Lyra Casino Bowling Club Emerges in New York
A fragment discusses bowling as a popular pastime with clubs forming nationwide, highlighting the Lyra Casino in New York as a specialty group formed from former Lyra singing society members. It notes the rise of bowling clubs, their contests, and the social appeal of alleys and organized play.
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Lyra Casino Quartems and Bowling Alleys at MeridianSt Club
Lyra Casino a family bowling club on Meridian street occupies a two story brick building with a rear addition housing four alleys. The club hosts monthly contests and a restaurant, and members and wives dine and socialize, while children play. Officers include FA Mev president Otto Stechhan treasurer Charles Krauss secretary. Prominent members include Geo Dickson William Kothe C Vonhake Theodore Stein J W Schmidt A M Kuan Chas Meyer I Yonnegut Albert Leiber and John Z Pearson.
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Hlesgadtha Lyra Casino
Ivuggiste
Lyra
Aize
Lyra Casino
Mev
Otto Stechhan
Treasurind
Charles Krauss
Secretay
Krauss
Lyraaciety
Geo, Dickson
William Kothe
C. Vonhake
Theodore Stein
J. W. Schmidt
Weather and crime notes from December dispatches
Indianapolis cloudy with light snow and a cool weekend ahead. Also reports of a murder near Columbus Ohio, an acquittal in New York, a fatal accident in Rock Island, a large fire in Livermore Falls, and a fire loss in Ottawa Canada amid ongoing immigration and local incidents.
Ex deputies seek jobs amid city politics chatter
John Hoffman and other ex-deputy sheriffs seek employment. Rumor says Harry Springsteen may join the city clerkship race. Preston Curry Trusler’s council bid is rejected. Capt. Quigley recovering from rheumatism. Race and Meilizon assist Murphy temperance league meeting. Gov. Chase to take a Danville church post after governorship. Assistant custodian Ward travels south to shoot quarry and rabbits. Stn Coy and county commissioners discussed Goose Eden. Controller Woollen vows to finish public office term but grows feeble. Ex-Gov Porter rumored to support Harrison. governor’s whereabouts questioned after election. A G Smith says Leon Bailey remains chief deputy, regardless of office-holding. Fred Emerson Brooks touring for the M C A lecture course. John Sitterly, restaurateur, evaluating a new Windsor venture here. Dyeing and Cleaning referenced at Smith’s dye works.
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Tis
Harry Springsteen
Preston Curry Trusler
Ney
Quigley
Foorea
Messrs Race
Meilizon
Murphy Temperance League
Gov. Chase
Fred Emerson Brooks
Brooks
John Sitterly
The
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A Bright Woman Wins Ballot Contest Fraud Tale
The article recounts Tar Sun's ballot contest mix up won by A V Wilson, later revealed as Mrs A V Wilson, a widow from N Alabama St. She is a tall retiree with keen eyes and a designer brother, who entered to test her judgment and won first prize. John Costello, a young grocery helper, won third prize. The piece also notes Rev Satolli’s stance on Varibauit school system incitement in Milwaukee.
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Divorces Saga Leads Court Action On Saturday Morning
Judge Harper handles a slate of divorce cases including Oscar Latshaw seeking separation from Louise Latshaw, citing unfaithfulness and neglect. Vuecente granted the decree with custody advisement. Elizabeth Mumraugh seeks divorce from Tumaugh. drunkenness and cruelty cited. divorce denied pending sobriety. Lopez Mumraugh faces contempt with admission of intoxication. promised reform. Ed Osborn seeks formal custody arrangement from Kate Osborn amid marital strife. Al Kerr requests extra time to visit buried parents before leaving town. fined and ordered to depart by night. Washington fined for assault as wife fainted. milk case updates feature Gustave Pink and Given. three milk cases dismissed. Judson George fined for selling impure flax.
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Italians report attacked and driven from work crew
Twenty five Italian workers on the Norfolk and Western railway in Logan county West Virginia say they were surrounded near Dringestown by about two hundred black men who forced them to work without pay with revolvers. After a week the group fled pursued by bloodhounds and escaped by killing the dogs and escaping into the mountains. Stein fears some may have been killed attempting to flee.
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Logan County
West Virginia
Norfolk & Western Railway
Dringestown
Stein
Higher Court to Hear Tax Injunction Appeals
The injunction cases filed by the D C C and St L and the I and railroads against County Treasurer Backus to stop tax collection were moved from the circuit court to the supreme court by consent. The Big Four case against Backus is awaiting decision in the higher court. Arguments are set for January 12 before the new supreme court judges.
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Lena Sails to Colon with Patrick Egan
The steamer Lena left for Colon on Saturday carrying Patrick Egan to Chill. Many Irish American friends gathered at the pier to bid him farewell.
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Lena
Colon
Patrick Egan
Senator Gossar Hawley Fight Backed by Labor Groups
U S Senator Hawley fights to return to the Senate with labor unions backing him for supporting organized labor. The dispute centers on steam presses at the bureau of engraving and piste printers. Judge Gresham's ruling affects the interstate railroad commission Billy.
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New Sideboards and Goods Marketed at Wisconsin Store
Fragmentary notice lists items such as sideboards at Wi L Eigers and Five Gents exe Gallon. Mentions names Geo J Ham mer and Biesgau’smplisage with unclear quantities.
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Deaths and crimes hidden in a garbled 19th century diary
Numerous brief items report self-inflicted deaths by various individuals including Horatia Lombard and a bank executive, plus a chaotic scene at Das s elmann company with reported assault and porch rumors. A schooner wreck off Banaccio results in drownings, while Liz the convict is released after a lengthy fast and sudden appetite return.
Tramp Pleads Guilty in Fraught Assault Case
Breursatos Illinois December 10 Frank Swartis the tramp who mutilated the arm of little Jesse Mahler Canton boy forcing him to beg throughout town pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. The boy will never use his arm again. Gov Chase recommitted John Hawkins to the prison South after a prior petit larceny sentence and reform school failure.
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Jesse Mahler
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Armed patrols guard Northern Pacific line between Tacoma and river
In Tacoma Washington armed patrols will be stationed every three miles along the Northern Pacific railway from Tacoma to the Columbia river after repeated train wreck attempts. Separate note from Chicago reports Ada Reban not chosen as a model for Afon tana's world fair statue with judges favoring Mrs. A J Leach of Montana now studying in Chicago for the stage.
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Chicago
Local Hotel Ragiish Praised for Friendly Service
Local editor notes J. Hall proprietor of the Hotel Ragiish has achieved notable success. The establishment is described as increasingly popular with patrons, promising courteous and prompt attention to guests.
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Indiana Legislatures Charter Amendments in Focus
The Indiana legislature faces key charter amendments including a plan to make property owners pay for street and crossing improvements pro rata, potentially speeding paving. Other measures aim to empower council vacancy fillings, curb state benevolent funding, and tighten tax and appropriation policies amid farm and labor concerns, with nominations and political maneuvering shaping the session.
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WIFE IN EVERY TOWN Biatoes gt At Systematically and Hay Bawhind Up Kour Times a Kear
A Lowry Arkansas report tells of a man named Gaofortha who has married about four times a year since 1881 and now has a wife in nearly every Arkansas county with some Missouri women. He reportedly married Mica Della Dawson of Tippley County in May and deserted her soon after.
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Prohibition Split Deepens as Bishop Voices Critique
Dec 10. A heated debate over re submission of prohibition surfaces in North Dakota. Catholic Bishop Shanley condemns the policy as harmful to the state and citizens, calling it a failure while noting liquor dealers report higher sales and farmers drink at home, undermining prohibition.
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World’s Fair costs exceed initial congress estimates
Curcaco Dee notes that the World’s Fair has surpassed the $10,000,000 estimate once approved by Congress. Ackermann’s report through December 1 shows expenses at 812,595,084 65 with receipts of Q13,024, SOY and an available balance of 676,008.35, roughly enough for the next sixteen weeks at the current pace.
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Ackermann
Marring Dolly Leads Charitable Dressmaker Troupe
Susie Kirwin, star of the Wilbur opera troupe, solidifies control as manager, enforcing stricter rules. She engages in charity work by dressing dolls for orphanage children in every city the troupe visits.
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