WATER FOR NEW GYM EXPANSION ORG COUNCIL ORDERS SIX INCH MAIN
City council approves a six inch water main extension from Court and Merrill to Third Street to supply Parsons college gymnasium. The college covers half installation cost with a water rebate from the city and the line boosts northwest water pressure and adds a fire plug for better protection. A second phase to Fourth Street will complete the circuit.
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Merrill Streets
Third Street
Parsons College
C. B. & Q. Railway Company
Advanced Musical Comedy Opens at Grand Opera House
An open letter extols advanced musical comedy as the greatest form of its kind and praises its progress in stagecraft. The writer attends a Friday performance at the Grand Opera House on November 27th, noting its beauty and utility and seeking how to maximize its lasting impact.
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Grand Opera House
Shanghai Sees China Stable If Regent Keeps Yuan and Chang Chi Tung
Shanghai reports say the empire’s future rests on Prince Chun retaining Yuan Shi Kai and Chang Chi Tung as senior statesmen. No revolt fears. troops remain away from Peking. The emperor’s valedictory praises reforms and constitutional aims within nine years, while Yuan oversees imperial funeral rites and autumn army maneuvers proceed. Twenty seven days of mourning begin.
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Peking
Prince Chun
Yuan Shi Kai
Chang Chi Tung
Grand Council
China
Shang Chi Chung
Shang
Board of War
Tuan Fang
Nanking
Black Hand Suspected in Positive Identification
A report notes that investigators consider the act positive to be the work of the Black Hand.
Man recalls witnessing two presidential assassinations
Alton Illinois resident E S Kennedy recalls being near President Garfield when shot and near President McKinley during his assassination. He stood in the crowd for both events and admits fear of seeing Roosevelt killed.
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Alton
Ill
E. S. Kennedy
East Alton
United States
Garfield
Charles Guiteau
Kennedy
Washington
McKinley
Roosevelt
Prominent Real Estate Dealer Peter Van Vliston Remanded to Joliet
Chicago dispatch reports Peter Van Vliston a leading real estate dealer and self confessed forger to the amount of more than seven hundred thousand dollars was moved to Joliet state prison under guard. Fears of self harm prompted removal earlier than planned and he concealed his face with a newspaper during the transfer drawing a cautious crowd at the depot.
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Joliet
Chicago
Peter van Vlissington
Strassheim
Union Depot
Seven Years of Proof for Dr Kings New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo testifies seven years proof that Dr Kings New Discovery heals coughs colds and throat chest lung ailments. The world has thirty eight years proof it cures lagrippe hay fever asthma bronchitis and early consumption. Timely use prevents pneumonia. Sold at Shriner drug store 50c and 1. Trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
F. S. Shriner
Makes Appeal For Girl Clerk In Low Wage Debate
Des Moines reports Mrs. Elizabeth Baird of the Humane society argues underpaid clerks drive into vice more than street walkers. She cites starting wages of 4 to 6 dollars weekly and outlines how board rent and laundry drain a young clerk's funds, urging merchants to raise pay.
Germans Buy 700000 Acres of Miller & Lux Land
Reported purchase by German Americans led by Liggett Meyers and Adolphus Busch of 450000 acres in California and 250000 in Oregon plus 120000 cattle and 20000 horses. Sale would curb San Francisco butcher monopoly. report denied by Miller & Lux office in San Francisco.
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California
Oregon
Los Angeles
Miller & Lux
Liggett & Meyers
St. Louis
San Francisco
Cal
Paper famine feared as Wisconsin mills warn shortages
A Appleton Wisconsin dispatch reports paper manufacturers warn a six week rainfall shortfall could cut water power to pulp mills and trigger a national print paper famine. They say metropolitan papers may shrink or suspend publication if relief is not found.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Appleton
Wis
What Happened to Jones Cast for Fairfield Dramatic Club
The Fairfield Dramatic Club presents What Happened to Jones with a strong cast led by Walter Hughes as Jones and Claude Downard as Prof Goodly. The first appearance in this city is December 2 at Mt Pleasant after a November 30 rehearsal in the town.
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Fairfield Dramatic Club
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Hughes
Prof. Goodly
Claude Downard
Bishop
Ballarat
Frank Raney
Richard Heatherby
A. W. Taylor
Bigby
Frank Avery
Geo. Banfield
Mrs. Goodly
Alice B. Book
Italian grocer reports second Black Hand note
Italian grocer Joseph Farina of 118 Townsend Street received a second Italian letter demanding $500 from the so called Black Hand. He fears for family safety and cannot raise the sum, reporting the threat to police after the frightful note while his sisters seek support.
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Joseph Farina
Townsend Street
Farina
Mary
Annetta
Panama Demands Funds for New 30 Million Bond Issue
Washington D C November 19 Secretary Cortelyou announced the new issue of 30 million dollars in 2 percent Panama canal bonds to finance canal work. It is the third issue under Spooner law bringing total bonds issued to 84 million of 130 million authorized. Bids are due by 4 30 p m December 5.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Cortelyou
Treasury
Hepburn Declines Contest Threat in Eighth District
Washington dispatch reports Representative Hepburn will not contest Jamieson for the Eighth district seat, saying he is undecided and urged by friends to proceed. He cites findings of a 1500-vote error and calls for fair tariff revision in line with the Republican platform. Also noted are arrivals Thomas O. Bell and James F. Bryan at the capital.
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Hepburn
Jamieson
Thomas O. Bell
Corning
House Interstate Commerce Commission
James F. Bryan
Boston
Fairfield Tribune
Jefferson
Tribune
'Twas Ever Thus: Clash of design and cost in home
The exchange contrasts the new house with the architect's plan. Victorie lightheartedly notes it resembles the design more than the price resembles the original estimate, reflecting a humorous cost dispute in the December Smart Set.
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Spector
Victorie
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Maine Resident
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine affirms after fifteen years of use that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures sores boils ulcers and burns and has saved many doctor bills. The product is sold at F S Shriner's drug store.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
F. S. Shriner
Tribune Subscription Drive Aims to Boost Prize for Contestant
The Tribune invites readers to subscribe now to support a young contestant in a prize competition. Proceeds fund the prize and encourage community involvement in the event.
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Tribune
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