Sundermann officiating.
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Albert B. Wilhelm
Florence
William
Ashler
John
Sailor
Mich
Varrison
Dowagiac
H. Ferguson
Rilla Miller
Elkhart
Rissa
Nettie
Cora
Evangelical
Wolf
Rev
Sundermann
Lockjaw Follows Injury At Home On Prairie Street
Milton Smith in Bristol area suffers lockjaw after injuring fingers in a corn shredding machine at his home. He self dressed the wound two weeks earlier. Dr Lisenbeiss treats with anti tetanus hoping to save his life.
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Lisenbeiss
Milton Smith
Charles Smith
Prairie Street
Bristol
Hisen- Leiss
The Hunting Season Across Newspapers
A compilation of brief satirical wires on hunting season and related perils. The quotes reference mishaps and price effects as livestock and game figures rise, noting dangers from loaded guns and various seasonal hazards amid urban transit.
Indiana supremacy in corn mint and literature
A compilation of quotes from various Indiana papers commenting on local topics. The items touch on agriculture, mining politics, weather jokes about Bryan, hospital policy, family meal costs, and election results in Perry county and Kentucky.
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Indiana
Muncie Times
Baer
Logansport
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Greenfield
Smith
Eastern Hospital For
Anderson Bulletin
Terre Haute
Perry County
Kentucky
Cannelton Hnquirer
St. Louis
Richmond
Cleveland News Briefs Tie Local Health and Education Updates
Mr A F Coleman formerly at St Louis now home again after health decline during his time with Great Western Cereal. Revival meetings led by Rev Tracey began at Smith church last Sunday with strong past and future hopes. Osolo, Cleveland Kango and Concord townships held a joint teachers institute at Elkhart Institute on Prairie street. Cleveland teachers report progress with Miss Leith visiting the institute. Mr Lee Cauffman presides over local meat concerns.
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A. F. Coleman
St. Louis
Great Western Cereal Company
Tracey
Smith Church
Osolo
Cleveland
Kango
Concord
Elkhart
Prairie Street
Pressae
Leith
Lee ‘Cauffman
Willowdale School News and Community Happenings
Miss Mattie Rush reported to have tamed Willowdale mice with an effective remedy at the school. A box social to support purchasing an organ will be held Friday December 5 at Willowdale schoolhouse. Protracted meetings started at Rowe church while truant officer spoke to students. James Silver of Watonga visits his mother Mrs. Shattuck. George Anderson recovers from quinsy. Levi and L. B. Thornton expand home and warn about local hunting arrests. Reverend Middleton to preach at Willowdale church Sunday.
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Pearl
Mattie Rush
Willowdale
Mattie
J. B. Silver
Watonga
Okla
Ter
H. C. Shattuck
Rowe
George Anderson
Levi B. Thornton
L. B. Thornton
Thornton Bros
Rev. Middleton
Naming a Child as Land Transfer Consideration in a Contract
Legal opinions discuss a case where parents named a child to fulfill a contract with a friend who later tried to claim land for the child. The decision held that naming the child can be valid consideration for conveying land to the child. Other notes cover perjury defense, proximate cause for death injuries, stockholder proxy liability, and lunatic conveyances void for undervalued transfers.
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Northwestern Rep
Iowa
Deemer
N. Y
O’brien
Bancroft Denies Sale of Rail Line to Clarke
W H Bancroft, president of the Oregon Short Line, in San Francisco denies reports that President Harriman sold 300 miles of track from Salt Lake City to Senator Clarke. He says Harriman has not abandoned plans to build Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and that work on the new road is proceeding. He emphatically denies any agreement between Harriman and Clarke.
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W. H.bancroft
The
Oregon
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Harriman
Salt Lake
Clarke
Los Angeles
Post office site decision in Elkhart nears final
Elkhart residents fear Pratt street site loses favor as Washington backs Jackson street. A R Beardsley reports officials ready to approve Jackson after Parsons report. November 24 postponement hinges on $2,090 to $3,000 needed for Pratt supporters, unlikely to be raised.
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Elkhart
Main
Pratt Streets
Jackson Streets
A. R. Beardsley
Washington
Pratt Street
Post Office
Jackson Street
John W. Parsons
Beardsley
Runaway Chris Fedder Reported In Bristol and Traverse City
A local youth named Chris Fedder who fled his home in Bristol days ago has been located in Bristol. He told Trustee Vigil that he applied for a job last Friday in Bris ie and plans to go to a relative in Traverse City Michigan. He described his Elkhart home as unpleasant.
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Bristol
Chris Fedder
Brisie
S . Trustee
Traverse City
Mich
Elkhart
Wakarusa Oil Well Shot. Detection Pending
The Wakarusa oil well was shot at 6 o'clock last evening and Attorney Hughes of the company could not say this afternoon what the result would be.
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Wakarusa
Hughes
Crex Grass Exhibit Draws Elkhart Shoppers to Depot Car
A display car from the American Grass Twine company toured near the Lake Shore depot in Elkhart, with 40 freight cars. Crex grass products include furniture rugs screens and binding twine grown in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The industry began four years ago and now represents $15 million in investment with factories in several cities. Demand outpaces supply as orders pour in from Australia India and Europe.
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Amercan Grass Twine Company
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Australia
India
Europe
Crex
China
Hikhart
Carpenter Bousht
Opera House
Heirs Transfer Lot In Kenyon Gad Elkhart to Elkhart and More
Real estate notes list transfers in Elkhart and surrounding townships. Heirs of Lot Duty deceased convey lot 15 in Kenyon Gad to Franklin H. Cottrell. John W. Fieldhouse transfers lot 121 Allendale to George W. Figming. Susie Ray Beardsley conveys a small tract at Crawford and Main in Elkhart to John W. Pielthouse. George Bowser and wife transfer 101 acres in Elkhart township to Geo. O. Gridley and wife. John N. Price and wife sell the northwest quarter of section 32 in Jackson township to David A. Wortinger for 2050 dollars.
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Franklin ‘H. Cottrell
Kenyon
Elkhart
John W. .Fieldhouse
George W. Figming
Allendale
Susie Ray” Beardsley
John. W. Pielthouse
Crawford and
Main
George BE. Bowser
Geo. OQ
Gridley
John N. Price
David A. Wortinger
N. W
Jackson Tp
Court Notes Relatives of Allen Visit Goshen
Relatives of A Nusbaum of Hikhart went to Goshen yesterday to see him in jail for contempt. The visit occurred as part of ongoing court notes and reflects the legal proceedings surrounding the case.
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Allen
A. Nusbaum
Hikhart
Goshen
Nash Sheriff Escort to South Bend for Suspected Seduction Case
Nash County sheriff brings Elliott to South Bend where he is wanted for allegedly seducing a 14 year old girl Minnie Garver. Marriage licenses issued to Perry King 26 and Lena Klutz 22 of Elkhart. Ernest Creager 22 and Ethel Klingerman 19 of Vistula.
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Nash Sheriff Elliott -Willium
South Bend
Minnie Garver
Perry King
Elkhart
Lena Klutz
Ernest Creager
Vistula
Ethel Klingerman
Darling for Kelly Sues Hudson on Note for 96 Dollars
Arthur E. Darling acting for John J. Kelly files suit against Anna Hudson seeking judgment for 96 dollars on a promissory note. Proceedings seek monetary relief and legal costs as applicable under the note agreement.
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Arthur E. Darling
John J. Kelly
Anna Hudson
Marconi's Latest Triumph Across Ocean Messages
Halifax dispatch reports the Italian warship at Alberta constantly receiving complete messages from across the ocean. Marconi says he will not speak to the public until he can present the full history of his success.
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Marconi
Halifax
Glaze Bay
Alberta
Mrs Molineux Seeks Divorce After Murder Acquittal
Mrs Roland B Molineux arrives in Sioux Falls South Dakota to reside six months in a hotel as she seeks a divorce from her husband who was recently acquitted of murder analysis
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Molineux
Sioux Falls
S. D
Roland B. Molineux
Society Woman Accuses Teacher Then Fatally Stabs
In Rochester on November 18 Mrs. Frank Young confronted Miss Florence McFarlin accusing her of alienating her husband’s affections. McFarlin attempted to leave but Young pursued her through the kitchen and fatally stabbed Miss McFarlin, then surrendered to the police.
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Rochester
N. Y
Frank Young
Florence McFarlin
Philippines Amnesty Grants Release For Gusman Brothers
The Supreme Court freed Jose and Isadore Gusman under the amnesty act. They had been sentenced to life imprisonment for executing Lieutenant Piera of the Spanish civil guard by firing to a stake, where he was starved for three days and forced to eat a piece of his own flesh.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Philippines
Jose
Isadore Gusman
Piera
Spanish Civil Guard
Trial of Harvey Logan in Knoxville Opens
Harvey Logan, accused Montana train robber, goes to trial in Knoxville circuit court with key evidence showing unsigned national bank bills seized near Wasner Montana on July 3 1901 totaling forty thousand dollars. Helena bank president engineer express messengers Pinkerton detectives and treasury officials are among witnesses.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Harvey Logan
Montana
National Bank
Wasner
Mont
Helena Bank
Pinkerton
Treasury
Strongman Eugene Sandow Likely Drowned in Elingamite Wreck
London reports indicate Eugene Sandow and his wife are believed drowned after the steamer Elingamite wreck. Letters say they were booked to sail. Sandow cabled from Melbourne that he accidentally missed the Elingamite, suggesting they had planned to travel.
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London
Eugene Sandow
Sandow
Melhbourns
Two Austrians Die from Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Sharon report says two Austrians are dead and five more in critical condition after drinking wood alcohol found Sunday in a demi john near a man's home. The men were hospitalized and three showed fatal symptoms this morning.
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Sharon
Molineux Contemplates Divorce Fight After Consultation
In New York this morning Molineux held a brief consult with attorney George Battle over a marital dispute. He declined to comment but is believed to intend contesting the divorce.
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New York
Molineux
George Battle
Reverend George Martin Pleads Guilty in Grand Stand Threat
London on November 18 Rev George Martin pleaded guilty in the Old Bailey to threatening to blow up the grand stand on the King's procession day. Sentence was postponed.
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London
George Martin
Old Bailey Court
Fern and Demartheray Named Ministers to Washington
Berne Switzerland November 18 Fern and Demartheray present counsellor of the legation at Rome today was appointed minister to Washington amid diplomatic reshuffle with Rome.
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Berne
Switzerland
Fernand Demartheray
Legation
Rome
Washington
Kings of Portugal and Edward Shoot Today
Windsor reports a royal shooting day with King of Portugal and King Edward among participants, adding a rare sporting note to the royal visit.
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Windsor
Portugal
Edward
St Joseph River power plant to boost South Bend industry
More than one million dollars funds a colossal electric plant on the St Joseph river six miles above South Bend. When finished it will rival only Sault Ste Marie for size in the region, delivering up to 10 000 horsepower to fuel 150 plus South Bend manufacturers and attract new ones. Built by the St Joseph and Elkheart Power company with New York and Indiana capital, about 250 men work under William H Lang. The plant’s output ranges from 5000 at minimum up to 8000 to 10000 horsepower when water is favorable.
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St. Joseph River
South Bend
Middle West
Sault St. Marie
Mich
St. Joseph and Eilkhart Power Company
New York
Indiana
William H. Lang
Governor Nomination Prospects Stir in State Politics
The report notes Congressman Hemenway of the first district and Congressman Crumpacker of the tenth district along with Attorney-General Taylor seeking the Republican nomination for governor. Lieutenant Gilbert and Elmer Crockett of South Bend are also mentioned as contenders while John W. Kern is seen as the likely Democratic nominee with little opposition.
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Hemenway
Crumpacker
Taylor
Gilbert
Elmer Crockett
South Bend
John W. Kern
Illinois General Term Begins New Year
Beginning January 1 the Illinois General Assembly will open its session with plans to address state budgeting reforms, public safety measures, and education funding. Lawmakers expect debates on taxes, pensions, and infrastructure projects to shape the agenda.
Record Suspension Classes For Company Workers
The plan divides workers into two classes. Class A includes those with two years of service and under sixty days of suspension. they receive suspension on record only and lose no actual time. Class B covers new hires or those not meeting Class A, who lose all time for which suspension is ordered.
Southern Pacific orders fifty chair cars and sixty six locomotives
E O McCormick reports Southern Pacific has ordered fifty sixty foot vestibuled chair cars from Pullman and sixty six locomotives from Baldwin Works. The lineup includes eighteen moguls twenty five heavy switches ten ten wheeled passenger and thirteen Atlantic type engines. Atlantic and ten wheeled passenger types are the heaviest of their kind built in the United States.
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E. O. McCormick
Southern Pacific
Pullman Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Baldwin
United States
Western wheat and corn freight rates advance December fifteenth
Western traffic officials move to raise freight rates on wheat and corn from the west and southwest to the East and gulf by 2 cents per hundred pounds from December 15. Wheat from the Missouri to the Mississippi rises from 7 to 9 cents, corn from 6 to 8 cents, making Chicago shipments 14 cents for wheat and 43 cents for corn. New rates apply to export.
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Missouri River
Gulf
Missouri
Mississippi
Chicago
Express Companies To Announce Semiannual Dividends
The Adams company directors have already declared their semiannual dividend. American Express Company directors were due to declare last Wednesday but postponed because President Fargo was in Europe. A meeting is scheduled tomorrow and action is expected.
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Express
Adams Company
American Express Company
Fargo
Europe
Petition seeks half rates for Buddhist and Mohammedan priests
The Southern Pacific, the Santa Fe and their connections receive a petition from Buddhist and Mohammedan priests asking for half rates on overland trips. Christian ministers and Jewish rabbis, along with Christian missionaries and Sisters of Charity, already receive the courtesy. The plea urges no discrimination against Oriental priests.
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Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Sisters of Charity
Pennsylvania Company Plans Elevation of 38 Miles of Track
The Pennsylvania Company proposes an elevation program totaling 38 miles of track including 6 miles of main track and 21 miles of side track with 22 subways and 16 grade crossings eliminated. The project cost exceeds 3 million dollars and is expected to be finished next year.
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Pennsylvania Company
Court Hearing on Railroad and Telegraph Pole Case
In Pittsburg the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Western Union Telegraph Company case goes before the United States Court. Western Union seeks an injunction to stop removal of poles wires and fixtures by Pennsylvania Railroad. The dispute is seen as a major legal battle involving the two firms.
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United States Court At
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Company
Wnon
Pennsylvania-Cassatt Corporation
Pension schemes debut contrasts across lines and roads
The per diem plan shows delays in report filing with some routes lagging like July. Canadian Pacific will inaugurate the pension system at the start of the new year. It will differ from the Pennsylvania scheme and from the Grand Trunk plan, which resembles insurance.
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Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
First Mishawaka Smallpox Victim Emma Booker Dies
Emma Booker wife of William M Booker died Sunday morning at their Mishawaka residence from a malignant smallpox strain. She is noted as the first person to fall victim to the disease in Mishawaka.
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Emma
Wiliam M. Booker
Mishawaka
Illinois Central bans concealed weapon carry by workers
The Illinois Central issued a peremptory order stopping the practice of carrying concealed weapons by employees while on duty. It is not known how widespread the alleged practice is among the road’s workforce.
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Illinois Central
Farris Elected Vice President of Zanesville and Western
J J M Farris, vice president of the Toledo and Ohio Central and the Kanawan and Michigan railways, has been elected vice president of the Zanesville and Western railway, which includes the southern section of the old Columbus Sandusky and Hocking road.
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J.jm. Farris
Toledo & Ohio Central
Kanawan & Michigan Railways
Zanesville & “Western
Old
Columbus
Sandusky’ & Hocking Road
All Day Long Comfort and Cough Fit Relief
Read aloud for relief and humor to ease nerves and coughing. The passage notes persistent coughing that aches the bones, advising against suffering and seeking comfort.
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Chicago Daily News
Detroit Tribune
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the State Press
Cleveland News
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Weaver
Tennessee
Lurton
New York Supplement
Judge Hirschberg
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Lake Shore Depot
the. Allinois -Gentral
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