Alger to retire from the United States Senate
ASSELL A. R. ALGER, veteran statesman and former governor of Michigan, plans to retire at the end of his current term. The article also profiles Shelburn M. Becker the Milwaukee mayor hopeful nicknamed the boy alderman and journalist Upton Sinclair whose novel The Jungle stirred national attention.
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Alger
Sherman
Sinclair
Milwaukee
Assell
A. R Alger
United States Senate
Newis
Ohio
Ele
Chicago
Upton Sinehkur
Roosevelt
Beer Trust
White House
Doubleday, Page & Co
Packingtown
Baltimore
College of the City of New York
Columbia University
Walter Scott
Canada
Midas
Wit and Humor of Thomas B. Reed Highlighted by Anecdotes
A collection of humorous anecdotes about Speaker Thomas B. Reed recounts his quick wit and sharp retorts. The stories feature Reed’s practical jokes with colleagues, his telegrams to railroad officials, and playful exchanges with barber, judge, and rivals, illustrating his character and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Clarkson A Studious Pitcher Walter Clarkson’s Baseball Promise
Walter Clarkson, a young pitcher for the New York Americans and Harvard alumnus, is praised as a diligent student of baseball. He shows steady progress, a slower ball, and puzzling pitches, with prospects to join top pitchers like his brother John Clarkson and help the team contend this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Clarkson
New York Americans
Harvard
John Chirkson
Walter
Clarkson
Deeds of Heroism and Carnegie Medal Awards
Daniel J Curtin, a 15 year old New York water worker, saved two girls from drowning in the East River last August earning a bronze medal and $2,000 toward education. Philadelphia girl Lucy Ed Ernst, 20, sucked venom from a boy bitten by a snake and received a silver medal. Other honorees include Timothy E Heagerty of Ashitabul a who rescued a schooner crew in Lake Erie earning a silver medal and $1,200.
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Carnegie Hero
Pittsburg
Courace
Daniel J. Curtin
New York
Young Curtin
East River
Tie
Wilda Ele
Hulda Johnson
Johnson
Hilda Ele
Curtin Dive Land
Ife
Hind
Curtin
Stevens Institute
Hero Fund Commission
Lucy Ed. Ernst
Philadelphia
Porter's Lake Hunting and Wishing Club
Harry BE. Schoenhut
Carnegie
Timothy E. Heagerty
Ashitabula, O
Yukon
Lake Erie
Defiance Notes on a 60th Birthday and Fealty to Life
A scattered, semi coherent verse by J. W. Foley from New York reflects a defiant stance at sixty. The speaker bristles at limits and medical warnings while embracing life and personal rebellion.
Fragmented dialogue on college life and memories
A garbled exchange recalls college experiences and missed moments. The speakers reference Detroit and various names, hinting at a reflective conversation about education, opportunity, and what was valued or missed in youth.
The Portrait Painter in Madame’s Salon
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a portrait session with a sitter and the painter testing color tones. The draft mentions Lipppincott s Magazine and Locomre as possible publication contexts, hinting at period fashion in a studio setting.
Untitled wordplay note from Philadelphia Ledger
A fragmentary diary style line echoes a proverb about not delaying tasks with the adage Never put all till tomorrow. The source label Philadelphia Ledger appears in the garbled text.
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Mr. Staylite
Gigiatcious
LT Sippose
Miss Patience Gioine
Philadelphia Ledeer
Sympathy for Timmins Leaves Town in Quiet Farewell
A brief notice recalls Timmins as a man who drew kindness from many. Miss Cavin reflects that he spent days with neighbors and friends, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him in Washington Star style.
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Jefferson Davis
Arkitusis
Senate
Tle
Ames W. Berry
Berry
Davis
Roosevelt
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
Mexico
Clayton
Timmins
Miss Cavin
Tie
Incoherent OCR Text About Applicant Interview
Fragmentary OCR reads as a hiring scene with a named person Poree Hhabit and an applicant. The passage includes disjointed phrases about drinking, a niece of a manufacturing company, and a casual exchange. The content is unclear and sketches an interrupted job interview moment.
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Ft Dol
Poor Fellow Falls Three Times Dowstairs
A brief item from the New York Press notes a man who fell downstairs three times while Mrs Benham and others discuss his restraint. The article hints he aims to improve and reach the feat eight times.
Fragmentary OCR Delivers Odd Dialogue Snippet
A garbled OCR line presents a terse exchange about hearing and silence. The legible portion notes one character stating Fortunately and another remarking about deafness, with subsequent unclear context.
Fragmentary OCR Note on Funeral Procession
A garbled exchange references a physician in a hearse and a historic first tie in a ceremony. The fragmentary text lacks clear names, places, or dates to specify the event.
Fragmentary note hints at bank, jail sequence
Readable fragments show mentions of a bank and jail in a terse sequence. Names and locations are unclear, but the tone implies a crime or legal action linked to financial matters. Further context is needed to clarify participants and events.
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P. C. Barnes
Barton, MD
Geo. N. Beall
NG Frost Avenue
Prostburg
I. L. Ritter
Wb Biavreway
Prostburg, Ma
J.C. Wiederhall
D. V
Frostburg
A. Motorp
H. G. Evans Stable
Northwater Street
W.md
Russell A. Alger
Shelburn M. Becker
Manard
Rose
Sherbie
Becker
Canoven
S. Os. Merrill
St. Paul
Younss Becker
Mayor Becker
Upton Sinclair
Prince Phacen
Arthur Stirling
Mr. Linehtir
Princeton
N.K
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Aticn
N.Y
Phonas DB. Reed
Ils
James S. Sherman
Prince von Rulow
Prince von Batow
Reichstag
Melock
von Aulow
Jeepeerson Davis
Little Rock
Thomas B. Reed
Thonas B. Reed
Westerly
R. J
Boston
Sampson Sehley
Washington
Congressintin
Cousins
Poe
Maine
Sawyer
Portsmouth
N.il
Morrison
Tminois
Henry Clay
Illinois
Lucy FR. Ernst
C.L. DeLauter
Somerset County
Pao
Meyersdale, Pa
Neautivye
Ross Hint Prosthu Tidelinigs Mal
Old Electr Vinton St
Sporting Goods
Spalding
Jonas Fulton & CO
Baltimore and
Liberty Streets
Cumberhound
Boird
C. G. Chaney
McMullen & Co
Union Street
Berchlas
Centralia
Queen City Hotel
Cumberland, Vd
Ivyvear
Loboo
Total
D. P. Miller & CO
Ke Hk Consolidation Coal Company
Eckhart Flat
Orrick
Frostburg, Md
Toyah
Tina
Clint
J. W. Foley
Ezee
Mr. Ezee
George
Pont
Detroit Vriluane
Lippincotts Magazine
Oise Vleone
Poree
Hhabit
Fortune
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