Tom Broxton Faces Hidden Truths At Spillman Estate
Tom Broxton visits Miss Malvina Spillman and confronts warnings about guardian Horace Matthews as a mystery unfolds around his father’s desk papers. The scene blends family secrets, a garden party plot, and a looming question of trust in the Broxton household.
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Atthewe
Tom
Spillman
Matthews
Cen
Jim‘Martin
Gardener
Matther
NIJ
Tom Broxton
Hee
Bee
Olivia
Broxton Hall
Col. ‘Broxton
Thomas
Mr. Matthews
Horace Matthews
Rufus Braxton
Thomas Proxton
Miss Mailvina
Malvina
Years of arson attempts plague Indiana guardian
Jeffersonville Indiana resident Squire William Lee has faced seven fire attempts at his home over the past two days. He reports no known enemies and police remain puzzled by the repeated blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Squire William Lee
Porter County Students Lack Sight Correctly Diagnosed
Valparaiso Indiana December 18 The county superintendent reports two thirds of Porter County school children have defective eyesight prompting calls for vision screenings and corrective measures.
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Valparaisg
Ind
Porter County
Redmond Irish Leader Marries Miss Beesley in Adon
A garbled report notes Redmond, an Irish leader, wed Miss Beesley on Saturday. Meanwhile workers unloading a flat car near Jackson Mississippi caused a fatal accident revealing Henry Carpenter and several others injured. Details are incomplete due to text corruption.
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Redmond
Maradon
War report highlights Boer surge and British losses in South Africa
The piece notes Kruger's wartime stance against Britain, cites British casualties, and praises Boer mobility around Ladysmith. It lists Buller and Methuen losses, total British forces, and mentions Pretoria prisoners and White’s position amid the Tugela and Colenso actions.
Irish pro Boer meeting disrupted by Dublin police
In Dublin on Sunday a large police force blocked a pro Boer meeting featuring Maud Gonne and James Connolly after attempts to speak failed. The crowd sang resistance slogans and dispersed without bloodshed amid hostile expressions toward the army and queen. In San Francisco Chung Gong, leader of non union Chinese tutors, was assassinated by highbinders in broad daylight. The Sen Yup and Trip Sing societies threaten retaliation as tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Maud Gonne
Joan of Arc
James Connolly
Joe Chamberlain
San Francisco
Chung Gong
Sen Yup Society
Trip Sing Society
The Sunprints A Concise News Digest
The Sun commits to a compact, readable briefing with essential updates and minimal filler, delivering concise news without excess material or clutter.
Cotton Break Triggers Market Frenzy In New Orleans
In New Orleans on December 15 shoppers witnessed a sharp cotton market break after reports of two New York brokerage firm failures and London dispatches. The drop totaled 45 points, about $2 a bale, igniting great market excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
London
Pensions for Hoosiers Include Numerous Increases
A list of pension adjustments shows many Indiana residents receiving increases or reissues. Names include William H. Faris in Washington and George F. Moss in New Albany, with varied new amounts from about 3 to 72 dollars. Special accruals noted for December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williiam H. Faris
Washington
George F. Moss
New Albany
Worley Shugert
Indianapolis
Franklin W. Murray
Blountsyville
John Shaver
Marion
Joseph G. Smith
Bloomfield
Herman J. Otterschultg
Surprise
Oliver P. Sullivan
Staunton
William Laughner
Middleport
Stephen Clevenger
Winchester
Fidel Morgenroth
Schnetlville
Charles Disbrow
Shwarpsville
George D. Brown
Butler
James Lindsey
Chrisney
Dyer Harvard
Elkhart
Willam McSparks
National Military Home
Grant County
Benjamin George
Hayden
Michael Grenent
Mishawaksh
Inzekiel Jones
Danville
Casper Coonrad
Fort Wayne
Josephus King
Huron
Joseph M. Baldwin
A Brave Coward in a Wartime Campaign Tale
Chicago and Northwestern publishes a thrilling story set in the Philippines. It interweaves the battle of Malate and La Loma, romance, and the Tenth Pennsylvania’s Luzon exploits with other regiments, praising courage amid war. Available by mail upon centis in postage to W. B. Kniskern, Chicago.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Philippinnes
Malate
la Loma
Pennsylvania
Manila
Luzon
Nebraska
Minnesota
Utah
Oregon
Kansas
Aguinaldo
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth-ave
Chicago
Ill
Christmas Stock Sale Ad at Jus C Frewer
Advertisement announces new and clean Christmas stock available at Jus. C. Frewer located at 332 RK Washington Street with a news phone line and old number 22772. The notice urges readers to call and set up purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jus. C. Frewer
Washington St
Ponder’s Photo Studio and Art Store Opens on Massachusetts Ave
Ponder’s Photo Studio and art store at 229 Massachusetts Avenue offers a selection of Christmas gifts. The shop advertises photo services and art supplies suitable for holiday shoppers seeking unique items.
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Ponder’s Photo Studio
Massachusetts Ave
Holiday Rates on Big Four Route for Central Territory
One and one third fare for round trips to all Central Passenger Association points. Tickets sold to students with certificates at term end valid to Jan 10. General public tickets available Dec 23 24 25 30 31 and Jan 1 with return to Jan 2. H M Bronson A G P A.
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Central Passenger Association
H. M. Bronson
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve wind colic and ease GI issues with a bottle priced at twenty five cents.
Cholera Outbreak at Relief HQ Near Delhi
Cholera has broken out at famine relief headquarters at Lissar northwest of Delhi with seven cases reported and 563 deaths so far. Local officials brace for relief efforts as the epidemic spreads.
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Bombay
Lissar
Delhi
Doan’s Ointment Featured In Local Testimony
A local machinist Mr John M Edwards of Fletcher Ave recounts severe hemorrhoids over years then relief after using Doan’s Ointment bought at Henry J Huder’s drug store. He reports ongoing freedom from symptoms after completing treatment. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
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John M. Edwards
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
United States
List of Chicago retailers and department stores in 1900s
A compilation of multiple retail firms and department stores including A G Archibald Mens Furnishings L Ayres Dry Goods Badger Furniture Bowen Merrill Book Dept Brosnan Bros Krauss Kahn Tailoring Mayer Co Toys and Fancy Goods New York Store People's Outfitting Star Store Saks Selig Schleicher Martens Vonnegut Wasson Wulschner Strauss Eagle Clothiers and others. It catalogs diverse merchandise from clothing and dry goods to furniture carpets pianos and hardware.
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Ig. A. Archibald
Men’s
L. 8
Ayres & Co
Badger Furniture Co
Bowen- Merrill Co
Brosnan Bros
Wm. H. Block Co
Albert Gall
Paul Krauss
Kahn Tailoring Co
Chas
Maguire
Geo. J. Marott
Taylor Carpet Co
Progress Clothing Co
Chas, Mayer & Co
W. H. Messenger
New York
People’s Outfitting Co
Star
Saks & Company
Selig Dry Goods Co
Schleicher & Martens Co
Vonnegut Hardware Co
When Clothing Co
H. P. Wasson & Co
Emil Wulschner & Co
L. Strauss & Co
the Eagle Clothiers
Rail Time Card for Trains on Major Lines
Train schedule snippet lists daily and limited services for Big Four and various lines including Cleveland, Cincinnati, Peoria, and St. Louis routes. It shows departure and arrival times, accommodation types, and connections at key hubs such as Muncie Union City Cleveland Benton Harbor and Chicago markets.
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St. L.ry
City
Washington-st
Cleveland Line
Muncie
Union City
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Boston Mail
Bos ‘Knick B
Train Schedule Changes for Big Four Route No 11 Services
H. M. Bronson A G P A lists revised departure and arrival times for several Big Four Route No 11 trains. Trains No 3 No 12 No 18 No 32 No 46 have updated morning and evening times, with adjustments to arrivals and departures throughout the day.
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M. H. M. Bronson
Union Trust Company Trustworthy Reputation and Safeguards
The Union Trust Company is portrayed as reliably managed with a strong reputation and financial responsibility. It emphasizes lawful safeguards, public scrutiny by state authorities, and diverse services including investments loans insurance and trusteeship.
Chicago Ticket Office Schedules and Rail Arrivals
A historical timetable lists ticket office locations at 25 W. Washington Chicago and various rail lines. It details night express and day services, departure and arrival times, and connections among Chicago, Peru, Toledo, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Columbus, Dayton, Vincennes, Logansport, Vandalia, and other points, with several name abbreviations and notes on offices at stations and Martinsville routes.
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Washington St
Chicago
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Dec
St. L
S c
Pennsylvania
Winois
Washington
Philadelphia
N. Y
Baltimore & Wash
Colum
Ind. & Louis
Richmond & Col. O
Piqua & Columbus
Pittsburg & Fast
Logansport
Knightst’n & Richm
Baltimore & Wash’ton
Dayton
Columb’s
Ind
Mad
Martinswe & Vincen’s
Pittsburg & East
Dayton & Xenia
Col
Louis
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry. Tuscola Accom
Martinsv
E & Vinecen
Philphia
New York
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Rom Broxton
Mandeville
Broxtons
Jaddie
Émé
Hej
Malnary
Lincetta
Icasia
SRE
Kruger
Great Britain
Durban
Natal
Buller
Tugela River
Methuen
Magersfontein
South Africa
Cheveley
Ladysmith
White
Transvaal
South African Republic
Colienso
London Daily Chronicle
Colenso
Tugela
George White
Pretoria
the Sun
Union Station
India
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Lief
the Merchants’ Association
Bento Pelea Eae
Benton Harbor Rr
Benton Harbor
Wabash
ST. Louis
St. L. S. W. Lim
Mattoon Ac
Chical Lafayette
Lafayette
Peoria Line
Peoria
Bloom
Peoria & Bloom
Champaign
Springfield
Columbus
Spring
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Cincinnati Express
Cincinnati
Detroit Express
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Detroit
Western Division
the Union Trust Company
East Market Street
Henry Eitel
John H. Holliday
Howard M. Foltz
Charles S. M’bride
A. A. Barnes
C. H. Brownell
George Kothe
S. A. Culbertson
Henry Long
Thomas C. Day
Volney T. Malott
Henry Witel
Edward L. McKee
I. C. Elston
Sam .E. Rauh
East Qhiost
California
Union Pacific
A. G. Shearman
UN. Pac. R. R
Carew Building
Ohio
J. A. June
Trav. Paas
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Jackson Place
Indianapolis,Ind
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Vandalia Lines
West
T. H
St.l. Accom
T. H. St. Lu
T.H
Effingham Ac
Ty. H
St. L. Fast m
Lst. L
All P'Nts West
Carter & CO
Milnoisst
the Omega
Pennsylvania Street
Majestic Building
Denver
Pacific Coast
Ing
Union Depot
H. M. Bronson, A. G. P.A
Zoe
Men Hal
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