Love and kinky hair romance and a New Orleans chemist
A long, sensational tale set in New Orleans follows a French chemist who falls for a mulatto woman with kinky hair. He studies hair straightening, later selling a product in New York. The narrative then shifts to Miss Elliott, a colored hair culturist in Cincinnati, promoting straightening for black women and teaching others to spread the method across the South.
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New Orleans
New York
Rebecca
Oberlin
Cincinnati
Antony
Miss Elliott
Marquiss de Pompadour
Louis X
France
Eliott
Sun
South
Union
California
Florida
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Nashville
Washington
Leas
Night-clothes drama crew escape Allen house fire
A Saturday morning blaze at the Allen house in New Orleans forced Fred Warde and his entire theater company to flee in night attire. They leaped to an adjoining roof with others, escaping unharmed as firemen battled flames amid tangled telegraph wires. loss estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Fred
Warde
Allen
Fragedian Weds the Soubrette in a Barbershop Scene
In a Saturday performance at the silver-towelled W Allison Sywaeny barbershop, Tim Tyler played the detective hero in Past the age, a color troupe led by Charles Gaskin. Miss Virgin Gaskin provided charm as soubrette while the plot unfolds with Rev C H Clay hosting a ceremony at Miss Gaskie’s parents home.
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Fyapedian
Tim Tyler
W. Allison Sywaeny
Mr. Tyler
Charles Gaskin
Noice
Miss Virgin Gaskin
C. H. Clay
Bethel Church
Vermont St
Missouri St
Miss Gaskie
Mamie Smith
Morris
White
Brida
Overturf brothers convicted. Bowler jailed for burglary
Federal jury convicted the Overturf brothers Friday of counterfeiting. Mike Bowler received a two year sentence for burglarizing a Washington Street grocery over a year ago. Beaty was found not guilty on counterfeit charges. Timberlake and Hosborn were arrested for selling liquor without a license. The Democratic soldiers and sailors association denounced two Capitol staffers for accepting commissions from Governor Hovey. A notice from South Carrollton reports Jane Johnson’s claimed origin as a runaway who was later found. Church union meeting set for Meridian Street M E Church with watch night service. Funeral Services and transfers advertised at 80 West Market, TL, OH.
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U. S
Mike Bowler
H. Washington-st
Wu. Beaty
U.S
Rising Sun
Timberlake
Christian Endeavor Societies
General Union
Meridian St. M. E
Shaffer’s City Purchase Plan Draws Skepticism
City council and SUN reporters debate President Shaffer’s offer to sell the plant to the city for 1,000,600 dollars paid over 80 years. Critics argue the city cannot afford the yearly interest or the total cost, calling the proposal impractical and a “second Arabian knights” tale.
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Shaffer
Not Guilty Plea in Malicious Trespass Case
James Bennett pleaded not guilty in police court after being charged with malicious trespass by Prosecutor Wright. The incident at his in laws on 123 West South Street involved a gunfire scare as a door was slammed and bullets pierced a window. Bennett received a $1 fine plus costs then the mayor urged an assault with intent to kill charge be prepared. Ora Dewing, 8 months old, was fined for slapping the infant but released after commitment. Kate Governetta, Italian extraction, described as a thief, has twice escaped from the House of the Good Shepherd but will be committed again to the reformatory after stealing a silk handkerchief from a booth.
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James Entiet
Senegal
Blywaite
James Bennett
Wright
Mary Bennett
Hubby
W. South St
Mrs. Bennett
Dung
Bennett
Ora Dewing
Hd Wikinson
Kirmass
Emin Pasha Cousin and Local Mayoral Ties Revealed
Gar Own Terre Haute Ind and New York report detail Eurpoean links to Emin Pasha. Mia Kojson, Emin’s cousin, served twice as mayor of Terre Haute while messages seek contact with the famed explorer. A girls school bangs dispute surfaces in New York. Philadelphia tale recounts W L Likens whipping Maggie Mitchell’s husband at a Park Theater show.
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Gar
Terre Waute
Prrissune
J. P. Kolson
W. Steubenst
Emin Bey
Joseph Schnitzeler
Cologne
Jocerh
Emen
Joe
Mia
Kojson
Emin Pasha
Terre Hauts
Ind
Maggie Mitchell
Chariss Abbott
Eethafattar
Baseball Brotherhood Reveals Old Indy Contract Details
In a Cleveland interview, John sen recounts the baseball brotherhood’s origin and notes Glasscock’s role in salary terms. He describes Indianapolis figures pressing for uniform pay, with a contract promising no player earns less than last season.
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Cleveland
Sul
AL Johnsen
Baseball Brotherhood
Indianappolis
New York
Glasscock
Young Rush
Indianapolis
Denny
Pennsylvania railroad official Gowan dies by own hand
Franklin B. Gowan a Pennsylvania railroad official and lawyer, died by suicide with a revolver at Wilmer’s hotel in Washington on Saturday afternoon. He was a prominent figure in railroad affairs and legal circles.
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Washingten
Pranklin B. Gowan
Flood Threat Presses BPOMUSC and City Hall Turmoil
Flood risk grows as the Conemacgeh river tops banks and temporary bridges fail. City politics mix with disaster as the new board of aldermen meets to arrange finances, committees, and public works while Republicans condemn the caucus and question electoral loyalties. Alderman Reynolds named president. first board meeting set for Jan 10.
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I. Johnstown
Wario
Ben- By
Oifice
Clark
Assembly
Reynolds
Eoucuses
Trusler
Sun
Indiana bar unit to attend U S supreme court centennial
The local council of the American bar association led by President Harrison, Judge Davidson, Jaoki Butler, and others will prepare Indiana bar representation for the U S Supreme Court centennial in New York on February 4. The program lists speakers from New York, St Louis, New Orleans and Burlington. President Harrison is expected to attend. former President Cleveland chairs New York executive committee.
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The
American Bar Association
Harrison
Davidson
Crawfordsville
Jaoki. Butler
Charles W. Fairbanks
John R. Wilson
Indiana Bar
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
W. H. Arnoux
Walter Sntler
Monty Hotchkiss
St. Louis
T. J. Sammes
Local Indiana Forecast for Indianapolis 24 Hours
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 8 a m December 13 cloudy followed by clearing and fair weather. Rain is expected earlier with a lower temperature as the day progresses. The outlook calls for gradual clearing skies and cooler conditions overnight.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vicinity
New Book Listings Include Paard and Herbart Works
A catalog of forthcoming novels features REW NOVELS by F. M. Paard and Leonora by William Herbart. Also listed are Ruined Race by Mrs. Sigerson Bring Justine by Helen Walker 4 Match Pair by Ames Saville George Vyian by Katharine Bates The Bell of St. Pauls by Walter Bogant and A Conspiracy of Silence by G. Colmore.
Watches and Jewelry Price List Inquiry
A brief note states a new stock of watches and jewelry has arrived and urges Gallend to obtain prices before purchasing. It references No. 11 N, Penn, st and includes stray phrases about Brown and a liner in Toe Sin, reflecting garbled OCR.
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Penn,st
Chicago Jury Delays Verdict in Cronin Case
Chicago crowds gathered at the county court as jurors weighed the Cronin trial. Rumors swirled of death penalties for Burke O Sullivan Coughlin and others, while Beggs Kunze lingered, with Judge McConnell urging caution and fairness amid a packed courtroom. By December 14 the jury remained out at 3 PM with no verdict.
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Chicago
Court House
McConnell
Beggs
Kunze
O’sullivan
Coughlan
Burke
Jurge McConnell
Cronincola
Burke, O'Sullivan
Coughlin
Boggs
Sullivan
Chicaco
Epl
McConniel
Whipping Keyed to Wife Beating in Wilkesbarre
Geo Shiner was brought before Alderman Donahue for wife beating. Donahue descended from the bench and gave Shiner a severe whipping, vowing to treat all wife whippers the same way to save county expenses and aid the family.
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Eley
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Geo. Shiner
Alderman Donahue
Donahue
Shiner
Bonds Schemed Loss alleged in Crawford rail road suit
The Loan and Investment Co of New York filed suit in U S circuit court in Indianapolis against Henry Crawford, owner of the Midland rail road from Anderson to Brown's Valley. The action claims Crawford misrepresented the road value to float bonds, securing 260 000 including 150 030 from lenders. Judge Gresham was asked for an ex parte bond seizure but notification was required. An affidavit filed in the Pearcy v O W road case accuses forgery in the transcript, with former secretaries in the Senate involved.
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Loan and Investment Company
New York
U. S
Indianapolis
Henry Crawford
Crawford
Midland Railroad
Anderson
Brown’s Valley
Florence M. Pearcy
Smith
McMullen
Senate
Another Victim of the Wires
New York December 14 Patrick Sullivan an electric light lineman was killed by an electric wire on Avenue B Saturday morning in a fatal accident that highlights dangers faced by utility workers in the city with authorities investigating the incident and safety measures.
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New York
Patrick Sullivan
Avenue B
Unclear catalog fragment from Crown Hill sale listing
Fragmentary OCR listing items and names including cheese maple syrup buckwheat trees and several scattered names and addresses. The legible details are insufficient to identify a coherent event or outcome for a full news summary.
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Ohio
N.Y
Chius
J. Kuhn
Grand-Victoria Week's vaudeville and drama bill
The Grand and Park venues set an active week with Irish themed shows at the Grand and English operetta at English's. Performances include Hubby with Victoria Vokes, the minstrel and vaudeville benefit at Noglish's, and a cordial mix of jingles, comic acts, and musical numbers featuring Arethia White, Homer Jane, and a cast including Denny and Boys, the Deaves sisters, and Joe Fanning.
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Noglish
Benday
Harry Mack
Denny
Arethia White
Dipraz & Uerecht
Dipraz & Uerecht’s Minstrels
Harry Porter
Deaves
Grand
Jank Linden
Banjo Club
Andy Smith
Homer Jane
Mr. Jane
Olke
Val Farbach
K. of P
Pink H!l
Park Theater Orchestra
Bob Johnson
W. H. Robson
Will Hi. Baalieb
Joe Fanning
Brotherhood and baseball war rages over player moves
Reports from the Brotherhood of baseball detail desertions since Glasscock’s denouncement, talks of amalgamation with the league, and signed contracts amid pump and counter announcements. President Phelps denies ties as Emmet Seery warns of a looming stampede and players grow tired of the bluster.
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Oceu
Monay
Sandowien
Claveland Brotherhood
van Haltren
Chicago
Brotherhood
Beckley
Miller
Carroll
Bean
Glasscock
Phelps
J. Faatz
Ganzel
Clarkson
California
Emmet Seery
Brotherhoo League
Bassett
Soma
Piayars
Dudley Plot in Indiana Politics and Alger Intrigue
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Miller denied pressuring Indianapolis District Attorney Chamibars over Dudley warrants. Dudley, allied with Michener, lobbies Indiana officials to secure safe travel and post office control, fueling rumors of Alger’s national bid and Dudley’s push to influence Indiana politics and presidents’ confidences.
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Chicago
Spi
Baral Vriday
Washington
Dudley
Indianapolis
Miller
Chamibars
Indiana
Hoosisrdom
Harrison
White Houses
Michener
Michaner
Col. Dudley
Hoosier
White House
Huston
Clarkson
Ruston
Peattiaster
United States
W. W. Dudley
Alger
Gen. Alger
Family of elopists tale linked to Gen Sickles kin
In New York on December 15 a report says Alta Sickles, who wed Thomas A. Dinham, was not Gen Daniel J. Sickles daughter but his half sister. Alta’s mother, widow of Capt Sawyer, long served in the Sickles household. Three Sickles daughters eloped. Alta’s match ends with a Chicago train departure after a separation. Alta, educated in a Montreal convent, reputedly has $200,000 and a noted fortune.
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Sickies
York
Alta Sickles
Thomas A. Dinham
Daniel J. Sickles
Capt
Sawyer
Sickles
Alta
Laura
Daniel E. Sickies
Paria
McCarthy
Montreal
Judge Bowlby Dead and Harrison Justice of the Peace
Geo Bowlby longtime judge of Harrison Ohio Indiana and father of John Bowlby a conductor on the I D W road buried Thursday. He served as justice since 1830 and once faced jurisdiction questions when Indiana and Ohio street boundaries met municipal rules.
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Judge Bowlby
Geo. Bowlby
Harrison
Ohio
Indiana
John Bowlby
Bowlby
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