Rifle that killed John Wilkes Booth on display in Apia county
Special to the Sun from Bowling Green reports the famous Henry rifle used by Boston Corbett to shoot Booth remains a treasured relic. The weapon passed from Col. Conger to Capt. Strong and finally to Mrs. (Dr.) G. B. Spencer of Weston Ohio. The gun has worn leather coverage and still fires a rare ammunition type, though the Civil War relic fetches high offers from the government.
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Lincoln
Apia
Boston’ Corbett
Wilkes Booth
Booth
Boston Corbett
Col
E.G. Conger
Cornett Ainst Booth
Corbett
Col. Conger
William Slenng
Infantry
Wisconsin Woods
Conger
Mr. Strong
Strong
G. B. Spencer
Weston, O
Postage deficit calls for rate shift to third class
The Saint Louis Globe-Democrat argues the postal deficit stems from second-class mail and urges raising its rate to 3 or 4 cents per pound. It recommends excluding books and magazines distributed with Sunday newspapers from second class and charging them at third class. The piece faults improper items in second class and backs targeted rate changes to curb losses.
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Cortaiyou
Jeane Overstreet
House Committee On
Overstreet
Lewis' Magazine
St. Louis
Indianapolis Seeks National Insurance Meeting 1908
After a 1906 gathering the Indiana State Association of Fire Insurance Agents promotes Indianapolis for the next national meeting. Delegates and envoys will present strong reasons at the Denver invitation session as Presidents Ferry and Rehm push for support.
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Indiana State Association of Fire Insurance Agents
Inahapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapollia
Ume Comen
Denver
Ferry
Atate Association
Rehm
Indemnity Talk Stretches Into Billions and Global Impact
The piece argues Japan and Russia could demand enormous indemnities, estimating sums around 1.85 to 2.0 trillion in various currencies. It compares costs to U S earnings, gold output, and global assets, highlighting the staggering burden on nations and individuals.
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Japan
Russia
John D. Rockefeller
United States
North America
Nicholas
Oregon
Grand Duke Alesis Aims to Open Paris Gambling House
Special to The Sus. Grand Duke Alesis, uncle of the czar and former head of the Russian navy, attempted to open a luxury gambling establishment on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Paris authorities delayed a permit while the czar’s emissary warned the project would cause a scandal, and the czar ordered Nelidov to block it. The plan reportedly stalled, with stronger hopes of moving to another European capital.
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Pais
Alesis
Nhot
Paris
Acheme
Champs Elysee
Europe
France
Alexis
M. Lepine
Gampang
Alexia
Czarko-Selo
Nelidaft
Grand Duke
Paassfon
Tuscian
Women to Cultivate Italian Cocoons in States
The text states plans to encourage the silk industry in the United States with Italian cocoons cultivated by women in many states. It notes Secretary Wilson and the speaker are in accord and that women who wish to begin the work will likely be assisted.
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Sue Ceewunre
United States
Ehe
Wilson
Gas promoter Marott pressed to sell stock and link mains plan
The notice reviews Geo J Marott’s bid to sell Consumers Gas Trust Co stock and use old mains for cheap artificial gas in Indianapolis. Hastings of Indianapolis Gas Co declined. a 1903 suit over board control and gas supply is noted, and security trust officials discuss potential deals in New York and Indianapolis.
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Geo. J. Marott
Consumers’ Gas ‘Trust Co
Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Co
Consumers’ Gag Trust Co
Indianapolis
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Geo
Marott
Hastings
New York City
Consumera’ Gas Trist Co
Marion
Consumers’ Gas Trust Co
Gavin L. Payne
F. 8. Hastings
New York
Payne
Security Trust Co
FL S. Hastings
Broadway
New
Indianapolis Clan Co
Consumers’ Gay Trust Co
Mr. Marott
Mr. Payne
Whes
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Rye Beach
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Portsmouth
Postal Department
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Alexie
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F. S. Hastings
Indinapolis Gas Co
New Yackee
J. Marott
Jobber Fine Shoes
Washington
Ind
George J. Marott
Eng
E. Washington Street
F. S$. Hastings
Washington St
Gavin T. Payne
George J. Murott
Frank J. Powell
Alfred M. Ogle
HM. P. Brown
Secre
Frank TL. Powell
Americus C. Dally
A. A. Young
George. J. Maratt
Alfred M. Opie
Grafton
Johnetn
Robert L. O'Hair
N. Y
Gavin 1
Security Trust Company
Market, Street
Sesaceeee
Aesaas Resee Gold Creek Mining Co
Proapectua
Indiana
LILLY
Stalnaker
Kington Strret
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