Not the Books Wanted to Evade Court Order
Cleveland, Dec. 23 In the oil inquiry several witnesses testified about burning books at Standard Oil. McNierney and Moran said they hid and burned many papers, while Hogan, a foreman, asserted orders to torch accounts from the Independence street warehouse. He insisted no ledgers or journals were burned and that books less than ten years old were destroyed. Attorney Virgil Kline denied any intent to evade the court.
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Bny Witten
Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Standard Oil ‘Company
John
McNierney
Moran
Charles Co
F Hogan
Standard’ Oil Company
George Fields
Independence Street
Virgil P. Kline
Standard Ol
Escape Way Nearly Miraculous Near Glenwood
A Glenwood and Northeastern Railway logging train derailed on a curve en route to a distant camp. The locomotive plunged down an embankment as cars filled with stave bolts shattered. half a dozen women and as many men rode in the car. No serious injuries occurred, with miraculous-looking escapes noted.
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Glenwood
Wls
Glenwood and Northeastern Railway Company
Marine losses in 1898 exceed all prior seasons on the Lakes
Chicago reports the 1898 marine losses far surpass earlier years with estimates within $500,000 of each other. General averages place total losses at about 2.6 million. Shipowners challenge the figures as overstated while Michigan sees the most serious incidents. Fifty eight boats destroyed totaling 29,194 tons.
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Chicago
Wesselmen
Tuake
Michigan
Smith declines senatorial bid amid Burrows ties
Grand Rapids reports Representative William Alden Smith will not run for Senate against Burrows. He cites lack of honor in running and the potential ill will among legislative allies who have aligned with Burrows.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
William Alden Smith
Pingree
Burrows
Abbreviated telegrams report varied 1900s events
The items note separation of Mr and Mrs Henry T Sloane of New York and a completed lock at Fox river Governor's bend Portage Wisconsin. Reports mention four ships ordered by British Admiralty, a 66 million franc French chamber credit, Dreyfus tensions in Toulouse, two suicides in Chicago and Detroit, Cincinnati Consumers Brewing asset split, Regulars ordered to Manila, a deputy sheriff killed in Chicago, gas light heating consolidation in Pittsburgh, Canadian militia Johnson hearing of Andree balloon ruin, a fatal packing plant accident, and a Wis man firing on a woman then himself in Ashland.
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Henry T. Sloane
New York
Fox River
Governor’s Bend
Portage
Wis
Clyde
Chamber of Deputies of
France
Toulouse
Jacob Ilfennecker
Chicago
John A. Severns
D. M. Ferry Seed Company
Detroit
Cincinnati Consumers' Brewing Company
Cincinnati
Walter I. Granger
Port Sheridan
Columbus, CO
Manila
Crosby
Nye
Pittsburg
Johnson
Fort Norman
Mackenzie River
Andree
Lincoln Sea
Frank Simco
International Packing Company
Jim Mahoney
Company L
Ashland
McKinley Christmas Stocking Mystery Delights Shoppers
Mrs. McKinley, in New York, buys many small gifts for the White House Christmas stocking. Stores send packages to the Windsor Hotel while she selects jewelry, belt pins, buckles, hatpins, handkerchiefs, and fine linens. The exact present remains a secret.
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William McKinley
Prince Henrys Mascot Bear Transfers To Oldenburg Crew
A bear aboard the German warship Koenig Wilhelm became the ship mascot under Prince Henry. When the Koenig Wilhelm was retired and crews split, the bear was won by the Oldenburg crew by lot. The bear grew to five feet, remained friendly, and endured teasing with good humor as he awaited treats from friends.
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Koenig Wilhelm
Prince Henry
Brain
Oldenburg
New York Journal
Plain Spoken Diplomat Monson Faces Recall Rumors
Sir Edmund Monson, British ambassador to Paris, spurred by a controversial anti French speech, has prompted official unease and surprise though no calls for recall. Noted for a long career across Europe and the Butterfield arbitration, Monson's stature remains high despite the current diplomatic tremor.
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Edmund Monson
Paria
Edmund
Paris
Bir
Dufferin and
Ava
Great Britain
Stride
Florence
Washington
Hanover
Brussels
Lord Lyons
Azores
Budapest
Pest
Dalmatia
Montenegro
Argentina Republic
Denmark
Greece
Vienna
United States
Pulling Santa Claus Leg
A New York Sun poem about children Toddle Tot Wee waking Santa in a cozy fireside scene. The trio pull Santa’s leg while he smirks and plans to harness his reindeer as the tale ends with dreams of Christmas gifts.
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Santa Clas Ant
Olderranny
Santy
Toddile
Tot
Wee
Santa Claus
Qute
Frosty
Meg
New York Sun
Small girl demands sign removal at Hyde Park building
A brave child visits a Chicago Post office desk to demand the removal of a “Peddlers and Beggars Not Allowed In This Building” sign. She argues Santa Claus would be deterred by the sign, and the clerk agrees to compromise: sign removed the day before Christmas and returned after.
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Hyde Park
Iwan
Santa Claus
Papa
Chicago
Pneumonia treatment praised by Dr. Bishop
Dr. J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar used in three very severe pneumonia cases this past month with good results. HH Moogk Swartz Fleck.
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J.C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
HH. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
The Santa Claus Myth and a Child’s Disillusion
A Washington Post reminiscence describes a child’s heartbreak upon learning Santa Claus is a myth. The narrator recalls chimney puzzles, the imagined ladder, and a blue white Minnie Christmas doll that exposes the truth as the beloved saint is revealed to be fiction.
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Santa Claus
Whitney
Minnie Christmas
Washington Post
Message of the Christ Child Poem Recited
A Christmas day poem from the Chicago Evening Post speaks of the Christ Child born in a manger and delivering a call for children to love and obey. It invites readers to give a home to the Christ Child in their hearts and to share compassion with homeless strangers.
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Christ
Higot
Christ Child
Chicago
Christmas Books For Young Readers From Great Western
The Chicago Great Western issues a holiday greeting with Baby Rhymes Baby s Bouquet and Baby s Opera illustrated by Walter Crane. Send ten cents in stamps or silver for one book or 25 cents for all three to F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago to cover mailing costs. Also notes travel details for Queen & Crescent Limited routes.
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E. H. Lord
My Lady’s Garden
Walter Crane
F. H. Lord
Chicago ‘Great' Western Ry
Adams St
Chicago
German patent for inner-illumined reflector piano
A German patent describes a piano lighted from within by a lamp and a mirror that reflects illumination onto the music and keyboard, aiding reading for the player. The text also rails at medical examinations for women, praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female reproductive disorders.
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Germany
Broad Street Station Arch spans 804 feet in Philadelphia
An iron and glass arch at Broad Street Station in Philadelphia spans 804 feet, marking a remarkable municipal engineering feature. The span underscores the station's architectural scale and industrial era design.
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Broad Street
Philadelphia
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for chest afflictions
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as providing comfort in advanced stages of consumption and asthma and often curing early stages. It also promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for chest pain, Chamberlains Colic Remedy, and notes locally made Birol pipes. Endorsed by J Moogh Swartz Fleck and Benj Ingerson.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swartz & Fleck
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Emmett & Burrell
His Assumption She I m Not Afraid of the Best Man
Yonkers Statesman presents a compact dialogue fragment where a bride and groom exchange playful lines about trust and fear in their wedding scenario. The exchange hints at personal dynamics and social expectations of a wedding ceremony in a small-city newspaper.
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Yonkers Statesman
Grain-O Recipe Ad and Hot Springs Health Offer
Try Grain O the new food drink that replaces coffee for adults and children alike. It tastes like rich Mocha but is made from pure grains and easy on delicate stomachs. Priced at the same as coffee plus 25 cents per package. Also Hot Springs South Dakota advertises medicinal baths and rheumatism relief with tourist tickets and full information via ticket agents C N W Ry.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Burrell’s Offers Canned Tomatoes and Peas at Low Prices
New solid packed tomatoes in 8 pound cans priced at 7 cents per can and early June peas at 9 cents per can are advertised at Burrell's. Ends with a bold call to stock up while supplies last.
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Gunther
Climax
Spear Head
Orse Shoe
Boston
Ladies’ Mandolin Club
Burrell’s
Holiday Excursions Fare and Round Trip Offer
Holiday excursions offer a one third fare reduction for round trips via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry to points within 200 miles. Tickets go on sale December 24, 25, 26 and January 1, 2 with final return limit January 4. J B Swearr, agent.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Sale Dee
J. B. Swearr
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