Brak Bow and the British North Borneo Company
Report from Sandakan describing British North Borneo as governed by the Royal British North Borneo company a private corporation that makes laws appoints judges and militaires while ensuring security. It notes the company profits from forest products and employs Asian districts chiefs while the population grows and remains distinct from Christianity.
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Sandakan
British North Borneo
Borneo
Royal British North Borneo Company
Solt
British North Borneo Company
Company
Romeo
Mindanao
G J. Altman
Altman
Br Ry North Borneo Company
Dog Policemen Patrol Beats Teach Canine Pupils
In Los Angeles April 299 Charles L. Foster, former policeman now private detective manager, trains dogs to be burglar catchers. His dog school accepts only intelligent animals and stars like Bob patrol four blocks nightly, investigating strangers and alerting to burglars with keen fidelity and acuteness.
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Bob
Los Angeles
Charles L. Foster
Aso
Funeral of W. F. Kappes Weeps for Young Pallbearers
The funeral of William F. Kappes occurred at his father William E P Kappes home 14 N Delaware St Monday afternoon at 2 oclock. He was 22 and had suffered from tuberculosis. His death occurred at Gravehurst Ontario.
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William F. Kappes
William
EP. Kappes
N. Pelaware St
Mr. Kappes
Gravehurst
Ontario
Schmuck Talks Shop At Century Club Panel
The Century club at the Denison hotel will host a Tuesday night talk by Adolph Schmuck. The panel will discuss "Some Newspaper Shop Talk" highlighting newsroom operations and industry insights.
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Century Club
Denison Hotel
Adolph Schmuck
Doctor for a Dime Castor Oil Pill Ad
A cheeky advertisement touts a dime sized “civilized” physic pill containing castor oil and herbs. It claims to mildly and pleasurably straighten bowels, purify blood, and cure constipation biliousness headaches and general malaise, urging readers to ask for Blackburn’s Castor-Old Pills at reputable druggists.
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Blackburn
Death of Edward Wittenbach in Berkeley California
Word reached the city Sunday of the death of Edward Wittenbach at Berkeley California. He was formerly a resident of Indianapolis for years where he ran a grocery with Julius Neumeyer. He was 11 years old and died of heart trouble. He leaves a widow and four sons.
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Edward Wittenbach
Berkeley
Gal
Wittenbach
Indianaapoli
Julius Neumeyer
Wittenback
Ile
New Doctors Dine at Grand Hotel Reception
Indiana Medical College faculty hosted a Saturday night reception and banquet for the graduating class of 1907 at the Grand hotel. Speakers included President W. E. Lion of Purdue Dr. Henry Jameson Dr. W. A. Baker and Dr. Braxton among others. They urged graduates to avoid commercialism and practice with honor among colleagues.
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Indiana Medical College
Grand Hotel
W. E. Lion
Purdue
Henry Jameson
W. A. Baker
AL OW
Braxton
Thomas Wastman
Bids on pavilion to fund livestock building at state fair
The executive committee of the State Board of Agriculture will meet at the statehouse office at 1 PM Monday to open bids on the Slit bond sale. Funds raised will finance a livestock pavilion at the state fair grounds. Bids are expected from many individuals and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Statehouse
A Toast to the Stork From Portland Oregonian
A playful tribute notes the stork as a valuable bird in urban districts. It jokes that the creature does not sing or yield plumes but “helps out the vital statistics” in the residence areas.
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Portland Oregonian
Woman Expert P C Holland Champions Finger Print ID
In Chicago April 99 Mrs P C Holland stands as the sole woman expert in fingerprint identification. Trained by J K Ferrier of Scotland Yard at the St Louis exposition, she mastered classification of hundreds of prints in a year. She notes prints are unique and stable, unlike the Bertillon bone measurements, and cites her roles in police and prison circles.
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Chicago
P. C. Holland
Inager
Police and Sheriffs’ Association
National Prisons Congress
Books for Mothers at James Town Exhibit
Model libraries for mothers will be among the exhibits at James town with mothers' and children's rooms. American authors include Kate Douglas Wiggin, T. B. Aldrich, Margaret Deland, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Sarah Orne Jewett, John Burroughs, Olive Thorne Miller and Norah Archibald Smith.
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Jamestown
Kate Douglas Wiggan
T. B. Aldrich
Margaret Deland
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Sarah Orme Jewett
John Burroughs
Olive Thorne Miller
Norah Archbald Smith
Essay on the Vernal Garb of Men by F W Schalfer
The piece celebrates spring fashion with vivid, humorous imagery. It contrasts last winter’s dull seersucker with a bold, modern, colorful male wardrobe featuring check patterns, vivid vests, and expressive footwear. The author mocks fashion arbiters while praising exuberant, flamboyant dress.
Remarkable photograph of hunting accident in England
London report describes a striking photo from the Rugby hunt meeting showing Capt Middleton thrown when his horse failed to land on firm ground after a hedge. The horse fell, and Middleton was badly hurt as he went over the animal, illustrating the hazards riders face.
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London
Capt
Middleton
England
Hot Campaign Against Spook Department in Theosophy
New York April 29 The Theosophical Society faces internal strife after Col Henry Steele Olcott's death in India. Olcott nominated Annie Besant as successor following guidance from alleged “masters.” Some members doubt the masters and oppose what they call a spook department, while others defend the nomination amid skepticism and bellicose viewpoints.
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Spook Department
New York
Theosophical Society
Henry Steele Olcott
Adyar
India
Annie Besant
Notice of Liquor License Applications in Marion County Indiana
A series of notices by multiple applicants in Indianapolis Marion County Indiana announcing June term 1907 hearings to obtain licenses to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Each notice includes business locations details on East Street Lincoln Lane Washington Street South Delaware Street New York Street and others, ward numbers 5 7 11 13, center township, Carter township, and Rossett subdivision, along with pool table privileges requests. Applicants include John Beversdolafer J. B. Henry and A. El Harms and others.
Public debate over Theosophist presidency unfolds
Publications of the society term show letters pro and con with heavy opposition to Mrs Besant as president. She has accepted the nomination offered by the masters and Col Olcott and a lively campaign is under way. The election is scheduled for May.
Miss Cora Parker Sells Painting To Kansas City Art Club
Miss Cora Parker longtime head of art at Kansas State University and Nebraska State University now lives in the east. She recently sold a painting titled The Blue Waters of Gloucester to the Kansas City Art Club. Parker earned some renown as the illustrator of the book Carmichael.
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Cora Parker
Kansas State University
Nebraska State University
Kansas City Art Club
Blue Waters of
Gloucester
Carmichael
Coffee Delirium In Child Wakeful Nights And Talks
A mother reports coffee caused nervousness, insomnia, and poor growth in her child. After switching to Postum, the family notes improved sleep, fewer nervous spells, and a robust, healthier complexion. She cites another adult case of dyspepsia relief and her own boy’s disappearance of wakeful episodes.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Applications for liquor licenses in Indianapolis wards
Notices announce applications by several residents in Center and nearby wards to Marion County Board of Commissioners in June terms for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five or ten gallons, with pool table privileges in the same premises, detailing addresses on Indiana Avenue and Prospect Street in Indianapolis. Names include W. T. Weeder, Frank Gorman, and Richard Merrickw with ward designations and property descriptions.
Mead Applies for Liquor License in Indianapolis Ward
THOMAS F MEAD states he will apply to the Board of Commissioners at the June term for license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons. The business room is 17 by street with two doors, located at 129 East Bates Street in the southeast corner of Bates and Lena streets, Hill’s subdivision, Ward 10, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. He also seeks privilege for a pool table in the same room.
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Notich
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion
Indiana
East Street
Lincoln Lane
Woodruff Sihon
Fast Street
Indianapolis
Coates Towneh In
Marion Counts
Ream John Beversdolafer
Marion County
Washington Street
Carter Township
J. B. Henry
Eleventh Ward
McCarty
Trelaway
Rossett
Board of County Commissioners
New York
Eailor
Morton
Cofin & Wright
Minn County
New York Street
A. EL Harms
Inmheana
Alinois Street
Blake's Sub
Illinois Street
Frank Gorman
Uniliana
Prospect Street
PH M
Certer Township
Buelinas
Itisl
Ellevermy
Come Sioners
Bates Street
Bates and
Lena Streets
Hill
Indi
Thomas F. Mead
Venter
S. A. Fletcher, Jr
West
Frank Lux
State of
Lllinole Street
H. Griffith
South
George Hammond
South Street
South and
Delaware
Indapolis
Marioncoun
E. So Street
Tiee
Barry Ht
Nereby
Helles
Marion Country
State of Indiana
State Avenue
Prospect and
State Streets
Sletener
Woodlich
Chosenapolis
Marin County
Ina
Solomon Ofber
Ceriter
Shelb Street
Martindale's Square
Shelby Street
William Mohs
Iward
Market Street
Market
Noble Streets
Jittle’s
Mario County
Sal Horrd
Sau Roont
Herrmann Moeller
Eighth Ward Applicant Seeks Liquor License in Indianapolis
F. H. Hinnenkamp of Center Township Indiana intends to apply at the Marion County Board of Commissioners June term 1807 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons in a front room of a two story brick building at 832 Massachusetts Avenue northeast corner of Ashland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis Ward 8. Also seeking pool table privileges at the same address and premises.
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Center Township
Commmiss
Marion County
Astate
Indiana
Massachusetts Avenue
Ashland Avenue
Copurn
Indianapolis
Y County
Sala Board
Roe
F. H. Hinnenkamp
Notices to Citizens of Ward Twelve Ward Indiana Liquor License
Notices to the citizens of the Twelfth ward Marion county Indiana that applicants will seek at the June term 1907 licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and drink on premises described. Frank Lux George Hammond and Barry Hastings seek pool table privileges and licenses for consuming liquor in specified rooms in Indianapolis.
Notices of liquor license applications in Indianapolis wards
Citizens in Ninth Seventh and Sixth wards of Center township Marion county Indiana announce they will apply at the Board of County Commissioners June term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Locations include 2 E Washington St front room Indianapolis Ward No 1 NE corner Market and Alabama streets Ward No 7 and 442 Indiana Ave Ward No 6. Applicants include John Kuechler Jacob A Leffler and Charles H Grothe with details of premises and building descriptions.
Notice of liquor license bids in Marion County Indiana
Notices posted by subscribers in Center township Indianapolis announce licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at two locations. Solomon Ofber seeks license for 111 Prospect Street in ward 10, a front room on first floor of a two story building near Prospect and State. John Langer seeks license for 12 Madison Avenue at the southeast corner of Madison and Rawles, in Yeiser subdivision, a first floor room with stockroom.
Notice of liquor license and pool table permit requests
Notice to citizens and voters that the subseriter will apply to the Marion county Board of Commissioners at the June term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with pool table privileges in the same front room. Location described as 109 Shelby Street Ward 10. Also notice of intent to apply for a license at 64 Market Street Ward 7 with pool table privileges in the front room. Names: William Mohs, Herrmann Moeller.
William Holt seeks liquor license and pool hall permit
Notice to residents of Ward 12 Center Township Marion County Indiana that William Holt will apply at the June term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a front room of a five story brick building at 33 West Maryland street Indianapolis. He also seeks permission to withdraw and carry on pool and billiards in the same room.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Ineana
Maryland Street
Indianapolis
Mario County
Indiana
Marylan Street
William Holt
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