Mrs Ryan the Millionaire Philanthropist of New York
A profile of Mrs. Thomas Fortune Ryan, widow of Wall Street trader, who gives more than a million dollars yearly to churches, schools, and hospitals. She funds missions in the Southwest, builds nursing care, and sews baby garments for the needy while avoiding publicity.
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Mme. Jacobin
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Wall Street
Ryan
New York
Virginia
District of Columbia
Southwest
Cardinal Gibbons
New York Times
Painted Desert
Arizona
Pere Marquette
Mary
Phoenix
Tucson
Mesa
Thomas F. Ryan
Tom Ryan
Sixteenth Street
Dreyfus Reinstated as Major of Artillery in Turbulent Paris
Paris observers note the July parliament session ended with Alfred Dreyfus restored to the army as a major of artillery amid tumult. Col. Picquart promoted to brigadier general while public and deputies clash over prosecutions and amnesty.
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Col. Picquart
Paris
Alfred Dreyfus
Chamber of Deputies
Etienne
Capt
Dreyfus
Col
Picquart
M. Etienne
Legion of Honor
Army Committee
Messimy
M. Durre
M. Lasses
MM. Flandin
Republic
Ghesquiere
Brisson
M. Pressense
M. Pugliesi-Conti
M. Sarraini
M. Millevoye
M. Sarraut
Col. Viequart
M. Dennis Cochin
Gen. Mercier
Col. Plegnart
Mercier
Conse
du Paty de Clam
Saloonkeeper Fatally Shot in Robbery Attempt at Wheeling
Fatally shot in a Friday early morning robbery attempt at a Bellaire saloon, Henry Kraft dies and porter Michael Maxson is dangerously wounded. Two masked men fled as police from Wheeling and nearby towns arrest eight suspects amid crowd that gathered at the scene.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Henry Kraft
Bellaire
Michael Maxson
Poly Bers
Martin's Ferry
Benwood
Special Election Called for Cook County Clerk Post
Gov Deneen calls a special election to be held November 6 to fill the Cook County circuit clerk seat, succeeding John A Linn.
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Springfield
Deneen
Cook County
John A. Linn
Harold H. Pyles Hanged for Murder in Towson Jail Yard
Harold H. Pyles, a Black man from Towson Maryland, was hanged in the jail yard on Friday for murdering his sweetheart after confessing to the crime. The execution followed his arrest and trial, reflecting a dramatic end to a fatal crime case in July.
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Towson
Harold H. Pyles
Woman Credits Kidney Pills for Relief from Dropsy
Mrs Elizabeth Maxwell of 415 West Fourth Street Olympia Washington describes three years of kidney trouble with backache swelling feet and difficulty breathing. After using four boxes of Deans Kidney Pills the bloating and distress disappeared. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box FosterMilburn Co Buffalo New York.
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Elizabeth Maxwell
West Fourth St
Olympia
Wash
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Little Girl Eyes Low Neck Shoes Next Summer
A short reminiscence relates a girl named Mabel who hated high-topped shoes. She asks her mother for a pair of low-necked shoes the following summer, contrasting her longing with her current footwear.
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Mabel
Mamma
New Homes in the Northwest Offer to Shoshone Reservation
The Shoshone Reservation will open to settlement with round trip rail from Chicago and Northwest lines. July 12 to 29 excursion rates advertise a low fare to Shoshone Wyoming near the reservation border. Registration runs July 16 to 31 at Shoshoni and Lander. pamphlets with maps and guidance available from S. F. Miller A. G. F. & P. A. Omaha Nebraska.
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Chicago & W North- Western
Ba Y
Shoshone
Wyoming
Shoshoni and
Lander
S. F. Miller
Omaha
Neb
Defiance Starch Promises Easier Laundry Work
An ad style passage touts Defiance Starch as stronger than others allowing thinner application for crisp fabrics. It claims reduced ironing issues, less starch residue on irons, and better wear. Includes household quips and a teething syrup note.
Fundamental Difference Teach In What Why Do the Quakers Speak
A brief dialogue where Johnny notes Quakers do not wear hats as a sign, highlighting a religious practice and a linguistic quirk. The exchange contrasts traditional dress with a question of language and behavior.
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Johnny
Scriptures in Russia Reach Record Bible Distribution
The British and Foreign Bible Society reports a banner year in circulating scriptures in Europe Russia and Siberia. Over 500000 copies distributed in European Russia plus a very large number in Siberia.
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Russia
British and Foreign Bible Society
European
Beesides
Siberia
Quiet boy prompts another family joke
A narrator recalls Little Tommy who stayed quiet through first courses. During dessert he told a funny story, prompting laughter. His son then asks for another tale, saying Now, papa tell the other one.
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Tommy
Papa
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Artillery
Dean’s
Willie
Bessie
Puck
Dodds
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