Sheriff Charged With 30600 Dollar Graft
Chicago Citizens Association accuses Sheriff Christopher Stris helm of illegal profits from the Cook County office. The inquiry details alleged personal gains at taxpayers’ expense and accuses county commissioners of permitting the conduct to continue.
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Citizen’ Association of Chicago
Cook Goldy
Sheri Christopher Strishelm
Cook County
Daxity
Wea
Manis
Andney
Anti-Saloon League drive noted in sermon at local church
The Row. N. Co Silvey, president of AMU-Safson jenene, spoke at Hue Thire Presbyterian Church on an anti saloon league fundraising effort. An audience in the heart of the lengies heard the address with many present, and special music accompanied the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Co
Itch Relieved At Once Amid Confusing Medical Note
A fragmentary OCR shows a medical note referencing immediate relief from an itch and mentions Trebor and Co with Calhoun and Columbia plants. The readable items hint at external use instructions and a product or formula, but the full context is unclear.
Homecoming of American Fleet Sets Record Pace
Washington February 7 homecoming celebrations run high as the battleship fleet returns to Virginia waters aboard ships from the Atlantic coast. President Roosevelt, Sperry, and naval brass prepare to greet the armada at Hampton Roads with a grand welcome expected to surpass prior displays.
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Washington
Hampton
Louehl
BI Roosevelt
Omar
Hampton Roads
Virginie Tilewater
Atlantic Coast Line
James River
Yesvela
Bolte
Roosevelt
Sparry
Ropeetett
Ivy
Admiral Sperry
San Francisco
Sperry
Hoosevell
Wieret
Xrel
Monroe
Norfolk Cary
Tiamopton
Butte
Uawighta
Whyex
Neariel
Alwaye
Atver Leden
Bay Ogf
Parrot Arts Store February sale halves brass wares
Hammered Russian brass items including jardinieres fernaries jewel boxes and candle sticks are all off during a February sale at the Parrot Arts Store. The promotion highlights decorative metal pieces by Russian crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrot Arts
Buick Model F Touring in 1909 Specs and Overview
A 1909 Buick Model F touring car reflects early automobile design with four doors and seating for multiple passengers. It showcases steel chassis, large wheelbase, and the era’s characteristic brass fittings.
Cubs Triumph in Settlement of Owner Manager Rift
Los Angeles based writers report Chicago Cubs owner Charles Murphy and manager Frank Chance agreed to a compromise ending a feud that threatened the team. Chance gains absolute control of on field matters while Murphy handles player transactions and contracts for a four year term beginning this spring.
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Los Angeles
Woodruff
Cininnati Tribune
Charles Murphy
Frank Chance
Woollralt
Frank
Chance
Cubs
Murphy
Chicago
Chicago Ball Club
Anager Chance
Muhager
Walate
Skelton and Larimore Win in Pool Tourney
Skelton and Larimore secure victory in a pool tournament at the Catania Thana. Duar Jatin and White earned moon and hindNgt, while the third place went to men Tey and Deardoritama and a prize of Univeca awarded. The event featured varied match results and multiple teams, with notable performances by Skelton and Larimore.
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Skelton
Larimore
Bkellon
Larinore Flilsherdt
Catania
Duar Jatin
White
Moon
Smen Tey
Deardoritama
Wan
Denty
Anied
Anthuniastie
Denydartt
Tan Payara
Piavel Fruy Sume
Eegally Nf
Thomasey
Strickland
Decatur Bowler Rivalry Falls To Fort Wayne Team
Fort Wayne bowlers defeated Decatur with high scores and strong individual efforts. Catchy names appear garbled but show Fort Wayne winning by pins, with standout performances from Faenan Sanders and Studebaker for Decatur and a Bruner led effort at Brunewiek alleys. An anticipated rematch set for Monday after a five-game interleague test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Waynes
Prope
Nome Boys
MIT
Decatur
Gur Boyy
Faenan Oni Sanders
Studebaker
Wish
Nan
Darwin
Pingers
France
Dorwih
Betiveen Doekrman
Thie Lly
Stdabaker
Deoehrman
Mar Teagues
Brunewiek
Titente
Ron Sneied
Bluidabskor
Merult
Scrubs Bowled in League Form in Erratic Match
An unclear report describes the Scrubs fielding awkwardly while a team led by Tonkel and Yar defeated them. It notes high averages by Tonkel and Yar and mentions players like William, Hattersley, Arty Ortlie, and George Ryan. The piece includes scattered statistics and a wrap of team lineups and temple surroundings.
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Bawlin
Temple Hatreen Lhe
Sieben Toniel
Colle Tefore
Inrse
U- Minne
Daneagh
Beraba
Néeve
Tonkle Wan
ELA
Eriaeioke
Lng Elks’ Temple
Fran Abolta
Fran Abolta Genter
Bathie
Baller
Koit
Wallonhen
Wilams
Hattersley
Arty Ortlie
Mier Tankel
KB. Wanlangon
George Ryan
Bankels
Dohiral
Balloon and Auto Speedway Planned in Indianapolis
Indiana news reports the Indiana Motor Speedway company forming with $250,000 capital to file incorporation papers, aiming to build a four mile track for balloon and auto speed events by June. It targets the national balloon meet and hopes to host a major auto race, with notable entrants like A Holland Forbes and Carl G Fisher. The open track features no fences within fifty feet, grandstands, and plans to accommodate a two mile outer oval and a five mile total course, promising a spectator-friendly layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Vandergill
Savanban
Indiananaik Motor Speedway Company
Capital
Aer Club of America
Speedway
A. Holland Forbes
Augustus Post
Vuret
Berlin
Forbes
Naional Organisation
Nova Scotia
Carl G Fisher
Capt
Bumbough
America
Rica
Tolleins
Varnell to Attend the Dance in Fork Wayne
A local report notes Varnell plans to attend a dance in Fork Wayne on Wednesday night to honor a baseball event. Marl Cleary of the Bist chy sends word via Cauda Yarnell from the Central laid clus. An orchestra of twelve will perform and a reception committee will greet guests.
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Seer Marl
Cleary
Cauda
Yarnell
Mintte
Fork Wayne
Tho Express
Nerat
Willy Nold
Mulqueen Academy
Pabrovy
Pwenty Daneda
Chin Way
Last Act of the Election Ceremonious Joint Session
Washington February 7 formal ratification at the section of William Howard Taft and James Sherman to be president and vice president of the United States next Wednesday. The event will be simple and dignified witnessed by diplomats, government officials, Senators and Representatives. The Senate and House assemble to count electoral votes with the vice president presiding and the speaker presenting, leading to formal declaration of Taft and Sherman as elected. Continuous ceremony continues through the counting and any protests, then the Senate and House proceed with normal business.
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Genase
Calor
Anni
Spercy
Monres
Chesapeake Bay
James Oriver
Manroz
Washington
William Howard Taf
Onin
Dames
Hehonterafe Shermary
New York
House of
America
Senate
Houve
Seramany
Kuirhanks
Capitol
Cn Pitol Pofien
Helene Tunkel
Ransdeit
Eenitat Yalling
House OF Representativ
Thinsajatyat
Fairbanke
Willlnacly
Yiera
Gavwdn
Ouenmlins
Amd
Umd
Thaylees
Taiey
Ani
Fairbanks
Sunators Burrows
Michigan
Bailey
Texas
Galned
Wesel Virgina
Mussel
House
Fatt
Sherman
Bryan
Kern
Jsuryone
Atich
Elamtnir
Bolt
Isgiskitions
Buick Model F Touring Car in 1909 Chicago Incident
A February 7, 1909 Chicago report describes confusion at a crowded two-cent theatre on Ellettead street where a quarrel over a seat escalated to gunfire. A defender injured a patron as the crowd fled to the street. The wounded man, Daniel Zincarell, is expected to die from his injuries. the attacker escaped.
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Chicago
Daniel Zincarell
Notice of relocation of business office
Robt B Dreibelbiss reports moving his office from the Bank block Court street to 132 East Berry Street aisteats floor. This public notice communicates the new address and maintained business operations.
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Court Street
East
Berry Street
Aisteats
Robt
Dreibelbiss
Traction Company moves plant to Lafayette for rebuild
Fort Wayne and Wabash Traction engineers dismantle part of the Royal and Huntian power houses and begin installing a $60,000 plant at Lafayette Indiana. The move follows a board decision to reconstruct the Lafayette plant, with two horizontal water-tube boilers and two turbines to be shipped and installed at the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne & Wabash Watley Triction Company
Yetter
Royal
Huntian
Lafayette
Ind
Sterling
Fintington
Corliss
Tha Nrmwer
Baer
Big Traction Merger Talk Aims at Three Million Dollar Plan
A planned holding company could absorb Lake Shore Electric and multiple Toledo lines. The proposal envisions exchanging common stocks for holding company shares, with issued bonds funding steady dividends. Major questions linger on Ohio Electric Railway and which lines become subsidiaries in a multi company consolidation.
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Tolerg
Interurban Electric Lnes
Ing
Toledo
Cleve Jang
Iease
Lake Shore Electric
Northern Ohioraction Company
Ohio Electric Railway Company
Schoepf
Gbio
Indiannz
Everett-Dosre
Detroit
Manroa & Toledo
Detroit United Railways
Toledo & Woeetern
Maumen Valley
Ottawa Beach
Northern
Toletin Railways & Light Com- 3
Ananeiat Eleles
Ible Hollevedt St
Deaths interrupt Fort Wayne community notices
Obituary notices report the deaths of Henry Noehl a former employee of Albert Rolf Bro on Broadway and Mrs Mary Lovas Dressel widow of prominent Fort Wayne leader with services planned at their homes and churches. Other notices describe Isaac Klinger’s passing at Muskegon after a civil war veteran life in Fort Wayne and funeral arrangements, while Tule Keahler aged sixty two dies in Fredrickstown after pneumonia with burial plans in Marion.
Munyon's remedies promise quick relief from colds and ailments
A fragmented advertisement touts Munyon's Cold Remedy for fevers headaches and runny noses and claims to cure grip coughs and pneumonia. It also pitches Munyon's Kidney Remedy and Vitalizer as treatments for weak kidneys and loss of power, urging readers to ask their druggist.
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Munyon
Riverside Hotel Raided. Fourteen Arrested for Prostitution
Bloomingdale residents and travelers along the L and W witnessed a dawn raid as Sergeant Pappert and Officers rounded up fourteen people at the Riverside hotel. The group, equal numbers of men and women, face charges of prostitution and associated crimes. police plan further action against the establishment's proprietors for running a house of ill fame.
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Bloomingdale Am
Pappert
Billatt, Beyerle, Cheviron
Gus Kreuckebere
Riverside Hotel
Apkenbruck
Cme
Oaly
Manhattan Limited cook accused in $100 robbery hoax
John Anderson, a colored cook aboard the Manhattan Limited, received $100 from a Chicago bank. His friend George Harrison allegedly plotted a robbery hoax to seize the money, but investigators found Anderson had withdrawn the funds in Chicago earlier and deposited a $64 note, revealing the scheme as a fabrication. Detective Lent and others followed leads to the staged tale.
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John Anderson
Manhattan Limited
Chicago
George Arrison
Amterson Hnd
Lent
Dickson
Anderson
Hamilton National Bank
Harrison
Darrhwon
Jena
Negra
Well Known Garrett Lady Bier Sunday
By Kist News Doyen Garrett Tid February TeeASter reports a prolonged illness with complications leading to the death of Mrs Meitner at 1:30 this morning at her Walsh street home. She had been ill six months and died after a brief worsening, age forty-two. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon.
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Mary Idveaset
Fort Wayne
Worgon
al Dressel
Dunlan
George Theunet
Mat Siressaci
Philip
Canvey
Tency Dressel
Mra
Lontea Koons
Ievinnn Kridsach
Oof
Fort Wane
Zebu
Vil
Aisa Rose
Mine Sadie
Christ Graft
Creali
Isaac
Klinger
Muskegon
Wanaelach
Durie
Mr. Kilnger
Mary
Telk
William
California
Prank
al Wiehart
Blandeth
Hoham
West Main Stréet
Moan
Eoltek
Rexhier
Tule Keahler
Whatia
Mark 7
Cochari
Edgewater Avenue
Fredrickstown
Staphan D. Scott
Broadway
Marion
Kist News
Garrett
Fiseyaes
Joseph Henin
Tna Elty
Walsh Street
Meitner
Chtven
Tinaday
Roe
Indiana Board of Health Discusses Backache Theory
An article on backache from American Medicines cites Dr. George M. Gould and critiques osteopathic views. It argues many back issues stem from improper examination and posture, urging careful spinal assessment and treatment. The piece contrasts Osteopathy with other medical schools and mentions Dr. Ke Seaman of 281 West Wayne Street.
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American Medicines
Apy
George MM. Gould
IL Fe
Tndigna State Board of Health
Hessler
Breaura
Whea
Goulds
Pr. Ke
Seaman
Wayne Street
Gould
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David Belnaco
Csampany
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Paul Nieholn
Temple
Great Bottomley
Flying Gymnaste
Minor, Saterlee & CO
Alva York English
Ilda Schnee
Rosy
Lyric Theater
Ernest Stout
Texas Ranger
Bowling Brunswick
H. Paradise
Chicago Citizens’ Association Absuton
Strassheim
Anti-Saloon League
Heathrug
Trebor’ & Bro
Earner
Calhoun
Columbia Pleonts
Welling
Florea
Porites
Snerpy
Tye
Chance and Murphy
Hava Bien
Joy
Windy City
Idecatur
Tal
Paradise
Bree
Plaseen
Ies Farman
Thales
Scrubs
Indiana
Hoosierdom
Incorpermias
Vanderbilt
Savannah
Courier
Varnell
Congress
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House of Representatives
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Wabash Valley Company
Lafayette Beton
Anne Mire
Tao Ponds
Sheldon
Cleveland
Everett-Moore Holdings
Plan Stock Exchange
Noehl
Henry Noehl
Tee
Ben
Albert Rolf
Weiter
Evangville
Tie
Conscud Wanghal
Lanths Arunnor
Awaeny Avenue
Evacnyilly
Dressel
Sriverside Hotel
Garrett Lady Bier
Ndiana
State Board of Heal
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