Paquette Teases Santa Claus on Monon and Big Four
Charles A Paquette superintendent of the Chicago division tells a child about Santa Claus visiting by different railroads. He jokes that Santa will come on the Big Four next time, contrasting with the Monon that recently brought Santa to town. The moment highlights railroad pride amid a wreck memory from Indiana.
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Charles A. Paquette
Chicago
Indiana
Bouse
Broadway
Mr. Paquette
Paquette
Santa Claus
Monon
Scar
Colbert Cleared as Public Safety Board Dismisses Charges
Capt Madden announced the board found no charges to proceed against Detective Thomas Colbert. He described witnessing a mob scene at Meridian and Washington streets amid a streetcar disruption when a man drew a revolver, yet Colbert remained calm and unshaken.
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Board of Public Safety
Ulan
Colbert
Meridian
Washingtonsia
Capt Madden
Meriilan St
Amd
Thomas Colbert
Bravery Praised Yet Soldier Kruger Removed From Force
Captain Madden stated no officer is braver in danger but the board must enforce discipline. Kruger was discharged after Colbert, who joined two years ago, had filled every rank on the force from patrolman to superintendent and captain of detectives, including district detective.
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Madden
Kruger
Colbert
Man reports missing dog worth 100 to police
Daniel H Brown of 2259 N Minnotsat reports his expensive Beotch collie dog missing. He says the prized companion is valued at $100 and is sought by the Thrawn family who are eager for its return.
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Daniel H. Brown
N. Minnotsat
Thrawn
Whten
Saloon Break-In Reported at Blackwell's on Martindale Ave
Patrolmen Sentt and Meteau report Blackwell's saloon at 2215 Martindale Ave was entered Tuesday night. About 50 cents in change was taken. No injuries reported. ближай
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Sentt and
Meteau
Blackwell
Ban On Christmas Trees In Chicago Report
Chicago signs announce a Christmas tree ban in many buildings as a safety measure after last year’s fire incidents. The article notes limited illumination using incandescent globes and references a popular tree named the Denilly Christmas Tree amid concerns for children during the holiday week.
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Chicago
Denilly
Young Man Mistakes Chowder for Oyster Soup
A reader recounts a humorous incident where a young man, unaware of chowder versus oyster soup, ordered clam chowder then mistakenly drank oyster soup. He bravely finished two bowls despite the mix up, remarking on any difference between the two soups.
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Rick
SKY-SCRAPER DISTILLERY RAID REPORTED IN CHICAGO
Government officers arrested five or more instructors from Columbus laboratories on a Tuesday charge for displaying a distiller sign and making a mask fit for distillation in a place not authorized as a distillery. The laboratories are linked to a high structure described as a sky scraper building.
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Chicago
Dec
Columbus Laboratories
Benner Forecast Says 1904 Brings Prosperity for 20 Years
Ohio farmer Samuel Benner, famed for market readings, predicts 1904 will start a 20 year period of prosperity with prices for commodities and rail stocks rising after a 1903 downturn. He foresees lower prices for hogs and railroad shares, then a trade revival and higher general prices into 1911. Benner’s track record convinces speculators despite skeptical reaction.
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Ohio
Clods Mae
New York
Samuel Benner
Walt
Benner i
Benner
Ajwl
Bonnet
IMM
Renner
Axilars
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Sell By the Thousands
A vintage ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy for dyspnea and indigestion. It claims they restore cheerfulness, prevent sour stomach, and aid digestion by mimicking stomach fluids, citing a testimonial from Rev. J.B. Jong of Wymore Nebraska who, at 77, reports renewed appetite after three boxes.
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Stuart
Dean Klattha
J.B. Jong
Wymore
Neb
Delaware Street Harangue Fares as Street Preacher Scams Crowd
A Delaware and Washington street event features a "chart man" delivering a lengthy harangue to lure listeners. The preacher uses readings and palmistry to claim insight into temperament and success, drawing crowds with a five cent pitch that sells a larger scam.
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Sven
Rockefeller gifts boost Chicago university funds
Joan D Rockefeller donated 1.85 million to Chicago university and a mystery Christmas gift of about 1 million is suspected to be from Rockefeller, bringing total Rockefeller support to 13.3 million. In Lebanon Indiana a trolley wire caused a city telephones outage, burning switches and delaying service with estimated damage over 6,000 dollars.
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Chicago
Joan D. Rockefeller
Chiscago University
Rockefeller
Lebanon
Ind
Stringing & Cable
Northwestern Traction Company
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Neil
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Danbury Hat Company
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Sky-Scraper “Distillery
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Israel
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Heartbreaker
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Tilt Waldegg
Berlin
Germany
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Maz
Ital
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Rabes
Reiling
L. S. AYRES @ CO
Christmas Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Taravonia
Poona
L. A. Jackson
Santa Claus’ Headquarters Toys
Charles Mayer & Company
Sf West Washington Street
the Starr Piano Company
Plano House
Pennsylvania Street
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