Narrow Escape For President Roosevelt In Fire Wagon
A hose truck rushing to a fire narrowly missed crashing into President Roosevelt’s carriage on a Washington street. Lieutenant J B Lyons jerked the horses to the ground to avert a collision, the wagon sustaining slight damage and the president uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Chicago
Dee. To
Washington
Frank O. Louden
Ilinois
Roosevelt
J B. Lyons
Washington Fire Department
Episcopal Church Charges Textbooks Mislead Histories
The Springfield diocese synod orders publishers and the Public Instruction Department to correct misleading school histories. A committee will meet Blair or publishers. Current texts place the Church of England’s founding in Henry VIII’s reign, but church records allege bishops’ conferences in the second century.
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Episcopal Church
Springfield
Church of England
Public Instruction
Blair
Henry VIII
Succession Vote Set for Peoria Diocese
In Peoria Illinois Archbishop Quigley and Bishop Spalding announce a December 10 vote among irremovable rectors and councillors to choose three candidates to present to the pope to succeed the resigned Bishop Spalding. His resignation sets a precedent under an old church law.
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Peoria
Ill
Quigley
Chicago
John Lancaster Spalding
Spalding
Wife sought his life in Chicago court case
Chicago. Three attempts by his wife to kill him were cited by Charles J. Dennenbaum, who seeks a divorce. The wife reportedly turned on gas twice, used a knife, and attempted disfigurement with acid, plus four attempts at self harm. She may reveal other society women as alleged affines.
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Chicago
Charles J. Dennenbaum
Mildred Hartmann
Barnes Court
Dannenbaum
Champion steer sold at record price at stock show
Chicago December 4 Champion steer at the international live stock show sold for 2614 cents per pound 26 50 per 100 pounds to a local department store for its restaurant trade The grand champion cardot steers brought 11 00 against 8 00 last year This is the highest price for a heartlord lot since May except for the 1900 show
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Butter story denial sparks butter market debate
A Elgin creamery and noted butter man weighed in on alleged butter market corner stories. He said such reports mainly boom the margarine industry and that prices rise mildly due to narrower winter milk supply.
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Klein, Hi
Dee
Elgin Creamery
Blave Beumargarine
Butter Trust
Acton Captures Middleweight Title Clash
Cairo December 4 Joe Acton won two falls to one against Secree Baptiste in a middleweight wrestling championship match. Acton secured the title by taking the decisive second fall after Baptiste won the opening frame in a closely fought contest.
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Acton
Baptiste
Cairo
Dec
Joe Acton
Secree Baptiste
Praise for Hitchcock at New York Banquet
A December banquet in New York featured Frank H. Hitchcock, manager of the Republican campaign, and Treasurer George R. Sheldon who raised one and a half million dollars for expenses, with William L. Ward pledging Greater New York support for Mr Patt amid sharp political commentary from Kean and others.
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Taft
Aeneas
New York
Frank H. Hitchcok
George R. Sheldon
William L. Ward
Greater
Patt
Yom Hot Springs
Kean
Campaign rhetoric and classical references quoted
The passage notes the nervous and ignorant in campaign conduct, cites a storm speech from Aeneas as a parallel, and mocks Taft’s possible use of classical phrases such as mominisse juvabit, suggesting the press view on political rhetoric and its reach to the presidential chair.
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Hanes
Aeneas
Re. Taft
Usgiv
Mominisse Juvabit
Klapp Admits Arrest In Street Car Incident
Milwaukee millionaire James O. Klapp admitted being the man arrested in Chicago for insulting Gertrude Esau on a street car. He said he would go to Chicago to clear the matter once his wife improves. Chicago police investigate the patrolman who arrested him and did not arrange court action.
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Milwiuee
James O. Klapp
Chicago
Gertrude Esau
Shippy
James Q. Klapp
Gertrude Miat
Tells Of Her Pact To Kill Dr Rustin In Omaha Trial
In Omaha on December 4, testimony in Charles R. Davis murder case features Mrs. Abbie B. Rice recounting a doctor’s alleged plan to have Davis execute him. She describes Austin’s despondency and drinking, and his remark that shooting him would enable his family to collect life insurance, while noting her failure to keep the pact.
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Omaha
Charles R. Davis
Frederick Rustin
Abbie B. Rice
Davis
Seventeen Die As Newfoundland Storm Rages Forty Eight Hours
In St Johns Newfoundland the coast is lashed by a northerly gale for forty eight hours. Seventeen mariners die and ten fishing vessels go ashore. Victims come from crews of three ships as small craft struggle to reach harbor against the gale.
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Newfoundland
St. Johns
N. F
Postal ruling on bridge party invitations barred
Hartford December 4. A Washington post office decision says invites to bridge or card parties with prizes are legal to mail. When prizes are awarded, such parties are lotteries and related matter is unmailable.
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Hartford
Cond
Post Ofice
Washington
Timothy Palmer dies by own action in Minnesota life firm
Timothy Palmer, former president of Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance, shot himself in St. Paul after a year of ill health that kept him from duties. The resignation and health struggles preceded the fatal act.
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Minnesota Life Insurance
St. Paul
Minn
Dee
Timothy BR. Valmar
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance
Fifteen Wolves Spotted Crossing Farm in Morrill Wisconsin
Peter Tessel observed a pack of fifteen wolves crossing his farm near Morrill Wisconsin, highlighting rising wildlife concerns in the area during December.
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Morrill
Wis
Dee
Peter Tessel
Marines To Be Infantrymen
Washington reports the marine corps will be transferred to the infantry in a formal reorganization. The change consolidates Marine units under infantry command, affecting training and duties for personnel nationwide.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Infantry
Regular paper delivery notice request
The notice asks patrons who do not receive their newspaper regularly to inform the issuing office. It emphasizes prompt reporting to ensure delivery accuracy and timely corrective action.
Humphreys Medicine Co Catalog Listing Diseases
A fragmented 19th century drug advertisement lists remedies for throat, epizootic, distemper, influenza, lung issues, colic, kidney and bladder disorders, miscarriages, and other ailments. It promotes a 8" book offered free on request, with a prepaid price, from Humphreys Medicine Co at William and Job Streets, New York.
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Humphreys' Medicine Co
William and Jobp Streets
New York
Girl Who Shot Mam Is Freed
A Chicago case centers on fraudsters who threaten to keep a victim's photo unless paid for frames and reproductions. Mrs Mary Chambers, sister of Miss Stout, arranged a portrait and mourning frame. an agent demanded an amount beyond her expectation. Miss Stout shot Hornberger after witnessing the confrontation. Hornberger's widow accused the girl in court.
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Chicara
Estes
Mary Chambers
Tornberger
Cooling not freezing advised for fruit storage
The American Warehouse Men's association meeting heard Dr. Harvey W. Wiley assert most fruit decay during storage comes from improper packing and that cooling is better than freezing. Prompt cooling of milk and careful butter manufacture before storage were also highlighted as key factors in proper keeping.
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Washington
American Warehouse Men's Association
Harvey W. Wiley
Big Dyke Washed Away After River Diversion
Pine Bluff Ark December 4 Unable to withstand the torrent hurled against it through the diverting of the current of the river the government dyke south of the former devicey Zane was washed away for a distance of 209 yards The steep bank with the force of the swollen river striking against it is fast crumpling into the river An entire block of business level has been abandoned and smaller buildings are being rolled away.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Devicey Zane
Wisconsin Debates Inheritance Tax Refunds
In Wisconsin the supreme court began hearings on whether the state must refund 71,029,009 to various estates. The case, involving Miaidlisen and Wir Cor, tests the constitutional limits of the state tax and could force restitution to several estates deemed overcharged since the late Latitbe era.
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Wisconsin
Miaidlisen
Afpe
Reals
Mibweankee
Ehas BP. Bewls
Supreme Court of Wisoceisin
Pifieritanes Bay
Congress Adjourns In Respect To President's Memory
A fragmentary notice states Congress adjourned in respect for a leader's memory. It mentions a reading of a message to the second session and a change to the opening date. The text references the Mistherhean Phos and Bow members, with unclear names and dates due to damage.
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Congress
Crnstor Alligen
Orenhig
Comeres
Pesee
Sens
Leo Vedies
Fragmentary 19th Century Auction Notes Near London
A garbled OCR item describes a high value sale of religious books and plate. Mentions London dealers, Canbridge Bible, and a widow Mrs Leeds with railway connections. Details are incomplete and names are obscured in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dee
Charles D
Liver Medicine Woods Liquid Heading to Cure Ailments
A liquid liver medicine claimed to regulate the liver relieve sick headache constipation stomach and kidney disorders and act as a gentle laxative. It also targets chills fever and malaria with tonic effects felt after the first dose. A $1.00 bottle contains 24% more than the 50c size sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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Woods
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Home made mincemeat and cakes for sale
Mrs. J. R. Smith offers homemade mincemeat fruit cake and English plum pudding on hand. Custom cakes and cookies also baked to order at reasonable prices. Address 45 Union St. November 19.
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J. R. Smith
Union St
Archbold Distrustful Over Railroad Rates To Shippers
New York financial news reports government efforts to learn how much Joana aggregate loans totalling 22 million dollars in the Standard Oil trust case. Archbold testifies that he could not always trust railroad rate information and notes that officials sometimes privately reduce rates for shippers.
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New York
Joana
Trainer
John D. Archbold
Archbold
Murdered by Mail in San Francisco Case
In San Francisco a poison letter mailed to Henry Boas, a salesman for an electric company, is linked to his death. A suspected note from a physician, written by a woman, urged Boas to take two powders as an indigestion remedy, guiding the recipient under special delivery.
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San Francisco
Henry Boas
Boas
Oklahoma Dispensaries Abolished by Vote
Governor Haskell proclaims the state dispensary system abolished by the recent election. Oklahoma is left without lawful means to purchase liquor for medicinal purposes. He will seek court guidance on whether the law permitting sale for scientific and industrial purposes was repealed.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Oklahoma
Woman Hurt by Auto Dies in New York Incident
Mrs. Martha Dudley of Topeka Kansas died from injuries after being knocked down by an automobile while crossing Broadway in New York on December 4. The accident occurred as she was pedestrians crossed the street, with authorities noting her passing after the injuries proved fatal.
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New York
Martha
Dudley
Topeka
Kan
Broadway
President to Reappoint Neill as labor commissioner
Washington reports at the White House that Dr. Charles P. Neill will be reappointed commissioner of labor. The notice states it is accurate information about the coming administrative move.
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Neill
Washington
White House
Charles P. Neill
Lobor
Divorced Over Money Grounds Cited in Comic Exchange
Mrs Scriges declares she has no dollars and seeks a divorce. Mrs Bages asks for grounds, and Mrs Scrugeys replies she married him for the money, in a tongue in cheek exchange from Puck.
Whale Dinner Joke in Bohemian Magazine
A humorous exchange asks what to tell a wife after a voyage with a whale. Jonah replies he does not know and doubts belief if he claimed a fish dinner occurred. The quip reflects ironic sermonizing wit from Bohemian Magazine.
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Whale
Jonah
Bohemian Magazine
Rebels Reach Capital Today in Haiti Turmoil
Port au Prince reports Nord Alexis driven from the capital by a frenzied mob as looting followed. Twelve killed. General Poidevin rallied loyalists and armed citizens to restore order while Admiral and diplomats warned of possible foreign landings if unrest continued. Alexis, aging past ninety, sought transport to Jamates St Thomas or Martinique.
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Haiti
Port A Prince
Nord Alexis
Port Au Prince
Alexis
Poidegin
Aio
Poidevin
Simon
Gresster
Jamates
St. Thomas
Martinique
Did You Ever Notice Two Sides Of Every Tale
A Pittsburg Post humor column ponders everyday mischief in mail and holds, noting both women and men face small frustrations. The piece playfully questions who can pin down a thing perfectly and hints at shared human foibles in a lighthearted tone.
Doan's Ointment Sold For Freeport Readers Endorsed
Freeport citizens praise Doan's Ointment as a reliable cure for itching skin conditions including eczema and piles. M M Mayer of 351 Homer Street recalls using it for eight years after a stubborn eczema case and achieving permanent relief after two boxes. Sold by all dealers price 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
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Freeport
Dean
M. M. Mayer
Homer Street
Ill
Emmett,s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Auto suggestion as hints about buying cars
A witty dialogue from the Kansas City Times explains auto suggestion as when a mother hints to the father that many friends are buying motor cars. The quip reflects social trends and household humor from the era.
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Alfred
Papa
Nansas
Witness Testimony Shifts in Chicago Trib Case
Fragmentary courtroom exchange shows lawyer asking Whi er if he knows both parties while the Chicago Tribune notes the witness’s uncertainty as questions loom over familiarity in the ongoing case.
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Chicago
Romance Fragments Echo Through St. Louis Post Dispatch
In a clipped, garbled passage a man with a pocketbook and another figure debate a private, possibly romantic arrangement. The text hints at secrecy and a miscast public perception, all within an era tone from the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.-St. Louis
Dispatch
Stitches Solve Mystery Warrants for Murder Issued
New York on December 4 warrants were issued for the arrest of Michael and Felten Alba of Brooklyn for murder after a woman's burned body was found in a Greanpoint lot. Clothing scraps bearing the initials M.A identified the embroidery, traced to Mrs Aiva via her sister who arrived a week ago.
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New York
Michael
Felten Alba
Brooklyn
Greanpoint
M.A
Mra
Aiva
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