Burnt to Death in Freeport Home Fire Tragedy
Patrick Carney a 76 year old Freeport resident died when a lamp overturned igniting his clothing after he was alone at 44 Monterey Street. Neighbors Emil Hess and Jack Cummisford knocked down the blaze, coroner’s inquest found accidental death, biographical note—Irish native who came to America, widow wife died earlier.
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Patrick Carney
Freeport
Monterey Street
Carney
Emil Hess
Henney’s
Mr. Carney
Jack Cummisford
Currier
Kuehner Morgue
W. H. Culver
M. G. Harnish
Chas. Washer
Wm. Kuhlenkamp
George Oblander
John Baker
Emile Hess
Mr. Cummisford
Tom F. Cummisford
Canning Factory
John
John Cummisford
Mr.Carney
Mr. Duth
Lanark
New Orleans
Ireland
America
Elgin Asylum
Judge H C Caldwell Seen as Possible Dem Vice Candidate
Judge Henry Clay Caldwell of Arkansas, born in 1832 in what is now West Virginia, emerged from Iowa schooling to practice law at Keokuk. He raised a cavalry company for Lincoln, served as major then colonel, was later appointed U.S. district judge for Arkansas, and in 1864, became a circuit judge. He remains in the Eighth Circuit, which covers ten states and four territories, and is noted as a busy jurist.
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Henry Clay Caldwell
Arkansas
Judge Caldwell
West Virginia
Iowa
Keokuk
Lincoln
Caldwell
H. C. Caldwell
Third
Iowa Cavalry
United States
Blarkson
Eighth United States Circuit
Eighth Circuit
Sousa Composes Most Operas While Traveling
John Philip Sousa notes that most of his operas are written on tour with his band. The exception is Chris, or, The Magic Lamp, drafted largely at Manhattan Beach between casino performances. He recalls wrestling with ideas during meals, on the bicycle track, and on stage before finally shaping the work.
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John Philip Sousa
Chris
Manhattan Beach
Sousa
Pacific Coast
Commodore Gerry Welcomes Reporters In Open Office Hours
Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry is presented as affable and open to visiting reporters. The interview process described highlights his welcoming manner, the frequent long conversations, and his ability to anticipate a journalist’s approach as they arrive at his Broadway office.
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Commodore Elbridge T. Gerry
Gerry
Broadway
Commodore
Klondike
The Secretary Likes Large Words
Lyman J. Gage, secretary of the treasury, tends to use big words in public remarks. He recovers by restating in simple terms, though his appearance marks him as a typical man of finance with white hair and beard and a blue black frock coat.
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Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Finance
Mrs Manning to Represent US at Lafayette Statue Unveiling
Mrs Daniel Manning will represent the United States and the Daughters of the American Revolution at the unveiling of the Lafayette statue in Paris. The statue is a gift of the Daughters, and Mrs Manning is the society president. Her home is Albany but she spends winters in Washington among a prominent circle. Daniel Manning was secretary of the treasury in Cleveland’s first administration, and his widow remains a popular figure at the capital. She comes from the Livingston and Schuyler line, early Albany pioneers.
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Manning
Paris
Daniel Manning
United States
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lafayette
Albany
Washington
Treasury
Cleveland
Livingston
Schuyler
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent In Winstow
March 5 report of Emma Leverington and Miss Wick wire in Chicago for a short music course. Local social notes include snowstorm delays for Mrs. Wright and others traveling to Freeport, various visits, births, marriages, parties, and a musical tribute to Theodore Pomeroy via telephone to Albany Evansville Monroe and Brodhead. Also notes W. H. Burley selling his restaurant stake and Adam Beck going to Springfield as a delegate of the I O M A lodge.
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Winstow
Emma Leverington
Chicago
David Markle
Iowa
Jesse Markle
Blanche Martin
Divan
Browntown
Elias Martin
Paul Bennett
W. W. Etzler
Christian Hollow
Carrie E. Etzler
Boyd Ferguson
Frank Hinds
Theodore Pomeroy
Brodhead
Dell Town
Albany
Evansville
Monroe
W. H. Burley
Bert Wire
Adam Beck
Springfield
I. O. M. A. Lodge
From Our Own Correspondent Damascus Notes
Damascus March 6. Daniel Kost enbader and Grant Rosenstiel return home near Spencer Iowa after visiting relatives here. Wm Place and family moved from Red Oak to a Madden house. Dan Ilgen moved into the Metz residence. Our creamery company held its annual meeting electing Daniel Robinson Wm Lobdell and John Holmes as directors. The stockholders re-elected the old officers. The creamery is flourishing and farmers are congratulated on its success.
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Damascus
Daniel Kostenbader
Grant Rosenstiel
Spencer
Iowa
Wm. Place
Red Oak
W. J. Madden
Dan Ilgen
Fred Metz
Daniel Robinson
Wm. Lobdell
John Holmes
Navajo Fire Taboo Against Lightning Scarred Wood
A Navajo belief forbids lighting damaged wood use for campfires. Indians will retreat, sleep fireless, rather than eat from such a fire, fearing the lightning essence will kill them. In mountains, many pines are lightning scarred yet not used, as tales recount disasters from neglect.
Joseph the tattletale in Sunday school tale
In a Baltimore News retelling a Sunday school lesson recalls Joseph as Jacob’s favorite and a child answers that Joseph was a tattletale. The scene shows the moral about reporting brothers’ misdeeds and the teacher prompting the class.
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Joseph
Jacob
Baltimore News
Grenadiers Named for Hand Grenades Frontline Bravery
The Grenadiers, senior British regiments in the brigade of guards, earned their name from wielding hand grenades in the late eighteenth century. They fought at the front, gaining a reputation for bravery. Their badge remains a burning hand grenade despite the weapon's obsolescence. Scottish American.
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Grenadiers
Brigade of Guards
The Abyssinians Brew Tea From Leaves
The Abyssinians make a tea from a plant leaves whose stimulant qualities allow chewing a single loaf to produce effects like a strong cup of tea.
Self-Promoter's Telegraphed Ego Draws Reactions
A quotable line from the Washington Post notes that a man who endlessly extols himself will eventually persuade his audience of his own high regard. The expression cautions against vanity and self-aggrandizement in public discourse.
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Washington Post
Be a good boy goodby Be a guiding wartime motto
A reflection on childhood education and the enduring motto Be a good boy Goodby uttered by John L Shrey in the Saturday Evening Post. The poem links early school days to lifelong guidance and resilience urging brothers to strive honestly and perform their best despite mistakes.
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John L. Shrey
Saturday Evening Post
Intrusive reporter tested by Civil War general tale
Harmon W Brown recounts General Rawlins ordering a reporter up to the trenches for a view at Vicksburg. The reporter survives a volley while the mule is killed. Rawlins quips he tried to lose the man, who returns claiming the news is that the enemy is over the ridge.
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Harmon W. Brown
Ohio
General Rawlins
Vicksburg
Saturday Evening Post
Gallantry of the Speaker Henderson in quick repartee
The article notes Speaker Henderson's quick wit in repartee at Mrs. Henderson's reception. It highlights his gentler style compared with Mr. Reed, and a moment where he deflects a question by praising the women’s mother, a noted belle, as the most beautiful.
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Speaker Henderson
Reed
Banker Routs a Robber in Thornville Bank Tale
J R Garrison cashier of the Bank of Thornville Ohio recovered from a long lung illness after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He calls it the best medicine for severe cold or lung trouble and keeps a bottle on hand. Coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles cured easily. Only 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles free at Emmert and Burrells drug store.
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J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Dr. King
Emmert & Burrell
Ten Democratic VP prospects and twenty five GOP nominees
The New York Press surveys national talk and lists ten men discussed for the Democratic vice presidential slot and twenty five for the Republican second place. The note promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for overworked reasoners, advertising Emmett & Burrell at 35 cents.
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New York
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