Notable Week’s Deaths and Deals Across the Nation
Gen Howland J Hamlin former Illinois attorney general died at 59 in Shelbyville from Brights disease and pneumonia after a week in care. Dr N D Hillis of Brooklyn prefers preaching to wealth after discovering and profiting from a coal vein in British Columbia later selling it for millions. William H Robertson American consul at Tangier, on vacation in New York, calls for abolition of the consul post. The late Mary Crocker Burton Harrison’s daughters stand to inherit about 2 million each. J Hoskins of Upper Alton Illinois sells patent rights to a range finder to the United States for 300000. Sherburn St Becker famed as the boy mayor of Milwaukee buys a seat on the New York Stock Exchange for 96000 and plans to move to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
New York
Mary Crocker Burton Harrison
Burton Harrison
Charles F. Crocker
San Francisco
J. Hoskins
Upper Alton
Til
United States
Sherburn St. Becker
Milwaukee
New York Stock Exchange
Read sentencing and indictments in early 20th century news
Mrs Ellen F Read convicted of assault to blackmail and sentenced to 1 to 18 years. William Lake and George H Reed indicted for counterfeiting after a Put-in-Bay hotel stint. Storm toll on Lake Erie with seven dead and ships lost. Los Angeles mayoral race narrows to 62 vote lead. Susan Stewart dies in Washington. buried at Arlington. Open air schools urged in New York tuberculosis crusade. St Mark's NJ teachers buy piano from roasted peanuts. Illinois case Booth v Sangamon County seeks constitutionality of a Juul amendment. Oklahoma stock breeders meet in Enid with a show. Milwaukee murderers Hattie Zinda case pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen F. Read
Genevieve Chandler Phipps
Denver
William Lake
Richwood, CO
Ohio State University
George H. Reed
Bowling Green
Toledo
Put-in-Bay
Lake Erie
Clarion
W. C. Richardson
Buffalo
Los Angeles
Cal
Alexander
George Smith
Mra
Susan Stewart
Stewart
South Orange
N. J
Washington
Andrew Dunlap
National Cemetery
Arlington
New York Association
St. Mark's Public School
West Orange
William H. Steady
Illinois Supreme Court
Booth
Sangamon County
General Assembly
Ihe
Oklahoma
Enid
Turbulent Managua prison camp and ported reforms urged
Reports from Bluefields Nicaragua describe a terror regime in Managua with at least 500 political detainees jailed and fed only two cents daily after a Catholic society was ordered to halt food deliveries. The piece also covers policy debates on extending American citizenship to Porto Ricans, major fires in Racine Wisconsin, and various accidents and prosecutions across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Managua
Clarence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Secretary of War
Racine
Wis
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel
Perry
Gerry Driscoll
Erie
Bessemer and Marquette Ferry
Conneaut
Lake Erie
Milwaukee
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Julius Gilemo
Reno
Nev
Shoemaker Mining Company
Johnstown
John Daley
National State Bank of
Maysville
Lexington
Estill County
Kentucky
Steve Moskier
Pontiac
Ancona
United States
Lawrence O. Murray
Congress
St. Paul
Cherry
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
William Tate
Toledo
George Preston Sheldon
Phenix Fire Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Trade review notes holiday demand and steel prompt deliveries
R G Dun & Co reports holiday season curtails some primary market activity while retail trade expands. Steel mills struggle to deliver promptly, pig iron demand wanes as production outpaces consumption. Cotton goods steady, Fall River wages up 8 percent, jobbers reducing purchases and stocking semi annual inventories. December shipments anticipated, spring demand improving, woolens and worsteds opening at higher prices. Government cotton report looms, trade stays cautious amid high raw cotton prices.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Fall River
Business Failures and Trade Activity Report
Bradstreet's notes U S and Canada business failures for the week to December 9 rise to 259 in the U S and 20 in Canada. Wheat and flour exports total 3 990 457 bushels, with 76 425 447 bushels exported in 22 weeks. Corn exports for the week 669 924 bushels. 28 weeks ending December 9 total 4 625 863 bushels. Wholesale lines show seasonable quieting amid high costs and strong material buying. iron output stands high but pig iron buying soft. colder weather and holidays boost trade in the north and west. railroad strike wanes as a trade deterrent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Tobacco Market Activity in Clarksville Tennessee Prices Soar
Tobacco buyers report a very active market in Clarksville with high prices. Grades range from old trash at 4.00 to leaf at up to 7.75 for low quality and 10.25 for the medium class, reflecting strong demand and rising values.
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Clarksville
Tenn
Cincinnati
Market Reports from Cincinnati Flour and Livestock Markets
Cincinnati reports steady flour prices with patents and rye ranges. Wheat and corn show firmer tones with mixed No 2 white and No 2 mixed values. Hay receipts and mill feed copy price levels. Cattle and hog receipts noted with price ranges and quality grades.
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Cincinnati
Twentieth Century Limited Wreck Kills and Injures Dozens
A rear collision near Northeast Pennsylvania between the second section and the first section of the Twentieth Century Limited left nine fatally hurt and six bodies recovered with about 60 injured. Wires were down cutting communication. ambulances and special trains rushed doctors and nurses to Erie Cleveland Ashtabula and Buffalo. The rear engine hit the rear of the1st section causing a stove hotbox wheel failure and derailment.
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Erle
Pau
New York Central
Northeast
Twentieth Century Limited
Cleveland
Erie
Lake Shore
Ashtabula
Buffalo
N. Y
J. J. Barnet
Collinwood
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Fire in Cincinnati Tenement Kills Six Ives
A four story East Pearl street tenement fire in Cincinnati killed six Ives and left many injured. The single stairway became ablaze and tenants on upper floors leaped or crawled to safety from rear exits while firemen used ladders to rescue others.
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Cincinnati
Ives
Pearl Street
Fire Devastates Valldivia Leaving Thousands Homeless
A severe blaze in Valldivia destroys eighteen blocks of buildings and renders thousands homeless. Estimated losses reach $2,600,000. Local authorities assess fire origin and coordinate aid. Community relief efforts mobilize as residents seek temporary shelter and housing.
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Santiago
Cible
Valldivia
One Day's Indiana News: Talbot Arrested and Sudden Cold Snap
John W. Talbot supreme president of the Order of Owls was arrested on three indictments in South Bend for assault and battery on two women and possession of an indecent photo album shown to Miss Graffenberger. The case stems from his bid to jail Mrs. Mason for attempted murder. Cold snap aids Indiana miners as demand surges for coal. Evansville reports a powder-loaded fire near Locust Street threatening explosion, with $500 damage. Richmond fines Doddridge for dynamiting fish. Danville endures a water famine amid a dry spell and pump failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
John W. Talbot
the Order of Owls
Leona Magon
Esther Graffenberger
Talbot
Graffenberger
Mrs. Mason
Brazil
E& Boon
Lonz
Chicago
Northwest
Middle State
W. V. Dixon
Evansville Business Association
Richmond
Earl Doddridge
Milton
Earl Brandon
Doddridge
Danville
Multiple Indiana towns report varied ills and plans
Wayne county deposits paid 5258.80 in interest last year. Senator Kittinger asks pardon for C C Brown, life term for murder at Arcadia. Elnora church to rebuild a 10000 dollar church after plaster fallout. A J Mackay Tannery fire in Logansport caused 1500 dollars damage. Frank Armstrong jailed on perjury in Anderson. Kokomo druggist tests liquor sale law. affidavits allege Mullet obtained whiskey by false pretenses. Bartholomew County pays Sheriff Cox 100 reward for whitecap convictions. cases linked to Vanest and others.
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Richmond
Wayne County
Anderson
W. A. Kittinger
State Board of Pardons
C. C. Brown
Pendleton
Joseph Brown
Arcadia
Washington
Elnora
Logansport
A. J. Mackay Tannery
Frank Armatrong
Selby Thomas
Blanche Manning
Armstrong
Central Union Telephone Company
Kokomo
Manning
J. L. Ryan
Albert Mullett
Ryan
Mullet
Columbus
Bartholomew County
Cox
Jacob Fox
David Kirk
Thomas Vanest
Sherif Cox
Relief from Eczema Through Cuticura Ointment
A year of severe itching and skin crusting on ankles feet arms and scalp resisted skin hospital care. After two to three applications of Cuticura Ointment plus Soap and Pills the sufferer was relieved and later fully cured, per Henry Searle Littis Rock Ark quoted from 1907.
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Henry Searle
Littis Rock
Ark
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Why Dollardy Sold the Hotel and His New Role
A humorous vignette notes Dollardy sold his hotel due to slow profits and now enjoys a comfortable position as head waiter. The piece comments on charity and gender solidarity with a moralistic aside and quotes in a breezy, public-spirited tone. It mentions Mia and a teething syrup by Winstow with a playful advertisement flavor and Bryan’s motto.
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Dollardy
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Order of Owls
Miss Smiff
Cutiura
Mr. Mbliggins
Brotherhood of Man
Sisterhood
Mia. Winstow
W. J. Bryan
Dodds
Wen
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