Imitation in Crime Sparks Copied European Heists
A London Answers report details a string of imitative robberies and frauds inspired by sensational crimes. The piece traces Windsor jewel thefts, Countess of Dudley cases, Tarpsy the jeweller, Watts and Robson frauds, and later body thefts and cattle mutilations, noting how thieves copied methods and timing around high profile events and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scotland
Windsor
Countess of
Marolin
Virginia Water
Bielves
MM. van de Weyer
New -Todge
Ricim
Loni Wienborough
Guingborough
Duchess of Devonshire
Messia
Agnew
Old Bond Street
Earl of Suffolk
Blackfriars Bridge
Gainsborough
Woodville Lodge
Clayton
Sussex
Mullington Station
Prince of Wales
Countess of Dudley
Ediapurgt
Baron Bulow
Tarpsy
Leamington
Universy Draw critic notes repeated Henani in theater plot
The Universy Draw chorus reports Don Shaplicio, dispelling gloom via theater. Ir yan was praised though a fault is noted in the third act where conspirators draw who must kill Charles, with Henani drawn six times in succession amid ovations for Glornale delle Donne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaplicio
Iryan
Charles
Henani
Abyays Mernani
Ts Reutarka
Hooks and Potatoes Use of Tubers by Rooks
A Welsh clergyman notes potatoes scattered under a rookery during breeding and autumn repairs. An elder explains rooks use the tubers to gauge nest spaces for eggs, with potato sizes closely matching a rook's egg. The sight and theory were reported by the London Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Wales
Lawful Hurdle to Passage Lifts Tension in Committee
In a tense exchange the chairman of the legislative steering committee warned that a proposed bill must not become law in its current form. A member in charge argued the language is too plain and direct, claiming no plausible interpretation could yield a viable case for a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever
Chicago Tribune
Testimonial on Dr. Pierce medicines from Maryland reader
A Chaneyville woman, Mrs. Cora L. Sunderland, reports health recovery after eighteen months on Dr. Pierce remedies. She says chest pains and fatigue disappeared after using Golden Medical Discovery, Favorite Prescription, and Pellets, claiming nearly full recovery and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Cora L. Sunderland
Chaneyville, Calvert Co
Pierce
Freeporters Enjoy Summers at Edwards Park on Lakes
Madison State Journal notes Freeport visitors led by W T Rawleigh at Edwards Park for six years. The Rawleigh Medical Co founder and Wisconsin native hosts relatives and guests from Freeport and Beloit, with launches on Second Lake and cottages near the shore. Families at Jacob’s Park, including the Rideouts and Knechts, plan cottages and extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Madison State Journal
W. T. Rawleigh
Freeport
Edwards Park
Rawleigh
Anna
May
Wilbur Rawleigh
Mabel Rawleigh
Rawleigh Medical Company
API
Anc
Mr. Rawleich
Wisconsin
Mineral Point
Mr. Sweet
United States Express Company
Rev. L. C. Burling
Eli Pederson
Eli Pederson, RR. BR. Stevenson
Middleton
Mr. Roawleigh
Gov. Deneen
Deneen
Mr. Rawleigh
Second Lake
State Journal
W. J. Rideout
George
Lenora
Walter
Orlettia
Edward Rideout
Edith Luedeking
Rideouts
Edward's Park
Ivanhoe
Murrays
Beloit
Riley
Schauer
Jennie DeFrain
Jacob’s Park
O. H. Jacobs
Win
Jungkungz
William
Irma
A. C. Knecht
Katherine
Chicago
FE. Clawson
Robert Rotzler
Mr. Knecht
Northwestern Road
Mr. Clawson
A. O. Best
Edna
Grace
Henry
Bertha Briggs
Informal Lecture Sparks Debate On Education
In a campus brookside dialogue a man and a woman clash over college versus university education. He claims working classes feel alienated by formal schooling, she accuses him of elitism, and a professor reveals his non graduate status while defending practical aims of study.
Kingsman silk neckerchief among London costermongers
Mayhew notes the silk neckerchief or kingsman as a badge of status among London costermongers and linked to gypsy and oriental traditions. Red and yellow are favored, with color care heightened during fights as the prize item of dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mayhew
Artiele
Tlondon
Origin of Grocer Gleams Through Medieval Terms
The word grocer, first used by the Grocers' Company in 1873, evolves from grosser and engrosser terms for wholesale spicers and pepperers who bought in large quantities. Medieval records show grosser meaning wholesale dealer in spices, contrasted with retail grinders. The Loudon Express notes the merger of spicers and pepperers into one guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totinshed
Spicers and Pepperers
Grocers’ Company
Loudon Express
Bad Writer With a Good Memory tale of Rufus Choate
Harvey Waters, a patent expert, wrote Rufus Choate on a key issue and could not read his reply. Waters asked Choate to explain, and Choate replied that he cannot read his writing once ink is dry, but will summarize the content if told what it concerns. He then did so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhu
Swat
George Peabody
A. Mitchel
Harvey Waters
Rufus Choate
Mr. Choate
The Tables Turned The Ndltor Global Woes
The Ndltor laments losing a trusted ally as rejection shakes confidence. Antboreas consoles, urging not to take it personally and reminding that rejection does not prove merit absence.
Very Low Excursion Rates to Detroit and West Coast
Rates to Detroit and other cities offered on multiple dates with reduced return limits. Tickets to Chautauqua Assembly at Rockford and to Delavan Waukesha Madison available via Chicago & North-Western Ry. Imperial Palace Knights Khorassan event noted. Portland Tacoma Seattle California trips advertised with The Overland Limited and The California Express services. Excursion tickets sold May 15 to Sept 30 and August dates for limited returns.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Rockford
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western Bey
ALWS
St. P. Rond
Delavan
Waukesha
Madison
J.B. Sweatt
North Western Line
Imperial Palace Dramatic Order Knights
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
California
Pacific Coast
Overland Limited
California Express
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Warning to Mothers on Summer Bowel Care
Ansiratiy contemplates intro of the pietete system and a bell at the next session of the vent Tionwealth parliament. A permissive period is planned with option to make it compulsory later. Mothers are advised to use castor oil for bowel disorders in children during hot weather, keep remedies ready, and trust Castor oil plus Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to prevent serious illness, with sale by all druggists.
Low Round Trip Fares to Portland via North Western Line
Advertises low round trip rates to Portland through the North Western Line for Lewis and Clark Exposition with direct routes and options via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Urges sending a 2 cent stamp for illustrated folder detailing routes and Yellowstone and Alaska side trips. Mentions German year and distribution of 8000 volumes with "ays lettres" listing and Tieton included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Yellowstone National Park
Alaska
Nothing on the Market Equal to Chamberlain’s Remedy
Joplin Missouri druggist Qhe Witmer reports there is nothing on the market equal to Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. He says they sell and recommend this preparation and that nine out of ten customers are advised to use it. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Qhe Witmer
Joplin
Low Round Trip Rates to Portland via Northwestern Lines
Travel promoters advertise low round trip fares to Portland with direct routes through the North Western system. The offer includes a Yellowstone side trip and Alaska option, with illustrated folders available for two cent stamps. Sir Alfred Jones plans a central London hotel with luxury accommodations at a stated daily rate.
What Are They Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets
An ad touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation priced at 25 cents. Also features a cash register for sale from Brown and Dollmeyer and offers excursion tickets to the Interstate Fair and Races at Beloit Wisconsin at reduced rates Aug 14 to 18 with return allowed until Aug 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Beloit
Wis
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Notice to Stockholders Illinois Central Railroad meeting
Public notice states the regular annual meeting of Illinois Central Railroad Company stockholders will be at Vonpipay's hotel in Chicago on Wednesday October 28 1905 at twelve o'clock noon. Free travel is offered for stockholders of record on September 28 1905 for the journey to and from Chicago for the meeting, with tickets limited to one person per stock certificate. Application for tickets must be by stockholder to the President in Chicago. Secretary A G Hackstafe notes details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant Linola Central Railroad Company
Vonpipay
Chi
Llinoets
Twalvy
Ilinois Central Rainlroad Company
Flim
Chivaga
W.G. Bruen
Chicago
A. G. Hackstafe
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Imitation
Watts
Globe Assurance Office
Robson
Tedpath
West End
Brighton
Crystal Palace Company
Lionel Redpath
Alexander Stewart
New York
Earl of Crawford
Dunecht
Italy
Thouleves
Ile
Wdalji
Whitechapel
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
William and
Humphreys
Humphreys' Med. Co
Willian & John Sts
N. Ys
Madiaom
Tic Co
Sraas & Jahn
Ryan
Galena St
Detroit
Mich
Tom
Germany
New
Sir Alfred Jones
Brown & Dollmeyver
Iltanois Central Railroad Company
Bengston's Jewelry Store
Bengston’s
Jewelry Store
Stenbannon St
Freaport, IM
Usades
DR. Davis
White Wheeler & Wilson
Davis
Semple
SEO
1St National Bank
Illinois Gentral Railway
Nokets
Billings
Mont
Helena
Butte
Gar
Rigan
Chinook
Anaconda
Opsien
Salt Lake
Utah
Poosella
Daho
Spokane
Walla Wallensburg
Wanatehe
Wash
Umatilla
Huntington
Oregon
Victoria
Vancouver
Astoria
Ashland
San Diego
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