Bank Robbery Near Springfield Seized $808 In Anticipated Break
Robbers entered a Pleas ant Plains bank near Springfield Illinois and secured $808 before escaping on a hand car. Other items include ambassador appointments, library purchase, and a fatal train collision report.
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Pleasant Plains
Springfield
Arthur Nicolson
Madrid
Charles Hardings
Great Britain
Russia
Havana
San Jose
Cal
Vladivostok
Agia
James B. Oliver
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
Piggott
Ark
Berlin
Deutschec
Dressner
Schaaffhausen
National
Turkey
Egypt
Board of Regents
University of California
Bancroft Library
Arona
H. Bancroft
Society of Arts
London
Robert P. Porter
New York
London Electric Railway
Charles
Charles Cheshire
Tishmingo
Roosevelt
Alen P. Berry
Seventy-Ninth Infantry
Unu
Cascade
Daniel Shephertson
Honolulu
Harper
Univ of Chicago
First Baptist Church of
City
Boston & Maine
Wayland Statin
Mass
William J. Hale
Yale
Newfoundland
Charlottetown
P. B
Chamberlain
Fortune Bay
United States
Edward B. Crow
Charles Nagal
Chester H. Krom
Terminal Railroad Association of
St. Louis
Canada
Whitelaw Heid
Queen Alexandra
Tondon
Corsica
Ashland
Wis
Cecil
Railroads shuffle executives and new management named
The Wa bash and Wheeling and Lake Erie railroads announce traffic department changes and new general managers for the Gould line, Western Maryland, and related lines. GC. H. Newton is named mini agent at Toledo effective Dec 1, while the St Louis office is abolished and 3S. B. Knight becomes industrial agent. Horace Clark resigns. Alexander Robertson is named successor. Fred H. Tristram will head Chicago passenger work, with R F Kelly moving to Pittsburg.
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Wheeling and Lake Erie
Gould Line
Maryland
I. A. Worthington
Wabash Lines
Toesdo
GC. H. Newton
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Wabash-Pittsburg
Toledo
Wabash
St. Louis
B. Knight
Horace Clark
Western Maryland
West
Gould Tidewater Lines
Alexander Robertson
St.Louis
No Use for Beef in Uruguay Drives Hide Trade
In Uruguay within a few years the only cash from cattle came from hides as meat was largely discarded as valueless, reshaping the industry toward byproducts and export hides rather than carcass sales.
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Uruguay
Cure Deafness by Constational Rejection Claim
An old ad copy asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian Tube and that cure lies in a removal of inflammation. It offers a money offer for cases cured by a product named Liant's Cotarrd Gate and promotes medical circulars from F. d. Cheney & Co of Toledo. Also mentions Wall's Falty Pills for constipation.
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Liant
F.d. Cheney
Toledo
Drupgists, Inc
Wall
Woman Throws Hint Stuns Target in Dallas News Style
A witty Dallas News line notes a woman breaks the stereotype as she throws a hint and smashes the target, highlighting unexpected impact from a subtle gesture.
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Dallas News
Submarine Cables and Household Advertising
The piece lists 876 submarine cables totaling 275,919 miles with private ownership predominating. It shifts to a consumer plug for Pillsbury's Vitos and Defiance Cold Water Starch, praising 16 oz packages, no sticking, and savings for households, as featured in Ladies' Field.
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Pillsbury
Plan to reassign rail executives drawn up in New York
G F Daly and Warren Lynch were summoned to New York for talks with President Newman. A plan reportedly would move Daly to New York as passenger traffic manager of the New York Central, place Lynch in Chicago, retire George Daniels as general passenger agent, and elevate J Rhein of the Lake Erie and Western to be general passenger agent of the Big Four. Daniels confirms retirement. he would become general advertising manager of the system.
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New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Warren Lynch
Big Four
New York
Newman
Mr. Daly
New York Central
Lynch
Chicago Post
George Daniels
J. Rhein
Erie and Western
Daniels
Actress in Berlin Thieves Steal Diamonds
An actress in Berlin awoke to thieves packing her valuables and, upon realizing the scene was real, screamed for help as two diamond necklaces were stolen. The robbers escaped.
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Berlin
The Professor Reflects On Life And Certainty
The professor muses on life and uncertainty, noting that amid chaos there is always a defining "it" that shapes understanding and perspective. The remark hints at a search for meaning within everyday doubt.
Rheumatism Relief From Pink Pills Says Dubuque Man
Mr J G Menkel of Dubuque Iowa describes severe rheumatism affecting ankles knees and elbows. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he reports full recovery in three months and eight years without relapse.
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Mrr
J. G. Menkel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Robert Yates
Tus Klaner Manufacturing Co
Dubugue
Dr. Williams
Aly
Bbcine Co
Suboucctady
N.Y
Victor Emanuel Monument in Rome Faces Prolonged Build
The Victor Emanuel Monument in Rome, selected for construction, remains far from completion. Critics deride it as petrified mega lomania while G Koch, son of a German painter and builder of the Banco di Italia palace, is expected to finish the project.
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Giuseppe Saconi
Victor Emanuel
Rome
Istar
G. Koch
Banca d'Italia
Storm in Munich Bath Boosts Waves in Imitated Sea
A large Munich bath recreates sea conditions by adding sea salt to fresh water and using an electrical device to beat the water at intervals. The waves travel along the bath and vary in size with the control switch on the electric machine.
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Munich
Germany
Smoker Finds Comfort in Smoke Despite Deprivation
A Swedish cantaia during the seven years war, deprived of tobacco, filled his pipe with straw and watched for rising smoke beneath his nose. He was satisfied as long as he could see the smoke.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Hulett Resident
Special report from Hulett on December 4 cites Mrs May Tabor, a respected local, claiming Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble after seven boxes and ended pain. The notice promotes the pills as a global greatest kidney remedy curing rheumatism dropsy gout lumbago diabetes urinary and bladder issues Bright's disease and other kidney disorders.
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Hulett
Wye
Dodd
May Tabor
Bright
Sure Thing Safe Bet in First Encounter
A Baltimore American item notes a bold claim about a sure thing and a confident throw of somers at their initial meeting, reflecting a playful or slang tone from the era. The snippet hints at a proverb-like line and local newspaper flavor.
Cuticura Cure for Milk Crust on Baby Hair Loss
Grateful mother from Ashland describes severe milk crust on her three month old son with itching and bleeding. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Culicuta, the crust cleared, hair regrew, and no recurrence was seen. Mrs. H. P. Holmes signs the notice.
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Cuticura
Must Keep Shoes Sained In Paris 2 Cent Service
In Paris the poor man stops on his way to work to have his shoes shined for 2 cents. The routine service helps him maintain his dignity and avoid jeopardizing his job due to unclean footwear.
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Paris
Jie
Christian Science Church Growth in U S
The movement in the United States counts about 400 Christian Science churches and roughly 100000 adherents. Influenced by founder Mrs Eddy, the church is described as making rapid strides in popularity, drawing a parallel to Pillsbury’s popular cereal Bays.
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United States
Christian Science Churches
Iowa ministers seek Des Moines posts and old soldier favors
In Des Moines three veteran ministers plan to spend the winter there and apply for opening the house and senate prayers each morning. The Grand Army of the Republic and veteran voters push to apply the old soldiers preference law to these postings, potentially influencing legislature committees and job openings for doorkeepers clerks and janitors. The piece notes many veterans and nonveterans seek town posts and mentions related Iowa brief items and other local news.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
George A. Newman
Supreme Court
L. B. Raymond
Iowa Grand Army of the Republic
Uniform Divorce Statutes Hinted at Conference
Town will participate in a uniform divorce law conference in Washington next February. Governor Cummins has named delegates Walter Smith, B. P. Birdsall, and E. A. Hubbard to represent Iowa. The conference, February 19, may be too late to aid the 1906 Iowa legislature. debates on remarriage after divorce have stalled in recent sessions, but the conference could influence bills in 1906 or 1907.
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Washington
Cummins
Walter Smith
B. P. Birdsall
E. A. Hubbard
Iawa
Inwa
Iowa
Finds Sister in Town Near Sioux City
Charles Osteberg of St James Minnesota, after three days of searching for his sister missing twenty eight years, locates Mrs Gustavus Metz in the city. The siblings were separated as infants. she did not know of his existence until reading his appeal and sending for him.
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Charles Osleberg
St. James, Minn
Gustavus Metz
Woman Shot on Northwestern Train Near Denison
Mrs Grace Shoop of Sioux City was seriously wounded when a bullet shattered the window opposite her seat on a Northwestern train near Denison It struck her forehead but did not penetrate the skull inflicting a bad flesh wound Two youths from Delolt are suspected and may be arrested for the crime They were out hunting and allegedly fired at the train to see what would happen
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Denison
Grace Shoop
Sioux City
Child Smothered in Bed in Duncombe Home
Four-week-old Babe Dead in Bed Found by Mr and Mrs Mathew House of Duncombe after waking. Police and coroner notified as investigators inspect the scene for causes of the smothering tragedy.
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Whester Curry
Mrs. Mathew House
Duncombe
Harrison County Directory Nears Completion in Missouri
Logan W. Hawkins of Maryville Missouri is finishing a Harrison County directory. It will list every resident and include a complete index of marriage licenses issued in Harrison County. The multi hundred page volume is expected to publish in January.
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Harrison County
Logan
W. H. Hawkins
Maryville
Pardon Applications Filed for Life Prisoners
The final day to file pardon applications with the legislature for life prisoners serving first degree murder has passed. Fifteen applications remain including Charles Rocker of Lyon County awaiting Supreme Court action. Louis Busse of Bremer County and Joseph C. Smith of Monroe face death sentences and are slated for execution next April. Other applicants include Nathan and Frank Rainsbirger.
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Charles Rocker
Lyon County
Louis Russe
Bremer County
Joseph C. Smith
Monroe County
Iowa
State House
Fork Madison
Anamosa
Davenport Locomotive Works
Miller
George Yeaman
Sioux City
Qnessa
Russia
Sergie
Newton Waweye Incubator Company
Kinney
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Packard
Marshalltown
Supreme Court
Louis Busse
Monroe
Nathan
Frank Rainsbirger
West Virginian Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
W L Jackson a Parkersburg merchant reports 20 years of kidney pain and urinary issues eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says the pain disappeared and he has been active for eight years, despite being over 70. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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W. L. Jackson
Parkersburg
W. Va
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Small Village Pledge Sparks Yorkshire Tale
A factory foreman who once reformed after heavy drinking relapsed and faced rebuke from his employer. In earnest gravity he explains that he took the pledge in a small Yorkshire village, emphasizing its modest origin and intent.
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Yorkshire
From Plant to Cigar: Lewis Sees Tobacco Growth
Frank P. Lewis returns from top tobacco regions where he scouts crops and curing. He notes rich old holdings, predicts strong quality gains, and cites the Lewis Single Binder factory as likely the leading fancy graded tobacco producer in the United States. The firm has shipped seven million yearly sales and expects over eight million in 1905, despite no traveling sales force. The Single Binder sells itself.
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Frank P. Lewis
Lewis
United States
Herald- Transcript
No Place for Her Among Eastern Social Rules
South China Post notes social expectations in Hong Kong and the East, mocking Mrs. Grundy’s judgment. It cites laxSunday amusements, latch-key usage, billiards, the Macao lottery, weddings in Parami hats, and a white suit, as indicators of changing decorum.
Eighteenth Century Earrings Glamor Illuminate Fashion
A discussion on eighteenth century earrings portrays them as the era’s admired feminine adornment. Fashionable women flaunted rare jewels, elevating the earring to a symbol of beauty and popularity.
Worth More Than a Smile
A stork visited an uptown home and left a pair of ables. Days later the father and a friend congratulated him and said God had smiled on you. The proud parent replied with joy that the moment brought laughter and happiness.
Lost Opportunity at Ribbon Counter
A floorwalker cried out a shocking scene, and the firm head lamented an inopportune moment as the undertaking department would not open until Monday. This Catholic Standard item captures a terse, dramatic incident at a bargain crush.
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Catholic Standard
Dogs to Lamb Transformation in Paris Meat Trade
A report states stolen dogs are trafficked to Paris where butchers market dog meat as lamb, especially selling behinds and legs. The tale highlights deceptive labeling and crime linked to zoonotic practice, prompting concerns over animal welfare and food safety.
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Paris
Postum vs Coffee Heart Claim Highlights Oregon Testimony
A Oregon reader recounts relief from torpid liver indigestion and rapid heart action after abandoning coffee for Postum Food Coffee. She notes pulse drops from 187 to normal, improved complexion, and says her husband also benefited, with Postum breakfast described as more satisfying and strengthening. The ad cites Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Oregon
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellvile
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Tomas Donnelly
Askalcorn
Rock Island
Des Moines Pographical Union
Bencits
Town State Teachers’ Association
Jafmaeed
William Nagel, Jr
Josephine Collette
Cal Brady
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