Milwaukee Millionaire Pfister Indicted for Theft and Bribery
Milwaukee financier Charles F. Pfister, a prominent city figure, is indicted on stealing 14000 from Wisconsin Rendering Co to secure a city garbage contract. Four other men, including state senator Barney Eaton and officials Reichert and Dittmar, face bribery charges. reporter Frank Schulta is charged with perjury. Other items note Edwin F. Daniels' death and various August incidents across cities.
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Milwaukee
Charles F. Pfister
Wisconsin Rendering Co
John F. Dittmar
George F. Reichert
Barney A. Eaton
Frank F. Schulta
Pfister
Paater
Reichert
Dittmar
Eaton
West 22
Murder in Bishop Leaves Authorities Stumped
In Washington County a coal miner Joseph Barr aged 36 was found dead in his room with his skull crushed. Authorities have no clue to the murderer. In Chicago the steamer City of Traverse sailed to Kenosha as police anticipate using Chicago as a base for racing result wireless messages. In Asheville Professor Ono a Japanese jiu jitsu instructor defeated Big Tom Frisbee before 2000 spectators at the Auditorium wrestling match.
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Washington
Bishop
Washington County
Joseph Barr
Chicago
Traverse
Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
Big Tom
Asheville
N. C
Ono
Annapolis Naval Academy
Frisbee
Madison County
N.C
Fight for 90 million estate reaches German heirs
The Columbus attorney John J. Stoddart travels to Germany to represent Valentine Faber heirs in pursuing an estate valued at 90 million dollars. The Faber legacy dates to 1859 when Valentine’s brother, head of Faber Pencil Co., died, and the case hinges on proving Valentine's relation and recovering the inheritance years later.
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Columbus, O
John J. Stoddart
Germany
Valentine Faber
Haron von Paber
Faber Pencil Co
Bavaria
Valentine
America
Stoddart
Faber
Ger
Luther Carl von Faber
Baden Baden
Valentine Maber
Charles Richter
Columbus
Rus. Bell J. Ash
Mount Vernon
Ireland Builds Lead in British Fruit Markets
Ireland pushes for a leading role in British fruit trade with state backing for orchard development and export oriented drying and packing. The article notes high quality Irish fruit and outlines recipes for light desserts and lemon sauces, including a milk and egg preparation and baked gem pies.
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Ireland
Kiss Her Bay A Call for Devotion in Marriage Advice
A dated Catholic Standard piece urges husbands to show ardor and tenderness toward wives, insisting expressions of affection and loyalty sustain marriage. It promotes active, respectful partnership and warns against neglect or harsh behavior as divorce looms.
The Bomb at the Dinner Party
A Paris outskirts salon scene shows M and Mme Robiguet awaiting guests for a costumed dinner. The couple banter about disturbances, a kitchen saucepan mistaken for a bomb, and nervous preparations as no guests arrive at seven-thirty.
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Paris
Mme. Robiguet
Madame
Monsieur
M. Robiquet
Mme
Siroteau
Times
Eudoxie
Bomb in the kitchen sparks panic at Robiquet villa
A French household reels from a reported kitchen bomb as guests in period costumes roam the road outside. The bomb, hidden in the ice chest, proves nonlethal. the blue blouse deliveryman confesses to a prank, leaving the Robiquets shaken and relieved.
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M. Robiquet
Patence
the Bowd
Monsieur
Madame
Maittame
Sha
Toy
Budoxie
Bud
Madexte
Eudoxie
Robiquet
Eudoxic
Mind on the Draft and Catching Cold Advice
A physician warns that drafts from trolley and subway can cause colds but are avoidable. He says stay aware of drafts to prevent illness and avoid panic, noting coldness is largely a matter of nerves and correct mindset.
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Algo
New York Sun
Ray
Queer Beauty Notions and Natural Observations
A column notes fashion quirks from Circassians to eastern courtesans with eye makeup, long nails, and gold sheaths. It records octogenarian Janssen’s gas-venting experiments at Mount Vesuvius and discusses forestry as a growing industry aiming to import young spruce for local planting and timber supply.
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Janssen
Mount
Vesuvius
Ingas
Bighu
Beginning of Trouble and Witty Observations Cited
The passage presents a humorous exchange about wealth enjoying life versus ongoing challenges. A Mr. Cumrox notes life’s long programme of acquired tastes such as olives cheese and Wagnerian music while Washington Star and Louisville Courier Journal quips reference ancient Chaldeans bricks and using returned letters to build a doghouse.
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Mr. Cumrox
Waashington
Graball
Louisville Courlet- Journal
Genoa Port Records 1994 Traffic Shows No US-Flag Vessels
In 1994 Genoa port saw 6151 vessel entries with a total gross tonnage of 6018256. None of the ships carried the American flag, despite substantial Genoa US freight and passenger traffic.
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Genoa
United States
Liner carries only one letter from UK to Australia
A curious result of the recent dislocation of the mail service between Australia and the United Kingdom is that the mail taken to Adelaide by the Orontes consisted of only one letter. That was registered.
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Australia
United Kingdom
Adelaide
London Daily Mail
Ancient Greece and Jackstones in popular culture
A garbled note cites ancient writers claiming jackstones were played in Greece with kineslevones noted by Anstophanes as a girls game. The piece claims jackstones are now worldwide and inexpensive, then a quip contrasts Daisy and Jack about letter sending with a jokey typo.
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Greece
Anstophanes
Just Enjoy It at Breakfast Table Dining
A Somerville Journal note urges patrons to enjoy meals without questioning the meal’s origins or ingredients. The informal remark frames breakfast at a local restaurant as a simple pleasure to savor.
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Somerville Journal
Unclear Fragments From Period Newspapers
A collage of brief quotes and headlines from Philadelphia papers touches on marriage woes pay scales in Japan and a missionary box inscription. Readable items include quips about alimony and life’s hurdles, plus fashion notes and a line about a Turkish official’s salary.
Soap Choice Helps Roaches Avoid Infestations
When buying soap in Wyoming consider brands that do not attract roaches and water bugs. Sticky strong smelling yellow soaps lure insects to sinks and tubs, whereas EASY TASK soap does not. Available at all grocers.
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Edwin F. Daniels
Daniels
Teamsters
Edwin F. Daniels Coal Co
Montgomery Ward
Rosen
Oyster Bay
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Roosevelt
Baron Rosen
Sergius Witte
Charleroi, Fa
Nicto Seygear
Julia Keteum
Donora
la Porte
Ind
David Reed
Kankakee River
John G. Carlisle
Babylon
L. 1
Mary J. Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
West Islip
Memphis
Tenn
Hattiesburg
Miss
Edward Lewis
Kid" George
J. G. Smith
Houghton, Mich
Adventure Mine
Eatadiobad
Puoben Wi Changs
Clorvinad
Detrek
Milo
Stevens & CO
Waghingeton
B.C
Valentine Fabar
Philadelphia
Aug
J. A. Hunter
Bureau of Highways
Weaver
Hunter
League Island Navy Yard
Boston
Highway Bureau
Nome
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Nome Nugget
St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Northern Pacific Railroad Co
Huntington
W.a
Guyandotte Valley
Logan
Frank Adkins
Leff Logan
Adkins
John Ashan
Barboursville
George Zirkle
Erwt
Kise
Tony
Akethie
Daly
Ash
Scientiat
Mavie
Jack
Daisy
Detroit Free Press
Philadelphia Press
Puck
Philadelphia Record
Louis Globe-Democrat
Japan
Plasi
Elyria
Hubert Day
Gandy Kitchen Century Block
Kaiser Court
John Kaiser & Bro
Ely Poway Block
Paone Rawson
de Witt
A- Dykeman
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