Paper Collar Joe Returns to New York
Special to the Sun reports Joseph Gray of London aka Paper Collar Joe, famed for phony master pieces and swindling schemes, returning to New York. The piece outlines Gray’s long career, aliases, and modus operandi, including posing as noblemen and foreign tourists to fleece victims and travel between continents.
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SUN
New York
Jobo Gray
London
Joe
Gray
Inspector Byrnes
Joseph Bent
Byrnes
Krow
Joe Tome
Evon
Europe
Sir John Gray
Lord Gray
Confcience Camp
Building Barn of Concrete Blocks in Indiana
An illustration shows a barn constructed from hollow concrete blocks by an Indiana man. Blocks measure about inches square with two openings, walls 10 feet by 12 feet, and a 4 by 8 foot tower. Total cost around $8100 includes cement, sand, labor, and carpentry, with a durable design for long use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tachethig
Rewling Wu
Lauer
Paper Collar Joe and the Confidence Man's Last Trick
A tale of era con men centering on Hungry Joe and Grand Central Path Athetian. Gray, famed for the confidence game, fleeces many in Europe and New York, then dies in a naberduster joint while pursuing paper collars. The aging trickster clings to superstition about collars and their spell over his fate.
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Sheedy
Pat Sheedy
London
Me Sheedy
Medahon Gray
Tly
Sir John
Stredy
Bey
Zoe
Joe
Banks Tom O'nllen
Wwe
Keep
Niagiri Palla
Bioe
Ackman
Himer
Caphala
Europe
Indies
Gray
Grand Central
Pate Athetian
New York
Teast
Worcester Congressman Opposes Hoar Statue Boston Hearing
Congressman De Walker of Worcester testified before a Boston legislative committee against funding a statue bust or medallion of late Senator Hoar by the Commonwealth. He argued his townsman and lifelong friend would oppose the plan. He also noted that for 13 years Governor Clafin contributed from $20,000 to $40,000 annually to the anti slavery campaign fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Walker
Worcester
Boston
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Clafin
Eviction threat looms over community blocks plan
A deme building proposal faces eviction risks that would uproot residents and disrupt future plans. Officials weigh impacts on tenants, local businesses, and long term development amid uncertainty and contested changes.
Prominent Parisian Mme Le Bargy Seen as Bernhardt Successor
In Paris she is regarded as the natural successor to Moe Sarah Bernhardt and speaks English fluently though she is more English than French. Marcouts thirtieth birthday is due on April 25. An inventor near Bologna began wireless telegraphy experiments nearly 30 years ago and finally sent a signal beyond a mile. Henry Clews, in an interview, says Wall Street life keeps a man young and that the pulse of life is in activity and energy like champagne.
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Mme. le Bargy
Paris
Moe
Sarah Bernhardt
Marcouts
Bologna
Henry Clews
Walbst
Liquezone claims record rights sale and cures claim
A bold claim outlines a $100000 purchase of American rights to Liquezone and two years of testing by doctors and hospitals. The text asserts the liquid heals numerous germ diseases, acts like oxygen, purifies, and promises to beat many ailments without internal poisons, while offering a free first bottle.
Seeking Employment 2 In Indianapolis
A first person account narrates a cold Saturday search for work in Indianapolis. The writer visits factories, offices, and packing houses along Market Street, Adams and Raynall Vanlines, and nearby factories near the Big Four line, facing repeated rejection, long waits, and scarce openings despite efforts to secure a job. The piece also notes Sunday church attendance and reflections on poverty and employment distribution.
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Amce
Indi Apolia Varnish Company
Ater
Boddeutaun Lume Beg
Om Pineat
Adams & Raynal Vanerr Works
Hig
Rarroada
Mutyaachusette-ave
Tun
Caglial Lumber Company
Dupgelous & Co
Terybody
Massachusetts Ave
Eczema Healed By Cuticura After Sleepless Nights
A Minnesota mother recounts her baby’s severe eczema starting at three weeks, spreading to a dime to a dollar in size, hair loss, and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment on her aged father’s advice, the sore healed within eight months with full hair regrowth and a lasting remission.
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Wm. Ryer
Hk River
Minn
Apa
Cure Permanent for Baby Head Sore Reported
A reader from Elk River Minnesota dated February 25 1903 reports permanent cure of a baby head sore that had persisted six years. The letter notes the head disease never returned after treatment and requests confirmation of remedies.
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Avex
Elk River
Minn
Ofertas Stere
Biles Senza
Ouse Beages
Drunkards Cured in One Bay by Temperance Treatment
An illustrated prose appeal touts a temperance cure claiming alcohol cravings vanish after a treatment called "the drunkard's softer," and promises family restoration. It lists names of supposed beneficiaries and offers a free sample poem and garden seeds, urging women to join in "Tappiness" at home.
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Happines
Haines Ours
Toul Peeilleron
Rory Mounten
Agnes Carrot Cwedonl
Minn
Maile Malkins
Vanesburg
Mary J. Maris
Leewlspen
Ink
Rop
D. Nu
Salem
Oregon
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Paper Collar Joe
Gray War
Brad
Hoaer
Germa
Yan
Dandrus
Wevean
Vitaliger
Chicago
Indianapolis
Geo. H. Willgs
Market St
Tomlinson Hall
Temple of Justice
Cubhictmakers
Chin
Remex Avon
Elf Fenenan
Ales
Van
Rasults
Binker-Davis Company
Central
Itunes & Cuhaner & Co
Onberg
Peevens Abe
Arte Miding Company
Kivkmakers
Marbig
Biter
Miwuys
Megualol
Tyne
Athens
Roosevelt
Araneta
Daca
Alfier
Yerich
Saat
Mather
Dora Andree
Delaing
Magenheimer’s
North Illinois ST
Indiana Union Traction Company
Dianapolis
Indignancia
Man
Indianaptl-Eo
NEERT
Indianapolia
Logansport
Peru
Northern Traition Co
Indianapolis & Eastern Ry. Co
Treenfield
Greenfield
Knightstown
New Castle
Dublin
Cambralge City
Hichmond
Dayton
Lima
Byringfold
Coumbua
Hamilton
Nut
Central Osio
Iteware
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Co
Geesenger
Southport Greenwood
Whiteland
Frankiin
Amt
Virginia Aves
Auc
Georgia
Meridian
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Jin
Tz Cere CrPices
Rianon Indiat
Coras
MysDaty
Dally
Vandalia Line
Artiva
Sis
Rita
Sanday
Ialtimore & Wawit
Ind
Loutari
Louisvill
Rich, Ptaua
Ma Naik Vernon
Auleville
Hayton & Xenia
Pitts, & Engst
Leensport & Chicano
Rien
Piqua Pri
New Tor
Baltimore
Lawton & Spriceh
Jruilavine
Mads Plisbure
Col. Pitts
Phil
Pitta
Phila
N. Fork
St. Louia Limited
Vincennes Express
St. Louts
Chicago & St. Louis
St. Louis Express
Vincennes
Indianapolia Union Stars
Cleveland
Bately
New Fo la
Toa
Spunesa Li
Upian Gig
Elkhart
Clocionaty
Impin
Toledo
Detroit
Decatur
Decatur Accomm
Com
Peeryat Preereant Aml
Claypool
Lew
Bries Lalve
Northwestern
IBHS
Lafayette
Lafayette Lafayette
Crwrday
Lafayet Lafayette
Crefarine
A Lafayette
Frankfort
Traidey'ts
Crawfordeville
Retnolds
Mee
Norviel
Agt
TER
Indianapots
Cincinrati Traction
Shelbyville Selvs
Tydianapolis
Shelbyvie
Powerhoun
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