James Whitcomb Riley's Handwriting and Sign Painter Past
Greenfield Indiana gains notice as James Whitcomb Riley, born the same day as Poe’s death, is celebrated for his elegant handwriting and former signwriting craft. A Banks hardware sale left Riley signs missing. a gold on black exhibit piece may someday grace a public library.
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Greenfield
Ind
James Whitcomb
Riley
A. A. Banks
James’ Whitcomb
A. J. ‘Rank
Banks
Mr. Riley
Hagar Allen’ Poe
Poe
John A. Riley
Riley’s early career read aloud not for publication
A fragment recalls Mr Riley's artistic life before authorship. He read publicly well before writing for print, many verses first created for recitation. Return visit to Greencastle sparked a joyous town welcome with a marching band and a humorous remark about keeping him from leaving.
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Mr. Riley
Joe
Liztown
Murphy Given Suspended Sentence For Drunkenness
Clarence Murphy, a former Philippine veteran with service stripes, was released on a suspended sentence by Judge Stubbs after Foster A. Shirley recommended leniency. Murphy served with the Thirty-fifth Volunteer Regiment on Mindanao and nine months with regulars in Florida, and the court considered his wartime record in granting parole.
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Foster A. Shirley
SUN
Stubbs
Clarence Murphy
Murphy
Thirty-fifth’ Volunteer
Mindanao
Florida
American killed as insurgents seize steam launch near Colon
In a clash north of Bocas Del Toro the American crewman was killed when Columbian insurgents captured a steam launch owned by Krosman Braden & Co. A United States cruiser proceeds to recover the vessel, the incident signaling rising tensions in the region.
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New Orleans
Bocas’ del
Toro
Colon
Krosman, Braden & Co
Snoring Farmer Reunites With Son After Glasgow Voyage
A New England farmer waited three days for the Allen Mner Cathanegian from Glasgow bringing his son Robert Bryson who served 16 years in the British army. The old man slept in a packing box outside the pier to ensure arrival. a thief struck him in the jaw and stole his money a silver watch and his hat and coat. Bryson was wounded in the left knee at Magersfontein.
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New York
New England
Allen ‘Mner Cathanegian
Glasgow
Robert Bryson
Bryson
Magersfontein
Sailor Boy the President's Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Sailor Boy, President Roosevelt's prized Chesapeake Bay retriever valued at 1000 dollars, shipped from Fred Erb's kennels in Lafayett e to Washington by order of the president. The dog is described as exceptionally intelligent with a balanced head, keen eye, stout limbs, and rich seal brown color.
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Lafayette
Ind
Rosevelt
Chesapeake Bay
Fred Erb
Washington
Iroquois Theatre Planned for Randolph Street
Chicago announces a new theater costing 500000 dollars to rise at 79 and 81 Randolph street. The Iroquois will open in 1904, adding a major cultural venue to the city’s downtown.
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Chicago
Randolph St
The
Sunday Church Services Listed Citywide
Central avenue M. E. led by Rev E B Rawls at 7 45 with Rev H W Kellogg at 7 16 Meridian street M E Rev H W Kellog e at 10 45 Rev Joshua Stansfield at 7 16 Roberts Park M E Rev C E Bacon at 11 and 7 30 First Baptist Rev T A Villers at 11 and 7 30 Plymouth Congregational Rev J Chal Te Smith at 10 45 Organ recital at 7 80 Beaula Episcopal Rev Lewis Brown at 10 45 and 7 30 First Presbyterian Rev John W Parker at 11 00 Rev Samuel Sawyer at 12 0?
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Central-avée
M. E
E. B. Rawls
H. W. Kellogg
Meridian-st
H. W. Kelloge
Joshua Stansfield
Roberts Park
CE. Bacon
First ‘Baptist
T. A Villers
Plymouth Congregational
J. Chal Te Smith
Golden Specific Promised Cure for Drunkenness Sold by Mail
An advertisement claims Golden Specific can secretly cure drunkenness by being added to food or drinks. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Burnside and urges women to request a free package from Dr. Z. W. Haines in Cincinnati. The letter promises a plain wrapper and full directions, urging prompt action to save loved ones.
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Harry Burnside
Golden
W. Haines
Glenn Building
Cincinnati
Ohio
Future Presidents School Fire Damages Kingston Store
Fire at Kingston's store near 1631 8 Bast St destroys stock valued at 2000 and causes about 600 in building damage. A high wind also blew flames to neighbor Charles Bauer's house causing about 500 in damage as students from Future Presidents School watched.
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Kingston
Bast St
Charles Bauer
Light Remains Burned As Cleveland Fireman Dies in Wreck
In Cleveland on a stormy night a light burned in the McNally home as fireman Edward J. McNally failed to return from duty. His mother waited awake, believing a delay, until midnight and the wreck revealed her son was dead under a Big Four engine. The McNally family, longtime railroad workers, learned of the tragedy when Harry went to work the next day.
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Cleveland
Edward J. McNally
McNally
Scranton-ave
Hill
Big Four Roundhouse
Death of Lawrence Reilly by carbolic acid accident
Lawrence Reilly aged 60 of 591 Birch Avenue drank carbolic acid apparently by mistake and died Friday night. Doctors failed to revive him but his daughter doubts suicide, noting he had been in jovial spirits all evening. He was unemployed and lived with his daughter.
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Riley
Greencastle
Gymond House
Jimmie Riley
Lawrence Reilly
Birch Ave
Reilly
Fayne Moore Seeks Absolute Divorce In South Dakota Suit
Mrs Fayne Moore files for absolute divorce from her husband in Sing Sing case over the badger game against Martin Mahen. The action started in South Dakota where she has resided for six months. Fortyeight sash and door firms with twelve million capital plan price scales in Chicago. A Chicago meeting set for Thursday. Kate M Collins pupils schedule a vocal and piano recital April 15 at Baldwins with Edward Harmon and Chris A O Connor assisting.
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New York
Fayne Moore
Sing Sing
Martin Mahen
South Dakota
Chicago
Kate M. Collins
Baldwin's Music Store
Collins
Edward Harmon
Chris A. O'Connor
On the Sly Coffee Habit Tells a Mother's Tale
A mother narrates her decline from coffee use affecting her health and her baby. After years of stomach and nervous troubles, the doctor advised removing coffee and introducing Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts. She notes better sleep, strength and clearer mind, with the products praised as nerve restorers.
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Ely
Slit in His Face Sparks City Hospital Charge
Lucien Snyder, colored, went to City hospital Friday night with a slash from ear to mouth described as a slit in his face. The injury was blamed on Ellen Brooks after jealousy over her attention to other men. He was hospitalized. Ellen Brooks was jailed on a charge of assault and battery.
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Lucien Snyder
City Hospital
Ellen Brooks
Snyder
Ellen
Water Main Extensions Ordered by Board of Works
The Board of Works on Friday afternoon ordered water mains extended along Rural Street from Bloyd Avenue to Washington Street with the 20 inch main by Irvington to be supplied. Additional extensions include Pine Street from St. Clair Street to Pratt Street Pratt Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Highland Avenue Orange Street from State Street to Spruce Street North Capitol Avenue from Thirty Fourth Street to Thirty Eighth Street Ruth Street from Washington Street to Second Street North.
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Board of Works
Rural-st
Bloyd-ave
Washington-st
Irvington
St. Clair-st
Pratt-st
Pratten
Massachusetts-ave
Highland-ave
Orange-st
State-st
Spruce-st
N. Capitol-ave
Thirtyfourth-st
Hirty-Eighth-St
Ruth-st
Second Street
Mobilization of 50 Reserve Battalions for Macedonia
In Constantinople on April 12 the plan to mobilize 50 reserve battalions for service in Macedonia progresses slowly with only 11 battalions currently ready to march.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Terrific sandstorm hits Aspermont Texas Panhandle
A bulletin from Haskell Texas says a Friday sandstorm in the Texas Panhandle partially destroyed Aspermont. No lives were reported lost.
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Dallas
Tex
Haskell
Texas Panhandle
Aspermont
Laxative Bromo Quisine Mentioned Amid Local Notes
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Laxative Bromo Quisine and a remedy claim along with local addresses. Mentions Baldwin block at Delaware and Market streets and Dr. Jordan’s office in room 60 as a noted lung physician. Also lists Autd Storage and Refair Company at 3 and 25 E Ohio Street.
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Baldwin Block
Delaware and
Market Sts
Jordan
California Sunshine Tours Highlight Pacific Sunset Route
California offers winter attractions from surf and golf to deep sea fishing and sunshine from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The Southern Pacific Sunset Route runs daily from New Orleans to Pacific coast points with the famed Sunset Limited train of the year.
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California
United States
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Golden California
Pacific Ocean
Monterey
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Combina
Teardrop Scene in Haynes Murder Court Drama
Pathetic display as defense lawyer Thad Adams argued reasonable doubt in the Stewart Cassady case in Danville Indiana. Tears flowed from Cassady wife and sister as the defendants showed emotion for the first time amid a packed courtroom and lengthy proceedings.
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Haynes
Cassady
Danville
Ind
Thad Adams
Stewart-Cassady
Adams
George Harvey
Mr. Harvey
Stewart and
Coatesville
Frank Stewart
Stewart
Anarchist Johann Most Convicted in New York
Johann Most, an anarchist, was sentenced to one year in prison after being convicted for printing radical statements. The appellate division of the supreme court affirmed the conviction on Friday.
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New York
Johann Most
Supreme Court
No Evidence Found Against Detective Dugan
Capt. Martin Hyland, assigned to probe charges against Detective Thomas Dugan, reported in the newspapers by J. I. Quigley that he can find no positive evidence tying the detective to any wrongdoing.
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Dugan
Martin Hyland
Thomas Dugan
J. I. Quigley
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Box Claim
Advertisement note stating the rame must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure, priced at 2 cents.
Investigate the Celtic Saving and Loan Association plan
It will pay you to investigate the plan of the Celtic saving and loan association. Plenty of money to loan on most favorable terms. See John R. Welch, secretary, 52 Circle Knox's formerly Bates house barber shop, now southeast corner Meridian and Washington streets.
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Celtic Saving’and Loan Association
John R. Welch
Circle
Carpets Cleaned and Relaid at Capitol Cleaning Works
Advertising blurb notes carpet cleaning and relaying priced at 91.35 per room by Capitol Cleaning Works with contact phones 13. Also promotes Merchants' Lunch at Union Station Restaurant. Mentions continuous loose leaf ledgers with self locking extension back. Signed WM. B. Burford, Indianapolis, Ind.
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Capitol
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis
Ind
Old Nurse for Children Winslow Soothe Syrup Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething children. The copy emphasizes soothing the child softening gums curing wind colic and diarrhea. Price noted twenty five cents.
Dream Vitaopat hy treatment promises free cures
A prominent physician professor Thomas F. Adkin ties his Vitaopathy as a miracle cure and offers free diagnosis and guidance to all sick, recounting testimonials from John Nelson and A J Siefried. He urges readers to write from Rochester New York for a copy of How to Get Well and Keep Well and to advertise for a girl ten in the Sun.
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Thomas F. Adkin
Institute of Physicians and Surgeons
Croesus
Adkin
John C. Nelson
Dayton
Team
A. J. Siefried
Stone Creek, O
Prof. Adkin
Thos
E. Adkin
Ofice
Rochester, N.Y
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M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
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Harry Watdrs
Hamlet
N. Y
Fenner
ST. Vitus
Len-Crank Cave Co
Akron, CO
Iowa
Orrix
Geo. Wagoner
Knobaville
Merv
McGugin
the Sun
Eaough
Roosevelt
New’ Theater For
Samuel Sawyer
MR. and
Mrs
Fayne
Hospital
Texas
Ita Attractions
Pen
E. W. Grove
Union Station
L. S. Ayres
Indiana
Prof
Thos. F. Adkin
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